Category: ACN Newswire

WESTLAKE, OH, Jan 23, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Geon® Performance Solutions, a global leader in high-value polymer solutions, announces a comprehensive brand refresh. The update reflects the company’s strategy to enhance and diversify its portfolio of engineered polymer solutions and advance its role as a solutions-driven partner.Propelled by the need for sustainable materials, advanced technology, and circular economy goals, the polymer industry is transforming. Geon’s refreshed brand identity demonstrates its commitment to leading in this evolving market and collaborating with customers to outthink constraints and build inspired solutions.”Geon has a century of proven performance and one of the industry’s most extensive polymer formulation libraries. Our refreshed brand better captures the innovation, agility and ambition of our enterprise,” said Tracy Garrison, Geon’s chief executive officer. “The brand refresh matches the momentum and determination of our people, while holdin…

HONG KONG, January 23, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has collaborated with Microsoft Hong Kong to launch the Microsoft AI Adoption Programme, which will support Hong Kong SMEs in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The programme includes three thematic workshops featuring industry experts who will share insights on how businesses can effectively apply AI in real-world scenarios to improve workflow efficiency. In addition, a series of exclusive AI solution offers will be provided to help companies accelerate AI adoption and drive digital transformation.Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC said: “Through our Transformation Sandbox (T-box), the HKTDC has been committed to supporting companies in strengthening their competitiveness—across market expansion, brand building, operational upgrading and digital transformation. Following our collaboration with Microsof…

In-Kingdom operating entity to enable compliant digital asset innovation for sovereign and enterprise-scale initiatives under Saudi regulatory frameworksAL KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Jan 22, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Open World Ltd. (“Open World”), a blockchain infrastructure company with experience supporting large-scale digital asset initiatives, today announced the establishment of Saudi Arabia’s first RWA (Real-World Asset) Tokenization Center of Excellence. The news follows Open World’s announcement on January 5, 2026, regarding its plans to merge with VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME) (“VerifyMe”), positioning the combined entity for participation in public markets as a leading infrastructure provider in the digital asset and tokenization sector.The RWA Center of Excellence will operate as a fully licensed and, as regulations are defined, in-Kingdom entity designed to accelerate compliant digital asset innovation for sovereign, enterprise, and institutional cli…

HONG KONG, January 22, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 35th Education & Careers Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today and will run for four days (22 to 25 January, Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Expo gathers over 860 organisations from 23 countries and regions, including government bureaux and departments, tertiary institutions, and education centres, showcasing Hong Kong’s advantages as an international hub for pursuing higher education and nurturing international talents.Innovation and technology are among the focal points this year. Over 100 activities will be held during the expo, including sharing by representatives from leading enterprises such as J.P. Morgan and Lenovo on career development opportunities in Hong Kong. Various interactive activities are also available, with free admission to the public throughout the four-day event.Officiating at the Expo’s opening ceremony …

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, Jan 21, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – AmplifiX today announced the public release of its newest sector intelligence report, Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA): Sector Analysis Deep Dive, a detailed examination of the technological, regulatory, and market forces driving what many now call the next major evolution in global finance. The full report is now available at no cost to readers.As highlighted in the research, tokenization is rapidly shifting from experimentation to early commercialization, with “cash and collateral” instruments—particularly tokenized U.S. Treasuries and money-market products—emerging as the dominant early use case. This new programmable settlement layer is beginning to power workflows across payments, trading, collateralization, financing, and asset servicing, forming the foundation for a more efficient and interoperable financial system.The report outlines the market’s accelerating momentum, including institutional cla…

ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan 21, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in unmanned aircraft systems, and Calidus Aerospace, one of the leading defense and manufacturing companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the prospective co-production of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) in the UAE, as well as command and control and battle management systems.The agreement was signed by GA-ASI President David R. Alexander and Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director and CEO of Calidus Holding Group, on the sidelines of the UMEX and SimTEX 2026 taking place January 20-22, 2026.The MOU provides a framework for cooperation between GA-ASI, GA-Intelligence, and Calidus where all parties will look to collaborate on programs in the areas of airframe manufacturing, final assembly, test and checkout, as well as flight operational test and acceptance.”Working with partners wit…

West Palm Beach, FL, Jan 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly announces the start of the 2026 high-goal polo season at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida, where the brand returns as the Official Sponsor of one of the world’s premier destinations for the sport of polo.Official Sponsor, U.S. Polo Assn., Kicks Off 2026 Winter Polo Season at NPCThe 2026 Winter Polo Season at NPC will feature an elite lineup of high-profile tournaments, beginning with the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship®, followed by the first and second legs of the three-part Gauntlet of Polo® series, the C.V. Whitney Cup®, and the USPA Gold Cup®, all showcasing the world’s top professional polo players, polo ponies, and teams competing at the highest level.The high-goal polo season reaches its pinnacle with the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, the most prestigious and coveted title in America…

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – VIVI PROJECT (formerly LEGENDARY HUMANITY) announces a major update and rebranding. The project utilizes the latest 3D scanning technology “SCAI” to digitally archive humanity’s cultural heritage, providing training data for AI and building a new token economy based on RWA (Real World Assets).Background and Project EvolutionPreviously, “LEGENDARY HUMANITY” aimed to digitize humanity’s greatest masterpieces using cutting-edge technology, teaching AI about “humanity’s magnificence” to preserve its value for future generations.With this update, the project is renamed “VIVI PROJECT.” Moving beyond mere archiving, it will challenge the creation of new value in the Web3 era as an “RWA token project” building a unique economic ecosystem backed by real-world assets (RWA).The Four Pillars of the “RWA Ecosystem” Provided by VIVI PROJECTDigitization via High-Precision 3D Scanning Technology “SCAI:DIGITAL LUMINOUS Technology” Digitizing humanity’s treasures…

HONG KONG, January 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – In 2026, the artificial intelligence (AI) industry reached another critical turning point. Demis Hassabis, Nobel Prize winner and CEO of Google DeepMind, made a pivotal assertion: the true trillion-dollar opportunity in AI lies not in computing chips, but in “Physical AI”—systems capable of perceiving, understanding, and transforming the real world. Having earned a Nobel Prize for his breakthrough work on AlphaFold, which validated AI’s scientific value, Hassabis’ latest outlook has attracted widespread attention in capital markets. It has also brought 51WORLD (6651.HK), a Hong Kong-listed company focused on Physical AI, into the spotlight.Hassabis pointed out that current AI faces a bottleneck of “intelligence fragmentation”: while excelling at digital tasks such as text generation, it struggles to grasp basic physical laws like gravity and spatial continuity. The missing “world model” stands as the fina…

Doha, Qatar, Jan 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) — the world leader in unmanned systems – and Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s national defence and security leader, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of advanced Battle Management software capabilities. The signing took place on Monday during the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX).The MOU provides a framework for cooperation between GA-ASI, GA-Intelligence, and Barzan Holdings to develop software solutions that enhance theater-level situational awareness and enable the efficient processing, correlation, and dissemination of intelligence. These capabilities are intended to support faster, higher-quality decision-making in complex, multi-domain operational environments.For General Atomics, the agreement underscores the strategic importance of collaboration with Barzan Holdings and the State of Qatar. The partnership reflec…

SAN DIEGO, Jan 19, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomy development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully executed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger® jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. The test included a live engagement between the MQ-20 and an aggressor aircraft flown by an onboard human pilot, highlighting the advanced maturity of autonomous systems, seamless integration of mission elements, and the ability of autonomy to leverage onboard sensors to make independent decisions and execute complex tasks.GA-ASI’s Avenger jet has served as a surrogate for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for more than five years, both before and since the arrival of GA-ASI’s purpose-built XQ-67A and YFQ-42A aircraft. The recent Avenger demo began with planning in the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), followed by loading the mission profile onto the MQ-20. Once airborne, the team confirmed…

HONG KONG, January 19, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place on Monday, 26 and Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s AFF introduces a fresh perspective with the new tagline, “Finance Empowering Business”. Under the theme “Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape”, the forum has invited over 140 financial officials, business leaders, and financial experts to serve as guest speakers, with expectations of attracting over 3,600 participants from more than 60 countries and regions.AFF aims to foster collaboration among attendees to navigate change and create win-win scenarios. Additionally, the inaugural Global Business Summit will be launched on the second day of the forum, focusing on the integration of finance and the real economy. Thi…

TSUKUBA, Japan, Jan 19, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Materials research generates vast amounts of data, but the information often exists in manufacturer-specific formats and the terminology is inconsistent, making it difficult to aggregate, compare, and reuse. Traditionally, researchers have had to spend considerable time on tedious tasks, such as format conversion, metadata assignment, and characteristics extraction. These extra steps can make researchers reluctant to share data, hindering the advancement of data-driven work. The problem is made even more acute by the field’s increasing reliance on AI-driven materials discovery, which requires high-quality datasets.A highly flexible data system automatically interprets a variety of experimental data, and stores it in a format with enhanced readability for materials informatics.To address this problem, researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) have developed Research Data Express (RDE), a highly flexible data m…

HONG KONG, January 16, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hometainer, a state-of-the-art all-function portable music system from the legendary British audio brand Celestion, is now available in Hong Kong. Renowned for its iconic loudspeakers and compression drivers used in studios and live venues worldwide, Celestion’s latest innovative music system is designed to deliver professional live-house sound quality to homes, gatherings, and staycations. It seamlessly integrates premium karaoke, live instrument input, and smart app control into a single unit tailored for modern Hong Kong lifestyles.Founded in 1924 in Hampton Wick, England, Celestion has spent over a century perfecting sound, from inventing the world’s first cone loudspeaker to pioneering advancements in professional loudspeakers and compression drivers. Today, Celestion products are trusted in professional studios, concert venues and home audio systems worldwide, setting the gold standard for audio fidelity and acoustic perf…

HONG KONG, January 15, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 52nd HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 17th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 24th Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair concluded successfully today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Toys & Games Fair and Baby Products Fair were organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), while the Stationery & School Supplies Fair was jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. The four-day physical fairs attracted some 82,000 buyers from 121 countries and regions, fostering cross-regional trade and cross-section cooperation. Opening to both trade buyers and the public, the newly launched “Pop & Play” pavilion was a big draw at the Toys & Games Fair and attracted some 10,000 public visits. The pavilion helped local toy brands connect with global buyers to expand into international markets, furth…

MORTSEL, BE, Jan 15, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – At ECR 2026, AGFA HealthCare will unveil its latest imaging innovations that transform the clinician experience and drive smarter care. Turning knowledge into action, AGFA delivers advancements which empower radiologists with seamless workflows, intelligent automation and tailored diagnostic environments. Under the event 2026 theme “Rays of Knowledge”, AGFA is ready to demonstrate how we have reached the summit of Empowerer – adopting the ‘Clinician-First’ approach, which demonstrates a profound understanding of the clinician’s challenges and workflow realities.”Clinician First is more than a message – it’s a mindset”, says Andrea Polticchia, Regional President for Southern Europe, AGFA HealthCare. “This approach reflects our deepened commitment – technology exists to serve clinicians, not the other way around. We are seen as the Empowerer in our markets – a partner that understands, anticipates, and designs for the clinician …

SINGAPORE, Jan 15, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) today announced that OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, appointed Allison Worldwide as its public relations and influencer partner and Assembly as its media partner in Singapore, following a competitive pitch. Working within Stagwell’s integrated operating model, the Stagwell agencies will deliver an end-to-end‑ program combining earned influence with data-driven‑ media to deliver culturally relevant campaigns with measurable outcomes.Allison Worldwide will lead earned influence – PR strategy, executive positioning, and content development – while Assembly will manage end-to-end media planning and activation across Singapore’s priority channels, strategically optimizing investments to support OPPO’s commercial objectives‑ and drive sales conversions. Together, they will operate as one integrated Stagwell team to ensure seamless planning, measurement, and optimization that connects the full funnel from…

Vancouver, British Columbia–(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com – January 14, 2026) – Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the “Company” or “Casa”) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement financing (the “Offering”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $800,000.Under the terms of the Offering, the Company may issue up to 6,400,000 units (each, a “Unit”) at a price of $0.125 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a “Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional Share for a period of two years from the date of issuance. The warrant exercise strike price is $0.15/share in the first three months and automatically converts to $0.20 per share then after for the remainder of the two years period.A Finder’s Fee of 6% in cash or Shares is payable to eligible finders on all or a portion of the Offering in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange policies.The net proceeds from the Offering will be…