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Eagle Natural Resources (ENR), a privately held oil and gas operating company, has long been defined by its disciplined approach and the modernization it has sought to bring to the oil and gas sector. Headquartered in Texas with operations across major U.S. oil basins, the company has persevered in the competitive market, leveraging its operational transparency and steady development of energy assets. 

ENR traces its origins back 17 years, when a previous founder worked his way through blue-collar roles in the upstream segment before deciding to build his own operating platform. He grew the business into a sizeable regional operator supported by field crews, drilling teams, and a portfolio of producing wells. 

Two years ago, as the organization matured, the owner sought experienced partners to help refine its trajectory. Mutual contacts introduced him to Ryan Miller, Yousef Abuhakmeh, and Brett Mills, who began consulting on the company’s operational structure, long-term vision, and growth potential. After an extended transition period, the trio joined full-time, assuming leadership as the owner stepped down. “Seven months later, Brett, Yousef, and I are running the company and growing it to the next level,” Miller explains.

Today, that leadership team is steering the company into a new phase of strategic growth designed to elevate both its operational footprint and its value to accredited investors seeking clarity and confidence in an often complex industry.

Their combined backgrounds reflect a blend of operational discipline, financial expertise, and global strategic experience. Miller notes that his career is rooted in international security, intelligence community roles, and international business, followed by advanced training and time working in New York’s financial environment. 

Mills began his career in military special operations before transitioning into the intelligence community and later the financial sector, where he worked with high-net-worth individuals and private equity leadership teams. Abuhakmeh brings more than 15 years of experience in private wealth, capital markets, and fund management. He has held roles at major financial institutions, including serving as a vice president at Citigroup, and as co-founder and chief operating officer of i3 Investment Partners, an investment firm specializing in sourcing opportunities for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors.

Since taking the helm, the leadership team has focused on strengthening the company’s foundation and expanding its operational reach. Over the past several months, ENR has focused on acquiring distressed oil companies, a move the team describes as part of its disciplined mergers and acquisitions strategy. “We aim to purchase them, clear them up, and make them operational so we can build growth into the portfolio,” Miller says.

The company has also opened a second office in Southern California to support its broadened footprint across what they refer to as oil-rich states stretching from Wyoming and North Dakota down to Texas. 

With clarity and data as the foundation of ENR’s operations, the company relies on in-house geologists, geophysicists, field specialists, and satellite-based surveying to identify reserves and evaluate drilling potential before committing investor capital. 

“We know exactly where we’re drilling,” Miller says. “We know the reserves that are in the ground prior to drilling. We put our own money up first before we even talk to investors to show trust and stability.”

The team also recognizes the importance of relying on connected systems for modern oilfield assets, which informs their cybersecurity measures to safeguard valves, pumps, and electronic controls. “We take security and safety seriously,” Miller says. “Everything is data-driven, and those metrics are what drive the company forward.” 

Operational excellence and sustainability are promoted through what the leadership team refers to as a hyper-hybrid silo structure. “It’s essentially a top-down approach,” Abuhakmeh says. “It encapsulates everything, from executive leadership all the way down to field operations, real-time production metrics, and clear communication across departments.”

Culturally, ENR emphasizes service-oriented and stable leadership, staff development, and personal engagement. “We’re servant leaders,” Miller explains. “If someone is the subject matter expert, they take the lead, and we support them.” Abuhakmeh adds that internal mobility is a core value: “We don’t have a glass ceiling. Our employees are known by name, not by number.”

Eagle Natural Resources’ future ambitions are rooted in the plans to scale from a regional operator to a junior-level player with the potential for a future acquisition or an eventual IPO.  Through purposeful modernization and disciplined domestic energy asset selection, the company continues on its mission to equip accredited investors with quality oil and gas projects and an accessible path into US energy development. 

About Eagle Natural Resources

Eagle Natural Resources’ future ambitions are rooted in the plans to scale from a regional operator to a junior-level player with the potential for a future acquisition or an eventual IPO. Through purposeful modernization and disciplined domestic energy asset selection, the company continues on its mission to equip accredited investors with quality oil and gas projects and an accessible path into U.S. energy development. For more information, visit eaglenaturalresources.com.

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Ryan Miller
ryan@eaglenaturalresources.com

ANORBANK has announced the appointment of Max Johnson and Stéphanie Rivoal to its Supervisory Board, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to independent, internationally experienced governance as Uzbekistan undergoes one of the most significant periods of economic reform in its modern history.

Johnson’s connection to the region began in 2005, when, as an undergraduate, he travelled overland from Istanbul to Urumqi along the historic Silk Road. Reflecting on that journey, he recalls Uzbekistan as “a country carrying the weight of history while radiating a sense of promise,” a place whose future significance he could not have predicted at the time.

Rivoal, a former French ambassador to Uganda with extensive experience in complex international environments, joins Johnson in supporting ANORBANK’s strategic direction as Uzbekistan deepens its integration with global markets.

Uzbekistan’s economic transformation has accelerated since 2016, marked by capital market liberalisation, judicial reform, currency convertibility, and the dismantling of longstanding monopolies. These reforms have helped rebuild institutional trust and attract growing international engagement. The country’s shift from a cotton-dependent economy to a diversified base spanning energy, logistics, digital services, and manufacturing has positioned it uniquely within Central Asia.

Digitalisation has been one of the most visible shifts. Online banking, electronic ID systems, instant payments, and remote onboarding have rapidly become part of daily life. Financial inclusion has expanded significantly, with the number of adults holding bank accounts nearly doubling since 2017 and active online banking users increasing almost fivefold in five years. These developments support the ambitions of the national Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy, which includes expanding fintech innovation, increasing renewable energy capacity, and mobilising large-scale investment.

International partnerships continue to grow. The U.K. has strengthened diplomatic and economic ties through a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and increased trade missions, while Uzbekistan progresses toward alignment with global regulatory standards, including those of the Basel Committee. On March 11, 2026, the Central Bank hosted a professional dialogue with independent supervisory board members of commercial banks, focusing on asset quality and nonperforming loan management.

Uzbekistan’s strategic relevance is also rising due to its reserves of critical minerals, including rare earths, uranium, copper, and gold. Joint ventures such as Nurlikum Mining — between state-owned Navoiyuran and France’s Orano — illustrate growing international cooperation in the sector. Planned minority stake sales in major state-owned enterprises aim to establish transparent valuation benchmarks for future investment.

The country is simultaneously emerging as a key transit corridor for Eurasian trade, with digitalised logistics, upgraded rail systems, and new PPP-backed road infrastructure improving connectivity. In the energy sector, rapid renewable generation growth is being matched by investment in grid modernisation and smart metering technologies.

Against this backdrop, ANORBANK, Uzbekistan’s first fully digital bank, has become a leading example of innovation in a reforming market. The bank has expanded access to financial services across urban and rural communities, supported financial literacy initiatives, and demonstrated how digital banking can accelerate inclusion and economic participation.

Reflecting on Uzbekistan’s evolution, Johnson notes the contrast between the country he first encountered as a student traveller and the dynamic, reform-driven nation of today. The foundations of ambition and openness he sensed years ago have now developed into an environment capable of largescale transformation. As Uzbekistan continues to modernise, it is shaping a new identity at the crossroads of Asia — one that connects its historical legacy with a rapidly advancing digital and economic future.

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About ANORBANK

ANORBANK is Uzbekistan’s first fully digital bank, delivering innovative financial solutions that expand access to banking services for individuals and businesses across the country. Built on a modern, technology-driven platform, ANORBANK enables seamless digital onboarding, payments, lending, and financial management, helping to accelerate financial inclusion in both urban and rural communities. As Uzbekistan advances a broad agenda of economic reform and global integration, ANORBANK plays a key role in supporting the country’s transition to a diversified, digitally enabled economy. The bank is committed to promoting financial literacy, fostering innovation in fintech, and aligning with international standards of governance and transparency. Through its customer-centric approach and forward-looking strategy, ANORBANK continues to contribute to sustainable economic growth and greater participation in the global financial system. For more information, visit anorbank.uz.

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The 2026 Global Home Carnival hosted by Louvre Furnishings Group is underway in Foshan, offering a 21-day program that combines international trade, cultural exchange and consumer promotions. Held alongside the Canton Fair and running through the May Day holiday, the event aims to attract global buyers while boosting seasonal consumption.

With more than 26 years in the home furnishings sector, Louvre Furnishings Group has become a major sourcing and retail destination, welcoming over four million visitors annually and serving customers from more than 155 countries and regions. Since the event opened, delegations and digital creators from around 20 countries have visited the Louvre complex, touring the 22 themed exhibition halls.

Global Trade Platform and Cultural Exchange

Positioned as an extension of the Canton Fair ecosystem, the venue offers a structured service framework covering curated brands, selected materials, environmental commitment, quality assurance, transparent pricing and nationwide delivery, designed to support efficient and reliable sourcing.

On April 21, the “Foshan Wonder Night” event brought together nearly 400 international guests at the Louvre International Furniture Exhibition Center, featuring performances and cultural showcases that highlight a blend of global design and local elements.

Holiday Promotions and Lifestyle Experiences

During the May Day holiday from May 1 to May 5, the festival enters its peak phase with promotional activities including prize draws, shopping discounts, rebates and product giveaways to enhance consumer engagement.

Beyond retail, the event integrates tourism, art and dining. Yingge dance performances will be staged daily from May 1 to May 3, alongside art exhibitions and a range of international dining options.

Recognized as a national AAAA-level tourist destination, the Louvre complex continues to expand beyond retail. The event has also been featured on China Central Television (CCTV), highlighting its focus on quality and global engagement.

Organizers say the carnival reflects ongoing efforts to connect international trade with cultural experiences while strengthening Foshan’s role in the global home furnishings industry.

About Louvre Furnishings Group

Louvre Furnishings Group, founded in 2000 and based in Foshan, China, integrates design, R&D, retail and hospitality, and is a leading brand in China’s furnishings distribution industry. For more information, visit www.louvre-mall.com.

Nutromics, an Australian founded startup developing a wearable molecular sensing platform, today announced it has secured AU$3 million in non-dilutive funding through the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Projects Round 18, as part of a total project value of AU$11.2 million. The funding will support the development of a world-first sepsis management microneedle patch capable of real-time, multi-analyte sensing with sensor design accelerated by cutting-edge robotics.

Sepsis is the leading cause of death globally, with 11 million sepsis-related deaths in 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A national analysis from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care found that it affects around 84,000 people each year in Australia alone, of which 12,000 will die. Every hour of delayed treatment increases sepsis mortality risk by 8%, despite advances in modern medicine.

Running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, this project brings together a consortium of industry and academic partners including Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS), Global Life Sciences Solutions Australia Pty Ltd T/as Cytiva, The University of Sydney, The University of New South Wales, Tecan Australia, and A.T.A Scientific. The consortium will develop a wearable patch that gives clinicians the ability to identify and monitor sepsis in real time, enabling earlier intervention and saving lives. The patch will be validated in a clinical study across ICU and emergency settings, building Australia's sovereign diagnostic capability.

This announcement represents further significant progress for Nutromics, following the landmark publication of its first-in-human studies earlier this year in Nature Biotechnology, which demonstrated for the first time that a wearable molecular sensing platform can continuously measure drug levels in real time in the human body.

"Sepsis kills with speed, and today our tools simply aren't fast enough to match it. That is exactly why this is a problem we are focusing our efforts on," said Hitesh Mehta, COO and Co-founder of Nutromics. "This CRC Projects grant validates both the urgency of the clinical need and the strength of our platform to address it. By combining Nutromics' DNA-based sensing technology with robotics-accelerated sensor design and a world-class consortium, we have a genuine opportunity to transform how sepsis is managed in hospitals across Australia and beyond."

"Sepsis remains one of medicine's most pressing and deadly challenges. Nutromics has already shown their platform works in humans," said Prof. Justin Gooding from the University of New South Wales. "We are building on a proven foundation and directing it at one of the highest-value clinical targets imaginable. The potential to save lives is real."

The Nutromics sepsis patch will leverage the same core molecular sensing platform, adapted for multi-analyte detection of key sepsis biomarkers. The technology's capabilities in humans were recently demonstrated and published in Nature Biotechnology, and multi-analyte capability was presented at the International Congress of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT) last year.

Robotics will be deployed to accelerate sensor design and optimisation, compressing development timelines and enhancing sensing precision. Clinical validation across ICU and emergency settings is designed to meet the demands of real-world deployment and lay the groundwork for regulatory pathways and future commercialisation.

About Nutromics

Nutromics is an Australian-founded advanced monitoring company that has built a wearable, DNA-based platform for continuous molecular monitoring. Its electrochemical aptamer-based sensors, integrated with minimally invasive microneedles, are designed to sense multiple proteins, drugs, metabolites, and hormones in real time. Nutromics is advancing toward regulatory clearance and commercial launch of its first product, with operations in Australia and the United States. The company’s vision is a world with zero preventable deaths due to a lack of continuous molecular monitoring. For more information, visit www.nutromics.com.

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Nutromics
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On April 24, China’s first purpose-built robotaxi, the Eva Cab, made its official debut at Auto China 2026. Developed from the ground up exclusively for autonomous driving operation scenarios, the model integrates Geely’s robust R&D and manufacturing capabilities for intelligent electric vehicles, Qianli Haohan’s G-ASD L4 autonomous driving system, and CaoCao’s decade of operational and service insights in shared mobility.

Deeply involved in the product definition and R&D of China’s first purpose-built robotaxi, CaoCao has drawn fully on its proven experience with existing custom vehicles in substantially reducing vehicle total cost of ownership (TCO). It has comprehensively optimized exterior design, cabin spatial logic, human-machine interaction systems and overall vehicle durability, while building multiple safety redundancies to secure all-round leadership in cost, safety, user experience and operational efficiency. Scheduled for mass production in 2027, CaoCao plans to deploy a total of 100,000 units by 2030.

Gong Xin, CEO of CaoCao, stated: “CaoCao has always led the transformation of the shared mobility industry through technological innovation and operational practice. The newly unveiled robotaxi marks a crucial step in the implementation of a full-coverage closed-loop ecosystem of purpose-built intelligent vehicles, intelligent driving technology and intelligent operations. We will fully leverage our operational strengths and partner with Geely Auto Group and other collaborators to build a robotaxi fleet truly 'designed for operations.' With world-class products and services, we will deliver safer, more convenient, and greener intelligent mobility experiences for users worldwide.”

As the flagship masterpiece of Geely’s All-Scenario AI 2.0 technology system, Eva Cab is equipped with the world’s first quantum-level AI E/E architecture. Adopting quantum encryption technology, it delivers end-to-end quantum-grade security protection for vehicle-cloud links, covering high-frequency scenarios including Bluetooth keys, remote vehicle control, OTA upgrades and data privacy protection. It also features the industry-first SOVD integrated vehicle-cloud diagnostic technology, establishing a full-lifecycle proactive safety protection system for users. Engineered with forward-looking multiple redundancies for steering, braking, power supply, and computing platforms from the initial design phase, the vehicle is fitted with sensor self-cleaning and dual-redundant by-wire systems. It fundamentally eliminates hidden faults caused by retrofit solutions at the physical level, building a solid safety foundation for fully driverless operations.

In terms of durability and cost efficiency, Eva Cab adopts a purpose-built low-drag integrated body design with no steering wheel and no front passenger seat, supporting automated battery swapping and automated cleaning. Its designed service life is two to three times longer than that of ordinary passenger vehicles, and key components also boast a greatly extended service life. Maintenance intervals are substantially extended with lower procurement and O&M costs. Its ultra-low TCO ensures stable returns on fleet assets and paves the way for large-scale profitable operations.

In terms of user experience, Eva Cab upholds the design philosophy of “Smart Mobility, Better Life,” transforming the cabin layout from a driver-centric model to a passenger-centric one. Equipped with premium coach-style opposing power sliding doors and face-to-face seating layout, it achieves a perfect integration of premium aesthetics and ultimate spatial experience. Meanwhile, the vehicle is equipped with Super Eva, China’s first cabin-driving integrated super intelligent agent. Empowered by end-to-end voice interaction and VLM vision models, it delivers powerful perception and cognitive capabilities, deeply connects in-vehicle and external ecosystems, and realizes complex task decomposition and cross-domain collaborative execution.

The unveiling event also demonstrated the collaborative operation scenario between robotaxis and Green Intelligent Mobility Hubs. Integrating automated battery swapping, automated cleaning, vehicle preparation, intelligent dispatching, and automated settlement, the hubs reserve eVTOL landing pads and dedicated charging interfaces. In the future, Eva Cab will be fully integrated into the space-air-ground integrated intelligent ecosystem. Through in-depth collaboration with road traffic systems, low-altitude aerial vehicles, low-orbit satellite communications, and other ecological partners, it will jointly build a future of smart mobility featuring zero waiting, zero congestion, and zero traffic accidents.

As the core commercial carrier of Geely Holding Group’s robotaxi business, CaoCao has built a trinity closed-loop ecosystem for robotaxi based on purpose-built intelligent vehicles, intelligent driving technology, and intelligent operations. With ten years of in-depth cultivation in the shared mobility industry, the company has accumulated massive mobility data, mature dispatching algorithms, and a nationwide service network. It has also developed a complete asset management system covering vehicle procurement, insurance, maintenance, and residual value management, laying a solid foundation for the large-scale commercial implementation of robotaxi.

CaoCao will expand its footprint in more domestic cities this year and continuously scale up its robotaxi fleet. It also plans to explore robotaxi services in Hong Kong and deploy robotaxi businesses across global markets. Leveraging Geely Holding Group’s global network, CaoCao will accelerate its strategic layout in high-potential markets worldwide.

About CaoCao

CaoCao Inc. (CaoCao Mobility) is a China-based shared mobility platform founded in 2015 and backed by Geely Holding Group, focused on building a new energy vehicle–powered transportation ecosystem. The company provides ride-hailing, vehicle leasing, and mobility services through a dedicated fleet of purpose-built vehicles, emphasizing safety, service quality, and seamless user experiences. CaoCao will expand its footprint in more domestic cities this year and continuously scale up its robotaxi fleet.

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Jing Liu  
Jing.Liu3@caocaoglobal.com

Chinese automaker JETOUR used this week’s Auto China exhibition in Beijing to outline its global expansion plans, presenting an expanded lineup of hybrid SUVs and a branding approach focused on lifestyle positioning for overseas buyers interested in adventure-oriented vehicles with lower fuel consumption.

During a multi-day media programme attended by international journalists, dealers and content creators, the marque showcased a dual-brand structure built around JETOUR and affiliated urban-mobility brand SOUEAST. Executives said the move is designed to cover a wider range of customers, from family SUV users in cities to buyers interested in premium off-road capability.

The centrepiece of the presentation was JETOUR’s updated “Travel+” strategy, which seeks to position vehicles not only as transport products but as part of a broader leisure and outdoor lifestyle ecosystem. Chinese automakers increasingly use such branding themes as competition intensifies at home and as they expand abroad.

At the Beijing show, that strategy was translated into metal and hardware. The company displayed the T-series, positioned as light off-road models, and the higher-end G-series, aimed at buyers wanting more rugged credentials. SOUEAST, meanwhile, was presented as a practical urban SUV brand focused on family use.

From a reporter’s perspective on the ground, JETOUR’s most commercially significant message was less about slogans and more about technology. The company emphasised hybrid powertrains, intelligent four-wheel-drive systems and chassis engineering intended to make larger SUVs more usable in daily driving while preserving off-road image appeal.

That was most visible during the media drive event held outside Beijing, where invited journalists sampled several vehicles across paved roads, technical obstacles and demonstration areas. The flagship G700 drew particular attention. A large six-seat SUV with three locking differentials, air suspension and a plug-in hybrid setup, it appears designed to compete in a segment where consumers increasingly want premium interiors alongside serious terrain capability.

On the test route, the G700 felt notably composed for a body-on-frame style product, with strong low-speed torque delivery and refined cabin isolation. The contrast between rugged exterior styling and luxury-focused interior equipment suggests JETOUR sees opportunity in customers who previously might have considered more established Japanese or European nameplates.

Also shown was the T2 i-DM, a hybrid version of one of the brand’s more recognizable boxy SUVs. It combines electric-first urban drivability with mechanical hardware suited to light off-road use, reflecting a growing trend in China’s SUV market: electrified adventure vehicles aimed at younger buyers who want design character without abandoning efficiency.

SOUEAST’s S08 DM rounded out the presentation with a softer proposition — a three-row family-oriented hybrid SUV intended for export markets where practicality and value remain decisive factors.

JETOUR said cumulative global sales have exceeded 2.26 million vehicles and that it now operates in around 100 countries and regions. While those figures could not be independently verified, the scale of the company’s overseas ambition was evident from the breadth of media attendance and multilingual presentations throughout the event.

For China’s rising car exporters, the next challenge is no longer simply entering foreign markets, but building brands that resonate locally. In Beijing this week, JETOUR’s answer was clear: combine hybrid technology, SUV theatre and lifestyle marketing into a package it hopes can travel well beyond China.

Geely Auto Group attended Auto China 2026 (Beijing Auto Show) for the first time directly as an exhibitor and showcased the group’s full technology ecosystem. On the opening day of the Beijing Auto Show, Geely Auto Group together with AFARI Technology and CaoCao Mobility jointly unveiled China’s first purpose-built Robotaxi prototype, the EVA Cab.

The debut served as a pioneering demonstration of the future of new energy mobility through “embodied intelligence.” At Geely Auto Group’s stand, Geely’s full technology ecosystem was also put on display with technological innovations such as AI embodied bipedal robots, 900V electric architecture, 12C ultra-fast charging technology, solid-state batteries, intelligent cockpits, and future intelligent assisted driving solutions designed for mobility services. The technology highlights served to illustrate Geely’s full entry into the “Full-Domain AI 2.0” era and affirm the group’s leading position as a global automotive enterprise driven by intelligent technologies.

Embodying Geely’s Full-Domain AI Technologies — EVA Cab Redefines Future Mobility

A cutting-edge technological demonstrator of Geely’s “Full-Domain AI 2.0” framework, the EVA Cab Robotaxi prototype is designed to fulfill the aspirations and expectations that both users and the industry hold for autonomous driving. It leads the way in defining the future mobility experience across four key dimensions: design, hardware, software, and ecosystem integration.

The exterior design of the EVA Cab embodies the philosophy of “Tech-driven Mobility Leading to a Better Life.” The Robotaxi features wide-opening electric sliding doors paired with a face-to-face cabin layout that seamlessly blends sophisticated aesthetics with maximized interior space. Within the cabin, intricate details such as the "Galaxy Skyroof" ceiling, "Drifting Galaxy” door panels, and "Orchid Pavilion and Meandering Streams" armrests infuse the future of mobility with a sense of warmth and human connection.

The EVA Cab comes equipped with a host of industry-leading technologies developed by Geely. These include the world’s first "Quantum-Level AI Electronic and Electrical Architecture," the world’s first 2160-line digital LiDAR system, and the industry’s first mass-production-ready L4-level assisted driving software solution. Together, these features position the EVA Cab as a comprehensive showcase of the depth and breadth of Geely’s AI technological prowess.

Geely’s "Quantum-Grade AI Electrical/Electronic Architecture" — EEA 4.0 — empowers Eva Cab with the ultimate in performance and security. Leveraging quantum encryption technology, EEA 4.0 establishes end-to-end, quantum-grade security protection across both vehicle and cloud platforms, covering a wide range of high-frequency application scenarios such as Bluetooth keys, remote vehicle control, OTA updates, and data privacy. The vehicle also features the industry-first SOVD (Service-Oriented Vehicle-Cloud Integrated Diagnostics) technology creating a proactive protection system for users that spans the vehicle's entire lifecycle. Driven by an uncompromising pursuit of intelligent safety, Geely has become the first global automaker to obtain the ISO 8800 AI Safety certification, setting a new benchmark for intelligent safety standards.

Eva Cab is also equipped with the industry's most powerful in-vehicle computing platform. It integrates three flagship chips — the NVIDIA SuperChip, NVIDIA Thor U, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 — delivering a combined computing power exceeding 3,000 TOPS. This abundant computing power has boosted the parameter count seven-folds and inference frame rate three-fold of the WAM (World Action Model) — more than sufficient to meet the computational demands of L4 autonomous driving and extreme driving scenarios.

For visual hardware, the EVA Cab features the world's first 2,160-line digital LiDAR system, boasting ultra-high imaging capabilities of 25.92 million points per second, and a detection range extending up to 600 meters. Additionally, the vehicle also utilizes the industry's first mass-produced L4-level assisted driving software solution— Geely’s AFARI G-ASD L4 — enabling fully unmanned shuttle services on open public roads.

Geely Auto Group is scheduled to launch the "CaoCao Mobility" customized edition of EVA Cab in 2027 and accelerate the large-scale deployment and commercialization of Robotaxi services. Geely has already spent years developing the shared mobility market through its subsidiary, CaoCao Mobility. In the Robotaxi sector, Geely has already successfully conducted pilot operations for over a year in cities such as Hangzhou and Suzhou. Moving forward, Geely will continue to validating the reliability and practicality of its Robotaxi in real-world road environments, while integrating it into its "Space-Ground" intelligent technology ecosystem to achieve the group’s vision for future mobility characterized by "zero wait, zero congestion, and zero accidents."

Unleashing Technological Competitiveness in the Era of Full-Domain AI 2.0

At the auto show, Geely Auto Group also presented a comprehensive display of cutting-edge new energy technologies including Smart Cities, Smart Energy, Smart Platforms, and the Methanol Ecosystem. These exhibits included the bipedal robot "Eva," the all-new EEA 4.0 digital architecture, and the world's first full-stack 900V high-voltage hybrid architecture. This showcase signals that Geely Auto Group has transitioned from the initial stages of developing AI technology into the "explosive growth phase" of the 2.0 era, leveraging AI to empower entire automotive value chain and incorporating AI in every domain of vehicle operation.

As the world's first automaker to establish a comprehensive Full-Domain AI layout, Geely Auto Group pioneered research into foundational large models as early as 2021, launching the "Xingrui AI Large Model" — the world's first full-stack, independently developed, full-scenario AI large model for the automotive industry. That same year saw the official launch of the "Smart Geely 2025" strategy. Through five years of intensively building AI infrastructure, Geely has constructed an intelligent technology ecosystem empowered by Full-Domain AI. The Geely Xingrui Intelligent Computing Center — the automotive industry's first integrated cloud-data-AI supercomputing center, established by Geely in 2022 — now boasts a comprehensive computing power of 23.5 EFLOPS, ranking first among all Chinese automakers.

In 2025, Geely Auto Group unveiled the automotive industry's first comprehensive "Full-Domain AI" technology system. By applying AI technologies extensively across every aspect of vehicles, the company rapidly introduced technological breakthroughs such as the Xingrui AI Cloud Power, AI Digital Chassis, and AI Intelligent Architecture, while simultaneously driving the mass application and integration of AI into vehicles. Subsequently, Geely partnered with StepFun, Geespace, SiEngine, Xingji Meizu, and AFARI Technology to establish an open and innovative AI ecosystem. By securing the world's most comprehensive vertical integration capabilities in AI, Geely laid a solid foundation for the rapid advancements in AI technology it is achieving today.

In December 2025, empowered by its Full-Domain AI technology system, Geely established the "Comprehensive Safety 2.0" framework. This system expanded the scope of safety from the individual to the entire transportation ecosystem. Furthermore, it pioneered the concept of "Public Domain Safety," elevating automotive safety to a level where it serves the entire industry and society at large. The group also opened the Geely Safety Center — the world's largest and most comprehensive safety testing facility and a holder of five Guinness World Records. This center continues to push the technical boundaries of safety and raise the standards of global automotive safety.

This year at CES 2026, Geely unveiled its WAM (World Behavior Model). This model achieved a groundbreaking first: seamless cross-domain collaboration across the entire vehicle. For the first time, automotive intelligence was endowed with a continuously evolving "worldview" and "judgment capability," ushering Geely's Full-Domain AI technology system into its 2.0 era. Acting as the "Vehicle Brain," WAM manages two core intelligent agents — the Smart Egg Cockpit and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (G-ASD 4.0) — while simultaneously coordinating numerous (N) sub-domain agents covering areas such as chassis, powertrain, and body control. This configuration has formed a unique "1+2+N" Full-Domain Intelligent Agent architecture. Building upon the WAM architecture, "Super Eva" serves as a hyper-intelligent agent—the vehicle's central intelligence hub—endowed with memory and inferential capabilities. It is natively integrated with underlying systems such as intelligent driving, chassis control, and powertrain management. Meanwhile, "AFARI G-ASD 4.0" represents the latest iteration of Geely's advanced driver-assistance solution. Integrating Super Eva and the "Step 3.5" large language model, a system-level reconstruction of the vehicle’s "brain" has been achieved. This has resulted in a quantum leap in assisted driving capabilities, pioneering China's first "integrated cockpit-smart driving" intelligent vehicle experience and creating a new mobility experience "where dialogue translates directly into action."

Currently, "EVA Cab" has inherited the deep integration and continuous evolution capabilities of both Super Eva and AFARI G-ASD. In the future, it is poised to evolve into a true "mobility bot" — one capable of perceiving, thinking, making decisions, and executing actions.

Geely Auto Group’s technological exhibition highlighted the company's complete and industry-leading capabilities in building AI ecosystems, integrating AI technologies, and democratizing the AI user experience. It brings to light the profound foundation supporting Geely's rapid transformation from a high-end manufacturing enterprise into an intelligent mobility technology company. Moving forward, Geely will continue to accelerate its intelligent transformation with AI-driven technology, leverage industry-leading AI innovations to drive a paradigm shift in mobility, solidify its position as a "Global Leader in Intelligent and Safe Mobility.”

About Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands. Geely Auto achieved cumulative sales of 3,024,567 units in 2025, exceeding the full-year sales target with a year-on-year growth of 39%. New energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 1,687,767 units, a year-on-year increase of 90%. With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems. As a global company, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence through strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. Geely strives to create mobility solutions that are greener, smarter, and more accessible, driving forward the future of sustainable transportation.

Interest in unshaven hair transplants is rising as more patients prioritize discretion and minimal disruption to daily life when considering hair restoration. While many hair transplant procedures traditionally involve shaving the recipient area, “no-shave” or “unshaven” approaches are increasingly discussed in patient consultations — especially among professionals who want to return to work without visible signs of a procedure.

In this context, HairNeva founder Dr. Güncel Öztürk has been outlining how the DHI technique can be integrated into unshaven planning, and what patients should understand before they travel. In statements shared through clinic briefings and consultation materials, Dr. Öztürk emphasizes that no-shave procedures are not a one-size-fits-all option, and that suitability depends on factors such as hair characteristics, donor capacity, graft needs, and the realities of implantation logistics.

“Unshaven transplantation is often perceived as a shortcut to a ‘hidden’ procedure,” Dr. Öztürk said in a recent clinic briefing. “In practice, it requires careful planning, realistic expectations, and a clear understanding of what can be achieved within the patient’s existing hair length and density.”

The message reflects a broader shift in the market: as Turkey remains a major destination for hair restoration, patients are increasingly comparing clinics not only on technique names, but on how candidly providers explain who performs each step, how the plan is created, and what follow-up support looks like after the patient returns home.

Why “Unshaven Hair Transplant in Turkey” Has Become a Talking Point

Turkey’s hair restoration sector has evolved alongside the country’s wider health travel ecosystem, with Istanbul positioned as a frequent hub for short-stay elective procedures. Over time, patient priorities have expanded beyond cost and scheduling. Today, many consultations begin with a simple question: “How visible will it be?”

For office-based professionals, public-facing roles, and patients with limited time off, the possibility of maintaining a familiar appearance during the early healing phase can be a deciding factor. Unshaven approaches are often requested to reduce the immediate visual impact — especially in the recipient area where shaving may otherwise make the procedure more noticeable.

Providers note that while “unshaven” techniques require careful planning and precise execution, they are designed to ensure controlled graft handling and a highly personalized implantation process tailored to each patient.

What “No-Shave” Actually Means: Clarifying the Terminology

One challenge in this area is terminology. In everyday patient language, “no-shave” can mean different things. Clinics typically describe several variations:

• Fully unshaven recipient area: The recipient area is kept unshaved, and existing hair is left in place around the implantation zone.
• Partially shaved approach (selective shaving): Small sections — often in the donor area—may be trimmed to facilitate extraction, while the recipient area remains largely unshaved.
• Long-hair implantation concepts: In some cases, clinics may work with longer grafts, though workflow and feasibility can vary by patient and technique.

In corporate clinical communication, the most important point is that these categories are planning choices, not guarantees. The final approach may depend on practical considerations such as the number of grafts required, donor area access, the patient’s hair curl and thickness, and how easily the team can maintain visibility during placement without compromising graft handling.

Dr. Öztürk frames “unshaven” as a collaboration between medical feasibility and patient lifestyle goals. “Patients often ask for the most discreet option,” he said. “Our responsibility is to explain what discretion means medically—what is realistic, what is safe to attempt, and what may increase procedure time or complexity.”

Where DHI Fits in Unshaven Planning

The DHI technique — short for Direct Hair Implantation — is commonly described as an implantation method that uses a pen-like instrument to place grafts into the recipient area. While extraction still relies on follicular unit harvesting from the donor region, DHI is often discussed in relation to implantation control and workflow.

From a planning perspective, DHI may be considered when the clinical team aims to place grafts with careful control over angle and direction while working around existing hair. In unshaven cases, that “working around” becomes a practical issue: existing hair can limit visibility and access, potentially making precise placement more demanding.

Dr. Öztürk notes that technique labels can oversimplify the decision-making process. “DHI is not a magic word,” he said. “It is a method. The outcomes depend on the patient’s baseline condition, surgical design, graft management, and how well the plan aligns with donor supply and future hair loss patterns.”

He also highlights that in unshaven planning, the team must consider how to minimize trauma to surrounding native hairs while maintaining consistent graft placement. That can involve density mapping, careful spacing, and a plan that anticipates the patient’s short-term appearance during recovery.

Who Is a Candidate for an Unshaven Approach?

Clinics generally evaluate unshaven candidacy through a structured consultation. While criteria differ across providers, there are common considerations that often determine whether unshaven implantation is recommended or whether a partial shave is more practical:

• Extent of hair loss and graft requirement: Larger areas typically require more grafts and longer procedure times, which may reduce the practicality of a fully unshaven recipient area.
• Donor area characteristics: Donor density and hair caliber influence how many grafts can be safely harvested without overtaxing the donor region.
• Hair length and styling habits: Patients with longer hair may be seeking to conceal the early phase, but longer hair also changes how the team accesses and visualizes the recipient zone.
• Scalp condition and medical history: Any relevant dermatologic conditions, history of scarring, or medication use may affect planning and should be reviewed by a physician.
• Expectations and timeline: Patients traveling for a short window may prioritize a discreet look, but they also need realistic expectations for healing stages that can’t be “scheduled away.”

Dr. Öztürk points out that patient education can prevent disappointment. “The goal of an unshaven approach is typically discretion,” he said. “But discretion has limits. Redness, minor swelling, and temporary changes in the scalp can still occur, and recovery varies from person to person.”

The Consultation: From Hairline Design to Logistics

In many clinics, the patient’s primary focus is the technique. In clinical planning, however, the work begins earlier — with design.

Hairline planning is typically based on facial proportions, age, pattern of loss, and the patient’s long-term expectations. When the approach is unshaven, the plan may also account for how existing hairs will fall over the area in the first days and weeks. That means the design has an aesthetic dimension and a practical dimension.

For international patients, the consultation also covers logistics: how long the patient should plan to stay, what immediate aftercare looks like, what activities to avoid, and how follow-up communication will work from abroad.

In corporate briefings, HairNeva emphasizes structured communication before travel, including clear instructions on pre-procedure preparation (such as medication discussions and lifestyle adjustments) and a timeline for post-procedure check-ins.

AI Technology in Unshaven Hair Transplantation

In parallel with developments in surgical techniques, artificial intelligence–based tools are increasingly appearing in the hair restoration consultation process. Platforms such as AI Hairmetix are being referenced in industry discussions as part of a growing trend toward digital hair analysis and preliminary planning support. These systems are generally described as tools that help visualize potential outcomes, assess hair loss patterns, and assist clinics in structuring initial consultation data before a clinical evaluation takes place. While such technologies are not a replacement for medical diagnosis or surgeon-led planning, they reflect a broader shift toward data-supported decision-making in aesthetic medicine, particularly in high-volume international patient markets such as Turkey, where clinics like HairNeva are integrating more structured and technology-assisted consultation workflows.

Discretion vs. Complexity: The Trade-Off Patients Should Understand

Unshaven procedures are often perceived as “less invasive” because the hair is not shaved. Clinicians push back on that assumption. The invasiveness of the procedure is not determined by shaving; it is determined by extraction, implantation, and how the scalp heals.

What unshaven approaches can change is visibility. In exchange, the procedure may become more complex. Working between existing hairs requires precise control and careful placement to ensure optimal visibility and graft management. This approach is supported by structured workflow planning and experienced clinical coordination to maintain accuracy throughout the procedure.

Dr. Öztürk summarizes the trade-off in simple terms: “If a patient’s main goal is the most discreet early appearance, we can discuss unshaven options. But we must also discuss what that adds to the process — time, complexity, and the importance of aftercare discipline.”

Aftercare and Follow-Up: A Growing Part of the “News Value” Conversation

As cross-border healthcare becomes more mainstream, follow-up planning has become a more prominent part of patient decision-making. Patients now ask questions that go beyond the procedure day:

• What instructions will I receive for washing and scalp care?
• How will swelling, redness, or discomfort be managed?
• What if I have concerns after I return home?
• How does the clinic handle routine follow-up documentation?

Clinics responding to these expectations tend to formalize their aftercare education and remote support. In HairNeva’s patient communication, aftercare is presented as a staged process with specific guidance on scalp handling, sleep positioning, sun exposure, and gradual return to exercise — while repeatedly noting that healing experiences vary.

Importantly, providers also emphasize that any procedure carries risks. Patients are typically advised to watch for signs that require medical attention and to maintain open contact with their care team. This risk-aware approach is increasingly visible in corporate messaging because it aligns with patient expectations for transparency.

The Business Side: How Clinics Are Adapting to International Demand

Beyond clinical technique, the growth of unshaven requests has operational implications. Clinics offering unshaven or partial-shave approaches may need:

• Longer appointment blocks and flexible scheduling
• More time for pre-op counseling
• More detailed aftercare education, particularly for travelers
• Multilingual coordination and documentation support

These changes reflect a maturing market in which patients are more informed and less influenced by broad claims. In this environment, clinics that communicate clearly — without promising guaranteed outcomes — are more likely to meet modern consumer expectations.

Dr. Öztürk’s comments reflect that direction. “We focus on explaining what the technique is, what it can reasonably do, and what it cannot,” he said. “Patients deserve a plan that matches their situation, not a slogan.”

A Measured Perspective on Expectations

Hair transplantation is often discussed online in dramatic “before and after” terms, but medical providers tend to frame it differently. Outcomes vary. The timeline can be gradual. Patients may experience temporary shedding and visible scalp changes during recovery phases. In some cases, additional procedures may be considered in the future, depending on ongoing hair loss patterns and patient goals.

In unshaven cases, the expectation management has an added layer: while the immediate look may be more discreet than a fully shaved recipient area, it does not eliminate the normal healing process. Patients still need a realistic view of short-term appearance and the discipline to follow aftercare instructions.

Clinics also stress that suitability must be determined by medical professionals. Online checklists and generic “candidate scores” do not replace an individualized consultation.

Outlook: Unshaven Approaches as Part of a Broader Shift Toward Transparency

The growing interest inno-shave hair transplant in Turkey points to a broader trend: patients want procedures that fit into real life. That includes privacy at work, minimal disruption to routines, and clear communication across borders.

At the same time, the conversation is becoming more grounded. Patients are increasingly asking about the care pathway — screening, planning, team roles, and aftercare — rather than focusing on technique names alone.

About HairNeva

Istanbul-based HairNeva Clinic is a leading aesthetic centre offering personalised hair transplant solutions using FUE and DHI techniques, backed by more than eight years of experience. Built on trust, transparency and excellence, the clinic uses AI-powered HairMetrix analysis to assess hair density and graft capacity, aiming to deliver natural-looking results. For more information, visit www.hairneva.com.

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HairNeva Clinic
info@hairneva.com

Grath, the financial services reconciliation and GRC platform, today announced the launch of Topa™, a managed inference platform purpose-built for financial reconciliation. Topa gives banks, payment services providers, brokers and fintechs programmatic access to a domain-trained reconciliation engine, machine learning models, and an AI agent through a single API.

Topa represents a deliberate push towards an inference infrastructure as a service model. The platform exposes three service layers; Engine for deterministic rule-based matching, Inference for probabilistic matching via models trained exclusively on financial services reconciliation data, and Agent for conversational reconciliation intelligence, each accessible independently or in combination.

"Financial services teams increasingly want to build their own reconciliation workflows rather than adopt a vendor's packaged application," said Matt Povey, Chief Executive Officer of Grath. "We decided to take the matching engine and the machine learning  capability we have built over several years and make them available as infrastructure. Topa is the platform we wish we'd had when we were building reconciliation systems inside banks."

Reconciliation, the process of matching financial records across internal ledgers and external counterparties remains one of the most operationally intensive workflows in financial services. Existing solutions fall into three categories, each with significant limitations: legacy software products that impose rigid workflows and pricing models; general-purpose large language models that lack domain training and return unstructured output; and internal builds that require engineering teams to solve problems already solved elsewhere.

Topa is designed to occupy a fourth position: domain-specific inference infrastructure that financial services engineering teams can integrate directly into their own systems.

The platform is delivered through a single REST API via the Topa developer console. The three service layers operate at different price points reflecting their compute profiles:

Engine handles deterministic matching using configurable rules and tolerance bands across standard financial data formats. Most production workloads route the majority of their volume through Engine at millisecond latency.

Managed Inference access to the Topa model family, purpose-built and trained exclusively on financial services reconciliation data. The models handle fuzzy matching, exception classification, counterparty disambiguation, and settlement-cycle reasoning tasks where general-purpose models consistently underperform.

Agent is a reasoning layer that orchestrates Engine and Inference, providing match rule tuning, configuration recommendations, root-cause analysis and exception narratives.

About Grath

Grath is a financial services technology company building reconciliation and regulatory compliance software and infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Grath operates globally serving banks, payments services, brokers, and fintechs with offices in the U.K., UAE and Australia. For more information, visit grath.com.

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Kristian Davies
press@grath.com

Suite Capacity, a full-service short-term rental management platform based along the New Jersey Shore, has opened a private investment round targeting up to $2 million in capital to fund the next stage of its national expansion. The round, structured through a special purpose vehicle, is open exclusively to accredited investors and is targeting a close date of July 1, 2026. Proceeds will be deployed toward the acquisition of co-hosting portfolios of 25 or more units in four designated U.S. markets, Orlando and Kissimmee in Florida, Phoenix in Arizona, the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, and the Miami metropolitan area.

The capital raise marks a significant milestone for Suite Capacity, which has grown to more than 70 doors under management since its founding without raising any outside investment. Every stage of the company's growth to date has been funded entirely through operating revenue. The private round represents the first time Suite Capacity has opened its growth infrastructure to outside capital, and it does so from a position of demonstrated operational and financial performance.

"We built this business from zero without outside money, and we did that deliberately," said Billy Butler, co-founder and CEO of Suite Capacity. "We wanted to prove the model first. Now that we have, bringing in aligned capital partners to accelerate what we've already built makes sense. This round is for investors who understand the short-term rental space and want to participate in a platform that has already proven it can execute."

Suite Capacity's expansion strategy centers on bulk portfolio acquisitions rather than building market presence one property at a time. The company targets local co-hosts and regional operators managing 25 or more units who are ready to transition their portfolios to a more professionalized management standard. Upon acquisition, each portfolio is immediately upgraded to Suite Capacity's full operating system, which includes dynamic pricing, hotel-caliber guest experience management, structured cleaning and maintenance protocols, and AI-enhanced property optimization through the company's proprietary STR Blueprint report.

The four target markets were selected on the basis of short-term rental demand density, acquisition opportunity, and alignment with Suite Capacity's operating model. The Orlando and Kissimmee corridor represents one of the highest-volume short-term rental markets in the United States, sustained by year-round tourism demand. Phoenix benefits from strong seasonal demand among winter visitors and a mature base of real estate investors. The Pocono Mountains align naturally with Suite Capacity's established expertise in Northeast leisure markets. Miami offers a high average daily rate environment reinforced by consistent international tourism volume.

The investment round is being made available to a select group of accredited investors, including real estate professionals, family offices, and individuals with substantive experience in the short-term rental sector. Participation is limited to accredited investors only in accordance with applicable securities regulations. The structured investment vehicle is designed to absorb capital efficiently and deploy it directly into portfolio acquisitions and associated market integration efforts.

"We are not looking for passive capital," Butler said. "We are looking for partners who understand what we are building and want to be part of taking it national. The structure we have put in place allows us to move quickly once the round closes, and we have already identified acquisition targets in each of our expansion markets."

Suite Capacity is projecting $3.5 million in gross booking revenue for 2026, representing 50 percent growth over 2025 performance. The company manages a portfolio that includes single-family homes, condominiums, and boutique hotels, all operating under its central brain and local pod model, a proprietary architecture that centralizes pricing intelligence, guest communication, and performance analytics while maintaining hyper-local service execution in each market.

The private round is currently open, with a target close date of July 1, 2026. Qualified investors seeking additional information are encouraged to reach out directly through the company's official channels.

Visit Suite Capacity to learn more about the company's investment round and national expansion strategy.

About Suite Capacity

Suite Capacity is a full-service short-term rental management platform based along the New Jersey Shore. Founded by Billy Butler, the company manages 70-plus properties including boutique hotels, delivering fully passive income solutions for property owners through dynamic pricing technology, AI-enhanced property optimization, and hotel-caliber operations. Suite Capacity's central brain and local pod model supports efficient multi-market growth while maintaining hyper-local execution in every market it serves. The company is currently expanding nationally through strategic co-hosting portfolio acquisitions. For more information, visit suitecapacity.com.

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William Butler
Co-founder and CEO, Suite Capacity

suitecapacity@gmail.com
+1 833-458-8777

Global Recognition Awards has announced Asia Broadcasting Corporation as a recipient of a 2026 Global Recognition Award, citing the Sri Lankan media network's exceptional contributions to broadcasting across South Asia. The announcement marks formal international recognition of ABC's sustained record of technological leadership, content innovation, and public accountability under the direction of Chairman Rayynor Silva.

Founded in July 1998, ABC has grown into the most dominant media network in Sri Lanka, operating five national radio channels — Hiru FM, Gold FM, Sun FM, Sooriyan FM, and Shaa FM — alongside Hiru TV, the country's most-watched television station. Every channel under the ABC umbrella holds the number-one position in its respective market. This commanding market position is a direct reflection of Chairman Rayynor Silva's visionary leadership, which has guided the organization from its earliest days to regional dominance. The network operates from a 100,000-square-foot studio complex, Sri Lanka's only state-of-the-art facility purposely built within Colombo city limits, comprising four expansive television studios at the World Trade Center.

Building a Broadcasting Empire

Global Recognition Awards evaluators awarded ABC a perfect score of 5 across all leadership dimensions, including strategy implementation, ability to inspire, and ethical decision-making. Rayynor Silva, widely credited with introducing private broadcasting to Sri Lanka, brought 27 years of industry experience to build a network that has consistently prioritized global technological standards. As the single largest shareholder of Asia Broadcasting Corporation with a 99.9% stake, Silva's personal commitment to the organization's mission has been unwavering, making every strategic decision a direct extension of his vision for Sri Lankan media. Hiru TV's 2012 debut as Sri Lanka's first HD-ready, digitally enabled channel with island-wide coverage from day one remains a clear marker of that commitment.

ABC's content achievements formed a significant part of the award evaluation. Hiru Star, the nation's first live, app-based reality competition, and the drama series Paata Kurullo have both set new production standards, earning accolades at the Raigam Tele'es and the 2025 Asia Miracle Awards. Hiru News, the country's most widely followed news service, is backed by over 300 local correspondents and an international reporting network covering 40 countries, delivering corporate, sports, and national coverage across television, SMS, and web platforms.

Global Excellence and Strategic Standards

Global Recognition Awards highlighted ABC's considerable portfolio of international honors as evidence of its standing beyond Sri Lanka. The network is officially ranked as the No. 2 Media Channel in South Asia on TikTok and has claimed a triple crown at the Diamond Awards, Pinnacle Awards, and Asia Miracle Awards 2025 for Most Popular TikTok Channel of the Year. Further recognition includes the Global Business Excellence Award 2025 for Most Popular Television Channel of the Year, the World Summit Award for Best Mobile Content Application, and the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Award for Best Digitalization of Television and Radio.

Global Recognition Awards also noted ABC's humanitarian record as a distinguishing factor in its selection. The network's initiative Rata Wenuwen Hiru Sahana Yaathra has received formal recognition for Outstanding Humanitarian Service. ABC's trilingual output ensures coverage reaches the full population of Sri Lanka. Rayynor Silva was awarded the title "Vishwa Keerthi Maadya Shoori Jana Prasaada" by the Government of Sri Lanka for his service to the nation. He remains the youngest president in the history of the International Advertising Association Sri Lanka Chapter and was instrumental in developing the "Chilies" advertising awards in collaboration with the 4A's. His individual accolades mirror the institutional excellence he has cultivated at ABC, highlighting that the network's rise to the top is inseparable from his personal dedication and foresight.

Final Words

Alex Sterling, spokesperson for Global Recognition Awards, spoke directly to why Asia Broadcasting Corporation was selected for this honor, saying, "Asia Broadcasting Corporation exemplifies exactly the kind of principled, innovation-driven leadership that a 2026 Global Recognition Award is designed to honor. Its impact on Sri Lanka's media landscape is both measurable and enduring."

Global Recognition Awards noted that ABC's record over nearly three decades makes a strong case for how a private media network can achieve sustained regional leadership while maintaining genuine public accountability. Under Rayynor Silva's direction, the organization has advanced its technological capabilities and its civic responsibilities in equal measure. It is his visionary stewardship of nearly three decades of pioneering firsts that has placed every ABC channel at the top of its market and made the network synonymous with excellence in South Asian broadcasting. This combination placed it among the most distinguished honorees of the 2026 cycle.

About Global Recognition Awards

The Global Recognition Awards is an international organization that recognizes exceptional companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective industries. For more information, visit globalrecognitionawards.org.

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Alex Sterling
alex@globalrecognitionawards.org

CodeRabbit, the pioneer in AI code review, today announced CodeRabbit Agent, a second brain for engineering teams. CodeRabbit Agent is a single agent for the entire software development lifecycle. Built on the context engine that already runs two million code reviews a week across 15,000 engineering teams, the Agent helps teams move from individual productivity to team-level productivity, right inside the workspace where they already plan, debug, and ship.

One Agent for the Agentic SDLC

AI has accelerated individual software development. Writing code, fixing bugs, generating tests: developers feel the speedup every day. Software engineering, the work of moving an idea through planning, requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance, hasn't moved at the same pace. Each phase runs on a different tool and uses a different agent. None of them talks to each other. What one engineer figures out in coding doesn't show up in testing. What the team decided in design gets lost by the time deployment rolls around.

CodeRabbit Agent is one agent across all seven phases of the SDLC. It carries context and decisions from one phase to the next, so the team's collective knowledge compounds across the lifecycle instead of resetting at every handoff.

"Every engineering team is adopting AI, and individual software development is faster than ever. What leaders keep telling us is that software engineering the full SDLC is still slow, because three things are missing from today's tools: placement inside the workspace where engineering collaboration already happens, an explainable record of what the agent actually did, and cost attribution that matches how teams are organized. CodeRabbit Agent brings all three into Slack, as one agent for the entire SDLC,” said Harjot Gill, co-founder and CEO of CodeRabbit.

An Engineering Team's Second Brain

CodeRabbit Agent operates across the full SDLC, turning the decisions, patterns, and know-how that usually stay locked in one engineer's head into durable knowledge the whole team can draw on at any phase.

Built for Agentic SDLC Workflows

CodeRabbit Agent is organized around four capabilities that map to how engineering teams actually operate across the SDLC: context, memory, team collaboration, and governance.

• Context: The agent connects to the tools engineering teams already run on: code (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps), tickets (Jira, Linear), documentation (Notion, Confluence, internal runbooks), monitoring (Datadog, PostHog, Sentry), and cloud (AWS, GCP). That context shapes every agent run, and the decisions the agent makes along the way feed back into team knowledge.
• Memory: The agent builds a continuously updated knowledge base from everything happening across Slack and your systems. Decisions, fixes, patterns, and conversations are captured as they happen, and refined through everyday use, so the agent always reflects how your team actually works.
• Team collaboration: The agent works in a shared thread alongside your team. Anyone can guide, contribute, and move tasks forward. It learns from team conversations and stays aligned as work evolves.
• Governance: Access, knowledge, and spend, scoped to the channel and user. Every run is explainable and attributed, so you see what the agent did, for whom, and what it cost.

Availability

CodeRabbit Agent for Slack is now available. To sign up for a free trial, go to www.coderabbit.ai/agent. New customers get $50 per user in free agent minutes.

About CodeRabbit

CodeRabbit is the leading AI-powered code review platform, purpose-built to help engineering teams ship reliable software faster. Its independent context engine combines advanced Large Language Models with deep code graph analysis to deliver human-like feedback and automated fixes directly inside developer workflows on GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps, as well as in the IDE and now in Slack with CodeRabbit Agent. Headquartered in San Francisco, CodeRabbit serves over 15,000 teams and runs more than two million code reviews every week. For more information, visit www.coderabbit.ai.

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Heather Fitzsimmons
heather@mindsharepr.com

UGREEN, a global leader in consumer technology, today announced a partnership with the New England Patriots, becoming the Official Technology Accessory Partner for the team’s 2026 season. This inaugural collaboration marks UGREEN’s first official sports partnership and is a major milestone for the brand in the North American market.

Through this collaboration, UGREEN will showcase its latest extra-tiny charging lineup as well as the SynCare AIoT Series, set for a commercial debut this football season, on one of the most prominent stages in professional sports. The partnership will introduce UGREEN’s ecosystem to a wide audience, highlighting the practical performance and everyday reliability the brand is known for.

Powering Every Play: UGREEN Fuels Fans at Gillette Stadium and Beyond

“Partnering with the New England Patriots reflects a shared commitment to high performance, innovation, and excellence,” said Samuel Zhang, chairman and founder of UGREEN. “The Patriots are a globally recognized sports franchise with a long and storied history of success. ‘Bring Your A-Game’ reflects how we believe technology should help people perform at their best in every moment, whether in the stands or at home, connecting fans to every play and every victory.”

UGREEN will activate across both physical and digital channels, with a strong presence at Gillette Stadium. During preseason and regular-season home games, fans will experience interactive tech activations in the Gillette Stadium activation zone and integrations across the team’s digital and social platforms, connecting fans with the Patriots on and off the field. 

“UGREEN has a strong track record of innovation that will enhance how fans stay connected on game day and beyond,” said Jeff Deline, Chief Revenue Officer at Kraft Sports + Entertainment. “As we continue to elevate the fan experience at Gillette Stadium and across our digital platforms, this partnership creates new opportunities to engage Patriots fans in meaningful and impactful ways.”

UGREEN believes the New England Patriots embody what it means to “Bring Your A-Game,” a standard built on discipline, resilience, and the drive to outperform on every play. That same drive defines UGREEN, who creates technology that is always ready and always dependable, so every user and player can stay powered when it matters most.

Raising the Game: UGREEN’s Journey in North America

Since entering the North American market in 2014, UGREEN has built a strong presence across categories including charging, connectivity, and consumer storage. In 2025, the company ranked number 1 globally in both expansion accessories and consumer NAS shipments. In 2026, UGREEN drew further attention at CES, underscoring its momentum in consumer tech innovation.

About UGREEN

UGREEN is a leading global consumer technology company. Since its founding in 2012, UGREEN has upheld its core values of being user-centric, sincere, and dedicated. With a global presence under the renowned "UGREEN" brand, its business covers over 180 countries and regions, serving more than 300 million users. UGREEN is committed to empowering users worldwide to unlock their full potential, delivering on the brand slogan of "More For You".

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UGREEN PR
pr@ugreen.com

Castle Rock Hormone Health announced a strategic partnership with Franchise Sidekick to support a national franchise expansion initiative as the company scales its proactive and optimization-focused healthcare model across the United States.

The company says the initiative is intended to support the development of 100 to 250 new clinics in 2026. CRHH states that it currently operates across multiple states in the East Coast, Midwest, and Rocky Mountain region, and is building toward a long-term goal of 1,500 clinics over the next five years.

As interest in preventative care and optimization medicine continues to grow, CRHH says its franchise model is built around standardized clinical and operational systems designed for replication across multiple locations. The company states that its clinics provide hormone therapy, medically guided weight management, and longevity services, including peptides and IV offerings, through a cash-pay structure intended to reduce administrative complexity associated with traditional insurance billing.

According to CRHH, its clinical protocols were developed under the guidance of Dr. Lee Moorer, Castle Rock Hormone Health co-founder and CMO, with an emphasis on consistency, monitoring, and ethical standards. The company’s recurring care model includes ongoing laboratory review and continuous patient monitoring designed to support long-term optimization of metabolic, cognitive, and physical performance. Although traditionally associated with low testosterone and menopausal care, Castle Rock Hormone Health is increasingly serving a broader demographic of patients focused on longevity, prevention, and sustained peak performance.

“Responsible healthcare expansion requires strong infrastructure, clinical governance, and disciplined execution,” said Christopher Stolzman, CEO of Castle Rock Hormone Health. “Our collaboration with Franchise Sidekick supports sustainable national growth.”

CRHH says the partnership is intended to strengthen franchise development and operational support as the company expands into additional markets. “Operational consistency and franchisee support are critical when scaling healthcare concepts,” said Tyler Altenhofen, Chief Growth Officer and co-founder of Franchise Sidekick. “CRHH demonstrates strong alignment across clinical standards and operational systems.”

Castle Rock Hormone Health says it has served more than 10,000 patients nationwide to date and views the partnership as a step toward broader access to proactive and optimization-focused healthcare services across the United States.

About Castle Rock Hormone Health

Castle Rock Hormone Health is a longevity, hormone optimization and replacement franchise serving men and women across multiple U.S. regions, including the East Coast, Midwest, and Rocky Mountain markets. The company provides hormone therapy, medically guided weight loss, peptide and IV therapies, and related services aimed at addressing hormone imbalance and associated symptoms for a growing national patient base exceeding 10,000 individuals to date. For more information, visit crhormonehealth.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any franchise or healthcare service. Any forward-looking statements, including projected clinic growth and expansion plans, are based on current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Healthcare services referenced are subject to applicable laws, regulations, and clinical guidelines, which may vary by jurisdiction. Individuals should consult qualified healthcare professionals before making medical decisions.

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Carlos Conde
carlos@crhormonehealth.com

Anthony S. Marinello, president of Tropic Air Rescue at Tropic Air Charters Inc., is expanding the company’s operational reach, positioning it as a key provider of air rescue and emergency support across Florida and the Bahamas.

This expansion will enable Tropic Air Charters Inc. to continue supporting emergency response operations. Marinello’s work remains centered on improving access to rapid-response aviation services and supporting missions that require coordinated, time-sensitive action.

Expanding Emergency Aviation Capabilities

In 2021, Marinello acquired Tropic Air Charters Inc., where he now oversees a team of 16 pilots who conduct rescue missions and provide aviation services for cruise lines. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its operational footprint and strengthened its role in emergency response.

In 2024, Marinello led the launch of the first rescue helicopter program in the Bahamas, addressing a long-standing gap in regional emergency infrastructure. The program has supported complex rescue missions and continues to develop as a resource for emergency services in the area.

A Career Rooted in Service

Marinello began his career in 1979 with the New Jersey State Police, where he served for more than 25 years. Over the course of his tenure, he advanced from state trooper to captain and became a helicopter pilot. He later served as the city of Newark's first chief helicopter pilot, establishing the department’s aviation program and supporting law enforcement operations through aerial coordination.

Following his law enforcement career, Marinello transitioned into private-sector leadership. He served as chief executive officer of SAS Group LLC, a private investigation and security firm, and later worked as a simulator instructor with Canadian Aviation Electronics Inc. He continued to build his expertise in aviation safety as director of safety and security at HeliFlite.

Throughout his career, Marinello has emphasized discipline, preparation and accountability in mission-critical environments. He has maintained that leaders must continuously assess conditions and prioritize safety when making operational decisions. His approach reflects decades of experience in both law enforcement and aviation, where outcomes often depend on precise coordination and sound judgment.

Recognition for Leadership in Aviation and Public Safety

Additionally, Marinello was recently presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who, recognizing his 47-year career in law enforcement, aviation and emergency response, as well as his continued leadership in advancing air rescue operations across Florida and the Bahamas.

Marquis Who’s Who selected Marinello based on his sustained contributions to emergency management, aviation safety and public service. His work has focused on improving response capabilities in high-risk environments and expanding access to aviation-based rescue services.

This recognition affirms Marinello’s longstanding commitment to service, operational leadership and innovation in emergency aviation. His career reflects a consistent focus on advancing capabilities that support both public safety agencies and the communities they serve.

About Tropic Air Rescue

Tropic Air Charters Inc. offers aviation services focusing on air rescue operations, medical evaluations and essential transport in Florida and the Bahamas. The company meets various emergency response needs, including maritime incidents and urgent evacuations, additionally providing aviation services to commercial partners. Tropic Air prioritizes reliability and quick deployment, expanding its capabilities in areas where access to organized emergency infrastructure remains limited. For more information, visit www.tropicairrescue.com.

About Marquis Who's Who

Since 1899, when A. N. Marquis printed the First Edition of Who’s Who in America®, Marquis Who’s Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Who’s Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms worldwide. The suite of Marquis® publications can be viewed at the official Marquis Who’s Who® website, marquiswhoswho.com.

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AIT Technology School ؜received ؜annual ؜licensing ؜approval ؜from the Commission for Independent ؜Education, Florida Department ؜of ؜Education ؜؜(Institution I.D. 13240), which authorizes ؜the organization to operate educational programs in the state of ؜Florida. This milestone ؜marks the ؜company’s entry into the ؜regulated ؜؜U.S. education market and reflects ؜its continued ؜international expansion from Israel through ؜؜Europe and into the United States.

The Florida education license confirms that ؜AIT meets state requirements related to ؜academic ؜standards, faculty qualifications, program ؜structure, and operational ؜؜processes. It establishes ؜a compliant ؜foundation ؜for the company’s growth in the U.S. and supports its position ؜as an ؜international ؜education ؜platform serving professionals and students across international markets.

Founded in ؜Israel, AIT expanded ؜؜into Germany ؜and Austria ؜before entering the U.S. market. The organization serves ؜engineers, career ؜changers, and ؜professionals who seek structured ؜pathways into engineering ؜and technology roles. Florida ؜؜represents a significant ؜step ؜in reaching one of the largest education ؜؜markets in ؜the country.

“Receiving annual ؜licensing ؜approval ؜in Florida ؜is an important ؜؜milestone ؜؜for AIT and a meaningful step ؜in our international growth. It reflects the work we have done ؜to build a ؜serious, compliant, and market-relevant ؜؜education platform,” ؜said Denis Brovarnyy, founder and CEO of AIT Technology ؜School.

Employers ؜continue to shift hiring priorities toward ؜candidates ؜who can contribute to projects from ؜the start. Many ؜traditional programs ؜still emphasize theory, while demand grows for job-ready ؜engineers ؜and applied technical talent. This gap drives ؜reskilling and upskilling ؜across ؜technical ؜fields, including ؜AI workforce training ؜and AI ؜engineer training.

AIT addresses ؜this need through ؜mentor-led, project-based AI education ؜؜that prepares ؜participants ؜for ؜practical ؜engineering ؜؜work. Programs ؜combine live ؜instruction, daily mentoring, and lab environments. Participants move through stages that include ؜Practitioner, Integrator, Engineer, and Founder, supporting ؜pathways ؜؜into ؜roles such as AI engineers ؜and participation ؜in ؜an AI founder ؜program.

The model ؜connects training ؜؜to execution through project work and lab environments. Participants ؜complete ؜applied work during training, and selected ؜teams continue ؜development ؜in ؜Startup ؜Lab with structured support. This approach creates ؜a pipeline from ؜training ؜to ؜real projects, founder development, and early-stage ؜venture ؜creation.

“Traditional education ؜often moves more slowly ؜than the labor market, especially in fast-changing ؜technical ؜fields. We built AIT around a different premise: that the real measure of education is how fast someone can contribute in a real environment,” ؜Brovarnyy said.

AIT Technology School has ؜trained ؜more than 1,500 participants ؜and operates under regulatory ؜approvals ؜in multiple ؜regions. The company ؜continues to ؜build ؜its presence in ؜workforce training ؜and project-based education across ؜international markets.

As part ؜of its U.S. expansion, AIT plans ؜to pursue SEVIS certification in 2026 and statewide accreditation ؜in 2027, subject to ؜regulatory ؜؜review ؜and approval.

About AIT Technology School

AIT Technology School is an education and venture platform focused on training engineers, incubating founders, and supporting the development of technology-driven companies. The organization delivers mentor-led, project-based programs aligned with current workforce needs. Its model combines live instruction, daily mentoring, lab environments, and founder pathways for top-performing teams. Founded in Israel, AIT operates across Europe and the United States as it continues its international expansion. For more information about AIT Technology ؜School and its programs, visit www.my-ait.com.

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Denis Brovarnyy
Founder ‍‌and ‍CEO, AIT ‌Technology ‍⁠‍؜School
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The American Kratom Association (AKA) today issued a nationwide Consumer Alert warning consumers, regulators, and public health officials about the growing proliferation of dangerous products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and other synthetic or semi-synthetic substances that are being falsely marketed as “kratom.”

According to the AKA, these products bear little resemblance to natural kratom leaf and instead represent a new category of chemically manipulated, highly concentrated compounds that pose significantly greater safety risks to consumers.

“Consumers deserve to know the truth,” said Mac Haddow, AKA Senior Fellow on Public Policy. “These 7-OH products are not traditional kratom. They are being engineered, concentrated, and marketed in ways that create risks not associated with natural kratom leaf.”

A Stark Scientific and Regulatory Distinction

Natural kratom leaf contains only trace levels of 7-OH formed through natural post-harvest oxidation. In contrast, the products highlighted in this Consumer Alert often contain artificially elevated concentrations of 7-OH, frequently delivered through high-risk formats that include sublingual strips and dissolvable tablets designed for rapid absorption into the bloodstream and targeting of mu-opioid receptors.

These delivery systems are designed to bypass normal metabolic processes, rapidly delivering potent concentrations into the bloodstream.

Federal health officials have already drawn a clear line between these substances. During a July 29, 2025, joint announcement, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leadership emphasized that chemically manipulated 7-OH products are fundamentally different from natural kratom leaf. This distinction was described by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary as “like night and day.”

Consumer Deception and Public Health Risk

The AKA warns that many 7-OH products are mislabeled as “kratom,” misleading consumers, packaged in child-appealing forms, marketed with unsubstantiated claims for pain relief or mood enhancement, and sold without adequate safety data or labeling standards.

This has created widespread confusion among consumers and policymakers, with some legislative efforts mistakenly targeting natural kratom products rather than the actual source of emerging risk: synthetic or chemically enhanced 7-OH compounds.

“This is not a debate about kratom,” Haddow added. “This is about stopping a new class of unregulated, opioid-like substances from being disguised as something they are not.”

Call for Targeted Regulatory Action

The AKA is calling on federal and state regulators to take immediate, targeted action to protect consumers:

• Ban or schedule chemically manipulated 7-OH and its analogs
• Prohibit the marketing of 7-OH products as “kratom”
• Enforce strict labeling and safety standards
• Preserve legal access to natural kratom leaf products under Kratom Consumer Protection Acts (KCPA)

Protecting Consumers Through Truth and Transparency

The Consumer Alert is part of a broader initiative to combat what the AKA describes as a growing wave of misinformation and deceptive marketing practices that threaten both consumer safety and informed policymaking.

“If regulators fail to act with precision, they risk banning safe products while leaving truly dangerous ones in the marketplace,” Haddow said. “We must get this right.”

About American Kratom Association (AKA)

American Kratom Association (AKA) is a consumer-based, nonprofit organization, focused on furthering the latest science as guidance for kratom public policy. AKA works to give a voice to millions of Americans by fighting to protect their rights to access safe and natural kratom. For more information, visit americankratom.org and learn more at kratomanswers.org.

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Mac Haddow
Senior Fellow on Public Policy
press@americankratom.org

High-net-worth individuals with assets across multiple jurisdictions are facing increasing challenges in managing their wealth, as traditional models struggle to keep pace with more global financial structures, according to Kevin Crowther, founder of KC Private Wealth.

While access to international markets, banking, and investment opportunities has expanded significantly over the past decade, Crowther said the systems used to manage that wealth have evolved more slowly.

“The traditional model was built around simplicity, one bank, one jurisdiction, one strategy,” he said. “That no longer reflects how wealth is created or held today.”

As a result, many internationally mobile investors, particularly entrepreneurs and expats, are more exposed to concentration risk, banking risk and adverse taxation than they realise, despite appearing diversified on the surface.

“What we’re seeing is not a lack of options, but a lack of coordinated structure,” Crowther said. “Portfolios often look diversified, but underneath they are heavily concentrated and layered with inefficiencies.”

At the same time, increasing regulatory scrutiny and compliance requirements are increasing operational complexity, particularly when capital needs to move across borders.

“Wealth is easier to build today, but more difficult to operate,” he said. “Opening accounts, transferring funds, or restructuring assets has become more time-consuming and, in some cases, more restrictive.”

This can become particularly relevant when personal circumstances or liquidity events occur.

“For example, an entrepreneur may exit a business, receiving proceeds personally in their country of residence,” Crowther said. “At that point, diversifying capital across jurisdictions, or implementing tax and succession planning measures, can become significantly more complex and costly than if it had been considered in advance.”

In response, some investors are shifting toward more diversified banking and structuring approaches, reducing reliance on any single institution or jurisdiction.

“Clients are placing greater emphasis on flexibility and control - how quickly they can move capital, access assets, or adapt to changing circumstances,” he said.

Crowther added that timing plays a critical role in mitigating these risks, particularly as personal circumstances or regulatory environments change.

“The most significant costs tend to arise not from the investments themselves, but from decisions made too late,” he said.

As wealth becomes more international, demand for coordinated cross-border strategies is likely to increase, particularly among globally mobile entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals.

“Building wealth is one challenge,” he said. “Ensuring it remains efficient and adaptable over time is another.”

About KC Private Wealth

KC Private Wealth is an independent, Dubai-based multi-family office advising internationally mobile high-net-worth individuals and founders on cross-border wealth structuring, banking access, and professional asset management.

DTEK, Ukraine’s major private energy company, is set to build one of Europe’s large onshore wind farms — the 650 MW Poltavska wind farm — in its latest major investment in the country’s energy security. The total investment is expected to reach €1.2 billion.

Its subsidiary, DTEK Renewables, will install up to 100 wind turbines at Poltavska, located in Poltava, central Ukraine.

Once completed, the flagship project will make a major contribution to strengthening energy security by replacing generation capacity damaged or destroyed during russian attacks, while accelerating Ukraine’s transition to a cleaner, more decentralised power system.

DTEK recognised as Ukraine’s largest private wartime investor, according to NV

The scale of the Poltava investment reflect's DTEK’s broader role as the leading private investor in Ukraine. Last week, business publication NV named DTEK as Ukraine’s largest private investor since the start of the full‑scale war — accounting for 22% of all investments made by the 150 largest companies since 2022.

Despite more than 220 Russian attacks on the company’s thermal power plants and significant damage to power grid infrastructure, DTEK has invested UAH 101.7 billion (€2.4 billion*) in Ukraine’s economy since 2022. This represents around 22% of the total UAH 454.7 billion (€9.7 billion) invested by more than 150 private companies included in the ranking.

DTEK’s annual investment in 2025 almost doubled to UAH 45.4 billion (€964 million), compared with UAH 23 billion (€530 million) in 2024, reflecting the further expansion of the company’s activities during wartime.

“Even in the face of constant attacks, we are restoring capacity, scaling renewable generation, and modernising grids, because a resilient energy system is the foundation of Ukraine’s survival and future prosperity,” said DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko. “With the full support of our shareholder, Rinat Akhmetov, we continue to invest during wartime, sending a clear signal: Ukraine remains attractive for investment today, and international partners have a real opportunity to help build a modern, European energy system.”

About DTEK

DTEK Group is a major private investor in Ukraine’s energy sector, with 55,000 employees and over €12 billion of capital invested since 2005. The company generates electricity at wind, solar and thermal power plants; distributes and supplies power to end consumers; extracts natural gas and coal; trades energy resources on Ukrainian and foreign markets; and provides domestic and commercial energy services. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, DTEK Group has restored power to more than 36 million consumers in regions affected by hostilities. DTEK Group is 100% owned by SCM (System Capital Management). The ultimate beneficiary and sole shareholder is Rinat Akhmetov, a businessman and philanthropist. For more information, visit scm.global.

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Pavlo Bilodid
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Bodor Laser has ranked No. 1 globally in sales of laser cutting machines (1,000W and above) for the seventh consecutive year, according to audited data released by Qianzhan Industry Research Institute in March 2026. In 2025, the company exceeded 10,000 units in annual sales, remaining the only manufacturer to maintain this position for seven consecutive years—a milestone verified by industry-standard production benchmarks.

The recognition was announced at ITES 2026, where Bodor Laser showcased its ISO-certified manufacturing processes and global expansion.

Seven Years at No. 1: Global Leadership and Compliance

Over the past year, Bodor Laser expanded its operational capabilities. Its DreamSpace super factory delivered more than 10,000 machines, while its South China headquarters entered operation. All facilities adhere to rigorous international safety and environmental standards, ensuring that high-volume production never compromises equipment reliability.

“This milestone reflects our focus on technical safety and sustained investment in innovation,” said Zhan Zhihao, SVP at Bodor Laser.

The Strategy: In-House R&D and Technical Expertise

Bodor Laser’s leadership is rooted in a disciplined growth strategy. Over the past five years, the company has invested tens of millions of dollars in R&D, building a team of several hundred engineers. It has achieved full in-house development of core components—laser heads, sources, and control systems—ensuring seamless integration and superior safety fail-safes compared to third-party assemblies. This expertise is reflected in a substantial patent portfolio and international design awards like Red Dot and iF.

Product Portfolio: High-Precision, Safe Solutions

Bodor Laser provides comprehensive solutions, including the SK Series tube laser and SC Series sheet metal systems. Designed with user-experience at the forefront, these systems feature advanced protective enclosures and real-time monitoring to mitigate operational risks in automotive and precision sectors.

Beyond standalone units, the company’s integrated solutions combine cutting, bending, and welding with automated handling. By incorporating AI-driven diagnostics, Bodor systems can predict maintenance needs, reducing downtime and enhancing workplace safety.

Global Footprint: Localized Service and Support

Bodor Laser strengthens its presence through more than 10 overseas subsidiaries and technical centers in markets like the U.S., Germany, and Japan. With 3,500+ employees, Bodor provides localized technical support and safety training in 180+ countries, ensuring that global customers have immediate access to expert maintenance and operational guidance.

About Bodor Laser

Bodor Laser is a global manufacturer of laser cutting solutions, specializing in sheet metal, tube cutting, and laser welding systems. The company serves customers in more than 180 countries and regions and is committed to advancing industrial efficiency through innovation. For more information, visit www.bodor.com.