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Calyx and Invicro agree to combine to create a global leader in medical imaging and software solutions for the clinical research community

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2 years ago

March 7, 2024

LONDON and BOSTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Calyx, a leading technology-enabled provider of Medical Imaging services and IRT/RTSM (Interactive Response Technology/Randomised Trial Supply Management) to drug developers, and Invicro, a next-generation quantitative imaging biomarker company and pre-eminent development partner to pharma sponsors, have agreed to combine their business. This complementary combination will create a new global leader in the provision of medical imaging solutions and development services to the clinical research community.

Union to create a truly differentiated industry leader and provide broader imaging support in response to customer needs

The enlarged Group (“Group”) formed through this strategic combination will see 100% of Invicro being acquired by Calyx from its current owner, REALM IDx, Inc. The transaction is subject to regulatory filings and customary closing conditions and is expected to complete in Q2 2024.

Calyx and Invicro each provide complementary services to most of the world’s leading pharma and biotechnology companies. The Group will employ approximately 2,000 highly skilled employees across ten sites, throughout the US, Europe and Asia, thereby having the ability to provide a full suite of solutions to its clients across the world. The combination unites deep heritage and extensive experience reflected in combined support for almost 12,000 clinical and research trials to date, across all clinical phases, including oncology and the central nervous system (CNS). The Group will also boast deep research and development capabilities to provide scientific and service support in the preclinical and exploratory work of its clients.

Commenting on the transaction, David Herron, CEO of Calyx, said: “Calyx and Invicro are uniquely complementary businesses in terms of their scientific talent, service offerings, and international presence. This exciting union will create a truly differentiated industry leader and provides a clear response to growing customer requirements for broader support. Our leadership will be evident in terms of the Group’s global reach across the US, Europe and Asia, and, critically, our extensive scientific knowledge, capabilities and experience. This combined expertise and broader best-in-class specialist support creates a compelling customer proposition for the greater biopharma industry, ranging from large pharma companies to speciality biotech firms. This spans the complete R&D lifecycle from discovery through research and development to post-marketing, across a number of areas including imaging biomarkers, core lab services, analytics and software.”

Edward Hogan, COO of Invicro, said: “We are very excited about the impending combination of our two companies. We see huge opportunity in uniting highly skilled teams of scientists and researchers to enable us to work more closely with our partners. Our work will help accelerate the development of new life-saving therapies to provide better outcomes for patients. We can do this across key therapeutic areas, including oncology and the central nervous system (CNS), including unique specialist radioligand therapy capabilities to meet the growing demand for enhanced imaging and new treatments in fast-growing specialities such as radiotherapy, gastroenterology, inflammation, fibrosis and mitochondrial imaging.”

Post completion of the transaction, the process to combine and integrate the two companies will commence. During this period the focus will be on ensuring that customers receive the same high-quality service and support that they have been accustomed to receiving from both Calyx and Invicro.

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Reputation Inc
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Christine Tobin
Calyx
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+1 412-628-8598

About Calyx
Calyx is a leading global technology-enabled service provider for medical imaging and IRT/RTSM (Interactive Response Technology/Randomised Trial Supply Management) for drug developers and the global clinical research community. Calyx’s market-leading service, scientific knowledge, expertise and technology offering helps speed up the delivery of life-saving treatments to millions of patients around the world by accelerating and improving clinical trial outcomes. With operations in six countries, the company provides 24/7 services to most of the world’s leading pharma and biotech companies.

About Invicro
Headquartered in the US, Invicro is a next-generation quantitative imaging biomarker company focused on accelerating the discovery and development of life-changing medicines. With laboratories in the US, UK, India, Japan and China, Invicro is global research partner to numerous pharmaceutical, biotech and contract research organizations, leveraging its platform to combine best-in-class expertise, imaging biomarkers, core lab services, analytics, and software. Its medical imaging capabilities are helping to achieve better patient outcomes in key therapeutic areas including oncology, central nervous system and respiratory, as well as meet the growing demand for enhanced imaging and new therapies in fast-growing specialities such as radiotherapy, gastroenterology, inflammation, fibrosis and mitochondrial imaging.

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2026 Vietnam-China Cross-Border Tourism AI Empowerment Cooperation Exchange Program Concludes in Nanning

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2 hours ago

April 19, 2026

NANNING, China, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from china-asean-media.com.

The 14-day “2026 Vietnam-China Cross-Border Tourism AI Empowerment Cooperation and Exchange Program” successfully concluded on April 19 in Nanning, Guangxi. Co-hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) and the Departments of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Tuyen Quang provinces (Vietnam), the event brought together nearly 30 tourism officials and industry representatives from the four Vietnamese localities.

With the theme “Vietnam-China AI + Cross-Border Tourism Exchange and Cooperation,” the program combined expert lectures, case studies on AI applications, and field visits. Participants gained insights into ASEAN-China tourism policies, AI-driven cross-border cooperation models, and smart tourism technologies. Hands-on training enabled them to use AI tools for decision-making, product development, and destination branding.

The delegation conducted field studies in Nanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, and Hechi. They visited the China-ASEAN AI Innovation and Cooperation Center, the “Easy Visit Guangxi” platform, the No. Wang Cultural Industrial Park, and the BAO JUN base, experiencing Guangxi’s smart, industrial, landscape, and wellness tourism offerings.

A meaningful part of the program was retracing President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary footsteps in Guangxi, including visits to the former site of Yucai School in Nanning, the former residence of Ho Chi Minh in Liuzhou, and the “September 2” School site in Guilin. On April 17, all participants attended the launch ceremony of the 2026 Vietnam-China Border People’s Carnival in Nanning, witnessing the deep friendship and mutual support between the border communities of both nations.

At the closing ceremony on April 18, a cross-border tourism product design competition was held. The team from Quang Ninh won the Best Design Award, while teams from Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Tuyen Quang received Excellence Awards. Mr. Lưu Bá Mạc, Vice Director of Lang Son’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, praised the program for fostering practical cooperation and opening new directions for the “comrades and brothers” friendship between local authorities.

The program not only provided Vietnamese tourism professionals with valuable knowledge in AI and smart tourism but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation in building shared tourism information platforms, developing smart products, and enhancing data connectivity. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing high-quality development of the cultural and tourism industry through AI, contributing to the strategic Vietnam-China community with a shared future.

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TCL Solar: Powering Pakistan with advanced solar module innovation

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3 hours ago

April 19, 2026

LAHORE, Pakistan, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Solar made a strong impact at this year’s Solar Pakistan exhibition (17th-19th April, at Expo Centre Lahore) by unveiling a range of advanced solar solutions designed to meet the growing demand for low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

The new T5 Pro solar module represents a major leap in N-type TOPCon technology, delivering breakthroughs in both conversion efficiency and power output. It is designed to be the new flagship product in the industry, offering enhanced performance and long-term value.

Key Highlights of the T5 Pro:

A unique product design: The T5 Pro specificity remains in its design architecture, with an overlapping tri-cut cell construction. This innovative structure significantly boosts the module’s performance, ensuring superior output and higher energy yield.

Product Reliability: The T5 Pro’s low-current technology ensures precise temperature control, with hotspot temperatures up to 45°C lower than conventional modules. This reduces the risk of fire hazards and improves overall module longevity. The module has also passed rigorous reliability tests, making it ideal for diverse applications, including commercial rooftops and ground-mounted power stations.

Customer Value: By enhancing energy generation and reducing project lifecycle costs, the T5 Pro provides a high return on investment for both residential and commercial solar applications.

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module: Optimized for C&I Rooftops

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module addresses the specific challenges faced by commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops, particularly in areas with limited load-bearing capacity.

Improved Power Output: Weighing only 5.4 kg/m², these modules generate 3-6% more power compared to traditional TOPCon modules, offering a highly efficient solution for weight-sensitive environments.

Superior Heat Dissipation: The ultra-thin glass design enhances heat dissipation, lowers operating temperatures and reduces overall weight and making the modules ideal for aging rooftops or structures with limited structural integrity.

Building on the momentum at Solar Pakistan 2026, TCL SOLAR and TAIMOOR TRADING CO. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a key step in advancing solar energy solutions. This partnership aims to expand clean power access and drive sustainable development across Pakistan and beyond, with a shared focus on innovation and a low-carbon future.

Focusing on innovation, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact, TCL Solar continues to lead the way in solar technology in Pakistan and across the region, providing solutions that meet today’s energy needs while enabling measurable emissions reductions across the energy value chain.

As Pakistan embraces renewable energy, TCL Solar’s cutting-edge technologies will help drive the growth of low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

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TCL Solar: Powering Pakistan with advanced solar module innovation

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3 hours ago

April 19, 2026

Key Highlights of the T5 Pro:

Customer Value: By enhancing energy generation and reducing project lifecycle costs, the T5 Pro provides a high return on investment for both residential and commercial solar applications.

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module: Optimized for C&I Rooftops

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module addresses the specific challenges faced by commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops, particularly in areas with limited load-bearing capacity.

Improved Power Output: Weighing only 5.4 kg/m², these modules generate 3-6% more power compared to traditional TOPCon modules, offering a highly efficient solution for weight-sensitive environments.

As Pakistan embraces renewable energy, TCL Solar’s cutting-edge technologies will help drive the growth of low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

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