SK Hynix will announce the pricing of its US ADRs on Thursday (9th), and the offering has already been oversubscribed by more than seven times, Bloomberg, citing sources, reported.

The IPO of 177.9 million ADRs has attracted interest from global long-only funds, technology-focused funds, sovereign wealth funds and global investors focused on Asian markets, sources divulged.

The US IPO is expected to raise approximately USD24.5 billion, potentially making it the second-largest IPO by an overseas company in the US, behind only the USD25 billion record set by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA.US).

At present, SK Hynix has already attracted subscriptions from Baillie Gifford, Coatue Management and Situational Awareness Partners, involving ADRs valued at up to USD7 billion.

SK Hynix (000660.KS) last soared 7.03% at KRW2.22 million.
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Uniting Sands team members to assemble 5,000 food kits
Extending 'Sands Cares' spirit in the Macao community 
Promoting healthy diet in alignment with the SAR government's 'Healthy Community' initiative

MACAU, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth year in a row, Sands China demonstrated the Sands Cares spirit of community service Wednesday by hosting the Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build, an annual volunteer initiative of parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. Close to 450 participants gathered at The Venetian^® Macao's Cotai Expo, including members of social service organizations, Sands China's Sands Cares Ambassador community volunteers and other team members, and management executives from Las Vegas Sands. Together, they assembled 5,000 food kits, which will be distributed to locals in need through Caritas Macau. These efforts underscore Sands China's dedication to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility and its long-standing commitment to supporting the Macao community.

Wednesday's Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build was organized by Sands China with full support from the Social Welfare Bureau and the Health Bureau of the Macao SAR government. This year's event set new records in both the number of participants and the number of food kits assembled.

Patrick Dumont, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., and chairman of the board and non-executive director of Sands China Ltd., showed his support in person by participating in this event in Macao, packing food kits for local underprivileged groups –– alongside team members from 34 different Sands China departments and community partners. The warm and energetic atmosphere was a demonstration of the cohesive strength of Sands China team members in serving the community.

The 5,000 food kits assembled this year weigh 30 tons in total. Each kit contains 11 food items procured from local SMEs, including rice, cooking oil, egg noodles, and biscuits, as well as soup packs from Tung Sin Tong Charitable Society. The food kits also contain healthy and nutritious recipe cards designed by Caritas Macau and Sands China's food and beverage team, further enhanced with professional guidance from nutritionists of the Health Bureau. Through this new element of the kit, Sands China aims to promote the importance of a nutritious and healthy diet to the public, in full alignment with the Macao SAR government's "Healthy Community" initiative and the "Healthy Macao Blueprint."

Dumont said: "For more than two decades, we have proudly called Macao home, making sustained investments to support the city's diversified development, while helping build a stronger, more resilient community through our Sands Cares corporate citizenship programme. The Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build is a meaningful reflection of that long-standing commitment. As the initiative marks its fifth year in Macao, and its largest edition to date, our Group's management has returned to Macao to join Sands China team members and community partners in assembling 5,000 food kits, delivering support and care to Macao's community. Together with efforts across our other operating regions, this initiative will generate 51,000 food kits worldwide this year. This spirit of community service has brought us together as one family, enabling us to make an even greater impact for communities.

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Macao SAR government for its continued guidance, as well as to our team members and community partners for their unwavering support over the years. It is through your trust and support that we have been able to extend the reach of Sands Cares across Macao. Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in supporting Macao's future. We will continue to work hand in hand with all sectors of society to help Macao build a happier, more vibrant and more diversified city."

Pun Chi Meng, secretary general of Caritas Macau, said: "We are grateful to Sands China for its ongoing support of Caritas Macau's charitable services over the years. This year marks the fifth year of the Sands Cares Global Food Kit distribution, and the number of food kits has increased to 5,000 in order to benefit more people in need. This caring initiative represents not only material support but also a heartfelt expression of the community's care for vulnerable groups. The long-term partnership between Sands China and Caritas highlights the value of collaboration between corporations and social welfare organizations in building a caring community. These food kits will directly benefit the elderly, rehabilitation service users, low-income families, and others, alleviating their daily burdens. Looking ahead, Caritas hopes to carry forward this spirit of compassion, working together with the society to advance more initiatives that benefit the community, enabling care and kindness to continue spreading throughout Macao."

The Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build initiative has prepared nearly 17,000 food kits for the Macao community to date. All food kits assembled this year will be delivered by Sands Cares Ambassadors from July to August to 34 Caritas Macau care homes and centres across multiple districts, including Fai Chi Kei, Praia do Manduco, Iao Hon, Ilha Verde, and Coloane. Caritas Macau will then distribute them to elderly residents and underprivileged groups in the community, ensuring that both food supplies and care reach those in need in Macao.

Wednesday's food kit build was officiated by: Tang Yuk Wa, deputy director of the Social Welfare Bureau; Wong Weng Man, acting head of the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control of the Health Bureau; Judy Chiang It Sin, service director of Caritas Macau; Angela Ou, chairman of the General Volunteers Association of Macao; Lai Seung Yuet, financial general of the Association of Volunteer Social Service Macao; Heidi Ho, principal secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association of Macau; Patrick Dumont, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., and chairman of the board and non-executive director of Sands China Ltd.; Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd.; Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd.; Hubert Wang, chief operating officer of Sands China Ltd., and other Sands China management executives.

Furthermore, Sands China presented community service certificates on-site to 70 volunteers from local social service organizations, ranging in age from 13 to 80, in recognition of their dedication to serving the community, while also encouraging broader public participation in volunteer activities to care for the underprivileged. The four participating organizations were Caritas Macau's Longevity Special Care Centre, the General Volunteers Association of Macao, Association of Volunteer Social Service Macao, and Young Men's Christian Association of Macau.

Sands China launched the Sands Cares Ambassador Programme in 2009, becoming the first integrated resort operator in Macao to establish a volunteer team. To date, over 4,000 team members have joined the programme as Sands Cares Ambassadors, contributing a cumulative total of over 362,000 service hours, fully demonstrating the company's long-standing commitment to fulfilling corporate social responsibility and giving back to the Macao community.

Launched in 2022 by Las Vegas Sands Corp., the Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build is held annually in Sands' operating regions worldwide, including Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas. The global volunteer initiative provides food support for people in need by assembling and distributing food kits to beneficiaries of local social service organizations. It is one of three global Sands Cares initiatives, alongside the Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build with Clean the World and the Sands Cares Accelerator, a programme that helps advance non-profit organizations to make greater community impact.

Through these initiatives, the Sands Cares global corporate citizenship programme has been consistently guiding Sands' philanthropic efforts around the world, providing support for global communities in various aspects including hardship relief, disaster response and preparedness, education, preservation of cultural and natural heritage, and local business and non-profit partner development. Over the years, the Sands Cares programme has introduced numerous initiatives to give back to society and has actively collaborated with local charities and social service organizations to help build more blissful, harmonious, and inclusive communities.

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About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian^® Macao, The Plaza^® Macao, The Parisian^® Macao and The Londoner^® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands^® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, The Londoner Theatre and Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Sands Cares

A firm believer in the importance of corporate social responsibility, Sands China Ltd. engages with the local Macao community as a part of Sands Cares – the charitable giving programme of parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. Sands Cares integrates the company's philanthropic work worldwide in four key areas: financial giving, community problem solving and collaboration, in-kind donations, and team member volunteerism.

Key areas of Sands Cares in Macao include the Sands Cares Ambassador programme for volunteering in the local community; charitable contributions to NGOs and community organisations; and sponsorship of community events.

For more information, please visit www.sands.com/sands-cares/ 

Media contacts:

Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: [email protected]

Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: [email protected]

北京2026年7月8日 /美通社/ -- 晶泰科技（2228.HK）今日宣佈，其面向生命科學與醫藥研發場景的專業級 AI 調研智能體 epiXora™ 全面升級上線，並開放註冊試用。作為晶泰科技「AI+機器人+Multi-Agent」技術體系在決策前端的關鍵延伸，epiXora™ 將權威專業數據庫與研發邏輯深度嵌入工作流，為靶點立項、管線評估及對外合作評估等核心場景，注入可信、可追溯、可復用的高效決策支持。隨著公司多智能體矩陣的日益完善，晶泰科技正持續將專屬科學智能體（Scientific Agent）部署到更多科研場景，為行業構築起應對複雜創新挑戰的數字化智能中樞。

近年來，通用 AI 工具極大提升了信息檢索的效率，但在生命科學等高度複雜的專業領域，卻常常陷入「水土不服」。在靶點評估或研發立項等真實場景中，通用 AI 往往存在專業數據覆蓋不足、分析邏輯與決策路徑脫節、缺乏嚴謹證據鏈等問題，面臨難以跨越的「信賴鴻溝」，導致調研成果無法直接被採納為決策依據。行業迫切需要從「通用信息檢索」向專屬化 AI 智能體（Agentic AI）的升級。epiXora™ 正是為回應這一產業需求而設計。它不僅具備通用 AI 在處理海量信息時的速度與廣度，更能理解生物醫藥場景中高度嚴謹的決策邏輯，直擊產業對結論確定性與可信度的核心訴求，使 AI 調研從簡單的信息歸納整理，躍升為可靠的「決策輔助引擎」。

為了讓 AI 真正將科學家從繁瑣低效的信息收集與交叉驗證中解放出來，epiXora™ 通過海量專業數據、貼近真實決策鏈的邏輯框架以及嚴謹的核驗機制，重構生物醫藥調研的數字基座：

• 在專業數據層面，epiXora™ 覆蓋 5600 萬條文獻元數據、940 萬篇文獻全文，並接入臨床試驗、監管文件、市場銷售數據及 1.6 億條專利數據等多源專業數據庫，全面打破海量異構數據壁壘，為後續的科學多維研判提供紮實的證據底座。
• 在邏輯層面，epiXora™ 內置了符合行業規範的調研框架與決策邏輯，自動圍繞科學機制、疾病關聯、臨床進展、競爭格局、專利風險與商業化潛力組織調研內容。用戶可通過「快速模式」在 5 分鐘內獲取結構化簡報，建立初步判斷；或進入「深度模式」，約 30 分鐘生成覆蓋多維度的完整報告，顯著降低二次加工成本，使調研路徑更貼近真實決策。
• 在信度層面，epiXora™ 以「可信」為基石。關鍵論斷支持句子級溯源，一鍵回溯原始文獻段落。同時，針對大模型在專業應用中常見的「幻覺」 問題，epiXora™ 的幻覺檢測功能，可以針對標識證據不一致或來源缺失的高風險內容，輔助研究人員快速進行覆核。調研資料與結論可結構化存入知識地圖，在後續項目中復用，讓調研從一次性輸出轉變為持續積累的知識資產。

epiXora™ 基於其前身 X-Buddy 的用戶反饋進行了全面迭代，現已面向生命科學與醫藥研發領域的專業人士開放試用，為長期依賴人工的專業調研環節提供可規模化複製的智能解決方案，也為晶泰科技「AI+機器人+Multi-Agent」的研發體系構築起更紮實的前端研判支撐。在這一體系中，專屬的科學智能體正以嚴謹的邏輯與自主推演能力，賦能從靶點分析、分子生成到自動化合成實驗的關鍵環節，驅動 AI 從「輔助效率工具」向多步驟協同的「專業科研夥伴」進化。

從解答一次專業的科學追問，到構建一套持續演進、高度可信的智能網絡，epiXora™ 正以生命科學專屬的 AI 智能體能力，重新定義專業調研的效率與確定性。未來，晶泰科技傾力打造的 Multi-Agent 體系將持續推動 AI 深度賦能各個核心科研場景，讓智能驅動的科學發現真正成為行業進化的新基線。

註冊試用 epiXora™，請訪問https://epixora.xtalpi.com/

關於晶泰科技

晶泰科技（「XtalPi Holdings Limited」，股份簡稱：晶泰控股，XTALPI，股票代碼：2228.HK）由三位麻省理工學院的物理學家於 2015 年創立，是一個基於量子物理、以人工智能賦能和機器人驅動的創新型研發平台。公司採用基於量子物理的第一性原理計算、人工智能、高性能雲計算以及可擴展及標準化的機器人自動化相結合的方式，為製藥及材料科學（包括農業技術、能源及新型化學品以及化妝品）等產業的全球和國內公司提供藥物及材料科學研發解決方案及服務。

集團凝心聚力共製5,000個食物福袋
彰顯「金沙關懷」精神 向澳門社區送暖
推廣營養飲食理念 響應澳門政府「健康社區」計劃

澳門2026年7月8日 /美通社/ -- 金沙中國秉持「金沙關懷」關愛社區的精神，連續五年積極響應母公司發起的年度全球志願活動──「金沙關懷食物福袋製作活動」。今年活動於7月8日在澳門威尼斯人^®金光會展再度舉行，聯動一眾澳門社服機構成員、公司社區義務工作者──金沙中國關懷大使、團隊成員，以及拉斯維加斯金沙集團的管理層成員等近450人親身參與，合力包裝5,000個食物福袋；並透過澳門明愛派發予本澳各區有需要人士，以務實行動履行金沙中國企業社會責任、與澳門社區同行的承諾。「金沙關懷食物福袋製作活動」由金沙中國主辦，並獲澳門特別行政區政府社會工作局及衛生局全力支持。

今年活動的參與人數及福袋數目均為歷年之最。期間，拉斯維加斯金沙集團董事會主席兼行政總裁、金沙中國有限公司董事會主席兼非執行董事Patrick Dumont現身支持及參與，與來自金沙中國34個不同部門的團隊成員及社區夥伴並肩投入，手心相連為澳門弱勢社群包裝食物福袋。現場氣氛熱烈，充分展現金沙中國上下同心、服務社區的團結力量。

是次製作的5,000個食物福袋總重量達30公噸，每個福袋內有香米、食油、全蛋麵、餅乾等11種嚴選自本澳多家中小企的食材，而養生湯包由同善堂精心研配。今年活動聯動澳門明愛及金沙中國餐飲部團隊，共同為福袋食材設計出一系列健康食譜，更特別邀請澳門衛生局轄下的營養師提供專業建議，最後製成健康有營的食譜卡收納福袋內，藉此向公眾推廣營養健康飲食理念，全力配合澳門特區政府推行的「健康社區」計劃及《健康澳門藍圖》。

拉斯維加斯金沙集團董事會主席兼行政總裁、金沙中國有限公司董事會主席兼非執行董事Patrick Dumont表示：「二十多年來，我們視澳門為家，持續投資促進澳門多元發展，並透過『金沙關懷』企業公民計劃促進社區福祉。『金沙關懷食物福袋製作活動』正是這份長期承諾的體現。適逢活動在澳門邁入第五年，亦迎來歷屆最大規模，集團管理層專程來澳，與金沙中國團隊成員及社區夥伴攜手製作5,000個食物福袋，向社區送上實際支援和關愛；連同集團其他營運地區一同參與，活動今年將為全球累計製作51,000個食物福袋。我相信這份為善的心和社區精神能讓我們如家人般凝聚起來，發揮社群最大力量。在此衷心感謝澳門特區政府一直以來的指導，以及團隊成員及社區合作夥伴的長期支持。正因有大家信任與同行，讓我們得以持續將金沙關懷力量拓展至澳門社區更多地方。未來，集團將繼續與澳門並肩同行，攜手社會各界共建更幸福、更具多元活力的澳門。

澳門明愛總幹事潘志明表示：「感謝金沙中國多年來持續支持明愛的慈善服務工作。今年已是金沙關懷食物福袋派發的第五年，今年福袋數目更增加至5,000份，旨在惠及更多有需要的服務對象。這份善意不僅是物質上的支援，更是社會對弱勢群體的真切關懷。金沙中國與明愛的長期合作，彰顯企業與社福機構攜手共建關愛社區的價值。這些福袋將直接惠及長者、康復人士及低收入家庭等，減輕他們的日常負擔。展望未來，明愛希望能延續這份關愛精神，攜手推動更多惠澤社群的計劃，讓愛心在社區中持續傳遞。」

「金沙關懷食物福袋製作活動」連續五年舉辦，至今為澳門累計製作近17,000個食物福袋。而今屆包裝好的所有福袋，將由金沙中國關懷大使，於7月至8月期間分別送往澳門明愛旗下位於筷子基、下環、祐漢、青洲及路環等共34個院舍及中心，並由澳門明愛轉贈予本澳社區長者及弱勢社群，旨在將食材物資與關愛落到實處，送達至本澳有需要人士的手中。

今天出席活動的主禮嘉賓包括：社會工作局副局長鄧玉華；衛生局疾病預防及控制中心代主任黃穎雯；澳門明愛服務總監鄭月嬋；澳門志願者總會理事長歐鈺娜；澳門義務工作者協會財務長黎嫦月；澳門基督教青年會主任幹事何敏華；拉斯維加斯金沙集團董事會主席兼行政總裁、金沙中國有限公司董事會主席兼非執行董事Patrick Dumont；金沙中國有限公司行政副主席王英偉博士；行政總裁兼執行董事鄭君諾；首席營運總裁王志琪，以及其他金沙中國管理層。

此外，金沙中國特別為70位年齡由13至80歲、參與是次活動的澳門社服機構成員頒發社區義務工作證書，藉此表揚以身作則，服務社區的典範；同時鼓勵大眾參與社區義務工作，一同關懷弱勢社群。參與活動的四所社服機構包括澳門明愛康暉長者日間護理中心、澳門志願者總會、澳門義務工作者協會以及澳門基督教青年會。

金沙中國一直心繫澳門社區，早於2009年成立「金沙中國關懷大使計劃」，成為全澳首家建立義工隊伍的綜合旅遊休閒企業。計劃發展至今已有逾4,000名員工加入成為關懷大使，累計服務時數超過362,000小時，充分彰顯公司長期履行企業社會責任、積極回饋社區的堅定承諾。

「金沙關懷食物福袋製作活動」為母公司拉斯維加斯金沙集團自2022年發起的全球志願活動，每年均在集團旗下營運地區內舉行，包括澳門、新加坡及拉斯維加斯，透過製作及派送食物福袋予當地社服機構的服務對象，旨在為營運地區的有需要人士提供食物援助。活動同為「金沙關懷」企業公民計劃三個全球志願活動之一，其餘兩項分別為與社會企業潔世（Clean the World）合作的「個人衛生用品福袋製作全球志願活動」，以及旨在支援本地非牟利機構成長的「金沙關懷加速器」計劃（Sands Cares Accelerator）。

「金沙關懷」企業公民計劃透過上述舉措持續引領集團在全球各地開展慈善工作，為全球社區在困難救濟、災難應對及防範、教育、文化和自然遺產、本地商戶以及非牟利合作夥伴發展方面作出適切的支援。多年來，「金沙關懷」計劃推出多元舉措回饋社會，積極與本地慈善及社服機構攜手合作，同心協力建設為更美好、和諧、共融的社區。

關於金沙中國有限公司
金沙中國有限公司（香港聯交所：1928，「金沙中國」或「公司」）是一所於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司及在香港聯合交易所有限公司上市的公司。金沙中國是澳門最大的綜合度假村經營商，於路氹金光大道上設有澳門威尼斯人^®、澳門百利宮、澳門巴黎人^®，以及澳門倫敦人^® 等物業項目，同時擁有及經營位於澳門半島的澳門金沙。公司旗下的各綜合度假村集合多樣化的娛樂消閒、商務設施及客運業務，包括大型會議及展覽場地、各式餐廳食肆、購物中心、於威尼斯人綜藝館、倫敦人綜藝館、威尼斯人劇場、巴黎人劇場、倫敦人劇場及金沙劇場舉行的世界級娛樂表演，以及來往港澳的金光飛航高速渡輪服務。公司在路氹金光大道的各物業發展項目，堅定並持續地為建設澳門成為世界旅遊休閒中心貢獻力量。金沙中國是全球度假村發展商拉斯維加斯金沙集團股份有限公司（紐約證券交易所：LVS）的附屬公司。

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「金沙關懷」計劃
金沙中國有限公司不遺餘力推動及履行企業社會責任，積極參與母公司拉斯維加斯金沙集團所設立的「金沙關懷」企業公民計劃回饋澳門社區。「金沙關懷」計劃引領集團在全球各地開展慈善工作，包括經濟援助、社區援助及合作、物資捐贈及員工參與義工活動等。

「金沙關懷」企業公民計劃在澳門的主要項目包括：在澳門社區開展義務工作的金沙中國關懷大使計劃、向非牟利機構及社會企業捐款以及社區活動贊助等。

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Middle East tensions escalated rapidly after US President Donald Trump said the temporary ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran ended. DJIA futures once tumbled more than 700 points and last slid 649 points or 1.2%; S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures last sank 1% and 1.5% respectively. AI chip giant NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) dipped 1.8% pre-market at USD193.42.

NVIDIA has seen approximately USD1 trillion wiped off its market cap in less than two months, with its share price retreating to valuation levels set before the AI boom. Since setting a record high on May 14, the stock has grossed a decline of 18.2% as investors adjust AI trading strategies, selling NVIDIA and rotating into other semiconductor makers, particularly memory-related stocks.

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, the sell-off has pushed NVIDIA's forward PE down to 18x, the lowest since early 2019. The former market leader is now cheaper than the S&P 500, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100. The contraction in NVIDIA's valuation is not owing to deteriorating prospects, as analysts continued to raise earnings forecasts for the coming quarters.

The sell-off reflects a rotation in AI trades toward other segments, such as memory and storage stocks including Micron Technology, Inc. (MU.US). Even NVIDIA's rivals Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD.US) and Intel Corporation (INTC.US) have logged their share prices more than double or even triple this year.
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The Middle East situation has deteriorated further. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that after the US launched a series of military strikes against Iran in response to attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran attacked US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, and shot down a US MQ-9 drone that attempted to interfere with the operation.

After US President Donald Trump said the temporary US-Iran ceasefire agreement has ended, international oil prices jumped up more than 6%. Futures for the three major US stock indices moved lower, with DJIA futures down 627 pts, or nearly 1.2%, at 52,570, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures fell 0.9% and 1.4%, respectively. Spot gold fell nearly 1% to USD4,065 per ounce.

Memory chip stocks were broadly under pressure in pre-market trading, with Micron Technology, Inc. (MU.US) down 5.2% pre-market, while Seagate Technology Holdings PLC - Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (STX.US), Western Digital Corporation (WDC.US) and Sandisk Corporation (SNDK.US) dived 4.2-5.4% pre-market.

Major European stock markets broadly declined in early trading today. The pan-European STOXX 600 sagged nearly 1.5% to 636.91. The UK's FTSE 100 lost 1.3% to 10,523. France's CAC faded nearly 1.8% to 8,282. Germany's DAX slid 2.1% to 24,940. Italy's FTSE MIB dropped nearly 1.4% to 51,747. Spain's IBEX 35 index lost nearly 2.2% to 19,215. Trump said he did not want any dealings with Spain and wanted to sever all trades.
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• Maintained the highest MSCI AAA ESG Rating for the fourth consecutive year under the new ESG Model 5.0 (2026)
• Included in the MSCI ESG Selection Indexes for the fourth consecutive year
• Leader in Green CRDMO solutions for a healthier future

SHANGHAI, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced that it has achieved MSCI's highest AAA ESG rating and been included in the MSCI 2026 Selection Indexes for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring global capital markets' recognition of the company's sustainability commitment and leadership in the biopharmaceutical industry.

This recognition is driven mainly by the evaluation of strong and sustained performance excellence across key ESG topics, including Product Safety and Quality, Human Capital Development, Corporate Governance and Corporate Behavior, and Climate Change. This year's rating is particularly meaningful as it was attained under MSCI ESG Model 5.0, the most significant revision since the rating system was established. Under the updated model, approximately 37% of rated issuers experienced rating changes, while WuXi Biologics successfully retained its AAA rating, demonstrating the robustness, adaptability, and long-term resilience of the company's ESG management system.

The MSCI Selection Indexes are designed to showcase the performance of companies with high ESG ratings relative to their sector peers. They are built especially for institutional investors seeking companies with a strong sustainability profile and a relatively low tracking error in relation to the underlying equity market. According to MSCI, the ETFs and ETF assets linked to the MSCI Sustainability and Climate Change indexes rank in the top globally among others.

Dr. Chris Chen, WuXi Biologics CEO and Chairman of the ESG Committee, commented, "We are honored to have once again achieved MSCI's highest AAA rating and been included in the MSCI Selection Indexes for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement validates our sustained efforts and continuous progress in sustainability. As a global leader in Green CRDMO, we consistently deliver ESG excellence, enable clients worldwide to fulfill their ESG commitments, and work with all stakeholders to promote responsible practices throughout the entire value chain."

Over the years, WuXi Biologics' consistent efforts to promote sustainable development have received notable recognition from leading global ESG rating agencies, including the EcoVadis Platinum Medal; a listing in Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class World Index and Emerging Markets Index; "A List" status from CDP for Climate Change, Water Security, and Supplier Engagement Assessment; the highest negligible-risk rating by Morningstar Sustainalytics, and designation as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG Leader; inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series; a "Prime" designation from ISS ESG Rating; and inclusion in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

THE INCLUSION OF WUXI BIOLOGICS IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF WUXI BIOLOGICS BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics — from concept to commercialization — for the benefit of patients worldwide*.

With over 13,000 employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany, and Singapore — including experts and scientists in biologics R&D and manufacturing, technology innovation, and operational excellence — WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and scalable biologics solutions tailored to meet clients' needs. By embedding digital capability and infrastructure across the full biopharmaceutical value chain, the company turns data, computation, and prediction into transparent client experience, faster development, intelligent operations, and more efficient manufacturing. As of April 30, 2026, WuXi Biologics is supporting 982 integrated client projects, including 78 in Phase III and 25 in commercial manufacturing, with complex modalities representing more than half of the entire project portfolio.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while demonstrating exemplary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts, and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

*The winner of the "2026 Biologics CDMO of the Year" (Large CDMOs) (Life Science Connect / Outsourced Pharma)

*The winner of the "2026 Best Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization Award" (ABEA)

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東南亞地區包裹量同比增長63.2%，其他市場包裹量同比增長136.5%

香港2026年7月8日 /美通社/ -- 全球物流服務提供商極兔速遞環球有限公司（簡稱「極兔速遞」或「極兔」，亦或「該公司」，股票代碼：1519.HK）今天公佈了其截至2026年6月30日的第二季度業務最新情況及運營指標。報告期內，該公司的總包裹量達91.77億件，同比增長24.2%，日均包裹量達1.01億件。季度日均包裹量突破1億件大關，這標誌著該公司的業務發展邁入新階段。非中國市場包裹量達29.66億件，同比增長66.9%，佔總包裹量的32.3%，較去年同期提升8.3個百分點。今年上半年，該公司的總包裹量達175.03億件，同比增長25.1%，非中國市場包裹佔比33.6%，同比提升9.4個百分點。該公司整體保持強勁增長，東南亞及其他市場維持高增速，中國市場實現穩健增長，全球網絡的規模與運營能力持續提升。

作為東南亞領先的快遞物流服務商，極兔速遞在2026年第二季度於該區域保持強勁增長：東南亞區域包裹量達27.55億件，同比增長63.2%，日均包裹量達3030萬件。今年上半年，該區域包裹量達55.23億件，同比增長71.2%。該公司持續通過網絡優化與基礎設施投資，來提升區域履約能力。截至2026年6月30日，東南亞分揀中心數量較2025年末新增6座，達127座；自動化分揀線新增11條，達75條，為該區域持續旺盛的電商與快遞需求提供了有力支撐。

在中國市場，極兔速遞主動調整策略，持續優化網絡結構、客戶資源與運營效率，以此來適應行業變化。2026年第二季度，中國包裹量達62.11億件，同比增長10.6%，日均包裹量達6820萬件。今年上半年，中國自動化分揀線新增8條，總數達346條，進一步支撐包裹量增長，提升分揀效率。

在其他市場，2026年第二季度包裹量達2.11億件，同比增長136.5%，日均包裹量達230萬件。同比增速較第一季度進一步提升。該公司持續把握拉美和中東等區域的電商發展與跨境物流機遇，深化與TikTok、TEMU、SHEIN、全球速賣通等全球電商平台，以及Mercado Libre（美客多）等當地電商平台的合作，進一步拓展新興市場業務機會。伴隨業務擴張，截至2026年6月30日，其他市場的網點數量較2025年末新增約700個，總數達2700個；分揀中心新增8座，總數達52座，為其他市場業務的快速規模化擴張提供了支撐。

極兔速遞的全球業務佈局與增長前景持續獲得資本市場的關注。2026年6月，該公司被納入恆生指數成分股，正式躋身港股藍籌股行列，體現了市場對其業務韌性與長期價值的高度認可。該公司將圍繞客戶需求持續提升服務質量與運營效率，繼續對基礎設施進行投資，強化全球物流網絡開發，為長期穩健發展築牢根基。

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN.US) plans to issue at least USD25 billion of bonds to step up investment in AI infrastructure, Bloomberg, citing sources, reported. The final issuance size will depend on investor subscription and could be increased.

Amazon is reportedly planning to issue up to eight tranches of bonds with maturities ranging from 3 years to 40 years. The spread on the longest-dated bonds due in 2066 narrowed by 0.2 ppts to around 1.25 ppts above US Treasuries.
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Southeast Asia Parcel Volume Up 63.2% YoY and Other Markets Parcel Volume Up 136.5% YoY

HONG KONG, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- J&T Global Express Limited ("J&T Express" or "J&T" or the "Company", stock code: 1519.HK), a global logistics service provider, today announced its business update and operating metrics for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. During the reporting period, the Company's total parcel volume reached 9.177 billion, up 24.2% year-on-year ("YoY"), with average daily parcel volume reaching 101 million. The quarterly average daily parcel volume crossed the 100 million milestone, marking a new stage in the Company's business development. Non-China parcel volume reached 2.966 billion, up 66.9% YoY, accounting for 32.3% of total parcel volume and representing an increase of 8.3 percentage points from the same period last year. For the first half of the year, the Company's total parcel volume reached 17.503 billion, up 25.1% YoY, while non-China parcels accounted for 33.6%, an increase of 9.4 percentage points YoY. The Company maintained strong growth overall. Southeast Asia and other markets sustained high growth, China delivered steady growth, and the scale and operating capabilities of the global network continued to improve.

As a leading express logistics provider in Southeast Asia, J&T Express maintained strong growth in the region in the second quarter. Parcel volume in Southeast Asia reached 2.755 billion, up 63.2% YoY, with average daily parcel volume reaching 30.3 million. For the first half of the year, parcel volume in the region reached 5.523 billion, up 71.2% YoY. The Company continued to enhance regional fulfillment capabilities through network optimization and infrastructure investment. As of June 30, 2026, the number of sorting centers in Southeast Asia increased by 6 from the end of 2025 to 127, while automated sorting lines increased by 11 to 75, providing strong support for the region's sustained robust e-commerce and express delivery demand.

In China, J&T Express adapted to industry changes by proactively adjusting its strategy and continuing to optimize its network structure, customer resources and operating efficiency. In the second quarter, parcel volume in China reached 6.211 billion, up 10.6% YoY, with average daily parcel volume reaching 68.2 million. In the first half of the year, automated sorting lines in China increased by 8 to 346, further supporting parcel volume growth and improved sorting efficiency.

In other markets, parcel volume in the second quarter reached 211 million, up 136.5% YoY, with average daily parcel volume reaching 2.3 million. The YoY growth rate further increased from the first quarter. The Company continued to capture e-commerce development and cross-border logistics opportunities in regions including Latin America and the Middle East, and deepened cooperation with global e-commerce platforms such as TikTok, TEMU, SHEIN and AliExpress, as well as local e-commerce platforms including Mercado Libre, further expanding its business opportunities in emerging markets. Along with business expansion, as of June 30, 2026, the number of outlets in other markets increased by about 700 from the end of 2025 to 2,700, and the number of sorting centers increased by 8 to 52, providing support for the rapid scale-up of business in other markets.

J&T Express' global footprint and growth prospects continued to attract capital market attention. In June, the Company was included as a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, officially joining the ranks of Hong Kong blue-chip stocks, reflecting the market's strong recognition of the Company's business resilience and long-term value. The Company will continue to improve service quality and operating efficiency around customer needs, continue to invest in infrastructure and strengthen the development of its global logistics network, laying a solid foundation for long-term and steady development.