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Strong Indonesian Demand Reinforces Malaysia Healthcare’s Growth at Malaysia Fair 2026

June 9, 2026

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), together with Tourism Malaysia, recorded strong visitor engagement at Malaysia Fair Jakarta 2026, held from 4 to 7 June 2026 at Gandaria City, underscoring sustained interest among Indonesian consumers in Malaysia’s healthcare, wellness and travel offerings. Organised in conjunction with Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026), themed “Healing Meets Hospitality“, the initiative brings together healthcare providers, tourism stakeholders and educational institutions under one roof, offering Indonesian visitors exclusive access to world-class healthcare services, travel experiences and study opportunities.

Launching Malaysia Fair 2026 in Jakarta with MHTC, Tourism Malaysia Jakarta, and Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza (brand ambassador of MHTC)

A key highlight of the fair was the participation of 20 Malaysian healthcare providers including MHTC’s Flagship Medical Tourism Hospitals namely Island Hospital Penang, Institut Jantung Negara, Mahkota Medical Centre, and Subang Jaya Medical Centre, alongside its member hospitals such as Alpha IVF & Women’s Specialists, Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, Cengild G.I Medical Centre, Damansara Specialist Hospital, Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, GenPrime Everlink Fertility Centre, Hospital Picaso, MSU Medical Centre, Northern Heart Hospital Penang, OasisEye Specialists, Optimax Eye Specialist Centre, Penang Adventist Hospital, Puteri Specialist Hospital, Regency Specialist Hospital, Sunway Medical Centre, and Sunway Medical Centre Penang.

For those looking to book vacations, seven top travel agencies, including Dwidaya Tour, TX Travel, Habibi Tours, Baltic Golf & Travel Specialist, A&L Holidays, AWB Cruise, and Golden Rama Tours & Travel, are on-site, offering curated leisure packages alongside the official airline partner, Malaysia Airlines. Beyond health and travel, renowned higher education institutions such as Taylor’s University, UCSI University, INTI International University, Todak Academy, and MILA University are on hand to consult with prospective students and parents. Visitors are given a range of travel and medical offerings to choose from, spanning specialist healthcare services, wellness experiences, tourism packages and destination showcases, as well as direct engagements with Malaysian healthcare providers.

“Malaysia Fair 2026 reflects our continued commitment to strengthening Malaysia Healthcare’s presence in Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta, as one of our most important and high-potential markets. Through this platform, we aim to bring trusted Malaysian healthcare closer to Indonesian communities while reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a preferred destination for quality healthcare, compassionate care, and seamless patient experience,” said Mr Suriaghandi Suppiah, Chief Executive Officer of MHTC.

The fair was officially launched in the presence of MHTC’s brand ambassador, Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, whose participation underscored Malaysia’s broader efforts to promote the country’s medical tourism industry through a combination of medical excellence, hospitality, and cultural familiarity. As one of Malaysia’s most recognised public figures with a strong following in Indonesia, Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza highlighted the importance of leveraging people-to-people connections to strengthen confidence in Malaysia’s healthcare among regional audiences. “My TTC journey took almost 10 years, and I understand how important it is for patients to receive not only quality treatment but also reassurance, understanding, and hope throughout the process. As a Malaysian, I am proud to help share the strengths of Malaysia Healthcare with our friends in Indonesia and the wider region,” she said.

The initiative comes at a time when Indonesia remains Malaysia Healthcare’s largest and most important source market. In 2025 alone, Indonesia contributed approximately RM2.2 billion in healthcare travel revenue to Malaysia, representing a 23% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 16% increase in healthcare traveller arrivals compared to 2024. Meanwhile, over 970,000 Indonesian healthcare travelers visited Malaysia, indicating ongoing trust in Malaysia’s healthcare system. Major treatment areas for Indonesian patients include health screening, gastroenterology, cancer treatment, endocrinology, cardiology, and orthopaedic surgery, highlighting Malaysia’s capability to provide wide-ranging and specialized care for regional patients.

The event is also supported by strategic partners including Econolab, JavaMifi, Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel and Batik Air, whose participation further enhances the overall visitor experience and strengthens cross-industry collaboration in support of Malaysia Healthcare’s outreach efforts in Indonesia.

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Siti Hamidah Mohd Najib
Senior Executive, PR and Media Unit
Communications
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Mohamad Shahizam Fauzi
Head, Communications
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shahizam.f@mhtc.org.my

About Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009 under the purview of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is entrusted with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates, and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and building valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. With 82 member hospitals nationwide, MHTC continues to elevate the healthcare travel ecosystem through strong branding, seamless patient experiences, and strategic market initiatives. In line with these efforts, MHTC is spearheading the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, the nation’s first dedicated year to celebrate and advance healthcare travel. MYMT 2026 serves as a milestone initiative to showcase Malaysia’s world-class healthcare offerings, strengthen its position as the premier global healthcare destination, and highlight the industry’s significant contribution to the national economy. MHTC’s website: https://www.malaysiahealthcare.org.

GIA Acquires 30% Shareholding in Diamond Provenance Blockchain Platform Tracr

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June 9, 2026

Investment by leading industry institute supports Tracr’s evolution to becoming an independent, industry-wide platform for natural diamond provenance

LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 June 2026 – De Beers Group and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for GIA to acquire a 30 per cent shareholding in Tracr, the De Beers Group-backed company behind the development of the pioneering diamond provenance blockchain-driven platform.

The agreement marks a significant milestone in Tracr’s evolution towards independence and reflects GIA’s confidence in the platform’s role as an industry-wide infrastructure to advance natural diamond provenance and traceability at scale.

GIA’s investment – which builds on a 2023 initiative to include diamond provenance information registered on Tracr’s platform on eligible GIA diamond grading reports – represents a significant step in this transition, reinforcing Tracr’s long-term credibility across the diamond value chain.

Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, said: “Consumers deserve to know where their diamonds come from and they should feel more confident in their understanding of each diamond’s source. At De Beers we have been providing provenance data on diamonds through Tracr for several years and we believe that delivering provenance should become an industry standard. Following our promise to open Tracr up to broad ownership, we are proud to be partnering with GIA as Tracr evolves into an independent, industry-wide platform. We will work alongside GIA to advance provenance transparency for the entire diamond sector.”

Pritesh Patel, President and CEO of GIA, said: “At GIA, our mission has always been rooted in trust, integrity, and consumer confidence. Our collaboration with Tracr over the past several years reinforced our belief that combining source-based blockchain provenance with GIA’s independent grading and identification expertise can help unlock a new level of transparency for the diamond industry. As Tracr continues to scale globally, we see a tremendous opportunity to deliver meaningful, verifiable provenance information from the source to the consumer. We are proud to deepen our commitment through this investment and help shape the next evolution of transparency, traceability, and trust across our industry.”

Jillian Wolk, CEO of Tracr, said: “The start of Tracr’s evolution into an independent platform, as a result of GIA’s investment, creates a strong foundation for the future. I am excited to continue scaling the platform and bringing more producers on board, which will support Tracr in enabling the individual journey of every registered diamond to come to life. Each stone carries its own narrative, defined by its source and the craftsmanship that has shaped it, and as Tracr continues to grow we have a fantastic opportunity to help reveal those unique stories.”

De Beers has been developing Tracr since 2018 and it is now a leading distributed diamond blockchain platform that starts at the source, registering diamonds at the point of recovery. In 2023, De Beers opened the platform to the wider diamond industry, positioning Tracr as an industry-wide, scalable solution for rough-to-polish verification of natural diamond provenance, which starts at a stone’s source.

Today, more than five million rough diamonds have been registered on Tracr at source, representing around two-thirds of De Beers’rough diamond production by value. Since January 2025, single country of origin for De Beers diamonds has been available on Tracr, with all newly sourced De Beers rough diamonds of one carat and above being registered on the platform.

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About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group’s strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services via De Beers Institute of Diamonds and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology systems via De Beers Group Ignite. De Beers Group is committed to ‘Building Forever,’ a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo-American plc group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

About GIA
An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight and, in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which is recognized around the world as the standard for diamond quality.

Through research, education, gemological laboratory services and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science and professionalism.

Smart Design Global 2026 Awards Presentation Ceremony Proudly Unveils 52 Original Award-Winning Designs International Tour Highlights Hong Kong’s Creative Design Power

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June 9, 2026

Set to Appear at Bangkok Mega Show and Paris Maison&Objet

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 June 2026 – The Smart Design Global 2026 (SDG), an annual flagship event of Hong Kong’s design scene (formerly known as the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards) organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, announced this year’s winners officially on 5 June 2026. Amongst over a hundred shortlisted entries, 52 original works claimed the top honours.

The awards presentation ceremony was successfully held on the same day at the Charles K. Kao Auditorium in the Hong Kong Science Park, gathering over a hundred representatives from the cultural, design and business scene. Miss Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries of CCIDA, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour, joining other esteemed guests to witness the outstanding achievements of local designers.

Bridging Design and Business: A Celebration of Hong Kong Creatives

First launched in 2012, the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards has been officially renamed Smart Design Global this year, setting sail for new horizons. This year’s ceremony was larger in scale than previous years, with the judging panel personally presenting the awards, demonstrating the inheritance and continuation of Hong Kong’s creative design spirit.

During her remarks, Ms. Helena Chiu, Chairman of the HKEA, expressed her gratitude to all supporting organisations and participants, noting, “Smart Design Global provides local designers with a vital platform for creative exchange and showcase, established with the goal to build a holistic design ecosystem and shape creativity as a new economic driver for Hong Kong. Moving forward, the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association will continue to foster cross-sector collaboration, harnessing design creativity to unlock global business opportunities. By elevating Hong Kong’s influence in the design sector, our efforts are dedicated to ensure more locally created works shine in markets worldwide.”

When the Guest of Honour, Miss Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries of CCIDA, delivered her speech, she expressed the hope that after this year’s project upgrade, it will further become an important platform driving Hong Kong design towards the international stage, significantly enhancing the global influence of Hong Kong design.

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency has always adhered to the industry-oriented principle, supporting the industrialisation and development of the creative sector through the “CreateSmart Initiative”. The Government will continue to fully support industry organisations in organising high-quality design projects, promoting cross-sector collaboration, and consolidating Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s creative capital and a centre for cultural and artistic exchanges between China and the rest of the world.

Spanning Four Major Categories: Corporate and Conceptual Groups Shine Brightly

This year’s Smart Design Global presented a total of 54 awards (52 awarded products) across four major product design categories: LIVE, DINE, GIFT, and PLAY. The accolades included 5 Grand Awards, 9 Gold Awards, 36 Winner Awards, 3 Green Awards and 1 Student Award. The Corporate Group and Conceptual Group secured 44 and 10 awards respectively, with the LIVE and GIFT categories standing out front and centre. All winning works demonstrated outstanding design aesthetics as well as strong commercialisation potential, reflecting Hong Kong’s diverse creativity and market appeal.

Smart Design Global 2026 Awards Details

By Awards Category Corporate Group Conceptual Group

Grand Awards 4 1

Gold Awards 7 2

Winner Awards 31 5

Green Awards 2 1

Student Award Not Applicable 1

By Product Category Corporate Group Conceptual Group

LIVE 13 10

DINE 3

GIFT 18

PLAY 10

Smart Design Global 2026 Awarded Products Introduction (Grand Awards & Student Award)

Group / Category Awarded Product Name Designer(s) Product Description

CORPORATE
– LIVE
(GRAND AWARD) AIROmini Magic Brewer LUO Peifan * Zec CHAN AIROmini is a portable precision brewer that transforms traditional Kungfu tea and specialty coffee extraction into a compact, travel-ready format. Featuring an Air-lock pressure control mechanism, it simplifies complex brewing techniques into visual intuitive operation while maintaining flavour clarity. The flared rim enhances sealing performance, and the 2.5mm wall thickness balances durability with a lightweight feel. Calibrated for a 150ml optimal brew, AIROmini is designed for your personal ritual.

CORPORATE
– DINE
(GRAND AWARD) LOCKIT

Chris WONG LOCKIT is a modular storage system designed to adapt to everyday life. Using a proprietary clip mechanism, containers of different sizes securely connect to create customised storage configurations for kitchens, offices, travel, and daily organisation.

The clips form airtight, leak-proof seals while delivering tactile confirmation when locked. Translucent BPA-free containers allow quick content identification, while geometric forms maximise stacking efficiency and space utilisation.

By transforming fixed containers into a flexible modular system, LOCKIT allows users to expand, rearrange, and personalise storage effortlessly. Combining practical innovation with clean minimalist design, LOCKIT redefines storage as a smart, adaptable solution for modern living.

CORPORATE
– GIFT
(GRAND AWARD) Plants Incense Matches CHENG Tsz-kwan *

LEE Lap-ki
Experience the magic of a wish with the Festive Wish Incense Match Collection. These unique aromatics are molded like handmade cookies into festive shapes: Christmas Trees, Lucky Flowers, and Valentine’s Flora. The breakthrough design integrates a match tip directly onto the incense—just strike to light. No lighter required. As it burns, it serves as a stunning mini-bonsai that perfumes your space. Blending ritual, safety, and style, this collection offers a modern twist on traditional incense, making it the ultimate heartwarming gift for any season.

CORPORATE
– PLAY
(GRAND AWARD) InstantSnap

Gray LEUNG * TSANG Yuen-tin InstantSnap is a whimsical device that reimagines the instant camera experience by combining fun and nostalgia. Designed to resemble an instant photo frame rather than a traditional camera, it allows users to frame and capture moments without immediate feedback. This encourages thoughtful photography and adds an element of surprise, making each shot a unique experience.

CONCEPTUAL
(GRAND AWARD) Adaptive & Reusable Milk Powder Vacuum Lid CHEN Binglun * DENG Feiming *

Randolph KWOK
The Adaptive & Reusable Milk Powder Vacuum Lid is an innovative, eco-friendly replacement for disposable milk powder can lids. It creates an airtight vacuum seal to keep milk powder fresher for longer, reducing food waste and oxidation. Made from durable, food-grade materials, its adaptive design fits various can sizes for repeated use across multiple containers. Targeting mothers and families, this product promotes sustainable daily habits by minimising single-use plastic waste and supporting a circular economy. A simple yet impactful solution for greener baby care and household sustainability.

CONCEPTUAL
(GOLD AWARD & STUDENT AWARD) Lai Yuen: Days of Wonder LEE Hiu-ching More than a calendar—a heartfelt gift for families and nostalgia lovers. Playful illustrations revive cherished Lai Yuen memories, sparking conversations across generations. A magnetic key ring keeps keys tidy and connects loved ones; handwritten notes bring warmth to everyday life. Lai Yuen Years: bringing happiness home, every day.

Going Global: Set to Appear in Two Overseas Exhibitions

Following the awards presentation ceremony, the winning works will embark on an international tour, set to be showcased at two major overseas exhibitions: the Mega Show Bangkok and Maison&Objet Paris. Through these two prominent international platforms, winners will gain direct exposure to global markets, unlocking a wealth of trade and collaboration opportunities that transform bold creativity into profitable global business growth.

Smart Design Global 2026 Roving Exhibition Information
Date	Event
15-17 July 2026	Mega Show Bangkok
10-14 September 2026	Maison&Objet Paris

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For the full list of winning entries of the Smart Design Global 2026, please visit: https://www.sdawards.org.hk/winner/index/2026

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About Smart Design Global

Where Smart Design Meets Global Markets!

The Smart Design Global (SDG) has evolved from the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards (HKSDA) to enhance innovation and collaboration within the design community, benefiting from 14 editions of experience and expertise gained from HKSDA. This extensive history allows us to leverage a network of established professionals in the field, fostering a supportive environment for emerging talent. By incorporating insights from past awardees and industry feedback, we will channel limitless creativity into market potential, redefine Hong Kong’s creative ecosystem, and ensure that SDG not only honors design excellence but also addresses the current and future needs of the global market.

Smart Design Global Website: https://www.sdawards.org.hk

About The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association

Founded in 1955, The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (The HKEA) is a non-profit making trade association registered under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance as a company limited by guarantee. The HKEA is committed to creating new business opportunities and enhancing market value for Hong Kong exporters, aiming to position Hong Kong as a premier trading hub. The HKEA focuses on serving the industry and taking export trade as its core value, helping members expand their business by closely liaising with the government, initiating different projects, and organising seminars, business gatherings, business delegation trips and exhibitions. The HKEA also disseminate the latest local and international trade information and provides online product display and search services for additional publicity, to further promote Hong Kong’s export trade and enhance market competitiveness.

The HKEA website: www.exporters.org.hk

About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk

Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

/C O R R E C T I O N — AMPERA/

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June 9, 2026

In the news release, AMPERA Establishes Australian Subsidiary to Secure Thorium Supply and Support U.S. Advanced Nuclear Fuel Production, issued 08-Jun-2026 by AMPERA over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

AMPERA Establishes Australian Subsidiary to Secure Thorium Supply and Support U.S. Advanced Nuclear Fuel Production

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AMPERA today announced its factory-built, scalable, supercritical nuclear energy system will be fueled by thorium procured from Australia and produced in-house by the company.

Monazite crystal is the primary thorium-bearing mineral powering AMPERA’s in-house nuclear fuel production.

In October 2025, the United States government announced a framework with Australia securing supply for mining and processing of critical, rare-Earth minerals. In February, AMPERA formed Ampera Australia Pty Ltd to expedite the procurement and import of thorium to the U.S.

“Our strategy is to secure thorium directly at the source and vertically integrate the entire fuel value chain, from mineral supply through advanced fuel production,” said AMPERA Founder and CEO Brian Matthews. “Thorium offers a compelling combination of abundance, energy potential, economics, and safety, making it an ideal fuel for AMPERA’s advanced microreactors and a promising resource for the broader nuclear industry.”

AMPERA’s broad fuel platform is built on proprietary processes protected by trade secrets and more than 60 patents for nuclear fuel manufacturing, including proprietary jetting technology used to produce high-quality safe tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel kernels.

Advanced thorium fuel cycles have the potential to achieve significantly higher fuel utilization than conventional uranium fuel cycles. According to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report, thorium could potentially offer a long-term solution to humanity’s energy needs.

Thorium, periodic table element 90, is naturally occurring and over three times more abundant in Earth’s crust than uranium. While thorium can provide an energy dense fuel source, it is weakly radioactive, yet fertile, allowing it to be converted into reactor fuel. Additionally, it is far less conducive for weapons proliferation and has the potential to reduce long-lived actinide waste relative to conventional uranium-plutonium fuel cycles.

“Thorium is the future for ultra-safe, clean power production,” Matthews said. “By producing TRISO thorium kernels in the United States, we can ensure ample access to the needed fuel supply as we scale up and also minimize price volatility risk.”

In April, AMPERA held a grand opening for its global headquarters in Florida. The company plans to produce TRISO thorium kernels at another location in the state. AMPERA’s advanced reactors will be factory sealed and are being designed not to require refueling for 30 years.

About AMPERA
AMPERA is an advanced next-generation energy company pioneering subcritical thorium-based microreactor systems for the AI era that are energy dense and do not require refueling. Through its proprietary TRISO fuel platform, neutron-source technology and advanced additive manufacturing, AMPERA delivers scalable, factory-built, rapidly deployable, emission-free power for data centers, defense, industrial and maritime applications. Learn more at www.amperacleanenergy.com.

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Perth Airport partners with DXC as Master Systems Integrator for New Terminal Project

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June 9, 2026

ASHBURN, Va., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced that it has been selected by Perth Airport as Master Systems Integrator (MSI) for the new terminal development, a key milestone in the airport’s multi-billion-dollar investment to transform its infrastructure and support Western Australia’s long-term economic growth.

Perth x DXC

As MSI, DXC will be responsible for the design, integration, testing and commissioning of more than 70 information technology and operational systems that will support the new terminal facilities in addition to ensuring they work together to deliver a connected and seamless passenger experience.

The new terminal facilities, scheduled to open in 2031, will realise Perth Airport’s One Airport vision to bring all commercial airline operations into a single central location which will improve efficiency and enhance the passenger journey.

Steve Moreland, Chief Planning and Projects Officer at Perth Airport, said we are well underway with our multi-billion-dollar investment in new aviation infrastructure to support Western Australia’s growth.

“We are proud to be partnering with DXC who will bring important industry knowledge and experience to this once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment.”

The MSI program encompasses a broad range of technology solutions including AI, cloud and cybersecurity, across the new terminal for passenger processing systems, baggage tracking and reconciliation, advanced security screening integration, building management and automation, digital signage and wayfinding, public Wi-Fi and operational control systems.

DXC will also oversee interoperability of the systems used by key airport stakeholders, including airlines, ground handlers, retailers, and government agencies.

“We’re extremely proud to partner with Perth Airport on a technology transformation that will support Western Australia’s long-term economic growth. Leveraging over 30 years of global aviation experience, DXC will bring together a complex ecosystem of technologies and providers to deliver the digital foundation required to support the airport’s vision for providing a world class travel experience,” said Robert Le Busque, President, Asia Pacific Japan at DXC Technology.

Perth Airport forecasts that by 2046, it will support 30 million passengers annually, generate more than 75,000 jobs, and contribute $17 billion to the Western Australian economy.

About DXC
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.

Media Contacts: Sheila Dhillon, Media Relations, DXC Technology, sdhillon@dxc.com; MEDIA CONTACT: Corporate Affairs, Perth Airport, media@perthairport.com.au

STAK Inc. to Launch AI-Ready Distributed Power Solutions Through Proposed U.S. Subsidiary

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June 9, 2026

Company Establishes Majority-Owned U.S. Subsidiary to Commercialize Modular Gas-to-Electricity Generation Systems for AI Data Centers and Other Energy-Intensive Applications Across North America

CHANGZHOU, China, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STAK Inc. (the “Company” or “STAK”) (Nasdaq: STAK), a fast-growing company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of oilfield-specialized production and maintenance equipment, today announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (the “MOU”) to form a majority-owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”) in the United States. The Subsidiary will develop, market, and commercialize a proprietary line of modular gas-to-electricity power generation systems designed to address the growing power demands of artificial intelligence (“AI”) data centers and other energy-intensive applications across North America. The formation of the Subsidiary remains subject to the execution of definitive agreements and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The Subsidiary is expected to be incorporated in Delaware, with operations conducted through a wholly owned entity in Texas. STAK will hold a 60% equity interest in the Subsidiary and will consolidate its financial results. The Subsidiary will operate under STAK’s strategic direction, with STAK overseeing all sales, branding, and capital markets activities.

The Subsidiary’s flagship product offering is a mature, modular gas-powered generation system designed for rapid deployment. Each deployment unit is designed to generate up to 1.4 megawatts of electrical output within a standard ISO-compliant container footprint and may be scaled to support installations ranging from individual commercial facilities to large-scale AI data center campuses. The system is compatible with multiple gaseous fuel inputs, including natural gas and associated gas, supporting flexible deployment across North America’s abundant fuel infrastructure.

The Company intends to seek any required U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) certifications and applicable state-level environmental permits as part of the commercialization process. Subject to obtaining applicable regulatory approvals and permits, the Subsidiary expects to begin commercial deployment in the near term.

Mr. Chuanbo Jiang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of STAK, commented: “The rapid expansion of AI computing infrastructure is creating substantial and sustained demand for reliable, distributed power solutions that can be deployed at scale. Through this new subsidiary, STAK will bring a field-proven, modular generation platform to market under our own brand and commercial framework. We believe this initiative expands STAK’s business opportunities and enhances our ability to participate in the growing demand for energy infrastructure supporting AI-related applications.”

About STAK Inc.

STAK Inc. is a fast-growing company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of oilfield-specific production and maintenance equipment. The Company designs and manufactures oilfield-specialized production and maintenance equipment, then collaborates with qualified specialized vehicle manufacturing companies to integrate the equipment onto vehicle chassis, producing specialized oilfield vehicles for sale. Additionally, the Company sells oilfield-specialized equipment components, related products, and provides automation solutions. Its vision is to help oilfield services companies reduce costs and increase efficiency by providing the cutting-edge integrated oilfield equipment and automation solutions service. Its mission is to become a powerful provider for the niche markets of specialized oilfield vehicles and equipment in China. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.stakindustry.com/ir/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “potential,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “likely to” or other similar expressions in this prospectus. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).

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STAK Inc.
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@stakindustry.com

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

Kapsch TrafficCom Secures Three Major Tolling Projects in New Zealand

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June 9, 2026

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 June 2026 – Kapsch TrafficCom, a globally recongized leader in intelligent transportation systems and tolling solutions, has been awarded three new video-based tolling projects by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) of New Zealand.

The projects were awarded between November and December 2025 and represent a combined contract value of more than NZD 8.5 million. Delivery timelines extend from late 2026 through early 2028.

Daniel Vazquez, EVP APAC at Kapsch TrafficCom, comments on the project awards: “We are proud to deepen our successful partnership with NZTA. Our tolling technology is proven in New Zealand and globally, and road users and our partners are already familiar with our system, allowing even closer cooperation in delivery and operation.”

Across all three projects, Kapsch TrafficCom will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and testing of state-of-the-art, standalone tolling systems. Once operational, Kapsch will also provide Level 2 and Level 3 maintenance and support services, ensuring long-term system reliability and performance.

The solutions are based on proven Kapsch barrier-free tolling technology already in use across New Zealand, enabling straightforward integration into NZTA’s existing operational framework. All three projects are located on the North Island of New Zealand, where they will ensure a more resilient transport network and enable regional growth for more than four million island residents.

Project Highlights

Tauranga Eastern Link – Second Gantry

Awarded in November 2025, this project supports one of the Bay of Plenty’s most important transport corridors, recognised by the government as a Road of National Significance. The toll system covers four lanes and is set to be completed later this year, ensuring users of the new connection contribute fairly to the infrastructure cost.

Takitimu North Link – Stage 1

Awarded in December 2025, Takitimu North Link Stage 1 is a vital transport link designed to support economic growth and provide a safer, more efficient route between Tauranga and Ōmokoroa. Kapsch TrafficCom is delivering the tolling system for the first stage of the project, which is scheduled for completion by end of 2027. Stage 2 will be tendered separately at a later date.

Ō Mahurangi – Penlink

Also awarded in December 2025, the Ō Mahurangi – Penlink project involves a new 7-kilometre highway connecting Whangaparāoa Road with State Highway 1. The toll system will reduce travel times and support regional growth, particularly in areas of new housing development. Completion is planned for early 2028.

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About Kapsch TrafficCom

Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative solutions in the areas of tolling and traffic management contribute to a healthy world without congestion.

With one-stop-shop-solutions, the company covers the entire value chain of customers, from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems.

Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: KTCG). In its 2024/25 financial year, more than 3,000 employees generated revenues of EUR 530 million.

Park Systems Secures KRW 100 Billion in Strategic Financing to Expand Production Capacity and Accelerate Global Growth

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June 9, 2026

GWACHEON, South Korea, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Park Systems Corp. (KOSDAQ: 140860), a global leader in atomic force microscopy (AFM) and nanometrology, today announced the successful completion of a KRW 100 billion (approximately USD 72 million) strategic financing through the issuance of perpetual bonds with warrants, with Kiwoom Securities and Dominus Investment Management each subscribing KRW 50 billion. The proceeds will support the company’s production capacity expansion and broader strategic initiatives as demand for precision nanometrology continues to grow across the semiconductor and advanced materials industries.

Park Systems, world-leading manufacturer of Atomic Force Microscopes, has the longest history of AFM business in the industry. The company has developed a global sales network of over 30 countries and has more than 1000 AFMs in use around the world. It is the fastest growing AFM company with more than 120 full time employees dedicated to producing the most accurate and easiest to use AFMs. Park Systems world-wide Locations can be found here: http://www.parkafm.com/index.php/company/locations

The bonds were issued at par with 0% interest for the first three years, followed by a step-up interest structure. Warrants are exercisable from June 8, 2027 to May 8, 2056 at KRW 267,747 per share, and Park Systems retains a call option to repurchase up to 20% of the bonds at par between June 2027 and June 2029.

“This financing reflects the company’s commitment to scaling its manufacturing infrastructure in alignment with increasing market demand,” said Karen Cho, Senior Executive Vice President at Park Systems. “As semiconductor process nodes shrink and advanced packaging architectures grow more complex, the need for sub-nanometer surface metrology has become critical across front-end and back-end semiconductor manufacturing. We believe this investment will strengthen our ability to meet growing customer demand and better serve customers worldwide.”

Park Systems serves leading global chipmakers and research institutions across more than 30 countries. Building on this momentum, Park Systems reported consolidated revenue of KRW 205.6 billion in 2025. With a diversified customer base that includes major semiconductor manufacturers and a growing installed base in academic and industrial research, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the continued expansion of nanotechnology applications worldwide.

About Park Systems

Park Systems is a global leader in nanometrology, providing advanced measurement solutions for both research and industrial applications. Founded by Dr. Sang-il Park, a contributor to the invention of atomic force microscopy (AFM) at Stanford University, the company has grown through continuous innovation and strategic acquisitions to become a leading force in the global nanometrology industry. Park Systems’ technology portfolio includes AFM, white light interferometry (WLI), digital holographic microscopy (DHM), imaging spectroscopic ellipsometry (ISE), active vibration isolation systems, and solid metal probes. With regional offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Park Systems supports customers in semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, and nanotechnology research.

For more information, visit www.parksystems.com

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