SHANGHAI, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Gala Night of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was held in Shanghai today, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences from around the world in celebration of cinema.

Running through June 20, this year’s festival will present more than 420 films across over 1,600 screenings in Shanghai and cities throughout the Yangtze River Delta. As one of only 17 film festivals worldwide to hold official A-list classification from FIAPF, SIFF continues to serve as a major platform for international cinematic exchange.

The winners of the Golden Goblet Awards will be announced at the Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 20.

A Night of Cinema Along the Huangpu River

The Gala Night transformed Shanghai into a vibrant stage for global cinema, welcoming filmmakers, actors and industry professionals from around the world. Golden Goblet Awards jurors, nominated filmmakers and representatives of major Chinese and international productions gathered on the red carpet, showcasing the festival’s growing international profile and influence.

One of the evening’s most significant moments was the presentation of the festival’s honorary awards. Renowned actress and cultural ambassador Lisa Lu received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou was honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Chinese Cinema Award, recognizing their exceptional achievements and enduring contributions to the development of cinema.

The celebration once again highlighted Shanghai’s unique role as a city where cinema, culture and international exchange converge.

Opening Film Afterpiece Makes World Premiere

This year’s opening film, Afterpiece, made its world premiere as one of the festival’s most anticipated events. Directed by Keane T.K. Wong and produced by Derek Yee, the film stars Stephen Fung, Chrissie Chau, Myolie Wu and Angela Yuen. The story follows a once-celebrated theatre director seeking creative redemption while navigating the increasingly blurred boundaries between performance and reality.

Developed under a Hong Kong film mentorship initiative pairing established filmmakers with emerging directors, Afterpiece reflects the continued transmission of creative talent across generations in Hong Kong cinema.

Members of the cast and creative team attended the Gala Night and participated in audience activities following the premiere screening.

International Jury Reflects Global Vision

Members of the Golden Goblet Awards jury met with the media in Shanghai ahead of this year’s festival activities, representing filmmakers and industry professionals from around the world.

The seven-member Main Competition jury is chaired by acclaimed actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai and includes Chinese director Guan Hu, actress Xin Zhilei, Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha, Kyrgyz director Aktan Arym Kubat, Georgian filmmaker Déa Kulumbegashvili and Mexican director Fernanda Valadez.

“It is a great honor to serve as jury president of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. Cinema is the art of dreaming, and Shanghai is the very vessel on which the Chinese film dream set sail. I hold a few more tickets for this voyage—would you like to join me?” said Tony Leung Chiu-wai.

The jury’s diverse composition reflects SIFF’s longstanding commitment to fostering dialogue among filmmakers from different cultures and creative traditions.

A Truly Global Stage for Cinema

This year, SIFF received approximately 4,100 submissions from 125 countries and regions, setting a new record in the festival’s history. Among nearly 3,000 eligible entries, 82 percent are world or international premieres, underscoring the festival’s growing global influence and appeal.

Audience enthusiasm remained strong, with online ticket sales launching on June 5 and 250,000 tickets sold within the first 15 minutes.

Beyond screenings, SIFF continues to promote international collaboration through initiatives including SIFF PROJECT, the International Film & TV Market, industry forums and masterclasses. The Belt and Road Film Festival Alliance, initiated by SIFF, now includes 57 member institutions from 50 countries, further strengthening cooperation among film communities worldwide.

Chen Guo, Managing Director of Shanghai International Film & TV Events Center, said: “Our goal is to use the festival platform to help films transcend geographic, linguistic and cultural boundaries, encouraging deeper cultural dialogue and creative exchange among filmmakers and audiences from different parts of the world.”

The International Film & TV Market will be held during the festival period, bringing together exhibitors, industry organizations and professionals from around the world to explore new opportunities in content creation, technological innovation and international cooperation.

For more information and the full festival schedule, please visit the official SIFF website at https://www.siff.com/english/

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SYDNEY, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Off the back of 23 nights of spectacular sights, events and experiences, Vivid Sydney switches off its lights, closing another stellar festival as the world’s largest comprehensive arts festival. The festival returned to its heritage of curating and collaborating with acclaimed and emerging Australian talent, alongside exceptional global creators, artists and culinary heavyweights.

The festival curated more than 200 events spanning five connected zones: Circular Quay & The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and the Inner City. More than 80% of events were free to attend, with the entire Vivid Light Walk open to all.

Vivid Sydney showcased an extraordinary calibre of international talent, reinforcing the festival’s global creative influence. Audiences experienced a dynamic lineup ranging from 41 international acts making their Australian debut including standout performances by Saint Levant to a thought-provoking conversation with Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao.

The program also included Academy Award-winning director Sean Baker and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jerry Saltz, New York Times-bestselling author Roxane Gay, and Grammy nominee Zane Lowe. Yotam Ottolenghi lead the Regional Dinner Series and internationally renowned artists transformed Sydney’s iconic landmarks from Yann Nguema‘s Opera Mundi illuminating the Opera House to Chris Levine’s Molecule of Light creating a beacon of light near the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Vivid Sydney Festival Director Brett Sheehy AO, “This year’s Vivid Sydney has been an extraordinary success, exceeding our expectations not only terms of sell out shows across the program, but also in the level of enthusiasm, connection, and delight we’ve seen across the city.

“What’s been particularly striking this year is the depth of engagement across the program, with visitors exploring more than ever. On average they attended 4.5 locations and spent around three hours immersed in the festival per visit.

“Especially thrilling has been the response to our 2026 initiatives – the inclusion of spectacular aerial performances, of sculpture and visual arts elements, of the relocated and hugely expanded Fire Kitchen, of our blockbuster laser and pyrotechnic shows, and of the growth in scale of all four pillars – light, music, minds and food.”

Vivid Sydney Partners

Returning as Major Partners for 2026 were Kia, Samsung Electronics Australia and IREN. Kia marked its fifth consecutive year as a Major Partner, presenting Kia Refraction in Bligh & Barney Reserve.

Samsung activated for its fifth year as a partner with Sky Portal Studio; an immersive, interactive sculptural installation in First Fleet Park.

Lilly Australia joined as an Official Partner in 2026, celebrating its 150th anniversary and presenting a Vivid Minds panel, A New Horizon of Health.

Uber came on board as an Official Partner, with dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones across the festival footprint. Dine Out with Uber Eats served as the presenting partner of the Food for Thought Stage within Vivid Fire Kitchen.

The festival’s 2026 Charity Partner was Foodbank NSW & ACT, which appeared at Tumbalong Park with its interactive Foodbank Truck Packer installation.

HOUSTON, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As summer temperatures climb, staying cool at home shouldn’t require a sky-high electric bill, a cooler full of gas-station ice, or a contractor booked out until September. A smarter approach is gaining traction among American families: investing in the right tools to make outdoor living genuinely comfortable without the premium price tag. VEVOR — a trusted home improvement brand serving over 30 million home creators worldwide — today launches “Beat the Heat at Home,” a summer comfort lineup featuring shade, ice-making, and airflow solutions that deliver pro-level performance so your backyard truly becomes the place to be this summer.

“Summer comfort is not only about staying cool — it is about making outdoor spaces easier to enjoy,” said Gavin Wu, Brand Director at VEVOR. “With this lineup, VEVOR brings pro-level performance into practical home scenarios, helping Home Creators upgrade their backyards, patios, garages, and hosting spaces at exceptional value.”

Cool Living, Cold Drinks, Total Comfort
For most families, a truly comfortable summer day comes down to three things: a shady spot, a steady supply of ice-cold drinks, and enough airflow to keep the evening from feeling stagnant. Traditional solutions — pergolas, commercial ice machines, wired-in fans — often cost thousands or require contractors.

To bridge this gap, VEVOR’s Annual Big Summer Sale officially introduces the “Beat the Heat” collection. Together, the lineup addresses three common summer comfort needs: shade, ice, and airflow, so every corner of the backyard is covered. By delivering pro-level performance in effortless, budget-friendly setups, VEVOR offers Home Creators the ultimate plug-and-play summer cooling experience, making premium seasonal comfort accessible right out of the box.

Create Shade in Minutes
There’s a specific moment every summer host knows too well: the sun shifts, the one shady corner disappears, and suddenly everyone is squinting, relocating chairs, or retreating indoors altogether. It’s the kind of small frustration that quietly ruins an otherwise perfect afternoon.

VEVOR’s Pop-Up Canopy Gazebo was designed for exactly that moment. Available in 10×10, 11.5×11.5, and 12×12 ft configurations, it turns any open stretch of lawn or driveway into a comfortable, shaded gathering space — and it does so in minutes — designed for tool-free setup from the start. The mesh sidewalls earn their keep once evening arrives: mosquitoes stay out while the breeze still flows through, which means dinner can linger as long as the conversation does.

It’s not a permanent structure, and that’s the point. When the season changes or the party moves, the canopy folds back down just as quickly. For homeowners who want shade on their terms, not on a contractor’s timeline, it offers a flexible alternative to permanent shade structures.

Never Run Out of Ice
Few things signal “this gathering is winding down” faster than reaching into a cooler and finding nothing but lukewarm water and half-melted slush. Bags of store-bought ice solve the problem temporarily, but anyone who has made two mid-party runs to the gas station knows the drill gets old fast.

VEVOR’s Commercial Ice Maker Machine helps home hosts keep up with high-demand summer gatherings. Producing up to 130 lbs of ice every 24 hours and holding 33 lbs in its built-in storage bin, it keeps pace with a full afternoon of refills — lemonade pitchers, cocktail shakers, coolers for the kids’ juice boxes, all of it. The stainless-steel build looks at home in a garage bar or outdoor kitchen, and one-touch self-cleaning means maintenance is measured in button presses, not scrub sessions.

Keep the Air Moving
Anyone who has spent a July evening on a covered porch knows the paradox: the roof blocks the sun, but it also traps every degree of rising heat with nowhere to go. The air sits heavy, the ceiling feels lower than it is, and even a beautiful outdoor space starts to feel like something you’d rather admire from behind a glass door with the AC running inside.

VEVOR’s 18-Inch Wall-Mount Fan was built for exactly these in-between spaces that central air can’t reach and a tabletop fan can’t handle. Three-speed settings push up to 4,150 CFM of airflow across patios, enclosed porches, workshops, and garage gyms. That’s the kind of serious air movement that makes a covered space feel open again. With ETL certification and weather-resistant construction, it is designed for covered or semi-outdoor spaces where moisture and humidity are common.

Mounted on the wall and out of the way, it doesn’t eat into floor space or crowd a table. For households looking to cut back on running central AC in every room all day, a well-placed fan in the spaces where the family actually gathers is often the simplest and most cost-effective first step.

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Summer won’t wait. Neither should your backyard. More deals, more summer-ready upgrades — all waiting for you.

About VEVOR
Pro-Level Performance Without the Pro-Level Price. VEVOR is a home improvement brand built for Home Creators who want to upgrade their spaces with practical, high-performing products at exceptional value. From outdoor living and tools to home improvement equipment and everyday project essentials, VEVOR helps people take on upgrades with confidence, efficiency, and value.

Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, supported by a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of more than 15,000 SKUs spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions. VEVOR has supported over 30 million Home Creators worldwide, bringing performance, inspiration, and value to their home improvement projects. For more information, visit www.vevor.com. VEVOR products are also available on Amazon.

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Starting June 13, M14 PLUS and S14 PLUS Drop to $399.99, Bringing Advanced Self-Cleaning Roller Mop Technology Into the Sub-$400 Segment

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YEEDI, a home cleaning technology brand focused on practical innovation and high-performance smart home solutions, is kicking off Prime Day early by offering its M14 PLUS and S14 PLUS at their lowest prices ever. Starting June 13, both self-cleaning roller mop robot vacuums are available for just $399.99, allowing shoppers to secure Prime Day pricing ahead of the broader promotional event.

The promotion marks a significant milestone for the category, bringing advanced self-cleaning roller mop technology into the sub-$400 segment and making one of the industry’s most sought-after cleaning innovations more accessible than ever before. As part of YEEDI’s “Less Time Cleaning. More Time Playing.” campaign, inspired by a summer of sports, family moments, and everyday adventures, the brand aims to help consumers spend less time on household chores and more time enjoying the moments that matter most. Complete offer details are available at YEEDI.com.

Bringing Premium Roller Mop Technology to More Homes

Roller mop technology has emerged as one of the most significant innovations in robotic floor cleaning, offering continuous scrubbing performance while automatically cleaning the mop during operation. However, robot vacuums equipped with self-cleaning roller systems have traditionally remained concentrated in premium price segments.

By bringing the M14 PLUS and S14 PLUS to $399.99, YEEDI is expanding access to one of the industry’s most advanced floor-cleaning technologies and establishing a new affordability benchmark for self-cleaning roller mop robot vacuums.

YEEDI M14 PLUS Reaches Its Lowest Price Ever

Available for $399.99 (regularly $599.99), the YEEDI M14 PLUS combines the brand’s OZMO Roller mopping technology with ZeroTangle anti-tangle technology to deliver powerful wet and dry cleaning while minimizing maintenance.

The robot is paired with an automated OMNI Station that handles dust collection, hot-water mop washing, and hot-air drying, reducing the need for manual upkeep. Designed for busy households seeking a hands-free cleaning experience, the M14 PLUS now offers premium functionality at an unprecedented value.

YEEDI S14 PLUS Delivers Flagship Cleaning at 67% Off

Available for $399.99 (regularly $1,199.99), the YEEDI S14 PLUS reaches its lowest price in history and represents one of the most compelling values in the premium robot vacuum category.

Winner of the CES 2025 Indoor Cleaning Technology Innovation Gold Award, the S14 PLUS combines YEEDI’s advanced OZMO Roller system and TruEdge 2.0 Adaptive Edge Cleaning technology for enhanced stain removal and edge-to-edge coverage.

Equipped with 18,000 Pa suction power and ZeroTangle 2.0 technology, the S14 PLUS delivers a flagship cleaning experience at a price point rarely seen in the premium robot vacuum market.

More Prime Day Deals Arrive June 23–26

Following the early access promotion, YEEDI will extend Prime Day deals across a broader selection of robot vacuums from June 23 through June 26, giving consumers even more opportunities to upgrade their home cleaning experience.

Featured offers include the YEEDI M16 Infinity at $449.99 (44% off), the YEEDI S20 Infinity at $699.99, the YEEDI S20 Infinity Ultra at $849.99, and the YEEDI S16 PLUS at $449.99. YEEDI will also introduce two new models: the M12 PRO Gen2 at an introductory price of $339.99 and the C14 PRO PLUS at $279.99.

Consumers can visit YEEDI.com to explore full Prime Day deals, and discover how YEEDI’s smart cleaning technology helps them spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying everyday life.

About YEEDI

YEEDI is a home cleaning technology brand dedicated to making advanced robotic vacuum technology practical, reliable, and accessible for everyday households. Guided by its philosophy of Accessible Innovation, YEEDI focuses on delivering powerful, user-friendly cleaning solutions that prioritize real-world usability, low maintenance, and long-term value.

Binance exceeded $5.6 billion in SPCXUSDT trading volume over last 24 hours, with over $9 billion in accumulated trading volume across SpaceX’s Pre-IPO and post-public listing

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance has captured over 60% market share for SpaceX derivatives trading across centralized and decentralized exchanges, establishing itself as the leading liquidity venue for the product.

SpaceX perpetual futures (SPCXUSDT) are now Binance’s second–largest traded product, after Bitcoin perpetuals, reflecting strong global demand for exposure to major public–market events.

Binance also offers SpaceX stock and bStock tokenized securities, giving users greater portfolio diversification and hedging opportunities.

Key highlights

• SpaceX perpetual futures became Binance’s No. 2 traded product, reflecting significant global demand for exposure to SpaceX’s public market debut.
• Binance captured >60% market share across CEX and DEX venues for SpaceX derivatives trading.
• Binance recorded over $5.6 billion in SPCXUSDT trading volume over the last 24 hours, as of June 13, 9:00 AM UTC (Coinglass, CoinMarketCap).
• Binance leads all CEX and DEX venues in SPCXUSDT Open Interest at $167.22 million (one-sided count).
• Binance recorded over $9 billion in accumulated SPCXUSDT trading volume across SpaceX’s Pre-IPO and post-public listing on Nasdaq.
• Binance successfully transitioned the Pre–IPO Perpetual into a standard TradFi Perpetual following SpaceX’s Nasdaq listing, with orderly price discovery anchored to publicly available valuation signals, share-count data, and market expectations.
• After SpaceX disclosed a higher share count in its S-1/A filing, Binance was the only exchange to successfully rebase its SpaceX Pre-IPO Perpetual contract to ensure users were not negatively impacted by dilution.

“SpaceX’s public listing was one of the most closely watched market events globally. SpaceX derivatives have become Binance’s second–largest traded product, capturing more than 60% market share across CEX and DEX venues, and demonstrating the appeal of our liquidity and product design,” said Shunyet Jan, Head of Spot and Derivatives Business at Binance.

“Our range of products — Pre–IPO futures, standard TradFi futures, stock trading, and tokenized securities — lets users access opportunities across different market lifecycles. This performance underlines our belief that better accessibility unlocks latent demand.”

Binance now offers over 7,000 stocks and ETFs for trading, alongside a broad range of digital assets, moving closer to its vision for a multi-asset financial super app that connects users to global market opportunities.

Disclaimer: Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. TradFi Perps are subject to high market risk and price volatility (particularly outside traditional market hours). In respect of Pre-IPO Perps which are subject to transition to TradFi Perp, there may be particular price volatility following official listing of the Underlying Asset and the share price may not ever reach the Final IPO Price. You may be called upon at short notice to make additional margin deposits or interest payments. If the required margin deposits or interest payments are not made within the prescribed time, your collateral may be liquidated. Moreover, you will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account and interest charged on your account. All of your margin balance may be liquidated in the event of adverse price movement. Past performance is not a reliable predictor of future performance. TradFi Perps do not represent ownership of the relevant underlying asset. Before trading, you should make an independent assessment of the appropriateness of the transaction in light of your own objectives and circumstances, including the risks and potential benefits. Consult your own advisers, where appropriate. This information should not be construed as financial or investment advice. To learn more about how to protect yourself, visit our Responsible Trading page. For more information, see our Terms of Use, Exchange Rules, Clearing Rules, Exchange Procedures, Clearing Procedures, relevant Contract Specifications  and Risk Warning.

About Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 320 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com.

SHANGHAI, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AESC, a global leader in high-performance batteries and energy storage systems, and Prevalon Energy, a Mitsubishi Power Americas and EES joint venture, announced a strategic supply agreement.

Under the agreement, AESC will supply battery cells and modules utilized within the Prevalon Energy Storage Platform, supporting more than 10 GWh of utility-scale energy storage deployments over the next three years. The partnership comes as demand for battery energy storage continues to accelerate across utility-scale renewable integration, grid reliability applications, and emerging data center power infrastructure requirements.

Edward Hou, Senior Vice President at Envision Energy said: “The scale of this agreement underscores the surging global demand for reliable, high-performance energy storage. Together with Prevalon, we are committed to supporting the next generation of power infrastructure with safe, intelligent, and sustainable energy storage solutions.”

The agreement will support deployments across the Prevalon Energy Storage Platform, including HD5™ DC, HD5™ AC, and Hybrid Power Stabilizer (HPS) solutions serving utility-scale energy storage, renewable integration, data center power infrastructure, and other critical energy applications.

By combining AESC’s advanced battery technology, global manufacturing footprint, and proven large-scale delivery capability with Prevalon’s system integration expertise and global project experience, the partnership will help deliver stable, efficient, and sustainable energy storage solutions for AI data centers, grid-scale applications, and other critical power infrastructure worldwide.

About Prevalon Energy

Commitment, reliability, expertise. These are the ideals that guide our decision making, design philosophy, and relationship building. Prevalon® Energy LLC (Prevalon), a Mitsubishi Power Americas and EES joint venture, is empowering companies to deploy flexible energy solutions and accelerate a more sustainable energy future. With over 35 projects and 6+ GWh of utility-scale global battery energy storage deployed, Prevalon delivers end-to-end integrated battery energy storage solutions that ensure performance throughout the entire project lifecycle. From design and engineering, energy management systems integration, commissioning, and long-term service programs, the Prevalon Battery Energy Storage Platform meets the demands of your energy system today and into the future. For more information, visit PrevalonEnergy.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About AESC

AESC is a global leader in high-performance batteries and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007, the company operates gigafactories across Japan, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain. To date, AESC has delivered over 100 GWh of energy storage cells across more than 400 projects in over 20 countries.

In the energy storage sector, AESC has pioneered early mass production of BESS large-capacity cells exceeding 300Ah, 500Ah, and 700Ah, demonstrating clear technological leadership. Its full energy storage cell portfolio is certified under major global safety and compliance frameworks including UL, IEC, and JIS. For more information, visit aesc-group.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn.