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NYSE Content Update: A Sweet Time at the NYSE as Hershey Hosts its Investor Day

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NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

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Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on March 31st

  • Markets are rising Tuesday morning as the average price of gas tops $4 per gallon in the U.S. amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
  • Tune in to NYSE Live to hear what Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) told Kristen Scholer at The Hill & Valley Forum about AI’s role in cybersecurity.
  • Hershey (NYSE: HSY) Chief Growth and Marketing Officer Stacy Taffet will join NYSE Live to discuss what’s in store for the company’s Investor Day.
  • Dimensional Fund Advisors executive Joel Schneider will join Taking Stock after the Closing Bell to celebrate the launch of its new ETF.

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Hershey (NYSE: HSY) marks its 2026 Investor Day

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Dimensional Fund Advisors celebrates the launch of its new ETFs

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The Rise of Hybrid Work in the Philippines Brings Home Cooking Back to the Table

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PROVACUNO, the Agro-food Interprofessional Organization of the Spanish beef industry, under the framework of the European Union’s promotion program It’s Time for EU Beef, invites Filipino households to make the most of this new lifestyle with premium European beef


MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Hybrid work has become a permanent part of daily life in the Philippines, with recent surveys showing that a large majority of companies now operate under flexible or hybrid work models and that Filipino employees strongly prefer this setup over full-time office work. As commuting time is reduced, more people are spending additional hours at home, leading to a clear shift in daily routines — including how meals are prepared and shared. This new lifestyle is encouraging Filipino households to cook more often at home, plan meals in advance, and invest time in recipes that can be enjoyed together during the day, turning lunch breaks and evenings into shared moments around the table.

“It’s Time for Home Cooking in Philippines”
“It’s Time for Home Cooking in Philippines”

This shift toward home-based routines is encouraging families to choose ingredients that add quality and enjoyment to everyday cooking. European beef fits perfectly into this new rhythm, offering versatility for quick lunches, slow-cooked dinners, or special meals prepared between busy days.

In both European and Filipino cultures, food has always been about more than just eating — it is a moment to slow down, to pause the day, and to reconnect with the people around the table. In Europe, meals are a time to share stories, enjoy conversation, and appreciate food prepared with care. In the Philippines, food plays the same role: it brings families together, strengthens bonds, and turns simple moments into shared memories.

European beef from Spain reflects these shared traditions. Its quality and versatility invite home cooks to take a little more time, to enjoy the cooking process, and to create meals that encourage everyone to gather, even on busy workdays. Whether it’s a quiet lunch at home or a relaxed dinner after a long day, European beef helps transform ordinary routines into meaningful moments of connection.

Each dish you prepare becomes an opportunity to discover the quality, the care, and the value behind European beef, appreciated not only in its taste but also in how it is prepared, served, and enjoyed together.

European beef is available in supermarkets and restaurants across the Philippines, making it easy for families to enjoy premium quality as part of their new home-centered lifestyle. Filipino home cooks are invited to share their favorite European beef recipes, family dishes, and creative ideas on social media using #ItsTimeForEUBeef, and become part of a growing community that celebrates cooking, sharing, and connecting through food.

Because home is where great meals begin…, it´s time for European Beef

Hashtag: #EuropeanBeef

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It’s Time for EU Beef: Strengthening Ties with the Philippines through a Successful 2025 and a Promising 2026

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The European promotional campaign “It’s Time for EU Beef” has consolidated its presence in the Philippine market throughout 2025 and has kicked off 2026 with renewed momentum. Through trade missions, international exhibitions, exclusive showrooms, and high-level seminars, the campaign continues to position European beef from Spain as a premium product among Filipino importers, distributors, and foodservice professionals


2025: A Year of Strategic Promotion and Market Consolidation
Reverse Trade Mission to Spain

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – The year began with a landmark reverse trade mission welcoming Filipino importers and buyers from February 2025, under the banner “It’s Time For European Beef – Trade Mission for Importers and Buyers – The Philippines 2025.”

“It’s Time for EU Beef in the Philippines”
“It’s Time for EU Beef in the Philippines”

During one week, the delegation experienced firsthand the excellence of the European Production Model. The program included:

  • Visits to leading production facilities.
  • Farm visits to observe animal welfare standards and feeding systems based on high-quality cereals and oilseeds.
  • A comprehensive tour of Mercamadrid.
  • Seminars.
  • Dinners and tastings featuring premium European beef.

In April, the campaign returned to the Philippines for two intensive weeks of promotional activity in Cebu and Manila.

Cebu Showroom

During April, the campaign gather more than 60 Filipino importers, distributors, and HORECA professionals attended an exclusive showroom event in Cebu.

The session was opened by José Ramón Godoy, Coordinator of Internationalization at Provacuno, who highlighted the rapid growth of European beef exports to the Philippines. After that, guests enjoyed a live showcooking by Michelin-starred chef Kisko García, who presented three innovative recipes showcasing the tenderness, versatility and flavor of European beef.

WOFEX Visayas 2025

From April 24th to 26th, Provacuno participated in WOFEX Visayas 2025, the leading food exhibition in Southern Philippines.

The European delegation met key importers and distributors while offering tastings prepared by Chef Kisko García. The event strengthened brand visibility and allowed Filipino professionals to experience the quality standards that define European beef.

Manila: Embassy & KOL Engagement

The promotional tour continued in Manila with two high-impact events:

  • April 29: A KOL-focused showcooking at Enderun Colleges, engaging culinary influencers and opinion leaders.
  • April 30: A showroom for importers and distributors gathering leading Filipino meat import groups.

These actions further strengthened European beef’s premium positioning and institutional backing.

2026 Reverse Trade Mission: Deepening Strategic Partnerships with Seven Leading Filipino Importers

Following the strong results achieved in 2025, the “It’s Time for EU Beef” campaign began 2026 with a high-impact reverse trade mission from February 14–20, welcoming seven key Filipino importing companies representing different segments of the Philippine meat market — from large-scale importers and distributors to premium food service and gourmet operators.

This visit by various meat importers to farms, abattoirs and cutting plants across Europe has provided a first-hand insight into the workings of the European meat sector and its high quality standards. During these tours, participants were able to see for themselves how every stage of the production process is carefully monitored, from livestock rearing right through to final distribution. This European production model, recognised as the most rigorous in the world, guarantees traceability, animal welfare and food safety. Furthermore, these visits bolster the confidence of international markets by demonstrating compliance with strict regulations and sustainable practices. Taken together, initiatives of this kind help to consolidate the reputation of European beef as a safe, high-quality and globally competitive product.

The Philippine Market: A Strategic Destination

The growing demand for high-quality beef, in line with the European production model, continues to generate significant opportunities for long-term collaboration.

It´s Time for European Beef

Hashtag: #EuropeanBeef

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First Phosphate Completes Infill Drill Program

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Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec – Newsfile Corp. – March 31, 2026 – First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (OTCQX ADR: FPHOY) (FSE: KD0) (“First Phosphate” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the completion of its infill drill program launched on October 21, 2025 at its Bégin-Lamarche property in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec.

The drilling campaign has confirmed extensive, continuous mineralization across the existing horizon of the initial resource estimate. The drill program has also discovered two new phosphate intersects located in the Northern Zone and in the Southern Zone on the eastern side of the existing mineralized zone. An additional 10,000 meters of targeted drilling was added to the initial drill program of 30,000 meters to solidify an understanding of these new intersects as well as to test additional mineralization located at depth in various areas across the Northern and Southern Zones.

The Company is currently processing the full set of drill results from its original and expanded drill campaign which totalled about 40,000 m with the goal of upgrading the geological model for the Bégin-Lamarche property in the coming weeks.

“We were able to discover, drill and create a significant geological model for the Bégin-Lamarche property all within about 3.5 years,” commented Gilles Laverdiere, Chief Geologist of First Phosphate. “Such rapid progression from initial discovery reflects the exceptional continuity of the phosphate mineralization and the efficiency of our exploration approach.”

The Company also announces that Gilles Laverdiere will be retiring as Chief Geologist following 48 years of dedicated service to the mining industry. Existing team member, Steeve Lavoie, PGeo., will assume the role of Chief Geologist. Steeve has over 20 years of experience in the mineral exploration industry, having worked most recently with Agnico Eagle Mines prior to joining First Phosphate in November 2025.

“I’d like to thank Gilles Laverdière for his dedication to First Phosphate and the Bégin-Lamarche project since its early discovery and for building our strong exploration foundation,” says First Phosphate CEO, John Passalacqua. “Most importantly, we would like to thank Gilles for delaying his retirement until he could see through Bégin-Lamarche to its resource definition and geological modelling. Gilles is a man of remarkable dedication and a true role model for the industry.”

The Company also announces today a grant of 300,000 incentive stock options (the “Options”) to Steeve Lavoie in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Each Option has an exercise price of $0.98 and expires on December 29, 2028 with 25% vesting every 6 months for two years following the date of grant. All securities issued in accordance with the Option grant are subject to a hold period of four months plus one day.

First Phosphate Bégin-Lamarche Project 2023-2026 Drill Holes

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Qualified Persons

The scientific and technical information relating to First Phosphate contained in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Gilles Laverdière, P.Geo., Chief Geologist of First Phosphate and Steeve Lavoie, P,Geo., Geology Manager of First Phosphate who are qualified persons within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).

About First Phosphate Corp.

First Phosphate (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (OTCQX ADR: FPHOY) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral exploration and development and clean technology company dedicated to building and reshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market supply chain for the production of LFP batteries in North America. Target markets include energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security.

First Phosphate’s flagship Bégin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada, represents a rare North American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities.

For additional information, please contact:

Bennett Kurtz
CFO, CAO
bennett@firstphosphate.com
Tel : +1 (416) 200-0657
Investor Relations: investor@firstphosphate.com
Media Relations: media@firstphosphate.com
Website: www.FirstPhosphate.com

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Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statement

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking information”. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. In particular, of the GPI funding award under the contribution agreement with NRCan and the project funded thereby including the Company’s plans for building and onshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market LFP battery supply chain for North America. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include development and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions; there being no significant disruptions affecting the activities of the Company or inability to access required project inputs; permitting and development of the projects being consistent with the Company’s expectations; the accuracy of the current mineral resource estimates for the Company and results of metallurgical testing; certain price assumptions for P2O5 and Fe2O3; inflation and prices for Company project inputs being approximately consistent with anticipated levels; the Company’s relationship with First Nations and other Indigenous parties remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; the Company’s relationship with other third party partners and suppliers remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; and government relations and actions being consistent with Company expectations. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is qualified by these cautionary statements.

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Linklogis Releases 2025 Annual Results: Total Volume of Processed Supply Chain Assets Exceeds RMB500 Billion, Unveiling the “SC+ Platform”

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SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – On March 31, 2026, Linklogis Inc. (09959.HK, “Linklogis”) released its 2025 annual results. During the year, the total revenue and income amounted to RMB983 million. Revenue and income in the second half of the year increased significantly by 62% compared with the first half of the year, reaching RMB608 million. In 2025, the total volume of supply chain assets processed by its technology solutions reached RMB508.1 billion, representing a 27% year-on-year increase, while the number of anchor enterprises served increased to 3,145. As of the end of 2025, Linklogis had cumulatively served more than 430,000 SMEs with efficient and convenient digital inclusive fintech services. The company maintained a solid financial position, with cash reserves reaching RMB4.9 billion, while liquidity remained ample.

In addition, Linklogis has always placed shareholder interests at the core of its corporate governance, rewarding investors’ trust through sustained and tangible actions. In August 2025, the Board approved a new share repurchase program of no less than US$80 million to be implemented over a one-year period. Under this repurchase program, the company has cumulatively repurchased shares totaling HK$365 million (approximately US$47 million), demonstrating its confidence in its long-term value through concrete actions.

Focusing on Core Business, Accelerating Business Structure Optimization

In 2025, Linklogis remained focused on its core business and accelerated the optimization of its business structure. The total volume of supply chain assets processed by its technology solutions reached RMB508.1 billion, up 27% year-on-year. With a market share of 22%, the company ranked first in the industry for the sixth consecutive year. The number of anchor enterprises served increased to 3,145, including 54 of China’s Top 100 enterprises and 151 of China’s Top 500 enterprises, while the number of financial institution partners reached 428, further improving the efficiency of industry-finance collaboration.

Linklogis’ supply chain finance technology solutions include Anchor Cloud, which consists of Multi-tier Transfer Cloud, AMS Cloud and Treasury Cloud, as well as FI Cloud, which consists of ABS Cloud and eChain Cloud. In 2025, the total volume of supply chain assets processed by Anchor Cloud reached RMB369.6 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 31%. The total volume of supply chain assets processed by Multi-tier Transfer Cloud reached RMB304.2 billion, surging 47% year-on-year, with its contribution to the group’s total asset volume rising from 52% in 2024 to 60% in 2025. The total volume of supply chain assets processed by AMS Cloud, however, was RMB65.4 billion, down 13% year-on-year due to the continued decline in issuance volume in the supply chain asset securitization market.

The total volume of supply chain assets processed by FI Cloud reached RMB128.9 billion, up 20% year-on-year. Both ABS Cloud and eChain Cloud recorded solid double-digit growth in transaction volume, contributing to a 25% year-on-year increase in FI Cloud revenue. In the ABS Cloud segment, the total volume of supply chain assets processed reached RMB69.1 billion, rising 28% year-on-year. In the eChain Cloud segment, the total volume of supply chain assets processed reached RMB59.7 billion, increasing 13% year-on-year.

Linklogis focused on six key industries, including infrastructure and construction, new energy and advanced manufacturing, and worked with its subsidiary Bytter Technology to deepen targeted cross-selling, achieving breakthroughs in high-quality customer acquisition. Leveraging its one-stop comprehensive industrial-finance solutions and innovative scenario-based applications, Linklogis worked with a number of central and state-owned enterprises and leading private enterprises, including Shougang Group, China Coal Mine Construction Group Corporation and JA Solar Technology, to launch integrated industrial-finance platform projects. At the same time, it provided targeted support to 17 high-quality enterprises, including Shanghai Construction Group, Yunnan Construction and Investment Holding Group and Luzhou Laojiao, covering scenarios such as order financing, bill collateral, and supply chain bill transfer, supporting coordinated growth in both scale and value creation.

Building the “Second Growth Curve”, Unlocking Global Trade Finance Potential

2025 marked a pivotal year for Linklogis’ international business as the company embarked on a new chapter and accelerated the development of its “second growth curve.” During the year, Linklogis officially launched a comprehensive rebranding of its international business, introducing “Unloq” as its new identity for the global market, reflecting its vision of unlocking the potential and efficiency of global trade finance. Guided by a core strategy centered on cross-border trade corridors, scenario-based finance and technology-driven risk management, Unloq is committed to building a globally connected digital supply chain finance platform with strong local execution capabilities.

In line with its core strategy, the company has leveraged its cloud-native technology to launch the innovative “SC+ Platform”, designed to connect global real-world trade with digital finance. The “SC+” signifies its core function of connecting smart contracts with compliant digital payment instruments, forming a technology-enabled solution for global trade finance. The platform is dedicated to building the next-generation digital infrastructure for global trade finance and addressing systemic challenges in cross-border trade, including credit verification, fund turnover, and clearing and settlement efficiency. Through the platform, funders can utilize various compliant payment methods to purchase trade receivables.

To date, Unloq has completed the deployment of the core architecture of the SC+ Platform. Working with multiple commercial partners, Unloq has advanced the rollout of innovative applications leveraging compliant digital payment methods. In 2025, Linklogis successfully secured the bid for a Web3.0-based supply chain finance platform project for a leading central state-owned enterprise, marking a new milestone in its technological capabilities and industry recognition in the field of digital trade infrastructure.

In its international business, Unloq accelerated the expansion of cross-border trade services. In addition to traditional B2B goods trade, cross-border e-commerce and online travel agencies, it also expanded into cross-border logistics, bringing the total number of platform customers to 1,550, representing a net year-on-year increase of 451. With the deeper penetration of the SC+ Platform in cross-border trade finance, the continued expansion of its global localized service network, and the accelerated integration of solutions supporting Chinese enterprises’ overseas expansion, Linklogis’ cross-border and international business is expected to enter a phase of exponential growth in both asset volume and revenue in 2026, embarking on a new chapter of high-quality and sustainable development.

Advancing the “AI-powered Industrial Finance” Strategy: From Internal Empowerment to Industry Value Co-Creation

Linklogis remains committed to its “AI-powered Industrial Finance” strategy and continues to promote the deep integration of AI with supply chain finance across the entire value chain. Built on years of technological expertise and scenario-based refinement, its AI capabilities have evolved from internal productivity tools into a sophisticated intelligence engine that empowers the entire industrial ecosystem. By deeply integrating leading domestic large language models with its proprietary supply chain finance scenario knowledge graph and multimodal business elements, the company has systematically advanced the ongoing iteration and capability enhancement of its self-developed vertical model, LDP-GPT. Building on this foundation, Linklogis has developed the “BeeLink AI Agent” product matrix, covering more than ten core scenarios including intelligent trade document checking, intelligent PBOC registration, intelligent KYC, and intelligent risk management.

In 2025, BeeLink AI Agent continued to deliver breakthroughs in market penetration and commercialization. The number of customers served rose to 42, including domestic and overseas financial institutions and industry leaders such as Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of Hangzhou, and China Electrical Equipment Finance. Processing efficiency improved by 20 times, while accuracy in key processes reached 99%. As AI continues to evolve toward an agent-based paradigm, Linklogis will take “AI Agent+” as a strategic lever to comprehensively upgrade BeeLink AI Agent from functional tools to intelligent collaboration. It will prioritize breakthroughs in advanced capabilities such as cross-system task coordination, natural-language interactive decision-making, and adaptive workflow optimization, enabling customers to move from point intelligence to enterprise-wide intelligence, and from business insights to intelligent decision-making, thereby delivering end-to-end value across the entire value chain.

Linklogis actively responded to China’s “dual carbon” strategy and high-quality development agenda by embedding ESG principles into product innovation and the entire service lifecycle, leveraging technology to advance green finance, inclusive finance, and sustainable development. In 2025, the volume of sustainable supply chain assets served by the company exceeded RMB66.8 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 80%, with its share of total serviced assets rising from 9% in 2024 to 13% in 2025. During the year, SMEs that obtained financing through Linklogis Supply Chain Multi-tier AR Transfer Platform benefited from an average financing cost of only 2.85%. The company continued to deepen its presence in four key sectors—renewable energy, rural revitalization, environmental protection, and public health—while further expanding into sustainable sectors such as the new energy vehicle supply chain, green buildings, and the circular economy. Through these initiatives, it directed financial resources more precisely to key segments that generate both green and low-carbon benefits and strong social impact, gradually building a broader and more influential sustainable development ecosystem that integrates industry and finance.

Expanding Full-scenario Deployment, Enhancing the Smart Industrial Finance Treasury Product Matrix

Through the acquisition of Bytter Technology, Linklogis made a strategic entry into the corporate treasury management sector. By synergizing management teams and business operations, the company successfully established the Treasury Cloud product line, providing diverse customers with end-to-end treasury management services covering settlement operations, cash planning, financing management, risk monitoring, and intelligent decision-making. As a key component of Linklogis’ “Smart Industrial Finance Treasury” strategy, Treasury Cloud is anchored by a dual-engine approach powered by AI and data, and has established a comprehensive product matrix, including the F1 treasury management system and T6 cash management system for anchor enterprises, the bank treasury system for financial institutions, and the Yingzilian SaaS platform for SMEs.

Since September 11, 2025, Bytter Technology has been consolidated into the group’s financial statements. The integration of the Treasury Cloud business has been fully completed. Linklogis will continue to deepen resources integration and business collaboration between Treasury Cloud and the group’s other supply chain finance technology businesses in areas such as product R&D, channel expansion and customer service. The company will accelerate the development of an integrated, intelligent and scalable Smart Industrial Finance Treasury platform, providing customers with one-stop digital solutions covering treasury management and industrial-finance collaboration.

Charles Song, founder, Chairman and CEO of Linklogis, said: “The year 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of Linklogis. As we stand at the threshold of a new decade, we will remain firmly committed to a core strategy of being technology-driven and globally connected, while steadfastly advancing our dual-engine approach of deepening domestic industrial finance and expanding global digital trade. We will seize opportunities amid transformation and strengthen our competitive advantages through innovation. In the domestic market, we will continue to advance the “AI-powered Industrial Finance” strategy. Anchored by the comprehensive upgrade of BeeLink AI Agent, we will accelerate AI’s evolution from scenario-based enablement to ecosystem-level collaboration. At the same time, leveraging our full-stack capabilities in Smart Industrial Finance Treasury solutions, we will continue to refine our integrated one-stop solutions, consolidate our market leadership, and ensure the steady growth of our core business. In international markets, we will accelerate the expansion of global cross-border digital trade networks through Unloq and roll out the SC+ Platform along key global trade corridors. We aim to become a key builder and connector in the ongoing digital and intelligent transformation of global trade finance. The future is already unfolding. Only the adaptable can prevail, and only the persistent can go the distance. With technology as our oar and industry as our vessel, Linklogis will continue to join forces with our partners, embarking together on the magnificent journey toward a digital and intelligent future for global industrial finance.”

Hashtag: #Linklogis

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CK Life Sciences’ Sequencio Therapeutics Presents the Latest Vaccine Research Advancements at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Sequencio Therapeutics Company Limited (“Sequencio”), a subsidiary of CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (“CK Life Sciences”), today announced that five research abstracts will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting 2026, taking place 17–22 April 2026 in San Diego, USA.

These presentations mark Sequencio’s first major scientific unveiling since its formation and showcase significant advancements in next‑generation cancer vaccine technologies based on Sequencio’s proprietary TrueHLA™ Epitope‑to‑Efficacy™ translational design framework, which enables rational, data‑driven vaccine development across circRNA, mRNA, peptide, and protein‑based platforms.

Collectively, Sequencio’s five AACR 2026 presentations highlight a consistent theme: rationally designed cancer vaccines that demonstrate robust immunogenicity and compelling anti‑tumour activity across multiple targets and modalities in preclinical models. These data underscore the strength of Sequencio’s approach to translating antigen selection into functional immune responses and tumour control. Building on this foundation, Sequencio is prioritizing its most promising programs for IND‑enabling studies, with the goal of accelerating select vaccine candidates into early‑stage clinical development through strategic partnerships and global collaboration.

Dr Melvin Toh, Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of CK Life Sciences, expressed, “Sequencio’s cancer vaccine pipeline continues to advance with strong momentum. Our AACR 2026 presentations underscore both the scientific promise of our vaccines and the disciplined execution driving their progress. We look forward to building on this foundation as we advance next‑generation immunotherapies for patients.”

The AACR Annual Meeting is a gathering central to the global cancer research community, bringing together scientists, clinicians, other healthcare professionals, survivors, patients and advocates every year to share the latest breakthroughs and developments in cancer science and medicine. Last year, the 2025 Annual Meeting attracted 22,100 in-person participants from 85 countries.

Scientific Poster Presentations by Sequencio Therapeutics at AACR 2026

All five posters will be presented on 21 April 2026.

1. p53 Modified Shared Neoantigen Vaccine (Poster Number: 4361)

Title: Single amino acid residue substitution to improve immunogenicity of HLA peptides targeting p53 neoantigen

Authors: Chi Han Samson Li, Hong Wang, Kin Tak Chan, Genwei Zhang, Zhenghui Wang, Lipeng Lai, Melvin Toh

2. IGF1R Cancer Vaccine (Poster Number: 4368)

Title: Vaccine targeting IGF1R induces neutralizing antibody and robust anti‑tumor activity in a syngeneic mouse colon cancer model

Authors: Kenneth Nansheng Lin, Melvin Toh, Hong Wang

3. B7‑H3 Cancer Vaccine (Poster Number: 4369)

Title: B7-H3 vaccine induces robust humoral and cellular immunity and inhibits tumor growth in mice

Authors: Kenneth Nansheng Lin, Melvin Toh, Hong Wang

4. TROP2 circRNA + IL‑7 Combination Vaccine (Poster Number: 4370)

Title: TROP2‑circular RNA vaccine and IL7 synergistically inhibit TROP2+ tumor growth in mouse models

Authors: Zirong He, Yanan Li, Antong Li, Xiaoxuan Liu, Kenneth Nansheng Lin, Fan Yan Meng, Melvin Toh, Hong Wang

5. Claudin‑6 Cancer Vaccine (Poster Number: 4375)

Title: Claudin 6 vaccines effectively inhibit tumor growth in a syngeneic mouse colon cancer model

Authors: Na Wang, Lam Chow, Melvin Toh, Hong Wang

Hashtag: #CKLifeSciences #Sequencio #CancerVaccines #R&D #Pharmaceutical #AACR

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CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (stock code: 0775) is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. With a mission of improving the quality of life, CK Life Sciences is engaged in healthcare research and development, with operating businesses that enable its R&D sustainability. Regarding pharmaceutical research and development, CK Life Sciences’ operations are focused on conducting research and development into cancer vaccines, RNA therapeutics and pain management solutions. CK Life Sciences is a member of the CK Hutchison Group. For additional information, please visit .

Blaize and Nokia Advance Collaboration with Joint AI Solution Showcase at GITEX Asia

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EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. and SINGAPORE, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) (“Blaize”), a global leader in programmable, energy efficient AI computing, today announced the next phase of its collaboration with Nokia regarding joint validation and ecosystem engagement across Asia Pacific.

Blaize and Nokia are progressing their collaboration through the Nokia Network Innovation Lab in Singapore
Blaize and Nokia are progressing their collaboration through the Nokia Network Innovation Lab in Singapore

Blaize and Nokia are progressing their collaboration through the Nokia Network Innovation Lab in Singapore, designed to support the development, integration, and validation of hybrid AI infrastructure solutions combining Blaize’s AI platform with Nokia’s networking and infrastructure capabilities.

As part of this next phase, the companies are advancing a joint reference architecture — a pre-integrated, validated solution framework that combines Blaize’s AI platform with Nokia’s networking and infrastructure capabilities. The reference is intended to support real-world deployment scenarios across edge and data center environments, providing a foundation for evaluation, integration, and ecosystem collaboration.

The collaboration will be highlighted at GITEX Asia 2026 (April 9–10, Singapore), where Blaize and Nokia will jointly showcase their combined capabilities through demonstrations, ecosystem engagement, and participation in industry discussions focused on next-generation AI infrastructure.

The joint engagement at GITEX Asia is expected to include:

  • Joint solution showcase, demonstrating hybrid AI deployments across edge and data center environments
  • Innovation Lab introduction, outlining the framework for ongoing validation and ecosystem collaboration
  • Joint thought leadership participation, including panel discussions on AI infrastructure and edge computing
  • Engagement with enterprises, governments, cloud service providers, and data center operators across Asia-Pacific

These initiatives are part of ongoing engagement efforts to evaluate how hybrid AI architectures can be applied to real-world environments where latency, power efficiency, and scalability are critical.

“This next phase reflects continued progress in our collaboration with Nokia across Asia-Pacific,” said Joseph Sulistyo, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Blaize. “Through the Innovation Lab and joint solution efforts, we are focused on validating how hybrid AI infrastructure can support real-world applications and enable scalable deployment models across the region.”

“Our collaboration with Blaize continues to evolve as we engage with customers and ecosystem partners across Asia-Pacific,” said Dion Leung, Head of AI and Cloud, Asia Pacific at Nokia. “By combining networking infrastructure with AI inference platforms, we are exploring new approaches to support AI workloads across distributed environments.”

Learn more at: https://www.blaize.com/blog/events/gitex-asia-2026/

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Professor Youcai Xiong’s Team at Lanzhou University: Building New Bridges for China-Pakistan Cooperation through Dry-land Farming Technology

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LANZHOU, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Against the backdrop of the deepening China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and the steady progress of the “Belt and Road” Initiative, China’s agricultural science are integrating into Pakistan’s rural development in pragmatic and far-reaching ways.

Prof. Xiong with University Presidents from Pakistan and Africa during a Research Visit
Prof. Xiong with University Presidents from Pakistan and Africa during a Research Visit

Professor Youcai Xiong of Lanzhou University—a Foreign Member of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences—and his Dryland Agricultural Ecology Research Team have become a vital conduit for agricultural exchange. Since 2012, the team has focused on sustainable dryland farming, establishing long-term partnerships with numerous Pakistani institutes to explore localized technology paths. By working on the front lines and maintaining close ties with local farmers, the team has successfully translated complex agricultural theories into actionable field practices through on-site demonstrations and training.

Simultaneously, their research provides critical support for regional ecological protection. Addressing food security under the pressure of climate change, has developed systemic solutions for plastic mulch film application and recovery, water-saving high-yield crop cultivation, and soil conservation. Their research into the synergy between ecosystem management and sustainable agriculture provides a basis for achieving “stable yields” and “carbon sequestration.” These achievements serve not only Northwest China but also offer scalable solutions for counterparts in Pakistan.

The research group currently hosts four Pakistani postdoctoral fellows, four Ph.D. candidates, and five master’s students, having cultivated a significant cohort of high-level Pakistani talent. Enrolled in 2012, Dr. Asfa Batool was the first international student to pursue a degree at Lanzhou University and appointed as an Associate Professor at Huanggang Normal University upon graduation. Postdoc Dr. Fazal Ullah leveraged his rigorous research to secure a faculty position at Northwest Normal University. Furthermore, postdoc Dr. Muhammad Maqsood Ur Rehman successfully secured a National Natural Science Foundation project for Excellent Young Foreign Scholars—the only foreign recipient in Gansu.

In terms of publication, the team has published 12 highly cited papers in prestigious journals such as Journal of Advanced Research, Biological Conservation, ACS Nano, Field Crops Research, and Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. Beyond the laboratory, the team provides a nurturing environment, offering systematic guidance alongside comprehensive pastoral care—from housing and language support to daily logistics—ensuring a smooth transition to life in China.

Lanzhou University continues to function as a cornerstone for China-Pakistan educational and technological cooperation. In recent years, the university has trained 348 Pakistani students primarily in Grassland Agricultural Science, Ecology, and Chemical Engineering. Over 96% of them have received Chinese government scholarships.

As a significant practice of educational and technological cooperation under the BRI framework, Professor Xiong’s team exemplifies how Chinese higher education fosters both scientific exchange and deepens the bond between the peoples of China and Pakistan. Looking ahead, this link will continue to provide lasting momentum for regional food security and green development.

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