CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading global markets operator and pioneer in equity and index derivatives, today announced it has completed the sale of Cboe Australia (now TMX Australia Exchange) to TMX Group Limited (TMX Group).

“Over the past year, Cboe has taken decisive steps to refocus our business, concentrate resources on our core strengths and invest in our most compelling growth opportunities. The sale of Cboe Australia is a part of that strategy, allowing us to further align our organization and capital with our long-term priorities,” said Prashant Bhatia, EVP, Head of Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development at Cboe. “Looking ahead, Cboe remains committed to maintaining a strong presence in Asia Pacific – a strategically important region where demand for Cboe’s U.S. equities, derivatives, market data and educational offerings continues to accelerate.”

Cboe’s planned sale of Cboe Canada to TMX Group, announced in April alongside its planned sale of Cboe Australia, is expected to close at a later date, subject to local regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) is a leading global markets operator with a long history of innovation in equity and index derivatives. Since launching the world’s first listed options exchange in 1973, Cboe has pioneered landmark products, including the introduction of S&P 500® index options and the creation of the VIX® Index, the world’s leading gauge of market volatility, reshaping how investors manage risk and access opportunity. Today, Cboe operates derivatives, equities, and FX markets, providing trading, clearing, and investment solutions for customers worldwide. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.

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• Minjuvi^® (tafasitamab), in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide, is the first and only chemotherapy-free CD19 and CD20 dual-targeted immunotherapy combination regimen listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (R/R FL) (Grade 1-3a).^[1],[2]
• In the pivotal Phase 3 inMIND clinical trial, patients with R/R FL receiving the Minjuvi combination regimen experienced a significant improvement in progression-free survival, with a 57% reduction in the risk of disease progression, relapse or death, compared with placebo plus lenalidomide and rituximab.^[3]
• Follicular lymphoma is the second most common non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), with over 10,000 Australians living with the disease and approximately 1,500 Australians diagnosed each year.^[4],[5]

SINGAPORE, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Independent biopharmaceutical company Specialised Therapeutics (ST) is pleased to announce the listing of Minjuvi^® (tafasitamab), in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide, on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of Australian adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (R/R FL) (Grade 1-3a).^[1] This milestone follows the Australian registration of Minjuvi for R/R FL by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in April 2026, via the Project Orbis process.^[6]

The PBS listing of Minjuvi marks the availability of the first and only chemotherapy-free CD19 and CD20 dual-targeted immunotherapy combination regimen funded in Australia for this group of patients.^[1],[2] Effective 1 August 2026, eligible patients with FL who have experienced relapses or disease progression on existing therapies will now have equitable access to a new treatment option for this difficult-to-treat condition.^[1]

“As the first new therapy to be reimbursed on the PBS for R/R FL in nine years, we are extremely proud to have partnered with Incyte to bring Minjuvi to Australia,” said Carlo Montagner, ST Chief Executive Officer. “After securing TGA registration for Minjuvi in R/R FL earlier this year, we have been focused on expediting PBS listing to ensure eligible Australian patients could have subsidised access to a new treatment option that may help lower the risk of disease progression, relapse or death, without delay.”

ST entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Incyte (NASDAQ:INCY) in 2021 to commercialise Minjuvi in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

Minjuvi is a CD19 targeting immunotherapy that works within a patient’s immune system to help find and eliminate malignant B-cells.^[7] In combination with rituximab and lenalidomide, Minjuvi delivers a complementary immune-mediated approach that helps control disease progression and supports improved long-term outcomes for patients with follicular lymphoma.^[7]

The PBS reimbursement underscores the growing recognition of innovative immunotherapy-based treatment strategies in follicular lymphoma and reinforces ST’s commitment to improving access to life-changing therapies for patients across the Asia-Pacific region.

“While follicular lymphoma can be a slow-growing disease that usually responds well to the first treatment, most patients are not cured. Many patients experience frequent relapses and require multiple therapies over their lifetime, which become progressively less effective, especially for those whose disease comes back soon after initial chemotherapy treatment,” said Associate Professor Philip Thompson, Clinical Haematologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne. “Today’s PBS listing announcement is welcome news for the Australian clinical and patient community, providing us with a new, chemotherapy-free immunotherapy treatment for R/R FL.”

Minjuvi is administered via intravenous (IV) infusion in a clinic or hospital setting.^[7] Patients with R/R FL receive up to 12 treatment cycles of Minjuvi, along with oral lenalidomide capsules, while rituximab is delivered intravenously for the first five cycles.^[7]

“Knowing that a chemotherapy-free immunotherapy is now funded by the PBS is an important development for the follicular lymphoma community,” said Sharon Winton, Chief Executive Officer of Lymphoma Australia. “As patients manage the challenges of recurring disease, this new treatment milestone offers a valuable option that is deeply meaningful to them and their families.”

The PBS listing of Minjuvi for R/R FL means these patients will now have equitable access to a new targeted immunotherapy combination treatment when they need it. It is important that patients with R/R FL speak with their doctor to understand the most suitable treatment option available for them.

For further details on Minjuvi, contact your healthcare professional and please refer to the approved Australian Consumer Medicine Information or Product Information available from the TGA website.

PBS Information:

This medicine is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) — AUTHORITY REQUIRED. Refer to the PBS Schedule www.pbs.gov.au for full authority information.

Important Safety Information on Minjuvi^[7]

Minjuvi should be administered to patients with an active infection only if the infection is treated appropriately and well controlled. Patients with a history of recurring or chronic infections may be at increased risk of infection and should be monitored appropriately. Patients should be advised to contact their healthcare professionals if fever or other evidence of potential infection, such as chills, cough or pain on urination, develops.

Treatment with Minjuvi in combination with lenalidomide and/or rituximab should not be initiated in female patients unless pregnancy has been excluded. In the inMIND study, the most common adverse reactions were infections (68%), including viral infections (41%) and bacterial infections (27%); neutropenia (57%), rash (36.4%), asthenia (34.9%), pyrexia (19%), thrombocytopenia (17%), anaemia (17%), infusion related reaction (15.9%), pruritus (15.6%), and headache (10.4%). The most common serious adverse reactions were infections (26%), including viral infections (13%) and bacterial infections (6%), febrile neutropenia (2.8%), and pyrexia (1.8%).

Treatment with tafasitamab can cause serious or severe myelosuppression including neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anaemia. Complete blood counts should be monitored throughout treatment and prior to administration of each treatment cycle.

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About Minjuvi^® (tafasitamab)

Minjuvi^® (tafasitamab) is a humanised Fc-modified cytolytic CD19-targeting monoclonal antibody. Minjuvi incorporates an XmAb^® engineered Fc domain, which mediates B-cell lysis through apoptosis and immune effector mechanism including Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC) and Antibody-Dependent Cellular Phagocytosis (ADCP).^[7] Incyte licenses exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialise Minjuvi from Xencor, Inc. 

In the U.S., Monjuvi^® (tafasitamab-cxix) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL). Additionally, Monjuvi received accelerated approval in the United States in combination with lenalidomide for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from low grade lymphoma, and who are not eligible for ASCT. 

Monjuvi is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma outside of controlled clinical trials. 

In Europe, Minjuvi^® (tafasitamab) received conditional Marketing Authorisation from the European Medicines Agency in combination with lenalidomide, followed by Minjuvi monotherapy, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL who are not eligible for ASCT. In addition, in December 2025, the EMA approved Minjuvi, in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL (Grade 1-3a) after at least one line of systemic therapy. 

In Japan, Minjuvi is approved in combination with lenalidomide for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory DLBCL. Minjuvi is also approved in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide for adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL (2L+ FL). 

In Australia, Minjuvi^® (tafasitamab) is indicated in combination with lenalidomide followed by Minjuvi monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).^[7]

▼ This medicine is included in the TGA Black Triangle Scheme. Please report suspected adverse events to the TGA.^[7]

XmAb^® is a registered trademark of Xencor, Inc. 

Monjuvi and Minjuvi are registered trademarks of Incyte. 

About the inMIND Study^[3]

A global, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study, inMIND (NCT04680052) evaluated the efficacy and safety of Minjuvi (tafasitamab) in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide compared with placebo in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) Grade 1 to 3a or relapsed or refractory nodal, splenic or extranodal marginal zone lymphoma (MZL). The study enrolled a total of 654 adults (age ≥18 years), including 548 participants with R/R FL. 54 Australians participated in the study across 12 local trial sites around the country.

The primary endpoint of the study is progression-free survival (PFS) by investigator assessment in the FL population, and the key secondary endpoints are PFS in the overall population as well as positron emission tomography complete response (PET-CR) and overall survival (OS) in the FL population.

The clinical trial met its primary endpoint, with the data demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) in comparison to placebo added to lenalidomide and rituximab. Patients receiving Minjuvi in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide achieved a median PFS by investigator assessment of 22.4 months (95% CI, 19.2-not evaluable [NE]) compared to 13.9 months (95% CI, 11.5-16.4) in the control arm (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.43 [95% CI, 0.32-0.58]; P<0.0001). The PFS assessed by an Independent Review Committee (IRC) was consistent with investigator-based results. Median PFS by IRC was not reached (95% CI, 19.3-NE) in the Minjuvi group versus 16.0 months (95% CI, 13.9-21.1) in the placebo group (HR: 0.41 [95% CI, 0.29-0.56].

Minjuvi was generally well-tolerated, with a manageable safety profile. Safety and tolerability were comparable with the addition of Minjuvi to lenalidomide in combination with rituximab. The most common adverse reactions in the Phase 3 study (≥20%) in patients receiving Minjuvi, excluding laboratory abnormalities, were respiratory tract infections (including COVID-19 infection and pneumonia), diarrhoea, rash, fatigue, constipation, musculoskeletal pain and cough.

About Specialised Therapeutics

Founded in 2007, Specialised Therapeutics is an independent specialty pharmaceutical company, providing novel therapies and technologies to patients in Australia, New Zealand and across Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, ST partners with global pharmaceutical, biotech and diagnostic companies to bring novel healthcare opportunities to patients who are impacted by a range of diseases. ST has built a strong track record of success, navigating complex regulatory, reimbursement and commercialisation environments in its diverse regions across multiple therapeutic areas. The ST mission is to provide specialty therapies where there is an unmet need to communities that would otherwise not have ready access to such therapies. The company’s broad therapeutic portfolio currently includes novel agents in oncology, haematology, CNS, neurology, endocrinology, ophthalmology and supportive care, although it is not confined to these areas.           

Additional information can be found at www.stbiopharma.com.

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial intelligence has transformed academic writing. Today, researchers can summarize hundreds of papers, generate literature reviews, and even draft complete manuscripts in minutes. But as AI becomes an indispensable research tool, a new challenge is emerging: many AI-generated citations cannot be trusted.

Fabricated references, incorrect author names, invalid DOIs, and nonexistent journal articles have become one of the most widely recognized limitations of large language models. While AI dramatically improves writing efficiency, unreliable citations threaten the credibility of research itself.

Wispaper, an AI-powered academic research platform, believes the next generation of academic AI must solve this trust problem—not simply produce more text.

Today, the company announced its next-generation AI Research Agent, together with True Cite, a citation verification system designed to help researchers build papers on authentic, verifiable academic sources instead of AI-generated references.

Unlike conventional AI writing assistants that focus on content generation, Wispaper is built around the complete research process. The platform helps researchers discover research gaps, explore hypotheses, organize literature, and develop stronger scientific arguments before writing begins. Throughout this workflow, True Cite enables users to verify references against real academic publications, helping reduce the risk of citation hallucinations while improving research reliability.

“Everyone is talking about how fast AI can write,” said a Wispaper spokesperson. “We believe the more important question is whether researchers can trust what AI produces. Scientific progress depends on evidence, and evidence begins with trustworthy sources.”

As AI adoption accelerates across universities and research institutions, expectations for academic AI are evolving. Researchers are no longer looking only for writing assistants—they need AI systems that support scientific reasoning while maintaining academic integrity.

By combining reasoning-first research workflows with citation verification, Wispaper aims to redefine the role of AI in academia—from a text generator to a trusted research partner.

About WisPaper

WisPaper is an AI-powered academic research agent designed as a full-stack research accelerator. It supports literature retrieval, analysis, experiment design, execution, and paper writing within a unified workflow, helping researchers manage complex scientific tasks more efficiently across disciplines. For more information, visit https://wispaper.ai/?utm_source=news.

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South:

The recent trademark dispute between Louis Vuitton and Chinese tea brand Molly Tea has sparked widespread discussion about floral motifs, brand identity and the origins of decorative design.

Yet centuries before monograms became synonymous with luxury fashion, Chinese artisans were creating intricate geometric and floral patterns for architecture, furniture and lacquerware.

A striking example is on display at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou. On the museum’s third floor, the exhibition “Splendor in Lacquer and Wood: Chaozhou Woodcarving Art” features an exquisite Qing Dynasty gilded woodcarving panel from an entrance screen, showcasing the sophistication of traditional Chinese ornamentation.

At first glance, its repeating floral motifs may seem remarkably familiar to modern viewers. Symmetrical four-petal blossoms are set within an orderly lattice of geometric patterns known as guibei jin (“tortoiseshell brocade”) and yazi jin, creating a visual language that is both restrained and richly decorative.

The piece follows one of the four classic compositional styles of Chaozhou woodcarving, combining delicate wooden latticework with relief carvings of lotus and narcissus flowers. Every detail balances geometry with nature and repetition with variation, an aesthetic principle that has shaped Chinese craftsmanship for generations.

Originally used as a decorative entrance screen in traditional Chaoshan homes, such architectural elements were designed to be viewed from both sides. Beyond their visual elegance, they also carried symbolic meanings of purity, harmony and good fortune.

Although the original gold lacquer has faded over time, the design still feels strikingly modern. Its repeated lines, carefully balanced proportions and understated luxury demonstrate that sophisticated pattern design is far from a contemporary invention.

Inspired by this centuries-old masterpiece, the Guangdong Museum has also transformed the pattern into a collectible souvenir. The Blooming Splendor refrigerator magnet faithfully recreates the artifact’s signature geometric and floral motifs in zinc alloy, preserving the layered elegance of the original woodcarving in a palm-sized keepsake. With its subtle metallic finish, the magnet brings a piece of Chinese heritage into everyday life, offering a small reminder that timeless design never truly goes out of style.

Sometimes the newest trend is simply an old masterpiece waiting to be rediscovered.

Reporter｜Li Fangwang

Photo｜Guangdong Museum

Six-month group consolidated revenue reaches IDR 198.5 billion (approximately SG$14.3 million) — equal to 97% of full-year 2025 revenue — while operating profit rises 143% year on year

Company in discussions with multiple Indonesian securities firms toward an Indonesia Stock Exchange listing targeted for early 2027

SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reddog, the Korean street-food (“bunsik”) brand that has brought tteokbokki and Korean-style corn dogs to Indonesian consumers, today reported first-half 2026 results that extend one of the steepest growth curves in Southeast Asian food service — and confirmed that preparations for a public listing are now under way.

Group consolidated revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 reached IDR 198.5 billion (approximately SG$14.3 million), up 87.9% from IDR 105.7 billion in the same period a year earlier. Operating profit rose 142.9% to IDR 48.6 billion (approximately SG$3.5 million), lifting the operating margin from 18.9% to 24.5% — a level rarely seen among restaurant operators, where low single-digit margins are the norm. The half-year figure is striking in its own right: in six months, Reddog booked revenue equal to roughly 97% of its entire audited 2025 full-year revenue of IDR 204.9 billion.

First-half 2026 results at a glance (Unit: SGD)

Listing preparations

Reddog confirmed that it is in discussions with multiple Indonesian securities firms regarding a potential initial public offering on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), targeted for early 2027. No underwriter has been formally mandated and no registration statement has been filed. Any offering would remain subject to market conditions and to approval by the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the IDX.

ASEAN expansion

In April 2026, Reddog established a global entity in Singapore, and in August it opens its first store there in a CapitaLand shopping mall — a beachhead for expansion across an ASEAN market of more than 600 million people.

About Reddog

Reddog is a Korean street-food brand operated in Indonesia. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Jakarta, the group operates and franchises more than 145 outlets serving Korean tteokbokki and Korean-style corn dogs as main menus. Reddog is led by founder and CEO Kim Hong-yeol, an F&B operations-systems specialist, and COO Cho I-jun, a turnaround expert focused on profitability and growth.

CONTACT: Cho ijun, ij.cho@reddog.sg, +65 8613 1011