HONG KONG, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EACON Group Co., Ltd. (“EACON”, Stock Code: 07687.HK) has officially been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), marking a significant milestone in the company’s development and its next phase of global growth.

The Company raised approximately HK$2.3 billion through its initial public offering (IPO), achieving a market capitalisation of approximately HK$13.0 billion at listing. The offering attracted strong support from institutional investors, including cornerstone investors such as Zijin Mining, XCMG, Fidelity International, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Barings, CDH and other leading global investment institutions.

Over the past eight years, EACON has grown from an emerging technology innovator into one of the world’s leading autonomous haulage system (AHS) providers, supporting mining operations across China and Australia. As one of the world’s leading international financial centres, Hong Kong also provides an important platform to support EACON’s continued international expansion and long-term growth.

As the mining industry continues its transition toward intelligent operations, mining companies increasingly seek partners with proven technology, scalable deployment capability, and reliable long-term support. EACON’s HKEX listing further strengthens the company’s ability to accelerate innovation, grow its presence in key international markets, and deliver greater value to mining customers worldwide.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the IPO to support research and development, information technology development, international expansion and customer acquisition, talent development and organisational growth, strategic investments aligned with its long-term growth objectives, and general corporate purposes.

“EACON was founded on the belief that intelligent technologies can fundamentally improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of mining operations,” said Wason Lan, Founder and CEO of EACON. “Today’s listing reflects the trust of our customers, the dedication of our employees, and the continued support of our partners and investors. It also provides a strong foundation for the next stage of our global growth.”

About EACON

EACON Mining Technology delivers the world’s most deployed autonomous haulage system, with over 2,500 trucks automated, 120 million kilometres driven, and more than 30 mining projects across commodities including coal, iron ore, copper, gold, and zinc. Designed for interoperability, EACON’s ORCASTRA® solution integrates seamlessly with any OEM platform or powertrain, whether new or existing. By combining 360° perception, a distributed architecture, and real-time optimised dispatching, the system enhances safety, improves productivity, and supports the mining industry’s transition toward more intelligent and sustainable mining.

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SINGAPORE, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today released its annual State of Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Report, revealing that AI is fundamentally changing the economics of cyberattacks by reducing the cost, time, and expertise needed to launch sophisticated campaigns.

Key findings of the report include:

AI is industrializing automated attacks. As LLMs, agentic AI, browser automation, and proxy networks mature, automated threats are shifting from scripted traffic to adaptive, evasive, human-like abuse across applications and APIs.API abuse is becoming a primary path for business logic attacks. In 2025, CDNetworks blocked over 15 billion malicious API requests per month on average, showing how attackers are turning high-volume API traffic into a vehicle to abuse legitimate business workflows, including login, checkout, and search.AI bot traffic is creating new governance challenges. CDNetworks observed 1.64 million AI bot requests per day in 2025, underscoring the need for more granular controls beyond simple allow-or-block decisions.Multi-layer DDoS attacks are raising the bar for defense resilience. DDoS-as-a-Service platforms, botnets, and automation tools are enabling attackers to move across Layers 3, 4, and 7, requiring more adaptive defense models.APAC enterprises face concentrated application-layer attack pressure. APAC accounted for 67.45% of L7 DDoS activity in 2025, pointing to heightened risks for digital-first sectors, such as SaaS, fintech, and gaming, where application availability directly affects revenue and service continuity.

“AI does not make every attack new, but it compresses the time defenders have to understand and contain threats,” said Antony Li, Global Head of Infrastructure at CDNetworks. “The challenge moving forward is less about identifying every vulnerability and more about understanding which exposures create real risk. Organizations that make those decisions early will be better positioned to regain control of their security posture.”

The CDNetworks State of WAAP Report 2025 also provides organizations with security strategies and best practices. To access the full findings, download the report.

About CDNetworks

As the APAC-leading network with over 3,000 global PoPs and more than 20 years of technology experience, CDNetworks delivers the fastest and most secure digital experiences to end users. Our diverse products and services include web performance, media delivery, cloud security, zero trust security, and colocation services — all designed to spur business innovation.

To learn more, visit cdnetworks.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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HONG KONG, TAIPEI, and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — INCUBASE Studio is expanding its IP entertainment ecosystem with the launch of GochaGocha, a new smart photo card machine platform developed by subsidiary INCUTix. Following a rapid rollout across 23 locations in Hong Kong, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok in early June, GochaGocha introduces a new channel connecting fans with officially licensed content through discovery, collectability and convenience.

Built on the anticipation, surprise and collectability at the heart of fandom culture, GochaGocha reimagines collectible experiences through officially licensed photo cards and a connected machine network featuring anime, entertainment and cultural IPs. Combining premium-quality collectibles with repeat engagement, the platform creates accessible and immersive fan experiences while opening new touchpoints between fans and the worlds they love.

The 23-lcoations debut portfolio featured popular titles including ONE PIECE, Digimon, Pretty Cure Splash Star, Girls Band Cry, Magical Doremi and Saint Seiya, deployed mainly across the anime culture and experience hubs INCUBASE Arena and cinema locations to bring premium collectibles into high-traffic entertainment destinations.

Early activations have already demonstrated the platform’s ability to transform fandom into destination experiences. At Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, GochaGocha partnered with Toei Animation to launch a series of official collections, each featuring an event-exclusive set of 12 specially designed cards plus one hidden edition, generating strong collector engagement. Exclusive releases have also included commemorative collections for the “Masked Rider Kuuga 25th Anniversary Exhibition” and the “Lines of EVANGELION” Exhibition which were both taken place in INCUBASE Arena in Hong Kong.

Beyond retail, GochaGocha is designed as a scalable operating model for IP owners, venue partners and regional operators. GochaGocha manages the full ecosystem — from licensing and content planning to collection design and content refresh — while partners benefit from streamlined deployment, integrated payment infrastructure, real-time transaction visibility and low-maintenance operations.

Following its Asia launch, expansion is planned across Japan, Korea, Europe, North America and the Middle East, positioning GochaGocha as a new distribution layer for entertainment brands seeking scalable, recurring and globally connected fan engagement.

www.gochagocha.co

About INCUBASE Studio 
INCUBASE Studio creates and curates immersive, IP-themed exhibitions and experiences that connect fandoms worldwide. Bringing beloved characters and stories to life through captivating storytelling, interactive installations and engaging fan experiences, the Studio pushes the boundaries of physical venues across Asia and beyond with its Touring Experiences.

The Studio has established INCUBASE Arena in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei — dedicated hub for anime culture and experiences, combining exhibitions, pop-up stores, exclusive merchandise, themed cafés and anime events through ongoing collaborations with popular IPs. With further expansion across Asia, Europe and America, INCUBASE Arena builds vibrant fan communities while bringing anime culture to a global stage.

www.incubasestudio.com

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