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Railtown AI Opens Conductr Platform to Third-Party Technology Integrations, Launches Technology Integration Partner Program

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New program enables third-party AI technology providers to integrate directly with Conductr, expanding platform capabilities and introducing annual partner fees and consumption-based revenue opportunities for Railtown.

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – October 15, 2026 – Railtown AI Technologies Inc. (CSE: RAIL) (OTCQB: RLAIF) (“Railtown” or the “Company“) today announced the launch of its Technology Integration Partner Program, a strategic initiative that opens the Company’s Conductr AI platform to third-party technology providers, enabling their products, models and services to be integrated directly into Conductr and made accessible to its developer and enterprise customers.

The initiative represents an important step in Railtown’s strategy to establish Conductr as an open, extensible platform for artificial intelligence (AI) development, deployment and operations.

By enabling third-party technology companies to integrate directly with Conductr, Railtown intends to expand the range of AI capabilities available to its customers while creating additional commercial opportunities through partner participation fees and consumption-based services.

Rather than developing every component of the AI technology stack internally, Railtown is adopting an ecosystem-driven approach that allows specialized technology providers to contribute their innovations to the Conductr platform.

The Technology Integration Partner Program is designed to create value for three key participants: technology providers seeking broader distribution, developers and enterprises seeking access to advanced AI technologies, and Railtown through recurring partner fees and consumption-based revenue.

Opening Conductr to Third-Party Technology Providers

Through the Technology Integration Partner Program, third-party technology companies can integrate their products and services directly into the Conductr platform, making their technologies available to developers and organizations building and operating AI-powered applications.

Potential integrations include AI models, inference services, data infrastructure, specialized development tools and other technologies that complement Conductr’s existing capabilities.

For Conductr customers, these integrations are intended to simplify access to third-party technologies by making them available within a common development, deployment and operational environment.

For technology partners, the program provides an additional distribution channel through which their technologies can reach Conductr’s developer and enterprise customer ecosystem.

The initiative also allows Railtown to expand Conductr’s capabilities through partnerships with specialized technology providers, complementing the Company’s ongoing internal research and development efforts.

By integrating third-party technologies directly into Conductr, Railtown aims to reduce the complexity associated with evaluating, connecting and managing multiple independent AI services.

Building an Open Technology Ecosystem

Railtown’s Technology Integration Partner Strategy follows an ecosystem approach similar in principle to that adopted by established technology platforms such as Shopify, which has built an extensive network of third-party applications and technology integrations around its core commerce platform.

Rather than attempting to develop every technology or capability internally, these platforms enable independent technology providers to extend the functionality of their ecosystems, giving customers access to a broader selection of specialized products and services.

Railtown is applying this approach to the agentic AI market by opening Conductr to third-party technology providers, enabling their models, tools and services to be integrated directly into the platform and made accessible to Conductr customers.

The Company believes this strategy can accelerate the expansion of Conductr’s capabilities while providing technology partners with an additional channel to reach developers and enterprise customers.

As additional technologies become available through Conductr, Railtown believes the platform can become increasingly valuable to customers seeking a unified environment for building, deploying and operating AI applications.

A Commercial Model Designed for Recurring and Usage-Based Revenue

Railtown’s Technology Integration Partner Program introduces a standardized commercial framework designed to support the expansion of the Conductr ecosystem while establishing additional revenue opportunities for the Company.

Under the program, participating technology partners pay an annual integration and participation fee of US$7,500. The program also includes a 15% service fee on third-party usage through Conductr, creating a usage-based revenue stream that scales with platform adoption.

This structure provides Railtown with two complementary sources of revenue: annual fees associated with participating technology partners and consumption-based revenue as Conductr customers utilize integrated third-party technologies.

For technology partners, the program provides an opportunity to make their products and services accessible to Conductr’s developer and enterprise customers without having to independently develop and maintain a comparable deployment and operational platform.

For Conductr customers, the program provides access to an expanding selection of integrated technologies through a unified environment, simplifying the process of discovering, accessing and utilizing third-party AI services.

The Company believes this approach aligns the interests of Railtown, its technology partners and Conductr customers by creating a commercial ecosystem where each participant can benefit from broader technology availability and adoption.

Expanding Conductr’s Commercial Ecosystem

The Technology Integration Partner Program represents an evolution in Railtown’s approach to expanding the Conductr platform.

By establishing a framework for third-party integrations, Railtown intends to accelerate the introduction of complementary technologies while allowing its internal development teams to remain focused on Conductr’s core platform capabilities, including agent deployment, orchestration, data connectivity and observability.

The program also provides a commercial structure through which technology partners can participate in the Conductr ecosystem while maintaining their focus on developing and improving their own specialized technologies.

Railtown believes that combining its internally developed technologies with integrated third-party services can strengthen Conductr’s competitive positioning and provide customers with greater flexibility in selecting the AI technologies best suited to their applications.

“Our vision has never been to build every component of the AI technology stack ourselves. We believe the most powerful platforms are those that bring together the best compilatory technologies with our own and make them easily accessible to customers. By opening Conductr to third-party technology integrations, we’re creating an ecosystem where innovative technology companies can reach new customers, developers can access more capabilities through a single platform, and Railtown can participate in the commercial activity generated across that ecosystem,” said Cory Brandolini, CEO of Railtown AI.

“Much like the ecosystem approach that has helped established technology platforms such as Shopify expand their capabilities through third-party innovation, we believe Conductr can become a destination where developers and enterprises access a broad range of AI technologies without having to navigate multiple independent platforms. Importantly, our Technology Integration Partner Program also establishes a clear commercial framework that aligns the growth of our partner ecosystem with opportunities for recurring and usage-based revenue.”

Advancing Railtown’s Platform Strategy

The launch of the Technology Integration Partner Program complements Railtown’s broader strategy of providing an integrated platform supporting the development, deployment and operation of AI agents and applications.

Through Conductr, Railtown provides developers and organizations with access to AI agent development tools, contextual data infrastructure, deployment capabilities and production observability.

Opening Conductr to third-party technology integrations extends this strategy by allowing complementary technologies to become part of the platform’s broader ecosystem.

The Company believes that an open integration strategy can strengthen Conductr’s value proposition, encourage broader participation from technology providers and provide customers with greater choice and flexibility.

As the Technology Integration Partner Program develops, Railtown intends to continue identifying and working with technology companies whose products and services complement Conductr’s existing capabilities.

Through this initiative, Railtown aims to position Conductr as an increasingly comprehensive environment for AI development and operations, supported by a growing ecosystem of independent technology providers and a commercial model designed around recurring participation fees and platform consumption.

About Railtown AI Technologies Inc.

Railtown AI Technologies Inc. is a technology company developing AI-powered platforms and solutions designed to simplify the development, deployment and operation of intelligent applications.

Through its Conductr platform, Railtracks Agent Development Kit and Railengine data infrastructure, Railtown provides developers and organizations with tools to build, connect, deploy and monitor AI agents and applications.

For more information, visit www.railtown.ai.

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AXA Global Healthcare Mind Health Report reveals global differences in how cost and stigma affect access to professional mental health care

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The 2026 survey of 19,000 people across 18 countries finds cost and stigma remain significant barriers to professional mental health support, with AI emerging as a way people work around them, particularly among non-natives

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – New research from AXA Global Healthcare’s 2026 Mind Health Report, ‘Reaching the right support‘, finds that a third (33%) of people with a mental health concern who have not seen a professional say the cost of medical consultations and treatment has stopped them seeking help, while 15% cite fear of being stigmatised or judged negatively. But how much each barrier holds people back changes from one country to the next.

The cost of medical consultations and treatment is a bigger barrier in some countries than others. Half (50%) of respondents in Mexico and 49% in the Philippines say it stops them seeking help, compared with just 15% in Germany and 17% in Turkey. The research links these differences to how mental health care is funded. Where people pay for consultations and treatment directly, seeking support carries a greater financial burden than where care is publicly funded or covered by compulsory health insurance.

As a barrier, stigma varies too and is often rooted in social and cultural attitudes. The research finds it is a greater barrier in countries such as the UK, South Korea and Hong Kong than in Switzerland, Turkey and Thailand. Stigma is widely recognised as a reason people delay seeking help, and the research links it partly to how well people’s conditions are managed. In the UK, where a quarter (25%) cite stigma, just over a third (36%) of those with a condition say it is well managed. In Thailand, where 13% cite stigma as a barrier, that rises to over half (52%).

Those barriers also shape where people turn for support. The data points to a pattern: where cost is a bigger barrier, use of AI tends to be higher. In the Philippines, for example, seven in ten (71%) use AI tools for their mental health. People held back by stigma are also more likely to use AI, with 60% using it to search for information on managing their mental health, compared with 52% of those who are not.

“As a physician, I do not see AI as a replacement for therapists, psychologists or psychiatrists. I see it as a potential gateway to care. For many, it may provide a first, accessible step towards seeking help. But its future in mental health should be measured by whether it helps people access appropriate care earlier, identifies risk sooner and improves outcomes safely,” says Dr Anne Lepetit, Chief Medical Officer, AXA Health Business.

Non-natives (people living or working outside their country of birth) can face added challenges when seeking professional mental health care, from language barriers and distance from loved ones to unfamiliar healthcare systems. Knowing where to turn can be harder, and for many, AI is already part of that search. The research finds two in five (40%) use it to find suitable healthcare professionals or facilities, and they are more likely than natives to use it to search for information on managing their mental health (52% vs 47%). The cost of consultations and treatment is also their primary barrier to professional support (36%), which may point to the added complexity of navigating healthcare systems, eligibility and insurance in another country.

Whether their employees work at home or abroad, employers have an opportunity to reduce both barriers. A culture of trust and openness, where people can talk about their mental health without fear of judgement or consequences for their career, helps tackle stigma. But culture only goes so far if the right support is not there when someone reaches out. Solutions that offer confidential routes to help and ease the cost of consultations and treatment mean support is in place when employees are ready to seek it.

“This year’s Mind Health Report reinforces the importance of making professional mental health support easier to reach. Eight in ten employees say they would join mental health support programmes at work, yet two thirds say they’re not available or are unaware of them. Bridging this gap is an essential part of improving access to support, and one where organisations are uniquely placed to make a difference.

“At AXA, we help organisations create workplaces where mental health can be discussed openly, people can recognise when they may need support, and the care they need is easier to find and even easier to access. From mental health awareness training and self-check tools to dedicated services that support employees, our global solutions help employers make mental health a business priority, not just a benefit,” says Alain Zweibrucker, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Health Business and AXA Health International.

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AXA Global Healthcare

AXA Health International is part of the AXA Health business and specialises in international health and wellbeing solutions. AXA Global Healthcare operates as one of the commercial entities functioning within AXA Health International, providing premium international health insurance to individuals and businesses worldwide and has been protecting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens for more than 60 years. Customers are supported in more than 200 countries through a global virtual doctor service, second medical opinion, personal case management, and evacuation and repatriation assistance, with access to AXA’s global medical network of over 2 million healthcare providers. For more information visit axaglobalhealthcare.com.

FLAIR Launches Hong Kong’s First Embodied AI International Applications Hub

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Establishing a Research, Training and Validation Hub for Embodied AI to Accelerate Commercialisation and Industrial Adoption


HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – As embodied AI emerges as a key direction in the global development of artificial intelligence (AI), the Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR), under the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), is leveraging its years of accumulated technological expertise, industry networks and application experience to seize new opportunities arising from the Nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the “AI+” initiative. In support of Hong Kong’s strategy to advance new industrialisation, FLAIR today officially launched the Embodied AI International Applications Hub (the “Hub”), Hong Kong’s first platform dedicated to the training, validation and real-world deployment of embodied AI and humanoid robotics technologies.

As a key platform for embodied AI research, development and scenario validation in Hong Kong, the Hub not only provides real-world application environments, but also serves as an integrated innovation infrastructure for technology development, model adaption and training, system validation and scenario testing. Through the Hub, FLAIR will establish a continuous optimisation mechanism for embodied AI technologies, enabling humanoid robotics and embodied AI solutions to progress from laboratory research to large-scale industrial deployment. This will support the development of new productive forces in Hong Kong and reinforce the city’s position as an international innovation and technology centre and a regional AI R&D hub.

The Hub was officially inaugurated by Professor SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, and Hon Sunny TAN, BBS, Chairman of HKPC. In its initial phase, the Hub brings together seven technology partners and eight international scenario partners to jointly advance the research, testing and innovative application of embodied AI technologies across manufacturing, smart logistics, retail services, inspection and maintenance, as well as public services.

Professor SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, said: “Humanoid robotics and embodied AI are key frontiers of the next wave of technological innovation, with tremendous potential to transform industrial operations and foster new quality productive forces. The establishment of the Embodied AI International Applications Hub by HKPC comes at an opportune time, providing technology partners with real-world applications for testing and optimising technologies, accelerating commercialisation, and supporting enterprises in expanding into international markets. The HKSAR Government will continue to support AI development through investments in research, funding and infrastructure, and work jointly with research institutions, tech companies, and industries to promote the large-scale development of technology, while ensuring safety and compliance.”

FLAIR: Driving the Development of the Embodied AI Industry through R&D and Validation Capabilities

Hon Sunny TAN, BBS, Chairman of HKPC, said: “The key to the development of embodied AI lies in whether robots can continuously learn and train to truly adapt to different scenarios and create tangible value. Over the years, FLAIR has continued to invest in AI and robotics R&D, building strong technical foundations in intelligent perception, autonomous decision-making, motion control and industrial applications. The Embodied AI International Applications Hub represents an important step in extending these R&D capabilities into real-world environments, enabling technology solutions to be trained, validated and optimised in Hong Kong before progressing towards industrialisation and international deployment. We hope this initiative will help position Hong Kong as a leading centre for innovation and application of embodied AI technologies.”

Building a Continuous Training and Validation Framework for Large-Scale Adoption of Embodied AI

As the technical lead of the Hub, FLAIR will establish a data-driven technology validation and optimisation framework through a closed-loop R&D process encompassing scenario definition, model adaptation and training, solution testing, performance evaluation, data feedback, technology iteration and revalidation. This framework will help enterprises continuously enhance the capability and reliability of embodied AI systems.

Unlike conventional technology showcase platforms, the core value of the Hub lies in its ability to leverage real-world scenario data and continuous operational testing to enable robots and embodied AI systems to learn operating patterns across different environments. This process continuously improves autonomous execution capabilities, task success rates, generalisation capabilities, safety and environmental adaptability. Such a continuous training and validation model is critical for advancing embodied AI technologies from proof-of-concept to commercial deployment.

Combining its AI and robotics R&D expertise, FLAIR will develop testing frameworks and evaluation standards tailored to the needs of different industries. Technologies will be assessed against multiple indicators, including operational accuracy, execution efficiency, system reliability, autonomous task completion rate, safety performance and environmental adaptability. These objective benchmarks will establish clear measures of technology maturity, helping industries reduce deployment risks and accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions.

Leveraging Hong Kong’s International Advantages to Accelerate Global Market Expansion

In logistics applications, embodied AI systems must handle a wide range of parcel specifications, warehouse environments and operational workflows. In smart manufacturing, robots are required to adapt to diverse production processes, safety requirements and equipment standards across different markets. In industrial inspection and public facility management scenarios, humanoid and quadruped robots must also demonstrate advanced full-body control and autonomous operation capabilities in complex environments.

By integrating real-world operational scenarios from different countries and regions, the Hub enables technology solutions to undergo comprehensive training and validation before deployment. As an international city, Hong Kong uniquely combines access to the Chinese Mainland market with alignment to international standards, providing an ideal cross-regional proving ground for emerging technologies, helping enterprises to refine and validate their solutions in diverse application environments, and accelerating commercialisation and market expansion across both Chinese Mainland and overseas markets.

Bringing Together Industry, Academia, Research and Applications to Build an Embodied AI Innovation Ecosystem

During the opening ceremony, officiating guests presented plaques to the first batch of technology partners, including Beijing Xingdongjiyuan Co., Ltd. (Robotera), Unitree Robotics, C​hangz​hou Microinte​lligence​ Co., Ltd, AI Squared Robotics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., AgiBot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co.,Ltd., Beijing Galbot AI Co., Ltd., and Rice Robotics.

In addition to technology partners, the first batch of international scenario partners comprise Government departments and international enterprises across a wide range of sectors. These partners will provide authentic, complex and diverse real-world application scenarios, enabling robotics technologies to be tested, validated and continuously optimised in environments closely aligned with the practical needs of Hong Kong and international markets. FLAIR also presented plaques to scenario partners. Representatives from scenario partners shared practical experiences in infrastructure development, smart manufacturing, aircraft maintenance and public services, demonstrating the application of Embodied AI technologies.

Looking ahead, FLAIR will continue working closely with industry partners, research institutions and technology companies to advance embodied AI research and development, standards validation and industrial applications through the Hub, fostering an internationally influential embodied AI innovation ecosystem. HKPC will also leverage its strong industry support and promotion capabilities to help mature technology solutions developed in Hong Kong reach international markets, further strengthening the city’s strategic position as a hub for embodied AI research, validation and application.

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1. Professor SUN Dong, JP (Middle), Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, Hon Sunny TAN, BBS(Right), Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), and Mr Edmond LAI(Left), Chief Digital Officer of HKPC, officiated at the opening ceremony of the Embodied AI International Applications Hub, marking the launch of Hong Kong’s first dedicated platform for embodied AI and humanoid robotics applications.
2. Officiating guests presented plaques to technology partners of the Embodied AI International Applications Hub, joining forces to advance the application of embodied AI technologies across logistics, manufacturing, retail, education and public service applications.
3. The Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR) presented plaques to scenario partners, bringing together Government departments and multinational industrial and investment organisations to promote the development and deployment of embodied AI technologies in real-world operating environments.
4. Professor SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, toured the Embodied AI International Applications Hub and explored real-world applications of embodied AI technologies in logistics sorting, smart manufacturing, retail services and education.
5. Beijing Xingdongjiyuan Co., Ltd. (Robotera) showcased the M7 humanoid robot and an embodied AI logistics solution, demonstrating autonomous parcel identification and logistics sorting operations.
6. Unitree Robotics showcased its R1 humanoid robot and A2 quadruped robot at the Embodied AI International Applications Hub, demonstrating applications including factory inspection and autonomous mobility.
7. Changzhou MicroIntelligence Technology Co., Ltd. showcased the “MicroFlex” Embodied AI Flexible Production Line, highlighting industrial robots’ autonomous perception, decision-making and execution capabilities in smart manufacturing environments.
8. AI Squared Robotics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. showcased its AlphaBot 2 general-purpose intelligent robot, powered by the embodied foundation model AlphaBrain, demonstrating practical applications in retail and food-and-beverage service scenarios.
9. AgiBot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. showcased its general-purpose embodied robots and scenario-based solutions, demonstrating the application of embodied AI technologies across manufacturing, logistics, retail and public service environments.
10. Beijing Galbot AI Co., Ltd. showcased a smart retail scenario and embodied AI retail solution, demonstrating robots’ capabilities in merchandise management and customer service within real-world retail environments.
11. Rice Robotics showcased its latest production-grade semi-humanoid robot, NEX, in a simulated smart library and education setting, demonstrating applications in education and public services.

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About the Hong Kong Productivity Council

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a statutory body established in 1967, dedicated to enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Hong Kong enterprises through world-class applied R&D, innovative technology services, and integrated manufacturing solutions. As a market-oriented, international R&D organisation, HKPC leverages its deep expertise and extensive industry experience in key areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing, life and health technology, green technology and new energy to drive new industrialisation and support the growth of emerging and future industries.

HKPC focuses on addressing businesses challenges and industrial technology needs, promoting the full integration between technological and industrial innovation. Through technology transfer, product innovation, intellectual property protection and commercialisation of R&D outcomes, the Council fosters collaboration with the local business community as well as top global R&D institutions, delivering added value to industries and advancing the development of new productive forces. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international innovation and technology centre and a smart city.

To help enterprises capitalise on Hong Kong’s strengths in international connectivity to expand into global markets, HKPC offers comprehensive overseas expansion services tailored to critical areas including product development, technology, manufacturing, and management, enabling businesses to successfully go global from Hong Kong.

HKPC is also committed to providing timely and practical support to SMEs and startups with timely and practical, assisting them in accessing Government funding programmes. Through its FutureSkills training initiatives, HKPC helps both industry and academia stay ahead in latest digital and STEM technologies, nurturing a future-ready talent pool for Hong Kong.

For more information, please visit HKPC’s website: .

About Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR)

Founded by Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) in 2019, Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR) has been at the forefront of applied research and development in AI and robotics technologies, addressing major R&D challenges encountered by various industries. FLAIR is positioned as a deep tech research arm of HKPC. With a strong presence in Hong Kong, Germany, and Shenzhen, we will leverage our innovative technology solutions, successful spin-offs, and international networks to drive forward our aim of supporting Hong Kong in developing into an international I&T hub.

Vingroup Announces the Establishment of VERTA – A New Educational Model for a Generation Growing Up in the Age of AI

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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – Vingroup officially announces the establishment of VERTA International School, a new K-12 educational model built on a U.S.-oriented educational approach and designed for a generation growing up in an age when artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn, work and create. Guided by the philosophy Learn. Make. Matter., VERTA aims to develop students with strong academic foundations, independent thinking, and the ability to harness AI and technology to expand what they can do, solve problems and create value for others.

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VERTA is a K-12 school system for Vietnamese and international students, located at 148 Giang Vo, Hanoi, and is scheduled to open in August 2027. The school will have a maximum capacity of approximately 800–1,000 students. Admissions for its first academic year will begin in October 2026, welcoming approximately 400 students from Grades 1 to 11.

As a new education brand developed by Vingroup alongside Vinschool, Brighton College Vietnam, Vin Nexus Center and VinUniversity, VERTA aims to nurture a generation growing up in the age of AI with the depth of knowledge, independent thinking, and strength of character to shape their own futures and create meaningful value.

VERTA’s educational philosophy is built around three guiding principles: Learn. Make. Matter.

LEARN – Build knowledge to think independently. Students develop strong academic foundations while being encouraged to take initiative, explore and learn through experience. The VERTA curriculum provides depth in mathematics, science, languages, social studies and the arts. In the upper grades, it expands to include AI and Advanced Computing, Engineering, Biomedical Science, Entrepreneurship and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Learning is also designed to be interdisciplinary, enabling students to connect knowledge across different fields, consider problems from multiple perspectives and draw on what they have learned to address them with increasing independence and ownership.

MAKE – Turn understanding into capability. Students apply what they learn to create tangible outcomes that can be tested, challenged and improved.They learn to move from questions to ideas, from ideas to design, and then through a process of building, testing, receiving feedback and refinement. VERTA aims to develop not only students’ ability to create, but more importantly the thinking that enables them to create purposeful solutions and products.

MATTER – Apply capability to create value. Students are encouraged to use their knowledge and capabilities to address meaningful problems and create value by connecting learning with the real world.This includes bringing real-world problems, authentic data, experts, and people who can use or critically evaluate students’ work into the learning experience.Vingroup’s wider ecosystem – spanning higher education, research, healthcare, technology, industry, green mobility and urban development – provides distinctive opportunities to connect learning at school with the world beyond the classroom.

Ms. Phan Ha Thuy, Chairwoman of VS Company, the Vingroup entity developing the VERTA Education System, said: “VERTA aims to equip students with the strong academic foundations needed to pursue demanding university pathways, while developing their ability to conduct research, reason, design and turn ideas into tangible outcomes; use AI and technology to extend their thinking; and tackle problems without predefined solutions. More importantly, by the time students leave VERTA, they should be able to learn new things independently, form their own judgments and take responsibility for their decisions.”

VERTA’s program will be taught in English, following a U.S.-oriented educational approach. In the early years, teachers will take a more active role in building students’ knowledge, learning habits and approaches to learning. As students mature and develop stronger foundations, they will gradually take greater ownership of their learning, exploring their strengths, selecting advanced courses, identifying questions they want to investigate and pursuing longer-term projects.

The school will be led by Dr. Tarek Razik, an international educator with more than 35 years of experience, who previously led Jakarta Intercultural School and the International School of Beijing. VERTA’s international teaching team will be selected based on professional qualifications and experience aligned with the school’s educational program.

With its emphasis on academic depth, AI and technology, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world contexts, VERTA offers a new educational option for Vietnamese students and families, while providing a learning environment built on a U.S.-oriented educational approach for international families living in Hanoi and surrounding areas.

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Parents can learn more and register for admissions at https://admissions.verta.edu.vn/or contact the VERTA Admissions Team via hotline 1800 9499.

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Viettel America, U.S. Subsidiary of Vietnam’s Viettel Group, Named an OpenAI Select Partner

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel America Corporation (VTA), the U.S. subsidiary of Viettel Group, a major Vietnamese telecommunications and technology group, announced that it has been named a Select Partner in the OpenAI Partner Network.

The OpenAI Partner Network is a global program for companies that build, sell and deliver AI solutions with OpenAI. It brings together partners with industry expertise, delivery capabilities and customer relationships, and provides them with resources, enablement and support to help enterprises adopt OpenAI’s frontier models and products and turn them into measurable impact.

As a Select Partner, Viettel America will continue to work with OpenAI to help organizations build, deploy and scale AI solutions responsibly and effectively. This includes helping them put GPT-6 Astra to work across more of their business, using the model’s deeper reasoning and computer-use capabilities to complete complex workflows from start to finish.

“Becoming an OpenAI Select Partner reflects Viettel’s two-way ‘Go Global’ strategy, which connects frontier AI capabilities with our deployment footprint in markets around the world,” said Nguyen Van Phuong, Director of Viettel America. “Working alongside OpenAI, we are committed to turning foundational technologies into safe, practical solutions that help enterprises and institutions achieve measurable results.”

Viettel Group brings an extensive track record in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, data centers and enterprise technology, serving organizations in the telecommunications, technology and other enterprise sectors, with operations spanning Asia, Africa and the Americas. Drawing on this broader technology ecosystem, Viettel America will focus on applying AI to practical business and public-sector use cases.

Looking ahead, Viettel America plans to expand its AI capabilities, strengthen its technical expertise and work with organizations to develop and scale practical AI applications across the markets it serves.

About Viettel America Corporation

Viettel America Corporation is a technology company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. A subsidiary of Viettel Group, a major Vietnamese telecommunications and technology group operating in 11 investment markets across Asia, the Americas and Africa, Viettel America provides a range of advanced technology products and services. The company works closely with technology companies, researchers, universities and promising startups to foster innovation and growth across the technology ecosystem.

OrbiMed Raises $3 Billion Across Global and Asia Private Equity Funds

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NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OrbiMed, a leading global healthcare investment firm, is pleased to announce that it has raised $3 billion in commitments for two new private equity funds: OrbiMed Private Investments X and OrbiMed Asia Partners VI.

OrbiMed Private Investments X raised over $1.9 billion to invest in U.S. and European life sciences venture capital opportunities. OrbiMed Asia Partners VI raised over $1 billion to invest in healthcare growth equity and venture capital opportunities across Asia. Both funds seek to build leading healthcare companies focused on biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and technology-enabled healthcare services.

“There has never been a more exciting time to invest in life sciences innovation,” said Carl Gordon, a managing partner of OrbiMed. “AI, a proliferation of new therapeutic modalities and China’s emergence as a biotechnology powerhouse are expanding the opportunities to develop transformative treatments. We look forward to helping entrepreneurs turn these advances into leading healthcare companies.”

OrbiMed is led by 20 partners and supported by a team of over 150 professionals with complementary expertise in company incubation, strategy, operations and finance. The firm operates from 12 global locations across key healthcare markets.

Investors in these new funds include a broad range of medical institutions, university endowments, foundations, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices.

“We are grateful for the continued support of our many long-standing investors,” said Carter Neild, a managing partner of OrbiMed. “We will work tirelessly over the coming years to meet their high expectations.”

About OrbiMed
OrbiMed is a leading healthcare investment firm with over $21 billion in assets under management. OrbiMed invests globally across the healthcare industry, from start-ups to large multinational corporations, through private equity funds, public equity funds and royalty/credit funds. OrbiMed seeks to be a capital provider of choice, providing tailored financing solutions and extensive global team resources to help build world-class healthcare companies. OrbiMed’s team of over 150 professionals is based in New York City, London, San Francisco, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Herzliya and other key global markets. For more information, please visit www.orbimed.com.

Brii Biosciences Unveils BRiSC™, an siRNA Therapeutics Discovery Platform

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Proprietary BRiSC™ platform to advance the discovery and development of next-generation dual-targeting siRNA medicines

Initial focus on prevalent metabolic dysfunctions where complex disease biology and overlapping comorbidities will benefit from coordinated modulation of multiple therapeutic targets

DURHAM, N.C. and BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brii Biosciences Limited (“Brii Bio” or the “Company”, stock code: 2137.HK), a biotechnology company developing therapies to improve patient health and choice across diseases with high unmet medical need, today announced the launch of BRiSC™ (Bispecific RNAiSilenCing), a proprietary small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) therapeutics discovery platform to advance the discovery and development of next-generation ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based therapies.

BRiSC™ integrates a suite of four complementary technologies spanning sequence optimization, chemical modification, dual-targeting architectures, and targeted delivery approaches. Collectively, these complementary capabilities are designed to enhance the selectivity, performance and therapeutic reach of siRNA medicines, supporting the development of differentiated therapies for a broad range of diseases.

Through continued investment in its internal discovery organization, laboratories in Beijing and Shanghai, and RNA technology capabilities, Brii Bio has expanded its internal research and development capabilities across target discovery, translational science, and preclinical development. These capabilities serve as the foundation for BRiSC™, which is already driving the progression of multiple internal discovery programs.

As one of BRiSC™‘s core capabilities, the dual-targeting architecture is designed to enable a single siRNA therapeutic to simultaneously silence two distinct targets, addressing diseases driven by multiple biologic pathways, through a single treatment. Brii Bio is initially applying this approach to prevalent disease areas where complex biology and/or overlapping comorbidities may potentially benefit from coordinated modulation of multiple therapeutic targets.

“BRiSC™ reflects our commitment to building differentiated scientific capabilities across multiple dimensions of siRNA therapeutic discovery and development,” said Dr. Brian Johns, Chief Science Officer of Brii Bio. “Our dual-targeting platform exemplifies this approach by combining innovative molecular design with deep insights into disease biology to address conditions driven by multiple unique pathways. Our goal is to develop differentiated RNA therapeutics that can deliver broader and more meaningful benefits for patients”, he added.

About Brii Bio

Brii Biosciences Limited (“Brii Bio”, stock code: 2137.HK) is a biotechnology company developing therapies to improve patient health by addressing diseases with high unmet medical needs with limited treatment options. The Company is advancing a broad pipeline of differentiated therapeutic candidates, including internally discovered programs through its in-house RNA technology capabilities such as its proprietary BRiSC™ siRNA discovery platform. The Company is led by an experienced leadership team and has operations in China and the United States. For more information, visit www.briibio.com. 

Ping An Digital Bank Completes HKMA’s Second GenA.I. Sandbox Cohort

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Strengthening Deepfake Fraud Detection, Unlocking Potential of GenA.I.


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited (“Ping An Digital Bank” / “PingAnDB”) has successfully completed the “Anti-Fraud Strategy Platform” use case as part of the second cohort of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (“HKMA”) Generative Artificial Intelligence (“GenA.I.”) Sandbox, in partnership with Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited. Through the sandbox, Ping An Digital Bank further strengthened its capabilities in detecting deepfake-related fraud, and explored the potential of an “A.I. vs A.I.” defense strategy, sharpening its fraud detection accuracy and enhancing customer protection.

Mr. Ronald Iu, Chief Executive of Ping An Digital Bank, said, “Ping An Digital Bank is honoured to participate in the HKMA’s second GenA.I. Sandbox cohort. The sandbox serves as an invaluable testing ground for banks to explore financial technology. Throughout the process, we received valuable guidance from the HKMA and shared practical experience with industry peers, advancing the development of anti-fraud efforts across the sector. This project successfully validated GenAI’s potential in deepfake detection, providing deeper insights into how AI identifies forged or synthetic faces across various scenarios. Sandbox testing results demonstrated a detection accuracy of over 96%. We believe the experience gained will help strengthen the industry’s ability to counter deepfake fraud, and build a more robust defence mechanism.”

Developed in partnership with OneConnect Financial Technology, the Anti-Fraud Strategy Platform leverages the proprietary technology of Ping An Group and OneConnect. The project focused on evaluating the platform’s accuracy in detecting deepfake technologies. By integrating cutting-edge A.I. facial recognition into the identity verification process, the platform verifies user selfies in real time to flag suspected forged or manipulated faces. This capability empowers teams to proactively monitor and prevent fraud, elevating the Bank’s overall risk management framework.

Looking ahead, Ping An Digital Bank will continue to leverage the technological edge of Ping An Group, increase its investment in A.I., and deepen the application of A.I. in daily operation, such as risk control and product innovation. The Bank remains dedicated to delivering a seamless, secure, and intuitive banking experience, striving to become the “user-friendly digital bank” in the mind of every customer.

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Ping An Digital Bank

Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited (“Ping An Digital Bank,” “PingAnDB”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufax Holding Ltd (“Lufax”) (SEHK: 6623; NYSE: LU) and a member of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An”) (SEHK: 2318; SSE: 601318). Ping An Digital Bank was granted a banking licence by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in May 2019 to offer retail banking and business banking services. Backed by Ping An’s advanced technology, Ping An Digital Bank is elevating banking experience, serving customers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, establishing itself as Ping An Group’s integrated financial platform in Hong Kong.

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