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Dizal’s ZEGFROVY® (Sunvozertinib) New Drug Application Accepted and Granted Priority Review by China National Medical Products Administration for First-Line Treatment of EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

SHANGHAI, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dizal (SSE:688192), a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel medicines for the treatment of oncology and hematological diseases, announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted and granted priority review to the New Drug Application (NDA) for ZEGFROVY® (sunvozertinib) for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion mutations (exon20ins).

ZEGFROVY was granted accelerated approval previously by China’s CDE and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new sNDA is based on the results of WU-KONG28 study, a confirmatory, multinational, randomized phase 3 study evaluating ZEGFROVY versus platinum-containing chemo doublet as first-line treatment in advanced NSCLC patients with EGFR exon20ins. The study met its primary endpoint with statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in Progression Free Survival (PFS). The detailed data will be presented as a Late-Breaking Abstract (LBA) oral presentation at the upcoming 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

“The NDA acceptance and priority review designation for ZEGFROVY in first-line EGFR exon20ins NSCLC is an important step forward for us to make the drug available to our patients globally,” said Dr. Xiaolin Zhang, CEO of Dizal. “Supported by positive results from WU-KONG28, we believe ZEGFROVY has the potential to be a practice-changing drug for this underserved patient population. We are working very hard to submit NDAs to other regulatory agencies globally as soon as possible.”

Lung cancer with EGFR exon20ins are particularly challenging to treat due to its high heterogeneity. Currently, the first-line treatment for EGFR exon20ins NSCLC largely relies on chemotherapy-based regimens. There remains an unmet need for effective, chemotherapy-free, oral targeted therapies for newly diagnosed patients.

Globally, no oral targeted therapies have been approved for the first-line treatment of EGFR exon20ins NSCLC. ZEGFROVY monotherapy has received Breakthrough Therapy Designations (BTDs) from both the U.S. FDA and China’s CDE for this treatment-naïve patient population.

About ZEGFROVY®(sunvozertinib)
ZEGFROVY is an irreversible EGFR inhibitor discovered by Dizal scientists targeting a wide spectrum of EGFR mutations with wild-type EGFR selectivity. ZEGFROVY is approved in the U.S. and China for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion mutations (exon20ins), whose disease has progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. The approval in China is based on the results of the pivotal WU-KONG6 study in platinum-based chemotherapy pretreated NSCLC with EGFR exon20ins. The U.S. approval is supported by WU-KONG1 Part B, a multinational pivotal study investigating the efficacy and safety of ZEGFROVY in the same indication.

In addition, ZEGFROVY also demonstrated encouraging anti-tumor activity in NSCLC patients with EGFR sensitizing, T790M, and uncommon mutations, as well as HER2 exon20ins.

ZEGFROVY showed a well-tolerated and manageable safety profile in the clinic. The most common drug-related TEAEs (treatment-emergent adverse event) were Grade 1/2 in nature and clinically manageable.

WU-KONG28, a multinational, randomized Phase 3 study conducted across 16 countries and regions evaluating ZEGFROVY as first-line treatment for patients with EGFR exon20ins NSCLC, met its primary endpoint.

Pre-clinical and clinical results of ZEGFROVY were published in peer-reviewed journals including Cancer Discovery, The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and Journal of Clinical Oncology.

About Dizal
Dizal is a biopharmaceutical company, dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of differentiated therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. The company aims to develop first-in-class and groundbreaking new medicines, and further address unmet medical needs worldwide. Deep-rooted in translational science and molecular design, it has established an internationally competitive portfolio with multiple assets in global pivotal studies and two leading assets: ZEGFROVY, approved in both the U.S. and China, and golidocitinib, approved in China. To learn more about Dizal, please visit www.dizalpharma.com, or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

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Yi He Becomes First Crypto-Native Executive Named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business List

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yi He, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Binance, has been named to Fortune’s annual Most Powerful Women in Business list in 2026, becoming the first crypto-native executive to appear on the global ranking. The recognition places her among 100 of the world’s most influential women in business leaders and marks a milestone for the digital asset industry as it becomes more deeply integrated into the global economy.

Yi He Becomes First Crypto-Native Executive Named to Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Business List
Yi He Becomes First Crypto-Native Executive Named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business List

Fortune’s Most Powerful Women list is one of the most established and closely watched rankings in global business. It has traditionally featured leaders from major multinational corporations and long-standing institutions. Yi’s debut on the list this year reflects both the growing influence of crypto and Binance’s role in shaping the future of finance and technology.

Yi has shaped Binance from the start. She co-founded the company in 2017 and has been central to its product vision, culture, and user-first approach ever since. In December 2025, she was appointed Co-CEO alongside Richard Teng, creating a dual-leadership structure that pairs her strategic and product expertise with his regulatory and operational leadership. Together, they guide Binance’s global strategy as the company enters its next phase of growth.

“Being named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women list feels meaningful — not just for me, but for crypto as a whole,” said Yi He. “A few years ago, a founder from this industry showing up on a list like this would have been unusual. Today, it reflects how far we’ve come: from the edge of finance toward the center of how the world actually works.”

Yi’s path to this recognition is far from conventional. She grew up in a rural village in Sichuan without running water or electricity. At sixteen, she worked in a supermarket. She later became a television host, entered the tech industry, and taught herself English in her thirties before co-founding Binance. Within the crypto community, she is affectionately known as Binance’s ‘chief customer service officer.’ It is a reflection of the user-first philosophy that has defined her leadership.

This latest recognition also reflects the scale of the platform she helped build. Binance today serves more than 310 million registered users globally and remains the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and digital asset infrastructure provider. In 2025 alone, the platform processed $34 trillion in trading volume, bringing its cumulative all-time volume to $145 trillion by the end of 2025. The company is also expanding beyond crypto into a broader range of asset classes and financial services, consistent with its vision of building a financial super app for the digital economy.

“I’m honored by this recognition, and it only deepens my commitment to the 310 million people who place their trust in Binance every day — including a son in Nairobi sending wages home to his mother, and a woman in a small Indian city opening her first account at fifty. Finance has never been equally kind to everyone, and that trust is something we have to earn every day. I have never thought of my role as simply running a company. I think about how we serve the people the old system left behind — many of them women, many of them in places the world doesn’t always look at first.”

“Three hundred and ten million is a number we’re grateful for. It’s also a small fraction of the people this industry was built to serve. We’re working toward three billion — roughly everyone still outside the formal financial system today. A future where money moves as freely as information, where people, software, and AI agents share the same open economy, where no one needs permission to take part. That vision is what keeps me going. In many ways, it still feels like day one.”

Yi’s inclusion on Fortune’s list signals a broader shift in global business. Crypto is no longer seen only as an emerging sector. It is increasingly recognized as a force shaping finance, technology, and economic participation worldwide. Her recognition also expands the picture of what leadership can look like, creating greater visibility for women and founders from non-traditional backgrounds.

“In its 29th year, this iconic list of powerful women includes almost half from outside of the U.S., reminding us that the impact of women leadership is being seen globally,” said Alyson Shontell, Fortune Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer in its official list reveal release. “These are women transforming business today and preparing for a future during a time of tumult and uncertainty, but also great promise.”

About Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 310 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com

NOVOSENSE Presents Semiconductor Technologies for xEV Powertrain and ADAS at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026

YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NOVOSENSE (688052.SH | 02676.HK) is exhibiting at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026, held from May 27 to 29 at PACIFICO Yokohama, Booth No. 206. NOVOSENSE presents its automotive-grade automotive semiconductor solutions for xEV powertrain, ADAS, body electronics and lighting applications.

For ADAS, NOVOSENSE highlights video transmission and ultrasonic sensing technologies for vehicle safety and auto-parking. Its NLS911x serializer and NLS924x deserializer automotive SerDes chipset, based on the HSMT open protocol, supports links up to 6.4 Gbps for low-latency transmission of multi-channel HD signals. The NSUC1800 ultrasonic sensor interface IC is designed for UPA, APA, AVP and low-speed ADAS applications, combining DSI3 and AK2 compatibility with near-field detection within 10 cm, long-range detection up to 6–7 m, and compliance with ISO 26262 ASIL B and AEC-Q100. These technologies are also featured in NOVOSENSE’s exhibitor seminar, “ADAS Semiconductor Solutions Supporting Vehicle Safety and Auto-Parking,” on May 27, 13:40–14:10, at Harbor Lounge A.

For xEV power systems, NOVOSENSE focuses on isolation, gate driving and current sensing for high-voltage power conversion. The NSI6911F ASIL D isolated gate driver supports traction inverter, OBC and DC-DC applications with functional safety capability, high CMTI performance, integrated 12-bit high-precision isolated ADC and diagnostic protection. Together with NSM2311, NSM2019, NSM2015 and NSM2012 current sensors, the portfolio supports current feedback, system protection and efficient closed-loop control.

For body electronics and lighting, NOVOSENSE presents products for ambient lighting, rear lamps, thermal management, CAN FD communication and sensing. NSUC1500-Q1 and NSUC1527 support refined dimming, individual LED and multi-zone control, and music-synchronized lighting effects. NSL21912/16/24FS linear LED drivers support stable, precise and functionally safe rear lamp and body lighting control. NSUC1602/1610/1612 MCU+ products support thermal management actuator control, while NCA1462-Q1 and NCA1044-Q1 CAN FD transceivers, with VeLIO certification and European IBEE/FTZ-Zwickau EMC certification, help improve in-vehicle network reliability and reduce system verification effort.

NOVOSENSE works with Yole Group to host special insight sessions at its booth. Dr. Yu YANG, Principal Lead Analyst – Automotives & Robotics, shares trends observed at Beijing Auto 2026, including chassis and powertrain integration, L3 vs. L2/L4 convergence and 48V powernet. Pierrick BOULAY, Principal Analyst – Automotive Semiconductors,  discusses Physical AI, ADAS, key semiconductors and the future of intelligent vehicles.


NOVOSENSE’s automotive business continues to expand. In 2025, the company reported approximately US$495 million in revenue, with automotive contributing over 35%. Annual automotive chip shipments exceeded 750 million, bringing cumulative shipments to more than 1.418 billion. In Q1 2026, revenue reached approximately US$168 million, up 59.17% year on year.

The same product portfolio will also be showcased at Automotive Engineering Exposition NAGOYA 2026, held from June 17 to 19, Booth No. 176.

Learn more: www.novosns.com

European Travel Media and Influencers’ Hainan Tour kicks off in Haikou

HAIKOU, China, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

The Nihao China: European Travel Media and Influencers’ Hainan Tour was officially launched in Haikou, capital of China’s southernmost Hainan province on May 25. The program is an immersive eight-day journey to explore the wonders of Hainan.

Organized by the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism along with the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, the event brings together 24 travel journalists and influencers from across Europe, including Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Switzerland.

European travel media and influencers visit Qilou Old Street in Haikou, Hainan province.
European travel media and influencers visit Qilou Old Street in Haikou, Hainan province.

On the evening of May 25, a Hainan Night promotional event was held in Haikou. The organizers provided the guests with an in-depth look into what makes Hainan a standout destination for international tourism and tropical island getaways. Hainan features a forest coverage of 62.1 percent, a 1,944-kilometer coastline, a 99.4-percent clear-air rate, and a visa-free policy for travelers from 86 countries.

Over the next few days, they will explore various cities and counties such as Haikou, Wenchang, Qionghai, Wanning, Baoting and Sanya. There, they’ll get firsthand experiences of Hainan’s diverse tourism offerings.

They’ll stroll through Haikou’s Qilou Old Street to soak up the historical charm of the Nanyang-style architecture, visit the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone to learn about world-class health services, take in the scenic views of mountains and the sea from the Shimei Bay tourist highway in Wanning — and feel the tingling excitement of surfing at Riyue Bay in Wanning.

Hainan has a well-established flight network, with over 300 international flight routes through its major airports in Haikou, Sanya and Qionghai — making it easily accessible via hubs like Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai.

The eight-day journey aims to showcase the unique charms of sunny Hainan to a broader international audience through the perspectives of European media and bloggers.

Five Alive, Two Still Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave

(Photo: Xaysomboun Province News)

Rescuers confirmed on Wednesday that five villagers were found alive inside a flooded mine cave in Long Chaeng district, Xaysomboun province, after a week-long search. The survivors were reportedly hungry and exhausted but in stable condition. Authorities continue searching for the remaining two villagers.

Flash flooding trapped the group inside the cave on 20 May, sealing the entrance. Rescue teams from Laos and Thailand, including divers who participated in Thailand’s 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, resumed operations early on 27 May.

At 7:07 a.m., rescuers, villagers, and officials held a traditional blessing ceremony before re-entering the cave. They presented chickens, incense, drinks, and other offerings in line with local spiritual customs. The timing carried symbolic significance: seven villagers had been trapped for seven days, and the ceremony coincided with the 27th day of the month.

In the afternoon, at 2:07 p.m., dive teams re-entered the cave to reach the deepest sections where the villagers were believed to be located.

The group reportedly entered the cave to search for gold and hunt wildlife, according to early reports. They initially attempted self-rescue, but after repeated failures, they sent a video via Facebook Messenger to a local influencer, who shared it publicly on 22 May.

Thai Rescue Help

A 26-member Thai rescue team arrived on 23 May to assist, supported by Lao volunteer associations.

Rescue efforts were hindered by narrow passages, submerged chambers, and unstable rock formations, with some tunnels as narrow as 50 centimeters. Continuous rainfall repeatedly raised water levels, forcing temporary suspensions.

Teams planned to map the cave in 3D, survey surrounding terrain for alternative access points, and identify methods to divert water. Engineers also considered using air shafts to deliver food, water, and communication equipment if conditions allowed.

Laos Telecom installed high-speed internet infrastructure at the site, enabling real-time video and image transmission to coordinate the operation.

Geologists and engineers cautioned that the Xaysomboun cave is more fragile than Thailand’s Tham Luang cave system, with weaker rock layers, higher water retention, and increased collapse risks during heavy rain.

Desay SV Showcases AI Mobility Innovations at AEE 2026

YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Desay SV, a leading global mobility technology company, participates in the Automotive Engineering Exposition (AEE) 2026 at Pacifico Yokohama on May 27th, 2026. Celebrating 40 years of driving smarter mobility, Desay SV presents exhibition and seminar under the anniversary theme “40 Years for Smarter Mobility”, showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of technologies designed to address the evolving needs of both the Japanese and global automotive markets.

Desay SV at AEE 2026
Desay SV at AEE 2026

Redefining the In-Vehicle Experience and Automated Driving

At the heart of Desay SV’s exhibition is the Flagship AI Intelligent Cabin Domain Controller Platform, EA01U. Featuring industry-first seamless cloud-edge integration, the platform offers scenario-adaptive functionalities aligned with individual user preferences to enhance the in-vehicle experience. It leverages edge-side Omni Model and Mixture of Experts (MOE) to deliver advanced voice and gesture recognition capabilities. Built on an intelligent agent interaction framework and AI OS, the solution also enables users to execute cross-device tasks seamlessly. In addition, EA01U features a scalable architecture designed for cross-domain integration across cabin, driving and parking functions.

Desay SV Flagship AI Intelligent Cabin Domain Controller Platform EA01U
Desay SV Flagship AI Intelligent Cabin Domain Controller Platform EA01U

Complementing the cabin experience, Desay SV also showcases comprehensive full-stack ADAS solution. The scalable “Hardware Platform + Software Algorithm + System Integration” suite supports functional requirements ranging from mass-market vehicles to premium models. First introduced at the Auto Shanghai 2025, the solution further demonstrates its global adaptability at IAA Mobility 2025 in Germany, where its advanced capabilities are validated through live urban and highway test drives with international industry partners.

Desay SV ADAS Solution in Germany
Desay SV ADAS Solution in Germany

Accelerating Intelligent and Sustainable Mobility

During the on-site seminar, Kosuke Kawasaki, Managing Director of Desay SV Japan, highlights three major challenges currently facing the automotive sector in the AI era: managing increasing user experience complexity, aligning subjective comfort expectations with technical execution, and balancing safety requirements with user convenience.

Presentation by Kosuke Kawasaki, Managing Director of Desay SV Japan
Presentation by Kosuke Kawasaki, Managing Director of Desay SV Japan

To address these challenges, Kawasaki explains that Desay SV focuses on an open development model that supports ecosystem collaboration, alongside a full-lifecycle AI operation platform integrating development and deployment processes. Through these initiatives, Desay SV aims to work closely with industry partners to evolve its value proposition from functional delivery towards integrated user experiences and deeper emotional engagement.

Localized Operations and Long-Term Commitment to Japan

Over the past 40 years, Desay SV has continuously adapted to changes in the automotive industry while advancing technological capabilities and expanding global presence. This ongoing evolution has strengthened Desay SV’s operational resilience and established a strong international customer base.

Desay SV Global Footprint
Desay SV Global Footprint

Since entering the Japanese market in 2013, Desay SV has expanded local presence to three offices in Hiroshima, Toyota and Yokohama reflecting its long-term commitment to supporting Japanese OEMs through localized engineering capabilities and partnership development.

With 26 locations worldwide and partnerships spanning more than 80 automotive brands, Desay SV continues to support vehicle manufacturers through customizable, modular “atomic” services. This global infrastructure reinforces Desay SV’s commitment to smarter mobility for all by delivering safe, delightful and sustainable mobility solutions and services to customers worldwide.

Immuno Cure Deploys Scientist Team to Manage Research Facility for Therapeutic DNA Vaccine for HIV at Center of International Innovation for Technology and Science

Another significant step towards the success of ICVAX®


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – Immuno Cure Group (“Immuno Cure“), headquartered at Hong Kong Science Park, is pleased to announce the inauguration of the research facility for its HIV therapeutic DNA vaccine (“ICVAX®“) at the Center of International Innovation for Technology and Science (“CIITS”) located in Hetao, Shenzhen. The facility aims for the development and application of key technologies for the clinical research and commercialization of Immuno Cure’s ICVAX®. ICVAX® is developed by Immuno Cure with the aim of achieving antiretroviral therapy (“ART“)-free functional cure for HIV infection. This project is carried out in collaboration with Prof. Zhiwei CHEN, the Founding Director of the AIDS Institute of Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (“HKU AIDS Institute“), and Prof. Hongzhou LU, President of the Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, in the capacity as advisors.

From left to right: Dr.Tengfei CAO, Deputy Director of CIITS; Mr. Tom LAU, Corporate Finance Director and Co-Founder of Immuno Cure; Dr. Renchen LIU, Executive Deputy Dean of Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen and Director of CIITS; Dr. Xia JIN, CEO and Co-Founder of Immuno Cure; Prof. Zhiwei CHEN, Principal Scientific Advisor and Co-founder of Immuno Cure; Dr. Percy CHENG, Chairman and Co-Founder of Immuno Cure
From left to right: Dr.Tengfei CAO, Deputy Director of CIITS; Mr. Tom LAU, Corporate Finance Director and Co-Founder of Immuno Cure; Dr. Renchen LIU, Executive Deputy Dean of Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen and Director of CIITS; Dr. Xia JIN, CEO and Co-Founder of Immuno Cure; Prof. Zhiwei CHEN, Principal Scientific Advisor and Co-founder of Immuno Cure; Dr. Percy CHENG, Chairman and Co-Founder of Immuno Cure

CIITS is a national-level achievement transformation platform co-built by Guangdong Province, Shenzhen Municipality, and Tsinghua University, and is located at the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (“Hetao Co-operation Zone“). It is committed to building a world’s leading major technological innovation and industrialization platform with a global perspective. It focuses on key tracks including biomedicine, high-performance materials, and artificial intelligence (AI). It aims to aggregate global innovation resources, connect with leading enterprises, and conduct organized scientific research and achievement transformation to address national major strategic needs.

Since AIDS was first identified in 1981, 40.8 million people have died from HIV infection, with over 44.1 million people living with HIV globally. While antiretroviral therapy can effectively control HIV replication, it cannot cure the disease, highlighting the critical need for immunotherapies. Designed to enhance the host’s immune response, immunotherapies aim to achieve sustained viral control without lifelong ART, ultimately leading to complete viral suppression and functional cure. Immuno Cure’s proprietary innovative HIV therapeutic DNA vaccine, ICVAX®, induces broad-spectrum, polyfunctional virus-specific T cells to achieve the ultimate goal of ART-free functional cure of HIV infection.

Immuno Cure completed the first-in-human Phase I clinical trial of ICVAX® in November 2024, demonstrating excellent safety and promising immunogenicity. Two multi-center Phase II clinical trials—randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled—are scheduled to launch in Q2-2026 to evaluate the vaccine’s mechanism of action and efficacy. The trials will be conducted at Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong, as well as eight top-tier hospitals in China, including the Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital, Beijing Ditan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing Youan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, the Eighth People’s Hospital of Guangzhou, the Second People’s Hospital of Tianjin, the Sixth People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou, Chengdu Public Health Clinical Medical Center, and Chongqing Public Health Medical Center.

Notably, standardized testing systems for evaluating immunological and virological indicators are crucial for HIV vaccine clinical trials. However, the lack of domestic standard operating procedures (SOPs) for infectious samples in clinical trials hinders the clinical development and regulatory approval of novel infectious disease therapies like ICVAX®. The mission of this research facility at CIITS is to establish an internationally aligned standardized clinical testing system for T-cell immunogenicity and viral reservoirs, as well as identify core biomarkers associated with vaccine efficacy — filling a domestic technical gap. Immuno Cure will offer the ICVAX® Phase II clinical trial to facilitate the development of this standardized precision testing method for clinical sample analysis.

Dr. Xia JIN, CEO of Immuno Cure, stated, “I am delighted to be appointed to lead this key project of CIITS. I would also like to thank CIITS for the fully fitted modern laboratory space and the RMB10.0m funding support for this 2-year initial phase. My whole scientific team is committed to contributing diligently to the success of this project. I have no doubt that the development of a standardised testing regime would not only enhance the quality of our clinical trials for ICVAX® but would also eventually be adopted as industry and national standards for the clinical translation of medicine for HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.

Renchen LIU, Executive Deputy Dean of Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen and Director of CIITS, stated, “Warmest congratulations on the inauguration of the research facility for ICVAX® at the CIITS. In the future, CIITS will continue to leverage its platform resources to implement full-chain incubation services. Project managers will provide service support throughout the entire project period, ensuring the smooth progress of the project through resource integration, talent recruitment and development, clinical collaboration, and achievement transformation. These efforts will safeguard the steady progress of the project.”

As the project advances, Immuno Cure’s ICVAX® is positioned to become the world’s first therapeutic DNA vaccine to deliver an ART-free functional cure for HIV infection, bringing new hope to people currently living with HIV. In parallel, the standardized testing platform and collaborative innovation model developed through this effort will provide a scalable, replicable blueprint for R&D of novel therapies targeting other major infectious diseases. Together, these outcomes will strengthen the global competitiveness of biomedicine development in GBA and contribute to the development of national biosecurity capabilities and a more resilient public health system.

Hashtag: #ImmunoCure


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About the Center of International Innovation for Technology and Science (“CIITS”)

Center of International Innovation for Technology and Science (CIITS), as the international headquarter of the Greater Bay Area National Center of Technology Innovation (GBA NCTI), is operated by Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen (RITS). CIITS actively promotes the commercialization of technology and scientific advances with overseas and domestic innovation institutions and teams, as well as industry partners, focusing on areas such as biomedicine, advanced materials and artificial intelligence.

To learn more about CIITS, please follow the WeChat official account: gh_425f503135d5

About Immuno Cure

Immuno Cure is a clinical-stage biotechnology group headquartered at Hong Kong Science Park. Immuno Cure is committed to the R&D of innovative DNA vaccines and antibody immunotherapies for infectious diseases, inflammations, and cancers. Immuno Cure possesses two technologies: the “PD-1 Enhanced DNA Vaccine Platform” and the “Anti-Δ42PD1 Antibody”.

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Thailand Positions SITE 2026 as a Regional Platform Where Innovation Meets Investment

Under the theme “Global Innovation Impact: The Year of Investment,” NIA is bringing together startups, investors, corporates, and global partners to turn innovation into real business opportunity and measurable impact.


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – The National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), or NIA, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), has officially launched SITE 2026. Organized under the concept “Global Innovation Impact: The Year of Investment,” the event is elevated to serve as a tangible platform of opportunities, bridging Thai innovations with global capital, partners, and networks.

Thailand Positions SITE 2026 as a Regional Platform Where Innovation Meets Investment

The expo will take place from June 25 – 27, 2026, at Paragon Hall, expanding its footprint to cover Nex Hall on the 5th floor and the SCBx Next Stage on the 4th floor of Siam Paragon to accommodate the continuously growing activities and collaborative networks.

According to Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of NIA, the goal is to create a platform where opportunity meets capital, and innovation meets global partners. In her view, innovation impact is no longer defined by novelty alone, but by the value it creates and the measurable outcomes it can deliver.

That shift matters in the current regional context. For Thailand, the conversation is no longer only about building promising startups. It is about making innovation more investable, more connected, and more capable of generating real outcomes across business and society.

NIA has framed SITE 2026 around several strategic drivers, including future-focused technologies, investment-readiness innovation, global connectivity, multiplier effects across the economy, and stronger strategic alliances. Together, these are intended to help position Thailand more visibly within the regional and global innovation landscape.

The investment angle is especially significant. NIA’s latest figures indicate that startup investment in Thailand reached approximately USD 120 million in 2025, while capital ready to be deployed within Thailand’s innovation ecosystem exceeded USD 1 billion. Against that backdrop, SITE 2026 is being presented as a timely platform to connect investable innovation with available capital in a more deliberate and market-oriented way.

From a programme perspective, SITE 2026 is structured to appeal not only to startups, but also to investors, corporates, and innovation leaders looking for deal flow, market signals, and partnership opportunities. Key features include:

  • global forums and thought-leadership sessions,
  • showcases of 100 future-focused startups,
  • 100 market-ready innovations,
  • startup pitching opportunities,
  • Business Matching sessions,
  • an International Pavilion,
  • youth innovation platforms through Startup Thailand League,
  • and cross-disciplinary collaboration through SYNC Design & Innovation and Maker Faire Bangkok.

For investors and business decision-makers, the strongest draw may be the event’s ambition to function as a real investment marketplace. SITE 2026 is designed to bring Thai startups together with venture capital firms, corporate venture capital arms, international investors, and strategic business partners in one integrated venue. It also opens broader regional connectivity through participation and collaboration from countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

That positioning was echoed during the event’s launch discussion, where speakers from government, innovation finance, venture capital, and the startup community shared a common view: innovation today must lead to measurable outcomes— not only in technology development, but in market access, business competitiveness, funding, and international growth.

For Thailand, that means strengthening its role not simply as a place where innovation happens, but as a market where innovation can be funded, scaled, and connected internationally.

For regional investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders, SITE 2026 offers a closer look at how Thailand is attempting to move in that direction.

SITE 2026 will be held from 25–27 June 2026 at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Admission is free of charge. More information and registration are available at site.nia.or.th.

Exploring Thailand’s Next Wave of Investable Innovation

SITE 2026 brings together startups, investors, corporates, and global partners on one platform to explore business opportunity, market-ready innovation, and cross-border collaboration.

SITE 2026 is positioning Thailand as a regional platform where innovation meets investment, bringing together startups, investors, corporates, and global partners in Bangkok this June.

Hashtag: #SITE2026

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