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Randstad Malaysia scales operations amid strong growth in permanent and flexible talent solutions

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Randstad Malaysia, the globally leading recruitment and HR services agency, has expanded its physical footprint at Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, adding Level 5 to its existing office presence at Level 3A. The real estate expansion directly supports a 15% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in internal headcount, reflecting sustained demand across both permanent recruitment and flexible workforce solutions despite broader regional macroeconomic caution.

The expansion comes on the back of a strong commercial performance in the first half of 2026, where Randstad Malaysia recorded a 25% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in total revenue. This performance highlights growing demand across the agency’s permanent recruitment, flexible contracting, and outsourced payroll desks as Malaysian enterprises rebuild their talent acquisition strategies.

TLDR ; Summary

  • Physical footprint expansion: Randstad Malaysia expands its Bangsar South presence by securing Level 5 alongside Level 3A to support a 15% YoY internal headcount growth.
  • Commercial growth: The firm posted a 25% YoY revenue growth in 1H 2026 across its permanent, contracting, and payrolling divisions.
  • Emerging industry desks: Specialised hiring capabilities were launched for high-growth verticals, including Data Centres, Renewable Energy, Banking, and Education.
  • Enterprise AI integration: Full deployment of AI across workflows has accelerated recruitment speed and candidate sourcing.

Randstad Malaysia scales operations amid strong growth in permanent and flexible talent solutions
Randstad Malaysia scales operations amid strong growth in permanent and flexible talent solutions

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Driving Total Workforce Agility Across Permanent and Flexible Desks

As business leaders across Malaysia navigate changing economic landscapes, organisations are increasingly seeking recruitment partners capable of delivering both long-term leadership stability and short-term operational agility. Randstad Malaysia’s 25% revenue surge reflects a market-wide pivot towards total workforce strategies that balance permanent placements with agile, project-based talent.

Activity was particularly pronounced across the agency’s specialised corporate recruitment areas, including Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, Shared Services, and Technology. By offering comprehensive solutions across permanent placements, contract staffing, and managed payroll, Randstad enables employers to scale complex projects without incurring unnecessary fixed overheads.

“While extended decision-making cycles persist in the broader market, business opportunities remain abundant for companies agile enough to seize them. Organisations are moving away from rigid hiring frameworks in favour of total workforce strategies. By strengthening both our permanent recruitment and flexible contracting capabilities, we help clients secure critical executive leadership while maintaining the project-based agility required to scale.”

— Fahad Naeem, Country Director at Randstad Malaysia

This dual approach aligns with findings from the Randstad Malaysia 2026 Market Outlook & Salary Guide, which reveals that 17% of local job seekers are actively open to contract roles. The trend is fueled by Gen Z professionals seeking diverse project exposure and senior talent pursuing specialised consultancy assignments.

Operational Scaling: Enterprise AI Sourcing and Strategic Specialisations

To support its physical and commercial growth, Randstad Malaysia focused its 1H 2026 operations on three core pillars: specialisation, internal talent development, and footprint expansion in emerging sectors.

The agency established specialised recruitment desks targeting high-growth industries, including Data Centres, Renewable Energy, Education, and Banking. Simultaneously, Randstad enhanced its service delivery by embedding AI into daily recruitment workflows.

Supporting Malaysia’s High-Value Economic Transformation

The office expansion at Bangsar South positions Randstad Malaysia to better serve multinationals and domestic enterprises addressing specialised skill shortages. Data from the Randstad Malaysia Workmonitor 2026 shows that while 95% of local employers express confidence in their business growth trajectories, 52% of employees report taking on extra working hours or side roles to cushion cost-of-living pressures.

By expanding its consulting teams and infrastructure, Randstad Malaysia bridges the gap between corporate growth objectives and candidate career expectations across permanent, contract, and executive search functions.

Partner With Randstad For Data-Driven Talent Strategies

Randstad is the world’s leading talent company with the vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. We are a partner of choice for talent and clients. We have a deep understanding of the labor market to help our clients create the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces they need to succeed.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Randstad operates in 39 markets and has approximately 38,000 employees. In 2025, we supported nearly 150,000 clients and over 1.7 million talent, generating a revenue of €23.1 billion. Randstad N.V. is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam.

Partner with our recruitment specialists to gain access to more industry trends and secure your next key hire. Learn more by visiting Randstad Malaysia website at https://www.randstad.com.my/.

Liyana Yahaya
liyana.yahaya@randstad.com.my 
+60139577495
Marketing Lead – Randstad Malaysia & Singapore

Specialised Therapeutics Expands Partnership with Incyte to Include Ruxolitinib Cream (Opzelura®) in Australia

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Independent biopharmaceutical company Specialised Therapeutics (ST) today announced an expansion of its existing partnership with Incyte Biosciences International, an affiliate of Incyte (NASDAQ: INCY), to commercialise, distribute, and register ruxolitinib cream (registered as Opzelura® in the U.S. and European Union) in Australia.

Ruxolitinib (1.5%) cream is a novel, topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor.[1]  In the U.S., OPZELURA is indicated for the topical treatment of non-segmental vitiligo in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older, as well as for the topical short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable.[2]

Under the terms of the expanded agreement, Incyte will remain responsible for the development and manufacturing of ruxolitinib cream, while ST will manage regulatory submissions, medical affairs, marketing, and distribution across Australia.

ST Chief Executive Officer, Mr Carlo Montagner, welcomed the addition of ruxolitinib cream to ST’s portfolio, marking a key expansion into inflammatory dermatology.

“Our partnership with Incyte began in 2021, and we are pleased to extend this collaboration into dermatology,” said Mr Montagner. “Atopic dermatitis and vitiligo are chronic skin conditions that carry a significant physical and psychosocial burden for patients.[3],[4] Bringing ruxolitinib cream to the Australian market aligns with our ongoing commitment to providing innovative therapies for conditions where substantial unmet medical needs remain.”

“Our immediate priority will be navigating the local regulatory and reimbursement pathways to ensure eligible Australian patients gain equitable and timely access to this topical treatment,” Mr Montagner added.

Incyte Head of International, Lee Heeson, noted that the expanded agreement reinforces the strong operational alignment between the two organisations.

“We are pleased to expand our partnership with Specialised Therapeutics as we work to make ruxolitinib cream available to eligible patients in Australia,” said Lee Heeson, Executive Vice President and Head of Incyte International. “ST’s proven experience navigating regulatory, medical and commercial pathways across the region makes them a valued partner as we continue to broaden access to our portfolio globally.”

ST anticipates progressing regulatory and reimbursement submissions for OPZELURA with Australian healthcare authorities in due course.

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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 dermatology, although it is not confined to these areas.  Additional information can be found at www.stbiopharma.com.

About Ruxolitinib Cream (OPZELURA)

Ruxolitinib cream (OPZELURA) a novel cream formulation of Incyte’s selective JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor ruxolitinib, approved by the U.S. FDA for the topical treatment of nonsegmental vitiligo in patients 12 years of age and older, is the first and only treatment for repigmentation approved for use in the United States. OPZELURA is also approved in the U.S. for the topical short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate AD in non-immunocompromised patients 2 years of age and older whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies, or when those therapies are not advisable. Use of OPZELURA in combination with therapeutic biologics, other JAK inhibitors, or potent immunosuppressants, such as azathioprine or cyclosporine, is not recommended.[2]

In Europe, OPZELURA (ruxolitinib) cream 15mg/g is approved for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo with facial involvement in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age and in adult patients with moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) for whom topical corticosteroids (TCSs) and topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) are inadequate or inappropriate.[5]

Incyte has worldwide rights for the development and commercialisation of OPZELURA. To date, more than one million patients globally have been treated with OPZELURA.

OPZELURA is a registered trademark of Incyte.

References:

[1]. Ryguła I, Pikiewicz W, Kaminiów K. Novel Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Dermatologic Conditions. Molecules. 2023 Dec 13;28(24):8064     

[2]. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream: Prescribing Information. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2022/215309s001lbl.pdf

[3]. Australasian College of Dermatologists. A-Z of Skin: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema. Available at: https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/atoz/atopic-dermatitis/ 

[4]. Vitiligo Association of Australia. Understanding Vitiligo and Its Psychological Impact. Available at: https://www.vitiligo.org.au/ 

[5]. European Medicines Agency (EMA). Opzelura (ruxolitinib) EPAR summary for the public. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/opzelura 

 

Global Times: How Mohe, China’s northernmost and coldest city, turns ice and snow into invaluable assets

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BEIJING, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At 53 degrees north latitude, Mohe sits at the “crown of the golden rooster” on China’s map — the highest-latitude place in the country. At -53 C, the city in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang once saw the lowest temperature ever recorded in China.

“We live in the forest region of the Greater Hinggan Mountains. In summer, we are surrounded by lucid waters and lush mountains; in winter, everything turns into a world of ice and snow. Yet for so many years, none of us in Mohe ever thought of combining the two,” said Shi Ruijuan, a villager from Beiji village in Mohe.

It was a remark made by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, ten years ago that truly awakened the city’s residents, Shi said.

In March 2016, when taking part in a group discussion with Heilongjiang lawmakers at the annual national legislative session, Xi stressed the importance of leveraging the province’s winter resources. “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, and so are Heilongjiang’s ice and snow,” he said, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

These words struck a chord with the residents of Mohe, and the more they thought about it, the more enlightened they felt: in the past, they were used to talking about lucid waters and lush mountains and ice and snow separately, but by combining the two, their geographical disadvantage has actually become a developmental advantage.

Recalibrating mindset

The people of Mohe recalibrated their mindset, pinpointed their course of action, and set their sights on a development compass. Today, lucid waters and lush mountains shine alongside ice and snow, turning invaluable assets into something tangible, visible, and within reach.

In 2025, Beiji village received 2.73 million tourist visits and generated 2.57 billion yuan ($353 million) in tourism spending.

After 15 years of returning home to start a business, Shi, the villager from Beiji, now runs three guesthouses. “My guesthouses are a small living footnote of the concept that ‘lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets’ taking root,” Shi said.

Beiji village once thrived on gold mining. In the late Qing Dynasty, a gold-transport station was set up there, and the place bustled with activity year-round. By the end of the last century, Mohe had ranked among China’s top counties in terms of annual gold output.

However, extensive mining left scars on the mountains and forests — piles of sand and gravel and untreated wastewater. The volume of mature and over-mature timber available for harvest in the Greater Hinggan Mountains plummeted from 460 million cubic meters in the early 1960s to just 21 million cubic meters by 2008.

After deep reflection, the Greater Hinggan Mountains region completely banned the century-old practice of placer gold mining in 2005 and fully halted commercial logging of natural forests that had lasted half a century in 2014.

However, without mining and logging, how could local residents make a living? Many left their hometown to find work elsewhere — a phenomenon prevalent across Northeast China.

How to tackle these problems and revitalize the Northeast? The answer lies in recalibrating mindset. Entering the new era, the new development philosophy has slowly taken root in Mohe.

In Beiji village, local officials made up their minds to transform the local economy and develop tourism, with a technician college bringing training courses and tailoring a two-year program in tourism management for villagers.

Shi enrolled as one of the first 20 students and converted the old family home into a homestay.

“In the early years, we didn’t even dare mention how cold Mohe was, afraid the extreme cold would scare tourists away!” Shi recalled. Later, Shi braved the freezing weather and began live-streaming, filming the vast snow-covered ridges and ice peaks as well as the frozen pears. Many online viewers were drawn to visit.

More villagers followed Shi’s example. In 2017, ticket revenue at Beiji village scenic area reached 18.8 million yuan, up 80 percent year-on-year.

Awakening the “cold resources,” Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe became the earliest ski resort to open in China for three consecutive years starting in 2017. In 2020, the village completed a 22,000-square-meter cold-region testing base. During the 2025–2026 ice-and-snow season, 75 car manufacturers and more than 2,400 technicians settled in Mohe.

In addition, the city also leveraged other local resources for development.

Wild blueberries in the Greater Hinggan Mountains account for 90 percent of China’s reserves and 30 percent of the world’s total. How to increase the added value of the fresh fruit? The city built a blueberry winery, which produces ice wine from frost-kissed wild blueberries.

The result? The city’s blueberry industry output reached 450 million yuan last year, with more than 400,000 artificially cultivated blueberry plants.

Setting the course of action

Beiji village is known for its attraction of more than 180 species of migratory birds, a testament to the village’s efforts to ecological protection.

Notably, it has also taken concrete actions to protect its business environment the way it protects the ecological environment, making entrepreneurs willing to fly in and “build their nests” like birds.

As a result, Beiji village has drawn over 200 entrepreneurs and workers from other regions. Qiu Xiaoyun and Qiu Xiaoxu, a couple who run the Shiye Zhiyou guesthouse, are among these “southern geese flying north” from Fujian.

Since their trip to Mohe in 2017, they have settled in Beiji village and invested more than 10 million yuan in building a comprehensive guesthouse complex.

Initially, the couple rented an old house in the village and turned it into a youth hostel, earning 400,000 yuan in two years. In 2019, however, an electrical short circuit set the more than 400-square-meter house ablaze.

Facing the ruins, Qiu briefly considered giving up. But donations from kind-hearted people from all walks of life and the local police officers who came to help clear the debris gradually restored his confidence. The guesthouse reopened that same December.

After rising from the ashes, Qiu wanted to expand but struggled with site selection. Local officials drove the couple around to scout locations. In 2024, the 17,000-square-meter Shiye Zhiyou guesthouse complex was completed and put into operation. Over the past three years, the village has added more than 130 guesthouses and hotels with over 2,600 beds.

“We protect the business environment just as we protect the ecological environment, so that entrepreneurs are willing to come and ‘build nests’ like birds,” said Jin Guangdan, Party secretary of Mohe. Last year, the city adopted and implemented 142 suggestions from business entities.

In the past three years, Mohe has attracted 25 investment projects with a total investment of 1.292 billion yuan.

Setting sights on development

From boiler worker to designer, Peng Chuhan, a post-1995 young man from East China’s Jiangxi, found his career direction in Beiji village.

When he arrived in Mohe in 2018, he realized the heating season lasted eight months. After finishing his boiler duties each day, his ears and nostrils were black with soot.

Tourism development requires a good ecological environment, and people need both warmth and clean air. Starting in 2023, the village invested more than 31 million yuan to promote energy-efficient and environmentally friendly centralized heating, achieving full village coverage by the end of last year.

With green equipment such as air-source heat pumps introduced one after another, Peng was freed from the tedious work of stoking boilers. He conceived the idea of designing a series of forest-themed cultural and creative products, which coincided with Qiu Xiaoyun’s vision.

Pine-cone incense, reishi mushroom fridge magnets, birch-bark notebooks…today the series of cultural products related to the Shiye Zhiyou guesthouse has nearly 300 varieties, with annual sales exceeding 2 million yuan.

Following the rich aroma of food into the restaurant of the Zhang Zhongjing Health Resort in Beiji village, diners are greeted by an array of delicacies: asparagus with hericium mushrooms, iron-pot stewed mixed mushrooms, ginseng-simmered pork belly. Zhang Tao, head of the firm, said that all the medicinal dishes use local ingredients.

The forest “granary” has enriched “China’s rice bowl.” It has also attracted Zhongjing Wanxi Pharmaceutical Co to set up a factory in Mohe that produces 10,000 tons of blueberry and red bean juice annually. The company has invested 150 million yuan in building the health resort, which received more than 20,000 visitors last year.

Mohe, the northernmost and coldest place in the country, is increasingly becoming a “warm land” that draws people from afar.

JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Publishes 12-Month Outcomes from Field Medical’s First-in-Human Field PULSE Trial: 94.2% Per-Vein PVI Durability with Optimized Waveform

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Late-breaking HRX data advance Field Medical’s “instantaneous ablation” workflow and expand the clinical evidence for high-voltage focal PFA with the FieldForce™ PFA System

ATLANTA and CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Field Medical, Inc., advancing high-voltage focal pulsed field ablation (PFA) for complex arrhythmias, today announced publication of 12-month results from the first-in-human Field PULSE trial in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. The findings were presented simultaneously as a Late-Breaking Clinical Trial at HRX Live 2026.


Field Medical developed the FieldForce™ PFA System around a high-voltage focal PFA architecture designed first for the ventricle, where depth, stability and control are among the most difficult challenges in ablation. Field PULSE extends that work into the atrium and evaluates a subsecond point-by-point workflow Field Medical terms “instantaneous ablation.” In this study, the approach was associated with procedural efficiency, durable pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and flexibility beyond the pulmonary veins, without the need for prolonged catheter stability.

Key Findings:

  • Procedural efficiency with subsecond focal PFA: 13-minute median elapsed PVI ablation time, with a fastest time of 7.7 minutes
  • Durable PVI with the optimized waveform: 94.2% per-vein durability reflecting progressive improvement with waveform evolution
  • Flexible focal ablation: 49% of patients received non-PV ablation for additional atrial targets
  • No primary safety events were observed
  • 80% freedom from atrial arrhythmias at 12 months with the optimized waveform

“Field PULSE demonstrates the feasibility of truly instantaneous focal PFA,” said Vivek Reddy, M.D., co-principal investigator, lead author and electrophysiologist at Mount Sinai Health System. “Delivering the full application in less than 200 milliseconds reduces the need for prolonged catheter stability while preserving the flexibility of point-by-point ablation. The procedural efficiency, safety and pulmonary vein durability observed with the optimized waveform support continued clinical development of this approach.”

The publication builds on Field Medical’s peer-reviewed clinical work in ventricular tachycardia. Six-month outcomes from the company’s first-in-human VCAS trial were published in Circulation in 2025. Field PULSE now adds first-in-human, peer-reviewed atrial data evaluating the same high-voltage focal PFA architecture through a distinct focal workflow in a different cardiac substrate.

“We designed FieldForce to solve some of the hardest problems in focal cardiac ablation, beginning in the ventricle,” said Mark A. Turco, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Field Medical. “Field PULSE demonstrates that the same high-voltage focal PFA architecture can support an ‘instantaneous ablation’ workflow in the atrium. This growing body of evidence reinforces the range of the platform: depth and focal control in the ventricle, speed and precision in the atrium, and the versatility to address very different cardiac substrates through a familiar point-by-point approach. These results add important clinical evidence as we continue to advance our differentiated PFA platform.”

The study, “High-Voltage Focal PFA Catheter for ‘Instant’ Point-By-Point Ablation: The First-In-Human FIELD-PULSE Trial to Treat AF,” was published online in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology concurrent with the HRX presentation. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2026.09.001.

About Field Medical®, Inc.
Field Medical is a clinical-stage medical technology company committed to advancing pulsed field ablation (PFA) solutions for complex cardiac arrhythmias. The company was founded by Steven Mickelsen, M.D., CTO, a pioneer and global thought leader in PFA whose work has helped shape the evolution of the field. The FieldForce PFA System integrates a focal catheter design with proprietary FieldBending™ energy designed to safely deliver efficient, precise ablation with the goal of improving outcomes in ventricular and atrial arrhythmia treatment. In 2024, Field Medical earned Breakthrough Device Designation and gained entry into the FDA TAP Pilot Program for its ventricular tachycardia indication. In October 2025, the VCAS trial was published in Circulation.

For more information, visit fieldmedicalinc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.

The FieldForce™ PFA System is an investigational device and is limited by federal (or United States) law to investigational use.

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GameSir Announces Official Fortnite Mobile Controller Collection

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Officially Licensed Fortnite Edition Mobile Controllers Deliver Console-Level Precision and Premium Collectible Designs

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GameSir, a global leader in gaming peripherals, announced its collaboration with Fortnite, introducing an all-new collection of officially licensed mobile controllers that combine GameSir’s award-winning technology with one of the world’s most iconic games.

GameSir Official Fortnite Mobile Controller Collection
GameSir Official Fortnite Mobile Controller Collection

Launching with the GameSir G8 Plus Fortnite Edition and GameSir X5 Lite for XBOX Fortnite Edition, the collection is designed for mobile players who demand more from every match. Featuring premium controller technology that delivers console inspired performance, authentic Fortnite-inspired designs, and an in-game bonus item with every controller, the collection delivers an experience that extends well beyond the hardware.

Facilitated by IMG Licensing, the collaboration brings console-quality precision, comfort, and customization to mobile gaming—whether players are dropping into Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, or developer-made games.

“Fortnite has built one of the most passionate communities in gaming, and we’re honored to collaborate on products worthy of that community,” said Eric Bright, Vice President of Partnerships & Product Strategy, North America at GameSir. “Our goal wasn’t simply to build another controller. We wanted to create the ultimate Fortnite experience—from the premium hardware to the authentic character-inspired designs.”

“Fortnite continues to set the standard for how gaming brands connect with players through innovative products and meaningful experiences,” said Louie Sandoval, Vice President of Global Gaming at IMG Licensing. “GameSir has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality gaming peripherals, making them an outstanding partner for this collaboration. We’re excited to see Fortnite fans around the world experience this collection.”

GameSir G8 Plus – Fortnite Edition

The flagship controller for players seeking the ultimate competitive experience.

  • Drift-resistant Hall Effect sticks for lasting precision
  • Mappable rear buttons for faster edits and personalized controls
  • Console-inspired ergonomics for extended gaming sessions
  • Multi-platform compatibility across today’s leading gaming devices
  • Fortnite-inspired artwork and premium collectible packaging
  • Fortnite digital in-game bonus item included with every controller. Depending on which controller, players will get the Bully Emote, Burpee Emote, Gun Show Emote,Page-Turner Emote, Go! Go! Go! Emote, or Harmony Emote with their purchase.

GameSir X5 Lite for XBOX – Fortnite Edition

Designed for Fortnite wherever life takes you.

  • Ultra-lightweight portable design
  • Responsive wired performance
  • Comfortable controls optimized for mobile gameplay
  • Fortnite-inspired styling
  • Fortnite digital in-game bonus item included with every controller. Depending on which controller, players will get the Extra Cheese Glider, Storm Sigil Glider, Cerberus Glider, Snow Squall Glider, or On Your Mark… Emote with their purchase.

Choose Your Legend

Fortnite has always been about expressing your unique style. Whether it’s your outfit, your loadout, or your strategy, every player leaves their own mark on the Island.

The GameSir Fortnite Collection celebrates that individuality with collectible character-inspired editions built for every type of player. Whether you choose the flagship G8 Plus, the ultra-portable X5 Lite for XBOX, or your favorite Fortnite character edition, every controller delivers the premium performance GameSir is known for.

Coming Soon

The GameSir Fortnite Collection launches this fall through GameSir.com and select retail partners worldwide, including Amazon, Best Buy, AliExpress, TikTok Shop and Walmart.

Additional product details, pricing, launch timing, and the included digital in-game bonus will be announced soon.

Follow GameSir on X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Discord, and Reddit for launch updates, creator reveals, livestreams, gameplay demonstrations, and community events.

Join the conversation using:

#PlayFortnite
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About GameSir

GameSir is one of the fastest-growing gaming peripheral brands in the world, delivering award-winning controllers and accessories designed for mobile, PC, console, and cloud gaming. Known for pioneering Hall Effect technology, innovative product design, and strategic collaborations with the world’s leading gaming and entertainment brands, GameSir creates premium hardware that helps players perform at their best while bringing their favorite gaming experiences to life.

Trusted by millions of players worldwide, GameSir partners with many of the world’s leading entertainment and gaming brands to create officially licensed products that blend iconic franchises with industry-leading hardware. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and accessibility, GameSir empowers players of every skill level to play with confidence—whether at home, on the go, or on the competitive stage.

To learn more, visit www.gamesir.com or follow GameSir on X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Discord, and Reddit.

About IMG Licensing

IMG Licensing is the global leader in brand licensing, managing licensing programs for the world’s best-known brands and trademarks. With over 25 offices worldwide, IMG Licensing provides a unique one-stop-solution for innovative brand growth across a diverse portfolio of clients from business, entertainment, fashion, food, gaming and sports. IMG Licensing is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property, and brands. For more information, visit imglicensing.com.

Pinglu Canal connects rivers, sea, and new opportunities

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BEIJING, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily

The Pinglu Canal officially opened to navigation on Sept. 16. As a landmark infrastructure linking the Belt and Road Initiative and the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, it is China’s first major canal constructed since 1949 to directly connect inland waterways to the sea.

Stretching 134.2 kilometers, this waterway offers southwest China its shortest, most cost-effective, and most convenient outlet to the sea, carving a new landmark into China’s extensive inland river network.

The Xijiang River, a major inland waterway in southern China, and the Beibu Gulf, an inlet of the South China Sea, were once separated by rolling mountain ranges. In the past, exports shipped by water from southwest China had to take a detour via Guangzhou Port in Guangdong province, adding more than 500 kilometers to the journey. With the completion of the Pinglu Canal, the river and sea, once divided by mountain barriers, are now connected for the very first time.

In Baise, located in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Su Yonghui, head of the logistics management department of leading aluminum producer Geely Material, did the math.

“In the past, imported raw materials had to be transported from Qinzhou Port in the Beibu Gulf using both rail and road. Shipment volumes were limited, and freight costs were high. Now, with waterway transport, our overall logistics costs have fallen by 30 percent, saving us more than 10 million yuan ($1.49 million) a year,” he said.

In Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, a cross-border industrial and supply chain for new energy batteries has drawn industry chain leaders BYD and Do-Fluoride, alongside over 50 upstream and downstream enterprises. The full industrial chain generates an output value exceeding 60 billion yuan.

“With the canal open, logistics costs will drop, market response will quicken, and the competitiveness of enterprises will further rise,” said Bi Guochu, director of the Nanning municipal bureau of industry and information technology.

The figures tell a clear story of lower costs and greater efficiency.

“Logistics costs are expected to fall by 18 to 30 percent, and in the longer term, the canal is expected to save the regions along its route more than 5 billion yuan in freight costs every year,” said Li Yuntao, deputy director of the investment and development department of the Pinglu Canal Group.

Two major markets highlight the potential for mutual benefit.

On one side is China, home to over 1.4 billion people; on the other is ASEAN, with a population of nearly 700 million.

“A new major corridor for mutual benefit has been added between these two huge markets,” said a diplomatic envoy in China from an ASEAN country after an inspection tour of the Pinglu Canal.

“The marine-oriented economy is rooted in industry. An ‘artery-and-branch’ layout of marine-oriented industries is precisely suited to Guangxi’s interconnected network of land, sea, rivers and canals,” said Huang Lanxi, director of the policy research office of the Communist Party of China Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regional Committee.

He noted that the Pinglu Canal Economic Belt serves as an artery, concentrating industries that handle large volumes of cargo and are well suited to port and waterway transport. Other parts of the region form the “branch veins,” with numerous industrial parks and enterprises serving as “fine veins” deeply integrated into the division of labor across industrial chains.

But the network supporting this “artery-and-branch” layout extends far beyond the Pinglu Canal.

Across Guangxi, 65 major land corridors connect the region with other parts of China, sea access points, and border ports. The autonomous region also operates 50 ASEAN-bound container shipping routes, air links to ASEAN nations, and 12 international terrestrial fiber-optic cables for cross-border digital communications.

With coordinated development across land, sea, air, and digital connectivity, Guangxi is positioning itself as a hub facilitating market operations for both domestic and international dual circulation.

Large vessels now berth at the docks, and cranes swing into action. The Dalanping first operating area of Qinzhou Port, part of the Beibu Gulf Port, is a hive of activity.

In May 2026, 122 loaders and other pieces of equipment manufactured by Liugong Group, a Chinese multinational construction machinery company based in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, were shipped to Jakarta, Indonesia.

In July, a new shipping route to Aqaba Port in Jordan began operations, sending more than 2,600 new energy vehicles from Chongqing and other parts of China directly to the Middle Eastern market.

“After the canal opens, inland waterway transport will be connected with the ocean shipping network, further enhancing the capacity and efficiency of the port,” said Chen Shengchang, general manager of the operating area.

1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On Earbuds Launch as a New All-Around Standard for Open-Ear Audio

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On Earbuds combine advanced acoustic architecture, all-day comfort, intelligent features, and versatile performance to redefine the ear-clip headphone experience.

1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On Earbuds Launch as a New All-Around Standard for Open-Ear Audio
1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On Earbuds Launch as a New All-Around Standard for Open-Ear Audio

1MORE, a professional audio brand, has officially launched the 1MORE S20 Ultra Bluetooth earbuds, the brand’s flagship open-ear ear-clip headphones for the year. Bringing together nine core technologies, the 1MORE S20 Ultra delivers major improvements in sound quality, comfort, and versatility. Designed to address key challenges associated with traditional open-ear headphones—including sound leakage, fit stability, and call quality—the 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds introduce a more elevated listening experience that combines an open design with immersive sound and smart functionality.

A New Acoustic Architecture for Detailed, High-Resolution Sound

The 1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On earbuds feature a three-magnet speaker acoustic architecture designed to enhance full-frequency sound reproduction. The architecture delivers deeper low frequencies, accurate midrange reproduction, and clear high frequencies, allowing musical passages to retain greater layering and a fuller, more three-dimensional presentation.

The 1MORE S20 Ultra Open Earbuds have also received Hi-Res Wireless certification and support LDAC lossless audio decoding, which provides three times the decoding efficiency of traditional transmission, enabling the headphones to reproduce high-definition audio with greater detail and bringing a more studio-like listening experience to everyday use.

To create a more immersive listening experience, the 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds incorporate 360° panoramic surround sound technology. The technology creates an expansive sound field designed to deliver an immersive, theater-like listening experience whether users are commuting, relaxing at home, or enjoying entertainment on the go.

The earbuds also feature SDT Sound Focusing 2.0 technology, which uses directional sound transmission to focus audio toward the ear. This helps reduce sound leakage and addresses the “small speaker next to your ear” effect often associated with open-ear headphones, providing a more comfortable and private listening experience.

Designed for a Secure and Comfortable Fit

1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On earbuds are designed to balance long-term comfort with a secure fit. Its high-performance nickel-titanium memory wire and C-shaped ear-clip structure have undergone testing for up to 10,000 bends, with the design delivering a reported 40% improvement in stability. This construction is paired with an ergonomic, micro-in-ear comfort design intended to keep the headphones securely in place, including during active use and exercise.

1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds further incorporate BalanceAIR+ 3.0 comfort technology. Based on extensive human-ear data, its cloud-like air-cushion chamber is designed to distribute pressure more evenly around the ear. The result is an open-ear wearing experience designed to minimize stuffiness and pressure while maintaining comfort during extended listening sessions.

A lightweight construction further contributes to the wearing experience. 1MORE S20 Ultra’s cloud-inspired lightweight structure reduces its weight by 60% compared with traditional ear-clip products, while a nano-scale breathable material helps create a more comfortable, breathable fit designed for extended, all-day wear.

Intelligent Features for Everyday Use

For calls, 1MORE S20 Ultra is equipped with a four-microphone ENC intelligent noise-cancellation system. The front and rear microphones work together to capture the user’s voice while separating environmental and wind noise. This is designed to maintain clear voice communication in outdoor and commuting environments, including situations with higher levels of surrounding noise.

1MORE S20 Ultra headphones provide up to 8.5 hours of playback on a single charge, while the charging case extends total battery life to up to 40 hours. This capacity is designed to support multiple days of commuting and travel without requiring frequent recharging.

The headphones are also IPX5 water-resistant, protecting against sweat and water splashes. This makes 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds suitable for a range of active scenarios, including running and workouts. These functions are designed to support a variety of everyday scenarios; through the dedicated 1MORE app, users can access additional headphone functions, including headphone finding, customized sound adjustment, and seamless switching between two devices. 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds also adopt Bluetooth 6.0, delivering low-latency and stable wireless transmission for smoother audio and video synchronization and a more seamless transition between work and entertainment.

The All-Around Ultra for Open-Ear Audio

With advancements spanning acoustics, comfort, connectivity, call quality, and intelligent functionality, the 1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On earbuds bring together nine core technologies to create an all-around open-ear audio experience.

1MORE S20 Ultra builds on 1MORE’s expertise in acoustic technology while introducing new solutions designed to address several longstanding challenges of open-ear earbuds, including sound leakage, wearing stability, and voice-call performance. By combining high-resolution audio capabilities, an ergonomic ear-clip design, intelligent features, and versatile everyday performance, 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds establish a new benchmark for the open-ear listening experience.

Product Availability

The 1MORE S20 Ultra is now available globally, bringing 1MORE’s latest open-ear audio innovation to consumers worldwide. Consumers can buy the earbuds through 1MORE’s official website, Amazon, and other authorized sales platforms, making the new flagship open-ear experience accessible across multiple markets and shopping channels.

The 1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On earbuds are available at a suggested retail price of $79.99. Consumers can enjoy a 20% introductory discount during the first 30 days of availability, offering an opportunity to experience the 1MORE S20 Ultra’s combination of high-resolution audio, open-ear comfort, and intelligent features at a special launch price.

For additional product details and purchase information, please visit the following official sales channels:

1MORE Official Website: https://usa.1more.com/products/1more-s20-ultra-open-ear-clip-on-earbuds-hi-res-ldac-audio-sdt-2-0-focused-sound-balanceair-3-0-4-mic-ai-clear-calls-40h-playtime-bluetooth-6-0-sports-running-gym-workouts-travel-walk-glasses

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HF7BSCDN

About 1MORE

1MORE is a professional audio brand dedicated to developing high-quality audio products through acoustic expertise and independent research and development. With a focus on combining advanced acoustic technologies, thoughtful industrial design, and practical everyday functionality, 1MORE develops audio products designed to deliver an engaging and accessible listening experience. The S20 Ultra represents the brand’s continued exploration of open-ear audio and its commitment to developing new technologies for the next generation of personal listening.

1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On Earbuds introduce a more elevated listening experience that combines an open design with immersive sound and smart functionality.
1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On Earbuds introduce a more elevated listening experience that combines an open design with immersive sound and smart functionality.

Green SM Indonesia launches premium 6-seat electric taxi service and attractive new vehicle rental program

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JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 September 2026 – Green SM, an all-electric ride-hailing platform, officially launches its 6-seat electric taxi service, Green Limo, in Indonesia, with 100% of its fleet featuring the spacious and well-equipped Limo Green, aiming to elevate the mobility experience in the premium electric taxi segment. On the occasion, the company also introduces a new vehicle rental program, “Rent a VinFast. Become a Green SM Driver. Be Your Own Boss,” offering a range of benefits for driver partners, including a low initial payment, access to brand-new VinFast vehicles, earnings of up to IDR 14 million per month, and revenue sharing of up to 92%.

Green SM hands over the first Limo Green vehicles to driver partners in Jakarta.
Green SM hands over the first Limo Green vehicles to driver partners in Jakarta.

Green Limo is the third four-wheel service launched by Green SM in the market, following Green Car and Green Premium, providing a mobility option specifically designed for families, larger groups, business travelers, passengers carrying more luggage, and customers who value greater space, comfort and a smooth ride throughout their journeys.

Featuring a modern exterior design and a spacious three-row cabin, the Limo Green offers the “3 Nos” advantages of an electric vehicle: no emissions, no fuel odors and no engine noise. The vehicle is also equipped with features including a multi-purpose phone charging cable, automatic air conditioning, dedicated air vents for the two rear rows, and an air filtration and deodorizing system, helping maintain a fresh, clean and comfortable cabin environment.

From September 19 to 29, 2026, Green SM will officially hand over the first batch of 500 Limo Green vehicles in Jakarta to pioneering Green SM drivers at the Green SM Kemayoran Depot. In addition to vehicle handovers to pioneer driver partners, the event features test drives, program consultations and application intake, allowing prospective partners to experience VinFast’s modern electric vehicles firsthand, learn more about the new vehicle rental program and receive valuable gifts when placing a deposit.

To celebrate the launch of the new service, Green SM is offering a special promotion for customers using Green Limo for the first time, with 20% off the trip fare, up to IDR 50,000. The promotion is valid for 15 days from September 19 through October 3, 2026, giving customers an opportunity to experience the premium 6-seat electric taxi service at a special introductory fare.

On the same day, Green SM announces its new vehicle rental program, “Rent a VinFast. Become a Green SM Driver. Be Your Own Boss,” for driver partners. With an initial payment starting from just IDR 2 million and rental fees starting from IDR 254,000 per day, the program offers a range of VinFast vehicle options to suit individual needs, including Limo Green, VF e34/Nerio Green, VF 5/Herio Green and VF 6.

Notably, to give driver partners greater confidence as they get started with Green SM, the program provides guaranteed daily earnings of up to IDR 400,000 during the first two months, depending on the applicable conditions, along with revenue sharing of up to 92%. Driver partners can also benefit from a range of incentives, including a sign-up bonus of IDR 1,000,000 per month, a brand bonus of IDR 676,000 per month, and an operating bonus of up to IDR 1,340,000 per month. In addition, driver partners receive free charging at V-Green charging stations, helping reduce operating costs and improve business efficiency.

Mr. Pham Nhat Minh Hoang, Global CEO of Green SM, said: “Green Limo not only adds a new model to Green SM’s fleet, but also offers a suitable option for journeys where space and comfort are priorities. Alongside the Green Limo service, the new vehicle rental program with flexible options gives driver partners an easier way to earn stable income with modern, cost-efficient VinFast electric vehicles. We expect the combination of suitable products, practical policies and Green SM’s 5-star service standards to deliver meaningful value to both driver partners and customers, thereby helping raise the standard of transportation services in Indonesia.”

Throughout its global development journey, Green SM has completed approximately 850 million rides covering nearly 6 billion kilometers, helping reduce more than 800,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the amount of carbon absorbed by approximately 36 million trees. In Indonesia, Green SM continues to expand its all-electric mobility options, increase its coverage and enhance service quality, in line with its “5 Green Promises” commitment, contributing to greener transportation and creating positive value for local communities, the environment and the local economy./.

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