BERLIN, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dubai-based lifestyle tech brand ASTRAUX made a powerful statement at the 2025 IFA Berlin, unveiling three original products that drew massive crowds and positioned the company as one of the most talked-about names in green mobility and smart living. As part of its global growth strategy, ASTRAUX announced an accelerated expansion into four core EU markets — Germany, France, Italy, and Spain — aiming to capture the rising demand for innovative and accessible mobility solutions.

At this year’s IFA, ASTRAUX introduced its Mini EV, Aimon Companion Robot, and Smart Glasses to European audiences for the first time. The booth quickly became one of the top attractions, drawing over 20,000 visitors in a single day, with long queues forming around the experience zone and selfie walls. The ASTRAUX booth ranked top three in engagement across IFA.

Notably, Yoyo.Zhang, the current head of ASTRAUX’s European business, has spent years deeply engaged in consumer business at companies such as Huawei and Xiaomi. She also served as the head of Xiaomi’s Italian operations in Europe, accumulating extensive experience in brand building, channel layout, and user operation. Her leadership signals ASTRAUX’s strong commitment to establishing a solid foothold in Europe. She emphasized that ASTRAUX is uniquely positioned to resonate with younger European consumers seeking affordable, innovative, and stylish tech solutions, setting the stage for rapid growth in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.

Youth-Driven Innovation

ASTRAUX Mini EV (from €5,990) – A micro-electric vehicle with striking design, customizable paint, panoramic glass roof, and eligibility for drivers as young as 14 in select EU countries.

Aimon Companion Robot (€89) – An interactive emotional AI robot that reacts to touch, motion, and mood, quickly becoming a crowd favorite at the IFA experience zone.

ASTRAUX Smart Glasses (€79) – Combining UV400-certified sunglasses, AI-powered translation, an 8MP first-person camera, and open-ear audio, delivering hands-free intelligent experiences for next-gen users.

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MUNICH, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On September 8, 2025, IAA MOBILITY 2025 officially opened in Munich, Germany. GAC made a stunning debut with five flagship new energy models, unveiling its “GAC Solution” for the future of mobility, sharing the progress of its “European Market Plan,” and announcing the European launch of the AION V.  GAC showcased its “GAC Solution” in “top quality, smart technology, and green mobility”, presenting the latest achievements of China’s automotive industry to global audiences.

At IAA MOBILITY, GAC presented five flagship models, including the premium long-range intelligent all-electric SUV AION V. As GAC’s first global strategic model, AION V officially enters the European market with a price starting at €35,990 (It may differ by country, please stay tuned for the official launch pricing in your region). The AION V embodies core values, including “safe, green, smart, and comfortable,” precisely meeting the needs of European family users.

The AION V achieves a Five-Star Safety Rating from Euro NCAP and features a second-generation magazine battery designed not to ignite even under gunfire, providing comprehensive safety protection. In sustainability, it offers a WLTP range of 510 km and supports fast charging from 10% to 80% SOC in just 24 minutes, making eco-friendly travel efficient and convenient; for intelligence, the smart cabin and leading driver-assist features enhance ease of use; and in comfort, the 2775 mm long wheelbase offers generous space and skin-friendly seats, ensuring a pleasant experience both daily and on long trips. At IAA MOBILITY, GAC also set up an AION V experience zone, attracting large crowds of visitors and professionals for test drives.

To ensure a worry-free user experience, the AION V comes with an 8-year/160,000km vehicle warranty and an 8-year/200,000km battery warranty in the European market. In addition, GAC has partnered with Allianz Partners, a leading roadside assistance provider in Europe, to offer pan-European roadside assistance free of charge for three years, along with software-specific support services tailored for electric vehicles.

As a creator of low-carbon, green, and intelligent mobility for a better life, GAC will continue to uphold the philosophy of “In Europe, for Europe“, delivering more sustainable and valuable mobility experiences for the future.

•      Singapore’s iconic Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival returns with an expanded street light-up, captivating installations and festivities that honour the nation’s journey and community spirit.
•       This year’s edition pays tribute to SG60 with the theme “60 Glorious Years: Celebrating Mid-Autumn in Singapore” (辉煌六十载，月满新加坡), weaving together Singapore’s multiculturalism, cultural heritage and shared memories in a luminous celebration for all.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Singapore marks its 60th year of independence, the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 returns with a vibrant celebration of light, heritage and community spirit. From 7 September to 20 October, Chinatown will transform into a festive precinct filled with handcrafted displays, community activities and cultural programmes that showcase our rich multiculturalism and Chinese traditions. Organised by the Chinatown Festival Committee and supported by the Kreta Ayer–Kim Seng Citizens’ Consultative Committee, this year’s edition reflects Singapore’s progress over the decades, while inviting people of all races and backgrounds to share in the joy of tradition, storytelling and togetherness.

This year’s celebration’s theme, aptly named “60 Glorious Years: Celebrating Mid-Autumn in Singapore“ (辉煌六十载，月满新加坡), brings together cherished traditions from across Singapore’s diverse communities in a festival that honours our multicultural heritage while looking towards the future. Against the backdrop of descriptive lanterns and moonlight, the celebration becomes a powerful reminder of resilience, unity and kinship that have carried the nation forward.

The Official Street Light-Up and Opening Ceremony (中秋亮灯仪式与开幕典礼) will take place on 18 September 2025 at 6:00pm at Kreta Ayer Square (牛车水广场). Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, Minister-in-Charge of Cybersecurity and Smart Nation Group and Adviser to Jalan Besar GRC GROs (Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng), will officiate the ceremony, alongside Dr Wan Rizal, Adviser to Jalan Besar GRC GROs (Kolam Ayer), and Mr Shawn Loh, Adviser to Jalan Besar GRC GROs (Whampoa).

Mrs Josephine Teo shared, “This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival takes on special significance as we celebrate both tradition and our nation’s 60th birthday. It is heartening to see Chinatown’s streets lit with joy and meaning and to witness how our rich multiculturalism continues to connect people of all races in Singapore. I hope this celebration brings families, friends, neighbours and visitors together in appreciation of where we’ve come from and where we are headed.”

Ms Guo Teyi, Director, Leisure Events, Singapore Tourism Board, added, “The Mid-Autumn Festival offers both locals and visitors an immersive experience of Singapore’s rich traditions and customs, made even more meaningful as we celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday. We warmly invite everyone to participate in the various activities across Chinatown and soak up the festive spirit.”

Centrepiece – A Radiant Precinct United in Celebration

At the heart of the festival is a striking 8-metre-tall centrepiece showcasing the number 60, flanked by rabbits, mooncakes, orchids and lanterns against the Singapore skyline. More than decoration, the installation is a tribute to resilience and progress. Chinatown Point’s façade complements the display with an “SG” installation, completing the SG60 tribute and reinforcing community ties.

Overhangs and Light Displays

New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street will feature a canopy of lotus flowers, fans with rabbits, jade pendants and a golden full moon, each symbol representing harmony, beauty and reunion. At Upper Cross Street, glowing moon palaces, mooncakes, orchids and golden lanterns echo the familial joy of Mid-Autumn. South Bridge Road offers a scene with Chang’e (嫦娥) rising above rooftops, surrounded by peonies, mountains, and fans.

Stories of Singapore and Festivities

Three illuminated dividers will tell Singapore’s story:

• Enduring Legacy (岁月辛勤，人间美满): Pioneer resilience and nation-building.
• From Memories to Tomorrow (回忆童年，喜迎未来): Childhood icons like the dragon playground, alongside themes of education and community.
• A Vibrant Lion City (活力狮城，光耀世界): Today’s dynamic metropolis rooted in shared aspirations.

Festivities extend beyond the light-up with community programmes:

• Chinatown Festive Fair (7 Sept – 6 Oct): Handcrafted lanterns, delicacies and artisanal treasures at People’s Park Square.
• Lantern Design Competition (14 Sept): Youth and artists reimagine Mid-Autumn traditions, with works displayed at Kreta Ayer Square.
• Commemorative Layered Stamps (18 Sept launch): Visitors collect stamps at five locations to create postcards inspired by the SG60 installation.
• Tea Appreciation Gathering (20 Sept): A reflective moment centred on harmony and hospitality.
• Mass Lantern Walk & Performances (27 Sept): A glowing procession from Chinatown Point to Kreta Ayer Square, ending with live performances.
• Lantern Riddle & Performances (4 Oct): An evening rooted in Mid-Autumn traditions.
• Lantern Adoption Programme (13–20 Oct): Public may adopt lanterns after the displays, promoting sustainability.

Festival Dates

The Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations 2025 run from 7 September to 20 October. To view the full festival programme, please visit chinatownfestivals.sg.

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 8th

• Stocks are higher Monday morning with the S&P 500 sitting less than 1% from its recent record.
• Inflation will be in focus over the next several days as the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release two reports. Wholesale price data on Wednesday and Consumer price data on Thursday.
• In an interview Sunday morning, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that his agency would be forced to refund about half the tariffs if the Supreme Court upholds a ruling that President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs were illegal.  

Opening Bell
Genpact (NYSE: G) celebrates its rebrand and new tagline, “on it.”

Closing Bell
Maximus (NYSE: MMS) celebrates its 50^th anniversary of founding

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Agora’s Conversational AI Engine recognized for enabling seamless, real-time interaction between humans and AI agents.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and global leader in real-time engagement and conversational AI, accepted the award for Best Communications API at the 2025 API Awards. The award was presented during the API World conference in Santa Clara, California last week.

API World is the world’s largest API conference and expo and serves as a platform for developers and technical leaders to connect, share knowledge, and explore advancements in API-related tech. The API Awards celebrate technical innovation and adoption in the API ecosystem, and the Best Communications API category honors seamless, natural, and scalable communication experiences.

Redefining Real-Time Voice Communication
Agora’s Conversational AI Engine was recognized for enabling seamless, real-time interaction between humans and AI agents. Built on top of Agora’s Software-Defined Real-Time Network (SDRTN®), which powers over 80 billion minutes of global engagement per month, the Conversational AI Engine makes it simple for developers to build AI-powered experiences with ultra-low latency, unmatched clarity, and reliable delivery at scale.

“Agora has spent over a decade optimizing real-time communication between humans. With our Conversational AI Engine, we’re extending that expertise to human-AI conversations,” said Tony Zhao, CEO of Agora. “Winning Best Communications API validates our belief that every conversation with AI should be as natural and responsive as speaking to another human.”

Unlocking New Voice AI Possibilities for Developers
Agora’s Conversational AI Engine enables developers to quickly and easily build custom voice AI agents and integrate them into their applications. The engine powers a wide range of voice AI use cases, from 24/7 customer support and AI shopping assistants to immersive education and real-time fan engagement.

Agora’s Conversational AI Engine provides:

• Ultra-low latency: Sub-second end-to-end latency enables quick, natural AI interaction
• Choice of providers: Choose ASR, LLM, and TTS providers to customize AI agent.
• Intelligent interruption handling: Users can interrupt AI mid-sentence to quickly shift a request,
• Noise suppression: Built in noise suppression and echo cancelation allows AI to hear the user in noisy environments
• Scalability and reliability: Backed by Agora’s global network (SDRTN^®) which powers billions of minutes of interaction each month.

Learn more about Agora’s Conversational AI Engine here: https://www.agora.io/en/products/conversational-ai-engine/ 

About Agora

Agora is the global leader in real-time engagement, providing developers with simple, flexible, and powerful APIs to embed real-time conversational AI, voice, video, interactive live streaming, and chat into their applications and IoT devices. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, Agora is trusted by over 1,700 leading organizations across the globe to power best-in-class real-time experiences from social media and live shopping to education and telehealth. For more information about Agora (NASDAQ: API), visit: www.agora.io.

Broadened indication increases access to liver cancer treatment across Europe and CE-marked territories.

WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sirtex Medical (“Sirtex”), a leading manufacturer of minimally invasive interventional oncology solutions, today announced that it has received an expanded CE Mark approval for SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres for the treatment of patients with liver cancer. With this expansion, eligibility now covers both primary and secondary liver metastases, increasing patient access to a well-established, targeted therapy.

“This milestone is about more than regulatory approval—it’s about giving hope and options back to patients facing some of the toughest cancer diagnoses,” said Matt Schmidt, CEO of Sirtex Medical. “By expanding access to SIR-Spheres®, we’re ensuring that more people can benefit from a well-tolerated therapy when they need it most.”

Radioembolization—also known as selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT)—delivers yttrium-90 directly to tumors via the hepatic artery, allowing for high-dose, targeted radiation aiming to minimize impact to surrounding healthy tissue.

“Y-90 radioembolization has long demonstrated clinical value in managing complex liver tumors,” said Prof. Dr. med. Jens Ricke, Director of the Clinic and Polyclinic of Radiology at the University Hospital Ludwig-Maximilians in Munich, Germany. “With this expanded CE Mark, more patients will have access to a therapy that can extend life, improve quality of life, and offer hope when other treatments may no longer be effective.”

The CE Mark expansion follows an extensive review of clinical data demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of SIR-Spheres® across diverse liver metastases. Together with the FDA’s recent approval of SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres for the treatment of unresectable HCC in the United States, this milestone underscores the growing global recognition of SIR-Spheres® as a versatile, differentiated therapy and reinforces the Sirtex commitment to advancing liver-directed interventional oncology.

For more information and details on how to incorporate SIR-Spheres® into your practice, please contact Sirtex at info-use@sirtex.com.

About SIR-Spheres® in Europe
SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres are indicated for the treatment of:

• Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or
• Unresectable metastatic liver tumors from primary colorectal cancer (mCRC) in patients refractory to or intolerant of chemotherapy, or
• Unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), or
• Hepatic metastases by neuroendocrine tumours (mNET), or
• Other liver metastases

Caution: Consult the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, side effects, warnings and precautions.

About Sirtex
Sirtex Medical is a global healthcare company focused on advancing minimally invasive, liver-directed cancer and embolization therapies. With offices in the U.S., Australia, Europe, and Asia, Sirtex delivers innovative minimally invasive interventional oncology and embolization solutions to physicians and patients worldwide. For more information, visit www.sirtex.com.

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HOUSTON, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ace Green Recycling, Inc. (“Ace” or the “Company”), a leading provider of sustainable battery recycling technology solutions, today announced it has signed a multi-year Master Used Lead Acid Batteries (“ULAB”) Supply Agreement with Gold Star Metals, LLC (“GSM”), a leading recycler and aggregator of battery materials in the southern United States.

Under the agreement, GSM will supply Ace with a minimum of 30,000 metric tons of ULAB annually, with the ability to scale volumes up to 100,000 MT per year as Ace expands operations at its planned flagship facility in Texas, which is expected to commence operations in 2026. The ULAB will be sourced from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and New Mexico, and complements Ace’s existing supply agreements, providing a strong and reliable pipeline of feedstock for the Company’s clean recycling technology.

“This partnership is a major step in securing a stable and sustainable supply chain for our U.S. operations,” said Siddharth Roy, Business Director at Ace Green Recycling. “Together, Ace and GSM share a commitment to building a zero-emissions future for the global recycling industry.”

Parth Tanna, Business Manager at Gold Star Metals, added: “Ace is a visionary when it comes to scaling environmental friendly solutions for lead battery recycling and our long-term agreement leverages our strong regional collection network to support the next generation of clean recycling solutions.”

This multi-year agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening the U.S. battery ecosystem, ensuring supply security, environmental responsibility, and sustainable growth.

About Ace Green Recycling

Ace Green Recycling, Inc., incorporated in Delaware, is an innovative battery recycling technology platform offering sustainable end-of-life solutions. It has deployed modular, Scope 1 carbon emissions-free recycling facilities for lithium (nickel-manganese-cobalt & lithium iron phosphate) and lead batteries used in various industries including electronics, automotive and energy storage. Ace was founded by Nishchay Chadha, Chief Executive Officer and a veteran in recycling, mining and global supply chain industries, and Dr. Vipin Tyagi, Chief Technology Officer, with extensive experience in battery materials recycling technologies. For more information, please visit www.acegreenrecycling.com.

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MUNICH, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), the global leader in lidar solutions, will showcase its latest high-performance lidar portfolio at the premier automotive event, IAA Mobility 2025, held from September 9–12 in Munich, Germany.

Among the highlights is Hesai’s automotive-grade ultra-long-range lidar ETX, setting a new industry benchmark with the world’s highest channel count and ranging capability (1). Complementing ETX, the fully solid-state FTX fills perception blind spots for L3/L4 vehicles with the world’s widest field of view. Hesai will also showcase ATX, its best-selling lidar for L2 assisted driving, which continues to lead the market.

ETX – Redefining High-Performance Lidar’s Capability

As the star product of Hesai’s IAA Mobility showcase, ETX stands out with its unmatched 800-channel count, 400 m ranging capability at 10% reflectivity, and finest resolution at 0.05° × 0.025°. Designed for L3 and L4 autonomous driving, it is built on the world’s first fully developed in-house digital single-photon platform, which integrates three core modules: laser emission, single-photon detection, and signal processing. While strictly adhering to Class 1 eye safety standards, ETX significantly enhances the perception of autonomous vehicles. Despite its industry-leading performance, ETX has a compact 32 mm height that is 35% smaller than comparable products (2), making it ideal for seamless behind-the-windshield integration.

ETX’s performance breakthroughs are powered by Hesai’s fourth-generation technology platform, featuring three core modules:

• Photon Vector Technology (PVT): Hesai customizes high-power VCSEL laser arrays to dramatically improve photon transmission and reception efficiency, boosting ranging capability by 30% while reducing its size and power consumption.
• Addressable Photon Isolation (API): Hesai’s addressable photon isolation, built on independently addressable transceiver components, enables independent driving of laser transmit and receive channels. At the hardware level, this mitigates channel blooming found in traditional SPAD lidars, ensuring high-precision point clouds. In challenging scenarios such as highly reflective objects or rain and fog, ETX achieves a breakthrough with a 95% reduction in false positive rate (3).
• Intelligent Point Cloud Engine (IPE): Built on principals of quantum optics, this engine leverages 24.6 billion samples/sec ultra-fast sampling to remove over 99.9% of environmental noise in challenging conditions such as rain, fog, dust, or vehicle exhaust.

ETX has already been selected by a global OEM for multiple vehicle models. Mass production is expected in 2026, accelerating large-scale deployment of L3 autonomous driving worldwide.

Visitors will have the first opportunity to experience ETX’s behind-the-windshield solution and live point cloud demonstration at Hesai’s (Hall B3, Booth A10), made possible through collaborations with leading windshield manufacturers AGC Wideye and Saint-Gobain Sekurit.

Wideye® by AGC, AGC’s department focusing on ADAS and autonomous vehicles, offers high performance glass solutions that enable reliable, efficient and design-oriented sensor integration. Wideye® by AGC will be showcasing Hesai’s ETX live demo at booth B10, hall A1.

Saint-Gobain Sekurit is a global leader in automotive glazing systems, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for OEMs worldwide. The company designs tailored glazing systems that combine high performance, safety and elegance while focusing on passengers comfort and emotions. As a trusted partner, Saint-Gobain Sekurit makes every drive a great experience.

“Saint-Gobain partnered with Hesai to push the boundaries of lidar integration behind the windshield, combining optical performance with seamless in-cabin design. This solution empowers automakers to deliver safer, smarter, and more elegant ADAS systems at industrial scale,” says A. Jaafar, Innovation Manager of Saint-Gobain Sekurit.

FTX – The Final Piece in Completing the Puzzle of L3 Autonomous Driving

At IAA Mobility 2025, Hesai is also showcasing the FTX, a fully solid-state blind-spot lidar that represents the critical missing piece for L3 autonomous driving. Leveraging solid-state electronic scanning, FTX delivers up to 180° x 140° field of view with more than double the resolution of its previous generation. It is 66% lighter than its prior model (4), with an exposed optical window of just 50 × 30 mm, enabling flexible integration for precise detection of low obstacles such as road posts, while supporting autonomous parking and safe lane changes. FTX is slated for mass production in 2026.

As a powerful blind-spot lidar, FTX works in tandem with ETX to form Hesai’s Infinity Eye B solution, delivering panoramic perception for L3 and L4 autonomous driving. With its next-generation lidar portfolio, Hesai continues to push the boundaries of lidar technology, empowering automakers to accelerate the safe and scalable adoption of autonomous mobility.

Notes:

1. Refers to long-range automotive lidars at mass or near-mass production stage.
2. Compared with high-performance lidars with over 500 channels.
3. Internal Hesai testing; actual performance may vary depending on environment and configuration.
4. Compared with previous-generation solid-state lidar FT120.