GUANGZHOU, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LC Sign, an industry leader in custom signage manufacturing, has completed a transformative accessibility project at Qiming School, a leading institution serving visually impaired students in China. LC Sign designed, produced, and installed 631 high-quality, precision-engineered braille signs throughout the campus, significantly enhancing the students’ ability to navigate their environment safely and independently in daily life. This milestone project also marks the formal launch of The Touchpoint Initiative (TPI), LC Sign’s signature corporate social responsibility (CSR) program dedicated to advancing inclusive, universally accessible environments through thoughtfully designed signage solutions.

Prior to this project, students at Qiming School had relied primarily on temporary braille tapes—fragile, easily damaged, and often unclear—which made navigation difficult and undermined confidence and safety across the school grounds. In response, LC Sign worked closely with special education professionals and accessibility consultants, ensuring that every new sign met high standards for tactile accuracy and durability. The innovative signage features optimized braille design for easier reading by touch, high-contrast yellow borders for better visibility, and superior-grade acrylic material to withstand regular use in challenging public settings.

With The Touchpoint Initiative, LC Sign is making a long-term commitment that goes beyond a single charitable donation. The company plans to replicate and expand the TPI model, developing accessible wayfinding solutions for educational institutions, hospitals, public transit facilities, and more. By promoting universal design and higher industry standards, LC Sign aims to inspire other manufacturers and organizations to integrate accessibility and empathy into every aspect of their operations and product development.

“At LC Sign, we believe signage should be a bridge to independence,” said Anne L., CEO of LC Sign. “The Qiming School project exemplifies how combining innovation with empathy builds environments where everyone can thrive.”

For clients and partners worldwide, The Touchpoint Initiative demonstrates LC Sign’s unwavering integrity, engineering excellence, and dedication to positive social change—qualities that have made LC Sign a trusted source for inclusive, high-quality signage solutions for over a decade.

About LC Sign

Founded in 2011, LC Sign has served 100,000+ businesses across over 160 countries. Operating from advanced production facilities exceeding 20,000 square meters, the company specializes in illuminated signage and architectural branding systems for retail, hospitality, and commercial environments.

www.lcsign.com

LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy storage, has unveiled its next-generation whole-home backup solution, the EnergyPro 13K Energy Storage System (EP13K ESS), to address growing concerns over grid instability and soaring electricity costs. This all-in-one, scalable system integrates a hybrid inverter, modular battery packs, and the AT1 smart distribution panel to create a stable and resilient home energy system. Compatible with both new and existing solar installations, it empowers homeowners with true energy independence and optimized daily efficiency.

Whole-Home Backup Power for High-Demand Households

For households that rely on high-power appliances such as central air conditioning and electric stoves, power outages can quickly disrupt daily life. The EnergyPro 13K addresses this challenge with a continuous output of 13.2kW (120V/240V) and a high surge capacity of 150 LRA, enabling it to run high-demand appliances like 5-ton central air conditioning, washing machines, and home networks simultaneously, delivering true whole-home backup.

Its integrated automatic transfer switch (ATS) and 155A bypass enable seamless, uninterrupted switching between grid and stored power. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including single-family homes, vacation properties, small farms, and off-grid setups, ideal for users seeking greater energy resilience.

Modular Battery Design for Flexible Expansion

The EnergyPro 13K features a modular battery design, supporting 2 to 4 EnergyPack 500 battery packs for a total capacity ranging from 9.6kWh to 19.2kWh. Homeowners can size the system based on current needs and expand over time as demand grows—reducing upfront investment while maintaining long-term flexibility. Notably, the system supports mixing new and existing battery packs, enabling seamless capacity expansion at any stage and making it suitable for both first-time adopters and households with evolving energy demands.

Built with ultra-safe LiFePO₄ cells and an advanced Battery Management System (BMS), the EnergyPro 13K is designed for over 10 years of daily use, delivering long-term reliability and consistent energy savings. A built-in self-heating feature further ensures stable performance in freezing conditions, a critical advantage for northern regions.

Advanced Solar System for Energy Independence

Building on the proven success of the EP900 Energy Storage System, the next-generation EnergyPro 13K introduces a significant breakthrough in solar input. To maximize energy self-sufficiency, the system supports an industry-leading 22kW solar input through four independent MPPT channels. This ensures peak harvesting efficiency even on complex, multi-orientation rooftops. By prioritizing solar consumption and storing surplus energy for nighttime or peak shaving, the EnergyPro 13K empowers homeowners to reduce their electricity bills and minimize grid reliance.

Designed for maximum versatility, it supports both DC- and AC-coupled configurations, making it an ideal choice for both new solar-plus-storage installations and retrofitting existing solar arrays. Even during grid outages, it can continue utilizing solar generation to power the home.

Multi-Source Energy Integration for Extended Home Backup

At the system’s core, the AT1 smart distribution panel intelligently manages energy flow between solar, grid, battery storage, and external power sources. This enables a flexible and self-sufficient home energy setup that optimizes consumption and ensures seamless power continuity, particularly during outages.

For extended blackout scenarios or low-solar conditions, the EnergyPro 13K seamlessly integrates with electric vehicles or gas generators. These supplementary power sources can both recharge the system and sustain essential household loads, adding an extra layer of energy security. Combined with intelligent load management, users can prioritize essential circuits, allowing the system to automatically shed high-power loads—such as EV chargers and central air conditioning—based on pre-configured settings. This proactive management ensures that critical appliances remain powered for as long as possible when every watt counts.

Smart Energy Management for Enhanced System Control

The EnergyPro 13K further enhances user experience through advanced smart features. Via the BLUETTI app, users can remotely monitor real-time data on power generation, storage, and consumption, and configure operating modes based on their needs—such as charging during off-peak hours and discharging during peak pricing periods to optimize energy costs.

It also introduces a proactive extreme weather alert function, which leverages weather data to automatically prepare the battery ahead of potential outages. And compatibility with leading smart home platforms—including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant—enables convenient voice control and seamless integration into existing smart home ecosystems.

Price and Availability

The EnergyPro 13K Energy Storage System is now available at the BLUETTI Official Store, with a special promotional price starting at $7,919 (a 10% discount) through April 24. Customers can also apply the exclusive code BLUETTI8OFF to receive an additional 8% discount.

About BLUETTI

Founded in 2013, BLUETTI is committed to a sustainable future by providing cutting-edge clean energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Through initiatives like the LAAF (Lighting An African Family) program, BLUETTI aims to power 1 million off-grid African families with free solar energy. Driven by innovation and real-world needs, BLUETTI has been trusted by over 3.5 million users worldwide. Learn more at: https://www.bluettipower.com/pages/home-energy

 International business and policy leaders will gather for four days of dialogue, dealmaking and cross-border collaboration

NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations across nearly 100 countries and territories — and WTC Greater Philadelphia will host the 56th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) from April 19-22, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking the Forum’s return to the United States for the first time in nearly a decade. The annual WTCA GBF convenes WTCA members and their global networks, bringing together leaders from business, government, academia and international organizations. This year, nearly 300 registrants representing 93 WTC businesses across 46 countries and territories have confirmed their participation.

With the theme “Historic Foundations, Future Collaborations: Cultivating New Business Frontiers,” this year’s Forum will feature diverse programming, including a keynote address from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, positioning Philadelphia as a gateway for international business; and a discussion featuring NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Pennsylvania State Representative Jordan Harris, and WTC Greater Philadelphia President & CEO Thomas Young on how cities build lasting economic power.

Additional sessions include “Global Outlook: Navigating Trade and Investment Trends in 2026,” a panel discussion including Ken Levinson, CEO of the Washington International Trade Association (WITA); and “From Research to Global Markets: How ‘Eds & Meds’ Ecosystems Drive International Growth,” which will explore how universities, healthcare systems and life-science institutions are powering global economic growth. The GBF will also launch the UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026, which aims to identify and promote readily deployable and scalable solutions from the private sector contributing to an inclusive, resilient and sustainable development of the Blue Economy. 

The WTCA Real Estate Summit will return to the event agenda for a second year with specialized sessions focused on real estate development topics, including “Global Macro Trends: The State of Global Capital & Space,” a conversation with Juan Gallardo, Executive Vice President, Client Solutions Latin America of Colliers International, on the global forces reshaping real estate investment and development; and “Attracting Global Capital” with David J. Adelman, founder of Darco Capital, an investor workshop to share what makes a real estate project investment-ready in today’s market. Additionally, the program will feature a panel discussion “Scaling the World Trade Center Model through Free Trade Zones,” with Martín Gustavo Ibarra, President of Araújo Ibarra & Asociados S.A and founding member of the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO). This Summit will focus on educating real estate sector attendees and providing practical, actionable insights on navigating global capital flows and real investment opportunities.

“We’re pleased the Global Business Forum is returning to the U.S. this year, especially as the country approaches its 250th anniversary, and in Philadelphia, the Birthplace of America,” said John E. Drew, Chair of the WTCA Board of Directors. “This year’s GBF comes at a pivotal moment. In an increasingly complex global economy, the WTCA network remains a trusted platform where business leaders come together to forge partnerships, learn how to best navigate uncertainty and unlock new opportunities across the globe.”

As the four-day Forum aims to catalyze long-term partnerships, participants will have access to B2B matchmaking through the WTCA B2Match platform, connecting them directly with potential business partners, investors and distributors from around the world. The platform allows attendees to schedule meetings, sessions and local business tours while maximizing networking opportunities for building meaningful, results-driven business relationships.

Philadelphia, built on innovation and global exchange, is the ideal host for this year’s Forum. The sixth-largest U.S. city offers a dynamic business environment with economic strengths in healthcare, higher education, life sciences, manufacturing, technology and finance, as well as a strategic location between New York City and Washington, D.C.

“We’re thrilled to welcome WTCA members from around the world to Philadelphia for the 2026 WTCA GBF,” said Thomas Young, President & CEO of WTC Greater Philadelphia. “Philadelphia is home to world-class universities, leading companies in life sciences, tech and advanced manufacturing all anchored within a vibrant business community and culture — an excellent showcase of some of the best assets in the U.S. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local industry leaders, explore investment opportunities and experience firsthand why Philadelphia is a hub for trade and international collaboration.”

Last year’s 2025 WTCA GBF in Marseille, France, brought together over 400 attendees from more than 50 countries and territories, including nearly 120 WTC businesses. The Forum featured more than 20 workshops, keynotes, panels, local company tours and over 500 B2B meetings.

Top sponsors of the 2026 WTCA GBF include Fulton Bank; MFR Consultants, Inc.; and White and Williams LLP. For more information about this year’s Forum and the opportunity to register to attend, please visit https://wtca.swoogo.com/2026wtcaglobalbusinessforum. Also, follow along on social media via #WTCAEvents and #WTCAinPhilly.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)
Chanelle Dimalanta
Phone: +1 212 432 2644
Email: cdimalanta@wtca.org

Violet PR
Kate Traina
Phone: +1 908 967 2117
Email: kate@violetpr.com

About World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)
World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a network of more than 300 highly connected, mutually supporting businesses and organizations in nearly 100 countries and territories. As the owner of the “World Trade Center” and “WTC” trademarks, WTCA licenses exclusive rights to these brands for members to use in conjunction with their independently owned, iconic properties, facilities and trade services offerings. Through a robust portfolio of events, programming and resources that it offers its members, the goal of WTCA is to help local economies thrive by encouraging and facilitating trade and investment across the globe, creating an ecosystem built around commerce, community and connection. To learn more, visit www.wtca.org.

About World Trade Center (WTC) Greater Philadelphia
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) is one of over 300 World Trade Center businesses in nearly 100 countries/territories around the globe. A non-profit and membership-based organization, WTCGP accelerates global business growth for southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey companies by providing customized, one-on-one trade counseling, market research, educational programs, trade mission support, business networking events, and powerful connections to customers and partners worldwide. Since 2002, WTCGP has served as a catalyst for regional economic growth and job creation, helping area companies generate over $2.4B in incremental export sales and supporting over 27,000 jobs. To learn more, visit www.wtcphila.org.

SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For many U.S. consumers, getting started with Chinese green tea can feel surprisingly difficult. With unfamiliar names, origins, and flavor profiles, many are unsure where to begin. As a result, some consumers end up choosing teas that taste overly bitter or flat, reinforcing the impression that “green tea just doesn’t taste good.”

According to iTeaworld, much of this comes down to the lack of a clear and approachable starting point for Chinese green tea, as well as the absence of a simple path that helps consumers understand what to try first and why.

Understanding Chinese Green Tea: Freshness and Flavor

The appeal of Chinese green tea is not in intensity, but in freshness. That freshness can appear as the lively character of early spring buds, unfolding into notes of beans, flowers, sweetness, and a clean lingering finish. Flavor, meanwhile, is shaped by cultivar, origin, and pan-firing technique. To understand Chinese green tea is to appreciate a more restrained and nuanced expression of freshness flavor.

A Three-Step Path Into Chinese Green Tea

To make Chinese green tea easier to approach, iTeaworld has introduced a more structured exploration path designed especially for beginners.

1. Start with Fresh, Classic Styles

For new drinkers, smoother green teas with lower bitterness are often the best place to begin. But tea style alone does not determine the drinking experience. Even teas such as Longjing or jasmine green tea can taste noticeably bitter if they are not fresh, are poorly made, or are produced from lower-quality material.

iTeaworld recommends prioritizing teas that are:

• freshly harvested in season
• made from tender young leaves
• balanced in flavor and gentle on the palate

Suitable entry styles include:

• Longjing (Dragon Well): nutty and toasty, with a smooth texture
• Jasmine Green Tea: lively floral aroma with a balanced taste
• Huangshan Maofeng: fresh, mellow, and naturally sweet

These teas also work well both hot and cold, making them especially suitable for everyday tea drinking habits in the U.S.

2. Explore Styles and Find Your Flavor Preference

As consumers gain more experience, they can begin exploring within familiar flavor categories — such as trying different styles of Longjing or jasmine green teas with varying floral intensity — to better understand the subtle differences within Chinese green tea.

To reduce the complexity of choice, iTeaworld organizes Chinese green tea into several core flavor profiles — including fresh herbal notes, delicate floral notes, nutty and bean-like notes, rich floral notes — and offers curated tasting sets based on those profiles. This allows consumers to compare multiple styles at once and more easily discover their own preferences, without having to navigate a wide range of unfamiliar categories on their own.

3. Use Comparative Tasting to Deepen Understanding

For consumers who want to go further, comparative tasting sets can help reveal how cultivar, processing style, picking season, and grade influence the final cup.

These differences are often subtle, but they are essential to understanding how green tea flavor is formed. iTeaworld recommends using more traditional brewing methods, such as a gaiwan, to better appreciate those details.

First Flush Spring Tea: A Classic Expression of Chinese Green Tea

The earliest teas picked in spring are often referred to as first flush teas. Because the leaves grow slowly through the winter, they tend to accumulate higher amino acid content while containing relatively lower levels of bitter compounds. The result is a flavor profile that is fresher, smoother, and easier to enjoy.

This is also the core idea behind iTeaworld’s 2026 First Flush Chinese Green Tea Collection, which includes:

• Early Spring Longjing: nutty aroma and smooth mouthfeel
• Early Spring Biluochun: elegant floral notes and a delicate texture
• Early Spring Enshi Yulu: clean, fresh, and brisk
• Early Spring Huangshan Maofeng: mellow, sweet, and smooth

The brand is also offering curated sampler sets, making it easier for consumers to experience multiple classic Chinese green tea styles in one collection.

Making Chinese Green Tea Easier to Understand and Enjoy

“In China, drinking first flush green tea is a way of tasting the arrival of spring and welcoming a fresh start to the year,” iTeaworld said. “We hope to make that experience easier to access and understand — not only for Chinese tea lovers, but for anyone interested in discovering fine Chinese tea.”

By combining a more structured introduction with the seasonal appeal of first flush spring tea, iTeaworld aims to make Chinese green tea easier for global tea consumers to understand, choose, and enjoy.

About iTeaworld

iTeaworld is a global tea brand whose story began in 2009 in ancient tea gardens in Guilin, China. Guided by a long-term commitment to sustainability, the company has evolved from a simple goal of bringing fine tea to more people into a broader mission: sharing the stories behind great Chinese tea.

From foundational Chinese tea collections to its well-received oolong series presented at the Northwest Tea Festival, to the revival of traditional scented tea craftsmanship, and now its latest Chinese green tea exploration system, iTeaworld seeks to lower the barriers to understanding Chinese tea. Through products ranging from beginner-friendly introductions to deeper comparative tastings, the brand invites drinkers to experience not only the tea itself, but also the craftsmanship, terroir, and human stories behind each cup.

Website: www.iTeaworld.com
Social Media: LinkedIn|Instagram|Youtube |Facebook|Discord Group
Contact: Yujie Zhang, market@iTeaworld.com 

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on March 31st

• Markets are rising Tuesday morning as the average price of gas tops $4 per gallon in the U.S. amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
• Tune in to NYSE Live to hear what Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) told Kristen Scholer at The Hill & Valley Forum about AI’s role in cybersecurity.
• Hershey (NYSE: HSY) Chief Growth and Marketing Officer Stacy Taffet will join NYSE Live to discuss what’s in store for the company’s Investor Day.
• Dimensional Fund Advisors executive Joel Schneider will join Taking Stock after the Closing Bell to celebrate the launch of its new ETF.

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Hershey (NYSE: HSY) marks its 2026 Investor Day

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Dimensional Fund Advisors celebrates the launch of its new ETFs

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV App: TV.NYSE.com

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