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Resilience Actions, a Re Sustainability Initiative, Launches ECOHUB.IN to Power India’s Climate and Circular Economy Innovation Ecosystem

HYDERABAD, India, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Resilience Actions, the social and environmental impact initiative of Re (Re Sustainability), has launched ECOHUB.IN, a sustainability-focused incubator designed to support early-stage enterprises working in climate and clean-tech, pollution management, resource efficiency, circular economy, and sustainability innovation.

 

Catalysing the Growth of India’s Sustainability Innovators
Catalysing the Growth of India’s Sustainability Innovators

The initiative is aimed at startups that have moved beyond the ideation stage and are ready for commercial scale, with a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP), a committed team, and a clearly defined market opportunity.

As India advances towards a low-carbon and circular economy, the demand for innovative sustainability solutions continues to grow. However, many promising ventures face challenges in scaling due to limited access to mentorship, catalytic capital, industry partnerships, pilot opportunities, and business validation. ECOHUB.IN has been established to bridge these gaps and help transform high-potential sustainability ventures into scalable businesses capable of delivering measurable environmental and social impact.

Through the incubator, participating startups will gain access to mentorship, technical and business advisory support, investment-readiness assistance, pilot-to-commercial pathways, ecosystem partnerships, and opportunities for industry integration. A key differentiator of ECOHUB.IN is its connection to Re’s extensive operational ecosystem, enabling selected ventures to engage with domain experts, validate solutions in real-world environments, and explore pathways for commercial deployment and scale.

Commenting on the launch, Masood Mallick, Managing Director and Group CEO, Re (Re Sustainability), said:

“India’s sustainability transition will not be driven by infrastructure alone. It will be driven by innovation, entrepreneurship, and the ability to scale ideas that solve real environmental challenges. Through ECOHUB.IN, we are creating a platform that brings together innovators, startups, industry leaders, investors, academia, and policymakers to accelerate solutions that are commercially viable, environmentally responsible, and capable of delivering measurable impact.

India has no shortage of ideas. What is often missing is the ecosystem that helps transform those ideas into scalable enterprises. ECOHUB.IN is designed to bridge that gap by providing mentorship, industry access, business validation, and pathways to commercial adoption. By combining the strengths of innovation with the experience and operational ecosystem of Re Sustainability, we hope to enable the next generation of climate and circular economy entrepreneurs to build solutions that contribute meaningfully to India’s sustainability journey and create lasting value for society, industry, and the planet.”

Over time, ECOHUB.IN aims to strengthen India’s sustainability innovation ecosystem by supporting ventures that reduce pollution, improve resource efficiency, advance circularity, create green jobs, enable decarbonization, and contribute to a more resilient future.

Applications for the inaugural cohort will open shortly through ECOHUB.IN.

About Resilience Actions

Resilience Actions is the social and environmental impact initiative of Re Sustainability, focused on building resilient communities through sustainability, innovation, capacity building, and ecosystem partnerships.

Learn more: resilience.org.in | ecohub.in 

About Re Sustainability

Re Sustainability (Re), a KKR company, is one of Asia’s leading providers of integrated environmental and sustainability solutions, delivering waste management, circular economy, water, remediation, and sustainability infrastructure solutions across India and international markets.

Learn more: resustainability.com

 

 

Jack’s Place Dedicates 60th Anniversary Charity Dinner to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund

SINGAPORE, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Popular homegrown steakhouse chain Jack’s Place has announced a charitable collaboration with The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund in celebration of its milestone 60th anniversary. Managed by parent company JP Pepperdine Group, Jack’s Place will host a fundraising dinner on Friday, 31 July 2026, at its Bras Basah Complex outlet, aiming to raise $10,000 to support children and youth from low-income families.

Tickets for the event are priced at $100 nett per person. In line with the restaurant’s anniversary commitment to giving back to the local community, 100% of the ticket proceeds will go directly to

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Each ticket grants admission to a buffet dinner, which includes complimentary beer and wine.

To accommodate a larger number of supporters and community donors, Jack’s Place will conduct the fundraising dinner across two seatings:

  • First Seating: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Second Seating: 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Event Details and Registration

Details

Official Title

Jack’s Place x The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund Raising Dinner

Date

Friday, 31 July 2026

Venue

Jack’s Place, Bras Basah Complex, #01-01

Financial Contribution

$100 nett per person (100% of proceeds allocated to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund)

Inclusions

Buffet dinner with complimentary beer and wine selection

Registration Link

https://www.jacksplace.com.sg/jp60-st-pocket-fund/

Cheque Presentation and Beneficiary Appreciation

Following the fundraiser, a second event is scheduled for Friday, 7 August 2026, at the Jack’s Place Toa Payoh outlet. This private session will be held exclusively for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund beneficiaries and their families. During this appreciation event, Jack’s Place will formally present the $10,000 fundraising check to the leadership of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.

Members of the public who wish to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jack’s Place while supporting a meaningful cause can purchase tickets via the official website.

https://www.jacksplace.com.sg/jp60-st-pocket-fund/
https://www.jacksplace.com.sg

Celebrating a 60-Year Journey

What began in 1966 with Mr. Say Lip Hai at a humble pub on Killiney Road has grown into a national legacy.

For 60 years, Jack’s Place has been a trusted destination for celebrations, milestones, and everyday dining moments shared across generations.

Today, Jack’s Place marks its 60-year milestone, extending heartfelt gratitude to its loyal patrons who have been an integral part of its journey.

Join the Celebration.

#JP60 #JacksPlaceSG #JPPepperdine 

For more information, visit www.jacksplace.com.sg.

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About Jack’s Place

Established in 1966, Jack’s Place is the trusted favourite known for its Western food. It all started when Mr. Say Lip Hai arrived in Singapore from Hainan Island and started as a cook boy with the British troops in Sembawang. There he learned how to prepare the perfect roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.

Having tasted one of Mr Say’s now famous meals, a British housewife suggested he start a catering business with her husband, Jack Hunt, in his pub at Killiney Road, Jack’s Place, which he started in 1966. Mr Say agreed and commenced that partnership in 1968. Shortly afterwards, Jack Hunt sold his share of the business, but his namesake ‘Jack the Chef’ still runs the kitchen today!

Today, Jack’s Place is the trusted favourite for family and friends to enjoy great value sizzling steaks, speciality meals, and sumptuous cakes. Jack’s Place is committed to serving quality food and creating memorable dining experiences in a cheerful and cosy environment for our guests.

For more information, visit www.jacksplace.com.sg.

About JP Pepperdine

JP Pepperdine is a group of restaurants that started with the popular Jack’s Place Steakhouse in 1966, followed by Eatzi Gourmet divisions (Steakhouse, bakery, and catering) and Yeh Ting.

What inspires JP Pepperdine is to create a unique experience for their guests. Interestingly, it is a lesson that they take from the kitchen itself. Drawing on the admirable qualities of pepper, JP Pepperdine aspires to spice up the dining experience in all ways, big and small. In big ways, JP Pepperdine will be adventurous, sizzling up the F&B scene with fresh concepts and food creations. In small ways, JP Pepperdine dedicates itself to delighting its patrons through its food, service, and ambience, so they are now the JP Pepperdine Group, named after that extraordinary spice itself.

In all that JP Pepperdine does, quality and value will always be their benchmarks. They hope that the guests take home with them a lingering fondness and the knowledge that for the price they pay, they have much more in return.

For more information, visit www.jppepperdine.com.

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF)

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) was started in 2000 as a community project initiated by The Straits Times that provides pocket money to children from low-income families to help them through school.

Since the project inception in 2000, STSPMF has helped more than 230,000 cases of children and youths in need and disbursed more than $110m. They come from families whose per capita gross monthly household income is not more than $1000. Funds raised go towards school pocket money disbursements and support of the social and educational development of the children and youths. 

A primary school pupil receives $65 a month, while a secondary school pupil receives $100 a month. Students from ITE, Junior Colleges and Polytechnics receive $125 a month.

STSPMF was established as a Trust on 20 October 2010 and received charity status on 14 November 2011 with Institution of A Public Character (IPC) status effective from 1 January 2012. It is governed by a Board of Trustees.  It was awarded the Charity Transparency Award 2022 for the fund’s good transparency and governance standards. For more information, please visit www.spmf.org.sg

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KCS Opens KuCoin’s Ninth Anniversary Chapter, Advancing Token Utility as a Value Participation Layer

The upgraded KCS experience brings trading efficiency, rewards, payment benefits and ecosystem privileges into one unified user journey.

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the upgraded KCS experience, marking the opening chapter of KuCoin’s ninth anniversary journey and a new step in the evolution of KCS from a platform utility token into a broader value participation layer across the KuCoin ecosystem.

Nine years ago, KCS was introduced to reward and empower KuCoin’s earliest users. Since then, both KuCoin and the broader digital asset industry have undergone profound transformation. What began as a token primarily associated with trading benefits has gradually evolved into a broader ecosystem asset connecting users with rewards, payments,  loyalty privileges and community participation.

As digital asset ecosystems mature,  the role of exchange-native tokens is changing as well. Exchange-native tokens are no longer defined only by isolated benefits or short-term incentives. They are increasingly becoming participation layers that connect users with value across an entire ecosystem. The upgraded KCS experience addresses this shift by bringing fragmented KCS-related benefits into a more connected and actionable journey. Through the upgraded experience, users can better discover and activate KCS benefits across trading fee reductions, rewards, loyalty privileges, KuCard-related incentives and broader ecosystem programs through one clearer pathway. This reflects KuCoin’s trust-first approach in practice: making platform value easier to understand, more transparent to access and more consistent across touchpoints.

“KCS has grown alongside our users and our ecosystem for nearly nine years,” said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. “As the industry evolves, we believe the next generation of exchange-native tokens will be defined not simply by utility, but by how effectively they connect users with ecosystem value. Our vision is for KCS to serve as a participation layer that brings together trading, rewards, payments, and future ecosystem experiences into one cohesive journey.”

KCS, the native token of the KuCoin ecosystem, has long served as a bridge between users and KuCoin’s platform value. With this upgrade, KCS’s long-term vision of moving blockchain “from geeks to mass adoption” and building a blockchain-based value self-circulation ecosystem is being translated into a clearer and more practical user experience, making KCS easier to understand, activate and use across KuCoin.

The milestone arrives at a symbolic moment for KuCoin, serving as the opening chapter of its ninth-anniversary journey. As KuCoin prepares to celebrate nine years of growth, the evolution of KCS reflects the broader transformation of KuCoin itself — from a crypto exchange into a global digital asset ecosystem spanning trading, payments, Web3 infrastructure, institutional services and emerging technologies such as AI. In this next chapter, KCS is designed to become a clearer user-facing gateway to KuCoin’s expanding ecosystem, helping users better discover, understand and participate in the value created across the platform. As KuCoin enters its ninth anniversary, the upgraded KCS experience sets the tone for a broader vision: making ecosystem value more accessible, connected and meaningful for users worldwide.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certifications. In recent years, we have built a strong global compliance foundation, marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets.

Learn more at www.kucoin.com.

SpaceX Continues to Drive Strong Trading Activity as MEXC SPCX Futures Daily Trading Volume Surpasses $800 Million USDT

MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, reported that daily trading volume for SPCX futures peaked at over 800 million USDT. Following SpaceX’s IPO, SPCX futures trading has continued to surge, with average daily trading volume in the three days post-IPO growing nearly 7 times compared to pre-IPO levels. Through SpaceX, MEXC has connected three major product lines, Launchpad, TradFi Futures, and RealStocks, to support the full lifecycle of investor participation, from pre-IPO subscription and pre/post-listing trading to post-listing real share ownership.

SpaceX Continues to Drive Strong Trading Activity as MEXC SPCX Futures Daily Trading Volume Surpasses $800 Million USDT
SpaceX Continues to Drive Strong Trading Activity as MEXC SPCX Futures Daily Trading Volume Surpasses $800 Million USDT

Historically, access to high-profile private companies has been fragmented across different stages of the investment journey. Pre-IPO opportunities have often been limited to a narrow group of investors, while participation after listing typically requires separate brokerage accounts, additional onboarding procedures, and access to different trading venues. This fragmentation can create friction for investors seeking exposure throughout an asset’s lifecycle.

MEXC brings all three together on one platform. Prior to the listing, MEXC launched multiple rounds of SPACEX(PRE) Launchpad, with the first two rounds collectively raising $173 million in subscriptions, exceeding available allocation by as much as 30 times, reflecting strong demand for high-profile tech assets. SPCX futures give users a more versatile way to trade. Rather than relying solely on one-way subscription or post-listing purchases, users can take long or short positions to capture price movements both before and after the listing. MEXC offers 0-fee trading and up to 100x leverage on SPCX futures, backed by industry-leading market depth and low slippage to support large orders and handle elevated volatility around the IPO. After listing, SPCX futures automatically roll over to track the real stock price, so users can maintain their positions without switching instruments or rebuilding a position. For those looking for long-term allocation, MEXC RealStocks enables users to hold actual shares post-listing, with eligibility for dividends where applicable.

All three are accessible through a single MEXC account, with USDT as the unified settlement currency, eliminating currency conversion and cross-platform fund transfers, and significantly lowering the cost of cross-market participation.

MEXC has built a broad US equity offerings spanning Launchpad, TradFi Futures, and RealStocks, covering over 7,000 real US stocks and ETFs. Beyond SpaceX, MEXC has also introduced pre-IPO futures for other prominent technology companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, continuously widening access for crypto users to participate in global innovative assets. Looking ahead, MEXC will continue expanding its equities offering, introducing more sought-after assets, and reducing barriers to cross-market participation, further reinforcing its position as a gateway to infinite opportunities across global markets.

To coincide with SpaceX’s listing, MEXC has launched a 0-fee US stock trading event alongside an exclusive SpaceX airdrop. Users who trade stocks can receive SPCX futures airdrop positions from a total prize pool of up to 5 million USDT, providing users with an additional way to gain exposure to one of the most anticipated listings of the year. For more details, please visit the event page.

About MEXC
MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

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ZEEKR Surpasses 800,000 Global Deliveries and Unveils Global Expansion Strategy for Dual Flagship 9-Series Models


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – The 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially opened today. Under the theme “Luxury, Elevated to a New Realm”, ZEEKR unveiled the global expansion strategy for its dual flagship 9-Series models — the ZEEKR 9X and ZEEKR 009 Grand.

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As a key gateway connecting China with global markets, Hong Kong serves as an important benchmark for the premium automotive industry and a strategic platform for luxury brands expanding internationally. Launching the global strategy for the 9-Series in Hong Kong marks a significant new chapter in ZEEKR’s growth across the global premium new energy vehicle market.

800,000 Deliveries Milestone Underscores ZEEKR’s Global Growth Momentum

Strong market performance continues to support ZEEKR’s expansion in the global premium new energy vehicle segment. As of June 16, 2026, ZEEKR’s cumulative global deliveries officially exceeded 800,000 vehicles, marking a major milestone for the brand.

In Hong Kong, ZEEKR has maintained strong momentum. From January to May 2026, ZEEKR captured a 40.7% market share of Hong Kong’s luxury vehicle segment, ranking first among all luxury automotive brands. The ZEEKR 009 ranked as Hong Kong’s best-selling luxury MPV, while the ZEEKR 7X became the city’s best-selling luxury SUV.

Across key international markets, ZEEKR continues to achieve strong results. In Thailand, the brand was the best-selling luxury pure-electric MPV brand in 2025 and retained its leadership position from January to May 2026. In Malaysia, ZEEKR ranked No.1 among luxury pure-electric brands during the same period, with the ZEEKR 7X leading the luxury electric SUV category and the ZEEKR 009 remaining the top-selling luxury electric MPV. In Australia, ZEEKR continued to lead the luxury SUV segment priced above AUD 65,000 from January to May. In Mexico, the ZEEKR 7X secured the monthly luxury EV sales title in both April and May.

Dual Flagship 9-Series Models Showcase ZEEKR’s Technology-Luxury Vision

At this year’s expo, ZEEKR is showcasing five models spanning family mobility, executive transportation and flagship luxury, highlighting the breadth of its premium product portfolio.

The ZEEKR 9X, ZEEKR’s new global flagship of ultra-luxury SUV, is built on the SEA-S architecture and features a 900V high-performance silicon carbide electric drive system delivering more than 1,030 kW of maximum power. Four integrated safety structures combined with extensive use of 2,000 MPa ultra-high-strength steel contribute to a torsional rigidity rating of 41,600 N·m/deg, setting a new benchmark for safety in the hybrid SUV segment. The ZEEKR 9X recently opened pre-sales in the Middle East, where it has received strong market interest. The model is scheduled to expand into key markets across Latin America, Central Asia and Europe.

The ZEEKR 009 Grand, the brand’s global ultra-luxury four-seater flagship MPV, features a 720-degree comprehensive safety architecture and the world’s first integrated die-cast C-ring cabin structure, delivering segment-leading rear-seat protection. The second row is equipped with two ultra-soft aniline leather executive seats featuring 20 massage points and an industry-leading seven-zone graphene heating system, creating an exceptional luxury experience for rear passengers. The right-hand-drive version of the ZEEKR 009 Grand is scheduled to launch in Hong Kong in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The ZEEKR 8X, a super hybrid high-performance flagship SUV, also makes its Hong Kong debut. Built on the SEA-S Super Hybrid Architecture, the ZEEKR 8X delivers a flagship experience across four key dimensions: performance, intelligence, safety and comfort.

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Expanding Global Capabilities and Opening a New Chapter of Technology Luxury

As its product lineup continues to grow and its international footprint expands, ZEEKR is accelerating the development of a comprehensive global operating system spanning R&D, product planning, market operations and customer services. Today, ZEEKR’s overseas business covers more than 60 major cities worldwide with a rapidly growing global user base.

As the global automotive industry accelerates toward electrification and intelligent mobility, the luxury vehicle market is entering a new era in which technological innovation is redefining the premium experience. Leveraging Hong Kong’s position as a globally connected international hub, ZEEKR will continue to deepen its global presence and advance the evolution of luxury through innovation. Through cutting-edge technologies, exceptional products and comprehensive lifecycle services, ZEEKR is committed to delivering a distinctive technology-luxury mobility experience for customers around the world.

Hashtag: #ZEEKR

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

About Zeekr

Zeekr is the global luxury electric vehicle technology brand from Geely Auto Group. Utilizing advanced software-defined architectures and cutting-edge propulsion technologies, Zeekr is dedicated to creating a fully integrated user ecosystem with innovation at its core.

LUMIQ Raises Strategic Funding to Become the AI Decision Layer for Financial Services

While most AI in financial services remains advisory, LUMIQ has built the layer that owns the decision — autonomous, auditable AI agents making regulated calls in production at leading banks, insurers, and capital markets firms. Today, LUMIQ serves clients across India, the United States, and Southeast Asia — leading institutions across insurance, banking, and capital markets.

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LUMIQ, an AI-native financial services company, today announced a strategic funding round to scale auto-decisioning for financial institutions across the United States and Southeast Asia. The round was led by Bajaj Finserv, one of India’s largest and most diversified financial services groups, with participation from existing investor Info Edge Ventures.

LUMIQ raises Strategic Funding to become AI decision layer for financial services
LUMIQ raises Strategic Funding to become AI decision layer for financial services

Right now, thousands of customers are waiting for a policy to be issued, a loan to be disbursed, a claim to be adjudicated, because somewhere an FSI employee is drowning in decisions, held back by the risk of getting it wrong. Today, when e-commerce delivers the same day, banks and insurers still decide in weeks. We built LiteCone to take that burden: AI decides the routine cases, completely and accountably, so humans spend their judgment on the one case that actually needs it. This round lets us bring that to every financial institution in the markets that matter most.
Shoaib Mohammad, Co-founder and CEO, LUMIQ

From AI that assists to AI that decides

For decades, financial institutions have bought technology that made their people faster — faster data, faster scoring, faster copilots. The decision still landed on a human. LUMIQ is changing that. Through its LiteCone platform, the company deploys AI agents that read the file, apply the institution’s own guidelines, and reach the decision end to end — escalating only the cases that genuinely require human judgment. The output is not a recommendation. It is a decision, with full reasoning attached, cross-referenced to policy, and defensible under audit.

The results in production speak clearly. At a leading life insurer, LUMIQ’s LEO agent decides 75–80% of underwriting cases with zero human touch, reduced policy issuance cost by roughly 25%, and compressed turnaround from days to under eight minutes — running 24×7 with complete auditability. Across its client base spanning insurance, banking, and capital markets in India, the US, and Southeast Asia, LUMIQ now processes millions of decisions annually.

LiteCone turns a real financial-services role into a working AI agent in weeks. Every agent we deploy is consistent, explainable, compliant, and auditable by design — not as an afterthought. This capital lets us go deeper on the platform and broader across roles. And through our cloud and AI lab partnerships, institutions will increasingly find LiteCone already embedded in the platforms they run today.
Vaibhav Dobriyal, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, LUMIQ

This round funds four priorities: expanding go-to-market in the US and Southeast Asia; deepening LiteCone’s decisioning capabilities; extending the agent workforce across more financial-services roles; and building a partnership ecosystem with cloud hyperscalers, AI labs, and core banking and insurance platforms so LiteCone is embedded where institutions already run.

LUMIQ’s investors backed the round for the same reason its customers adopt LiteCone: agents already deciding in production, with auditability and control built in.

As a financial-services group, we know how much rests on getting regulated decisions right, at speed and at scale. LUMIQ has built AI agents that decide in production with auditability and control built in, the capability the industry has been moving toward. We are proud to lead this round and to support the team’s expansion across the US and Southeast Asia.
Lakshmi Iyer, Group President – Investments & CEO, Bajaj Alternates

Our conviction is grounded in what LUMIQ has already built. Their AI agents aren’t just built for the future. They are operating in production today, at speed. This combination is rare, and its value will only compound as the company scales globally.
Girish Jhunjhunwala, Fund Manager – PE and VC Investments, Bajaj Alternates

Financial services is one of the hardest categories to crack — regulated, risk-averse, and unforgiving of hype. LUMIQ has put agentic AI into live financial-services workflows and earned the trust of large institutions across the US, Southeast Asia and India. That is how a category-defining company in financial-services AI gets built, and we are proud to keep backing the team as they scale globally.
Kitty Agarwal, Partner, Info Edge Ventures

LUMIQ’s goal is to lead one category: auto-decisioning at production scale for financial services. Agents that act, not assist, and never compromise audit, compliance, or predictability.

About LUMIQ
LUMIQ is an AI-native financial services company. Through its LiteCone platform and a growing workforce of production AI agents, LUMIQ turns real financial-services roles — insurance underwriter, credit underwriter, claims adjudicator — into agents that are consistent, explainable, compliant, and auditable. The company pairs deep domain expertise across banking, insurance, and capital markets with frontier AI. LUMIQ employs over 350 AI and data specialists, and has offices in New Jersey, Singapore, and Delhi NCR (India).

Web: www.lumiq.ai

Laos Seizes Over 60 kg of Suspected Wildlife Products, 294 Live Animals in Two Operations

A picture on the left are some snakes authorities seized from the bus in Champasak , and picture on the right is seized wildlife items in Luang Prabang. (Photo by ChampaMai and Agriculture and Environment News)

Lao authorities have seized more than 60 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products in Luang Prabang and intercepted 294 live animals in a separate operation in Champasak, as the country steps up efforts to combat wildlife trafficking.

On 13 June, the Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network inspected a property in Luang Prabang suspected of illegally trading protected wildlife products.

During the operation, authorities confiscated a large quantity of items believed to be derived from endangered species, including 968 ivory-like objects weighing 21.57 kilograms, 112 suspected animal gallbladders weighing 14.88 kilograms, nine bags of pangolin scale-like materials weighing 10.63 kilograms, and 559 rhino horn-like items weighing 10.07 kilograms.

Officers also seized 79 boxes of suspected elephant skin powder, eight boxes of suspected bear gallbladder products, two hornbill head-like items, 700 tubes of herbal medicine suspected to contain wildlife ingredients, and nine machines allegedly used to process wildlife products.

Authorities are currently investigating the case, state media reported.

Nearly 300 live animals intercepted in Champasak

In a separate operation announced on 17 June, environmental inspection authorities in Champasak intercepted 294 live wild animals at the Vang Tao International Checkpoint in Phonthong District.

Officials said the animals were being transported on an international passenger bus travelling between Pakse and Bangkok. The species are not native to Laos and are believed to have been trafficked across the border.

The seized animals included 144 turtles, 99 pythons, 24 green snakes, one of which was found dead, three gold-ringed cat snakes, and 24 lizards.

Authorities said the case violated laws governing the import, export, transit, and transportation of wildlife. Investigations are ongoing.

/C O R R E C T I O N — CHARLES & KEITH/

In the news release, The CHARLES & KEITH Family Grows – A Warm Welcome to Kim You Jung, issued 16-Jun-2026 by CHARLES & KEITH over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that ‘Note to editors:’ section and the boilerplate should all be removed. The complete, corrected release follows:

The CHARLES & KEITH Family Grows – A Warm Welcome to Kim You Jung

SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Already admired by audiences for her authenticity, talent, and distinctive personal style, Kim You Jung joins the growing CHARLES & KEITH family as Brand Ambassador.

United by a shared spirit of modern femininity, creativity, and confidence, she embodies the values that define CHARLES & KEITH and its continued commitment to celebrating individuality, self-expression, and contemporary style.

Through upcoming campaigns and brand initiatives, Kim You Jung will join CHARLES & KEITH in inspiring self-expression and individuality for a global audience.

The CHARLES & KEITH Family Grows - A Warm Welcome to Kim You Jung
The CHARLES & KEITH Family Grows – A Warm Welcome to Kim You Jung