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Hyundai Motor Group and KIRARA Release ‘Temper,’ a Musical Interpretation of Technological Refinement

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  • The Group’s collaborative composition with Korean musician KIRARA, titled ‘Temper,’ transforms manufacturing technology into sensory art
  • Electronic track reflects the process of raw materials becoming finished vehicles through meticulous refinement
  • By blending glitch and breakbeat elements, the composition creates a precise and mysterious soundscape inspired by cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
  • Song available across major streaming platforms with an accompanying manufacturing technology video to follow later this year
  • Partnership demonstrates the Group’s commitment to communicating innovation through creative storytelling

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has partnered with Korean electronic music artist KIRARA to debut ‘Temper,’ a musical composition that translates the Group’s technology development philosophy into an auditory experience. The track is available on the Group’s official YouTube channel (Link).


Hyundai Motor Group and KIRARA Release ‘Temper,’ a Musical Interpretation of Technological Refinement

‘Temper’ reimagines the journey of raw materials transforming into finished vehicles through advanced manufacturing processes, weaving complex beats and synthesized textures to capture the precision of innovation. The Korean title ‘Jeongryeon’ (정련, or Jīngliàn精鍊 in Mandarin) refers to the process of refining materials by removing impurities to reveal their purest and most valuable form. This collaboration expresses the Group’s technology development efforts through music, representing a new approach to connecting with customers on a sensory level.

“Working on Hyundai Motor Group’s new technology was a constant source of wonder, much like when I first learned synthesizing. I wanted to express the refined technology and the feeling I had when encountering it through equally refined music.” – KIRARA

How Does the Track Capture Manufacturing Innovation?

‘Temper’ opens with an ambient, mysterious introduction representing infinite possibility within raw materials. As the composition progresses, layered beats build gradually — mirroring the vehicle’s emerging form — before concluding with crystalline clarity reflecting the final form of a finished vehicle.

To authentically convey cutting-edge technology, the track blends ambient techno genre elements, specifically glitch and breakbeat components, creating a sophisticated yet mysterious soundscape that mirrors the technical complexity inherent in the Group’s technological advancements.

Who Is KIRARA?

KIRARA is one of Korea’s leading electronic musicians. Since launching her career in 2014, she has released five studio albums and performed extensively at prestigious events including Pentaport Rock Festival (Korea), Venice Biennale (Italy), SXSW (United States) and Primavera Pro (Spain).

Drawing deep inspiration from 1990s British dance music and 2000s Japanese electronic music, KIRARA’s music evokes a unique juxtaposition of sorrow and euphoria through a delicate blend of melodies. She currently performs live sets — composing directly through computer and MIDI controller — more than 30 times annually across domestic and international venues.

Her recognitions include:

  • 23rd Korean Music Awards (2026): Best Electronic Album for ‘KIRARA‘ (fifth studio album), marking her second Korean Music Award, nine years after first winning the category
  • Korean Music Awards (2017): Best Electronic Album for ‘Moves‘ (second studio album)

Where Can Listeners Access ‘Temper’?

The track is now available on:

  • Hyundai Motor Group’s official YouTube channel (Link)
  • Melon, Bugs, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music

Later this year, the Group will release an accompanying manufacturing technology video featuring the ‘Temper’ composition.

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About Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.
 

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Newsroom, Genesis Newsroom

Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push

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Former Xero engineering executive Nigel Fernandes will lead Pepperstone’s push to own more of its technology as the business expands into crypto and new markets. 

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melbourne-based Pepperstone, a global online trading and fintech provider serving clients in more than 160 countries, today announced the appointment of Nigel Fernandes as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective 1 October 2026. The appointment comes as Pepperstone accelerates its shift toward owning more of its own technology, building a broader fintech ecosystem spanning crypto, AI-native engineering and institutional-grade infrastructure. 

Fernandes brings more than 20 years of technology leadership experience across financial services, retail, media and enterprise software. He will join from Xero, where he serves as SVP and Executive General Manager of Engineering leading a global organisation across cloud platforms, customer identity and data. Prior to Xero, he held senior leadership roles at Publicis Sapient, Coles Group, SEEK and Envato. 

“I’m excited to be joining Pepperstone at such a pivotal time for the business,” said Fernandes. “My focus will be building on the quality global brand that traders have trusted for years, investing in the technology we own to scale an AI-native engineering foundation that gives clients faster, more reliable access to the tools they need.” 

“The technology underpinning our client experience is core to everything we do. We’re expanding Pepperstone into a genuine fintech ecosystem that opens access to crypto and new markets, while investing in our own technology to give clients a more personalised experience,” said Tamas Szabo, Group CEO of Pepperstone. “Nigel’s track record building high-performing engineering teams at some of the world’s best technology companies makes him the right leader to help us build that.” 

As CTO, Fernandes will lead engineering, architecture, security and data globally, reporting to Group CEO Tamas Szabo. He will be based at Pepperstone’s global headquarters in Melbourne.

About Pepperstone 

Pepperstone is a global fintech and CFD broker serving traders in more than 160 countries. The company provides access to forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs and digital asset markets through industry-leading platforms, competitive pricing and a strong regulatory framework. 

Insta360 Unveils X6: The Biggest Leap in 360 Capture Yet

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SYDNEY, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Insta360, the world’s best-selling 360 camera brand, today announced X6, its new flagship 8K 360 camera and the biggest leap in the history of the X series. This year marks Insta360’s 10-year milestone in 360 cameras. X6 is the decade-defining flagship that comes out of it, the culmination of ten years of innovation and craftsmanship. It goes on sale August 12.


Meet Insta360 X6 – Inspiration in every direction.

Insta360 currently holds 71% value share (US$) of the global panoramic camera (360 camera) market (according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Handheld Smart Camera Tracker Report, 26Q1). X6 is built to extend that lead by making one camera enough.

“X6 is the camera we always wanted to build. It captures everything around you, in any light, and hands you a finished edit before you even reach for your phone,” shares JK Liu, Founder of Insta360.

X6 is available in Australia from August 12 through the Insta360 Official Store, Amazon, and a broad network of leading national and specialist retailers, including JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, Camera House and Costco, priced from AU$1,049.99.

Additional bundles are also available exclusively through the Insta360 Official Store, including the Essentials Bundle at AU$1,159.99. Customers who purchase and activate X6 before September 30, 2026, will receive one year of Insta360+ Premium cloud storage at 500GB, plus three months of Moments Pro (two clips per month) at no extra cost.

Image Quality: Superior Detail, Day and Night

X6 sees more light than any X camera before it. Custom dual Sony 1/1.1″ square sensors deliver full 1-inch equivalent 360 imaging, 33% more sensor area than X5 and around four times the light intake per frame.

Behind the sensors sits a triple AI chip: one 8-core 3.3GHz 4nm flagship processor paired with two dedicated imaging chips. Together they bring 500% more computing power than X5, a 106% faster clock speed, and 35% lower power draw. A new low-light mode adds two ambient light sensors to cut flicker and pull more out of night scenes, while AdaptiveTone 2.0 meters each lens on its own and captures two exposures per frame for wider dynamic range.

X6 is also the first 360 camera with native in-camera Dolby Vision. Paired with 10-bit color and more than 1.07 billion recordable colors, X6 delivers a professional color profile straight out of the camera.

The 3-in-1 Camera Ecosystem

X6 is a 360 camera, a subject-tracking gimbal camera, and a single-lens action cam, and it switches between all three in a tap.

Shoot first, frame later. Hit record and stay in the moment. X6 captures everything around you at native 8K50fps, so you come back later and pull the best angles from any direction.

Flat 4K straight from the camera. InstaFrame 2.0 locks onto subjects instantly and tracks people, pets, and objects across the frame, giving you clean flat 4K video with no editing step. Pair X6 with the new Foldable Selfie Stick Remote Kit and its joystick control turns that tracking into gimbal-style shooting. Add the POV Head Tracker and framing follows your eyeline instead, so the camera captures whatever you turn to look at.

A classic action cam when you want one. Switch to single-lens and shoot like a traditional action camera at up to 5K60fps, wide-angle up to 170 degrees (at 5K30fps), or 4K120fps for slow motion that earns the replay.

Insta360 X6 Flagship 8K 360 Camera
Insta360 X6 Flagship 8K 360 Camera

Flagship Hardware Built for Adventure

X6 features a 2.32-inch OLED display with up to 1200 nits of peak brightness, designed for improved visibility outdoors.

Its new 2600mAh Xtreme Battery delivers up to 140 minutes of 8K30fps 360 recording and supports fast charging to 80% in approximately 24 minutes. It is also designed to perform reliably in temperatures as low as -20°C.

X6 introduces Replaceable Lens 2.0, offering improved scratch resistance while making damaged lenses easier and more affordable to replace.

X6 is waterproof to 20 metres without a case, or up to 60 metres with the Invisible Dive Case Pro. It also includes built-in storage, allowing users to start recording even without a microSD card installed.

An upgraded four-microphone system improves wind reduction, while a new Hidden Engine Mic is designed specifically to capture cleaner motorcycle engine sound at speed.

X6 also supports more than 100 accessories across Insta360’s magnetic mounting ecosystem, with compatibility extending across existing X5, X4 Air and Ace Series mounts.

Zero-Edit: A Finished Video While You Charge

X6 edits for you, and Insta360 PanoMind is what makes it possible. Built in-house and trained on more than 10,000 hours of footage across 30-plus scenarios including travel, daily life, winter sports, motorcycling, diving, and cycling, PanoMind is the first 360-native AI model to understand a full spherical scene rather than a flat frame.

Plug X6 in to charge and AI Director, the auto-edit engine inside PanoMind, builds a highlight edit from the footage on the camera and delivers the finished clips to the Insta360 app. Analysis runs on the camera itself rather than in the cloud, and the feature can be switched off at any time.

When you want to shape a clip yourself, Auto Edit 2.0 turns one clip or many into a complete edit in a single tap: framing, camera movement, cuts, music, and transitions.

About Insta360

With a “Think bold” mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360’s vast lineup includes the world’s best-selling 360 cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, as well as an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers and professionals bring their ideas to life.

Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/insta360

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STRAUSS STEPS UP TO THE PLATE AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF NETFLIX’S MLB AT FIELD OF DREAMS PREGAME AND POSTGAME COVERAGE

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The workwear brand brings the craft behind baseball to the world stage

  • STRAUSS is the presenting sponsor of Netflix’s MLB at Field of Dreams pregame and postgame shows.
  • The event streams live and around the world on Netflix as part of its Major League Baseball coverage, following MLB Opening Night and the Home Run Derby earlier this year.
  • The partnership with Netflix showcases the skilled professionals and groundskeepers who prepare one of baseball’s most iconic venues, reinforcing STRAUSS’s commitment to craftsmanship behind every performance.
  • In-game content showcases groundskeepers and field crews in STRAUSS workwear.

DYERSVILLE, Iowa, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STRAUSS will be the  presenting sponsor of Netflix’s pregame and postgame coverage for MLB at Field of Dreams, one of baseball’s most celebrated events. Through the partnership, STRAUSS will spotlight the craftsmanship, coordination and teamwork of the professionals whose work behind the scenes makes this historic game possible.

STRAUSS is presenting sponsor of Netflix’s MLB at Field of Dreams.
STRAUSS is presenting sponsor of Netflix’s MLB at Field of Dreams.

Taking place on August 13, 2026, the Field of Dreams game returns to the iconic Iowa ballpark inspired by the beloved film of the same name. While the event celebrates baseball’s rich history, STRAUSS will help tell another story: the expertise of the groundskeepers and field crews who transform a rural cornfield into a global baseball stage.

As presenting sponsor, STRAUSS will be featured throughout Netflix’s live pregame and postgame programming and in an in-game feature recognizing the field crews responsible for maintaining one of the sport’s most revered venues. The broadcast will be available in more than 190 countries and regions worldwide.

“Every great performance begins long before the stadium lights turn on,” said STRAUSS CEO Henning Strauss. “Whether on a construction site, in manufacturing, in the field or preparing a ballpark for the world’s best players, success depends on skilled tradespeople who take pride in their craft. This partnership allows us to celebrate those professionals on one of the biggest and most iconic stages in the sport.”

The collaboration reflects STRAUSS’s ongoing commitment to championing craftsmanship across industries and disciplines. It also marks the brand’s first integration into a truly global sports broadcast. By participating in one of baseball’s most iconic events, the brand continues to highlight the people whose expertise, precision, and dedication create the foundation for exceptional performance.

Fans can catch coverage of the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins on August 13 beginning at 6:30 PM ET, only on Netflix. 

ABOUT STRAUSS

STRAUSS is a globally leading brand in performance workwear, safety footwear, protective equipment and jobsite accessories. Founded in 1948, the family-owned business is led by brothers Henning and Steffen Strauss, the third generation of the Strauss family. Its iconic ostrich logo reflects the family’s name and heritage—Strauss means ostrich in German—and has become a distinctive symbol of pride and identity for skilled tradespeople worldwide.

The Ostrich is trusted by tradespeople, builders, farmers and DIYers across the globe for its pioneering style of technical, multi-pocket workwear that melds performance and function with comfort and design. Each fabric, each pocket placement, each small detail is engineered to help workers everywhere tackle the specific challenges they’re likely to face on the job and endure tough working environments.

In 2026, STRAUSS opened its U.S. base in Columbus, Ohio. The company also maintains a strong presence at trade shows across the country. For more, visit STRAUSS.com.

 

Farmmi Receives NASDAQ Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Requirements

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LISHUI, China, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Farmmi, Inc. (NASDAQ: FAMI) (“Farmmi” or the “Company”), today announced that on August 11, 2026, it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), notifying the Company that it is currently not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). It resulted from the fact that the closing bid price of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares was below $1.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive business days. This press release is issued pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure of receipt of a deficiency notification. The notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares, which will continue to trade uninterrupted on Nasdaq under the ticker “FAMI”.

Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until February 8, 2027 (the “Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. If at any time during the Compliance Period, the closing bid price per share of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares is at least $1.00 for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed. If the Company chooses to implement a reverse stock split, it must complete the reverse split no later than ten business days prior to February 8, 2027 in order to regain compliance.

In the event the Company does not regain compliance by February 8, 2027, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day grace period. To qualify, the Company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for Nasdaq, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and will need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. If the Company meets these requirements, Nasdaq will inform the Company that it has been granted an additional 180 calendar days. However, if it appears to Nasdaq that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible, Nasdaq will provide notice that its securities will be subject to delisting.

The Company is monitoring the trading price of its Class A ordinary shares and evaluating options to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, including by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to timely regain or maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirement.

About Farmmi, Inc.

Established in 1998, Farmmi Inc. (Nasdaq: FAMI) is an agricultural products supplier and retailer of edible mushrooms such as Shiitake and Mu Er, as well as other agricultural products. The Company also provides logistics and supply chain services in the United States. For further information about the Company, please visit: https://www.farmmi.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

No statement made in this press release should be interpreted as an offer to purchase or sell any security. Such an offer can only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. Certain statements in this press release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations and intended to qualify for the “safe harbor” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our customers’ businesses and our end purchasers’ disposable income, our ability to raise capital on any particular terms, fulfillment of customer orders, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, our ability to realize revenue from expanded operation and acquired assets in China, our ability to attract and retain skilled professionals, client concentration, industry segment concentration, and general economic conditions affecting our industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Farmmi may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.

For more information, please contact Investor Relations:

Farmmi, Inc.
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Business Leaders from Across Asia-Pacific Convene in Sri Lanka to Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

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Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 brings together business, United Nations and sustainability leaders to advance responsible business and regional collaboration

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — More than 200 business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and representatives from the United Nations gathered in Colombo on 11–12 August for Forward Faster Now APAC 2026: Driving Business Leadership for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, the flagship regional event of the United Nations Global Compact in Asia-Pacific.

Hosted by Global Compact Network Sri Lanka and organized by the UN Global Compact APAC Hub in collaboration with 14 Global Compact Country Networks covering 16 countries across the region, the event convened business and sustainability leaders from across Asia-Pacific to exchange practical solutions, strengthen regional partnerships and accelerate private sector action on sustainable development.

As businesses navigate increasing climate risks, geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption and shifting stakeholder expectations, the forum focused on how companies can build resilience, unlock long-term value and contribute to sustainable, inclusive economic growth through responsible business.

“Across Asia-Pacific, businesses are operating in an increasingly complex environment shaped by climate change, technological disruption, evolving stakeholder expectations and geopolitical uncertainty. Yet these challenges also present an opportunity for companies to lead,” said Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact. “Forward Faster Now demonstrates the power of bringing together business, the United Nations and partners to share practical solutions, strengthen collaboration and accelerate action where it matters most. By embedding sustainability into strategy and operations, companies can build more resilient businesses, unlock long-term value and help drive the inclusive and sustainable growth our world urgently needs.”

Across two days of high-level dialogues, interactive sessions and peer learning, participants explored practical approaches to advancing climate action, sustainable finance, water resilience, governance and accountability, gender equality, business and human rights, digital innovation, circular economy solutions and cross-sector partnerships.

A central theme throughout the event was the growing importance of collaboration in addressing complex sustainability challenges. Business leaders emphasized that stronger partnerships between companies, Governments, investors, civil society and the UN will be essential to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while strengthening business resilience and competitiveness across the region.

An in-person convening of the APAC Chief Sustainability Officers Peer Learning Group was also held on the sidelines of the event. The Group brings together 20 Chief Sustainability Officers from some of the region’s leading and most engaged companies to exchange insights and advance collective action on sustainability. The meeting focused on breaking silos between sustainability and other business functions, with the aim of embedding sustainability more deeply across core business operations. The Peer Learning Group will run for one year, with members continuing to convene throughout the year to explore key sustainability priorities and share practical solutions and experiences.

“We are proud to host Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 in Sri Lanka and welcome sustainability leaders from across the region,” said Rathika de Silva, Executive Director, Global Compact Network Sri Lanka. “Asia-Pacific is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, and the decisions businesses make today will have a profound impact on the future of sustainable development. This gathering is about more than sharing ideas. It is about building partnerships, exchanging practical experience and equipping businesses with the tools and networks they need to translate ambition into measurable action.”

Throughout the event, participants shared practical examples of how companies are embedding sustainability into core business strategy, strengthening governance, building more resilient and responsible supply chains, scaling sustainable finance and harnessing innovation to create long-term value for both business and society.

“Business can no longer view sustainability as a separate agenda. It is fundamental to long-term competitiveness, resilience and growth,” said de Silva. “Events like Forward Faster Now create an invaluable opportunity to learn from peers, strengthen partnerships and identify practical approaches that help companies create value while contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. The challenges we face are shared, and so are the opportunities. By working together across sectors and borders, businesses can move further and faster than any organization could alone.”

Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 reinforced the commitment of the UN Global Compact to supporting businesses across Asia-Pacific with practical tools, peer learning and partnerships that help translate sustainability ambition into measurable action.

Notes to Editors

About Forward Faster Now APAC 2026
Forward Faster Now APAC 2026: Driving Business Leadership for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth is the flagship regional event of the UN Global Compact in Asia-Pacific. Organized by the UN Global Compact APAC Hub in collaboration with Global Compact Country Networks and country offices across the region, the event brings together business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and partners to advance responsible business, regional collaboration and progress towards the SDGs.

About the United Nations Global Compact
As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our vision is clear: to mobilize business to transform sustainability ambition into action at the scale the world demands. With more than 25,000 participants and a presence in over 100 countries through 5 Regional Hubs and more than 70 Country Networks and expansion territories, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org

Zettabyte Launches Model-as-a-Service on zCLOUD

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zCLOUD delivers Model-as-a-Service (MaaS), hosting open-weight and open-source models such as Kimi, GLM, Llama, GPT-OSS, Gemma, and Qwen on Zettabyte’s GPUs and making them available through a single API.

  • Offers open-weight and open-source models through an API, running on Zettabyte’s GPUs;
  • Provides access to NVIDIA H100, H200, B200 and B300 GPUs;
  • Offers three fully managed ways to access capacity, backed by a 99.5 percent uptime SLA target;

TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zettabyte, a global AI computing company, today announced the general availability of Model-as-a-Service on zCLOUD, its GPU cloud. Teams can efficiently call open-source models through API on Zettabyte’s NVIDIA H100, H200, B200 and B300 GPUs.

Model-as-a-Service
With Model-as-a-Service, zCLOUD hosts popular open weight and open-source models, ready to call through an API and run on Zettabyte’s GPUs. Teams can build on them directly, without sourcing, installing, and tuning a model themselves. Teams that want raw capacity can still rent GPUs on zCLOUD and run their own models.

GPU Availability
NVIDIA H100 is available today, with pricing from US$1.99 per GPU-hour depending on needs and scale. zCLOUD is backed by a 99.5 percent uptime SLA target, and reserved clusters are built to deploy in under six hours from confirmed requirements.

Ways to Access GPU Capacity
Zettabyte offers three ways to access capacity:

  • Short-Term Capacity – GPU instances that scale to hundreds of GPUs, with no long-term commitment.
  • Reserved Clusters – Predictable, fully managed capacity for sustained training and inference under a term commitment.
  • Private Cloud – Custom deployments for teams with procurement, security, or region requirements.

“AI computing will be everywhere, from hyperscale data centers to the edge. The supporting AI infrastructure and software must be compatible, resilient, and agile. zCLOUD was built to deliver Model-as-a-Service, bringing more than 40 hardware providers together and managing the underlying AI infrastructure through our zSUITE full stack,” said Dr. David Ku, Technology Leader at Zettabyte, former Corporate Vice President and CTO of AI at Microsoft.

Model-as-a-Service on zCLOUD is generally available today at www.zettabytecloud.com.

About Zettabyte
Zettabyte is a global AI computing company focused on delivering and measuring high-quality compute. Through its zSUITE platform, the company enables organizations to improve reliability, readiness, observability, cost transparency, and energy efficiency across AI infrastructure environments. Learn more at www.zettabyte.space.

Inaugural AIA Healthcare Summit 2026 unites leaders across healthcare, government and business to extend Singapore’s healthspan and advance purposeful longevity

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AIA Singapore today successfully concluded its inaugural AIA Healthcare Summit 2026, bringing together more than 700 policymakers, clinical specialists, technology innovators, and corporate leaders at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Centred on the landmark theme, “Purposeful Longevity: Advancing Holistic Health through Public-Private Partnerships,” the AIA Healthcare Summit served as a national platform to address the societal, financial, and infrastructural challenges of Singapore’s rapidly ageing population.

The event was graced by Guest of Honour Ms. Lai Wei Lin, Permanent Secretary (Policy and Development) at the Ministry of Health, who delivered an opening keynote speech.

As Singapore’s population ages, longer lifespans, rising medical costs, increasing rates of chronic disease and longer periods of care are placing growing pressure on the sustainability of the healthcare system. Addressing these increasingly complex challenges will require a fundamental shift in how healthcare is financed, delivered, and experienced.

“As Singaporeans live longer, our collective focus must shift from merely adding years to life, to adding life to those years. Sustainable longevity requires a fundamental shift away from reactive healthcare. At AIA Singapore, we believe that bridging the ten-year gap between lifespan and healthspan is a challenge that cannot be solved by a single sector alone. It requires deep, integrated public-private partnerships that align healthcare financing, clinical geroscience, digital innovation, and behavioural science,” said Ms Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer, AIA Singapore. 

“By championing preventive care and collaborating across ecosystems, we are committed to empowering Singaporeans to secure not just their financial futures, but their physical and mental vitality, enabling them to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives,” she added.

Building a sustainable healthcare ecosystem through collective action

Convening leaders from across the healthcare, insurance, and policy landscape, the AIA Healthcare Summit examined how public-private partnerships act as the primary line of defence against cost escalation. The most effective lever for stabilising long-term healthcare costs is to shift the entire system upstream away from reactive, treatment-driven care and towards prevention, early intervention, and continuous health management.

Discussions also highlighted that healthy longevity requires a whole-of-society approach. Healthcare, insurance, employers, government, communities, and individuals must work together to shape environments that enable Singaporeans to live longer, healthier and more purposeful lives.

From treating illness to preventing it: redefining healthcare around healthspan

While Singaporeans expect to live to an average age of 80.2 years, they expect their health to begin declining at 70.2 years[1], living a full decade spent in poor health, a gap that is especially pronounced among younger demographics.

The recent AIA Longevity Study also found that more than half of Singaporeans (51%) now view longevity as a concern rather than an opportunity, reflecting growing uncertainty about what it means to age well.

Against this backdrop, the AIA Healthcare Summit explored how Singapore can shift from treating illness to enabling healthier longevity by advancing preventive healthcare, accelerating earlier intervention, harnessing digital innovation, and strengthening collaboration across the public and private sectors to close the ten-year gap between lifespan and healthspan.

Harnessing AI and technology to power healthier longevity

Leading voices across health technology, data science and digital innovation at the AIA Healthcare Summit explored how artificial intelligence, data analytics, precision medicine and connected health technologies are transforming healthcare from reactive episodic treatment to preventive, continuous, personalised care.

From AI-powered health services and predictive analytics to precision geromedicine and consumer wearables, experts highlighted how technology is enabling earlier identification of health risks, unlocking preventive healthcare, and empowering individuals with personalised insights to take greater control of their health. Panellists also emphasised that the greatest value of technology lies not simply in generating more data, but in translating insights into meaningful action that helps people lead healthier, longer lives.

Designing healthier behaviours for longer, better lives

Speakers emphasised that technology alone is not enough. While advances in medicine continue to improve healthcare, better health outcomes ultimately depend on helping people adopt healthier behaviours throughout their lives. Behavioural science emerged as a key enabler of healthier longevity, and the AIA Healthcare Summit explored how individuals can be supported to make healthier decisions every day, and how systems, incentives and environments can be designed to make healthy habits easier, more sustainable and more rewarding over the long term.

The workplace as one of the most important frontlines for healthy longevity

The AIA Longevity Study found that Singaporeans view longevity as more than simply living longer — they want to remain active, independent, and purposeful throughout later life, with a majority across all age groups expressing a desire to continue working for as long as they are able. As longer working lives become both an aspiration and an economic reality, maintaining good health throughout one’s entire career is increasingly critical.

The AIA Healthcare Summit explored how the workplace has become one of the most influential settings for shaping long-term health outcomes. As individuals spend a significant portion of their lives at work, the workplace presents a unique opportunity to promote preventive health, encourage healthier behaviours and support long-term wellbeing beyond traditional employee benefits.

“Our workforce is one of Singapore’s greatest assets, and protecting its health cannot begin only when illness occurs. As people live and work longer, employers have an increasingly important role in creating environments that support lifelong vitality. We must redefine workplace wellbeing—not as a good-to-have employee benefit, but as a strategic investment in a healthier workforce, stronger businesses and Singapore’s long-term economic resilience and competitiveness. By embedding preventive health and wellbeing into the workplace, we can help more Singaporeans stay healthier, remain productive, and lead purposeful lives for longer,” said Mr Kenneth Tan, Chief Corporate Solutions Officer of AIA Singapore.

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About AIA   

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR[2], Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR[3], and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$345 billion as of 31 December 2025.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 44 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.

[1] The longer we live, the more we worry: AIA Longevity Study finds Singaporeans view longevity with more anxiety than opportunity (23 July 2026). AIA Singapore. Available at: https://www.aia.com.sg/en/about-aia/media-centre/press-releases/2026/aia-longevity-study-finds-singaporeans-view-longevity-with-more-anxiety-than-opportunity

[2] Hong Kong SAR refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

[3] Macau SAR refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region.

 

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