HANGZHOU, China, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For scientific instrument companies competing globally, differentiation increasingly depends on more than product specifications alone. Customers are looking beyond performance claims to assess whether a company can consistently translate technology into manufacturable products, proven applications, reliable delivery and long-term service support.

That shift was evident during Focused Photonics Inc.’s (FPI) Global Customer Experience Day 2026 in Hangzhou, where customers and partners from dozens of countries visited the company’s Qingshanhu Innovation Base, headquarters and live application sites. For many attendees, the event offered a closer look at how a China-headquartered scientific instrument company is building capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, systems integration and lifecycle support.

At Qingshanhu Innovation Base, visitors saw key stages of FPI’s operations firsthand, including engineering, precision manufacturing, system integration, testing and service readiness. For many international customers, these visits are less about viewing a production line and more about assessing execution: whether a supplier has the engineering discipline, manufacturing depth and support infrastructure required to deliver consistently in real operating environments.

This is becoming increasingly important across the industry. As customer expectations evolve, competition is moving beyond stand-alone instrument performance toward integrated solutions, automation, data integrity, compliance and lifecycle value. In industrial and environmental applications in particular, uptime, stability and workflow fit often matter as much as analytical capability.

At its global customer conference, FPI outlined how it is responding to that transition, highlighting continued investment across environmental monitoring, industrial process analysis, laboratory analysis and life science applications. The company is also expanding the role of digitalization, automation and AI to improve application readiness and solution delivery.

Application-focused exchanges during the event reinforced the same point. In discussions on environmental, industrial and laboratory scenarios, customers focused not only on performance metrics, but also on regulatory fit, workflow integration, long-term operation under complex conditions, and the ability of solutions to function reliably once deployed. These are increasingly central criteria in global purchasing decisions.

The clearest proof came from real-world settings. At the Hangzhou Ecological Environment Monitoring Center, visitors saw FPI’s automated water quality laboratory in operation, where sample handling, workflow continuity and data generation are integrated into day-to-day use. For customers, this offered a more concrete view of how a solution performs not just in demonstration, but in routine operation.

Taken together, the event underscored a broader industry reality: global competition in scientific instruments is increasingly defined not only by what a product can do, but by whether a company can manufacture it at scale, deploy it effectively, support it locally and sustain performance over time. That broader operational capability is becoming a decisive part of how international customers evaluate suppliers.

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SINGAPORE, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd (“SFSPL”), a member of Straits Financial Group, is pleased to announce that it has been granted overseas intermediary (OI) futures broker status by the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX).

This recognition marks an important milestone in expanding international access to China’s futures markets and further strengthens SFSPL’s ability to connect global investors with onshore opportunities.

As an overseas intermediary futures broker, SFSPL will be able to facilitate client access to selected products listed on SHFE and GFEX. The overseas intermediary model significantly lowers barriers to entry for international participants by removing the need for complex onshore structures and enabling more efficient cross-border access, while operating within China’s regulated market environment.

“As China’s futures market continues to open up, this recognition represents a meaningful milestone for both SFSPL and our clients,” said Roger Quek, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd. “We are pleased to support international investors with more seamless access to China’s onshore derivatives market, while maintaining a strong focus on risk management, compliance, and execution efficiency.”

As China’s derivatives market continue to evolve, SFSPL is strongly positioned to support clients looking to deepen their involvement in this high-potential market.

SFSPL remains committed to delivering robust trading capabilities, seamless market access, and trusted expertise to help clients navigate global investment opportunities.

About Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd

At Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd, we distinguish ourselves by promoting key and innovative contracts to support the financial and commodity derivative markets as well as providing products and services to fulfill the needs of every trader.

With a strong presence in Asia and a deep understanding of the global markets, we provide value to our clients by enabling global access with a local perspective. Established in 2010, Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd is part of Straits Financial Group which is headquartered in Singapore.

Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd provides a fully-integrated service for our clients to access the financial and commodity derivative markets and we strive to build lasting relationships with our clients.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.straitsfinancial.com.

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Enhancing Driver Safety, Hybrid eCall Enables Seamless Emergency Communication Across 2G to 5G Networks in Compliance with Europe’s 2027 NG eCall Requirements

News Summary

LG Electronics showcased its Hybrid eCall solution at the 37th 5GAA Meeting Week, highlighting its advanced TCU capabilities.The solution enables emergency communication across 2G to 5G networks and is aligned with Europe’s NG eCall mandate scheduled for 2027.LG has advanced commercialization of its Hybrid eCall solution and built in-house conformity assessment capabilities comparable to those of accredited certification bodies.

SEOUL, South Korea, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) showcased its Hybrid Emergency Call (Hybrid eCall) solution at the 37th Meeting Week of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) – a global cross-industry organization driving the development of connected mobility solutions – held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on April 23. The solution highlights LG’s telematics control unit (TCU) capabilities and its continued focus on vehicle connectivity technologies aligned with evolving European safety regulations.

Hybrid eCall Enabling Next-Generation Safety and Regulatory Compliance

eCall is an in-vehicle emergency communication system that automatically transmits critical information – such as vehicle location, vehicle data and time of incident – to the nearest public safety answering point when a severe collision is detected or airbags are deployed. The system has been mandatory for all new vehicles in Europe since 2018.

Starting in 2027, all new-model vehicles sold in Europe will be required to support Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) operating over 4G and 5G networks to enable faster and more accurate transmission of accident data. eCall is directly linked to occupant safety, making reliable transmission of accident data across available networks essential. In response, hybrid approaches that can operate across both legacy and next-generation networks are receiving increased attention.

LG’s Hybrid eCall solution is designed for reliable emergency communication across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. In real-world environments where network coverage is inconsistent, the solution automatically transitions between available networks and adapts data transmission accordingly, maintaining emergency communication while minimizing delay and data loss.

LG’s End-to-End Capabilities and Proven Market Leadership

A key strength of LG’s solution is its proven capability. As the No.1 company in global telematics market share,[1] LG has deployed its Hybrid eCall solution, designed to meet NG eCall requirements, in vehicles from major global automakers since last year, completing official certification and moving toward full-scale mass production.

LG’s development is backed by end-to-end capabilities spanning development, testing and certification. The company’s one-stop execution framework reduces reliance on external institutions and enables a faster and more effective response to automaker requirements and regulatory standards.

LG also operates in-house conformity assessment capabilities for automotive components comparable to those of accredited third-party certification organizations, supported by a standardized testing and evaluation system based on international standards. In 2024, the Vehicle Solution (VS) Standard Testing Laboratory, part of the VS R&D Laboratory, earned ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) and was designated an official certification lab by Europe’s Global Certification Forum (GCF). In 2025, it also received recognition from North America’s PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB).

The lab’s scope has since expanded to include compliance testing for eCall. In particular, KOLAS-accredited test reports (based on ISO/IEC 17025) are recognized globally under the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement (ILAC-MRA) framework, enabling reliable certification processes and supporting regulatory compliance not only in Korea but also across major international markets.

Last year, at a 5GAA event held in Paris, LG demonstrated a satellite‑based voice communication solution for vehicles. Leveraging non‑terrestrial networks (NTN), the live demonstration marked the first instance of uninterrupted, conversation‑level voice communication while switching between terrestrial and non‑terrestrial network environments.

“We will continue to strengthen our leadership in automotive connectivity by leveraging our world-leading telematics technology and proven global competitiveness, while meeting Europe’s stringent safety and regulatory standards,” said Lee Sang-yong, head of VS R&D laboratory at the LG Vehicle Solution Company. 

About LG Electronics Vehicle Solution Company

The LG Vehicle Solution Company (VS) is bringing LG’s unique mobility innovations to the automotive industry. As a trusted and innovative partner, the company provides intelligent solutions including head units, displays, connectivity, ADAS vision systems, and software solutions integrating human-centered AI and automotive engineering into the modern AI/software-defined vehicle. Committed to “Driving better future mobility,” the company has diversified its portfolio to further strengthen its capabilities, including automotive lighting systems, e-powertrain and cybersecurity. For more information, visit www.LG.com/global/mobility. To stay updated with the latest news, subscribe to the LG mobility newsletter, LG Loop at www.LG.com/global/mobility/newsletter and follow the LG VS Company LinkedIn channel at www.linkedin.com/company/lgvehiclesolution.

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