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June 29, 2026

CHX DEADLINE: ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages ChampionX Corporation Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – CHX

NEW YORK, June 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds sellers of common stock of ChampionX Corporation (NASDAQ: CHX) between February 29, 2024 and April 1, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important July 14, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you sold ChampionX common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the ChampionX class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/championx-corporation/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 14, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period failed to disclose material information, which artificially deflated the price of ChampionX common stock. On February 29, 2024, ChampionX received an unsolicited non-public offer from Schlumberger Limited to purchase all the outstanding shares of ChampionX for $36.70 per share. On March 7, 2024, Schlumberger raised its offer to $37.80 per share. The lawsuit alleges that while these offers were on the table and unknown to the investing public, ChampionX was repurchasing its common stock at market prices significantly below the prices offered by Schlumberger. ChampionX had an obligation to disclose that it had received a formal acquisition offer from Schlumberger or abstain from purchasing ChampionX stock from unsuspecting investors. During the Class Period, ChampionX’s average stock price was $33.32 per share. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, during pre-market hours, ChampionX disclosed the merger with Schlumberger. The merger eventually closed on July 16, 2025, with Schlumberger acquiring ChampionX for $40.58 per share.

To join the ChampionX class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/championx-corporation/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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June 29, 2026

POET DEADLINE: ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages POET Technologies Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – POET

NEW YORK, June 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of POET Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: POET) between April 1, 2026 and 08:57 AM ET on April 27, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important June 29, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased POET Technologies securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the POET Technologies class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=62524 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 29, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) POET Technologies misrepresented its tax status due to it likely being deemed a passive foreign investment company (or “PFIC”) under U.S. tax laws which, if not properly reported by each U.S. stockholder, would have negative tax implications for those U.S. stockholders; (2) the foregoing tax issue would, if discovered, make POET Technologies a less attractive investment than it would otherwise be, thus threatening POET Technologies’ valuation; (3) Defendant Thomas Mika, despite affirming that he was not violating a non-disclosure agreement, in fact violated a business agreement by speaking about POET Technologies’ business agreements in a public interview, thus endangering POET Technologies’ business prospects, and (4) as a result, defendants’ statements about POET Technologies’ business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the POET Technologies class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=62524 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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June 26, 2026

Hong Kong celebrates surge of global enterprises driving investment and opportunities

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – More than 380 representatives of global enterprises joined a welcome reception yesterday (June 25) for 413 newly arrived or expanded overseas and Chinese Mainland companies in Hong Kong.

During the reception, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the government’s investment promotion agency, announced impressive results for the first half of 2026, revealing that these enterprises are expected to bring in over HK$53 billion (US$6.8 billion) in foreign direct investment and create over 8,600 new jobs for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive, John Lee (second left); the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau (second right); the Director of the Chief Executive’s Office, Carol Yip (first left); and the Director-General of Investment Promotion, Alpha Lau (first right), toast the success of enterprises expanding in Hong Kong at Invest Hong Kong’s annual welcome reception.

Speaking at the reception, John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said Hong Kong is one of the best places in the world to do business, being ranked as the world’s freest economy by the Fraser Institute and the second most competitive economy according to the latest IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook.

“In choosing Hong Kong for your Asian and global business expansion, you share my belief in Hong Kong’s flourishing future,” Mr Lee said. “You have made a wise choice. Hong Kong is one of the world’s best economies to do business in and with.”

Under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong possesses the distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support from the country (China) and being closely connected to the world. The city offers an open and business-friendly environment, a simple and low tax regime, and a common law system that seamlessly connects with global financial centres.

Austria-based transport and logistics firm Gebrüder Weiss recently upgraded its Hong Kong office to become regional headquarters in East Asia and Oceania. Its Regional Director East Asia/Oceania, Michael Zankel, said of Hong Kong, “The business environment is great, you have a lot of talent around here to employ. It has always been the gateway to the Chinese Mainland but for us it is more a gateway to Asia.”

According to Merwann Younes, Global Head of Hospitality & Lifestyle Channels for Italian company Moleskine, Hong Kong is a “a very dynamic and creative city, which are also the core values for Moleskine as a brand.”

Etienne Dubois, Chief Strategy Officer, Unlimitics, which has developed an AI-powered school simulation game designed for neurodivergent children, said Hong Kong is a good place for start-up entrepreneurs like himself. “It is a very good melting pot for talent and opportunities and for growth,” he said.

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Expanding on its first half results for 2026, InvestHK announced that its number of completed projects had increased 9% compared to the same period in 2025, while anticipated direct investment was up 36% and new jobs created rose 6% year-on-year.

In terms of place of origin of the 413 enterprises, 246 came from the Chinese Mainland, followed by Singapore (26), the United States (21), the United Kingdom (18), France (11) and Italy (11).

The top five sectors are innovation and technology (93), financial services and fintech (89), tourism and hospitality (55), transport, logistics and industrials (44), and business and professional services (39).

Looking ahead, Mr Lee said the HKSAR Government was expediting development of the Northern Metropolis, a new economic engine destined to rise as an international I&T and business hub.

“This will unlock abundant opportunities and shape a prosperous future for Hong Kong,” Mr Lee said, adding that the HKSAR Government is creating Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan, a strategic blueprint that will focus on long-term economic momentum, advancing technology and improving livelihoods.

Investment promotion results of InvestHK for the first half of 2026 are available at: https://gia.info.gov.hk/general/202606/25/P2026062500366_548202_1_1782386859629.pdf

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June 26, 2026

Mavenir Wins Deutsche Telekom’s Partner of the Year Award for Best Network Innovation

MeeC Project Recognised for Delivering Up to 65% Energy Savings in Deutsche Telekom’s 5G Core Network

BONN, Germany, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the software company building cloud-native, AI-by-design mobile networks, today announced it has won the Deutsche Telekom Partner of the Year Award for Best Network Innovation. The award was presented at the Telekom Campus Fair 2026 by Deutsche Telekom’s senior leadership.

2026 Mavenir wins Deutsche Telekom Partner of the Year Award for Best Network Innovation

This recognition underscores Mavenir’s pivotal role in the Most Energy Efficient Core (MeeC) initiative, a flagship collaboration with Deutsche Telekom built on its Horizontal TelCo Cloud – the company’s own cloud architecture and a blueprint for the telecommunications industry. MeeC has redefined energy efficiency in 5G Core networks, delivering up to 65% reduction in energy consumption during low-traffic periods while maintaining uncompromised performance and service quality.

Launched in 2025, MeeC applies advanced AI-driven traffic analysis and predictive workload optimisation to identify and eliminate energy waste across 5G Core functions – without compromising network performance or service quality. The project demonstrated that significant energy reductions are achievable at commercial scale in live network environments.

Pardeep Kohli, Chief Executive Officer at Mavenir, said: “Winning Deutsche Telekom’s Partner Award is a tremendous honour for the entire Mavenir team. MeeC is a compelling demonstration of what becomes possible when cloud-native architecture, AI-driven automation, and genuine partnership combine. Sustainable networks are not a future ambition – they are an operational reality, and we are proud to have helped Deutsche Telekom prove that at scale.”

The Telekom Partner Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions from Deutsche Telekom partners in the fields of network technology, operations, and sustainability. The award was also jointly presented to AMD in recognition of their contribution to the MeeC initiative.

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Most energy efficient Core: Mobile World Congress presentation
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About MeeC (Most Energy Efficient Core)
MeeC is a Deutsche Telekom innovation program focused on transforming 5G Core efficiency through intelligent automation. Key achievements include:

Up to 65% energy savings versus baseline operations
AI-powered traffic prediction and real-time scaling
Dynamic workload consolidation across cloud-native functions
Zero-touch automation enabling continuous optimisation
Proven deployment in a live Tier-1 production network

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

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June 26, 2026

‫CGTN: كيف تُحوّل الصين المحاصيل الوفيرة إلى ازدهار دائم للمزارعين؟

بكين, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

عقب جولة تفقدية قام بها الرئيس الصيني Xi Jinping في مدينة ديتشو بمقاطعة شاندونغ شرقي الصين، نشرت شبكة CGTN مقالاً يستكشف كيف تحوّل الصين وفرة المحاصيل إلى ازدهار مستدام للمزارعين. يسلط المقال الضوء على جهود البلاد لتعزيز الأمن الغذائي، ودفع عجلة التنمية الريفية، وضمان وصول ثمار التنمية إلى المجتمعات المحلية.

أصبح بيع القمح لا يتطلب سوى بضع نقرات على الهاتف الذكي.

هذا الصيف، لم يعُد Wang Xiugang، وهو مزارع من مقاطعة شياجين بمدينة ديتشو بمقاطعة شاندونغ شرقي الصين، مضطرًا لقضاء ساعات في الانتظار في طوابير محطات تجميع الحبوب. فمن خلال تطبيق على الهاتف المحمول، أصبح بإمكانه حجز موعد للتسليم، والاطلاع على الأسعار، ومتابعة نتائج فحص الجودة، وإتمام عملية البيع بالكامل – من الوزن إلى الدفع – في غضون 30 دقيقة تقريبًا.

إن هذا التحول من الاصطفاف في طوابير تضم أعداد هائلة من الأشخاص إلى بيع الحبوب إلكترونيًا بضغطة زر يعطي لمحة عن التقدم المستمر للصين في تحديث قطاعها الزراعي.

بالنسبة للرئيس الصيني Xi Jinping، لطالما شكّلت الزراعة والمناطق الريفية والمزارعون أولويةً قصوى في إطار إدارته للحكم. وخلال جولة تفقدية في ديتشو يوم الأربعاء، أكّد Xi على أهمية تحديث الزراعة والمناطق الريفية في مسيرة التحديث الشاملة للصين، ودعا إلى اتخاذ تدابير ملموسة لتعزيز هذا القطاع.

الحفاظ على الأمن الغذائي الوطني

قال Xi خلال زيارته للأراضي الزراعية في ديتشو: “إن ضمان الإمداد المنتظم بالحبوب وغيرها من المنتجات الزراعية الهامة يمثل الأولوية القصوى للإنتاج الزراعي”.

وتكتسب تصريحاته أهمية خاصة في مدينة توصف غالبًا بأنها واحدة من سلال الحبوب الرئيسية في الصين. فعلى الرغم من أن مساحتها تزيد قليلاً عن 10,000 كيلومتر مربع، إلا أن ديتشو تساهم بأكثر من كيلوغرام واحد من كل 100 كيلوغرام من الحبوب المنتجة على مستوى البلاد.

في السنوات الأخيرة، أصبحت ديتشو بمثابة حقل تجارب لتعزيز الإنتاجية الزراعية. فقد أطلقت مدينة ديتشو في عام 2021 مبادرة “Dunbanliang” لتعزيز الأمن الغذائي الوطني، وهي برنامج زراعي عالي الإنتاجية يهدف إلى إنتاج أكثر من 1.5 طن متري من الحبوب لكل مو صيني (حوالي 0.0667 هكتار). وبعد عامين، أنشأت ديتشو أول منطقة تجريبية في البلاد بمساحة مليون مو تتبع مبادرة “Dunbanliang”.

لقد تحققت هذه المكاسب بفضل الأراضي الزراعية عالية الجودة، وأنظمة الري المُطوّرة، وأنواع البذور المُحسّنة، وتقنيات الري والتسميد المتكاملة. وبحلول عام 2025، توسعت الأراضي الزراعية التي تحقق معيار “Dunbanliang” لتصل إلى 1.58 مليون مو في ديتشو.

يُعدّ هذا الجهد جزءًا من حملة وطنية أوسع. وقد أُنجز أكثر من 90% من حصاد الحبوب الصيفية في الصين هذا العام، مع ضمان حصاد وفير آخر إلى حد كبير.

تحسين التجارب المتعلقة بالإنتاج الزراعي

زيادة إنتاج الحبوب ليست سوى جزء من القصة.

بالنسبة للعديد من المزارعين، تبدأ التحديات بعد الحصاد، فمحدودية مساحات التجفيف، وخسائر التخزين، وتقلبات أسعار السوق، كلها عوامل تؤثر سلبًا على الأرباح.

في مقاطعة ووتشنغ، التابعة أيضًا لمدينة ديتشو، طبقت السلطات المحلية نموذج “بنك الحبوب” لمعالجة هذه المشكلات. إذ يُمكن للمزارعين تخزين الحبوب، وتجفيفها بطريقة احترافية، واختيار توقيت بيعها، ما يُساعد على تقليل الخسائر وتحسين العائدات.

تُبرز هذه المبادرة رؤية الصين الأوسع نطاقًا نحو تحديث القطاع الزراعي والريفي. فالهدف ليس مجرد زيادة الإنتاج الزراعي، بل النهوض بالتنمية الريفية وضمان استفادة المزارعين من ثمار التحديث.

كان هذا الهدف جليًا خلال جولة Xi التفقدية.

في منزل القروي Yu Xinhu في قرية شيوجيا، جلس Xi مع العائلة وسألهم عن حياتهم اليومية، ووظائفهم ودخلهم، وصحة كبار السن داخل الأسرة، وتعليم الأطفال. وقد سلطت هذه الأسئلة الضوء على معيار أساسي للتنمية الريفية: وهو ما إذا كان المزارعون يلمسون تحسنًا فعليًا في حياتهم.

في قرية شيوجيا، تتجلى هذه التحسينات بشكل متزايد. فمن خلال التطوير المتكامل للتجارة الإلكترونية والسياحة والصناعات الثقافية، ساعدت القرية أكثر من 3,000 من السكان المجاورين على الاستفادة من فرص التنمية. ويُدرّ مركز البث المباشر حوالي مليون يوان كدخل سنوي جماعي للقرية، بينما تجذب برامج السياحة التعليمية أكثر من 20,000 زائر كل عام.

قبل مغادرته، قال Xi لأهالي القرية إن الهدف الأسمى للتحديث يتمثل في تحقيق تطلعات الناس لحياة أفضل. فلا يمكن النجاح الحقيقي للمحصول الوفير في كمية الحبوب التي ينتجها فحسب، بل في الازدهار والفرص التي يحققها للمزارعين.

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June 26, 2026

Paddles up! Hong Kong marks 50 Years of international dragon boat thrills

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – With top teams from around the world gearing up for the hotly contested Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races this weekend (June 27-28), participants and spectators can expect a bumper programme of action, fun and entertainment along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui – one of the city’s most vibrant districts known for its iconic skyline views and tourist attractions.

There is much to celebrate. This year marks the 50^th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races as well as 35^th anniversary of both the co-organiser, Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, and the sanctioning body, International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). The IDBF added to the occasion by announcing earlier this year the relocation of its headquarters back to Hong Kong.

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Riding on the wave of excitement, the organiser, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), extended the annual Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival period to 13 days (June 19 – July 1), beginning on the historic Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival) and concluding on July 1, which is the 29^th anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

As the headline international flagship event of “Hong Kong Summer Fun”, Dr Peter Lam, Chairman of the HKTB, said the Festival not only ran over a longer period, but also featured a stronger race line-up and more vibrant entertainment programmes than in previous years, offering an experience found only in Hong Kong for locals and visitors, while showcasing Hong Kong’s position as the Events Capital of Asia.

More than 220 teams from 16 countries and regions will compete for top honours in the world‑renowned setting of Victoria Harbour. This year’s event also introduces the special 50^th Anniversary Fishermen Invitational Cup and the 50^th Anniversary Championship, paying tribute to the traditional spirit of dragon boat racing.

Visitors will be able to enjoy a series of thematic activities along the Avenue of Stars, including a 22-metre traditional wooden dragon boat, a dragon boat-themed installation in collaboration with the new film Minions & Monsters, live music performances and a line-up of intangible cultural heritage performances, including martial art Wing Chun, Chinese juggling diabolo, traditional musical instruments ruan and guzheng.

Visitors can enjoy a series of thematic activities at the “Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival” which runs until July 1.

Highlighting Hong Kong’s reputation as the birthplace of modern international dragon boat racing, as well as its strengths as a global hub city, the IDBF has taken a significant step in its long‑term global strategy with the formal incorporation of International Dragon Boat Federation Limited in Hong Kong on 29 April 2026.

“Incorporation in Hong Kong is not a conclusion, but a beginning. It anchors our Federation in the city where our international story started and strengthens our ability to serve our members and the global dragon boat family,” said Claudio Schermi, President of the IDBF.

As part of this new chapter, the IDBF has applied for funding under “the Pilot Scheme to Strengthen the Presence of Hong Kong in Asian and International Sports Associations”, which was recently introduced by the HKSAR Government’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. The Pilot Scheme is an initiative designed to support Asian and international sports associations establishing their headquarters or regional headquarters in the city.

The Dragon Boat Festival has a long and colourful history dating back more than two thousand years. Held each year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, the day commemorates the patriotic poet Qu Yuan.

According to legend, Qu committed suicide for his beliefs by throwing himself into the Luo River. The villagers nearby raced out on their dragon boats, banging gongs and drums to scare away fish and other underwater creatures to stop them from eating Qu’s body. The tradition continues to this day, with dragon boat competitions taking place at locations across Hong Kong, each reflecting the unique characteristics of its neighbourhood.

Traditional dragon boat treats feature prominently during the festival, notably zongzi. These glutinous rice dumplings, traditionally wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed or boiled, are widely available during the festive period.