HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, showcased its latest residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale PV and storage solutions at Solar & Storage Live Vietnam 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition through localized innovation and industry-leading technologies.

Driven by rapid economic growth, industrial expansion, and increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, Vietnam is entering a critical phase of renewable energy development. At the exhibition, Sungrow welcomed nearly 2,000 investors, distributors, and industry partners from Vietnam and neighboring countries to explore how Sungrow’s PV and energy storage solutions can better address the evolving needs of local markets.

Empowering Vietnamese Households with Smart & Flexible Energy Solutions

Amid rising electricity costs and growing demand for power stability, Vietnamese households are increasingly seeking smarter, more flexible home energy solutions to boost solar self-consumption and energy independence.

At the exhibition, Sungrow unveiled its brand-new low-voltage residential solar & storage suite, featuring the MG8/10RL hybrid inverters and stackable MBL battery modules. Designed for mainstream residential scenarios across Vietnam, the integrated system delivers intelligent, user-friendly home energy management with modular capacity expansion to adapt to diverse household electricity demands.

The MG8/10RL series enables fast on/off-grid switching to ensure stable backup power during grid outages. Built to accommodate Vietnam’s hot, humid and coastal climate, the solution integrates AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interruption) protection to reinforce electrical safety, an IP65 protection rating for strong dust and water resistance, and CT5 anti-corrosion technology for enhanced durability against salt mist and corrosive conditions.

Improving C&I Energy Efficiency and Operational Resilience

For commercial and industrial users, Sungrow showcased its end-to-end C&I energy storage portfolio, led by the SH125CX hybrid inverter, ST050CF stackable battery cabinet and PowerStack 255CS integrated energy storage system.

Built for factories, industrial parks, shopping malls and commercial complexes, the integrated system enables effective peak shaving, intelligent demand control and uninterrupted backup power supply, helping local enterprises cut operational electricity costs, minimize downtime risks and improve overall energy resilience.

Optimized for tropical outdoor working conditions, the solution maintains stable, efficient year-round operation even under Vietnam’s high-temperature and high-humidity environment, providing dependable energy assets for commercial and industrial customers.

Cost-Effective Solutions for Expanding Utility-Scale Renewable Projects

To support Vietnam’s fast-growing utility-scale solar and energy storage market, Sungrow highlighted its flagship utility solutions, including the SG510HX high-power string inverter, the PowerTitan 3.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system and the 1+X series modular inverter.

Featuring industry-leading power generation efficiency and simplified on-site installation and maintenance, the SG510HX string inverter effectively reduces overall project CAPEX and provides a cost-effective solution for large-scale photovoltaic projects across Vietnam. Combined with Sungrow’s advanced Energy Management System, it enables intelligent and data-driven operation for utility projects.

As Vietnam’s clean energy market continues to expand, Sungrow will remain committed to technological innovation and localized operation, delivering high-value PV and storage solutions for customers across all segments and contributing to the country’s renewable energy and carbon reduction goals.

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Recognition underscores Gupshup’s continued leadership in bringing Meta’s latest AI innovations to enterprises at scale

MUMBAI, India, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gupshup, the world’s leading conversational AI platform and one of Meta’s largest Solution Partners, has been named Meta’s ‘Partner of the Year’. This is the third time Gupshup has received the award, underscoring its continued leadership in helping businesses leverage the latest innovations across the WhatsApp Business Platform to deliver AI-powered customer experiences at scale. Gupshup was also featured prominently at recent Meta events in London and Mumbai to help educate business leaders on taking their Whatsapp based customer interactions to the next level.

The recognition reflects Gupshup’s continued innovation, proactive customer support, and deep expertise across Meta’s business messaging ecosystem. Over the years, Gupshup has consistently been among the earliest partners to bring Meta’s newest capabilities to enterprises, enabling businesses to transform customer engagement through AI-powered conversations, automation, and personalized experiences.

Most recently, Gupshup powered the world’s first enterprise deployment of Meta Business Agent on WhatsApp with Treebo Hospitality Ventures, enabling customers to discover hotels, browse properties, compare options, receive personalized recommendations, and complete their journeys through natural conversations. Gupshup also worked closely with Meta during the private beta phase to help shape enterprise deployment best practices for the solution.

In addition to Meta Business Agent, Gupshup has enabled enterprises to adopt several of Meta’s latest innovations, including Direct Send API, Max Bid, and WhatsApp Voice. These capabilities, combined with Gupshup’s conversational AI platform, are helping businesses create richer customer journeys across marketing, commerce, and customer support.

“AI is transforming customer engagement by enabling intelligent, personalized experiences that drive real business outcomes. Our long-standing collaboration with Meta and our firm commitment to being the innovator is helping enterprises accelerate AI adoption for customer engagement at scale. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of conversational AI to help businesses enhance their customer experiences,” said Beerud Sheth, Co-founder and CEO, Gupshup.

Gupshup has also continued to expand its own AI capabilities with the launch of SuperAgent, a tool that helps businesses setup and configure advanced customer experiences quickly and easily. It simplifies the process of setting up the customer communications and engagement platform so enterprises can focus on their customer journeys rather than worrying about the infrastructure and orchestration. These innovations enable businesses to design, deploy, and optimize AI-powered customer experiences across messaging and voice channels while seamlessly integrating with Meta’s ecosystem.

Today, more than 50,000 businesses across 100+ countries leverage Gupshup’s conversational AI platform to engage customers across over 30 messaging and voice channels. Leading enterprises across banking, retail, e-commerce, travel, healthcare, and other industries rely on Gupshup to power customer acquisition, commerce, engagement, and support through AI-driven conversations.

About Gupshup:

Gupshup is the world’s leading conversational AI platform, enabling businesses to build and deploy AI-powered customer interactions across 30+ messaging channels. Trusted by 50,000+ businesses in 100+ countries, with a partner network of 3,000+ globally, Gupshup processes tens of billions of messages annually. Learn more at www.gupshup.ai

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Executive Chair Mark Crotty to continue guiding long-term strategic direction

PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LumaCina, a global supplier and marketer of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products and a Bridgewest Group portfolio company, announced the appointment of Gary Bird as Chief Executive Officer.

Bird was appointed by Executive Chair Mark Crotty, who will continue to lead LumaCina’s long-term strategy, overseeing the company’s platform development and guiding its next phase of expansion in close partnership with the incoming CEO.

Bird joins LumaCina at a pivotal stage in its evolution as it expands its portfolio, while strengthening strategic partnerships and broadening its presence across Australia and international markets.

Bird brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the Australian pharmaceutical industry, with deep expertise in commercial strategy, market expansion and partnership-led growth. Over the past 13 years, he has led and represented companies including Orion Pharma, Medreich and Meda, working across pharmaceutical distribution, contract manufacturing, specialty medicines and consumer healthcare.

Earlier in his career, Bird held senior leadership roles with Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi-Aventis and Pharmacia, building extensive commercial experience across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Bird served as a board member of Heartkids Australia and was an elected member of local government (Councilor of the Municipality of Hunters Hill, NSW Australia). He is a graduate of the Asialink Business Leaders Program (University of Melbourne) and holds a degree in Medical Science from the University of Sydney.

“LumaCina has reached a point where the opportunity ahead requires a leader with both deep pharmaceutical expertise and a proven ability to build enduring commercial partnerships,” said Mark Crotty, Executive Chair of LumaCina. “That combination made Gary the outstanding choice to lead the business.”

“Throughout his career, Gary has consistently built strong businesses by developing trusted customer relationships and delivering sustainable commercial outcomes. LumaCina has established a solid foundation, and I look forward to continuing to guide its long-term vision while working alongside Gary as we strengthen and expand the company’s position as a trusted supplier of sterile injectable medicines.”

Bird has already spent time working with LumaCina’s leadership team through the company’s strategic planning and business review process, providing him with a strong understanding of the business, its customers and its priorities.

“What attracted me to LumaCina is the company’s values, the quality of its people and the opportunity to establish LumaCina as a global pharmaceutical company,” said Gary Bird, Chief Executive Officer of LumaCina.

“Healthcare systems are increasingly reliant on trusted partners that can consistently deliver high-quality essential medicines. LumaCina is well positioned to meet that need through a growing portfolio, strong commercial partnerships and an unwavering commitment to quality, reliability and customer service. I look forward to working with our team, customers, suppliers, Mark, the Board and Bridgewest Group as we continue building a stronger, more resilient pharmaceutical business.”

Bridgewest Group welcomed Bird’s appointment and Crotty’s continued leadership.

“Gary’s appointment marks an important milestone in LumaCina’s evolution as an independent pharmaceutical company,” said Dr. Masood Tayebi, Co-Founder and CEO of Bridgewest Group.

“Mark has provided strong leadership as the architect of LumaCina’s long-term strategy and platform development, creating a durable foundation for future growth. With Gary leading the business and Mark continuing in his strategic role as Executive Chair, LumaCina has a leadership structure that combines continuity, deep sector expertise and commercial execution capability. We are confident they will continue strengthening the company’s position as a trusted supplier of sterile injectable medicines.”

About LumaCina

LumaCina is a healthcare business focused on the sale and distribution of pharmaceutical and medical device products in the hospital setting. LumaCina supplies sterile injectable pharmaceutical drugs, spanning high potency, blow fill seal, multi format vials and more, all manufactured in Perth Australia, to customers in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Northern Europe. Looking forward, LumaCina is aggressively expanding capabilities, infrastructure, and industry partnerships, growing a robust pipeline of high-quality medications through an acquisition and licencing program. LumaCina is a Bridgewest Group Portfolio Company.

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