Slovak-Japanese Animated Film “Angel & Meow” Wins Prestigious Crystal Pine Award, Decided by an Oscar and BAFTA-Winning Jury ACN Newswire

Slovak-Japanese Animated Film “Angel & Meow” Wins Prestigious Crystal Pine Award, Decided by an Oscar and BAFTA-Winning Jury

Juni 8, 2026
KOSICE, SLOVAKIA, June 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The original film by Vlado Zelezňák Jr. has achieved remarkable international success. The new Slovak-Japanese animated sci-fi film Angel & Meow celebrated its World Premiere by winning the prestigious Crystal Pine Award. The film proved its quality against an immense global competition of nearly 1,000 entries from 81 countries. This achievement is particularly notable as the film was produced as a fully independent project by the Slovak company GONG Art Company, led by Vlado Zelezňák Sr.The success took place at the 14th International Sound & Film Music Festival (ISFMF) in Varazdin, Croatia, which ranks among the world’s three most significant festivals dedicated to film music and sound. The gala ceremony was held in the magnificent historic setting of the Croatian National Theatre (HNK Varazdin).In the Company of Oscar Winners and Hollywood Stars The winners were selected by a prestigious international jury consisting of elite professionals—recipients and nominees of Oscar, Emmy, BAFTA, Grammy, and César awards. The jury president for this year was the legendary and respected actor Ciarán Hinds. Widely considered one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, Hinds is known to audiences for global blockbusters such as Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the Oscar-winning drama Belfast, and the animated phenomenon Frozen.Slovak creators stood on stage alongside the world’s absolute elite. Other award-winning personalities at this year’s festival included Hollywood actor Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible, Star Trek), who received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Oscar-winning sound designer James Mather (Top Gun: Maverick). The Slovak team shared the spotlight with elite sound professionals from the film Sirât, including Yasmina Praderas (Goya winner and Oscar nominee) and Laia Casanovas (European Film Award and Goya winner).Personal Moments from the Festival Stage The heart and engine of the project is Slovak producer, screenwriter, composer, and sound designer Vlado Zelezňák Jr., who accepted the award directly from the festival directors. During the gala, he experienced unforgettable personal encounters with the world’s biggest film stars."When we stood on stage after the announcement, I expressed my appreciation to the jury president, Ciarán Hinds, for his work. I was delighted that he already recognized our film—he responded immediately with a wide smile by singing the title of our project. It was a pleasant and spontaneous experience," recalls Vlado Zelezňák Jr.The meeting with Hollywood actor Simon Pegg was equally emotional. "I spoke with Simon on the day of the World Premiere, where I had the opportunity to introduce our film to him personally. When we met again on stage the next day during the awards ceremony, it was great to see that he was familiar with Angel & Meowand congratulated me with a smile again. These moments are a huge encouragement for my future work," adds the Slovak creator.The entire event was managed by the festival founders. The gala was hosted by Artistic Director Ozren K. Glaser, who publicly congratulated Vlado Zelezňák Jr. on stage, while Executive Director Marijana Glaser ceremoniously presented the Crystal Pine Award. "Our huge thanks go to the three main organizers from the Glaser family—Marijana, Ozren, and producer Zeljko Glaser. I would like to express my appreciation for their excellent, professional organization and for building a festival of a truly Hollywood standard, where one felt like they were at the Oscars from the very first moment," concludes Vlado Zelezňák Jr.A World Premiere of Visual Poetry Before an Elite Audience The World Premiere of Angel & Meow, held on May 22 at CineStar Varazdin, played to a fully packed theater. The audience consisted of an elite group of nominated composers, sound designers, and filmmakers from around the world. The premiere was attended in person by living legends of the film industry, such as Oscar-winning sound mixer Mark Ulano (Titanic, Inglourious Basterds), as well as singer and producer Kathy Kelly from the legendary group The Kelly Family.In addition to high-quality animation and visuals, the international jury praised the film’s powerful sound design, original score, and the overall story, all created by Vlado Zelezňák Jr. The visual and animation components were crafted by a top-tier Japanese team in Tokyo, led by director and lead animator Clemhyn Escosora from Adarnia studio (a subsidiary of Fuji Corp.).Global Sound Design and a Soundtrack as a Narrator Since the story relies on the pure power of image and sound, the meticulously designed sound and film music step into the spotlight, taking on the role of the primary narrator alongside the animation. The resulting soundtrack is exceptionally rich, varied, and intense."The sound design was created all over the world. While atmospheric sounds were recorded directly on the streets and coast of Cannes, the orchestral and electronic music was composed in studios in Slovakia. To achieve absolute authenticity, we recorded live animals and constantly experimented with sound," explains Vlado Zelezňák Jr. Over the 15-minute runtime, the viewer experiences diverse musical landscapes—from massive orchestral passages and intimate piano and guitar moments to pure sci-fi sounds of analog Moog synthesizers and wind instruments.Sound in the Hands of a Living Legend The final sound mastering was handled in the USA by an absolute legend in the field—Vlado Meller, in his prestigious American studio. Throughout his rich career, he has collaborated with icons such as Céline Dion, Andrea Bocelli, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Meller recently exclusively finished Dolby Atmos mastering for Michael Jackson’s legendary albums for Sony USA, released in conjunction with the recently unveiled biographical film hit Michael.Angel & Meow has shown from the very start that independent Slovak production from the GONG Art Company workshop, combined with an original script, film music, and sound design, can successfully stand its ground on the international stage against the world's biggest productions.About GONG Art Company30 Years of Creativity and Innovation GONG Art Company is an established pillar of the Slovak audiovisual scene with a nearly 30-year history. The company is renowned for its long-standing technological and creative co-production work with Slovak National Television and Radio, providing comprehensive music production for iconic projects such as Hviezdička and Zlatá brána. The company has been awarded multiple Gold and Platinum records for its music production and children's audio titles.Today, GONG operates as a modern production house focused on international film co-productions. The company manages its own film projects, with in-house recording studios dedicated to film scoring and sound design. This infrastructure allows for simultaneous production across multiple works—while the soundtrack for Angel & Meow was being composed in one studio, another was handling sound post-production for the documentary Man from the Mountain, which is also heading to international film festivals this year.GONG is also the founder of the global platform FMC (Film Music Contest & Festival), which connects elites from Hollywood and Netflix with global talent. The team regularly participates in key industry markets such as Cannes (Marché du Film), Annecy (MIFA), and Berlinale (EFM), building on a tradition of high-quality original work with the ambition to succeed in the global market.More information: www.angelandmeow.com Media Contact: Mgr. Vlado Zelezňák JR. Phone: +421 911 789 888 Email: press@angelandmeow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelandmeowmovie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelandmeowmovie/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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SpaceX Isn’t Building Another Satellite Network. It’s Trying to Move the AI Data Center Into Orbit SeaPRwire

SpaceX Isn’t Building Another Satellite Network. It’s Trying to Move the AI Data Center Into Orbit

Juni 8, 2026
By: Alex Mercer – SeaPRwire – Most people looked at Elon Musk’s newly revealed AI1 satellite and saw another ambitious space project. I saw something else. SpaceX appears to be attacking one of the biggest bottlenecks in artificial intelligence: electricity. Every major AI company today faces the same problem. Computing power can be purchased. Chips can be ordered. Data centers can be expanded. Power generation takes much longer. Musk’s latest presentation suggests SpaceX is exploring a future where AI infrastructure escapes that constraint by moving directly into space. The facts disclosed in Musk’s latest interview are striking. SpaceX plans to develop an AI satellite constellation that could eventually reach around one million satellites. The initial AI1 design features a 70-meter solar array and supports an average computing load of 120 kilowatts, with peak capacity reaching 150 kilowatts. According to Musk, that power envelope closely matches the operational requirements of an NVIDIA GB300 AI server rack. The satellite design also includes 110 square meters of liquid-cooling radiator panels, backup pump systems, and protective shielding against micrometeorite impacts. Hardware production is expected to come from SpaceX’s Bastrop, Texas facility, where the company is developing a manufacturing complex known as Gigasat. Musk’s presentation showed integrated production capabilities spanning silicon ingots, wafers, space-grade solar cells, PCBs, semiconductor manufacturing, storage facilities, and dedicated AI satellite laboratories. The more revealing detail is not the satellite itself. It is the factory strategy behind it. Musk also disclosed plans for Terafab, a future manufacturing site projected to span 100 million square feet, roughly ten times the size of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin. That scale indicates SpaceX is not treating AI satellites as an experimental side project. The company appears to be pursuing vertical integration at a level rarely seen outside the semiconductor industry. If SpaceX can manufacture solar cells, electronics, satellite systems, computing hardware, and launch capacity within one industrial chain, it gains a cost structure that few competitors could realistically replicate. Viewed from that angle, the AI1 satellite is less a product announcement and more a preview of an industrial platform. The timing is equally important. SpaceX is reportedly pursuing what could become the largest IPO in history, with plans to raise $75 billion. In its offering materials, the company reportedly estimates a $26.5 trillion total addressable AI market while arguing that terrestrial energy expansion may struggle to keep pace with AI demand. Orbital AI data centers powered by solar energy are being positioned as a possible solution. Whether that vision succeeds remains uncertain. Deploying AI computing infrastructure in orbit presents enormous engineering, maintenance, and economic challenges. Yet the broader signal is hard to ignore. For decades, satellites moved information around the planet. SpaceX is now proposing that satellites may eventually process that information as well. If that shift happens, the next AI infrastructure race may be fought not between cloud providers on Earth, but between industrial systems operating above it. Author bio: Alex Mercer, a veteran technology director and deep-tech analyst specializing in AI infrastructure, semiconductor supply chains, advanced manufacturing systems, and next-generation space technologies.
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The Real Battle in AI Shopping Is Not Intelligence. It Is Merchant Access SeaPRwire

The Real Battle in AI Shopping Is Not Intelligence. It Is Merchant Access

Juni 8, 2026
By: James Vance – SeaPRwire – The hardest part of building an AI shopping assistant is not generating recommendations. It is getting access to enough merchants to make those recommendations useful. That is why FRIDAY’s announcement matters. The company says it can now reach more than 48,500 brands and merchants through partnerships with impact.com and Skimlinks. For an early-access product, that changes the conversation from “interesting demo” to “potential commerce platform.” The official facts are substantial. FRIDAY says its recommendation engine can now connect users to retailers including Temu, SHEIN, Marks and Spencer, Adidas, and ASOS through affiliate relationships. The company earns a commission only when a user completes a purchase through participating merchants, creating a direct link between recommendation quality and revenue. The infrastructure comes from impact.com, which provides partnership management, attribution, and payments, and from Skimlinks, which extends access across more than 50 affiliate networks and a merchant base exceeding 48,500. FRIDAY also launched its Chrome extension in the Chrome Web Store and has begun onboarding users from a verified waitlist. The strategic angle is more interesting than the affiliate mechanics. Many shopping platforms optimize for advertising inventory. FRIDAY is trying to position itself around user taste and on-device preference modeling. The company says it learns from clicks, saves, purchases, and abandoned carts, with the preference model stored locally on the user’s device rather than built primarily for ad targeting. Whether that approach scales remains an open question. The more immediate challenge was distribution. Without merchant coverage, even a good recommendation system becomes a dead end. By plugging into established affiliate infrastructure, FRIDAY avoids years of direct merchant-by-merchant integration work. The bigger takeaway is that AI shopping is becoming a two-sided network problem. Consumers want personalized recommendations. Brands want measurable sales. The platforms that succeed will likely be the ones that can connect both sides while keeping incentives aligned. FRIDAY’s commission-only model is an attempt to do exactly that. If the recommendations consistently help people discover products they actually want, the business can grow alongside user satisfaction. If the recommendations become indistinguishable from sponsored placement, the advantage disappears quickly. In this category, merchant access gets you onto the field. Trust keeps you in the game. Author bio: James Vance, a veteran technology columnist and market analyst who has spent more than a decade covering AI, digital commerce, and platform business models for international technology publications.
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The Storage Land Grab Few People Notice: Why Five Ontario Facilities Matter More Than the Press Release Suggests SeaPRwire

The Storage Land Grab Few People Notice: Why Five Ontario Facilities Matter More Than the Press Release Suggests

Juni 8, 2026
By: Robert Sterling – SeaPRwire – Self-storage looks boring until you follow where the acquisitions happen. That’s usually where the real story begins. Make Space Storage’s purchase of five Vaultra Storage properties in Ontario is not a flashy transaction. It is a calculated move in a business where location density often matters more than brand marketing. Companies that control clusters of facilities in growing regions gain operating leverage long before most investors notice. The official announcement centers on expansion. Make Space Storage has acquired five self-storage properties located in Port Perry, Keswick, Grimsby, and Niagara Falls. The sites will transition to the Make Space Storage brand and become part of a network that now exceeds 60 locations across Canada. Customers will continue to have access to a mix of climate-controlled and heated indoor units, outdoor drive-up storage, gated access, security cameras, and well-lit facilities. Depending on location, some properties may also support the company’s portable storage service. CEO and Founder Danny Freedman described the acquisition as part of a strategy focused on markets where demand remains strong and customer experience can be improved. The business logic goes deeper than adding five more dots on a map. Storage operators increasingly compete on convenience rather than square footage alone. Make Space Storage has spent years building a system that includes online reservations, contactless rentals, digital move-ins, seven-day customer support, portable storage containers, parking rentals, and packing supplies. Acquiring facilities inside existing or adjacent markets allows those services to scale more efficiently. A customer moving between cities in Ontario is more valuable when one company can serve multiple storage needs across the journey. That is how regional networks gradually become competitive moats. The larger takeaway is simple. Canada’s storage industry is becoming a scale game. Operators that can assemble dense regional footprints, integrate services, and standardize customer experience will continue pulling ahead. Smaller independent facilities may still thrive in niche markets, but the economics increasingly favor larger platforms with operational reach. Five facilities may not sound transformative on paper. In the storage business, though, a handful of well-placed assets can quietly reshape an entire regional market. Author bio: Robert Sterling, a veteran entrepreneur and investor who has spent decades analyzing real estate operations, regional expansion strategies, and the economics of asset-heavy service businesses across North America.
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Why a Gas Station Opening in Arizona Says More About America’s Growth Map Than Most Retail Expansions SeaPRwire

Why a Gas Station Opening in Arizona Says More About America’s Growth Map Than Most Retail Expansions

Juni 8, 2026
By: Robert Sterling – SeaPRwire – Most store-opening announcements are easy to ignore. This one is different. Buc-ee’s is not simply adding another roadside stop. Its decision to open its first Arizona location in Goodyear on June 22 reveals how aggressively the company is extending a business model that has turned a convenience store into a regional destination. When a retailer commits 74,000 square feet and 120 fueling positions to a single site, it is making a statement about traffic patterns, consumer behavior, and long-term population growth. The official facts are straightforward. Buc-ee’s will open its new travel center at 1001 N. Bullard Avenue in Goodyear, Arizona, with doors opening at 6 a.m. MST and a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 8 a.m. The facility will feature the company’s well-known food offerings, including Texas barbecue, homemade fudge, kolaches, jerky, pastries, and Beaver Nuggets. Local officials, including Mayor Joe Pizzillo and City Manager Bryan Langley, are expected to attend the launch. Following the opening, Buc-ee’s will operate 56 locations across multiple U.S. states, with Goodyear becoming its first entry into Arizona. The more interesting story sits beneath the announcement. Goodyear is positioned along one of the most traveled corridors connecting Arizona and California. Buc-ee’s is not entering Arizona because it lacks geographic coverage. It is entering because interstate travel remains one of the most dependable forms of consumer spending. The company has spent years proving that travelers will leave the highway for a destination-quality stop if the experience is consistent. The Arizona site also arrives with more than 200 jobs, compensation above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% matching 401(k), and three weeks of paid vacation. Those details are not incidental. They help Buc-ee’s maintain the service standards that have become part of its brand identity. From an investment perspective, this move reflects a broader shift in how roadside retail competes. Traditional convenience stores focus on proximity. Buc-ee’s focuses on attraction. That distinction matters. A location that draws travelers from miles away changes spending patterns not only inside the store but throughout the surrounding area. Local leaders in Goodyear clearly recognize this. Their public comments emphasized tourism, visitor traffic, and economic activity as much as the project itself. If the Arizona launch performs as expected, competitors may discover that the real challenge is not matching Buc-ee’s fuel capacity or product selection. It is replicating a destination brand powerful enough to alter where travelers choose to stop. In roadside retail, that advantage is far harder to build than a larger parking lot. Author bio: Robert Sterling, a veteran entrepreneur and investor with decades of experience scaling consumer-facing businesses, analyzing retail expansion strategies, and tracking regional economic development across North America.
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GA-ASI Announces Investments in Six Dutch Companies ACN Newswire

GA-ASI Announces Investments in Six Dutch Companies

Juni 8, 2026
SAN DIEGO, June 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) is deepening its footprint in the Dutch innovation ecosystem, with new investments in six Netherlands-based technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) venturing initiative.These new partnerships follow the latest BMN event in Eindhoven, a fast-paced, "shark tank"-style forum in which Dutch startups and scaleups pitched breakthrough technologies directly to GA‑ASI decision makers. The most recent edition drew more than 350 attendees from across the country's aerospace, defense, and high-tech communities.Building on the success of prior events, GA‑ASI has selected six Dutch companies for new investment and collaboration. GA-ASI also is increasing its investment in Emergent Swarm, first discovered at BMN 2024. Emergent Swarm is partnering with GA‑ASI to further mature its swarming autonomy detection capability."Blue Magic Netherlands is our window into the Dutch innovation ecosystem," said Brad Lunn, Managing Director, GA‑ASI. "We are not just scouting ideas. We are deploying capital, engineering resources, and access to platforms to help these companies scale. We're making these new investments because it is clear to us that the Netherlands is one of the most dynamic technology hubs in Europe."The six new GA‑ASI portfolio companies are:OPT/NET B.V. - GA-ASI, alongside its GA-Intelligence affiliate, will be working with OPT/NET to explore collaboration opportunities for a variety of AI-related missions, including drone swarm management and dark vessel detection.Vaeridion B.V. - GA-ASI will be working with Vaeridion to evaluate their advanced battery pack technology for use in current and future GA-ASI platforms.Touchwaves B.V. - GA-ASI will be evaluating Touchwaves' haptic technology for use in remotely piloted UAS environments to determine the potential benefits to long-duration missions and aircrew information overload.FDCL Defence B.V. - GA-ASI and GA-Intelligence will be working with Fiducial to explore the effectiveness of the company's technology toward massively scaled low-cost future platforms.Vydar Commercial B.V. - GA-ASI will evaluate Vydar's technology in a variety of relevant GPS-denied environments and GA-ASI and GA-EMS platforms.Emproof B.V. - GA-ASI will evaluate the effectiveness of Emproof's data protection technology for applicability to current and future GA-ASI platforms.GA‑ASI expects to announce additional investments from the 2025 BMN cohort in the coming months, as technical evaluations and co‑development discussions progress.About Blue Magic VenturesBlue Magic Ventures is GA‑ASI's corporate venturing initiative, designed to identify, invest in, and scale breakthrough technologies from startups and innovators around the world. Through capital investment, access to platforms, and deep technical collaboration, Blue Magic Ventures accelerates the path from concept to capability for dual‑use technologies.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Mazda Advances Toward Commercialization of Onboard CO2 Capture System JCN Newswire

Mazda Advances Toward Commercialization of Onboard CO2 Capture System

Juni 8, 2026
HIROSHIMA, Japan, June 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) conducted a demonstration test of its under development onboard COâ‚‚ (carbon dioxide) capture system, ‘Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture,’ during Round 3* of the Super Taikyu Series 2026, held from June 5 to 7, 2026. During the test, Mazda successfully demonstrated COâ‚‚ storage during driving, newly added to this round of testing, marking a step forward toward the practical application of the system and the achievement of carbon negativity.Under the theme “The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow,” Mazda announced “Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture” at last year’s JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2025, and is aiming to realize mobility that reduces COâ‚‚ the more you drive by 2035.In this demonstration test, a COâ‚‚ desorption function of the adsorption unit and a COâ‚‚ storage tank were added to the race car “MAZDA SPIRIT RACING 3 Future concept” (No. 55), which was driven using carbon-neutral fuel—hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) which is already in practical use in Europe. As in the previous test, zeolite with a porous structure was employed as the adsorbent. Zeolite readily releases COâ‚‚ when heated, enabling the captured COâ‚‚ to be desorbed using the exhaust heat generated during driving. The desorbed COâ‚‚ is then compressed by an electric compressor and stored in a tank. Mazda has successfully demonstrated this integrated process as a complete system for the first time. As a result of repeating this process throughout the 24-hour race, a total of 804 grams of COâ‚‚ was captured, achieving a significant advancement—approximately 9.6 times the previous result of 84 grams.In addition to the storage experiment, the combined effect of COâ‚‚ reduction achieved through HVO and the amount of COâ‚‚ captured by the system temporarily exceeded the target recovery level assumed for typical use of Mazda production vehicles, confirming the potential for carbon-negative operation in production vehicles, albeit for a limited period. Building on these results, Mazda is embarking on a new phase of challenges aimed at achieving carbon negativity in racing cars, which operate under higher loads and more demanding conditions. Specifically, Mazda aims to achieve short-term carbon negativity in its racing car at Round 7 of the Super Taikyu Series, to be held this November.Moving forward, Mazda will continue to collaborate with numerous partners to further refine the technology and equipment based on the insights gained to date, contributing to the realization of a sustainable mobility society.Related News Releases- Mazda Begins Demonstration Experiment of Onboard COâ‚‚ Capture Systemhttps://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2025/202511/251117b.htmlRelated information: Mazda Corporate WebsiteMAZDA MIRAI BASE- Japan Mobility Show 2025: The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow. Mazda’s Vision for the Future of Smart Mobility in 2035https://www.mazda.com/en/mazda-mirai-base/articles/20251029-jms2025-concept/- Japan Mobility Show 2025: The More You Drive, the Cleaner the Planet? The MAZDA VISION X-COUPE and the Future of Joy of Drivinghttps://www.mazda.com/en/mazda-mirai-base/articles/20251029-jms2025-mazda-vision-xcoupe/- Creating a Positive Future for Combustion Engine Cars: Mazda’s Public Proof-of-Concept Testing for Carbon Neutral Combustion Engine Carhttps://www.mazda.com/en/mazda-mirai-base/articles/20251210-CO2-capture/MAZDA SPIRIT RACING- Super Taikyu Series: One of Japan’s premier endurance racing series featuring a wide range of vehicle models: (Japanese only)https://www.mazda.com/ja/experience/mspr/motorsports/supertaikyu/* ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 3: Fuji 24-Hour Race Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Collaboration Between OCTARVIA Programs and MiPoLin(R) JCN Newswire

Collaboration Between OCTARVIA Programs and MiPoLin(R)

Juni 8, 2026
TOKYO, June 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI), National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have begun integrating the "OCTARVIA" programs developed by NMRI to evaluate and analyze ship performance in actual seas with the "MiPoLin®" power prediction and lines selection system developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding.The OCTARVIA programs (the ship lifecycle fuel efficiency evaluation program "OCTARVIA-web V2.1" and the actual ship monitoring data analysis program "SALVIA-OCT.-web V2.2"), which are released on NMRI cloud on June 5, 2026, allow users to import hull geometry and performance data generated by MiPoLin® into the OCTARVIA programs, enabling seamless execution of ship lifecycle fuel consumption estimates and ship performance evaluations based on ship monitoring data.Through this collaboration, NMRI and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will promote dissemination of OCTARVIA programs and MiPoLin® and thereby support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector.NMRI is currently working to enhance the functionality of the following programs developed under the Japan Maritime Cluster Collaborative Research Project on Evaluation of Ship Performance in Actual Seas (OCTARVIA) with the aim of social implementation:Program for estimating ship lifecycle fuel consumption (OCTARVIA-web)Program for onboard monitoring data analysis (SALVIA-OCT.-web)Program for providing ship form and ship performance data from the principal dimensions (EAGLE-OCT.-web)-an input support tool for OCTARVIA-web and SALVIA-OCT.-web-Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has developed "MiPoLin®" , a user-friendly, highly accurate power prediction and lines selection system that leverages over 1,200 tank test results accumulated over more than 100 years at the Mitsubishi Nagasaki Experimental Tank, as well as data from more than 420 ship designs. The company provides this system to enable Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group's technologies to be widely utilized in solving problems across the entire maritime industry.To enhance the input support for OCTARVIA-web and SALVIA-OCT.-web, NMRI added an integration functionality with the MiPoLin® to the previous version of the programs. On June 5, 2026, NMRI is releasing OCTARVIA-web V2.1 and SALVIA-OCT.-web V2.2 on the NMRI cloud.This functionality enables users not only to estimate hull geometry and performance based on ship principal particulars, as was previously possible, but also to seamlessly integrate ship databases and tank test databases into the OCTARVIA programs. This allows shipping companies and other organizations to perform more accurate estimates of ship lifecycle fuel consumption and analyze onboard monitoring data.Through these programs, NMRI and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will promote the reduction of GHG emissions from the maritime sector.(Annex)Collaboration Between OCTARVIA Programs and MiPoLin® (547 KB)About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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TON Corporation to Launch ‘TonTV’, a Telegram-Native Short-Drama Platform, Globally in September 2026 SeaPRwire

TON Corporation to Launch ‘TonTV’, a Telegram-Native Short-Drama Platform, Globally in September 2026

Juni 8, 2026
A binge-watchable library of two-minute vertical dramas — free, no app-store install, opened from a single Telegram account for the platform’s ~1 billion monthly users. HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – June 08, 2026 – (SEATribune) – Global content-tech company TON Corporation (CEO Henry Kim) today announced that it will officially launch ‘TonTV’, its Telegram-native short-drama platform, worldwide in September 2026. TonTV lets the ~1 billion people who use Telegram each month instantly and freely watch short dramas with a single Telegram account — with no separate app install and no complicated sign-up. Short drama is one of entertainment’s fastest-rising categories Short-form drama has moved to the center of global media consumption. Global in-app revenue for short dramas reached $2.98 billion in 2025, up 115% year over year, and in Q4 2025 short-form titles overtook long-form streaming apps in downloads for the first time (733M vs. 658M), according to Sensor Tower and Omdia. With short runtimes, high completion rates, and mobile-first immersion, the format is growing fastest among younger viewers. TonTV places dramas of around two minutes at the heart of this trend — short but intense chapters that build a “can’t-stop-once-you-start” experience. The Telegram Mini App: tearing down the barrier to entry TonTV’s core strength is that it runs atop Telegram, a massive global platform. Existing OTT services require a long entry sequence — app-store search → download → install → sign-up → enter payment details. TonTV removes it: open the Mini App inside Telegram → watch instantly, for free. The user reach that global OTT leaders such as Netflix and Disney+ built over years and at enormous cost is something TonTV can address from day one, across Telegram’s ~1 billion monthly users. This dramatically lowers user-acquisition cost while driving early growth through natural word-of-mouth across Telegram’s groups and channels. Three years of preparation, and “why we can win” TonTV did not appear overnight. Over the past three years, TON Corporation has focused on platform-technology development, global content partnerships, and a local-operations model in preparation for launch. CTO Tony cited the following reasons TonTV can be a market “game changer” rather than a late follower: • Frictionless reach — among the first specialized short-drama platforms to reach Telegram’s ~1 billion monthly users, free, in one click • Free entry — anyone can start at no cost, a strong advantage for early user acquisition • Network effects — discussion, sharing, and recommendation happen at the same moment as viewing • Viewer-participation rewards — enjoying content itself returns benefits and rewards, building loyalty • Simultaneous global release — worldwide at once, with no region-by-region app-store approval On these strengths, TonTV aims to grow beyond short drama into real-time formats such as live streaming over time. A ‘new stage’ for producers, actors, and staff worldwide TonTV goes beyond a viewing platform to open opportunity for the global content industry. Producers can showcase work directly to a global audience; actors and staff can widen their stage across borders. For emerging teams and new actors who have struggled to get a chance at traditional broadcasters or large OTTs, TonTV offers an open stage judged on ability — creating jobs across planning, production, acting, and post-production. “Global one platform, local content” TonTV places local subsidiaries in major markets — Korea, Japan, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines — planning and producing content suited to each region’s culture on the ground. Combining a global platform’s scale with local content’s intimacy, TonTV aims to be a true global OTT where anyone can enjoy “stories from home.” The local-subsidiary model expands content and markets quickly while keeping head-office cost low. A dual revenue model: “growth and profit together” TonTV operates a dual model: a free, ad-supported tier where all users watch at no cost, and a premium subscription for an ad-free experience. Advertiser acquisition and content production through local subsidiaries create a cycle in which ad and subscription revenue grow with the user base. Telegram’s low acquisition cost and short-form’s high completion rates support this model. Comment from TON Corporation CTO Tony CTO Tony said: “For the past three years we’ve focused everything on creating the easiest, most enjoyable way to watch drama. On Telegram — a playground of a billion people — TonTV sets a new standard for short drama anyone can enjoy free, with a single account.” He added: “TonTV will create the best experience for viewers, a new stage for creators, and new jobs for the industry — and our ambition is to become the global leader in short-drama and live content.” Future plans From its September 2026 launch, TonTV plans to rapidly expand its content lineup and service regions, broaden from short drama into real-time formats such as live streaming, and accelerate global expansion through its local subsidiaries. About TON Corporation TON Corporation is a global content-tech company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Through TonTV, its Telegram-native short-drama platform, it aims to deliver a new entertainment experience to users worldwide and open opportunity for global content creators. Media Contact Brand: TON Corporation Contact: PR Team Email: press@toncorp.io Website: https://tontv.toncorp.io Telegram: https://t.me/TontvOfficialChannel
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Hitachi joins Anthropic’s “Project Glasswing” an AI-powered security program JCN Newswire

Hitachi joins Anthropic’s “Project Glasswing” an AI-powered security program

Juni 8, 2026
TOKYO, June 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") has entered into an agreement to join “Project Glasswing*1” led by Anthropic PBC (“Anthropic”). “Project Glasswing” is a collaborative initiative designed to safeguard the world’s most critical software and to advance the cybersecurity practices required of the industry as AI continues to evolve. Under the agreement, Hitachi will gain access to the frontier AI model, “Claude Mythos Preview” (“Mythos”), and will use it to strengthen the cybersecurity of Hitachi's own software and products for the social infrastructure sector, including the energy domain.*1 Announced by Anthropic on June 2, 2026 Expanding Project GlasswingHitachi is driving innovation in social infrastructure through the practical application of Physical AI by integrating data generated from its globally deployed IT, OT (operational technology), and products with over 110 years of accumulated domain expertise. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in real-world infrastructure and operational environments, ensuring an exceptionally high level of safety and reliability has become essential. Against the backdrop, Hitachi recently announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic, the provider of the frontier AI model “Claude,” which has a strong track record in enterprise applications.*2 Through thecollaboration, the two companies have initiated efforts toward the safe social implementation of Physical AI.*2 Press release dated May 19, 2026 Hitachi announces strategic partnership with Anthropic to strengthen "Lumada 3.0" through frontier AIIn addition to the above collaboration, our participation in “Project Glasswing,” aims to enhance AI-driven cyberdefense and protect critical infrastructure worldwide. Hitachi’s Cyber Center of Excellence will use Mythos Preview to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in the software that Hitachi builds and maintains for social infrastructure, including the energy domain. Through this work, Hitachi will contribute to the realization of safe, secure, and resilient social infrastructure.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Hitachi and Intel announce strategic collaboration to accelerate AI transformation across key industries JCN Newswire

Hitachi and Intel announce strategic collaboration to accelerate AI transformation across key industries

Juni 8, 2026
TOKYO and SANTA CLARA, CA. June 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, “Hitachi”) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC, “Intel”) today announced a strategic collaboration to explore opportunities that advance physical AI, advanced computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure across manufacturing, energy, mobility and other critical industries. Through the collaboration, the companies plan to combine Hitachi’s information technology (IT) expertise, deep operational technology (OT) and product manufacturing knowledge with Intel’s advanced computing capabilities and silicon-based platforms to develop next-generation compute capabilities and industry solutions that help organizations modernize operations, improve efficiency, and build more intelligent, resilient infrastructure systems.The companies plan to work together across five strategic pillars-foundry tools, quantum computing, energy optimization, custom silicon and edge-AI applications, and factory automation-to create new solutions and optimize existing processes.In the area of foundry tools, Hitachi gathers high-precision data generated from its market leading metrology systems, dimension scanning electron microscopes (CD-SEMs), as well as etching systems, on the integrated platform “ExTOPE.” Leveraging physical AI, Hitachi uses that data to enable predictive diagnostics and maintenance optimization, contributing to improved yield, shorter time to market, and enhanced quality in semiconductor manufacturing. For quantum computing, the collaboration will strengthen co-development efforts between R&D teams of Hitachi and Intel, accelerating the advancement of quantum technologies and creating new value. The partnership also aims to focus on energy optimization. Hitachi’s HMAX Energy will be deployed within Intel’s fabs to provide managed services for core power equipment, while Intel plans to supply high-voltage silicon chips to further improve Hitachi’s power systems. In addition, the two companies are exploring opportunities for collaboration in custom silicon, edge-AI applications and factory automation, leveraging their respective cutting-edge technologies.“Building on more than 40 years of trust with Intel, we are delighted to launch a comprehensive strategic collaboration,” said Toshiaki Tokunaga, President & CEO, Hitachi, Ltd. “As the emergence of Physical AI brings a significant impact on our society, this collaboration will accelerate AI transformation across a wide range of industries that support social infrastructure. By combining Hitachi’s IT, OT, and products with Intel’s advanced computing capabilities, we are well positioned to advance the deployment of AI in mission-critical social infrastructure worldwide. We will also create new value in frontier fields such as quantum computing.”“The coming wave of physical AI will transform the industrial edge of our economy through new advances in robotics, autonomous machines, and other AI edge devices,” said Lip-Bu Tan, CEO, Intel Corporation. “By combining Intel’s advanced computing and AI capabilities with Hitachi’s deep OT expertise and world class IT capabilities, we are uniquely positioned to help industries capture the enormous opportunity represented by physical AI at industrial scale. Together, we will accelerate the deployment of intelligent, real-world systems and bring the benefits of AI to more businesses and industries around the world.”About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, well being, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors– Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates valueby combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.About IntelIntel (Nasdaq: INTC) designs and manufactures advanced semiconductors that connect and power the modern world. Every day, our engineers create new technologies that enhance and shape the future of computing to enable new possibilities for every customer we serve. Learn more at intel.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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TON Corporation to Launch ‘TonTV’, a Telegram-Native Short-Drama Platform, Globally in September 2026 ACN Newswire

TON Corporation to Launch ‘TonTV’, a Telegram-Native Short-Drama Platform, Globally in September 2026

Juni 8, 2026
HO CHI MINH / SEOUL, June 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Global content-tech company TON Corporation (CEO Henry Kim) today announced that it will officially launch 'TonTV', its Telegram-native short-drama platform, worldwide in September 2026. TonTV lets the ~1 billion people who use Telegram each month instantly and freely watch short dramas with a single Telegram account — with no separate app install and no complicated sign-up.Short drama is one of entertainment's fastest-rising categoriesShort-form drama has moved to the center of global media consumption. Global in-app revenue for short dramas reached $2.98 billion in 2025, up 115% year over year, and in Q4 2025 short-form titles overtook long-form streaming apps in downloads for the first time (733M vs. 658M), according to Sensor Tower and Omdia. With short runtimes, high completion rates, and mobile-first immersion, the format is growing fastest among younger viewers. TonTV places dramas of around two minutes at the heart of this trend — short but intense chapters that build a "can't-stop-once-you-start" experience.The Telegram Mini App: tearing down the barrier to entryTonTV's core strength is that it runs atop Telegram, a massive global platform. Existing OTT services require a long entry sequence — app-store search → download → install → sign-up → enter payment details. TonTV removes it: open the Mini App inside Telegram → watch instantly, for free.The user reach that global OTT leaders such as Netflix and Disney+ built over years and at enormous cost is something TonTV can address from day one, across Telegram's ~1 billion monthly users. This dramatically lowers user-acquisition cost while driving early growth through natural word-of-mouth across Telegram's groups and channels.Three years of preparation, and "why we can win"TonTV did not appear overnight. Over the past three years, TON Corporation has focused on platform-technology development, global content partnerships, and a local-operations model in preparation for launch.CTO Tony cited the following reasons TonTV can be a market "game changer" rather than a late follower:Frictionless reach — among the first specialized short-drama platforms to reach Telegram's ~1 billion monthly users, free, in one clickFree entry — anyone can start at no cost, a strong advantage for early user acquisitionNetwork effects — discussion, sharing, and recommendation happen at the same moment as viewingViewer-participation rewards — enjoying content itself returns benefits and rewards, building loyaltySimultaneous global release — worldwide at once, with no region-by-region app-store approvalOn these strengths, TonTV aims to grow beyond short drama into real-time formats such as live streaming over time.A 'new stage' for producers, actors, and staff worldwideTonTV goes beyond a viewing platform to open opportunity for the global content industry. Producers can showcase work directly to a global audience; actors and staff can widen their stage across borders. For emerging teams and new actors who have struggled to get a chance at traditional broadcasters or large OTTs, TonTV offers an open stage judged on ability — creating jobs across planning, production, acting, and post-production."Global one platform, local content"TonTV places local subsidiaries in major markets — Korea, Japan, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines — planning and producing content suited to each region's culture on the ground. Combining a global platform's scale with local content's intimacy, TonTV aims to be a true global OTT where anyone can enjoy "stories from home." The local-subsidiary model expands content and markets quickly while keeping head-office cost low.A dual revenue model: "growth and profit together"TonTV operates a dual model: a free, ad-supported tier where all users watch at no cost, and a premium subscription for an ad-free experience. Advertiser acquisition and content production through local subsidiaries create a cycle in which ad and subscription revenue grow with the user base. Telegram's low acquisition cost and short-form's high completion rates support this model.Comment from TON Corporation CTO TonyCTO Tony said: "For the past three years we've focused everything on creating the easiest, most enjoyable way to watch drama. On Telegram — a playground of a billion people — TonTV sets a new standard for short drama anyone can enjoy free, with a single account."He added: "TonTV will create the best experience for viewers, a new stage for creators, and new jobs for the industry — and our ambition is to become the global leader in short-drama and live content."Future plansFrom its September 2026 launch, TonTV plans to rapidly expand its content lineup and service regions, broaden from short drama into real-time formats such as live streaming, and accelerate global expansion through its local subsidiaries.About TON CorporationTON Corporation is a global content-tech company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Through TonTV, its Telegram-native short-drama platform, it aims to deliver a new entertainment experience to users worldwide and open opportunity for global content creators.Media ContactBrand: TON CorporationContact: PR TeamWebsite: https://tontv.toncorp.ioTelegram: https://t.me/TontvOfficialChannel Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Veikkaus Menanggalkan Topeng: Batas Usia 25+ Dihapus Demi Pesta Pora Terakhir Sebelum 2027 iGame

Veikkaus Menanggalkan Topeng: Batas Usia 25+ Dihapus Demi Pesta Pora Terakhir Sebelum 2027

Juni 8, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - By: Robert Sterling Veikkaus menyebut ini "jaring pengaman". Itu klaim berbahaya. Operator negara ini mencopot batas kerugian tahunan untuk usia 25 tahun ke atas. Ini bukan soal tanggung jawab sosial. Ini soal bertahan hidup. Monopoli mereka runtuh pada 2027. Mereka butuh ekstraksi nilai maksimal sekarang. Aturan baru membagi pemain berdasarkan usia. Usia 18-19 tahun dibatasi di €4.000 dan maksimal €8.000. Usia 20-24 tahun kena €8.000 dan €24.000. Susanna Saikkonen membela ini sebagai langkah proaktif. Padahal, ini cuma mematikan potensi pendapatan dari anak muda yang belum mapan finansial. Negara tahu mereka tak punya uang untuk dibakar. Kontrasnya, pemain 25 tahun ke atas hanya dihentikan di €24.000. Setelah itu, tidak ada batas tahunan. Kasino Helsinki juga bebas dari aturan ini. Konsultan Jari Vähänen menilai bisnis ini senilai €4,5 miliar. Sektor digital dihargai €1-1,5 miliar. Mereka membebaskan pemain dewasa untuk menghancurkan diri demi menaikkan valuasi aset. Pasar iGaming Finlandia akan dibuka untuk swasta pada Juli 2027. Regulasi pasar gelap masih lemah. Veikkaus sedang memeras sisa keuntungan monopoli ini. Strategi ini adalah permainan nilai yang sangat berisiko. Author bio: Robert Sterling, veteran kewirausahaan luar negeri dengan pengalaman puluhan tahun dalam investasi dan ekspansi industri ekonomi nyata.
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CMS’s (867.HK/8A8.SG) Self-developed Innovative INHBE-Targeting siRNA Drug CMS-D008 Presents Its Preclinical Results at the ADA Scientific Sessions ACN Newswire

CMS’s (867.HK/8A8.SG) Self-developed Innovative INHBE-Targeting siRNA Drug CMS-D008 Presents Its Preclinical Results at the ADA Scientific Sessions

Juni 8, 2026
SHENZHEN, CHINA, June 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Medical System Holdings Limited ("CMS" or the "Group") is pleased to announce that the preclinical results of its self-developed innovative INHBE-targeting small nucleic acid drug CMS-D008 injection ("CMS-D008"), have been presented in a poster at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 86th Scientific Sessions (June 5-8, 2026, New Orleans, USA). As the world's largest and most authoritative annual scientific meeting in the fields of diabetes and metabolic diseases, it convened over 12,000 leading clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals worldwide to explore cutting-edge advances in diagnostics, therapies, and technologies.About CMS-D008CMS-D008 is a self-developed novel siRNA therapy administered by subcutaneous injection. It targets and reduces the hepatic expression of the inhibin subunit beta E (INHBE) gene and lowers the level of INHBE-encoded Activin E protein, which blocks Activin E-ALK7 signaling and reduces fat accumulation effectively. It demonstrates the potential for high-quality, long-term weight loss that boosts fat-specific loss while preserving muscle mass. Currently, the Phase I clinical trial of CMS-D008 in healthy subjects is progressing steadily. In the future, it may be developed for the treatment of abdominal obesity and related metabolic diseases.CMS-D008 has demonstrated encouraging preclinical data. The preclinical research results of CMS-D008 presented at the ADA Scientific Sessions showed that in obese animal models, CMS-D008 efficiently and sustainably suppressed INHBE expression, achieving significant weight loss and fat reduction while sparing muscle mass, with a favorable safety profile, indicating the potential for healthy weight loss. Details are as follows:Title: CMS-D008 specifically silences INHBE mRNA, delivering fat-selective weight loss in preclinical studyPresentation Number: 3079-LBPresentation format: PosterDate/Time: June 7, 2026 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM (Local Time)Location: Hall D-EResults:In a high-fat diet-induced model of humanized INHBE obese mouse (hINHBE DIO mouse), CMS-D008 significantly reduced hepatic INHBE mRNA expression and serum Activin E protein levels, leading to marked decreases in body weight, total body fat, and regional fat mass while preserving lean mass.In a model of obese cynomolgus macaque, CMS-D008 also significantly reduced hepatic INHBE mRNA expression and plasma Activin E protein levels, and effectively suppressed weight gain induced by a sustained high-fat diet.The inclusion of these findings at the ADA Scientific Sessions reflects the international academic community's interest in the scientific value and clinical potential of CMS-D008 in the field of obesity/metabolic treatment. CMS-D008 will synergize with CMS-D005, a self-developed, clinical-stage innovative drug (a GLP-1R/GCGR dual agonist), to deliver highly effective weight-loss benefits and long-term maintenance of results, providing patients with a more comprehensive and innovative treatment option.CMS is committed to in-house R&D as a core driver of its long-term growth and continues to advance innovation in cutting-edge therapeutic areas. Currently, 6 self-developed products with global rights, including CMS-D008, have entered the clinical stage, with over 20 additional self-developed projects steadily progressing in preclinical research. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to focus on unmet medical needs, efficiently advance product R&D and commercialization, and bring more comprehensive and innovative therapies to benefit broad patient population.About CMSCMS is a platform company linking pharmaceutical innovation and commercialization with strong product lifecycle management capability, dedicated to providing competitive products and services to meet unmet medical needs.CMS focuses on the global first-in-class (FIC) and best-in-class (BIC) innovative products, and efficiently promotes the clinical research, development and commercialization of innovative products, enabling the continuous transformation of scientific research into clinical practices to benefit patients.CMS deeply engages in several specialty therapeutic fields, and has developed proven commercialization capabilities, extensive networks and expert resources, resulting in leading academic and market positions for its major marketed products. CMS continues to promote the in-depth development in its advantageous specialty fields, strengthening the competitiveness of the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic/gastroenterology/ophthalmology/skin health businesses, bringing economies of scale in specialty fields. Among them, the skin health business (Dermavon) has become a leading enterprise in its field, and is proposed to be listed independently on the SEHK. Meanwhile, CMS continuously promotes the operation and development of its integrated R&D, manufacturing and commercialization chain in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, capturing growth opportunities in emerging markets to support the high-quality and sustainable development of the Group.CMS Disclaimer and Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release is not intended to promote any products to you and is not for advertising purposes. This press release does not recommend any drugs, medical devices and/or indications. If you want to know more about the diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases, please follow the opinions or guidance of your doctor or other medical and health professionals. Any treatment-related decisions made by healthcare professionals should be based on the patient’s specific circumstances and in accordance with the drug package insert.This press release which has been prepared by CMS does not constitute any offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities, and shall not form the basis for or be relied on in connection with any contract or binding commitment whatsoever. This press release has been prepared by CMS based on information and data which it considers reliable, but CMS makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, whatsoever, and no reliance shall be placed on, the truth, accuracy, completeness, fairness and reasonableness of the contents of this press release. Certain matters discussed in this press release may contain statements regarding the Group’s market opportunity and business prospects that are individually and collectively forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Any forward-looking statements and projections made by third parties included in this press release are not adopted by the Group and the Company is not responsible for such third-party statements and projections.Media ContactBrand: China Medical System Holdings Ltd.Contact: CMS Investor RelationsEmail: ir@cms.net.cnWebsite: https://web.cms.net.cn/en/home/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Dalam Dunia AI, Tod Boehly Menganalisis Kunci Kepemimpinan: Ketika Siap mengatakan “Aku tidak tahu”

Juni 8, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - By: Logan Pierce Di Inggris, ada sebuah lelucon tua tentang orang kaya yang suka memiliki klub sepak bola (yang kita sebut “bola sepak” dengan benar di sini di Inggris). Bagaimana caramu membuat sejumlah juta dolar? Buat sejumlah milyar dolar dan kemudian investasikan ke dalam sebuah klub sepak bola. Tod Boehly tertawa ketika saya menyampaikan hal itu padanya selama wawancara utama di SXSW London. Sebagai investor miliarder yang memiliki saham di Chelsea FC di London, dan Los Angeles Dodgers (bisbol) dan Los Angeles Lakers (basket) di Amerika, dia tahu lebih banyak daripada kebanyakan orang tentang risiko investasi dalam klub olahraga. “Berisiko” adalah kata yang sering digunakan untuk sektor ini, mengingat aliran formasi dan kecelakaan. Investasi yang berhasil dalam olahraga membutuhkan beberapa hal yang harus benar untuk berhasil, kata Boehly. “Ini semua merek besar, bukan?” katanya mengenai portofolio olahraga miliknya. “Mereka lebih besar daripada kegiatan dasarnya. Mereknya bersifat global, kesadaran global, basis penggemar global. Mereka lebih dari sekadar klub bola, bukan? Mereka adalah gaya hidup, mereka adalah platform hiburan. Semua orang ingin sesuatu untuk berjuang — dan ini memberi orang-orang sesuatu untuk berjuang.” Olahraga, di dunia yang dipengaruhi oleh kecerdasan buatan dan sintetis, juga sangat manusiawi, baik dalam kehebatan maupun kelemahan. Kekalahan penalti pada menit terakhir akan membawa seruan kegembiraan dan tangisan kesedihan, tergantung pada klub yang kamu dukung. Kecerdasan buatan menemukan naik-turun emosi yang begitu acak itu sulit untuk ditiru. Hal ini membuat poin yang lebih luas untuk Boehly, yang merupakan kepala perusahaan Eldridge, perusahaan manajemen aset global dan perusahaan perusahaan asuransi yang memiliki Security Benefit dan Everly Life dan memiliki saham di studio film A24 (Marty Supreme, Beef) serta di sektor fintech, media, dan ritel. Di dunia dimana semakin banyak pekerjaan dapat dilakukan oleh asisten AI, nilai interaksi manusia meningkat. “Jika kamu adalah penasihat investasi yang bekerja dengan klien dan kamu memiliki 100% dari hari atau 100% dari tahunmu, bagaimana caramu menjadi sukses?” katanya. “Kamu sukses dengan bisa duduk bersama orang, karena tidak ada pengganti untuk bersatu satu dengan satu, secara langsung.” “Jika kamu bisa meminimalkan waktu yang harus kamu habiskan untuk melakukan hal-hal yang tidak menciptakan nilai itu [dengan menggunakan AI], maka [secara keseluruhan] kamu akan bisa menciptakan lebih banyak nilai.” Ketika mempertimbangkan investasi dan dengan siapa bekerja, Boehly mengatakan dua hal yang penting — kemampuan untuk mengatakan “tidak” dan “saya tidak tahu”. “Adalah melewatkan kesempatan-kesempatan itu yang membuat saya merasa nyaman dengan Daniel [Katz, pendiri A24] sebagai pemutus keputusan,” katanya. “Karena ketika kamu hadir dan kamu bersemangat dan kamu ingin berinvestasi, ada begitu banyak kegiatan dan kamu ingin menanamkan uangmu. Jadi, ketika kamu melihat seseorang yang mengatakan ‘itu adalah ide buruk’, begitu saja, dan ‘saya tidak ingin terjebak dalam itu’, [kamu menghindari] sejumlah hal yang tidak baik.” Dalam film, “menghindari hal-hal yang tidak baik” adalah jalan menuju keberhasilan. Di dunia kecerdasan buatan yang sedang berkembang — dengan nada dukungan yang selalu aktif dan membujuk kita semua menuju kepercayaan palsu — merasa nyaman dengan ambiguitas “saya tidak tahu” juga bisa menjadi tanda positif. “Salah satu hal yang saya suka lihat ketika kamu bertanya kepada orang-orang — dan kamu bisa merasa — apakah mereka tahu jawabannya atau mereka hanya membuat-buat?” kata Boehly. “Dan, jika mereka membuat-buat, itu sangat mudah untuk terlihat. Jadi, bagi saya, orang-orang yang mengatakan ‘saya tidak tahu’ begitu saja, saya suka. Ada kebebasan dalam ‘saya tidak tahu’. Setelah kamu mengatakan kepada saya bahwa kamu tidak tahu, saya tidak bisa terus menekanmu.” Saya berbicara dengan Boehly ketika Amerika sedang menikmati “siklus optimisme besar”. Di 12 bulan berikutnya, kemungkinan ada tiga dari IPO terbesar dalam sejarah (SpaceX, Anthropic, dan OpenAI), yang akan mengumpulkan lebih dari $100 miliar dolar dan membuat nilai perusahaan mencapai triliunan. Pasar berada pada puncak rirekord. Angka pekerjaan terbaru dari Amerika mengabaikan harapan positif. Investasi dalam pusat data dan teknologi muka hitung ratusan miliar dolar. Banyak orang yang menganggap Eropa bisa memanfaatkan “obat energi” yang jelas sedang bekerja di sisi Atlantik. “Saya pikir Amerika benar-benar memiliki mentalitas ‘semuanya bisa dilakukan, semuanya mungkin’,” katanya. “Semua orang khawatir akan kehilangan pekerjaan, dan saya pikir kenyataannya adalah bahwa alat kita akan menjadi lebih baik, dan jika alat kita menjadi lebih baik, kamu akan bisa melakukan lebih dengan jumlah orang yang sama. Tentu saja, akan ada kerusakan akibat terjun ke dalam hal itu, tetapi saya pikir kerusakan itu akan segera diperbaiki. Pasar kita sembuh begitu cepat, dan pasar kita begitu luas.” “Saya pikir Eropa masih menderita dengan melihat ke belakang daripada melihat ke depan. Mereka harus mulai berpikir: ‘Bagaimana caranya kita ingin mengambil risiko lagi? Kita dulu adalah tempat nomor satu untuk mengambil risiko di dunia.’ Dan kemudian, pada dasarnya, menurut pendapat saya, Perang Dunia Kedua terjadi, dan kita diberitahu ‘jangan memiliki senjata, Amerika akan menjagamu’. Dan selama 75 tahun, begitu saja. Sekarang saya pikir mentalitasnya harus berubah, kamu harus mengambil risiko. Jika kamu melihat pasar modal — 70% dari kapitalisasi pasar dunia berada di Amerika, dan 5% dari populasi hidup di Amerika.” Menurut Boehly, Presiden Donald Trump memiliki satu kekuatan utama yang mengapa kepercayaan di pasar Amerika dan seluruh bisnis Amerika sangat tinggi (hingga tahap histeria, menurut beberapa). “Dia mengerti nilai waktu, seluruh grup mengerti waktu,” kata Boehly. “Jika kamu melihat kembali ke para pendiri awal Amerika, mereka adalah orang-orang bisnis yang menghargai waktu, dan kecewa terbesar saya di dunia adalah ketika orang tidak menghargai waktu.” Waktu dan kekacauan? “Jangan hanya mendengarkan apa yang dia katakan, tapi perhatikan apa yang dia lakukan, bukan?” saran Boehly. “Dan jika kamu perhatikan apa yang dia lakukan tanpa mendengarkan semua ‘naik kiri, turun kanan, naik kiri’ dan kamu hanya memperhatikan dia. Saya belajar ketika saya bermain bola Amerika, jangan pernah melihat mata seseorang, selalu perhatikan pinggangnya, dia tidak bisa pergi kemana-mana tanpa pinggangnya, bukan? Jadi, bagi saya, jika kamu hanya menutup telinga dan tidak mendengarkan hal-hal sehari-hari, tetapi hanya memperhatikan, itu akan menjadi lebih tenang.” Boehly meninggalkan audiens SXSW dengan pemikiran tunggal tentang orang paling kuat di dunia. “Pinggang bukan mulut.” Author bio: Logan Pierce, seorang penulis bisnis independen yang aktif di platform seperti Medium.
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Mpumalanga Gambling: Punching Above Weight

Juni 8, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - By: Logan Pierce Mpumalanga's gambling sector is booming. Small in population and area, yet GGR for FY2024/25 is R22.25 billion. Second only to Western Cape. Vusi Mtsweni, CEO of MER, says reputation for stability and integrity is key. MER has good audits since 1995. Three decades of sound governance. Operators choose Mpumalanga for trust. MER provides clear, risk-based rules. Not burdensome. Operators value certainty. Future of online betting? More digital. Tech reshapes gambling. Regulators need to focus on responsible gambling. Author bio: Logan Pierce, independent business writer specializing in gaming industry insights and regulatory analysis.
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Tiga Guncangan Industri iGaming: Regulasi Baru, Akuisisi $5,7 M, dan Risiko Tersembunyi

Juni 8, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - By: Christian Brooks Pertumbuhan industri iGaming global saat ini penuh ketidakpastian. Perubahan regulasi dan akuisisi besar mengubah seluruh peta persaingan. Banyak pelaku industri tidak siap menghadapi perubahan drastis ini. Margin keuntungan bisa tergerus dalam waktu singkat. Semua perhatian tertuju pada tiga peristiwa besar baru-baru ini. Meksiko adalah pasar iGaming terbesar kedua di Amerika Latin setelah Brasil. 80 persen pasarnya berada di wilayah darat. Negara itu memberlakukan tarif pajak GGR baru sebesar 50 persen. Lisensi mitra Bet365 dan Betano dicabut, mengganggu laju pertumbuhan. H2 memperkirakan menjadi tuan rumah Piala Dunia tambah omset $2,5 miliar. Belum jelas apakah itu bisa mengimbangi beban pajak baru. Austria bocorkan RUU untuk akhiri monopoli Win2day selama puluhan tahun. Pasar dibuka untuk banyak operator untuk pertama kalinya. Reformasi ini beri tambahan pendapatan fiskal untuk kurangi defisit. Ada aturan ketat: batas setoran €250 per minggu untuk bawah 26 tahun, taruhan maksimal €2 per putaran, dan pajak mundur. Tingkat kanalisaasi Austria bisa turun seperti Belanda yang di bawah 50 persen semester pertama 2025. Tilman Fertitta setujui akuisisi Caesars senilai $5,7 miliar. Bisnis digital Caesars bukan hanya sumber pendapatan biasa. Bisnis ini berperan sebagai alat pengumpul data pemain untuk cross-selling ke properti darat. Memisahkan bisnis digital akan menghancurkan seluruh nilai strategis akuisisi ini. Aturan terlalu ketat di Austria akan mendorong lebih banyak pemain ke pasar ilegal. Pajak tinggi di Meksiko akan membuat operator besar urung ekspansi. Hanya pemain dengan strategi kepatuhan kuat yang akan bertahan di pasar baru. Author bio: Christian Brooks, komentator bisnis keuangan terkemuka yang fokus analisis industri iGaming global.
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Everest Medicines Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement with Corxel Pharmaceuticals to Develop and Commercialize LNZ100 in Greater China, Strengthen Presence in Ophthalmology ACN Newswire

Everest Medicines Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement with Corxel Pharmaceuticals to Develop and Commercialize LNZ100 in Greater China, Strengthen Presence in Ophthalmology

Juni 8, 2026
HONG KONG, Jun 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK) announced that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Corxel Pharmaceuticals (“CORXEL”). Under the agreement, Everest has acquired the rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize LNZ100 (1.44% aceclidine, U.S. brand name VIZZ) in Greater China, including Chinese mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Taiwan region. Everest will pay an upfront payment and potential development milestone payments. As part of this agreement, Everest will be assigned and transferred the rights and obligations under the LENZ License Agreement entered into by CORXEL in April 2022 and certain related ancillary agreements. This transaction is expected to further expand the Company’s innovative product portfolio, strengthen its presence in ophthalmology, and enhance overall strategic synergies across its business.LNZ100 is a once-daily prescription eye drop indicated for the treatment of presbyopia. Its active ingredient, aceclidine, is a small molecule acetylcholine receptor agonist that causes pupil contraction, or miosis, creating a pinhole effect that improves near vision. Studies have shown that aceclidine's mechanism of action (MOA) is well positioned to create a pinhole pupil effect while avoiding the impairment of distance vision called myopic shift. Aceclidine's unique pupil selective MOA, in which miosis is decoupled from myopic shift, is expected to allow it to target a broad patient population.According to publicly available information, LNZ100 received approval in the United States in July 2025 and was commercially launched in October of the same year. In China, the New Drug Application (NDA) for LNZ100 was submitted in September 2025, with approval expected in the first quarter of 2027. The therapy has the potential to address a significant unmet medical need in China and position itself as a best-in-class, non-invasive treatment option for presbyopia.“The acquisition of LNZ100 represents an important step in advancing Everest’s strategic focus in ophthalmology. LNZ100 is a differentiated asset with meaningful clinical value and strong commercial potential in the treatment of presbyopia,” said Yifang Wu, Chairman of the Board of Everest Medicines. “As the presbyopia patient population continues to grow, significant unmet needs remain in non-invasive treatment options. We believe LNZ100 has the potential to offer patients a novel, non-invasive therapeutic option and to further broaden the landscape of innovative ophthalmic treatments. The product has already been approved in the United States and is currently under regulatory review in China. We will continue to advance its development and commercialization to make this therapy accessible to presbyopia patients.”Ms. Sandy Mou, Board Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of CORXEL, said: “We are confident that Everest Medicines’ strong commercialization capabilities will accelerate LNZ100’s market access and bring this innovative treatment to more presbyopia patients in China. Following this transaction, CORXEL’s pipeline will be entirely focused on cardiometabolic therapies. The proceeds from the transaction will enable CORXEL to accelerate the global clinical development of its innovative cardiometabolic pipeline.”Presbyopia is a physiological phenomenon associated with aging that results in a progressively worsening ability to see nearby objects clearly. It is caused by the gradual hardening of the lens. This results in a decline of the eye’s adjustment function, and the inability to focus the image of nearby objects on the retina, leading to a decline in near vision. Studies have shown that the onset of presbyopia typically occurs around the age of 38, reaching a prevalence rate of nearly 100 percent at the age of 52 in China. Currently, the treatment options for presbyopia are very limited. Wearing glasses requires frequent removal and insertion, causing many inconveniences in work and life. Surgery, as an irreversible and invasive operation, has very limited acceptance. There are no approved drugs for the treatment of presbyopia in China and the medical need for non-invasive, safe, efficient and reversible treatments for presbyopia remains unsolved.The NDA acceptance of LNZ100 by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of the People’s Republic of China is based on the data from China Phase 3 Trial. The study was a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study, including a 4-week efficacy study followed by a 6-month extension safety study, designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of LNZ100 (an aceclidine-based ophthalmic solution) in participants with presbyopia. The objectives were to assess the potential of LNZ100 to improve near vision among Chinese presbyopia patients and to evaluate the efficacy and safety profiles. The trial has enrolled 300 participants.The results showed that LNZ100 achieved the primary endpoint and key secondary endpoints, with statistically significant three-lines or greater improvement in Best Corrected Distance Visual Acuity (BCDVA) at near, and maintaining their optimal distance visual acuity (i.e., not losing 5 or more letters). Results also showed (all p
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Juni 8, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - By: Adrian Cole Pemerintah Selandia Baru baru saja mengeluarkan aturan main yang sangat ketat. Mereka ingin mengubah kasino online dari ladang uang liar menjadi taman bermain yang diawasi ketat. Tujuannya jelas: melindungi konsumen. Tapi di balik retorika perlindungan, ada perhitungan bisnis yang dingin. Negara ini sedang membuka keran pendapatan baru sambil memastikan mereka tidak disalahkan atas gelombang kecanduan judi. [Fakta Pengumuman Kebijakan] Peraturan resmi diterbitkan Jumat lalu untuk mengimplementasikan Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. Berlaku mulai 3 Juli 2026. Aturan ini menetapkan kewajiban operasional dan periklanan yang ketat untuk operator berlisensi. Ada juga pungutan baru sebesar 3,5% dari laba perjudian online, dibayar tiap triwulan. Proses perizinan akan segera dimulai, dengan maksimal 15 lisensi yang akan dilelang. Biaya untuk menyatakan minat saja $19.000. CEO Entain, Stella David, sudah mengincar tiga spot lisensi. [Dampak Sosial Nyata] Biaya kepatuhan akan melonjak. Operator harus membangun sistem batas deposit dan waktu main yang wajib. Fitur "istirahat paksa" lima menit setelah 60 menit bermain. Verifikasi identitas ketat sebelum akun aktif. Iklan dilarang di halaman depan koran, transportasi umum, dan 30 menit sebelum/setelah siaran langsung. Semua promosi sponsor dan selebriti dilarang. Aturan ini dirancang untuk meminimalkan bahaya. Tapi efek sampingnya adalah mempersempit ruang gerak pemain dan mematikan saluran akuisisi pengguna baru bagi operator. [Fakta Pengumuman Kebijakan] Pemain bisa mengecualikan diri sendiri untuk periode tertentu atau selamanya. Prosesnya harus selesai dalam 24 jam. Operator juga wajib memperingatkan dan membantu penjudi bermasalah yang dicurigai. Mereka punya wewenang mengecualikan orang tersebut hingga dua tahun. Kartu kredit dilarang sebagai metode deposit. Satu pelanggan hanya boleh punya satu akun dan satu metode deposit per platform. Laporan triwulanan dan tahunan yang detail wajib diserahkan. [Dampak Sosial Nyata] Birokrasi dan pengawasan akan menjadi beban operasional yang besar. Kewajiban menyimpan catatan pelanggan selama hubungan bisnis plus tujuh tahun menambah biaya penyimpanan data. Larangan bermain lebih dari satu slot online secara bersamaan dan fitur autoplay akan mengurangi engagement dan potensi pendapatan per pengguna. Pada akhirnya, biaya tinggi ini hanya akan terjangkau oleh operator besar dengan modal kuat seperti Entain. Pasar akan terkonsolidasi di tangan segelintir pemain. Struktur tata kelola industri yang muncul adalah model monopoli terbatas yang dikendalikan negara. Lima belas lisensi itu bukan pasar bebas, melainkan kartel yang diizinkan, di mana pemerintah menjadi partner diam yang mengambil pajak tetap sambil memindahkan semua risiko reputasi dan biaya pemulihan sosial kepada operator. Author bio: Adrian Cole, seorang sarjana internasional yang telah lama mempelajari administrasi publik dan kebijakan sosial, dengan fokus pada analisis biaya-kepatuhan dan dampak regulasi.
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Geger Penjualan Saham Global Jelang IPO SpaceX: Apakah Gelembung AI Akhirnya Meletup?

Juni 8, 2026
(SeaPRwire) -By: Christian Brooks Penjualan besar-besaran saham global terjadi minggu ini. Banyak pelaku pasar tidak menyangka skala penurunan ini. Semua ketakutan berpusat pada gelembung AI yang akan meletup. Ini terjadi tepat sebelum IPO SpaceX yang jatuh pada Jumat. Kegelisahan pasar sudah mencapai level siaga merah. Para ekonom di Wall Street mengakui, "Kami tidak melihat ini datang". Mereka harus mencabut seluruh perkiraan kerja yang mereka rilis sebelumnya. Ketakutan gelembung AI kembali mengudara jelang IPO SpaceX Jumat ini. BofA mencatat risiko inflasi bisa melebihi tingkat pengangguran. Jika kamu keluarkan AI dari narasi pertumbuhan, seluruh cerita retak. Ada juga berita: seorang wanita diusir dari Goldman Sachs karena terlalu sering buat kue rumit. Seluruh kenaikan pasar dua tahun terakhir digerakkan oleh hype AI. Investor hanya bertaruh pada pertumbuhan masa depan yang belum terbukti. Saat IPO besar seperti SpaceX datang, semua orang mulai hitung risiko kembali. Sebagian besar portofolio teknologi akan dikoreksi lebih dalam dari perkiraan. Author bio: Christian Brooks, komentator senior keuangan bisnis yang fokus pada dinamika pasar modal global.
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