Windward Expands into Maritime Visual Intelligence with Acquisition of Azimut.ai

The newly added sensing layer identifies and fingerprints vessels in real time at maritime chokepoints and ports, enabling the visibility of vessels even when they go dark to evade detection

LONDON and WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward, the leading Maritime AI⢠company, today announced the acquisition of Azimut.ai, a maritime visual intelligence company. The acquisition adds an optical sensing layer to Windward's multi-source platform and marks the company's first step into ground and ship-based sensors that provide additional visibility into an opaque maritime environment.

Today's maritime operational picture is more robust than it has ever been, relying on a rich mix of sources, including AIS, satellite imagery, and RF, that each deliver tremendous value. The challenge is that not every vessel transmits, and some of these signals depend on cooperation or external conditions and can be switched off, obscured by weather, or jammed.

Through the acquisition of Azimut.ai, Windward aims to expand its all-source strategy into the proprietary sensor and visual proof layer. This includes the placement of cameras at key thoroughfares and maritime chokepoints. Windward fuses these visual identifications with existing datasets, including ownership, sanctions, cargo, behavioral intelligence, and multiple risk layers already on its platform, turning a single sighting into an explainable assessment that government and commercial customers can act on. Designed from the ground up for privacy and security, the system provides no raw images or video footage to customers and is intended to support maritime analytics relating to vessel activity, not the identification or verification of individuals.

"For years, we have used AI to unify every signal the maritime world produces into one operational view," said Ami Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder of Windward. "Now we are redrawing the boundaries of maritime intelligence. Acquiring Azimut is our first step in building a proprietary visual intelligence layer that gives us full visibility at sea. Owning these assets outright gives our customers a level of awareness and preparedness no one else can match. In the age of Agentic AI, data is the new oil, and this will allow us to provide our customers access to the most refined, accurate, and relevant dataset for maritime decision making.

"Together, as a community, we are stronger. We invite all stakeholders in the maritime domain, as well as anyone who wants to make a difference for safer and more secure oceans, to reach out and become a site partner."

The acquisition reflects the three layers on which Windward's platform stands. At the base, vast multi-source datasets feed into one all-source operational and intelligence picture. Layered on top of that is Windward's Maritime AI, the behavioral pattern recognition, vessel verification, and anomaly detection that turn raw inputs into actionable findings. The final layer is partnership. Windward designs each capability around the operational needs of its customers, so it can provide technology to support every mission.

About Windward

Windward is the leading Maritime AI⢠company, delivering mission-grade, multi-source intelligence for all maritime-based operations. By fusing AIS data, remote sensing signals, proprietary AI models, and Generative AI, Windward provides a 360° view of global maritime activity so defense and intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and commercial leaders can anticipate threats, protect critical assets, and stay in control at sea. Windward offers professional services combining customers' data and workflows to build customized, agentic solutions.

For more information, visit: https://windward.ai/

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US$220 Million ACG Metals Equity Consideration with Blue Moon to Focus on its U.S. Critical Metals Assets

TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Moon Metals Inc. ("Blue Moon" or the "Company") (TSXV: MOON) (NASDAQ: BMM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with London Stock Exchange-listed ACG Metals Limited ("ACG"). Under the terms of the Agreement, ACG will acquire 100% of the outstanding equity securities of Blue Moon Norway AS ("Blue Moon Norway"), which includes the construction-stage Nussir copper mine and the exploration-stage NSG property, in an all-share transaction valued at US$220 million, subject to customary adjustments (the "Transaction"). Blue Moon will receive ACG Class A Ordinary Shares (the "Shares"), which will be issued at an implied value of £18.70 per share, based on the 30-day VWAP of the Shares.

"The sale of Blue Moon Norway for equity consideration in ACG maintains our exposure to our assets while simultaneously streamlining our portfolio and eliminating the need to add debt or precious metal streams to our balance sheet," said Christian Kargl-Simard, Blue Moon's Chief Executive Officer. "ACG's unsolicited approach has offered a compelling transaction which immediately recognizes value for our Norwegian assets, provides exposure to strong free cashflow from ACG's mines, while providing Blue Moon shareholders with the opportunity to participate in future ACG growth. We are pleased to maintain equity exposure for our shareholders to Blue Moon Norway and have full confidence in ACG's ability to complete the construction of the Nussir mine, with the goal of becoming a mid-tier diversified mining company. Meanwhile the Company's strong unlevered balance sheet will fund its four U.S. critical metals mines towards production, with shareholders having exposure to nine different commodities."

"ACG is very pleased to build upon Blue Moon's progress and excited to take the Nussir mine into its next phase - production. We look forward to working together with Nussir's team and communities to fulfill our goals and commitments," said Artem Volynets, ACG's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We also especially welcome Blue Moon shareholders to our register and to the fast-growing copper company with a vision to consolidate the sector."

Strategic Rationale

By divesting Blue Moon Norway, the Company achieves several important objectives:

- Crystallizes Value: The Transaction crystallizes value at an attractive valuation for Blue Moon Norway, while preserving ongoing participation for Blue Moon shareholders

- Ongoing Exposure to Cash Flow Positive, European Copper Company: Blue Moon shareholders receive immediate exposure to a copper producing, cash flow positive European growth company, leveraging ACG's mine building team while maintaining exposure to Blue Moon Norway and with a cost of capital substantially lower than Blue Moon's available facilities

- Strategic Refocus: The Transaction cleanly repositions Blue Moon's portfolio to focus on the Company's U.S. critical minerals assets, with the focus to put the Springer and Apex Mines into production by the end of 2027

- Diversified Commodity Exposure: Blue Moon will maintain exposure to nine different commodities, with an overall increase in exposure to precious metals and a slight decrease in exposure to copper, without any precious metals streams or hedging

- Strengthened Balance Sheet: Blue Moon will repay the amounts drawn as part of the Nussir project finance package with Hartree Partners, LP and Oaktree Capital Management at the closing of the Transaction. Existing cash resources and undrawn funding commitments from The Elmet Group Co. are currently approximately US$125 million. All of the Company's U.S. critical metals assets will be unencumbered by security interests

Transaction Details

Pursuant to the Agreement, ACG will acquire Blue Moon Norway from Blue Moon for US$220 million in Shares, subject to post-closing net debt, working capital, intercompany and other customary adjustments. Any closing adjustments are to be settled in cash.

Blue Moon expects to receive approximately 8,853,632 ACG Shares representing 27.6% and 21.8% ACG ownership of on a basic and fully diluted basis, respectively. Blue Moon has agreed to a lockup period of six months during which time it will not sell shares of ACG unless mutually agreed. The Parties will work together to distribute the Shares to the shareholders of Blue Moon within 12 months of closing of the Transaction.

Skott Mealer, Blue Moon's President and COO, is expected to join the ACG board as an observer upon closing of the Transaction. The existing Blue Moon construction team in Norway will work with the incoming ACG construction team to ensure a smooth transition.

Closing of the Transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including ACG shareholder approval; the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, in the case of Blue Moon; and other customary approvals. In relation to ACG shareholder approval, 80.7% of ACG shareholders have entered into irrevocable voting support agreements to vote in favour of the required resolutions, with 75.0% required to pass the resolutions. Blue Moon shareholder approval will not be required. Subject to the satisfaction of these conditions, the Transaction is anticipated to close by November 30, 2026. This is an arms-length Transaction and no finders' fees are being paid. No concurrent financing is required by ACG to complete the Transaction.

Board of Directors Recommendation and Fairness Opinion

After consultation with its outside financial and legal advisors, the Board of Directors of Blue Moon have unanimously approved the Transaction.

ATB Cormark Capital Markets has provided a fairness opinion to the Blue Moon Board of Directors, to the effect that, as of the date thereof, and based upon and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications therein, the consideration to be received is fair, from a financial point of view, to Blue Moon.

Advisors and Counsel

In connection with the Transaction, Canaccord Genuity Corp. is acting as financial adviser to Blue Moon, with Bennett Jones LLP and Simonsen Vogt Wiig acting as legal advisors to Blue Moon.

About Blue Moon

Blue Moon is advancing 6 brownfield polymetallic projects, including the Nussir copper-gold-silver project in Norway, the NSG copper-zinc-gold-silver project in Norway, the Blue Moon zinc-gold-silver-copper project in the United States, the Springer tungsten-molybdenum project in the United States, the Apex germanium-gallium-copper project in the United States and the Turner gold-copper-zinc-silver project in the United States. All 6 projects are well located with existing local infrastructure including roads, power and historical infrastructure. Zinc, copper and tungsten are currently on the USGS and EU list of metals critical to the global economy and national security and germanium and gallium are also on the USGS list of critical metals. Major shareholders include Teck Resources Limited, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, Hartree Partners LP, Wheaton Precious Metals, Altius Minerals Corporation, Baker Steel Resources Trust, LNS and Monial. More information is available on the Company's website (www.bluemoonmetals.com).

About ACG

ACG Metals is building a high-margin, copper-focused producer through safe, efficient and sustainable operations. In September 2024, ACG completed the acquisition of the Gediktepe Mine in Türkiye, which is transitioning from oxide gold and silver production to a long-life copper-focused operation.

ACG's management team brings extensive operational and M&A experience gained at leading international mining companies. The Company is focused on delivering sustainable growth through operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation and strategic acquisitions, underpinned by a commitment to responsible mining and strong corporate governance.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMER - FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities laws, including estimated closing dates for the Transaction. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions.

A number of risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information or could cause the Company's current objectives, strategies and intentions to change. A comprehensive discussion of other risks that impact Blue Moon can also be found in its public reports and filings which are available at www.sedarplus.ca and on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents management's current expectations and is based on information currently available to management and is subject to change after the date of this news release.

Integrated Storage Empowering Edge AI| Longsys to Showcase at electronica 2026

MUNICH, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- electronica 2026 will take place November 10â13 in Munich, Germany. As AI moves from the cloud to edge devices, Longsys(301308.SZ/09976.HK) will showcase new products and edge AI storage solutions under the theme "Integrated Storage Empowering Edge Al,"

Edge AI is creating new demands for storage. Automotive and industrial applications require storage that delivers high bandwidth, high endurance, and reliable operation across wide temperature ranges and harsh environments, while supporting real-time perception and AI inference. Storage is no longer just a data repository, but a critical foundation for reliable on-device AI.

At the show, Longsys will unveil its first industrial-grade, wide-temperature mSSD. Built on system-in-package (SiP) technology, it integrates the controller, flash memory, and passive components into a single package, eliminating the need for surface-mount technology (SMT) assembly and reducing material use and manufacturing process requirements. By eliminating solder joints associated with conventional PCB assembly, the design removes the associated risk of solder-joint failures. With water resistance, dust protection, and shock resistance, the product delivers inherent industrial-grade reliability and wide-temperature operating capability. Its design and manufacturing also incorporate environmental considerations, supporting more sustainable industrial applications.

Longsys will also showcase a comprehensive portfolio of automotive-grade and industrial-grade storage, including UFS, eMMC, LPDDR, and SPI NAND Flash. Lexar, Longsys's high-end consumer storage brand, will showcase dashcam USB drives and memory cards, alongside industrial-grade SD and microSD solutions. These products support applications spanning intelligent cockpits, ADAS, industrial control, and rail transit.

In addition, live demonstrations of AISSD, AIDIMM, and HLCache UFS will showcase innovative storage form factors and solutions designed to optimize data access, model loading, and cache acceleration for on-device AIâhelping simplify system design, improve inference responsiveness, and enhance system stability.

From industrial-grade innovation to a comprehensive automotive and industrial storage portfolio, Longsys continues to advance integrated storage for the AI era.

Visit Longsys at Booth C2.459 in Hall C2 at Messe München to explore the future of edge AI storage. We look forward to connecting with industry partners in Munich!

About Longsys

Founded in 1999, Longsys (301308.SZ/09976.HK) is a globally leading branded semiconductor memory enterprise, integrating R&D, design, packaging and testing, manufacturing, and sales services. For more information please visit https://www.longsys.com/, and follow Longsys on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Neue Analyse: Kürzung der Asylverfahrensberatung droht millionenschwere Folgekosten zu verursachen

Berlin (ots)

Die geplante drastische Kürzung der behördenunabhängigen Asylverfahrensberatung (AVB) droht für Staat und Gesellschaft teuer zu werden. Das zeigt eine gemeinsame Analyse im Auftrag von Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO), Deutschem Caritasverband (DCV), Deutschem Roten Kreuz (DRK), Diakonie Deutschland, Paritätischem Gesamtverband und Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST). Danach ist der volkswirtschaftliche Mehrwert der Asylverfahrensberatung viermal so hoch wie die Investition in das Programm. Für 2025 errechnet die Analyse einen Nettomehrwert von 71,8 Millionen Euro für Staat und Wirtschaft. Vor diesem Hintergrund fordern die Spitzenverbände der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege, die für den Bundeshaushalt 2027 geplante Kürzung der behördenunabhängigen Asylverfahrensberatung zurückzunehmen und das Programm langfristig abzusichern.

"Eine Förderung zu kürzen, die dem Staat unter dem Strich mehr einbringt, als sie kostet, ist weder sozialpolitisch noch haushaltspolitisch überzeugend. Die Zahlen zeigen: Die unabhängige Asylverfahrensberatung schafft Klarheit, verbessert Verfahren und vermeidet Folgekosten. Wer jetzt 80 Prozent der Mittel streicht, riskiert deshalb, an einer Stelle zu sparen und an anderer Stelle deutlich mehr auszugeben", sagt Achim Meyer auf der Heyde, Präsident der Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege (BAGFW).

Beratung verbessert Verfahren und vermeidet Folgekosten

Die behördenunabhängige Asylverfahrensberatung unterstützt Schutzsuchende dabei, ihr Verfahren zu verstehen, ihre Rechte wahrzunehmen und ihren Mitwirkungspflichten nachzukommen. Eine frühzeitige Beratung kann dazu beitragen, entscheidungsrelevante Informationen rechtzeitig in das Verfahren einzubringen. Die Analyse betrachtet darauf aufbauend unter anderem vermiedene Kosten sowie zusätzliche volkswirtschaftliche Einnahmen. Besonders hoch fällt die errechnete Sozialrendite in Fällen aus, in denen ein Anspruch auf einen Schutzstatus besteht. Nach der Analyse liegt sie dort um gut 80 Prozent höher als bei Fällen ohne Schutzanspruch.

Die Bedeutung der Beratung reicht dabei über ihre finanziellen Wirkungen hinaus. Die Analyse beschreibt die unabhängige Beratung auch als Beitrag zur Qualität rechtsstaatlicher Verfahren und zum gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt. Menschen mit Schutzanspruch müssen diesen wirksam geltend machen können. Liegen die Voraussetzungen nicht vor, muss auch dies sorgfältig festgestellt und nachvollziehbar begründet werden.

Die Analyse "Beratung lohnt sich! Gesellschaftliche und volkswirtschaftliche Mehrwerte der behördenunabhängigen Asylverfahrensberatung" untersucht die gesellschaftlichen und volkswirtschaftlichen Wirkungen der AVB und beziffert deren finanziellen Mehrwert.

Die vollständige Analyse finden Sie hier.

Pressekontakt:

Katrin Goßens

030 24089-121

presse@bag-wohlfahrt.de

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Videointerview mit Stefanie

"30 Minuten später hätte man nichts mehr für mich tun können" - Wie Stefanie eine Meningokokken-Sepsis überlebte

München (ots)

Als Stefanie zwei Jahre alt war, wurde aus einem scheinbar harmlosen Infekt innerhalb weniger Stunden eine lebensbedrohliche Meningokokken-Sepsis. Im Video-Interview erzählt sie von den dramatischen Ereignissen, die sie als kleines Kind erlebte, und davon, wie die schnelle Reaktion ihrer Mutter und eines aufmerksamen Nachbarn ihr das Leben rettete.

"Am Nachmittag habe ich noch im Garten gespielt. Als ich in die Wohnung zurückkam, hatte ich plötzlich Fieber. Meine Mutter dachte zunächst an einen gewöhnlichen Infekt. In der Nacht wurde mein Zustand dann plötzlich lebensbedrohlich", erinnert sich Stefanie. Das Fieber stieg auf 41 Grad, sie war nicht mehr ansprechbar und auf ihrer Haut wurden rote Punkte sichtbar. Ihre Mutter holte einen benachbarten Arzt, der sofort den Ernst der Lage erkannte. Im Krankenhaus wurde eine Meningokokken-Sepsis festgestellt - zu dem Zeitpunkt begann Stefanies Kreislauf bereits zu versagen. Die Ärzte erklärten ihrer Mutter später, dass sie 30 Minuten später nichts mehr für Stefanie hätten tun können.

Stefanie überstand die schwere Erkrankung glücklicherweise nahezu ohne bleibende Schäden. Heute erinnern sie nur noch wenige Narben an diese lebensbedrohliche Zeit. Als zweifache Mutter blickt sie mit einem anderen Bewusstsein auf die Ängste und Sorgen zurück, die ihre Eltern damals durchlebt haben.Für sie war deshalb sofort klar, ihre eigenen Kinder gegen Meningokokken impfen zu lassen.

Zum Schutz vor Meningokokken-Erkrankungen empfiehlt die Ständige Impfkommission (STIKO) Impfungen gegen Meningokokken B für alle Kinder ab dem Alter von zwei Monaten bis zum fünften Geburtstag und gegen ACWY für Jugendliche. Die Kosten werden von allen Krankenkassen deutschlandweit übernommen. Eltern können sich von ihren Kinderärztinnen und -ärzten beraten lassen.

"Als es mich damals getroffen hat, gab es diese Impfungen noch nicht. Deshalb bin ich froh, dass wir heute die Möglichkeit haben, unsere Kinder bestmöglich zu schützen", erzählt Stefanie. Sie möchte anderen Eltern Mut machen, sich frühzeitig über Meningokokken-Erkrankungen und Schutzmöglichkeiten zu informieren. Sie findet: "Die Gesundheit meines Kindes sollte nicht von einer Kette von Glück abhängig sein."

Über "Meningitis bewegt."

Die von GSK initiierte Aufklärungskampagne "Meningitis bewegt." arbeitet mit Betroffenen zusammen, um Eltern zu motivieren, sich aktiv bei ihrer Kinderärztin oder ihrem Kinderarzt über den bestmöglichen Impfschutz gegen Meningokokken zu informieren.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: www.meningitis-bewegt.de.

Über GSK

GSK ist ein globales Biopharma-Unternehmen, das Wissenschaft, Technologie und Talent vereint, um Krankheiten gemeinsam voraus zu sein. Weitere Informationen unter: www.de.gsk.com.

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Vaccines Communications Team Lead Communications & Government Affairs

Telefon: +49 174210 37 27

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Sitz der KG ist München Amtsgericht München HRA 78754

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report München: Das Phantom der Geheimdienste - BR-Doku macht eine unglaubliche, aber wahre Geschichte aus dem Kalten Krieg lebendig

ab 3. November in der ARD Mediathek und im Ersten

München (ots)

Er war der wohl raffinierteste, skrupelloseste Betrüger und Geheimagent des Kalten Krieges. Er versprach, Atomwaffen zu bauen und zockte Firmen und Regierungen ab. Sein Trick: Er gab sich wahlweise als hochdekorierter Professor oder international bestens vernetzter Atomphysiker aus. Dabei hatte er nie an einer seriösen Universität einen Abschluss erworben. Stattdessen präsentierte er stolz lange Listen mit akademischen Titeln von dubiosen Einrichtungen, die in der Welt der Wissenschaft keinerlei Anerkennung fanden. Selbst in Fachkreisen ist sein Name weithin unbekannt. Tausende Seiten früher streng geheimer Akten, Bilddokumente und Interviews mit Zeitzeugen erzählen jetzt erstmals die Geschichte eines kaltblütig agierenden Mannes, der mit seinem aufgesetzten Charme seine Opfer um den Finger wickelte und dabei jede Menge Geld machte.

Die Geschichte spielt in den 1960ern. Schauplätze sind insbesondere München, Rom, Kairo und Tel Aviv. Von dem schillernden Protagonisten gibt es so gut wie keine Fotos und nur ein Video aus den 1990ern. Auf dieser Basis erweckt die Doku von Stefan Meining und Benedikt Nabben den Mann zum Leben - mittels KI-generierter Filmsequenzen. Auch seine Stimme, die in diesen Szenen zu hören ist, beruht auf authentischen Tonaufnahmen, dokumentiert auf einer jahrzehntealten VHS-Kassette. Durch Einblendungen und direkte Ansprache des Publikums gleich zu Beginn des Films wird der KI-Einsatz jederzeit transparent.

Filminfos und Ausstrahlung

report München: Das Phantom der Geheimdienste

Film von Stefan Meinung und Benedikt Nabben (beide BR)

ARD Mediathek: ab 3. November 2026, 6.00 Uhr

TV-Fassung: Dienstag, 3. November 2026, 21.45 Uhr im Ersten

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E-Mail: presse@br.de

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CNTE Named in BloombergNEF's Q4 2026 Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturers

LONDON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Nebula Technology Energy Co., Ltd. (CNTE) has been included in BloombergNEF's (BNEF) Q4 2026 Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturers List, marking an important milestone in its global expansion and growing international market recognition.

BloombergNEF's Tier 1 classification is a widely recognized industry benchmark based on manufacturers' commercial project deployment records, including project scale, independent customer relationships, and verified project experience. As project bankability and delivery capabilities become increasingly important, the classification provides a valuable reference for developers, investors, and industry stakeholders.

CNTE's inclusion reflects its expanding international project experience and growing market acceptance, highlighting its continued progress in the global energy storage industry.

Full-Scenario Energy Storage Solutions and Global Deployment

Established in 2019 with investment from CATL, a global leader in battery technology, CNTE provides full-scenario energy storage solutions covering power generation, grid, and end-user applications, including utility-scale storage, commercial and industrial systems, microgrids, and integrated energy storage and EV charging solutions.

CNTE has successfully delivered multiple utility-scale energy storage projects across Europe, particularly in Germany, demonstrating its capabilities in system integration and international project execution.

Looking ahead, CNTE will continue advancing energy storage innovation, strengthening global partnerships, and expanding localized service capabilities to support renewable energy integration and the global energy transition.

Who We Are

CNTE (Contemporary Nebula Technology Energy) was founded in 2019 by Mr. Huang Shilin, co-founder of CATL, and today its second-largest shareholder. We integrate CATL LFP cells into complete systems in-house, with 12 GWh of production capacity, more than 10 GWh shipped worldwide across 2,600+ projects, a European service centre and a 500 MWh project reference in Germany.

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How President Xi Jinping Has Charted the Course for Boosting China's Strength in Finance: Nurturing a Financial Culture with Chinese Characteristics

BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from en.qstheory.cn:

Boosting strength in finance requires us to enhance not only China's hard power but also its soft power. With an outstanding financial culture, we can shape the values that orient the financial sector, create internal incentives and constraints, and provide the moral foundations for the law and supervision. In this regard, President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to operate in an honest and trustworthy way and never cross the line; to prioritize the greater good in the pursuit of interests, rather than placing self-interest above all else; to adopt a steady and prudent approach and resist the urge to recklessly seek quick gains; to uphold fundamental principles while breaking new ground and ensure finance does not become decoupled from the real economy; and to uphold the law, ensure regulatory compliance, and refrain from misconduct. These requirements not only draw on the essence of traditional Chinese culture, but also articulate the philosophy underpinning modern finance.

Honesty is the lifeblood of finance. Since its advent, finance has been intrinsically tied to trust. China's commercial traditions have long placed a premium on honoring one's commitments. The requirement to operate in an honest and trustworthy way and never cross the line aims to turn the pursuit of honesty into a binding code of conduct that spans all dimensions of financial activity and ensure that financial institutions and practitioners consciously honor their commitments. In this way, the spirit of the contract, market rules, and professional ethics will become conscious norms throughout the financial sector, leaving no room for fraud or breaches of trust.

Properly managing the relationship between principle and profit is the linchpin for balancing the dual nature of finance. While capital is inherently profit-seeking, it must adhere to the baseline requirement of upholding principle. Finance is both functional and profit-driven in nature. The unique wisdom of Chinese culture lies in valuing both principle and profit, while placing greater emphasis on the former. At its core, the requirement to prioritize the greater good in the pursuit of interests aims to ensure that the pursuit of profit gives way to the functional role of finance. Financial activities must remain anchored in the overriding goals of enhancing the efficiency of the real economy and improving public wellbeing. The financial sector must fulfill its social responsibilities and develop symbiotically with the economy, society, and the environment.

Prudence can be thought of as an "immune system" preventing the spread of risk. As finance carries risk in its very DNA and has the effect of amplifying leverage, the reckless pursuit of quick gains must be avoided at all costs in the financial sector. So-called innovation and growth pursued without sufficient prudence will ultimately backfire. A steady and prudent approach must therefore become an innate part of the self-discipline and conscious practice guiding the sector. Institutions must cultivate the correct perspectives on operations, performance, and risk management. They need to strike the right balance between stability and progress, between short-term and long-term development, and between development and security, all aimed at steady and sustainable high-quality development.

*This is an excerpt from an article titled "How President Xi Jinping Has Charted the Course for Boosting China's Strength in Finance" by Qiushi Editorial Department published in Qiushi Journal, English edition, No. 2, 2026. Full text: https://en.qstheory.cn/2026-05/25/c_1184007.htm

SOURCE en.qstheory.cn

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Reju is collaborating with A. Sampaio, RDD Textiles, Swisstex Direct, Tintex Textiles, FOV Fabrics and Utenos to strengthen Reju's path to industrial-scale, post-consumer textile-to-textile regeneration.

PARIS, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reju, the textile-to-textile regeneration company, today announced that it has been collaborating with six mills to develop fabrics in order to accelerate the integration of regenerated polyester into the global textile supply chain. The work is being carried out with A. Sampaio, RDD Textiles, Tintex Textiles, FOV Fabrics and Utenos in Europe and Swisstex Direct in the United States, thereby growing a network for premium knitting, seamless construction, technical wovens, and advanced dyeing and finishing. The ongoing work is designed to move Reju's regenerated polyester further downstream, from raw output at its future Regeneration Hubs into finished fabric.

Together, these six mills bring complementary specializations across the textile value chain:

- A. Sampaio, a +79 year-old Portuguese leader in circular knitted fabrics

- RDD Textiles, a Portuguese seamless and circular knit producer with certifications for recycled content traceability

- Swisstex Direct, a sustainable knitting, dyeing and finishing provider based in Los Angeles, California and El Salvador

- Tintex Textiles, a certified B Corp specializing in smart jersey fabrics with advanced, lower-impact dyeing and finishing technologies

- FOV Fabrics, a Swedish manufacturer of high-tech woven fabrics for demanding technical and functional applications

- Utenos Trikotazas, a vertically integrated circular knit fabric and garment manufacturer in the Baltic States, combining over 50 years of textile expertise with European manufacturing excellence

This gives Reju access to mills spanning circular knit design, chain-of-custody verified recycling, high-volume jersey production, and sustainability-certified dyeing and finishing, the manufacturing capabilities needed to move regenerated polyester from raw material into finished, market-ready fabric at scale.

"Every selected mill with whom we are working adds to our circular textile system," said Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju. "As plans for Reju's future Regeneration Hub network grows, so will our ability to deliver a consistent, high-quality regenerated polyester that manufacturers and brands can then build on."

Each on-going workstream is tied to specific development projects underway across Reju's manufacturing network, work that reflects real market demand the company is tracking with its growing roster of brand with whom it has signed development agreements.

The mill announcements build on a year of strong momentum for Reju, including: the â¬135 million from NIKI the Dutch government funding to support the facility; the selection of Rochester, New York as its first North American regeneration hub and an additional site selection for a future regeneration hub in Lacq, France.

"By bringing mills like these into our ecosystem, we can turn regenerated material into real product," Frisk added. "It's how we close the loop, not just in theory, but from textile waste to finished fabric."

With access to an expanded manufacturing network, Reju is positioning itself to deliver regenerated polyester at the quality and scale required for mainstream adoption, moving the industry closer to a true textile-to-textile circular system.

About Reju

Reju is a materials regeneration company focused on creating innovative solutions for regenerating polyester textiles from post-consumer PET waste. Owned by Technip Energies and utilizing technology originating with IBM Research, Reju is driven by its purpose to unlock infinite possibilities within finite resources. The company aims to establish a global textile recycling circular system to regenerate and recirculate polyester textiles. Learn more at https://www.reju.com/.

About A. Sampaio

With over 75 years of experience, we are market leaders in developing and manufacturing circular knitted fabrics.

We have always based our decisions on the values we value most. Dedication to Work, Trust, Transparency, and Social Responsibility combined with our focus on Technology, Innovation, Know-How, Flexibility, and Sustainability. The blend of all these factors distinctively marks the essence of our business model and A. Sampaio's path in the national and international textile industry.

We know how to anticipate customer needs and offer the correct solution, from essential fabrics to developments with increasingly innovative and complex structures and raw materials, crossing all creative boundaries.

At A. Sampaio, we pride ourselves on building relationships based on Trust and Transparency. These relationships underpin our company's and all partners' success in an economy that increasingly wants to be circular. We create value while respecting the ecosystem and everyone's future.

About FOV

Thriving at the textile frontier, FOV Fabrics fuses advanced textile functionality with circular sustainability. And boasting a fully vertical process, which includes creative design, cutting-edge R&D as well as the latest production technologies, we believe anything is possible.

Swisstex Direct

Swisstex Direct is a provider of circular knit fabrics with locations in Los Angeles and El Salvador, offering knitting, dyeing, finishing, and collaborative product development for apparel brands. With more than 20 years of experience, the company offers a broad range of knit constructions, natural and synthetic fibers, recycled materials, and performance finishes. As a Bluesign® system partner, Swisstex Direct combines technical innovation with a commitment to responsible textile production, quality, and responsive customer service. For more information, visit swisstexdirect.com.

About Tintex Textiles

TINTEX specializes in crafting circular-knitted fabrics and developing sustainable strategies throughout the entire supply chain.

Based in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, the company draws on over 25 years of textile experience to create both timeless and contemporary, eco-conscious, and innovative fabrics for the Fashion, Activewear, Loungewear, and Underwear segments.

About Utenos

Utenos Trikotazas, a vertically integrated circular knit fabric and garment manufacturer in the Baltic States, combining over 50 years of textile expertise with European manufacturing excellence and certifications including OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, GOTS, RWS, GRS, WOOLMARK, SMETA, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

About RDD Textiles

RDD is a Portuguese textile company developing innovative textiles, from fibres to finished fabrics. Using emerging technologies and novel raw materials, RDD creates sustainable fabrics through a more environmentally friendly production process. Its focus lies in bio-based, regenerative and recycled materials, along with pioneering dyeing technologies that reduce environmental impact, supporting more responsible production and consumption. By bringing together science, design and technology, RDD rethinks how materials are imagined, made and valued.

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Zahl der Todesfälle durch häusliche Gewalt in Berlin wächst / Leichter Rückgang in Brandenburg

24 Menschen sind im vergangenen Jahr in Berlin im Zusammenhang mit häuslicher Gewalt getötet worden. Dreizehn von ihnen waren weiblich, elf männlich. Das geht aus Daten zur polizeilichen Kriminalstatistik hervor, die rbb24 Recherche exklusiv vorliegen. Danach waren 17 Menschen Opfer von Mord oder Totschlag, drei starben an einer Körperverletzung mit Todesfolge, vier wurden Opfer einer fahrlässigen Tötung. Im Jahr 2024 waren insgesamt 17 Menschen bei häuslicher Gewalt getötet worden - daraus ergibt sich ein Anstieg von knapp 30 Prozent.

Die Berliner Polizei hat bei allen Fällen "Häuslicher Gewalt" im Jahr 2025 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr einen Anstieg von fast fünf Prozent auf 20.160 Opfer verzeichnet, 70,5 Prozent von ihnen waren Frauen. Bei 77,9 Prozent der Straftaten in diesem Kontext handelt es sich um Körperverletzungen und Bedrohungen. Zu Nachstellungen kam es in 5,8 Prozent der Fälle, Nötigungen haben einen Anteil von 4,1 Prozent und Straftaten gegen die sexuelle Selbstbestimmung einen von 3,7 Prozent.

In Brandenburg hat es 2025 6.781 Opfer häuslicher Gewalt gegeben. Dort ist die Zahl im Vergleich zu 2024 (7.126) leicht zurückgegangen. Seit 2021 ist aber auch hier ein deutlicher Anstieg von rund zehn Prozent zu verzeichnen. Im vergangenen Jahr waren in Brandenburg 69.5 Prozent der Opfer weiblich.

Im Zusammenhang mit häuslicher Gewalt wurden in Brandenburg im Jahr 2025 zehn Menschen getötet, teilt die Polizei Brandenburg rbb24 Recherche auf Anfrage mit. Opfer von Mord oder Totschlag wurden fünf Frauen und zwei Männer. Außerdem gab es drei Fälle von Körperverletzung mit Todesfolge, alle drei Opfer waren weiblich.

Häusliche Gewalt wird definiert als Gewalt, die innerhalb eines familiären oder partnerschaftlichen Verhältnisses ausgeübt wird. In Brandenburg waren Ende August und Anfang September dieses Jahres zwei Frauen auf offener Straße in Erkner beziehungsweise an einer Schule in Gosen-Neu Zittau mutmaßlich durch ihre Ex-Partner getötet worden.

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