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Delta Thailand Earns Top Rankings Across Four Categories at Alpha Southeast Asia’s 16th Annual Institutional Investor Awards
Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited , a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, has earned top rankings across four categories at Alpha Southeast Asia’s 16th Annual Institutional Investor Awards, reinforcing its position among Thailand’s leading publicly listed companies. The awards were presented at a regional awards luncheon held on June 23, 2026, at Shangri-La Singapore. “We are honored to receive this recognition across four categories from the investment community. This achievement builds on the recognitions Delta Thailand has received in 2025 and previous years, and reflects our continued progress in strengthening investor communication, senior management engagement, disciplined financial management and corporate governance. We remain focused on providing clear, timely and consistent information to investors and analysts, while supporting long-term shareholder value through sustainable business growth,” said Ms. Anchalee Jieratham, Investor Relations Director at Delta Thailand. In the 2026 Thailand rankings, Delta Thailand achieved first place in Most Organized Investor Relations , reflecting the Company’s structured and consistent approach to investor communication, disclosure and engagement, and Best Senior Management IR Support , highlighting the active role of senior leadership in maintaining open dialogue with the investment community. The Company also ranked second in Most Consistent Dividend Policy , recognizing its disciplined financial management and commitment to long-term shareholder value, and fifth in Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance , underscoring Delta Thailand’s focus on transparency, accountability and responsible business practices. The awards are based on Alpha Southeast Asia’s Corporate-Institutional Investor Poll, which tallied votes from 580 investors, pension funds, hedge funds, equity and fixed income brokers, and analysts with investment interests in Southeast Asia. As the first and only poll focused specifically on Southeast Asia, Alpha Southeast Asia’s Corporate-Institutional Investor Poll is regarded as a leading perceptions-based benchmark for corporate performance. The poll evaluates companies across key areas including financial management, adherence to corporate governance, integrated reporting, corporate social responsibility and investor relations. Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Delta Thailand continues to integrate sustainability into its corporate strategy while advancing innovation, operational excellence and stakeholder-focused value creation.
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- July 15, 2026Business
SERES Announces 2026 First-Half Earnings Forecast: Short-Term Profitability Impacted by Rising Raw Material Costs.
On July 12, SERES released its earnings forecast for the first half of 2026, estimating net profit attributable to shareholders of between RMB -1.8 billion and RMB -1.5 billion. SERES stated that its short-term earnings were affected by a combination of factors, including rising prices of key raw materials such as memory chips, industrial metals, and lithium carbonate, as well as non-recurring impairment charges on certain existing assets. Despite these temporary pressures, SERES maintains a strong cash position and a healthy balance sheet, providing a solid foundation for sustainable operations and resilience against market fluctuations. The entire China automotive industry is also experiencing pressure from rising costs and intensifying competition. However, SERES continues to demonstrate strong long-term growth potential. During the first half of 2026, AITO vehicle deliveries increased 10.2% YoY. SERES continued to expand its premium product portfolio with the launch of the all-new AITO M9 and AITO M6. Deliveries of the all-new AITO M9 exceeded 10,000 units within three weeks of its launch, while deliveries of the AITO M9 Ultimate are scheduled to begin shortly. AITO has consistently maintained its premium positioning. Through products such as the AITO M9 Ultimate, the brand continues to explore new possibilities in the premium automotive segment, strengthening its position through product excellence and technological innovation. Industry analysts believe that this long-term premiumization strategy will be more important for future growth than short-term earnings fluctuations. AITO reflects the continued advancement of Chinese intelligent electric vehicle brands in the global premium market, while SERES remains well positioned for long-term growth.
- July 14, 2026Automotive
SERES Announces 2026 First-Half Earnings Forecast: Short-Term Profitability Impacted by Rising Raw Material Costs
On July 12, SERES released its earnings forecast for the first half of 2026, estimating net profit attributable to shareholders of between RMB -1.8 billion and RMB -1.5 billion. SERES stated that its short-term earnings were affected by a combination of factors, including rising prices of key raw materials such as memory chips, industrial metals, and lithium carbonate, as well as non-recurring impairment charges on certain existing assets. Despite these temporary pressures, SERES maintains a strong cash position and a healthy balance sheet, providing a solid foundation for sustainable operations and resilience against market fluctuations. The entire China automotive industry is also experiencing pressure from rising costs and intensifying competition. However, SERES continues to demonstrate strong long-term growth potential. During the first half of 2026, AITO vehicle deliveries increased 10.2% YoY. SERES continued to expand its premium product portfolio with the launch of the all-new AITO M9 and AITO M6. Deliveries of the all-new AITO M9 exceeded 10,000 units within three weeks of its launch, while deliveries of the AITO M9 Ultimate are scheduled to begin shortly. AITO has consistently maintained its premium positioning. Through products such as the AITO M9 Ultimate, the brand continues to explore new possibilities in the premium automotive segment, strengthening its position through product excellence and technological innovation. Industry analysts believe that this long-term premiumization strategy will be more important for future growth than short-term earnings fluctuations. AITO reflects the continued advancement of Chinese intelligent electric vehicle brands in the global premium market, while SERES remains well positioned for long-term growth.
- July 13, 2026Business
Allianz General makes home protection smarter with multi-year coverage and exclusive rewards
Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) continues its 25th anniversary celebration by making home protection smarter and more rewarding with the Smart Home Cover Multi-Year Plan, offering three years of uninterrupted coverage and a complimentary 2-in-1 Hotpot & Barbecue Grill Cooker for eligible policies starting 1 July 2026. Allianz General’s Smart Home Cover is a comprehensive home insurance solution designed to provide customers with smarter, more flexible home coverage tailored to their needs, ensuring peace of mind for homeowners, tenants and landlords. With the Multi-Year Plan, customers can enjoy three years of uninterrupted protection with a single premium payment, eliminating the hassle of annual renewals while benefitting from lower premiums. “Allianz General is committed to delivering value and convenience to our customers. With this campaign, the Smart Home Cover Multi-Year Plan not only ensures long-term protection for your home but also rewards our customers with an exclusive gift,” said Sean Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz General. With the increasing risks of natural disasters and unforeseen events, safeguarding one’s home is no longer optional, but a high priority. Allianz General’s Smart Home Cover goes beyond basic home insurance, offering a comprehensive, all-in-one solution that includes protection for home structure, contents and even additional benefits such as Mortgage Loan Installment Protection, HomeFix and Landlord Insurance. Customers who opt for the Multi-Year Plan will not only enjoy lower premiums and uninterrupted three-year protection, but also free reinstatement for the first two valid losses paid under the HouseOwner or HouseHolder components. To redeem the complimentary exclusive gift, customers can follow the steps below: 1. Contact an authorised Allianz General agent to purchase a Smart Home Cover Multi-Year policy with minimum gross premium of RM1,000. Only new policies are eligible; customers who previously held an annual Smart Home Cover policy and subsequently converted to the Multi-Year option during renewal will also be eligible for the complimentary gift. 2. Provide a valid mobile number and email address to the servicing agent during policy issuance. 3. Receive one (1) complimentary 2-in-1 Hotpot & Barbeque Grill Cooker within 30 working days from the policy issuance date, upon confirmation of delivery address via email. The campaign will run from 1 July 2026 until the total number of cookers given away reaches 1,000 units. The giveaway is on a first-come first-served basis. For more information on Allianz General’s Smart Home Cover Multi-Year Plan and this campaign, please visit: https://www.allianz.com.my/personal/home-motor-and-travel/home/smart-home-cover.html
- July 11, 2026Technology
Ezoic Open-Sources React, Vue and Angular SDKs
EZOIC — Ezoic has open-sourced official SDKs for React, Vue and Angular, giving publishers building single-page applications and modern web apps a first-party, framework-native way to integrate Ezoic monetization. The three SDKs — ezoic-react-sdk, ezoic-vue-sdk and ezoic-angular-sdk — are hosted publicly on GitHub under the Ezoic organization and have been released under the MIT license at version 1.0.0. Each SDK provides the same core feature set: display ad placements, rewarded ads, video ads and Consent Management Platform integration for privacy compliance. The open-source releases are designed for developers working in component-based frameworks who want to integrate Ezoic ads without manual script injection or third-party wrappers. By providing framework-native SDKs, Ezoic is giving React, Vue and Angular developers a direct integration path that fits modern application development patterns. The announcement was first made in Ezoic’s internal product-updates channel and was also covered on the Ezoic blog . The releases come as more publishers build with JAMstack and single-page application architectures. At the same time, developers are placing greater scrutiny on third-party ad scripts because of performance considerations, including Core Web Vitals, as well as privacy and consent requirements. Open-sourcing the integration layer allows developers to inspect, contribute to and better understand the code running on their own sites. The availability of official SDKs for React, Vue and Angular gives publishers and their development teams a consistent first-party option across three widely used front-end frameworks. Each SDK supports the same monetization and compliance capabilities, helping teams bring Ezoic functionality into modern web applications while working within their existing framework conventions. About Ezoic: Ezoic provides monetization technology for publishers, including support for display ad placements, rewarded ads, video ads and Consent Management Platform integration for privacy compliance.
- July 11, 2026Business
Sber unveils GigaChat 3.5 Ultra: the model writes code better, handles agent-based tasks, and works with long texts
Russians now have access to the new flagship model, GigaChat 3.5 Ultra . It has become smarter, generates long text up to four times faster, consumes fewer resources, and is nearly half as compact as the previous version. The updated model handles tasks related to coding, mathematics, working with long texts, and autonomous agent scenarios more effectively. The model is based on a proprietary domestic architecture featuring linear attention technology, developed by Sber’s team. The improved model is available to anyone. In the GigaChat AI assistant, it is accessible to all users who want to apply AI for personal and work-related tasks. In open source, it is freely available to developers worldwide for integration into their services and for building AI agents. What GigaChat 3.5 Ultra can do Coding and mathematics —the model generates and verifies code with greater confidence, solves mathematical problems and financial calculations with higher accuracy, and handles numbers more reliably. Responses have become more precise, better structured, and easier to understand. All of this enables the model to be integrated into the real-world workflows of developers, analysts, and engineers. Reading and analyzing long texts —it efficiently analyzes contracts, technical regulations, reports, and other lengthy documents without losing accuracy or context. Thanks to the linear attention architecture, it does not re-read the text from the beginning each time; instead, it gradually accumulates context, much like a person who remembers the gist of a conversation. The speed of working with long texts has increased up to fourfold. Autonomy and AI agents —you can assign a task to the model, and it will independently find information, write and execute code, access the required service, and return a ready-made result. This makes it possible to automate routine tasks: monitoring, data processing, and scheduled report generation. In tests measuring the AI’s ability to solve programming tasks, mathematical problems, complex multi-step assignments, and the quality of Russian-language dialog, GigaChat 3.5 Ultra outperformed Sber’s previous flagship model. And in several metrics, it came close to the results of strong open models, such as DeepSeek 3.2, while being nearly half as compact. Anton Frolov, senior vice president, head of GenAI Development, Sberbank: “We are living in a time when the gap between human capabilities and AI potential is shrinking rapidly. GigaChat 3.5 Ultra is our step toward what an AI tool for real-world tasks should be: a full-fledged partner capable of thinking within the logic of a specific process, not just answering questions. To develop such a model, you need to constantly experiment and try things no one has done before—the number of our experiments has more than doubled, reaching 1,500. We have proven that it is possible to build a strong model using a proprietary architecture and with fundamentally fewer resources. We want our solutions to become the foundation for new products and research that go far beyond Sber.” GigaChat 3.5 Ultra is fully Sber’s brainchild: the team created a unique architecture leveraging linear attention technology. Unlike the classic attention mechanism in AI models, which re-checks each new word against the entire preceding text every time, linear attention memorizes the essence of what has been read once and then simply adds to that memory—roughly like a person who keeps a brief summary of a book in mind rather than flipping back to the first page with every new page. GigaChat 3.5 Ultra is one of the largest models with linear attention among those released in open source. During training, the focus was on natural, human-generated texts that underwent multi-level classification and filtering. The expanded dataset collected enabled the achievement of better metrics. The model follows a MoE (Mixture of Experts) architecture and is approximately half the size of the previous GigaChat Ultra version, which reduces computational resource consumption and allows it to be deployed on more affordable hardware—meaning more companies and developers will be able to run the model independently. PJSC Sberbank is Russia’s largest bank and a leading global financial institution. Holding almost one-third of aggregate Russian banking sector assets, Sberbank is the key lender to the national economy and one of the biggest deposit takers in Russia. The Government of the Russian Federation represented by the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation is the principal shareholder of PJSC Sberbank owning 50% plus one voting share of the bank’s authorized capital, with the remaining 50% minus one voting share held by domestic and international investors. It holds general banking license No. 1481 dd. August 11, 2015, from the Bank of Russia. Official websites of the bank: www.sberbank.com (Sberbank Group website), www.sberbank.ru.
- July 11, 2026Consumer Electronics
Fujifilm Launches “FUJINON Lens GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR”
FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of “FUJINON Lens GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR” (hereinafter “GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR”) as a new addition to “GF lens” lineup for “GFX Series” of mirrorless digital cameras equipped with a large-format sensor*1 approximately 1.7 times larger than the 35mm format. This lens will be released from late July 2026 onward. “FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR” Mounted on the filmmaking camera “FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55” “GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR” is the second power zoom lens*2 in “GF lens” lineup, featuring a focal length of 19-35mm (equivalent to 15-28mm in the 35mm format). Inheriting the operability and design of the cinema zoom lens “Premista Series”*3, which is highly acclaimed in many video production settings, the lens structure and DC motor optimized for power zoom achieve a lightweight body of approximately 2.1kg. When used with the filmmaking camera “FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55,” “GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR” supports both high-quality and efficient filmmaking workflows. In recent years, video production sites have increasingly demanded both labor-saving efficiency and high image quality. Compared with the previously announced “GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR,” “GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR” covers a wider angle of view, enabling dynamic visual expression ranging from expansive landscapes to compositions that emphasize depth and subject presence. Together, the two lenses provide seamless coverage from ultra-wide-angle to standard focal lengths. In addition, both lenses share identical external dimensions, allowing common accessories to be used and improving operational efficiency, particularly in small-crew productions. “GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR” achieves high resolution comparable to that of a prime lens, despite being a zoom lens, by minimizing optical aberrations. Combined with “GFX ETERNA 55,” it maximizes the camera system’s excellent gradation and rendering capabilities. The lens maintains a bright T3.5 aperture throughout the entire zoom range, enabling precise exposure control. Furthermore, it delivers consistent color reproduction and tonal characteristics with “GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR,” simplifying color matching and post-production workflows. Used together with “GFX ETERNA 55” and “GF32-90mmT3.5 P3.5 PZ OIS WR,” “GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR” establishes a highly efficient production style requiring minimal equipment and crew resources, significantly expanding creative flexibility and opening new possibilities for filmmaking. *1 Image sensor with a diagonal length of 54.8mm (43.8mm W x 32.9mm H), approximately 1.7 times the area of the 35mm format sensor. *2 Power zoom control is available via both the camera body and the lens on "GFX ETERNA 55". On "GFX100 II", power zoom control is supported only via the lens. *3 The “Premista Series” is a lineup of zoom lenses for cinema cameras equipped with large-format sensors, enabling high-quality video production. Wide-angle, standard, and telephoto types are available. Main Features of “FUJINON Lens GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR” (1) Constant T3.5 power zoom lens for video production Features a focal length range of 19-35mm (equivalent to 15-28mm in the 35mm format), covering ultra-wide-angle to wide-angle perspectives. When paired with “GFX ETERNA 55”, electronic zoom operation can be controlled from the camera body. Adopts a sophisticated optical construction of 23 elements in 15 groups, including four ED lenses and three aspherical lenses. By maximizing the characteristics of each lens and arranging them optimally, aberrations are effectively suppressed. This enables the lens to maintain a bright T3.5 aperture throughout the zoom range while achieving high resolution and compact size. Lens construction: 23 elements in 15 groups, including four ED lenses and three aspherical lenses (2) Cinema lens operability and lightweight design reduce the burden of long shooting sessions In addition to thin-wall lens processing technology cultivated over years of cinema lens manufacturing, the adoption of a rear focus system enables a compact and lightweight design. Despite being a power zoom lens compatible with large-format sensors, it achieves a total length of approximately 222mm and weight of approximately 2.1kg. The lens is equipped with three independent manual rings for focus, zoom, and iris (aperture), all adopting the same 0.8M (module) gear pitch*4 as previous FUJINON cinema lenses. Standard accessories essential for video production, such as follow focus and lens motors, can be used. The focus ring features a wide rotation angle of 200 degrees, enabling precise focusing with smooth torque even in scenes with shallow depth of field. Enables control of focus, zoom, and iris via both the camera body and the multi-function dial on the supplied handle of GFX ETERNA 55. In addition, it supports constant-speed focus and zoom settings on GFX ETERNA 55, facilitating efficient one-person operation. Designed with identical exterior dimensions to the GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR, enabling the use of shared accessories for seamless rig setups. In addition, the operability of zoom and focus functions is standardized between the two lenses. *4 The distance between the teeth on the gear engraved on the operation ring (3) Outstanding rendering performance backed by advanced optical design technology Nano GI coating technology is used to suppress flare and ghosting caused by light entering the lens from oblique angles, reducing reflection loss and improving light transmittance for clear rendering performance. By optimizing the internal structure of the lens barrel and the position of optical elements, sudden changes in angle of view (breathing) during focusing are suppressed, enhancing compositional stability. A 13-blade aperture is adopted to achieve a nearly circular aperture shape. This maintains the roundness of bokeh even when slightly stopped down, allowing for beautiful bokeh effects using point light sources in dim indoor or outdoor settings. (4) Powerful image stabilization and fast, smooth, high-precision AF Improves image stabilization performance by enhancing motion-sensing accuracy and optimizing the stabilization mechanism, enabling dynamic imagery that fully leverages the distinctive perspective of a wide-angle lens in handheld shooting, including when using a gimbal. By directly driving the motors at high speed in response to the operation of the focus, zoom, and iris rings, both responsiveness to ring operation and indicator position accuracy are achieved at a high level. 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- July 10, 2026Top Stories
AirAsia and Tourism Authority of Thailand strengthen strategic partnership to drive tourism growth across the region
AirAsia Group Berhad (formerly known as AirAsia X Berhad) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have strengthened their long-standing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), witnessed by the Prime Minister of Thailand, to jointly promote Thailand as one of the region’s leading travel destinations. The three year collaboration, spanning 2026 to 2029, marks a shared commitment to boost tourism, strengthen regional connectivity and inspire more travellers to discover the many experiences Thailand has to offer. Through the partnership, AirAsia and TAT will work together on integrated promotional initiatives, leveraging marketing, communications and tourism platforms to elevate Thailand’s destination appeal and support continued visitor growth across key markets. Both parties will also work closely to support the promotion of existing and new routes while exchanging market insights to better understand evolving travel trends and unlock new opportunities for tourism growth. AirAsia Group currently operates 123 weekly flights between Malaysia and Thailand through AirAsia Malaysia (AK) and Thai AirAsia (FD), connecting travellers across 8 direct routes. From Kuala Lumpur, AirAsia flies to Bangkok (Don Mueang), Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai, also from Penang to Bangkok (Don Mueang) and Phuket, Johor Bahru to Bangkok (Don Mueang). Together, the extensive network continues to provide seamless and affordable connectivity between both countries. As Asean’s leading airline group, AirAsia will leverage its extensive route network and digital ecosystem to showcase Thailand to millions of travellers across the region, supporting TAT’s "Amazing Thailand, Feel All the Feelings" campaign and encouraging more visitors to experience the country’s rich culture, world-renowned hospitality and diverse attractions. Farouk Kamal, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Group Berhad , said: "Thailand has always been one of AirAsia’s most important markets and we are proud to continue playing a meaningful role in connecting travellers to the country. This partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand reflects our shared ambition to make travel even more accessible while supporting the sustainable growth of Thailand’s tourism industry." "In the first half of 2026, AirAsia flew more than one million guests between Malaysia and Thailand, reaffirming the strong demand for travel between these two key countries for our Group. Through this strategic partnership with TAT, we look forward to building on this momentum by driving more visitor arrivals, strengthening connectivity and showcasing the very best of Thailand through impactful marketing and tourism initiatives." The partnership further strengthens the relationship between AirAsia and TAT while supporting Thailand’s “Amazing Thailand, Feel All the Feelings” campaign and Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) initiative through 2027. By leveraging AirAsia’s extensive network, digital ecosystem and marketing reach alongside TAT’s destination expertise, both parties aim to drive two way travel, enhance tourism visibility and strengthen Asean connectivity for sustainable growth.
- July 10, 2026Business
SNEC 2026: Fonrich, TÜV Rheinland launch witness lab to advance AFCI safety in PV and ESS
On June 4, 2026 — At the 19th SNEC International Solar & Smart Energy Exhibition, PV safety leader Fonrich New Energy and TÜV Rheinland jointly announced the launch and accreditation of a PV DC Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Witness Testing Laboratory—a milestone for China’s PV safety testing and a new benchmark for DC-side safety in PV and energy storage. Fonrich also received four industry honors for leadership in module-level rapid shutdown, PV power optimizers, inverter AFCI modules, and integrated PV & ESS safety. I. 30 Minutes to Disaster: DC Arcs as a Hidden Threat to PV Assets Nearly 80% of PV plant fires start on the DC side, and DC arcs are among the most dangerous triggers: core temperatures can exceed 3,000°C instantly, igniting modules and insulation. A hidden arc can become a full blaze within 30 minutes, while traditional troubleshooting takes 4–6 hours, leaving a “fatal window” in which assets are lost. The risk is growing: with 1500V systems over 70% of the global market, higher voltages multiply both the likelihood and destructiveness of DC arcs. Conventional protection has three weaknesses: Misjudgment — inverter-integrated detection is vulnerable to internal noise, causing false and missed alarms; Narrow coverage — protection typically covers only the inverter–grid interface, leaving long module-side circuits unprotected; Slow response — detection is reactive, addressing arcs after they occur, not at the source. Fonrich and TÜV Rheinland’s joint white paper argues the industry must shift from “post-fire remediation” to “proactive prevention,” building a three-tier protection network—module, string, system—to close this fatal window. II. Fonrich × TÜV Rheinland Witness Lab: Making PV Safety Testing Visible and Trustworthy The newly commissioned AFCI Witness Lab has passed TÜV Rheinland’s assessment of personnel, equipment, environment, testing capability, and quality systems, and can now perform witness testing under UL 1699B and IEC 63027, delivering three benefits: Localized testing, shorter certification cycles — Fonrich and partners can run safety tests in-house, with TÜV Rheinland experts witnessing on-site and issuing conformity reports, cutting certification cycles by 30–60%. Globally recognized data, lower re-testing costs — Lab data and reports apply directly to multi-market certifications, saving OEMs, EPCs, and investors time and money. International endorsement, stronger brand trust — Passing TÜV Rheinland’s assessment validates Fonrich’s technical and quality capability, making it one of few PV safety firms in China with an AFCI Witness Lab. The lab not only speeds Fonrich’s own product development but also gives the supply chain a local, efficient compliance pathway, helping align China’s PV safety standards with international practice. III. From Module to System: Fonrich’s Three-Tier DC AFCI Strategy Backed by the Witness Lab, Fonrich showcased a rare “Module + String + System” DC AFCI matrix, delivering full-chain protection from source to terminal. 1. Module-Level: AFCI, Rapid Shutdown, and Optimization in One Installing smart module-level rapid shutdown devices (e.g., the FR-PVMS-TTQB series) behind each module pushes AFCI protection to the source: Precise risk clearance: real-time detection of series, parallel, and ground arcs, located down to the individual module; Sub-second shutdown: on detecting a hazard, the device disconnects within 2.5 seconds, dropping module voltage below 30V, per NEC 690.12; Multi-functional: combined with optimizer functionality and SafeSolar cloud monitoring, each module’s voltage, current, temperature, and arc status become transparent—uniting safety, yield, and O&M. 2. String-Level: Add-on AFCI for Large Plants and Retrofits For large ground-mount plants and C&I rooftops, Fonrich offers the FR-AFCI series arc protectors and protection boxes: Wide coverage: a single AFCI box supports up to 16 channels, with protectors installable per string and no string-count limit; Zero interference: patented arc-extinguishing technology cuts arcs without affecting generation; High compatibility: the external add-on design works with any inverter or combiner brand, ideal for retrofits. 3. System-Level: Inverter Arc Fault Module Embeds Intelligence into Inverters and ESS Fonrich’s inverter arc fault module (AFD)—with a new energy-storage version supporting up to 1000A—integrates quickly into inverters and ESS, backed by over 100 integration cases: High flexibility: low-cost modular design with 4–40 channels and cascading support; Robust quality: industrial-grade design certified to UL 1699B and IEC 63027; Fast integration: compatible with nearly 100 inverter brands, adaptable within 3 days; Low false alarms: proprietary multi-feature fusion detection (time-, frequency-domain, and AI) with per-channel detection, well below industry averages. Through flexible combinations of module-, string-, and system-level solutions, Fonrich tailors protection to residential, C&I, large ground-mount, and PV-plus-storage scenarios—the right fit per project, not one-size-fits-all. IV. 2,000 Global Projects: RSD Standard and RSD + Optimizer Hybrid Solutions Fonrich has long focused on module-level power electronics (MLPE), with a portfolio spanning rapid shutdown (RSD), power optimizers, and AFCI/AFD technologies, deployed in nearly 2,000 projects worldwide: RSD standard projects — Complying with NEC 2020/2023 and China’s distributed PV rules, these reduce module-side voltage to a safe range within 3 seconds in emergencies, protecting rescue personnel, across over 20 countries; RSD + Optimizer hybrid projects — For sites with shading, mismatch, and safety concerns, rapid shutdown is paired with power optimizers, boosting yield 5–30% while adding millisecond-level arc detection and shutdown; PV + ESS integrated projects — Extending DC AFCI protection from PV to storage, Fonrich offers unified AFCI/AFD solutions for storage inverters, combiner boxes, and battery systems. These projects span China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, proven reliable under harsh conditions including high salinity, humidity, and altitude. V. SNEC Highlights: Witness Lab Accreditation and Four Industry Honors At SNEC 2026, Fonrich presented its full MLPE + AFCI + AFD product matrix and nearly 2,000 project references, marking two milestones: Official accreditation of the TÜV Rheinland Witness Lab — At the ceremony, TÜV Rheinland presented Fonrich its Witness Laboratory certificate, confirming testing capability, equipment precision, and quality systems meet world-class standards. Four prestigious industry honors — In SNEC’s concurrent evaluations, Fonrich received four certificates recognizing its strength in DC arc fault detection, module-level AFCI protection, intelligent O&M, and PV & ESS safety—marking its shift from “participant” to “standard co-creator” in PV and ESS safety. VI. About Fonrich New Energy Founded in 2011, Fonrich (Shanghai) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is a global leader in DC arc fault detection (AFCI) technology, focused on PV safety and smart energy management. Guided by its mission of boosting yield, ensuring safety, and enabling smart O&M, Fonrich has cultivated the MLPE track, with over 280 patent applications and nearly 100 authorized invention patents in communications, arc fault detection, rapid shutdown, and power optimization. Headquartered in Shanghai, with subsidiaries in Thailand and Spain and dual manufacturing centers in Shanghai and Shandong, Fonrich’s products are certified by UL, CSA, and TÜV, serving over 30 countries with more than 100GW of capacity monitored worldwide. Fonrich will keep its focus on inverter AFCI arc protection, leveraging MLPE, AFCI, AFD, and the SafeSolar cloud platform to deliver safer, smarter energy systems—making every kilowatt-hour of green electricity more secure. Media Resources & Contact For more on Fonrich’s PV safety solutions and Witness Lab, see: Official Website: https://www.fonrich.com AFCI White Paper Download: https://www.fonrich.com/downloads-marketing-materials/ Fonrich PV Safety Solutions (YouTube Video): https://youtu.be/_TXimgHY7ME?si=oHeCVWE3ShOotQaU&t=4 Product Inquiry & Contact: https://www.fonrich.com/contact-us
- July 9, 2026Top Stories
KIDZ AI Wins 2026 EdTechX Award and Launches KIDZBot AI Robotics Platform
KIDZ AI Inc., a leading provider of live online learning and AI-powered education solutions, has been named the 2026 EdTechX Award Winner for the Americas, recognizing the Company's innovation and leadership in AI-powered education. Coinciding with this award, the Company unveiled the KIDZBot AI Robotics Platform, an integrated, AI-native robotics learning platform designed for the Physical AI education era. KIDZBot incorporates advanced AI capabilities—including persistent memory, reasoning, prompt and token-based interactions, sensor-driven feedback, contextual awareness, and adaptive learning—to deliver an intelligent, personalized robotics learning experience. KIDZ AI expects KIDZBot to begin its commercial rollout during the second half of 2026. The 2026 EdTechX recognition highlights KIDZ AI's contribution to advancing education technology in the Americas region. KIDZ AI believes this recognition reflects the Company's continued progress in building AI-native education infrastructure across intelligent tutoring, AI agent workflows, robotics-based learning, learning analytics, adaptive instruction, and data-driven student engagement. With KIDZBot, KIDZ AI is introducing a robotics learning ecosystem designed to connect physical robotics devices, AI-powered curriculum, coding tools, student project creation, learning center deployment, and robotics learning programs across online and offline learning environments. The Company believes KIDZBot represents an important step in expanding KIDZ AI from a digital education platform into a broader AI-native education infrastructure company with integrated capabilities across content, software, hardware, robotics, learning data, and measurable learning outcomes. KIDZBot is designed to go beyond traditional robotics kits by combining physical robotics, structured curriculum, coding pathways, learning data, and AI-native interaction concepts into a unified learning model. Through hands-on robotics projects, students are expected to explore how intelligent systems sense, respond, remember, reason, and improve through real-world inputs, feedback loops, and contextual interactions. Key expected highlights of KIDZBot include: AI robotics product line: Modular robotics products designed for hands-on assembly, movement programming, sensors, robotics logic, mission-based learning, and interactive behavior design. Progressive coding pathway: Support for block-based visual coding for younger learners, with pathways into text-based programming languages including Python, Java, and C++. AI-powered curriculum packages: Structured learning modules designed for classrooms, learning centers, after-school programs, summer camps, families, and education partners. AI-native robotics learning layer: Learning experiences designed to connect physical robotics with AI concepts such as memory, data-driven learning, reasoning, prompts, tokens, contextual interactions, sensor-based feedback, and decision-making workflows. Data and feedback-driven learning: Robotics activities designed to help students understand how machines collect inputs, process signals, respond to data, adjust behavior, and improve through iterative testing. The Company expects to initially introduce KIDZBot through the KIDZ AI Learning Center Robotics Program, followed by broader integration into robotics classes, classroom curriculum, summer camp offerings, after-school programs, educational events, and school partnerships. The Company believes KIDZBot can become more than a robotics product line and instead will become a new AI-native layer of its education ecosystem by connecting Device + Curriculum + Learning Data + Memory + Reasoning into a unified robotics learning model. This model is designed to expand KIDZBot beyond traditional robotics instruction and toward a broader learning infrastructure that may support recurring curriculum deployment, classroom adoption, robotics programs, project-based learning, student competitions, and future AI-powered learning experiences. KIDZBot is also designed to help students understand how AI systems interact with data, context, and real-world inputs. Through robotics-based learning activities, students may explore how prompts guide intelligent behavior, how tokens support AI interactions, how memory preserves context, how sensors generate data, and how reasoning workflows support decision-making in physical environments. KIDZ AI believes these concepts can help students move from simply using AI tools to understanding how intelligent systems are designed, applied, and improved. The Company believes this approach is particularly important as AI becomes increasingly embedded in education, work, and daily life. By combining physical robotics with structured curriculum and AI-native capabilities, KIDZBot is intended to help students develop both technical skills and systems-level thinking through coding, robotics logic, mechanical design, data interpretation, iterative testing, AI-assisted creation, and collaborative problem solving. KIDZ AI believes KIDZBot can support a long-term robotics learning flywheel: more robotics products can drive more student projects; more student projects can generate richer curriculum use cases; richer curriculum use cases can support broader classroom and learning center deployment; and broader deployment can strengthen the Company's robotics learning ecosystem over time. "KIDZBot is not just a product launch; it is part of our long-term Physical AI education roadmap," said Stephanie Luo, Chief Executive Officer of KIDZ AI, "By connecting robotics hardware, AI-powered curriculum, coding tools, learning data, memory, reasoning, prompts, tokens, and student project creation, we believe KIDZBot can become an important growth engine for KIDZ AI and a key foundation for our long-term AI robotics strategy." About KIDZ AI KIDZ AI Inc., formerly known as Classover Holdings, Inc., is an AI-driven education technology company transforming live teaching experience into proprietary AI-powered learning systems. By integrating artificial intelligence, AI agents, and robotics, KIDZ AI is building global education infrastructure designed to make learning outcomes measurable, verifiable, and accessible across borders. The Company is strategically expanding into AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud platforms, and data center ecosystems.
- July 8, 2026Land & Property
Strata Office Portfolio at Riverfront High Street Centre for Sale
CBRE, as the exclusive marketing agent, is pleased to present for sale a 14-unit strata office portfolio spanning Level 8 and part of Level 9 at High Street Centre, located at 1 North Bridge Road. The sale will be conducted via an Expression of Interest (EOI) exercise, which will close on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 3pm. Spanning a total strata area of 9,300 sq ft, the portfolio comprises an entire floorplate of ten units on Level 8, alongside four additional units on Level 9. The units feature regular and efficient layouts, complemented by views of the Singapore River and the city skyline. Their versatile configuration provides flexibility to accommodate a range of occupancy and leasing strategies, including multi-tenancy arrangements. The portfolio is currently fully leased to an established co-working operator, providing incoming investors with an immediate and stable income stream. Strategically located within Singapore’s Civic District, High Street Centre enjoys a prominent riverfront position along the Singapore River, between the vibrant Clarke Quay lifestyle precinct and the Raffles Place financial district. Beyond its attractive cashflow profile, the portfolio also presents a rare opportunity to acquire a prime office asset with significant long-term collective sale potential. High Street Centre is within walking distance of three MRT stations, namely City Hall Interchange, Clarke Quay and Fort Canning, providing access to four major MRT lines. Connectivity is further enhanced by an underground pedestrian link to City Hall MRT via the nearby Funan development. In addition, the property offers more than 300 parking lots, a rare feature for commercial assets in the area and one that is highly sought after by occupiers. Clemence Lee, Executive Director of Capital Markets, Singapore at CBRE , notes, “Positive momentum continues to build in Singapore’s core CBD office market, with rents rising for five consecutive quarters amid resilient occupier demand and tightening vacancy. With an anticipated supply crunch, CBRE forecasts CBD office rents could increase by 18% to 20% by 2030. This portfolio is being launched at an opportune time for office investors seeking to leverage on this rental upside, as well as occupiers looking to secure space ahead of further rental growth. Its prime riverfront location, attractive views, efficient floorplates and generous car park provision have traditionally drawn strong leasing interest from office occupiers. Full-floor strata offices in the CBD remain exceptionally scarce. Limited stock, coupled with URA restrictions on new strata subdivisions, continues to constrain future supply. This presents a compelling opportunity for both yield-focused investors and forward-looking owner-occupiers to acquire a prime strata office portfolio in a tightening market.” The portfolio is offered with an indicative guide price of S$17.8 million, or approximately S$1,913 psf based on the existing strata area. As this is a commercial property, foreigners are eligible to purchase, and there will be no Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) or Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD) imposed on the transaction. About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .
- July 5, 2026Business
First Official hololive Mobile Game "hololive Dreams" Launching Simultaneously Worldwide* on Thursday, July 23!
CyberAgent, Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Takahiro Yamauchi; TSE Prime Market: Code 4751) announced that its consolidated subsidiary, QualiArts, Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Yoshitatsu Tsujioka), in joint development with COVER Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Motoaki Tanigo), will simultaneously release "hololive Dreams," the first official smartphone game for "hololive" worldwide on Thursday, July 23, 2026. "hololive Dreams" (abbreviated as "holodori") is the first official smartphone game for hololive, featuring a total of over 50 talents belonging to the female VTuber group "hololive". Pre-Registration for hololive Dreams is available at the following links: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6756641249 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=game.qualiarts.hololive.dreams.com Official Website: https://www.hololive-dreams.com/en *Excluding certain regions. Release Date for “holodori” Finally Confirmed!! The release date for "holodori" has been officially set for Thursday, July 23, 2026. *Excluding some regions. In addition, the official holodori X account will host a hashtag campaign where participants can enter for a chance to win official holodori merchandise. ▼ How to participate 1. Post with the hashtag “#holodoriJuly23Launch” 2. From those who post, 150 winners will receive official holodori merchandise. Steam Version Also Confirmed! The Steam version of “holodori” has also been confirmed. Players will be able to enjoy an immersive experience on a large screen with the holomems**, and data synchronization with the smartphone version will also be possible. The Steam store page will also be available for wishlisting. Please see the URL below. URL： https://store.steampowered.com/app/4282500/hololive_Dreams/ **A collective term for talents belonging to hololive, an abbreviation for "hololive members" Total Pre-Registrations Surpass 1.3 Million! To commemorate exceeding 1.3 million pre-registered users for "holodori" a total of 3 additional "Gacha Tickets" will be given. *The in-game milestone rewards confirmed as of the 1.3 million pre-registration milestone are as follows. 500,000: 2,500 Diamonds (equivalent to 10 Gacha pulls) 600,000: Memory "Live Stage Day/Night" (can be displayed in the Theme Park!) 700,000: Memory "Park Day/Night" (can be displayed in the Theme Park!) 800,000: ★4+ Guaranteed Gacha Ticket (Guaranteed ★4 or higher!) 900,000: Music Disk x3 (Items exchangeable for songs!) 1,000,000: Pixel Sunglasses for all 54 talents (Wearable in-game!) 1,300,000: Gacha Ticket x3 In the pre-registration campaign, if the total number of pre-registered users exceeds 1.5 million, a "Kawaii Hairpins" will be added to the rewards. If you have not yet registered, please take this opportunity to do so. hololive 9th Anniversary Event Confirmed! To celebrate the 9th anniversary of the female VTuber group "hololive", we are pleased to announce that a special event will be held in connection with “holodori”. This event is currently scheduled to take place around October 2026. Please note that specific details regarding the event's content will be revealed sequentially through official special programs and other channels following the game's service launch on Thursday, July 23rd. Pre-registration Campaign Part 4 Also Underway! It has been decided that an additional pre-registration campaign, Part 4, will be held from Friday, July 3 to Wednesday, July 22, the day before the release. This campaign gives participants the chance to win exciting prizes through a prize drawing, so be sure to take part. ▼ Featured Rewards ・hololive 9th Anniversary x holodori Event Tickets ・TURTLE BEACH Collaboration Headphones ・Various Gift Codes "hololive Dreams", the official smartphone game packed with the "hololive essence" fans have been waiting for. Please pre-register and look forward to the app's release. 【hololive Dreams Overview】 Title: hololive Dreams (holodori) Genre: Rhythm & RPG Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available) Supported OS: iOS/Android/Steam (May not be available on some devices) App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6756641249 GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=game.qualiarts.hololive.dreams.com Official Website: https://hololive-dreams.com/en Official X(Japanese): @hololive_dreams ( https://x.com/hololive_dreams ) Official X (English): @holo_dreams_en ( https://x.com/holo_dreams_en ) Copyright: ©️ COVER / ©️ QualiArts, Inc. Published by: QualiArts, Inc. Development/Operations: COVER Corporation / QualiArts, Inc.
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