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Changzhou Microintelligence Global Offering, Maximum Offer Price HK$21.46 per Share

Offering Summary:- The Hong Kong Public Offering will open on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 and close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 ;- Total number of Offer Shares under the Global Offering: 37,275,800 H Shares (subject to the Over-allotment Option);- Number of Hong Kong Offer Shares: 3,727,

Extension of Lock-up by Management Aligns with Long-Term Growth, Yunji Technology Continues Business Expansion During Nine Months

Hong Kong, Oct 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Beijing Yunji Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yunji Technology” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 2670.HK) published a voluntary announcement recently. Ms. Zhi Tao, chairwoman of the

Tenstorrent Announces a $1.5B Series E at a $6.2B Valuation

SANTA CLARA, CA, Oct 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Tenstorrent, the AI computing company, has closed $1.5B in Series E funding at a $6.2B post-money valuation.The round was led by Trace Capital and Innovation X, with participation from new and existing investors including Agostinelli Group, ARK I

OpenWorld (NASDAQ: OPNW) Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Blocksight

LAKE MARY, Fla., October 18, 2026 (ACN Newswire) - OpenWorld, Inc. (“OpenWorld” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OPNW), an innovation company advancing global real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to acquire

OpenWorld (NASDAQ: OPNW) Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Blocksight

LAKE MARY, Fla., October 18, 2026 (ACN Newswire) - OpenWorld, Inc. (“OpenWorld” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OPNW), an innovation company advancing global real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to acquire

NEC Develops VLM Technologies That Accurately Identify Small-Scale Damage in Disaster Site Images and Adapt to New Types of Damage

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed two new technologies for Vision-Language Models (VLMs), VLM-based Local Region Understanding (*1) and Continual Learning for VLMs (*2), which are expected to be utilized in rescue operations and recovery e

NEC exhibits at the 32nd ITS World Congress, a conference and exhibition focused on mobility

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has announced its participation in the upcoming 32nd ITS World Congress as an exhibitor at the ITS Japan Pavilion, which will showcase public- and private-sector exhibitors affiliated with ITS Japan. Additionally, NEC w

DOCOMO and Abside Networks Sign Memorandum of Understanding on HAPS

TOKYO, JAPAN and BOSTON, USA, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. and Abside Networks, Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on October 13, 2026, toward the development of future communications infrastructure utilizing high-altitude platform stations (HAPS*1) and realizing

Hong Kong Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia attract over 61,000 buyers for sourcing, business opportunities

Hong Kong, Oct 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - The 46th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the 29th electronicAsia, jointly organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia concluded successfully today. Over the four-day exhib

Duiba Reports First Profit for AI Short Drama Unit, with Three Consecutive Months of Triple-Digit Monthly Growth

Hong Kong, Oct 15, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - October 14, Duiba Group (01753.HK) said its AI short drama business turned profitable in the third quarter, posting net profit in July, August and September.The figures are based on the group's unaudited consolidated management accounts for the nine months

OpenWorld (NASDAQ: OPNW) Signs Term Sheet to Finance and Operate a Solar-Powered AI Computing Network Built on Tesla Powerwall Batteries

OpenWorld, Inc. ("OpenWorld" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OPNW), an innovation company advancing global real-world asset ("RWA") tokenization, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding term sheet with Meridian to establish a tokenized financing program of up to $[1] billion to fund the pu

Digi Power X Announces $200 Million Debt Financing Commitment to Support Completion of Alabama AI Data Center and Provides Expansion Update

MIAMI BEACH, FL, Oct 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Digi Power X Inc. (Nasdaq:DGXX)(Cboe Canada:DGX) ("Digi Power X" or the "Company"), an AI data center infrastructure operator, today announced that it has received a commitment letter from a major lending institution for US$200 million in debt fi

Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia open today bringing global buyers to Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Oct 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and electronicAsia, jointly organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

ADK Group Enters into a Three-Year Strategic Business Partnership with Stagwell

NEW YORK, Oct 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - ADK Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Toshiya Oyama) has entered into a Master Agreement for a three-year strategic business partnership with Stagwell Inc. (Headquarters: New York, USA; Chairman &

Changzhou Microintelligence Co., Ltd passes HKEX Listing Committee hearing

Hong Kong, Oct 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Changzhou Microintelligence Co., Ltd (“Microintelligence” or “the Company”) recently passed the hearing of the Listing Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) on X 2026. Orient Capital, the subsidiary of Orient Se

Eco Expo Asia opens at AsiaWorld-Expo in late October

Hong Kong, Oct 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Eco Expo Asia 2026, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), will be held f

Stagwell Launches New Global Media Agency, Stagwell Media

NEW YORK, Oct 6, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the launch of Stagwell Media, its global media agency that delivers performance built to unlock ambition.The name Stagwell Media marks a new approach to m

Datavault AI CEO to Present "Operating System for Tokenized Assets" at XRP Seoul 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Oct 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset ("RWA") tokenization technologies, today announced that Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault

Fujitsu to showcase technologies for a resilient society at CEATEC 2026

KAWASAKI, Japan, October 1, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced its participation in CEATEC 2026, to be held from October 13 to October 16, 2026, at Makuhari Messe (Chiba Prefecture, Japan). Fujitsu will showcase its initiatives aimed at realizing a resilient society through adva

Four major tech fairs open in October attracting some 6,200 exhibitors from around the world

HONG KONG, Sept 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will stage flagship fairs for electronics and lighting in October, including the 46th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and the 29th electronicAsia, which will be held concurrently at

Kinwong Electronic Debuts on Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Emerging AI Computing Business, Mature Segments Fund Expansion

HONG KONG, Sept 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - As global AI model infrastructure investment enters a boom phase, and with continued penetration of edge AI and vehicle electrification and smart features, the printed circuit board (PCB) industry is benefiting from both technology upgrading and value chai

DOCOMO Develops AI Technology for Highly Accurate Predictions with Limited Historical Data

TOKYO, Japan, September 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today the development of a new AI technology, the Dual-view Adaptive Retrieval-augmented Tweedie model, that enables highly accurate predictions even when only limited historical data is available. The model solves the "c

Wibmo Fraud & Risk Management wins Chartis Disruptor Award for its Agentic Risk Intelligence Solution

JAKARTA, September 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Wibmo, a PayU company and full-stack PayTech provider, has won the Chartis RiskTech100® Disruptor Award for Workflow, Agentic AI and Low-Code/No-Code innovation, recognizing its work in agentic fraud and risk intelligence through Wibmo Agentic Risk

HKTDC raises 2026 export forecast amid AI boom, Strong technology demand and resilient supply chains underpin growth

HONG KONG, Sept 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has substantially revised upward its forecast for Hong Kong's merchandise export growth in 2026 to 42%-47%, following significantly stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-r

Pinnacle AI Financial Research Institute Advances Pinnacle AI System 3.0 Testing Under the Direction of Adrianzhi Kuan Ong

SINGAPORE, Sept 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Pinnacle AI Financial Research Institute continues to advance testing of the Pinnacle AI Quantitative Investment System (Pinnacle AI System) 3.0, with data integration, model validation, risk analysis, and user experience identified as key priorities durin

iCXeed Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Cognitive Customer Experience Innovation on AWS

SYDNEY, AU, Sept 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - iCXeed, a specialist AWS customer experience transformation partner, today announced the appointment of Aurelien Plancque as Chief Product and AI Officer, Halle Nguyen as Director of CX Strategy, and Arnel Clave as Vice President of Technology Soluti

Akkodis and Hamburg Public Transport Association Showcase hvv mia at InnoTrans 2026, Demonstrating the Future of AI-Powered Mobility

BERLIN, Germany, Sept 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Akkodis, a global leader in digital engineering consulting and part of the Adecco Group, will showcase how artificial intelligence is helping transform passenger mobility at InnoTrans 2026, the world's leading international trade fair for transp

Duiba Group Founder Gifts 11.21% Stake to Employee Incentive Platform in Record-High Founders-to-ESOP Transfer by Share of Capital in Hong Kong Market History

HONG KONG, Sept 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Duiba Group Limited (Stock Code: 01753.HK), the Hong Kong-listed operator that has become one of China's fastest-scaling AI short-drama platforms, announced that its controlling shareholder, Xiaoliang Holding Limited, has agreed to transfer 120,682,000 ord

AI Labs Integrates Google's Gemini into AIV Chatbot to Launch Next-Generation Investment Analytics Platform

SINGAPORE, Sept 10, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore-based AI Labs, a subsidiary of Web3 education pioneer Academic Labs, today announced that it has integrated Google’s Gemini AI into its flagship AIV Chatbot.The upgrade positions AIV as an advanced, structured investment analytics tool

Hitachi launches HMAX Cyber, an operational resilience service supporting business continuity in the AI era

TOKYO, September 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi"), today announced the launch of “HMAX Cyber” (“the service”), a new operational resilience service that protects enterprise systems from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks and supports busines

Hitachi launches new platform and operations management solutions, including HMAX Data Fabric

TOKYO, September 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi"), today launched foundry solutions supporting “HMAX by Hitachi” (“HMAX”), a next-generation suite of solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure. They are the “Physica

UNDP and NEC Sign Memorandum of Understanding on the Use of AI and Other Digital Technologies to Realize a Nature-Positive Society

TOKYO, Sept 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and NEC Corporation (NEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the conservation of natural capital and responses to climate change through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other di

Mech-Mind debuts as Hong Kong's first 'embodied intelligence eye-brain-hand' stock

HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - The company, which serves more than 100 Fortune Global 500 companies, derives over half its revenue overseas, and counts Baillie Gifford among its cornerstone investorsBy Teri YuIntelligent robot-component supplier Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies Co. Ltd.&nb

Surging AI Short Drama Revenue Propels Duiba Group to the Top among HK-listed Peers

HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - IntroductionAccording to Duiba Group’s interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, its AI short drama business has generated revenue of RMB 223 million since its launch in January, accounting for 51.2% of the company’s total rev

JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd Announces 2026 Interim Results

HIGHLIGHTS:- Gross billings amounted to approximately RMB1,679.8 million, representing a slight decrease of 1.5% from approximately RMB1,705.4 million in the Corresponding Period, with business fundamentals remaining robust.- Total revenue was approximately RMB1,290.0 million, and profit attributabl

Laifual (03952.HK) Announces 2026 Interim Results

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSKey MetricsFirst Half of 2026Year-on-year ChangeRevenueRMB142.2 million+80.1%Gross profitRMB38.8 million+148.3%Overall gross profit margin27.3%+7.5 percentage pointsGross profit margin of harmonic reducers29.6%+8.9 percentage pointsAdjusted EBITDARMB12.4 millionS

Sharp Launches A Second Poketomo Conversational AI Character

TAIWAN, August 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp will launch the second Poketomo conversational AI character in December 2026, with plans to roll it out in Taiwan as well.Poketomo is a conversational AI character designed to stay by your side, respond to your feelings, and serve as a companion

NEC Orchestrating Future Fund Invests in U.S.-based Dexmate, Provider of Humanoid Robot "VEGA" and Physical AI Platform

TOKYO, Japan, August 27, 2026 — NEC Corporation’s (NEC; TSE: 6701) ecosystem-based corporate venture capital (CVC) fund, NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (NOFF) (*1), has invested in Dexmate, Inc. (Dexmate), a U.S. startup providing the AI-controlled humanoid robot "VEGA" and a Ph

Iggy Azalea Invests in Shift - The AI Company Behind the Fastest-Growing Platform in the $1.3 Trillion Creator Economy, Fanvue

LONDON, Aug 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Iggy Azalea, the four-time Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, and active investor, has personally invested a substantial sum in Fanvue's parent company SHIFT - the AI infrastructure the platform runs on. As part of the investment deal, Azalea will als

Reconova Technologies Interim Results

XIAMEN, August 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - August 26, 2026, Reconova Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Reconova" or the "Company", Stock code: 7656.HK) today released its first interim results since its listing. During the reporting period, the Company achieved revenue of approximately RMB102 million, repres

Fujitsu establishes cyber defense lifecycle strategy for AI era

KAWASAKI, Japan, August 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the establishment of a cybersecurity strategy to continuously evolve corporate cyber defense capabilities in response to the advancement of generative AI and the increasing complexity of enterprise systems. This stra

Fujitsu, Tokyu Construction, and Kitano Construction launch field trial for AI that supports construction process management and risk reduction

TOKYO, Aug 25, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu), Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd. (Tokyu Construction), and Kitano Construction Corp. (Kitano Construction) will conduct a field trial of an AI solution that supports construction process and risk management at Fujitsu Technology Park (FTP

Guoxia Technology's Net Profit Surged Nearly Tenfold in First Half of 2026, Revenue Reached RMB1.427 Billion, Both Hitting Record Highs

HONG KONG, August 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - On August 20, 2026, Guoxia Technology Co., Ltd. ("Guoxia Technology" or "the Company", a leading global provider of “AI+” energy storage system solutions, is pleased to announce the interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collect

Mech-Mind Launches IPO: Baillie Gifford Leads 9 Top Cornerstone Investors, HK$2.7B for AI R&D & Global Commercialization

HONG KONG, August 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Mech-Mind Robot (stock code: 09615.HK) today officially commenced its initial public offering, with a proposed price range of HK$95.30 to HK$101.70 per share and an offering of approximately 23.14 million shares. Should the over-allotment option be exerc

ITU-T Standardizes Framework of Low-Latency and Energy-Efficient Networks to Support the AI Era

TOKYO, August 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - KDDI Corporation, NTT, Inc., 1Finity Inc., a Fujitsu company and leading provider of global network solutions, NEC Corporation, Rakuten Mobile, Inc., Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. today announced that the framework o

Hitachi High-Tech supports the optimization of coating processes for cathode active materials used in all-solid-state batteries with HMAX Industry utilizing physical AI

TOKYO, August 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") has completed a demonstration ("the Demonstration") to investigate optimal coating conditions for the surfaces of cathode active materials*1-a process in the manufacturing of all-solid-state batteries, aimi

Haven Safety AI Launches HavenASSURE, an AI Platform for Investigation Quality Assurance, and Achieves SOC 2 Type II Attestation

ATLANTA, GA, Aug 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Haven Safety AI, the AI-powered workplace safety platform transforming how organizations investigate incidents and learn from operational risk, today announced the launch of HavenASSURE, an AI platform for investigation quality assurance. The la

NEC and UrbanChain launch demonstration of next-generation parking service to advance the digital transformation of parking

TOKYO, August 7, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and UrbanChain will jointly launch a demonstration in September 2026 to evaluate a next-generation surface parking lot service designed to accelerate the digital transformation (DX) of parking facilities.The demonstration will integrate U

Sharp to Introduce the AQUOS wish6 Smartphone

TOKYO, August 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp Corporation introduces the AQUOS wish6, a basic smartphone model that combines a large, easy-to-view display with durability. Sales will begin sequentially in Japan and Taiwan from mid-September 2026 (*1).The AQUOS wish6 features an approximately 6.6-in

Airwheel Introduces a New AI Wheel Cabin Luxury 20inch Carry on Hand Suitcase for Smart Travel Luggage

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, Aug 7, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Airwheel recently launched its AI wheel cabin luxury 20-inch carry on hand suitcase, quickly attracting widespread attention from frequent travelers and industry professionals alike. Technology has never simply changed the products people use. I

TrustScale Launches Argus to Detect and Correct AI Hallucinations and Power Safe Enterprise AI Adoption

LOS ALTOS, CA, Aug 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - As generative AI scales, research confirms that large language models (LLMs) continue to hallucinate, fabricate sources and make mistakes with confidence. This creates unprecedented risks for enterprises deploying AI for agentic automation, res

Hitachi High-Tech and FUST Lab demonstrate a reduction in total PFOS and PFOA concentration to 50ng/L or less

TOKYO, August 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") and FUST Lab Co., Ltd.("FUST Lab") worked on the Ministry of the Environment of Japan's FY2024 Supplementary Budget Demonstration Project on Technologies to Reduce PFOS and PFOA Concentrations(*1) and succes

MHI and Green AI Co., Ltd. Commence Partnership to Improve Energy Efficiency in Industries

TOKYO, August 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Green AI Co., Ltd. have signed a Solutions Usage Partnership Agreement for "Green AI," an energy reduction and CO2 reduction system provided by Green AI Co., Ltd. With "cost-effective reduction of CO2 emissions" as

Shoucheng Holdings Invests in Unitary Quantum: Expanding from Physical AI into Quantum Computing

HONG KONG, August 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Shoucheng Holdings Limited (0697.HK) announced that a fund under the Group has completed a strategic investment in Unitary Quantum (Hefei) Technology Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese trapped-ion quantum computing company. The investment marks another imp

Airwheel Showcases AI Wheel Cabin 20 Inch Luxury Suitcase Innovation at ChinaJoy 2026, Bringing Smart Scooter Carry on Hand Boarding Travel Electric Luggage to the Future of Mobility

SHANGHAI, CHINA, Aug 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - As the 23rd China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (ChinaJoy 2026) officially opened at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre under the theme "Travel with AI," Airwheel introduced its latest generation of AI Cabin Suitcase technology, d

Businesses eye ASEAN opportunities, with Malaysia in focus and Hong Kong as ideal platform

HONG KONG, July 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Mainland enterprises are increasingly expanding into ASEAN, as they pursue new growth opportunities overseas, with Malaysia emerging as one of the region's key destinations for business development and investment. Preliminary findings from a new Hong Kong

AI-driven Demand Sustains Robust Growth of Hong Kong's June Exports

HONG KONG, July 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Hong Kong’s merchandise exports rose by 53.4% year on year to HK$641.1 billion in June 2026, according to data released today by the Census and Statistics Department. For the first six months of 2026, total exports of goods reached HK$3,416.0 bi

ATAL Wins the Theme Award of BDO ESG Awards

HONG KONG, July 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Analogue Holdings Limited (“Analogue” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (stock code: 1977), a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions,

Is AI the new colonialism?

SINGAPORE, July 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Artificial Intelligence in the Global South: Power, Policy and Progress, a new book by Singapore-based technologist and AI ethicist Sudhir Tiku was launched today at World Scientific's offices, with H.E. Madiepetsane Charlotte Lobe, High Commissioner of th

HKTDC showcases Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at WAIC 2026

HONG KONG, July 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) – The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, one of the world’s premier events in artificial intelligence (AI), concluded successfully in Shanghai today. The Hong Kong Trade Devel