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Frost & Sullivan Identifies Industrial Capacity as the Defining Constraint in European Defence Manufacturing

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As defence demand accelerates, companies must shift focus from capability development to qualification, compliance, and ecosystem positioning to unlock growth

LONDON, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan today released new analysis highlighting a fundamental shift in the European aerospace and defence (A&D) sector, where industrial capacity – not demand – is emerging as the primary constraint on growth.

Presented in the context of Hannover Messe #HM26, the findings underscore a structural transformation in defence manufacturing, driven by geopolitical realignment, increased spending commitments, and the urgent need to rebuild sovereign production capabilities across Europe.

“Defence is no longer a demand story – it is an industrial execution challenge,” said Irit Nudelman, Vice President, Aerospace & Defence Advisory, Europe & Israel at Frost & Sullivan. “The opportunity is significant, but success depends on whether companies can scale production, meet stringent qualification standards, and position themselves within the right supply-chain ecosystems.”

From Demand Surge to Industrial Bottleneck

Frost & Sullivan’s analysis finds that across multiple defence segments, demand visibility is strong and sustained. However, the limiting factor is the ability of industry to deliver at the required pace, volume, and quality.

As a result, defence is increasingly being reframed as a manufacturing scale-up challenge, placing renewed emphasis on supply-chain resilience, production readiness, and operational consistency.

Expanding the Supplier Base

The findings highlight that the opportunity extends well beyond traditional defence contractors. Many industrial companies already possess capabilities relevant to defence production, particularly in:

  • Advanced components and materials
  • Production equipment and automation
  • Industrial process control and engineering

For these organisations, the most effective entry strategy is not to develop entirely new offerings, but to reposition existing capabilities to meet defence-grade requirements.

Qualification and Ecosystem Integration: The Real Barriers

While capability alignment is necessary, it is rarely sufficient to secure market access. Frost & Sullivan identifies qualification and compliance as the most critical barriers for new entrants.

Requirements such as documentation, traceability, audit readiness, and adherence to regulatory standards are essential to establishing credibility as a defence supplier.

In parallel, the defence market operates as an interconnected ecosystem. Success depends on integration with primes, Tier-1 suppliers, and established industrial networks, making relationship-building and strategic positioning as important as technical capability.

Early Movers Positioned to Capture Value

With European defence supply chains actively expanding and being restructured, companies that engage early are better placed to secure qualification, build partnerships, and define their role within the value chain.

Delayed entry is likely to result in higher barriers, increased competition, and reduced strategic flexibility.

Supporting Growth Through End-to-End Advisory

Frost & Sullivan supports organisations across the full A&D value chain, combining market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and strategic advisory to enable informed decision-making and accelerated market entry.

The firm’s approach helps clients to:

  • Identify and prioritise high-value defence opportunities
  • Understand procurement timelines and customer requirements
  • Assess competitive positioning and differentiation
  • Navigate regulatory, ecosystem, and localisation challenges
  • Develop actionable growth and market-entry strategies

“Winning in defence requires more than capability – it requires credibility, compliance, and connectivity within the ecosystem,” Nudelman added. “Companies that move early and align their strengths with defence-specific requirements will be best positioned to capture long-term growth.”

Connect with Irit Nudelman (irit.nudelman@frost.com) to explore how your organisation can translate existing industrial capabilities into defence-ready solutions and secure a position within Europe’s evolving defence supply chains.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company’s Growth Pipeline as a Service provides the CEO’s Growth Team with transformational strategies and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. For over 60 years, Frost & Sullivan has partnered with investors, corporate leaders, and governments to identify, prioritise, and execute transformational growth strategies.

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Liene Launches Mother’s Day Campaign Celebrating the Individuality of Moms with PixCut S1 Smart Printer

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Celebrating Every Mother’s True Self Beyond the Role of a Mom

LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MOM is a title she earned, but it’s not the only story she owns. When a woman becomes a mom, some of her traits grow stronger, while others may be temporarily set aside. This Mother’s Day, Liene, a global leader in innovative smart printing solutions, today launches a campaign titled “Stick What Makes Her, HER”, celebrating the full and more authentic person behind every mom.

During this campaign, Liene teamed up with four real families to create heartfelt surprises for their moms. Each family used Liene’s PixCut S1 Smart Printer, the world’s first all-in-one photo printing and cutting machine for home use, to create custom stickers that honor a mother’s unique traits, passions, and hidden stories that make every mom an individual. Instead of praising “perfect mom”, Liene encourages people to see “the complete her”.

“Moms are often reduced to their role as caregivers, overshadowing the passions and personalities they carried before and continue to have alongside motherhood,” said Kim, Marketing Director of Liene, “With the PixCut S1, we want to give people a simple, joyful tool to say: ‘We love you not only for what you’ve done for us, but for exactly who you are.'”

PixCut: Stick What Makes Her, HER

Creating a heartfelt gift for mom is more achievable than you realize. With the PixCut S1, you can upload a cherished photo, a symbol of her favorite hobby, or a family moment that captures her essence. In just moments, the Liene app connects seamlessly to the printer, producing your design in vibrant, high-resolution 300 dpi. The process is smooth and effortless. If the design doesn’t quite look right in the preview, you can easily adjust it before printing to ensure it perfectly captures what makes your mom unique.

The PixCut S1 does more than just print. It combines AI-powered precision cutting into one machine, ensuring that each design is refined to perfection and delivers clean, detailed results with minimal waste, making the process as smooth and thoughtful as the gift itself. Additionally, the PixCut S1 uses thermal dye-sublimation technology to make every sticker waterproof, fade-resistant, and scratch-resistant, preserving the memories you create for years to come. Every creation becomes more than just a gift; it’s a lasting tribute to the mom you admire, celebrating her uniqueness and the love she shares.

Jenna, a daughter from one of the four families, is creating a personalized 3D photo book using the PixCut S1 to print stickers of her mother’s favorite video game character. “My mom loves video games,” Jenna said. “This year for Mother’s Day, I wanted to show my mom how cool her video game character is. Something so uniquely ‘my mom.'”

How to participate

  • In-Person Event: On Mother’s Day (May 10), Liene will host a pop-up activation at the Melrose Trading Post in Los Angeles from 10 AM to 5 PM. Visitors can print custom stickers for free, featuring their mom’s favorite things, to personalize any gift they bring. An artist KOL will also be on-site to offer crafting guidance.
  • Online Participation: From April 25 to May 9, families are encouraged to record their mom’s reaction when she receives the sticker-decorated gift. Share the video on social media with #StickWhatMakesHerHer #PixCutS1, and tag @lienephotoprinter (on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok) or @LienePhoto (on Facebook). Participants will have a chance to win a free Liene Pearl N200 Pro Portable Photo Printer, plus a special mystery gift.

Mother’s Day Discount

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Liene is offering Top 35% off on any product from May 4 to 10. Just click here to go to Liene’s official Amazon store and order the best gift!

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About Liene

Established in 2017, Liene was born from a deep belief in the enduring power of printed memories. Our journey is fueled by the desire to empower you to capture and preserve life’s most beautiful moments through our innovative photo printers.Liene photo printers are renowned for their exceptional print quality, whether it’s color reproduction, clarity, or detail. Designed with user convenience in mind, our printers offer smart connectivity features that make printing photos directly from a variety of devices quick and easy. Join us as we weave your digital memories into tangible treasures that you can touch, share, and hold close to your heart.

Stage and Screen Unifies Global Sports and Entertainment Offering, Strengthening U.S. Presence

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NEW YORK, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stage and Screen, a specialist division of Corporate Traveler, has today announced a strategic realignment of its global brand structure that will bring its sports and entertainment travel services under the Corporate Traveler banner worldwide.

The new structure will now extend across the United States, Canada, the UK, and New Zealand, establishing a unified global presence and positioning the company for significant international growth while strengthening its offering to customers in the sports and entertainment sectors.

Stage and Screen has maintained a long-standing presence in the United States, operating for nearly two decades. With strong performance in the market, this realignment marks Corporate Traveler’s continued investment in a key area of growth for the business and deepens its commitment to delivering expanded services to Stage and Screen clients in the U.S.

Given its expertise in navigating the dynamic, fast-paced nature of the sports and entertainment world, the company has become a trusted travel partner for film and TV productions, music tours, creative services companies, and major U.S. professional sports teams — including the New York Mets, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Rockets.

“The U.S. sports and entertainment market has been one of our strongest growth stories, and this gives us the platform to go further,” said John Van den Heuvel, President of Corporate Traveler USA. “Our clients need a travel partner that understands how to operate in fast-moving, high-stakes environments. This rebrand reflects our commitment to deepening our investment in this space, with more opportunities ahead for U.S. clients.”

A recent global survey highlighted that nearly 80% of industry clients view a provider’s global presence as important, reinforcing the strategy behind this alignment. Tiziano Galipo, Global Managing Director of Stage and Screen, affirmed the company’s direction.

“This is more than a brand refresh. It’s a strategic alignment of our global capabilities under one name. Our clients operate on a world stage, and they require a travel partner they can trust that mirrors their global footprint,” said Galipo. “By uniting as one Stage and Screen, we amplify our strength, share our expertise more effectively, and reinforce our promise to deliver performance-enhancing travel, anywhere and everywhere.”

The rebranding solidifies Stage and Screen’s identity as the premier travel partner for organizations that depend on performance. For customers, this unified brand signifies a more consistent and powerful global service network. It combines deep local expertise with the worldwide resources of Corporate Traveler and its parent company, Flight Centre Travel Group, ensuring seamless, high-touch travel management across every continent.

For more than 30 years, Stage and Screen has provided specialized travel for industries where logistics are critical, and timing is everything.

“The alignment sharpens this focus, backed by survey data showing over 75% of clients prioritize a travel management company with proven expertise in their specific sector,” said Galipo. “The unified brand will deliver on this expectation with dedicated teams who understand the unique demands of moving production crews, sports teams, and touring artists. Our legacy is built on a performance mindset that helps the best perform at their absolute peak.”

“The brand unification will allow us to focus on eliminating logistical hurdles so our clients can concentrate on their moment in the spotlight. Our teams, our experience, and our commitment to excellence are now globally aligned to ensure your people arrive ready to perform,” added Galipo.

VEVOR’s New Compact ProPress Tool Cuts Pipe Connection Time by Up to 60%–No Premium Price Required

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HOUSTON, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arriving just in time for National Plumbers Day and the kickoff of the busy spring renovation season, VEVOR today launched its 18V High-Efficiency Compact Propress Tool. Engineered to empower professionals facing a surge in residential and commercial projects, this new solution helps plumbers complete copper connections faster, even in the most restrictive working spaces. With press cycles as fast as 3 seconds, a 360° swivel head, and dual 18V batteries, the tool is purpose-built to slash installation time and physical strain while delivering pro-level performance at an accessible price point.

VEVOR Compact ProPress Tool
VEVOR Compact ProPress Tool

Uncompromising Performance Without the Premium Markup

For plumbing professionals and dedicated home creators, reliability and speed are non-negotiable. They demand tools that simply perform better under pressure. The VEVOR Compact Propress Tool answers this call with uncompromising, jobsite-ready power. Engineered with a high-efficiency 18V motor and delivering rapid 3-second press cycles, it outpaces many traditional options in pure performance. By combining superior capability with an unexpectedly accessible price point, VEVOR ensures that anyone entering the trade or upgrading their arsenal can instantly access top-tier performance without the financial strain.

Behind the accessible price point is a commitment to uncompromising, professional-grade manufacturing. The VEVOR Compact Propress Tool features hydraulic cylinders precision-machined using advanced Mazak 7-axis CNC technology, ensuring top-tier durability and leak-proof stability. Its jaws are forged from vacuum heat-treated carburized steel—the same cutting-edge metallurgical process utilized by the industry’s most premium brands. Built to exceed standard stress tests, this meticulous engineering ensures the tool delivers proven, heavy-duty reliability right out of the box, ready to withstand the daily rigors of demanding jobsites.

“Professional-grade efficiency shouldn’t be a privilege gated by legacy pricing,” said Gavin, Brand Director at VEVOR. ” Our mission is to tear down those financial barriers, putting high-performance tools directly into the hands of anyone ready to elevate their craft and take pride in their work.”

VEVOR Compact ProPress Tool
VEVOR Compact ProPress Tool

Built to Solve Common Jobsite Challenges

More than specs alone, a propress tool is judged by how it performs in real installation environments. VEVOR designed the 18V Compact Propress Tool around three common jobsite needs: faster cycle times, better access in tight spaces, and dependable runtime for repeated pressing tasks.

  • Faster Cycle Times for Demanding Jobs (Up to 60% Faster Crimping):

Slow crimp cycles can severely bottleneck productivity on large-scale jobs. By delivering press cycles in just 3 seconds—compared to conventional 5-second tools—VEVOR boosts the crimping rate per minute by up to 60%. Across multiple connections, that time savings can help users reduce downtime, minimize repetitive physical strain, and keep projects moving on schedule.

  • Better Access in Tight Spaces (360° Swivel Head):

Pipe installations frequently occur in highly restrictive environments, such as ceiling crawl spaces or beneath cramped cabinetry, where limited mobility can compromise efficiency. To address this structural challenge, VEVOR engineered the tool with a smooth 360-degree rotating head. This mechanism enables users to precisely calibrate their approach angle without awkward contortion, ensuring a secure, professional-grade seal even in the most challenging spaces.

  • Extended Runtime and Jobsite Durability:

To support repeated pressing tasks, the kit includes two 18V 2.0Ah batteries for extended runtime. Under test conditions, the system supports approximately 200 presses per charge, depending on pipe size, material, and operating environment. For durability, the tool’s jaws are made from vacuum-carburized steel to provide the hardness needed for secure gripping performance while maintaining the toughness required for repeated high-load applications.

Designed specifically for ProPress copper pipe crimping applications, the VEVOR Compact ProPress Tool is equipped with press jaws for crimping 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ pipe sizes. Delivering 24kN of output force, the tool supports ProPress copper pipe connections up to 1-1/4 inches in diameter. The tool also features a digital display that provides real-time visibility into operating status and crimp count for added convenience on the job.

Availability

The VEVOR 18V High-Efficiency Compact ProPress Tool is now available for purchase. The kit includes [tool body], [3 pro press jaws], [2 x 18V 2.0Ah batteries], [fast charger], and [carrying case].

Consumers can purchase the product at VEVOR.com, Amazon, and eBay. Those interested in exploring more of VEVOR’s home-improvement solutions can visit the brand’s first global flagship store at 10951 Farm to Market 1960 Road W in Houston or shop online at www.vevor.com.

About VEVOR

Pro-Level Performance Without the Pro-Level Price. From backyard makeovers to apartment innovations, we deliver superior performance through practical technological innovation that combines purposeful technology with the hands-on joy of creation.

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 or search “vevor” on Amazon.

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Huxley Health Inc. Introduces Aerasyn Biotech Division, Expands Leadership and Scalable IP Platform, Engages Capital Partner for Up to $15M Financing and Prepares to Go Public Amid Growing U.S. Policy and Public Discourse on Psychedelics

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Toronto, Ontario – Newsfile Corp. – April 20, 2026 – Huxley Health Inc. (“Huxley” or the “Company”), together with its Aerasyn Biotech division, a biotechnology platform advancing next-generation therapeutics through AI-guided discovery, advanced synthesis, and proprietary formulation technologies, today announced a series of coordinated strategic developments that significantly strengthen its leadership team, intellectual property platform, and capital markets positioning.

These developments reflect a streamlined effort to align Huxley’s scientific platform, leadership bench, and corporate structure as the Company advances toward a potential liquidity event and broader public market strategy. This includes a focused approach to non-hallucinogenic technologies and scalable, low-cost manufacturing solutions designed to support the next wave of psychedelic therapeutics.

Recent public discourse in the United States has accelerated attention toward psychedelic therapeutics, with increasing discussion across policy, research, and media channels. Senior policymakers and widely followed platforms have contributed to a broader shift in tone around mental health treatment, regulatory reform, and veterans’ care. While policy outcomes remain evolving, increased visibility across political and public channels has helped legitimize the sector and catalyze institutional interest.

While clinical and academic research continues to explore ibogaine’s potential in addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders, the industry remains constrained by limited, non-scalable supply and complex synthesis pathways. Against this backdrop, Huxley is advancing what it believes to be one of a very limited number of synthesis and manufacturing patent filings globally focused on ibogaine at scale, targeting cost-efficient, reproducible production methods. The Company expects to file two provisional patents related to ibogaine synthesis and manufacturing in the coming week, representing the culmination of an extended period of internal research and development. Huxley believes that control over scalable supply infrastructure may ultimately prove as critical as clinical development itself as the sector matures.

Executive and Advisory Team Expansion

Huxley has assembled a high-caliber leadership and advisory group spanning intellectual property, pharmaceutical development, and capital markets with significant biotech experience.

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Johnson, J.D., as Chief Legal Officer.

Mr. Johnson is a seasoned intellectual property legal strategist with decades of experience guiding companies in the development, enforcement, and defense of their IP portfolios. With a background that includes service as a patent examiner, trial attorney, and appellate advocate, he has advised high-growth companies across biotechnology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. He will focus on capturing innovation, designing global patent strategies, and driving value through licensing and commercialization.

Huxley also welcomes David Kideckel, MBA, Ph.D., in a senior business development capacity. Dr. Kideckel brings a rare combination of neuroscience expertise, capital markets experience, and financial acumen, positioning him to support both strategic growth and near-term monetization initiatives.

As Founder of Kideckel Advisory Group Inc., Dr. Kideckel provides strategic CFO and CBO services to both public and private companies. He previously served as Managing Director, Head of Life Sciences & Senior Institutional Equity Research Analyst at ATB Capital Markets and has held senior roles at Johnson & Johnson and Alexion Pharmaceuticals.

The Company continues to benefit from the strategic guidance of Arlene Piper, MBA, B.Sc., a venture capital advisor with deep experience in growth-stage biotech development, investor positioning, and capital markets strategy.

Huxley further strengthens its bench with James Cran, BBA, a seasoned healthcare entrepreneur with extensive experience across pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. As founder of ANTIBODY Healthcare Communications, which became the largest healthcare agency in Canada, Mr. Cran has demonstrated a consistent ability to translate complex science into commercially viable opportunities.

In addition, the Company continues to work closely with John Haslam, MBA, a senior pharmaceutical executive currently holding a leadership role at one of Europe’s largest biotechnology companies, with a market capitalization exceeding €40 billion. Mr. Haslam is also a member of the Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame.

Introduction of Aerasyn Biotech Division

In parallel with these developments, Huxley has established Aerasyn Biotech, a division of Huxley Health Inc., as part of a strategic evolution of the Company’s platform to support its next phase of growth and advancement toward the public markets.

The name Aerasyn is derived from Greek, combining “aera,” meaning air or breath, with “syn,” reflecting synthesis and innovation, symbolizing a breath of fresh air for an industry in need of scalable, forward-thinking solutions.

Aerasyn is being positioned as a public-facing, capital markets-oriented platform for select programs, initiatives, and opportunities, while remaining fully aligned with Huxley’s broader strategy, governance, and long-term vision.

This structure provides flexibility in how assets, partnerships, and commercial activities are advanced, while allowing the Company to optimize its positioning as it evaluates potential public market pathways.

Aerasyn is expected to play a key role in advancing licensing, partnerships, and commercialization initiatives, reinforcing Huxley’s positioning as a foundational infrastructure partner within the evolving psychedelics industry.

Strengthening Intellectual Property and Platform Value

Huxley continues to build a robust and defensible intellectual property portfolio, now comprising 21 patent filings, with additional filings expected in the near term.

A key differentiator is the Company’s focus on non-hallucinogenic technologies supported by preclinical data, combined with a disciplined approach to manufacturing and scalability.

Huxley’s integrated platform combines:

  • AI-guided drug discovery
  • Rapid and cost-efficient synthesis capabilities
  • Proprietary formulation and delivery technologies
  • Scalable, low-cost production methodologies

This approach enables Huxley to pursue long-term therapeutic development while also positioning itself as a critical infrastructure and supply partner to the broader biotechnology ecosystem.

Strategic Financing Initiative

Huxley has engaged a capital markets partner to support a strategic financing initiative of up to $15 million USD, subject to due diligence, on a best-efforts basis.

The financing is intended to accelerate development milestones, expand the Company’s intellectual property portfolio, and advance commercialization pathways.

The Company is currently in active discussions with capital markets participants and evaluating multiple financing and public market pathways, including strategic transactions and alternative listing structures, with a focus on disciplined execution and long-term shareholder value creation.

Leadership Commentary

Santino Bernaudo, Founder and President of Huxley Health Inc., commented:

“We’ve been extremely deliberate in how we’ve built Huxley. This isn’t just about discovery, it’s about execution across the entire lifecycle. From non-hallucinogenic technologies backed by strong preclinical evidence to a focused strategy around manufacturing, scaling, and low-cost production, we’re aligning with where the industry is heading as these compounds move toward commercialization.

“We’re encouraged by the broader shift in tone at both the policy and public level. Increased openness to new approaches in mental health and addiction is an important step forward for the entire sector. We welcome that momentum and continued engagement as the space evolves.

“That positions Huxley as a real partner to the space, not just a participant. A platform with near-term, mid-term, and long-term value creation. With the team we’ve assembled, I believe we’re building one of the most complete and resilient companies in this sector.”

Additional Media Context

A recent long-form public discussion featuring Donald J. Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Joe Rogan highlights the growing visibility of alternative approaches to mental health and addiction treatment within broader public discourse:

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This content is provided for general informational purposes only and reflects independent public discussion. It does not imply any endorsement, affiliation, or involvement with Huxley Health Inc.

About Huxley Health Inc.

Huxley Health Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of next-generation therapeutics through artificial intelligence, advanced chemistry, and proprietary formulation technologies.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financing initiatives, intellectual property development, commercialization strategies, patent filings, and potential public market transactions. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially.

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China Unicom and Huawei Elevate Beijing E-Town Race-Day Experiences with 5G-A GigaUplink

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BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – China Unicom and Huawei capped off a series of successful 5G-A GigaUplink deployments by guaranteeing the premium connectivity at the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon, where human and robot runners competed alongside through the E-Town in Daxing District. This marks the two companies’ latest landmark showcase for sports events, combining 5G-A and AI to provide fast uplink with huge capacity and low latency for event organization and media services, digital engagement, and humanoid participation.

China Unicom 5G-A empowering robots to sprint across the finish line
China Unicom 5G-A empowering robots to sprint across the finish line

China Unicom Delivered a Masterclass in Connected Marathon Events

Marathon events typically feature high-density crowds with an extensive demand for uploads. China Unicom and Huawei turned to 5G-A 3CC on 3.5 GHz and 2.1 GHz for the event, ensuring an uplink fulfillment at 20 Mbps surpassing 99.6%, along with a peak speed of field-tested 677 Mbps. This impressive uplink performance provided consistent and reliable support for 4K/8K broadcasting and real-time collection and editing while also enabling fans to share and stream smoothly.

Such unrivalled experience is underpinned not only by high-quality networks but also flexible operations. China Unicom and Huawei used intelligent base stations to build 5G-A intelligent, elastic channels for the event. This facilitated differentiated scheduling for livestreaming, voice and video calling, and short videos to ensure smooth experiences for fans even at heavy-traffic moments.

China Unicom 5G-A GigaUplink networks integral to the success of E-Town Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon
China Unicom 5G-A GigaUplink networks integral to the success of E-Town Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon

5G-A GigaUplink Takes Embodied AI to New Heights

In a global first, the E-Town half-marathon features a pioneering format that sees human and robot runners compete simultaneously. The humanoid robots were divided into an autonomous navigation group and a remote-control group, running on the same course and evaluated using mixed timing methods. Each humanoid robot requires approximately 10 Mbps uplink for video uploads, environment sensing, gait control, and autonomous navigation. Dedicated uplink slices were reserved to ensure a positioning accuracy of up to sub-decimeter level and an average end-to-end latency of less than 30 ms throughout the racing course, which provided strong support for the video uploads, obstacle avoidance, cornering, and sprinting of humanoid robots. While offering technical upgrades to sports events, this promoted the adoption of humanoid robots on a large scale.

Qin Yang, Deputy General Manager of China Unicom in Beijing spoke proudly of the excellent connections his company provided for the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games as a global strategic partner and the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon event as the exclusive official communications sponsor. “5G-A and AI are essential digital infrastructure, enabling us to bring embodied AI to sports. Given the new dynamics of AI development, we will double down on our priorities over connectivity, computing power, services, and security to sharpen our competitive edges as a preferred telecom partner for intelligent sports and a core enabler for intelligent industry transformation. Moving forward, we will accelerate our innovation-driven push to strengthen our digital infrastructure and drive the high-quality growth of embodied AI in China and beyond.”

Samuel Chen, Vice President of Huawei’s Wireless Network Business Marketing, said this humanoid robot half-marathon offers a good example of deepening integration between mobile technology and embodied intelligence. “Beyond redefining connectivity for sports, it has shown us what intelligent production and life will look like in future. We are always dedicated to building excellent 5G-A networks together with operators based on user-centered innovation to ensure GigaUplink, low latency, and high reliability for differentiated mobile AI services. This will enable us to continuously drive the high-quality growth of the digital economy.”
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ESG Achievement Awards 2025/2026 Open for Applications, Championing Human Capital and ESG Excellence to Shape a Resilient Future

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) proudly announces the launch of the ESG Achievement Awards 2025/2026, marking another milestone in recognising outstanding achievements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Building on its established legacy, this year’s Awards will spotlight organisations and individuals that are strengthening resilience and long-term competitiveness through people-centric ESG strategies, responsible leadership, and measurable impact. The Early Bird application period is open until 15 May 2026.

This year’s ESG Achievement Awards are centred around the theme “Shaping a Resilient Future Through People and ESG,” placing a strong emphasis on ESG education and human capital development. In today’s fast-evolving landscape, organisations are increasingly recognising that sustainable success depends not only on strategy, but on equipping people with the right skills, capabilities, and mindset. This year, entrants are invited to showcase how they embed ESG into their culture, invest in talent development, and foster accountability and employee engagement in ESG across all levels of the organisation.

In addition to continuing to recognise holistic ESG excellence across environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance, the Awards introduce new award that reflect evolving market priorities. And the newly launched Outstanding Women Empowerment Awards will celebrate organisations that drive measurable progress in gender equality, workplace inclusion, and leadership representation.

Mr Paul Pong, Co-Founder of IESGB, highlighted the significance of this year’s theme, stating, “As ESG continues to mature, we are seeing that resilience is built not only through strategy, but through people who understand how to turn ESG principles into action. This year’s Awards are designed to recognise organisations that are investing in human capital, reinforcing ESG ownership, and embedding sustainability into the way they work every day.”

Mr Vincent Pang, Chairman of the Jury Panel, shared his perspective, saying,”What truly distinguishes the strongest entries is not just ambition, but tangible evidence — measurable progress, genuine execution, and long-term impact. Under this year’s theme ‘Shaping a Resilient Future Through People and ESG,’ we are especially looking for organisations that embed ESG into their culture, invest in human capital development and ESG education, and drive meaningful inclusion and women’s empowerment.”

The Awards will continue to honour excellence across a comprehensive range of categories, covering corporate ESG performance, innovative projects, sustainable vision, talent development, and individual leadership. With a distinguished and diverse jury panel comprising experts from academia, finance, corporate governance, and sustainability, submissions will be evaluated based on impact, innovation, transparency, and alignment with ESG principles. Winners of the ESG Achievement Awards 2025/2026 will be celebrated at the prestigious Awards Ceremony Luncheon, scheduled for September 2026. The Awards continue to serve as a leading platform for knowledge exchange, peer learning, and recognition of best practices that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient economy.

Award Categories

Category Sub-Categories
1. ESG Benchmark Awards 1.1) Outstanding Performance in Environmental Responsibility

1.2) Outstanding Performance in Social Responsibility

1.3) Outstanding Performance in ESG Governance

2. Outstanding ESG Awards 2.1) Listed Company

2.2) Non-Listed Company

2.3) NGO /NPO

3. (New) Outstanding Women Empowerment Awards 3.1) Company /Organisation
4. Outstanding ESG Product and Service Awards 4.1) Company /Organisation
5. Outstanding Fund Manager’s Choice Awards 5.1) Only applicable to entrants from Category 1 &2.1 (Listed Company).
6. Outstanding Sustainable Vision Awards 6.1) Company /Organisation
7. Outstanding ESG Innovative Project Awards 7.1) Company /Organisation
8. Outstanding ESG Talent Development Awards 8.1) Company /Organisation
9. ESG Elite Awards 9.1) Individual
10. Honorary Awards (By invitation only) 10.1) Company /Organisation

10.2) Individual

10.3) Outstanding Sustainability Dividend Awards

Key Dates (Subject to change)

Date Key Milestone
20 April Awards Launch & Open for Application
Early Bird: 15 May

Standard: 15 June

Application Deadline
July Judging Period
July Presentations to the Jury Panel

*Upon confirmation for applicants requiring presentation

August Finalist Announcement
September Award Ceremony Luncheon
*Subject to venue availability

Jury Panel (in alphabetical order of last name)

Full Name Post
Chairman of Jury Panel
Mr Vincent Pang Managing Partner
AVISTA Group
Vice Chairman of Jury Panel
Ms Ashley Khoo Past President
CFA Society Hong Kong
Jury Panel Members
Ms Fanny Chan Chief Human Resources Officer
CTF Life
Ms Mabel Chan Veteran of mutual fund industry
Co-host of Metro Finance Radio HK
Accredited Mediator
AALCO Sports AMed
Ms Lovinia Chiu Founder, Chairman & CEO
Medialink Group Limited (2230.HK)
Prof Rebecca Choy Yung Founder & Chair
Golden Age Foundation
Mr Roy Fan Head of Sustainability, Climate Change and ESG Services
SWCS Corporate Services Group (Hong Kong) Limited
Ms Loretta Fong Sustainability Assurance Leader
PwC Hong Kong
Ms Grace Kwok Chairman and Executive Director
Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group Limited
Ir Prof C.F. Lam Organizing Committee Member
Hong Kong Green Strategy Alliance
HON Robert Lee, JP Legislative Council Member
Functional Constituency – Financial Services
Ir Edmund K H Leung Vice-President
Hong Kong Institute of Director
Ms Nana Li Head of Sustainability & Stewardship, Asia-Pacific, Director
Impax Asset Management
Dr Kenny Tang Chairman
The Hong Kong Institute of Financial Analysts and Professional Commentators
Dr Aries Wong Senior Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance
Associate Director of Centre for Sustainable Development Studies
Hong Kong Baptist University
Mr Mike Wong Chief Executive Officer
The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies
Ms Jessie Yu BBS, MH, JP Chief Executive
Hong Kong Single Parents Association

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IESGB

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HKU Launches School of Governance and Policy, Sets Stage for Global Dialogue on Pressing Challenges

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – The University of Hong Kong (HKU) announces the launch of the School of Governance and Policy (SGP), a new interdisciplinary hub dedicated to shaping the future of governance and public policy. To mark this milestone, SGP will host its inaugural week from 27 to 29 April 2026, convening global thought leaders, nobel laureate, former heads of state, and leading academics to confront the world’s most urgent regional and transnational challenges.

Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, stated, “The establishment of the School of Governance and Policy underscores HKU’s dedication to cultivating visionary leaders and driving meaningful global cooperation. It also exemplifies the value of the humanities in the midst of the global technology leap. This Inaugural Week will serve as a dynamic platform where ideas meet action—bridging academic insight, policymaking, and real-world innovation.”

Echoing this vision, Professor Kenneth Wong, Director of School of Governance and Policy and Kerry Group Professor in Public Policy, added, “In an era defined by disruption and interdependence, collaborative governance is not just important—it is essential. SGP’s Inaugural Week embodies our mission to foster dialogue, advance research, and deliver impactful solutions that transcend borders.”

The Inaugural Week will commence on 27 April with an Inaugural Ceremony featuring the official announcement of SGP and a keynote address by Professor James Robinson, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economics. This will be followed by an exclusive panel, “Beyond Borders: Policy Innovation and Collaboration in a Multipolar World” with Professor Joseph Liow Chinyong, Dean and Wang Gungwu Professor in East Asian Affairs, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore; Professor Lan Xue, Dean, Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University and Professor Carole Roan Gresenz, Dean, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University.

On the following day, the Global Leaders Series will welcome Dr Yukio Hatoyama, former Prime Minister of Japan, to explore “The Future of Sino-Japanese Relations Amid a Cracking World Order”. Professor James Robinson will return for a second session examining “The Future of Nations: How Economic and Political Institutions Contribute to Growth and Progress”.

The final day will feature Open Dialogues on Global Policy Challenges and Solutions, including sessions led by Professor Joseph Liow on “Southeast Asia Between the Superpowers: The Dilemma of Choice”, and Professor Carole Roan Gresenz on “Cognitive Health, Household Financial Decision-Making & Intrahousehold Financial Spillovers”. The week will conclude with a powerful address by Mr Phongthep Thepkanjana, former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, on “Transnational Scams and the Digital-Age Death Penalty Debate”.

Designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and actionable insights, the Inaugural Week underscores SGP’s commitment to advancing governance innovation and strengthening international cooperation in an increasingly complex global landscape.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxSKys1jr2yRzLM

About HKU School of Governance and Policy

HKU School of Governance and Policy (SGP) is jointly allocated to the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Business and Economics, and the Faculty of Law. Bringing together the Asia Global Institute and the Centre on Contemporary China and the World under one umbrella, SGP is dedicated to advancing excellence in global governance and policy analysis, strategically positioned at the intersection of the public, non-profit, and private sectors. By uniting leading scholars, practitioners, and students, SGP addresses complex regional and global challenges through innovative, evidence-informed solutions.

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