Natura Bissé renews as The Official Spa Brand of The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026

The Spanish luxury skincare house reinforces its commitment to the hospitality industry, with plans to double Hotel & Spa economic impact to €102 million by 2030

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura Bissé, the Spanish luxury skincare brand internationally recognized for its high-performance skincare and award-winning spa experiences, has renewed its role for a second consecutive year as the Exclusive Official Spa Brand of The World's 50 Best Hotels, the global authority celebrating excellence in luxury hospitality.

The renewed partnership further strengthens Natura Bissé's presence within some of the world's most prestigious hotels and reinforces the brand's long-term commitment to luxury hospitality at a time of unprecedented growth in high-end travel and wellness tourism.

The World's 50 Best Hotels awards ceremony takes place this week in Paris, bringing together the world's leading hospitality professionals for three days of networking, inspiration, and celebration. For the occasion, Natura Bissé has curated a series of immersive brand experiences designed to demonstrate how wellness can become one of the most powerful differentiators within today's luxury hotel experience.

As part of this strategy, Natura Bissé plans to double its investment in the Hotel & Spa channel over the next five years, increasing the business from €47 million in 2025 to €102 million by 2030. The objective is to deepen strategic partnerships with leading hotel groups while continuing to elevate the wellness experiences offered to guests around the world.

"Today, hospitality is one of the driving forces behind the new definition of luxury, where wellness has evolved from an added amenity into an essential part of the guest experience. Our partnership with The World's 50 Best Hotels reflects our long-term vision: to work alongside the world's finest hotels in creating experiences that build meaningful emotional connections and deliver lasting value." Verónica Fisas, CEO of Natura Bissé.

Today, Natura Bissé partners with more than 400 luxury properties across nearly 60 countries, including some of the world's most iconic hospitality brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, Rosewood, Belmond, St. Regis, Fairmont, Mandarin Oriental, and Grand Hyatt.

Across the hospitality landscape, Natura Bissé offers a comprehensive wellness ecosystem—from its signature spa treatments, which have earned the brand the title of World's Best Spa Brand five times (2018–2021, 2025) and another nomination in 2026, to elevated in-suite skincare experiences and its purpose-driven hotel amenities, developed in partnership with La Bottega in support of the Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation.

"We're delighted to continue our partnership with Natura Bissé for a second year as the Official Spa Brand of The World's 50 Best Hotels. The world's best hotels are constantly finding new ways to create memorable guest experiences, and wellness is an increasingly important part of that. Natura Bissé's expertise and longstanding relationships with many of the world's leading hotels make them a fantastic partner, and we're looking forward to working together again in Paris." Lorraine Keogh, 50 Best Managing Director of Commercial.

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Scania enables electric long-haul with up to 720 km range

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania is addressing one of the transport industry's biggest electrification challenges: how to make electric trucks work for long-haul operations. The solution combines expanded battery capacity, MCS charging and practical vehicle configuration, enabling up to 720 kilometres of range while helping operators balance payload, charging and productivity.

For transport operators, the question is whether an electric truck can cover demanding routes, carry the required load and charge in a way that fits real transport schedules.

Scania's solution brings those elements together. By adding battery capacity behind the cab, in combination with chassis-mounted batteries and megawatt charging, the vehicle can be configured for longer electric range while retaining the operational flexibility needed for European long-haul assignments.

In combination with Scania's protruding IVD (Increased Vehicle Dimension) front, the battery-behind-cab layout enables a 6x2*4 European trailer combination with maximum range, even when the total vehicle length exceeds 16.5 metres. This allows customers to combine long electric range with practical trailer compatibility and maintained turning performance.

When combined with the new front, the vehicle can reduce energy consumption by up to 3 percent, depending on specification and operation, as wind resistance accounts for a larger share of total energy use in electric trucks.

"Electric trucks are already part of the transport system, but long-haul operations place very different demands on range, payload and charging. With this solution, Scania is showing how those pieces can come together in a practical way for customers who want to electrify demanding long-distance routes," says Lars Gustafsson, Senior Vice President, Head of Solutions Management, Scania.

Long distances, heavy loads, trailer compatibility, charging strategy and bodywork requirements all influence whether an electric truck works in daily operation. By placing additional battery packs behind the cab, Scania can increase installed battery capacity without relying only on chassis-mounted batteries, making it possible to build long-haul configurations with up to 720 kilometres of range while giving operators more room to balance range and payload.

In a typical configuration, two MP20 battery packs can be mounted behind the cab, adding approximately 356 kWh of installed capacity in addition to the batteries on the chassis and under the cab. Together with MCS charging, this expanded energy capacity supports electric long-haul tractor configurations using standard European trailer combinations.

"This is not only about placing batteries in a new position on the vehicle. The larger point is what it enables: electric transport over distances that have traditionally been among the hardest to electrify, with range, payload and charging considered together from the start," Gustafsson concludes.

FACTS:

- Electric range of up to 720 kilometres, depending on configuration and operating conditions

- Up to 3 percent lower energy consumption on battery-electric vehicles when combined with the new front, depending on specification and operation

- Expanded installed battery capacity, including two MP20 battery packs mounted behind the cab in a typical configuration

- Adds approximately 356 kWh installed capacity behind the cab, depending on configuration

- Designed to support MCS charging for shorter and more productive charging stops in long-haul operations

- Supports selected long-haul 6x2*4 tractor configurations with standard European trailer combinations

- Works together with Scania's IVD front to enable total vehicle length above 16.5 metres

Explore Scania's electric solutions here.

For further information, please contact:

Alexandra Österplan

Marketing Communications Manager

Phone: +46 735 667 121 

E-mail: [email protected]

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New Scania Dynamic strengthens driver focus and energy efficiency

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The major updates in the new Scania Dynamic contribute to lower energy consumption, improved driver comfort and a more dynamic vehicle experience across powertrains. This means Scania keeps its approach of continuous improvement for battery-electric and combustion-engine operations.

Key updates in Scania Dynamic:

- Improved energy efficiency, with total energy consumption reduced by around 2 percent.

- Exterior updates that reduce air drag, including digital rear-view mirrors, side skirt extensions, redesigned A-pillars, new door handles and a protruding front supporting Increased Vehicle Dimension legislation.

- A stronger driver environment, with updated interior materials, new lighting options, improved seats and an 800 mm reclining bed option.

- Improved visibility, driver support and daily usability, including updated headlamps, driver assistance functions, a magnetic wireless charger and external glove hanger tray.

With Scania Dynamic, the company introduces a comprehensive truck update for R- and S series that further strengthens the driver experience and improves energy efficiency. Developed for the realities of modern transport, the update supports customers who need efficient and flexible vehicles suited to a wide range of assignments with a modern and driver-focused working environment.

"At Scania, we don't take our position for granted. We need to keep our offering premium. With the introduction of Scania Dynamic, we level up on the driver environment, as well as the energy efficiency. We make what already works, even better," says Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania and TRATON Group.

Scania Dynamic reflects Scania's continuous improvements, where every detail contributes to the overall performance and experience.

A key customer benefit of Scania Dynamic is improved energy efficiency, with total energy consumption reduced by around 2 percent in this step, depending on vehicle specification and operation. The improvement is achieved through exterior updates that reduce air drag, including digital rear-view mirrors, side skirt extensions, a front that supports Increased Vehicle Dimension legislation, redesigned A-pillars, and new door handles.

Energy efficiency is relevant across powertrains. For combustion vehicles, lower energy consumption can mean reduced fuel use. For battery-electric vehicles, it can mean lower electricity consumption and better use of the energy carried on board. For customers, the result is practical: lower operating costs, reduced emissions and a vehicle that uses energy more efficiently in daily operations.

Digital rear-view mirrors are one of the most visible updates, combining improved visibility, and better energy efficiency through reduced air drag. For drivers, the system provides better visibility when reversing or manoeuvring in narrow areas, with two full-HD screens on the driver side and passenger side respectively. Views can be adapted to standard, zoom and wide-angle modes, depending on the situation. The screen also includes vertical adjustable reference lines with measurements. The camera lenses are positioned for natural dirt protection and include heating to help prevent fog, ice and snow.

Scania Dynamic places strong emphasis on the driver. Inside the cab, a new colour scheme creates a premium feel. With an increased number of recycled materials in the interior, with the curtains being 100 percent recycled and wall- and ceiling panels are containing 70 percent recycled material, it means large volumes of textiles are more resource efficient, while the work with lowering environmental impact through a higher amount of recycled material even more, continues. New textiles for beds, rear wall and ceiling, and updated seat upholstery contribute to a modern and cohesive cab environment.

The seat range has been developed in response to new safety regulations concerning headrests, while improving ergonomics and comfort. An 800 mm reclining bed option provides a flexible resting position, with a back section that can be adjusted up to 60 degrees.

Interior lighting has been expanded into several performance levels, from functional white lighting to Ambient+ with multiple solid colours and themes, such as the northern light. This allows drivers to tailor the cab lighting to their needs, from practical working light to a calmer atmosphere during rest periods.

"For drivers who spend hours on the road, these improvements make the cab a great place to work, rest and recover. Because a relaxed driver is not only more comfortable; a more intuitive working environment supports focus, reduce fatigue and contribute to safer operations," says Lars Gustafsson, Senior Vice President, Head of Solutions Management, Scania.

The updated headlamps are also part of the driver experience. They provide improved visibility in dark conditions through extended high-beam range, a wider and brighter beam and better low-beam comfort. Automatic high beam provides optimal lighting without disturbing other road users. For drivers, this means less strain during night driving and better awareness in curves and when meeting oncoming traffic.

Driver assistance functions further support the driver to make daily operations less stressful, such as Safe Stop Assist, Forward Distance Alert, and Vulnerable Road User.

Speed Sign Cruise Control and Curve Speed Cruise Control support smoother driving. These systems support the driver rather than replace driver responsibility, making demanding operations more controlled.

Several updates focus on small but important details of everyday driving. A magnetic wireless charger provides 15 W charging power and keeps the phone in place and allows air to circulate underneath to reduce heat build-up. A glove hanger tray in the external storage compartment allows wet or dirty gloves to be stored outside the cab, with ventilated storage helping them dry efficiently and keeping the cab cleaner.

Scania Dynamic supports the reality of transport. It improves the vehicle experience and energy efficiency across powertrain, while giving drivers a more comfortable, intuitive and modern working environment.

"With Scania Dynamic, we continue to refine what already works. Through continuous improvements, dynamic design and strong driver focus, Scania helps customers reduce energy use, improve daily operations and choose the right solution for every assignment," Gustafsson concludes.

Learn more at www.scania.com/dynamic

For further information, please contact:

Alexandra Österplan

Marketing Communications Manager

Phone: +46 735 667 121 

E-mail: [email protected]

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Achieving world-class AI inference performance through Japan-developed 2nm 3D-stacked CPU and server integrated, developed, and manufactured in Japan

KAWASAKI, Japan, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will begin global sales of its next-generation CPU, FUJITSU-MONAKA[1], designed and developed in Japan, starting November 2026. This will include sales of the processor as a standalone product to cloud and data center operators and server vendors. Additionally, the company will launch the made-in-Japan Fujitsu MONAKA Server equipped with the FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU, offering high reliability and power efficiency as a sovereign AI infrastructure. Fujitsu MONAKA Server will be made broadly available from November 2026 to data center operators, enterprises, and the academic and HPC sectors in Japan and Europe, contributing to national security.

The FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU integrates Fujitsu's extensive expertise in processor and server development, achieving world-class computational performance and data supply capabilities with a maximum operating frequency of 3.8GHz and memory transfer speed of 8800MT/s. It delivers twice the AI inference throughput and superior power efficiency compared to other CPUs, effectively halving the number of servers and power consumption required for equivalent processing loads.

Fujitsu MONAKA Server, powered by the FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU, enhances sovereign capabilities through domestic manufacturing, contributing to traceability and supply chain transparency. Furthermore, at a time when power and installation space are significant challenges for AI infrastructure expansion, this CPU server alone can build an AI inference platform. Its space-saving and power-efficient design allows for deployment in air-cooled data centers, significantly increasing customers' capacity for AI infrastructure expansion. Fujitsu MONAKA Server also supports future scalability through resource pooling technology and reduces cooling energy consumption with Fujitsu's long-cultivated cooling technologies.

Fujitsu is committed to supporting customers' autonomy and accountability by providing a sustainable sovereign AI infrastructure with high operability.

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[1] FUJITSU-MONAKA: 

This new technology applied to FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).

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LONDON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg today launched its FX Options RFQ API on FXGO, its award-winning electronic foreign exchange trading solution. FXGO is part of Bloomberg Electronic Markets, and the introduction of this new offering brings end-to-end programmatic RFQ trading to the buy-side FX options market for the first time.

Building on the popularity of FXGO's recently released Python-API FX Options ticket launcher, buy-side traders can now run the entire RFQ workflow programmatically, from submitting a trade request and receiving competing dealer quotes, to completing the deal, with no manual steps required at any stage.

The launch covers vanilla and exotic FX options strategies across deliverable and non-deliverable currency markets and connects clients to FXGO's multi-dealer pool of liquidity providers through a single API.

Bloomberg introduced its FX Options RFQ API to meet increased demand from systematic hedge funds and asset managers seeking to extend programmatic execution support into derivatives; Bloomberg recorded more than 58% year-on-year growth since August 2025 in FX options volumes on FXGO, with hedge fund activity up more than 75%.

"We've seen rising demand across hedge fund clients on FXGO, and systematic firms are increasingly pushing into FX options, demanding the same end-to-end RFQ automation they have elsewhere in their workflow," commented Kat Furber, Bloomberg's Global Head FX Trading (FXGO) at Bloomberg. "The FX Options RFQ API is FXGO meeting that demand, giving buy-side firms complete programmatic execution support across the entire trade lifecycle, backed by the full depth of our global liquidity."

Bloomberg's FXGO is the premier multi-bank FX trading solution providing access to deep liquidity through real-time pricing, powerful workflow solutions and sophisticated analytics for price takers across the globe to negotiate FX transactions with their bank relationships. FXGO provides streaming or RFQ for spot, outrights, swaps, NDFs, deposits, precious metals and options across a multitude of currency pairs and tenors, along with access to algorithmic order solutions offered by more than 30 top providers. FXGO also integrates with multiple third-party order management, treasury management and accounting systems and facilitates straight-through processing (STP) in a variety of flexible formats, creating a seamless and efficient investment workflow.

About Bloomberg Electronic Markets

Bloomberg's Electronic Markets solutions are used by leading financial institutions to trade efficiently in over 175 markets around the world. More than 9,000 client firms use Bloomberg Electronic Markets to access industry-leading depth and breadth of liquidity across asset classes from over 800 dealers globally. Bloomberg Electronic Markets provides market participants with comprehensive solutions across the trading lifecycle, including robust price transparency, analytics, automation and execution, powered by Bloomberg's high-quality, multi-asset class data and tools.

FX options are traded via the multilateral trading facilities (BMTF & BTFE) offered by Bloomberg Trading Facility Limited and Bloomberg Trading Facility BV and via the market (BTBS) operated by Bloomberg Tradebook Singapore Pte Ltd.

About Bloomberg

Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news, and insights that bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to markets. The company helps connect influential communities across the global financial ecosystem via reliable technology solutions that enable our customers to make more informed decisions and foster better collaboration.

For more information, visit Bloomberg.com/company or request a demo.

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Strategic integration, through Trade Innovation Nexus, to streamline digital trade finance for banks and corporates

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra today announced a partnership with Komgo, a leading digital trade finance platform provider, to help banks and corporates overcome inefficiencies caused by fragmented trade systems and manual, data-intensive processes. Together, the companies will streamline end-to-end digital trade finance workflows and improve connectivity across trade ecosystems, enabling scalable growth.

The partnership will leverage Trade Innovation Nexus, Finastra's open API integration layer, to connect Komgo's Konsole digital trade finance platform with Finastra's Trade Innovation. The solutions will together enable a more connected trade finance experience for customers, reducing manual effort, improving interoperability, and enhancing visibility across the trade ecosystem without disrupting existing bank infrastructures.

Key benefits of the Finastra and Komgo partnership for Banks and their corporate clients

- Faster, more efficient processing: Reduces transaction times, onboarding and manual exceptions through integrated, automated workflows.

- Enhanced transparency and trust: Replaces intensive processes with auditable, straight-through processing (STP) via digital workflows that improve visibility and foster greater confidence for all participants.

- Stronger compliance and security: Incorporates built-in regulatory checks and advanced security features for simplified compliance, reporting and audit readiness.

- Advanced risk management: Provides institutions with comprehensive tools for assessing and mitigating risks, empowering better-informed decisions.

Expert opinion

"Finastra's global presence, open platform approach and strong commitment to innovation in trade finance made it a natural partner for us," said Baptiste Audren, Chief Revenue Officer at Komgo. "Digital trade continues to make global commerce more accessible and efficient, but progress often comes with added complexity. This is exactly where technology can help. By connecting Komgo's trusted, multi-bank digital trade finance infrastructure with Finastra's Trade Innovation, we are bringing our proven digital trade capabilities to a broader base of banks and corporates through Finastra's extensive client base, while giving Finastra's customers direct access to the industry's most widely adopted trade finance network."

Vinay Mendonca, Head of Trade & Supply Chain Finance and Digital Channels at Finastra, said: "This partnership reflects our shared commitment to helping Financial Institutions modernize trade finance through open, connected technologies. By combining Finastra's deep trade finance capabilities with Komgo's digital trade services through our Nexus API integration layer, we are enabling customers to reduce complexity, increase transparency and provide more streamlined trade finance experiences."

Through open integration and interoperable workflows, Finastra and Komgo are supporting financial institutions to accelerate digital trade transformation and deliver more efficient, agile services to their corporate customers.

To learn more visit: Finastra's Trade Innovation solution | Finastra.

Visit Finastra at Sibos 2026 on booth: H015.

Visit Komgo at Sibos 2026 on booth: I038.

About Finastra

Finastra is a global leader in financial services software, trusted by thousands of customers - including many of the world's top banks - in over 100 countries. Backed by Vista Equity Partners, we partner with financial institutions to deliver modern, reliable technology that helps them adapt, grow, and serve their customers with confidence. Visit www.finastra.com or follow on LinkedIn.

About Komgo

Komgo is a global fintech leader in trade finance digitalization. Its secure, multi-bank platform connects corporates and financial institutions worldwide, enabling the digital management of trade instruments such as guarantees, standby LCs, and documentary credits. Headquartered in Geneva with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Komgo is trusted by over 400 clients to securely manage, connect, and automate trade finance. Visit www.komgo.io or follow on LinkedIn.

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Active ETFs set for further growth as advisers sharpen focus on value and fit

- MSCI survey finds 71% of advisers plan to increase their use of active ETFs over the next two years

- 58% say a new active ETF allocation would most likely displace an existing mutual fund

- 45% of respondents expect to broaden their equity allocations beyond their home markets over the next two years

- Nearly half are open to accessing less liquid assets through an ETF, but only 16% think private markets are a good fit for the structure

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Active ETFs are firmly in the mainstream and set for further growth, but advisers are putting greater emphasis on value, liquidity and structural fit when deciding which products earn a place in portfolios, according to a survey of 450 advisers across the U.S. and Europe by MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI).

The vast majority of respondents (87%) to the ETF Intelligence Survey 2026 already invest in active ETFs and 71% expect to increase their use over the next two years. Passive ETF use is also set to grow, with 62% of advisers planning to increase their allocation. More significantly for asset managers, 58% say a new active ETF allocation from a manager they already use would most likely displace an existing mutual fund or UCITS holding.

A change in structure doesn't necessarily mean a change in manager, however, with half of respondents likely to switch to an active ETF version of a strategy they already hold and 85% of those involved in fund selection open to an ETF share class of the same strategy.

Looking ahead, advisers want greater choice across strategies and exposures with thematic and megatrend ETFs drawing the strongest demand (47%). At the same time, 45% of respondents expect to broaden their equity allocations beyond their home markets over the next two years. Among these respondents, 39% expect a greater focus on emerging markets compared with 24% on developed markets.

The majority (58%) of respondents would pay more for a difficult-to-access strategy whereas only 12% would pay a higher fee for core beta. Liquidity and the ability to trade efficiently also rank among the top priorities for 68% of respondents, a sign that advisers are weighing what an ETF costs to use alongside what it costs to own.

As ETFs stretch across more strategies and asset classes, the question of fit becomes more important. While nearly half (49%) of responding advisers are open to accessing private or less liquid assets through an ETF, only 16% consider private markets a good fit for the structure. Nearly two-thirds (62%) point to a mismatch between the liquidity of the ETF and its underlying assets as the main reason, ahead of valuation transparency (50%) and a lack of track record (44%).

"Passive ETFs remain the foundation of most adviser portfolios, but active ETFs are increasingly becoming mainstream. What we are seeing is a shift from whether advisers will use active ETFs to where the structure delivers the most value," said Jana Haines, Global Head of Index at MSCI. "As the ETF market enters a more mature phase, advisers are also asking harder questions about the product's fit. The opportunity lies not just in providing more choice, but in knowing where the structure adds value, where its limits lie and what it takes to earn a place in the portfolio."

For more information about the MSCI ETF Intelligence Survey 2026, please visit msci.com.

About MSCI

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates. To learn more, please visit www.msci.com.

The process for submitting a formal index complaint can be found on the index regulation page of MSCI's website at: https://www.msci.com/index-regulation.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or performance and involve risks that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially, and you should not place undue reliance on them. Risks that could affect results or performance are in MSCI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year ended on December 31 that is filed with the SEC. MSCI does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements. No information herein constitutes investment advice or should be relied on as such. MSCI grants no right or license to use its products or services without an appropriate license. MSCI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

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Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Japanese Cultural Experience Workshops: Flower Arranging Inspired by Mid-autumn Full Moon and Tsumami-zaiku Ornamental Hairpins

-Highly Popular Original Creations as Perfect Souvenirs-

TOKYO, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Keio Plaza Hotel Co., Ltd. finalized the schedule for its cultural experience workshop program, titled "Journey into Japan: A Workshop of Cultural Discovery," taught by Japanese artists and held regularly in the Lobby on the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Main Tower's 3rd floor from September to December 2026. It includes flower arranging inspired by the mid-autumn full moon and tsumami-zaiku hairpins. Located in Tokyo's new central business district, the hotel offers exceptional convenience as a hub for tourism and business, and implements the program to enrich the guests' experiences, including some 80-90% who are inbound travelers. The program offers a diverse range of cultural experiences through monthly workshops where participants create their own artworks inspired by Japanese culture and seasonal traditions.

Japanese cultural experience image: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000115/202609075406/_prw_PI1fl_nLllwbzw.jpg

Special website: https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/en/event/journey_into_japan/

At past events, many international guests have taken advantage of their free time to participate in cultural experiences thanks to the programs' casual "drop-in-anytime" nature that allows for same-day participation. Furthermore, the hotel has received positive feedback from participants, including comments like "it was fun to have this experience right inside the hotel," "I made handcrafted items as souvenirs for not only myself but also for my friends," and "I am happy to have learned how to write my name in Japanese 'kanji' on my artwork." Keio Plaza Hotel will continue to deliver memorable experiences to all guests by allowing them to experience the depth of Japanese arts and crafts representing Japan's unique culture, thereby enabling guests to view the crafts they created and reminisce about their journey after they return home.

About "Journey into Japan: A Workshop of Cultural Discovery": https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202609075406-O2-TsKp3d96.pdf

Cultural Discovery Concept

Japan boasts a wide variety of cultures and arts born in harmony with nature. Inspired by the ever-changing seasons, prayers and gratitude, together with influences from cultures worldwide, have long been woven into Japanese culture. This program offers a space to encounter "Japanese culture in the present age" through artists' works, while enjoying Japan's rich seasons and its connection to the world year-round.

About Keio Plaza Hotel: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202609075406-O1-NMhvlQ01.pdf

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Lexar and Leica Present Threads of Time: A Journey Through Silk and Lens at Leica Gallery Amsterdam

The exhibition follows Leica award-winning photographer Jing Huang as he documents young Suzhou kesi artist and custodian Hao Naiqiang (Jingwei), exploring how photography and storage preserve real craft, real presence and memories that cannot be recreated.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Lexar and Leica are presenting Threads of Time: A Journey Through Silk and Lens at Leica Gallery Amsterdam, a photography exhibition documenting Suzhou kesi, a traditional Chinese silk weaving craft known for its highly detailed handmade process.

The project follows Jing Huang, a Leica award-winning photographer, as he documents the working process of Hao Naiqiang (known as Jingwei), a young kesi artist and custodian of Suzhou kesi craftsmanship. Through Huang's lens, the exhibition captures the people, tools, textures, gestures and quiet discipline behind kesi, presenting it not simply as a heritage object, but as a living process shaped by hands, time and patience.

A Living Craft Shaped by Time

Suzhou kesi is one of the most intricate forms of traditional Chinese silk weaving. Unlike printed or embroidered textiles, kesi is created through a slow handmade weaving process in which the artisan works thread by thread to form delicate patterns, colours and textures. Each piece requires patience, precision and deep familiarity with the material.

For Jingwei, kesi is not only a technique, but a way of continuing cultural memory through daily practice. The craft exists not only in the completed silk artwork, but also in the repeated hand movements, tools, decisions and concentration that happen before the final piece is complete.

"What moves me most about kesi is its restraint," said Jingwei, kesi artist. "It is not a free gesture. It is created within the order of warp and weft, built slowly through time, patience and the experience of the hand."

Through Threads of Time, kesi is presented as a craft where time becomes visible — in the tension of silk threads, the rhythm of the hands, the relationship between the artisan and the material, and the quiet discipline embedded in each woven detail.

Photography as a Way of Seeing

To document Jingwei's practice, Lexar and Leica invited Jing Huang, a photographer whose visual language is deeply influenced by painting, particularly Chinese ink painting and small-format compositions. Rather than approaching kesi as a straightforward documentary subject, Huang looks for stillness, restraint, balance and negative space within the craft.

His photography is less about explaining a heritage object and more about shaping a visual experience. Through his lens, the tools, threads, hands and studio details become part of a larger study of form, texture and time.

"For me, photography is not only about recording time," said Jing Huang. "Sometimes it is about forgetting time. What stays in an image is not simply when or where it was taken, but whether it carries a sense of beauty that can still be felt beyond that moment."

At a time when images can be generated instantly, this kind of photographic practice carries renewed meaning. It is not only about producing an image, but about being present with a real person, a real craft and a real moment. Through Huang's photographs, Suzhou kesi is not imagined or recreated. It is observed, experienced and preserved as part of a visual record.

A Dialogue Between the Photographer's Eye and the Artisan's Hand

Presented at Leica Gallery Amsterdam, the exhibition brings together traditional craft, contemporary photography and the question of how visual memory travels across cultures.

"What makes this project meaningful is the dialogue between the photographer's eye and the artisan's hand," said Linda Warmerdam, Manager and Curator, Leica Gallery Amsterdam. "Through photography, audiences can encounter Suzhou kesi not only as a heritage object, but as a living process shaped by time, patience and human presence."

By placing kesi within a photography gallery context, Threads of Time invites audiences to look beyond the final artwork and spend time with the process behind it: the movements, materials and moments that are often invisible once a work is complete.

Why Lexar Is Part of This Story

Lexar's role in the project begins with a simple idea: before a photograph becomes an exhibition print, a film still, a press image or a cultural archive, it first exists as an original file that needs to be safely preserved.

As a brand trusted by photographers, videographers and creators, Lexar has long supported the creative workflow from capture to archive. In Threads of Time, that role becomes part of a broader story about memory. Leica helps capture what is truly seen. Lexar helps preserve the original record behind it.

"Before an image becomes an exhibition print, a film still or a cultural archive, it first exists as an original file that needs to be protected," said Grace Su, General Manager of Europe at Lexar. "Through this project, Lexar and Leica are exploring how real craft, real photography and reliable storage can work together to preserve moments that cannot be recreated."

For Lexar, this project is not about defining the meaning of heritage, but about returning to the brand's core purpose: helping people preserve moments, creations and memories that would otherwise exist only once.

Why It Matters to Consumers

The story of kesi may begin with a traditional craft, but its meaning extends beyond heritage. Not everyone creates a cultural artwork, but everyone has moments they do not want to lose — a family memory, a creative project, a journey, a milestone or a piece of work that exists only once.

In an age where images can be generated faster than ever, the value of a real captured moment becomes more important. A generated image can look similar, but it cannot replace the experience of being there. It cannot replace the person, the time, the emotion or the memory behind the image.

This is where the role of photography and storage becomes meaningful. Photography bears witness to what was truly seen. Storage protects the original record that allows people to return to it.

In this sense, Threads of Time is not only an exhibition about silk weaving. It is also a reflection on what photography and storage can still do uniquely well: preserve presence, carry memory and give real moments a future beyond the moment itself.

Exhibition Information

Exhibition: Threads of Time: A Journey Through Silk and Lens

Presented by: Lexar × Leica

Location: Leica Gallery Amsterdam

Opening Date: September 11, 2026

Featured Photographer: Jing Huang

Featured Kesi Artist: Hao Naiqiang (Jingwei)         

Featured Craft: Suzhou kesi, traditional Chinese silk weaving craft

Guests have access to exhibition visuals, insights into Jing Huang's shooting process, and opportunities to connect with the project team, including Lexar, Leica and kesi artist Jingwei.

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Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period September 7 - September 11, 2026

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period September 7 - September 11, 2026, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson(publ) ("Ericsson") (LEI code 549300W9JLPW15XIFM52) repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0000108656) as follows:

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 107,518,663 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.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

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