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Ricoh Hong Kong and Halo Energy Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build a Smart Mobility Ecosystem and Support Enterprises’ Green Transformation

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HONG KONG, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong’s electric vehicle market is developing rapidly. As of the end of May 2026, the number of electric vehicles in Hong Kong had increased to approximately 178,000, accounting for around 19.4% of all vehicles in the city. With the Government continuing to promote the adoption of electric commercial vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure, enterprises’ demand for charging management, fleet operations, and carbon emissions data management is also growing. In response to market trends and enterprises’ green transformation needs, Ricoh (Hong Kong) Limited (“Ricoh Hong Kong”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with local electric vehicle charging solutions provider Halo Energy last month, formally establishing a strategic partnership. By combining their strengths in enterprise digital services, artificial intelligence, and new energy technologies, the two parties will provide Hong Kong enterprises with one-stop smart electric vehicle charging solutions, helping businesses achieve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, accelerate low-carbon transformation, and jointly drive the development of a smart mobility ecosystem.

As ESG becomes an increasingly important agenda for corporate development, market demand for low-carbon operations and green mobility solutions continues to grow. Enterprise electrification is evolving from the question of “whether charging facilities are available” to “how charging resources and energy data can be managed effectively”, covering higher-level requirements such as fleet billing management, energy usage analysis, and carbon reduction performance management. As a leader in digital services and office solutions, Ricoh Hong Kong has long been committed to helping enterprises enhance operational efficiency through digitalization, smart workplaces, and innovative technologies. This collaboration with Halo Energy marks Ricoh Hong Kong’s extension of its service scope from digital transformation to sustainability, and from smart workplaces to smart mobility, providing more comprehensive solutions to support enterprises in achieving their ESG goals.

Mr. Ricky Chong, Managing Director of Ricoh Hong Kong, said: “Ricoh Hong Kong has always believed that corporate transformation goes beyond digital transformation; it also includes sustainability transformation. With the growing adoption of electric vehicles and rising ESG requirements, we are delighted to collaborate with Halo Energy and incorporate smart charging services into Ricoh Hong Kong’s overall solution portfolio. This partnership not only provides customers with more comprehensive value-added services, but also further realizes our vision of building a smart workplace and smart mobility ecosystem, helping enterprises drive green growth through innovative technologies.”

Mr. Martin Tsang, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Halo Energy, said: “We are very pleased to collaborate with Ricoh Hong Kong once again and establish a strategic partnership. With its extensive customer base and rich service experience, Ricoh Hong Kong has long provided high-quality solutions to enterprises, while Halo Energy is committed to becoming a leading provider of electric vehicle charging services and solutions, focusing on the development of smart charging infrastructure and the advancement of a green energy ecosystem. We firmly believe that by complementing each other’s strengths, both parties can deliver more scalable charging solutions for Hong Kong enterprises and jointly lead Hong Kong towards green transportation and a sustainable future.”

Driving the Adoption of Smart Charging and Helping Enterprises Achieve Green Operations

Through this collaboration, Ricoh Hong Kong will introduce Halo Energy’s electric vehicle charging network and management platform to provide enterprises with diversified charging solutions, including monthly subscription and prepaid charging models, while supporting the centralized management needs of corporate fleets and commercial customers. Halo Energy has already deployed charging facilities at various commercial locations across Hong Kong and continues to expand its charging network coverage, enabling enterprise customers to deploy electric vehicle charging services in a more flexible and cost-effective manner.

In addition, the solution offers enterprise-grade management features, including consolidated billing, shared usage management, and charging data analytics, helping enterprises simplify daily management processes and improve the utilization of charging resources. Looking ahead, both parties will further explore the integration of energy management, data analytics, and intelligent operations technologies to help enterprises gain a more comprehensive understanding of charging usage and energy efficiency, providing more valuable decision-making insights for ESG management, sustainability performance assessment, and carbon reduction strategies.

Halo Energy currently operates more than 160 charging points across Hong Kong and continues to expand its charging network coverage. Through this collaboration, Ricoh Hong Kong will progressively introduce Halo Energy’s charging network resources, allowing enterprise customers to enjoy broader and more convenient charging services. Leveraging Ricoh Hong Kong’s extensive experience in serving local enterprises and organizations, together with its one-stop service capabilities covering consultancy, solution design, project management, and after-sales support, customers will be able to deploy and manage electric vehicle charging solutions with greater confidence and efficiency, taking an important step towards electrification and low-carbon operations.

Looking ahead, Ricoh Hong Kong and Halo Energy will further deepen their collaboration, continue to expand charging network coverage and enterprise application scenarios, and explore the integration of more intelligent management technologies, energy management solutions, and data analytics capabilities into charging services. Ricoh Hong Kong also plans to develop more intelligent AI Agents through its InnoAI Hub platform to help enterprise customers analyze energy usage data and provide insightful operational recommendations, thereby optimizing energy efficiency, reducing operating costs, and lowering carbon emissions. In the future, the company also aims to provide customers with regular energy analysis reports to support the formulation of more comprehensive energy management strategies, enable data-driven decision-making, and accelerate the achievement of ESG and sustainability goals. In line with the Hong Kong SAR Government’s direction of promoting green transport and low-carbon city development, both parties will actively encourage enterprises to adopt new energy solutions, enhance their sustainable competitiveness, and jointly promote smart city and green economy development.

About Ricoh Hong Kong Limited

Established in 1963, Ricoh Hong Kong Limited is a trusted leader in digital services and office solutions. As a pioneer in digital transformation, Ricoh Hong Kong helps enterprises enhance workplace efficiency through five key areas of expertise: hybrid workplace, workflow automation, cloud and IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI applications.

Guided by a spirit of innovation and a customer-centric philosophy, Ricoh Hong Kong brings people and technology together to help enterprises stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital environment. Through tailored solutions that enhance productivity, agility, and collaboration, Ricoh Hong Kong empowers businesses to navigate change with confidence and move towards sustainable development and digital excellence. The company is committed to helping enterprises “focus on forward”, grow with purpose, and succeed in the future of work.

For more information, please visit: http://www.ricoh.com.hk

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Exicom Opens FY27 with Order Wins Across Both Businesses as Revenue Grows Sharply Year on Year

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Standalone revenue up ~57% YoY, EBITDA more than doublesConsolidated EBITDA loss narrower YoY; margin under pressure

NEW DELHI, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Exicom Tele-Systems Limited (BSE: 544133) (NSE: EXICOM), one of India’s leading EV charging and critical power companies, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY27. Standalone revenue rose ~57% year on year to ₹237 crore and EBITDA more than doubled to ~₹21 crore, lifting the EBITDA margin for Q1 to 8.8%. On a Consolidated basis, revenue grew 61% to ₹331 crore, with the EBITDA loss narrowing to ~₹22 crore from ~₹39 crore last year.

A Quarter That Moved the Year Forward, With Margin Still to Follow

Measured against the same quarter last year, both businesses grew strongly and consolidated losses narrowed. Revenue and profitability, however, declined sequentially, from Q4 FY26, as is usually the case in the first quarter. Most of the gap is visible in the (consolidated) gross margin – 31.7% against 39.4% a year ago. A bulk of this can be attributed to the external cost environment including exchange rate volatility and input cost pressures owing to key component prices. We are addressing it at source, building resilience into our supply chain. Underneath the quarterly numbers, both businesses built a strong order book.

EV Charging: A Quarter Spent Winning the Year’s Business

India’s EV market marked a pivotal moment this quarter, crossing 80,000 electric four-wheeler sales for the first time. A market of that size gives Exicom a materially larger base to sell into, across home charging and the public networks operators build. On the AC side, Exicom recorded a YoY growth of 35% in Q1 FY27. DC sales ran softer, as the first quarter is when charging network operators set budgets and plan sites. Exicom’s India EV business grew revenue 15% year-on-year, and order booking stayed healthy. Some of the key business highlights are captured below:

On AC charging, Exicom became sole supplier of 7.4 kW units to a leading carmaker. The company strengthened its flagship Spin Air AC charging portfolio with the launch of an AI-chatbot – SpinWise and a new generation of its Spin Control app which now has public charger discoverability, real-time tracking and seamless support. Looking ahead, with EV makers forecasting much higher volumes owing to the market buoyancy, Exicom is working towards doubling its AC line capacity starting Q3.Across public charging, Exicom brought on fifteen new charge point operators, securing orders for over 180 DC chargers with Bus/Truck OEMs and Charging Network operators till October 2026. Exicom also renewed its long-term partnership with a leading e-trucking company.On the product side, Exicom introduced Slim DC chargers; sub-100 kW DC charging for dense commercial spaces. These Slim series chargers are enabled with smart tech features like Ring Topology which enables inter-charger power sharing to maximize efficiencies and throughputs.In exports, Exicom expanded its global footprint with orders from ten new countries, widening the base, while maintaining steady momentum across Southeast Asia and Middle East markets. The company also undertook extensive product development efforts, building an end-to-end ecosystem for selling custom-built and certified AC and DC chargers in specific European markets.

Tritium: Order Intake Steps Up as Next-Generation Products Reach Customers

Tritium recorded a revenue of USD 10.3 million and 508 charger sales in the current quarter. The next phase of Tritium’s progress is now showing in its order book. During the quarter the business booked USD 20.8 million in orders, roughly double the previous quarter. Its newest high power charging system TRI-FLEX is under lab validation with the largest open public charging network in the US and on the power side, the first GRID-FLEX system started to operate at a hyperscale customer in June 2026. These developments, together with a strengthening order book, should support meaningful scale from Q2 FY27 onwards and keep Tritium on track for EBITDA breakeven in Q4 FY27.

Critical Power: A Quarter That Built the Order Book

Critical Power revenue grew 80% year on year, carried largely by 5G site expansion by leading telcos and Bharat Net Phase 3, where Exicom holds over 60% wallet share. Company’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolio which consists of solutions up to 300 kWh for home and C&I segment also added 14 customers and close to ₹20 crore bookings in Q1, an early base we expect to scale in FY27. Export markets continued to perform well with Africa and the Middle East contributing to 8% of revenues.

Remarking on the performance, Anant Nahata, Managing Director and CEO, Exicom, said: “Against the same quarter last year this is a stronger business. The Q1 revenue trajectory materialised as planned, however, cost pressure took more out of margins than what we anticipated. Looking at FY27, we are excited to see the EV market expand beyond its current shape and form. I am confident about the year ahead, and that confidence comes from where both our businesses now sit, with more customers, more geographies, a deeper order book, and commitments that deliver through FY27.”

₹ Crore

Standalone

Consolidated

Q1 FY27

Q4 FY26

Q1 FY26

Q1 FY27

Q4 FY26

Q1 FY26

Revenue

236.8

282.1

150.7

331.0

387.9

205.3

EBITDA

20.9

29.9

8.8

(21.9)

0.27

(38.6)

EBITDA%

8.8 %

10.6 %

5.8 %

(6.6 %)

0.1 %

(18.8 %)

PAT

4.9

11.9

(7.7)

(73.5)

(54.3)

(83.1)

About Exicom:

Exicom is one of India’s leading EV charging and Critical Power solutions manufacturer, present across the entire EV charger value chain with a host of products across both AC & DC charger segments and is spearheading India’s transition to sustainable transportation while ensuring the smooth functioning of critical infrastructure. With a wealth of expertise across its divisions, Exicom’s critical power solutions serve as the backbone of communication networks, delivering uninterrupted power supplies crucial for telecom infrastructure. With a footprint spanning India, Southeast Asia, Middle East, US, Europe and over 200,000 chargers sold worldwide, Exicom is at the forefront of shaping the global EV charging landscape.

Certain statements in this release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied depending upon economic conditions, government policies and other incidental factors.

 

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Tuya to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 24, 2026 Eastern Time

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Inc. (“Tuya” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), a global leading AI cloud platform service provider, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2026 unaudited financial results after the market closes on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Tuya’s management will hold a conference call at 08:30 P.M. Eastern Time on Monday, August 24, 2026 (08:30 A.M. Hong Kong Time on Tuesday, August 25, 2026) to discuss the financial results. In advance of the conference call, all participants must use the following links to complete the online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive the dial-in information and a unique PIN (personal access code) to join the call as well as an email confirmation with the details.

Participants Online Webcast Registration: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/x8phnjqd

Participants Call Registration: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI2992f21177c7423c83ce142eb2ef031c

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.tuya.com.

About Tuya Inc.

Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a global leading AI cloud platform service provider with a mission to build an AI developer ecosystem and enable everything to be smart. Tuya has pioneered a purpose-built AI cloud platform with cloud and generative AI capabilities that delivers a full suite of offerings, including Platform-as-a-Service, or PaaS, AI application & others and Smart home & robot products for developers of smart device, commercial applications, and industries. Through its AI developer platform, Tuya has activated a vibrant global developer community of brands, OEMs, AI agents, system integrators and independent software vendors to collectively strive for smart solutions ecosystem embodying the principles of green and low-carbon, security, high efficiency, agility, and openness.

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Tuya Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@tuya.com

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New Survey: When Choosing a School for Their Children, Majority of Parents Consider Artificial Intelligence Policies

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Personalizing learning is AI’s biggest benefit, according to 42% of parents; double the share who cite preparing students for future careers.

MIAMI, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — More than three-quarters of U.S. parents (76%) support at least some use of artificial intelligence in schools, and nearly eight in ten (78%) say a school’s approach to AI matters when evaluating education options for their child, according to a new national survey conducted by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF).

While parents generally support AI in education, they are most persuaded by its potential to help meet students’ individual learning needs. Asked which argument in favor of AI they find most compelling, the largest share of parents (42%) selected AI’s ability to personalize learning to each student’s needs and pace, more than double the share who cited preparing students for AI-driven careers (21%). Smaller shares pointed to AI’s ability to provide instant feedback and tutoring support (12%), make learning more engaging (7%), or give teachers more time for individualized attention (6%).

“Finding the ‘right fit’ and personalizing the choice of a school for each child has become the goal of school choice,” said Shelby Doyle, senior vice president of policy and national partnerships at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. “What’s interesting to me is that parents are bringing that lens to how they think about the decisions that happen inside the school itself, focusing on AI’s potential to personalize education first and foremost.”

Parents’ support for AI is accompanied by clear concerns about how it should be used. Nearly half (48%) say their biggest concern is that AI could make students too dependent on technology. Others cite concerns about cheating (16%) and weakened critical thinking skills (12%).

“Parents aren’t looking for technology to replace teachers,” Doyle said. “They’re looking for thoughtful approaches that use technology to support learning while preserving the critical thinking, creativity, and relationships that remain essential to a quality education.”

The survey also found that parents are approaching the new school year with a mix of emotions. Nearly nine in ten parents (88%) say they are at least somewhat excited about back-to-school season, while 67% also report feeling at least somewhat stressed.

This report is based on a survey of 2,053 U.S. parents of school-aged children ages 4–17, conducted by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation from July 24 to July 31, 2026, using SurveyMonkey’s national audience panel. Results were weighted to reflect the national population of parents by key demographic characteristics, including age and gender. The margin of error is ±2.2 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

The full results of the survey are available at https://myschoolchoice.com/opportunities/survey-july-2026.

The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) raises broad and positive awareness of school choice through three charitable programs: Navigate School Choice and Conoce tus Opciones Escolares, which focus on researching, developing, and promoting comprehensive, unbiased school navigation resources for families, as well as National School Choice Week, which celebrates effective education options each January. NSCAF does not advocate for or oppose legislation at any level of government and is steadfastly nonpartisan and nonpolitical.

 

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