From February 10 to 20, ten international friends were interviewed by reporters from Qilu Evening News • Qilu Yidian in Shandong, sharing their views on Shandong's delicious food and tourist attractions."What International Friends Think of Shandong" is a short video series featuring 10 international friends in Shandong Province, sharing their stories in China. In this episode, they chat about food and scenery in Shandong.

With 80,000 square meters floor area, ISLE 2026 attracted over 1,000 exhibitors online and offline. Despite the Middle East civil aviation suspension caused by regional conflicts prior to the opening, ISLE 2026 overseas buyers number increased by 6% compared to the previous edition, highlighting its global influence and industrial standing.

China is the world's largest market for LED display manufacturing and application. ISLE brings together top exhibitors, and is the primary platform for launching new products and solutions. Key technological trends showcased at ISLE 2026 include:

COB and MIP have emerged as the two core technical routes in LED display. Manufacturers actively displayed their Micro-LED and COB fine-pitch LED displays. These next-generation displays offer significant advantages such as high contrast, high reliability, low power consumption, and lightweight design, while achieving major breakthroughs in color performance, lifespan, and response speed. They are widely applied in high-end conferencing and commercial display fields.

AI has deeply penetrated every critical link of the industrial chain. On the front end, large AI models empower content creation and interactive methods, greatly enriching screen presentation forms. On the back end, AI technology is extensively applied in intelligent control of display systems, further enhancing performance.

Green and low-carbon development has become a new industry consensus. Low-power design, common-cathode energy saving, and air-conditioning-free heat dissipation solutions have become key promotional points for major LED display manufacturers.

The physical boundaries of displays are gradually dissolving. Hundreds of exhibitors launched products such as transparent screens, holographic screens, textured screens, and creatively shaped displays, deeply integrating display technology with spatial design and artistic decoration, bringing unprecedented visual experiences and interactive possibilities to commercial displays, home environments, and public art spaces.

In the system integration field, multi-scenario application solutions have become increasingly popular. The era of exhibiting "single hardware products" is outdated. Exhibitors now comprehensively offer "one-stop solutions," presenting application solutions for commercial retail, command centers, smart meetings, broadcasting, stage performances, tourism & home entertainment, providing buyers from various industries with accessible "future templates."

BEIJING, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) has entered its 100-day countdown. Themed "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the event has evolved over three editions into an important platform for facilitating international cooperation across industrial and supply chains. Its model and value have extended well beyond China to help shape a global standard. The ISO 25639-1 international standard for "Exhibitions and Events—Vocabulary," developed jointly by the global business community, explicitly incorporates the CISCE's innovative approach and includes language reflecting the expo's emphasis on connecting companies with potential partners across supply chains.

This year's expo will mark a milestone with the launch of its first-ever Artificial Intelligence zone, offering a comprehensive look at the AI ecosystem encompassing data, computing power, and applications. Across its featured six supply chain sectors—Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Smart Vehicles, Digital Technology, Healthy Living, and Green Agriculture—alongside the Supply Chain Services Exhibition Area, visitors will encounter a lineup of new players—both Chinese and international—in emerging and future fields such as AI-enabled robotics, the drone and low-altitude aviation sector, and biomanufacturing, alongside established names showcasing the latest advances in industrial and supply chain modernization. Another new feature of the fourth CISCE will be an increased focus on targeted cooperation. Building on the previous "Guest Country of Honor" format, this year will introduce "Guest Provinces" for the first time, inviting overseas provinces, states, and regions with unique industrial advantages to participate and facilitate more targeted business matchmaking with Chinese provinces, cities, and companies.

Enthusiasm from the international business community remains high. At the third CISCE, exhibitors from outside China accounted for 35% of participants, with over 40 leaders from Fortune Global 500 companies and 172 delegations from abroad making dedicated trips to China for the expo. This reflects the strong interest of international businesses in supply chain partnerships and opportunities in the Chinese market. Preparations are moving forward smoothly. Nineteen international roadshows have already been held to present the expo around the world, with organizers aiming to achieve further growth in both the proportion of global exhibitors and the number of visiting delegations. More than 500 companies from China and around the world have already signed up to exhibit, and the recruitment phase is nearing completion.

For more information, please visit: https://en.cisce.org.cn/

At the opening ceremony, the National Radio and Television Administration unveiled the "Ju Hao Kan" Big Screen On-Demand Alliance, which leverages blockchain technology to help high-quality content reach mainstream broadcasting platforms nationwide, and ensure traceable broadcast data and revenue-sharing records for creators. Industry leaders like iQiyi's Gong Yu delivered speeches on AI's role in film and drama production, with a short drama industry report, a growth study and an overseas expansion white paper to be released at the conference.

Major platforms and production firms announced 2026 plans and new show trailers, while Google, Sony and other giants set up booths. The event features a Greater Bay Area section, nine integration seminars and a 1,000-square-meter AIGC zone showcasing cutting-edge tech. CSFF received over 500 short film submissions from APEC economies and added two new awards. As a key industry hub, Shenzhen contributed over 50% of China's short drama overseas in-app purchase revenue, which exceeded $1.847 billion in Jan-Oct 2025.

This approval constitutes the first global clearance of an A2A receptor antagonist for NASH clinical investigation. VG081821 can proceed directly to Phase II NASH trials, significantly shortening the clinical development timeline for this potential breakthrough therapy.

NASH is a progressive liver disease characterized by excessive fat accumulation (steatosis), hepatocellular injury, inflammation, and progressive fibrosis. With obesity and metabolic syndrome reaching epidemic proportions worldwide, NASH has emerged as a leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite its increasing prevalence and severe clinical consequences, the therapeutic landscape remains highly limited: to date, only two pharmacological agents—resmetirom and semaglutide—have been granted merely accelerated approval, underscoring a critical unmet need for additional effective treatment options.

As an A2A receptor antagonist, VG081821 simultaneously targets the three core pathological features of NASH: steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. Given the complex pathophysiology of NASH, this multi-dimensional therapeutic approach offers distinct advantages, positioning VG081821 as a highly promising candidate for NASH therapy.

Compelling epidemiological evidence strongly supports the therapeutic potential of A2AR antagonists for NASH. Multiple large-scale studies have shown that moderate coffee consumption significantly reduces the risk of chronic liver disease. Caffeine, coffee's primary bioactive compound, exerts hepatoprotective effects primarily through A2A receptor inhibition. As a significantly more potent and selective A2A receptor antagonist than caffeine, VG081821 is designed to deliver these proven benefits with enhanced therapeutic precision.

VG081821 distinguishes itself from traditional A2A receptor antagonists such as istradefylline through its unique pharmacological profile. While conventional antagonists simply block receptor activation, VG081821—the only A2A inverse agonist currently in global clinical development—further suppresses the receptor's constitutive basal activity. This dual mechanism enables more complete inhibition of pathological signaling, potentially delivering superior pharmacological effects compared to standard antagonists.

VG081821's first indication is Parkinson's disease, where it represents the only investigational therapy globally that addresses both symptoms and underlying disease mechanisms. In completed Phase II trials of early-to-mid-stage Parkinson's disease, VG081821 demonstrated significant improvements in motor function, meeting all efficacy expectations and showing strong potential as a monotherapy. The primary observed adverse event was transient elevation of liver transaminases—likely a pharmacological consequence of accelerated hepatic de-lipidation and enhanced gluconeogenesis (a processes requiring transaminase participation) rather than a toxic effect. Similar transient transaminase elevations have been observed with other lipid-modifying agents, including fibrates and resmetirom (for NASH), and are generally considered benign adaptive physiological responses. This finding further validates the expected pharmacological effects of VG081821 from an alternative perspective.

"We are thrilled to receive the IND approval to advance VG081821 for NASH therapy," said Sanxing Sun, President and CEO of Vimgreen Pharmaceuticals. "Its mechanism of action is highly differentiated from current THR-beta agonists and GLP-1 therapies. By leveraging the drug's unique ability to restore hepatic lipophagy while simultaneously resolving inflammation and fibrosis, we are well-positioned to address the substantial unmet need in metabolic liver diseases and poised to deliver superior patient outcomes."

Vimgreen expects to initiate a Phase IIa trial for NASH treatment in the second half of the year.

About Vimgreen Pharmaceuticals

Vimgreen is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Hangzhou, China. The company is dedicated to developing novel therapeutics targeting adenosine signaling pathways, with a focus on addressing unmet medical needs in neurodegenerative, metabolic, and inflammatory diseases. Vimgreen's pipeline includes two clinical-stage compounds: VG081821, an A2A receptor antagonist for Parkinson's disease and NASH; and VG290131, an A3 receptor agonist for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CASEKOO, a leader in innovative mobile lifestyle accessories, today announced the launch of LinKOO, a groundbreaking phone case featuring the world's first open clasp system. Celebrating the vibrant energy and happiness of Spring, LinKOO is designed for the season's getaways, outdoor adventures, and everyday moments of delight.

The magic of LinKOO happens when the chain comes off. Engineered with a patented clasp at the base of the case, it securely holds a chain or wristlet to complement any spring look. But the true innovation? The clasp folds completely flat against the phone when not in use—instantly transforming from a statement accessory into a sleek, pocket-friendly case built for life in motion.

"Spring represents a time of renewal and reconnection, so we designed LinKOO to be the perfect companion for the season's adventures," said Ralph, founder of CASEKOO. "We've engineered a clasp that simply 'disappears' when you don't need it—giving our community the freedom to move seamlessly from a morning run to an afternoon of shopping, all while keeping their style and their phone protected. But what truly excites us is how LinKOO sparks curiosity. It's designed to be noticed—inviting others to come closer, to ask what it is, and to start a conversation. Because the best connections happen when we're open to them."

A Joyful, Adventure-Ready Design
Just as the season calls for versatility and a touch of whimsy, the LinKOO case is built to adapt. Key features include:

World's First Open Clasp System: A unique, hinged clasp that opens to hold a chain and closes to lay flush against the case, offering a clean, uninterrupted profile.

Transformative 2-in-1 Design: Effortlessly switches between a secure chain-carry mode for hands-free convenience and a compact traditional case for slipping into a pocket or bag.

Spring-Ready Style & Protection: Constructed with a durable, impact-resistant frame and available in a range of fresh, seasonal colors and finishes to match any spring wardrobe.

Interchangeable Chain Compatibility: Works seamlessly with CASEKOO's collection of chains and straps, allowing users to mix and match for a personalized look that fits every spring adventure.

Playful Extras & Availability
Embracing the spirit of discovery, the LinKOO launch invites users to refresh their style for the new season. The CASEKOO LinKOO case is now available in Vital Orange for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with a full range of colors and finishes rolling out in late May. To inspire endless mix-and-match possibilities, complementary straps are currently included with every LinKOO case purchase.

About CASEKOO
CASEKOO is a design-led lifestyle brand dedicated to creating style-forward phone accessories for life in motion. Built for Innovation Enthusiasts and Style Pioneers, the brand blends purposeful protection with modern design and personal expression—empowering individuals to protect what matters while expressing who they are.

Learn more at casekoo.com.

Higgsfield Launches Similarity-Scoring Tool for Responsible AI Use in Media and Entertainment

As the generative AI industry matures, Higgsfield is taking an important step towards equipping creators and studios with a new tool designed to help assess potential similarity with characters, celebrity likeness, and brands.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Higgsfield, the AI-native video and image platform for professional creators, announced the launch of a similarity-scoring feature for Team Plan customers. The tool evaluates AI-generated content and flags potential visual similarities to celebrity likenesses, characters, brand logos, and other potential intellectual property.

The feature arrives as Higgsfield's platform scales rapidly into commercial production. The company has doubled its user base in under two months, surpassing 20 million users, with a growing share of usage now coming from production teams running commercial campaigns. As AI-generated content moves deeper into professional workflows and elite festivals, creators and teams are increasingly expected to consider similarity, likeness, and whether a generated asset may resemble something protected.

Despite this rapid mainstream adoption, the lack of standardized safeguards remains a bottleneck for wider commercial use. Recognizing this industry-wide challenge, Higgsfield is introducing new features that empower users to make safer choices when using AI generated assets.

The new tool evaluates generated content and assigns it a similarity score to help users identify potential conflicts. Going beyond basic detection, Higgsfield's system is designed to be more nuanced than existing market solutions. The feature evaluates content to known properties, including:

• Characters from popular movies, TV, and video games (e.g., Harry Potter, Spider-Man).
• Likeness of public figures, including stylistic alterations (e.g., a celebrity rendered in unusual forms or wearing obscuring props).
• Brand logos and text assets, such as trademarked taglines.
• Famous artworks and distinct visual concepts.
• Cinematic signatures, such as distinct visual styles associated with specific directors or films (e.g., Wes Anderson, Denis Villeneuve, Alfred Hitchcock).
• Audio content, such as music and other audio content incorporated into video output.

To validate the system's efficacy, the Higgsfield Research Team conducted internal benchmark studies across diverse datasets of AI-generated and reference media. In video detection, Higgsfield's model achieved an 86.6% overall accuracy rate. Higgsfield also significantly reduced false positive rates, flagging incorrect similarities in video only 13.4% of the time.

When a potential similarity is detected, the tool identifies the nature of the similarity, the possible rights holder, and exactly where the similarity occurs in the video. Building on this initiative, Higgsfield has also launched an image model "Soul Cast", which limits image reference uploads, reducing the risk of generating someone else's likeness.

"Generative video is still a new frontier and studios, platforms, and policy experts are all still navigating the complexities of IP and likeness," said Higgsfield CEO Alex Mashrabov. "By activating our content-scoring feature, we give creators a practical way to understand their outputs before final production. We believe that proactive similarity tools like this will soon become standard across the entire generative AI ecosystem."

Higgsfield's initiative reflects a broader company commitment to the ethical and responsible commercialization of AI. For example, the company recently launched the Higgsfield Action Contest with a $500,000 prize pool, accepting nearly 8,800 submissions from all over the world. Content safety is integral to the review process along with originality and storytelling as part of the company's broader approach to building responsibly in this emerging space.

By building tools that empower human creativity while respecting intellectual property, Higgsfield aims to encourage the responsible use of AI technologies.

For more information about Higgsfield's new content-scoring feature, visit https://higgsfield.ai/app/similarity-score.

About Higgsfield

Higgsfield is an AI-native generative video platform built for professional creators, brands, agencies, and marketing teams producing high-fidelity videos at scale. The company develops its own generative video and image models and integrates leading third-party models such as OpenAI's Sora, Google's Veo and Nano Banana, Alibaba's WAN, Kuaishou's Kling, Bytedance's Seedream and Seedance, MiniMax, and others into a single, production-ready workflow, allowing teams to select the best model for each creative task without rebuilding pipelines.

• Over 300 global CEOs, international delegations and innovators joined forces at the annual SMI Roundtables & Exhibition, attended by His Majesty King Charles III
• European Space Agency announced the SMI's Astra Carta seal would be carried on the ELSA-M spacecraft – the world's first commercial end-of-life service to remove old satellites from space
• Secretary John Kerry announced as Ocean Champion for Sustainable Markets Initiative's Ocean Stewardship Initiative
• Chinese delegation attended to build on cross-border collaborations established at SMI's China Summit in 2025 and confirmed second China Council Forum, scheduled June 2026  

LONDON, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global CEOs, innovators, policymakers and investors gathered at Hampton Court Palace this week for the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Roundtables & Exhibition 2026, a leading private sector summit focused on accelerating real-world delivery of the sustainable transition.

The summit brought together hundreds of leaders from across industries and countries to move beyond ambition and advance meaningful partnerships, investments and collaborative action on areas such as clean energy, space, artificial intelligence, capital investment, sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing.

This included over 50 CEOs from Chinese companies, highlighting the growing engagement and leadership of the SMI China Council. Since its establishment in 2021, the Council has developed a strong and pragmatic sustainability agenda that reflects China's development priorities and its expanding role in global economic and environmental governance.

The summit also reflected the global reach of the SMI, with CEOs and senior delegations also attending from Japan, Australia, the UAE, Brazil, and across Africa and the United States.

Founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020, the Sustainable Markets Initiative has become a unique platform for "private sector diplomacy", mobilizing global business leaders to place sustainability at the centre of value creation and long-term economic growth.

Key announcements

• The European Space Agency announced the ELSA-M mission (End-of-Life Services by Astroscale - Multiple) developed by Astroscale UK, Eutelsat/OneWeb and the UK Space Agency to remove space debris will carry the Astra Carta Seal for its first in-orbit demonstration, symbolising commitment to responsible stewardship of the space
• Secretary John Kerry was announced as Ocean Champion for Sustainable Markets Initiative's Ocean Stewardship Initiative (OSI) to support a clear purpose: bringing civil societies, governments, and the private sector to pull in the same direction, and help turn ocean commitments into practical, measurable progress.

SMI driven partnerships, collaboration and cross sector projects

A central aim of the SMI Roundtables & Exhibition is to catalyse action by enabling new partnerships, supporting collaboration and help launch new cross sector projects to accelerate deployment of sustainable solutions.

Among the recent initiatives facilitated and supported by the SMI include:

• An energy tech pilot at Historic Royal Palaces to cut hot water energy use by up to 40%
  Since exhibiting at the 2025 SMI Terra Carta Roundtables, energy tech company Mixergy, part of the Barclays Climate Ventures portfolio, has begun working with Historic Royal Palaces to use its smart hot water cylinders to cut hot water energy use by up to 40% and ease peak demand through grid connectivity. Two units are now being trialled at Hampton Court Palace, with the potential to expand the partnership across Historic Royal Palaces' wider estate.
• Turbine technology supporting Fortescue's Real Zero strategy. China's Envision Energy has successfully grid-connected an EN182-7.8MW wind turbine prototype in China for testing. The unit is identical to the turbines that will be deployed at Fortescue's Nullagine Wind Project in the Pilbara, marking a key milestone for Fortescue's first operational wind development and advancing its Real Zero strategy. The Nullagine project will deploy 17 Envision EN182-7.8MW wind turbines, with units now under construction for installation in the Pilbara. Designed for Australia's mining and desert environments, the turbines incorporate Nabrawind's self-erecting base frame technology and a 188-metre hub height to maximise energy yield. Fortescue's renewable energy management system will use AI to optimize and dispatch power across its integrated portfolio, including wind, solar and battery energy storage systems.
• New renewable energy collaboration to accelerate sustainable hospitality in Asia. The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance highlighted a growing collaboration with renewable energy leaders in China, including JA Solar and China Photovoltaic Industry Association, to help expand the adoption of clean energy across the global hospitality sector. Facilitated through the Sustainable Markets Initiative's convening power, the partnership aims to strengthen cooperation between the hospitality industry and renewable energy providers, supporting the sector's transition toward Net Positive operations. The Alliance, which represents over 66,000 hotels across more than 300 brands worldwide, aims to accelerate the transition toward a Net Positive hospitality industry.
• New AI partnership with Marylebone Cricket Club partner to accelerate decarbonisation
  Supported by the Sustainable Markets Initiative, ExpectAI and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have partnered to accelerate progress toward MCC's Net Zero 2040 ambition by transforming how it tackles Scope 3 emissions, currently ~90% of its footprint -through verified, supplier-level data and AI-enabled action.
• Barclays and ExpectAI collaboration to strengthen energy resilience for UK SMEs
  Facilitated by the SMI, ExpectAI are in live collaboration with Barclays to explore how AI-driven sustainability insights can help UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve profitability while strengthening energy resilience and reducing emissions.
• British hydrogen innovator powers outdoor exhibition at Hampton Court Palace
  British hydrogen innovator, GeoPura, showcased its cutting-edge zero-emission hydrogen power units (HPUs) at the SMI Roundtables & Exhibition, with its HPUs powering the Summit's outdoor marquee and exhibitions, cutting carbon and NOx emissions and significantly improving air quality compared with conventional diesel generators.

Inspiration from the Great Exhibition

The summit's innovation exhibition also showcased pioneering technologies that reflect the spirit of the Great Exhibition of 1851, demonstrating how breakthrough innovation, from AI-enabled climate monitoring to next-generation clean energy solutions, are helping drive the next wave of sustainable economic growth.

Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of Sustainable Markets Initiative, said: "The Sustainable Markets Initiative was founded on the belief that the private sector has a critical role to play in accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. The SMI's annual Roundtables & Exhibition brings together global leaders not just to discuss ambition, but to drive real-world action, forging partnerships, mobilizing investment and scaling the solutions needed to deliver sustainable growth.

"What makes the SMI unique is its ability to convene leaders across sectors and geographies to collaborate on the systemic challenges facing our planet. By working together, the private sector can unlock innovation, create economic opportunity and help build a resilient and sustainable global economy."

Glenn Mandziuk, President & CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance said: "Our strong affiliation with the Sustainable Markets Initiative is the strategic catalyst that has transformed our ambitious vision into tangible, global action. It is through this unique brand of private sector diplomacy, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, that we have forged groundbreaking partnerships—first with a global leader like JA Solar, and now evolving into a deep, strategic alliance with the China Photovoltaic Industry Association. This powerful continuum of collaboration is a testament to the SMI's unrivalled convening power, opening new opportunities to mobilize our industry's $200 billion annual investment towards a renewable future. Together, we are not just adopting sustainable practices; we are engineering a systems-level shift, proving that the path to a Net Positive hospitality sector is the definitive growth story of our time"

With a focus on pragmatic commercially aligned transition, the SMI brings together leaders at the highest levels of decision making to tackle system-level and cross-industry challenges that no organisation or sector can solve alone.

The SMI Roundtables & Exhibition, took place on 11 and 12 March 2026

Notes to editors

About the Sustainable Markets Initiative

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is the world's go-to private sector organization for sustainable transition; characterized by our unique brand of 'private sector diplomacy'.

With the vision of our founder, His Majesty King Charles III, and our unique convening power, the SMI facilitates action between world leaders and CEOs to position sustainability at the heart of global value creation.

Together, we seek to mobilize the trillions of dollars required to achieve a sustainable future. Investment at this scale requires global systems-level change with a default sustainable orientation across markets, industries and supply chains. Here, our mandates, the Terra Carta and Astra Carta, provide practical private sector trajectories.

The SMI believes that with bold ambition and courageous leadership, we can seize a new era of global prosperity that will last for generations to come. We call this 'The Growth Story of Our Time'. Read more: www.sustainable-markets.org

At the exhibition, Compal will demonstrate a complete deployment configuration composed of three physical rack units integrating high-density compute nodes, high-power electrical infrastructure, and liquid cooling systems. The Power Rack features an AcBel-designed power rack architecture, while the Liquid Cooling Rack integrates Rayonnant CDU Cabinet Rack systems and piping infrastructure to establish a coordinated power and thermal management environment. Together, these elements form a synergistic operating architecture that enables visitors to observe next-generation AI infrastructure logic and system relationships under near real-world data center conditions.

The exhibit includes high-density system designs based on NVIDIA HGX system and NVIDIA MGX architecture, featuring deployments built on NVIDIA HGX Rubin NVL8 and NVIDIA HGX B300 system. Presented at rack scale, the showcase illustrates practical build-out models for next-generation AI infrastructure. With the introduction of the NVIDIA Rubin GPUs and the rollout of NVIDIA HGX B300 and other new system architectures, compute density and power requirements continue to increase, raising the bar for data center power delivery capacity, energy efficiency, and thermal management.

Against this backdrop, data center construction is progressively shifting from node-centric design toward rack-level infrastructure planning. This change in deployment scale elevates platform selection and system integration capabilities as critical factors in long-term enterprise investment decisions.

The parallel evolution of NVIDIA HGX and NVIDIA MGX platforms reflects the continuity of NVIDIA's technology roadmap. For system providers, the ability to stay aligned with this development cadence has become a key competitive differentiator. Compal's presence at NVIDIA GTC 2026 underscores its integration capabilities and strategic positioning within this evolving industry landscape.

At GTC, Compal's automotive electronics team will showcase an infrared perception system demonstrating real-time AI inference capabilities for next-generation vehicle applications. In the medical and life sciences domain, Compal will also present two technical poster sessions at GTC—"GPU Annealer Molecular Docking with Fast Screening and Accurate Ranking" and "Generative Antibody Factory: GPU-Accelerated Diffusion Model & Protein Language Model for Nanobody Discovery," focusing on accelerated molecular docking and generative antibody design. These AI workloads can be deployed on Compal's high-density GPU server platform (SX420-2A), demonstrating how rack-level compute architecture supports drug discovery and scientific AI research.

Alan Chang, Vice President of Compal's Infrastructure Systems Business Group, commented, "The evolution of AI is driven not only by breakthroughs in silicon performance, but also by advancements in infrastructure-level collaboration. Through our long-standing collaboration with NVIDIA, we are positioned at the forefront of technology transitions, preparing for the next phase of deployment. As the industry advances toward higher compute density and larger-scale workloads, we aim to deliver sustained integration value across platform generations."

Compal will also host a featured session on March 16 at 2:00 p.m., titled "Synergy at Scale: Unify Compute, Power and Cooling," where it will share its planning philosophy for high-density AI environments.

As AI infrastructure upgrade cycles accelerate, competitive differentiation is shifting from standalone system performance to holistic architectural integration. At GTC 2026 (Booth 107), Compal will demonstrate tangible rack-level deployment achievements, offering the industry a practical perspective on how next-generation platforms are being realized within modern data centers.

About Compal

Founded in 1984, Compal is a leading manufacturer in the notebook and smart device industry, creating brand value in collaboration with various sectors. Its groundbreaking product designs have received numerous international awards. In 2025, Compal was recognized by CommonWealth Magazine as one of Taiwan's top 7 manufacturers and has consistently ranked among the Forbes Global 2000 companies. In recent years, Compal has actively developed emerging businesses, including cloud servers, auto electronics, and smart medical, leveraging its integrated hardware and software R&D and manufacturing capabilities to create relevant solutions. More information, please visit https://www.compal.com

SINGAPORE, PARIS and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lynxkite is expanding its partnership with Biophytis SA (Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS) ("Biophytis"), starting with  the MASSIVE project (MAS Receptor Synthetic Innovation & Virtual Engineering for Sarcopenia therapy) and plans to expand the platform to other modalities. This strategic initiative, also supported by Singapore's Enterprise Singapore, is aligned with priority target areas in Singapore's Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030 plan.

LynxKite Technologies, a leader in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, known for its flagship open-source platform LynxKite, will integrate AI computational methods relevant for longevity research into its computational orchestration platform. With over a decade of experience, the founding team of LynxKite has supported more than 100 global enterprises — including major players such as Roche, AstraZeneca and Hummingbird Biosciences — in analyzing complex data using graph-based and generative AI approaches.

The first MASSIVE project aims to identify and develop Mas receptor (MasR) activator drug candidates targeting sarcopenia, a degenerative muscle disease associated with aging that affects millions of elderly people worldwide. Biophytis contributes its deep expertise in age-related diseases, its preclinical experience in MasR-linked indications, and its expertise in Mas receptor pharmacology. LynxKite brings state-of-the-art AI technologies, chemoinformatics, and software engineering coupled with scaling GPU computation on the latest generation of NVIDIA toolkits and neoclouds such as Nebius. Together, the partners strengthen Biophytis' strategic drug discovery program, aligned with its longevity-focused strategy and positioning.

The project's key objectives include:

1. Modeling the Mas receptor for structure-based drug design using AI and protein prediction tools.
2. Designing and prioritizing synthetic drug candidates through AI-guided molecule generation and predictive filtering.
3. Synthesizing and testing promising MasR activators to assess biological activity, safety, and pharmacokinetics.
4. Selecting and protecting the lead candidate through patent filings in preparation for preclinical development.
5. Developing and validating the AI software via feedback loops from in vitro and in vivo validation of candidates.

"The launch of MASSIVE marks a decisive step in our longevity strategy, combining our clinical expertise with LynxKite's innovative AI to accelerate the discovery of transformative therapies against sarcopenia," said Stanislas Veillet, CEO of Biophytis.

Gyorgy Lajtai, CEO of LynxKite, added: "We are proud to collaborate with Biophytis on pioneering computational longevity through our LynxKite platfom, which demonstrates how LynxKite can revolutionize discovery by designing, integrating and orchestrating relevant computational tools in diverse modalities."

About LynxKite

LynxKite Technologies Pte Ltd, headquartered in Singapore with offices in the United States, Switzerland The LynxKite platform combines graph analytics, biological language models, while directly managing, optimizing, and autoscaling GPU resources to efficiently run complex pipelines such as NVIDIA NIM Microservices. Building on more than a decade of experience in graph and enterprise AI, LynxKite collaborates with research institutions, technology partners, and industry leaders to accelerate scientific discovery and advanced analytics. For more information, please visit https://lynxkite.com.

About BIOPHYTIS

Biophytis SA is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing drug candidates for age-related diseases. BIO101 (20-hydroxyecdysone), our lead drug candidate, is a small molecule in development for muscular diseases (sarcopenia, Phase 3 ready to start) and metabolic disorders (obesity, Phase 2 ready to start). The company is headquartered in Paris, France, with subsidiaries in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and Brazil. The Company's ordinary shares are listed on Euronext Growth Paris (ALBPS - FR001400OLP5) and its ADS (American Depositary Shares) are listed on the OTC market (BPTSY - US 09076G401). For more information, visit www.biophytis.com.

About Nebius
Nebius, the AI cloud company, is building the full-stack platform for developers and companies to take charge of their AI future — from data and model training to production deployment. Founded on deep in-house technological expertise and operating at scale with a rapidly expanding global footprint, Nebius serves startups and enterprises building AI products, agents, and services worldwide. Nebius is listed on Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam. For more information, please visit www.nebius.com.

Founded in 2010, the China International New Media Short Film Festival (CSFF) is the country's only nationally recognized international short film festival, held every year in Shenzhen. Shenzhen Media Group is one of the organizers of the festival. The city also hosts the China (Shenzhen) International TV Drama Trading Fair, which was initiated in December 2014.

Last year, the two events merged into one, with a conference added to the schedule for discussions on policies, directions, and trends for the industry.

During the opening ceremony this morning, the National Radio and Television Administration announced the establishment of a "Ju Hao Kan" ("Good Dramas") Big Screen On-Demand Alliance. The alliance, which adopts blockchain technology, will ensure that high-quality content — including web series and short or medium-length dramas — can easily reach mainstream broadcasting platforms across the country. It also guarantees that content creators can view broadcast data and that revenue-sharing records are traceable.

Industry heavyweights, including iQiyi founder and CEO Gong Yu, gave speeches on topics such as the impact and empowerment of AI in film and drama production.

A report on the short drama industry, a study on its future growth, and a white paper on the overseas expansion of Chinese short dramas will be released during the conference.

Meanwhile, China's State TV, Mango TV, Hunan Satellite TV, and premium video platforms like iQiyi, Youku, Tencent, and Hongguo Short Drama will announce their production plans for 2026.

In addition to the platforms, leading production firms, including Daylight Entertainment ("Nirvana in Fire"), Huace Film & TV, and Linmon Media ("A Little Reunion," "Nothing But Thirty"), are participating alongside Hengdian World Studios and other shooting bases. More than 30 of these firms will release trailers for new shows. The event also pools resources from Crazy Maple Studio, the company behind ReelShort, and Jiuzhou Culture, operator of 99TV.

Nearly 200 companies and institutions have set up booths in a 3,000-square-meter space, including tech and media giants Google, Sony, and Amazon. Over 150 professional buyers and representatives from more than 80 investing firms are expected to attend.

Exhibition spaces devoted to companies from Hong Kong and Macao, as well as nine seminars focusing on the integration of the film and drama industry in the Greater Bay Area, aim to create synergy in the region's showbiz revival.

An AIGC and Digital Technology Zone, covering over 1,000 square meters, will feature cutting-edge imaging solutions from major players including Volcengine, Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. Among the highlights is Seedance, an AI-powered motion capture system previously featured at China's Spring Festival Gala.

This year, the CSFF has received more than 500 short films submitted by creators from all APEC economies. The festival's prestigious KingBonn Director Supporting Program has selected 15 winners from a total of 4,306 submissions. This year will also see the addition of the Annual Premium Short Drama award and the APEC Economies Premium Short Films and Drama award.

Shenzhen, which produced the popular short TV series "Miracle" and the "Boonie Bears" films, is a leader in the film and drama industry. According to DataEye founder Wang Xiangbin, from January to October 2025, overseas in-app purchase revenue for short dramas exceeded US$1.847 billion, with Shenzhen enterprises contributing over 50% of China's exports.

In response to this growing market, VEVOR is launching a four-piece garage upgrade set designed for automotive DIY enthusiasts. This spring, homeowners can enhance their garages with a solution that combines convenience, efficiency, and durability. The set includes a retractable air hose reel, electric hydraulic floor jack, impact socket set, and 450-piece mechanical tool kit, delivering professional-grade performance at an accessible price—turning any garage into the workshop of your dreams.

Clear the Clutter: Make Your Garage Work for You

"I used to dread using my air tools—the hose would tangle, get underfoot, and I'd almost trip on it every time," says one Houston-based mechanic enthusiast.

VEVOR's retractable air hose reel solves that problem. Pull the hose to the length you need—it locks in place automatically. When you're done, a quick tug lets it retract smoothly, snapping neatly back into place. No more tangles, no more tripping hazards. The hose stays flexible in any weather and powers most pneumatic tools with ease.

The 180° rotating mount lets you install it on the ceiling, wall, or floor, freeing up valuable workspace. Smooth-glide rollers protect the hose from wear and tear, keeping it reliable for years. Suddenly, your garage feels bigger, cleaner, and more functional.

Lift with Ease: Electric Car Jack

Working under a car is often the hardest part of any repair. Manual jacks are slow, awkward, and physically draining.

VEVOR's electric car jack makes it effortless. Plug it into your car's 12V outlet, press a button, and watch your SUV, sedan, or light truck lift safely in minutes. With a maximum lifting capacity of 5 tons, it handles most vehicles in your garage with ease，transforming a once strenuous job into a push-button task. The jack stops automatically at the right height, so you can work under the car confidently.

It also integrates an electric impact wrench and tire inflator, so you can remove lug nuts in seconds and top off tires right away. One user shared: "Changing a tire used to take half an hour—now it's done in minutes, and I barely break a sweat."

Heavy-Duty Disassembly: Impact Socket Set

Rusty or stubborn bolts can turn any project into a headache. Ordinary sockets slip or break, wasting time and effort.

VEVOR's impact socket set is built to handle high-torque jobs. Premium CR-V alloy steel and a six-point design grip bolts securely, so even the toughest fasteners come loose without slipping. Multiple socket sizes and extension bars make it easy to reach deep or awkward bolts. "Stubborn bolts no longer slow me down—these sockets make every repair feel smooth and easy." Commented one user.

The Ultimate Support: 450-Piece Mechanical Tool Kit

From delicate interior work to heavy-duty repairs, this kit has it all: sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, hex keys, and more. Every tool has its own spot in a clearly organized case—no more digging through messy drawers. Durable, rust-resistant materials make sure your tools last, while the smart organization keeps you working efficiently and stress-free.

From tangled hoses to exhausting lifts, slipping sockets to scattered tools—VEVOR's four-piece set solves every pain point. This spring, watch hoses retract automatically, cars lift with ease, sockets grip perfectly, and tools stay neatly organized. Your garage is no longer just storage—it's an efficient, safe, professional-grade workspace.

Ready to experience it yourself? Visit the VEVOR global flagship store in Houston to see the tools in action, or shop online at vevor.com or search "VEVOR" on Amazon. Turn your garage from a cluttered space into the ultimate dream workshop.

About VEVOR

VEVOR is a home improvement brand that empowers Home Creators to upgrade spaces with pro-level products at exceptional value. From backyard makeovers to apartment innovations, we deliver superior performance through practical technological innovation that combines purposeful technology with the hands-on joy of creation.

Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, supported by a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of more than 15,000 products spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions. VEVOR has supported over 30 million Home Creators worldwide, bringing performance, inspiration, and value to their home improvement projects.

For more information, visit www.vevor.com or search "vevor" on Amazon.

Contact: Qi Feng qi.feng@vevor.net 

YIWU, China, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiwugo.com, the official website of the Yiwu Commodity Market, is the largest commodity wholesale market in the world. With the 2026 Lunar New Year barely behind us, Yiwu International Trade City has set out on a new journey amid the festive atmosphere of its market reopening, carrying forward the strong momentum of 2025 and igniting a fresh wave of global procurement. As a core platform anchored in Yiwu's physical marketplace and bridging supply and demand across the world, Yiwugo has seen rising demand across multiple product categories, including perler beads and pet toys. Orders are pouring in, painting a vivid picture of the "world's supermarket" kicking off the Year of the Horse with remarkable vitality. It also underscores Yiwugo's role in empowering the real economy and linking domestic and global markets.

Since the reopening, perler bead toys have become one of the market's standout categories, extending the explosive growth recorded in 2025. Demand has remained strong both at home and abroad, leaving many merchants in the hectic yet enviable position of scrambling to keep up with customers' requests for restocking.

Yan Lijuan, owner of Bright Toys on Yiwugo, has been in the industry for seven years. The company specializes in 2.6 mm perler beads, handmade beaded products, and related items. Since the perler bead market surged in the second half of 2025, her business has entered a period of rapid expansion. Orders from domestic and international markets are now roughly evenly split, including purchases from several high-quality Amazon clients. On peak days, order volumes can reach as high as RMB 20,000. Such a robust demand has carried over from last year into the new market-opening season, keeping her workshop running at full capacity.

With Yiwugo's support, Set Sail DIY Gift Firm, another business long engaged in the perler bead industry, has grown from an export-oriented enterprise into one thriving in both domestic and international markets. Its owner, Wu Yin, has been involved in the production and sales of perler beads since 2013. In the early years, she capitalized on Yiwugo's strengths to introduce 5 mm perler beads to overseas markets. Known for their premium quality—eco-friendly and non-toxic, free of burrs and holes, and featuring a high melting point and remarkable durability—the products quickly gained popularity in Spain, Mexico, Chile, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK). Through Yiwugo's precise business matchmaking, these high-quality perler beads have built a stable and loyal customer base, including a Spanish client who has maintained the partnership for more than a decade, with monthly purchases consistently ranging from RMB 30,000 to RMB 50,000.

As demand for perler beads surges in China, Yiwugo's market insights and extensive customer network have also encouraged overseas buyers to source 2.6 mm perler beads, creating a positive cycle in which domestic and international markets energize and empower each other. Today, Set Sail DIY Gift Firm offers up to 296 color options for the Chinese market, while its international product line includes more than 70 varieties. Such a broad portfolio enables the company to meet the diverse needs of customers across different markets.

Since the beginning of the Year of the Horse, one of Wu Yin's long-standing clients in Wuhan has referred 15 owners of brick-and-mortar handmade craft stores from across China to her. Meanwhile, a steady flow of accurately matched Yiwugo customers from Wuhan, Shanghai, Lanzhou, and other regions has provided fresh impetus for the growth of Set Sail DIY Gift Firm. On the day of our interview alone, Wu Yin secured two trial orders from new clients via Yiwugo, each valued at RMB 10,000. The outstanding quality of her products has left her highly confident in winning repeat orders.

The surging popularity of perler beads is by no means an isolated phenomenon. On Yiwugo, other categories such as pet toys have also seen a strong start to the trading season. Their emergence as frequently searched products in overseas markets highlights Yiwugo's diversified and forward-looking category strategy.

With Yiwugo's support, Ninghai Dougez Pet Products Co., Ltd. is exporting its products to Europe, the United States, South America, Southeast Asia, Japan, the ROK, and other countries and regions. Its operator, Lu Yanfei, has devoted 18 years to this industry and runs a modern factory integrating manufacturing and sales. Recently, procurement demand for pet toys on Yiwugo has continued to grow, while customer preferences have become increasingly segmented: some buyers prioritize premium quality, whereas others place greater emphasis on value for money. Among these products, electric cat teaser wands have seen particularly strong demand in the US and Southeast Asian markets, with Dougez's top-performing clients purchasing up to 20,000 units per month. At the same time, a steady stream of high-quality overseas buyers, precisely matched and connected through Yiwugo, has provided the company with sustained confidence in expanding its global presence.

From the perler bead boom at home and abroad to the growing overseas demand for pet toys, each wave of activity on Yiwugo offers a vivid testament to the dynamism of the "world's supermarket". Anchored in Yiwu's physical marketplace and powered by digital technology, the platform bridges offline stores with buyers around the world. It helps local merchants bring their premium products beyond Chinato the international stage, while enabling overseas buyers to source directly from primary suppliers without ever leaving home. With the Year of the Horse off to a strong start, Yiwugo will continue to capitalize on its strengths to help more merchants capture business opportunities, enhance the global influence of Yiwu's small commodities, and usher in a new chapter in the high-quality development of the "world's supermarket".

Founded in 2010, the China International New Media Short Film Festival (CSFF) is the country's only nationally recognized international short film festival, held every year in Shenzhen. Shenzhen Media Group is one of the organizers of the festival. The city also hosts the China (Shenzhen) International TV Drama Trading Fair, which was initiated in December 2014.

During the opening ceremony this morning, the National Radio and Television Administration announced the establishment of a "Ju Hao Kan" ("Good Dramas") Big Screen On-Demand Alliance. The alliance, which adopts blockchain technology, will ensure that high-quality content — including web series and short or medium-length dramas — can easily reach mainstream broadcasting platforms across the country. It also guarantees that content creators can view broadcast data and that revenue-sharing records are traceable.

A report on the short drama industry, a study on its future growth, and a white paper on the overseas expansion of Chinese short dramas will be released during the conference.

Meanwhile, China's State TV, Mango TV, Hunan Satellite TV, and premium video platforms like iQiyi, Youku, Tencent, and Hongguo Short Drama will announce their production plans for 2026.

In addition to the platforms, leading production firms, including Daylight Entertainment ("Nirvana in Fire"), Huace Film & TV, and Linmon Media ("A Little Reunion," "Nothing But Thirty"), are participating alongside Hengdian World Studios and other shooting bases. More than 30 of these firms will release trailers for new shows.

This year, the CSFF has received more than 500 short films submitted by creators from all APEC economies. This year will also see the addition of the Annual Premium Short Drama award and the APEC Economies Premium Short Films and Drama award.

Shenzhen, which produced the popular short TV series "Miracle" and the "Boonie Bears" films, is a leader in the film and drama industry. According to DataEye founder Wang Xiangbin, from January to October 2025, overseas in-app purchase revenue for short dramas exceeded US$1.847 billion, with Shenzhen enterprises contributing over 50% of China's exports.

MUMBAI, India, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Re Sustainability has signed an exclusive MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Limited to launch India's first structured national initiative for the collection and recycling of used lubricating oil. The initiative will enable systematic recovery and re-refining of used lubricants, reducing reliance on virgin crude-derived base oils while conserving resources and lowering foreign exchange outflows.

The collaboration will establish a dedicated SPV to build a nationwide reverse logistics and collection network for used lubricating oil. The platform will aggregate lubricants from industrial and automotive sectors and develop Re-Refined Base Oil (RRBO) infrastructure to produce Group I and Group II+ base oils in partnership with Re Sustainability and its technology partners.

Mr. Bankim Patra, Country Head (Lubes), Indian Oil Corporation Limited:
"As India's largest integrated energy company, Indian Oil is committed to advancing solutions that strengthen energy security and environmental responsibility. This collaboration supports the creation of sustainable value chains for responsible recovery, reuse, and circular utilisation of lubricants."

Recovered oil will be processed into Re-Refined Base Oil (RRBO) and reintroduced into lubricant manufacturing. This circular approach reduces reliance on virgin crude-derived base oils and improves resource efficiency across the sector.

Mr. Masood Mallick, Managing Director & Group CEO, Re Sustainability Limited:
"India's journey towards a circular economy requires large-scale systems that can recover value from complex waste streams and reintegrate them into productive use. Our partnership with Indian Oil marks a transformative step towards institutionalising oil recycling at industrial scale in India. By building an integrated ecosystem for used lubricant recovery and re-refining, we are enabling the transition from waste management to resource recovery while strengthening India's environmental infrastructure and circular economy."

The partnership targets an annual collection of 100 KTA of used lubricating oil through a nationwide network of aggregation, logistics, and traceability systems. The initiative will also establish a re-refining facility with a capacity of 50 to 100 KTA of Group II+ RRBO.

It will additionally include recovery and recycling of plastic lubricant containers in line with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.

India generates about 1.3 million tonnes of used lubricating oil annually, but only around 0.2 million tonnes is recovered through formal recycling. This initiative aims to expand formal recovery infrastructure, unlock the value of used lubricants, and support India's transition toward a circular and resource-efficient economy.

Left to Right: Mr. Masood Mallick, Managing Director & Group CEO, Re Sustainability, exchanging the MoU with Mr. Bankim Patra, Country Head (Lubes), Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

For a brand that first built its reputation online, the Costco rollout signals a broader shift toward traditional retail shelves. It also puts the Hiboy C1 in front of a much wider audience of everyday riders who may be encountering electric bikes for the first time during a routine warehouse visit.

From Online Mobility Brand to Warehouse Aisles

Costco has become an increasingly interesting place to spot e-bikes lately. Alongside everything from bulk groceries to patio furniture, the warehouse giant has quietly expanded its selection of personal mobility products.

For Hiboy, getting a product onto those warehouse floors is no small feat. Costco is known for a tightly controlled product lineup, often carrying only a handful of models in each category. That means every item must pass internal evaluations around reliability, value, and customer demand.

The appearance of the Hiboy C1 suggests the retailer sees growing interest in affordable electric transportation, particularly bikes designed for short daily trips and city commuting.

Hiboy has been steadily expanding its retail footprint in recent years. In addition to Costco, the brand's scooters and e-bikes can also be found through national retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, signaling a shift from a purely digital brand toward broader mainstream distribution.

20% OFF: A Lower Entry Price for Costco Members

For Costco shoppers, the new listing also comes with a price advantage. The Hiboy C1 is currently offered with a 20% discount, bringing the commuter-focused e-bike into a price range that's attractive for riders curious about trying electric transportation without committing to a high-end model.

That combination, warehouse availability plus a reduced price, is often how many first-time riders end up purchasing their first e-bike.

And unlike online orders, warehouse availability means some customers may be able to pick one up and ride it home the same day.

The Hiboy C1: A Compact City Commuter

Positioned as an everyday commuter bike, the Hiboy C1 focuses on practical urban riding rather than high-performance specs.

The bike features a minimalist step-through design with a streamlined one-piece frame and internally routed wiring. The integrated construction removes visible weld seams, giving the bike a cleaner appearance compared to many entry-level commuter models.

Key features include:

• Suspension: Front suspension fork for smoother city riding
• Lighting: Integrated headlight for improved visibility
• Riding Modes: Pure electric, pedal assist, and standard bicycle mode

The setup makes the Hiboy C1 suitable for short urban commutes, neighborhood rides, and quick errands, exactly the kind of trips where many riders are starting to swap cars for lighter electric mobility.

Why Warehouse Retail Still Matters for E-Bikes

While many e-bike brands grow primarily through online channels, physical retail remains an important way for new riders to discover and experience e-bikes. Seeing a bike in person, and knowing it comes from a retailer with a well-known return policy, can make customers more comfortable making the jump to electric transportation.

For Costco, adding more personal mobility products also reflects a broader shift in consumer behavior. E-bikes and electric scooters have become increasingly common in cities as commuters look for alternatives to traffic, parking costs, and rising fuel prices. Affordable, entry-level commuter bikes like the Hiboy C1 are often where that transition begins.

Looking Ahead

Hiboy's arrival in Costco stores may be just the beginning of a deeper retail partnership. As interest in electric transportation continues to grow, warehouse retailers and big-box chains are becoming an important gateway for bringing e-bikes to a broader audience.

For now, Costco members browsing the warehouse aisles may notice something new parked between the seasonal displays and sporting goods section: a compact commuter e-bike designed to make everyday trips a little easier.

And with a 20% member discount attached, the Hiboy C1 could end up being one of the more accessible entry points into electric riding yet.

About Hiboy 

Hiboy is a personal mobility brand in North America known for its reliable and accessible electric scooters and e-bikes. The company focuses on developing practical short-distance transportation solutions that prioritize safety, durability, and everyday usability. .

Guided by its slogan, "Begin the Joyride," Hiboy is committed to delivering dependable and cost-effective products that make everyday transportation more enjoyable and sustainable, helping riders embrace smarter, greener mobility.

LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd., a global leader and innovator in advanced optical interconnect solutions, today announced the launch of its high-density 6.4T NPO optical module at OFC 2026. Designed to meet the demanding requirements of AI data centers, the new solution delivers exceptional performance, density, and efficiency for next-generation optical interconnects.

Eoptolink's 6.4T NPO is a high-density near-packaged optical transceiver module designed to address performance and density challenges in AI data center interconnects. The module delivers 6.4 Tbps aggregate throughput across 32 lanes operating at 200 Gbps each, leveraging advanced Silicon Photonics (SiPh) technology.

"We are excited to introduce the 6.4T NPO solution, which represents a significant leap forward in optical interconnect technology," said Supriyo Dey, VP of Business Development at Eoptolink. "This product is engineered to meet the evolving needs of AI data centers, delivering high bandwidth, improved density, and outstanding energy efficiency."

Eoptolink will be showcasing its latest 6.4T NPO, 12.8T XPO, 400G/lambda-1.6T DR4, and 200G/lambda-1.6T FRO/LRO/LPO series optical transceiver solutions at the Eoptolink booth (#1211) during OFC 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. Visitors are invited to stop by the booth to experience the performance of these solutions first-hand.

About Eoptolink

Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd. is a global leader and innovator in advanced optical interconnect solutions for data center, enterprise and telecom networks. Eoptolink is dedicated to research, develop, manufacture and markets a diverse portfolio of high-performance optical transceivers for AI/ML Cluster, Cloud Data Center, 4G/5G wireless, Transport & Datacom and FTTX applications all over the world.

Contact Us

USA:              3191 Laurelview Court, Fremont, CA 94538
Singapore:     72 Bendmeer Road, #02-05, Luzerne, Singapore 339941
Thailand:       7/618, Mu 6, Map Yang Phon, Pluak Daeng District, Rayong 21140
China (HQ):   No.510 Wulian Avenue, Chengdu 610200
E-mail:           sales@eoptolink.com

The English session of the conference call will be held at 9:00 AM on March 30, 2026, Beijing Time (9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on March 29, 2026), and the Mandarin session of the conference call will be held at 10:30 AM Beijing Time on the same day (10:30 PM U.S. Eastern Time on March 29, 2026).

The conference calls can be accessed by the following links:

For English Session:

Time: 9:00 AM Beijing Time, Monday, March 30, 2026
(9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time, Sunday, March 29, 2026)

Register and Webcast Link:

https://insilico.zoom.us/w/81195639919?pwd=i153PUfkONs5INk8mgvLmmttveLqc0.1

Participants are required to pre-register for the English conference call using the link above. After registration is approved, participants will receive the webinar access link and dial-in information via email.

For Mandarin Session:

Time: 10:30 AM Beijing Time, Monday, March 30, 2026
(10:30 PM U.S. Eastern Time, Sunday, March 29, 2026)

Register and Webcast Link:
https://research.citics.com/tel/info/1_2047925

Participants are required to pre-register for the Mandarin conference call using the link above.

Alternatively, participants may dial in to the conference call using below dial-in information:

The replay of English session will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by visiting the Company's website at https://insilico.com/.

Chairman Christopher Nixon Cox with White House Legacy to Lead U.S. Strategy

The Company announced that its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Christopher Nixon Cox, a member of the family of former U.S. President Richard Nixon, will personally lead the Company's strategic initiatives and operational development in the United States.

In addition to serving as Chair of the Company's newly established U.S. Operations Independent Governance Committee, Mr. Cox will directly oversee the planning, investment execution, and operational development of the Company's U.S. initiatives. As the core leader of HTCO's U.S. strategy, he will take on key responsibilities including formulating medium-to-long-term development strategies for the U.S. market, coordinating global resource networks for optimal integration, leading the identification, evaluation and execution of strategic M&A projects, and driving critical financing initiatives to solidify the Company's capital structure.

The Board believes that combining governance leadership with direct operational involvement, leveraging Mr. Cox's strategic leadership and rich experience in resource integration and major transactions, will accelerate HTCO's entry into the U.S. and significantly strengthen the Company's positioning within the U.S. capital markets.

Establishment of the U.S. Operations Independent Governance Committee

To further strengthen the Company's governance framework and support its U.S. expansion, the Board of Directors approved the establishment of a U.S. Operations Independent Governance Committee.

The committee will oversee U.S. strategy, capital market initiatives, major investments, and the development of strategic projects in the United States, providing a robust governance guarantee for the steady advancement of HTCO's U.S. business layout and the implementation of key strategic decisions. This Committee consists of Christopher Nixon Cox as Chairman, Christopher Renn and Jinyu Chang as members.

Performance-Based Equity Incentive Aligned with Shareholder Value - Market-Based Pricing Reflects Value Recognition and Growth Confidence

The Company also announced that it has established a long-term, performance-based equity incentive plan for Mr. Cox, which is designed to align the leadership's performance with the creation of long-term shareholder value. Mr. Cox has been granted market-priced stock options to purchase an aggregate of 1,030,000 shares of the Company's class A ordinary shares, consisting of two tranches: Tranche 1 consists of options to purchase 80,000 shares with an exercise price of $8.27 per share, based on the closing price of HTCO's class A ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market on the grant date; Tranche 2 consists of options to purchase 950,000 shares, also with an exercise price of $8.27 per share.

Under the incentive plan, a significant portion of the stock option grants will only vest upon the achievement of key strategic milestones:

Tranche 1 (80,000 shares):

• 50,000 options vested immediately;            
• the remaining 30,000 shares vest in stages during 2026–2027, subject to the recipient's continued service with the Company, vesting as follows:          
  • 10,000 shares vest on December 10, 2026, exercisable through December 10, 2036, which is a retention bonus and not subject to performance review;  
  • 10,000 shares vest on December 10, 2026, exercisable through December 10, 2036, subject to performance review;
  • 10,000 shares vest on December 10, 2027, exercisable through December 10, 2037, subject to performance review.

Tranche 2 (950,000 shares):   

• will become exercisable upon the achievement of core strategic milestones including:            
  • forming and leading the Company's U.S. projects and ongoing operations;     
  • raising a minimum of $50 million for the Company through one or more financing transactions;     
  • (the Company achieving a market capitalization of $300 million based on a 30-day VWAP on a fully diluted basis.

Under this market-based pricing and differentiated vesting structure the Chairman will stand at the same value starting point as all public shareholders, sharing both upside potential and market risks, and further aligns his personal interests closely with those of the Company and its shareholders. Shixuan He, Chief Executive Officer of HTCO, stated, "This equity incentive arrangement will solidify the linkage between leadership incentives for Mr. Cox and long-term shareholder value creation."

Strategic Growth Platform in the United States

HTCO views the U.S. as a core market for its next stage of growth and intends to expand through strategic investments, capital formation, innovative project development, and targeted strategic M&A. The Company intends to leverage Chairman Christopher Nixon Cox's strategic leadership and resource integration capabilities to foster strategic partnerships in the U.S. market, enhance operational efficiency and synergies, and accelerate scale expansion and business diversification in the shipping and technology sectors.

The Company believes that leveraging the depth and global influence of the U.S. capital markets, combined with the precise strategic deployment and strong leadership of Mr. Cox, will strongly support the formation of HTCO's long-term international growth platform and drive the sustainable development of the Company's global shipping and technology business.

About High-Trend International Group

High-Trend International Group is a global ocean transportation company.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are made under the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and can be identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "future," "will," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by these statements, including but not limited to those detailed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025. All information in this press release is as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

A research team led by Professor Yin Huiyong, Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), recently published a groundbreaking study in Circulation, a top-tier journal in cardiovascular medicine. Titled "ALDH2/eIF3E Interaction Modulates Protein Translation Critical for Cardiomyocyte Ferroptosis in Acute Myocardial Ischemia Injury", the research reveals for the first time how the ALDH2 mutation triggers "ferroptosis"—a specific type of cell death—during heart attacks, leading to a rapid deterioration of cardiac tissue. This discovery opens new doors for precision prevention and treatment for hundreds of millions of gene carriers worldwide.

The study highlights that the ALDH2 mutation does not only impair alcohol metabolism but also significantly worsens heart damage during acute myocardial infarction. The team carried out a clinical study of 177 Chinese patients with acute heart failure, and found that those carrying the ALDH2 mutation exhibited much more severe cardiac dysfunction following a heart attack. In this study, the team observed clear signs of ferroptosis in these patients, including a significant drop in Coenzyme Q10 (a cardio-protective antioxidant) and a massive accumulation of bioactive lipids that cause oxidative damage to cells.

Ferroptosis is a form of cell death driven by iron ions and lipid peroxidation. For the heart, this death process acts like a chain reaction, delivering an irreversible and devastating blow to myocardial cells, eventually leading to severe acute heart failure.

The key scientific breakthrough of this study lies in identifying the ALDH2 protein's hidden role as a cellular "regulator". Under normal conditions, ALDH2 binds with the eIF3E subunit (part of the complex responsible for protein synthesis), acting like a "security lock" to maintain protein balance within the cell. However, in the presence of the ALDH2 mutation, structural changes cause this lock to fail. The released eIF3E then enters a "selective mode", prompting ribosomes to mass-produce pathogenic proteins that induce ferroptosis. This role reversal—from a "metabolic enzyme" to a "translational regulator"—explains why individuals with the "flushing gene" suffer significantly more heart damage when facing the same level of myocardial ischemia.

To verify these mechanisms and identify therapeutic opportunities, the team conducted experiments using animal models. The results demonstrated that either inhibiting the ferroptosis process via medication or using genetic technology to regulate the protein translation pathway could significantly improve heart function in mice carrying the ALDH2 mutation after a heart attack. This suggests that existing iron chelators or specific ferroptosis inhibitors have immense potential to be developed into protective therapies specifically for East Asian populations.

The study redefines the physiological role of ALDH2 in cardiac protection and underscores the vital importance of precision medicine in treating cardiovascular diseases. In the future, clinicians may be able to use genetic testing to identify high-risk ALDH2 carriers and implement "anti-ferroptosis" interventions early to predict and improve outcomes for heart attack patients.

Other institutions participating in this joint study include Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Naval Medical University, Sun Yat-sen University, Fudan University, and Harbin Medical University. The research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Shenzhen Medical Research Fund, the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, and CityUHK.

The global impact of this research is further highlighted by a dedicated editorial commentary in the same issue of Circulation. Entitled "Selective mRNA Translation: A New Player in Ferroptosis After Myocardial Infarction", the piece is authored by Professor Yi Zhu, a renowned scientist in the cardiovascular field from Tianjin Medical University. Such a commentary is a significant honour, reserved for studies that provide transformative insights and open new frontiers in medical science.