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Run Pattaya Beach from Sunset to Moonlight: Thailand’s Largest Bikini Beach Race Returns for Its 10th Anniversary

Central Pattaya invites runners from around the world to experience a 5K beach race combining sunset, music, entertainment and Pattaya’s vibrant beach lifestyle on 31 October 2026

PATTAYA, Thailand, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Get ready to run Thailand’s most famous beach destination after dark. Central Pattaya, a global beachfront landmark in the heart of Pattaya, invites runners and travelers from around the world to join the ‘Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2026: Run the wave. Own the night.‘ on 31 October 2026. Celebrating its 10th anniversary under the theme “The Sunset to Moonlight Beach Race,” the 5K race will bring thousands of runners to the sands of Pattaya Beach for a one-of-a-kind night combining sunset running, music, entertainment and Pattaya’s vibrant beach lifestyle.

Run Pattaya Beach from Sunset to Moonlight: Thailand’s Largest Bikini Beach Race Returns for Its 10th Anniversary
Run Pattaya Beach from Sunset to Moonlight: Thailand’s Largest Bikini Beach Race Returns for Its 10th Anniversary

Last year, the event attracted more than 5,000 runners from around the world, establishing the Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race as one of Thailand’s most popular and distinctive seaside running events.

This year, runners will take on a 5K course along Pattaya Beach, starting and finishing in front of Central Pattaya. Beginning against a spectacular seaside sunset, the race will continue into the evening as the beachfront transforms into a vibrant moonlight celebration filled with music and entertainment. Taking place on Halloween night, the 2026 edition will bring even more energy to the beach, inviting runners to dress up, stand out and be part of a colorful international running community in the heart of Pattaya.

More than just a race, the event offers international visitors a unique reason to turn race weekend into a Pattaya beach getaway. Runners can experience the city’s beaches alongside its shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife — all within one of Thailand’s most dynamic seaside destinations.

Event: Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2026
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Distance: 5K Beach Run
Location: Pattaya Beach, starting and finishing in front of Central Pattaya
Registration Fee: US$30.49 (THB 1,000)
Registration: Open until 30 October 2026
Click: https://worldsmarathons.com/marathon/pattaya-bikini-run

Azbil to Showcase Building Automation Solutions as a Gold Sponsor at Data Centre World Asia 2026


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 September 2026 – Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 6845) announces that it will participate as a Gold Sponsor at Data Centre World Asia 2026 (hereinafter “DCWA”), Asia’s leading event for data centre technologies and digital infrastructure. The event will take place from 29 – 30 September 2026, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.

DCWA Gold Sponsor
DCWA Gold Sponsor

DCWA is part of Tech Week Singapore and serves as a key platform for data centre operators, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to exchange insights and explore emerging technologies shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

As demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, data centre operators face increasing pressure to maintain reliable operations while improving energy efficiency. Azbil applies its expertise in measurement, control, and automation to help optimize building and cooling-system operations in mission-critical environments.

At DCWA, Azbil will highlight its Building Automation solutions and specialized services for mission-critical environments, including an intelligent building management system and the chiller plant digital twin. These solutions leverage advanced technologies to improve energy efficiency, support informed decision-making, and enhance the reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure operations.

Guided by its Purpose, “Expanding Technological Frontiers, Unlocking Human Potential,” Azbil will continue to create new value through its advanced measurement, control, and automation technologies and through co-creation with customers and partners, contributing to more reliable, efficient, and sustainable digital infrastructure.

Event Overview

Event Data Centre World Asia 2026
Dates 29 – 30 September, 2026
Location Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Basement 2, Hall E, Booth M15
Registration

(Free registration for Visitor Pass)

Product Showcase Building Automation

  • Intelligent Building Management System

An open and scalable platform that integrates, monitors, and controls multiple building systems through a unified interface. It provides operational insights that support efficient facility management and efforts to improve Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).

  • Chiller Plant Digital Twin

A virtual replica that simulates energy optimization strategies, detects anomalies, and provides real-time insights to improve chiller plant operations and enhance energy efficiency.

For details, please visit the following website.

* Posted information is accurate as of the date of announcement.

Hashtag: #Azbil #DCWA


The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Azbil Corporation

Azbil Corporation, formerly known as Yamatake Corporation, is a leading company in building and industrial automation, using its measurement and control technologies to provide customers with high value-added solutions to make their operations more efficient and sustainable. Founded in 1906, the Azbil Group consists of 30 companies and operates in 16 countries, providing cutting-edge solutions and services to meet the diverse needs of its global customers. As of March 31, 2026, Azbil employed about 9,000 people worldwide and generated JPY 298.9 billion in revenue. To learn more about Azbil Corporation and its solutions, please visit Azbil’s website at .

Antengene Publishes Preclinical Research Paper on CD73 Small Molecule Inhibitor ATG-037 Combined with Selinexor in Cancer Gene Therapy

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Antengene Corporation Limited  (“Antengene”, SEHK: 6996.HK) , a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biotech company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for autoimmune diseases, solid tumors and hematological malignancies indications, today announced that a preclinical research paper evaluating the combination of ATG-037 (CD73 Small Molecule Inhibitor) and selinexor for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), conducted in collaboration with the Department of Hematology at Peking University Third Hospital, has been published in Cancer Gene Therapy, an international SCI journal under Springer Nature.

Details of the Paper
Title: CD73 inhibitor enhances the antitumor activity of selinexor in multiple myeloma by restoring the activation of CD8+ T cells
Journal: Cancer Gene Therapy
DOI: 10.1038/s41417-026-01078-9

Study Design:

The research team first analyzed CD73 expression across multiple tumor cell lines following selinexor treatment, then tested the combination in vivo using a J558-inoculated BALB/c mouse model, with mice divided into a vehicle group, an ATG-037 monotherapy group, a selinexor monotherapy group and a combination-therapy group. Single-cell RNA sequencing was used to characterize immune cell subtypes and tumor-immune crosstalk, immunofluorescence staining was performed on tumor tissue, and a co-culture model of CD8+ T cells and multiple myeloma cell lines was established to confirm the mechanism behind the combination’s antitumor effect.

Key Findings: 

Selinexor treatment was found to upregulate CD73 expression in the majority of tumors, a resistance-associated mechanism that the combination approach was designed to counter. In the mouse model, the combination therapy suppressed tumor growth with an inhibition rate of 62%, compared with 31% for ATG-037 monotherapy and 43% for selinexor monotherapy. Single-cell RNA sequencing showed that the combination synergistically potentiated CD8+ T cell activation by enhancing the interaction between CD8+ T cells and Enpp1+ cells via the CD80–CD28 signaling pathway, and the resulting increase in CD8+ T cell infiltration into tumor tissue was confirmed by immunofluorescence staining. In co-culture experiments, CD73 inhibition was shown to strengthen selinexor-mediated tumor cell killing by activating CD8+ T cells, with significantly elevated levels of Granzyme B (P=0.0252) and IFN-γ (P=0.0067) observed in the combination group.

Conclusion:

The study highlights the synergistic potential of combining selinexor with a CD73 inhibitor for enhancing CD8+ T cell-mediated tumor cytotoxicity in MM. Selinexor therapy upregulates CD73 in the TME, driving adenosine accumulation and an immunosuppressive state. Combined use of ATG-037 blocks this immunosuppressive feedback loop via suppression of CD73-dependent adenosine synthesis, restoring CD8+ T cell activation and proliferation while enhancing T cell cytotoxicity through activation of the CD80-CD28 costimulatory axis. These findings establish a novel, clinically feasible therapeutic paradigm for addressing drug resistance and refractory MM.

About Antengene

Antengene Corporation Limited (“Antengene”, SEHK: 6996.HK) is a global, R&D-driven, commercial-stage biotech company focused on developing first-in-class/best-in-class therapeutics for diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Its pipeline spans from preclinical to commercial stages, with key investigational candidates including ATG-022 (CLDN18.2 ADC), ATG-037 (oral CD73 inhibitor), ATG-101 (PD-L1 x 4-1BB bispecific antibody), ATG-125 (B7-H3 × PD-L1 bispecific ADC), ATG-207 (αCD3-TGF-β bifunctional fusion protein), as well as T cell engager (TCE) programs developed using Antengene’s proprietary AnTenGager® platform.

AnTenGager®, is Antengene’s proprietary TCE 2.0 platform, featuring “2+1” bivalent binding for low expressing targets, steric hindrance masking, and proprietary CD3 sequences with fast on/off kinetics to minimize cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and enhance efficacy. These characteristics support the platform’s broad applicability across autoimmune diseases, solid tumors and hematological malignancies, with programs targeting CD19 x CD3 (ATG-201 for B cell-related autoimmune diseases; partnered with UCB), CDH6 x CD3 (ATG-106 for ovarian cancer and kidney cancer; partnered with K2 Therapeutics established by MPM BioImpact), ALPPL2 x CD3 (ATG-112 for gynecological tumors, digestive system malignancies, bladder cancer and NSCLC), LY6G6D x CD3 (ATG-110 for microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer), GPRC5D x CD3 (ATG-021 for multiple myeloma), LILRB4 x CD3 (ATG-102 for acute myeloid leukemia and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia) and FLT3 x CD3 (ATG-107 for acute myeloid leukemia).

To date, Antengene has obtained 34 investigational new drug (IND) approvals in the U.S. and Asia, and obtained new drug application (NDA) approvals in 10 Asia Pacific markets. Its lead commercial asset, XPOVIO® (selinexor), is approved in the Mainland of China, Taiwan China, Hong Kong China, Macau China, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia, and has been included in the national insurance schemes in five of these markets (Mainland of China, Taiwan China, Australia, South Korea and Singapore).

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For more information, please contact:

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E-mail: peter.qian@antengene.com  

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Ariel Guo
E-mail: ariel.guo@antengene.com 

Luang Prabang Power Donates Medical Equipment to Strengthen Provincial Hospital

Luang Prabang Power Company donated more than LAK 800 million (USD 35,720) in medical equipment to Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital to strengthen local healthcare services. (Photo supplies)

On 6 July, Luang Prabang Power Company Limited (LPCL) donated three types of medical equipment worth more than LAK 800 million (USD 35,720) to Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital, strengthening the hospital’s medical capabilities and expanding local access to quality healthcare.

The donation includes a fetal heart rate monitor, a tonsillectomy surgical instrument set, and an immunoassay analyzer.

Luang Prabang Power Company donated more than LAK 800 million (USD 35,720) in medical equipment to Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital to strengthen local healthcare services. Luang Prabang, Laos. 06 July 2026. (Photo supplies)

LPCL, an associate company of CK Power Public Company Limited, developed the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric Power Project. Kitpoat Srasomsub, LPCL’s Deputy Managing Director – Construction, handed over the equipment on behalf of the company to Phouvana Anoulackkham, Director of Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital.

LPCL said the donation supports its broader effort to improve quality of life in local communities by strengthening the hospital’s capacity for medical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment. 

The company added that the initiative also contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 on good health and well-being.

Solidion Technology Announces Stock Buyback Program

Board Authorization Reflects Confidence in Solidion’s Long-Term Strategy and Commitment to Enhancing Shareholder Value

DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) (“Solidion Technology” or “the Company”), an advanced battery technology solutions provider, today announced that its Board of Directors (“the Board”) has authorized a new stock buyback program, pursuant to which the Company intended to buyback up to $1.0 Million of the Company’s outstanding common stock.

The stock buyback program became effective on September 13, 2026 and will remain in effect until (i) the date on which the full amount authorized has been repurchased, (ii) March 14, 2028 or (iii) the date on which the authorization is terminated by the Board.

The authorization reflects the Board’s confidence in Solidion’s long-term strategy and provides the Company with additional flexibility in its approach to capital allocation. Solidion believes that the buybacks may represent an attractive use of capital while supporting the Company’s broader objective of creating long-term value for stockholders. Open-market repurchases are expected to be conducted in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, as well as applicable Nasdaq requirements and state law.

“The Board’s authorization of this stock buyback program reflects our confidence in Solidion’s long-term prospects and our commitment to disciplined capital allocation,” said Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology. “We believe that our technology, intellectual property and strategic position provide a strong foundation for future growth. This program gives us the flexibility to act when we believe market conditions present an attractive opportunity to invest in Solidion and enhance long-term value for our stockholders.”

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, Solidion’s (NASDAQ: STI) core business includes manufacturing of battery materials and components, as well as development and production of next-generation batteries for energy storage systems, including UPS systems serving the artificial intelligence (AI) data center market and electric vehicles for ground, aerospace, and sea transportation. Solidion holds a portfolio of over 385 patents, covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas free and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies.

For more information, please visit www.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

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Sorbent to acquire Kenvue’s Stayfree and Carefree business in Australia and New Zealand

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sorbent Paper Company Pty Ltd (“Sorbent”) has signed an agreement with Kenvue’s Singaporean subsidiary to acquire its Stayfree and Carefree feminine care business in Australia and New Zealand. Following completion of the transaction, the business in New Zealand will be managed by Sorbent’s affiliate, Cottonsoft.

The acquisition marks Sorbent and Cottonsoft’s entry into the feminine hygiene category and represents a further step in their strategy to strengthen their positions in the consumer tissue category while expanding their portfolios through established consumer brands in adjacent categories.

Stayfree and Carefree are well-established feminine hygiene brands with strong consumer recognition and longstanding retail presence across Australia and New Zealand.

Following completion of the transaction, Sorbent and Cottonsoft intend to leverage their respective local market expertise, customer relationships, commercial capabilities and integrated supply chain to support the continued development of the Stayfree and Carefree businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval in Australia and New Zealand and other customary closing conditions, as well as the completion of the Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue transaction. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

“We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Kenvue to add Stayfree and Carefree to our growing consumer portfolio in Australia and New Zealand. This acquisition reflects our focus on investing in established consumer brands with strong local positions and deep consumer recognition.

Stayfree and Carefree would be great additions to our heritage brands Sorbent and Handee in Australia, as well as Paseo, Cottonsoft and KiwiSoft in New Zealand. As we continue to strengthen our product offering and bring the best of the world to discerning consumers across ANZ, we will also be able to serve our customers even more closely through our expanded portfolio.”

– Nishant Grover, Co-Chair, Investments

About Stayfree and Carefree

Stayfree and Carefree are established feminine hygiene brands serving consumers across Australia and New Zealand. Their product portfolios include pantyliners, pads and tampons.

Carefree has a long history as a pioneer in the pantyliner category, while Stayfree is recognised for its range of ultra-thin pads and rapid absorption technology. Together, the brands have built strong consumer awareness and longstanding retail presence in the Australian and New Zealand feminine care markets.

About Sorbent Paper Company

Sorbent Paper Company is an Australian consumer tissue business with a heritage dating back to 1952. Sorbent manufactures (in Melbourne & Sydney) and distributes bathroom and facial tissues under the Sorbent brand, while kitchen towels are sold under the Handee brand. Sorbent Professional and Livi branded products are sold to Away From Home customers. Sorbent is focused on building trusted consumer and professional brands and serving customers across Australia through its local manufacturing, commercial and distribution capabilities.

About Cottonsoft

Cottonsoft is a New Zealand-operated and managed tissue converting company with a heritage dating back to 1986. The company manufactures and distributes tissue and hygiene products for consumers and businesses across New Zealand, with operations in Auckland and Christchurch. Cottonsoft’s consumer portfolio includes established brands such as CottonSofts, Paseo, Tuffy, EarthSmart and KiwiSoft, alongside its professional and Away From Home product offerings. The company has built longstanding relationships with customers across the New Zealand retail, wholesale and commercial markets, supported by local manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

Xayabouly African Swine Fever Outbreak Kills 5,400 Pigs, Poses No Risk to Humans

This photo is used for representational purpose only.

The African Swine Fever has spread across six districts of Xayabouly Province since the beginning of the outbreak in June, provincial authorities reported.

The disease has killed or forced the culling of more than 5,400 pigs and causing an estimated LAK 14.9 billion (about USD 665,000) in economic losses,

As of 13 August, the outbreak had affected at least 38 villages and hundreds of farming families. Xayabouly district has suffered the heaviest losses, followed by Thongmixay, Ngeun, Hongsa, Khob, and Phiang districts. 

The disease first emerged in Xayabouly district in June before spreading to six of the province’s 11 districts.

African Swine Fever is a severe, highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs and often carries a mortality rate close to 100 percent, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health. The virus, while devastating pig populations and farming economies. does not infect humans. Yet, people can spread it to pigs through contaminated clothing, equipment, food or other materials.

Authorities say illegal smuggling and unregulated movement of pork products continue to drive the outbreak’s spread. Some farmers have also secretly sold meat from dead pigs at cheap prices to avoid financial losses, a practice officials say undermines containment efforts and risks spreading the disease further.

The Prime Minister’s Office issued an urgent notice on 10 September ordering continued monitoring of pig and pork movement between provinces and districts, and a strict ban on importing pig products from abroad for the duration of the outbreak. 

Provincial and district administrations have banned the purchase, sale, and movement of pigs across Xayabouly Province and set up 19 roadside checkpoints at international border crossings, inter-district routes, and provincial boundaries to enforce the ban. Response teams have buried and disinfected infected livestock and distributed disinfectant, dewormer, insecticide, and deltamethrin to farms across the province.

Agricultural Crisis

The outbreak has struck alongside a separate agricultural crisis. 

Pest infestations, including armyworms, blast disease, and gall midges, have damaged wet-season rice fields across eight districts and dozens of villages across Xayabouly.

Local containment efforts have recovered most of the affected farmland, though officials say the combined toll on livestock and crops has placed significant strain on rural livelihoods.

Authorities have not said when they expect to bring the outbreak under control, but continue to monitor affected areas and encourage farmers to report suspected cases early.

Trina Storage and AMP-lify Sign MoU for 1 GWh of Grid-Connected Battery Storage Projects in Japan

CHUZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trina Storage, the energy storage business unit of Trinasolar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AMP-lify, a Japanese clean energy platform, to supply approximately 1 GWh of grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) equipment for AMP-lify’s projects. AMP-lify develops, constructs and operates grid-connected BESS, utility-scale solar, and onshore wind projects across Japan.

Representatives of Trina Storage and AMP-lify at the signing ceremony for a strategic cooperation MoU covering approximately 1 GWh of grid-connected BESS projects in Japan, held in Chuzhou, China
Representatives of Trina Storage and AMP-lify at the signing ceremony for a strategic cooperation MoU covering approximately 1 GWh of grid-connected BESS projects in Japan, held in Chuzhou, China

Under the MoU, Trina Storage will supply its Elementa 3 series BESS and provide related technical support for approximately 1 GWh of AMP-lify’s BESS projects. Trina Storage’s Japan team will support system configuration, technical consultation, delivery coordination and after-sales service.

Trina Storage’s Elementa 3 is equipped with Trina Storage in-house 587Ah high-capacity cell, providing up to 6.25 MWh per container for larger utility-scale sites. For projects affected by transport access, limited land or proximity to communities, the 1.56 MWh Elementa 3 Flex offers an approximately five-square-metre footprint, a weight of about 13 tonnes for standard-truck transport, operating noise of 65 dB or less and modular expansion.

Japan’s Seventh Strategic Energy Plan projects renewable energy at approximately 40–50% of power generation in fiscal year 2040 and calls for storage batteries to help balance renewable output. As variable renewable generation increases, developers need storage projects that combine appropriate system design with local execution and long-term support. Trina Storage’s BESS technology and Japan-based support are backed by its recognition as a BloombergNEF Tier 1 energy storage supplier for 11 consecutive quarters.

“Japan’s storage market needs projects that are technically sound and executable under local conditions. Working with Trina Storage’s technology and local support gives us a strong basis to move the projects from site evaluation through construction and into reliable operation,” said Martin Stein, Representative Director and CEO of AMP-lify.

“Japan’s storage market has distinct engineering and delivery requirements. Road weight limits and narrow site access affect transport, while mountainous terrain, limited land, community noise expectations, seismic design and coastal conditions influence system configuration. This MoU allows us to address those factors with AMP-lify from the earliest stages of development. By combining its local execution capabilities with our Elementa 3 portfolio and Japan-based technical support, we can configure each project around its site requirements while building toward the scale envisaged under this cooperation,” said Dr Leo Zhao, Head of Energy Storage, Trinasolar Asia Pacific.