Events

London – September 04, 2026 -- 50 Best has published its extended ranking of hotels placed No.51 to No.100, covering 23 territories and 40 cities ahead of the main World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 ceremony set for Paris on September 15. The expanded list includes 10 independent properties and precedes the top-50 announcement broadcast live on 50 Best's YouTube channel at 20:00 Paris time.

Asia dominates with 20 ranked properties, led by Japan's seven entries

Japan places Park Hyatt Tokyo at No.53, Hotel The Mitsui in Kyoto at No.79, and Waldorf Astoria Osaka at No.89. Mainland China enters the list with two hotels: Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen at No.90 and The Peninsula Shanghai at No.99.

Cambridge, Mass. – September 04, 2026 -- Physical Superintelligence (PSI) launched with $58 million in seed funding to industrialize physics discovery at machine scale, starting with a founding role in the first privately funded interstellar space mission and commercial deployment of a data center optimization platform.

Breakthrough Energy Ventures leads $58 million seed round for AI-native physics lab

The round was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and joined by Dragon Global, Robot Ventures, Solari, Susa, Ron Conway's SV Angel, Valkyrie, Balaji Srinivasan, and Anthony Scaramucci, alongside individual investors from OpenAI, NVIDIA, SoftBank Energy, Oracle, Hugging Face, JUMP Capital, and the a16z Scout Fund. PSI was founded by Matt Pines, Alex Klokus, and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross to build higher-fidelity world models and engineer physical systems beyond human design capacity.

Las Vegas – September 04, 2026 -- BOXABL Inc. (Nasdaq: BXBL) has entered a multiyear purchase agreement with LC Vegas Acquisitions, LLC for up to 1,500 factory-built homes over three years, marking the company's largest announced residential purchase arrangement to date.

Deal structure calls for roughly 500 homes delivered annually

Under the agreement, purchases are expected to occur in phases, with approximately 500 homes anticipated each year, subject to project schedules, site readiness, and regulatory approvals. The agreement does not require that any purchases be made and remains subject to conditions, contingencies, and performance requirements.

NEW YORK – September 04, 2026 -- NYU Langone Health has appointed William Gordon Frankle, MD, MBA, as chair of the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, effective September.

Frankle succeeds Marmar after 17-year tenure

Dr. Frankle takes over from Charles R. Marmar, MD, who completed 17 years as chair and will continue as director of the Center for Precision Psychiatry within NYU Grossman School of Medicine's faculty. Frankle previously served as vice chair of the department and chief of psychiatry service at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, and holds the title of professor of psychiatry.

Hamburg, Germany – September 04, 2026 -- Körber AG has achieved Platinum status in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability rating, moving up from Gold a year earlier and placing the global technology company in the top 1 percent of all firms assessed worldwide.

The result marks Körber's fourth consecutive EcoVadis assessment and the first time it has reached the top tier across all four rated categories: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

HANGZHOU – September 04, 2026 -- A documentary series tracking China's cross-border e-commerce sector has drawn more than 8.35 million views on international platforms since its July premiere, according to the Hangzhou International Communication Center, which produced the series with the Hangzhou cross-border e-commerce pilot zone.

The series, titled "Cross-Border E-Commerce: Stories from China," documents how exporters are shifting from product-only sales toward narrative-driven marketing to reach overseas buyers.

Hangzhou's e-commerce trade volume rose 1,266-fold since 2015

The city's cross-border e-commerce trade volume has multiplied 1,266 times since 2015, while the number of registered sellers grew from 200 to more than 65,000 over the same period, the center said.

Hamburg, Germany – September 04, 2026 -- Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. will offer a new SOLION-100 terminal built on Iridium Certus 100 technology, combining GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System and Long-Range Identification and Tracking capabilities into a single platform for newbuild and retrofit vessels.

Furuno adds Iridium GMDSS to its maritime safety portfolio

The announcement, made jointly with Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), gives shipowners and shipyards an additional certified option for regulated maritime distress and safety communications equipment.

Chongqing, China – September 04, 2026 -- Chinese automakers are shifting from scale-driven growth to quality-led transformation, with Leapmotor disclosing it now manufactures more than 65 percent of its core vehicle parts in-house across 18 "super factories," according to statements made at the 2026 Automotive New Quality Productive Force Development Forum held in Chongqing's Jiulongpo District.

Leapmotor builds closed-loop production to control costs and quality

Cao Li, senior vice president of Leapmotor, said full-domain self-reliant research and manufacturing has allowed the company to keep quality, cost and iteration efficiency under direct control, reducing exposure to homogeneous competition across China's crowded EV sector.

Caracas, Venezuela – September 04, 2026 -- The United States Departments of State and War have struck a deal with North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) that hands the company commercial rights to more than 65 billion barrels of P1 oil reserves in Venezuela, backed by nearly $100 billion in planned investment.

Washington secures a 35% equity stake and discounted crude access

Under the agreement, NABEP retains operating control of the venture while the U.S. government holds rights to a 35% stake in the company and preferential access to purchase 20% of its production at cost. President Donald J. Trump called it "the biggest oil deal in world history" in an announcement on Truth Social, framing it as a mechanism to bring lower fuel prices to American consumers and fiscal stability to Venezuela.

Uppsala, Sweden – September 04, 2026 -- Orexo AB has reached a non-binding agreement in principle with the US Department of Justice to pay USD 4 million in installments over several years, closing a federal investigation that began in 2020.

Orexo agrees to capped contingent payment tied to 2030-2031 sales thresholds

Beyond the fixed USD 4 million payment, Orexo would accept a capped contingent payment equal to five percent of net sales, triggered only if certain sales-related thresholds are met in 2030 and 2031 and Orexo's commercial products perform successfully in the market. The company is in the final stages of negotiating the settlement but cautions there is no assurance the deal will be finalized on these terms.

Uppsala, Sweden – September 04, 2026 -- Orexo AB has struck a non-binding agreement in principle with the US Department of Justice to settle a federal investigation that has run since 2020, the Swedish pharmaceutical company said.

Orexo to pay $4 million in installments over several years

Under the tentative terms, Orexo would pay USD 4 million in installments spread across multiple years. The company would also accept a capped contingent payment equal to five percent of net sales, triggered only if certain sales thresholds are met in 2030-2031 and contingent on Orexo's commercial products performing well in the market.

Vancouver – September 04, 2026 -- Hydreight Technologies Inc. (TSXV: NURS) (OTCQB: HYDTF) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $28.0 million, a 421% increase from $5.4 million a year earlier, as its VSDHOne virtual healthcare platform drove the company's strongest quarter on record.

Net income jumps to $2.5 million as pharmacy sales scale

Gross profit rose 182% to $5.4 million, while net income reached $2.5 million versus just $0.05 million in Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $3.2 million from $0.2 million a year prior. Revenue grew approximately 12.5% and gross profit approximately 7% quarter-over-quarter versus Q1 2026, with net income and Adjusted EBITDA holding steady sequentially.

NEW YORK – September 04, 2026 -- Influencer Advantage has surpassed 75,000 creator partnerships activated each month, as brands shift toward large-scale, data-driven creator marketing over one-off influencer deals.

Creator Marketplace grows to 400,000 profiles supporting $850 million in annual ad spend

The company's proprietary Creator Marketplace now includes more than 400,000 creators and produces over 200,000 performance creative assets each month. Influencer Advantage manages more than $850 million in annual advertising spend across a portfolio of over 700 active brands.

HONG KONG – September 04, 2026 -- Global professional buyer pre-registration for the October 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows is running 25% ahead of the same period last year, with North America and Europe driving the sharpest gains, organizers said.

Over 4,200 suppliers to fill 8,000 booths across two phases

The event runs October 11-21 at AsiaWorld-Expo under the theme "Connecting Global Innovation, Enabling Sustainable Sourcing." More than 4,200 Asia-based suppliers will occupy over 8,000 booths, presenting upwards of 330,000 new products spanning consumer electronics, gaming, mobile electronics, smart home, security & appliances, lifestyle electronics, and sports & outdoor. John Kao, Vice President of Global Sources Hong Kong and Overseas Shows, said the format lets buyers validate trends, inspect samples, place orders and secure suppliers in a single visit.

Minneapolis – September 04, 2026 -- The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Headache Society (AHS) have issued a joint update to their 2012 clinical practice guideline on migraine prevention medications for adults, published simultaneously in Neurology and Headache journals on August 31, 2026.

Guideline sets clear treatment threshold for clinicians

The update recommends preventive treatment for patients experiencing four or more migraine days per month, four or more moderate-to-severe headache days per month, or migraine that impairs their ability to work or complete daily tasks. It distinguishes between chronic migraine, defined as 15 or more headache days a month with at least eight showing migraine features, and episodic migraine, which occurs on fewer days per month.

Cypress, Calif. – September 04, 2026 -- SKYWORTH USA has debuted the C2 Canvas Art® TV, extending its flagship 'True QD-Mini LED Technology' and OmniView Matte ScreenTM from the premium Canvas EliteTM line into its standard Art TV portfolio for the first time.

The C2, available in 55-, 65-, and 75-inch models, features over 400 local dimming zones, 1,000 nits of peak brightness, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The television supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and includes a built-in subwoofer with Dolby Atmos, removing the need for an external soundbar.

STOCKHOLM – September 04, 2026 -- Canada's Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) has issued a final recommendation supporting public reimbursement of Leqembi (lecanemab) for patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to early Alzheimer's disease, BioArctic AB's partner Eisai announced.

Final recommendation follows agency reconsideration process

The decision comes after CDA-AMC reconsidered its position on the drug, marking a step toward broader patient access in Canada. Negotiations will now proceed through the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, followed by individual reimbursement decisions from public drug plans across Canada's provinces and territories.

Singapore – September 04, 2026 -- Nasdaq-listed Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR) has rebranded from Amber Premium to AMBR, repositioning itself as an agentic AI company building specialized agents for finance, enterprise, and growth.

AMBR launches its flagship personal finance agent, Ambre, and marketing agent MIA

The Company unveiled Ambre, an AI agent for personal finance, alongside MIA, a marketing AI agent now available directly to enterprise clients. Ambre lets users query financial holdings in natural language, generating insights tied to their actual portfolios and turning stated objectives into ongoing monitoring tasks across accounts and asset classes.

Wuxi, China – September 04, 2026 -- A global executive delegation from KUKA Group, led by the Vice President of Midea Group, visited Centron's manufacturing base in Wuxi last week to discuss intelligent assembly manufacturing trends and potential collaboration.

KUKA sends headquarters leadership and multi-region business heads to Centron site

The delegation included members of KUKA Group's headquarters leadership team alongside business heads from multiple countries and regions. Centron hosted the group with Jed Wang, CEO of sister brand Leetx; Ouyang Su, General Manager of the Centron Product Line; Mike Wang, General Manager of the Centron Business Line; and Samuel Chen, Sales Director of Overseas Business.

Singapore – September 04, 2026 -- Marsh and Resilience have launched Cyber Protect in Asia, bundling cyber insurance placement with 24/7 AI-powered threat monitoring at no additional cost to policyholders, as only 50% of Asia-based organizations report confidence in their cyber risk management, the lowest level globally versus a 72% worldwide average.

Cyber Protect pairs insurance with round-the-clock threat detection

The offering is available exclusively through Marsh across Asia, excluding China, to organizations that purchase Marsh-brokered cyber insurance. It combines Marsh's cyber insurance placement expertise with Resilience's Risk Operations Center (ROC), which continuously scans a policyholder's external-facing infrastructure to detect vulnerabilities before exploitation.