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Tageos Launches World’s First FlexIC-based RFID Product Lines Powered by Pragmatic Semiconductor Technology

Partnership delivers industry-leading sustainable innovation to unlock market opportunity for low-carbon NFC connectivity at scale.

  • The new Tageos ‘EOS Lite’ and ‘EOS Zero® Lite’ product lines are purpose-built solutions, minimizing carbon footprint through innovative antenna designs, ultra-thin FlexIC technology from Pragmatic Semiconductor, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
  • The EOS-932 Zero Lite PR1301 is a sustainable paper-based NFC inlay and the first product in this new range of inlays and tags.
  • Both the EOS Lite and the EOS Zero Lite families use the newest RFID technology with the Pragmatic NFC Connect PR1301 chip to significantly reduce materials, carbon footprint, and costs.

MONTPELLIER, France and CAMBRIDGE, England, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tageos, a global leader in RFID and BLE inlays, and Pragmatic Semiconductor, a pioneer in flexible semiconductor technology, today announced the expansion of their long-term strategic partnership with the launch of Tageos’ latest product portfolio based on Pragmatic’s flexible and sustainable NFC Connect product line. The new Tageos EOS Lite and EOS Zero Lite lines deliver innovative antenna designs with slim, low-carbon footprints, supporting growing demand for item-level intelligence and new market opportunities to connect our physical and digital worlds.

 

The EOS-932 Zero Lite PR1301 is a cost-effective, sustainable paper-based NFC inlay designed for seamless integration into paper packaging and labels. It enables a wide variety of mass market applications such as consumer engagement and product authentication where sustainability, form factor, and digital connectivity are critical. Combining the ultra-thin Pragmatic NFC Connect chip with a paper-based inlay antenna supports smooth integration to enable high-volume manufacturing, cost-effective deployment, and improved paper recyclability across retail packaging and labels.

Developed at the Tageos Innovation Center of Excellence (ICoE), the new products harness the company’s expertise in sustainable RFID inlays and tags and are the first to feature Pragmatic’s NFC Connect PR1301 chip. With its ultra-thin, flexible design, the chip is imperceptible to the touch, allowing for discreet integration into curved surfaces, on packaging or within products, to unlock mass market item-level intelligence in areas traditionally constrained by cost, supply chain, and sustainability challenges.

By enabling scalable digital product identity and consumer smartphone interaction, the new inlay supports emerging physical-digital integration, recycling in modern retail supply chains, and the digitization of the customer journey. Brands and retailers can now embed discreet NFC functionality into packaging without altering its appearance, reduce their overall carbon footprint, and transform products into powerful marketing channels for consumer engagement, product authentication, and brand protection.

“Our close collaboration with Pragmatic Semiconductor combines innovation with a clear vision for sustainability, enabling customers to deliver highly scalable, cost-effective, and truly sustainable NFC inlays for smart packaging applications,” said Matthieu Picon, CEO, Tageos. “The new and growing FlexIC-based product lines EOS Lite and EOS Zero Lite are yet another example of our path to success, opening new possibilities for brands to connect to their customers through their products and the consumer’s most personal device, the smartphone.”

“Bringing this innovation to market is an exciting deployment of our FlexIC technology. With Tageos, we are addressing the rapidly expanding opportunity to seamlessly integrate intelligence at item level and deliver sustainable, connected experiences at scale,” said David Moore, CEO, Pragmatic Semiconductor. “Together, we are shaping a new era of smarter packaging, enabling direct consumer engagement with virtually any item to prove authenticity, deepen trust, and unlock data-driven insights and transparency across the value chain.”

Prototype samples of the new EOS-932 Zero Lite PR1301 will be available by the end of Q2 on request. A further suite of new companion products will launch later this year. Volume orders are expected to be available from Q3 2026.

About Tageos

Tageos® is a global market leader in the design and manufacturing of RFID and wireless IoT inlays and tags. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality, innovative products and sensors (RAIN RFID/UHF, NFC/HF, BLE), enabling end-customers such as retailers, brand owners, and industrial manufacturers to identify, authenticate, track and trace a wide range of products and assets. Tageos is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified and holds ARC Quality Certification from Auburn University’s RFID Lab. Headquartered in Montpellier, France, Tageos operates manufacturing sites and offices in France, USA, China, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR), India, Italy, and Mexico. Tageos has been part of the Fedrigoni Group since 2022.

Learn more at www.tageos.com.

About Pragmatic Semiconductor

Pragmatic Semiconductor is pioneering flexible semiconductor technology at scale to sustainably bridge the digital and physical worlds. With optimised, purpose-led design and sustainable innovation at its core, Pragmatic designs and manufactures flexible integrated circuits (FlexICs) – ultra-thin, flexible form factor semiconductors.

Pragmatic’s products, FlexIC platforms and foundry services empower customers to deliver flexible innovation with connect, sense and compute capabilities, enabling sustainable edge and item-level intelligence at scale and speed. The Pragmatic FlexIC Foundry operates a unique and innovative process offering sustainable production and rapid innovation cycle times, coupled with a pathway to supply chain resilience.

Learn more at www.pragmaticsemi.com.

7-Time Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz is Infosys Global Brand Ambassador

Partnership to further accelerate Infosys’ role as the AI-powered transformation partner of global champions in tennis, and beyond

BENGALURU, India and EL PALMAR, Spain, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, today announced a multi-year partnership with the youngest athlete ever to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in men’s tennis Carlos Alcaraz, welcoming him as its Global Brand Ambassador. The collaboration is a true convergence of excellence – the relentlessness and grit of a champion combined with the consistency and AI-powered innovation of an enterprise technology leader – celebrating the champion mindset across tennis and global businesses.

 

Infosys Global Brand Ambassador – Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is a champion athlete, recognized not only for his seven Grand Slam titles but also for being the youngest man in history to complete a career Grand Slam. More importantly, he is a sportsperson recognized for his relentless drive, pursuit of excellence, consistency, and integrity. These are the values that guide Infosys – responsible leadership and excellence in innovation to amplify human potential and power global enterprises.

In an era where the difference between a champion and the next best is separated by a small margin, tennis is a perfect embodiment of that fierce competitiveness where data and insight-driven expertise can tilt that margin favorably. Leveraging Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering powered by generative and agentic AI technologies, Infosys will now work with Alcaraz and his coaching team to develop an AI-powered match analytics and a personalized performance application to aid match preparation and in-game strategy.

Beyond the court, the partnership also extends to joint initiatives between Infosys and the Carlos Alcaraz Foundation. Together, they will leverage technology to drive social impact, focusing on tech-for-good initiatives.

This partnership builds on Infosys’ decade-long commitment to transforming tennis through AI and digital innovation. Over the last decade, Infosys has propelled tennis to the cutting edge of technological excellence. Its tennis platform has democratized insights powered game strategy for the leading players across the tennis ecosystem while reimagining experience for billions of global fans. Partnering with Alcaraz marks the next chapter in Infosys’ mission to elevate tennis through AI and extend its impact across the sport’s global community.

Carlos Alcaraz said, “I’m honored to partner with Infosys; a company I’ve followed closely and admired for how it is transforming tennis through technology. Innovations delivered by them are elevating the sport for everyone – players, coaches, and fans alike. At the highest level, it’s often the small details that make the biggest difference. I’m always looking for new ways to improve, and working with Infosys will give me the opportunity to leverage data and AI to gain deeper insights into my game and push my performance to new heights. Beyond the court, I’m also excited to collaborate with Infosys through my foundation, leveraging technology to make a meaningful impact in communities around the world.”

Sumit Virmani, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys, said, “We are delighted to welcome Carlos Alcaraz as our Global Brand Ambassador. Carlos embodies the spirit of a new generation that is fearless, agile, and driven to push boundaries in pursuit of excellence. At Infosys, we share this passion for innovation and progress, using technology to amplify human potential, and helping our clients achieve extraordinary outcomes. Together with Carlos, we look forward to redefining performance in tennis and inspiring progress both on and off the court.”

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 330,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in 63 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

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Duck Creek Named a Leader in Everest Group 2025 Underwriting Orchestration PEAK Matrix®

Everest Group highlights Duck Creek’s unified underwriting architecture, AI-driven decision intelligence, and top customer satisfaction scores across global P&C carriers

BOSTON, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Duck Creek Technologies, the global provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has been positioned as a Leader in the Everest Group Underwriting Orchestration for Property and Casualty P&C Insurance Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. The recognition reflects Duck Creek’s strong market impact, vision and capability in delivering end-to-end underwriting orchestration across global carrier segments. 

According to the report, Duck Creek is positioned as a Leader among 24 underwriting technology providers evaluated worldwide. Everest Group assessed providers on market impact, including adoption and value delivered, as well as vision and capability across technology sophistication, flexibility, commercial model, and support. 

Everest Group highlighted Duck Creek’s underwriting functionality as deeply integrated into its Policy, Rating, and Clarity components, offering life cycle coverage from submission intake through quote, bind, and servicing within a single ecosystem. The report also cited Duck Creek’s active development of AI-led enhancements in underwriting prioritization, risk scoring, classification, decision intelligence, and document processing aligned with carrier goals for straight through processing, triage, and submission to quote optimization. 

“Duck Creek delivers tightly integrated underwriting workflows across policy, rating, and data modules, enabling carriers to manage the full lifecycle from submission intake through quote, bind, and servicing within a single ecosystem,” said Aurindum Mukherjee, Practice Director, Everest Group. “Its continued investments in AI-driven prioritization, risk scoring, decision intelligence, and document processing, along with a mature insurtech partner ecosystem, help carriers accelerate straight-through processing and improve submission-to-quote efficiency. Proven deployments across diverse carrier segments and strong buyer validation around platform breadth, enterprise maturity, and operational impact have contributed to its recognition as a Leader on Everest Group’s Underwriting Orchestration for Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance – Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.”

The assessment further noted Duck Creek’s strong partner ecosystem, with pre-certified connectors and plug and play access to third party services that reduce adoption timelines and support speed to market. Everest Group also recognized Duck Creek’s established presence across tier 1 to tier 3 carriers, including large commercial carriers, regional insurers, and managing general agents (MGAs), with deployments spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC. 

Underwriting orchestration is gaining momentum as carriers shift from policy administration customization to orchestration layers that unify submission intake, enrichment, triage, case management, pricing integration, collaboration, and auditability. Everest Group estimates the global underwriting technology market at 5 to 10 billion dollars in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 12.5 percent, underscoring the strategic importance of modern underwriting platforms. 

Further reinforcing its leadership position, Duck Creek has been featured in Everest Group’s “2026 Voice of the Customer Report for Insurance Customer Experience Orchestration Platforms (CXOPs),” earning an overall enterprise satisfaction score of 7.1, surpassing other core system providers and outperforming the market average of 6.94. Customers cited Duck Creek’s strengths in seamless implementation, deep integration across core systems, and enterprise-grade scalability as key drivers of success. This recognition underscores Duck Creek’s ability to not only power modern underwriting, but also deliver differentiated, end-to-end customer experiences that drive measurable business impact for insurers.

“Being named a Leader in Everest Group’s Underwriting Orchestration Products PEAK Matrix assessment, along with being recognized for customer experience in Everest Group’s CXOP Voice of the Customer analysis, reflects the progress we are making with carriers around the world,” said Hardeep Gulati, Chief Executive Officer of Duck Creek Technologies. “Underwriting sits at the heart of profitability for every carrier. Insurers need more than workflow automation. They need intelligent orchestration that connects data, decisioning, and execution across the full policy lifecycle. Our platform brings together core systems, AI driven insights, and an open ecosystem so carriers can move faster, make better risk decisions, and deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale.”

A licensed copy of the Everest Group Underwriting Orchestration for Property and Casualty P&C Insurance Products PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025 report can be downloaded here.

About Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies is the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built enabling the industry to capitalize on the cloud to run agile intelligent and evergreen operations. Authenticity purpose and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when where and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.

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Huaqin Technology Launches Hong Kong IPO with Blue-Chip Cornerstone Line-up Securing 50% Allocation

HONG KONG, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huaqin Technology (603296.SH) has formally kicked off the global offering of its H shares on the Hong Kong Exchange, with trading expected to commence on April 23, positioning the company as an “A+H”-listed intelligent product platform.

The offering is sized at approximately US$580 million. Cornerstone investors have collectively subscribed to around US$290 million, accounting for 50% of the shares on offer. Including anchor allocations covering a further 40%, institutional investors are set to hold roughly 90% of the deal.

The IPO has attracted a high-profile roster of 17 cornerstone investors, including JPMorgan Asset Management, UBS Asset Management, Gaoyi Asset Management, Orchid Asia, Taikang Life, 3W Fund, China Life Franklin Asset Management, Everbright Wealth Management, Ivy Capital and the Tsinghua Education Foundation, underscoring strong backing from long-term institutional capital. The offering also brings in strategic industry investors spanning the supply chain, such as JCET, Kingboard Holdings, OmniVision, Xiaomi, Shenghong Technology, Beijing Junzheng and Awinic.

Huaqin Technology reported robust financial performance in 2025, with revenue reaching RMB171.44 billion, up 56.0% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose 38.6% to RMB4.05 billion. The company has built a “3+N+3” intelligent product platform: its three core businesses—smartphones, laptops and servers—form a stable revenue base; an extended portfolio covers smart living, commercial digital productivity and full-stack data center infrastructure, including wearables, printers, AIoT devices and switches; and three innovation pillars—automotive electronics, robotics and software—are driving new growth trajectories.


The company is the only ODM globally to hold leading market positions across five major segments: smartphones, tablets, wearables, laptops and data infrastructure. In 2024, it ranked first worldwide in consumer electronics ODM shipments, with a 22.5% market share.

Huaqin’s data center business generated over RMB40 billion in revenue in 2025, nearly doubling year-on-year, with AI servers contributing more than 70%. Switch revenues also saw multiple-fold growth, while hyperscale node projects are expected to enter mass production and delivery in the second half of 2026. Meanwhile, edge AI large models are expanding from the cloud to end devices such as smartphones, wearables and smart home systems, unlocking incremental demand across product categories.

The company has established deep and broad relationships with leading global technology brands. It partners with nine of the world’s top 10 smartphone brands—including Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO and Sony—four of the top five tablet brands, four of the top five wearables brands—including Meta—and four of the top six PC vendors, such as Lenovo and ASUS. Its data infrastructure business serves all major domestic cloud service providers, including Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance and Baidu, while its automotive electronics unit collaborates closely with SAIC, Wuling and several emerging EV manufacturers. Overseas revenue accounted for 53.8% in 2025.

Customer concentration has also improved, with the largest client contributing 14.9% of revenue in 2025, and the top five customers accounting for a combined 54.1%.

Recent A-to-H IPOs have typically seen cornerstone allocations of 30%–40%, but Huaqin’s 50% ratio—alongside a largest single cornerstone ticket of US$68 million—places it at the top end of recent deals. Combined with a 90% institutional ownership structure and participation from key industry players, the transaction reflects strong market confidence in the company’s platform resilience and growth prospects.

Plume Earns Certified Most Loved Workplace® Recognition One Year After Launching Company-Wide Culture Transformation

Under new leadership, global connectivity provider recognized for culture transformation, employee-first approach and deep emotional connection across a worldwide team

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Plume Design, Inc. (“Plume“), the global technology leader trusted by more than 450 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across 58 countries, today announced it has earned Most Loved Workplace® Certification from Most Loved Workplace® and the Best Practice Institute less than one year after launching a company-wide culture transformation initiative under new leadership. This certification, based on the proprietary Love of Workplace Index® (LOWI) framework, is awarded to organizations where employees demonstrate the deepest levels of positive sentiment, shared values and emotional connection to their work. Plume will be featured among certified Most Loved Workplaces® in upcoming editions in The Economist (May 2026) and The Wall Street Journal (October 2026).


The recognition marks a significant milestone in a deliberate transformation. When Dan Herscovici assumed the role of President and CEO in April 2025, he made culture one of the company’s first strategic priorities. Over the past year, the company has undertaken a company-wide culture initiative anchored in rebuilding trust, strengthening accountability and ensuring every Plume team member feels they belong and can do their best work. The results can be measured through the LOWI framework and are reflected in employees’ own words, describing their experiences.

“There is a beautiful collaborative spirit that runs through Plume. We problem solve as a team, challenging each other in a psychologically safe manner, to come up with the best solutions. We have a shared desire to deliver excellent service to our customers.”

The company’s focus on improving culture has helped me grow personally and professionally. There is a new direction that was missing previously and now there is always something new to learn.”

“The new tone that is being set at the top of the company is refreshing and reaffirming. Plume has clear goals, and what we are working towards is exciting. My colleagues, including supervisors and team members, are all great to work with.”

“We have an incredible culture of transparency, empowerment and accountability. Every day we have interesting, technical challenges to solve, which is rewarding. Our leaders give us the right balance of support and autonomy.”

“When I joined Plume, I came to a company with extraordinary technology and an outstanding team of professionals that wanted to believe in where they worked, so we made creating a great culture and rewarding work environment one of our top objectives,” said Mr. Herscovici. “We treated it as a business imperative, because you cannot deliver world-class experiences for 450 ISP customers if the people building the products and solutions don’t feel respected and heard. Building better connections is not just a tagline, it is a commitment that we strive for every day, not only with our customers, but equally with our team members. This recognition reflects the genuine commitment we have made to implementing changes that employees can see and feel. We are proud of being recognized for our efforts, and we intend to keep earning our team members’ trust and respect.”

“Culture transformation at a company with offices around the world doesn’t happen by sending an email,” said Lorie Boyd, Chief People Officer at Plume. “We set out to rebuild trust, to create real accountability and to make sure every team member, in every country we operate, felt seen and supported. What made this real was that we didn’t treat it as an HR initiative. It was a complete commitment from the CEO down through the entire organization. The words our employees used to describe their experiences here tell us the work is landing. That is what matters most.”

Most Loved Workplace® certification is earned following LOWI assessment across the five SPARK dimensions: Systemic Collaboration, Positive Future, Alignment of Values, Respect and Killer Outcomes.

“What sets Most Loved Workplaces apart is not a score on a survey — it is the depth of emotional connection employees feel to their work, their colleagues and the future they are building together,” said Louis Carter, CEO and Founder of Best Practice Institute and Most Loved Workplace®. “Plume demonstrates exactly what the SPARK model reveals in the highest-performing organizations: a positive vision of the future that people believe in, values that are lived not posted and leaders who create the conditions for people to love where they work. That is not soft. That is a competitive advantage.”

Plume powers intelligent, cloud-managed Wi-Fi, security, and subscriber experience services for more than 450 ISPs globally — including Bell, Charter, Jio, J:COM, Liberty Global and FPT Telecom — delivering reliable, secure and personalized experiences across nearly half a billion connected devices worldwide.

The culture initiative coincides with a period of accelerating business momentum. Over the past 12 months, Plume has:

  • Expanded its ISP partnerships to more than 450 across 58 countries
  • Acquired Sweepr, a leading AI care orchestration platform, enabling industry-first  unifying network intelligence and digital care in a single platform offering
  • Launched the industry’s first open Agentic AI platform for ISPs, built on telemetry and network insights from 500 million connected devices
  • Made a commitment to open standards by joining organizations such as RDK Community, prpl Foundation and Connectivity Standards Alliance
  • Deepened partnerships by deploying advanced WiFi 7 technology with marquee ISPs including J:COM in Japan and FPT Telecom in Vietnam

Plume joins a global community of certified companies recognized by Most Loved Workplace® for placing the emotional wellbeing and connection of their people at the center of how they operate. For more on why Plume was certified as a Most Loved Workplace®, visit https://mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/plume/.

Ms. Boyd will participate in a Most Loved Workplace hosted webinar, Rebuilding Belief in Employee Voice, on Wednesday, April 15 at 3 pm Eastern. Click here to register for the free webinar.

About Plume
Plume created the first managed Wi-Fi platform for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in 2016 and continues to lead today with a best-in-class solution for cloud-managed Wi-Fi, security, and workflow orchestration – all powered by an unmatched dataset and AI. With almost half a billion devices connected to its platform, Plume is a trusted technology partner for more than 400 ISPs around the world, helping them deliver subscriber confidence through better Wi-Fi experiences, new services, and proactive customer care. Plume leverages OpenSync®, an open-source framework that comes pre-integrated and supported on the leading silicon, CPE, and platform SDKs, and supports leading industry standards like RDK-B and prplWave. Combined with powerful AI orchestration tools with its acquisition of Sweepr, Plume now offers ISPs a true end-to-end solution to power their most important workflows and customer experiences, while making deployment simpler and faster. Plume is leading the way in providing ISPs an intelligence and innovation edge to stay competitive, build subscriber confidence, and adapt to the changing needs of the market. Discover more about how Plume is empowering ISPs by visiting https://www.plume.com.

About Most Loved Workplace®
Most Loved Workplace® is a certification and research organization that identifies companies where employees demonstrate the deepest levels of positive sentiment and emotional connection, measured across the five SPARK dimensions: Systemic Collaboration, Positive Future, Alignment of Values, Respect, and Killer Outcomes. Certified Most Loved Workplaces® are eligible for inclusion on annual Top 100 lists featured in leading publications such as The Economist (Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces) and The Wall Street Journal (America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces), and on broadcast features on CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg and others. Learn more at mostlovedworkplace.com.

 

VinUniversity Launches Global Academic Recruitment Tour 2026 to Engage Leading Scholars Worldwide


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – VinUniversity (VinUni) has announced the launch of its Global Academic Recruitment Tour 2026, an initiative spanning 10 countries and designed to engage outstanding scholars across key academic centres worldwide. As part of this effort, the University introduces the VinUniversity Assistant Professorships (VAP), offering substantial research support of up to USD 1 million for early-career academics in selected fields.

VinUni is offering substantial research support of up to USD 1 million for early-career academics in selected fields.
VinUni is offering substantial research support of up to USD 1 million for early-career academics in selected fields.

The tour, taking place from April to August, will include visits to major academic hubs in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, Japan, South Korea and South East Asia. Through a series of academic exchanges, faculty dialogues, and participation in leading international conferences—including IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (IEEE); the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML); The 17th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH); and The Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM). VinUni seeks to foster meaningful engagement with scholars working at the forefront of research, particularly in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

This initiative reflects VinUni’s evolving approach to academic recruitment, characterised by sustained international engagement and an emphasis on scholarly collaboration. The University aims to attract individuals of high academic distinction who are committed not only to advancing disciplinary knowledge, but also to contributing to the broader societal application of research.

Central to this effort is the VinUniversity Assistant Professorships (VAP), established to support exceptional early-career scholars. The programme provides a comprehensive academic environment, including significant research funding, access to dedicated laboratory space, and advanced research infrastructure. Scholars are further supported through institutional mechanisms for research development, grant acquisition, and academic administration.

In addition to internal resources, VAP appointees may pursue competitive funding opportunities through established national and international channels, including the Vingroup Innovation Foundation and the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED), thereby enabling the sustained growth and international visibility of their research programmes.

Professor Ling San, Senior Deputy President of VinUniversity, noted:
“The VinUniversity Assistant Professorships program is designed to attract exceptional early-career scholars who want to do more than follow traditional academic pathways. With up to $1M in research funding, dedicated lab support, and strong industry partnerships, VinUni provides the conditions for scholars—particularly in AI and emerging technologies—to move quickly from ideas to real-world impact.

What makes VinUni distinctive is the rare opportunity to help build a world-class university in a rapidly evolving economy. For many scholars, this is not just a career move, but a chance to shape the future of research and innovation in a new global hub.”

Established as Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university founded on international standards, VinUni has developed strategic partnerships with leading global institutions, including Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). These collaborations contribute to the University’s academic development and its integration within the international higher education landscape.

Supported by Vingroup, VinUni operates within a broader ecosystem that connects academic inquiry with industry and innovation. This environment offers faculty the opportunity to extend the reach of their research beyond the academy and engage with questions of practical and societal significance.

Through the Global Academic Recruitment Tour 2026, VinUni affirms its commitment to academic excellence and international engagement, and extends an invitation to scholars who seek to contribute to the advancement of knowledge within a dynamic and globally connected setting.

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MEXC Publishes April 2026 Proof of Reserves, BTC Reserve Ratio Rises to 295%

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, the world leader in 0‑fee digital asset trading, published its April 2026 Proof of Reserves. BTC reserve ratio rose to 295%, with all major assets maintaining reserve ratios well above the 1:1 industry standard, ensuring full coverage and safeguarding user assets.

MEXC Publishes April 2026 Proof of Reserves, BTC Reserve Ratio Rises to 295%
MEXC Publishes April 2026 Proof of Reserves, BTC Reserve Ratio Rises to 295%

The April report shows reserve ratios of 295% for BTC, 116% for ETH, 111% for USDT, and 116% for USDC. MEXC’s total reserves are 12,695.71 BTC, 69,430.24 ETH, 1.88 billion USDT, and 90.5 million USDC. Notably, the BTC reserve ratio increased from 270% in March to 295% in April. MEXC holds 12,695.71 BTC against 4,305.73 BTC in user assets, representing nearly three times the amount held by users.

April Proof of Reserves
April Proof of Reserves

MEXC’s Proof of Reserves framework is built on Merkle Tree technology, allowing every user to verify their balance while preserving account privacy independently. Each monthly snapshot undergoes an independent audit by Hacken, a leading blockchain security firm, providing verified, third-party assurance of MEXC’s reserve data.

Beyond Proof of Reserves, MEXC further protects user assets with a $100M Guardian Fund, which provides full and instant coverage for platform issues, as well as a Futures Insurance Fund designed to protect users against market extremes.

As MEXC enters its 8th year, its comprehensive brand upgrade signals an evolution into a universal gateway for global markets. By delivering key user value through the two core pillars of “0 Fees” and “Infinite Opportunities”, combined with robust security measures such as transparent reserves and protection funds, MEXC further strengthens user trust while redefining industry standards for its global community.

To view the latest Proof of Reserves snapshot and audit report, please visit MEXC’s Proof of Reserves page.

About MEXC
MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
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Aspire Secures Securities and Asset Management Licences from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission

Regulatory milestone paves the way for launch of Aspire Yield, enabling businesses to earn attractive returns on idle cash balances


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – Aspire, the finance stack for global founders, today announced that its subsidiary, AFT HK Treasury Limited, has been granted Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 4 (advising on securities), and Type 9 (asset management) licences by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong.

Aspire Secures Securities and Asset Management Licences from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission

The licence marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion of financial services in Hong Kong, paving the way for the upcoming launch of Aspire Yield, an investment product designed to help businesses earn returns on their idle cash. Specifically, businesses in Hong Kong will be able to:
  • Maximise returns – Earn yield on idle multi-currency balances through investments in highly rated, professional-grade money market funds.
  • Maintain liquidity – Access funds without the rigid lock-up periods typically associated with traditional fixed deposits.
  • Zero barriers to entry – With no minimum investment requirements, businesses can start with any amount.
Aspire Yield was first introduced in Singapore in August 2025 and has since added more than US $5 million in AUM each week.

“This licence allows us to tackle long-standing treasury challenges where competitive investment options have often been out of reach for smaller businesses, requiring large minimum balances, manual cash management, and complex banking relationships that typically favour larger corporations,” said Andrea Baronchelli, co-founder and CEO of Aspire. “Businesses need their capital to work harder, but they also need immediate access when opportunities or challenges arise – we want to make every dollar more productive.”

Hong Kong has quickly emerged as one of Aspire’s fastest-growing markets. Over the past year, the company has recorded 3.3X growth in the city, driven by strong adoption among startups and digitally native businesses operating across multiple markets.

Businesses interested in Aspire Yield can learn more here: https://aspireapp.com/hk/yield.

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About Aspire

Aspire is the all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses globally, which has helped over 50,000 companies save time and money with international payments, treasury, expense, payable, and receivable management solutions – accessible via a single, user-friendly account. Headquartered in Singapore, Aspire has 600+ employees across nine countries, clients in 30+ markets, and is backed by global top-tier VCs, including Sequoia, Lightspeed, Y-Combinator, Tencent, and PayPal.