Las Vegas – October 04, 2026 -- Vision Group debuted its LiLic Sidecar high-voltage direct current backup system at YOTTA 2026 in Las Vegas on September 29-30, targeting the power demands of high-density AI data centers. The product connects directly to an 800V DC busbar (±400V) and is compatible with the OCP ORV4 open rack standard, positioning it as a backup option for next-generation high-voltage DC architectures.

Washington – October 04, 2026 -- Shanghai Media Group staged a cultural and investment outreach event on the National Mall on October 3, 2026, drawing nearly 100 political, business, technology and cultural figures from China and the United States to promote the city as an international economic and trade hub.

Event doubles as investment pitch under China International Import Expo banner

Dubbed "Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night," the gathering formed part of the "Shanghai Let's Meet" city promotion campaign and a wider China-U.S. people-to-people exchange series. Shanghai Media Group President Song Jiongming and Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee delivered remarks, with Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng also in attendance.

Fremont, Calif. – October 03, 2026 -- Power Knot LLC's regional arm, Power Knot Middle East (PKME), has been named a THE BIZZ 2026 Winner by the World Confederation of Businesses (WORLDCOB), recognizing its food waste management work across the UAE and wider Gulf region.

PKME's biodigester converts food waste to wastewater within 24 hours

The company's LFC biodigester uses microorganisms and oxygen to break down organic waste on-site, eliminating the need for storage, collection, and off-site disposal. The automated system targets commercial kitchens and facilities seeking to cut waste-handling costs and improve hygiene standards.

WORLDCOB evaluates winners across five criteria spanning 130-plus countries

THE BIZZ Awards assess business leadership, management, quality, innovation, and corporate social responsibility. PKME's win places it among a global network of companies recognized for operational excellence in 2026.

Los Angeles – October 03, 2026 -- ARTBOX, Korea's design-lifestyle retail brand founded in 1984, is opening its first directly operated U.S. retail activation at 8250 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, from October 3 through October 11, 2026, marking its initial entry into the American market.

ARTBOX partners with K-pop group ILLIT to anchor its U.S. launch

The nine-day pop-up opens October 3 with an appearance by global ambassador ILLIT — YUNAH, MINJU, WONHEE and IROHA — who will join opening remarks, a photo call, media meetings and a store tour. The collaboration pairs ARTBOX's retail format with ILLIT's Gen Z fan base to introduce Korean lifestyle retail to U.S. shoppers.

Pittsburgh – October 03, 2026 -- RoboParty unveiled RP1 (ROBOTO 01), a bipedal humanoid robot it calls the world's first high-performance full-stack open-source humanoid, at IROS 2026 on September 28. The robot delivers peak joint torque of up to 160 N·m, powered by in-house Romomo actuator modules and a real-time motion-control system.

RP1 extends RoboParty's open-source RPO project, which drew over 2,500 GitHub stars since January 2026

RP1 builds on RPO (ROBOTO ORIGIN), RoboParty's fully open-source humanoid initiative launched in January 2026. The project has attracted more than 2,500 GitHub stars and is backed by a developer community exceeding 5,000 members globally.

Hiroshima – October 3, 2026 -- Ractigen Therapeutics presented first-in-human data showing its systemically delivered small activating RNA (saRNA), RAG-18, produced 3.5- to 5.3-fold increases in sarcolemmal utrophin expression in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), marking the first clinical proof-of-mechanism for RNA activation (RNAa) in a monogenic disease. The data were disclosed in a Late-Breaking Oral Presentation at the 31st Annual Congress of the World Muscle Society (WMS 2026) in Hiroshima, Japan.

Vancouver, BC – October 03, 2026 -- Two independent research firms diverge on the size of the global online trading platform market, with Mordor Intelligence valuing it at $11.65 billion in 2025 and projecting $18.18 billion by 2031 (7.66% CAGR), while Fortune Business Insights puts 2025 value at $10.82 billion, rising to $18.50 billion by 2034 (6.00% CAGR). Mordor Intelligence attributes 69.59% of 2025 platform volume to retail investors and 63.42% of deployment to cloud-based infrastructure, underscoring smartphones as the primary entry point for individual traders.

Vancouver – October 03, 2026 -- The Nasdaq Composite closed the week up 0.44% at 27,188.02, buoyed by large-cap technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.42% to 51,094.96 and the Russell 2000 slipped 0.13% to 2,833.74, marking a narrow market rally as the third quarter closed.

The S&P 500 eased 0.31% for the week to 7,719.34 despite a 0.69% Friday gain. The CBOE Volatility Index fell to 15.58, down 0.49 for the week, while WTI crude dropped 2.19% to $90.57 a barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield rose 8 basis points to 5.26%. Gold held near $4,166.60 an ounce and copper gained 1.07% on the day to $6.55 a pound.

Charleston, S.C. – October 03, 2026 -- Vatrer Power showcased a new lineup of LiFePO4 lithium battery conversion kits for golf carts at the 2026 Golf Carting Expo & Dealer Summit, held October 1-3 at the North Charleston Convention Center. The company occupied Booth #406 at the event, which drew more than 80 exhibitors and sponsors as the golf cart industry's only dedicated annual trade show in its second year.

Conversion kits target direct replacement of lead-acid batteries

Vatrer's product range spans 36V, 48V, and 72V configurations compatible with Club Car, EZGO, Yamaha, and ICON golf carts. The flagship 48V 105Ah Lithium Golf Cart Battery delivers 5.37 kWh of energy, a 200A BMS, and up to 10.24 kW of power output, and is designed to meet UL 2271 requirements with cETLus Listing by Intertek.

Vernon, California – October 02, 2026 -- Kal Plastics, a woman-owned manufacturer specializing in custom heavy-gauge cut-sheet thermoforming and pressure forming, will exhibit at booth 325 during the Southern California Design-2-Part Show on October 14–15, 2026, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Show returns to Pasadena for first time since 2019

The Southern California Design-2-Part Show will bring engineers, buyers and manufacturing professionals together to meet suppliers and compare capabilities across more than 300 manufacturing categories. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, at 300 E. Green St. in Pasadena, with free admission for qualified engineers and buyers.