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Taipei Internet Exchange and AMS-IX Hong Kong expand connectivity network with global reach

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CHIEF, HGC and AMS-IX enter into partnership

HONG KONG, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chief Telecom (CHIEF), the operator of Taiwan’s largest Internet Exchange (TPIX), the world’s leading Internet Exchange AMS-IX, and HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide a total business solution to their respective customers. This agreement facilitates the seamless traffic exchange between Taipei Internet Exchange (TPIX) and AMS-IX Hong Kong, so as to provide customers a one-stop shop solution, allowing them to expand their internet network resources by leveraging their extensive global connectivity network.

AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange), located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is one of the largest internet exchanges globally, boasting a member base of nearly a thousand. HGC is a well-known telecom operator in Asia and also serves as a partner of AMS-IX in the region.

By leveraging this strategic partnership, TPIX members can now expand their network resources and facilitate content sharing and localization, not only within Hong Kong but also across the HGC’s extensive global network with diversified routes and digital infrastructure. This connectivity empowers them to reach other AMS-IX exchanges in Asia, such as Singapore, Bangkok, and Manila, as well as globally, including Amsterdam, the Bay Area and Chicago. This seamless and reliable remote peering solution enhances the end-user experiences.

Conversely, AMS-IX Hong Kong members can enjoy additional 170 network connections and tap into the local user base in Taiwan through TPIX. This expanded connectivity and access to a new eyeball will drive more traffic exchange to both AMS-IX Hong Kong and TPIX members. The reciprocal benefits of this partnership allow the connected parties to penetrate each others’ markets and reach a broader audience base, contributing to the growth of the cross-border peering ecosystem.

Mr. Joseph Wu, Chairman of Chief Telecom, said: “Joining the global community of internet exchanges is a valuable experience and opportunity to CHIEF. In the future, we can leverage each others local customers and numerous peering members to create a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts. We aspire to become the digital convergence of East Asia and AI cloud application center. CHIEF acts as an important hub for major private and consortium submarine cable systems in Asia-Pacific region while TPIX is now ranked 82th of the largest IXPs globally. We eagerly anticipate that under the strategic partnership, we can accelerate up TPIX’s global ranking, increase our digital influence, and position CHIEF as a crucial strategic hub connecting Taiwan with the world.”

Mr. Daniel Wang, Assistant Vice President, Taiwan, International Business of HGC, said: “We are honoured to partner with CHIEF and AMS-IX, as this strategic cooperation aligns with our strategy to build up a robust and expansive peering ecosystem. This ecosystem will enable more peering opportunities for OTT, content providers, gaming, cloud service providers across the regions. By leveraging our global reach and digital infrastructure, we can improve Internet performance through low latency and enhance end-user experience.”

Mr. Onno Bos, International Partnership Director of AMS-IX, added: “Asia is one of the fastest-growing regions in terms of internet traffic. By expanding our connectivity network in the region, either via partnerships and opening additional exchanges, we strive to support the growth of digital transformation. In doing so, the region will benefit from more efficient, reliable and secure data exchange between different networks.”

About HGC Global Communications Limited

HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a leading Hong Kong and international telecom operator and ICT solution provider. The company owns an extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and provides various kinds of services. HGC has 19 overseas offices and staff presence in 31 cities worldwide. It provides telecom infrastructure service to other operators and serves as a service provider to corporate and households. The company provides full-fledged telecom, data centre services, ICT solutions and broadband services for local, overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fibre-optic network, five cross-border telecom routes integrated into tier-one telecom operators in mainland China and connects with hundreds of world-class international telecom operators. The company is committed to further investing and enriching its current infrastructure and, in parallel, adding on top the latest technologies and developing its infrastructure services and solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology solution and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview further accelerates HGC Group’s digital transformation path and positioning as a pioneering ICT and digital services leader. HGC is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities, transport, social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and environmental infrastructure in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. To learn more, please visit HGC’s website at: www.hgc.com.hk 

About AMS-IX 

AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) is a neutral member-based association that operates multiple interconnection platforms around the world. Our leading platform in Amsterdam has been playing a crucial role at the core of the internet for 30 years and is one of the largest hubs for internet traffic in the world with over 12 Terabits per second (Tbps) of peak traffic. Connecting to AMS-IX ensures customers such as internet service providers, telecom companies and cloud providers that their global IP traffic is routed in an efficient, fast, secure, stable and cost-effective way. This allows them to offer low latency and engaging online experiences for end-users. AMS-IX interconnects more than 1000 IP-networks in the world. AMS-IX also manages the world’s first mobile peering points: the Global Roaming Exchange (GRX), the Mobile Data Exchange (MDX) and the Internetwork Packet Exchange (I-IPX) interconnection points. 

More information: www.ams-ix.net 

About Chief Telecom

Established in 1991, Chief Telecom became an affiliate of CHT in 2006, and officially listed at Taipei Exchange (TPEx) on June 5th, 2018 (TWSE: 6561). Chief Telecom is ISO 27001, ISO 27011, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 and Data Centre Operations Standard (DCOS) certified to provide its customers with the best information security shield.

With its global internet backbone, professional skills of communication integration, Chief Cloud eXchange (CCX), and TPIX –the biggest internet exchange in Taiwan, Chief Telecom is able to provide total solutions and various business models to enhance its customers’ operational effectiveness and competitive advantages. For more information, please go to https://www.chief.com.tw.

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EMERGE Reports Strong Preliminary Q2 Results

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TORONTO, July 22, 2026 /CNW/ — EMERGE Commerce Ltd. (TSXV: ECOM) (“EMERGE” or the “Company”), an acquirer and operator of profitable e-commerce brands and technologies, is pleased to provide preliminary unaudited results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Select Preliminary Q2 2026 Financial Highlights (vs. Q2 2025):

Revenue expected to be between $9.0M and $9.1M vs. $8.5MGross margin expected to be approximately 39% vs. 36%Adj. EBITDA(1) expected to be between $1M and $1.1M vs. $958KCash Position grew to $4.8M (June 30, 2026) vs. $3.5M (June 30, 2025) and $4.1M (March 31, 2026)

EMERGE expects to file its full Q2 results in late August 2026.

Preliminary Unaudited Financial Information

The financial and operating results included in this news release are based on preliminary unaudited estimated results which have not yet been finalized. These estimated results are subject to change upon completion of the Q2 2026 financial statements and such changes could be material due to, among other things, the completion of EMERGE’s financial closing procedures, final adjustments, and other developments that may arise between now and the time the financial results are finalized. Accordingly, such estimated results are forward-looking statements (as defined below) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation and are subject to the limitations and risks described under “Forward-Looking Statements” below. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts are in Canadian dollars.

About EMERGE

EMERGE Commerce (TSXV: ECOM) is a disciplined acquirer and operator of profitable e-commerce brands and technologies across Direct-to Consumer (“D2C”) and Business-to-Business (“B2B”) segments. Our D2C portfolio spans our Grocery and Golf verticals. truLOCAL is our flagship Canadian meat and seafood subscription service. Our Golf vertical includes UnderPar (discounted golf experiences), JustGolfStuff and Tee 2 Green (discounted apparel and equipment). EMERGE B2B houses Viral Loops, our referral marketing platform.

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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

(1) Non-GAAP Measures

This press release makes reference to certain non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing a further understanding of results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the financial information of the Company reported under IFRS. EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as alternatives to revenue or net income/loss determined in accordance with IFRS. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and Adjusted EBITDA as defined by management means earnings before interest and financing costs, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, transaction costs, foreign exchange gains/losses, discontinued operations, fair value increments on inventory included in cost of sales, unrealized gains/losses on contingent consideration and share-based compensation. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure because it provides information about the operating and financial performance of EMERGE and its ability to generate ongoing operating cash flow to fund future working capital needs and fund future capital expenditures or acquisitions.

A reconciliation of the adjusted measures is included in the Company’s management discussion & analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2026 in the section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” available through SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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This press release may contain certain forward-looking information and statements (“forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, that are not based on historical fact, including without limitation statements containing the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “intends”, “will”, “should”, “expects”, “continue”, “estimate”, “forecasts” and other similar expressions. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of the Company, its securities, or financial or operating results (as applicable). Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking information in this press release are reasonable, such forward-looking information has been based on expectations, factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company’s control, including the risk factors discussed in the Company’s MD&A which is incorporated herein by reference and are available through SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and is made as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention and has no obligation or responsibility, except as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts are in Canadian dollars.

On Behalf of the Board
Ghassan Halazon
Director, President, and CEO
EMERGE Commerce Ltd.

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John Overton High School student receives Humane Science Award from National Anti-Vivisection Society

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Parker Nunnery one of five young scientists from across the world to receive $3,000 prize at 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Parker Nunnery, a 2026 John Overton High School graduate, was one of just five recipients of the prestigious Humane Science Award presented by the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS), a nonprofit devoted to the advancement of science without harming animals, at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Each award comes with a $3,000 prize to help the winners pursue humane scientific research projects.

Nunnery’s project, “Regulation of the PPARγ Pathway in Lung Cancer,” utilized both traditional cell cultures and advanced three-dimensional human cell-based models to study lung cancer. Investigating therapeutic compounds within these human-derived models allowed Nunnery to help advance cancer understanding and improve treatment strategies without using animals for her research.

Nunnery’s interest in research began at John Overton High School’s Interdisciplinary Science and Research (ISR) program, where she discovered a passion for cancer biology and connected with researchers at Vanderbilt University. Her project became personal when her teacher’s throat cancer diagnosis inspired her to pursue patient-focused treatments. Focusing on human-derived cellular models, she sought better ways to understand human diseases.

“Winning the NAVS Humane Science Award is incredibly exciting, and it was a great experience working alongside mentors like Dr. Greg Smith and Dr. Nicolas Means in the ISR program and with Dr. Amanda Linkous during my internship at Vanderbilt University,” said Nunnery. “Studying lung cancer using innovative human organoid models has inspired me to keep human health at the center of innovation in my future pursuits.”

This fall, Nunnery will attend Vanderbilt University to continue researching organoids, aging and cancer.

“Parker’s initiative aligns seamlessly with the mission of the NAVS Humane Science Award to foster scientific breakthroughs through non-animal methods,” said Dr. Lauren Stein, NAVS director of science and research programs. “This project highlights the vital role young researchers play in creating a more ethical, high-impact future for science. Parker is, without a doubt, a young scientist to watch.”

Two students from Florida and one each from Canada and South Korea also were selected as Humane Science Award winners for their projects among more than 1,300 submitted to ISEF. The competition drew more than 1,700 top-tier high school students from over 60 countries and territories to compete for over $7 million in awards, scholarships and internships and is the world’s largest pre-college science competition.

NAVS is the only animal advocacy organization invited to present an award at ISEF recognizing exceptional student projects that combine scientific excellence with humane, non-animal methods since 2002.

For more information about NAVS, visit navs.org.

To see the full list of the Regeneron ISEF 2026 Special Awards, visit societyforscience.org/press-release/regeneron-isef-2026-special-awards-ceremony/.

About NAVS

The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the exploitation of animals used in scientific research and education. Founded in 1929, NAVS works to advance humane, human-relevant science through public education, policy advocacy and support for innovative non-animal research methods. The organization also promotes alternatives to classroom dissections and supports sanctuaries for animals formerly used in laboratories, helping drive the transition toward ethical and effective scientific practices. For more information about NAVS, visit navs.org.

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MetroTrade Partners with Devexperts to Launch Options on Futures Trading

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CHICAGO, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MetroTrade, the U.S.-based futures broker for retail traders, has announced the launch of options on futures trading, in partnership with Devexperts, the global software developer for the capital markets.

MetroTrade, which provides low-cost market access offering some of the lowest commissions in the industry, will now offer both futures and options on futures through its platform in a single, integrated experience.

Following the launch, traders will be able to access CME-listed options on futures markets directly through the MetroTrader platform, including contracts tied to equity index, energy, metals, and more.

The new capabilities were delivered by Devexperts, MetroTrades’ technology partner. Founded in 2002, Devexperts specializes in developing multi-asset trading platforms, matching engines, exchange solutions, and market data delivery services for the global capital markets industry.

Working closely with MetroTrade, Devexperts developed a specialized options on futures solution complete with a comprehensive suite of options-specific features including options chain, earnings analyzer, and multi-leg options.

The addition of options on futures, which will be available within MetroTrader’s single account interface, will work to further enhance MetroTrade’s offering to futures traders in the U.S..

David Klotz, President of MetroTrade, says: “Devexperts has been a strong technology partner since the beginning, and that relationship made this possible. As their first client to bring options on futures to the platform, we worked closely with their team to build the infrastructure from the ground up. What we built together is the first options on futures trading experience of its kind on the platform.”

Jon Light, Senior Director of Product Management at Devexperts, says: “The addition of options on futures will provide MetroTrade’s traders with the opportunity to execute more advanced trading strategies with greater flexibility. We are pleased to have been able to work with MetroTrade to further enhance its already advanced offering to futures traders.”

About MetroTrade

Founded in 2023, MetroTrade is a U.S.-based futures brokerage built for retail traders. The company provides access to regulated futures markets through MetroTrader, its web and mobile trading platform. MetroTrade is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA) and operates under the regulatory oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

About Devexperts

Founded in 2002, Devexperts develops software for the capital markets with expertise in multi-asset trading platforms, matching engines, and exchange solutions. Learn more at: https://devexperts.com.

CONTACT: pr@devexperts.com

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