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Munich – September 15, 2026 -- Up to 3,000 registered pharmacists, pharmacy technicians (PTA) and pharmacy clerks (PKA) are set to attend the APOTHEKENTOUR in Munich on September 12-13, the event's second stop after Berlin drew more than 2,500 attendees and a 15% year-on-year increase in visitors.

Munich stop packs 170 talks and pharma-partner cases into one weekend

The Munich edition, powered by APOTHEKE ADHOC and PTA IN LOVE, will feature more than 170 lectures, several live talks and new product showcases connecting attendees directly with pharmaceutical industry partners. The event is scheduled deliberately the weekend before the Deutscher Apothekertag, where Health Minister Carsten Linnemann (CDU) is expected to address the sector's political future.

Stuttgart – September 15, 2026 -- Stuttgart-based ERP vendor Planat GmbH has launched an 'AI Ready' strategy that lets manufacturing SMEs integrate artificial intelligence tools without committing to a single vendor or deployment model.

Planat decouples AI integration from fixed vendor lock-in

Marco Bux, Principal Product Manager and Head of Development at Planat, said the ERP system is built so that customers can select AI technologies and operating models that match their own requirements rather than being forced into a predetermined path. "AI Ready means for us that new AI technologies should be integrable in the future without users having to commit early to a specific route," Bux said, framing the approach as a matter of investment protection for mid-sized manufacturers.

Berlin – – September 15, 2026 -- dpa - Deutsche Presse-Agentur will livestream the closing event of EUconomy - Partnerships4Prosperity on September 15, 2026, at 18:30 CEST via LinkedIn, marking the conclusion of a 12-month media initiative co-financed by the European Union.

Event documents EU-funded cross-border projects across five German border regions

EUconomy - Partnerships4Prosperity, produced by dpa-Custom Content, has tracked EU-backed cross-border initiatives in German border regions adjoining Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, France and Denmark. The project distributed multilingual journalistic content packages -- including video, images and social media material -- free of charge to media outlets in Germany and beyond, illustrating how EU cohesion policy and Interreg funding drive regional development, sustainability, innovation, job creation and professional training.

Paris – September 15, 2026 -- More than one in three people, or 38%, remain offline despite living within mobile broadband coverage zones, according to a new report from GSMA Intelligence produced in collaboration with Huawei and unveiled at UNESCO's Digital Learning Week. The report, titled "Bridging the Divide: Enhancing Digital Literacy in the AI Era," attributes the gap to shortfalls in digital skills, user trust and AI literacy affecting 3.1 billion people worldwide.

Physical network coverage has outpaced actual usage

Mobile broadband infrastructure now physically reaches 96% of the global population, the report states, yet usage lags far behind due to capability barriers rather than access constraints. Closing this capability gap could add approximately $3.5 trillion to global GDP by 2030, with more than 90% of those gains projected to flow to low- and middle-income countries.

Washington – September 15, 2026 -- NGP VAN has rolled out a redesigned Bulk Upload workflow aimed at eliminating one of the most error-prone tasks for Democratic and progressive campaign staff, automatically detecting file types and flagging formatting issues before an import runs.

New workflow catches errors before data enters the system

The updated tool performs pre-validation checks that surface formatting and matching problems ahead of an import, replacing a process that previously required staff to manually identify file types and troubleshoot errors after uploads failed. Column mapping is now automated, matching spreadsheet fields directly to NGP VAN's data fields and cutting repetitive manual setup.

New York and Hong Kong – September 15, 2026 -- CSTS Enterprises and ShanKai Sports have formed CSTS Hospitality, a joint venture targeting premium sports hospitality and event experiences across Asia and global markets, tied to properties including FIFA World Cup 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028.

New venture combines CSTS global reach with ShanKai's China market access

The joint venture pairs CSTS Enterprises' capabilities in international sports, entertainment, travel technology and experiential marketing with ShanKai Sports' hospitality expertise in China, including sponsorship development and talent management. ShanKai Sports, founded in 2009, is one of China's leading international sports management firms, offering sponsorship, hospitality, sports travel, event operations, media and consulting services.

Shenyang – September 15, 2026 -- Shenyang's municipal government staged the fourth edition of its "Hello, Shenyang" international friendship football tournament on September 5 at Shenyang University, drawing four teams including a BMW elite squad in a city-led push to court foreign talent and residents.

BMW Elite Squad Faces Three Student and School Teams On The Pitch

Four teams competed in the tournament: an elite team fielded by BMW, international student sides from Shenyang University and Shenyang Medical University, and a youth team from Shenyang Huimin Senior High School. Organizers described the matches as competitive, with strong teamwork among players of different nationalities.

Shenyang – September 15, 2026 -- The Shenyang municipal government kicked off the fourth edition of its "Hello, Shenyang" friendly football day on September 5 at Shenyang University, part of a multi-year push to position the northeastern China city as an international hub for expatriate talent and business.

City officials and corporate teams join sport-diplomacy event

The event was jointly organized by Shenyang's Foreign Affairs Office, its Friendship Association with Foreign Countries, the Municipal Sports Bureau and Shenyang University, in partnership with the local "China Today" exhibition. Deputy Mayor Zhao Wei addressed consular representatives and foreign residents from business and academia at the opening ceremony.

Four teams competed: an elite squad fielded by BMW, international student teams from Shenyang University and Shenyang Medical College, and a youth team from Shenyang Huimin High School.

Shenyang – September 15, 2026 -- The fourth "Hello, Shenyang" International Football Friendly Match kicked off on September 5 at Shenyang University, drawing international residents from business, academic and diplomatic circles for a day of sport and cultural exchange.

Four teams competed under municipal government sponsorship

The event was organized by the Shenyang Municipal People's Government, in cooperation with the Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, the Municipal Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Municipal Sports Bureau and Shenyang University, with China Today Shenyang Salon as a partner unit. Vice Mayor Zhao Wei addressed consular officials and international residents at the opening ceremony.

Four teams took the field: a BMW corporate team, international student squads from Shenyang University and Shenyang Medical College, and players from Shenyang Huimin Senior High School.

Richmond, Va. – September 15, 2026 -- Donate Life America (DLA) has named Madison Walter-Garcia, MPH, CHES, as its next President & CEO, effective September 21, succeeding David Fleming after more than 30 years of leadership.

Walter-Garcia Brings Nearly a Decade of CDC Partnership Experience to DLA

Walter-Garcia spent nearly ten years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most recently as Associate Director for Partnerships in the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases. She built partnership programs from the ground up, cultivated relationships with more than 1,000 stakeholders, and led a gift portfolio through the CDC Foundation exceeding $30 million.

NEW YORK – September 15, 2026 -- Macabacus has launched Deck Check AIR, an AI-powered review tool embedded directly in PowerPoint, as up to 62% of finance teams report shipping AI-generated errors in financial models and deal documents to clients.

Deck Check AIR audits financial logic across entire presentations

The tool uses generative AI to scan every slide in a deck, flagging miscalculations and logic inconsistencies rather than just formatting issues. It was built to review high-stakes documents including pitch books, investment committee memoranda, M&A consequences analyses, portfolio reviews, and board materials.

Dubai and Nouakchott – September 15, 2026 -- RAMINVEST HOLDING is moving into a targeted drilling phase at its Wompou gold project in Mauritania after assay results returned grades of up to 50.14 grams per tonne of gold. Six priority targets, labeled T-01 through T-06, have been defined for the initial test-drilling campaign.

Assay results confirm high-grade gold zones across the Wompou permit

The Wompou site spans 446 square kilometers within the Mauritanides belt and is held by the Group's Mauritanian subsidiary under exploration permit No. 2265B2. Statistical analysis found a strong correlation between arsenic and gold (R = 0.989), validating the use of arsenic as a pathfinder element to refine drill targets.

Seoul, South Korea – September 15, 2026 -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will invest a combined KRW 1.0722 trillion to build a new land-based power generation engine plant and a dedicated small modular reactor (SMR) equipment facility, both in Ulsan, as it races to capture surging power demand from AI data centers.

New 3 GW engine facility targets 2028 startup in Ulsan

The company will spend KRW 833.6 billion on a 215,000-square-meter production complex in Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, dedicated to HiMSEN engines for land-based power generation. The site will include engine assembly and testing, crankshaft machining, and engine block casting operations. Construction starts in the first quarter of next year, with completion targeted for May 2028 and full-scale operations to follow.

Berlin – September 15, 2026 -- Midea has sold more than 10 million air conditioners using the natural refrigerant R290 since 2018, cutting an estimated 5.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions, the company said at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Midea holds the top spot in R290 air conditioner production for a 16th consecutive year

The company positioned itself as the world's largest manufacturer of R290-based air conditioning units, citing the refrigerant's near-zero CO2 footprint, absence of PFAS chemicals, and roughly 10% higher energy efficiency compared with conventional alternatives. Midea said the emissions avoided through its R290 sales volume are comparable to the carbon absorption capacity of 6.2 million hectares of Amazon rainforest. A cutaway model at its booth let visitors view the compressor technology in operation.

Paris – September 15, 2026 -- EcoVadis has been named a Leader in the 2026 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Supply Chain Sustainability Software, marking the second consecutive time the company has secured the top ranking.

Verdantix places EcoVadis among eight firms with the most advanced sustainability software capabilities

The analysis cites EcoVadis Vitals and enhanced assessment and scoring tools featuring a regulatory monitoring lens as key differentiators, noting improvements to supplier reporting and auditability. The report states these capabilities serve both small-to-medium and large enterprises by integrating sustainability assessments with procurement and finance priorities, reinforced by partner-led on-site audits and worker voice tools for human rights due diligence.

Singapore – September 15, 2026 -- 51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE American: COE) will release its unaudited second-quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, before U.S. markets open.

Management to hold earnings call at 8:00 a.m. ET on September 15

The company's leadership will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on September 15, 2026, corresponding to 8:00 p.m. Singapore/Beijing/Hong Kong time the same day. The quarter under review covers the period ended June 30, 2026.

Live webcast and replay to remain accessible through September 22

A live and archived webcast of the call will be available on 51Talk's investor relations website. A telephone replay will be accessible approximately one hour after the live call concludes, remaining available until September 22, 2026.

Hsinchu – September 15, 2026 -- ChipMOS Technologies Inc. reported August 2026 consolidated revenue of NT$2,785.7 million (US$88.0 million), up 33.3% from August 2025 but down 1.3% from July 2026.

AI-driven memory shortage lifts ChipMOS revenue 33.3% year-on-year

The Taiwan-based outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider attributed the growth to a persistent AI-related demand/supply imbalance in the memory market. The August figure, based on an exchange rate of NT$31.67 to US$1.00, marks a slight sequential pullback from July but retains a substantial year-over-year gain.

Company ties capacity expansion strictly to confirmed customer orders

ChipMOS said it is working with customers to address both near- and long-term requirements while maintaining discipline in footprint expansion. New capacity additions are being aligned specifically with committed customer demand rather than speculative growth, the company said.

Taiyuan – – September 15, 2026 -- China's STAR Market and ChiNext boards together hosted 2,019 listed companies with a combined market capitalization of RMB36.48 trillion as of August 31, 2026, as Beijing accelerates a registration-based IPO system geared toward technological innovation.

Politburo Signals Deeper Capital-Market Overhaul

At a July 30, 2026 meeting, China's Politburo endorsed further capital-market reforms designed to balance the interests of companies raising funds with those of investors. Deng Zhouyu, head of research at Shanxi Securities, called the moment a systemic shift in which traditional growth engines are receding while new industrial bases gain the capacity to channel funding into the real economy.

Stokke, Norway – September 15, 2026 -- Yutong Bus officially opened its first comprehensive Service Center in Europe on September 8 in Stokke, Norway, consolidating vehicle delivery, after-sales support, spare parts supply and technical training under one roof.

Facility spans nearly 39,000 square meters to support electric bus fleets

The center covers approximately 38,941 square meters of land, with total building space of 6,074 square meters, including a 2,300-square-meter parts warehouse. It integrates a brand showroom, vehicle delivery zone, after-sales service, parts supply and training facilities, complementing Yutong's existing network of local partners.

Hong Kong – September 15, 2026 -- NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 777) has agreed to fund a new "NetDragon Professorship in Medical Technology" at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), targeting research at the intersection of engineering and medicine.

NetDragon commits funding to back a distinguished HKUST engineering scholar

The professorship will be conferred on a scholar from HKUST's School of Engineering in recognition of research contributions, with the goal of accelerating breakthroughs in precision medicine and digital health. The signing ceremony took place on the HKUST campus, witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip and NetDragon Chairman and Executive Director Dr. Liu Dejian. The agreement was formally signed by Prof. Charles Ng, HKUST's Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, and Dr. Simon Leung, NetDragon's Vice Chairman and Executive Director.