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National Sports Day 2026 Celebrations Begin at BRIC-IBSD in Imphal

Imphal, Aug 29: The National Sports Day 2026 celebrations began at the BRIC-Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (BRIC-IBSD), Imphal, with a series of sporting and fitness activities aimed at encouraging a healthy lifestyle, teamwork and greater participation in sports.

National Sports Day is being observed across India from August 28 to 30 under the theme “Tribute, Play, and Move.” The three-day campaign commemorates the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on August 29 and seeks to encourage people, particularly young citizens, to make sports and physical activity part of their daily lives.

The celebrations at BRIC-IBSD opened with a floral tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, recognising his contribution to Indian hockey and the country’s sporting legacy. Smt. Sanggai Ibemhal, Hockey Coach at the Sports Authority of India (SAI), North Eastern Regional Centre, Imphal, attended the inaugural programme as the Chief Guest.

Dr. Nanaocha Sharma, Director (Additional Charge), BRIC-IBSD, who presided over the event, spoke about the wider importance of sports in everyday life. He highlighted how regular physical activity can promote fitness, discipline, teamwork and mental well-being, while also helping young people develop confidence and a sense of responsibility.

The programme reflected the spirit of the national message “Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat”, with the institute encouraging its staff and scholars to actively participate in sports and fitness activities.

The first day included the Fit India Pledge, a welcome programme, an address by the Director and remarks by the guest sportsperson. Sports uniforms were also distributed to participants. The day featured competitions in badminton, table tennis, blind hit and a spoon race for women, bringing staff and scholars together in a lively sporting environment.

The second day of the celebrations, August 29, will feature football, tug of war and musical chair competitions at the SAI Complex in Imphal. The day will conclude with the announcement of winners and the distribution of prizes to successful participants and teams.

The celebrations will conclude on August 30 with a “Sundays on Cycle” bicycle rally from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The rally is intended to encourage people to stay physically active and promote greater community participation in fitness activities.

This year’s National Sports Day campaign is centred on three simple ideas — Tribute, Play and Move — along with the call “Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein”, encouraging people to spend time playing and being physically active.

The celebrations at BRIC-IBSD, Imphal, underline the growing importance of sports and fitness beyond competitive achievement. By bringing people together through games, exercise and community activities, the initiative aims to promote healthier habits and contribute to the broader vision of a fitter and more active India.

GIGABYTE Collaborates with NVIDIA to Enhance Gaming with GeForce RTX™ 50 Series and CONTROL Resonant Bundle

TAIPEI, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA for the CONTROL Resonant game bundle across eligible graphics cards, laptops, and gaming desktops powered by NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 or above GPUs and Laptop GPUs. Combining NVIDIA technologies including path tracing and DLSS 4.5 with GIGABYTE’s advanced cooling solutions, the bundle enables gamers to experience the highly anticipated title with enhanced visual fidelity and performance across a wide range of gaming platforms.

For graphics cards, the lineup includes the AORUS GeForce RTX™ 50 INFINITY Series, spanning the GeForce RTX™ 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 models. The series features the WINDFORCE HYPERBURST cooling system to support sustained GPU performance under demanding gaming workloads, while the GeForce RTX™ 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 INFINITY models feature a STEALTH design for cleaner cable management and streamlined PC builds. The bundle also covers the GIGABYTE RTX 5090 AI BOX, which integrates WATERFORCE cooling for efficient thermal management. Together with NVIDIA path tracing and DLSS 4.5, these solutions bring greater realism and AI-enhanced performance to supported games.

Eligible gaming laptops include the AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2, GIGABYTE AERO X16, and GIGABYTE GAMING A16 PRO. The AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 features the WINDFORCE INFINITY EX cooling system, while the AERO X16 and GAMING A16 PRO leverage WINDFORCE INFINITY cooling to balance high performance with efficient thermal management. GIGABYTE’s GiMATE AI agent further provides intelligent system optimization for a more intuitive gaming experience. Selected AORUS PRIME 5 and PRIME 3 gaming desktops are also included, combining all-around cooling solutions with comprehensive connectivity for a streamlined plug-and-play experience.

From August 25 to September 29, 2026, gamers who purchase eligible GIGABYTE graphics cards, laptops, or desktops can receive a CONTROL Resonant redeem code. Codes must be redeemed by October 27, 2026. For eligible products, redemption details, and full campaign information, please visit the campaign page.

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OMNICOM MEDIA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES HEARTS UNITED

New Agency Brings Together OM’s Hearts & Science and Mediahub to Create a New 40-Market Global Network

Hearts United debuts as a leader in new business, outperforming its competitors globally and in EMEA, and topping the US ranking 

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, today officially launched Hearts United, a new global media agency created through the combination of its Hearts & Science and Mediahub networks.

Bringing together two high-growth challenger organizations with complementary capabilities, cultures and geographic strengths, Hearts United is built to help ambitious brands navigate a media environment where influence moves continuously across platforms, creators, communities, commerce, and AI.

“Hearts & Science helped pioneer data-driven decision-making, while Mediahub broke new ground by proving media could serve as a creative platform,” says Omnicom Media CEO Florian Adamski. “In bringing them together as Hearts United, we have created a new globally scaled network built from complementary strengths, approaches and footprints, and grounded in the shared principle of putting client growth at the heart of every decision.”

The new agency – which operates across 40 markets and represents approximately $9.1 billion in 2025 billings – launched following sustained growth at both organizations. Between 2021 and 2025, Hearts & Science increased its billings by 50%, while Mediahub grew 33% – momentum that has continued into 2026. As result, the new agency debuts with one of the best new business performances in the industry as tracked by the COMvergence real-time dashboards, currently ranking #1 in the US YTD in total new business (wins minus losses, including retentions), and #3 globally and in EMEA, outperforming agencies that are up to three times its size.

Four principles define the new agency’s approach:

• Outcomes-oriented: An evolving commercial model connects the agency’s success with client growth, putting accountability into the operating model.
• Predictive by design: AI is embedded into workflows and the operating model to expand capacity, strengthen human judgment and give talent more time to solve higher-value problems.
• Ecosystem mastery: Teams plan holistically across the platforms, communities, creators, and commerce environments where attention and influence move, rather than treating channels as isolated decisions.
• Focused and senior-led: Expert teams work as extensions of clients’ organizations, reducing silos and handoffs while bringing senior guidance and diverse expertise to the work.

Like its sibling Omnicom Media agencies OMD, Initiative, PHD and UM, Hearts United will leverage the singular advantages and assets of the world’s largest global media network in scale, data & technology, identity, commerce capabilities, and talent to deliver disproportionate growth for its clients.

Hearts United will be led in the U.S. by Nicole Estebanell, who previously served as CEO of Mediahub U.S., and in EMEA by Ross Jenkins, who led Mediahub across that region. Both leaders bring experience scaling high-growth businesses while maintaining the entrepreneurial cultures and client relationships that drove their success. Their counterparts in APAC and LATAM are expected to be announced in Q4.

Hearts United joins the Omnicom Media agency portfolio as the group has the best 2026 YTD total new business performance among all global media groups for 2026 – including earning more new client billings ($4.1b) than any other group – resulting from a streak of wins including Adidas, Delta, Dyson, IBM, Mark Anthony Brands, Novo Nordisk, On, and Subway.

For more information visit www.heartsunited.com.

About Hearts United

Operating across 40 markets, Omnicom Media agency Hearts United combines media, data, technology, creativity, and commerce to help brands create momentum in a world where people move continuously across platforms, creators, communities, and AI. Built around the belief that growth requires motion, Hearts United was designed to find what others overlook, turn insight into action, and make brands more attention-worthy, crave-worthy, and shop-worthy in an AI-mediated world.

As part of Omnicom Media, the world’s largest global media network, Hearts United gives clients the speed, agility and entrepreneurial culture of a challenger agency, combined with Omnicom Media’s unparalleled advantages in scale, data, identity, commerce capabilities, and talent. The result is a connected growth system designed to deliver disproportionate impact for ambitious brands, regardless of their size or category.

CONTACT: isabelle.gauvry@omc.com 

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GIGABYTE Collaborates with NVIDIA to Enhance Gaming with GeForce RTX™ 50 Series and CONTROL Resonant Bundle

TAIPEI, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA for the CONTROL Resonant game bundle across eligible graphics cards, laptops, and gaming desktops powered by NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 or above GPUs and Laptop GPUs. Combining NVIDIA technologies including path tracing and DLSS 4.5 with GIGABYTE’s advanced cooling solutions, the bundle enables gamers to experience the highly anticipated title with enhanced visual fidelity and performance across a wide range of gaming platforms.

For graphics cards, the lineup includes the AORUS GeForce RTX™ 50 INFINITY Series, spanning the GeForce RTX™ 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 models. The series features the WINDFORCE HYPERBURST cooling system to support sustained GPU performance under demanding gaming workloads, while the GeForce RTX™ 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 INFINITY models feature a STEALTH design for cleaner cable management and streamlined PC builds. The bundle also covers the GIGABYTE RTX 5090 AI BOX, which integrates WATERFORCE cooling for efficient thermal management. Together with NVIDIA path tracing and DLSS 4.5, these solutions bring greater realism and AI-enhanced performance to supported games.

Eligible gaming laptops include the AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2, GIGABYTE AERO X16, and GIGABYTE GAMING A16 PRO. The AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 features the WINDFORCE INFINITY EX cooling system, while the AERO X16 and GAMING A16 PRO leverage WINDFORCE INFINITY cooling to balance high performance with efficient thermal management. GIGABYTE’s GiMATE AI agent further provides intelligent system optimization for a more intuitive gaming experience. Selected AORUS PRIME 5 and PRIME 3 gaming desktops are also included, combining all-around cooling solutions with comprehensive connectivity for a streamlined plug-and-play experience.

From August 25 to September 29, 2026, gamers who purchase eligible GIGABYTE graphics cards, laptops, or desktops can receive a CONTROL Resonant redeem code. Codes must be redeemed by October 27, 2026. For eligible products, redemption details, and full campaign information, please visit the campaign page.

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Fireblocks Sets Sights on Next Phase of Tokenization: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 28th

• Fireblocks finds that nearly 90% of banks have funded or plan to fund digital asset infrastructure.
  • Chief Strategy Officer + Head of Banking Stephen Richardson will join NYSE Live to discuss if this signals an industry-wide turning point.
  • Fireblocks’ network for payments processes more than $100 billion in stablecoin volume each month.
• Precidian Investments CEO Dan McCabe says his firm is looking to emerge as a leader in innovation.
  • The company designs and develops next-generation tools for the mutual fund industry.
  • Precidian Investments was recently granted a U.S. patent for its Asset-Backed Digital Tokens Technology.
• Investors await remarks from Fed Chair Warsh from the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.
  • Warsh’s keynote address is set to begin at 10 AM ET.
  • More than 60% of traders expect the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged.

Opening Bell

Precidian Investments celebrates the ADRhedged product line

Closing Bell

Glass House (NYSE: GLAS) celebrates their loyal investors

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV App and check out the NYSE YouTube: TV.NYSE.com and YouTube.com/@NYSEofficial

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Procam launches ‘HDOR – 100 Days of Running’ in a whole new avatar turning 100 days of movement into habits for life

• Registrations open tomorrow, 29^th August, National Sports Day, as Procam takes a holistic approach to community well-being and social impact
• As a Community Impact Partner, The Akshaya Patra Foundation enables participants to turn their fitness journey into an opportunity to support nutritious meals for children

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Procam International, pioneers of the distance running revolution, today announced a new avatar for HDOR – 100 Days of Running, a movement that has been building a culture of consistent fitness for the past 11 years. Now part of the Procam portfolio, HDOR is launched in it’s new avatar with a stronger platform, wider reach and renewed ambition to make fitness easy to start, fun to sustain and accessible to everyone.

Inspired by the vision of Fit India, HDOR – 100 Days of Running invites people of all ages and fitness levels to run, walk, cycle or take on a duathlon, wherever they are and in a way that works for them. At the heart is a simple belief: taking the first step towards a more active life is always possible – Mumkin Hai.

Registrations open on India’s National Sports Day, the 29th of August 2026, at https://hdor.com/  with the 100-day journey beginning on the 10^th of October 2026 and concluding on the 17^th of January 2027.

India’s digital adoption has moved rapidly from connectivity to everyday usage, creating new opportunities to make healthy and active lifestyles more accessible. With more than a billion Indians now connected to the internet, technology is increasingly enabling people to discover, track, and sustain healthier habits. At the same time, the growing prevalence of lifestyle-related risks, reinforces the need to make regular physical activity part of everyday life. In this evolving landscape, HDOR finds its place—bringing technology and movement together to make fitness more flexible, inclusive, and easier to sustain.

Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director, Procam International, said, “HDOR isn’t really about 100 days of running. It is about using 100 days of movement to build a habit. You don’t need to be fit to start. You start to become fit. Our vision is to make movement accessible to every household and, in doing so, contribute to the larger vision of a Fit India. Whether you walk, run, cycle or are taking your first step towards an active lifestyle, there is a place for you in HDOR. That is what ‘Mumkin Hai’ means to us – start somewhere, keep going and turn movement into a habit that lasts beyond the 100 days.”

The Akshaya Patra Foundation, a direct implementation partner for the PM POSHAN program, has come on board as the exclusive Community Impact Partner for HDOR – 100 Days of Running. Through the partnership, every participant will have the opportunity to contribute towards providing hot and nutritious meals to children every school day. Prepared to meet the nutritional needs of children, these meals help support regular school attendance and enable children to focus better on their education and development.

HDOR – 100 Days of Running is built around a simple framework that helps build consistency and rewards you for making daily movement a habit.  Here’s how it works:

• Get Started: Download the HDOR app from Google Play and the Apple App Store. 
• Choose Your Activity: Run, walk, cycle, or take on a duathlon. 
• Move Your Way: Complete a minimum of 2.5 km of running/walking or 8 km of cycling
• Complete the Challenge: Be active on 85 out of the 100 days to qualify as a Finisher. 
• Take Your Rest Days: You have 15 rest days built into the programme, giving you the flexibility to stay consistent and complete the HDOR challenge
• Track Your Journey: Log your activity through the HDOR app or sync your compatible wearable and fitness platform. 
• Stay Engaged: Take on challenges, climb leaderboards, hit milestones and win rewards worth ₹10 lakh. 
• Meet GoGo, Your Fitness Buddy: HDOR’s virtual Fitness Buddy keeps you motivated, guides you along the way and celebrates your progress. 
• Open to Everyone: Registrations start at ₹599. Inclusive of GST.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: As part of your HDOR journey, you can also participate virtually in three of the world’s leading distance-running events—Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026, Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026 and Tata Mumbai Marathon 2027. 

HDOR is designed to remove traditional barriers to participation, making fitness accessible regardless of age, location or experience. Whether it is a first-time participant, a senior citizen, a family, a corporate or a running club, everyone can participate in their own way. Participants are encouraged to sponsor someone who may not otherwise have the opportunity to take part.

The larger vision is simple – make fitness a daily routine, not an occasional resolution. Start Now.

For more information, please log on to – https://hdor.com/

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ABOUT PROCAM INTERNATIONAL

Since its inception in 1988, Procam International has been the driving force behind the growth and development of sports management in India. Founded by the dynamic Singh brothers Anil and Vivek, Procam is India’s premier sports management company, involved in live events, sports consultancy, and live television production.

With astute planning and exemplary execution, Procam has a track record of conceptualising and promoting over 100 international events, across the disciplines of Powerboat Racing, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Distance Running, Squash, WWE, Horse Racing, Volleyball, among others. These events have elicited participation of the highest calibre of athletes and huge public interest and attendance.

Pioneers of the distance running movement in India, Procam International’s Big 4 – Tata Mumbai Marathon, Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, Tata Consultancy Services World 10K and Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata— are global leaders in their respective distances. They have ushered in a running revolution that has helped redefine the health, fitness, and ‘giving’ paradigm of our country. For more information, please visit https://procam.in

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Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group

• The transaction follows the reconnection of the country’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network
• The first payment paves the way for international card acceptance in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mastercard and QNB Group have processed Syria’s first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria’s payments ecosystem.

Following the technical reconnection of Syria’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network, QNB Syria processed the first point-of-sale (POS) transaction at an eligible approved local merchant using an internationally issued Mastercard card.

The transaction establishes a foundation for the acceptance of international payments in Syria, helping connect consumers, businesses and financial institutions to the global digital economy and support the country’s longer-term economic development.

“The completion of Syria’s first international card transaction in more than 15 years is an important step in modernizing the country’s payments ecosystem. This achievement demonstrates the value of collaboration between the public and private sectors in enabling secure international payment acceptance, facilitating commerce and supporting sustainable economic development,” said H.E. Mohammed Safwat Raslan, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria.

Commenting on the achievement, Yousef Mahmoud Al-Neama, Group Chief Business Officer at QNB Group, said, “The successful completion of the first international card transaction represents an important step in the development of Syria’s payments landscape. By connecting merchants to international payment capabilities, we are enabling businesses to offer customers greater choice and convenience while supporting the transition towards a more modern and secure digital payments ecosystem. This achievement also reflects the Group’s continued commitment to payment innovation and digital transformation across the markets in which it operates.”

The successful transaction demonstrates the readiness of the infrastructure established to enable internationally issued Mastercard cards to be accepted in Syria. It also represents an important step towards broader secure digital payment acceptance across the market.

“At Mastercard, we see this first transaction as an important milestone in the evolution of Syria’s payments ecosystem. By working closely with the Central Bank of Syria and QNB Group, we are helping advance a more connected, secure and inclusive payments environment. This achievement marks an important first step towards expanding access to global payment capabilities and broader international card acceptance across the market,” said Adam Jones, Division President, West Arabia, Mastercard.

This progress reflects Mastercard’s broader commitment to supporting a modern, secure and inclusive payments ecosystem in Syria. The company will continue to work with the Central Bank of Syria, financial institutions and other ecosystem partners to advance digital payment adoption and contribute to the continued modernization of the country’s financial ecosystem.

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. 

www.mastercard.com

Mastercard Communications Contact: Sarah.Saleh@mastercard.com

About QNB

QNB Group is a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa and one of the most valuable banking brands in the region. Present in more than 28 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa, it offers tailored products and services supported by innovation and backed by a team of over 31,000 professionals dedicated to driving banking excellence worldwide.

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ClearWay Mobility Introduces Obstacle Detection Device to be Added to the Standard White Cane Used by Visually Impaired People

The device adds obstacle alerts to a standard white cane without requiring users to change canes or rely on a smartphone

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What began as a school science-fair project five years ago has developed into ClearWay Mobility, a smart attachment designed to add obstacle detection to the standard white cane used by visually impaired people.

Developed by 17-year-old Mumbai student Jaiveer Talwar, ClearWay fits onto a standard white cane and alerts the user to obstacles in their path through vibration, with optional audio feedback. The idea is not to replace the white cane, but to add useful technology to something users already know and are comfortable using.

The attachment has been designed around three priorities: affordability, reliability and ease of use. It works independently, without requiring a smartphone, app or a change in the user’s existing cane.

For visually impaired people navigating busy urban environments such as Mumbai, crowded streets, uneven pavements and unpredictable obstacles can make independent movement more challenging. ClearWay is intended to provide an additional layer of information while allowing the traditional white cane to remain at the centre of how the user navigates.

From a science fair to a real-world product

Talwar, a student at The Cathedral & John Connon School in Mumbai, first began working on the idea for a school science fair in 2021. He had long been interested in the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship, and chose to focus on a problem he could see around him: the difficulties visually impaired people face while navigating the city.

In 2024, he completed an internship with a prosthetics company to gain practical exposure to mobility challenges and assistive technologies.

In 2026, a revised version of ClearWay was tested with students and teachers at the Smt. Kamla Mehta Dadar School for the Blind in Mumbai. The experience provided encouraging feedback, but also gave Talwar a clearer understanding of how important simplicity, reliability and ease of use are in an assistive device.

“What started as a school project became something I wanted to keep working on once I understood how real the problem was,” said Talwar. “The most useful learning has come from speaking to users and seeing what actually matters in everyday use.”

The visit also raised concerns around the safety of visually impaired young women. In response, the current version of ClearWay incorporates GPS tracking, intended to enable family members to check a user’s location when needed.

Moving into manufacturing

ClearWay has now entered the manufacturing stage, with an initial batch being produced.

The next phase will focus on refining the product through further user feedback, working with institutions on wider testing and deployment, and exploring how the device can be made accessible at scale.

About ClearWay Mobility

ClearWay Mobility is an early-stage assistive mobility venture founded by Jaiveer Talwar. Its first product is a smart attachment for the standard white cane, designed to add obstacle alerts while prioritising affordability, reliability and ease of use.

More information, photographs and product videos are available at:

https://www.clearway-mobility.com

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Zoomlion Reports 9.2% Revenue Growth in H1 2026, with International Revenue Up 12.5%

CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”) reported revenue of RMB 27.14 billion (approx. US$4.04 billion) for the first half of 2026, up 9.17% year over year, with revenue increasing in both domestic and international markets. International revenue rose 12.45% to RMB 15.54 billion (approx. US$2.31 billion), accounting for 57.25% of total revenue, while net cash generated from operating activities increased 38.12% to RMB 2.42 billion (approx. US$360.1 million).

International Business Sustains Growth as Local Capabilities Deepen

International business remained a major growth driver, with its share of total revenue rising 1.67 percentage points year over year to 57.25%. Through an end-to-end, digital and localized operating model, Zoomlion continued to deepen its presence in international markets. Growth in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and East Asia exceeded the company’s overall international growth rate.

Zoomlion strengthened local sales, service and supply capabilities across Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. As of June 30, it had more than 30 primary business hubs, over 530 secondary and tertiary outlets, more than 300 spare parts warehouses, and nearly 7,000 local employees worldwide.

Its Hungarian aerial work platform factory began production, while its German facility was expanded and upgraded into a multipurpose hub. The company also strengthened its international management and digital systems, improving responsiveness around the clock and oversight across sales opportunities, business execution and risk monitoring.

Diversified Portfolio Creates Additional Growth Drivers

Zoomlion maintained solid positions in its core concrete and crane machinery businesses. It advanced the rollout of electric products and premium equipment such as large mixing plants and long boom pump trucks, deepened collaboration with its Italian subsidiary CIFA, continued batch deliveries of large tonnage cranes, and made progress in wind power tower cranes and premium international segments.

Zoomlion’s earthmoving, mining, aerial work platform and agricultural machinery businesses generated combined revenue of approximately RMB 12.5 billion (approx. US$1.86 billion), up about 10% and accounting for more than 46% of total revenue. Earthmoving machinery accounted for approximately 20% of revenue and became the largest contributor to Zoomlion’s international revenue among its business segments.

Zoomlion also continued to advance electric and intelligent equipment across its portfolio, including electric construction machinery, new energy and autonomous mining equipment, and hybrid agricultural machinery. Several new energy mining products received EU CE certification, supporting their entry into international markets.

Zoomlion is also advancing embodied intelligence through its subsidiary, ZValley Technology Co., Ltd., which has developed several embodied AI robot products. Zoomlion has established capabilities spanning algorithms, software, hardware and industrial applications, supporting progress toward industrial deployment.

Industry trends, including infrastructure investment, equipment replacement and continued global capital spending on infrastructure and mining, are expected to support demand. Zoomlion will continue strengthening localized operations, diversifying its product portfolio and investing in technology to support sustainable, high-quality growth.

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STARCARES Completes Basketball Court Revamp in the Philippines, Benefiting Nearly 20,000 People

The renovated court at Communal Elementary School opens a dedicated space for learning, sport, and community life in Buhangin.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARCARES, the community impact initiative of STARTRADER, has completed the redevelopment of the basketball court at Communal Elementary School in Buhangin, Davao City, Philippines. Now open and in daily use, the facility serves approximately 20,000 people, including around 2,000 learners, 72 school staff, 1,600 parents, and 16,000 residents of Barangay Communal.

For students, the court offers a dependable space to learn and play, doubling as the venue for graduations, award ceremonies, and school assemblies. For the wider community, it becomes a gathering place for meetings, celebrations and youth activities once classes end, reflecting how central basketball is to daily life in Buhangin.

“Before, we held graduations, school activities and community gatherings on a cracked, uneven court. Today, our students have a safe and proper space to learn, play and celebrate, while the wider community has a place that can bring people together.”

— Nelson Sepe Lubguban Jr., Principal of Communal Elementary School

STARCARES designed the redevelopment around long-term community use, ensuring the investment extends beyond construction as a practical resource for students, families and the wider Buhangin community.

“A court becomes powerful when it gives young people somewhere to show up, be seen, and grow stronger together. That is the impact we wanted to create.”

— Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer of STARTRADER.

The Davao project extends STARCARES’ work revitalising community infrastructure, following similar initiatives in Vietnam, Thailand and Nigeria, and reflects STARTRADER’s commitment to supporting the communities it operates in, beyond its work in financial markets.

Under ‘Where Tomorrow’s STARS Begin’, STARCARES will continue identifying communities where practical infrastructure can create lasting everyday value.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STARTRADER APP, and STAR Copy.

STARTRADER operates through entities licensed and regulated by authorities including CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC, combining strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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