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- July 22, 2026Blockchain
Uphold Launches Single Step Crypto-to-Equities Trading for 4,000+ U.S. Stocks and ETFs
Uphold , the infrastructure provider for on-chain finance, today announces the launch of a new equities service that gives U.S. customers access to more than 4,000 leading U.S. stocks and ETFs directly within the Uphold platform. Users can trade seamlessly between supported crypto assets and U.S. stocks and ETFs in one step within the same app – a user journey in stark contrast to the friction experienced on other platforms where users are required to convert funds between fiat currencies, cryptocurrencies or stablecoins; or to transfer funds across multiple platforms and accounts. The launch expands Uphold’s vision of a comprehensive financial experience, allowing users to access both traditional investments and digital assets from a single platform with a super-easy user experience. With equities on Uphold, users can access equity trading with no Uphold commission, and can purchase fractional shares rather than whole shares, where available. Investors can get started with as little as $5, subject to account approval, fractional-share availability, minimum-order requirements and applicable terms. Equity investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. “People want one app for all of their investing - crypto included,” said Nancy Beaton, President, Uphold U.S.. “Equities on Uphold is designed to make that real. Uphold customers can now sell Bitcoin to buy Berkshire Hathaway shares in a single step on the app – with no clunky currency conversions and without needing to transfer funds between stablecoins or cash balances.” Uphold expects to quickly expand to extended trading hours to 24 hours a day, five days a week, giving users access to trade pre-market, afterhours and overnight sessions. Users will then have flexibility to respond to international economic data. According to industry data, more than 160 million Americans now own stocks, representing approximately 62% of U.S. adults . At the same time, retail participation in digital assets continues to expand, driving demand for platforms that bring together traditional and blockchain-based financial products. About Uphold Uphold is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes financial services easy and trustworthy for millions of customers in more than 140 countries. Uphold integrates with more than 30 trading venues, including centralized and decentralized exchanges, to deliver superior liquidity, resilience and optimal execution. Uphold never loans out customer assets and is always 100% reserved. The company pioneered radical transparency and uniquely publishes its assets and liabilities every 30 seconds on a public website ( https://uphold.com/en-us/transparency) . Uphold is regulated in the U.S. by FinCen and State regulators; and is registered in the UK with the FCA and in Europe with the Financial Crime Investigation Service under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania. Securities products and services are offered by Uphold Securities, Inc., a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Securities products, including fractional shares of U.S. listed equities, are offered through Uphold Securities Inc., a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA ( www.finra.org ) and SIPC ( www.sipc.org ). Brokerage accounts are carried and cleared by Apex Clearing Corporation, also a member of FINRA and SIPC. SIPC protection applies only to securities held in your Uphold Securities brokerage account and covers the custody function if the broker-dealer fails. SIPC does not protect against the loss in market value of your investments. To execute a crypto-to-stock trade, your cryptocurrency will first be converted into U.S. Dollars by Uphold HQ, Inc. a U.S. Money Services Business, registered with FinCEN. You will be charged an exchange fee as indicated below. U.S. Dollar proceeds will then be moved to your brokerage account at Uphold Securities Corp., a U.S. broker dealer, Member FINRA and SIPC, where they will be used to buy TSLA stock. You will be charged a fee by Uphold Securities Corp. See Fee Schedule for more details. Uphold HQ, Inc. and Uphold Securities Corp. are separate but affiliated companies. Cryptocurrencies, precious metals, national currencies, and other non-securities assets are offered by Uphold HQ Inc., a separate affiliate of Uphold Securities Inc. Uphold HQ Inc. is not a registered broker-dealer and is not a member of FINRA or SIPC. Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets are not securities, are not held in your brokerage account, and are not protected by SIPC. Uphold Securities Inc. and Uphold HQ Inc. are affiliated companies under common ownership but operate as distinct legal entities. Securities and non-securities products are provided by the respective entity identified above. Disclaimer: Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Securities and cryptocurrency products are not bank deposits, are not FDIC insured, are not guaranteed by any bank or government agency, and may lose value. To learn more about Uphold’s products and services, visit uphold.com
- July 22, 2026Automotive
EXEED SIVP Embeds Safety into Every Step, from Recognition to Full Stop
In the rapidly evolving landscape of intelligent parking technology, the industry tends to fixate on functional boundaries first: autonomous spot-finding, remote summoning, and reduced user wait times. For EXEED, however, the core of SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) goes far beyond "letting the vehicle park itself." It is about ensuring that in low-speed, high-frequency, and complex real-world scenarios, the vehicle can execute every parking maneuver in a predictable and controllable manner. This approach breaks away from the conventional mindset in tech development — the inertia of "features first, safety later.” From day one, SIVP was designed with safety as a non-negotiable foundation, not an optional add-on. The precision of obstacle detection in low-speed scenarios, the braking redundancy when a pedestrian suddenly crosses the path, and the reliability of sensors in extreme conditions like high heat and dust — none of these are supplementary features added after the user experience. Rather, they are fundamental prerequisites that must be met before the feature can even exist. Parking lots are often perceived as low-speed, low-risk zones — but the reality is far more complex than it appears. Stationary vehicles, strolling pedestrians, temporary obstacles, narrow lanes, and even children chasing a football as they dart out from behind obstructions — these can emerge simultaneously within seconds. Under EXEED SIVP's functional architecture, the system assesses lateral clearance when encountering stationary vehicles or temporary obstructions to decide whether to steer around or pause for driver intervention. It maintains a safe following distance behind slow-moving pedestrians. When sudden risks arise — a child darting from behind an obstacle — the system prioritizes emergency braking above all else. Underpinning all of this is EXEED's fundamental understanding of redundancy: not merely about stacking hardware, but building sufficient safety margins across perception, decision-making, control, and responsibility boundaries — long before a critical moment arises. A vehicle must not only detect targets; it must also choose a more prudent strategy in uncertain environments. It must not only complete the parking maneuver, but also know when to stop decisively when conditions fall short. For SIVP, successfully pulling into a parking space is merely the outcome. How the vehicle safely reaches that parking space — that is the true core of the system's capability. This safety logic perfectly echoes EXEED's broader commitment to excellence, mirroring the top five-star Euro NCAP 2025 safety ratings earned by the EXLANTIX ES and ET from EXEED's premium EV lineup. EXEED's commitment to safety has never relied on strength in a single point. Instead, it is built upon a comprehensive framework that spans vehicle design, proactive risk anticipation, threat intervention, and collision protection. Therefore, SIVP is not just an isolated showcase of cutting-edge technology; rather, it is EXEED's safety philosophy seamlessly extended to the low-speed parking domain. From high-speed collisions to low-speed parking, from occupant protection to pedestrian safety, from structural integrity to intelligent braking — when it comes to safety, there are no secondary scenarios. With new SIVP-equipped EXEED models heading to the Middle East, the system will undergo rigorous localized validation in extreme heat and complex road conditions — guaranteeing performance that precisely aligns with the real-world environments of global users.
- July 22, 2026Business
Arāya Ventures Appoints Senior Leaders Across Advisory, Investments and Fund Governance
Arāya Ventures today announced a series of senior appointments across its Advisory Board, Investment Committee, and fund governance structures, marking a significant milestone as the firm expands its global platform across the UK, Europe, the GCC and Asia. Dame Alison Rose DBE has been appointed Chair of Arāya Ventures’ Advisory Board. One of the UK’s most respected financial leaders, Dame Alison brings decades of experience leading global financial institutions and driving growth at scale. Her appointment reflects Araya’s continued focus on building deep institutional connectivity as it grows internationally. She is joined on the Advisory Board by a distinguished group of seven leaders spanning asset management, policy, sovereign investment, and emerging technology including: Baroness Charlotte Owen , a former government adviser, brings a deep understanding of how new technologies are reshaping global policy frameworks and the impact this is having on innovation. Sheikh Dr Majid Al Qassimi , a recognised leader in sustainability and food security across the GCC, contributes deep expertise in investment strategy, regional market development, and long-term structural trends shaping the region. Sam Uddin , who holds a senior leadership role with Jada Fund of Funds, brings significant institutional perspective through his experience across global capital markets and his work with sovereign-backed investment platforms. And Johanna Rose Cabildo , CEO of D-GN and a board director of United Nations Next Gen, brings expertise in enterprise AI, data infrastructure, and the deployment of advanced technologies across global organisations. Emma Davies , CIO of Guys St Thomas and former Co-CEO of Octopus Ventures, has joined the Investment Committee of Araya Global Fund I, bringing extensive experience in venture investing and portfolio scaling. Joanna Dentskevich and Rob Savage have been appointed to the board of the JerseyGeneral Partner of the Arāya Global Fund I, further reinforcing the firm’s governance framework as it continues to attract institutional and cross-border capital. Both bring decades of experience across financial institutions, private equity, venture capital, and international fund structures. These appointments come as Arāya continues to scale a differentiated venture platform focused on backing the next generation of AI-native and globally scalable companies. The firm operates across multiple investment vehicles, including its three flagship funds and a growing global private investor community at House of Araya, enabling founders to access a highly engaged network of family offices and angel investors. Arāya began capital deployment in the final quarter of 2024 and has invested in 30 companies to-date including Aeon, Research Grid, Sanius Health and Beatpulse Labs, reflecting its focus on backing fast growth AI-native businesses addressing large, global markets which have already seen multiple mark-ups, acquisition approaches and revenue growth. Beyond capital, Arāya supports founders through a highly networked platform spanning institutional investors, enterprise relationships, and international growth ecosystems across the UK, Europe, the GCC, Asia, and the US. The firm has facilitated commercial introductions between portfolio companies and large enterprises, while also supporting founders on fundraising, strategic positioning, revenue acceleration and international expansion, including ecosystem engagement initiatives in San Francisco. Arāya also hosts founder masterclasses, investor showcases, and portfolio demo day events through initiatives including the Arāya Presents fundraising showcase series, reflecting the firm’s broader approach of combining capital with strategic support, institutional connectivity, and global network access from the earliest stages. These senior appointments reflect Arāya Ventures’ commitment to building a world-class venture firm with the governance, network, and conviction required to support globally ambitious founders from the earliest stages. “We are building Arāya to be a globally connected venture platform with the institutional depth, networks, and conviction required to back the next generation of category-defining companies. The calibre of leaders joining our advisory and governance structures reflects both the scale of that ambition and the opportunity we see ahead.” said Founder & Managing Partner, Rupa Popat.
- July 22, 2026Business
KIDZ AI Enters into $44.6 Million Definitive GPU Compute Services Agreement with Canopy Wave
KIDZ AI Inc. (“KIDZ AI” or the “Company”), a leading provider of live online learning and AI-powered education solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive 60-month enterprise AI compute services agreement with Canopy Wave, Inc., with an aggregate contract value of $44.6 million. The agreement is subject to the Company’s subsidiary placing a non-cancellable order for the GPU servers necessary to perform its services under the agreement. Canopy Wave is a leading AI inference platform specializing in the deployment of top-tier open models, uniquely optimized to run affordable AI breakthroughs – including Moonshot AI’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 and DeepSeek architectures – with industry-leading cost efficiency. Under the terms of the agreement, KIDZ AI’s wholly owned subsidiary, Catalyst Compute LLC, will order and deploy a dedicated cluster of 256 NVIDIA HGX B300 GPUs across 32 specialized GPU nodes, each equipped with dual Intel Xeon 6776P processors, 4TB of DDR5 memory, and ultra-fast 800Gb/s InfiniBand interconnectivity. A DIFFERENTIATED NEOCLOUD MODEL The agreement reflects how KIDZ AI seeks to differentiate its neocloud model from the broader field of GPU cloud providers: rather than deploying merchant capacity and competing on raw scale, the Company pairs infrastructure deployments with long-term contracted enterprise demand and purpose-builds for what it believes is one of the fastest-growing segments of the market – high-throughput, cost-efficient inference on open-weight frontier models. The Company believes recent market developments support this positioning. Open-weight models such as Kimi K3 have meaningfully narrowed the capability gap with leading proprietary models at substantially lower token cost, and KIDZ AI expects economic efficiency – cost per token, throughput, latency, and utilization – to become an increasingly important competitive differentiator as affordable AI expands the addressable market for compute. Canopy Wave’s capabilities across optimized inference, AI cloud services, and enterprise-grade GPU infrastructure align KIDZ AI with demand-side inference workloads, and the Company believes the partnership can serve as a repeatable template for future deployments. MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY “Today’s agreement is just the beginning of our journey with KIDZ AI,” said Tao Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of Canopy Wave. “We look forward to helping KIDZ AI scale additional GPU clusters and turn this infrastructure into powerful token factories for the enterprise AI market. By combining KIDZ AI’s next-generation compute platform with Canopy Wave’s optimized inference capabilities, we believe we can deliver secure, cost-efficient, enterprise-grade AI inference services with strong data privacy protections to enterprises across the United States.” “This milestone contract is an important step in KIDZ AI’s evolution into a broader AI technology and infrastructure platform,” said Stephanie Luo, Chief Executive Officer of KIDZ AI. “What we believe sets our neocloud model apart is pairing next-generation computing infrastructure with long-term contracted enterprise demand – a scalable commercial foundation rather than speculative capacity, and a model we aim to repeat across future deployments and partnerships.” “Cost-efficient open-weight models such as DeepSeek and Kimi are shifting the AI market from a race defined by raw scale to one increasingly defined by economic efficiency,” Luo continued. “Canopy Wave’s strength in optimized inference aligns directly with this shift, and we believe affordable AI will be one of the most powerful structural forces driving the next phase of adoption.” About Canopy Wave, Inc. Canopy Wave, Inc. is an AI inference and infrastructure company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company provides secure, scalable, and cost-efficient API access to open-weight AI models through its optimized inference platform and high-performance computing infrastructure. Canopy Wave supports a range of advanced model families, including Moonshot AI, DeepSeek, Qwen, and Zhipu AI, and serves AI developers and enterprise customers seeking high-throughput, low-latency inference capabilities. The company maintains SOC 2-certified data security and privacy controls. For more information, visit canopywave.com . About KIDZ AI KIDZ AI Inc. formerly known as Classover Holdings, Inc., is an AI-driven education technology company transforming live teaching experience into proprietary AI-powered learning systems. By integrating artificial intelligence, AI agents, and robotics, KIDZ AI is building global education infrastructure designed to make learning outcomes measurable, verifiable, and accessible across borders. The Company is strategically expanding into AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud platforms, and data center ecosystems. Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on KIDZ AI’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of KIDZ AI’s business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of KIDZ AI’s control including, but not limited to: KIDZ AI’s ability to execute its business model, including obtaining market acceptance of its products and services; KIDZ AI’s ability to obtain the GPUs necessary to perform its obligations under the definitive agreement with Canopy Wave and achieve its goals and expected results; KIDZ AI’s financial and business performance, including financial projections and business metrics and any underlying assumptions thereunder; KIDZ AI’s ability to maintain the listing of its securities on Nasdaq; changes in KIDZ AI’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenue and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; KIDZ AI’s ability to attract and retain a large number of customers; KIDZ AI’s future capital requirements and sources and uses of cash; KIDZ AI’s ability to attract and retain key personnel; KIDZ AI’s expectations regarding its ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection and not infringe on the rights of others; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that KIDZ AI may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; the risk that the price of any crypto asset, many of which have historically been subject to dramatic price fluctuations and are highly volatile, could fall substantially negatively impacting KIDZ AI’s financial condition and results of operations; regulatory changes related to crypto assets; and fluctuations in the price of crypto assets. These risks and uncertainties also include those risks and uncertainties indicated in KIDZ AI’s filings with the SEC. KIDZ AI’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by KIDZ AI in this press release is based only on information currently available to KIDZ AI and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. KIDZ AI undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
- July 22, 2026Business
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: Rekindling the Legacy Through a Series of Special Events
In 1986, THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE rolled into theaters and proved that animated films can pull an emotional punch that can last across decades. To celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary and make it up to the fans, Hasbro is leaning into that shared experience with its playful, year-long “Apology Tour,” bringing fans together to grieve, heal, and reminisce together. Through commemorative products, creative collaborations and immersive fan experiences, Hasbro aims to help fans relive cherished memories and celebrate four decades of Transformers storytelling. Honoring a Classic with 40th Anniversary Products Many of the characters from THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE have become enduring symbols of the Transformers legacy, inspiring generations of fans around the world. To mark the film’s 40th anniversary, Hasbro has created a special collection of commemorative products that celebrate these beloved characters and the unforgettable moments they represent. The collection includes a range of products from the Studio Series - 86 Movie 40th Anniversary Edition, including Hot Rod, Starscream, Prowl and the Insecticons Multipack. The return of these iconic characters from the 1986 movie will invite fans to relive its unforgettable, action-packed story. In addition to the new product lineup, Hasbro China has organized a range of anniversary activities designed to deliver special surprises for fans and celebrate the lasting cultural impact of the Transformers franchise. Leadership Reborn: Design Co-Creation Program Rekindles the Spark of Transformers Culture in the East One of the most memorable moments in THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE was the death of Optimus Prime, a scene that has remained deeply emotional for fans over the past four decades. To commemorate the film’s anniversary, Hasbro China launched the “Spark Legacy, Leadership Reborn” Transformers Design Co-Creation Program, inviting creators to imagine a new chapter for the legendary Autobot leader. The Design Co-Creation Program brings together a select group of emerging designers, with participants organized into Professional and Student groups. Drawing inspiration from two themes deeply rooted in Eastern culture - Shan Hai Jing (The Classic of Mountains and Seas) and Xing Xiu Bian (Celestial Transformations) - participants are invited to reimagine Optimus Prime’s iconic form through original character designs. By combining the mythical creatures and ancient legends of Shan Hai Jing with the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, a celestial system rich in philosophical symbolism and cosmic imagination, the program creates a striking fusion between Eastern cultural heritage and the technological aesthetics and mechanical design language of the Transformers franchise. The resulting works not only present bold new interpretations of Optimus Prime, but also offer Transformers fans and design enthusiasts a visually compelling celebration of creativity, culture, and innovation. The program also brings together a panel of industry experts and experienced professionals to provide professional guidance and evaluation for the designs. The lineup includes Sun Shiqian, widely recognized as the "Godfather of Chinese Mecha Design"; Wan Da De Museum, a prominent content creator; Kenneth Kwok, Product Designer, Product Development, Hasbro Asia; Wallace Yeung, Engineering Manager, Product Development, Hasbro Asia; Jim Li, Brand Manager, Marketing, Hasbro China; Da Sheng, Head of Toys & IP at JD.com; and Fernando Gao, Co-Founder and CEO of Zhongtian Xincheng. Transformers fans will also have the opportunity to participate in public voting, helping select their favorite designs and witnessing the creation of a new Eastern-inspired interpretation of Optimus Prime. “Created in celebration of the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE, this program is both a tribute to the film and an exploration of what comes next,” said Jenny Chen, Head of Marketing, Great China, at Hasbro,. “We hope to bring together creators and fans to inspire new ideas and ensure the Transformers spirit continues to evolve for future generations.” Bringing Generations of Fans Together at Bilibili World 2026 To further enrich the 40th anniversary celebration, Hasbro China participated in Bilibili World 2026 from July 10-12 in Shanghai, presenting an immersive Cybertron-themed fan festival inspired by THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE. Drawing inspiration from the film, the exhibition recreated iconic settings including Autobot City, transporting visitors into the world of Cybertron and instantly rekindling memories of the classic movie. A replica of the “Matrix of Leadership” allowed fans to experience one of the film’s most memorable moments firsthand, while a special lion dance performance blending traditional Chinese culture with Cybertronian aesthetics brought a unique East-meets-West energy to the event. Live band performances featuring music inspired by the film and the “Cybertron Leaders Meet & Greet” further enhanced the experience, offering fans opportunities to celebrate the franchise through immersive entertainment and close interactions with their favorite characters. Alongside the fan experiences, a wide range of Transformers products attracted strong interest from visitors. Exclusive items for Bilibili World 2026, such as the Studio Series - 86 Movie Combiner Devastator Set and the Age of the Primes series - Aerialbots Combiner Superion Set, gained tremendous popularity, while limited-edition badge giveaways and other perks further fueled fans’ purchasing enthusiasm. Additionally, together with JD.com, Hasbro officially opened pre-orders for the “Studio Series Generation 1 Seeker Storm Pack,” sparking strong collector interest among enthusiasts. The Transformers Design Co-Creation Program also made its public debut at Bilibili World, presenting its orginal works together for the first time. The exhibition is expected to travel to additional locations, allowing more fans to experience these designs and witness the continued evolution of Transformers culture through Eastern-inspired creativity. According to Jenny Chen, Bilibili World provides an important platform for connecting with younger audiences and introducing the Transformers brand to a new generation of fans. In addition to its presence at Bilibili World, Transformers also participated in the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, where the Dolby Vision edition of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE received its global premiere at Shanghai Film Art Center. Together, these initiatives not only commemorate the film’s 40th anniversary, but also reflect Hasbro’s ongoing efforts to explore deeper collaborations between global entertainment IPs and local cultural and creative industries. Through these initiatives, Hasbro aims to deliver meaningful experiences for fans while contributing to the development of local culture, tourism, and entertainment. For forty years, the Transformers franchise has continued to evolve through creativity, innovation, and cultural storytelling. By embracing the exchange of ideas between East and West and continuously enhancing fan experiences, the brand has expanded beyond its origins to become a dynamic global franchise with enduring appeal. Just as THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE celebrated the passing of the Matrix of Leadership and the rise of a new generation of heroes, the Transformers franchise will continue to inspire new creators, new stories, and new possibilities in the years ahead. As the spark of creativity and imagination continues to be passed forward, the legacy of the Transformers brand will live on, and fans can look forward to even more exciting experiences as the 40th anniversary celebration continues.
- July 21, 2026Business
Maniformer CEO Maoqing Yao Outlines Three Barriers to Advancing Physical AI at WAIC 2026
On July 17, 2026, Maniformer today announced that its Chairman and CEO, Maoqing Yao, presented the company’s approach to addressing three key challenges in Physical AI—data scarcity, physical-world representation, and closed-loop learning—at the WAIC 2026 Embodied Intelligence Forum. During his presentation, Yao highlighted scalable data infrastructure and end-to-end learning systems as important enablers for the development and real-world deployment of general-purpose Physical AI. Co-hosted by AGIBOT and Maniformer, the forum brought together industry participants to discuss advances in embodied intelligence. Yao, who also serves as Partner, Senior Vice President, and President of the Embodied Intelligence Business Unit at AGIBOT, focused his remarks on the technical and data challenges affecting the development of Physical AI. Three Barriers Slowing Physical AI According to Yao, the next breakthrough in Physical AI depends on overcoming three fundamental challenges: Data bottlenecks , caused by the scarcity of large-scale, high-quality real-world interaction data. Representation challenges , which make it difficult for AI systems to accurately model and understand the physical world. Closed-loop learning limitations , preventing robots from continuously improving through real-world deployment. "Scaling models alone is not enough," Yao noted. "Physical AI requires a complete learning loop that connects data, models, simulation, deployment, and continuous optimization." Building an End-to-End Learning Framework To address these challenges, AGIBOT has developed an end-to-end technology framework spanning pre-training, mid-training, and scalable online post-training to optimize its Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models for generalist robots. This closed-loop system continually trains models across robot fleets to adapt to real-world environments while retaining general capabilities. Rather than relying on a single model architecture, the company's roadmap advances two complementary directions in parallel: Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models for embodied decision-making and World Action Models (WAM) for modeling physical interactions. These efforts are designed to converge into a unified World Reasoning Action Model (WRAM) that integrates perception, reasoning, and action within a single foundation model. Supporting this architecture is a large-scale training infrastructure that combines simulation, reinforcement learning, and distributed real-robot training, enabling continuous iteration across both virtual and physical environments. Data as the Foundation of Physical AI Yao emphasized that advances in model capability must be matched by advances in data infrastructure. "Without scalable, high-quality physical-world data, even the most advanced models will struggle to generalize in real-world environments," he said. To support large-scale Physical AI development, Maniformer has built an end-to-end data infrastructure spanning data acquisition, governance, management, and deployment . The ecosystem includes the MEgo series of data collection devices, the MEgo Engine data governance platform, and the AGIBOT WORLD real-world robot dataset. Together, these components form a layered data supply pyramid and a deployment feedback flywheel, allowing operational robot data to continuously improve future model training. This integrated model-and-data flywheel has already been validated in production environments, including large-scale deployment on consumer electronics manufacturing lines, where robotic task execution achieved up to a 99.99% task success rate in selected production scenarios. "Models determine where intelligence begins, but data determines where it can ultimately go," Yao said. "Only through a continuously evolving model-and-data flywheel can Physical AI overcome today's barriers and move toward general-purpose intelligence." As Physical AI continues to evolve from research to large-scale commercial deployment, Yao believes the industry's next breakthroughs will depend not only on stronger foundation models, but also on scalable data infrastructure capable of continuously improving intelligence through real-world experience. About Maniformer Maniformer is a world-leading Physical AI data infrastructure company providing end-to-end solutions for real-world data acquisition, governance, management, and deployment. Through its scalable data platform and global ecosystem, Maniformer helps organizations develop, deploy, and continuously improve intelligent robotic systems.
- July 21, 2026Sports
Gameday and the Women's Volleyball League Launch a New Media Model for Italian Sport
The Lega Pallavolo Serie A Femminile, Italy's Women's Volleyball League Serie A, has prepared the most extensive coverage ever for the new season: for the next three years, matches in Italy's top women's volleyball league, LVF A1 Fineco, will be available on Rai, DAZN, and on the social media channels of the league, the clubs and the players through a distribution model that is unprecedented in Italy. The programme is led by Spike Media, the joint venture between the Women's Volleyball League and Gameday, the sports, media and entertainment company that is part of NJF Holdings, the international investment group founded by Nicole Junkermann. A series of agreements has been concluded by Spike Media, which manages the rights to the LVF Serie A women's volleyball leagues, for the allocation of rights for the 2026 to 2027 season. Rai remains the partner for free-to-air coverage. Under an unprecedented agreement, DAZN, the sports entertainment platform, will broadcast the entire regular season right through to the Scudetto play-offs of Italy's top league, the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa, the Italian Super Cup and the LVF A2 Fineco. But that's not all: the LVF A1 Fineco and the LVF A2 Fineco can also be followed via the league's, the clubs' and the players' social media channels. For the first time in Italy, three matches per matchday during the regular season will be broadcast not only on the official channels of the Women's Volleyball League, but also on the social media channels of the clubs involved and those of the players. A Changing Market for Women's Sport The agreement reflects the rapid growth of women's sport worldwide. While Italy's Serie A1 is widely regarded as the world's top women's volleyball league, its media exposure has not matched its competitive reputation. The new distribution strategy aims to change that. Rather than concentrating rights with a single broadcaster, the model combines free-to-air television, premium streaming and distribution through the social channels of the league, its clubs and its players. Each layer serves a different audience; together they give the league a reach no single partner could provide. "European sport doesn't need to import its future from elsewhere; it can build it. What we've done in Italy, together with the Women's Volleyball League, is align a national broadcaster, a global streaming platform and the athletes themselves around a single distribution model. That took time, and a willingness to rethink how rights are structured. We think the same approach can work elsewhere, and Gameday is already looking at where to apply it next," said Nicole Junkermann, founder of NJF Holdings. "As Spike Media, with the support of Gameday and the Women's Volleyball League, our aim is to bring women's volleyball to an ever-wider audience. We are aware that the way users follow sport is changing, and it is becoming increasingly necessary to meet the new needs not only of fans but also of those who are simply curious. By involving traditional broadcasters, OTT platforms, as well as the league, clubs and players via their social media channels, we will offer the most accessible volleyball league ever. For the first time in Italy, it won't just be the fans looking for a match to watch; the match itself will find the fans," commented Simone Tomassetti, General Media at Spike Media. From Italian Blueprint to International Playbook For NJF Holdings and Nicole Junkermann, the Italian partnership is the first full expression of Gameday's league transformation model. Gameday doesn't act as an external agency selling rights on a league's behalf. It works inside the league: Spike Media is a joint venture in which the Women's Volleyball League and Gameday manage the rights package, the distribution strategy and the audience data together. The rights agreements announced today are the visible result; the structural change beneath them is the point. Gameday is now in discussions with leagues and federations in other countries about applying the same structure, with a focus on strong competitions whose commercial arrangements haven't kept pace with them. The Italian model was built to close that gap, and it is designed to travel. About NJF Holdings NJF Holdings is a global investment group founded by Nicole Junkermann. It operates across two principal activities: NJF Capital, a venture portfolio of more than 40 companies focused on early-stage investment in artificial intelligence, deep tech and life sciences; and Gameday by NJF Holdings, a sports investment and platform business focused on building long-term commercial and digital infrastructure across professional leagues and media. Notable NJF Capital investments include SpaceX, Revolut, Rippling, and Groq, acquired by Nvidia. For more information, visit NJFHoldings.com . About Spike Media Spike Media is a joint venture between the Lega Pallavolo Serie A Femminile and Gameday by NJF Holdings, an investment company founded by Nicole Junkermann. Through a data-driven strategy and a digital-first approach, Spike Media manages the Women's Volleyball League's entire rights package with the aim of increasing the movement's visibility and strengthening the entire ecosystem of Italian women's volleyball, including clubs and athletes, whilst actively promoting the development and growth of elite women's sport. About the Lega Pallavolo Serie A Femminile The Lega Pallavolo Serie A Femminile, the Women's Serie A Volleyball League, founded in 1987, is the consortium that brings together the sports clubs participating in the top Italian leagues, Serie A1 and Serie A2. Universally recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in the international volleyball scene, the league organises and promotes the main national competitions, including the Championships, the Coppa Italia and the Italian Super Cup. Its mission is to coordinate, safeguard and enhance the activities of its member clubs, promoting the growth of the entire women's volleyball movement. Thanks to its exceptionally high technical, competitive and organisational standards, the Italian league has for years attracted the finest talents from around the world, establishing itself as the most coveted, spectacular and widely followed stage for women's sport globally. About Gameday Part of the NJF group, Gameday develops projects and platforms in the sport, media and entertainment sectors with a focus on digital innovation and the monetisation of sports rights. Through integrated strategies combining content, distribution and data-driven technologies, the company acts as a strategic partner in creating new business models and expanding audiences, helping strengthen the positioning of sports brands in global markets. More information is available at NJF Holdings , NJF Capital , Gameday by NJF Holdings , and Nicole Junkermann . Additional updates are available through Instagram and TikTok . Media inquiries may also be directed via email at media@njfholdings.com .
- July 21, 2026Marketing
Global Marketing Production Advisory APR Names Patrick Lafferty as CEO
APR, the independent global marketing production advisory that pioneered “production consulting” nearly 30 years ago, today announced the appointment of Patrick Lafferty as Chief Executive Officer. The strategic elevation underscores APR’s commitment to navigating relentless content demands by shaping more effective production ecosystems across creative, high-volume content, experiential, and ever-emerging channels for the world’s leading brands. Photo: Patrick Lafferty The appointment marks the culmination of a planned succession process that began with Lafferty's appointment as President earlier this year. As he assumes responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of APR, owner & founder Jillian Gibbs will focus on representing the company across the industry while advancing production as a strategic business discipline, through thought leadership and speaking engagements, as well as further leveraging her book, The Marketer’s Guide to Creative Production. The leadership transition comes as AI reshapes every aspect of content creation, production, and marketing operations. Building on its foundation as the industry's leading production advisory, APR helps clients navigate complex decisions around procuring in-house and external production models, partner/roster ecosystems, and the technologies reshaping how marketing content and experiences get produced. “Brands are rethinking how work flows through their organizations in an AI-driven world,” said Lafferty. “They’re confronting a series of interconnected decisions about which capabilities belong inside the company and how they balance work with agency, production, and technology partners. Clients need independent, unbiased advisors with expertise and experience who can help them reimagine the entire content ecosystem rather than just optimize individual parts of it. That’s the opportunity we see for APR.” Lafferty brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across some of the world’s most respected marketing, media, and agency organizations. He served as COO of Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC), President of mcgarrybowen and Translation, CEO of BBH North America, Chief Marketing Officer of Discovery’s Travel Channel, and has held senior leadership positions at McCann and Leo Burnett. He has built his career helping marketing organizations turn shifting market dynamics into growth by connecting creativity, technology, and operations. Gibbs, a self-proclaimed “production optimist” who defined the production consulting category and built APR into the world’s most influential production advisory, will continue to help shape the company’s long-term vision, drawing on three decades of experience defining industry standards, advancing more transparent and efficient production models, and elevating production as a strategic business driver. “APR was built around helping clients navigate change and solve challenges they experience in marketing production,” said Gibbs. “That’s been true since we pioneered production consulting, and it’s just as true today as marketing organizations face significant change relative to content creation. Patrick brings the rare combination of deep industry experience, a willingness to challenge conventional approaches that this moment requires and is a thoughtful and intentional leader.” Today, APR advises more than 400 brands worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies such as Constellation Brands and Google, leveraging a global footprint spanning 55 cities, hands-on experience with more than 3,000 agencies and production companies, and intelligence informed by billions of dollars in annual marketing production spend. Through ACERO™, its proprietary production intelligence platform, APR defines historical and should-cost benchmarks to help clients make smarter decisions about investments and partnerships, unlocking greater value across their content ecosystem. About APR APR is a global marketing production advisory that partners with the world’s top brands to optimize marketing investments across the content supply chain. With presence in over 50 countries, APR’s expertise and data-driven insights help global brands and their partners work better together with greater efficiency, effectiveness, and enhanced creative outcomes. APR is a WBENC-certified business. For more information about APR's services, visit www.aprco.com .
- July 21, 2026Business
BAS Part Sales Returns to NBAA-BACE 2026 With Larger Presence and Expanded Business Aviation Focus
BAS Part Sales , LLC, an aviation parts supplier and e-commerce company serving aircraft owners, operators, repair stations, MROs, overhaul shops, fleet managers, and maintenance teams worldwide, has announced its return to the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition with a larger presence and a broader focus on business aviation parts sourcing, Core Exchange, inventory acquisition, and long-term industry partnerships. The 2026 NBAA-BACE event is scheduled for October 20-22, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event brings together business aviation professionals, aircraft, technology, and industry solutions from across the market. BAS Part Sales’ return follows its first NBAA-BACE appearance in 2025, which helped create new relationships, strengthen its visibility in business aviation, and open broader opportunities across parts sales, aircraft acquisition, and industry collaboration. For BAS Part Sales, the 2026 appearance represents more than a booth announcement. It marks the next stage in a growth story that began with a straightforward idea: make aircraft parts easier to find, evaluate, and purchase. In a market where maintenance teams often work against aircraft downtime, unclear availability, and long sourcing cycles, BAS has built its operating model around visible inventory, published pricing, actual-unit photos, traceability information where documented, secure online checkout, and fast fulfillment. That same approach now extends to the BAS Core Exchange Program, launched in 2026 to bring clearer online access to eligible exchange components. The program includes visible inventory, published pricing, high-resolution photos of actual units, online purchasing, fast shipping, and defined core return terms, helping customers better understand what is available and move forward with less unnecessary back-and-forth. “Last year’s NBAA-BACE showed us how much demand there is for a faster, clearer way to source business aviation parts,” says Clinton McJenkin, Director of Sales and Marketing at BAS Part Sales. “We left Las Vegas with new relationships and a much broader view of what BAS could bring to this market. Since then, our turbine business has continued to grow, we launched Core Exchange, and we are returning with a larger presence and a more focused conversation around buying, selling, sourcing, and long-term partnership opportunities.” BAS Part Sales is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, with multi-state operations in Colorado and Missouri, including BAS Kansas City in Bates City, Missouri. The company serves customers worldwide and supports general aviation and business jet fleets through aircraft parts sales, aircraft acquisition, component recovery, global fulfillment, and Core Exchange. The company’s 2026 NBAA-BACE strategy is centered on meeting MROs, repair stations, overhaul shops, component shops, fleet managers, operators, suppliers, and organizations with aircraft, inventories, or cores to sell. BAS will use the event to discuss parts sourcing, aircraft and inventory acquisition, exchange opportunities, and ways to support maintenance teams with more accessible online aircraft parts solutions. “Every part we pull and ship keeps a plane flying for less,” states Jared Boles, Founder and President of BAS Part Sales. “That's the reason BAS is in this network. We're moving the parts market in the right direction, and the industry is starting to notice.” BAS Part Sales’ model is built on acquiring aircraft that are no longer practical to return to service, disassembling them with purpose, and turning usable components into organized, ready-to-ship inventory. The company’s online platform is designed to reduce delays and uncertainty by giving buyers access to the information they need before they have to ask, including price, photos, condition details, documentation where available, and return eligibility. As NBAA-BACE 2026 approaches, BAS Part Sales is inviting business aviation professionals to meet with its team at Booth 4129, located near the main show entrance corridor and close to one of the convention’s primary traffic areas, to discuss aircraft parts sourcing, Core Exchange, inventory opportunities, aircraft acquisition, and potential partnerships across the maintenance and aviation supply chain. For more information, please visit https://baspartsales.com/ or follow on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/bas-part-sales-llc . About BAS Part Sales BAS Part Sales, LLC is an aviation parts supplier and e-commerce company serving aircraft owners, operators, repair stations, MROs, overhaul shops, fleet managers, and maintenance teams around the world. Headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, with multi-state operations in Colorado and Missouri, BAS acquires aircraft that are no longer practical to return to service, disassembles them with purpose, and turns usable components into visible, organized, ready-to-ship inventory. The company supports general aviation and business jet fleets through aircraft parts sales, aircraft acquisition, component recovery, global fulfillment, and its Core Exchange Program. BAS Part Sales is known for real in-stock aircraft parts, published pricing, detailed product data, high-resolution photos of actual items, secure online checkout, practical customer support, global shipping, and a 90-day money-back guarantee on qualifying items, excluding products marked Core or No Returns.
- July 21, 2026Health
Americans Pay 2.78 Times More for Prescriptions Than Other Countries: PricePro Pharmacy Is Connecting U.S. Patients to Canadian Pharmacy Prices That Change That
Prescription drug costs in the United States remain among the highest in the world. Americans on daily medications often pay hundreds or thousands of dollars per month for drugs that are available in other countries for a fraction of the price. The same pill, same manufacturer, same dosage, comes at a completely different cost depending on where it is purchased. For millions of Americans, that difference isn't an inconvenience. It's a barrier to the medication they need. The gap isn't anecdotal. As per a RAND report, U.S. prescription drug prices across all drugs were found to be 2.78 times higher than prices in 33 comparable OECD countries. For brand-name drugs specifically, the ratio was even higher. Canada is among the countries in the comparison where prices are significantly lower than U.S. levels. The consequence is measurable. According to West Health, only 55% of Americans report being able to afford and access prescription drugs. Patients skip doses, split pills, or go without entirely because the retail price at an American pharmacy is unmanageable. These cases represent a pattern that affects many households across the country. PricePro Pharmacy is a licensed Canadian pharmacy based in Surrey, British Columbia, that has built its service around this specific problem. The pharmacy fills U.S. prescriptions and ships brand-name and generic medications directly to American patients at Canadian prices. Most medications on its formulary are available at savings of up to 80% compared to U.S. retail pharmacy prices. The pharmacy is open seven days a week and serves all 50 states. This fully certified and licensed establishment operates in accordance with Canadian pharmacy regulatory standards and employs licensed pharmacist staff who review all prescriptions and are available for consultations. The same brand-name medications available at U.S. pharmacies, including widely prescribed drugs for blood thinners, diabetes, respiratory conditions, and hormone treatments, are available through PricePro at internationally sourced prices. Patients receive the same product. The label, the manufacturer, and the dosage are identical. The only thing that changes is the cost. The process at PricePro Pharmacy is straightforward. Patients upload their existing U.S. prescription through the pharmacy's secure online portal. The prescription is reviewed by licensed pharmacist staff. Then, the order is filled and shipped to the patient's home address in the United States. PricePro Pharmacy ships from its Canadian dispensary and from a network of international fulfillment centers, allowing it to serve high-volume demand while maintaining consistent delivery timelines.
- July 21, 2026Legal & Law
Attorney Corey Mehlos Elected As President of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL)
Casper Mehlos Law Group, LLC is pleased to announce that Attorney Corey G. Mehlos has been elected as the President of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL). As President of WACDL, Attorney Mehlos is focused on advancing the organization's impact throughout the state of Wisconsin on behalf of over 400 criminal defense lawyers through delivering high-impact professional development programming, spurring criminal justice reform, and zealously protecting the constitutional rights of people accused of crimes. WACDL delivers a series of high-impact professional development programs and collaborative strategic resources for its members that elevate the skills of its criminal defense attorney members so that they can champion the constitutional rights of their clients throughout the state of Wisconsin. Attorney Mehlos has served on WACDL’s Executive Board for the past seven years. As a criminal defense lawyer, he has been recognized by Super Lawyers for the last eight years, a peer-nominated designation reserved for approximately 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state of Wisconsin. In the courtroom, Attorney Mehlos has consistently achieved successful outcomes for his clients, particularly in complex criminal defense litigation. Attorney Mehlos has consistently won not guilty verdicts at trial and secured full dismissal of all criminal charges prior to trial in the most serious felony cases, ranging from First Degree Intentional Homicide, Second Degree Intentional Homicide, First Degree Reckless Homicide, First Degree Sexual Assault, and Second Degree Sexual Assault among other serious cases. In 2023, The National Registry of Exonerations recognized Attorney Mehlos for his work exonerating an innocent man at trial following his conviction in a serious felony case that was originally charged as Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide amongst a number of other seroius felony charges. At the first trial with a different lawyer, Attorney Mehlos’ client was convicted of four criminal counts after four of the State’s witnesses testified that he confessed to the crimes. Yet Attorney Mehlos prevailed at second trial, demonstrating that the purported confession was not actually a confession and ultimately delivered overwhelming evidence in support of his client’s innocence, resulting in his full acquittal of all criminal charges. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Attorney Mehlos graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, earning his undergraduate degree, before graduating with honors from the University of Wisconsin Law School. At the University of Wisconsin Law School, Attorney Mehlos worked in The Wisconsin Innocence Project on a number of complex cases alleging homicide and sexual assault. He developed advanced investigation and DNA analysis defense strategies that resulted in one of his clients having his conviction vacated in a case alleging First Degree Sexual Assault, freeing him from prison 26 years before he otherwise would have been released. As a trial lawyer, Attorney Mehlos collaborates with leading international, national, and statewide experts in the fields of DNA, neurology, toxicology, and forensic psychology to tailor trial defenses and mitigation strategies to ultimately achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients. Attorney Mehlos speaks nationally and statewide at legal conferences. He has been featured on ESPN and C-SPAN as a debater. He is the co-founder of Casper Mehlos Law Group, LLC, serving clients in state and federal courts throughout the state of Wisconsin. Further details are available at https://mehloslaw.com/ . About the Firm: Casper Mehlos Law Group, LLC. is a criminal and civil litigation law firm serving clients statewide in nearly all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties and both federal courts. The firm’s core values are rooted in growth-mindset that has allowed the firm to build a team of collaborative legal professionals committed to working together to provide clients with the legal strategies needed to consistently achieve outstanding results even in the most difficult cases. Clients with a legal matter requiring the firm’s attention can learn more about how our firm can address your legal needs by visiting the website and social media pages below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mehlos.Law Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caspermehloslaw/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvXS4TvZvW1IrcdhlISLyJQ
- July 21, 2026Top Stories
Biocon Reinforces Commitment to Diabetes Care in Malaysia as Partner Duopharma Biotech Secures Insulin Tenders
Biocon Reinforces Commitment to Diabetes Care in Malaysia as Partner Duopharma Biotech Secures Insulin Tenders Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and Johor, Malaysia – July 2, 2026 Biocon Limited (BSE: 532523; NSE: BIOCON), an innovation-led global biopharmaceutical company, announced that its long-standing partner, Duopharma Biotech Berhad (“Duopharma Biotech”) via its wholly-owned subsidiary Duopharma (M) Sendirian Berhad, has secured multiple insulin contracts from the Ministry of Health (MoH), Malaysia, valued at over MYR 225 million this year. As part of these contracts, Biocon’s subsidiary, Biocon Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, will supply short-acting recombinant human insulin, insulin glargine and insulin aspart to Duopharma (M) Sendirian Berhad for distribution, supporting continued access to high-quality, cost-effective insulin therapies for people living with diabetes in Malaysia. The contracts comprise a three-year agreement valued at ~~~~~ MYR 155.27 million for human insulin, along with two 2-year agreements: ~ MYR 18 million for insulin glargine and ~ MYR 52.5 million for insulin aspart. In line with policies indicated in the 13th Malaysia Plan (“RMK-13”) and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (“NIMP 2030”), both companies are committed to helping patients with diabetes achieve better healthcare outcomes by ensuring a steady and accessible medicine supply. Shreehas Tambe, CEO & Managing Director, Biocon Limited, said: “Malaysia has been central to Biocon’s insulin journey for over a decade, anchored by our integrated insulin manufacturing facility in the country – the largest in Asia. Our Johor operations enable us to deliver insulin at scale, expanding patient access in Malaysia and around the world. This reinforces our strategy to address growing healthcare needs while advancing our mission of making life-changing medicines affordable and accessible to patients everywhere.” Joe Sian, Site Head, Biocon Sdn. Bhd., said: “Biocon’s partnership with Duopharma Biotech has helped expand access to insulin therapies for patients in Malaysia. With an estimated 4.75 million people living with diabetes in the country, ensuring affordable insulin supply is essential. This collaboration enables us to support patients across our full portfolio of insulin products.” Encik Wan Amir-Jeffery Wan Abdul Majid, GCEO, Duopharma Biotech Berhad, said: “Duopharma Biotech is delighted and honoured to mark a decade in supporting the healthcare ecosystem together with our long-standing partner – Biocon, alongside welcoming new contracts to supply insulin products to Malaysian patients. It is more critical than ever to have robust domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity to safeguard patient access to essential medicines, strengthening national medicine security and achieving healthcare self-reliance for the country.” Biocon has been working with Duopharma Biotech since 2016 to address Malaysia’s growing diabetes burden. Through this collaboration, over 120 million insulin cartridges have been supplied to the MoH facilities over the past decade, supporting more than 450,000 patients in the Malaysia public healthcare system. Beyond diabetes care, both companies have also worked closely in oncology for more than seven years and have recently expanded into ophthalmology biologics, further improving access to high-quality biologic therapies for patients across Malaysia. About Biocon Sdn. Bhd. Biocon Sdn. Bhd., a stepdown subsidiary of Biocon Limited, operates one of Asia’s largest integrated insulin facilities for recombinant human insulin and insulin analog products. Located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia, the state-of-the-art facility has fully integrated capabilities spanning drug substance manufacturing and drug product fill-finish operations across vials, cartridges and insulin delivery devices. It manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of regular, long-acting and rapid-acting insulins for Malaysia and global markets. The facility houses advanced R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality Control laboratories, supported by a robust Quality Management System that underpins global manufacturing and compliance standards. The site employs more than 1,100 personnel. Biocon has invested over USD 600 million in the facility since 2011 in this Center of Excellence for insulin manufacturing, representing one of the largest foreign direct investments (FDI) in Malaysia’s biotechnology sector. The facility has secured multiple global regulatory approvals, including from Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) under the framework of the European Medicines Agency, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA), Brazil’s ANVISA and Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). It remains the only manufacturing facility in Malaysia approved by both the EMA and the U.S. FDA for sterile biologic products. Biocon’s investments in Malaysia have not only advanced the country’s biotechnology sector but have also helped reduce Malaysia’s dependency on imported insulin while contributing to improved access, greater affordability and enhanced price stability of insulin for patients across the country. Recently, Biocon has partnered with the Malaysian government to contribute its industry expertise to the MyMAHIR BioTechies initiative, supporting the skilling of biotech graduates and helping bridge the academia–industry gap. About Biocon Limited Biocon Limited (BSE: 532523, NSE: BIOCON) is a global biopharmaceutical company driven by its purpose to provide affordable, life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Biocon addresses some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges across chronic and non-communicable diseases by offering both biosimilars and generics at scale across geographies. Through this diversified portfolio, Biocon focuses on areas of high unmet need, spanning key therapy areas including diabetes, oncology, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, immunology, ophthalmology, and bone health. The Company has pioneered several industry firsts that have helped shape the global biosimilars landscape. To date, the company has commercialized 12 biosimilar products and 30+ generic formulations globally. It has robust research and development pipeline of 20+ biosimilar assets, as well as GLP-1 peptides and other complex generics. With an integrated lab-to-patient model, Biocon brings together research and development, manufacturing, and commercial capabilities to ensure reliable and scalable supply of medicines. The company operates in more than 120 countries, supported by seven manufacturing sites, three R&D sites, 18 offices worldwide, and a workforce of over 9,500 employees. Biocon has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and responsible growth. Website: www.biocon.com Follow us on X: @bioconlimited LinkedIn: Biocon
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