Hong Kong – – September 11, 2026 -- SANY Heavy Industry (600031.SH) posted first-half 2026 revenue of approximately $7.89 billion, up 19.49% year-over-year, with attributable net profit rising 9.13% to $838.887 million.

Second-quarter revenue growth accelerates to 24.39%, outpacing first-half rate

Q2 revenue reached $4.328 billion, while attributable net profit climbed 16.93% to $473.108 million. Operating cash flow totaled $1.44 billion. As of June 30, total assets stood at $26.708 billion and net equity at $13.576 billion.

Overseas revenue hits $4.724 billion, now 61.33% of core business

International sales grew 21.82% year-over-year. By region, Africa led growth at 47.66% to $790.234 million, followed by the Americas at 24.70% to $930.294 million, Asia and Australia at 17.38% to $1.981 billion, and Europe at 12.68% to $1.022 billion.

Washington – September 11, 2026 -- Quantinuum has finalized a $100 million federal funding agreement with the US Department of Commerce's CHIPS Research and Development Office, becoming the only trapped-ion quantum computing company to receive funds under the CHIPS and Science Act's R&D program.

Federal Award Targets Domestic Quantum Chip Manufacturing

The agreement, which follows a letter of intent announced in May, funds research, development and manufacturing capacity for quantum semiconductors needed to scale fault-tolerant, trapped-ion quantum computers within the United States. Quantinuum applies established semiconductor fabrication techniques to improve the reliability, repeatability and scalability of its current and future quantum systems.

Barcelona – September 11, 2026 -- The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) will convene 1,000 cities, more than 25,000 visitors, over 1,000 exhibitors and 600 speakers in Barcelona from November 3-5, 2026, organized by Fira de Barcelona under the theme "Urban Solutions, Real Impact."

Housing takes center stage as a top urban priority

The 2026 edition places special emphasis on housing, one of the most pressing challenges facing cities globally, showcasing technologies aimed at delivering scalable, tangible results. SCEWC will host the first edition of "HOWS Barcelona," a new global housing summit focused on urban planning, land policy, housing law, affordable housing and building renovation and reuse.

Los Angeles – September 11, 2026 -- Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (SBS) has filed a class action lawsuit against Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5. The suit covers investors who purchased DVLT shares between September 4, 2024 and October 30, 2025.

Complaint alleges Datavault overstated AI value in corporate partnerships

The complaint claims Datavault made false and misleading statements about the value its AI technology delivered to corporate partners, including Nature's Miracle. It further alleges the Company misled investors about the actual trading volume on its platform.

Los Angeles -- Shareholders of Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) have until October 2, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities fraud class action filed against the water treatment and pool equipment manufacturer, according to Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (SBS).

Lawsuit Targets Pentair Over Alleged Misleading Statements on Pool Channel Sales

The complaint alleges Pentair violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, along with SEC Rule 10b-5, by issuing false and materially misleading statements to investors. Central to the claim is an alleged "sizeable destocking" in Pentair's Pool distribution channel that negatively impacted the Company's sales and income during the class period.

Seoul – September 10, 2026 -- LX Pantos has completed a cross-border defense logistics project transporting air-to-air missiles (AAM) from France to South Korea for the Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) program of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.

LX Pantos delivers AAM shipment for KAI-backed MAH program under DAPA oversight

The project, led by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), was executed by LX Pantos on behalf of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The AAM units, shipped by a European military contractor, were flown from Châteauroux Airport in France to Incheon International Airport aboard a dedicated charter flight organized by LX Pantos, then delivered by road to a Marine Corps unit in Pohang.

Seoul – September 10, 2026 -- LX Pantos has completed a cross-border defense logistics operation transporting air-to-air missiles (AAMs) from France to South Korea, executing the shipment for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) under the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)-led Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) program for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.

Missiles travel from Châteauroux to Incheon aboard a dedicated charter

The AAMs were shipped by European defense contractor M and flown from Châteauroux airport in France to Incheon International Airport aboard a charter flight arranged by LX Pantos. The missiles were transported as the sole cargo on the aircraft to maintain security. After landing, the shipment was delivered by road to a Republic of Korea Marine Corps unit in Pohang.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Morpho, a UV printing technology company, unveiled its first UV desktop printer at IFA 2026 in Hall 17-196, following a Kickstarter campaign that surpassed $10 million from more than 2,800 backers worldwide.

Morpho's UV printer applies industrial-grade color and texture to wood, glass, leather and metal

The device is G7 Master ColorSpace certified, a standard Morpho says ensures consistent color reproduction across different materials. Its industrial-grade print head layers fine ink deposits to create tactile, relief-style surfaces while operating at carriage speeds of up to 600 mm/s.

Paris – September 10, 2026 -- The 18th Lyon Biennale – Contemporary Art will open exclusive professional preview days on September 17 and 18, 2026, granting accredited industry figures early access to 120 artists and 400 works across 11 venues before the exhibition opens to the public on September 19.

Accreditation deadline falls September 16 for art-world professionals

Curators, gallerists, museum directors, collectors and cultural-institution staff must apply for personal accreditation by September 16, 2026, to secure entry to the two-day preview. The pass also unlocks the September 18 opening reception at Les Grandes Locos and access to all Biennale venues during the first two public days, September 19-20.

Hong Kong – September 10, 2026 -- Domestic philanthropic giving across participating Asian jurisdictions reached US$109 billion in 2024 and could exceed US$1 trillion within the next decade, according to an Interim Report launched at the Philanthropy for Better Cities (PBC) 2026 forum in Hong Kong.

The report, produced by the Commission on Asian Philanthropy and co-convened by the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP) and the Asian Philanthropy Congress, marks the first comprehensive study of the scale and structure of philanthropic ecosystems across the region. It identifies everyday individual giving, corporate contributions and public investment as the primary drivers, positioning philanthropic capital as a strategic lever for national development.