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July 24, 2026

DRG Construction Selected to Assist in Historic 80 Million Oyster Restoration Project in New York Harbor

DRG Construction, a marine construction firm specializing in waterfront infrastructure and shoreline stabilization, has been selected to assist in the installation of 80 million oysters as part of the Living Breakwaters Project off the southern coast of Staten Island. This initiative represents a milestone in the broader New York harbor restoration movement, serving as one of the largest marine ecosystem recovery and coastal resiliency efforts ever undertaken in the region. The Living Breakwaters project, situated in the waters of Raritan Bay, is a first-of-its-kind coastal defense system. Designed to manage the physical threats of climate change, the partially submerged breakwater structures are engineered to reduce wave energy, mitigate shoreline erosion, and protect vulnerable coastal communities from severe storm surges. Beyond physical shoreline protection, the breakwaters serve as the structural foundation for a major biological recovery effort. DRG Construction will play a central role in deploying and installing the specialized oyster habitat systems throughout the designated breakwater zones. Historically, New York Harbor was home to vast, naturally occurring oyster reefs that provided critical biological filtration and coastal buffering before being depleted by industrialization and overharvesting. The installation of tens of millions of oysters aims to naturally rebuild these lost ecosystems. Once established, the living reefs will continuously filter harbor water, foster diverse marine habitats, and naturally strengthen the physical integrity of the breakwaters over time. Carrying out marine construction of this scale requires specialized technical capabilities and experience with heavy over-water operations. Working within active marine environments like Raritan Bay presents complex logistical demands, including managing shifting tides, operating heavy machinery on floating barges, and adhering to strict placement tolerances. DRG Construction will utilize its fleet of specialized marine equipment, including cranes and transport barges, to ensure the habitat systems are securely anchored to the breakwater foundations. This contract reinforces the growing industry shift toward green and living infrastructure solutions that merge heavy civil engineering with environmental stewardship. By integrating biological restoration directly into coastal defense design, the Living Breakwaters project serves as a model for modern waterfront resiliency projects worldwide. About DRG Construction With over 20 years of marine construction experience, DRG Construction specializes in waterfront infrastructure, shoreline stabilization, dredging, pile installation, floating dock systems, bulkheads, and seawalls. Operating in New York and Florida, the family-owned firm delivers specialized engineering solutions to protect and restore coastal environments for public, private, and municipal clients. For more information, please refer to the contact details below.

July 24, 2026

Land & Property

BKREA Arranges $35 Million Sale of 78 Pearl Street & 46 Water Street, a Block-Through Development Site in Manhattan's Financial District

BKREA announces the sale of 78 Pearl Street and 46 Water Street , a block-through development site in Manhattan's Financial District, for $35,000,000. Bob Knakal, Jas Saini , and Nick Tuleu of BKREA exclusively represented the seller throughout the marketing and sale process. The property is a rare block-through assemblage running from the south side of Pearl Street to the north side of Water Street, between Coenties Slip and Hanover Square. The approximately 10,150-square-foot site comprises Block 30, Lots 4 and 5, and includes both vacant land and a vacant building, a combination that allows a purchaser to move toward redevelopment or conversion immediately rather than waiting out demolition and vacancy. Zoned C5-5 (R10) within the Special Lower Manhattan District, the site permits residential, commercial, hotel, retail, and community facility uses as of right. Residential development is permitted at a 10.0 FAR base, rising to 12.0 FAR through the Universal Affordability Preference, with commercial development permitted up to 15.0 FAR. A developer may purchase up to 2.0 FAR, roughly 20,360 square feet, of offsite UAP certificates, adding market-rate floor area while lowering the blended land basis. With 89.4 feet of frontage on Pearl Street and 54.5 feet on Water Street, the site offers unusual design flexibility for Lower Manhattan. Wide frontage reduces loss factor and improves construction efficiency, producing more sellable square footage per zoning foot, a characteristic that consistently commands a premium on a price-per-buildable-foot basis. The block-through footprint further allows for efficient floor plates and multiple building entrances. The existing structure at 46 Water Street, built to 10.83 FAR or 85,472 square feet, will be delivered vacant and features generous ceiling heights, positioning it as a candidate for conversion with enlargement. Paired with the 467-m tax abatement, that path is economically compelling amid the wave of office-to-residential conversion activity reshaping Lower Manhattan. The site sits a five-minute walk from the 2 and 3 trains at Wall Street and a short walk from the 4, 5, A, C, J, and Z lines at Fulton Street, surrounded by leading restaurants, hotels, waterfront attractions, and major office towers. "The successful sale of 78 Pearl Street & 46 Water Street underscores the continued demand for high-quality development opportunities in Lower Manhattan," said Nick Tuleu, Senior Associate at BKREA . "Well-located sites with significant redevelopment flexibility continue to attract strong investor interest despite an evolving market." The transaction reflects BKREA's focus on marketing complex development opportunities through a seller-exclusive representation model.

July 24, 2026

Blockchain

BitMart US Launches One of the First Regulated Prediction Market Offerings in the United States

BitMart US, a leading global digital asset trading platform, today announced the launch of CFTC-regulated prediction markets in the United States. Users will have access to approximately 405 live event markets at launch across sports, economics, politics and digital assets. The offering is powered by prediction market infrastructure provider Plaee. This launch marks a significant step forward for BitMart US, enabling its U.S. customers to trade on the outcome of real-world events across finance, economics, sports and more — including short-term price movements on digital assets. What BitMart US Is Bringing to Market BitMart US is leveraging its established trading platform, deep liquidity, and large user base to deliver a seamless prediction market experience. The offering combines BitMart US's distribution strength with a turnkey technology stack that includes a purpose-built trading interface and access to CFTC-regulated event contracts in highly liquid markets. Key highlights: Regulatory compliance: Event contracts are CFTC-regulated, placing BitMart US among a select group of fully compliant prediction market platforms in the United States. Scale at launch: Approximately 405 live markets available on day one — one of the most comprehensive regulated event trading offerings available to U.S. retail users. Seamless integration: A proprietary trading interface custom-built for prediction markets, fully embedded within the BitMart US platform. A Dynamic Marketplace with Hundreds of Live Events At launch, BitMart US users will gain access to approximately 405 live prediction markets, making it one of the most comprehensive regulated event trading offerings available to U.S. retail users. The marketplace is designed to evolve continuously as new events are introduced and settled across multiple categories: Sports: Markets are updated alongside major sporting calendars, with contracts covering moneylines, point spreads, totals, and other event-driven opportunities. Politics & Economics: Event contracts are listed around major economic releases, elections, policy decisions, and other significant real-world developments. Crypto & Financial Markets: Users can participate in markets tied to digital asset performance, including price-based events and broader market trends. New events are added regularly while completed markets are automatically settled, creating a dynamic trading experience that remains relevant throughout the year. A New Era for Retail Investors For BitMart US, this launch represents an important step to offer its U.S. users access to real-world event contract trading. "At BitMart US, our mission has always been to make trading more accessible — lowering the barriers that have historically kept everyday investors on the sidelines," said Daniel Huang, COO of BitMart US. "This launch opens the door to a new category of products that our users are genuinely excited about, particularly the ability to trade on short-term crypto price movements — one of the fastest-growing segments in digital assets today." "We built our infrastructure specifically for this level of scale," said Leon Okun, CEO of Plaee. "Integrating our tech stack with an established platform like BitMart US gives even more traders access to the fastest growing asset class, in a regulated, safe and engaging manner." Explore Prediction Markets on BitMart US: https://www.bitmart.us/en-US/predict About BitMart US BitMart US is a regulated digital asset platform serving users across all 50 U.S. states. Built on a compliance-first foundation, BitMart US offers trusted, cost-efficient access to the digital asset market through zero-fee trading, free crypto withdrawals, and seamless fiat on- and off-ramp services — reflecting our belief in "Zero Fees. Full Freedom." Designed for both retail and institutional participants, BitMart US serves U.S.-based users and welcomes international institutions seeking a compliant entry point into one of the world's most important crypto markets. BitMart US also offers the BitMart Card, a credit card that provides up to 5% cash back on everyday purchases. The BitMart Card is fully compatible with Apple Pay, allowing users to seamlessly spend across millions of merchants worldwide while earning crypto rewards on every transaction. About Plaee Plaee is a fintech infrastructure provider specializing in prediction market technology. Through its flagship products, PlaeeOS and Prediction Trader, the company enables financial platforms to integrate and operate prediction markets at scale. Disclaimer: BitMart US Prediction Markets are available in 48 U.S. states (excluding New York and Arizona). Other BitMart US products and services may not be available in certain jurisdictions. Cryptocurrency transaction and custody services are powered by zerohash llc and zerohash liquidity services llc. When you enable BitMart US Prediction Market, you must also agree to the zerohash llc and zerohash liquidity services llc terms and conditions and enable your zerohash account. Cryptocurrency assets are held and custodied by zerohash llc, not BitMart US. Services may not be available in all states. Cryptocurrency assets are not subject to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or Securities Investor Protection Corporation coverage. The value of any cryptocurrency, including digital assets pegged to fiat currency, commodities, or any other asset, may go to zero. zerohash llc and its affiliate, zerohash liquidity services llc, are licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. For zerohash's New York BitLicense Risk Disclosure and Complaint Procedure, visit: https://docs.zerohash.com/page/about-zero-hash

July 24, 2026

Business

Geely Auto and Ford Establish Joint Venture in Spain for Localized Production in Ford’s Valencia Plant

The global automakers plan to establish a manufacturing joint venture at Ford’s plant in Valencia, Spain, to build Ford and Geely-branded vehicles. The partnership secures the future of the Valencia plant, guarantees long-term stability and creates the potential for future high-tech manufacturing jobs in Valencia. The Valencia plant will produce a new generation of low- and zero-emission vehicles for European markets. The joint venture is expected to produce three Ford-branded multi-energy vehicles and two electric Geely-branded models, starting in 2028. The collaboration accelerates Geely Auto's European expansion, and supports Ford's product offensive in Europe. Geely Automobile Holdings (hereafter "Geely Auto") and Ford Motor Company today announced an agreement to form a Europe-focused joint venture (JV) at Ford's Valencia, Spain, manufacturing hub. The JV will share production capacity to deliver a world-class lineup of multi-energy vehicles for both Geely Auto and Ford brands that will appeal to European drivers, while simultaneously benefiting the local Valencia economy. Pending regulatory approvals, the JV will officially begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the production line in 2028. The JV will transform Ford’s Valencia facility – already one of Europe’s most productive and advanced automotive plants, with a potential annual capacity of approximately 500,000 units – into a shared, high-tech manufacturing hub. By optimizing factory utilization and sharing development costs, the partnership will bolster operational excellence and provide long-term stability and employment opportunities for Valencia’s world-class automotive workforce. Under the proposed ownership structure Geely Auto will own 34% of the new entity and Ford will own 66%. Geely Auto plans to produce two new energy models at the Valencia plant, with the first rolling off the production line in 2028. The venture supports Geely Auto's international expansion, following overseas sales of 474,228 vehicles in the first half of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 158%, making it one of the fastest growing Chinese automotive brands in the world. Geely Auto’s partnership with Ford is built on a foundation of trust and respect stretching back to 2010 when Ford sold Volvo Cars to Geely and watched it protect and revitalize the brand. Both companies share a commitment to quality, cost-efficient sourcing and continuous improvement, as well as a belief that customers should be able to choose their own path through the energy transition. “This strategic cooperation with Ford is an important step towards open collaboration and mutually beneficial to both parties. It represents a milestone in Geely Auto’s global development and will further solidify Geely’s presence in Europe”, said Alex Nan, Vice President of Geely Auto Group. “We are dedicated to delivering vehicles that European customers will choose on merit: on industry leading features, on high-quality and on actively contributing to Europe’s green future.” “For nearly 50 years, Valencia has built some of the most-loved cars in our history, and now this team will help build our future,” said Jim Baumbick, president, Ford Europe. “That’s why we’re building a flexible, cost-effective industrial system with a capable partner in Geely Auto. Together we can fully utilize a great plant with a great workforce and match the industry’s new cost benchmark. This is all part of Ford’s vision to give European drivers rally-bred handling, true off-road capability and multi-energy technology, with a distinct Blue Oval DNA.” About Geely Auto Group Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands. With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems. As a global company, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence through strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. Geely strives to create mobility solutions that are greener, smarter, and more accessible, driving forward the future of sustainable transportation.

July 23, 2026

Event Announcement

Complium from EIC Limited Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace

Microsoft customers worldwide can now discover and deploy Complium through Microsoft Marketplace, accessing trusted solutions that accelerate innovation and business transformation with unified integration across Microsoft products EIC Limited today announced the availability of Complium in the Microsoft Marketplace, the unified online destination for customers to buy trusted cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents to meet their business needs. EIC Limited customers can now discover and deploy trusted solutions through Microsoft Marketplace, with smooth integration and streamlined management across Microsoft Azure and other Microsoft products. Founded in 2016, EIC Limited is a CREST-accredited, ISO 27001-certified information security and compliance firm serving financial institutions, payment processors, and technology enterprises across Asia-Pacific, Central Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) organization, EIC combines hands-on assessment expertise with its own technology platforms, building tools that reflect the exact standards its assessors apply in the field. PCI DSS v4.0.1 is a complex standard, and the evidence organizations need to prove compliance is typically scattered across teams, tools, and cloud accounts. Existing compliance platforms map controls to a dashboard and stop there, leaving an assessor to rebuild the Report on Compliance by hand — and leaving the organization to separately find, contract, and coordinate a QSA firm to complete the assessment. Complium is built to close that gap. The platform organizes evidence by requirement and produces packages structured to the official PCI DSS v4.0.1 ROC template: Coordinators gather evidence, AI drafts findings and testing notes, and an EIC QSA reviews and records the final compliance status, keeping every decision attributable to a qualified human assessor. Because Complium is built and operated by EIC Limited, a QSA organization, the AI-enhanced platform and the PCI QSA who signs the validation come from the same firm — not a tool plus a separate assessor customers have to find, pay, and coordinate on their own. Customers subscribe once and work with a single, accountable provider for both compliance evidence management and formal PCI DSS assessment. Complium connects to Microsoft Azure through read-only integrations with Microsoft Entra ID for access-control and authentication evidence, Azure Activity Logs for audit-logging evidence, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud for configuration posture across network, secure-configuration, data-protection, and vulnerability control families. The platform's AI capabilities, including evidence analysis and compliance guidance, are powered by Azure OpenAI through a configurable provider layer, with every AI-drafted output reviewed and accepted by an EIC QSA before it is recorded. “Compliance evidence often lives in five different tools and two different vendors, and by the time it reaches an assessor, half the context is gone,” said Moshiul Islam Mishu, Founder and CEO of EIC Limited. “Complium closes that gap — the platform and the QSA validation come from the same firm, so nothing gets lost in translation.” “We're pleased to welcome EIC Limited's Complium to Microsoft Marketplace,” said Cyril Belikoff, vice president, Microsoft Azure Product Marketing. “Marketplace connects trusted solutions from global partners with customers worldwide, making it easy to find and deploy apps that work seamlessly with Microsoft products.” Microsoft Marketplace is a single destination to find, try, and buy trusted cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents to meet your business objectives. Choose from a growing collection of solutions tailored to your unique needs, available both in the marketplace and directly within Microsoft products. About EIC Limited EIC Limited is a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) organization, CREST accredited, an official CMMI Partner, a SWIFT CSP Provider, and an ISO 27001-certified information security and compliance firm founded in 2016. Guided by its mission to make cybersecurity and compliance simple, EIC serves financial institutions, payment processors, and technology enterprises across Asia-Pacific, Central Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, delivering specialized expertise in payment card security, SWIFT network protection, information security management systems, business continuity, and process maturity. Alongside its assessment and advisory services, EIC develops proprietary technology platforms — including Complium for PCI DSS compliance, CardIntel for cardholder data discovery, and Infiltra for penetration testing automation — built by its own assessors to reflect the standards they apply in practice. Learn more at www.eicsecure.com . For more information, press only: Moshiul Islam Mishu, Founder & CEO, EIC Limited, +880 1833-182077 moshiul@eicsecure.com

July 23, 2026

Business

Texan Title Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Texas Real Estate Transactions With Trusted Title and Escrow Services

Texan Title is celebrating 30 years of serving Texas real estate professionals, property buyers, sellers, and businesses with title insurance, escrow services, commercial transaction support, and resources designed to help real estate transactions move toward closing with greater clarity and confidence. For three decades, Texan Title has built its business around a straightforward principle: real estate transactions are strengthened by experience, communication, and trusted local relationships. Today, the company operates 27 offices across five Texas regions, connecting clients with professionals who understand the markets and communities they serve. Texan Title provides title insurance that helps protect property ownership interests, while its escrow professionals support the coordination of funds, documents, and closing requirements. Title searches help identify matters affecting property ownership, and experienced teams help clients navigate the details that can influence a transaction before closing. The company's services also extend to commercial real estate. Texan Title's Commercial Division supports complex transactions, including multi-site deals and high-value commercial assets, with expertise designed for the specific demands of commercial real estate. The division combines Texas market knowledge with the resources and relationships needed to help manage transactions of varying scale and complexity. "Thirty years is a significant milestone, but our focus remains on the relationships and service that have carried us forward," said a Texan Title representative. "Every transaction represents a person, family, real estate professional, or business trusting our team to help protect their interests and guide the process. We are proud of the legacy we have built in Texas and excited about the future we are continuing to create together." Texan Title also provides resources designed to support real estate professionals, including Realtor tools, net sheets, calculators, educational resources, and transaction support. These resources help agents and clients access practical information while working through the financial and administrative details associated with real estate transactions. With locations serving the Gulf Coast, Central Texas, the Hill Country, and West Texas, Texan Title combines a statewide presence with community-focused service. The company continues to emphasize personalized support, local knowledge, professional expertise, and strong relationships with leading title insurance underwriters. As Texan Title celebrates its 30th anniversary, the company remains focused on helping Texas real estate transactions move forward with confidence. Its continued growth reflects a commitment to serving clients, supporting real estate professionals, investing in communities, and building a legacy that extends across generations. About Texan Title Texan Title is a Texas-based title and escrow services company serving residential and commercial real estate transactions across the state. With 27 offices across five regions, Texan Title provides title insurance, escrow services, title searches, commercial real estate support, Realtor tools, net sheets, calculators, and related transaction resources. The company has more than 30 years of experience serving Texas and maintains a network of professionals, including title examiners, escrow professionals, and real estate attorneys. Learn more at Texan Title .

July 23, 2026

Transportation

Catrak Technologies Partners with IMPROVLearning to Advance AI-Powered Fleet Driver Safety

Catrak Technologies, Inc., developer of the Drivestream ® fleet operations platform, today announced a strategic partnership with IMPROVLearning ™, naming the company its official behavioral driver coaching and safety training partner. Drivestream brings together GPS tracking, fleet telematics, fleet intelligence, vehicle security and driver safety management to give organizations real-time visibility into vehicles, drivers and assets. The partnership will bring IMPROVLearning’s AI-powered NEURO IQ™ platform and proprietary SPIDER™ training methodology into the Drivestream experience. The integration will give fleet managers, supervisors and drivers a coordinated way to turn telematics data into personalized coaching, documented driver interventions and measurable efforts to improve behavior behind the wheel. Commercial fleets now have access to more driver and vehicle data than at any previous point. Telematics systems can identify speeding, harsh braking, rapid acceleration and other driving patterns that may indicate elevated risk. However, collecting that information is only the beginning. In an increasingly complex liability environment, fleet operators must also be prepared to show how they responded when warning signs appeared. The question is no longer limited to whether an organization knew about a potential safety concern. It increasingly includes what the organization did after identifying it. By integrating behavioral coaching within Drivestream, fleet managers will be able to assign personalized training, document coaching activity and maintain an ongoing record of proactive driver development within the platform they already use. “Knowing which drivers may be at risk is only half the equation. Knowing about a pattern and failing to act can significantly increase a fleet’s potential liability following a serious incident,” said Gary Alexander, CEO of IMPROVLearning™. “The real question is what happens next. Together with Catrak, we are helping fleets turn telematics data into meaningful driver intervention before an identified risk contributes to a preventable incident or costly verdict.” Through the planned integration, supervisors will be able to assign coaching based on telematics trends, while NEURO IQ™ analyzes broader patterns in driver behavior and recommends targeted learning experiences. Drivers will receive individualized microlearning intended to improve awareness and decision-making. Supervisors, in turn, will gain a documented history of assigned coaching, completed training and other interventions. The partnership will also provide access to IMPROVLearning’s commercial driver safety programs, powered by the SPIDER™ Method, a behavioral coaching framework designed to make safety concepts more engaging and memorable. SPIDER stands for Scan, Predict, Identify, Decide, Execute and Reflect, providing drivers with a structured process for recognizing hazards and responding to changing road conditions. IMPROVLearning also maintains an extensive library of state-approved traffic violators , commercial driver’s licence and Department of Transportation compliance programs. Through the partnership, fleets will be able to support continuing driver development and applicable regulatory training through a more unified safety workflow. Rather than relying exclusively on generic annual courses or responding only after a collision or violation, the integrated solution is intended to support continuous, data-informed coaching tailored to the behavioral profile of each driver. Training can be delivered in manageable sessions requiring less than 30 minutes per week, helping organizations incorporate driver development into ongoing fleet operations. The resulting records may also help organizations demonstrate that identified driving concerns were met with timely coaching, training and follow-up. This creates a clearer account of proactive intervention while supporting improved driver performance and a more consistent fleet safety culture. “By integrating IMPROVLearning directly into Drivestream, we are turning real-time fleet data into action,” said Mark Richardi, Chief Executive Officer of Catrak Technologies. “The partnership will help customers improve driver performance while demonstrating a proactive and documented commitment to fleet safety.” The integrated fleet safety and behavioral coaching solution will be available to field service companies, commercial fleets, government agencies, transportation providers, contractors and enterprise organizations using the Drivestream platform. IMPROVLearning has trained more than five million drivers nationwide and combines behavioral science, artificial intelligence and engaging educational content to support safer decision-making. Its NEURO IQ™ platform builds individualized behavioral profiles and delivers personalized coaching recommendations based on driving data and identified patterns. The company also provides driver education, defensive driving, traffic school and commercial fleet training programs. About IMPROVLearning™ IMPROVLearning™ is a national provider of behavioral driver safety education that combines behavioral science, artificial intelligence and engaging learning experiences to improve driver performance. Through its AI-powered NEURO IQ™ platform and proprietary SPIDER™ Method, the company delivers personalized fleet coaching, commercial driver training, defensive driving, traffic violator and driver education programs. Having trained more than five million drivers, IMPROVLearning’s mission is to save lives and reduce costs through memorable driver training. For more information, visit www.IMPROVLearning.com . About Catrak Technologies Catrak Technologies is the developer of the Drivestream® fleet operations platform, providing GPS tracking, telematics, fleet intelligence and vehicle security solutions that help organizations improve operational efficiency, driver safety and fleet performance. Drivestream gives fleet managers real-time visibility into vehicles, drivers and assets, supporting informed operational decisions across commercial and government fleets. For more information, visit https://catraktech.com/ .

July 23, 2026

Business

Macro Technology Group Launches Community Employment Service Center Initiative in Latin America as Regional Job Conversion and User Engagement Increase

Following the previously announced medium- and long-term development plan for the Latin American market, as well as discussions with communities in several countries regarding employment collaboration and skills development, Macro Technology Group recently announced the official launch of its community employment service center initiative in Latin America. The first phase will focus on markets including Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua, with the aim of further promoting regional job conversion and increasing online user engagement. According to the company, the community employment service centers will be built around an online service system. Through a digital platform, the centers will connect employment resources, community collaboration, and skills support functions, providing local users with more flexible ways to participate. Compared with the traditional model of simply providing job information, MacroMT is placing greater emphasis on developing users’ ability to participate over the long term. The company hopes to improve user stability and sustained engagement through community-based operations. According to MacroMT’s disclosed medium- and long-term development blueprint for Latin America, the initiative also represents an important step in the continued implementation of the company’s regional strategy. Previously, the company’s community teams held multiple discussions with regional community organizations and partners, reaching a number of agreements regarding digital jobs, remote collaboration, and skills development. With the official launch of the community employment service centers, these plans are now beginning to move from preliminary discussions into the implementation stage. Industry observers have noted that interest in online collaboration and digital employment has continued to grow across Latin America in recent years. However, some markets still lack stable community services and long-term support systems. According to the company, MacroMT will provide services in areas including job matching, online collaboration guidance, basic skills support, and community interaction. These services are intended to help more users access digital employment opportunities through the internet. This indicates that the company’s regional strategy is no longer limited to user growth, but is beginning to develop further toward a model combining community services and job conversion. It is worth noting that, as preliminary testing and collaboration have gradually progressed, user engagement in certain regions has already shown an upward trend. Market observers believe this indicates that the community collaboration model previously proposed by the platform is beginning to produce practical results. It also provides a foundation for the company to expand the scale of its regional operations. From a technical perspective, MacroMT will continue to rely on its existing data coordination and system management capabilities to dynamically allocate job information and user demand across different regions, with the aim of improving overall operational efficiency. MacroMT stated that it will continue to expand the coverage of its services in the Latin American market and promote the implementation of additional community cooperation projects. Through the development of community employment service centers, the company hopes to further increase regional user participation and provide long-term support for the local digital employment ecosystem. As regional job conversion efficiency and user engagement continue to increase, the company’s future performance in the Latin American market is expected to remain a focus of attention.

July 23, 2026

Medicine & Pharmaceuticals

Flavettes Celebrates Healthcare Heritage in Merdeka 2026 Campaign

Duopharma Biotech Berhad ("Duopharma Biotech" or "the Company") officially launched the Flavettes Merdeka 2026 campaign today, themed ‘Flavettes Setia Menemani Setiap Generasi’ and featuring a multi-prong collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, Watsons Malaysia and Kapten Batik. The launch event saw the attendance of Zuraini Abdul Ghani, Director of Package Development Division, Tourism Malaysia; Wan Amir-Jeffery Wan Abdul Majid, Group Chief Executive Officer, Duopharma Biotech; Noor Aida Jaafar, Chief Commercial Officer, Duopharma Biotech; Foo Hwei Jiek, Trading Director, Watsons Malaysia; Ekram Faiz, Director and Co-Founder, Kapten Batik; and Farhan Omar, Director and Co-Founder, Kapten Batik. Duopharma Biotech Group Chief Executive Officer Wan Amir-Jeffery Wan Abdul Majid remarked, “At Duopharma Biotech, we’re proud that Flavettes has been trusted by generations of Malaysians to support their health and wellness, captured in our Merdeka 2026 campaign theme ‘Flavettes Setia Menemani Setiap Generasi’. Today, after more than 30 years in the market, Flavettes offers more than just immunity support. In line with Duopharma Biotech’s aim of Providing Smarter Solutions for a Healthier Life, the brand has grown to include a wider Halal-certified portfolio of health, wellness, beauty, and skincare solutions, in various formats such as effervescent, chewable and powder in sachets, to suit the different lifestyles and preferences of modern consumers looking for a more holistic approach to well-being.”

July 23, 2026

Non-binding Proposal with Penske Corporation to Acquire Free-float Shares of Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

Main Contents Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) and its wholly owned subsidiary Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. (together, “Mitsui”), and Penske Corporation ("PC”), acting on behalf of itself and its wholly owned subsidiary Penske Automotive Holdings Corp. (collectively, the “PC-Mitsui Investors”), today, determined to submit and submitted a non-binding proposal (the “Proposal”) to acquire all of the free-float shares of common stock of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG) (“PAG”). Attachment Non-binding Proposal with Penske Corporation to Acquire Free-float Shares of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PDF 226KB)

July 22, 2026

Blockchain

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. 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July 22, 2026

Automotive

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.

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