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The Healing Company [OTC: HLCO] acquires Chopra Global’s wellbeing experiences businesses, deepening partnership with wellness icon, Dr. Deepak Chopra

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This is the second acquisition in four months for The Healing Company, who acquired leading plant-based superfoods brand Your Super, late last yearThe Chopra Global wellbeing experiences businesses, including physical products, the meditation and wellbeing app, and licensed experiences will join The Healing Company’s community of healing brandsWith a community of 20M social followers, 6M email database, 7M web traffic, 1M app downloads, top rated 4.9 star app, and more than 90 books authored, Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D.’s reach and impact in the integrative healing movement is unrivaledLandmark partnership signals new era of accelerated growth and impact for Chopra Global, advancing a culture of wellbeing at the nexus of high-growth markets including integrative healing ($100B market, 22% CAGR), Ayurveda ($7B, 15% CAGR), and meditation ($5B, 18.5% CAGR)Deepak will continue in his role as Chief Scientific Advisor to The Healing Company, driving innovation and setting a rigorous scientific standard for all brands within the portfolio

NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, The Healing Company [OTC: HLCO] and Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D., are thrilled to announce The Healing Company’s acquisition of Chopra Global‘s wellbeing experiences businesses, in a landmark partnership for both companies. The acquisition includes Chopra’s physical product line, the Chopra meditation & wellbeing app, and licensed experiences including The Chopra Health Retreat at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa and the Chopra Mind-Body Zone and Spa at the Lake Nona Performance Club. Concurrently, the organizations entered into a perpetual license agreement to include the Chopra content, community, and brand. Founded in 2022, The Healing Company is building a community of powerful healing brands through the acquisition of companies in the wellness, supplement, and nutraceutical spaces.

One of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 most influential people, Dr. Deepak Chopra has spent a lifetime bringing integrative healing to hundreds of millions of people, authoring more than 90 books, creating educational content for his 20M social followers, leading thousands of events, and developing best-in-class healing products and experiences that have changed lives worldwide. The guiding mission of Chopra Global—personal transformation for collective wellbeing—is anchored by his vision to empower one billion people to create a more peaceful, just, sustainable, healthy, and joyful world.

With this bold vision in mind The Healing Company and Chopra Global enter into this partnership, working to usher the brand into a new era of growth. Chopra Global sits at the nexus of three high growth sectors: integrative healing ($100B market, 22% CAGR), Ayurveda ($7B, 15% CAGR), and meditation ($5B, 30% CAGR), and reached over 100 million people last year. Paired with The Healing Company’s deep expertise in S-commerce, media, storytelling, growth, and distribution, and strategy to build a community of powerful healing brands, the partnership will aim to amplify the reach and impact of Chopra’s world-class wellbeing experiences. “I am deeply inspired by The Healing Company’s vision and leadership, and am very excited to work together to launch new products and practices that meet the Chopra community—and the world’s—healing needs,” says Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D.

This is the second acquisition in four months for The Healing Company, with leading plant-based superfoods brand Your Super joining the brand community late last year.

Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD, says: “The world’s healthcare system is in crisis. The Healing Company is a perfect partner for Chopra Global, with the expertise and leadership to propel our mission of helping 1 billion people access healing so that we can collectively move in the direction of a more just, sustainable, peaceful, healthy, and joyful world.”

Simon Belsham, CEO and Co-founder of The Healing Company (ex-Jet.com and Equinox Media President) adds: “Chopra Global is placed at the intersection of explosive global markets: Ayurveda, meditation, and integrated healing, and is poised to become the leading provider in this space. The company has already reached millions through world-class healing experiences, content, and products, and we look forward to accelerating this further at The Healing Company.”

Anabel Oelmann, Director and Co-Founder of The Healing Company, says: “We are deeply inspired by Deepak’s vision to help 1 billion people access healing. As we’ve built our partnership over the last year, our conviction in mission alignment and our ability to help him achieve this aim have only grown. We could not be more excited for this next chapter in our partnership, and all we can do together to bring leading science-backed healing solutions to the world.”

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About Deepak Chopra:

DEEPAK CHOPRA MD, FACP, FRCP founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution and his 93rd book, Living in the Light (Harmony Books) taps into the ancient Indian practice of Royal Yoga and offers an illuminating program for self-realization, bliss, and wholeness. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people.”  www.deepakchopra.com

About Chopra Global:

Chopra Global is a leading integrative health company that is empowering personal transformation for millions of people globally to expand our collective wellbeing. Anchored by the life’s practice and research of Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D. a pioneer in integrative medicine, Chopra Global’s signature programs have been proven to improve overall wellbeing through a focus on physical, mental and spiritual health. Chopra Global has been at the forefront of health and wellness for more than two decades with a portfolio that includes an editorial archive of more than 2,000 health articles, expansive self-care practices and meditations, mobile app, masterclasses, teacher certifications, immersive live events, and personalized retreats. By providing tools, guidance, and community, Chopra aims to advance a culture of wellbeing and make a healthy, peaceful, and joyful life accessible to all. For more information, interact with the team on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

About The Healing Company:

The Healing Company Inc. was founded with a bold aim: Bring integrated healing to the world. Compelled by the global healthcare crisis and a deep belief in a different way—one which draws on conventional medicine and ancient wisdom, science and nature—the company looks to democratize access to integrated healing methods, while helping the world evolve how it thinks about health and healthcare. To do so, the company is building a community of powerful healing brands, identifying, acquiring, and helping scale the reach and impact of the world’s highest potential healing practices & products.

The Healing Company’s common stock is quoted for trading on the OTC under the symbol HLCO, and its investors and advisors include global wellbeing icon Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD, renowned investor and psychedelics entrepreneur Christian Angermayer, and Social Chain & Thirdweb founder and Dragons Den member Steven Bartlett. For more information, visit http://www.healingcompany.com.

Sources:

Data Bridge, Global Meditation Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Research and Markets, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027

Market Research Future, Ayurveda Market Information by Application, Disease Pattern, Source, Form, End-Users, Distribution, and Region – Forecast till 2030

Chopra Global and Deepak Chopra data collected from Google Analytics, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, App Store, and proprietary CRM

Forward-looking statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financial requirements, business strategy, products and services, potential future financings, acquisition and scaling of future brands and or project and its anticipated financing plans, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and other similar expressions that are forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company’ s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements; foreign exchange and other financial markets; changes in the interest rates on borrowings; hedging activities; changes costs of goods; changes in the investments and expenditure levels; litigation; legislation; environmental, judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments in areas in which The Healing Company operates. There can be no assurance that The Healing Company will achieve the above stated brand acquisitions and scaling of those brands or the closing of any required financing. The reader should refer to the risk disclosures set out in the periodic reports and other disclosure documents filed by The Healing Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SINEXCEL Partners with Tokyo Developer Namcha Barwa to Jointly Execute Japanese Utility-Scale BESS Projects

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TOKYO, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SINEXCEL (300693.SZ) and Namcha Barwa Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based clean-energy developer, signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering the Japanese energy storage market. They will combine local project development with utility-scale PCS delivery, engineering, and localized after-sales operations.

Full-Chain Cooperation from Equipment Supply to Joint Execution

The partnership transcends traditional channel arrangements. Namcha Barwa contributes project development and grid-connection capabilities across domestic clean-energy and large-scale BESS sites; SINEXCEL provides utility-scale PCS, engineering, and after-sales support. Both sides will build the local execution layer — on-site engineering, spare parts staging, and technical training — keeping decision-making close to each project site.

StellaON 1250K/1575K and 1375kW PCS Adapted to Japan’s Grid

The Japanese energy storage market is globally recognized for formidable entry barriers, demanding rigorous third-party certifications, and exacting utility compliance.

Successfully navigating these steep technical hurdles, StellaON 1250K/1575K and 1375kW utility-scale PCS solutions fully satisfy Japan’s stringent grid-entry requirements, securing comprehensive compliance for regional utility interconnections. These platforms are explicitly built for Japan’s islanded grid topology, disaster-resilience requirements, and power-quality standards:

Grid-forming capability including HVRT/LVRT and black-start, supporting peak shaving and reactive compensation at large-scale renewable sites.Proven Reliability: Following rigorous full-chain reliability validation, the product’s MTBF breaks through 300,000 hours, outperforming the industry standard by 3x.High-Power-Density Integration: Standardized MV station solutions ranging from 20ft 2.5MW–5MW to 40ft 10MW/12.5MW configurations.

50+ Project Deliveries and Dedicated Local Services

Over five years in Japan, with more than 50 energy storage projects delivered, progressing from 30 kW and 500kW PCS to megawatt-level utility-scale projects.Since January 2026, eight 2 MW/8MWh utility-scale BESS systems have been commissioned across six prefectures, interconnection filings have been completed with seven regional utilities, and integration testing has closed with seven Japanese EMS vendors.SINEXCEL’s Japan subsidiary has completed its legal registration in Tokyo, backed by a Japan-based parts warehouse and local sales, pre-sales, and after-sales team.

Globally, SINEXCEL has 17GW of installed storage capacity, more than 5,000 projects, and over 600 partners across 60+ markets. The Namcha Barwa cooperation extends this footprint into one of Asia’s most demanding storage markets.

About SINEXCEL

Founded in 2007, SINEXCEL is a pioneer in energy storage, EV charging, and power quality solutions. With 17GW of installed storage, 200,000 EV DC chargers, and nearly 20 million amperes of Active Harmonic Filter deployed, SINEXCEL partners with industry leaders to empower energy freedom.

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MicroLED Interconnect Market to Reach USD 722.0 Million by 2033, Driven by AI Infrastructure Expansion and High-Performance Computing Demand

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Grand View Research Analysis Highlights Rapid Adoption of Energy-Efficient Optical Interconnect Technologies Across AI Data Centers and Advanced Semiconductor Architectures

SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The global MicroLED interconnect market is entering a period of accelerated growth as artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and next-generation data center architectures drive demand for faster, more energy-efficient communication technologies. According to a new study by Grand View Research, the global MicroLED interconnect market was valued at USD 181.6 million in 2025, and is projected to grow from USD 225.0 million in 2026 to reach USD 722.0 million by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2026 to 2033. The market is witnessing significant momentum as organizations seek scalable alternatives to traditional copper-based interconnect technologies.

Key Highlights

• Global market size reached USD 181.6 million in 2025.
• Market expected to grow to USD 722.0 million by 2033.
• CAGR projected at 18.1% from 2026 to 2033.
• North America accounted for the largest market share of 31.3% in 2025.
• Chip-to-chip applications represented 54.1% of market revenue in 2025.
• Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing regional market.
• Growing deployment of AI clusters and GPU-intensive workloads continues to fuel demand.

AI Workloads Create New Opportunities for Optical Interconnect Technologies

The rapid growth of generative AI, machine learning, and large-scale computing environments is transforming requirements for data transmission inside modern computing systems. Traditional electrical interconnects increasingly face limitations related to power consumption, latency, and signal integrity, particularly as data volumes continue to expand.

MicroLED interconnect technology has emerged as a promising solution capable of supporting ultra-high-density data transfer while maintaining energy efficiency. By utilizing optical communication approaches, MicroLED interconnects enable faster and more reliable communication between processors, GPUs, memory systems, and networking components.

As enterprises scale AI infrastructure and cloud providers invest heavily in advanced computing resources, demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity is expected to rise substantially throughout the forecast period.

Chip-to-Chip Segment Leads Market Adoption

Among product categories, the chip-to-chip segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 54.1% in 2025. The segment’s leadership reflects growing adoption of chiplet architectures and increasing demand for short-distance, high-speed communication within advanced semiconductor packages.

Chip-to-chip implementations provide several advantages, including lower power consumption, reduced signal loss, and simplified integration compared to longer-distance communication solutions. As semiconductor manufacturers continue developing advanced packaging technologies, chip-to-chip optical interconnects are expected to remain a major growth driver for the industry.

Industry participants are increasingly focusing on enabling dense connectivity between processors and memory resources to support next-generation computing architectures.

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AI Data Centers Accelerate Demand for High-Speed Connectivity

The ongoing expansion of AI-focused data centers is creating favorable conditions for MicroLED interconnect adoption. Large AI clusters require efficient communication between GPUs, accelerators, and memory resources to process complex workloads effectively.

MicroLED interconnect solutions offer significant advantages in these environments by enabling high-bandwidth communication while reducing energy consumption. Their modular design also supports scalability across multi-rack deployments, helping organizations optimize performance without substantially increasing operational costs.

Emerging optical and photonic interconnect approaches are gaining attention because they address key limitations associated with traditional electrical connections. These technologies improve bandwidth density, minimize signal degradation, and support the increasing computational requirements of AI applications.

North America Maintains Market Leadership

North America held the largest revenue share of 31.3% in 2025, supported by strong investments in semiconductor innovation, AI infrastructure, and advanced packaging technologies.

The region benefits from a concentration of leading technology companies, research institutions, and semiconductor manufacturers actively pursuing next-generation interconnect solutions. Public and private investments in advanced computing systems have further strengthened the region’s position in the market.

Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. Countries including China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and India continue investing in semiconductor manufacturing, optical technologies, and research initiatives that support commercialization of advanced interconnect solutions.

Innovation Continues to Shape Competitive Landscape

Technology developers are accelerating efforts to commercialize scalable MicroLED interconnect platforms capable of supporting AI clusters, high-performance computing systems, and future data center architectures.

Recent industry developments have highlighted growing interest in replacing conventional electrical links with optical alternatives that provide superior energy efficiency and higher data transmission capacity. Market participants are also investing in modular architectures designed to support increasingly complex computing environments.

Advancements in optical chiplets, co-packaged optics, and photonic integration are expected to create additional opportunities for market expansion over the next several years.

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Growing Focus on Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

As organizations seek to reduce power consumption across computing infrastructure, energy-efficient communication technologies are becoming a strategic priority. MicroLED interconnects are gaining recognition for their ability to support high-speed data transfer while lowering energy requirements compared to conventional solutions.

This trend aligns with broader sustainability initiatives across the technology sector, where reducing data center power usage has become an important objective. As a result, optical interconnect technologies are expected to play an increasingly important role in future computing architectures.

Future Outlook

The MicroLED interconnect market is poised for substantial growth as AI adoption accelerates and demand for advanced computing infrastructure continues to expand. The convergence of semiconductor innovation, optical communication technologies, and AI-driven workloads is creating a strong foundation for long-term market development.

With projected revenue reaching USD 722.0 million by 2033, the industry is expected to become a critical component of next-generation computing ecosystems, enabling faster, more efficient, and highly scalable data communication across advanced digital infrastructure.

To learn more about growth opportunities in the MicroLED Interconnect Market, access the full report from Grand View Research

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STARTRADER Hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, Connecting AI, Technology, and Innovation Leaders

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The gathering brought together more than 30 professionals across AI, energy, finance, mobility, sustainability, cybersecurity, design, and sports business for a high-level exchange on practical innovation.

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER hosted the KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, bringing together 74 alumni of KTH Royal Institute of Technology, technology professionals, AI innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a curated evening focused on cross-sector dialogue, intelligent innovation, and real-world collaboration.

Founded in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden’s largest technical university and one of Europe’s most influential centres of innovation, ranked #74 globally and #37 in Engineering and Technology by QS World University Rankings 2025. It has spent nearly two centuries producing graduates who shape industries at the highest level.

Designed as more than a networking event, the gathering brought together technical expertise, business strategy, and future-focused thinking. With participants across AI, renewable energy, smart grids, cybersecurity, fintech, mobility, sustainability, blockchain, architectural lighting, and sports business, the evening showed how innovation grows when ideas move across industries.

The programme featured Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER, 30 years of C-level experience across AI, machine learning, and tech infrastructure, who framed the evening around turning ambitious technology into measurable business value. David Watts, Head of Middle East Strategy and Development at the NBA, added a sharp sports-business perspective on how global partnerships and community-led growth create lasting market relevance.

The evening also reflected a natural alignment between KTH’s engineering legacy and STARTRADER’s approach to financial technology. As a company at the intersection of markets, platforms, and client experience, STARTRADER sees gatherings like this as a direct pipeline from emerging technology to practical value, for its clients, partners, people, and the wider ecosystem it serves.

The exchange was further enriched by founders, executives, researchers, and innovation leaders including Nuha Salem, Bahgat Ahmed, Farhan Mahmood, Vinay Nagendra, Vigneshwaran Ramesh, and Karthik Iyer. Their work across emerging technology, production AI, power systems, Industry 4.0, mobility strategy, blockchain, and deep tech helped turn the evening into a practical conversation on what is already being built across the region.

“KTH has spent nearly two centuries producing people who build things that matter. Bringing that community together in Dubai, alongside leaders from energy, finance, mobility, and beyond, reflects exactly the kind of cross-sector thinking that drives real progress. These are the conversations that move ideas forward.”

— Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER

Those words carry particular weight in the context of financial services. The global AI trading platform market is projected to reach USD 33.45 billion by 2030, with agent and algorithmic trading already commanding nearly 40% of that market. For brokers operating at the frontier of this shift, conversations like the ones held that evening are strategic.

STARTRADER’s role here extends beyond hosting. The relationships and perspectives that emerge from evenings like this inform how the company develops its platforms, supports its partners, and positions itself within the markets it serves.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY.

Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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