At ASCO 2026, Lunit will present precision patient stratification and biomarker-driven oncology research through AI-powered HER2/IHC biomarker quantification and spatial tumor microenvironment analysis.

SEOUL, South Korea, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit, a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and precision oncology, today announces that five studies featuring its AI biomarker platforms are being presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, taking place May 29–June 2 in Chicago, IL.

This year’s presentations reflect Lunit’s expanding biomarker research beyond conventional immune profiling toward integrated AI-powered HER2/IHC biomarker quantification and spatial tumor microenvironment (TME) analysis. Using AI to characterize HER2 expression, immune phenotypes, tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS), tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), and endothelial cells, the studies highlight the potential of integrated biomarker analysis to improve precision patient stratification across multiple cancer types.

The five presentations include studies across biliary tract cancer (BTC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), microsatellite-stable (MSS), metastatic colorectal cancer and advanced gastric cancer (AGC).

One of the featured studies, led by researchers at Yonsei University College of Medicine, evaluates a first-line quadruplet regimen consisting of trastuzumab, nivolumab, gemcitabine, and cisplatin in HER2-positive advanced BTC. The study is selected as a Rapid Oral Presentation at ASCO 2026.

Using AI-powered whole-slide image (WSI) analysis, researchers analyze HER2 expression and immune phenotypes within tumor tissue. Among 40 patients enrolled in the multi-center phase Ib/II trial, the combination of therapy demonstrates an objective response rate (ORR) of 55%, disease control rate (DCR) of 95%, and median progression-free survival (PFS) of 10.6 months. Patients with HER2 IHC 3+ tumor cell proportions ≥10%, as identified by AI analysis, achieve substantially higher response rates compared to those below the threshold (80% vs. 36.4%). The study demonstrates how integrated AI-powered HER2 and spatial tumor microenvironment analysis may help identify patients more likely to benefit from HER2-targeted combination therapies.

Another study characterizes the tumor microenvironment landscape of HER2-overexpressing NSCLC using AI-powered spatial analysis. Across more than 2,000 NSCLC whole-slide images, HER2-overexpressing tumors demonstrate significantly reduced tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte density and lower proportions of inflamed immune phenotype compared to non-overexpressing tumors. The immune-cold phenotype becomes more pronounced in tumors with higher proportions of HER2 3+ cells. The study provides additional insight into the biological relationship between HER2 overexpression and tumor immune status, while highlighting the broader potential of combining AI-powered HER2 analysis with spatial tumor microenvironment characterization in biomarker research.

Another featured study, conducted with Seoul National University Hospital, explores AI-powered spatial tumor microenvironment analysis in adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a rare cancer with limited treatment options. Researchers identify a subgroup of ACC patients with high endothelial cell and tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) densities who demonstrate significantly prolonged progression-free survival following axitinib treatment (19.6 months vs. 11.1 months). The findings suggest that AI-based spatial profiling may help distinguish responder populations that are difficult to stratify using conventional biomarkers alone.

Researchers at Asan Medical Center investigate AI-powered tumor microenvironment analysis in MSS metastatic colorectal cancer, which is generally considered resistant to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Researchers find that patients with larger tertiary lymphoid structure (TLS) regions identified by AI demonstrate improved progression-free survival and overall survival following immunotherapy. The findings highlight the potential of AI-powered spatial analysis to identify MSS colorectal cancer patients more likely to benefit from immunotherapy.

“These studies demonstrate how AI-powered biomarker analysis is evolving beyond conventional immune profiling toward integrated HER2/IHC quantification and spatial tumor microenvironment analysis,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “We believe integrated biomarker analysis will play an increasingly important role in precision oncology research, patient stratification, and treatment-response assessment.”

Lunit will be exhibiting at ASCO 2026, where attendees can learn more about the company’s AI biomarker platforms and research collaborations.

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Lunit’s featured AI biomarker studies at ASCO 2026 include:

 [Poster #8545/335] AI-powered characterization of the tumor microenvironment landscape in HER2-overexpressing non-small cell lung cancer  

About Lunit
Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX: 328130) is a global leader on a mission to conquer cancer through AI. Our clinically validated solutions span medical imaging, breast health, and biomarker analysis—empowering earlier detection, smarter treatment decisions, and more precise outcomes across the cancer care continuum.

Lunit offers a comprehensive suite spanning risk prediction and early detection to precision oncology. Our FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT Breast Suite and breast health solutions support cancer screening in thousands of medical institutions worldwide, while the Lunit SCOPE platform is used in research partnership with global pharma and laboratory leaders for biomarker research, and companion diagnostic development.

Trusted by over 10,000 sites in more than 65 countries, Lunit combines deep medical expertise with continuously evolving datasets to deliver measurable impact—for patients, clinicians, and researchers alike. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io.

Webull reports another strong quarter of growth, marked by record trading volumes and strong net deposits despite challenging market environment. Webull will continue to invest behind strategic priorities, including enhanced offerings for its active traders user base, international expansion to export the U.S. retail experience globally and continued adoption by institutional investors and B2B partners

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL) (“Webull” or the “Company”) today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“I’m proud to report a strong start to our second year as a public company and meaningful progress in enhancing, expanding and extending our leading-platform for self-directed active traders,” said Anthony Denier, Group President and U.S. CEO of Webull. “We continue to innovate in AI, including beta-testing for our Vega Analyst, which will bring comprehensive research reports to our users, as well as launching agentic trading solutions on Webull. Our geographic expansion continues at a rapid pace, and we now have the license to operate across the European Economic Area, and we are deepening our presence in other markets across the globe. The demand from sophisticated, self-directed investors, including institutional and B2B clients, has never been greater and we are proud to be the platform of choice for our users and are committed to continuously improving the user experience while broadening our reach.”

“Webull continued to deliver in the first quarter of 2026, recording strong revenue growth and our sixth consecutive quarter of profitability on an adjusted basis,” said H.C. Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Webull. “We will continue to invest behind key growth drivers to further power our platform while prioritizing diligent execution and capital allocation priorities, including returning capital to shareholders through our previously announced share repurchase program.”

First Quarter Results

Financial Results                                                                                                    

• Total revenues increased 36% year-over-year to $159.9 million.
• Trading-related revenue increased 36% year-over-year.
• Total operating expenses increased 68% year-over-year, primarily driven by higher marketing and branding expenses, brokerage and transaction costs reflecting rapid growth in trading volumes and product expansion, and increased share-based compensation expense.
• Adjusted operating expenses increased 64% year-over-year to $145.1 million.
• Loss before income taxes totaled $12.8 million for the quarter, compared to income before taxes of $19.5 million for the prior year comparative quarter.  The decrease of $32.3 million in income was primarily due to increased share-based compensation expense, marketing and branding expenses and continued investment in our product and global expansion efforts.
• Adjusted operating profit totaled $14.8 million for the quarter, compared to $28.7 million for the prior year comparative quarter.
• Adjusted operating profit per share – basic and diluted was $0.03, compared with a basic and diluted adjusted operating profit per share of $0.21 and $0.06, respectively, in the prior year comparative quarter¹.
• Net loss attributable to the Company was $21.7 million for the quarter, compared to $13.1 million of net income for the prior year comparative quarter.
• Adjusted net income decreased to $9.2 million for the quarter, compared to $21.3 million for the prior year comparative quarter.
• Net Loss per ordinary share – basic and diluted was $0.04 per share, compared to basic and diluted loss per ordinary share of $0.06 per share for the prior year comparative quarter^[1].

Operating Results

• Customer assets totaled $24 billion, representing 90% year-over-year growth, driven by strong net deposits which grew 91% year-over-year despite a challenging market environment.
  Registered users increased 15% year-over-year to 27.6 million users.
• Funded accounts increased to 5.1 million, representing 8% year-over-year growth.
• Equity notional volume grew to $261 billion, representing a 104% year-over-year increase and an increase of 9% from the previous quarter.
• Options contracts volume grew to 159 million, a 31% year-over-year increase and an increase of 3% from the previous quarter.
• DARTs increased to 1.3 million, representing 42% year-over-year growth.

Company Highlights

• Developed Pattern Day Trader (“PDT”) infrastructure to be well-positioned for the increase in active trading expected from FINRA’s PDT rule change taking effect on June 4, 2026.
• In April, FINRA approved Webull Securities US for self and correspondent clearing, marking a pivotal step toward long-term cost savings and operational scale. This approval lays the groundwork for further growth by offering clearing services to institutional partners.
• Received permission to operate in all of the countries in the European Economic Area and launched the Webull App in Germany.
• Successfully developed and deployed Model Context Protocol (MCP) infrastructure functionality within Webull’s trading platform, establishing a secure, scalable foundation for integrating third-party agentic AI platforms.
• Began initial rollout of AI-enabled research analyst tool, bring comprehensive research reports to platform users.

Conference Call Information

Webull will host a conference call to discuss its results at 5:00 p.m. E.T. today, May 21, 2026. The conference call can be accessed at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=GOLJRG6O or participants may dial 1-844-744-1431 (U.S.) or 1-412-564-6518 (international).

Following the call, a replay and transcript will be available on the Company’s website at www.webullcorp.com/investor-relations, as well as the earnings press release and accompanying slide presentation.

About Webull Corporation 

Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL) owns and operates Webull, a leading digital investment platform built on next-generation global infrastructure. Through its global network of licensed brokerages, Webull offers investment services in 15 markets across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Webull serves more than 27 million registered users globally, providing retail investors with 24/7 access to global financial markets. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options, futures, fractional shares, and digital assets through Webull’s trading platform, which seamlessly integrates market data and information, its user community, and investor education resources. Learn more at www.webullcorp.com. You may also access certain information on Webull and its securities on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) at http://www.sec.gov, where Webull will, among others, be filing reports, such as Reports on Form 6-K and its Annual Report on Form 20-F.

Contacts

For Investors
ir@webullcorp.com

For Media
5W Public Relations
Nicholas Koulermos
Webull@5wpr.com
(212) 999-5585

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit per share, adjusted net income, and adjusted operating expenses, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures, to evaluate our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted operating profit represents income from continuing operations, before income taxes, excluding share-based compensation expenses, one-time transactions, and other expense (income), net. Adjusted operating profit per share represents adjusted operating profit divided by our weighted average shares outstanding on a basic and diluted basis. Adjusted net income represents net income attributable to the Company, excluding share-based compensation expenses, foreign currency transaction gains and losses, and one-time transactions. Adjusted operating expenses represent total operating expenses, excluding share-based compensation expenses and one-time transactions.

We believe that adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit per share, adjusted net income, and adjusted operating expenses help identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that we include in income before income taxes, net income, and total operating expenses. We believe that adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income, and adjusted operating expenses provide useful information about our operating results, enhances the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.

Adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit per share, adjusted net income, and adjusted operating expenses should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to income before income taxes, earnings per share, net income attributable to the Company, and total operating expenses or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of our operating performance. Investors are encouraged to compare the historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit per share, adjusted net income, and adjusted operating expenses presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to our data. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Quarterly Reconciliations of Non-GAAP and GAAP Financial Measures” set forth at the end of this press release.

Definitions

“Customer assets” refer to the sum of the fair value of all equities, ETFs, options, warrants, futures, digital assets and cash held by customers in their Webull brokerage accounts, net of customer margin balances, as of the record date. While customer assets are significantly impacted by mark-to-market valuations of customers’ investments and digital holdings, we consider customer assets an important metric as growth in customer assets generally leads to an increase in trading volumes and revenue.

“DARTs” refer to daily average revenue trades, which is the number of customer trades executed during a given period divided by the number of trading days in that period. DARTs provide us information on how active our customers trade.  A limitation of this metric is that it does not capture the size of the trade and revenue per trade varies significantly depending on size and type of trades.

“Equity notional volume” refers to the aggregate dollar value (purchase price or sale price as applicable) of trades executed over a specified period of time. Equity notional volume directly drives our equities trading revenue, as we earn payment for order flow or commissions for customers’ equities trades based on a percentage of notional value. However, equity notional volume is highly sensitive to market conditions in the short-term which makes predicting our equity trading revenue with precision difficult.

“Funded accounts” refer to Webull brokerage accounts into which the customer has made an initial deposit or money transfer, of any amount, whose account balance (which is measured as the fair value of assets in the customer’s account less the amount due from the customer) has not dropped to or below zero for 45 consecutive calendar days as of the record date. Funded accounts reflect unique customers, and multiple funded accounts by a single customer are counted as one funded account. Growth in our funded accounts provides insight as to the effectiveness of our marketing efforts and our ability to acquire monetizable customers. Funded accounts are positively correlated with, but are not determinative, of customer assets, trading volumes, and revenue.

“Options contracts volume” refers to the total number of options contracts bought or sold over a specified period of time. Options contracts volume directly drives our options trading revenue, as we earn payment for order flow or commissions for customers’ options trades on a per contract basis. However, options contracts volume is highly sensitive to market conditions in the short-term, which makes predicting our options trading revenue with precision difficult.

“Registered users” refer to those users who have registered on our platform but not necessarily have opened a brokerage account with one of our licensed broker-dealers. Growth in our registered users provides insight as to the popularity of the Webull App. While we do not generate revenue from registered users who do not have brokerage accounts with us, registering an account on the Webull App is the first step toward opening and funding a brokerage account with us.

Webull Corporation
Unaudited Quarterly Reconciliation of Non-GAAP and GAAP Financial Measures

Contra Revenue Impact

Most of our platform users are not considered customers under ASC 606, Revenues from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), and promotional payments made to these platform users are accounted for as a marketing and branding expense. Conversely, for our platform users who have been determined to be customers under ASC 606, we account for these promotional payments as a reduction in revenue (i.e., “contra revenue”). The following presents how contra revenue impacted our revenues.

Quarterly Impact:

Statement Regarding Unaudited Financial and Operational Information

The unaudited financial and operational information included in this press release is subject to potential adjustments and is based on the information available to management at this time. Potential adjustments to operational and consolidated financial information may be identified from work performed during Webull’s preparation of financial statements subsequently hereto or its year-end audit. Information may also be presented differently from the information included herein in the future. This could result in significant differences from the unaudited or other historical operational and financial information included herein.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release or other statements of the Company made in connection herewith, including, for instance, statements as to business strategy and plans, future results of operations and financial position, planned products and services, objectives of management for future operations or strategies of the Company, market size and growth opportunities, competitive position and technological and market trends, are forward-looking statements. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including “anticipate,” “expect,” “suggests,” “plan,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential,” “seek,” “future,” “propose,” “continue,” “intend,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “forecast” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology although not all forward-looking statements contain such terminology.

All forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and forecasts and reflect the reasonable views, assumptions, expectations, and opinions of the Company and its management as of the date of this press release, and are therefore subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, some of which are not currently known to the Company and its management and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to: (1) the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships and deepen engagement with users, customers and suppliers, and retain its management and key employees; (2) the reliance of key functions of the Company’s business on third-parties and the risk that the Company’s platform and systems rely on software and applications that are highly technical and may contain undetected errors that could result in unexpected network interruptions, failures, security breaches, or computer virus attacks; (3) the risks associated with the Company’s global operations and continued global expansion, including, but not limited to, the risks related to complex or constantly evolving political or regulatory environments that may result in substantial costs or require adverse changes to the Company’s business practices; (4) the Company’s estimates of expenses and costs, of profitability or of other operational and financial metrics as well as the Company’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and service; (5) the Company’s reliance on trading related income, including payment for order flow (“PFOF”), and the risk of new regulation or bans on PFOF and similar practices; (6) the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, rapidly changing interest rate environments, volatile prices of securities and digital assets and their respective trading volumes; (7) the Company’s reliance on a limited number of market makers and liquidity providers to generate a large portion of its revenues, and the negative impact of the loss of any of those market makers or liquidity providers; (8) the effects of competition in the Company’s industry and the Company’s need to constantly innovate and invest in new markets, products, technologies or services to retain, attract and deepen engagement with users; (9) changes in international trade policies and trade disputes that could result in tariffs, taxes or other protectionist measures adversely affecting our business; (10) risks related to general political, economic and business conditions globally and in jurisdictions where the Company operates; (11) risk of further actions taken by various government bodies in the United States that have made the Company the subject of inquiries and investigations relating to concerns about our connections to China; (12) the risk that the failure to protect customer data and privacy or to prevent security breaches relating to the Company’s platform could result in economic loss, damage to its reputation, deter customers from using its products and services, and expose it to legal penalties and liability; (13) the risks associated with incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into certain of our products and processes, including potential regulatory, operational, reputational, or compliance challenges; (14) risks related to the Company’s need as a regulated financial services company to develop and maintain effective compliance and risk management infrastructures as well as to maintain capital levels required by regulators and self-regulatory organizations; (15) the ability to meet, or continue to meet, stock exchange listing standards; (16) the possibility of adverse developments in pending or new litigation and regulatory investigations; (17) risks relating to our offering of event contracts or prediction market products in the United States, including potential changes in regulatory interpretations or enforcement priorities; (18) risks related to significant disruptions in the cryptocurrency market that negatively impacts user engagement with cryptocurrency trading on our platform; (19) political, regulatory or economic changes that affect cryptocurrencies, including changes in the governance of a cryptocurrency; (20) risks related to the offer and resale of our securities, such as dilution from the issuance of additional Class A ordinary shares upon the exercise of warrants, and increased volatility, or significant declines, in the price of our securities based on increased trading activity and the perception that sales of our securities may occur; (21) risks relating to the Company’s share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $100 million of its Class A ordinary shares, including that the program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and that the actual amount, timing and manner of any repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors; and (22) other risks and uncertainties that are more fully described in filings made, or to be made, by the Company with the SEC, including in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s filings with the SEC, such as the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 9, 2026. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Reported results should not be considered an indication of future performance. There may be additional risks that the Company and its management presently do not know about or that the Company and its management currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In light of these factors, risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release may not occur, and any estimates, assumptions, expectations, forecasts, views or opinions set forth in this press release should be regarded as preliminary and for illustrative purposes only and accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

79th Festival de Cannes • Spotlight on Chinese Cinema • China Pavilion

CANNES, France, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On May 14 (local time), the Chinese film My World Without Me, directed by Tian Hairong, was screened at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Selected for the International Promotional Screening Unit of the 79th Festival de Cannes, the film garnered warm applause and high praise from audiences around the world, as well as invaluable feedback and insights.

Following the screening, the film’s creative team joined a themed panel at the China Pavilion titled “The Power of Images and Care for the Soul,” engaging in a heartfelt dialogue with filmmakers and audiences from across the globe on the themes of life and adversity — resonating deeply with the tender hearts of people from all cultural backgrounds. The panel was hosted by China Film Foundation & China Film Association and organized by China Film Foundation • Wutianming Film Fund.

About the Film and Its Creative Team

My World Without Me is directed and headlined by Tian Hairong, with Zhang Hanyu serving as executive producer for the first time. The film was crafted over nearly seven years with exceptional care and dedication. It focuses on the contemporary community of people with hidden depression, conveying love and hope through the quiet spaces of daily life and the gentle light found in ordinary moments. Confronting suffering head-on, the film exemplifies the restrained aesthetics and humanistic warmth characteristic of Chinese realist cinema, offering an Eastern perspective on mental health narratives.

Tian Hairong is a graduate of the Performance Department of the Shanghai Theatre Academy and a renowned actress and producer in mainland China. She received the Golden Deer Award for Best Actress at the Changchun International Film Festival for Romantic Girl, the Best Actress award at the Nordic International Film Festival for The Spirit of a Generation: Tang Qunying, and the Best Supporting Actress award at the 12th Macao International Film Festival. Tian expressed her hope that through international platforms such as Cannes, the world will come to feel the warmth and depth of Chinese cinema.

International Recognition

French director Frédéric Oberlin praised the film for using a uniquely Eastern mastery of emotion to deliver silent feelings directly to the heart. Sinologist Luisa Prudentino noted after viewing the film that its sincere emotional core transcends cultural barriers, protecting the dignity of life and becoming a warm thread of empathy connecting different civilizations.

The film is set to continue participating in further international film festivals, using the power of cinema to build bridges of cultural communication and to help Chinese stories reach the world in a manner rich with humanistic care.

CHONGQING, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from iChongqing – The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) opened in Chongqing on May 21, bringing together nearly 1,400 companies from 50 countries and regions to explore new opportunities in investment, trade, and industrial cooperation across western China.

The four-day fair runs through May 24 and highlights the region’s ongoing industrial upgrading and stronger service capabilities, featuring a 150,000-square-meter exhibition of advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge technologies, alongside nearly 40 events. Visitors can see innovations such as Unitree robots and Changan flying cars, browse international products, and enjoy authentic Chongqing cuisine.

The United Kingdom is the guest country of honor, Sichuan Province is the permanent guest province, and Gyeonggi Province of South Korea is the guest city, with the UK bringing representatives from McLaren, GSK, HSBC, Standard Chartered, and InterContinental Hotels Group, among others.

“Chongqing has moved from being a center of heavy industry to becoming a dynamic hub for high-tech manufacturing, digital innovation, and modern services,” said Peter Wilson CMG, British Ambassador to China, at the opening ceremony. “It is now a gateway to western China, a driver of regional growth and an increasingly important node in global supply chains.”

Wilson said these developments align with the UK’s own priorities. “We are focused on advanced manufacturing, digitalization, green growth, and innovation-led development,” he said. “That alignment gives us a much better basis for cooperation.”

Kim Dae-soon, Vice Governor of Gyeonggi Province, said Gyeonggi and Chongqing have become trusted economic and trade partners. Citing the Chinese saying, “A close neighbor is better than a distant relative,” he said the event could help deepen cooperation between the two regions and advance China-Republic of Korea economic ties.

At the opening ceremony, Chongqing released the Investment Opportunities List for the first time, featuring 277 projects worth nearly 580 billion yuan across five areas: the “33618” modern manufacturing cluster system, scientific and technological innovation, new energy and computing hub development, the inland opening-up hub, and megacity governance and urban modernization.

A signing ceremony for major projects was also held during the opening ceremony, with this year’s WCIFIT reaching 212 signed projects in sectors including intelligent connected new energy vehicles, next-generation electronic information, and biomedicine.

For more information about the WCIFIT, click here.

Inaugural SME AI Impact Awards and new public-private partnerships to accelerate enterprise AI transformation, strengthen cyber resilience, and secure Singapore’s digital infrastructure

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, the challenge is shifting from experimentation to secure deployment at scale. Many businesses continue to face technical barriers, operational complexity, and rising cybersecurity threats as they move from pilots to implementation. More than eight in 10 organisations experienced at least one cybersecurity incident annually, underscoring the growing need for stronger digital resilience.

At ATxEnterprise 2026, part of Asia Tech x Singapore, jointly organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Informa, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information Mr. Tan Kiat How announced new initiatives to help enterprises adopt AI with confidence, strengthen cyber resilience, and future-proof Singapore’s digital infrastructure. The announcements include new partnerships under the Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB) and continued investments in quantum-safe infrastructure.

New award to recognise Singapore’s AI trailblazers

AI adoption across Singapore enterprises has grown rapidly recently. IMDA’s Singapore Digital Economy (SGDE) Report 2025 found that AI adoption among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) more than tripled from 4.2% to 14.5% in just one year, while adoption rates among non-SMEs jumped from 44% to 62.5% in 2024.

To commend SMEs achieving measurable business outcomes through AI, IMDA and the Singapore Business Federation will launch the inaugural SME AI Impact Awards 2026 as part of the National AI Impact Programme (NAIIP) and in support of the National AI Strategy (NAIS).

The awards will recognise up to 30 winners across two categories: enterprises developing proprietary AI tools, and enterprises successfully deploying off-the-shelf AI solutions. Winners will receive the SME AI Impact Award Trustmark to strengthen business credibility and market reputation.

Nominations will open from 1 June to 14 August 2026, with winners announced at the SMEs Go Digital Day on 13 October 2026.

New Partnerships to Boost Enterprise AI Capabilities and Cyber Resilience

To help SMEs build stronger digital capabilities in AI and cybersecurity, IMDA is expanding the Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB) through two new partnerships with Grab and RSM Stone Forest IT (RSM). Both partnerships offer SMEs hands-on guidance, practical tools and expertise to adopt AI with confidence and strengthen their cyber resilience.

Grab will launch the Grab AI Programme for SMEs with IMDA, to reach 10,000 food and beverage (F&B), e-commerce and retail SMEs through AI literacy initiatives, training and practical adoption support. This includes online training resources, webinars, masterclasses and a two-day AI course co-developed with the Singapore University of Technology and Design to help SMEs build practical AI roadmaps, using IMDA pre-approved AI solutions.

RSM will launch the RSM Cyber2SME™ Programme, offering complimentary phishing simulation exercises to 2,000 SMEs and cyber security awareness workshops covering cyber risks. Up to 1,000 SMEs will also benefit from cybersecurity awareness webinars and tabletop exercises covering cyber risks, AI and data threats, and incident response strategies.

These partnerships build on the DEB, which has already supported over 26,000 SMEs since its launch in May 2024. With Grab and RSM on board, IMDA aims to reach 12,000 more SMEs, bringing the programme closer to supporting 50,000 SMEs by 2029.

A New Playbook to Make AI Transformation Simpler for Digital Leaders

IMDA, SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG)^[1]have jointly developed a new AI for Enterprise Impact Playbook to provide digitally progressive enterprises navigate AI adoption.

Built on insights from over 1,000 enterprise engagements, the Playbook helps enterprises assess their AI adoption readiness, identify relevant support, and take actionable next steps. It also consolidates programmes and resources from IMDA, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), SSG and WSG into a single framework.

Staying Ahead of AI Vulnerabilities

Sonar globally launched its new AI remediation agent at ATxSummit Singapore, co-developed with engineers from IMDA and Singapore. The tool helps enterprises automatically detect, fix and validate code issues generated through AI-assisted software development, enabling organisations to deploy AI-enabled coding tools more securely.

Building a Quantum-safe Singapore

As a digital hub, Singapore must ensure that the telecommunication sector is robust to quantum threats.

IMDA has signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) with Singtel, Ericsson and NCS Singapore to pilot and validate quantum-safe technologies for migrating Singtel’s infrastructure and systems. This collaboration will strengthen Singapore’s defences against quantum threats, support wider telco adoption, and position Singapore as a reference point for secure quantum-era transformation.

These partnerships mark a significant step in Singapore’s digital journey, empowering enterprises to adopt AI with confidence, strengthening cyber resilience, and laying the foundation for a more secure and innovative digital future.

For more information on ATxSG, please visit asiatechxsg.com.

Media: atxsg.imda@archetype.co

Delivering valuable insights, practical guidance, and seasonal strategies, the Aiper Pro Club simplifies pool and Lawn care for modern homeowners

ATLANTA, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aiper, a global leader in cordless robotic pool cleaning and the smart yard ecosystem, today announced the launch of the Aiper Pro Club, a new expert-led initiative designed to help homeowners navigate smart pool and backyard care with confidence. As summer approaches and more consumers spend time outdoors, the program aims to address the growing reliance on trial-and-error maintenance methods, outdated routines and inconsistent advice across pool and yard care.

Designed as an educational content hub and community platform, the Aiper Pro Club offers homeowners direct access to professional insights, practical maintenance tips, and seasonal guidance tailored to help with problems homeowners face day to day. From step-by-step pool care strategies to smarter lawn and irrigation practices, the platform is designed to make outdoor upkeep more approachable, efficient, and ultimately more enjoyable.

Through curated content and ongoing programming, homeowners will gain access to:

• Useful tutorials and how-to guides
• Seasonal maintenance checklists and best practices
• Insider tips for optimizing pool and lawn performance
• Insights into emerging smart yard technologies and trends
• Personalized advice and recommendations for your pool and yard

Expert Voices Behind the Initiative

At the core of the Aiper Pro Club is a growing network of 20+ trusted experts across pool care, lawn care, and outdoor living.

Leading the lawn and garden category is Chip Wade, an Emmy Award-winning host, designer, and executive producer known for his work with HGTV, FOX, Food Network, and DIY Network. Recognized for his creative direction and use of innovative technologies, Wade brings a practical, design-forward perspective to outdoor living, helping homeowners rethink how their spaces function and feel.

Pool cleaning expert voices include thep00lguy, featuring content such as “How to Open Your Pool After Winter,”  Complementing the pool care perspective, lawn care expert Pest and Lawn Ginja shares practical guidance through videos including “5 Early Spring Lawn Care Mistakes. Together, these experts will create a well-rounded resource designed to support homeowners at every stage of their backyard care journey.

“I’ve partnered with Aiper today to help you upgrade your pool experience, so it feels less like maintenance and more like something you actually enjoy,” said Chip Wade, Producer and Aiper Pro Club Expert. “Most people think upgrading your pool means adding flashy features or chasing all the design trends, but real upgrades are not about adding more—they’re about making simple.”

It’s Time to Bring in the Experts  

For Aiper, the launch of the Aiper Pro Club represents a natural evolution of its mission to make pool and backyard ownership easier and more enjoyable. While technology plays a critical role in reducing manual effort and creating beautiful outdoor spaces.

Confidence in homeownership comes from understanding, not just automation, and sometimes projects need a level of expertise only veterans can provide. With that in mind, Aiper’s goal is to simplify the process for homeowners, helping them to spend less guessing and more time enjoying their outdoor spaces.

As Aiper continues to expand its backyard ecosystem, from cognitive AI-powered pool cleaners to smart irrigation solutions, the Aiper Pro Club serves as a bridge between innovation and everyday usability, reinforcing the idea that a truly carefree backyard care starts with both the right tools and the right knowledge. Because pool ownership should always feel effortless.

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About Aiper

Aiper is the No.1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a leader in reliable, intelligent solutions for the smart yard ecosystem. From crystal-clear pools to balanced water and smarter irrigation, Aiper’s ecosystem simplifies care across your entire yard. Trusted by more than 3 million users worldwide, Aiper is available in over 7,000 stores across 50+ countries and regions. Renowned for excellence, Aiper products have earned prestigious honors including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, and editorial awards from USA Today and TWICE, and have been recognized as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree from 2023 through 2026. Driven by smart automation, adaptive AI, and sustainable design, Aiper delivers a truly carefree experience, giving you more time to enjoy life’s best moments.

^[1] Euromonitor International Co., Ltd., in terms of 2025 manufacturer sales volume (units) in the world. Smart robotic pool cleaner is defined as: intelligent service robots integrating mechanical, electronic, software algorithm and sensor technologies. They autonomously or with minimal human intervention perform pool cleaning and maintenance tasks, typically featuring smart navigation, path planning, and multiple cleaning modes. Research completed in 2026/3.