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  1. FinanceThermoWorks Gravitas™ Precision Kitchen Scale Now In Stock and ShippingStronger-than-anticipated preorder demand, ThermoWorks has fulfilled its preorder backlog and is now shipping its first precision kitchen scale directly from inventory.
  2. FinanceCAMP4 TherapeuticsCAMP4 to Participate in Chardan’s 10th Annual Healthcare ConferenceCAMP4 Therapeutics Corporation (“CAMP4”) (Nasdaq: CAMP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of regulatory RNA-targeting therapeutics designed to upregulate gene expression with the goal of restoring healthy protein levels to treat a broad range of genetic diseases, today announced that the company will participate in a panel during Chardan’s 10th Annual Healthcare Conference on October 20, 2026. Details below:
  3. FinanceTvardi TherapeuticsTvardi Therapeutics to Participate in Chardan’s 10th Annual Healthcare ConferenceTvardi Therapeutics, Inc. (“Tvardi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TVRD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel, oral small molecule therapies targeting STAT3 to treat inflammatory and proliferative diseases, today announced that management will present at Chardan’s 10th Annual Healthcare Conference in New York City on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET.
  4. FinanceDelta Air LinesFeel like the only one: The next era of Delta One is hereCompanies: Delta Air LinesToday, Delta unveils the next era of Delta One — an investment that elevates dining, hospitality and rest. Informed by two decades of customer insights and backed by the airline’s largest investment to-date — building upon more than $1 billion invested in fleet — the refined Delta One was meticulously designed, spanning thousands of touchpoints and delivering an unmatched journey. The overhaul is available first on transoceanic Delta One routes departing Los Angeles International Airport — where Delta offers more premium seats and resides as the city’s number one airline — this fall and will expand across the full global network in 2027. “Delta’s fully reimagined experience is rooted in solving real customer needs and desires, with intentionality behind every detail,” said Ranjan Goswami, Delta’s Chief Marketing and Product Officer. “Every investment we make is deliberate and designed to deliver the industry’s most premium end-to-end travel experience. This elevated dining and hospitality experience reflects our relentless focus on raising the bar while giving customers greater control throughout their journey.” Delta One: What's new Reimagined Delta One menu: A refreshed menu centered on elevated classics, featuring top-of-the line ingredients and additions like the new Delta One® Wagyu burger, regionally inspired Hong Kong-style Sea Bass and a Champagne Taittinger sorbet pairing. Enhanced hospitality, tableware: Reimagined service experience and new tableware elevate hospitality, offering customers greater choice, functionality and comfort throughout each meal. More personalization: Expanded pre-select options include gluten-free meals, lighter-fare and pre-arrival selections for customers prioritizing rest, while entrée pre-selection is now available for six more hours before the flight (18 hours pre-departure). Delta welcomes Blanton’s: Customers can now enjoy one of bourbon’s most sought-after labels, a single-barrel bourbon renowned for its rarity and craftsmanship. Delta One wines: Developed with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson and SkyMiles customers, the new program is designed to complement the reimagined dining experience, and includes Napa favorites, global labels, plus an expansion on our well-established Champagne Taittinger partnership. DASSAI 45 Sake joins select regional routes: The world-renowned Japanese sake brewer nestled in the mountains of Iwakuni, Japan joins Delta One on flights to and from Tokyo-Haneda (HND), delivering a refined and distinctly Japanese sake experience. Cocktails and mocktails: A curated cocktail and mocktail program featuring both alcoholic and non-alcoholic takes on two refreshing classics — the Hugo Spritz and the Paloma — joins the menu. Refreshed winter amenity kits and new Missoni Mini: The new Winter Elsewhere collection debuts alongside a new Missoni Mini pillow on transoceanic Delta One flights for enhanced comfort and rest. Delta x Bombas: Back by popular demand, the industry-leader in comfort will return to select domestic and international (outbound-U.S.) Delta One flights. An elevated onboard entertainment experience: Next-generation seatback screens and enhanced digital experiences make it easier for customers to discover content, stay connected and personalize their journey. Porsche: The deep-rooted partnership expands from 40 to 70 hybrid vehicles across 15 key airports and hubs by 2028.* Culinary overhaul: Timeless dining for the modern traveler Delta’s in-house culinary team partnered with Chef Simon Hulstone and Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson to shape a culinary and beverage program rooted in craftsmanship, quality and consistency. Drawing on his experience leading a restaurant with a 20-year Michelin star legacy, Hulstone helped refine every ingredient, preparation method and service touchpoint to deliver elevated versions of familiar and memorable meals customers consistently identify as their favorites. To ensure regional meals bring local credibility and authentic inspiration, Delta also partnered with renowned Chefs Norio Ueno and Jereme Leung. Meticulous in their craft, each chef will continue to consult with the program to ensure Delta delivers consistent and recognizable meals customers from every region will enjoy. From specialty cheeses and elevated dessert ingredients to thoughtfully sourced proteins and produce, every nuanced detail and offering was selected to enhance flavor, texture and consistency. Highlights include: Delta One® Wagyu beef burger with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese and cornichons on a lightly toasted brioche bun — cooked and plated to ensure this highest-quality beef product consistently delights Roasted Sea Bass with tomato tarragon sauce, grilled asparagus and parsley mashed potatoes Regional twist: Grilled Salmon with ginger soy sauce, asparagus, eggplant and mushrooms flying [US – HND Delta One Feb. 2027] Braised lamb entrée with red wine demi-glace, lyonnaise potatoes, grilled asparagus and wilted spinach Beef short rib with red wine demi-glace, haricot vert, baby carrots, roasted shallot and potato gratin Rich and creamy seasonally rotating risotto maintains texture at altitude and features wild mushrooms, parmesan cheese, roasted zucchini obliques and cherry tomatoes Macaroni and cheddar cheese topped with garlic breadcrumbs A chicken Caesar salad entrée featuring crisp romaine, parsley, parmesan and Caesar dressing Chicken salad croissant, hummus and crudité — each a new addition, offered as mid- flight meal Delta One iconic dessert cart preserves a beloved tradition and now features upgraded options and a generous amount of choice: The Classic sundae topped with a new signature chocolate sauce, Amarena premium preserved cherries and pecan praline crumble — garnished with a soft and airy doughnut A new dairy-free sorbet paired with (optional) Champagne Taittinger float adds a light, elegant and refreshing after-dinner option Napa Valley inspired fruit and cheese plate brings together flavors from Northern California and features Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam and Hop Along cheese, Cypress Grove’s Humbolt Fog cheese and Rustic Bakery’s Artisan Crisps Heritage-inspired tableware A new collection of Delta One tableware — featuring the iconic Delta widget — balances elegance with operational precision. Developed through extensive research, prototyping and onboard testing, every piece was designed to elevate hospitality, enable personalized tableside service and create a refined backdrop for the culinary experience. Scale, shape, material, color and how pieces layer together all contribute to the overall impression — each subtle detail built to significantly enhance the meal. New Delta One serviceware Designed around you: More choice to travel your way The refreshed Delta One experience gives customers greater control over how they dine and rest while traveling. Expanded pre-select options include lighter selections, such as protein-added salads, while customers on long-haul flights who prefer to maximize sleep can opt to skip the morning meal service and instead enjoy a coffee and croissant before landing. Delta also gives customers more flexibility to plan, extending pre-select entrée ordering to 18 hours before departure — six hours closer to departure than before, making Delta the only U.S. carrier to offer a pre-order window this close to flight time. “Luxury is about having the experience designed around you — today’s premium traveler values choice as much as quality,” said Kristen Manion Taylor, SVP – Brand Experience. “These enhancements offer greater flexibility, ensuring every Delta One customer can enjoy the journey in the way that suits them best.” Intentional touches In addition to the meal, a new ‘sip and settle’ moment — hot towel, warm nuts and a preferred beverage — is intentionally placed on the console, allowing customers to go about their pre-dining ritual(s) without interruption. Furthermore, a fresh cracked pepper service delivered during the first course and saucières holding side sauces to complement main proteins have been added to create greater flexibility without sacrificing the experience. New, iconic beverage partners and refreshed amenities Blanton’s — an iconic Kentucky Bourbon — on board Dec. 1 As the first and only airline to welcome Blanton’s, one of bourbon’s most coveted labels, Delta One is proud to serve this exceptional single-barrel bourbon, whose limited production and global demand have made it a prized favorite among both collectors and connoisseurs. From the iconic horse-and-jockey stopper to its tradition of inspecting, filling, sealing and labeling every bottle by hand, Blanton's and Delta are deeply committed to preserving and celebrating heritage. Bottled at 93 proof, the single-barrel bourbon features powerful dry vanilla notes in harmony with hints of honey amid strong caramel and corn. Napa icons, global classics take flight Delta is moving from four wine rotations each year to two, ensuring greater consistency for both customers and flight attendants. In partnership with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson and loyal SkyMiles Members, 1,600 wines were curated into a final selection of 13 wines from 11 wineries featured on board between October 2026 and September 2027. The new Delta One wine program was selected to complement the reimagined culinary experience and features iconic Napa wines, such as Silver Oak, retailing at over $200 per bottle. This, in addition to expanding the Champagne Taittinger partnership — now offered when flying in domestic Delta One — rounds out our most premium wine investment to date. Classic mocktails and cocktails A curated cocktail and mocktail program — designed to meet growing demand for non-alcoholic beverages — features both alcoholic and non-alcoholic interpretations of two refreshing classics, the Hugo Spritz and the Paloma. Building on the strong popularity of mocktails served in the Delta One Lounge, these thoughtfully crafted beverages bring that same elevated experience onboard and provide options for every customer. The beverages will be available on international routes in March 2027 and domestic routes in April 2027. DASSAI Dassai, the renowned premium sake brewer from the mountains of Iwakuni, Japan, is joining Delta One starting Nov. 3 on all flights to and from Tokyo-Haneda. Brewed with Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 45 percent of its original size, Dassai 45 is known for its elegant, fruit-forward aroma and the gentle sweetness of the rice itself. It's a refined, distinctly Japanese sake that pairs beautifully with Chef Norio Ueno's regional dishes, adding an elevated touch to the experience when flying Delta One to Japan. Introducing new Missoni amenity kits: Winter Elsewhere collection Launching Nov. 3, Delta’s newest Delta One Missoni amenity kit brings the Winter Elsewhere collection to the skies with a nature-inspired design and a first-of-its-kind wrist strap created for use long after landing. Inside, customers will find a curated assortment of premium essentials, including exclusive Grown Alchemist skincare, a Marvis dental kit and Missoni-branded comfort items, thoughtfully selected to enhance hydration, relaxation and well-being throughout the journey. As sleep remains a defining priority for Delta One customers, Delta continues to raise the bar on onboard rest. Delta will also introduce a Missoni Mini pillow to replace the current cuddle pillow, which will expand to all transoceanic Delta One routes. Complementing the mattress pad, slippers and eye mask, the new pillow will deliver an even more restorative sleep experience in the sky. Next era Delta One amenities Delta x Bombas returns This limited-edition onboard partnership combines Bombas' fan-favorite comfort innovations with Delta-inspired design details made for the journey. With plush cushioning, honeycomb arch support and stamped with the signature ‘Fly Delta Jets’ call, these socks were built to keep travelers comfortable from gate to destination. Customers flying on select routes may receive a complimentary pair, making this one of the most exclusive drops of the season. Hospitality: The defining ingredient While the menus, ingredients, partnerships and tableware are new, the experience is still grounded in what has always set Delta apart: its people. “Hospitality has always been Delta's greatest differentiator, and it starts with our people,” said Manion Taylor. “From the earliest concepts and through testing and implementation, our flight attendants and teams helped shape this experience with their expertise and insights, ensuring every detail works for our customers while reflecting the hospitality that sets Delta apart.” More than 200 Delta flight attendants and team members helped shape the experience over 14+ months, contributing 200+ unique submissions of feedback across four phases of testing and 36 dedicated trial flights. Their insights influenced everything from redesigned service elements, including tea service and sauce presentation, to the development of more than 60 new pieces of tableware. The result is a Delta One experience thoughtfully crafted for customers, by the people who bring it to life every day. Scaling Delta's premium strategy The next era of Delta One dining is the latest chapter in Delta's premium transformation. Across connectivity — with nearly 1,300 aircraft currently equipped with Delta Sync Wi-Fi, representing more than 95 percent of the fleet — a frictionless ground experience, lounges, personalized digital experiences, next-generation seatback screens, onboard products, partners and the most restful experience in the sky, Delta continues to set the standard for a more connected, seamless and elevated journey across its expansive global network. “No airline has invested more intentionally in redefining premium travel,” said Goswami. “From connectivity and personalized entertainment to dedicated security, Porsche tarmac transfers, next-generation aircraft and Delta One dining, every investment is part of a deliberate strategy to deliver the industry’s most consistent and elevated customer experience.” Together, these investments reflect Delta's unwavering commitment to continue leading the industry forward, raising the standard for premium travel. *Porsche service available to Delta One customers when booking VIP Select.
  5. FinanceSurvale Brings Talent Experience Data to AI Agents and the Enterprise Data Stack at HR Technology Conference 2026San Francisco, CA Wednesday Oct 14, 2026 @ 4:00 AM Pacific — Survale, the most awarded talent feedback and analytics platform, is excited to announce it will be exhibiting at the 2026 HR Technology Conference & Exposition, October 20-22 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. At Booth 3810, Survale will showcase three major announcements, headlined by new infrastructure that makes talent experience data available to AI agents and enterprise analytics platforms for the first time. New MCP Server and Analytics API: Talent Experience Data, Everywhere You Work As organizations deploy AI agents across HR and talent acquisition, those agents are only as smart as the data they can reach. Survale's new MCP (Model Context Protocol) server and Analytics API make Survale the experience data layer for the AI-powered talent stack: AI-agent ready: The MCP server lets client AI agents securely retrieve live Survale metrics, and trends within any agentic process or output. This data can now easily be leveraged into automated executive briefings, recruiting ops workflows, AI-generated reporting, and more Any BI solution: The Analytics API automatically pulls Survale talent experience data into Power BI, Tableau, or dedicated people analytics platforms like Visier, Splash BI or Crunchr. The data can be accessed as fully rendered dashboard widgets or the raw data behind them Metrics include at launch: Overall Candidate NPS, Hiring Manager Satisfaction, Completion %, and trend data for each-with every operational filter attached, including location, recruiter, job family, source, and more SurvaleAI Expands AI Data Analysis with Full Agentic Upgrade Meanwhile, Survale’s native AI has received a big upgrade, now utilizing a team of expert agents to analyze your full data set - from statistical data to free form comments. Think of new Survale AI as an expert talent experience analyst at your disposal to answer questions and surface insights tied to operational data like location, hiring manager, recruiter, job and more. New SurvaleAI can now: Analyze dashboard, survey and comment data and instantly surface insights with a simple question Save and share important prompts between users Activate your built in analyst from any dashboard with a new Prompt Widget Get context sensitive suggestions for steps to take in reducing problems and leveraging successes. Hiring Manager Candidate Experience Certification: Now Generally Available The industry's first research-backed program for certifying hiring managers on candidate experience, built on 15 years of CandE Benchmark Research spanning 2M+ candidates across 2,000+ employers: Five 10-minute modules covering interviewer mindset, pre-interview alignment, structured interviewing, post-interview execution, and feedback optimization Practical tools including the Panel Role-Assigner Matrix, 15-Minute Scorecard Method, and Disposition Script Bank A closed feedback loop: Certified managers see their own live candidate sentiment from the Survale platform and improve with every search Enterprise ready: Delivered via white-label branded portal or SCORM-compliant modules in any LMS 2026 CandE Award Winners Announced; 2027 Program Now Open Survale has announced the winners of the 2026 CandE Benchmark Research Program awards, recognizing the employers that delivered the year's highest-rated candidate experiences based directly on candidate feedback. The full list of 2026 winners is available at https://survale.com/cande-award-winners/. Registration for the 2027 CandE program is now open, and companies interested in benchmarking their candidate experience against the industry's leading research dataset are encouraged to participate. "The theme of this year's show is moving from change to transformation, and that's exactly what these announcements deliver," said Jason Moreau, CEO of Survale. "AI agents and analytics platforms are transforming how talent decisions get made, but they've been flying blind on the human side of hiring. With our MCP server and API, Survale becomes the experience data layer for that entire stack-and with our new certification program, we're closing the loop by transforming hiring manager behavior itself. We can't wait to show it all at Booth 3810." Attendees can visit Survale at Booth 3810 throughout the exposition or contact Survale in advance to schedule a personalized demonstration during the conference. About Survale Survale's award winning Talent Feedback Platform provides employers with an "Always On" solution for automatically gathering, analyzing and acting upon experiential data from candidates, recruiters, hiring managers and employees at each stage of the hiring process and throughout the talent lifecycle. Survale's data provides recruiting leadership with unprecedented insights into their recruitment operations and quality of hire, allowing them to optimize and align their people and processes around common metrics. Survale is also the home of the CandE Benchmark Research Program, the industry's leading candidate experience research and awards program. For more information, visit: survale.com.
  6. FinanceMelamine foam manufacturer FoamTech adds EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0 fire rating as European interior specifications tightenWednesday 14 October, 2026 The Yiwu-based manufacturer also holds IATF 16949 and AS9100D, delivers rail interior material against EN 45545 project specifications, and has had its melamine foam carbon footprint verified to ISO 14067:2018 by TÜV SÜD. YIWU, Zhejiang, China — 14 October 2026 — FoamTech (Zhejiang) New Materials Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of melamine foam for thermal insulation, acoustic treatment and fire-rated interiors, today confirmed that its melamine foam carries the European construction fire classification EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0. EN 13501-1 is the reaction-to-fire classification standard applied to construction products across the European Union and the UK. The designation has three parts: B indicates a limited contribution to fire spread; s1 is the lowest smoke-production bracket; and d0 indicates no flaming droplets. The final element is frequently the one that narrows the field in enclosed interior applications, where a falling, burning droplet can spread fire below the point of ignition. The same class is expressed in the Chinese system, where the material is separately graded as GB 8624 B1 (B-s1, d0) for domestic projects. Melamine foam derives its fire performance from the nitrogen content of the melamine resin itself rather than from halogenated flame-retardant additives. That is a property of the material, not a coating, and it survives cutting and converting. “Our customers in Europe rarely ask for a single data-sheet number,” said Kiko Fan, Overseas Manager at FoamTech. “They ask which classification a product holds, who tested it, and whether the same result applies to the thickness and density they are actually specifying. So we publish the classification and the test method together, and we keep the underlying reports available to specifiers.” Three qualification streams on one set of lines Melamine foam for building interiors is only one of the release regimes FoamTech works under. The company holds IATF 16949, the quality management standard for automotive suppliers, and AS9100D, its aerospace counterpart, for its melamine foam production, alongside ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. In practice this means incoming-material control, batch traceability and release testing on the lines that produce standard insulation grades are governed by automotive and aerospace control plans. Material supplied for HVAC ductwork, chilled-water and process piping, or acoustic treatment inherits that release discipline. Rail interiors: supplied to project requirements Rail interior work follows a different route. Rather than claiming a blanket approval, FoamTech supplies against individual project specifications that call for compliance with EN 45545, the European fire-safety standard for railway vehicles. That includes interior applications on rolling stock built by CRRC, the Chinese rolling-stock manufacturer, where the hazard level is set by the vehicle programme rather than by the foam supplier. Material is tested and documented to the hazard level named in the customer's specification, and the supporting test evidence travels with the delivery documentation. Test documentation held Independent test evidence held by the company includes: UL 94 V-0 rated formulations; Carbon footprint verified Separately from fire performance, the carbon footprint of the company's melamine foam has been verified to ISO 14067:2018 by TÜV SÜD, the German testing and certification group. The verification covers data from October 2024 to September 2025 and was carried out to a reasonable-assurance level, with an unqualified statement of conformity. The verified figure is 86.18 kg CO2e per 2560 × 1300 × 430 mm block, from cradle to gate — that is, raw material and manufacturing stages. Standards work FoamTech is listed among the drafting units of Chinese national and industry standards for plastics and thermal insulation, including QB/T 8216-2026 (cleaning melamine foam), and participates in current revision work on test methods for foam combustion behaviour and water-vapour transmission in building materials. About FoamTech FoamTech (Zhejiang) New Materials Co., Ltd. is a melamine foam manufacturer registered in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, China (legal entity registered 2020-12-29; group operations since 2014). The company produces melamine foam blocks, sheets, acoustic panels, thermal insulation, hydrophobic grades and cleaning sponges, and supplies converted and die-cut parts. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949 and AS9100D, has completed a BSCI social-compliance audit, operates a FAMA Authorized Facility in Yiwu, and has an annual melamine foam production capacity of 300,000 m³. Website: https://melaminefoamtech.com Media contact Kiko Fan, Overseas ManagerFoamTech (Zhejiang) New Materials Co., [email protected] | melaminefoamtech.com # # #
  7. FinanceGlobal Wearable Medical Devices Market Size and Forecast - 2033 | AI and Remote Monitoring Fuel 25.8% CAGR Toward a $337.3 Billion OpportunityInvest in AI-powered biosensors, cloud-based platforms and strategic partnerships; target Asia-Pacific to unlock new revenue streams and gain a competitive edge.
  8. FinancePlastic Alloy Market Size, Trends, and Forecast - 2033 | Revenue to Reach USD 5 Billion at 5.6% CAGR as EV, Electronics, and Sustainable Materials Demand Grows"Plastic Alloy Market Insights, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast - 2033" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  9. FinanceYum China Holdings, Inc.Yum China to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsYum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, November...
  10. FinanceHong Kong Cinema @ BUSAN 2026 concludes successfullyHong Kong, Oct 14, 2026 - Hong Kong Cinema @ BUSAN 2026, co-organised by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully yesterday. Held from 10 to 13 October at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan, South Korea, Hong Kong Cinema @ BUSAN 2026 featured a series of activities, including the Hong Kong Pavilion, Hong Kong Night and more. The campaign promoted the development of Hong Kong's film industry, served as a bridge between Hong Kong filmmakers and overseas industry players and buyers, fostered collaboration opportunities and highlighted Hong Kong's role as an international hub for East-meets-West cultural and artistic exchange as well as a regional IP trading centre. The Hong Kong Pavilion hosted a happy hour reception, bringing together film industry professionals from around the world to connect and exchange insights. Anna Cheung, Associate Executive Director of HKTDC, said: "As an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, Hong Kong has long been committed to fostering cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. The HKTDC is delighted to once again join hands with the CCIDA and FDC to present Hong Kong Cinema @ BUSAN 2026. Through this campaign, we aim to showcase and promote Hong Kong's cinematic creations in the international market, strengthen exchanges between Hong Kong and the global film industry, and create more opportunities for international co-productions and collaborations." Showcasing creative diversity and advancing Hong Kong cinema This year, several Hong Kong film production and distribution companies actively participated in the exhibition at the Hong Kong Pavilion, including Blast Films International Limited, Cappu Films Limited, First Step Movie Distribution Studio, Just Distribution Company Limited, October Pictures Limited, and Xiaowu Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited. Other Hong Kong film companies, including Edko Films Limited, Emperor Motion Pictures, Golden Network Asia Limited, Golden Scene Company Limited, and One Cool Pictures, also engaged with international buyers and investors to explore collaboration opportunities. The Pavilion also showcased several Hong Kong films selected for the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). These included Dead End, distributed by One Cool Group and selected for the Vision-Asia section of BIFF, where it had its premiere. The film also won the Higher Education Institution Group of the 7th First Feature Film Initiative, funded by the Film Development Fund. Also featured was Cold War 1994, produced by Edko Films Ltd., which was selected for the Special Screenings & Carte Blanche section. Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Drew Lai remarked that CCIDA is dedicated to boosting film productions and nurturing talents for the film industry through various funding schemes under the Film Development Fund (FDF). In addition, CCIDA will set up a dedicated Support Unit for Non-local Film Productions, making it easy and convenient for overseas crews to film in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Night fosters global industry exchange and collaboration Hong Kong Night was held on 9 October at the Paradise Hotel Busan, serving as the curtain-raiser for Hong Kong Cinema @ BUSAN 2026 and showcasing the creative strengths of Hong Kong's film industry to the international community. The event attracted more than 750 industry professionals from Hong Kong and around the world, fostering cross-border business networking and industry exchange. Members of the Hong Kong delegation attending Hong Kong Night included Isabella Lam, director of Dead End, and cast members Maggie Shiu, Hedwig Tam and Lokman Yeung. Key film industry players attended Hong Kong Night, including Dead End director Isabella Lam and cast members Maggie Shiu, Hedwig Tam, and Lokman Yeung as well as artists Fala Chen, Nacy Sit and Jonathan Wong. Other delegation members included film producers Johnny Wang, Lau Kok Rui, Trevor Choi, Kelvin Shum and Whitney Yiu as well as director So Chak Long. Delegation members also participated in the Producer Hub programme, where they met producers and production companies from around the world, explored opportunities for cross-border collaboration and further strengthened ties between Hong Kong's film industry and the international filmmaking community. Hong Kong producers engaged with international industry professionals at the Producer Hub. Among them, director So Chak Long was selected for the Asian Project Market (APM) with his work Whisper of the Silence. During APM, he took part in a series of one-on-one business matching meetings with international investors and industry professionals to pursue opportunities for international co-productions and collaboration. Producer Kelvin Shum said: "Through the Producer Hub, we have the opportunity to not only present our projects, but also to connect with filmmakers from Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and other markets. This enables us to better understand the industry's latest developments, market demand and unique filmmaking processes of different countries. It is a truly rewarding and invaluable experience." Exploring screen adaptation and development opportunities for Hong Kong IPs This year, CCIDA selected and organised, for the first time, four outstanding original works from Hong Kong outside the film category to participate in the Busan Story Market (BSM). The selected projects comprised three animated works: Blacky the Metal Arm Cat, Cirkillation and Tai Lung Fung – Full Throttle Kitchen as well as the comic title Disposable Dolly. Local original content IP owners participated in the Busan Story Market to engage in IP rights trading, financing and cross-media collaboration. The BSM is a dedicated marketplace for IP transactions involving high-quality original content from around the world, including animation, comics, novels and screenplays. The platform facilitates film and television rights trading. It connects overseas producers, investors and distributors with content creators to explore collaboration opportunities, while promoting adaptation and development projects for international markets. Representative of Blacky the Metal Arm Cat said: "As a local Hong Kong IP, we spend most of our time creating in the studio, making it challenging to reach out to industry professionals worldwide. BSM has allowed us to connect with producers, investors and potential partners from different countries, which is crucial to facilitate Hong Kong Ips' expansion into overseas markets and their continuous development." Photo download: https://bit.ly/4ykeaPO Media enquiries HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department: Johnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395 Email: [email protected] About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn About CCIDA The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA's strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. About HKFDC In his Policy Address in October 2006, the Chief Executive announced that the then Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology will co-ordinate the film-related policy, planning and activities, including manpower training, Mainland and overseas promotion, and filming support. From 1 July 2022 onwards, the relevant work is co-ordinated by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism. In order to support the Secretary and to ensure the policy is in line with the sustainable development of the film industry, the Government established the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) on 15 April 2007. The Film Development Fund (FDF) was first set up by the Government in 1999 to support projects conducive to the long-term development of the film industry in Hong Kong. Since 2005, the Government has injected a total of about $2.9 billion into the FDF to support Hong Kong film industry along four strategic directions, namely nurturing talent, enhancing local production, expanding markets and building audience.
  11. FinanceComrod Acquires TransOpto to Expand Tactical Communications CapabilitiesTau, Norway – 14 October, 2026 — Comrod Communication AS (“Comrod”), a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions for defense and security customers, today announced the acquisition of TransOpto AS (“TransOpto”), a Norwegian company based in Kristiansand that specializes in high-speed optical bridges and wireless bridging of single mode fibers. The acquisition represents an […]
  12. FinanceKaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLPKaplan Fox Encourages Innventure, Inc. (INV) Investors With Substantial Losses to Contact the Firm Before October 27, 2026Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Innventure, Inc. ("Innventure" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: INV) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Innventure securities between November 17, 2025 and August 13, 2026 (the "Class Period").CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASEIf you are an investor in Innventure and have suffered losses, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also...