HONG KONG, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SUEZ has been awarded the contract for supplying sludge dewatering solution for the Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns by the Drainage Services Department (DSD) of Hong Kong SAR Government. The project will be delivered by SUEZ, leveraging a sludge dewatering technology developed and continuously improved over more than 15 years through SUEZ’s collaboration with Bucher Unipektin AG[1]. This sludge dewatering contract covers design, equipment supply and delivery for the new Sha Tin Cavern Sewage Treatment Works (STCSTW).

Scheduled for completion in 2030, the new facility is set to become one of Asia’s largest sewage treatment plants built inside an artificial cave. With its compact design and advanced process standards, the STCSTW will optimise land use and set a new benchmark for sustainable, green infrastructure in Hong Kong.

New cavern-based wastewater facility to support sanitation needs and relieve land pressure

The existing Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works has served approximately 700,000 residents for over 40 years. As the facility needed modernisation works, the DSD has decided not only to address the challenge of aging facilities, but also to tackle the acute land scarcity issue and to improve surrounding community environment.

The DSD initiated the relocation of the Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works into a purpose-built cavern, comprising a 14-hectare site and an upstream sewage collection system. This strategic move allows major benefits for the Hong Kong population: It will limit olfactory nuisance as caverns act as natural barriers that contain and attenuate odours. Furthermore, inside the cavern, odour sources will be enclosed and dedicated de–odourisation facilities will be installed. It will free up 28 hectares of surface land for other beneficial uses.

Long-term technology collaboration between SUEZ and Bucher Unipektin AG supporting cavern operations in Hong Kong

Recognising the constraints of cavern-based facilities, including limited space, controlled access and strict safety requirements, SUEZ will equip the project with 16 units of its proven Dehydris™ Twist sludge dewatering system. Fully enclosed and highly automated, this system supports safer operations in confined areas and helps reduce operator exposure. Its compact design reduces footprint by 25% and offers greater flexibility to allocate other essential equipment within the caverns.

Dehydris™ Twist sludge dewatering solution has proven to be stable and reliable across SUEZ projects in France, Italy, Australia, and the Chinese Mainland. In Hong Kong, seawater flushing for about 85% of the population increases sewage salinity, typically reported around 5,000 – 6,000 mg/L, which can influence dewatering performance.

To confirm results under local conditions, Dehydris™ Twist was piloted in Hong Kong for several years. The trials showed consistent performance, raising sludge solid from around 3% to no less than 30%, reducing sludge volume and associated transport and disposal costs. The system is expected to produce about 120,000 tonnes of dewatered sludge annually, supporting energy recovery and Hong Kong’s circularity and carbon reduction goals.

Commenting on the long-term technology collaboration supporting this project, Daniel Schneider, CEO Bucher Unipektin AG, said: “The implementation of Bucher HPS Technology at the new STCSTW as part of the SUEZ Dehydris™ Twist workshop marks a significant milestone in acknowledging the growing need for advanced biosolids dewatering solutions. Our technology sets new standards in efficiency and sustainability, demonstrating what is now achievable in modern wastewater treatment. There is no doubt that this innovation will play a pivotal role in supporting sustainable and economically efficient development, both in the rapidly expanding markets of Southeast Asia and across the rest of the world.”

Pierre Pauliac, Executive Vice-President of SUEZ, in charge of international activities, said: “This project is an important opportunity for SUEZ to deliver its core sludge dewatering solution for the new cavern-based treatment plant, integrating our global expertise to create local value for Hong Kong. In the Greater Bay Area, we have been committed for decades to providing sustainable environmental solutions: operating two wastewater treatment plants in Hong Kong to improve the water environment; providing quality drinking water services to the entire city of Macao; and supporting industries in Guangdong with advanced wastewater treatment solutions for its green transition. Going forward, we will continue to leverage our expertise in water and waste, working closely with all stakeholders to drive the Greater Bay Area towards a greener, more resilient, and sustainable future.“

About SUEZ:

Faced with growing environmental challenges, SUEZ has been delivering essential services that protect and improve our quality of life for more than 160 years. SUEZ provides its customers with innovative and resilient solutions for water and waste services. With 40 000 employees across 40 countries, the Group works with customers to create value over the full lifecycle of their assets and services, and to drive their low carbon transition. In 2024, SUEZ provided drinking water for 68 million people worldwide and sanitation services for 44 million people. The Group generated 8 TWh of energy from waste and wastewater. In 2024, SUEZ has generated revenues of 9.2 billion euros. For more information:  www.SUEZ.com.

In Asia, SUEZ’s journey began some 70 years ago, first in Southeast Asia before expanding to China 50 years ago. With over 6,500 employees across Asia, SUEZ has built more than 600 water and wastewater treatment plants. Today, SUEZ works with municipal and industrial customers in more than 30 major cities and regions, providing water and waste recycling and recovery services to 25+ million people and 23 industrial parks.

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 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 January 30th

• Stocks are trading lower but trimming losses after President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, while markets also react to tech earnings and December wholesale price data.
• Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange saw York Space Systems go public, opening 11% above its offer price, and the cast of HBO’s Industry ringing the Closing Bell.
• Today, the American Heart Association rings the Opening Bell for its “Go Red. Shop With Heart.” campaign, with Michael Kors executive Anne Walsh joining NYSE Live to discuss the initiative.

Opening Bell
American Heart Association marks the launch of its “Go Red. Shop with Heart.” initiative

Closing Bell
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) celebrates their 2026 Analyst Day

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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For years, the running industry has chased extremes—longer distances, higher stacks, bigger promises, and shoes have gotten more complex. But for most runners, the real challenge isn’t going farther. It’s starting. It’s returning. It’s showing up consistently.

ALLSWIFIT‘s newly launched Active5K is built precisely for that reality. Designed for first 5Ks, comeback runs, and the everyday 5–10 km where habits are formed, Active5K focuses on the miles most runners actually run—not the ones brands love to glorify.

Instead of maximalism, Active5K prioritizes what makes running feel achievable: a lighter build, controlled impact, and efficient energy return that keeps legs fresh and momentum steady. The result is a streamlined running shoe purpose-engineered for shorter, everyday distances—helping runners move smoother, feel more confident, and experience less resistance from the very first step.

Premium Cushioning Technology Without the Premium Price

At the core of Active5K is Supercritical SupFoam paired with Propelix™ cushioning—an advanced midsole system typically reserved for premium performance running shoes priced well above $150. Created through a supercritical foaming process, the midsole delivers a measured balance of softness and responsiveness, producing a 67% high-rebound energy return that absorbs impact on landing and efficiently redirects energy into toe-off.

This balanced cushioning system reduces vibration at ground contact and helps limit cumulative stress on joints and muscles—key factors in minimizing delayed onset muscle soreness and supporting faster recovery between runs. The result is a shoe that protects early-stage runners without muting ground feel or momentum, making it well suited for walk-to-run transitions, return-to-training phases, and consistent 5–10 km mileage.

Rocker Geometry Designed to Reduce Resistance

Active5K features a carefully tuned rocker geometry that promotes smoother heel-to-toe transitions and reduces abrupt, braking-style landings. By encouraging natural forward motion, the design helps runners maintain rhythm and efficiency, lowering both physical strain and the mental resistance that often makes running feel harder than it should.

Stability You Can Rely On Without Overcorrection

Stability is integrated where it matters most. Active5K incorporates a built-in EVA stability plate to support balanced landings and controlled toe-off, paired with a mesh-covered foam insole that provides contoured arch support throughout the gait cycle. This approach delivers confidence underfoot without the stiffness or bulk of traditional stability shoes.

A high-traction, slip-resistant rubber outsole further enhances control on wet pavement and variable road conditions, reducing the likelihood of common aches, missteps, and fatigue-related instability—particularly during run-walk training and longer sessions when form begins to break down.

Lightweight Engineering Without Compromise

Weighing approximately 10 ounces per shoe in a men’s size 9, Active5K keeps the overall feel light, responsive, and easy to manage over repeated runs. The upper combines breathable jacquard mesh with targeted TPU reinforcement, delivering airflow, structure, and durability without unnecessary weight. Inside, a mesh-covered foam insole adds comfort and impact reduction while maintaining a secure, adaptive fit.

Built for Running, Designed for Life

While engineered specifically for 5–10 km road running, Active5K is designed to transition seamlessly beyond training sessions. Its stable platform, cushioned ride, and clean, modern silhouette make it suitable for gym workouts, travel, long shifts on foot, and everyday wear—reflecting the realities of how today’s runners move through their day.

Performance Made More Accessible

With Active5K, ALLSWIFIT continues to narrow the gap between elite performance technology and everyday runners. By concentrating on cushioning, stability, energy return, and fit—the features that matter most for everyday runners—ALLSWIFIT delivers a shoe that feels premium without unnecessary complexity or cost.

Availability

The ALLSWIFIT Active5K is available now in men’s and women’s styles on Amazon and through the official website.

About ALLSWIFIT

ALLSWIFIT is a performance footwear brand under the Miracle Miles Group umbrella redefining what sneakers should be: high-comfort, high-function, and built for everyone. Designed to break down the traditional barriers of price, exclusivity, and “pro-only” performance, ALLSWIFIT delivers the essentials of modern footwear technology—cushioning, stability, breathability, and support—into sneakers made for everyday life.

From first-time 5K runners and on-the-go commuters to nurses, service professionals, and all-day walkers, ALLSWIFIT empowers people to move with more ease and confidence. With versatile silhouettes, instant step-in comfort, and accessible performance, the brand brings premium feel and everyday versatility together—because better movement should never feel out of reach.

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of its AI and Human 1v1 Trading Competition, marking the first time a centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) has hosted a live, head-to-head AI-versus-human trading competition using real capital and production trading infrastructure.

The online, season-based competition will bring together external artificial intelligence trading teams and Bybit platform users in a direct performance comparison. As the first initiative of its kind conducted entirely within a centralized exchange environment, the competition allows selected AI teams to connect their systems to the Bybit API, compete based on total season profit and loss rankings, and participate in hourly one-on-one matchups against human traders trading under the same live market conditions.

Recruitment for institutional AI teams is open through 24:00 on Feb. 10, 2026, UTC+8. The competition is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with the official start date to be announced by Bybit.

Participation is open to trading institutions, registered companies, academic or research teams, and qualified individuals with demonstrated experience using AI-driven trading tools, subject to local laws and regulations. Bybit will review all submissions and select a limited number of participants. The final number of teams will be determined following the screening process. Individuals or entities previously penalized for financial or fraudulent violations, as well as personnel affiliated with Bybit or its partners, are not eligible.

Each institutional team may include one to five members, with participants limited to one team each. Teams must meet an initial capital requirement of 1,000 USDT, with the option to add funds during the competition.

Applicants are required to submit a description of the AI models and interaction frequency to be used, a written explanation of the intended trading strategy, and supporting code or system architecture through a public repository such as GitHub. All submissions will be reviewed by Bybit’s internal AI specialists. Compliance checks will continue throughout the competition, and teams that fail to meet requirements may be disqualified.

Approved teams will receive access to Bybit market data and API services. Participants must execute a minimum of 10 trades per day and may trade across eligible pairs available on the exchange. Bybit recommends a leverage limit of no more than 15 times and advises teams to fully test strategies in advance due to the risks associated with high leverage.

A pre-event warm-up period will run from Feb. 14 through Feb. 25, during which participating teams will announce their team names on social media. The participant screening process is scheduled to conclude by Feb. 28.

Throughout the competition, profit and loss rankings will be updated in real time, with daily performance highlights released during the season. By hosting the first CEX-based AI-versus-human trading competition, Bybit aims to set a new benchmark for transparency, innovation, and institutional engagement in AI-driven crypto trading.

#Bybit / #CryptoArk

About Bybit 

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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Certified rugged devices help utilities operate securely and reliably in harsh, remote, and high-risk environments

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Getac Technology Corporation (“Getac”), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced its collaboration with Anterix, the largest holder of licensed, contiguous 900 MHz (896-901/935-940 MHz) spectrum in the United States dedicated to private broadband networks. Through this collaboration, Getac is enabling mission-critical connectivity for utilities and other critical infrastructure operators to deploy private LTE networks.

As an active participant in the Anterix Active Ecosystem (AAE), Getac has earned AnterixActive® badges for its B360 fully rugged notebook and F120 fully rugged tablet after testing to validate their use on networks using Anterix’s 900 MHz private LTE spectrum. These badges acknowledge that utilities and other critical infrastructure organizations may deploy Getac’s rugged devices with confidence, helping to ensure reliable performance, greater security, and interoperability in demanding field environments.

This collaboration reflects Getac’s continued investment in purpose-built solutions for utilities and other asset-intensive industries that require more secure, resilient communications beyond the limits of public cellular networks. By aligning with Anterix-enabled private networks, Getac helps customers modernize field operations while maintaining control, coverage, and reliability across service territories.

“Utilities and critical infrastructure operators need communications platforms they can trust – especially as they digitize field operations and deploy advanced applications,” said Charlie Gibbs, Director of Product Solutions, Getac North America. “Our alliance with Anterix and securing of AnterixActive® badges for the B360 and F120 reinforce Getac’s commitment to delivering rugged, field-proven devices that are ready for private LTE environments where performance and uptime are non-negotiable.”

As the nation’s leading connectivity partner for utilities, Anterix provides 900 MHz spectrum and deployment solutions that enable private LTE for operational technology, workforce mobility, grid modernization, and other mission-critical communications. Getac’s rugged devices extend that capability into harsh and remote environments, giving crews secure access to real-time data, applications, and workflows.

“Anterix has built a robust ecosystem that helps utilities move from spectrum to real-world outcomes faster,” said Steve Ryan, Vice President of Ecosystem and Partnerships at Anterix. “By adding Getac’s rugged B360 and F120 devices to our portfolio, we’re expanding the trusted mobile workforce solutions utilities can deploy with confidence to keep teams connected, data protected, and operations running reliably where it matters most.”

Through the AAE, Getac is an integral part of more than 150 technology providers collaborating to simplify procurement, accelerate deployment, and deliver end-to-end solutions purpose-built for utility and critical infrastructure operations. This collaboration enables utilities to deploy certified devices faster, reduce integration risk, and lower long-term total cost of ownership.

Getac and Anterix both will be exhibiting at DTECH 2026. Attendees can visit Getac at booth UL511 in the Sails Pavilion and Anterix at booth 1028 on the ground level to learn more about their respective solutions and how Getac’s AAE engagement supports private LTE deployments for utilities and other critical infrastructure operators.

For more information about Getac’s rugged computing solutions, visit www.getac.com.
For more information about Anterix and its private LTE ecosystem, visit www.anterix.com.

About Getac

Getac Technology Corporation is a global leader in AI-capable rugged mobile technology and intelligent video solutions, including laptops, tablets, software, body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, digital evidence management and enterprise video analytics solutions. Getac’s solutions and services are designed to enable extraordinary experiences for frontline workers in challenging environments. Today, Getac serves customers in over 100 countries spanning defense, public safety, ambulance, fire & rescue, utilities, automotive, natural resources, manufacturing, transport, and logistics. Getac was recently recognized as one of Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for 2024. For more information, visit www.getac.com. Participate in the Getac Industry blog or follow the company on LinkedIn and YouTube.  

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The Hoffman Agency
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