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Hong Kong – September 16, 2026 -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) reported that its bispecific antibody ivonescimab reduced the risk of death by 27% compared with Merck's pembrolizumab in a Phase III trial of PD-L1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with results presented as a Late-Breaking Abstract at the 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC).

Ivonescimab extends median survival to 30.8 months in head-to-head trial

In the intention-to-treat population of the HARMONi-2 study (AK112-303), patients treated with ivonescimab monotherapy achieved a median overall survival (OS) of 30.8 months versus 22.6 months for pembrolizumab (HR=0.73; 95% CI: 0.57–0.95; P=0.009). The data cutoff was August 20, 2026, with a median follow-up of 36 months and 234 OS events recorded. Professor Caicun Zhou, principal investigator and IASLC President, is scheduled to deliver the full oral presentation on September 15.

Seoul – September 16, 2026 -- Hyundai Motor Group has put its "Data Flywheel" system into full operation, converting real-world driving data from an annual fleet of 7 million vehicles sold across the Group into continuous AI training and validation cycles for autonomous driving technology.

Group unveils dual-track roadmap combining NVIDIA hardware with proprietary Atria AI

At the "HMG Autonomous Driving Media Day" held at 42dot headquarters in Gyeonggi Province, Hyundai Motor Group detailed a dual-track strategy pairing NVIDIA-based solutions with its own Atria AI stack. NVIDIA solutions-based Level 2+ production is targeted for the first half of 2028, with Level 2++ capability following in the second half of 2028. Atria AI-powered Level 2++ vehicles are scheduled for the second half of 2029.

Houston – September 16, 2026 -- Allstream Energy Partners has secured nominations in six categories for Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators program, spotlighting the Houston-based firm's AI-driven marketing technology built for the oil and gas sector.

Six nominations span AI, leadership, and marketing categories

The company was nominated for Best Workplaces for Innovators North America, AI, Automation and Machine Learning Excellence, Advertising, Marketing and PR, Small & Mighty Companies, Innovative Team of the Year, and Innovative Leader of the Year, an individual honor for Founder and CEO Efrain Garcia.

Los Angeles – September 16, 2026 -- Two immersive media projects supported by Agog: The Immersive Media Institute captured two of the three prizes awarded in the Venice Immersive competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Out of the Ashes, co-directed by Rory Mitchell and Nonny de la Peña, received the Venice Immersive Special Jury Prize, while Empire at Sea, created and directed by Peter Flaherty, earned the Venice Immersive Achievement Prize.

Austin, Texas – September 16, 2026 -- Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) confirmed that Executive Chair and Chief Technology Officer Larry Ellison has cancelled his 10b5-1 trading plan to sell company stock, halting a scheduled divestment before any shares changed hands.

Ellison cancels stock sale plan with zero shares sold

Oracle stated no stock was sold under the now-terminated 10b5-1 plan. The company added that Ellison currently has no other arrangements in place to sell any of his Oracle shares.

Ajman, UAE – September 16, 2026 -- The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media will participate in Arabian Travel Market 2026, running September 14-17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme 'Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.'

Fifteen tourism entities join Ajman's stand at Dubai trade event

The emirate's pavilion will feature 15 participating organizations spanning hospitality, wellness and travel services, including Ajman Saray (a Luxury Collection Resort), Al Zorah Beach Resort, Fairmont Ajman, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, Dusit Ajman Resort & Villas, Wyndham Garden Hotel and Radisson Blu Hotel. Additional participants include Zarya Wellness Spa Management Company FZE, Ewan Ajman Suites Hotel, Ajman Chamber, Bronz Tourism, MUSANDAM ADVENTURE Travel, Arabian Oryx Travel and Tourism LLC, Flash Horizon and Rida International Tourism & Travel.

Yiwu, China – September 16, 2026 -- CrossBoundary Energy's (CBE) 233 MW Kamoa solar project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached full-capacity grid connection and commercial operation, just 16 months after the power purchase agreement was signed.

Kamoa becomes Africa's first solar-plus-storage project to deliver round-the-clock baseload power

The project sits adjacent to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, one of the world's largest copper mining operations, replacing the diesel generation that remote African mines have historically relied on for continuous production.

Berlin – September 16, 2026 -- OneOdio wrapped a five-day showcase at IFA 2026 in Berlin, unveiling its Studio Max 2 and A70 Gen 2 professional headphones to DJs, creators and industry buyers at Hall 8.2, Booth 217.

Studio Max 2 delivers 9ms latency and 120-hour battery life for professional use

Built on OneOdio's third-generation Rapid Wireless+ technology, Studio Max 2 targets DJs and audio professionals with ultra-low 9ms latency and up to 120 hours of battery life, aimed at studio production and live performance settings.

A70 Gen 2 extends a platform that has sold over one million units

The successor to OneOdio's A70 line adds LDAC and Hi-Res Audio support with up to 72 hours of wireless playback, combining wired and wireless modes for use cases spanning DJ practice, home studios, gaming and daily commuting.

Denver – September 16, 2026 -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) has launched a Complimentary IASLC Full Membership program for healthcare professionals in World Bank-designated low-income and lower-middle-income economies, eliminating financial barriers to its global thoracic oncology network.

Board approves fee waiver to widen access to research and clinical resources

The IASLC Board of Directors approved the initiative this spring, extending full membership benefits at no cost to clinicians, researchers, nurses, allied health professionals and patient advocates in eligible countries. Eligibility is determined annually using World Bank country income classifications.

Beijing – September 16, 2026 -- China's Silk Road Maritime shipping network added 12 new routes at the 8th Silk Road Maritime International Cooperation Forum held in Xiamen from September 8-9, bringing the total to 160 named routes spanning 50 countries and 153 ports worldwide.

Gdansk becomes first European port with an officially named route

Poland's Gdansk Port, Europe's largest deep-water container terminal on the Baltic Sea, received its first officially designated Silk Road Maritime route at the forum. Zhang Bijun, chief representative of the Port of Gdansk Authority's Shanghai office, said Poland already handles roughly 80 percent of cargo entering the EU via the China-Europe Railway Express, and the new maritime route creates a two-way logistics channel that could speed Polish agricultural products and cosmetics into the Chinese market.