Sharp Develops Long-Range Video Monitoring Technology JCN Newswire

Sharp Develops Long-Range Video Monitoring Technology

TOKYO, Mar 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation has developed long-range video monitoring technology which uses AI to analyze and record video streamed from locations 5 to 10 km away. This technology was developed in collaboration with Harada Laboratory at Kyoto University (hereinafter "Kyoto University"), Watanabe Laboratory at Waseda University (hereinafter "Waseda University"), and Oita Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "OAB"), as part of the Ultra-Coverage Beyond 5G Wireless and Video Coding through Japan–US–Australia R&D Collaboration project (*1) commissioned by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan.Video analysis of grazing cattle during a field test.The video classifies difference in cattle behavior with green squares (standing) and yellow squares (feeding).Comparing the current footage (left) with the immediately preceding (40 seconds prior) footage (right), environmental changes are displayed at the top of the screen.This technology consists of long-range video transmission technology developed by Kyoto University, which enables the long-range 4K video transmission using a wireless transmission method based on very high frequency waves (VHF band), and Sharp's Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology, which recognizes the behavior of subjects in real-time without pre-training. Compared to conventional technologies, this new technology requires less preparation time for AI video analysis. In the future, this technology is expected to be utilized in a wide range of applications, including hazard detection and remote monitoring of disaster sites and evacuation shelters.To verify the effectiveness of this technology, Sharp conducted field tests in and outside Japan from March 2025 to January 2026 and demonstrated its applicability across various fields. In Japan, tests involving the monitoring of animal behavior at zoos and aquariums, as well as the streaming of live video from ships at sea were carried out. Overseas, a field test to monitor grazing cattle in remote areas has been conducted with Australia's national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).To further advance the wireless communication and video compression technologies used in the long-range video monitoring technology, Sharp is submitting proposals at international standardization conferences for wireless communication and video compression, aiming for adoption in Beyond 5G, the next-generation communication standard, and Beyond VVC, the next-generation video compression standard, both to be formulated as international standards. Furthermore, Sharp is committed to supporting digital transformation through long-range wireless communication and AI technologies, aiming to apply these solutions not only to animals and ships—as demonstrated in this proof-of-concept—but also to a wide range of fields, including transportation infrastructure and disaster response.1. 4K video transmission over long distances (5 to 10 km) by long-range video transmission technology which utilizes the VHF band2. Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology (an AI technology) identifies subjects without pre-training and records changes in situations and behavior, applicable to various video analysis tasks with a shorter preparation period3. Effectiveness confirmed through field tests in and outside Japan*1 Grant No. 05101■ Key Features1. 4K video transmission over long distances (5 to 10 km) by long-range video transmission technology which utilizes the VHF bandWireless technologies used in mobile phones and other devices create coverage areas by densely deploying base stations at intervals ranging from several hundred meters to several kilometers, and transmit data between communication devices via these base stations. In contrast, the newly developed long-range video transmission technology utilizes VHF band wireless technology (*2) announced by Kyoto University, along with video compression and transmission technology. This enables the direct video data transmission between communication devices located 5 to 10 km (*3) apart, making it possible to transmit 4K video in locations where it is difficult to install base stations, such as remote islands, or within vast areas like ranches. Furthermore, since the new technology supports video transmission specification changes such as resolution and bit rate, the data transmission volume can be adjusted to suit the installation environment and intended use.Transmission range in a field test conducted in January 2026*2 For more information on this technology, please refer to the Kyoto University press release (https://www.dco.cce.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/PL/PL_2025_06.html) (in Japanese).*3 Transmission range will vary depending on the communication environment and video content.2. Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology (an AI technology) identifies subjects without pre-training and records changes in situations and behavior, applicable to various video analysis tasks with a shorter preparation periodIn video analysis, conventional AI technologies required preparatory work—such as labeling training data with information on the type, behavior, and location of subjects such as animals—as well as pre-training of the AI, which made it time-consuming to start using the system. In contrast, Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology can be activated in a shorter preparation time by applying prompts (instructions for the desired actions) along with preprocessing (*4) and postprocessing (*5) to AI which handles images and languages.*4 The processing of data to enable the AI to reason efficiently.*5 The process of converting data output by the AI into a format that is easy for users to understand and utilize.Furthermore, by combining the Dynamic Prompt Technology (*6) developed in joint with this technology, the AI automatically generates prompts based on the video content. Voice narration and quizzes based on the analysis results can be automatically produced.The AI generates narration (text at the bottom of the screen) based on the video*6 A technology which automatically generates instructions for the AI based on inputted video and context.3. Effectiveness confirmed through field tests in and outside Japan.From March 2025 to January 2026, Sharp conducted field tests in and outside Japan for various applications to confirm, its effectiveness. PeriodLocationsSubjects of analysisTest details1March 2025・Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Nishi-Oita Hover Terminal(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Monkeys in a zoo・Footage from operating ships・Counting the animals, generating of voice narration・Long-range (approx. 5 km) video transmission to remote locations・Long-range video transmission from moving objects (ships)・Analysis of conditions within Beppu Bay as observed from the ship, voice narration generation2October 2025・CSIRO Armidale Research Farm(New South Wales, Australia)・Grazing cattle・Classification of individual animal behaviors・Recording of temporal changes3January 2026・Umitamago Oita Marine Palace Aquarium(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・OAB head office(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Dolphin show・Facility beach・Long-range (approx. 6 km) 4K video transmission・Full HD video transmission for AI analysis at 1/10 the standard bit rate (approx. 300 kbps)・Analysis of the dolphin show・Generation of audio narration and quizzesAbout SharpFor more than 110 years, Sharp Corporation has been developing pioneering, world‑first and industry-first products and technologies primarily in electronics. Based on its business creed "Sincerity and Creativity", the company has established its corporate slogan "In step with your future." and aims to create New Cultures through innovative products and services in every aspect of how people live and work. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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TOKYO, Mar 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE:6703, “OKI”), Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi"), and Hitachi Channel Solutions, Corp. (“Hitachi Channel Solutions”), today announced that we have agreed to enter into an agreement (“Integration Agreement”) regarding the business integration of their automated equipment businesses, including ATMs (“Business Integration”), as well as a shareholders’ agreement regarding the joint venture company established for this Business Integration (“Joint Venture Company”).Pursuant to the Integration Agreement, OKI will transfer its business responsible for the development and production of automated equipment, including ATMs, to Hitachi Channel Solutions - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi - through the Absorption-type Split. Subsequently, OKI will acquire a portion of Hitachi Channel Solutions’ shares, thereby establishing it as a joint venture. The planned ownership ratio of the Joint Venture Company will be 60% for OKI and 40% for Hitachi.Through this Business Integration, we will combine the business foundations - from development to manufacturing - that OKI and Hitachi Channel Solutions have cultivated globally over many years and establish a comprehensive service structure for terminals and branch channels targeting the financial, retail, and transportation markets. We will provide various hardware devices of automated equipment, including ATMs, which are essential social infrastructure, in a more continuous and stable manner. At the same time, we will further enhance our solutions and services that pursue added value for customers and expand our channel business based on additional customer touchpoints. With regard to the sales business for ATM-related equipment and services, we will maintain the existing framework under which OKI, Hitachi, and their respective sales subsidiaries will continue sales activities within their respective companies, as before.Going forward, following approval from the Japan Fair Trade Commission and other relevant authorities, we aim to start operations as the Joint Venture Company from October 1, 2026.Background and ObjectivesAgainst the backdrop of social structural changes such as the spread of cashless payments and the aging population, financial institutions are reevaluating the role of ATMs and branches, while the shift toward contactless operations is accelerating. Consequently, the role of ATMs is undergoing a significant transformation - moving beyond traditional cash transactions to include cardless transactions linked with QR code payments and the payment of various public utility bills - and the industry is entering a period of transformation that demands more advanced ATM functionality.Since developing the first cash-recycling ATM in 1982, OKI has expanded its automated equipment business across a wide range of sectors, including finance, retail, and transportation, contributing to the streamlining of operations involving cash and documents, as well as the improvement of services. Leveraging the strength of the OKI Group’s integrated value chain – from design and development, and manufacturing to installation and construction, maintenance and fully-outsourced ATM operation and monitoring - OKI provides high-value-added, one-stop solutions. In September 2025, OKI approximately doubled production capacity at its overseas manufacturing base, OKI VIET NAM CO., LTD., thereby strengthening OKI’s stable supply system.Hitachi and Hitachi Channel Solutions have been working to enhance services in physical settings, such as ATMs, while leveraging Hitachi Channel Solutions’ technological and development capabilities to support initiatives aimed at branch reform and digital transformation (DX), including the creation of new customer touchpoints such as “contactless” and “self-service” solutions for financial institutions. Furthermore, by utilizing the core technologies cultivated through their ATM business, Hitachi and Hitachi Channel Solutions have expanded their ATM operations globally and expanded their product and service offerings into new fields outside the financial sector.Amid this period of market transformation, the three companies agreed that combining the strengths of OKI and Hitachi Channel Solutions is essential for our customers and society. We have agreed to establish a joint venture with the aim of fulfilling our social responsibility to ensure the continuous and stable supply of ATMs - which remain a vital social infrastructure - while aiming for a shared strategic goal of growth in the global market. Furthermore, in the future, we aim to link the various data obtained from the products and service layers provided by the Joint Venture Company with Hitachi’s Lumada business. Through AI-driven analysis and utilization, we aim to support our customers - including financial institutions - in transforming their operations and creating new services, thereby jointly creating even greater customer value.About the Joint Venture CompanyThe establishment of the Joint Venture Company aims to respond to changes in the environment surrounding automated equipment, including ATMs, and to achieve sustainable business growth both in Japan and overseas. By combining OKI’s and Hitachi Channel Solutions’ expertise in solving on-site challenges, product development technologies, and manufacturing infrastructure, the Joint Venture Company will be able to create high-value-added, highly reliable products. Furthermore, by incorporating an operational framework that includes maintenance and monitoring, the Joint Venture Company will further enhance solutions and services designed to deliver added value to customers.Going forward, the Joint Venture Company plans to provide one-stop services ranging from automated equipment, such as ATMs, to related services.In Japan, the Joint Venture Company will widely provide the high-value-added products and services created to financial institutions, the retail and transportation industries, and customers in new sectors across Japan.Globally, the Joint Venture Company will promote the expansion of its world-class products and solution businesses as the core of its growth strategy. The Joint Venture Company aims to achieve high growth and strengthen its competitiveness in the global market by expanding its footprint into growth markets centered on ASEAN, as well as India and neighboring countries, North America, and MEA (Middle East and Africa), while swiftly responding to the increasingly advanced needs for ATMs, automation, and efficiency in each country.About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.Founded in 1881, OKI is Japan's leading information and telecommunication manufacturer. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, OKI provides top quality products, technologies, and solutions to customers through its Public Solutions, Enterprise Solutions, Component Products, and Electronics Manufacturing Services businesses. Its various business divisions function synergistically to bring to market exciting new products and technologies that meet a wide range of customer needs in various sectors. Visit us at https://www.oki.com/global/.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.About Hitachi Channel Solutions, Corp.Hitachi Channel Solutions is committed to realizing a sustainable society under its vision: “Shaping a sustainable future by connecting the real and the digital, people and society with technology and trust.” As a pioneer in ATMs and other financial automation solutions, the company has provided products and services in more than 100 countries and regions, working to improve operational efficiency and service quality for financial institutions. In addition to the financial, retail, public, and transportation sectors, Hitachi Channel Solutions is expanding its business into new fields such as security and healthcare through automation and robotic solutions that leverage its mechatronics technologies. Visit us at www.hitachi-ch.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Jerman bertukar pendirian mengenai rancangan tenaga hijau kewangan

Jerman bertukar pendirian mengenai rancangan tenaga hijau

(SeaPRwire) - Meninggalkan minyak dan gas akan "menyahindustrikan" negara, kata Canselor Friedrich Merz Keluar sepenuhnya daripada bahan api fosil akan "menyahindustrikan" Jerman, kata Canselor Friedrich Merz, yang merupakan satu perubahan daripada desakan keras negara itu sebelum ini terhadap tenaga hijau. Peralihan ini berlaku ketika Jerman terus bergelut dengan kesan ekonomi daripada pengurangan import tenaga dan kos yang meningkat. Tambahan pula, harga tenaga telah melonjak akibat konflik di Iran dan gangguan di sekitar Selat Hormuz, meningkatkan tekanan ke atas industri Jerman. Ekonomi terbesar EU itu lama bergantung pada tenaga murah dan stabil untuk mengekalkan sektor pembuatannya. Model itu dibina berdasarkan gas paip Rusia, yang ditinggalkan oleh Berlin selepas eskalasi konflik Ukraine pada 2022, beralih kepada bekalan yang lebih mahal dan mempercepatkan desakan ke arah tenaga boleh diperbaharui. Berucap di Bundestag pada Rabu, Merz memberi amaran bahawa meninggalkan minyak dan gas akan membahayakan industri utama, terutamanya kimia, sambil menambah bahawa "sebahagian besar industri kami... tidak akan lagi boleh dilaksanakan" pada masa itu. "Minyak dan gas adalah bahan mentah penting untuk industri kami," tambahnya, menyeru Jerman untuk mengekalkan keupayaan "untuk mengimport dan mungkin juga menghasilkan gas sendiri." Walau bagaimanapun, penyelidikan terkini menunjukkan Jerman tidak lagi boleh bergantung pada rizab sendiri, memandangan medan yang pernah produktif kini kebanyakannya telah habis. Peralihan itu telah mendedahkan ekonomi Jerman – yang hampir sepenuhnya bergantung pada import tenaga – kepada kos yang lebih tinggi dan kejutan bekalan. Rusia sebelum ini menyumbang 55% gas asli Jerman. Ekonomi negara itu telah mengecut secara berterusan sejak beralih daripada bekalan Rusia. Amaran Merz ditujukan kepada teras industri Jerman yang intensif tenaga, di mana syarikat-syarikat besar menghadapi risiko yang semakin meningkat daripada kos bahan api yang melambung tinggi dan ketidakstabilan bekalan. Di Ludwigshafen, lokasi kompleks utama BASF dan pengguna gas perindustrian terbesar negara, kenaikan kos tenaga dan bahan mentah telah memaksa kenaikan harga. Di seluruh hab perindustrian lain, termasuk apa yang dipanggil Segi Tiga Kimia Bavaria, syarikat-syarikat melaporkan keadaan "dramatik", dengan sesetengahnya mempertimbangkan pengurangan pengeluaran atau penempatan semula, memandangkan harga elektrik yang tinggi dan rantaian bekalan yang terganggu mengancam output dalam beberapa sektor Jerman yang paling bergantung pada tenaga. Kenyataan terbaharu Merz juga bertentangan dengan pendirian awalnya sendiri bulan ini, apabila beliau menolak kembali kepada kuasa nuklear walaupun terdapat seruan yang semakin meningkat dari Brussels untuk pelaburan EU baharu dalam tenaga nuklear. Hanya beberapa minggu lebih awal, beliau telah mengisytiharkan bahawa kerajaan Jerman telah melakukan "kesilapan strategik yang serius" dengan menghentikan kuasa nuklear secara berperingkat, sambil berkata beliau bertujuan untuk memulihkan "harga pasaran yang boleh diterima dalam pengeluaran tenaga" tanpa subsidi kerajaan yang berterusan. Jerman mematikan reaktor nuklear terakhirnya pada 2023, menamatkan fasa penamatan yang dipercepatkan selepas bencana Fukushima pada 2011. Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Belatra Releases Big Bang 2 in the Gaming Universe iGame

Belatra Releases Big Bang 2 in the Gaming Universe

(AsiaGameHub) - Belatra, a prominent developer of cutting-edge online slots, has turned its attention to the cosmos with the launch of its electrifying new slot, Big Bang 2. Emerging from the vast expanse, Big Bang 2 introduces an innovative cascading mechanic set against an 8x8 grid. Wins are achieved when five or more identical celestial bodies form a cluster, connected either horizontally or vertically. Each victory triggers cascading explosions, causing new symbols to fall into place. The game is enhanced by captivating visuals and a futuristic soundtrack, creating a truly cosmic experience. At the heart of the game lies the Black Hole, which functions as a Wild symbol. In the base game, it possesses its own multiplier that increases by one each time it contributes to a winning combination. If multiple Black Holes are part of a win, their multipliers are combined and applied to the total payout. True Giants, ranging in size from 2x2 to 5x5, can appear on the grid at any moment. Each of these colossal symbols comes with a multiplier equivalent to its width, meaning larger planets yield greater rewards. The Planet Rain feature can activate randomly, transforming an ordinary round into a significant event by providing an instant boost to all winning clusters. During each round, a Coin Spawn Zone becomes active across three random positions. When planets explode within this zone, they release Cosmic Coins with values ranging from 1 to 100. These coins are then absorbed by the Black Hole that holds the highest multiplier on the field. The appearance of three or more Black Holes on the grid initiates five Free Games. These Black Holes remain fixed until the end of the bonus round, growing in power with each cascade. The Coin Spawn Zone expands to four positions at the start of the Free Games and continues to grow by one cell with every spin, thereby increasing the potential for larger wins. Hot Mode is activated when three Black Holes land simultaneously with a “+1” symbol. This mode features six high-intensity games with an expanding Coin Spawn Zone. Players also have the option to jump directly into the action by purchasing either the standard Bonus Games or the high-intensity Hot Mode. Regardless of the chosen option, the win potential in these modes is substantial, reaching up to 10,000 times the initial bet. Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra, stated: “Big Bang 2 embarks players on an unforgettable journey through deep space, featuring rewarding mechanics such as merging Black Holes, expanding Coin Spawn Zones, and win potential up to 10,000x. This game has been meticulously designed for players who value style, aesthetics, and the excitement of epic discoveries within the boundless universe of gaming.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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QTech Games Bags Innovation of the Year at the 2026 SPiCE South Asia Awards iGame

QTech Games Bags Innovation of the Year at the 2026 SPiCE South Asia Awards

(AsiaGameHub) - QTech Games, the top game aggregator for all emerging markets, has taken home the 2026 Innovation of the Year title at the annual SPiCE South Asia Awards, held at the renowned Shangri-La Colombo in Sri Lanka, overcoming tough competition. This coveted award is consistently presented to the top all-around igaming innovator in the South Asian region for “revolutionary and technological innovation,” having developed innovative solutions over the past 12 months and excelled in user engagement and sustained growth. QTech’s latest innovation is the launch of QTech Hybrid, which now enables players to smoothly transition between traditional retail and digital platforms and vice versa, following a successful global rollout. QTech Hybrid is a software service that connects QTech Games’ AI-driven casino lobby (a leading game personalization engine called QTech Play) to a land-based (retail) management system and a cutting-edge integrated AMS (Agent Management System) for managing both retail locations and agents. This capability allows operators to expand their physical operations into the online space. QTech Hybrid streamlines and delivers the future of omnichannel solutions. QTech Games’ CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “We’re delighted to have earned another significant victory for the best overall innovation in South Asia over the past year, not only due to QTech Hybrid but also because of continued growth driven by innovations such as QTechLabs and our Value Added Services. “This achievement is a testament to our hardworking team at QTech and the continuously evolving group of innovative suppliers that our offering encompasses. It’s truly a team effort. We’ve established ourselves as the preferred aggregator for emerging markets and remain dedicated to introducing high-quality content and retail innovations that generate new revenues for our global partners across South Asia and beyond. “Being acknowledged for our innovation, impact, and bottom-line results – to mention just a few of the key judging factors – will only strengthen our intercontinental expansion. It also reflects QTech’s broader strategic direction in emerging markets, where we are setting the benchmark and shaping the future of the online casino industry, with a well-established presence across and beyond Asia.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Dynasty Fine Wines Announces 2025 Annual Results ACN Newswire

Dynasty Fine Wines Announces 2025 Annual Results

Financial Highlights (Audited)(HKD Thousand)Year ended31 December20252024Revenue170,011271,372Gross Profit53,382104,720Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company13,68833,440Basic Earnings per Share (HK cents)0.972.37HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited (“Dynasty” or “the Group”) (Stock Code: 00828), a premier grape winemaker in China, today announced its audited annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (“the Year”).In 2025, due to the impact of macroeconomy as well as weak demand in wine consumer market in the PRC, the Group’s sales of medium to high-end products significantly declined, resulting in a 37% year-on-year decrease in revenue to HK$170.0 million. In addition, due to the decline in sales revenue and gross margin, as well as an increase in loss allowances for trade receivables owing to extended repayment from certain distributors, the profit attributable to owners of the Company decreased by 59% year-on-year to approximately HK$13.7 million, although such decrease in profit was already partly offset by a net gain on compensatory surrender recognised during the year. Earnings per share of the Company was HK0.97 cents per Share.With strengthened marketing effort for dry white in coastal region and the launch of new white wine and sparkling wine products, sales of white wine products served as the Group’s primary revenue contributor. Sales of red and white wines products accounted for approximately 39% and 54% of the revenue respectively for the year (2024: approximately 41% and 56% respectively). The gross margin of red wine products and white wine products in 2025 were 25% and 35% respectively (2024: 36% and 41% respectively). The overall gross profit margin decreased to 31% in 2025 (2024: 39%), mainly due to change in product mix with more products with lower prices and margin in response to market dynamics and needs during the year.The Group has been actively pursuing innovation, embracing the “5+4+N” product strategy, with “N” standing for developing various customised products and continuously creating new products to meet the diverse needs of different Chinese consumer groups. During the year, the Group launched a new gift set product, i.e. Dynasty Chinese Zodiac Commemorative Dry Red Wine for the Yi Si Year of Snake, integrating with the Chinese zodiac culture and the leading rise of Chinese-style fashionable products, by presenting the zodiac culture in a youthful visual language to attract potential consumers. In addition, based on its existing high-quality products, the Group continues to introduce new products and promote product upgrades. The Group participated in the 112th China Food & Drinks Fair in March 2025, introducing new products such as Tianyang Tea-flavoured wine series, Dynasty Baifu VSOP brandy, etc., to further improve its product matrix and provide consumers with diverse consumption choices. Breaking through from the constraints of traditional wine, this tea-flavoured wine series, with its core concept of “tea and wine fusion,” has captured market attention with its unique craftsmanship. During the China Food & Drinks Fair, the Group also held wine-tasting events, where the new wines from Dynasty Ningxia Winery won industry praise for their unique flavor and exquisite craftsmanship. In the second half of the year, the Group also introduced new products “Hi” tea-flavoured wine series in response to the market need, which are very suitable for ready-to-drink scenarios among young consumers.In addition to enriching the product matrix, the Group has been closely cooperating with distributors, pressing ahead with its marketing campaign, accelerating the innovation of consumption scenarios, and enhancing and strengthening the wine cultural experience. The Group held its national tour tasting and business events, new products launch ceremonies at various exhibitions and wine fairs, as well as promotion activities for the 20th anniversary of listing in Hong Kong, during which the Group actively promoted its latest product mix that covered all product lines.During the year, two joint venture companies approved by the Group were established in February 2025, for the manufacturing and sales of yellow wine and Chenpi wine and trading of sauce-flavour baijiu products nationwide in the PRC respectively. For the yellow wine project, installation and testing of production equipment of a manufacturing plant with a tank capacity of 3,000 tonnes of yellow wine and special yellow wine – Chenpi wine in Jiangsu is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026. Upon completion of the project, the Group will be able to produce special yellow wine – Dongtai Chenpi Wine which allows the Group to effectively expand product categories, seize development opportunities in the Chinese yellow wine industry. The project expansion aims to effectively implement Dynasty’s strategic plan, further improving the industrial layout, expanding category tracks, tapping into industry potential, creating new performance growth points, and realising Dynasty Group’s transformation into a full category, full industry-chain enterprise. For the sauce-flavour baijiu segment, Dynasty sauce-flavour baijiu products, namely ‘Han’, ‘Tang’, ‘Song’ and ‘Ming’ have been newly launched in the core-market in Tianjin and Shanghai and will be further strategically promoted to other regions in 2026. The sauce-flavour baijiu products satisfy the needs of customer groups with different spending habits and contributing to the Group’s business. In the future, the continuous development and expansion of the sauce-flavour baijiu industry and the improvement of the level of customer groups will inevitably and effectively drive the increase in the sales scale of Dynasty wine and related products, thereby enhancing our industry influence and brand awareness.Regarding online sales, the e-commerce team of the Group comprehensively operates online stores itself on the traditional e-commerce platforms, such as JD.com, Tmall and Pinduoduo for product sales, as well as comprehensive innovation on its brand, product categories, and business systems, procedures and models via interest-based e-commerce platforms, including Rednote, Kuai and TikTok. The Group continues investing resources in a timely manner for improvement of the online sales channels and optimisation of online stores interface so as to capture the change of customer consumption behaviour in the PRC. The Group jointly develops exclusive products with leading e-commerce platforms, and promote AI livestreaming models in various channels to increase brand exposure and livestreaming sales, adopts big data analysis to accurately understand consumer demand, and injects strong momentum into the continued expansion of market scale. To establish an online brand matrix, the Group selected and authorised new online distributors during the year. The Group believes that the online platforms not only serve as business-to-customer trading platforms between the Group and the consumers, but also additional marketing and promotion channels for the brand, which can enhance the overall business potential of the Group.During the year, the Group had boasted brilliant results in major wine appraisal competitions. Among the numerous awards, “Dynasty Jin. Y Brandy XO barrel-aged 12 years” has won the Silver Award, at the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition (“IWSC”). The competition is considered the international standard for wine and spirits quality. Dynasty Baifu VSOP Brandy, Golden Dynasty Marselan Dry Red Wine, as well as Tianyang Tea Wine series are also awarded at the “2024 Qingzhuo Awards” in respective categories by China Alcoholic Beverages Association. “Dynasty Mengyuan White wine” has also won the Grand Gold Medal at the France International Wine Awards (“FIWA”) China region, Spring 2025 for its excellent quality. In addition, “Dynasty Inherit series – Dry Red Wine” has garnered the Gold Award at the same competition. These wines stood out from other entries for their elegant aroma, smooth body and round taste, and won the awards at the competitions, showing the charm and strengths of Dynasty wines to the country and the world. Dynasty has won the Silver Medal in the Sparkling Wine/China category, the Silver Medal in the Dry Wine/China category, and the Bronze Medal in the Medium/China category for its Dynasty Tianyang Winery Jasmine Sparkling Wine, Dynasty Inherit Series – Dry Red Wine, and Dynasty Inherit Series – Semi Dry White Wine, respectively, at the 2025 Cathay Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia (“GWSAA”) (formerly known as the Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (“HKIWSC”)). This marks the 15th consecutive year that Dynasty products have won awards at the event, demonstrating industry-wide recognition of Dynasty’s exceptional winemaking skill and quality. In addition, “Dynasty Pinyue VSOP brandy” also won the Gold Medal in the brandy category of 2025 China Fine Wine Challenge.Mr. Wan Shoupeng, Chairman of Dynasty, concluded, “Looking ahead to 2026, the Group will continue to focus on market and consumer demand, reinvent consumption scenarios and promote product quality. At the same time, the Group will continue to innovate marketing strategies to stimulate brand vitality, further expand the market share of Dynasty’s products, strengthen Dynasty’s brand image as a representative of domestic wines, and set a benchmark for the Chinese wine industry, with the aim of bringing Dynasty’s superior wines to more consumers in the PRC. The Group will continue to uphold quality, seize the development trend of low-alcohol and younger consumer markets, and proactively develop new marketing prospects through innovation in products categories and consumption scenarios.”About Dynasty Fine Wines Group LimitedDynasty Fine Wines Group Limited was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 00828 on 26 January 2005. Founded in 1980, Dynasty is the premier grape winemaker in China. It is principally engaged in the production and sale of grape wine products under its reputable “Dynasty” brand. Dynasty is the first Sino-foreign joint venture wine company in China with Tianjin Food Group Limited and the French grape wine giant, Remy Cointreau, as its current major shareholders. The Group produces and sells more than 100 grape wine product series, and introduces imported wine products, providing high-quality and value-for-money grape wines to the full range of consumer groups in China.For media enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations (China) LimitedMs. Anita Cheung Tel: 2864 4827Ms. Gianna Ye Tel: 2864 4837Ms. Hazel Ye Tel: 2864 4893Ms. Chloe Lyu Tel: 2864 4835Email: sprg-dynasty@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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iGaming Select launches to highlight product and tech innovation iGame

iGaming Select launches to highlight product and tech innovation

(AsiaGameHub) - iGaming Select, a new supplier hub focused on highlighting and assessing iGaming technology, is now live with a clear goal: to help operators more easily find the best products in an increasingly crowded, marketing-driven landscape. Founded by BetComply CMO Martin Hodges, iGP CMO Michael Baker-Mosley and Digital Footprints founders Sharon McFarlane and Steve Lee, iGaming Select curates verified reviews of hundreds of iGaming products—providing truly innovative solutions an opportunity to compete with larger established players. Martin Hodges, Co-Founder at iGaming Select, said: “The way operators choose suppliers isn’t working anymore. It’s become less about technology and product and more about visibility, marketing budgets and noise. iGaming Select is built on the simple principle that great technology should be easy to spot, giving operators a place to evaluate and compare suppliers based on their actual offerings.” As operators now face hundreds of suppliers with overlapping solutions, iGaming Select helps decision-makers separate signal from noise through clear product capability descriptions, structured categorization, operator-relevant details and reviews rooted in real-world use. The platform will also provide insights into how innovation can scale sustainably, giving operators, suppliers and investors a clearer understanding of where long-term value is being created. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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CFOs percaya AI sedang menghasilkan manfaat – peneliti tidak pasti – masih belum

(SeaPRwire) - Selamat pagi. AI sudah meningkatkan produktiviti pekerja, tetapi keputusan kewangan masih belum dapat menyamaiinya. “Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, and the Workforce: Evidence from Corporate Executives” ialah kertas kerja baharu oleh penyelidik di Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business dan Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta. Ia mendapati bahawa walaupun CFO melaporkan peningkatan produktiviti daripada AI, bukti berasaskan hasil pendapatan memberitahu kisah yang lebih berukuran—sehingga kini. Berdasarkan tinjauan terhadap hampir 750 eksekutif, penyelidikan ini mengenal pasti “paradoks produktiviti”. Syarikat melaporkan peningkatan produktiviti yang didorong oleh AI dengan purata 1.8% pada 2025, tetapi apabila penyelidik mengira keuntungan yang ditunjukkan oleh data hasil pendapatan dan pekerjaan sebenar, keuntungan tersebut jauh lebih kecil merentasi semua industri utama—pada 2025 dan 2026, mendapati laporan. “Ia belum benar-benar mempengaruhi bahagian atas baris dengan sepenuhnya,” John Graham, profesor kewangan di Duke’s Fuqua School of Business dan penyumbang utama kajian ini, memberitahu saya. “Terdapat beberapa tahap kelewatan di sini, pastinya.” Disediakan oleh The CFO Survey “Mungkin CFO hanya optimis tentang semua potensi,” kata Graham. “Apabila bercakap tentang produktiviti, kami secara jelas bertanya tentang output setiap pekerja.” Tetapi dia memberi penekanan terutamanya pada masa. Syarikat yang meningkatkan pelaburan AI pada akhir 2025 belum sepenuhnya melancarkan keupayaan, menyesuaikan harga, atau merealisasikan keuntungan hasil pendapatan. Keuntungan 2025 yang dilaporkan hampir sepadan dengan keuntungan yang ditunjukkan oleh hasil pendapatan untuk 2026—menunjukkan ketinggalan satu tahun. Corak ini menyerupai “paradoks produktiviti” terkenal yang diterangkan oleh ahli ekonomi Robert Solow pada 1987, yang mencatat bahawa penggunaan komputer adalah meluas tetapi tidak kelihatan dalam statistik produktiviti selama bertahun-tahun. Penulis kertas kerja ini berhujah bahawa AI mungkin mengikuti trajektori yang sama. Berkenaan AI, keuntungan adalah tidak sekata merentasi industri. Perkhidmatan berkemahiran tinggi seperti kewangan menunjukkan pertumbuhan yang paling kuat, manakala pembuatan, pembinaan, dan perkhidmatan berkemahiran rendah ketinggalan tetapi tetap positif. Perbezaan mencerminkan bagaimana AI digunakan merentasi sektor dan jenis syarikat. “Bagi sesetengah industri, AI akan mengenai penggantian pusat panggilan,” kata Graham. “Bagi yang lain, ia akan mengenai perkara yang berkaitan dengan tali penghantar di kilang. Bagi yang lain, ia akan mengenai mempunyai lebih sedikit analis—membiarkan AI menggantikan analis kewangan.” Pentingnya, keuntungan ini kurang didorong oleh pelaburan modal dan lebih banyak oleh peningkatan kecekapan dan kualiti. Bagi CFO, cabaran adalah untuk membuktikan perbelanjaan AI sebelum hasil pulangan kelihatan. “ROI selalunya bergantung pada cara anda mengirakannya—anggaran pada masa tertentu seperti peningkatan hasil pendapatan tahun ini dibahagikan dengan pelaburan tahun ini,” kata Graham. “Apa yang anda benar-benar mahu lakukan adalah berkata, jumlah yang saya pelabur hari ini—berapa banyak ia akan meningkatkan nilai tahun ini, tahun depan, tahun selepasnya?” Dia meneruskan, “Anda benar-benar mahu menggunakan beberapa ukuran penciptaan nilai yang menangkap sekurang-kurangnya beberapa tahun peningkatan ke hadapan, dan bukannya hanya pada satu masa tertentu.” Graham menasihati perspektif berbilang tahun: “Jika anda tidak dapat menunjukkan ia dalam julat tiga atau empat tahun, maka anda mungkin perlu lebih berhati-hati.” Mungkin anda terperangkap dalam trend, tetapi anda belum merancang bagaimana ia sebenarnya akan memberi manfaat kepada syarikat anda, katanya. “Anda mahu melihat lebih lama daripada julat satu tahun sahaja, tetapi anda mesti melakukannya dengan disiplin, supaya anda tidak hanya berharap semata-mata ia akan menjadi lebih baik,” kata Graham. Sheryl Estradasheryl.estrada@.comArtikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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IGG ‘Doomsday: Last Survivors’ Achieves Record-High Monthly Gross Billing of HK$130 Million ACN Newswire

IGG ‘Doomsday: Last Survivors’ Achieves Record-High Monthly Gross Billing of HK$130 Million

IGG Inc 2025 Annual Financial Highlights and 2026 Business Update:- In 2025, the Group maintained stable operations, achieving revenue of HK$5.5 billion, representing a modest year-on-year decrease of 4%. Mid-generation titles “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise” delivered steady revenue growth, generating approximately HK$1.14 billion and HK$720 million, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 12% and 6%. The APP Business achieved revenue of HK$1.06 billion. “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title launched ten years ago, made a significant contribution of HK$2.17 billion in revenue.- The Group achieved net profit of nearly HK$590 million in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 1%. Net profit from the Group’s core business amounted to approximately HK$570 million, while profit from investments contributed approximately HK$20 million.- The Group has consistently prioritized returns to shareholders and increased dividend payout for the second half of 2025. The Board of Directors declared a second interim dividend of HK6.7 cents per ordinary share, and a special dividend of HK47.7 cents per ordinary share, totalling HK54.4 cents per ordinary share. The Group allocated approximately HK$890 million for share buy-backs and dividends in 2025, which corresponds to approximately 152% of annual profit.- Entering 2026, the mid-generation title “Doomsday: Last Survivors” continues its upward trajectory, achieving record monthly gross billings of HK$130 million starting from December last year, with strong performance expected to continue. New game “Fate War” has built solid momentum and is poised for further growth.HONG KONG, Mar 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – IGG Inc (“IGG” or “the Group”, stock code: 799.HK), a leading global developer and operator of mobile games and applications, is pleased to announce the audited consolidated financial results of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2025.In 2025, the Group recorded a stable annual revenue of HK$5.5 billion. Despite a slight year-on-year fluctuation in revenue, the Group successfully maintained full-year profit at nearly HK$590 million (comprising approximately HK$570 million in net profit from the Group’s core business (non-IFRS measure) and approximately HK$20 million from investments) through refined management and business structure optimization, demonstrating strong profitability and risk resilience. Notably, mid-generation titles “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise” maintained solid momentum and achieved new revenue highs in their third year of operation. In 2025, “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise” contributed approximately HK$1.14 billion and HK$720 million, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 12% and 6%. The APP Business generated revenue of HK$1.06 billion. Together, these three contributors accounted for 53% of the Group’s revenue in 2025, reflecting the continued success of its diversified growth strategy. In addition, “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title, reached its 10-year milestone and made a significant contribution of HK$2.17 billion in revenue. During the year, revenue from Asia, Europe and North America accounted for 41%, 36% and 19%, respectively, of the Group’s total revenue. As at 31 December 2025, the Group’s mobile games were available in 23 different languages worldwide, with approximately 1.6 billion users in total and nearly 17 million monthly active users (“MAU”) across more than 200 countries and regions.“Lords Mobile”, IGG’s blockbuster title, reached its 10-year milestone during the year. It is the Group’s first cross-platform, multi-language game that integrates strategy, role-playing, and real-time competitive gameplay. Lauded by Sensor Tower for its longevity, it is designed for a global audience. It has received widespread acclaim from gamers, and consistently generates stable revenue for the Group. During the year, “Lords Mobile” launched a series of IP collaborations, including the film “Pacific Rim”, the game “Angry Birds”, and, more recently, original fantasy characters created by “tokidoki” co-founder and artist Simone Legno, injecting renewed vitality and immersive gameplay. As the bedrock of the Group’s operations, “Lords Mobile” delivered revenue of HK$2.17 billion, consistently contributing stable cash flow to the Group.After over three years of cultivation, the Group’s two growth drivers, “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise” delivered solid results with revenue growing 12% and 6% year-on-year respectively, against market trends. Their lifecycles have also surpassed industry norms. During 2025, “Doomsday: Last Survivors” enhanced gameplay through the launch of new battlefield and squad equipment features. The game also collaborated with the renowned manga IP “Attack on Titan” which was well-received by its nearly 100 million users. In 2025, the game contributed revenue of HK$1.14 billion. The title continued its upward trajectory, with monthly gross billings reaching record highs starting from December at HK$130 million, demonstrating strong user engagement and future growth.“Viking Rise”, the Group’s other mid-generation Viking-themed title, also contributed solid results. During 2025, the game introduced hybrid-casual combat gameplay, collaborated with renowned IP “How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)”, and rolled out offline competitions to strengthen engagement and social interaction among players. As of 31 December 2025, the game had 67 million registered users and revenue of HK$720 million, representing a 6% year-on-year increase.“Fate War”, a new strategy game released in 2025, established a new growth trajectory. Upon launch, the game was prominently featured on Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store worldwide because of its unique blend of simulation and strategy gameplay. This recognition validates the title’s exceptional quality and builds strong momentum for future revenue growth. As of 31 December 2025, the game achieved monthly gross billing of HK$30 million, with approximately 4.7 million registered users and 1.2 million monthly active users.Leveraging its global operational expertise and a base of more than 1 billion users, the Group established a second growth curve through its APP Business. Contributing 19% of the Group’s revenue, this business validates the Group’s user acquisition and monetization capabilities beyond gaming, delivering genuine business diversification. In 2025, it generated revenue of HK$1.06 billion and net profit of over HK$100 million. During the year, the APP Business had more than 67 million monthly active users, representing a year-on-year increase of 8%.The Group consistently prioritizes shareholder returns. In light of the Group’s solid financial position and its sustained long-term development, the Board of Directors has resolved to materially increase shareholder distributions, declaring a total dividend (including a second interim dividend and a special dividend) of HK54.4 cents per ordinary share. Aggregate shareholder returns for 2025 (encompassing dividends and share buybacks) totalled HK$890 million, constituting 152% of annual profit. This elevated distribution ratio serves as a clear testament to management's confidence in the Company's cash generation capacity and future growth potential. Looking ahead to 2026, the Group has established a solid foundation for growth: the core gaming portfolio continues to serve as a strong growth driver, with “Doomsday: Last Survivors” expected to maintain its strong performance trajectory; “Fate War”, the Group’s new title, is entering a harvest period and will progressively generate enhanced revenue contributions; and the APP Business represents a well-defined secondary growth curve. The Group will continue to deepen its global operational excellence and advance the coordinated development of its diversified product matrix, with the objective of generating enduring, sustainable value for shareholders.[1] APP Business: development and operations of the Group’s mobile applications.[2] Net profit for core business (non-IFRS measure): net profit excluding gain/loss on investments. Gain/loss on investments including: (1) fair value change and gain/loss on disposal of other financial assets or liabilities and assets held for sale, and dividend income; and (2) share of results of associates and joint ventures, impairment loss on interest in associates and joint ventures and net gain/loss on disposal and deemed disposal of associates and joint ventures.[3] Monthly gross billing as of December 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026[4] “Lords Mobile” was awarded “Best Evergreen Strategy Game” at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025.[5] User data as of December 31, 2025[6] Monthly gross billing for December 2025About IGG IncEstablished in 2006, IGG Inc is a leading global developer and operator of mobile games and applications, with headquarters in Singapore and local offices in the United States, China, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Türkiye, Italy and Spain. IGG offers multi-language and multifarious games and mobile applications to users around the world. The Group has established long-term partnerships with over 100 business partners, including global platforms, advertising channels, and vendors such as Apple, Google and Meta. IGG’s most popular games include “Lords Mobile”, “Doomsday: Last Survivors”, “Viking Rise”, “Time Princess”, “Fate War”, along with a diverse range of mobile applications. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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HKTDC’s response to Hong Kong’s export figures for February ACN Newswire

HKTDC’s response to Hong Kong’s export figures for February

HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Census and Statistics Department today released the latest external merchandise trade statistics. In February 2026, the total value of merchandise exports increased by 24.7% year-on-year to $408.8 billion. For the first two months of 2026, the total value of exports of goods amounted to $928.3 billion, marking an increase of 29.6% from the same period of last year.Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s Director of Research Bruce Pang said, over the past few months, Hong Kong’s external trade has continued to exhibit clear growth momentum. Although global geopolitical conditions remain tense, underlying demand from the Chinese Mainland and major overseas markets has remained resilient. We maintain a positive outlook, yet remain cautious in regard to Hong Kong’s trade performance.”HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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OpenClawd Ships Verified Skill Screening After Security Researchers Find 12% of OpenClaw Marketplace Skills Are Malware ACN Newswire

OpenClawd Ships Verified Skill Screening After Security Researchers Find 12% of OpenClaw Marketplace Skills Are Malware

NEW YORK, N.Y., Mar 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OpenClawd AI today released a security-focused platform update that adds automated skill vetting, verified installer sourcing, and runtime sandboxing to its managed OpenClaw hosting service. The update responds to two converging threats targeting users of the open-source AI agent formerly known as Clawdbot and Moltbot: a large-scale malware campaign inside the official OpenClaw skill marketplace, and a parallel wave of counterfeit installation packages being promoted through search engine results.The numbers are bad enough on their own. Together, they describe a supply chain that is actively hostile to casual users.One in Eight OpenClaw Skills Is Confirmed MaliciousIndependent security researchers recently completed an audit of the ClawHub skill marketplace — the primary distribution channel for third-party OpenClaw plugins. Out of 2,857 published skills, 341 were confirmed as malicious. That is approximately 12% of the entire marketplace.The findings include:Keyloggers and credential stealers deployed through skills that appear to offer legitimate productivity featuresSilent data exfiltration — one widely-downloaded skill was found to instruct the OpenClaw agent to execute curl commands that sent user data to an external server without any notification or consent promptPrompt injection payloads embedded in skill descriptions, designed to override the agent’s safety guidelines and force execution of unauthorized commandsPlaintext credential exposure — a separate audit found that over 280 additional skills were leaking API keys, tokens, and passwords in their source codeA major cybersecurity firm tested a specific ClawHub skill and published the results: nine security findings, including two critical and five high-severity issues. The skill functioned as what the researchers called “functionally malware.” The most widely-downloaded malicious skill on ClawHub was a cryptocurrency stealer.Fake OpenClaw Installers Are Being Promoted by Search EnginesThe marketplace problem is only half the story. A cybersecurity research team discovered that threat actors have published counterfeit OpenClaw installation packages on open-source code repositories. These fake installers mimic the legitimate OpenClaw setup process but instead deliver a malware packer that disables firewall protections and routes network traffic through compromised systems.The attack chain is straightforward: a user searches for “install OpenClaw” or “Clawdbot download.” An AI-powered search engine returns a result linking to the malicious repository. The user follows the instructions. The malware deploys silently.The researcher who discovered the campaign noted that the person who first reported the threat was a technical professional. “If a fellow IT pro is susceptible to this threat,” he said, “then anyone could be.”“There are now two ways to get compromised before you even run your first OpenClaw command,” said Danny Wilson, spokesperson for OpenClawd. “You can install a fake version of the software, or you can install the real version and then add a skill that steals your data. We built this update so that neither path exists on our platform.”What OpenClawd Ships TodayThis update targets both the supply chain and the runtime:Verified installer sourcing — all OpenClawd instances are provisioned from cryptographically signed OpenClaw releases, pulled directly from the official repository. No third-party install paths. No search engine intermediaries.Skill vetting pipeline — third-party skills go through automated static analysis and behavioral testing before activation. Skills flagged for network exfiltration, prompt injection patterns, or credential exposure are blocked by default.Runtime sandboxing — each skill executes in an isolated environment with explicit permission boundaries. A skill that requests network access to an unexpected endpoint triggers a review before execution.Credential isolation — API keys and tokens are stored in encrypted vaults and never exposed in plaintext to skill code or agent logsAutomatic CVE patching — hosted instances track the latest stable OpenClaw release (currently v2026.3.x), with all known vulnerabilities patched before deploymentOpenClawd does not operate its own skill marketplace. Skills available on hosted instances are drawn from the official ClawHub repository after passing the vetting pipeline described above.OpenClawd is not affiliated with the OpenClaw open-source foundation, OpenAI, Peter Steinberger, or any third-party security research firm cited in this release. It is an independent platform built on the open-source Clawdbot codebase. The open-source project remains free at github.com/openclaw/openclaw.Pricing starts with a free tier. Paid plans include dedicated compute, priority security patching, and uptime monitoring. Deploy a secure OpenClaw instance at https://openclawd.ai.Contact:Email: support@openclawd.ai Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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CEO BlackRock berubah pendiriannya mengenai optimisme perang Iran kewangan

CEO BlackRock berubah pendiriannya mengenai optimisme perang Iran

(SeaPRwire) - Hanya beberapa minggu yang lalu, Larry Fink menyatakan harapan untuk “Iran yang dinedusukan”, membingkai konflik itu sebagai peluang pelaburan yang baik CEO BlackRock, Larry Fink, telah memberi amaran tentang kemelesetan global yang akan datang jika perang US-Israeli terhadap Iran berlarutan dan harga minyak kekal di atas $100 sebatang. Ramalan yang ketara ini datang hanya beberapa minggu selepas Fink membingkai konflik itu sebagai peluang pelaburan jangka panjang yang baik. Dalam temu bual luas dengan BBC minggu ini, Fink berkata harga minyak mungkin kekal di atas $100 sebatang selama bertahun-tahun jika Iran “tetap menjadi ancaman,” berpotensi mencapai $150 dan mencetuskan “kemelesetan yang mungkin ketara dan mendadak.” Dia menjelaskan dua senario untuk konflik itu – satu di mana Iran “diterima semula oleh komuniti antarabangsa,” membolehkan harga minyak jatuh di bawah paras pra-perang, dan satu lagi di mana ketegangan berterusan, membawa kepada kos tenaga tinggi yang berterusan dengan “implikasi mendalam” untuk ekonomi global. Walau bagaimanapun, awal bulan ini, Fink, yang syarikatnya memegang pegangan penting dalam syarikat kontraktor pertahanan US utama, mengambil nada yang jelas berbeza. Semasa kemunculan di Fox News, dia menolak idea perang yang berlarutan, meramalkan bahawa minyak akan “kembali ke tempat asal dan mungkin lebih rendah” sebaik sahaja konflik berakhir. “Jika hasil perang adalah Iran yang dinedusukan, dan mereka dibenarkan menjual produk minyak ke pasaran semula, terdapat kebarangkalian besar bahawa harga minyak akan berada di bawah $50,” katanya, menggesa pelabur supaya tidak keluar dari pasaran yang tidak stabil, menyatakan bahawa dia telah memberitahu orang ramai untuk “beli lebih banyak” dan membingkainya sebagai “peluang jangka panjang yang baik.” Sementara itu, firma pelaburan utama telah mula menyusun diri untuk perjanjian pembinaan semula pasca perang yang berpotensi. Laksamana James Stavridis, bekas komandor utama sekutu NATO yang kini berada di raksasa pelaburan Carlyle, memberitahu Semafor minggu ini bahawa pelabur telah mula memetakan peluang di Iran dan zon konflik lain. Mengingati pembinaan semula Korea Selatan pada pertengahan abad ke-20 selepas Perang Korea, Stavridis menyatakan bahawa “itu boleh jadi [Iran], itu boleh jadi Cuba, itu boleh jadi Venezuela, itu boleh jadi Ukraine. Itu adalah peluang pelaburan yang harus diambil sangat serius.” Serangan US-Israeli terhadap Iran yang tanpa provokasi telah menyebabkan kekacauan di pasaran tenaga, mengehadkan ketersediaan minyak dan gas serta mendorong harga minyak mentah Brent kepada setinggi $120 sebatang bulan ini.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Sino Biopharm (1177.HK) Announces 2025 Annual Results ACN Newswire

Sino Biopharm (1177.HK) Announces 2025 Annual Results

Development Highlights- During the Year, the Group had 4 innovative products approved for marketing by the NMPA, namely, Saitanxin(R) (Culmerciclib Capsules), Hernexeos(R) (Zongertinib Tablets), Putanning(R) (Meloxicam Injection (II)) and Anqixin(R) (Recombinant Human Coagulation Factor VIIa N01 for Injection).- In 2025, the Group’s sales of innovative products reached RMB 15.22 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 26.2%. In addition, the Group has established multiple R&D centers in Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing, Guangzhou, and other cities, and has successfully built diversified innovative technology platforms covering small molecules, protein degraders, siRNA, monoclonal/bispecific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), inhalable formulations, transdermal patches and other fields.- As at 31 December 2025, the Group had a total of 39 innovative oncology drug candidates, 10 innovative liver/cardiometabolic drug candidates, 14 innovative respiratory/autoimmune drug candidates, and 6 innovative surgery/analgesia drug candidates in the process of clinical trial application or above. Of these, 1 innovative oncology drug candidate and 2 innovative surgery/analgesia drug candidates are in the marketing application stage; and 13 innovative oncology drug candidates, 1 innovative liver/cardiometabolic drug candidate, 5 innovative respiratory/autoimmune drug candidates, and 1 innovative surgery/analgesia drug candidate are in Phase III clinical trials. Also, 9 innovative oncology drug candidates, 6 liver/cardiometabolic drug candidates, 5 innovative respiratory/autoimmune drug candidates, and 2 innovative surgery/analgesia drug candidates are in Phase II clinical trials. In addition, the Group had a total of 16 innovative oncology drug candidates, 3 innovative liver/cardiometabolic drug candidates, 4 innovative respiratory/autoimmune drug candidates, and 1 innovative surgery/analgesia drug candidate in Phase I clinical trials.- Focus V(R) (Anlotinib Hydrochloride Capsules) is a novel small molecule multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor that has been approved for 10 indications. It has several new indications currently in Phase III clinical studies, including first-line non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer and first-line pancreatic cancer, with plans to gradually submit marketing applications within the next two years.- From 2023 to 2025, the Group obtained marketing approval for 7 national category 1 innovative oncology drugs, namely, Saitanxin(R) (Culmerciclib capsule), Hernexeos(R) (Zongertinib table), Yilishu(R) (Efbemalenograstim alfa Injection), Andewei(R) (Benmelstobart Injection), Anboni(R) (Unecritinib Fumarate Capsules), Anluoqing(R) (Envonalkib Citrate Capsules), and Anfangning(R) (Garsorasib Tablets). It also obtained marketing approval for 4 oncology biosimilars, including Anbeisi(R) (Bevacizumab Injection), Delituo(R) (Rituximab Injection), Saituo(R) (Trastuzumab for Injection), and Paletan(R) (Pertuzumab Injection). The sales volume of these products accelerated rapidly in 2025, and they have become important contributors to the Group’s revenue growth.- Tianqing Ganmei(R) (Magnesium Isoglycyrrhizinate Injection) is the fourth-generation of glycyrrhizic acid preparation that has been approved for 3 indications. During the Year, the Group made efforts to strengthen academic promotion, expanding doctor coverage and gaining recognition from experts through academic conferences at all levels, while vigorously exploring new patients to expand into new markets, and actively promoting retrospective research to provide more academic evidence for its clinical use.- TQC3721 (PDE3/4 inhibitor) is a dual PDE3/4 inhibitor currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials in China for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Group is developing a variety of dosage forms of TQC3721: a suspension for inhalation is in Phase III clinical trials, and an inhaled dry powder formulation is in Phase II clinical trials. The different dosage forms are expected to further enhance patient compliance.- Zepolas(R)/Debaian(R) (Flurbiprofen Cataplasms) is the first domestically produced cataplasms approved for marketing in China, ranking first in the market share of topical analgesia for many years. The Group focuses on the development of highpotential regions, further expanding its market coverage and gradually increasing its production capacity to meet the booming market demand, driving the sustained rapid sales growth of Zepolas/Debaian. The second-generation flurbiprofen patch developed by the Group is expected to be approved for marketing within one year. With formulation enhancements, the second-generation product can significantly improve the transdermal absorption of the drug and enhance the adhesiveness of the plaster, thereby improving patient compliance.HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (“Sino Biopharmaceutical” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (HKEX stock code:1177), a leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in the PRC, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (the “Year”).During the Year, the Group's revenue increased by approximately 10.3% to approximately RMB31.83 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations (as reported) was approximately RMB2.34 billion, a year-on-year increase of approximately 22.0%. Basic earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent from the continuing operations were approximately RMB13.02 cents, an increase of approximately 24.0% over last year. Underlying profit attributable to owners of the parent totaled approximately RMB4.54 billion, a year-on-year increase of approximately 31.4%. The Group’s liquidity remained strong, with cash and bank balances classified as current assets of approximately RMB12.18 billion, bank deposits classified as non-current assets of approximately RMB10.25 billion, wealth management products of approximately RMB10.56 billion in total, and total fund reserves of approximately RMB32.99 billion for the Year.The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend payment of HK5 cents per share (2024: HK4 cents). Together with an interim dividend of HK5 cents already paid, the total dividend for the year amounts to HK10 cents (2024: HK7 cents).Sales: Innovation-driven growth fuels sustained sales momentumDuring the Year, the Group consistently increased investments to enhance R&D quality and efficiency, which led to a marked strengthening of R&D capabilities, driving sustained sales revenue growth and delivering substantial results. Sales of innovative products increased by 26.2% year-on-year to approximately RMB15.22 billion, accounting for approximately 47.8% of the Group’s revenue. If the sales is categorized by therapy field, sales of oncology drugs increased by 22.8% year-on-year to approximately RMB13.18 billion, accounting for approximately 41.4% of the Group's revenue. Sales of surgical/analgesic medications increased by 12.8% year-on-year to approximately RMB5.03 billion, accounting for approximately 15.8% of the Group's revenue.In the field of oncology, the Group has a comprehensive layout in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), covering the full-line treatment of multiple subtypes. Focus V(R) (Anlotinib Hydrochloride Capsules) has been approved for 10 indications, and several new indications are currently in the marketing application or Phase III clinical trial stage. Its combination therapy has demonstrated superior efficacy in the treatment of lung cancer. From 2023 to 2025, the Group obtained approval for and launched a total of 7 national category 1 innovative oncology drugs and 4 oncology biosimilars. The sales volume of these products accelerated rapidly in 2025, and they have become important contributors to the Group’s revenue growth.In the field of surgery/analgesia, Zepolas(R)/Debaian(R) (Flurbiprofen Cataplasms) have ranked first in market share of topical analgesia for many years. The second-generation flurbiprofen patch is anticipated to receive marketing approval within the year and is expected to strengthen its market leadership through this dosage form upgrade. Meanwhile, Putanning(R) (Meloxicam Injection (II)), China’s first once-daily long-acting analgesic NSAIDs injection, was approved for marketing by the NMPA and the FDA in May 2025 and has been included in the NRDL in 2025. It is expected to become another blockbuster product for the Group in pain management area.R&D: Technology-driven advancements significantly enhance R&D quality and efficiency R&D innovation has always been the key driving force of the Group. The Group has established multiple R&D centers in places including Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing, and Guangzhou, and has successfully built diversified innovative technology platforms covering such fields as small molecules, protein degraders, siRNA, monoclonal/bispecific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), inhalation formulations, and transdermal patches. For the year ended 31 December 2025, the Group’s total R&D investment amounted to approximately RMB 6.32 billion, accounting for approximately 19.8% of Group revenue.The Group also attaches tremendous importance to the protection of intellectual property rights and actively files patent applications to enhance its core competitiveness. During the Year, the Group filed 1,167 new patent applications and received 273 patent grants. As at the end of the Year, the Group had accumulated 5,724 valid patent applications and obtained 2,120 valid patent grants.Prospects: Focusing on innovation and firmly promoting internationalization strategyLooking ahead, the Group will continue to focus on innovation and remain deeply committed to four core therapeutic areas – oncology, liver / cardiometabolic diseases, respiratory/autoimmune diseases, and surgery/analgesia. It will leverage AI to deeply empower the entire R&D process and continuously strengthen its R&D and innovation capabilities to drive steady business growth. Over the next three years (2026-2028), the Group’s innovation pipeline is expected to experience another wave of explosive growth, with nearly 20 national category 1 innovative drugs expected to be approved for marketing, including multiple blockbuster products with first-in-class (FIC) and best-in-class (BIC) potential. It is expected that by the end of 2028, the total number of innovative products launched by the Group will be around 40, positioning them as the core driver of business growth.At the same time, the Group will firmly advance its internationalization strategy. In February 2026, the Group announced that it had granted Sanofi an exclusive worldwide license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize Rovadicitinib, with the right to receive payments of up to US$1.53 billion, plus tiered royalties of up to double digits based on annual net sales of Rovadicitinib. Going forward, out-licensing will become another important source of revenue for the Group, continuously injecting strong, new momentum into its performance growth and formally launching a second growth curve supported by revenue from internationalization. In addition, the Group remains committed to adhering to the "win-win cooperation" philosophy and is dedicated to building an open and diverse innovation ecosystem. Through in-depth cooperation with the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms and scientific research institutions, the Group is accelerating the aggregation of high-quality global resources, promoting the co-creation and sharing of innovative outcomes, and continuously strengthening its market leadership. Through the integration of high-quality resources such as LaNova Medicines and Hygieia, the Group has significantly strengthened its R&D capabilities in cutting-edge fields, including tumor immunology and siRNA.Looking ahead, the Group will continue to drive innovation through its dual engines of internal R&D and strategic cooperation, accelerate its development through internationalization, and make steady progress towards its strategic goal of becoming a world-class innovative pharmaceutical company.For detailed information on the Group’s results for the Year, please refer to the official announcements uploaded by the Group to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website and its official website.About Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (HKEX:1177)Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited, together with its subsidiaries, is a leading, innovative R&D-driven pharmaceutical group in China. Its business covers the entire industrial chain, including R&D platforms, intelligent manufacturing, and a robust sales system. Its products encompass a wide range of biologics and chemical drugs, with a strong presence in four core therapeutic areas: oncology, liver/cardiometabolic diseases, respiratory/autoimmune diseases, and surgery/analgesia. The company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2000, was included as a constituent of the MSCI China Index in 2013, became a constituent of the Hang Seng Index in 2018, and was added to the Hang Seng Stock Connect Biotech 50 Index and the Hang Seng China (Hong Kong-listed) 25 Index in 2020. The company has been named among the "Top 50 Global Pharmaceutical Companies" by the authoritative U.S. magazine Pharm Exec for seven consecutive years, and has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Best Companies in Asia" by Forbes Asia for three consecutive years.For more information, please visit: www.sbpgroup.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Multi-Billion-Dollar Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Global Polo Shirt Campaign: An Icon Born from the Game ACN Newswire

Multi-Billion-Dollar Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Global Polo Shirt Campaign: An Icon Born from the Game

West Palm Beach, FL, Mar 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA) founded in 1890, today announced the launch of its Global Polo Shirt Campaign, An Icon Born from the Game. The global campaign is a powerful tribute to the iconic polo shirt's authentic sports origins and its evolution into one of the world's most enduring style essentials.U.S. Polo Assn. Global Brand Ambassador, 6-goal American professional polo player Nico Escobar takes in the game atop his equine partner, wearing polo whites and a classic navy U.S. Polo Assn. polo shirt, An Icon Born from the GameU.S. Polo Assn. models in polo shirts at the Spring-Summer 2026 Global Collection Photoshoot in Charleston, South Carolina‘The Polo Shirt: An Icon Born From the Game' campaign imagery featuring U.S. Polo Assn. modelsThe polo shirt's beginning was born on the polo fields, shaped by motion, competition, and the spirit of the game for which it was named. From its earliest days, the polo shirt was designed with purpose, worn by players seeking performance on the polo fields. Today, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates this timeless favorite, not just as a fashion item, but as an icon born from sport and carried forward through generations of players and consumers all over the world.The polo shirt is one of the most iconic essentials dating back over 100 years, notable for its unique fusion of sport and style. Originally designed with breathable pique knit, a soft collar, and lightweight construction to meet the demands of competitive sports, it has evolved into a timeless essential, suitable for casual elegance and leisurewear.The polo shirt traces its origins to polo players, where it was created out of necessity for the sport. Polo players modified long‑sleeved cotton shirts to better handle heat, movement, and wind while playing. These functional, sport‑driven adaptations represent the earliest form of what would become the polo shirt. In the early 20th century, polo players helped formalize these functional elements as the sport gained popularity, reinforcing the shirt's connection to the sport and its functional design.Over the years, the polo shirt became a cornerstone of casual sportswear around the world, symbolizing preppy style, luxury leisure culture, and contemporary athleisure, seamlessly transitioning from polo fields to college campuses and boardrooms. Its enduring adaptability is demonstrated by distinct reinventions across the decades; the ability to evolve has ensured the polo shirt's lasting relevance and cultural significance.As the official sports brand of the USPA, founded in 1890 and one of the oldest sports governing bodies in the United States, U.S. Polo Assn. occupies an authentic place in the history of the polo shirt."The polo shirt's DNA is deeply rooted in the inspirational sport that inspired it," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the multi-billion-dollar, global U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "With An Icon Born from the Game, we're honoring a legacy that began on the field and continues to shape how polo players, sports fans, and consumers all over the world live, move, and express themselves today, and for future generations."An Icon Born from the Game reinforces that legacy by connecting the polo shirt's origins in the sport, while celebrating its place in modern culture."The polo shirt was designed for the game with a real purpose on the field, but it's also what I wear off the field to go out to dinner or hang out with friends and family," said Nico Escobar, U.S. Polo Assn. Global Brand Ambassador, 6-goal American professional polo player. "I love that U.S. Polo Assn. understands both the performance aspect and how the polo shirt fits into everyday life.""U.S. Polo Assn.'s authentic connection to the sport and the way it supports the game of polo around the world is why I wear it - both on the field and off," adds Escobar.Global Launch: An Icon Born from the GameLaunching globally across 190 countries in Spring 2026, An Icon Born from the Game will come to life through a coordinated, multi‑channel presence designed to make the U.S. Polo Assn. polo shirt unmistakably visible wherever consumers engage with the sport-inspired brand. In stores, dedicated polo shirt focus areas, including the brand's iconic polo walls, window displays, and visual merchandising moments, will highlight the full range of styles through bold color stories, clear categorization, and campaign signage anchored by the slogan.Across outdoor and print advertising, hero imagery shot on location brings the polo shirt back to the field, reinforcing its authentic connection to the sport, while digital and social media activations extend the story through short‑form content and global storytelling. Together, these touchpoints create a consistent, immersive expression of the polo shirt as a true icon rooted in sport but relevant to everyday life.Further, An Icon Born from the Game is launching around two of the sport's most important events in the United States - the prestigious USPA Gold Cup® and one of the most competitive tournaments in the world, the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, which concludes with the Championship Final on April 26."An Icon Born from the Game is about owning our truth and telling it boldly on a global scale," said Stefanie Coroalles, Vice President, Global Brand Marketing. "The Global Polo Shirt Campaign brings together heritage, product, and self-expression, showing how the polo shirt moves effortlessly from sport to everyday life.""This launch is a proud moment for us, one that brings our heritage to life in a way that feels modern, visible, and unmistakably U.S. Polo Assn.," adds Coroalles.Product Pillars: Play It Your Way"Every U.S. Polo Assn. polo shirt is designed with intention by balancing style, comfort, function, and authentic sport details," said Brian Kaminer, Senior Vice President, Brand and Product Development. "From heritage-inspired construction to modern performance fabrics, our U.S. Polo Assn. collections reflect how the polo shirt continues to evolve while staying true to its sports roots."The global polo shirt campaign showcases the versatility of the icon through five distinct expressions that give the consumer the opportunity to "Play It Your Way" when styling with the polo shirt.Play It Sporty is the polo shirt that carries the legacy of U.S. Polo Assn. in every stitch. Featuring authentic detailing, iconic branding, and sport-inspired elements, this timeless silhouette connects directly to the game that started it all. Official crests, classic cuts, and traditional design details celebrate the sport of polo's history and the brand's deep-rooted heritage.Play It Classic is the polo shirt for the moments that make up everyday life. Clean, comfortable, and easy to style, it's the go-to option when you want something that always works. Designed to be worn again and again, it fits seamlessly into any routine, whether casual, relaxed, or slightly dressed up.Play It in Motion with the performance polo shirt engineered for action. Advanced technical fabrics deliver moisture-wicking comfort, breathability, and stretch that moves with you throughout the day. Designed for polo players on the field or in life in motion, it balances durability and function with a sharp, modern look.Play It Bold is the fashion polo shirt built for self-expression. Defined by confidence and style, this version brings personality and freedom to a familiar icon. Worn casually or styled with intention, it shows how versatile the polo shirt can be when it's shaped by confidence and worn on an individual's own terms.Play It Elevated is the premium polo shirt made for moments that call for refinement. Crafted with elevated materials and thoughtful detailing, it offers a polished look without feeling formal. Clean lines and a thoughtful fit create a composed yet confident style that balances ease with sophistication.U.S. Polo Assn.'s seasonal polo shirts are offered across men's, women's, and kids' collections in an expansive range of fabrics, finishes, and colors - from classic neutrals to vibrant hues. Updated designs feature textured ribs, subtle patterns, and elevated construction details, finished with the brand's signature Double Horsemen logo - a mark of authenticity and a symbol of the sport.U.S. Polo Assn. continues to incorporate products aligned with its global sustainability program, USPA Life, reflecting the brand's commitment to responsible sourcing and long-term environmental initiatives. The USPA Life Polo Shirt, arriving in stores Spring 2027, builds on U.S. Polo Assn.'s most iconic style, designed with thoughtfully chosen, preferred materials that reflect the brand's commitment to improving the global footprint of this iconic staple. From 100% preferred cotton fabric to the finishing details like buttons and thread, each element has been selected to reduce impact while preserving the classic look, comfort, and quality customers expect from a U.S. Polo Assn. polo shirt.U.S. Polo Assn. apparel and accessories are available in U.S. Polo Assn. stores and online at uspoloassnglobal.com.About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sportsin India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth and sports content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.For Additional Information, Contact:Stacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +954.673.1331 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comKaela Drake - Senior PR and Comms SpecialistPhone +561.530.5300 - E-mail: kdrake@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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