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August 19, 2026

Arla Foods Ingredients reduces gas emissions through significant investment in Videbæk

Arla Foods Ingredients

VIDEBÆK, Denmark, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arla Foods Ingredients is taking a major step towards reducing its CO₂ emissions on dairy level. A newly completed 8 million euro investment in a new heating system for Production Tower 4 at the Danmark Protein plant in Videbæk will deliver annual savings of 2,500 tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to the annual heating consumption of more than 900 households using natural gas.

As part of the project, the tower is being converted from operating with a gas heater to being able to switch between heat from the plant’s existing steam system and a new electric heater. This will reduce the use of natural gas and allow renewable electricity to take over part of the operation. Calculations show that Tower 4 will be able to operate 100% on renewable electricity for 23% of the time.

“This investment improves operational reliability, strengthen security of supply and reduce our climate impact.” says Mogens Bøgh Pedersen, Director of the Danmark Protein plant.

Electrification significantly reduces CO₂ emissions

Switching between steam and electricity allows Arla Foods Ingredients to use electricity when wind and solar power drive prices down and reduce consumption when prices rise, supporting flexible consumption in the Danish power grid while creating a strong financial business case.

The new solution is an important part of Arla’s strategy to electrify production and provides greater flexibility in energy consumption, enhanced reliability and opportunities for future development.

While the new heating system in Tower 4 is now operational, a similar project is being planned for Tower 5. Together, the investments in Towers 4 and 5 will reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 5,200 tonnes annually, equivalent to the annual heating consumption of more than 1,900 households.

“In addition to delivering substantial CO₂e savings, this investment also represents a very strong business case. We will also seek to scale across our other sites,” says Paul van Rooij, Vice President, Supply Chain, Arla Foods Ingredients.

Facts about the investment

Investment in new heating system for Tower 4: approx. EUR 8.3 million
Annual CO₂ reduction (Tower 4): approx. 2,500 tonnes
Total potential (Towers 4 + 5): up to 5,200 tonnes of CO₂
Based on Danish Energy Agency standards, 2,500 tonnes of CO₂ corresponds to the annual heating consumption of 919 households, while 5,200 tonnes corresponds to 1,911 households.

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August 19, 2026

Asia Pacific Outpaces the World in Governance Gains, the Chandler Index Finds

BANGKOK, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asia Pacific demonstrates the strongest improvement as a region in the latest 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), with 79% of its governments recording higher scores this year and Singapore holding the top global rank for a fourth consecutive year.

Chandler Good Government Index 2026 Asia Pacific Rankings

Now in its sixth year, the CGGI measures the capabilities and effectiveness of 133 governments worldwide, across seven pillars: Leadership & Foresight, Robust Laws & Policies, Strong Institutions, Financial Stewardship, Attractive Marketplace, Global Influence & Reputation, and Helping People Rise.

The findings were presented by Dinesh Naidu, Director (Knowledge) at the Chandler Governance Group (CGG), at a joint session titled “Future-Ready Governance in Asia and the Pacific,” as part of the OECD-UNDP-OPDC “Transforming Public Services in Thailand” programme in Bangkok. The session also introduced the Future-Ready Governance Index (FRGI), a new benchmarking tool the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and CGG are jointly developing for governments across Asia Pacific to navigate an era of uncertainty, structural transformation, and growing complexity.

Transforming Public Services in Thailand

A joint session on “Future-Ready Governance in Asia and the Pacific,” as part of the OECD-UNDP-OPDC “Transforming Public Services in Thailand” programme in Bangkok

“Asia Pacific’s progress this year shows that sustained investment in institutions and public service delivery pays off, even in a difficult global environment. What stands out is how broad-based this has been. The region improved across six of the Index’s seven pillars since 2021, which suggests deliberate, sustained capability building in areas that matter most to citizens,” said Naidu.

The Index finds governance improvement is widespread, but not uniform
Home to just over half the world’s population, the 19 Asia Pacific countries in the CGGI recorded the largest improvement in average overall score of any region since 2021. The region also places five countries in the global top 20, with 11 in the top half of the Index. Singapore (1), Australia (11), New Zealand (13), South Korea (16) and Japan (17) are the region’s top five performers. The sharpest gains are concentrated in the Strong Institutions and Helping People Rise pillars.

Transforming Public Services in Thailand

A joint session on “Future-Ready Governance in Asia and the Pacific,” as part of the OECD-UNDP-OPDC “Transforming Public Services in Thailand” programme in Bangkok

Thailand ranks 58th globally, in the upper half of the Index, anchored by a strong 18th-place global rank in the Financial Stewardship pillar, notably higher than its overall position. Financial Stewardship remains a persistent challenge across Asia Pacific: only three countries, Mongolia, Viet Nam and Japan, strengthened their scores in that pillar since 2021, highlighting how challenging fiscal consolidation and spending discipline have become.

Progress was uneven across the region. All four East Asian countries, China, Japan, South Korea and Mongolia, improved their overall scores since 2021. Viet Nam recorded the largest overall score improvement in Asia Pacific since the Index began. Oceania is the region’s strongest performer, with both Australia and New Zealand ranking in the global top 20. South Asia tells a more mixed story: only Nepal improved its overall score since 2021, though India’s most recent year-on-year results suggest a turnaround, with gains in Financial Stewardship and Helping People Rise.

Transforming Public Services in Thailand

A joint session on “Future-Ready Governance in Asia and the Pacific,” as part of the OECD-UNDP-OPDC “Transforming Public Services in Thailand” programme in Bangkok

A practical tool for governments
Designed by practitioners for practitioners, the CGGI offers governments a diagnostic tool to benchmark performance and identify areas for capability development, drawing on evidence from peers across the region and around the world.

Transforming Public Services in Thailand

A joint session on “Future-Ready Governance in Asia and the Pacific,” as part of the OECD-UNDP-OPDC “Transforming Public Services in Thailand” programme in Bangkok

“Asia Pacific’s governments have shown they can improve, and the CGGI provides the evidence base to identify which foundational capabilities need strengthening. Building on that, the Future-Ready Governance Index, which CGG and UNDP are jointly developing, is designed to help them build the capabilities to stay ahead of what comes next,” said Naidu.

The full 2026 Index, including country profiles, pillar scores, and historical comparisons, is available at https://chandlergovernmentindex.com/

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August 18, 2026

Bitget Launches Fixed Coupon Notes for US Stock rTokens

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched the Fixed Coupon Note (FCN) Plan, bringing a structured product commonly used in traditional finance to tokenized US stocks. The new FCN structure allows users to subscribe with USDT and earn a predefined USDT coupon during the holding period.

Bitget is the first crypto exchange to combine the FCN structure with USDT settlement and US stock rToken delivery. The launch expands the ways users can access traditional financial assets through Bitget, moving beyond spot trading to structured strategies built around tokenized equities. The FCN Plan is designed for users who are interested in gaining exposure to US stocks but prefer to enter at a specific price instead of buying immediately at the prevailing market price. At launch, the product is linked to popular US stock rTokens including SNDK, MRVL, SKHY, NVDA, and MU.

Users subscribe with USDT and select a strike price at which they are comfortable acquiring the linked rToken. If the observation price at maturity is at or above the strike price, the user receives the USDT principal plus the predefined USDT coupon. If the observation price is below the strike price, the principal is converted into the linked rToken at the strike price, while the coupon is paid in USDT. The structure provides an alternative to placing a conventional limit order. While a limit order allows investors to wait for a preferred entry price, the capital allocated to that order can remain idle until it is executed. FCN enables the platform to set their target price in advance while earning a coupon during the product term, regardless of which of the two settlement outcomes occurs at maturity.

“There are times when you want exposure to a stock but the price is not where you want it to be,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “FCN gives users a set price they are comfortable buying at and earn while they wait. Bringing stocks onto Bitget was one part of building UEX. Now we are giving users more ways to access and use these assets, beyond simply buying and selling them on spot.”

The launch further expands Bitget’s rToken ecosystem and its Universal Exchange strategy, which brings crypto and traditional financial assets into a unified trading environment. By combining USDT, tokenized US stocks and a structured product mechanism used in traditional finance, FCN adds another route for users to access and manage traditional assets on Bitget.

FCN is a non-principal-protected structured product. If settlement occurs in rTokens, users remain exposed to movements in the price of the underlying asset and may incur losses if its price declines further.

To mark the launch, Bitget will run a limited-time FCN campaign from August 17 to September 18, 2026, with rewards available to eligible first-time and cumulative subscribers.

For more information about Bitget FCN, visit here.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships such as MotoGP. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry’s lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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August 18, 2026

Templafy launches free document agent in Microsoft Marketplace

New conversational add-in lets users create, edit and review presentations with AI directly in PowerPoint

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Templafy, the agentic document generation platform, today announces the launch of the Templafy Agent Add-In, a free AI agent that enables users to create, edit and review presentations without leaving PowerPoint.

Available to download from Microsoft Marketplace, the add-in brings document agents directly into the presentation workflow, enabling both the creation of new presentations and facilitation of editing tasks. Through a conversational interface, users can ask the agent to create new slides, rewrite or translate a presentation, fix formatting, add editable charts and tables, review content, and much more, before it is shared.

Oskar Konstantyner, CPO at Templafy, comments: “AI has made it easier to start a presentation, but the work doesn’t stop there. Presentations are constantly edited, updated and reviewed by teams, and AI should enhance that process, not create a separate one. By bringing agents directly into PowerPoint, we’re extending AI from creation into iteration, so users can keep working with the agent as their presentation evolves, inside the workflow they already know. When connected to Templafy, this becomes even more powerful as the agent is grounded in company knowledge and governed centrally, bringing the speed of AI together with the context and control enterprises need.”

The add-in is free for individual PowerPoint users. For Templafy customers, the experience goes further by connecting the agent to approved company content and context, including templates and layouts, content libraries, brand rules, product information and business data. This enables teams to use AI while drawing on information and content their organization already trusts.

For enterprises, this can mean less time spent searching for the right slide, checking the latest messaging or correcting branding and formatting at the end of the process. Microsoft 365 administrators can also deploy the add-in to relevant users or groups across the organization, in addition to centrally distributing rules to AI document creation, taking away the burden of complex prompting or configuration from the individual.

The Templafy Agent Add-In for PowerPoint is available now.

Download the Templafy Agent Add-In for PowerPoint from Microsoft Marketplace.

Notes to editors

About Templafy

Templafy is the leading agentic document generation platform, enabling professionals to create accurate, compliant, and on-brand documents with maximum efficiency.

Our platform allows enterprises to curb AI in the moments that matter by giving AI agents the right context, guardrails, and company-approved knowledge to work from. Through our approach, AI agents apply a combination of AI generated content and rules-based automation to create high-quality and trustworthy documents at speed, without compromising organizational control or consistency, at a low and predictable token cost.

Accessible directly within tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Salesforce, and AI Assistants including Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot, Templafy’s patented technology simplifies document workflows, reduces risk, and gives teams greater confidence in the documents that matter most.

More than 4 million users worldwide rely on Templafy to accelerate business content creation with AI. Trusted by industry leaders including KPMG and BDO, Templafy saves teams over 30% of the time they would typically spend on repetitive content, such as proposals, engagement letters, and audit reports, allowing them to focus on revenue-driving work instead.

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August 18, 2026

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Returns this Autumn

From 29 October to 1 November, Asia’s premier culinary celebration spotlights exceptional fine wines and exclusive Only in Hong Kong flavours, followed by a month of citywide culinary celebrations

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HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is set to return bigger and bolder this autumn, transforming the Central Stage, Central Harbourfront Event Space into a vibrant epicurean paradise from 29 October to 1 November 2026. Set against the iconic Victoria Harbour skyline, the festival will feature over 300 booths, including dedicated wine booths and dining partners, creating unique experiences for wine and food lovers alike.

Across four unforgettable days, visitors can indulge in world-class gastronomy, fine wines and vibrant live entertainment — all in one spectacular harbourfront setting. The culinary celebration will then continue throughout November with Hong Kong Wine & Dine Month, bringing exclusive dining offers, curated menus and gourmet experiences to restaurants and bars across the city.

A World-Class Celebration of Wine

Wine takes centre stage with an exceptional global line-up spanning China, France, Italy, Spain, Georgia and the United Kingdom, alongside brand-new pavilions from Australia, Canada and South Korea. From established Old World producers to emerging regions and contemporary trends such as sparkling teas, low-alcohol craft beers, Asian wines and creative cocktails, the festival offers something to suit every palate.

A major highlight this year is the spotlight on Bordeaux wines. Following the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB), visitors will enjoy unprecedented access to internationally acclaimed Bordeaux labels and exclusive tasting experiences throughout the festival.

The highly anticipated Grand Wine Pavilion will feature more than 20 exceptional selections of premium wine merchants. Within the Pavilion, over 20 expert-led masterclasses and tastings, hosted by Master Sommeliers and industry specialists, will guide guests through immersive journeys into celebrated wine regions, winemaking craftsmanship, and remarkable vintages.

Elevated Dining and Exclusive “Only in Hong Kong” Flavours

Equally anticipated is the Tasting Room, bringing together acclaimed chefs from Hong Kong and around the world. Specially created tasting menus — available exclusively during the festival — will be expertly paired with fine wines, offering guests an intimate and elevated exploration of culinary artistry and flavour innovation. This year’s line-up brings together a star – studded roster of culinary talents from around the world, including Chef Edward Lee, known to audiences worldwide through Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars; Chef Thierry Marx, the World-Renowned Master of French Gastronomy recognised for his French culinary vision and distinguished Michelin-starred career; Chef Chen Zhi Ping of Shanghai’s Meet the Bund, recognised by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, Black Pearl Restaurant Guide and Michelin accolades; and Chef Justin Yang Yan Bin of Hong Kong’s newly opened contemporary Chinese dining destination QUAN, who was named first runner-up in The Divine Dish China. Each will present exclusive culinary creations for Tasting Room guests.

Beyond the signature festival experiences, this year’s edition introduces an exciting new highlight: “Only in Hong Kong” Flavours. More than 100 restaurants, including Michelin-starred establishments, luxury hotels and local favourites, will showcase a remarkable line-up of signature dishes celebrating Hong Kong’s rich and diverse culinary scene. From local chef-crafted specialties to iconic street food creations, these limited-edition offerings promise an authentic and unforgettable taste of the city.

Join the Festival — and Stay for Wine & Dine Month

From world-class wines to exclusive festival-only dishes, Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2026 promises a true feast for the senses. Beyond the four-day harbourfront celebration, visitors are invited to extend their stay and immerse themselves in Wine & Dine Month throughout November.

With special menus and exclusive offers at participating restaurants and bars across the city, Hong Kong transforms into a month-long showcase of culinary excellence — offering even more reasons to sip, savour and explore its dynamic dining scene. Mark your calendars now and join food and wine enthusiasts from around the world at Asia’s culinary capital.

To learn more about the festival programme and start planning your trip, please visit:
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August 17, 2026

WorkBuddy Brings AI-Native Productivity to Thailand, Helping Professionals Turn Ideas into Finished Work

BANGKOK, Aug. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WorkBuddy is bringing its AI-native desktop workspace to users in Thailand, giving professionals, developers, entrepreneurs and cross-border teams a practical way to turn everyday instructions into completed work.

Rather than functioning only as a chatbot, WorkBuddy is designed to understand a goal, break it into steps and carry out the work. Users can ask it to prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets and documents, while multiple AI agents can work in parallel on different parts of a task.

Throughout August 2026, users in Thailand and around the world can use Hy3 large language model on WorkBuddy at no cost, through 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on August 31, 2026.

WorkBuddy is bringing its AI-native desktop workspace to users in Thailand

The experience includes specialist AI capabilities covering operations, design, data and development. WorkBuddy also supports a skills marketplace and connections with commonly used productivity and collaboration tools, allowing users to build workflows around the way they already work.

For individual professionals, the value is straightforward: less time spent switching between tools or repeating manual steps, and more support in moving from an idea to a usable result. For developers and entrepreneurs, WorkBuddy can also support research, content production, analysis and project work.

In Thailand, WorkBuddy Pro is priced at THB 361 per month—the lowest-priced plan among the paid AI subscriptions compared. It costs about half as much as ChatGPT Plus (THB 699) and substantially less than Claude Cowork (THB 580), giving users a more affordable way to access a professional AI workspace.

In Thailand, WorkBuddy adds localized support for users who need to understand regional markets. Through its Global Development Zone and AI Navigator+ capabilities, the platform provides country-focused expertise covering Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, with support across areas including market strategy, business development, finance and tax, human resources, legal compliance and public affairs.

WorkBuddy adds localized support for users who need to understand regional markets

WorkBuddy brings model access together through TokenHub, allowing users to switch among supported AI models with a focus on stable use and cost control

WorkBuddy also brings model access together through TokenHub, allowing users to switch among supported AI models with a focus on stable use and cost control. Combined with specialist agents and integrated workflows, this gives users a practical way to access multiple AI capabilities without assembling separate tools for every task.

As AI becomes part of everyday work, WorkBuddy aims to help more people use AI not only to answer questions, but to complete real tasks — from planning and research to creation, analysis and delivery.

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August 14, 2026

Bitget Institutional Launches $300 Million Project Archimedes to Back Quant Firms and Asset Managers

The initiative will boost institutional trading firms’ scale strategies, improve capital efficiency and access emerging opportunities across digital assets and tokenized markets.

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched Project Archimedes, a $300 million institutional capital program for quantitative trading firms, asset managers and market makers.

With the vision of backing minds that move markets, Project Archimedes will support firms at different stages of growth through two programs:

Capital Provider Program ($100 million): Allocated to accelerate emerging and growing quantitative firms running market-neutral strategies. Bitget will provide capital, with returns shared under an agreed structure and risk framework.
Interest-Free Lending Program ($200 million): Available to established institutions with mature strategies and existing trading scale. Eligible firms can access interest-free capital by meeting defined trading volume or position requirements, reducing funding costs while increasing the capital available to their strategies.

Institutional trading is entering a period where access to capital, execution quality and risk control increasingly determine which strategies can scale. Arbitrage returns across established crypto markets have tightened as competition has increased, leading quantitative firms to explore market structures such as basis spreads, funding-rate differences and tokenized assets.

“Strong strategies often reach a point where talent is no longer the constraint but capital might,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. “Project Archimedes gives capable teams the acceleration it needs to scale, while aligning capital, risk and execution around sustainable performance. Our goal is to boost over fifty projects in the next six months with this capital.”

The program takes its name from Archimedes’ principle that the right fulcrum can move the world. For institutional trading firms, capital provides that fulcrum, while product structure and infrastructure determine how effectively it can be used.

Tokenized US stocks offer one example. Arbitrage opportunities can arise from differences in basis and funding rates across spot and derivative markets. These strategies typically require firms to maintain positions on both sides of a trade, which can tie up margin across separate accounts.

Under Bitget’s Unified Account, eligible rToken spot positions can serve as collateral for derivatives trading without requiring transfers between accounts. This structure allows institutions to maintain tokenized stock exposure while deploying related contract strategies through the same account, improving the use of available capital. Weekend collateral valuation follows the underlying stock’s Friday closing price, providing a fixed reference while traditional US markets are closed.

Project Archimedes will focus initially on market-neutral strategies with established operating histories and measurable risk controls. Participating institutions will undergo strategy assessment, due diligence and drawdown reviews.

The program is structured as a long-term capital cooperation framework with rolling admissions and phased deployment. Bitget Institutional plans to disclose program developments over time, including participation figures, deployed capital and strategy distribution. Product specifications, market-structure research and institutional case studies will provide further insight into how participating firms use capital and trading infrastructure.

Project Archimedes also supports Bitget Institutional’s broader role as a capital partner with market insight, connecting firms with liquidity, unified trading infrastructure and an international institutional network. Through capital allocation and interest-free lending, the program aims to help emerging teams establish stronger foundations and enable mature institutions to convert proven strategies into greater trading scale.

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August 12, 2026

iHerb Marks 30 Years of Making Health and Wellness Accessible with Global Anniversary Sale

Anniversary Event Delivers Deep Savings Across 600+ Brands as iHerb Expands Its Shopping Platform to 46 Languages, Reflecting Surging Global Demand for Health and Wellness

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iHerb, a leading global eCommerce retailer of vitamins, minerals, supplements and other health and wellness products, today announced a global celebration of its 30th anniversary. The celebration is headlined by the company’s biggest sales event of the year and the addition of 10 newly supported languages to its shopping platform, bringing the total of supported languages to 46. The milestone arrives as consumers worldwide increasingly prioritize proactive health and wellness, a shift that has helped fuel iHerb’s growth into a platform now serving over 16 million customers across approximately 180 countries.

“For 30 years, iHerb has strived to empower people around the world to make their health and well-being an achievable priority. This milestone belongs to our customers and team members who have grown with us,” said Emun Zabihi, Chief Executive Officer of iHerb. “As we look ahead, we remain committed to improving the customer experience while continuing to invest in the trust, access, and convenience that define iHerb’s value proposition.”

30th Anniversary Sale: Discounts Across 600+ Brands
iHerb’s anniversary promotions begin Aug. 19 ahead of its official September milestone. The early start is timed to one of the year’s busiest shopping seasons so customers can start saving sooner on everyday wellness essentials. Savings highlights include:

Anniversary Spotlight Event — up to 30% off more than 600 leading brands such as California Gold Nutrition, Nutricost, Doctor’s Best, Swanson Vitamins, Metagenics, Advanced Clinicals, and more, across wellness, nutrition, beauty, grocery and household categories.
Daily Flash Deals — 40% to 50% off select products, refreshed daily throughout the celebration.
Rewards Bonus — additional Rewards earned on purchases of $80 or more, redeemable toward a future purchase.
Welcome Incentive — new customers and first-time app purchases will receive 25% off their entire purchase.
iHerb Deals — ongoing discounts of up to 70% off thousands of products, available year-round at iherb.com/deals.

Expanding Wellness Access With 10 Newly Supported Languages
As part of its continued investment in serving customers worldwide, iHerb is expanding its platform from 36 to 46 supported languages — one of the broadest language offerings among global eCommerce retailers.

Each language experience is fully localized and presented as it is naturally spoken and written. This allows customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia to browse products, discover wellness solutions and complete purchases in the language most familiar to them.

Newly Supported Languages

Language	Endonym	Transliteration
European Spanish	Español (España)	Español
European Portuguese	Português (Portugal)	Português
Georgian	ქართული	Kartuli
Bosnian	Bosanski	Bosanski
Azerbaijani	Azərbaycanca	Azərbaycanca
Kazakh	Қазақ тілі	Qazaq tili
Armenian	Հայերեն	Hayeren
Farsi (Persian)	فارسی	Fārsī
Hindi	हिंदी	Hindi
Cantonese	廣東話 / 粤语	Gwóngdūngwá / Yuèyǔ

The expansion reflects iHerb’s longstanding commitment to reducing barriers to wellness and building a more accessible shopping platform for customers, regardless of language.

From One Product to a Global Wellness Platform
Thirty years ago this September, iHerb’s founder sold his first supplement online from an apartment in Pasadena, Calif., reflecting an early move into eCommerce that has since grown into one of the world’s largest direct-to-consumer wellness platforms. Today, iHerb delivers authentic health and wellness products to customers across approximately 180 countries through a global logistics network of climate-controlled, GMP and/or ISO compliant facilities, ensuring every product arrives with the quality and freshness customers expect.

About iHerb, LLC
iHerb is a leading global eCommerce retailer specializing in health and wellness, delivering products in sports nutrition, beauty, bath and personal care, grocery, baby and pet care from approximately 2,000 brands. Supported by a global workforce, iHerb serves over 16 million active customers across approximately 180 countries and 46 languages. iHerb’s sophisticated global supply chain network is anchored by nine climate-controlled inventory hubs and fulfillment centers located in the U.S., Asia and the Middle East, providing customers a seamless and reliable shopping experience. Founded in 1996 and based in Irvine, California, iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. For more information, please visit corporate.iherb.com.

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August 12, 2026

Space42 and Leonardo DRS Sign MoU to Advance Next-Generation National Security Mission Systems

Space42 Leonardo MoU Signing

Space42 and Leonardo DRS Sign MoU to Advance Next-Generation National Security Mission Systems

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo DRS. The agreement establishes a framework to integrate Leonardo DRS mission systems with Space42’s secure satellite connectivity to boost sovereign national security across the United Arab Emirates.

Under the MoU, Leonardo DRS will contribute its expertise in C5ISR mission systems while Space42 will provide secure, AI-enabled satellite communications and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) connectivity. Together, the companies will explore the joint design and integration of advanced mission capabilities for the UAE.

“It is a strategic priority for Space42 to be recognized as a trusted leader in secure connectivity, as we set the standard for resilient, mission-ready networks,” said Ahmed AlMehrzi, Chief Commercial Officer – Government at Space42. “By combining our sovereign satellite infrastructure and AI-enabled communications capabilities with Leonardo DRS’s advanced mission systems, we are strengthening protected communications that advance the UAE’s national security ecosystem.”

“This MoU marks a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting U.A.E. national security priorities with proven, advanced integrated capabilities that enable mission success in today’s evolving threat landscape,” said Denny Crumley, Senior Vice President & General Manager of the Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business unit. “We are proud to be a part of this opportunity with Space42 as we continue to grow our international business with strategic partners around the world.”

As national security operations grow more complex and interconnected, sovereign forces require integrated mission systems, secure satellite communications, and ongoing situational awareness. Leonardo DRS delivers proven expertise in developing and integrating rugged, high-performance C5ISR technologies and mission-critical vehicle electronics for international partners. Complementing this capability, Space42 provides sovereign satellite communications and space services that extend secure connectivity beyond terrestrial networks, supporting informed decision-making and operational resilience for the UAE.

Leonardo DRS is a trusted provider of advanced mission management systems, network computing and vehicle integration capabilities for the U.S. military and allied forces around the world. The company is a recognized leader in providing proven, high-performance tactical computing, smart displays, AI-enabled processing, and integrated C4/C5/C6ISR solutions that reduce the cognitive burden on commanders and crews operating in complex security environments. The systems are designed to deliver real-time situational awareness and are scalable, platform agnostic, and support open architectures.

About Space42

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Formed in 2024 by the successful merger of Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. Space42 comprises two business units: Space Services and Smart Solutions. Space Services focuses on upstream satellite operations for both fixed and mobility satellite services. Smart Solutions integrates geospatial data acquisition and processing with AI to inform decision-making, enhance situational awareness, and improve operational efficiency. Major shareholders include G42, Mubadala, and IHC.

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About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) is at the forefront of developing and delivering transformative defense technologies for U.S. and allied military customers. The company specializes in high-performance sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion solutions designed to address the most demanding mission requirements. For additional information, visit www.LeonardoDRS.com.

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