KuCoin Partners with FinChain to Integrate FUSD into Its RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution USA - English

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange built on trust, today announced a partnership with FinChain to integrate FUSD into KuCoin's RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution (RCMS). Through RCMS, yield-bearing FUSD can be connected through custody and mapped as collateral value, adding it to the list of assets supported as RCMS collateral.

Through this partnership, FUSD does not need to be sold beforehand or transferred directly to KuCoin. Its eligible collateral value, assessed within the designated custody framework, can be mapped to relevant KuCoin trading accounts in accordance with platform rules. Eligible institutional users can therefore keep their existing custody and yield arrangements, while using KuCoin's liquidity, trade execution, risk controls and position management capabilities to deploy capital more efficiently.

KuCoin Bridges RWA Assets and Trading Liquidity via RCMS

RCMS is KuCoin's off-exchange collateral infrastructure for institutional clients, designed to connect eligible RWA assets held in custody with trading accounts. Through RCMS, KuCoin incorporates mapped collateral value into the platform's collateral management, risk control, and position management processes, enabling custodied assets to support live trading activity in accordance with applicable rules.

RCMS is therefore more than a technical mechanism for mapping collateral value. It connects asset custody, collateral management, platform liquidity and trade execution within an integrated framework. Institutions can access trading and liquidity more flexibly, without frequently transferring or selling assets.

FUSD is backed by real-world assets such as money market funds and highly rated government bonds. Subject to platform rules, it can serve as both a yield-bearing asset and trading collateral, helping institutions reduce the trade-off between earning yield and accessing trading liquidity.

For KuCoin, the partnership expands the yield-bearing RWA assets supported by RCMS and further strengthens its role as both a trading platform and a provider of institutional market infrastructure. FinChain provides FUSD and its underlying asset backing. KuCoin, through RCMS, platform liquidity, trade execution, and risk management, makes eligible collateral value available for use in trading accounts. Together, the two sides create a complete process from RWA holding and custody to collateralization and trading.

Tika Lum, Head of Global Business Development - VIP & Institutional Business at KuCoin, said:

"For tokenized assets to become an integral component of market infrastructure, issuance and holding alone are insufficient; they must be used safely within prudent risk management frameworks. By adding FUSD to its range of RCMS-eligible collateral assets, KuCoin further connects RWA custodianship, collateral management, liquidity and trade execution, empowering institutions to deploy capital more efficiently while preserving their asset-holding arrangements. Grounded in trust, security and compliance, we will continue collaborating with partners to build institutional-grade infrastructure bridging traditional financial assets and digital asset markets."

Chen Zhao, CEO of FinChain, said: "We focus not merely on whether FUSD can be held, but whether it can be utilized within real-world trading infrastructure. Acting as collateral within RCMS enables FUSD to convert its underlying asset backing into usable collateral value while preserving yield-bearing performance. This facilitates more agile capital management for institutions across asset allocation, liquidity and strategy execution. Our collaboration with KuCoin marks a pivotal step for FUSD moving from asset issuance toward scenario-based application."

Compared with RWA products intended primarily for subscription and holding, FUSD, following its integration into RCMS, can also serve as eligible collateral within KuCoin's trading infrastructure. This arrangement links underlying asset backing, tokenization, custody connectivity, collateral management, risk control, platform liquidity and trade execution, further expanding FUSD's use in offshore digital asset markets. Going forward, the two parties will continue to work together on collateral eligibility assessment, custody connectivity, risk parameters, and offshore market expansion.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform with more than 45 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform offers trading in 1,500+ digital assets, along with spot, futures, institutional wealth management and Web3 wallet services, and has been recognized by authorities including Forbes and Hurun. KuCoin has obtained SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 22301:2019 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications, continuing to strengthen its security and privacy capabilities. Supported by its AUSTRAC registration in Australia and MiCA license in Austria, and under the leadership of CEO BC Wong, KuCoin continues to advance global compliance and innovation.

Learn more at www.kucoin.com.

About FinChain

FinChain is a Web3 brand incubated by Fosun Wealth Holdings. It positions itself as a global physical-financial blockchain network and financial-infrastructure platform supporting real-world-asset on-chain circulation. Centering on on-chain identity, RWA technology, asset issuance and on-chain-liquidity management, FinChain connects traditional-financial assets with digital-asset-use cases and keeps expanding institutional adoption and ecosystem partnerships for FUSD.

For more information: www.finchain.global

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YFORE Unveils Multi-Scenario UWB Radar Sensing for Next-Gen Vehicles USA - English

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SUWANEE, Ga., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Tier-1 automotive supplier YFORE Technology showcased its advanced Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radar sensing portfolio and expanded multi-scenario applications at its Suwanee, Georgia facility. Powered by proprietary high-precision algorithms, YFORE enables versatile multi-functionality from vehicle UWB hardware across in-cabin safety, vehicle access, and automated parking.

Full-Coverage In-Cabin Life Protection

Unaffected by optical line-of-sight limitations, YFORE's UWB In-Cabin Monitoring System utilizes high-penetration pulse signals to detect subtle micro-breathing for Child Presence Detection (CPD). With a life-detection rate exceeding 99% and signal leakage through windows kept under 20 cm, the system reliably prevents false triggers while meeting Euro NCAP safety standards (13s response time). In parallel, the UWB Occupant Detection System determines multi-target spatial coordinates to report exact passenger counts for emergency eCall response. YFORE also showcased its Occupant & Driver Monitoring System (ODMS), which fuses radar with smart vision mirrors to eliminate visual blind spots behind seats.

Smart Interaction & Vehicle Sentry Security

The portfolio expands UWB radar capabilities to vehicle exterior scenarios:

 Kick-Sensing Access: Delivers hands-free liftgate access with an activation rate >98% and false triggers 0.5% during rain, washes, or animal movement.

Intrusion Detection: Monitors side windows and liftgates for instant alerts upon unauthorized physical entry.

Low-Power Sentry Mode: Uses proximity radar to awaken power-intensive cameras strictly on demand, saving up to 2 kWh nightly.

Seamless Bumper-Integrated Parking Assistance

The UWB Parking Assistance System accurately identifies parallel, perpendicular, and angled parking spaces while detecting low-profile obstacles and filtering ground clutter. Operating invisibly behind bumper panels, it enables a clean, sensor-cutout-free vehicle exterior without relying on conventional ultrasonic sensors.

About YFORE

YFORE is a global Tier 1 automotive electronics supplier dedicated to driving the future of intelligent mobility. Partnering with more than 30 leading automotive OEMs worldwide, YFORE delivers high-performance, automotive-grade solutions across Intelligent Access, Intelligent Mirror and Sensing systems. With operational footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, YFORE combines global engineering depth with local execution to empower the next era of connected vehicles.

For more information, please visit www.yftech.com/en or follow YFORE on LinkedIn.

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EzPaycheck: User-Friendly and Flexible In-House Payroll Solution from Halfpricesoft.com

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ezPaycheck is the payroll software built to accommodate the small business owner's budget.

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Managing small business payroll and year-end compliance requires fast, dependable tools that keep operations running smoothly. Halfpricesoft.com continues to expand and improve the latest 2026 ezPaycheck software line to ensure uninterrupted payroll management and tax processing for organizations across the country.

Download the free 30-day trial or purchase ezPaycheck 2026 for just $169.00 today at Halfpricesoft.com.

"Halfpricesoft.com is committed to simplifying financial operations through intuitive software," said Dr. Ge, Founder of Halfpricesoft.com. "These new features empower businesses to customize payroll, boost efficiency, and cut administrative overhead."

In addition to core payroll functions, ezPaycheck 2026 software offers broader electronic tax filing services for businesses and tax professionals with the e-file 941 feature built within the application. E-File services with Halfpricesoft are a way to submit tax forms electronically to the IRS. This service is designed to make it easier to submit forms and ensure they are processed in a timely manner. Get the details here!

Key Features of ezPaycheck Payroll Software

Flexible Pay Periods: Supports daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly payroll runs.

Automated Calculations: Automatically calculates federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes.

50-State Compliance: Built-in tax tables covering all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Comprehensive Check Printing: Supports differential pay and prints payroll and miscellaneous checks on blank or preprinted stock.

Tax Form Processing: Prepares essential employer tax documents, including Form W-2 and Form W-3 (print only)

Direct E-Filing: Securely e-file 941 tax forms directly through the IRS-authorized system.

Multi-Platform Support: Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and macOS, with network access available for multi-user setups. (Mac sold separately)

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ezPaycheck can be downloaded and evaluated risk-free for 30 days at no cost or obligation. Trial versions print a watermark on checks and forms until a valid license key is registered. Start today!

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VTT Info: S-Transistors raises €2.6 million pre-seed round to introduce a unique superconducting transistor platform for scalable orchestration of quantum computers USA - English

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ESPOO, Finland, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Finnish startup is disrupting the ways of controlling large-scale quantum computers by delivering a completely new class of electronic devices - superconducting transistors. These novel devices combine the computational power of transistors with the ultra-low power dissipation of superconductors. S-Transistors is developing first-of-its-kind quantum motherboards that will provide energy- and cost-efficient orchestration of cryogenic quantum computers at scale.

Newly launched Finnish startup S-Transistors, originating from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised €2.6 million in pre-seed funding to pioneer a fundamentally new class of integrated circuits based on superconducting transistors. The technology has several promising applications, from energy-efficient classical computing to spacecraft electronics, but quantum computing, in particular, stands to benefit most.

Today's cryogenically cooled superconducting quantum computers need a paradigm-changing solution to break the scaling limit of the quantum processing unit (QPU) - the array of quantum bits that, by analogy to a conventional CPU, does the quantum computing. That limit comes from the power-hungry, poorly scalable way quantum processors are controlled today: multiple expensive, bulky cables per qubit, running from the processor inside the cryostat out to room-temperature electronics. This is exactly where S-Transistors' superconducting transistor technology, which is already available at wafer scale, offers a solution that is radically more energy-efficient and compact than existing alternatives.

The funding round was led by Lifeline Ventures, a leading Nordic investor, and joined by an angel investor. S-Transistors is going to use the pre-seed funding to develop several product prototypes for cryogenic signal control and handling, set up its own cryogenic laboratory, establish a manufacturing pilot line for its unique integrated circuits based on superconducting transistors, and grow the team.

"Today's efforts in scaling cryogenic quantum computers have delivered tremendous progress, with several practical use cases already demonstrated. However, further scaling is approaching a hard wall, as it still relies on power-hungry room-temperature electronics and separate wiring for each quantum bit (qubit) - both used to operate the quantum computer and link it to the outside world. The clearest path forward, for superconducting quantum computers in particular, is to bring the classical control and interface hardware down into the cryostat, right next to the quantum chip kept cold to protect its fragile quantum states. The catch is that such integration is extremely demanding in power dissipation, speed, and energy efficiency," says Dr. Heorhii Bohuslavskyi, Co-founder and CEO of S-Transistors. "Superconducting transistors are exactly that missing piece of hardware for large-scale, energy-efficient quantum computing."

Cryogenic quantum computers, including those based on superconducting quantum bits, are considered among the most promising platforms for scaling quantum computing. Unlocking their full potential will require quantum machines with hundreds of thousands of qubits, along with new technologies capable of supporting such computing systems at that scale.

One key challenge is the electronics used to control the qubits and transmit signals to and from the quantum processor. Today, much of this equipment operates outside the cryogenic environment that hosts the quantum-processing chip. Moving it closer to the quantum processor and operating it at extremely low temperatures could significantly improve scalability.

However, this is not simply a matter of placing conventional chips in the cold. Although some industrial silicon transistors can operate at deep cryogenic temperatures, they struggle to combine the performance needed to control large numbers of qubits with extremely low power consumption. Excess heat can disrupt the cryogenic environment and interfere with the quantum processor's fragile operations.

Superconducting transistors offer a promising solution to this very problem. They combine ultra-low power consumption and high-speed performance with compatibility with the quantum processor's cryogenic environment.

"When you think about it, the transistor is the most mass-manufactured device in human history. By combining the transistor functionality, with its unparalleled computing potential, and the superconducting property of near-zero power dissipation in a single device, we can reach a completely new level of energy-efficient cryogenic computing. In the near term, this already solves the cryogenic signal routing and delivery problems the superconducting quantum computer, but the real vision is the quantum motherboard: a completely new platform for scaling quantum computers, operating at mK temperatures, and controlling the operation of qubit-based QPU," says Dr. Andrey Generalov, Co-founder and CTO of S-Transistors.

S-Transistors' first product is a superconducting-transistor-based multiplexer that plugs into existing cryogenic setups and speeds up the development and prototyping of various quantum devices. It will ship to early customers and strategic partners within the company's first year of operation. The multiplexer is the first logical step toward the quantum motherboard and, according to prospective customers and collaborators, it addresses one of the most acute pain points in scaling today's superconducting quantum computers.

The potential reaches well beyond quantum computing and sensing. First theorised in the 1980s, a scalable and reproducible superconducting transistor technology today has strong potential across classical and quantum computing, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing hardware, spacecraft electronics, and fundamental particle detectors. S-Transistors intends to be the one to take that first step from lab to fab, toward customer adoption of superconducting transistor technology.

"S-Transistors is one of those rare companies built around a genuinely new piece of fundamental technology that could become an enabling layer for an entire industry. As quantum computers scale from hundreds or thousands of qubits toward commercially useful machines, we believe superconducting transistors can become a critical part of the hardware stack that makes that scaling possible," says Jyri Engeström, Partner at Lifeline Ventures.

"Our strategy at VTT is to shorten the journey from idea to pilot, from pilot to commercial solution. We will continue to be a part of S-Transistors' journey as the company approaches the manufacturing phase. S-Transistors' superconducting transistor technology will allow us to reach the point where quantum computers finally provide real-world value," says Erja Turunen, Executive Vice President at VTT.

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S-Transistors is pioneering a new class of transistors for scalable, energy-efficient classical and quantum computing. The company combines patent-pending fabrication and early-product circuit architectures with 50+ years of combined experience across microelectronics, cryogenics, quantum electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Guided by the pain points of academics and industry quantum computing players from Europe to North America and Asia, S-Transistors is on a quest to build the world's first quantum motherboard - and unblock the scaling of quantum computers into the quantum-utility era.

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Western China's Melody: Chinese Folk Traditions Meet HEDEGAARD's Modern Electronica

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CHONGQING, China, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Western China's Melody is a cross-cultural music documentary co-created by the Western China International Communication Organization (WCICO) and Danish producer HEDEGAARD. Filmed across ten cities and ten ethnic groups, including Han, Tujia, Tibetan, Yi, Mongolian, Yugur, Hui, Zhuang, Dong, and Dai, the production team conducted immersive fieldwork, documenting endangered music traditions such as Adu High-Pitched Melody, Mongolian Tobshur, and Xizang Layi during the 7,200-kilometer journey.

Scan the QR code to explore the "Western China's Melody" journey.

HEDEGAARD, globally celebrated as the "King of Car Audio" with over 1.7 billion streams, spent two months trekking from the sacred snow-capped plateaus of Qinghai-Xizang to the tropical rainforests of Xishuangbanna. "I didn't want to 'use' these sounds," he shared. "I wanted to listen until they trusted me with their soul." Guided by WCICO director Feng Xiaolou, he immersed himself in everyday life, learning ancient instruments and vocal techniques from heritage bearers in fields and by fire pits while preserving each tradition's authenticity and cultural integrity.

This philosophy shaped the ten-episode series and companion album KINΔ, named to evoke both "China" and "kin," or family. Three signature tracks exemplify this approach: Drumroll re-imagines Tujia Luo'er Tunes as an anthem of resilience. Monolith transforms Xizang's Layi love song into a universal meditation on enduring love. Dancing with My Destiny features Cloudward Dong Angels' pure harmonies floating over atmospheric synth pads. As art critic Xue Jinwen observed, the project "replaces cultural extraction with equal dialogue."

The resonance traveled far. Within weeks of its July 27 global release, the documentary amassed over 25.8 million overseas views, with standout clips trending across Europe and Southeast Asia while the companion album topped niche electronic charts. The journey also culminated in a July 26 live concert ("Magnificent Land, Melody of Western China - Night of International Musical Story") at Chongqing's Guotai Art Center. HEDEGAARD performed alongside Tianqin players, Mongolian throat singers, and Dong children. Traditional instruments and voices met real-time electronic production, creating an immersive audiovisual experience that extended the film's message from screen to shared physical space.

From village courtyards to international screens and stages, Western China's Melody demonstrates that cultural exchange thrives not on cultural extraction but on mutual respect and humble curiosity. It offers a replicable model for telling local stories with global resonance, proving that when traditions are heard on their own terms, they naturally find new ears, new rhythms, and renewed life.

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From Selling Goods to Telling Stories: How A Documentary Turns Trade into Cultural Dialogue USA - English

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HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The documentary series Cross-Border E-Commerce: Stories from China, produced by Hangzhou International Communication Center in partnership with China (Hangzhou) Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Area, has garnered over 8.35 million views on international platforms since its July release. It captures a profound shift: enterprises are evolving from selling goods to telling stories. Each product becomes a vessel for cross-cultural conversation.

The series profiles vivid cases that illustrate this transformation. A fishing rod made with aerospace-grade carbon fiber wins over Australian anglers through months of on-site testing and co-creation with local fishing associations. A pink toolbox, originally meant for hardware, is repurposed as a Mother's Day gift in North America, showing how understanding local lifestyles can turn a utility item into an emotional token. A rotating chair goes viral after a 14-million-view short video, selling 80,000 units in two months – thanks to a supply chain that delivers 90% of U.S. orders within two days. Another brand spends eight months developing cooling bedding for hot sleepers, proving patience and consumer insight matter more than speed. 

Behind these stories lies Hangzhou's decade-long ecosystem: since 2015, the city's cross-border e-commerce trade volume has grown 1,266-fold, and seller numbers from 200 to over 65,000. The documentary shows how digital trade lowers barriers, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to compete globally, build their own brands, and command pricing power. It also highlights emerging trends – AI-powered "one-person companies" using intelligent agents to handle design, marketing, and customer service; and bonded warehouses doubling as live-streaming studios to bring transparency and efficiency to global logistics. 

Experts interviewed in the film emphasize that compliance is no longer optional but a passport to sustainable growth, while physical clusters like Alibaba Center turn "upstairs and downstairs into upstream and downstream," integrating entire industry chain in one space. The documentary even extends to Paris, where Hangzhou's enterprises and platforms have introduced over 3,500 French brands to China, and where an overseas warehouse enables three-day global delivery. 

As scholars note, products convey professionalism, respect, and responsibility through design, quality, and service. Trade becomes daily life, daily life becomes stories, and stories become bridges connecting the world. In an era where e-commerce reshapes global economies, Hangzhou's experience offers a replicable model that commerce, when rooted in cultural empathy and innovation, can be the most authentic form of international communication.

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Valmet improves heat recovery and energy efficiency at Helen's Salmisaari pellet heating plant in Finland

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ESPOO, Finland, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will deliver a flue gas condensing plant to Helen's Salmisaari K6 pellet heating plant in Helsinki, Finland. The investment will enable Helen to recover more heat from the plant's flue gases, thereby improving energy efficiency, increasing heat production, and reducing emissions.

The delivery supports Helen's goals to improve the efficiency of renewable heat production and increase the amount of energy obtained from biomass fuel. The new system recovers heat that was previously lost as waste, which improves the plant's overall efficiency and increases district heat production with the same amount of fuel.

"By improving energy efficiency, we can develop the district heat production of the city of Helsinki to produce fewer emissions. Improving the efficiency of heat recovery from flue gases will increase the efficiency of the Salmisaari pellet-fired heating plant and enable us to get more energy from renewable fuel for the city's residents. The investment will also strengthen the role of the Salmisaari plant in Helen's district heat and cooling production and support Helen's clean transition," says Juhani Aaltonen, Senior Vice President, Clean Transition Investments, Helen.

The heat recovery system is based on flue gas condensation technology where water vapor contained in the flue gases, generated in the pellet-fired heat plant, condenses into water and releases usable heat back into the process. The recovered heat is circulated to the district heating network, improving heat production efficiency and increasing the amount of useful energy generated from biomass fuel.

"Improving energy efficiency is one of the most effective ways for energy producers to increase the value of their existing plants. This project is a great example of how Valmet helps energy producers to improve resource efficiency, operational performance, and sustainability. For district heating producers, higher energy efficiency can lower operating costs, improve fuel utilization, and reduce environmental impacts while supporting reliable heat production," says Lari-Matti Kuvaja, Director, Environmental Solutions, Pulp, Energy and Circularity, Valmet.

The order was included in Valmet's orders received for the second quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The flue gas condensing plant is scheduled to start during the second half of 2027.

The new flue gas condensing plant from Valmet will be integrated into Helen's Salmisaari pellet heating plant to improve the plant's energy efficiency.

Valmet supports efficient and reliable heat production

Valmet's delivery includes a complete flue gas condensation plant and related building for the Salmisaari K6 pellet heating plant. This new equipment will be integrated with the existing unit and completes the state-of-the-art Salmisaari K6 and K7 heating plant complex, previously supplied by Valmet, with maximized heat recovery from both units.

As a special feature of the delivery, the flue gas condensing plant will be connected to Helen's district cooling network. With this solution, the final temperature of the flue gases can be lowered to even below 10 degrees without separate heat pumps. The heat collected in the district cooling network will be transferred to the district heating network, utilizing Helen's existing heat pumps.

As the original supplier of the existing process systems, Valmet can integrate the new heat recovery plant into the facility as a seamless part of the overall process. The integrated approach helps ensure reliable plant operation, efficient maintenance, and optimized performance throughout the lifecycle of the plant.

About the customer Helen

Helen Ltd is a market leader in retail electricity sales, taking care of its customers by offering an easier and more straightforward everyday life throughout Finland. Helen is responsible for the production and distribution of district heating and cooling in Helsinki, in addition to which the company offers solutions for regional and renewable energy. Helen systematically reduces its emissions by developing a smarter energy system with the aim of achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

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Männer sind in jüngeren Altersgruppen in der Überzahl, Frauen in älteren

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Bei den 18- bis 29-Jährigen ist der Männerüberschuss am stärksten mit durchschnittlich 912 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer

In Altersgruppe 65plus fällt die weibliche Überzahl mit 1 260 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer am deutlichsten aus

Überzahl jüngerer Männer in Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen und Brandenburg am stärksten

Die Geschlechterverteilung in Deutschland ist je nach Altersgruppe und Region sehr unterschiedlich. In der Altersgruppe der 18- bis 29-Jährigen ist der Männerüberschuss besonders deutlich: Zum Jahresende 2025 kamen in dieser Altersgruppe deutschlandweit 912 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer, wie das Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis) mitteilt. Bei den unter 18-Jährigen waren es 947 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer, bei den 30- bis 49-Jährigen 969 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer. Ein Grund dafür ist, dass grundsätzlich etwa 5 % mehr Jungen als Mädchen geboren werden. Ein weiterer, dass etwas mehr Männer als Frauen nach Deutschland eingewandert sind.

Bei der Bevölkerung über 50 Jahren sind dagegen die Frauen in der Überzahl. Dies ist hauptsächlich auf die höhere Lebenserwartung von Frauen zurückzuführen. Zusätzlich wirkt sich in dieser Altersgruppe die höhere Abwanderung von Männern aus. So gab es in der Altersgruppe der 50- bis 64-Jährigen 1 011 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer. Bei den mindestens 65-Jährigen war die weibliche Überzahl mit 1 260 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer dann am deutlichsten.

Insgesamt leben damit in Deutschland etwas mehr Frauen: 1 027 Frauen kommen bundesweit auf 1 000 Männer.

Frauen in Schleswig-Holstein am deutlichsten in der Überzahl

Das Geschlechterverhältnis fällt regional sehr unterschiedlich aus und wird durch eine Vielzahl von Faktoren bestimmt, unter anderem durch die Altersstruktur der Bevölkerung. Insgesamt waren zuletzt Frauen in allen Bundesländern in der Überzahl. Am größten war sie in Schleswig-Holstein (1 044 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer), Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (1 043 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer) und Hamburg (1 042 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer). Am ausgeglichensten war das Geschlechterverhältnis in Baden-Württemberg (1 016 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer), Bayern (1 017 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer) und Bremen (1 019 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer).

Männerüberschuss bei 50- bis 64-Jährigen lediglich in östlichen Flächenländern

Betrachtet man einzelne Altersgruppen, zeigt sich regional wiederum ein anderes Bild. Bei den unter 18-Jährigen und bei den 18- bis 29-Jährigen waren Männer in allen Bundesländern in der Überzahl. Am höchsten war der Männerüberschuss bei den 18- bis 29-Jährigen in den Bundesländern Sachsen-Anhalt (856 Frauen je 1 000 Männer), Brandenburg (862 Frauen je 1 000 Männer) und Thüringen (867 Frauen je 1 000 Männer). Mit zunehmendem Alter der Bevölkerung geht der Männeranteil zurück. In der Altersgruppe der 30- bis 49-Jährigen waren ebenfalls noch in allen Bundesländern die Männer in der Überzahl, allerdings nicht mehr so deutlich.

Bei den 50- bis 64-Jährigen gab es nur noch in den fünf östlichen Flächenländern einen Überschuss. Hier wirkt sich unter anderem die Abwanderung vor allem junger Frauen aus den östlichen in die westlichen Bundesländer nach 1991 aus. Für die Altersgruppe 65plus wiesen dann alle Bundesländer einen hohen Frauenüberschuss in der Bevölkerung auf. Am höchsten war die Frauenüberzahl in Sachsen-Anhalt (1 336 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer), Sachsen (1 328 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer) und Hamburg (1 328 Frauen auf 1 000 Männer).

Methodische Hinweise:

Die Bevölkerungszahlen werden auf Basis des jeweils letzten Zensus gerechnet. Basis der vorliegenden Ergebnisse ist der Zensus 2022.

Die Entwicklung der Bevölkerungszahlen in einem Jahr ergibt sich zum einen aus den Geburten und Sterbefällen, zum anderen aus den Zu- und Fortzügen, die die Standesämter beziehungsweise Meldebehörden den Statistischen Ämtern mitteilen. Zudem fließen Korrekturen in die Berechnung ein. Korrekturen entstehen, wenn Meldebehörden oder Standesämter zuvor mitgeteilte Datensätze vervollständigen oder berichtigen.

Die Geschlechtseinträge "ohne Angabe" bzw. "divers" werden in der Bevölkerungsfortschreibung durch ein Zufallsverfahren auf männlich und weiblich verteilt und sind daher in der Betrachtung nicht berücksichtigt. Ab dem Berichtsjahr 2022 ist jedoch eine Eckzahlentabelle nach Bundesländern und den vier Geschlechtseinträgen männlich, weiblich, divers und ohne Angabe verfügbar.

Weitere Informationen:

Weitere Ergebnisse zu Geburten, Sterbefällen sowie zur Zu- und Abwanderung bietet der Themenbereich "Bevölkerung" im Internetangebot des Statistischen Bundesamtes. Die monatlichen Ergebnisse liegen in der Datenbank GENESIS-Online (Tabellen 12411) vor.

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HomeLink verbindet 60.000 Mitglieder in 70 Ländern. Die 1953 gegründete Organisation ermöglicht Reisen im Zuhause anderer Menschen - persönlich, nachhaltig und mit zusätzlicher Sicherheit. HomeLink International ist als Non-Profit-Organisation in Brüssel registriert; HomeLink Deutschland ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein.

Während der kostenfreien Testphase können Interessierte ihr Zuhause präsentieren, nach Tauschpartnern suchen und Kontakte knüpfen. Erst wenn ein Tausch vereinbart wird, ist eine reguläre Mitgliedschaft erforderlich.

Haustausch bedeutet, wie Einheimische zu leben: in einem echten Zuhause, mitten in einer Nachbarschaft und mit viel Raum für Entdeckungen. Da zwischen den Tauschpartnern keine Unterkunftskosten entstehen, können Familien je nach Reiseziel und Aufenthaltsdauer bis zu 4.000 Euro sparen. Dieses Geld bleibt für Anreise, Ausflüge, Kultur und gemeinsame Erlebnisse - ohne auf Komfort oder Privatsphäre verzichten zu müssen.

Mitglieder teilen nicht nur Wohnraum, sondern auch Alltagserfahrungen und persönliche Empfehlungen. Aus vielen Kontakten entstehen langjährige Freundschaften. Zugleich werden vorhandene Wohnungen sinnvoll genutzt - eine nachhaltige Alternative zum Massentourismus.

Persönliche HomeLink-Ansprechpartner begleiten die Mitglieder von der Kontaktaufnahme bis zum vereinbarten Tausch. Klare Regeln und eine schriftliche Tauschvereinbarung geben zusätzliche Sicherheit.

Absagen sind äußerst selten. Muss eine Partnerfamilie etwa wegen schwerer Erkrankung oder eines Todesfalls absagen, sucht HomeLink zunächst im internationalen Netzwerk nach einem geeigneten Ersatztausch. Gelingt dies nicht, beträgt die Unterstützung bis zu 1.800 Euro.

"HomeLink steht für Vertrauen, Verlässlichkeit und Völkerverständigung. Wenn etwas Unvorhersehbares geschieht, sollen unsere Mitglieder wissen, dass sie nicht alleinstehen", erklärt Daniela Gocker von HomeLink Deutschland.

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Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period August 24 - August 28, 2026 USA - English

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Aug 31, 2026, 03:01 ET

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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period August 24 - August 28, 2026, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) ("Ericsson") (LEI code 549300W9JLPW15XIFM52) repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0000108656) as follows:

Date

Aggregated daily volume (number of shares)

Weighted average share price per day (SEK)

Total daily transaction value (SEK)

24/08/2026

750,000

96.7307

72,548,025.00

25/08/2026

250,000

97.5728

24,393,200.00

26/08/2026

400,000

96.8842

38,753,680.00

27/08/2026

250,000

96.4026

24,100,650.00

28/08/2026

500,000

96.5126

48,256,300.00

Total

2,150,000

96.7683

208,051,855.00

The share repurchases are a part of the share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 which Ericsson announced on April 16, 2026, and which runs between April 23, 2026, and March 31, 2027, at the latest. The Board of Directors intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that the repurchased shares, other than those used to fulfil Ericsson's obligations under its share-related incentive programs, are cancelled.

The share buyback program is executed in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 supplementing MAR (the Safe Harbour Regulation).

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on behalf of Ericsson. A full breakdown of the transactions is attached to this announcement.

Following the repurchases above, Ericsson's holding of treasury stock amounts to 102,818,676 Class B shares. There are in total 3,371,351,735 shares in Ericsson, 261,755,983 shares of Class A and 3,109,595,752 shares of Class B.

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