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2026 Functional Food & Wellness Summit Successfully Concludes


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – On January 21, 2026, the two-day 2026 Functional Food & Wellness Summit (FFWS 2026) successfully concluded in Bangkok, Thailand. As an flagship annual event and benchmark hub in the global functional food sector, especially across the Asia-Pacific region, the summit fulfills the core mission of linking top global industrial resources and guiding the industry’s innovative development.

2026 Functional Food & Wellness Summit Successfully Concludes

It gathered over 150 industry elites from more than 20 countries and regions, including China, Canada, the U.S., France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, India, Singapore, and Indonesia. Among them were core decision-makers and R&D leaders from global giants such as FeiHe, Morinaga, Mead Johnson, Suntory, Yili Group, Meiji, Amway, Health & Happiness (H&H), Mengniu Dairy, Rousselot, and Sirio. They engaged in in-depth discussions and precise resource matching around key industrial topics like policy compliance, technological innovation, and market expansion, consolidating consensus and injecting strong momentum for the high-quality advancement of the global functional food industry.

The summit was jointly guided by authoritative institutions, including the International Probiotics Association (IPA), the Asean Alliance of Health Supplement Associations(AAHSA), the Malaysian Dietary Supplements Association (MADSA), the Japan Health Business Media, the Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC®), and Coherent Market Insights. FeiHe served as the Diamond Sponsor, Morinaga as the Gold Sponsor, and Rousselot as the Presentation Sponsor.

During the two-day sessions, nearly 30 industry leaders delivered professional insights. George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics Association, deeply interpreted the trends and challenges of microbiome innovation from the perspective and practice of the IPA. Pichit Pongsukvechkul, immediate Past President of Health Food and Supplements Association, detailed the latest regulatory dynamics of health products and functional foods in ASEAN, offering practical guidance for enterprises’ cross-border layout. Sandeep Gupta, Chief Founder of the Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council, focused on the overseas expansion paths of Indian and global nutraceutical brands, providing ideas for enterprises to tap into international markets. Leading businesses including Amway, Meiji, H&H and FeiHe delivered high-value keynote speeches at the conference, and the conference also arranged panel discussions focusing on core topics, which sparked a wealth of insightful ideas centering on hot issues such as technological innovation, market trends and compliance development.

The 2026 Functional Food & Wellness Industry Awards Ceremony drew wide attention. Centering on ingredient innovation, product R&D, and technological breakthroughs, the organizing committee honored outstanding businesses and products in niche tracks such as gut health, maternal and infant nutrition, bone health, immune protection, blood sugar management, sports nutrition, cognitive function, digestive health, and anti-aging, setting industry benchmarks. Representatives of winning businesses stated that the awards are recognition of their products and technologies, and will further inspire them to deepen innovation and enhance product quality and core competitiveness.

Fresh Milk Protein Ingredient Technology Innovation Award-Liquid Milk Protein-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Breast Milk-Adapted Formula Technology Innovation Award-AceKid Plus Genugro Growing-up Formula-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Cognitive Function Product Award-Bifidobacterium breve MCC1274-Morinaga

Annual Probiotic Innovation for Glycemic Control Product Award-Mengniu Yourui Antangdun Probiotic Powder-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Probiotic Product Award-Biobor PROBIOTICS GUMMY BEARS- Biobor Health (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Annual Gold Award for Gut Health-Yili Health Science Changshi Probiotic Freeze-Dried Powder-Yili Group

Annual Liver Health Product Award-BElixz LIVCORE-BE International

Annual Immune Protection Excellence Award-Mengniu Yourui Huangjin Protein Powder-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Technological Innovation Pioneer Award-Mengniu Ruibuen EnZhi Infant Formula Milk Powder,Mengniu Ruibuen QinYi Infant Formula Milk Powder,Mengniu Ruibuen ChuAi Niu Niu Infant Formula Milk Powder-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Bone and Joint Health Product Award-Biobor D3+K2+Ca GUMMIES- Biobor Health (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Active Nutrient & Fresh Ingredient Formula Technology Innovation Excellence Award-Qicui Infant Formula Milk Powder, Jicui Infant Formula Milk Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Excellence Award for Infant & Toddler Fresh Formula Rice Cereal-Feihe Platinum Formula Rice Cereal-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Digestive Health Ingredient Award-SIRIO Apple Cider Vinegar AppOtics®-Sirio Pharma

Annual Gold Award for Protein Quality-Yili Health Science Immunoglobulin Protein Powder-Yili Group

Annual Technological Innovation Pioneer Award-Tribiosynsis®-Chambio

Annual Popular Product Flavor Award-Mengniu Yourui Selenium-Enriched High-Calcium Goat Milk Powder-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Bone and Joint Health Product Award-Mengniu Yimibaba Probiotic Drops-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Immune Function Product Award-BElixz SHIRUTO-BE International

New Generation Lactose-Free Milk Protein Innovation Breakthrough Award-FIRMUS Ranch Milk Protein Nutritional Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Active Nutrient & Fresh Ingredient Formula Technology Innovation Excellence Award-AceKid Optigrow Powdered Milk Drink-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Sports Nutrition Product Award-Biobor OXYPEAK GUMMIES- Biobor Health (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Innovation Gold Award for Bone Health-Bone Energy Formula Milk Powder-Yili Group

Annual Vision & Eye Health Product Award-BElixz I-VXION -BE International

Annual Healthy Snack Innovation Award -Mengniu Yimibaba Nutritional Milk Tablet,Mengniu Yimibaba Growth Nutritional Bar-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Health Protection Product Award-MeadJohnson AGIJOY Immunoglobulin Bovine Colostrum Powder-Mead Johnson

Breast Milk-Adapted Formula Technology Innovation Award-Qicui Infant Formula Milk Powder, Jicui Infant Formula Milk Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Musculoskeletal Health Innovation Award-Feihe Aiben Small Molecule Milk Protein Special Dietary Powder Series-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Cognitive Function Product Award-Biobor DHA GUMMIES- Biobor Health (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Gold Award for Blood Glucose Health-Digestible Sugar Milk Powder-Yili Group

Annual Weight Management Product Award-Mengniu Sosodaily Probiotic Powder Platinum Edition/Luxury Gold Edition -Mengniu Dairy

Infant Clinical Evidence Early Life Nutrition Excellence Award-Qicui Infant Formula Milk Powder, Jicui Infant Formula Milk Powder, Zhuorui Infant Formula Milk Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Excellence Product Award for Children’s Active Immune Protein-Feihe Lactoferrin Nutritional Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Healthy Ageing Nutrition Ingredient Award-SIRTMAX-Tokiwa Phytochemical Co., Ltd.

Innovation Gold Award for Joint Health-Bone Energy Gold Formula Milk Powder-Yili Group

Annual Temperature-Controlled Freshness Locking & Native Nutrition Dual Excellence Innovation Award-Mengniu Pure Milk Powder -Mengniu Dairy

Arjun, the representative from Amway, said: “This summit featured a rich and diverse agenda, covering hot topics such as product R&D, marketing, and compliance, and provided a diverse and professional communication platform for participants from all sectors of the industry.”

Richard, the speaker from Meiji, mentioned that this was the first time he had attended such an industry summit on behalf of the company, and he stated plainly that the experience was highly rewarding and educatiional. He added that the summit had brought together top players in the industry, and many guest speakers delivered presentations with substantive content and profound insights, which offered significant practical reference value.

Solange Henoud, Vice-President Regulatory & Compliance of Lallemand Health Solutions, commented: “The event features numerous interactive sessions that enable in-depth communication and experience sharing. Through thematic discussions, roundtables, and other segments, we gained a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments in the functional food and nutrition health sector.”

After the summit, the FFWS Organizing Committee announced that it will confirm and release the date and venue of the 2027 Functional Food & Wellness Summit and subsequent related activities later this year. Please stay tuned for updates.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Lee Kum Kee Partners with UNESCO to Launch the “Forever Flavors Project”, Co-creating a Global Archive of Flavour Memories

BEIJING, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), a global leader in sauces and condiments, announced a partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and held a launch ceremony in Beijing for its inaugural collaboration, the “Forever Flavors Project”. The initiative will collect food-related stories from around the world to create an archive of flavour memories. Using flavour as a bridge, the project aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue and emotional connection while promoting the sustainable preservation and inheritance of culinary heritage.

Daniel Shih, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and General Counsel of Lee Kum Kee Group; Simon Cao, Vice President – Global Brand Development and Communications, Global Marketing of Lee Kum Kee Sauce; Professor Shahbaz Khan, Director and Representative of UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia; representatives from the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO; Department of International Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China; Intangible Cultural Heritage Division of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism; representatives of UNESCO Category 2 Centres; representatives from Chinese cities of gastronomy within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network; industry’s associations representatives, as well as media and online influencers participated in the launch ceremony of the “Forever Flavors Project,” marking the official commencement of the collaboration between the two parties.

(from left) Simon Cao, Vice President - Global Brand Development and Communications, Global Marketing of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, Professor Shahbaz Khan, Director and Representative, UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, and Daniel Shih, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and General Counsel of Lee Kum Kee Group, officiate at the launching ceremony.
(from left) Simon Cao, Vice President – Global Brand Development and Communications, Global Marketing of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, Professor Shahbaz Khan, Director and Representative, UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, and Daniel Shih, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and General Counsel of Lee Kum Kee Group, officiate at the launching ceremony.

A Global Call for Flavour Memories

Lee Kum Kee and UNESCO’s collaboration comprises four priorities: safeguarding culinary cultural heritage, nurturing young culinary talent, building platforms for cross-cultural dialogue, and encouraging public participation. The overall aim of the effort is to protect and share collective food memories that transcend time and geography.

Among them, the flagship initiative – the “Forever Flavors Project” – will be accepting submissions from 20 January. Through its official RedNote (Xiaohongshu) account: 忘不了的味道•档案计划, Lee Kum Kee’s official Instagram, UNESCO’s official website, WeChat official accounts, and other social media platforms, the campaign will invite users around the world to share flavour stories from themselves, their families or their communities via text, video and photos. Posts should include the hashtags “#忘不了的味道” or #Forever Flavors Project, and be uploaded to the designated project website: foreverflavorsproject.lkk.com.

Selected stories will have the opportunity to be featured on the official platforms of UNESCO and Lee Kum Kee; content contributors will receive a digital certificate bearing a unique archival number under the “Forever Flavors Project” by UNESCO and Lee Kum Kee. The project will also engage both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts, keeping these memory-laden flavors alive and flowing.


Using Food as a Bridge to Foster Cross-Cultural Understanding

At the ceremony, Professor Shahbaz Khan, Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, commented, “Food is a living heritage that carries memory, identity, and emotion. It serves as a key link between generations and is crucial for promoting cultural identity and sustainable development. UNESCO is especially pleased to partner with Lee Kum Kee, a company whose history is deeply intertwined with culinary craftsmanship and everyday cooking traditions across generations. This collaboration demonstrates how public-private partnerships can contribute meaningfully to cultural safeguarding when grounded in shared values, respect for heritage, and long-term commitment.”

Professor Shahbaz Khan, Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia delivers speech at the launch ceremony.
Professor Shahbaz Khan, Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia delivers speech at the launch ceremony.

Daniel Shih, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and General Counsel of Lee Kum Kee Group remarked, “Since 1888, Lee Kum Kee has been at the heart of kitchens, dining tables and the everyday family life. From a single spoon of oyster sauce to becoming a beloved staple in households worldwide, we have maintained not only a consistent flavour but also a sense of familiarity and reassurance – preserving a ‘memory of flavour’. This shared commitment to values has led to a meaningful collaboration between Lee Kum Kee and UNESCO. We sincerely thank UNESCO for fostering this bridge of cultural exchange with us.”

Daniel Chia Shih, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and General Counsel of Lee Kum Kee Group delivers speech at the launch ceremony.
Daniel Chia Shih, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and General Counsel of Lee Kum Kee Group delivers speech at the launch ceremony.

The event also featured four guest speakers who shared personal stories about food and memory, including Vicky Cheng, Executive Chef and owner of WING, one of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants; Yang Guang, a food blogger; Xiao Yang (Young), a cultural and humanities writer; and Sun Guoliang, a representative inheritor of Shaoxing cuisine cooking skills, a non-material cultural heritage of Zhejiang Province. Their narratives spanned multi-generational family recipes, flavours that alleviate homesickness, and food’s role in cultural identity and personal healing, exemplifying the project’s core idea that flavour anchors emotions.

The four guest speakers share their own flavour stories.
The four guest speakers share their own flavour stories.

A Long-Term Commitment to Memory, Heritage and Connection

Food is the first lens through which people understand the world and one of the most direct and heartfelt ways to build friendships and deepen mutual understanding. For 138 years, Lee Kum Kee has believed in the bond between flavour and human connection, dedicating itself to creating exceptional Asian culinary experiences for people around the world. Through its cooperation with UNESCO, Lee Kum Kee aims to use flavour as a shared language to foster cross-cultural dialogue that is relatable to everyday life.

The “Forever Flavors Project” is now officially launched. We sincerely invite people around the world to share their unique stories and contribute to building an archive of flavour memories.

About Lee Kum Kee Group

Lee Kum Kee was founded by the Lee Kum Kee Family in 1888. Today, the Family has reached the sixth generation. Its vision is “to be the most trusted enterprise for a healthier and happier world beyond 1,000 years!”

Lee Kum Kee Group began with its sauce business and later expanded into the Traditional Chinese Medicine (“TCM”) industry. By venturing into TCM plantation management and sales, the Group further solidified its leading position in the industry. Nonetheless, Lee Kum Kee Group never rests on its laurels. We actively diversify our portfolio to include property and venture capital investments, as well as corporate culture consultancy and the movememnt to co-create a happier world. The Group currently has over 9,000 employees worldwide. For more details, please visit www.leekumkeegroup.com.

About Lee Kum Kee Sauce

Lee Kum Kee Sauce is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee Sauce’s range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create, and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee Sauce’s rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices and “Constant Entrepreneurship” combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.LKK.com.

About the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

UNESCO was established in 1945 as the abbreviated name for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. As a specialized agency of the United Nations, it is dedicated to strengthening the common bonds of all humanity through the promotion of education, science, culture, and communication.

In collaboration with governments worldwide, UNESCO develops international standards and legal instruments, provides tools, and enhances knowledge to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time, thereby contributing to the building of a more equitable and peaceful world.

The work UNESCO carries out with its 194 Member States includes protecting biodiversity, addressing artificial intelligence, improving quality education, safeguarding heritage, and ensuring access to reliable information. For more details, please visit: https://www.unesco.org/en.

Datasea Pre-Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Results

Gross Profit Increased 278% Year-over-Year with Significant Improvement in Gross Margin

BEIJING, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS) (“Datasea” or the “Company”), a Nevada-based technology company specializing in acoustic high-tech solutions and 5G+AI multimodal digitalization, today pre-announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended December 31, 2025.

The financial highlights below are presented on a six-month basis for the period ended December 31, 2025.

Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Financial Highlights

(Unaudited, Six Months Ended December 31, 2025)

  • Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2025 is expected to be approximately $26.68 million.
  • Gross profit is expected to be approximately $2.32 million, representing an increase of approximately 278% year-over-year compared to the same period of fiscal year 2025.
  • Gross margin is expected to be approximately 8.70%, a significant improvement from 1.48% in the prior-year period.

Strategic and Operational Review

The Company’s performance during the first six months of fiscal year 2026 reflects the continued execution of its strategic transition toward profitability optimization and technology-driven value creation, moving away from a growth model primarily focused on revenue scale.

During the period, the Company achieved a substantial improvement in gross profit and gross margin through the following initiatives:

  • A deliberate reduction of standardized, low-margin 5G AI communication services;
  • An increased contribution from high-margin 5G+AI customized solutions;
  • Continued advancement and application of the Company’s acoustic high-tech products and integrated solutions; and
  • Ongoing enhancement of cost controls and operational efficiency.

Management Commentary

Ms. Zhixin Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Datasea, commented:

“The six-month period ended December 31, 2025 represents an important milestone in the Company’s strategic transformation. While we intentionally moderated the pace of revenue expansion, our gross profit increased by 278% year-over-year and gross margin expanded to 8.7%, underscoring the effectiveness of our shift toward high-value, technology-driven businesses.

We believe that the significant improvement in profit quality helps support the Company’s long-term sustainable development strategy. In line with this objective, we continue to deepen the application of high-margin 5G+AI multimodal digital solutions and increase the contribution of technology-oriented, solution-based offerings within our overall business mix.

At the same time, building on our recent phased progress in core acoustic technologies, we are steadily advancing the application exploration of our acoustic high-tech innovations in health management and intelligent device scenarios. This includes product validation and solution deployment efforts focused on non-invasive acoustic modulation, acoustic neuromodulation, and related health robot solutions across healthcare, wellness, and professional application environments, laying the groundwork for future business expansion and value realization.”

About Datasea Inc.

Datasea Inc. (“Datasea”) is a leading provider of products, services, and solutions for enterprise and retail customers in two innovative industries, acoustic high tech and 5G-AI multimodal digitalization. The Company’s advanced R&D technology serves as the core infrastructure and backbone for its products. Its 5G multimodal digital segment operates on a cloud platform based on AI. Datasea leverages cutting-edge technologies, precision manufacturing, and ultrasonic, infrasound and directional sound technology in its acoustics business to combat viruses and prevent human infections, and it is also developing applications in medical ultrasonic cosmetology. In July 2023, Datasea established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Datasea Acoustics LLC, in Delaware, in a strategic move to enter the U.S. markets and to mark its global expansion plan. For additional information, please visit www.dataseainc.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “future”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “target”, “going forward”, “outlook,” “objective” and similar terms. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and which are beyond Datasea’s control, which may cause Datasea’s actual results, performance or achievements (including the RMB/USD value of its anticipated benefit to Datasea as described herein) to differ materially and in an adverse manner from anticipated results contained or implied in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Datasea’s filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. Datasea does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.

Investor and Media Contact: 

Datasea Investor Relations
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Study: “Reaching out” Tops the List of Most Overused Email Buzzwords

ZeroBounce analyzed more than one million real work emails to uncover the most common email clichés.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — “Reaching out” is the most overused email cliché, with “checking in” and “follow up” close behind, according to a new study by ZeroBounce. Phrases like “please advise” and “hope my email finds you well” are still prevalent in corporate communication, even as AI tools become more common in everyday writing. 

The most overused email buzzwords, according to ZeroBounce.
The most overused email buzzwords, according to ZeroBounce.

Email deliverability company ZeroBounce examined more than one million work emails to find out which phrases professionals just can’t quit. Familiar buzzwords continue to dominate workplace communication, revealing how deeply ingrained they are in professional writing.

Here are the top 10 email buzzwords, according to ZeroBounce:

  1. Reaching out – 6,117 emails
  2. Follow up (all variations) – 5,755 emails
  3. Check in (all variations) – 4,286 emails
  4. Aligned (all variations) – 1,714 emails
  5. Please advise – 1,459 emails
  6. Hope you’re doing well – 1,300 emails
  7. Hope this email finds you well – 974 emails
  8. Hope all is well – 592 emails
  9. E-meet – 536 emails
  10. Circle back (all variations) – 533 emails

The study offers a peek into workplace psychology and how politeness, hesitation, and the fear of sounding “too direct” continue to shape office language. For instance, nearly 3,000 emails started with a version of “hope”, including “hope you’re doing well,” “hope this finds you well,” or “hope all is well.”  

“Per my last email”: AI tools are picking up corporate jargon

Despite nearly one in four employees now using AI to help write emails, the language hasn’t evolved much. “The same buzzwords keep sneaking back into our inboxes – and even AI has picked up on our bad habits,” says ZeroBounce CEO Liviu Tanase.  “The bots are ‘reaching out’ and ‘circling back.’ We laugh at corporate jargon, but we keep using it, and we’ve trained machines to sound just like us. Understanding which phrases persist can help people write with more clarity and connect better.”

Other overused phrases include “touch base,” “hop on a call,” “bandwidth,” and “low-hanging fruit.” Even expressions many thought extinct made an appearance: “per my last email” showed up in 89 emails, despite being widely mocked in workplace culture.

“The findings reveal an opportunity for people to stand out at work and in business. Emails that skip the clichés tend to sound more confident and persuasive,” says ZeroBounce Chief Marketing Officer Anne Ghaltchi.

About ZeroBounce

ZeroBounce is an email validation and deliverability platform helping more than 500,000 customers worldwide land in the inbox. Its tools include email validation, email scoring, inbox placement testing, blacklist monitoring, DMARC monitoring, and more. ZeroBounce validates more than 6 billion emails annually and is widely recognized for its 99.6% accuracy rate, strong security standards, and award-winning customer support.

For more information, visit https://www.zerobounce.net/

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + AI, Robotics, Autonomy In Focus at the World Economic Forum

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 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. 

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + AI, Robotics, Autonomy In Focus at the World Economic Forum

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on January 21st

  • Markets are pointing to fractional losses ahead of President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum, following renewed tensions with Europe after his remarks about the U.S. “taking control” of Greenland.
  • Today’s NYSE Live at 9 a.m. ET features on‑site guests from the Forum, including R. “Ray” Wang of Constellation Research, discussing innovations in AI, robotics, and autonomy.
  • NYSE President Lynn Martin spoke with CNBC’s Sara Eisen, emphasizing her view of a coming “Supercycle” of IPO activity; digital asset platform BitGo is set to list on the NYSE tomorrow under ticker BTGO.
  • NYSE CPO Jon Herrick will appear on NYSE Live this morning after discussing market plumbing on Taking Stock, including the NYSE’s push toward 24/7 trading and a new tokenized‑securities platform for stocks and ETFs.

Opening Bell
NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary season in 2026, as well as today’s premiere of its “Chasing Speed” docuseries on VICE.

Closing Bell
The 2026 Discover Boating New York Boat Show celebrates opening day alongside partner Progressive Insurance

Click here to download the NYSE TV App

 

CLEAR ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH ORACLE RED BULL RACING, CHAMPIONING ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE

CLEAR Enters the World of Formula One as Oracle Red Bull Racing’s First-Ever Official Haircare Partner

SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CLEAR, engineers of the world’s No.1 men’s shampoo, today announced a new global partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, becoming the Team’s first-ever Official Haircare Partner. Rooted in a shared obsession with peak performance under extreme pressure, the collaboration brings CLEAR’s advanced scalp care expertise into the high-intensity world of F1, creating a powerful cross-industry platform designed to engage performance-driven fans and consumers worldwide.

CLEAR announces global partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing
CLEAR announces global partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing

As one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, F1 commands global attention for its extreme speed, precision and relentless pursuit of progress. With a legacy steeped in championships and engineering excellence, Oracle Red Bull Racing’s bold and uncompromising performance culture aligns with CLEAR’s industry-leading scientific expertise and its pursuit of developing high-performance scalp and haircare solutions.

Mohamed Elsharkawy, CLEAR Global Brand Vice President, said: “CLEAR is designed to help people perform at their best under pressure, and partnering with Oracle Red Bull Racing brings our scalp care science into one of the most extreme performance environments in the world, where a CLEAR™ HEAD can make a major difference. This partnership reflects our shared belief in precision and performance, and together we aim to inspire people who demand maximum results in every aspect of their lives, while creating experiences that help them show up at their best, on and off the track.”

Nick Stocker, Group Commercial Director of Oracle Red Bull Racing, said: “Precision, discipline and relentless improvement define our continued success, and that performance mindset is what makes CLEAR a natural partner for the Team. Their focus on science, innovation and results aligns closely with how we operate on and off the track. We look forward to working together to bring fans closer to the culture that fuels Oracle Red Bull Racing.”

CLEAR is the first official haircare partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing
CLEAR is the first official haircare partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing

F1 drivers face some of the most extreme pressures in sport. Temperatures reaching up to 60°C, intense sweating and prolonged helmet wear can cause discomfort and disrupt focus. On and off the track, CLEAR’s advanced scalp technology is designed to eliminate performance-impacting factors and address scalp issues at the source to deliver greater clarity and confidence in both everyday life and high-stakes situations.

Starting with the 2026 season, the CLEAR x Oracle Red Bull Racing partnership will come to life globally across Asia, EMEA and Latin America through an edgy, bold and fully integrated programme spanning brand storytelling, digital and social content, retail activations and fan engagement. As the team’s first-ever Official Haircare Partner, CLEAR will be displayed on the striking new RB22 and will also be worn on the balaclavas of four-time World Champion Max Verstappen, as well as new partner on the grid Isack Hadjar.

CLEAR is displayed on Oracle Red Bull Racing's striking new RB22
CLEAR is displayed on Oracle Red Bull Racing’s striking new RB22

This collaboration marks a new chapter for CLEAR as it continues to advance product innovation and brand experiences, reinforcing its leadership in scalp care while delivering high-performance solutions designed to help people stay confident, and focused under pressure.

ABOUT CLEAR: 

CLEAR is the No.1 men’s hair care shampoo globally and the No.1 men’s anti-dandruff shampoo in many of the 60+ markets where it is sold. Backed by over 50 years of dermatology-led scalp science and research with 30,000 consumers, CLEAR is recognized as a leading scalp expert brand helping people worldwide KEEP A CLEAR™ HEAD.

For more information about CLEAR, please visit www.clearhaircare.com.

ABOUT ORACLE RED BULL RACING: 

Since its inception, Oracle Red Bull Racing has been a major force in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the globe’s premier motorsport category. Founded in 2005 to expand parent company Red Bull’s presence in professional motor racing and to disrupt the status quo within the sport through a bold mix of passion, playfulness, ambition and achievement, Oracle Red Bull Racing has grown to become one of F1’s most successful teams. With multiple Constructors’ and Drivers’ world titles and more than 100 race wins to its credit, Oracle Red Bull Racing continues its pursuit of ultimate performance – as a race team, as a home of champions and as an innovator operating at the cutting edge of technology.

ABOUT UNILEVER: 

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. We have 128,000 employees and generated sales of €60.8 billion in 2024. 

For more information about Unilever and our brands, please visit www.unilever.com.  

Cellebrite to Report Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on February 11, 2026

TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cellebrite (NASDAQ: CLBT), a global leader in premier Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced it will report its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results before the U.S. markets open on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Later that same morning, Cellebrite will host a live conference call and webcast to review the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and discuss its 2026 outlook. Relevant details include:

Date:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Time:

8:30 a.m. ET

Call-In Number:

203-518-9814 / 800-274-8461

Conference ID:  

CLBTQ425

Event URL:

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About Cellebrite
Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to protect communities, nations and businesses as a global leader in digital investigative and intelligence solutions. More than 7,000 global law enforcement agencies, defense and intelligence organizations and enterprises trust Cellebrite’s AI-powered software portfolio to make forensically sound digital data more accessible and actionable. Cellebrite technology allows customers to accelerate more than 1.5 million legally sanctioned investigations annually, enhance sovereign security, elevate operational efficacy and efficiency and enable advanced mobile research and application security. Available via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments, Cellebrite’s technology enables its customers around the globe to advance their missions, elevate public safety and safeguard data privacy. To learn more, visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com/investors and find us on social media @Cellebrite.

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DXC Partners with Ripple to Empower Global Banks with Scalable Digital Asset Custody and Payments

  • DXC integrates Ripple’s institutional-grade blockchain technology into its Hogan core banking platform, which supports $5 trillion in deposits and 300 million accounts globally
  • The collaboration enables financial institutions to bridge legacy finance with enterprise blockchain-based solutions without disrupting core banking infrastructure

ASHBURN, Va., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced a strategic partnership with Ripple, a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, to help banks seamlessly adopt digital asset custody and payment capabilities at enterprise scale.

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As regulated financial institutions navigate an era of exponential change, digital asset adoption depends on accessible, secure blockchain infrastructure.  Through this collaboration, DXC and Ripple enable financial institutions and fintechs to access digital asset technology seamlessly, bridging legacy financial systems with onchain finance.  The solution enables programmable payments and the tokenization, custody, and transfer of digital assets—allowing institutions to deliver regulated digital asset use cases without disrupting mission-critical core banking systems.

Leveraging DXC’s Hogan core banking platform, which powers more than 300 million deposit accounts and over $5 trillion in deposits globally, the initiative integrates Ripple’s digital asset custody and payments technology into large-scale banking environments, providing Hogan clients with a streamlined path to deliver digital custody and payment capabilities.

“For digital assets to move into the financial mainstream, institutions need secure custody and seamless payment capabilities,” said Sandeep Bhanote, Global Head and General Manager of Financial Services at DXC. “Our work with Ripple brings those capabilities together in a way that allows banks to engage in the digital asset ecosystem without changing their core systems, connecting traditional accounts, wallets and decentralized platforms at enterprise scale.”

By delivering last-mile connectivity between regulated banking infrastructure and digital asset platforms, the collaboration helps financial institutions move beyond experimentation and into real-world deployment of blockchain-enabled use cases. Fintechs also benefit from simplified access to the banking relationships required to support compliant custody and payment solutions.

“Banks are under increasing pressure to modernize while continuing to operate on complex infrastructure,” said Joanie Xie, VP and Managing Director, North America at Ripple. “Our partnership with DXC brings digital asset custody, RLUSD and payments directly into the core banking environments institutions already trust. Together, we’re enabling banks to deliver secure, compliant digital asset use cases at enterprise scale without disruption.”

The DXC–Ripple partnership reinforces DXC’s commitment to helping financial institutions modernize safely and innovate responsibly. This represents a significant step forward in enabling digital asset adoption across production banking environments worldwide through an integrated core banking approach.

Ripple Payments is a licensed, end-to-end cross-border payment solution that enables Ripple to manage the flow of funds on behalf of its customers. Ripple Custody is designed for banks and financial institutions to securely manage digital assets, stablecoins or Real World Assets (RWAs).

About DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com

About Ripple
Ripple is a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses. Ripple Payments uses blockchain to make cross-border payments faster, more transparent, and widely accessible. Ripple Custody offers customers a secure way to store and manage digital assets. Through Ripple Prime, the company offers a global, multi-asset prime brokerage for institutional customers. Ripple’s stablecoin (RLUSD) and the cryptocurrency, XRP, are leveraged across these solutions to make traditional finance more efficient and enable new ways to utilize digital assets.

Media Contacts: DXC, Ashley Houk-Temple, ashley.houktemple@dxc.com; Ripple: Amy Dunn, Press@ripple.com