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Sharon AI Collaborates with VAST Data on the Launch of DataEnclave, Bringing Leading AI Models to Customer Controlled Infrastructure

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NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SHAZ) (“Sharon AI” or the “Company”), a leading Australian Neocloud delivering trusted AI infrastructure, today announced a collaboration with VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, to bring VAST DataEnclave, the new confidential AI capability of the VAST DataEngine, to Sharon AI’s AI Factory platform across Australia and Asia-Pacific.

Under the collaboration, Sharon AI will offer VAST DataEnclave as part of its AI Factory platform, giving customers a hardware-isolated secure runtime and cryptographic attestation service for running leading AI models onshore which is not expected to expose data or model weights. VAST’s confidential AI capability is designed to let regulated organizations run advanced AI models onshore in Australia and across Asia-Pacific, including in fully air-gapped environments, without those models or the underlying customer data leaving customer-controlled infrastructure.

For organizations in highly regulated industries, some of the highest-value AI opportunities have remained out of reach because sensitive data cannot leave controlled environments, while model builders have been unable to distribute proprietary models into infrastructure they do not trust. VAST DataEnclave is designed to resolve that impasse: sensitive assets are decrypted and loaded into a secure enclave only after the runtime environment and its enforced policy have been cryptographically verified, and infrastructure operators, including Sharon AI, cannot access customer data or model weights while they are being processed.

The collaboration is expected to significantly expand the number of leading AI models available to Sharon AI customers for mission-critical work where cloud-hosted services are not an option. Customers can now run leading AI models onshore while maintaining control over cost, performance, policy management and security, addressing a longstanding barrier for banks, government agencies and other regulated organizations across the region.

“As a trusted AI infrastructure provider, Sharon AI exists to make secure, scalable and sovereign AI compute available to every organization that needs it,” said James Manning, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sharon AI.

“Our customers across Australia and Asia-Pacific need to run AI at full speed without compromising on data sovereignty, and increasingly they also want access to frontier models that were previously only available offshore. Building on our sovereign data foundation with VAST DataEnclave is expected to let us host those models onshore, inside attested environments where the model owner’s weights and the customer’s data are both protected from everyone, including us. That should give our customers the flexibility to operate on their own terms, backed by sovereignty they can demonstrate, not just declare.”

VAST DataEnclave establishes a secure container runtime and attestation service directly within the VAST AI Operating System. Proprietary models execute inside confidential virtual machines built on CPU-level trusted execution environments, with NVIDIA GPUs operating in Confidential Compute mode, so guest memory, GPU memory and interconnect traffic all remain encrypted throughout processing.

Sharon AI customers and model builders retain independent control over their respective encryption keys through Bring Your Own KMS integrations, so customer data keys stay within the customer’s trust domain and model keys remain within the model builder’s trust domain at all times. Deployments can run connected, through the DataEnclave attestation service built on the open CNCF Trustee stack, or fully air-gapped, with VAST and Fortanix enabling on-premises attestation and key brokering for customers who cannot connect to external services.

Every attestation event, key release and enclave lifecycle action is recorded in a tamper-proof, queryable audit trail, giving Sharon AI customers visibility into what ran, where and under what verified policy, and is designed to avoid exposing the underlying data or model weights.

“The next phase of sovereign AI requires infrastructure that both enterprises and model builders can trust without having to trust the infrastructure operator itself,” said Sunil Chavan, Vice President, APJ at VAST Data. “Sharon AI is building exactly the kind of regional AI infrastructure where VAST DataEnclave may be able to change what’s possible, giving customers across Australia and Asia-Pacific access to leading AI models while allowing both sides to retain control of their most valuable intellectual property.”

The collaboration should reinforce Sharon AI’s role as a trusted AI infrastructure partner for regulated industries, equipped to deliver gigawatt scale AI compute securely and with sovereignty at its core, and extending its sovereign AI Factory platform to support attested, confidential AI workloads alongside its existing security, governance and compliance capabilities.

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About Sharon AI

Sharon AI (NASDAQ: SHAZ) is a leading Australian Neocloud delivering trusted sovereign AI infrastructure. Through its AI Factory platform and world-class ecosystem of technology and co-location partners, Sharon AI expands access to the scalable capabilities that organizations need to build, train and run AI, from model training through to inference and agentic AI. Serving customers globally, Sharon AI helps organizations move faster from AI potential to measurable value. For more information, visit www.sharonai.com.

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About VAST Data

VAST Data is the AI Operating System company – powering the next generation of intelligent systems with a unified software infrastructure stack that was purpose-built to unlock the full potential of AI. The VAST AI OS consolidates foundational data and compute services and agentic execution into one scalable platform, enabling organizations to deploy and facilitate communication between AI agents, reason over real-time data, and automate complex workflows at global scale. Built on VAST’s breakthrough DASE architecture – the world’s first true parallel distributed system architecture that eliminates tradeoffs between performance, scale, simplicity, and resilience – VAST has transformed its modern infrastructure into a global fabric for reasoning AI.

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Hongkong Land Foundation launches “The Central Spark Series”, reimaging Central through People, Place, and Culture

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  • Commits HK$14 million over two years to empower more than 38,000 beneficiaries.
  • Incubates three inaugural community projects, bridging young people and the wider community.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – The Hongkong Land Foundation (“the Foundation”) today announced the launch of “The Central Spark Series” with three winning projects selected from its “AI for Good” Hackathon. Together with its other ongoing initiatives, these projects form part of Hongkong Land’s HK$14 million commitment over the next two years to benefit more than 38,000 people across Hong Kong. The Central Spark Series also aligns with the HKSAR Government’s 2026 Policy Address, supporting its strategic vision for the renewal of Central as well as its agenda to strengthen people’s livelihood and foster a more inclusive society.

(From left to right) Ms Grace Chan Man-yee, Member of the 8th Legislative Council (Social Welfare Functional Constituency); Ms Wendy Tsang, Director, HK Youth Arts Foundation; Mr Charlie Chan, Service Head, Youth & Community Service cum Community Development Service, Caritas Hong Kong; Mr John Simpkins, General Counsel, Hongkong Land, and Director of Hongkong Land Foundation; Mr Michael T. Smith, Group Chief Executive of Hongkong Land, and Director of Hongkong Land Foundation; Mr Ho Kai Ming, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Ms Jeanne Cheng, JP, District Officer (Central and Western District); Mr Graeme Torre, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Central, Hongkong Land; Prof Raymond So, Senior Assistant Executive Director, Vocational Training Council and Mr Ivan Ho, Harbourfront Commission Chairman.
(From left to right) Ms Grace Chan Man-yee, Member of the 8th Legislative Council (Social Welfare Functional Constituency); Ms Wendy Tsang, Director, HK Youth Arts Foundation; Mr Charlie Chan, Service Head, Youth & Community Service cum Community Development Service, Caritas Hong Kong; Mr John Simpkins, General Counsel, Hongkong Land, and Director of Hongkong Land Foundation; Mr Michael T. Smith, Group Chief Executive of Hongkong Land, and Director of Hongkong Land Foundation; Mr Ho Kai Ming, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Ms Jeanne Cheng, JP, District Officer (Central and Western District); Mr Graeme Torre, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Central, Hongkong Land; Prof Raymond So, Senior Assistant Executive Director, Vocational Training Council and Mr Ivan Ho, Harbourfront Commission Chairman.

The Central Spark Series’ official launch ceremony brought together leaders from across government and the public sector, academia, social enterprise, and commerce. Officiating and attending guests demonstrating this cross-sector collaboration included Mr Ho Kai Ming, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Ms Grace Chan Man-yee, Member of the 8th Legislative Council (Social Welfare Functional Constituency); Ms Jeanne Cheng, JP, District Officer (Central and Western District); Mr Ivan Ho, Harbourfront Commission Chairman; Ms Sam Lam, Interim Director of the Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Prof Esterina Nervino, Associate Director of Global Governance & Innovation for a Shared Future at City University of Hong Kong; and Prof Howard Ling, Chief Consultant of Impact Incubator.

In March 2026, the Foundation organised the “AI for Good” Hackathon, a collaborative social innovation programme developed in partnership with The Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Ten NGOs and educational institutions pitched proposals to a panel of industry and community leaders. Three winning projects were selected: Central Connect by the Hong Kong Design Institute, Central as Canvas by Caritas Hong Kong, and Central POP! by the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation. These three projects form the foundation of The Central Spark Series, with further details outlined in the appendix.

The Central Spark Series leverages Hongkong Land’s Central portfolio in the heart of Hong Kong as a dynamic platform for learning, public participation and community engagement. By bringing young people, NGOs, tenants, employees and the wider public into the district, it translates the Foundation’s People, Place and Culture pillars into visible, on-the-ground experiences. Together, these projects demonstrate how different sectors can collaborate to build longer-term partnerships and create measurable social impact by creating more inclusive and resilient communities. They also nurture the next generation in art and culture, heritage and creativity, building a talent pipeline for Hong Kong’s creative industries.

Beyond Hong Kong, the Foundation extends its reach into other communities where Hongkong Land operates. The Foundation recently backed the Cultural Legacy Innovation Challenge in Beijing, supporting local young people to reimagine the travel route along the Beijing Central Axis. The project promotes the city’s heritage and history to residents and visitors from around the world. In addition to monetary support, Hongkong Land volunteers also give back to the community by offering their time and effort. This year, volunteers across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Singapore and South Asia have contributed more than 3,000 hours to various projects.

Michael T. Smith, Group Chief Executive of Hongkong Land, and Director of Hongkong Land Foundation, said “Businesses thrive only when their communities flourish. Through our Hongkong Land Foundation, we are committed to unlocking upward social mobility for the next generation through meaningful mentorship, networks, and opportunities. Central, Hong Kong has long stood as the preeminent financial district. Through the Central Spark Series, we will bring together non-profit, academia, talent, commercial partners, tenants, and the wider community to broaden that identity to help make it a vibrant hub for creativity, collaboration, and community.”

Hongkong Land has a longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility. Since its establishment in November 2020, the Foundation (formerly Hongkong Land HOME FUND) has committed more than HK$133 million in community initiatives benefiting more than 760,000 people. Working alongside its partners over the long term, Hongkong Land remains committed to creating lasting impact for the communities of Hong Kong and beyond.

Appendix: Winning projects of the Central Spark Series

Project Details
Central Connect by the Hong Kong Design Institute The project will activate Central as a living classroom, empowering the next generation to reimagine its rich history as a visionary blueprint for the future.

Over 2,400 students will come to Central to get involved in learning activities such as urban sketching, film making and learning the history of the CBD.

Central as Canvas by Caritas Hong Kong This project supports 300 young people with special needs to build confidence and practical art skills through guided art training and collaboration with local artists, tenants, Basehall and tramplus. Their creative work will be transformed into a moving tram gallery, bringing inclusive art into Central and enabling the wider public to experience the district’s heritage and diverse community talent.
Central POP! by the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation The project engages around 1,600 young people, working alongside tenants and local artists to activate Hongkong Land’s Central portfolio through art education, exhibitions, art stations, guided tours and live performances. Inspired by Central’s history, architecture and public spaces, the project will create accessible cultural experiences for tenants, visitors and the wider community, enriching daily life in the district while nurturing young creative talent.

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Hongkong Land

Hongkong Land is a major listed property development, investment and management group. It focuses on developing, owning and managing ultra-premium mixed-use real estate in Asian gateway cities, featuring Grade A office, luxury retail, residential and hospitality products. With over US$50 billion in assets under management, Hongkong Land’s premium and ultra-premium mixed-use real estate footprint spans over 1.82 million sq. m. lettable area in operation and 1.57 million sq. m. lettable area under development, with flagship mixed-use projects in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai. Its properties hold industry leading green building certifications and attract the world’s foremost companies and luxury brands. Established in 1889, Hongkong Land takes a long-term view, investing significantly alongside its capital partners and concentrating its portfolio where it can create the most value for tenants, customers and investors. Hongkong Land Holdings Limited has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Singapore and Bermuda. Hongkong Land is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

Hongkong Land Foundation

The Hongkong Land Foundation was established in November 2020 (formerly the Hongkong Land HOME FUND) to underscore our long-term commitment to liveable cities and vibrant communities. Building on our legacy of innovation, placemaking, and sustainability, the Foundation focuses on three interconnected pillars: People, Place, and Culture. Through these pillars, we drive social engagement and community development, acting as a catalyst for meaningful social impact. We address long-term socio-economic challenges and enrich lives across the communities we serve – creating lasting positive change, enhancing well-being, and fostering shared prosperity and resilience wherever Hongkong Land operates.

Citi Engages Future Leaders Through Mastercard AI Digital Safari Program in New York

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Citi joined forces with Mastercard to host Mastercard AI Digital Safari in New York this month, expanding the bank’s commitment to developing future leaders. Designed for the next generation of the bank’s high-net-worth wealth clients, the inaugural program brought together select participants for an immersive experience at the forefront of digital innovation.

The collaboration built on the success of Citi’s Young Successor Program held in Singapore, which has engaged more than 500 individuals from 14 markets, helping them develop leadership capabilities, broadening their perspectives and build meaningful connections.

Combining Citi’s unique position as a global banking partner operating in more than 90 countries with the immersive learning experience offered through Mastercard AI Digital Safari the program provided participants with exclusive engagements at leading institutions and organizations such as Cornell Tech, Google Cloud, Palantir, Mastercard, Citi and more.

Participants engaged with leading academics, innovators and business leaders through a curated program including:
  • Sessions at Cornell Tech on AI, navigating uncertainty and a hands-on workshop on risk decomposition led by Cornell Tech Professor Karan Girotra.
  • Insights on global economic trends and outlook by Michelle Meyer, Mastercard Chief Economist, along with exclusive demonstrations at the Mastercard Experience Center led by Mariana Aguirre, Head of Mastercard Experience Center.
  • An exclusive engagement at Citi Headquarters, including a fireside chat with Google Cloud, Palantir and Citi leaders.

Vicky Kong, Head of Wealth for Asia North and Australia, said, “The Mastercard AI Digital Safari represents the pinnacle of the bespoke experiences we curate for our high-net-worth clients, empowering them to navigate and lead in a world continuously reshaped by artificial intelligence and rapid innovation. Through our pioneering collaboration with Mastercard, we are bringing this signature program to wealth clients for the first time—connecting participants directly with world-class innovators, academics, and industry pioneers in New York, a destination that perfectly embodies our strategic vision to transcend geographic borders. Our goal is to spark transformative ideas, challenge conventional assumptions, and equip our clients with the forward-looking mindset and confidence required to lead in an increasingly dynamic global landscape.”

Yeo Wenxian, Head of Wealth for Asia South, said, “For 14 years, our commitment to our clients has inspired our Young Successor Program. Dedicated to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow, the program provided participants across Asia with meaningful opportunities to develop future-ready leadership capabilities, deepen their understanding of global financial markets, and build lasting professional networks. As the world evolves, so does our approach towards preparing the next generation. This year, we were delighted to elevate the program through our first-ever collaborationwith Mastercard on the Mastercard AI Digital Safari Program. This collaboration is a powerful demonstration of how we leverage Citi’s global network to provide our clients and their next generation with unique access to global insights, cutting-edge technology perspectives, and unparalleled growth opportunities.”

Victor Nordenson, Executive Vice President and Global Account Management at Mastercard said, “Our collaboration with Citi spans decades, built on a shared commitment to anticipating what clients need next — and Mastercard AI Digital Safari is a natural extension of that. The program brings emerging leaders together with top innovators and institutions who will share leading-edge insights on technology, commerce, leadership and business acumen. That’s what made this collaboration a meaningful one — extending the first-ever Mastercard AI Digital Safari program to support Citi’s goal of giving its next generation of client leaders the opportunity to engage directly with the innovators shaping the future.”

The Citi X Mastercard AI Digital Safari Program underscores Citi’s commitment to supporting clients and their families across generations. Through the strength of Citi’s’ global network with access to leading institutions and strategic partners, Citi continues to create opportunities that help clients prepare for the future with confidence.

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Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.

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HKSH Medical Group Strengthens Collaboration with United Imaging

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Introducing Hong Kong’s First Total-Body PET/CT System to Strengthen “Dual-Tracer” in Nuclear Medicine and Advance Innovation in Cancer Theranostics


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – HKSH Medical Group (HKSH) has long been committed to advancing precision medicine. In the field of cancer diagnosis, HKSH actively introduces innovative technologies and promotes clinical research to support the most accurate clinical diagnosis and treatment planning, where nuclear medicine is an indispensable medical specialty in modern cancer diagnosis and treatment. To further expand its technological capabilities, HKSH Cancer Centre has introduced Hong Kong’s first long axial total-body PET/CT system, developed by United Imaging Healthcare (United Imaging). The system enables highly sensitive whole-body dynamic imaging combining low radiation exposure, efficiency and high precision. In a single imaging examination, it can accurately track small early-stage cancer lesions and hidden metastatic cancer cells throughout the body, significantly enhancing diagnostic effectiveness and helping physicians formulate targeted precision treatment plans.

Mr. Wyman LI, Governor of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Director of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (2nd left), Mr. BAO Jun, President of United Imaging Healthcare (2nd right), Mr. XIA Jusong, President of International Business at United Imaging Healthcare (right), and Dr. Garrett HO, Head of Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET at HKSH (left), officiated at the launch ceremony of Hong Kong's first total-body PET/CT system.
Mr. Wyman LI, Governor of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Director of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (2nd left), Mr. BAO Jun, President of United Imaging Healthcare (2nd right), Mr. XIA Jusong, President of International Business at United Imaging Healthcare (right), and Dr. Garrett HO, Head of Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET at HKSH (left), officiated at the launch ceremony of Hong Kong’s first total-body PET/CT system.

Mr. Wyman LI, Governor of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Director of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Mr. BAO Jun, President of United Imaging Healthcare, Mr. XIA Jusong, President of International Business at United Imaging Healthcare, and Dr. Garrett HO, Head of Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET at HKSH, officiated today at the launch ceremony for Hong Kong’s first long-axial total-body PET/CT system. The ceremony marks the strengthened collaboration between HKSH and United Imaging, further advancing innovation in medical imaging technology and the development of higher clinical diagnostic standards across Greater China.

Mr. Wyman LI, Governor of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Director of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, said, “Precision cancer care is at the core of HKSH’s development, while advanced diagnostic imaging is an indispensable component of precision medicine. HKSH established Asia’s first clinical PET centre in 1999. Today, HKSH operates 5 medical cyclotrons and 3 radiopharmacy laboratories capable of producing more than 30 types of positron-emitting tracers and isotope-based medicines, making it one of the few cancer centres in the region with comprehensive nuclear medicine services.”

With high expectations for the collaboration between HKSH and United Imaging in advancing nuclear medicine imaging, Mr. Wyman LI added, “Last year, HKSH and United Imaging entered into a strategic collaboration, through which HKSH helps optimise the application of United Imaging’s CT systems with its extensive clinical experience. This year, we are deepening our collaboration by introducing Hong Kong’s first total-body PET/CT system. The system overcomes the limitations of conventional scanning and helps detect early and hidden cancer lesions. This new generation of PET/CT scanners enable further integration of HKSH’s extensive clinical experience with United Imaging’s advanced research and development capabilities. Together, we aim to provide safer, more efficient and personalised cancer diagnosis and treatment for patients in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Looking ahead, we will continue to promote innovation in medical imaging and establish new standards for precision medicine.”

Mr. Jun BAO, President of United Imaging Healthcare, said, “United Imaging has always believed that the value of medical imaging innovation lies in addressing real clinical needs and creating meaningful value for patients. Looking ahead, we look forward to working with HKSH to bring advanced molecular imaging technologies to more patients in Hong Kong.”

The United Imaging uMI Panorama GS total-body PET/CT system’s most significant breakthrough is its 148-centimetre ultra-long axial field of view. It enables the brain, heart, lungs, liver and other major organs to be imaged simultaneously in a single scan, overcoming the limitations of conventional PET systems, which generally provide a local scanning range of only 15 to 30 centimetres.

A single imaging examination can capture near-full-body images seamlessly, eliminating the need for patients to undergo multiple local scans and subsequent image stitching to track hidden metastatic lesions. The expanded detection range increases system sensitivity by up to 25 times. Its enhanced photon-detection capability allows the dose of injected tracer to be reduced, significantly lowering radiation exposure and providing a safer imaging exam option for radiation-sensitive patients, including paediatric patients. At the same time, high-definition dynamic imaging enables clinical teams to monitor tracer distribution, uptake and metabolic trajectory in real time. Combined with artificial intelligence-based denoising technology, the system further enhances cancer diagnostic performance. All these advantages together with much improved electronics and algorithms contribute to the capability of tracer dynamic studies. The addition of a time variable can resolve different phases of tracer interaction with the target organ or tumours.

Mr. Jusong XIA, President of International Business at United Imaging Healthcare, said, “Working with leading healthcare institutions around the world is an important part of United Imaging’s international development. The introduction of Hong Kong’s first long-axial PET/CT at HKSH reflects the deep integration of United Imaging’s technological innovation with Hong Kong’s clinical expertise, and demonstrates how advanced imaging technologies can be better integrated into different healthcare systems and clinical practice.”

Advanced Hardware Combined with “Dual-Tracer Tracking” Reveals the Full Picture of Cancer

Accurate identification of cancer cells requires a high degree of integration of hardware and radiotracers. Although total-body PET/CT offers powerful detection capabilities, tracers are essential for guiding the imaging process. Conventional examinations may have limitations because different types of cancer cells at different stages have significantly different metabolic and receptor characteristics. As a result, using a single tracer may not reveal the full picture of cancerous lesions. In particular, some early-stage cancer cells may show limited uptake of conventional tracers, leading to less comprehensive examination results.

HKSH’s Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET is Asia’s first clinical PET centre with onsite cyclotron and radiopharmacy laboratory to produce radiotracers. Head of the Department Dr. Garrett HO, said, “HKSH’s nuclear medicine services are patient-centred. Our team has long established a clinical standard based on ‘dual-tracer tracking’. HKSH was the world’s first medical institute to use the complementary tracers of ¹¹C-acetate and 18F-FDG to overcome the diagnostic challenge of low glucose uptake in early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma1, renal cell carcinoma2 and myeloma3,4. This enables effective detection of cancer cells from the early stage through to the intermediate and advanced stages. Today, our centre offers a range of tracers targeting the characteristics of different tumours. Combined with advanced imaging equipment, these technologies can clearly capture the full picture in a single imaging examination, whether it involves tiny early-stage primary lesions or hidden metastatic cancer cells throughout the body. This provides an important basis for clinicians to formulate precision treatment plans.”

The launch of total-body PET/CT system is expected to further advance nuclear medicine technology in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. It also marks a new milestone in the collaboration between HKSH and United Imaging, building on a strong foundation of cooperation. Looking ahead, HKSH will continue to play a leading role by combining the strengths of both parties to provide patients with more accurate and efficient cancer diagnosis.

1. Ho CL, Yu SC, Yeung DW. 11C-acetate PET imaging in hepatocellular carcinoma and other liver masses. J Nucl Med. 2003;44(2):213-221.
2. Ho CL, Chen S, Ho KM, et al. Dual-tracer PET/CT in renal angiomyolipoma and subtypes of renal cell carcinoma. Clin Nucl Med. 2012;37(11):1075-1082.
3. Ho CL, Chen S, Cheng T, Leung YL, Wong KK. Preliminary assessment of 11C-acetate and 18F-FDG PET/CT for the diagnosis and management of multiple myeloma. J Nucl Med. 2011;52(suppl 1):369.
4. Ho CL, Chen S, Leung YL, et al. 11C-acetate PET/CT for metabolic characterization of multiple myeloma: a comparative study with 18F-FDG PET/CT. J Nucl Med. 2014;55(5):749-752.

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About HKSH Medical Group

Officially launched in September 2017, HKSH Medical Group promotes public health and advanced medicine through a multi-faceted, coordinated approach across clinical services, medical education, scientific research and public health education. Members of the Group, including Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, HKSH Healthcare, HKSH Eastern Medical Centre, HKSH Cancer Centre and HKSH Institute for Innovation & Professional Development, are dedicated to offering top-quality holistic care to patients.

Established in 1922, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital is one of the key members of HKSH Medical Group and a leading private hospital in Hong Kong. Living up to its motto of ‘Quality in Service, Excellence in Care’, the Hospital is committed to serving the public as well as promoting medical education and research.

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Melco’s Morpheus becomes Macau’s first hotel to receive Three MICHELIN Keys

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MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) announces that Morpheus at City of Dreams has been awarded Three MICHELIN Keys in the MICHELIN Guide’s 2026 global hotel selection, becoming the first hotel in Macau to receive the distinction. Morpheus was promoted from Two Keys, which it held in the 2025 selection.

Melco's Morpheus becomes Macau's first hotel to receive Three MICHELIN Keys

Three MICHELIN Keys, described by the Guide as “an extraordinary stay”, is the highest level of recognition in the MICHELIN Key system. The 2026 selection comprises 2,832 hotels worldwide, of which 155 hold Three Keys. Morpheus is one of two hotels in Hong Kong and Macau at this level.

In its citation, the MICHELIN Guide described Morpheus as combining “futuristic architectural design” with luxury hospitality, gastronomy and personalized guest services.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of Melco, said, “When we set out to build Morpheus, we wanted to create a hotel that Macau had never seen. Bringing that ambition to life was a collective achievement, and our colleagues carry it forward through the care they give our guests every day. This recognition belongs to them. It also affirms the direction we have taken as a company: to be defined by the quality of our hospitality, our dining, our design and our people. We are grateful to the MICHELIN Guide, and proud to bring Macau its first Three Keys.”

Designed by the late visionary architect Dame Zaha Hadid and named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels by the Prix Versailles, the global architecture and design award at UNESCO, Morpheus is the world’s first high-rise supported by a free-form steel exoskeleton. Located within Melco’s flagship property City of Dreams, Morpheus seamlessly blends luxury accommodation options, MICHELIN-starred dining, and immersive art experiences to redefine luxury living.

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About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates City of Dreams () and Altira Macau (), integrated resorts located in Cotai and Taipa, Macau, respectively. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (), the only non-casino based operation of electronic gaming machines in Macau. In addition, the Company operates Studio City (), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, the Company operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean, an integrated resort in Limassol, in the Republic of Cyprus () and licensed satellite casinos in other cities in Cyprus (the “Cyprus Casinos”). In South Asia, the Company operates the casino and manages the Nüwa hotel at City of Dreams Sri Lanka (), an integrated resort in Colombo, Sri Lanka. For more information about the Company, please visit.

The Company is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

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Phoudasack Vongsay
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A picture of Seasonal workers harvest sesame in sweltering heat in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province. (Photo by The Korea Times)

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the first seven months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. 

The ministry shared the figures during a labor migration meeting in Vientiane on 22 September. Employment Department Director General Anousone Khamsingsavath said large numbers of Lao workers continue to work abroad.

Authorities recorded 149,294 Lao workers abroad in 2025, while 112,436 were working overseas by September 2026.

The ministry is updating the Labour Law, Employment Law, and regulations covering Lao workers abroad to strengthen legal protections, improve recruitment, and support safer migration.

Push for Legal Migration

The government is also trying to reduce irregular migration. 

In 2024, more than 73,000 Lao workers were living and working abroad without proper documentation, out of more than 224,000 Lao workers overseas. 

More recently, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare warned job seekers against using unauthorized brokers to find work in South Korea. 

The warning comes as Laos plans to send more than 17,000 workers to South Korea in 2026 under a seasonal employment program.

With migrant workers sending hundreds of millions of dollars home each year, the government is seeking to expand legal recruitment channels while improving protections for Lao citizens working abroad. 

MIHAS 2026 Drives Malaysian Trade with its Signature International Sourcing Programme, Connecting 450 International Buyers with 600 Malaysian Exporters

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Over 4,000 high-impact B2B meetings scheduled to connect local exporters with top global buyers


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) opens today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. The showcase commences with its signature International Sourcing Programme (INSP), facilitating over 4,000 scheduled pre-arranged meetings between Malaysian exporters and international buyers from 58 economies.

The INSP will once again serve as the primary growth driver, leveraging high-intensity B2B matchings to convert pre-vetted, high-intent global buyers into immediate export orders for Malaysian businesses. Demonstrating strong international demand, this year’s programme brings together around 450 buyers, including 50 premium buyers.

Participating buyers represent a balanced mix of traditional and non-traditional markets, highlighting the INSP’s global footprint. First-time participating economies, including Comoros and Rwanda, are tapping directly into Malaysia’s established Halal ecosystem to source high-quality products and services. As the global Halal market scales toward USD10 trillion by 2030, the INSP offers local exporters the strategic foothold needed to capture premium market share.

In terms of regional turnout, Northeast Asia and ASEAN anchor the buyer contingents, closely followed by expanding representation from Africa as a key non-traditional growth market. This broad multi-regional footprint underscores the widespread international demand for Malaysian Halal products and reinforces our standing as the premier global Halal hub.

“The INSP represents the core engine and ‘soul’ of MIHAS. With international buyers actively seeking high-quality Malaysian Halal products and services, our local SMEs must take full advantage of this platform. This strategic initiative has always served as a direct catalyst for local businesses, unlocking their access to high-value global trade networks and driving sustainable, long-term export growth”, stated Dato’ Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, Chairman of MATRADE.

“The commercial calibre of these buyers directly advances Malaysia’s export diversification. With premium buyers representing nearly RM700 billion in combined annual revenue, procurement spans beyond standard F&B into specialised ingredients, biotechnology, Islamic finance, logistics, and education, driving our shift toward services-led exports and deeper global supply chain integration”, he added.

The physical International Sourcing Programme (INSP) takes place today, 23 September 2026, at MITEC, alongside the virtual INSP component running from 1 April to 30 November 2026. Beyond the on-site B2B sessions, up to 150 international virtual buyers will participate remotely to conduct business with local exporters. Visitor registration remains open via the official MIHAS 2026 portal at https://register.mihas.com.my/visitor/register

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Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026

Since it began in 2004, the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) has grown into a major platform for Halal trade and has helped strengthen the global industry’s position in Halal standards, governance, and market access.

Recognised as a Guinness World Records holder and hosted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) as organiser, MIHAS now covers 14 sectors, from food and beverages and pharmaceuticals to Islamic finance, modest fashion, personal care, technology, services, and Muslim-friendly tourism. The 22nd edition of MIHAS, themed “Shaping Trust, Driving Resilience”, will focus on regulated-by-design governance and technology-enabled trade.

MATRADE

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) was established on 1 March 1993 as the national trade promotional arm under Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

MATRADE’s primary role is to assist Malaysian exporters in developing and expanding their export markets. Aligned with Malaysia’s commercial diplomacy efforts, MATRADE is the nation’s trade facilitator and champion of Malaysian-made products and services on the global stage.

Vietnam Emerges as Laos’ Second-Largest Foreign Investor with USD 8 Billion in Projects

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Soutthida Sinbandith
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Laos Vietnam railway project
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Vietnam has become Laos’s second-largest foreign investor, with more than 400 projects worth a combined USD 8 billion approved, according to the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Vietnam ranks second among 53 countries investing in Laos, behind China, whose investment in the country totals USD 15 billion.

Lao authorities approved six new Vietnamese investment projects worth a combined USD 4.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026. The projects include large-scale investments in cross-border infrastructure, energy, and bilateral defense logistics.

Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Gia Tuc discussed the figures during talks in Vientiane earlier this week.

The two officials also reviewed bilateral cooperation over the first nine months of 2026 and set priorities for the final three months of the year.

Their talks covered several major infrastructure and energy projects, including the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, the proposed Vientiane-Vung Ang railway, electricity trade, and fuel pipelines and storage facilities.

Laos exported a record 2.92 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity to Vietnam in 2025, with several hydropower projects sending power directly to Vietnam.

The two sides are also studying an oil pipeline linking Laos and Vietnam to improve energy security and reduce fuel transport costs.

Infrastructure Links

The second phase of the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway will cover 203.8 kilometers from Pakxan District to the Namsoi border checkpoint in Houaphanh Province. The section is expected to cost about USD 1.9 billion, with completion targeted for 2030.

The full expressway will eventually stretch about 700 kilometers through Laos and Vietnam, crossing Xaysomboun, Xieng Khouang, and Houaphanh before reaching Hanoi.

The proposed 562-kilometer Vientiane-Vung Ang railway would give Laos a direct rail link to Vietnam’s Vung Ang deep-water port in Ha Tinh Province, providing a faster route for Lao goods to reach international shipping routes. The project is estimated to cost USD 6.6 billion, with Laos and Vietnam sharing the cost.

Laos has completed about 90 percent of the preparatory work on its side. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with trains targeted to start running in 2030. Officials say the railway could eventually carry goods from Laos and neighboring countries to shipping routes serving South Korea, Japan, China, and other markets.

The two sides also discussed education cooperation, including plans to build a new Lao-Vietnam Friendship University in Vientiane. Vietnam has pledged 1,300 scholarships for Lao students to study in Vietnam in 2026.

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