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Delta Future Industry Summit 2024 Leads the Charge in Unlocking AI’s Potential for Southeast Asia’s Development

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BANGKOK, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL. successfully hosted the Delta Future Industry Summit 2024 on October 18 at the Grand Ballroom, Chatrium Grand Hotel, Bangkok. Under the theme, “Unlocking the Potential of AI for Industrial and Data Center Growth in Southeast Asia,” the summit explored AI’s role in reshaping industries, enhancing efficiency, and driving sustainable development across the region. The event focused on AI’s transformative potential in industrial automation, data center optimization, and building automation, emphasizing its ability to address energy efficiency, tackle sustainability challenges, and foster innovation in Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing markets.

The Delta Future Industry Summit 2024 serves as a pivotal platform for exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by the latest industry trends, inspiring new ideas for sustainable growth. This year, by once again bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers, the summit fostered dynamic discussions on the future of AI-driven growth in the region. It emphasized the potential of Southeast Asian countries potentials and highlighted their efforts to overcome challenges, harnessing AI’s power for sustainable development.

H.E. Mr. Prasert Jantararuangtong, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Digital Economy and Society gave a special address to outline the nation’s journey towards AI era titled, “Thailand’s Path Forward in the AI Era”. Mr. Victor Cheng, Delta Thailand CEO, gave a welcome speech and talk titled, “Harnessing AI for Unleashing Growth Potential in Southeast Asia“. For the keynote address, Mrs. Paradee Sinthawanarong, Head of Marketing for Thailand & Vietnam at Facebook Thailand, gave a presentation titled, “The Future of AI-Driven Connectivity” and fireside chat session by Mr. Tim Rosenfield, co-founder and co-CEO of Firmus Technologies and Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC) and Mr. David Leal, VP of SEA Business at Delta Electronics (Interviewer) in “Unlocking Sustainable AI Growth.”

H.E. Mr. Prasert Jantararuangtong, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, remarked: “AI is not just a passing trend; it is a transformative force set to reshape our economies, industries, and societies. With the global AI market expected to reach beyond US$826 billion by 2030, Thailand is committed to seizing this opportunity through a structured approach outlined in Thailand’s National AI Strategy. Our goal is to cultivate more than 30,000 AI talents by 2027 and generate AI-driven businesses valued at over 48 billion Baht. Likewise, our regional neighbors are investing in AI to drive economic growth and enhance quality of life. I believe that together, we can position the region as a global leading force in AI-driven innovation.”

Mr. Victor Cheng, Delta Thailand CEO, emphasized “I am delighted to see the lively discussions at the Delta Future Industry Summit 2024 as we explore how AI is revolutionizing key industrial sectors. Delta is proud to be part of this transformation with AI-driven solutions, such as our highly efficient air-assisted liquid cooling (AALC) solution, which delivers 2.5 times more cooling capacity and consumes less than 7% of the power compared to traditional air cooling. Delta’s vision goes beyond staying ahead of trends—it’s about shaping a future where technology enriches lives, businesses thrive, and sustainability guides every action to create an intelligent, sustainable, and connected world.”

For the keynote address, Mrs. Paradee Sinthawanarong, Head of Marketing, Thailand & Vietnam at Facebook Thailand, said “At Meta, we’re proud to be connecting over half of the world’s population in inspiring and innovative ways, with daily users exceeding 3.27 billion. To further drive growth for businesses, we’ve invested over $100 billion in innovation and AI technologies that supercharge these connections. Our cutting-edge Gen AI for businesses is now available to Thai businesses through our Advantage+ Creative empowers businesses to customize their campaigns into multiple variations, maximizing time and resources while efficiently building personalization and connection at scale.”

Speaking at the keynote address, Mr. Tim Rosenfield, co-founder and co-CEO of Firmus Technologies and Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC), emphasized that as AI continues to revolutionize industries, one of the biggest challenges we face is its growing energy demand. Southeast Asia, with its rapidly expanding data center market, offers a unique opportunity to address this. Liquid cooling infrastructure is a game-changer here, offering up to 50% reductions in power consumption and CO₂ emissions. Retrofitting existing data centers with this technology is not only feasible but essential to ensure scalability while reducing environmental impact.

The first panel discussion, titled “Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing AI Datacenter Infrastructure” brought together thought leaders including Mr. Theerapun Charoensak, Managing Director of True IDC; Ms. Jamie Ko, Director of Regional Public Affairs and Policy at Grab; Ms. Ing Sirikulbordee, Public Policy of Meta; and Mr. Sakda Sae-Ueng, SEA Regional Business Director of ICT. The panelists delved into the importance of Responsible AI as a foundational element for developers, platforms, and countries, highlighting its crucial role in building trust, transparency, and accountability in AI technologies. They discussed strategies for integrating AI into existing platforms, emphasizing the need for seamless implementation that enhances user experiences while minimizing disruptions and operational risks. The conversation also explored how companies can future-proof their AI investments by staying agile and innovative, continuously adapting to rapid technological changes, and investing in scalable solutions to maintain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

The second panel discussion, titled “Harnessing the Power of AI for Intelligent Work and Living Spaces” featured Mr. Aylwin Tan, Chief Customer Solutions Officer of CapitaLand; Mr. Pakasit Phungrassamee, Cement Operation Transformation Director at SCG; Dr. Chowarit Mitsantisuk from Kasetsart University; and Mr. Jen Yang, Global Strategic Product Development of Delta Energy Infrastructure Business Group. The panelists addressed the challenges companies face when integrating AI into manufacturing and building environments, emphasizing issues such as aligning AI with existing systems, high costs, and data integration. They highlighted AI’s role in enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency in buildings and factories by optimizing resource management and reducing waste through AI-enabled features. The discussion also focused on AI-powered spaces’ ability to adapt to users’ needs while underscoring the importance of privacy and security, stressing the need for robust data protection and transparent policies.

Additionally, Delta showcased the following products and solutions at the summit:

Datacenter Infrastructure SolutionsSmart Manufacturing SolutionsEnergy Infrastructure SolutionsAI-powered Intelligent Surveillance and Intelligent Building Management Solutions

The Delta Future Industry Summit 2024 has once again taken a leading role in establishing a collaborative platform for industry leaders and policymakers, inspiring innovative ideas that contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future for Southeast Asia. Aligned with its mission “To provide innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta continues to push the boundaries of technology and sustainability, promoting collaborations that empower industries and communities to thrive in this era of AI-driven transformation.

About Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited

Founded in 1988, Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL. is a producer of power and thermal management products and solutions. The company is a subsidiary of Delta Electronics, Inc. with the mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” which reflects the company’s strong belief in sustainable development especially with issues related to the environment.

As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and innovative research and development, Delta’s business categories include Power Electronics, Automation, Infrastructure and Mobility. The company’s global presence is supported by its sales offices in key regions around the world; manufacturing facilities in India, Slovakia and Thailand; and several R&D centers located in Thailand, India, Germany and other countries.

Delta continues to earn numerous recognitions for its achievements in the region and domestically. Some awards won include the prestigious ASEAN Business Award, Stock Exchange of Thailand’s Best Company Performance Award and the coveted Prime Minister’s Best Industry Award.

For detailed information about Delta Thailand, please visit: http://www.deltathailand.com/

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Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and Positioning Company for Expansion in Renewable and Nutritional Energy Markets

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Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) A fully reporting company. Accelerates Growth Across Energy, Hospitality, and Sustainable Ventures, Driving Scalable Opportunities Worldwide.

LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL), an emerging diversified energy company focused on renewable energy and nutritional energy initiatives, today announced that the Company is now a fully reporting company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), marking a major turning point in the Company’s long term growth strategy and public market development.

Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and positioning for Expansion.

“Our transition to becoming a fully reporting SEC company represents a significant milestone for Barrel Energy and an important step toward increasing the overall marketability and visibility of our stock,” said Jarmin Kaltsas. “We believe today’s market increasingly rewards transparency and compliance, and becoming fully reporting positions us to engage a wider audience of investors, strategic partners, and acquisition opportunities as we continue executing our long term growth strategy under the BRLL trading symbol.”

Management further stated that the Company plans to aggressively pursue growth initiatives intended to expand revenues, strengthen market presence, and enhance shareholder value through strategic business combinations, operational expansion, and scalable energy focused ventures.

About Barrel Energy Inc.

Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) is a diversified energy company focused on opportunities in renewable energy, and nutritional energy initiatives. The Company seeks to leverage strategic acquisitions, public market growth, and innovative energy solutions to create long term shareholder value.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions and other factors discussed in detail in the Company’s periodic filings with the Security and Exchange Commission.

Barrel Energy – 3859 S. Valley View Blvd, STE 2 #107, Las Vegas, NV, 89103 Tel- 888- 397-9114 Email- info@BRLLenergy.com Social Media-@BRLLenergy all platforms.

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Legacy Launches $1M Study Advancing At-Home Semen Collection for Assisted Reproduction Technology

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NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy, the leading male fertility clinic and at-home sperm testing and cryopreservation platform, today announced the Sperm Study, a clinical research initiative backed by an R&D investment of over $1 million and designed to evaluate and optimize the use of at-home semen collection for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including IVF and IUI.

Prospectively enrolling up to 250 participants across two phases, this study represents one of the most comprehensive investigations to date into how specimen shipment, handling, and cryopreservation impact sperm quality and is expected to set a new benchmark for scientific rigor in the rapidly growing field of at-home fertility testing. This study is being conducted in collaboration with IVF Academy USA.

Raising the bar for clinical evidence in at-home fertility care

To date, validation work in at-home semen collection has been limited in important ways. Studies have largely enrolled normozoospermic men only, relied on courier-transported rather than real-world-shipped specimens, and focused on short-term motility and concentration as primary endpoints.

Critical questions remain unanswered, particularly around how samples with varying quality perform under genuine end-to-end shipping conditions, and how those samples hold up in the contexts that matter most clinically: IVF and IUI. The Sperm Study is designed to close those gaps.

This multi-phase study will evaluate key sperm quality parameters including motility, DNA fragmentation, and post-thaw viability, while also validating the use of computer-aided semen analysis (CASA) as an alternative to basic manual semen analysis in the setting of mail-in semen analysis.

“With the increased utilization of at-home semen testing and cryopreservation, there is a critical need to ensure these specimens will perform adequately when used for assisted reproduction,” said Legacy’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Lundy. “This study is designed to rigorously evaluate how at-home collection and transport impact sperm quality across a broad patient population and to translate those findings into improved protocols and optimized outcomes for both patients and providers.”

Sperm study design and scientific approach

The Sperm Study is a prospectively accruing cross-sectional study in which paired semen samples are analyzed across multiple timepoints and during the shipment process. Importantly, this study enrolls participants across a range of semen quality profiles — not solely normozoospermic men — and evaluates samples under genuine shipping conditions experienced by real specimens.

Key study components include direct comparison of CASA vs. manual analysis at baseline, evaluation of motility decline over time and in relation to shipment conditions, measurement of DNA fragmentation pre- and post-shipment and cryopreservation, assessment of post-thaw sperm viability and yield, and the development of predictive algorithms for IVF/IUI sample sufficiency.

The study will also examine how factors such as transit time, concentration, and storage conditions impact outcomes, with the goal of generating generalizable insights for clinical practice.

Multi-phase rollout

Phase 1 includes 100 participants and approximately 1,500 total assays, with expected completion in 2026. Phase 2, planned for later in 2026 and into 2027, will expand the study with additional participants, bringing the total to up to 250 to enable broader validation across a more diverse patient population.

Impact on clinical practice

Findings from the Sperm Study are expected to directly inform and improve specimen collection protocols for at-home use, shipping and handling standards for semen samples, cryopreservation practices, and clinical decision-making for IVF and IUI readiness.

By generating high-quality, controlled data across a clinically representative patient population, Legacy aims to provide fertility clinics, researchers, and patients with greater confidence in the use of mail-in semen testing and cryopreservation as part of standard reproductive care.

About Legacy

Legacy is the leading male fertility clinic in the United States, offering at-home semen analysis, sperm cryopreservation, and post-vasectomy testing. With a CLIA-certified, high-complexity andrology lab and one of the largest proprietary datasets in male reproductive health, Legacy is advancing access, data, and innovation in fertility care.

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Elks Award Nearly $5 Million in College Scholarships

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CHICAGO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Elks National Foundation welcomed 900 students to the Elks family, awarding more than $4.9 million in scholarships to high school seniors. An Elks scholarship is more than financial aid; it’s an invitation to a network of service-minded peers and a promise that an Elks Lodge is always there with open arms.

Out of more than 23,000 applicants for the Most Valuable Student scholarship, the Top 20 scholars received $30,000 scholarships and an invitation to Chicago for the Leadership Weekend.

From April 30-May 3, the Leadership Weekend allowed scholars to get acquainted with their new Elks family through programming facilitated by current and former Elks scholars, team-building activities, and a service opportunity.

“Leadership Weekend is one of my greatest memories,” says Emily Cai, sponsored by Toccoa, Ga., Lodge No. 1820. “I had the privilege of meeting inspirational and disciplined individuals who motivated me to become the best version of myself. I am excited to see my future with the Elks family!”

A total of 480 runners-up received $4,000 Most Valuable Student scholarships.

Service is a tenet of the Elks, which is why it’s a requirement for recipients of the $6,000 Legacy Awards scholarship, which is exclusively for the children or grandchildren of Elks members. The new class of 400 scholars will serve with an Elks Lodge three times during the four years they receive the scholarship.

“This award means a great deal to me and my family,” says Kelly Butler, sponsored by Haverstraw, N.Y., Lodge No. 877. “Knowing that the Elks have invested in my future motivates me to continue working hard and striving toward my goals.”

To see a full list of the scholarship winners and to learn more about the Elks National Foundation’s scholarships, visit elks.org/scholars, follow the ENF on Instagram @ElksScholars, and like the ENF on Facebook @ElksNationalFoundation.

Contact: Elks National Foundation
Abbey Knupp | Manager, Communications
2750 N. Lakeview Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614-2256
773/755-4864 | AbbeyK@elks.org 

Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities

The Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, helps nearly 800,000 Elks and nearly 1,800 Lodges nationwide build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. To learn more, visit elks.org/enf.

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