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Coway Airmega Mighty2 Named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026

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The next-generation successor to Coway’s best-selling air purifier redefines indoor air care with enhanced filtration, ultra-quiet performance, and smart automation.Building on a 12-year legacy as NYT Wirecutter’s Top Pick and Hall of Fame inductee, the next-gen model continues Coway’s global momentum.Highlighted by TIME as “The double-duty air purifier” for combining 3-stage filtration, real-time PM1/PM2.5/PM10 laser monitoring, 20% lower energy use, and whisper-quiet 19dB operation.Grand slam winner of all three major global design awards: Red Dot, iF, and IDEA.

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coway, South Korea’s leading wellness tech company, announced that its flagship air purifier, the Airmega Mighty2 (AP-1512N), has been named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 in the Household category.

To compile this year’s list, TIME solicited nominations from TIME editors and correspondents around the world, and evaluated each contender on key factors including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. In its feature, TIME praised the Airmega Mighty2 as “The double-duty air purifier,” highlighting its ability to seamlessly perform both powerful air purification and real-time indoor air quality monitoring.

This recognition marks a significant milestone, reaffirming Coway’s long-standing technological expertise and strong brand authority accumulated in the global air purifier market. Building on the decade-long legacy of its predecessor (Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH) — a 12-year NYT Wirecutter Top Pick and 2026 Hall of Fame inductee — the Airmega Mighty2 elevates the indoor air care experience for a new generation, combining proven reliability with intuitive usability and modern aesthetics.

Engineered for medium to large spaces, the Airmega Mighty2 delivers powerful, energy-efficient performance tailored for modern households:

Enhanced 3-Stage Filtration: Features an upgraded HEPA filter (20% larger) and a high-grade activated carbon filter (45% larger) to capture allergens, dust, mould, pollen, cooking fumes, and wildfire smoke.MegaScan™ Laser Sensor: Precisely detects particles across PM1, PM2.5, and PM10, displaying real-time numerical air quality readings and a 4-color LED indicator.20% Lower Energy Use & 19dB Quiet Operation: Consumes just 56W and operates as quietly as 19 decibels for maximum energy efficiency and peaceful sleep environments.Award-Winning Design: Blends seamlessly into modern interiors, earning a grand slam across the world’s top three design awards in 2026: Red Dot, iF, and IDEA.

“Being recognized in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 validates our commitment to combining superior filtration performance with thoughtful, user-centric design,” said a Coway official. “We are thrilled to see our latest air care innovation recognized on the world stage as we prepare to bring this award-winning experience to even more consumers worldwide.”

The Airmega Mighty2 is currently available in North America at Cowaymega.com, with regional availability in Europe and Australia scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

For more information about Coway products, visit Coway’s official regional stores in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Australia. It will also be available on Coway’s Amazon Brand Store (Europe) and Amazon Brand Store (Australia).

About Coway Co., Ltd.

Established in Korea in 1989, Coway (KRX: 021240), the “Best Life Solution Company,” is a leading global innovator dedicated to enhancing everyday life through state-of-the-art environmental home appliances and premium wellness solutions. Renowned for its industry-leading water purifiers, air purifiers, and bidets, Coway expands its premium sleep and wellness brand, BEREX, to advance the global lifestyle sector with smart mattresses and advanced massage chairs. Driven by intensive research and award-winning engineering, Coway continues to accelerate its business across major markets, including Malaysia, the USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Europe. For more information, please visit http://www.coway.com/ or http://newsroom.coway.com.

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Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

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