PHUKET, Thailand, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach has officially announced the launch of three exceptional new facilities: Kanpai, La Cala, and the Splash Zone. Designed specifically to enhance the stay for leisure travelers and families, these latest additions further establish the property as a premier destination for comprehensive and relaxing holiday experiences in Thailand.

Travelers seeking an elevated beachfront getaway can explore these new offerings and reserve their stay by visiting: https://www.marriott.com/th/hotels/hktmb-phuket-marriott-resort-and-spa-merlin-beach/overview/

Expanding the Culinary and Leisure Landscape

The introduction of these new outlets aligns with the resort’s commitment to providing diverse, high-quality experiences for guests of all ages. By broadening its dining and recreational portfolio, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach ensures that families have access to both sophisticated culinary options and engaging activities without leaving the comfort of the resort.

The newly launched facilities include:

• La Cala: A refined dining destination offering a sophisticated Italian menu. La Cala provides an elegant atmosphere for guests to enjoy premium ingredients and expertly crafted authentic Italian dishes, making it an ideal setting for memorable evening dining.
• Kanpai: This new culinary outlet introduces an authentic Japanese dining experience to the resort. Kanpai caters to guests seeking diverse international flavors and traditional Japanese culinary artistry crafted with precision and care.
• Splash Zone: Dedicated to younger guests and families, the Splash Zone is an interactive family pool designed for safe and engaging entertainment. Equipped with a fun water slider and dynamic fountains, this facility provides endless hours of recreation, allowing parents to relax while children enjoy a vibrant aquatic environment.

A Premier Destination for Families

These strategic enhancements reflect the evolving expectations of modern leisure travelers who prioritize both relaxation and engaging activities during their vacations. The integration of Kanpai, La Cala, and the Splash Zone complements the resort’s existing amenities, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling itinerary for every guest.

About Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach is a multi-award-winning beachfront resort located on Tri-Trang Beach in Phuket, Thailand. Part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, the resort features 414 guest rooms and suites, 10 dining venues, a full-service spa, multiple swimming pools, and immersive eco-adventures including reef education and butterfly sanctuary experiences. Committed to sustainable hospitality, the property integrates solar energy and marine conservation initiatives.

BANGKOK, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition 2026 (TIWF 2026) is preparing for its highly anticipated return as Thailand’s largest international trade exhibition dedicated to the woodworking and furniture industries. Organized through a strategic joint venture between IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. and IEC Messevertriebs GmbH from Germany—both globally recognized exhibition experts—the event serves as a premier platform connecting entrepreneurs, manufacturers, designers, distributors, and industry professionals from across Thailand and the ASEAN region.

TIWF 2026 will showcase the latest innovations, advanced technologies, machinery, materials, designs, and manufacturing solutions. The exhibition provides invaluable opportunities for professional networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaborations, aiming to drive the Thai and ASEAN woodworking and furniture sectors toward sustainable growth and international competitiveness. Pre-registration is now officially open for the event, which is scheduled to take place from September 16–18, 2026, in Hall 5–6 at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani.

As an international benchmark, TIWF 2026 focuses explicitly on pioneering machinery, materials, accessories, and state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions. This second edition builds upon the resounding success of the inaugural 2024 event, which drew widespread acclaim from global industry leaders. The previous edition successfully attracted over 6,286 trade visitors from 49 countries, hosted 214 leading exhibitors and brands from 20 nations, and facilitated over 340 high-value business-matching meetings. These figures underscore TIWF’s crucial role as a premier face-to-face networking platform and a major catalyst for commercial growth within the regional industry.

The ASEAN and Thai woodworking and furniture markets demonstrate sustained expansion heading into 2026, fueled by rising demands for alternative materials, design innovations, and the transition toward smart manufacturing. Consequently, TIWF 2026 has expanded its scope to deliver a more comprehensive showcase that aligns with this industry growth. The exhibition has secured strong official endorsements and participation from elite global organizations and market leaders. Serving as the Platinum Sponsor, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) leads the roster. Commenting on this significant partnership, Mr. Tripp Pryor, International Program Manager of AHEC, stated: “For AHEC, TIWF represents a critical commercial and technological platform in the ASEAN region, perfectly aligning with our objective to effectively promote understanding of American hardwood as a sustainable material to architects and manufacturers. A major highlight in Bangkok this year is the Thailand premiere of our film, ‘Forested Future’ screening at Alliance Française on the evening of 17th September.  It reflects our shared commitment to sustainable forest stewardship and our connection to the natural world. It’s a must-see for anyone working in wood and design”

Further prominent industry backers include Thaisakol Group, a premier woodworking machinery importer; Cedar Decor, a top-tier manufacturer and exporter of premium decorative laminates; and Ta-Chou Industry, an all-in-one woodworking equipment supplier. A highly anticipated highlight of the showfloor is the German Pavilion, which will exhibit cutting-edge automation, European machinery, and advanced manufacturing tech. Elite German corporations, including Andritz AG, Anthon GmbH, Dieffenbacher, and Baumer Inspection, will present next-generation solutions to broaden operational perspectives for Thai and ASEAN businesses.  To serve the entire supply chain holistically, TIWF 2026 covers four key exhibitor profiles:

1. Machinery & Technology: Advanced manufacturing machinery and tools
2. Materials & Supplies: Materials, equipment, and decorative surfaces
3. Fittings, Hardware & Components: Hardware systems, fittings, and furniture components
4. Industry Services: Specialized software, design systems, trade media, and associations 

Mr. Loy Joon How, General Manager of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., stated: “TIWF 2026 has been elevated into a premier regional business and knowledge platform for the woodworking and furniture trade. By consolidating automated machinery, alternative materials, and sustainable solutions from top-tier global suppliers, the event is designed to sharpen the competitive edge of Thai and ASEAN enterprises. It offers an invaluable window to network internationally, swap technical insights, and scale up commercial growth. As an event held biennially, this is an indispensable milestone that no industry professional should miss.”

Beyond the comprehensive exhibition floor, TIWF 2026 will host a specialized series of educational features designed by top minds to address pressing industrial developments. The focal point is a high-level summit titled “From Forest to Future: The Sustainability Masterclass for Wood & Construction Summit,” which will be expertly moderated by Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, President of the Thai Furniture Association and the Thai Timber Association.  Attendees can also look forward to a dynamic lineup of collaborative panels. In partnership with Baan Lae Suan, a seminar on “DESIGN TALK: Wood Living 2026” will analyze evolving consumer demands regarding design and eco-standards. Concurrently, a panel titled “UNLOCKING WOOD CREATIVITY: DRIVING ECONOMY 5.0,” organized alongside Wazzadu.com, will explore new dimensions in timber architecture. These sessions will feature distinguished industry icons, including Mr. Nithit from A49 (Architects 49), Mr. Dusit from Saiyart Collection, and various specialists who will map out future design directions and material innovations.

Complementing the seminars, the hands-on technical training and workshops will offer intensive skill-building sequences as the acclaimed CARPENTRY MASTERCLASS makes its return. Led by renowned Thai master craftsmen Ajarn Ae Pho Chang and Ajarn Keng Indy Woodworker, the program delivers invaluable, direct technical knowledge. This is further supplemented by practical wood application demonstrations from AHEC, as well as digital facility optimization workshops featuring smart factory management software presented by BUILT TECH World.

Crucially, TIWF 2026 will be co-located with the Building Construction Technology Expo 2026 (BCT Expo 2026) in Hall 7. As the region’s premier trade platform for building construction, tech, and mining, this joint positioning fosters immediate cross-industry networking among the woodworking, furniture, architecture, and construction fields. Attendees can smoothly transition between halls to explore structural systems, smart construction solutions, and new-age building technologies in one unified visit. TIWF 2026 remains a vital destination for sawmill owners, furniture manufacturers, property developers, architects, interior designers, product creators, and trade stakeholders to acquire smart manufacturing capabilities, source modern materials, and secure commercial partnerships across ASEAN.

Admission to TIWF 2026 is free of charge, with the event scheduled to run from September 16–18, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Halls 5–6 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Interested attendees are encouraged to secure their passes through the Visitor Pre-registration at https://evcnx.co/5oGWh 

Explore upcoming features via the Exhibitor & Product Highlights page at https://thailandwoodworking.com/product-highlights/.

For more details and real-time updates, please visit the Official Website at www.thailandwoodworking.com, connect via the Line Official account at @th.woodworking, or follow the Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/Thailandwoodworking.

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BEIJING, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AnySearch officially launched the Student & Developer Program, a global initiative offering free access to AnySearch’s AI search infrastructure. The program is designed to empower students and developers in driving academic research, contributing to open-source projects, and building the next generation of AI-powered applications.

As AI evolves, applications are shifting from simple information search to complex task execution. AI agents are becoming the leading paradigm, relying on real-time, reliable information access as their foundation. Yet many students and early-stage developers struggle to obtain stable and reliable infrastructure for these capabilities.

Through its new Student & Developer Program, AnySearch seeks to reduce the cost of AI innovation, giving more builders the informational capabilities they need to rapidly test ideas, prototype applications, and contribute to the emerging AI-powered ecosystem.

“AI progress isn’t just about better models — it’s about putting those models into the hands of developers who can translate them into real-world solutions,” said Xue Guanqun, founder and CEO of AnySearch. “With this program, we want to make it as simple as possible for students and developers worldwide to secure the foundational AI support they need — whether they are exploring an early concept or shipping a production-ready product — so that together, we can accelerate the pace of AI innovation.”

AnySearch is building search infrastructure for the AI era, offering AI agents a unified gateway to timely, verifiable information. Developers can integrate AnySearch into their agents, workflows, and smart applications via API, MCP, and skill-based interfaces, enabling AI systems to search timely, accurate, and fully traceable information for reliable task execution. To date, more than 200,000 developers worldwide have used AnySearch, with cumulative search calls exceeding 20 million.

The Student & Developer Program marks a significant step in AnySearch’s global ecosystem strategy. Open to university students, AI developers, and open-source contributors around the world, the program provides 2,000 free search calls per day to each verified user. Participants may use the quota for academic research, coursework, AI application prototyping, and open-source exploration.

AnySearch believes that the next phase of AI progress will be shaped not only by more capable models but also by the parallel development of foundational capabilities, including search, data access, and tooling. By opening its AI search infrastructure, the company aims to lower barriers for developers, helping turn more AI experiments into real-world deployments.

APIA, Samoa, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After nearly three months of competition, the HTX Genesis Hackathon, co-hosted by HTX DAO and B.AI, with TinTinLand serving as organizer, has successfully concluded. The program progressed from its launch in Hong Kong through project reviews, Demo Day presentations, and the online grand finals, showcasing how global developers and startups are pushing the convergence of artificial intelligence and Web3 beyond theory and into innovative real-world applications and technologies.

For HTX DAO, however, the hackathon was never intended to be a standalone competition. Rather, it represents the first step in a broader strategy to cultivate a sustainable developer ecosystem, one that emphasizes project discovery, early-stage funding, ecosystem collaboration, and community governance. By continuously expanding real-world use cases for $HTX, the initiative is designed to strengthen the long-term foundations of the HTX DAO ecosystem.

Over 200 Participants Competing for the Next-Level Builders

As AI rapidly evolves from a productivity tool into autonomous agents capable of analyzing information, making decisions, and executing complex tasks, Web3 is providing infrastructure for digital identity, asset ownership, value transfer, and open coordination. This convergence is creating new opportunities for the next-generation builders, across on-chain asset management and automated trading via AI agents and AI-driven payment, wallet, security, and DeFi applications.

To provide a launchpad for these groundbreaking ideas, the HTX Genesis Hackathon was launched under the theme of “AI × Web3,” attracting over 200 innovative projects from around the globe.

Over nearly three months, the competing teams advanced through a rigorous evaluation process that included technical reviews, live product demos, and final pitch presentations. Rather than rewarding purely conceptual ideas, the HTX Genesis Hackathon’s judges prioritized technical execution, product maturity, real-world utility, and long-term potential, inspiring builders to transform early prototypes into functional, verifiable, and continuously adaptable products.

Submissions spanned a diverse range of tracks, including AI trading, AI payments, AI agents, AI wallets, AI infrastructure, developer tools, security, and DeFi. Spanning end-user applications to foundational tools for developers and the broader ecosystem, these projects demonstrated the immense potential of combining AI with on-chain finance, digital asset management, and open collaboration.

From its kickoff in Hong Kong to the online grand finals, the hackathon went beyond surfacing top-tier innovations, bringing together developers, judges, partners, and community members into a thriving, builder-centric gala.

From Hosting a Competition to Building an Ecosystem Mechanism

The true value of a hackathon goes far beyond its registration numbers, prize lists, or event buzz. What ultimately defines its lasting impact is whether standout projects receive ongoing support long after the curtains close, enabling them to evolve from prototypes into products, and from projects into thriving ecosystems.

For this reason, HTX DAO did not position the Genesis Hackathon as a one-off event, but rather as a gateway to building a developer ecosystem.

With the conclusion of the event, the HTX DAO Genesis Program will build on the projects, talent, and collaborative resources gathered during the hackathon. Together, they will establish a long-term support framework driven by “Hackathon + Genesis Grant + Ecosystem Collaboration Network“:

• The Hackathon is responsible for discovering innovative projects and outstanding builders, providing a stage to validate and showcase early-stage ideas;
• The Genesis Grant offers further support to projects with technical innovation, application potential, and ecosystem value;
• The Ecosystem Collaboration Network connects technology, community, market, capital, and application scenarios, helping projects obtain the resources needed for long-term growth.

With this mechanism, a project’s connection with HTX DAO does not end when the awards are handed out. Outstanding teams have the opportunity to continue participating in ecosystem collaboration, gaining support across product iteration, technical integration, marketing, and community building.

Through this, HTX DAO aims to build a sustainable growth flywheel for builders: discovering projects through hackathons, nurturing development via Grant, driving real-world deployment through the ecosystem network, and ultimately allowing new applications and users to enrich the ecosystem.

Empower Community in Project Discovery While Expanding $HTX Use Cases Through Co-Building

As a core pillar of the HTX DAO ecosystem, $HTX derives its value not just from market performance, but from the real-world utility it absorbs across governance, ecosystem building, and collaborative development.

The HTX Genesis Hackathon offered $HTX a dedicated use case to bridge token utility directly with the developer community. During the event, community members can stake $HTX to receive sHTX and vote on shortlisted projects. By combining community voices with expert judging, the evaluation process enabled $HTX holders to transition from passive spectators into active participants, shaping the discovery and curation of groundbreaking projects.

This mechanism reflects HTX DAO’s long-term vision for governance token empowerment: $HTX is not merely a trading asset, but also serves as a participation credential connecting users, developers, project teams, and ecosystem resources.

Moving forward, the Genesis Program will unlock even deeper utility for $HTX across the ecosystem:

• Governance: Connecting community members directly to ecosystem initiatives to grant holders a real voice in project support and resource distribution.
• Developers: Forming new building scenarios around Grant, hackathons, and ecosystem collaboration;
• Applications: Expanding real-world utility for $HTX by embedding it into AI payments, AI wallets, DeFi, and on-chain services.
• Community: Strengthening user participation through staking, voting, and ecosystem activities, forming a more sustained co-building relationship.

True token empowerment isn’t about chasing hyped narratives or dishing out short-term incentives but consistently building real, participatory, and verifiable use cases. $HTX gains its ultimate value foundation when developers actively build on HTX DAO and projects tap into its ecosystem to create lasting utility.

Bringing Together Innovative Developer Teams to Drive HTX DAO Ecosystem Growth

In the Web3 ecosystem, developers have always been the driving force behind turning innovation into reality. Every protocol, application, tool, and piece of infrastructure ultimately stems from the relentless effort of builders.

The HTX Genesis Hackathon brought together more than 200 AI and Web3 projects, showcasing a wide range of innovative solutions. It also marks a clear shift in HTX DAO’s strategy from expanding beyond community governance and tokenomics to building a thriving developer and application ecosystem.

Next, the HTX DAO Genesis Program will focus on supporting projects in areas such as AI trading, AI payments, AI agents, AI wallets, AI infrastructure, developer tools, security, and DeFi. The program is looking for teams with strong technical expertise, compelling products, and a long-term commitment to building in Web3.

Some projects are still at the prototype stage, while others are seeking market adoption. Building a thriving ecosystem takes time. Through funding, technical support, community engagement, market access, and strategic partnerships, HTX DAO aims to help projects evolve from early-stage prototypes into scalable, real-world applications.

As more projects join the Genesis Program, HTX DAO aims to foster a cycle of developer participation, project growth, application launch, user adoption, and ecosystem expansion. Every new project, every real-world use case, and every community member has the potential to contribute to the long-term growth of the $HTX ecosystem.

The Hackathon Ends. The Genesis Program Begins.

From its kickoff in Hong Kong and 200+ project registrations, to the Demo Day and online grand finals, the HTX Genesis Hackathon has delivered on its opening mission: bringing hidden innovation to the spotlight and bridging builders with the broader ecosystem.

For HTX DAO, the conclusion of the event is not a full stop.

In its next phase, HTX DAO will continue supporting high-potential AI and Web3 projects through the Genesis Grant and Ecosystem Collaboration Network to unlock new opportunities for $HTX utility driven by community engagement, developer building, and real-world adoption.

A hackathon can discover outstanding projects, but only a long-term mechanism can keep innovation happening.

The HTX Genesis Hackathon has ended, yet HTX DAO’s ecosystem building has just begun.

About HTX DAO

HTX DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) collaboratively built by community members, early contributors, and global advisors. Supported by HTX Exchange and the TRON blockchain ecosystem, HTX DAO is committed to establishing an open governance ecosystem led by users, governed by transparent rules, and driven by efficient collaboration, serving as a key engine in advancing decentralized finance (DeFi).

HTX DAO embodies the principle of “token holders govern”, aiming to inspire global consensus and participation, align community interests with platform value, and explore a new order in the world of crypto finance.

Contact Information

Website: www.htxdao.com

• Adjusted EBITDA Grows at 35% YoY
• Gross Margin up 29 bps¹ to 46%; Adjusted EBITDA Margin up 189 bps to 17%

NEW YORK, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fractal Analytics Ltd (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL) announced its consolidated financial results for Q1 FY27, ending June 30, 2026.

In Q1 FY27, the Company reported consolidated operating revenue of INR 9,125 m, a growth of 20% year on year (YoY). Revenue growth was led by the company’s Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) industry, which clocked 69% growth YoY. Strong sustained growth in HLS over the last several quarters has resulted in it becoming the second largest industry in the portfolio. Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) also performed very well, growing 36% YoY in Q1. Fractal’s largest industry, Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail (CPGR), continued to gather momentum, growing 19% YoY. On the other hand, TMT declined 22% YoY.

Fractal’s focus on deepening customer relationships continues to yield good outcomes. Its clients collectively increased their spending with the company, as reflected in the Net Revenue Retention² of 117% in Q1. Further, its Net Promoter Score (NPS) during the period stood at 77.

The company reported improved profit margins at all levels. Gross Margin in Q1 was at 46%, while Adjusted EBITDA Margin expanded by 189 bps YoY to 17%. Net Income grew 92% YoY to INR 723 m.

Commenting on the performance, Srikanth Velamakanni, Group CEO and Executive Vice-Chairman, said:

“Enterprises are putting real transformation budgets behind AI now and we’re seeing it directly in the size of the deals coming to us. TMT was the drag on our headline growth this quarter. Excluding TMT, our business grew 35% year on year, which is a better read on the underlying demand we’re seeing.

As data sovereignty becomes a bigger priority for governments and enterprises, and as open-weight models keep improving, clients need a partner who can work across models and infrastructure. We have invested heavily in our people, our research, and our own intellectual property to be that partner.”

_{¹ Basis points = 1/100^th of 1%
² Net Revenue Retention in our Fractal.ai segment measures how effectively we retain and expand revenue from our existing clients over a defined period and is calculated by comparing the current period’s revenue from the clients who existed at the start of the period, with their revenue in the previous period – including the effects of upsells, cross-sells and contractions}

About Fractal 

Fractal Analytics Ltd (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL) is a globally recognized pure-play enterprise AI company trusted by Fortune 500®-sized enterprises to power decision-making through AI services, solutions, and products, anchored by Cogentiq, its flagship agentic AI platform. With over 6,000 professionals across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, Fractal partners with business leaders to drive competitive differentiation for their organizations by embedding AI into critical decisions across business functions and industry verticals.

Fractal invests more than 6% of its revenue in AI R&D, supporting foundational AI research, product development, and IP creation that address both immediate client needs and long-term technological advancement. Fractal’s track record includes developing proprietary models and products such as Cogentiq Health – Vaidya.ai and Cogentiq Data Science – PiEvolve, as well as incubating and spinning out Qure.ai, a global healthcare AI leader focused on the rapid identification and management of tuberculosis, lung cancer, and stroke (or critical health conditions). Fractal’s suite of businesses consists of Asper.ai (a Revenue Growth Management product for CPG companies) and Analytics Vidhya (an Ed-tech platform).

For more information, go to www.fractal.ai.