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Charming Medical Limited Announces Full Exercise of Representative’s Over-allotment Option

HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Charming Medical Limited (Nasdaq: MCTA) (the “Company”), a Hong Kong-based provider of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)-inspired therapies and products, today announced, in connection with its previously announced initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 1,600,000 Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”) at a price of $4.00 per share (the “Public Offering Price”), Cathay Securities, Inc., the representative of the underwriters (the “Representative”) of the Offering, has exercised its over-allotment option (the “Over-allotment”) in full to purchase an additional 240,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at the Public Offering Price, and the closing of such issuance.

The Class A Ordinary Shares of the Company commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on October 21, 2025, under the ticker symbol “MCTA.” The gross proceeds from this Over-allotment closing were US$0.96 million and the aggregate gross proceeds from the Offering increased to approximately US$7.36 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for expanding its business and geographic coverage, potential strategic investments and acquisitions, research and development, and for general working capital and corporate purposes.

The Offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis. Cathay Securities, Inc. acted as the representative of the underwriters for the Offering. Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP, Harney Westwood & Riegels, and Fairbairn Catley Low & Kong acted as United States, British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong counsels to the Company, respectively. Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. acted as U.S. counsel to the underwriters for the Offering.

The Offering was conducted pursuant to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-287258), as amended, previously filed with, and subsequently declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 30, 2025. A final prospectus describing the terms of the Offering was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus, forming a part of the effective registration statement. Alternatively, electronic copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained from Cathay Securities, Inc., by standard mail to 40 Wall St., Suite 3600, New York, NY 10005, United States, Attention: Shell Li, or via email at service@cathaysecurities.com, or telephone at +1 (855) 939-3888.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor will there be any sale of the securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Charming Medical Limited (Nasdaq: MCTA)

Charming Medical Limited (the “Company”) is a Hong Kong-based provider of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)-inspired therapies and products. The Company integrates TCM principles with modern technology to enhance quality of life and promote holistic well-being. Through its four wellness centers in Hong Kong, the Company offers a wide range of services, including womb-warming therapy, pelvic detox therapy, moxibustion, prenatal massage, and traditional abdominal binding, designed to address women’s health issues such as menstrual irregularities, hormonal imbalance, and postpartum recovery. Under its “Beauty Lab” brand, Charming Medical Limited also develops and distributes TCM-inspired supplements and beauty products, such as uterine care patches, probiotic washes, and nourishing herbal formulations, aimed at improving women’s constitution and vitality. In addition, the Company provides technical training, dietary therapy consultancy, and franchise opportunities to extend its wellness philosophy to other practitioners and entrepreneurs. For more information, please visit https://charmingmed.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s intended use of proceeds from the sale of the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares in the Offering. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

 

 

e& continues strong growth in Q3 2025 with consolidated revenues up 29.2% to AED 18.6 billion

  • Consolidated revenues reached AED 53.5 billion for the first nine months of 2025, an increase of 25.3 per cent YoY
  • Consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2025 reached at AED 11.8 billion, up 39.7 per cent compared to the same period last year
  • Group subscriber base reached 202.2 million

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — e& today announced its Q3 2025 consolidated financial results, reporting consolidated revenue of AED 18.6 billion, growing 29.2 per cent year-over-year (YoY), while consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2025 recorded AED 53.5 billion, up 25.3 per cent YoY, reflecting the Group’s resilient business model and its ability to build on record-breaking first-half results.

e& continues strong growth in Q3 2025 with consolidated revenues up 29.2% to AED 18.6 billion
e& continues strong growth in Q3 2025 with consolidated revenues up 29.2% to AED 18.6 billion

The group maintained its strong growth trajectory across its business verticals, with consolidated net profit in Q3 reaching AED 3.0 billion, while consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2025 recorded AED 11.8 billion, a 39.7 per cent YoY increase.

In Q3, EBITDA rose by 29.2 per cent YoY, reaching AED 8.4 billion with a margin of 45.0 per cent. For the first nine months of 2025, EBITDA reached AED 23.8 billion, a growth of 22.3 per cent YoY, with a margin of 44.4 per cent.

e&’s total subscriber base reached 202.2 million in Q3 2025, representing a 14.0 per cent YoY growth. In the UAE, the number of subscribers reached 15.7 million, up 6.9 per cent YoY, driven by strong demand for advanced digital services and intelligent connectivity solutions.

 

Financial Highlights 

Q3 2024

Q3 2025

%Change

9M 2024

9M 2025

%Change

Consolidated

Revenues 

AED 14.4

bn

AED 18.6

bn

29.2 %

AED 42.7

bn

AED 53.5

bn

25.3 %

Consolidated Net

Profit

AED 3.0 bn

AED 3.0 bn

0.8 %

AED 8.5 bn

AED 11.8

bn

39.7 %

EBITDA

AED 6.5 bn

AED 8.4 bn

29.2 %

AED 19.4

bn

AED 23.8

bn

22.3 %

Earnings per

Share

AED 0.34

AED 0.34

0.8 %

AED 0.97

AED 1.36

39.7 %

Total Group

Subscribers

177.3

million

202.2

million

14.0 %

177.3

million

202.2

million

14.0 %

e& UAE

Subscribers

14.7 million

15.7 million

6.9 %

14.7 million

15.7 million

6.9 %

 

During the third quarter, e& delivered strong performance across all verticals, reinforcing its position as a global technology group. The period saw strong operational execution, landmark partnerships, and several first-in-market achievements that further strengthened e&’s foundation for long-term value creation. Following the close of the quarter, e& extended this momentum into GITEX Global 2025, unveiling new milestones that demonstrate the depth and direction of e&’s AI, cloud, and connectivity strategy.

Hatem Dowidar, Group Chief Executive Officer of e&, said: “Our strong performance in the third quarter builds on the momentum of the first half, with consolidated revenue growth of 29.2 per cent YoY to AED 18.6 billion during the quarter. This growth in revenues was carried through to our EBITDA, rising by 29.2 per cent YoY, reaching AED 8.4 billion with a margin of 45 per cent, reflecting the pace and progress of our transformation journey into a global technology group with a strong impact, powering economies, empowering people, and advancing digital progress across the communities we serve.”

He added: “Across our verticals, we are delivering strong growth while investing in next-generation digital infrastructure, AI capabilities, and partnerships. This is the outcome of a deliberate strategy to build long-term advantages through talent, capabilities, and infrastructure that creates lasting value for our customers and shareholders. This quarter’s results also reinforced e&’s role as a national and regional growth engine, advancing the UAE’s digital leadership and expanding our global reach. From launching the region’s first 5.5G network to empowering new Emirati talent, we strengthened both our competitiveness and our contribution to the UAE’s knowledge-based economy. We also deepened regional connectivity and intelligent infrastructure by extending advanced sovereign cloud and AI capabilities and forging new cross-regional and international alliances and partnerships.”

Dowidar concluded: “Approaching its 50-year milestone, e& is building the next decade now—strengthening the UAE’s digital backbone and backing high-impact innovation with trusted, inclusive, locally anchored technologies—to deliver sustainable value well beyond our Golden Jubilee.”

Contact details: Nancy Sudheer, nsudheer@eand.com; +971 50 705 5290

e& continues strong growth in Q3 2025 with consolidated revenues up 29.2% to AED 18.6 billion
e& continues strong growth in Q3 2025 with consolidated revenues up 29.2% to AED 18.6 billion

 

 

 

Supermicro Expands Collaboration with NVIDIA and Strengthens Compliance, Data Integrity, and Quality of U.S.-Based Manufacturing of AI Infrastructure Solutions Optimized for Government Applications

  • Deepening collaboration with NVIDIA to bring NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL144 and NVIDIA Vera Rubin CPX platforms to market in 2026 to provide more than 3x AI attention acceleration vs. Blackwell Ultra
  • Powered by Data Center Building Block Solutions®, Supermicro introduces a compact 2OU NVIDIA HGX B300 8-GPU system with OCP-based rack-scale design supporting up to 144 GPUs in a single rack
  • Supermicro’s San Jose, CA manufacturing ensures solutions are developed, constructed, and validated in the USA, are TAA-compliant, and are Buy American Act-capable
  • Supporting a full-stack NVIDIA AI Factory for Government reference design with expansion of AI solution portfolio, including deskside AI supercomputer, Super AI Station based on NVIDIA GB300 and the new rack-scale NVIDIA GB200 NVL4 HPC solutions

SAN JOSE, Calif., and WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is showcasing its advanced AI infrastructure solutions at NVIDIA GTC in Washington, D.C. this week, highlighting systems tailored to meet the stringent requirements of federal customers. Supermicro announced its plans to deliver next-generation NVIDIA AI platforms, including the NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL144 and NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL144 CPX in 2026. Additionally, Supermicro introduces U.S.-manufactured, TAA (Trade Agreements Act)-compliant systems, including the high-density 2OU NVIDIA HGX B300 8-GPU system with up to 144 GPUs per rack and an expanded portfolio featuring a Super AI Station based on NVIDIA GB300 and the new rack-scale NVIDIA GB200 NVL4 HPC solutions.

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“Our expanded collaboration with NVIDIA and our focus on U.S.-based manufacturing position Supermicro as a trusted partner for federal AI deployments. With our corporate headquarters, manufacturing, and R&D all based in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, we have an unparalleled ability and capacity to deliver first-to-market solutions are developed, constructed, validated (and manufactured) for American federal customers,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO, Supermicro. “The result of many years of working hand-in-hand with our close partner NVIDIA—also based in Silicon Valley—Supermicro has cemented its position as a pioneer of American AI infrastructure development.”

For more information, please visit https://www.supermicro.com/en/accelerators/nvidia and https://www.supermicro.com/en/featured/rtx-pro-6000-systems.

Supermicro is expanding its latest solutions based on NVIDIA HGX B300 and B200, NVIDIA GB300 and GB200, and NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs that provide unprecedented compute performance, efficiency, and scalability for key federal government workloads such as cybersecurity & risk detection, engineering & design, healthcare & life sciences, data analytics & fusion platforms, modeling & simulation, and secure virtualized infrastructure.

Supermicro’s focus on U.S.-based manufacturing is a cornerstone of its business focus. All government-optimized systems are developed, constructed, and rigorously validated at its global headquarters in San Jose, California, ensuring full compliance with the TAA and eligibility under the Buy American Act. This domestic production capability enhances supply chain security and meets federal requirements for trusted, high-quality technology solutions.

Through its collaboration with NVIDIA, Supermicro is set to introduce the NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL144 and NVIDIA Rubin CPX platforms in 2026. These platforms will deliver exceptional AI training and inference performance of their predecessors, empowering organizations to handle complex AI workloads with exceptional efficiency.

Supermicro is also unveiling its most compact system, a 2OU NVIDIA HGX B300 8-GPU server, featuring an OCP-based rack-scale design powered by Supermicro Data Center Building Block Solutions®. This architecture supports up to 144 GPUs in a single rack, delivering outstanding performance and scalability for large-scale AI and HPC deployments in government data centers.

Supermicro is expanding its government-focused portfolio by optimizing for NVIDIA AI Factory for Government reference design. The NVIDIA AI Factory for Government is a full-stack, end-to-end reference design that provides guidance for deploying and managing multiple AI workloads on-premises and in the hybrid cloud while meeting the compliance needs of high-assurance organizations.

The portfolio now includes the Super AI Station based on NVIDIA GB300, and the rack-scale NVIDIA GB200 NVL4 HPC solutions, both optimized for federal environments with enhanced security, reliability, and scalability to meet stringent government standards.

Support for New Accelerated Networking

Further highlighting Supermicro’s first-to-market development with new NVIDIA technologies, today it also announced support for the newly-announced NVIDIA BlueField-4 DPU and NVIDIA ConnectX-9 SuperNIC in gigascale AI factories. When available, these new accelerated infrastructure technologies will be readily integrated into new Supermicro AI systems to provide faster cluster-scale AI networking, storage access and data processing offload for the next generation of NVIDIA AI infrastructure. Supermicro’s modular hardware design will enable the rapid integration of new technologies such as the NVIDIA BlueField-4 and NVIDIA ConnectX-9 into existing systems designs with minimal re-engineering, speeding up time-to-market and reducing development costs.

New Super AI Station brings AI server power to the desktop

Continuing its record of first-to-market implementation of new NVIDIA technologies, Supermicro announces the new liquid-cooled ARS-511GD-NB-LCC Super AI Station. By bringing the high-end server grade GB300 Superchip into a deskside form factor, this platform is the first of its kind, unleashing unparalleled performance, and resulting in more than 5x AI PFLOPS of computing power, compared to traditional PCIe based GPU workstations. This new Super AI Station is a complete solution for AI model training, fine-tuning, applications and algorithms prototyping and development, that can be deployed on-prem for unmatched latency and full data security, supporting models up to 1 trillion parameters. This self-contained platform is ideal for government agencies, startups, deep-tech and research labs who may not have access to traditional server infrastructure for AI development purposes and are unable to leverage cluster-scale or cloud AI services due to availability, cost, privacy, and latency concerns.

The Super AI Station can be used in a desktop or rack-mounted environment and is delivered as a fully integrated, all-in-one solution including:

  • NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip
  • Up to 784GB of coherent memory
  • Integrated NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC
  • Closed-loop direct-to-chip liquid cooling for CPU, GPU, ConnectX-8, and memory
  • Up to 20 PFLOPS AI performance
  • Bundled with NVIDIA AI software stack
  • Option to configure an additional PCIe GPU for rendering and graphics acceleration
  • 5U desktop tower form factor with optional rack-mounting
  • 1600W power supply compatible with standard power outlets

Rack-Scale GB200 NVL4 GPU Accelerated HPC and AI Solution Now Available

Supermicro is also announcing general availability of its ARS-121GL-NB2B-LCC NVL4 rack-scale platform for GPU-accelerated HPC and AI science workloads such as molecular simulation, weather modeling, fluid dynamics, and genomics. Delivering revolutionary performance through four NVIDIA NVLink™-connected Blackwell GPUs unified with two NVIDIA Grace™ CPUs over NVLink-C2C, up to 32 nodes per rack can be connected via NVIDIA ConnectX-8 networking for up to 800G per GPU. The solution is scalable at the system and rack level depending on workload requirements and can be liquid cooled by either in-rack or in-row CDUs.

  • 4 B200 GPUs and 2 Grace Superchips per node with direct-to-chip liquid cooling
  • 4 ports of 800G NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand networking per node with 800G dedicated to each B200 GPU (alternative NIC options available)
  • Up to 128 GPUs in a 48U NVIDIA MGX rack for unmatched data center rack density
  • Power via busbar for seamless scaling

These Supermicro systems are ideal for developing and deploying AI using NVIDIA AI Enterprise software and NVIDIA Nemotron open AI models.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro’s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

Foretellix to Integrate Safety and Validation Toolchain with NVIDIA DRIVE AV End-to-End Platform

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Foretellix today announced the integration of its Foretify Physical AI toolchain with the NVIDIA DRIVE AV platform to enable advanced methods for training, testing, validation, and safety evaluation in autonomous driving development. The integration connects Foretellix’s coverage-driven verification and validation capabilities and Synthetic Data Generation (SDG) technology with NVIDIA’s end-to-end AV software stack, supporting the industry’s progress toward safe L2++, L3, and L4 autonomy.

 

This milestone expands a relationship that began with NVIDIA’s investment in Foretellix’s Series C funding, continuing through deep integration of NVIDIA technologies such as NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA Cosmos into the Foretify Physical AI toolchain.

Foretellix delivers the industry’s leading Physical AI toolchain for the development of safe autonomous vehicles. Its solution provides comprehensive safety evaluation, coverage-driven verification, and synthetic data generation for training, testing, validation of the AV stack. The Foretellix toolchain validates AI-powered AV stacks against an expansive range of highly realistic driving scenarios and critical edge cases.

AV developers use Foretellix’s development toolchain to evaluate autonomous driving scenarios, identifying gaps in performance and safety during development, and generate the scenarios required to efficiently close the gaps. By enabling this rigorous evaluation loop, Foretellix helps ensure that AI for autonomous vehicles is safe for real-world deployment.

“Safety will define the future of Physical AI. We are excited to collaborate with NVIDIA on this mission to make the DRIVE AV end-to-end stack safe by jointly working on the training, validation, evaluation, and coverage essential for large-scale, real-world deployment,” said Ziv Binyamini, CEO and Co-Founder at Foretellix.

“Our collaboration with Foretellix integrates complementary  technologies to strengthen the safety foundation of the autonomous vehicle industry,” said Xinzhou Wu, Vice President, Head of Automotive at NVIDIA. “By combining the NVIDIA DRIVE AV end-to-end stack with Foretellix’s Physical AI toolchain for large-scale, scenario-based validation, we’re helping advance industry-wide standards for transparency, robustness, and safety. Together, we’re enabling NVIDIA developers to design, test, and safely deploy AI-powered vehicles with greater confidence and scale.”

About Foretellix

Foretellix is the leading enabler of safe autonomous vehicles. Its Foretify Physical AI toolchain accelerates the training, validation and safety evaluation of autonomous vehicles, making AI safe for the physical world. Foretellix empowers OEMs and AV developers to build next-generation AV technology with measurable safety, efficiency, and scale. With offices in the US, Europe, and Asia, Foretellix is driving the shift to intelligent, AI-powered autonomy.  For more information, visit www.foretellix.com

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Dubai Municipality unveils Circle Dubai project championing Sustainability and Waste Reduction at Asia-Pacific Cities Summit

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Embodying Dubai’s commitment to supporting global efforts towards sustainable cities, Dubai Municipality launched its pioneering project, Circle Dubai, in sustainable waste management. The launch took place during the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit – Mayors Forum 2025, which Dubai is hosting from 27 October to 29, 2025.

Dubai Municipality unveils Circle Dubai project championing sustainability and waste reduction at Asia-Pacific Cities Summit
Dubai Municipality unveils Circle Dubai project championing sustainability and waste reduction at Asia-Pacific Cities Summit

 

Circle Dubai is a community-driven initiative that embodies Dubai Municipality’s commitment to reducing waste generation, promoting recycling, and advancing the circular economy. Aligning with the objectives of the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041, which aims to establish a comprehensive, sustainable waste management system. The project seeks to reduce waste at the source, achieve 100% source-sorting across all residential areas, divert types of waste from landfills, enhance recycling and treatment processes to support Dubai’s long-term environmental goals.

Commenting on the project’s importance, H.E Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasised that the project’s primary objective is to spread awareness on a broad scale, highlighting the importance of individual and institutional participation in achieving its goals. It also highlights the environmental and economic benefits of reducing and sorting waste, enhancing community response and motivating individuals and institutions to adopt sustainable practices. This will ultimately make Dubai a zero-waste city and a leading global centre for sustainability and environmental conservation.

For his part, Eng. Adel Al Marzouqi, CEO of the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality, said the project targets nine vital sectors in the city, including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, real estate, tourism, education, waste management, and labour employment. It aims to preserve the emirate’s attractiveness and advance collective behavioural change through a shared sense of social responsibility.

Dubai Municipality has developed a pioneering digital education system powered by smart technologies, including training content tailored to each targeted sector. This helps consolidate knowledge and link it to daily behaviours. It will also launch the ‘Dubai Sustainability Ambassadors’ programme, in collaboration with the ‘Dubai Neighbourhoods Ambassadors’ initiative, to select and train representatives from various sectors to serve as awareness leaders through activities, practical experiences, and door-to-door campaigns.

The project is supported by a network of private-sector partnerships and a plan to implement 17 strategic projects, supported by 26 performance indicators, in collaboration with various institutions. This will enhance sector integration and create a comprehensive, sustainable impact.

 

Smashbox Hosts Magic Castle Dinner to Celebrate the Launch of the Photo Finish Pore-Vanishing Primer in Australia & New Zealand

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Smashbox Cosmetics hosted an intimate dinner at LA’s iconic Magic Castle to celebrate the launch of its new Photo Finish Pore Vanishing Primer in Australia & New Zealand. The guest list featured a curated group of Australian creators, journalists, and brand friends based in Los Angeles.

Smashbox Global Team (L-R): Lauren Aja (Associate, International Marketing), Shannon Pirie (Vice President, Global Sales), Lori Taylor Davis (Global Pro Lead Artist), Felix Backhaus (Senior Manager, International Commercial & Marketing)
Smashbox Global Team (L-R): Lauren Aja (Associate, International Marketing), Shannon Pirie (Vice President, Global Sales), Lori Taylor Davis (Global Pro Lead Artist), Felix Backhaus (Senior Manager, International Commercial & Marketing)

The evening was designed to build brand and product awareness while strengthening relationships with both familiar and fresh faces. Playing on the primer’s “vanishing” properties, the Magic Castle offered a fitting, whimsical backdrop to bring the product’s transformative effects to life, celebrating illusion, magic, and flawless skin.

Key guests included Australian journalist Isabelle Truman, and Australian influencers Eden Kannourakis, Millie Sykes, Paige De Cinque and Kat Moses. Smashbox founder and world-renowned photographer Davis Factor was also in attendance, with each guest receiving a signed copy of his book Make Shit Happen.

“I’ve always wanted to go to the Magic Castle, and being there with such an iconic brand was the perfect match. I loved meeting Davis and the team and learning about the new primer, such a magical experience,” said Isabelle Truman.

Eden Kannourakis shared, “I’m sometimes skeptical of primers, but this one really does what it says – makes my skin and makeup look flawless!”

The night generated strong ‘Get Ready With Me’ and product focused content and helped to foster authentic connections between the brand and creator community.

The Magic Castle event marked the first time Smashbox hosted an event in Los Angeles specifically targeting the foreign markets of Australia and New Zealand. Felix Backhaus, Smashbox Senior Brand Manager of International Markets, said, “Smashbox’s home is LA, and it’s been so great to engage with Australian influencers and editors in our own backyard.”

The Pore Vanishing Primer is a lightweight, oil-free face primer that instantly blurs the look of pores and locks in makeup for up to 12 hours. It controls shine, smooths texture, and leaves a velvety, matte finish, with no white cast or clogged pores. The result is a flawless base that keeps skin looking fresh and refined all day long.

Smashbox’s Pore-Vanishing Primer is now available in-store and online at MECCA, Smashbox’s exclusive retail partner in Australia and New Zealand. SRP: $59 AUD / $66 NZD.

ABOUT SMASHBOX COSMETICS: 
“Everything carries out of the studio into reality.” – Davis Factor

Born in a Los Angeles photo studio in 1990 by acclaimed celebrity and fashion photographer Davis Factor, Smashbox very quickly became a creative hub for world-class photographers, actors, models and musicians. The creative energy on set showed no signs of slowing down – except when the team had to stop for makeup touch ups. In 1996, Smashbox Cosmetics was officially born.

In 2000, Davis created Photo Finish Smooth & Blur, our original long-lasting primer. Now a cult-favorite, the formula helps makeup look flawless, feel better, and last longer—all day, every day, on set, and long after the shoot wraps. 

Today, Smashbox carries that legacy with studio-grade, high-performance makeup that makes artistry easy—and always camera-ready.

Instagram: @smashboxcosmetics | TikTok: @smashboxcosmetics

For press inquiries, interviews and more information please contact Franny Cowap at Hatrik House at franny@hatrikhouse.com.

The iconic Magic Castle in Hollywood hosted Smashbox's Pore Vanishing Primer launch event
The iconic Magic Castle in Hollywood hosted Smashbox’s Pore Vanishing Primer launch event

 

Smashbox's Latest Launch: Photo Finish Pore-Vanishing Primer
Smashbox’s Latest Launch: Photo Finish Pore-Vanishing Primer

 

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NABR: New review of long-tailed macaque population recommends two steps for accurate reassessment of long-tailed macaque global population

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A recent article published in the American Journal of Primatology criticizes work relied upon by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in its latest determination concerning long-tailed macaque monkeys (Macaca fascicularis).


The article, entitled “Estimating the Abundance of Widely Distributed Primates,” concludes that scientific work adopted by the IUCN is “flawed and results in a serious underestimate of the global abundance of the species.” The article goes on to state that such population estimates are based upon “a totally unrealistic relationship between habitat suitability and density.” The article is available at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ajp.70082.

The American Journal of Primatology is the official journal of the American Society of Primatologists. The Society’s goals are to “promote and encourage the discovery and exchange of information regarding primates.”

Long-tailed macaques are used extensively throughout the world in biomedical research given their close approximation to human beings. Five of the 20 most used prescription drugs were developed with the help of long-tailed macaques. Research with long-tailed macaques has been crucial for advances in regenerative medicine, immunology, cancer, vaccine development, and pharmacology, as well as the development of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently published a review confirming the importance of long-tailed macaques in conducting biomedical research.

Prior to 2022, long-tailed macaques were designated as “vulnerable” by the IUCN. The IUCN then revised its species designation to “endangered.” In 2023, NABR filed a petition challenging the designation of long-tailed macaques, citing improperly used data. After more than two years of deliberation, the IUCN affirmed its status determination, largely ignoring data presented by NABR.

“The latest article published in the American Journal of Primatology confirms that this species is not at risk,” said Matthew R. Bailey, president of NABR. “This article also reconfirms that the science underlying the IUCN process is biased, and not reliable,” he added.

“Given the importance of long-tailed macaques to ongoing biomedical research throughout the world, it is imperative that the U.S. and other countries conduct a more objective assessment of the species’ status before further actions are taken.”

About the National Association for Biomedical Research
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OPPO Unveils the Find X9 Series Globally, Redefining the Premium Smartphone Experience


BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – OPPO’s global launch of the Find X9 Series reinforces its continued commitment to the high-end segment.

OPPO Unveils the Find X9 Series Globally, Redefining the Premium Smartphone Experience

This move coincides with the brand’s global user base exceeding 740 million, reflecting its success in engaging new generations through user-centric innovation.

“OPPO is advancing its brand and user experience with a clear focus on the new generation of global users,” said Ling Liu, Overseas CMO of OPPO. “The new generation is defining the future of premium smartphones — they seek a complete experience that integrates imaging, AI, battery life, and connectivity. With Find X9 Series, OPPO aims to lead the new era of mobile imaging and set a new benchmark for camera flagships, marking a new chapter in our premium smartphone and innovation journey.”

Ling LIU, Overseas CMO of OPPO
Ling LIU, Overseas CMO of OPPO


Fueling Premium Market Momentum through Product Innovation

OPPO’s sustained momentum in the premium market is clearly reflected in recent data from Counterpoint Research, which shows the brand’s average selling price (ASP) surged by 14% year-on-year in Q2 2025. This is the fastest growth rate among all leading smartphone brands.

OPPO sustains product innovation by deeply understanding the needs of a new generation of consumers worldwide. According to IDC, the rising demand from young users is reshaping the technical roadmap of the mid-to-high-end market. In response, OPPO has integrated cutting-edge imaging systems, AI-powered features, long-lasting battery performance, and seamless cross-device connectivity into its products. This addresses the specific needs that are defining the next generation of mobile experiences.

Equipped with these comprehensive capabilities, Find X9 Series empowers today’s creators by turning the smartphone into a true content studio. Find X9 Pro’s 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto camera delivers exceptional clarity in every scenario – from live concerts to night cityscapes, ensuring users never miss a moment.

ColorOS 16 further enhances the experience with intuitive AI features. AI Portrait Glow optimizes lighting conditions for professional-grade portrait results, while AI Mind Space helps users organize ideas and inspiration effortlessly. Meanwhile, advanced privacy protection ensures user data remains secure.

More than just a smartphone, Find X9 Series embodies OPPO’s commitment to empowering creators, providing the advanced tools they need to create and express every moment in their own way.

OPPO Find X9 Series
OPPO Find X9 Series

Reimagining Retail Service for the New Generation

Going beyond its product innovation, OPPO has reimagined the retail experience. By embedding immersive display and customized service into its retail stores, offering new opportunities for users to connect directly with the brand. Online, OPPO is strengthening its global e-commerce presence across platforms favored by the new generation of shoppers, such as integrated TikTok storefronts and livestreaming, creating a seamless experience from discovery to purchase.

Immersive Display in OPPO Retail Stores
Immersive Display in OPPO Retail Stores

“Make Your Moment” with the New Generation

The brand slogan of “Make Your Moment” extends to OPPO’s partnerships. As the Official Smartphone Product Partner of the UEFA Champions League, OPPO elevates the fan experience with its cutting-edge imaging technology.

As part of the second chapter of the Culture in a Shot initiative, OPPO partners with Discovery to launch the campaign Every Culture Finds Its Stage. The journey continues through Spain, Mexico, and Thailand, capturing cultural performances on stage through OPPO Find X9 series, and encouraging creators worldwide to share their cultural moments.

OPPO and Discovery Channel partner to capture the cultural moments with OPPO Find X9 Series.
OPPO and Discovery Channel partner to capture the cultural moments with OPPO Find X9 Series.

This spirit of co-creating with the new generation is further brought to life by OPPO Creation Ambassador, Ollie, who shares cutting-edge technologies, product experiences, and cultural stories with users through OPPO devices.

Ollie, OPPO Creation Ambassador
Ollie, OPPO Creation Ambassador

The OPPO Photography Awards 2025 invite creators around the world to capture and share the beauty of life through their lenses. The contest has already received over 15.4 million submissions from 78 countries, with the invitation still open until the November 20 deadline for creators worldwide to share their perspectives.

OPPO Photography Awards 2025
OPPO Photography Awards 2025

Guided by its user-centric strategy, OPPO will continue delivering high-quality products and services to global users, leveraging technological innovation and deep market insights to redefine the premium smartphone experience.

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About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services. OPPO has footprints in more than 70 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.