SINGAPORE, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BDx Data Centers today announced the successful close of a US$320 million loan facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s commitment to building world-class digital infrastructure across Asia. Led by Bank Permata, BCA, and KB Bank, the transaction underscores the strong confidence financial partners have placed in BDx’s long-term strategy and its execution capabilities.

The facility will support several strategic initiatives, including the further development of CGK3, BDx’s AI-focused data center campus in Jakarta’s emerging central business district which went live in Sep 2025. Purpose-built to meet the rapidly growing demand for high-density compute infrastructure, CGK3 is among the first liquid-cooled campuses in Jakarta, which is designed to support the most advanced and power-intensive AI workloads being adopted by enterprises and hyperscalers.

In addition, the loan proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt on more favourable terms and to fund investments to increase the high-voltage grid capacity at BDx’s Jatiluhur (CGK4) and Suryacipta (CGK5) campuses to 1.2 GVA. These campuses are being developed to cater to the increasing demand from US and regional hyperscaler and AI customers. Indonesia represents one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic digital growth markets, and BDx’s investments in energy-efficient facilities designed for long-term resilience and sustainable growth are aligned with the region’s accelerating AI and cloud adoption.

“This financing represents a strong vote of confidence in BDx’s vision and our role in enabling the next generation of digital and AI-driven growth in Asia,” said Mayank Srivastava, CEO of BDx Data Centers. “By investing in AI-optimized liquid-cooling infrastructure, high-voltage power platforms, and scalable campuses, we are developing the next generation of infrastructure for ‘AI Factories’ with ultra-high-density GPU workloads.”

BDx extends its sincere appreciation to the Mandated Lead Arrangers — Bank Permata, BCA, and KB Bank — for their continued partnership and unwavering support. Their trust and collaboration underpin BDx’s growth and its ability to deliver highly reliable, scalable, and energy-efficient facilities as AI adoption accelerates across the region.

About BDx Data Centers

BDx Data Centers is a leading owner and operator of data centers in Asia, with a strong focus on high-power-density facilities supporting AI, cloud computing, and enterprise workloads in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan region. BDx has an operating and contracted portfolio of 18 data centers and 50 edge sites, with a development pipeline of 2 powered land parcels offering over 1.2 GVA of grid capacity—making it one of the most significant data center platforms in Asia. Backed by global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital, which manages over $60 billion in assets, BDx combines cutting-edge infrastructure with renewable resources to empower businesses in a connected world.

For more information, visit www.bdxworld.com.

SHANGHAI, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MedJ, China’s leading medical media platform, today officially launched its dedicated International Platform: a first-of-its-kind authoritative English-language hub delivering real-time, contextualized insights into China’s fast-evolving healthcare and biomedical landscape for clinicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders worldwide.

The launch comes as China’s global influence in biomedical research reaches unprecedented heights. The 2025 NCS Hospital Index, a bibliometric ranking from the editorial teams of Nature, Cell, and Science (collectively NCS), found 41 hospitals from Chinese mainland ranked in the global top 100 for 2025 publications in the three flagship journals and their high-impact sub-journals. This figure outpaced the U.S. (29 hospitals) to claim the No.1 global spot, underscoring the rising authority of Chinese medical institutions on the world’s top academic stage.

A trusted leader in China’s medical media for over a decade, MedJ serves 3 million registered healthcare professionals, reaches 10 million subscribers, and partners with 20,000+ leading medical experts and 10,000+ hospitals nationwide. Its new International Platform eliminates longstanding barriers for global peers: fragmented information sources, language gaps, and missing critical context around China’s medical advances.

The platform launches with four core editorial sections:

• Innovation Therapy: Full-lifecycle updates on novel drugs, devices, and regulatory milestones in China
• Doctors: Exclusive perspectives from China’s top clinical and research leaders
• Conferences: Frontline reporting from key global medical congresses
• Webinar: Live, two-way academic exchanges between Chinese and global medical communities

As China solidifies its rightful place in global healthcare, MedJ’s International Platform stands as an open, inclusive gateway for cross-border collaboration. All the critical insights you need, in one centralized destination.

Visit [MedJ.cn] to explore.

Contact: MedJ

Phone: +86 21 58545118

Mail: medjservice@medj.cn

PRINCETON, N.J., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, today released the 2026 ETS Human Progress Report, the third annual global study tracking how people around the world are navigating rapid workforce disruption, technological change, and shifting definitions of opportunity. Drawing on insights from more than 32,000 respondents across 18 countries, the report reveals a workforce actively adapting—but increasingly uncertain about how to align learning with what the future of work demands.

Now in its third year, the Human Progress Report documents a pivotal transition: job security is no longer defined by tenure or titles, but by adaptability, verified skills, and AI readiness. While workers overwhelmingly recognize the need to evolve, many lack clear signals, shared standards, and access to the credentials required to stay relevant.

“In the face of a changing job landscape, workers are quickly adapting,” said Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS. “Four in five workers are building new skills, even though most can’t envision their future job. Adaptability is becoming the new ‘must have’ skill.”

Key Findings from the 2026 ETS Human Progress Report

• Adaptability is the new currency of job security: Seventy-seven percent of workers say job security now requires continuous evolution, and 61% report shifting their focus from stability to staying relevant.
• Workers are adapting—without clear direction: While 77% of workers are proactively building new skills, 71% say they cannot envision the future jobs those skills are preparing them for, underscoring a growing “adaptability paradox.”
• AI is accelerating pressure and uncertainty: Sixty percent of workers feel pressured to adopt AI tools before they feel ready, and 73% say it is difficult to know what level of AI literacy employers expect. AI literacy shows the largest global skills gap—a 19-point difference between perceived importance and proficiency.
• Proof of skills has become essential—but access lags behind demand: Eighty-five percent of workers say credentials are essential for career survival, yet only 45% report having access to credentialing programs, exposing a widening gap between motivation and opportunity.
• Human progress continues, but unevenly: The ETS Human Progress Index rose for the third consecutive year, reaching 96.7 in 2026, driven largely by gains in education access. However, disparities persist for women, older workers, rural populations, and those without credentials.

A Three-Year View of a Workforce in Transition

Now in its third year, the ETS Human Progress Report offers a rare view into one of the most profound shifts in modern work: the move from static career paths to perpetual adaptation. Since its launch, the report has tracked how workers, institutions, and economies are responding to accelerating technological change, and how definitions of progress are being rewritten in real time:

• The first edition (2024) of the report revealed widespread disruption and rising anxiety as workers confronted rapid changes in skills, tools, and job expectations.
• The second year (2025) documented a turning point, as workers began taking action, embracing continuous learning, credentials, and emerging technologies to regain a sense of control.
• The 2026 report marks a new phase: while adaptability is now widely accepted as essential, workers are increasingly asking for clarity, structure, and proof to ensure their efforts translate into real opportunity.

Across all three years of data, a consistent theme has emerged: people are not resisting change; they are responding to it. Yet as AI accelerates the pace of transformation, the gap between effort and confidence has widened. Workers are adapting faster than the systems meant to support them, highlighting the growing importance of shared standards, trusted assessments, and equitable access to credentials that validate skills as they evolve.

The findings reinforce a clear mandate for employers, educators, and policymakers: adaptability must be supported by shared standards, trusted assessments, and equitable access to credentials, particularly as AI becomes a standard part of everyday work.

To explore the full findings and learn more, download the 2026 ETS Human Progress Report.

Methodology

This research was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of ETS from August 25, 2025, to September 10, 2025, among a total of 32,558 adults ages 18 or older across 18 countries (Japan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, UAE, UK, US, Vietnam. This year, the U.S. was oversampled to allow for additional state-level reporting to be release in the next few months. Data for each country are weighted, using a raking (aka RIM weighting) procedure, where necessary to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population. Raking allows for weighting based on multiple variables to adjust each variable by as small an amount as possible.

About ETS

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready. Our mission – advancing the science of measurement to power human progress – ensures our focus to enable everyone, everywhere, to demonstrate their skills and chart their path to future readiness for life. We are committed to readying 100M+ people for the next generation of jobs by 2035. We deliver on this commitment through trusted assessments and skills solutions – including TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, Praxis and Futurenav – and groundbreaking initiatives powered by our Research Institute. With a robust global footprint, including subsidiaries (PSI), offices and operations in more than 200 countries and territories, we help over 50 million individuals each year measure their proficiency and unlock new opportunities. Discover how we expand our worldwide impact: www.ets.org

On April 24, Wynn will host an official awards ceremony
to present 36 trophies to China’s top-tier wineries

MACAO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following an intense judging week in early March, the 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, a “Wynn Signature” lifestyle brand creation, is pleased to now unveil its list of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners. This announcement marks the final stage of the competition, setting the stage for the official awards ceremony at Wynn Palace on April 24, where 36 coveted trophies will be bestowed upon China’s leading wineries.

Wynn reveals the winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals

An expert judging panel comprising 23 of the world’s leading authorities on wine conducted rigorous blind tastings to determine this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners. The 2026 panel featured 11 Masters of Wine (MW), 2 Master Sommeliers (MS), and one industry expert with dual MW and MS certifications, as well as industry professionals from around the world, including renowned winemakers, educators, wine buyers, and members of the media.

In keeping with international judging protocols, the panel meticulously evaluated more than 800 wine entries from close to 180 Chinese wineries. The evaluations were conducted blind, and wines were appraised according to the internationally recognized 100-point system. Medals have been awarded to wines based on a tiered scoring system: Bronze (85-89 points), Silver (90-94 points), and Gold (95-100 points).

This year, 74 Chinese wines achieved Gold Medal status – more than doubling the 35 Gold Medals awarded in last year’s edition. This surge in high-scoring entries reflects a remarkable leap in the quality of Chinese wines.

All Gold Medal winners will now advance to the final tier of the competition, vying for the 36 trophies to be presented at the awards ceremony in April. These include the highly prized “Best Wine of China Trophy”; trophies across three divisions: “Wynn Signature Trophies”, “Varietals Champion Trophies”, and “Regional Champion Trophies”; as well as trophies for the winners of the “Wynn Sommelier’s Choice” and “Best Young Winemaker” categories.

For the complete list of 2026 Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners, please visit Wynn’s official website.

The Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards ceremony and upcoming events

Macao will once again be in the global spotlight on April 24, when the 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards ceremony presents 36 trophies to China’s top wineries at Wynn Palace. On April 25, Wynn will host an engaging forum and walkaround tastings to shine a light on this year’s award-winning wines.

Chinese Wine Forum — “Wynn Signature Dialogue: Beyond the Awards – Charting the Future”

• Moderator: Xing Wei MW
• Topic: Xing Wei, a member of the judging panel and as a next-generation Master of Wine in China, will host an engaging discussion with representatives from several of China’s award-winning wineries. Participants will share their perspectives on the road ahead and possibilities for the long-term development of the nation’s wine industry. They will also share insights on participating in this year’s Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards.
• Date and Time: April 25, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
• Venue: Wynn Palace Meeting Room

2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards Walkaround Tasting

• Representatives from the Gold Medal-winning wineries from this year’s competition will gather with industry professionals and wine enthusiasts for a walkaround tasting. This is a unique opportunity to savor the high-quality and diverse flavor profiles of Chinese wines in a relaxed ambience.
• Date and Time: April 25, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
• Venue: Wynn Palace Meeting Room

Industry recognition catapults Chinese wines onto the global marketplace

In just two years, the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards has received a number of prestigious industry accolades, and has recently added two more new awards to its growing portfolio. At the “JD Cup” WBO 2025 China Wine Market Annual Awards, jointly hosted by leading wine-focused Chinese media Wine Business Observation and JD Supermarket, Wynn Resorts Macau was named “Top 10 Promotion Organization” for its visionary role as the creator and organizer of the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards. Simultaneously, the competition was also recognized among the “Top 10 Marketing Case Studies”. These recognitions are a testament to Wynn’s achievements in boosting awareness around high-quality Chinese wines and expanding their reach in the global marketplace.

Further cementing its influence, Wynn also received the “2025 Industry Service” honor from the China Alcoholic Drinks Huaxia Awards. This distinction reflects Wynn’s commitment to building a world-class exchange platform that promotes China’s diverse wine regions and amplifies the country’s viticultural impact worldwide.

To boost exposure even further, Wynn has partnered with Cathay Pacific to display and serve award-winning wines from the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards at its Hong Kong International Airport VIP lounges. Wynn also continues to host a series of exclusive overseas wine-tasting events and is boosting online and offline retail channels by working closely with globally renowned authorities such as Christie’s, 67 Pall Mall, and Watson’s Wine to give Chinese wines greater prominence on the global stage.

Key highlights from the judging week

From March 6 to 10, Wynn hosted a successful judging week of meticulous evaluations. The five-day event featured intensive blind tastings, masterclasses and wine dinners designed to bridge the dialogue between the Chinese and international wine communities.

Wynn invited Professor Li Demei, an expert on Chinese wines; Andrew Caillard MW, an Australian wine master; Jasper Morris MW, an expert on French Burgundy wines; and Denise Cosentino, a leading Italian winemaker, to host four engaging masterclasses. The industry professionals shared their profound insights into the diverse terroirs and unique flavor profiles of wines from China, Australia, France, and Italy, offering attendees a deeper understanding of global wine landscapes.

The executive chefs from Wynn’s award-winning restaurants – Chef Tam’s Seasons, SW Steakhouse, Lakeview Palace, and Drunken Fish – partnered with globally renowned wine experts including Jasper Morris MW, Andrew Caillard MW, Gus Zhu MW, Christy Canterbury MW, and Yohann Jousselin MS to present three themed dinners, showcasing the infinite possibilities of pairing food and wine, and also gave the industry an opportunity to savor the very best of China’s wines.