HAIKOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 August 2026 - A delegation of journalists from nine major overseas media outlets, including the United States, France, T?rkiye, Spain, and the Republic of Korea, recently visited China's Hainan Province for an in-depth tour across multiple cities including Haikou, Wanning, Lingshui, and Sanya.

The mission was to investigate the region's marine cultural tourism, ecological conservation efforts, and innovative consumer models, and to witness firsthand the renewed dynamism of Hainan's "ocean economy."

As the first full year following the island-wide special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), 2026 has been designated the "Marine Tourism Year," with a strategic focus on ocean-themed cultural travel. Leveraging policy dividends such as visa-free access for citizens of 86 countries, expanded traffic rights, and offshore duty-free shopping, Hainan has consistently enhanced its openness to the world, fueling a surge in cultural tourism demand. In the first half of this year alone, the island recorded over 1 million inbound visits, a year-on-year increase of 48.8%, underscoring the robust growth momentum of the FTP's tourism sector.

In Wanning's Riyue Bay, the international media group experienced firsthand the rapid expansion of Hainan's coastal sports industry. Renowned as a world-class surfing destination, the bay receives more than 500,000 visits annually, drawing travelers from as far as Australia and Southeast Asia. A major highlight was the nation's first Olympic-standard artificial surf pool, which employs advanced wave-making technology to simulate 23 different wave types, enabling year-round, all-weather surfing regardless of natural conditions. Mr. Guney Isik Ganimgil, a contributor to Turkey's Aydınlık newspaper, remarked that Hainan's cultural tourism development has far exceeded expectations and holds tremendous investment potential.

Eco-empowered tourism and the protection of blue bays are the defining hallmarks of Hainan's development. The Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort adheres strictly to a policy against capturing wild marine life; its rescue center has successfully rehabilitated and released over 200 rare marine creatures, including sea turtles and hawksbills, back into the wild. Meanwhile, Wuzhizhou Island has pioneered an innovative model of eco-tourism, partnering with universities to develop a tropical marine ranch. Through the strategic deployment of artificial reefs and the transplantation of tens of thousands of coral colonies, the island now offers visitors the opportunity to participate in coral transplantation-a hands-on experience that fosters a virtuous cycle between ecological conservation and tourism engagement, earning high praise from the attending media.

Deepening the integration of culture and tourism has also revitalized Hainan's traditional maritime heritage. The Danjia fishing rafts continue to enrich their authentic marine-ethnic cultural offerings, continuously diversifying their "product portfolio". Tianya Town, built around a century-old fishing village, has evolved into a coastal leisure landmark, now home to nearly a hundred boutique homestays and specialty caf?s. The Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex, housing over 1,000 international brands, has introduced cutting-edge "duty-free + technology" consumption scenarios. And the Sanya Yacht Tourism Center, with a complete industrial chain, recorded over 220,000 yacht outings in 2025, cementing its status as a premier destination for high-end coastal tourism.

After four days of in-depth exploration, the media delegation witnessed a Hainan that is open, green, and vibrantly dynamic. Today's Hainan FTP has transcended the traditional model of seaside tourism, with policy as its backbone, ecology as its canvas, and culture as its soul. By continually energizing the blue economy, Hainan is presenting a compelling new vision of high-quality development to the world.

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JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 August 2026 - V-Green Indonesia and PT HK Realtindo (HKR) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop an integrated EV Charging Hub in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

The partnership marks a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between V-Green and Hutama Karya Group, HKR's parent company, as the two parties work together to pioneer a flagship EV charging hub model and accelerate the development of a comprehensive green mobility ecosystem across Indonesia.

Under the agreement, V-Green Indonesia will lease an 8,747-square-meter site owned by PT HK Realtindo (HKR) to develop the EV Charging Hub in Kemayoran. The model is particularly well suited for large land parcels, enabling landowners to optimize underutilized real estate assets and generate sustainable long-term revenue while allowing V-Green to rapidly expand its charging infrastructure network at strategic locations.

The EV Charging Hub is a large-scale charging infrastructure model that integrates multiple services within a single location to simultaneously serve the needs of individual EV owners, commercial fleet operators, and ride-hailing drivers. Scheduled to commence operations in October this year, VinFast's EV Charging Hub in Kemayoran will feature 36 EV chargers and 20 battery swapping stations for electric motorcycles, with the capacity to serve up to 56 electric cars and 220 electric motorcycles simultaneously.

In addition to fast-charging facilities for electric cars and battery swapping stations for electric motorcycles, the project will include dedicated parking areas for commercial fleets, rooftop solar panels to supplement on-site renewable energy generation, and a range of customer amenities such as rest areas, food and beverage outlets, and caf?s.

The agreement with HKR represents the first major milestone following the Memorandum of Understanding signed between V-Green Indonesia and Hutama Karya Group in April 2026. Under the MoU, the two parties agreed to jointly explore the development of EV Charging Hubs on Hutama Karya's strategic land assets, while also collaborating to develop EV charging infrastructure across 29 rest areas along the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road.

In the next phase, V-Green plans to deploy EV chargers across these 29 rest areas, creating a large-scale charging network along one of Indonesia's key highway corridors and making long-distance EV travel more convenient for users.

Mr. Ekwan Hadyanto, President Director of PT HK Realtindo, said: "Our partnership with V-Green opens up new opportunities to maximize the value of HK Realtindo's land assets while demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Indonesian Government's efforts to accelerate sustainable transportation infrastructure. We expect the Kemayoran project to become the foundation for expanding our collaboration across many other strategic locations nationwide."

Mr. Mai Truong Giang, CEO of V-Green Indonesia, said: "Signing this agreement with PT HK Realtindo marks an important milestone in realizing V-Green's strategy to develop EV infrastructure throughout Indonesia. We believe the EV Charging Hub model will not only meet the country's rapidly growing demand for EV charging but also create sustainable value for V-Green's partners while contributing to Indonesia's green transition."

The Kemayoran project is expected to serve as a flagship integrated EV Charging Hub model in Indonesia, laying the foundation for V-Green to gradually replicate the concept across other strategic HK Group locations. Beyond enhancing the EV ownership experience, the model also creates new opportunities to unlock the value of strategically located land assets while establishing modern infrastructure hubs that support Indonesia's transport electrification.

The partnership with Hutama Karya, one of Indonesia's largest infrastructure groups, further reinforces V-Green's strategy of collaborating with leading local partners to build a modern, integrated, and accessible EV charging network across the country.

Globally, V-Green is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle charging network, which now comprises more than 150,000 charging ports, alongside battery swapping stations for electric motorcycles. In Indonesia, the Company has introduced a range of attractive incentives for users, including free charging for all VinFast electric car owners and a complimentary battery swapping program for VinFast electric motorcycles for one year, with up to 20 battery swaps per vehicle per month. Through these initiatives, V-Green aims to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility while contributing to regional and global decarbonization efforts and sustainable development.

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Bhandari will lead Mavenir's expansion into the NeoCloud market and its Forward Deployment Engineering practice across communications service providers and NeoCloud customers

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir today announced the appointment of Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering.

In this role, Bhandari will lead Mavenir's expansion into the rapidly growing NeoCloud market while building a Forward Deployment Engineering practice that will work across Mavenir's communications service provider and NeoCloud customer base. 

Building on its recently announced AI-Integrated Platform and AI Service Assurance framework for communications service providers, Mavenir is extending its AI platform, tools and cloud-native expertise to NeoCloud providers. This represents a significant new market opportunity that is additive to Mavenir's established global base of mobile network operators, communications service providers and hyperscalers.

Jitin Bhandari, EVP, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering

Bhandari brings nearly three decades of experience in telecommunications, software-native technologies, product innovation and business leadership. He joins Mavenir from Nokia, where he most recently served as Chief Technology Officer for Cloud and Network Services, with responsibility for technology strategy and innovation across cloud-native and AI-powered networking solutions.

During his tenure at Nokia, Bhandari held several executive leadership positions, including Chief Product Officer for Core Network Applications and Vice President and General Manager of Digital Networks, where he led large-scale software portfolios and next-generation communications platforms. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Oracle, Acme Packet and Alcatel-Lucent, helping drive the industry's transition to cloud-native architectures, network virtualization, software-defined networking and real-time communications services.

"I am delighted to welcome Jitin to Mavenir at a pivotal moment for our industry," said Pardeep Kohli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mavenir. "We helped our customers transition from proprietary systems to cloud-native architectures, and we are now well positioned to help them adopt and operationalize AI in all aspects of their business including IT, BSS/OSS, Network Planning etc. Our technology enables customers to build secure, automated model and agent factories within their own security boundaries, while maintaining control over data, performance and cost.

"Jitin brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, a proven ability to build and scale software portfolios, and a clear vision for AI. He is the right leader to expand our AI platform and establish a Forward Deployment Engineering practice that will work closely with both our communications service provider and NeoCloud customers. Under his leadership, we will accelerate the delivery of AI-by-design, cloud-native solutions and extend our capabilities into new markets and use cases."

"This is an exciting time to join Mavenir," said Bhandari. "The company has built a strong foundation in cloud-native, software-based networks and is uniquely positioned to lead the transition toward AI-by-design and agentic operations. I look forward to working with the Mavenir team and our customers to expand the company's AI platform, tools and Forward Deployment Engineering capabilities-turning that vision into tangible outcomes for communications service providers, NeoCloud providers and enterprises around the world."

Bhandari will report to Mavenir President and Chief Executive Officer Pardeep Kohli.

About Mavenir 

Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software solutions for mobile operators. The company's deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world's subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI-native future and operators' evolution to TechCos. For more information, please visit www.mavenir.com 

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SYDNEY, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axi, a leading global online broker, is proud to announce its new partnership with the DP World Tour, becoming the Tour's Official Online Trading Partner.

The collaboration marks another milestone in Axi's global growth strategy, bringing together two internationally recognised brands united by a commitment to precision, performance and excellence on the world stage.

As one of professional golf's premier competitions, the DP World Tour reaches millions of fans across multiple continents each season. Through the partnership, Axi will strengthen its global brand presence while connecting with audiences who value strategy, discipline and continual improvement. These are qualities that also underpin the company's approach to innovation and client experience.

Rajesh Yohannan, Chief Executive Officer at Axi, commented:

"Golf and trading share the same DNA: success comes down to preparation, discipline, and the fine margins that separate good from great. That's what Axi's Edge is all about. Partnering with the DP World Tour - a truly global Tour with a truly global audience - allows us to tell that story on one of the biggest stages in sport. We're proud to be the first online trading company to partner with a professional Golf Tour, and we can't wait to bring fans and our clients closer to the game through innovations like DP World Tour Fantasy Powered by Axi."

Guy Kinnings, CEO of the DP World Tour, added:

"Axi are a global platform with big ambition, and we're delighted that they have chosen the DP World Tour for their first partnership in golf. Our audience is affluent, financially savvy and come from all four corners of the globe-giving Axi the perfect marketing platform to build from. Together, we will create compelling multi-channel brand campaigns and networking opportunities that elevate their presence in priority markets as we travel around the world each season."

The announcement builds on Axi's growing portfolio of global sports partnerships, reflecting the company's continued investment in building meaningful connections with audiences through world-class sporting properties.

Further details on partnership activations and upcoming initiatives will be announced during the season.

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading company, serving thousands of clients across 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers OTC derivatives across a range of asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, and more.

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*Acquisition adds ABS-011, an investigational Phase 2b gallium-68-labeled PET radiodiagnostic tracer targeting HER2

*Transaction strengthens Curium radiodiagnostic capabilities and oncology footprint, including in breast and gastric cancers

BOSTON and LIEGE, Belgium, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curium a leading global radiopharmaceutical company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Abscint SA, a Belgian clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company developing innovative diagnostic imaging agents for oncology.

Through the transaction, Curium has acquired the global rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize ABS-011, an investigational gallium-68-labeled positron emission tomography (PET) radiodiagnostic tracer designed to target human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). HER2 is an important biological target in several cancers, including breast and gastric cancers. By enabling whole-body, quantitative imaging of HER2 expression, ABS-011 has the potential to provide a more complete and comprehensive view of HER2 status to support more informed patient characterization and clinical assessment, subject to further clinical development and regulatory review.

ABS-011 uses a radiolabeled single-domain antibody designed to bind HER2 rapidly while unbound tracer clears quickly from the bloodstream. This enables same-day, whole-body PET imaging of HER2 expression across multiple lesions, potentially revealing spatial heterogeneity that a single-lesion biopsy may miss and helping clinicians select a more informative lesion for biopsy.

ABS-011 is currently being evaluated in the HERMIA trial, a multicentered Phase 2b clinical trial in Belgium (NCT 06369831). Curium plans to apply its experience in radiopharmaceutical development, manufacturing and commercialization to support the continued development of the asset.

Chait Tatineni, CEO Curium Biopharma, said: "This acquisition adds a promising diagnostic asset to Curium's oncology pipeline and builds on our commitment to advancing innovative radiopharmaceuticals for patients affected by cancer. We believe ABS-011 could help provide a more complete picture of HER2 expression across the body, with the potential to guide optimal care for patients with cancers where HER2 plays an important role. Alongside the Abscint team, Curium strengthens capabilities to help advance this program toward regulatory approval and ultimately access by patients who may benefit from it."

Karine Clauwaert, CEO, Abscint SA, said: "Abscint has worked to develop a differentiated approach to HER2 imaging, driven by the belief that better diagnostics can lead to better care. We are pleased that Curium will help advance ABS-011 into its next stage of development. Curium's scale, expertise and long-standing focus on nuclear medicine make it well positioned to support the next phase of development for this important program."

About ABS-011

ABS-011 is an investigational gallium-68-labeled PET radiodiagnostic tracer targeting HER2. It is being evaluated in a multicenter Phase 2b clinical trial in Belgium. ABS-011 has not been approved by any regulatory authority, and its safety and efficacy have not been established.

About Curium

Curium is a leading global radiopharmaceutical company with proven expertise in the development, manufacturing and supply of radiopharmaceuticals that transform the way cancer is diagnosed and treated. Headquartered in Boston with offices around the world, Curium's mission is to find new and better ways to diagnose and treat cancer.

With a global footprint that extends to more than 70 countries, a skilled and dedicated team of over 3,800 employees, and more than 80 manufacturing sites globally, Curium is highly qualified to meet the significant supply and distribution of established products that underlie success in the radiopharmaceuticals market. Curium's global leadership is embodied in a diverse and extensive portfolio of over 45 products that advance patient care for a wide range of cancers.

Curium's pioneering legacy in nuclear medicine is the foundation of the company's dedication to innovation and portfolio expansion to cancer therapeutics, particularly in neuroendocrine tumors and with a late-stage pipeline exploring opportunities in prostate cancer.

To learn more, visit www.curiumpharma.com.

About ABSCINT

ABSCINT is a clinical-stage molecular imaging company and a spin-off from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). The company develops next-generation diagnostic tools based on radiolabelled single-domain antibodies (sdAbs), designed to provide a non-invasive, whole-body view of disease biology.ABSCINT is backed by a complementary investor consortium comprising Qbic, Noshaq, Wallonie Entreprendre (WE), UZ Brussel, Kazoku and strategic industry partner Trasis, alongside private investors including Koen Dewaele, Chair of ABSCINT's Board of Directors.

Beyond capital, the consortium brings expertise in life sciences, diagnostics, entrepreneurship and nuclear medicine. Its members share ABSCINT's conviction that better diagnostics are essential to select treatments more precisely and unlock the full potential of precision medicine.

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First commercial agreement builds on the companies' partnership to accelerate AI-powered transportation

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates and SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Autonomous A2Z (A2Z), South Korea's leading autonomous driving company, have signed a commercial agreement valued at US$7 million to deploy Level-4 mobility solutions in the UAE.

This is the first commercial agreement in the two companies' broader partnership. It is a direct supply contract, separate from the joint venture announced in 2025 to support the long-term commercialization of intelligent mobility solutions in the UAE.

The agreement combines A2Z's proven Level-4 autonomous driving technology with Space42's AI, geospatial, and connectivity capabilities. For A2Z, the milestone represents a significant step in its international expansion strategy, bringing Korean-developed autonomous driving technology to one of the world's fastest-growing smart mobility markets. For Space42, it advances the company's sectorial priority to enable safe and reliable driverless vehicle operations at scale.

Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Smart Solutions at Space42, said: "Autonomous mobility is critical infrastructure for smart city development. The UAE has created the conditions for its integration within everyday transport, and our focus is to turn that ambition into a dependable service that moves people seamlessly, aligned with world-class safety standards. Working with A2Z brings us closer to establishing a model that serves the UAE and responds to the market's changing transport needs."

Han Ji-hyung, CEO of Autonomous A2Z, stated: "This agreement demonstrates that autonomous driving technology developed and validated in Korea is ready for international deployment. Together with Space42, we look forward to bringing proven autonomous mobility solutions to the UAE and expanding into global markets."

Pilot Robo-Shuttle services using A2Z's 'ROii', alongside other modified and retrofitted autonomous vehicles, will undergo operational testing and demand assessment, followed by an expected expansion into Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) and tourism shuttle operations. The phased rollout will provide invaluable road-based operational insights, to support future growth across additional transport use cases.

Supporting the UAE's smart mobility vision

The project aligns with the UAE's broader vision to advance AI-enabled transportation and intelligent mobility, as part of its National Smart Mobility Strategy. The project also builds on Space42's portfolio of mobility solutions, including TXAI, an autonomous taxi service that has traveled more than 600,000 kilometers across 20,000 trips with zero recorded accidents since operations began in 2021.

Demonstrating South Korean autonomous driving technology on the global stage

The agreement marks one of A2Z's largest international deployments, demonstrating the global competitiveness of South Korea's autonomous driving technology. The company has conducted autonomous driving trials across 13 cities and provinces in Korea and operates 91 permitted autonomous vehicles with more than 1.02 million kilometers of cumulative driving experience, spanning software development, vehicle integration, fleet operations, and service management.

The development follows several years of collaboration between Korea and the UAE, supported by government initiatives in technology development, testing, and market entry. Commercial execution was led by A2G (Autonomous to Global), A2Z's Singapore-based joint venture with Kilsa Global.

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 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 Autonomous A2Z

Founded in 2018 by four former Hyundai Motor autonomous driving engineers, Autonomous A2Z is South Korea's leading autonomous driving solutions company. The company operates the largest fleet of 91 autonomous vehicles in S.Korea and has achieved the country's longest cumulative urban driving record of approximately 1,020,000 kilometers. Building on this experience, A2Z is developing a range of future mobility services, including urban autonomous shuttles and smart logistics mobility solutions, leading the commercialization of safe and efficient autonomous driving technologies.

In 2024, A2Z completed the development of its Level-4 autonomous vehicle, ROii, and plans to begin performance certification and validation in 2026, paving the way for full-scale commercialization. The company is actively expanding its business across Singapore, the UAE, and Japan, and continues to drive sustainable mobility innovation through initiatives such as mobility services for transportation accessibility and smart logistics solutions leveraging autonomous driving technology.

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BEIJING, CHINA  - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 August 2026 - On August 8, China's 18th National Fitness Day, the opening ceremony of the 17th Beijing Sports Games was held at the National Indoor Stadium, with many champion athletes on hand to lend support.

The city is the arena, and its citizens are the athletes. This edition of the Games balances competitive and mass participation events, featuring both traditional disciplines like athletics and swimming, and emerging sports such as pickleball and breakdancing. Some events have already concluded or are currently underway, with all competitions running through October this year.

This city‑wide sports extravaganza is expected to attract around 35,000 participants, including teenagers, college students, and the general public, setting new records in both the number of participants and events.

In recent years, Beijing has continuously integrated sports development into the fabric of the city. According to data from the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau, the city has 3.27 square metres of sports venue space per capita, and 53.1% of its population regularly participates in physical exercise. Sports and fitness have become a new way of life in Beijing, the "Dual Olympic City."

Yin Shen, a 20‑year‑old football enthusiast, told reporters after watching the ceremony that he found the mass participation content more relatable than purely competitive events. "It's great to see so many sports that ordinary people usually play. Sports are actually all around us," Yin said.

At the opening ceremony, 14 champion athletes trained in Beijing-Ma Long, Zhang Yining, Ding Ning, Wang Chuqin, Xiao Ruoteng, Teng Haibin, Li Na, Cao Yuan, Zhang Jiaqi, Chang Hao, Yang Ling, Liu Xiaotong, Zhang Zesen, and Zhang Ruiyang-were present to inspire more people to take up sports. Zhang Yining said, "I am especially grateful to Beijing, where I realised my dreams. I also hope that more children who love sports will hold on to their dreams. Beijing is a place where dreams come true."

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Unlock a citywide Halloween celebration as spooky attractions and haunting nightlife take over this October

Hong Kong, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As one of Asia's best Halloween destinations, Hong Kong is elevating this year's spooky season into a month-long citywide party packed with more excitement than ever.

Spanning brand-new citywide cosplay parties, high energy theme park thrills, and an irresistible immersive ambience throughout the city, Hong Kong delivers whimsical fun around every corner for locals and travellers to enjoy this season.

First-ever Citywide Halloween Cosplay Parties

Calling all cosplayers, party lovers and dress up enthusiasts! This October, Hong Kong is taking its Halloween festivities to the next level with an immersive, district-wide cosplay celebration like never before.

The excitement will begin on two consecutive pre-heat Saturdays (17 and 24 October), serving as an exclusive warm-up for the month-long party. Locals and travellers can soak up the Halloween spirit early, stepping out in bewitching costumes to explore participating neighbourhoods and get into the spellbinding mood ahead of time.

Celebrations will reach peak heat during the grand finale on Halloween night (31 October), turning various corners of Hong Kong into distinct festive hubs. Every participating district will feature unique themes and local collaborations, creating a massive stage for creative transformations that bring the entire city together.

From comic heroes and mythical creatures to whimsical original concepts, costume lovers of all ages will find endless excitement around every corner. Mark your calendars, join the celebrations and experience the hauntingly entertaining cosplay parties in Hong Kong!

Theme Park Halloween Takeovers

The thrills go beyond the neighbourhoods! A lineup of spine-tingling experiences awaits as the celebrations expand into Hong Kong's two major theme parks:

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

This year's Disney Halloween Time, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort invites guests from around the world to unleash their wicked side from 18 September to 1 November 2026. As Disney Villains take over the park, guests can look forward to an immersive celebration filled with fan-favorite Halloween-themed entertainment, captivating villain encounters, themed dining experiences, trick-or-treat fun, and endless opportunities to showcase their most wicked matching looks with friends and family.

From powerful villain-led festivities and acclaimed musical performances to dazzling appearances by notorious Disney Villains throughout the day, Disney Halloween Time offers a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience. Guests are invited to dress up, embrace their playful side, and keep the party going from daylight to moonlight as they Party Like a Villain.

Ocean Park Hong Kong

As an eerie ambience grips and the shadows deepen, Ocean Park's Halloween Fest returns from 5 September to 1 November with all-new frights to awaken your senses. This year, the Park is breaking traditional boundaries by partnering with Under the Castle, the globally acclaimed original fantasy IP created and creatively directed by global music and style icon Jackson Wang.

A dark force will descend upon The Summit of Ocean Park, as a mysterious ancient castle rises from the mist. Visitors can step into shadowy halls and journey through a gloomy nightmare-scape, where every corner blends the brand's signature dark and gothic aesthetic with immersive storytelling - making every turn a perfect photo spot. The experience also extends beyond the scares, with themed food and beverage offerings, game booths and exclusive merchandise available.

Beyond the castle gates, heart-pounding encounters await across Ocean Park and the city, ensuring that no one leaves unscathed from this year's most stylish fright.

Boos and Brews Around Town

From top-class theme park horrors to the legendary street party in Lan Kwai Fong, the city's Halloween spirit is wickedly buzzing. Immerse yourself into crowds of festive joy in Lan Kwai Fong and Soho, two of the city's most popular nightlife districts, and enjoy electrifying parties and themed F&B specials. Don't forget to soak up the ghoulishly great party atmosphere packed with photogenic opportunities alongside revellers in imaginative costumes. Across the harbour, Knutsford Terrace will feature thrillingly chilling nightlife with 30-plus bars and restaurants for locals and visitors alike to explore. All party lovers can raise a glass and toast the spooky season while diving into Hong Kong's ultimate night out!

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Wicked Wardrobes and Seasonal Treats

Searching for the fanciest Halloween look? From classic ghosts and witches to trendy pop culture icons, Hong Kong's bustling market streets offer endless treasures for revellers of all ages. Costume hunters can head to Pottinger Street in Central, perfect for quick picks near Lan Kwai Fong, or explore Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai and Fuk Wing Street in Sham Shui Po. These treasure troves are brimming with character outfits and playful accessories, making it easy to gear up together while discovering the distinct charm of each neighbourhood.

Beyond costumes, celebrations will spread across town, as shopping malls host interactive seasonal displays and local restaurants serve themed F&B specials. From families enjoying trick-or-treat games to solo explorers hunting for autumn delights, Hong Kong is a "fang-tastic" destination that warmly welcomes every type of traveller to join the spooky season.

You are cordially invited to gear up and get ready for this Halloween bash. Whether you are seeking chilling scares, vibrant nightlife, creative dress-up or family fun, Hong Kong is a spooktacular destination for every type of guest. Start planning your Halloween getaway to Hong Kong and dive into the magic of these world-class experiences.

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Partnership strengthens Taiwan's participation in one of the world's leading AI infrastructure projects through local community building, upstream contribution and engineering mentorship

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAIONE Open Source Foundation and Embedded LLM today announced a collaboration to build Taiwan's local vLLM community and ecosystem, bringing together engineers, students and industry contributors to participate in one of today's most important open-source AI infrastructure projects.

As AI increasingly depends on open-source infrastructure, projects such as vLLM have become critical building blocks for modern AI platforms and intelligent applications. TAIONE Open Source Foundation is building local technical communities around strategically important open-source projects that create long-term value for Taiwan's AI ecosystem-strengthening both the competitiveness of Taiwan's hardware industry and the growth of its software ecosystem.

As part of this collaboration, TAIONE will establish a vLLM Fellowship Track, one of several project tracks under the Foundation's Fellowship Program. The Fellowship serves as one of the mechanisms for cultivating long-term contributors by providing structured mentorship, engineering guidance and opportunities for sustained upstream participation.

vLLM is one of the world's leading open-source inference engines for production LLM serving. As AI models and serving workloads become increasingly sophisticated, advancing the ecosystem requires close collaboration across model developers, hardware vendors, cloud operators and systems engineers.

Participants will work on substantive technical projects aligned with upstream priorities and real-world engineering needs. Potential contribution areas include API and runtime infrastructure, distributed inference, KV-cache management, hardware acceleration, GPU kernels, quantization, model compatibility, multimodal serving, testing, continuous integration and developer tooling. Along the way, participants will gain practical experience through issue discussions, code reviews, benchmarking, documentation and upstream collaboration.

TAIONE Open Source Foundation will coordinate community development, Fellowship operations, talent cultivation, and collaboration across industry, academia and the open-source ecosystem.

Embedded LLM will serve as the technical partner for the vLLM track, providing technical project design, engineering mentorship, code review and production-inference expertise through a team that includes vLLM maintainers, code owners and major contributors.

Each participant will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and follow established open-source development practices, including issue reproduction, benchmarking, testing, public technical discussion and upstream review.

"Taiwan has built world-leading AI hardware. Our next opportunity is to cultivate world-class software contributors around the open-source projects that power modern AI. vLLM is one of the most important AI infrastructure projects today, and by building a strong local technical community around it, we hope to help more Taiwanese engineers contribute upstream while strengthening the long-term competitiveness of Taiwan's AI industry."

- Rock Tsai, Chairman, TAIONE Open Source Foundation

"vLLM is a critical open-source layer connecting AI models with the compute platforms that serve them. The strongest way to develop AI infrastructure engineers is to let them solve real systems problems, participate in upstream review and produce work that can benefit the broader community."

- Ghee Leng OOI, CEO, Embedded LLM

Application details, project activities and Fellowship opportunities for the vLLM track will be announced jointly by TAIONE Open Source Foundation and Embedded LLM.

About TAIONE Open Source Foundation

TAIONE Open Source Foundation brings together industry, academia and open-source communities to strengthen Taiwan's participation in strategically important open-source projects. Through local technical communities, Fellowship programs and international collaboration, the Foundation cultivates world-class open-source talent, accelerates sovereign and enterprise AI adoption, and helps Taiwan build long-term software capabilities alongside its global leadership in AI hardware.

About Embedded LLM

Embedded LLM is an agentic inference infrastructure company that helps AI cloud operators and enterprises turn GPU fleets into governed, scalable production AI services. The company is built on deep open-source roots, with a team that includes maintainers, code owners and major contributors to vLLM.

Embedded LLM brings this upstream engineering expertise into its production stack, spanning governed model APIs, monetization, stateful agent execution, traceable AI operations, and operator-level RL and post-training infrastructure.

Media Contacts

TAIONE Open Source Foundation

Selina Wei

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Embedded LLM

Lim Jia Qi

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The project will expand manufacturing to support the widespread, mainstream adoption of axial flux motors

Gateshead, U.K., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Turntide Technologies (Turntide), a global leader in electrification and hybridization solutions and a long-standing North East England, manufacturer, has been successful in its application for funding through the U.K. Government and Advanced Propulsion Centre U.K. (ACP) DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund for its Project SUPREME.

The Scale-up Fund is part of the U.K. Government's EUR4 billion DRIVE35 program, delivered by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade in partnership with the ACP and Innovate U.K. All U.K. Government grant funding is subject to HMG approval.

Project SUPREME, a EUR17million matched funded project, will accelerate the production of Turntide's axial flux motors through increased automation and innovation, helping the company meet the growing global demand for more efficient, high-performance powertrains.

Compared to conventional radial flux designs, axial flux motors use less space, weigh less and deliver more power in a smaller package. Despite these advantages, manufacturing challenges have historically made axial flux motors more difficult and expensive to produce at scale, limiting broader adoption.

Through Project SUPREME, Turntide will address these challenges by automating critical, labor-intensive production processes such as winding, tooling components and validating its products ready for volume manufacture. Turntide will also be registering and delivering breakthrough intellectual property at the early stages of this 18-month program extending through January 2028. Faster and more efficient manufacturing at scale will allow Turntide to better serve original equipment manufacturers across a wider range of applications and volumes globally.

"Project SUPREME is an important step in scaling next-generation electric motor technology production in the U.K. for the global market," said Steve Hornyak, CEO of Turntide Technologies. "By enabling high volume axial flux motor production through automation and overall cost reduction, we're driving wider adoption of more efficient, lighter electric powertrains across automotive and industrial applications."

As part of the project, Turntide will expand the use of its Gateshead production and R&D campus while reestablishing a dedicated component and validation facility in Cramlington, Northumberland. The project will secure job growth within the North East England, while further enhancing workforce skills and development.

About Turntide Technologies

Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, and energy storage for anything that moves.

Turntide Technologies operates in North America, the U.K., and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, and premium automotive.

About the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) collaborates with the UK government, the automotive industry, and academia to facilitate driving research and investment in zero-emission vehicle manufacturing. Established in 2013 and jointly funded by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) and the automotive industry, the APC accelerates the development and industrialisation of technologies that enable the transition to zero-emission vehicle manufacturing and a net-zero automotive supply chain in the UK.   

Launched in July 2025 and delivered by BIST in partnership with the APC and Innovate UK, the DRIVE35 (Driving Research & Investment in Vehicle Electrification) programme forms a core part of the UK Government's Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan. It underpins the UK's commitment to a zero-emission future, backed by EUR4 billion in grant funding to 2035 for automotive R&D, scale-up, and transformation. 

Focus across three funding pillars - Innovation, Scale-up, and Transformation - is helping to build a globally competitive zero-emission vehicle supply chain and deliver safer, smarter, more sustainable, and affordable mobility. 

For more information visit apcuk.co.uk or follow "Advanced Propulsion Centre UK" on LinkedIn.

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New capability puts the AI agent in the customer's environment while keeping nCino's compliance and permissioning framework intact

WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the platform for agentic AI banking, today announced new capabilities to let lenders connect MCP-compatible AI agents directly to the nCino Mortgage Suite via Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source protocol that acts as a universal plug between AI agents and external platforms.

Mortgage teams lose real time to a familiar problem: getting information or taking action means navigating screen after screen, even when the task itself is simple. Mortgage MCP solves that. The agent executes the task on the user's behalf - no clicking, no toggling between tools - within your existing governance and permissions settings.

Mortgage MCP currently ships with two pre-built tools for those who want to get to work immediately:

Admin MCP

Mortgage systems administrators - the internal "product owners" responsible for a lender's loan origination system (LOS), point-of-sale system (POS) and other key mortgage technologies - spend dozens of hours each month on tasks such as user and role management, system configuration and integration maintenance.

The Admin MCP lets administrators handle those tasks through natural language conversation, without logging into the nCino console. An administrator can onboard a new loan officer, add their state licenses, assign them to a branch, restructure organizational hierarchies, perform compliance tasks and report on loan officer performance in a single conversation.

Loan Officer MCP

Loan officers move fast - or try to. Between checking loan status, triaging their pipeline, managing borrower records and triggering income and asset verifications, they spend much of their day toggling between screens rather than working with borrowers.

The Loan Officer MCP gives loan officers a single conversational interface to handle those tasks, eliminating the screen-switching that slows origination workflows and keeping their attention on the borrower relationship. Other use cases include running AUS, drafting disclosures, partner onboarding, loan briefings, guidance on where to focus time, and task reminders.

"With Mortgage MCP, administrative workflows that used to consume hours become a five-minute conversation," said Casey Williams, General Manager of Global Mortgage at nCino. "We're building for a world where lending teams state intent and the system acts, replacing clicks with commands and dashboards with answers. Admins can connect the AI agent they already use directly into the nCino Mortgage Suite, and it only ever acts within their existing permissions, with every action logged."

Mortgage MCP is built on nCino's existing permissioning and audit-logging framework: actions taken through the nCino Mortgage Suite logged with a timestamp, action and outcome within nCino's system. The framework supports configurable controls for high-impact actions, such as archiving a loan officer or restructuring a branch, including a requirement for human confirmation before execution. Customers have the flexibility to configure these controls to fit their own approval workflows and environment.

To learn more about Mortgage MCP or to see nCino's agentic mortgage platform in action, visit www.ncino.com/mortgage or contact nCino today. Existing customers can connect Mortgage MCP through their nCino relationship manager.

About nCino

nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) is the platform for agentic AI banking. With over 2,700 customers worldwide ? including community banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and the largest financial entities globally ? nCino offers a trusted agentic platform purpose-built for financial services and regulated industries. By deploying AI agents alongside human teams, nCino's dual workforce enables institutions to eliminate inefficiencies, sharpen decision-making and deliver better outcomes for the customers they serve. For more information, visit www.ncino.com.

MEDIA CONTACT

Riley Keyzer

press@ncino.com

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These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially including, but not limited to risks associated with (i) adverse changes in the financial services industry, including as a result of customer consolidation or bank failures; (ii) adverse changes in economic, regulatory, or market conditions, including as a direct or indirect consequence of higher interest rates; (iii) risks associated with acquisitions we undertake, (iv) breaches in our security measures or unauthorized access to our customers' or their clients' data; (v) the accuracy of management's assumptions and estimates; (vi) our ability to attract new customers and succeed in having current customers expand their use of our solution, including in connection with our migration to an asset-based pricing model; (vii) competitive factors, including pricing pressures and migration to asset-based pricing, consolidation among competitors, entry of new competitors, the launch of new products and marketing initiatives by our competitors, and difficulty securing rights to access or integrate with third party products or data used by our customers; (viii) the rate of adoption of our newer solutions and the results of our efforts to sustain or expand the use and adoption of our more established solutions; (ix) fluctuation of our results of operations, which may make period-to-period comparisons less meaningful; (x) our ability to manage our growth effectively including expanding outside of the United States; (xi) adverse changes in our relationship with Salesforce; (xii) our ability to successfully acquire new companies and/or integrate acquisitions into our existing organization; (xiii) the loss of one or more customers, particularly any of our larger customers, or a reduction in the number of users our customers purchase access and use rights for; (xiv) system unavailability, system performance problems, or loss of data due to disruptions or other problems with our computing infrastructure or the infrastructure we rely on that is operated by third parties; (xv) our ability to maintain our corporate culture and attract and retain highly skilled employees; and (xvi) the outcome and impact of legal proceedings and related fees and expenses.

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EBENE, Mauritius, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold remains one of the world's most actively traded safe-haven assets, with prices continuing to respond rapidly to geopolitical developments, central bank policy decisions, inflation expectations and shifts in investor sentiment.

Investors increasingly navigate markets that move around the clock, where PU Prime has introduced XAUUSD247, enabling clients to trade gold 24 hours a day, seven days a week on MT5.

Earlier this year, gold surged to nearly US$5,600 per ounce in January as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. While prices have since retreated from their peak, the World Gold Council's research notes that gold remains one of the top-performing assets over the past year.

"Gold CFDs have consistently been among the most actively traded products on the PU Prime platform," said Daniel Bruce, Managing Director at PU Prime. "With many factors continuing to influence prices at all times of the day, traders increasingly expect flexibility to react whenever opportunities arise. The launch of XAUUSD247 enables clients to trade gold CFDs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving them uninterrupted access to this precious metal."

The introduction of XAUUSD247 allows traders to access the gold market continuously throughout the week, including weekends, providing greater flexibility beyond conventional trading hours. As financial markets increasingly operate around the clock, PU Prime remains focused on delivering trading solutions that provide clients with greater flexibility, convenience and access to global opportunities.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 190 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

For media enquiries, please contact: media@puprime.com

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 August 2026 - As global institutional capital increasingly redefines value creation in real estate, Vinhomes, Vietnam's largest listed real estate developer by market capitalization, is emerging as a credible long-term urban development platform.

An aerial perspective of Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, illustrating the integration of modern urban infrastructure with active ecological restoration to foster long-term environmental resilience.

An aerial perspective of Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, illustrating the integration of modern urban infrastructure with active ecological restoration to foster long-term environmental resilience.

With a land bank exceeding 295 million square meters, nearly 650,000 residents across its integrated townships, and record equivalent revenue of VND183.1 trillion (US$6.94 billion) in 2025, the company has demonstrated its capacity to plan, finance, deliver and operate large-scale cities with remarkable consistency.

For more than two millennia, humanity has celebrated its greatest achievements through the idea of "wonders," from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to the New7Wonders of Nature, which in 2011 recognized sites such as the Amazon Rainforest and Vietnam's own Ha Long Bay for their untouched natural beauty.

Today, a fourth wave is emerging: one defined not by human creations set apart from nature, nor by landscapes left untouched, but by developments where urbanization actively enhances natural ecosystems. This philosophy, combined with Vinhomes' operational scale, has positioned the company at the forefront of that shift, offering global institutional investors a proven model that is gaining recognition across Asia.

Nature-Positive Development Defines Vinhomes' Urban Philosophy

At the core of Vinhomes' approach is a fundamental departure from traditional real estate development; the company approaches urban development as an integrated process of environmental enhancement, infrastructure creation and community building.

This philosophy is evident across several landmark projects. At Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, built on reclaimed coastal land, modern infrastructure coexists with active ecological restoration, creating new living environments while supporting long-term environmental resilience.

At Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long, the urban masterplan has been designed specifically to complement the UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay, one of the world's most celebrated natural wonders, creating a space where urban life and natural heritage mutually enrich one another.

For institutional investors, this nature-positive orientation reflects a broader strategic shift. Long-term capital is increasingly flowing toward developers capable of creating urban ecosystems that generate value over decades, not merely delivering projects on a transactional basis. Vinhomes' ability to embed sustainability, ecological regeneration and climate resilience into its masterplans aligns with the evolving expectations of global asset owners seeking both financial returns and environmental impact.

Proven Execution And Operational Scale Build Investor Confidence

In real estate, vision carries little weight without the ability to execute. This is where Vinhomes has established one of its strongest competitive advantages. While many developers concentrate their portfolios within a limited number of cities or regions, Vinhomes has successfully replicated its large-scale urban development model across Vietnam, delivering integrated townships from north to south while maintaining consistent quality, execution speed and operational standards.

The company's 2025 performance underscores this capability. By year-end, Vinhomes had delivered more than 34,000 apartments, villas and shophouses, achieving record equivalent revenue of VND183.1 trillion (US$6.94 billion), a 29% year-on-year increase that exceeded its annual target. Net profit reached VND43.3 trillion (US$1.6 billion), up 24%, while sales bookings nearly doubled to VND205.3 trillion (US$7.9 billion). Unrecognized contracted sales of VND186.4 trillion (US$7.1 billion) provide exceptional revenue visibility for the years ahead.

Beyond financial metrics, Vinhomes' operational scale is evidenced by nearly 650,000 residents now living across its developments nationwide, forming one of Southeast Asia's largest integrated residential communities. This scale demonstrates not only the company's ability to build projects but also its capacity to create functioning urban ecosystems capable of sustaining long-term economic and social activity.

The company's land bank, exceeding 295 million square meters as of December 31, 2025, represents Vietnam's largest and is strategically positioned across major metropolitan areas and regions benefiting from accelerating urbanization, industrial development and tourism growth. This extensive reserve provides a substantial pipeline for future development while supporting sustainable long-term growth.

Vinhomes' operational excellence is further validated by internationally recognized certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SA8000, reflecting global standards in quality management, environmental performance, occupational health and safety, and social responsibility. The company's market position, Vietnam's largest listed real estate company by market capitalization at approximately US$19.4 billion, and the country's second-largest listed enterprise overall, reinforces its institutional credibility. Its brand, valued at an estimated US$1.6 billion by Brand Finance, ranks among Vietnam's Top 10 Most Valuable Brands.

For international investors, these indicators point to something larger than financial success alone. They reflect a company that has evolved beyond traditional real estate development into a trusted urban development platform, one capable of planning, financing, delivering and operating large-scale cities with remarkable consistency.

If the first three waves of human wonders celebrated extraordinary achievements of engineering or nature, the emerging fourth wave may well be defined by developments that elevate nature itself, creating places where environmental restoration, economic growth and human prosperity reinforce one another.

That vision demands proven execution, long-term thinking and institutional credibility. These qualities explain why an increasing number of global investors are viewing Vinhomes as one of Asia's most compelling long-term urban development platforms.

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*Debut of Chef's Grill, an air-conditioned omakase-inspired eight-course dining experience co-curated with the Singapore Chefs' Association

*Longstanding fan favourites Craft' B, Slurp Your Oysters, Jett BBQ and DAMN return alongside 18 new vendors across five zones

*Marketplace by Indoguna and Sunset Lounge by Asahi introduces premium grilling, golden hour gatherings and new ways to experience the beachfront

*Beach-front seating and increased sheltered capacity, new ways to settle in and enjoy the festival by the sea

*First-ever use of solar energy to power the air-conditioned Chef's Grill pavilion and beachfront festival lighting

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 August 2026 - Sentosa GrillFest, Singapore's favourite beachfront cookout supported by Singapore Tourism Board, returns to Siloso Beach for its ninth edition from 23 July to 16 August 2026. Since its debut in 2017, the festival has welcomed close to 800,000 visitors, and this year's edition is its most ambitious yet.

Featuring 42 vendors across five zones, including 18 new names and a host of returning crowd favourites, guests can look forward to bold new flavours, an elevated beachfront atmosphere, and first-ever dining concepts co-curated with the Singapore Chefs' Association, all in a festival that welcomes guests of every kind, pets included. From the crackle of open flames and the aroma of food fresh off the grill to the anticipation of the first bite by the sea, Sentosa GrillFest 2026 is designed to be a gastronomic feast for all senses.

Omakase-Inspired Chef's Grill

Making its debut this year is Chef's Grill, Sentosa GrillFest's first-ever eight-course omakase-inspired style beachfront dining experience, created in collaboration with the Singapore Chefs' Association (SCA). Held in an air-conditioned tent with premium chinaware, the format gives diners a close look at live-fire techniques from a curated roster of Singapore chefs. Three mainstay vendors - Sentosa Golf Club, R&B Grill Bar and ASAP & CO - anchor the experience across all four weekends, while a rotating guest vendor slot brings fresh faces to the menu each week, giving guests a new reason to return every weekend.

Chef's Grill also serves as the closing platform for the inaugural Singapore Chef Festival, organised in partnership with the SCA, marking Sentosa GrillFest's growing role in Singapore's culinary calendar.

For Chef's Grill menu and pricing details, refer to www.sentosa.com.sg/grillfest.

Marketplace by Indoguna

Returning in an elevated format this year is Marketplace, developed in collaboration with Indoguna, a leading premium food importer and distributor in Singapore. This year's edition places a sharper focus on local sourcing and sustainable produce, with a curated selection of ingredients that champions responsible food choices without compromising on quality.

Drawing the eyes of all who enter is a central chiller display, where guests can browse and select fresh meats, seafood, vegetables and gourmet items, before watching them cooked-to-order across themed grill and serve stalls. Prepare to be entranced by the theatre of live-fire cooking through grilling, smoking and searing front and centre.

A retail section carries artisanal products, sauces, spices and ready-to-cook selections for guests who want to take part of the Sentosa GrillFest experience home.

And for those looking to capture the memories, the aura-reading photobooth is the perfect spot to snap share-worthy moments with friends.

Sunset Lounge by Asahi

As the sun dips below the horizon, the Sunset Lounge by Asahi, sets the scene for golden hour gatherings by the sea. Guests can ease into the evening at this dedicated beachfront bar experience, where the pace slows and the views take centre stage. The lounge is positioned as a standalone wind-down spot between the afternoon and evening sessions with DJ programming, live band performances.

For details on programming, refer to www.sentosa.com.sg/grillfest.

Vendor Line-up for Every Palate

Beyond the new concepts, Sentosa GrillFest 2026 brings back three beloved zones: Local Grills, International Grills and Beachside Grills.

Local Grills returns with homegrown crowd favourites Slurp Your Oysters and Craft' B, both longstanding fixtures of Sentosa GrillFest who have grown alongside the festival. Craft' B, known for their Netflix-featured grass-fed ribeye, returns alongside Slurp Your Oysters, serving freshly shucked oysters sourced directly from Murotsu Bay in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Also back is DAMN, winner of Sentosa GrillFest's People's Choice Award in 2025, bringing their signature dry-aged meats and the much-anticipated return of their sold-out dry-aged beef burger. Joining them are new additions such as Cow Bae, known for their signature flambe on the grill, continuing Sentosa GrillFest's commitment to championing local food businesses.

International Grills takes guests on a culinary journey across the globe, from Korean BBQ at Hanok Kimchi and Japanese flame-torched mentaiko wagyu beef bowls at Gyushi, to the bold smoky flavours of BBQ Box. Joining them this year are new entrants Umi Matsuri, bringing the Japanese art of robatayaki grilling to the beachfront, and 8 Degree Taiwanese Bistro, serving up the iconic Taiwanese night market classic 大肠包小肠 (Taiwan sausage with sticky rice).

Perched along the waterfront, Beachside Grills serves up open-flame cooking against the backdrop of Siloso Beach. New this year are Smokin' Joe, bringing elevated options with their Australian Wagyu ribeye, and ChillBro (冷仔), rounding off the meal on a sweet note with grilled banana topped with chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce. Returning favourites include Jett BBQ, beloved for their show-stopping dinosaur ribs, and Smok Hous, known for its Texas-style barbecue.

Aside from the food, festivalgoers can look forward to live entertainment throughout the festival. Kicking off the first Sunday on 26 July, ZIP4, a Korean jazz band, will take to the stage at 7pm in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Singapore.

The full list of participating vendors can be found here: www.sentosa.com.sg/grillfest.

Sustainability and Accessibility

This year's edition marks a significant step forward in the festival's sustainability journey. For the first time, the air-conditioned Chef's Grill pavilion and beachfront festival lighting will be powered by battery and solar energy, reducing the festival's reliance on conventional power sources and reducing carbon footprint.

Continuing commitments include the reduction of single-use disposables across the festival grounds, with all vendors required to use compostable packaging and cutlery in line with Sentosa's Disposables Policy.

On accessibility, Sentosa GrillFest continues to provide dedicated beach tracks for wheelchair users and families with strollers, with priority seating available for guests with mobility needs throughout the festival grounds.

Event details - Sentosa GrillFest 2026

Time: 4.00pm to 10.30pm

Venue: Siloso Beachfront

Dates:

Thu 23, Fri 24, Sat 25, Sun 26 July;

Fri 31 July, Sat 1, Sun 2 August;

Fri 7, Sat 8, Sun 9 August; and

Fri 14, Sat 15, Sun 16 August

For more information on Sentosa GrillFest 2026, please visit www.sentosa.com.sg/grillfest.

About Sentosa

Sentosa, where discovery never ends, is Asia's leading leisure destination and Singapore's premier island resort getaway, located within 15 minutes from the central business and shopping districts. The island resort is managed by Sentosa Development Corporation, which works with various stakeholders in overseeing property investments, attractions development, and operation of the various leisure offerings and management of the residential precinct on the island.

The 500-hectare island resort is home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, lush rainforests, golden sandy beaches, resort accommodations, world-renowned golf courses, a deep-water yachting marina and luxurious residences ? making Sentosa a vibrant island resort for business and leisure. Sentosa is also home to Singapore's first integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa, which operates Southeast Asia's first Universal Studios theme park.

Situated on the eastern end of Sentosa Island is Sentosa Cove, an exclusive waterfront residential enclave bustling with more than 2,000 homes, quayside restaurants, retail and specialty shops. The island is also proud to be home to Sentosa Golf Club and its two acclaimed golf courses, The Serapong and The Tanjong. Sentosa Golf Club has hosted a number of high-profile professional and amateur tournaments, including the Singapore Open and HSBC Women's World Championship, welcoming international star players and world-class golf professionals from across the world.

Welcoming a growing number of local and international guests every year, Sentosa is an integral part of Singapore's goal to be a global destination to work, live and play. For more information, please visit: www.sentosa.com.sg.

About Sentosa Development Corporation

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) was established on 1 September 1972 as a Statutory Board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. As a master planner, its charter since inception has been to oversee the development, management, marketing and promotion of the island of Sentosa as a resort destination for locals and tourists.

SDC wholly owns its subsidiaries Sentosa Cove Resort Management Pte Ltd and Sentosa Golf Club. SDC also owns the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network, managed by Mount Faber Leisure Group Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary which operates as an autonomous commercial arm.

About Singapore Tourism Board

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore's key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions.

More: www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com | Follow us: STB LinkedIn, STB Facebook or STB Instagram

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