SUZHOU, China, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Intravesical BCG is the standard of care (SOC) for BCG-naïve high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients. However, the scarcity of BCG products has become a global phenomenon, and coupled with the side effects of BCG therapy itself, means that a substantial number of patients cannot access effective BCG treatment. Therefore, it is essential to seek better alternative therapies to BCG in order to meet clinical needs. Based on this, ImmVira Group is further expanding the clinical trial of its core oncolytic virus product, MVR-T3011—originally targeting BCG-unresponsive high-risk bladder cancer—to further include BCG-naïve bladder cancer patients.

On February 26, 2026, at the ASCO GU 2026 Conference in San Francisco, California, ImmVira Group announced preliminary positive results from its clinical trial evaluating MVR-T3011, an oncolytic virus, in BCG-naïve high-risk papillary Ta/T1 NMIBC patients for its leading oncolytic virus product, MVR-T3011, via intravesical administration. The data were presented in a poster at the Conference.

In the study involving 18 BCG-naïve high-risk papillary Ta/T1 NMIBC patients treated with intravesical MVR-T3011 at two dose levels: 2×10⁹ PFU (3 patients) and 1×10¹⁰ PFU (15 patients), preliminary data as of December 31, 2025, demonstrated encouraging efficacy and durability. Among the 14 evaluable patients, the 12-month recurrence-free-survival (RFS) rate was 100% (3/3) at the 2×10⁹ PFU dose level. At the 1×10¹⁰ PFU dose level, the 3-month RFS rate was 100% (11/11). The 6-month and 9-month RFS rates were 75% (3/4) and 66.7% (2/3), respectively, but these data are preliminary, given the small patient numbers reaching those timepoints.

Consistent with BCG-unresponsive clinical data, MVR-T3011 maintained a favorable safety profile in this study with most treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) being at Grades 1 or 2. No treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were observed.

Bladder cancer ranks as the ninth most prevalent cancer worldwide^[1], with approximately 75% of cases classified as NMIBC. While Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) remains the current SOC for high-risk NMIBC, global shortages have limited its availability. As a result, oncolytic immunotherapy, which offers enhanced immune activation and potential durability, is emerging as a promising alternative.

“We are highly encouraged by the preliminary efficacy and safety data from the study,” said Dr. Grace Zhou, Chairwoman and CEO of ImmVira. “MVR-T3011 shows its potential to serve as a reliable and widely accessible alternative to BCG, ultimately benefiting patients worldwide.”

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1. GLOBOCAN 2022: Bladder cancer 9th most common worldwide

About MVR-T3011

MVR-T3011, represents a breakthrough in HSV-1-based oncolytic immunotherapy. Its proprietary “3-in-1” design unites a replication-competent, tumor-lytic HSV-1 backbone with anti-PD-(L)1 antibody and IL-12, enabling it simultaneously to lyse tumor cells and stimulate innate and adaptive immunity. MVR-T3011 has demonstrated its adaptability and feasibility across multiple routes of administration including intratumoral, intracavitary and intravenous administrations.

About ImmVira

ImmVira is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is powered by proprietary biological engineering technology, and is dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacture and commercialization of novel oncolytic immunotherapies and engineered exosome therapies. We have strategically designed, self-discovered, and built a risk-balanced product portfolio that comprised two oncolytic immunotherapy candidates for solid tumors and five engineered exosome assets poised for clinical application or direct commercialization. Driven by our vision to become a global leader in the full spectrum of bladder cancer treatment development and unlock the therapeutical potential of oncolytic immunotherapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), we have adopted a rationalized, adaptive approach to advance oncolytic immunotherapy candidates with high clinical potential globally. In parallel, leveraging our deep expertise in biological engineering, we have pioneered development of engineered exosome candidates targeting chronic, hard-to-treat diseases as well as age-related conditions. These selected engineered exosome assets are being accelerated through differentiated regulatory pathways to enable expedited commercialization and generate sustainable cash flows that will fuel our broader drug development efforts.

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NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HCLTech, (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH) a leading global technology company, will showcase how the next era of telecom, media and technology (TMT) is being built on AI–native architectures and industry convergence, at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026. HCLTech will bring together senior industry leaders, hyperscaler partners, academics and innovators to highlight how intelligence, scale and ecosystem collaboration are powering sustainable AI–driven growth for the TMT sector.

Industry leaders from Microsoft, Nokia, Ericsson, AT&T, Verizon, PwC, Bain, Axiata, Singtel, MasOrange, Liberty Latin America and other global organizations will engage in these impactful conversations, focusing on strategic shifts that are enabling AI–native transformation, autonomous operations, platform-driven experiences and ecosystem-led innovation.

HCLTech’s presence at MWC will spotlight:

• Executive panels and CXO conversations: High–level discussions framing the strategic shifts driving the converged TMT ecosystem—from embedding AI across core operations to unlocking platform–driven business models and autonomous infrastructure—alongside a flagship roundtable hosted in partnership with GSMA and moderated by Prof. Saikat Chaudhuri, Faculty Director of the Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology (M.E.T.) program at UC Berkeley.
• Live demonstrations: Hands-on showcases of intelligent networks engineered for zero-failure environments, AI-powered media and digital platforms delivering real-time insights, and automation frameworks such as Agentic fraud management, AI-powered Operations Support Systems (OSS) Solutions for Telco, HCLTech’s GenAI service transformation platform, AI Force, Agentic AI solutions, and AIOps to enhance operational efficiency, and agentic-powered Contact Center as a Service platform for smarter customer engagement.
• Startup and partner innovation: Emerging companies advancing AI, digital marketplaces and cybersecurity analytics, alongside hyperscaler partnerships and co-innovation initiatives that accelerate transformation at scale.
• Telecom industry survey on AI priorities: To be revealed following MWC, HCLTech will preview findings from a Mobile World Live survey on AI and technology priorities for telecom organizations, offering real-world insights into how executives are planning investments and strategy in the intelligence era.

“It’s an exciting moment for the industry as convergence and AI are redefining networks, platforms and business models,” said Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head of Telecom, Media and Technology at HCLTech. “By combining AI, cloud and digital engineering expertise with ecosystem partnerships, we are helping enterprises build resilient, scalable and intelligence-driven systems for sustainable growth.”

“HCLTech’s leadership at MWC, bringing together enterprise, hyperscaler and academic voices, captures the strategic imperative of AI–native transformation,” said Prof. Saikat Chaudhuri, Faculty Director of the Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology (M.E.T.) program at UC Berkeley. “Their approach to integrating AI across infrastructure, platforms and ecosystems is empowering sustainable AI–driven growth for the TMT sector.”

Attendees can explore these discussions, innovations and insights at Hall 2, Stand 2E19, during MWC Barcelona 2026, March 2-5. For more information, visit: https://www.hcltech.com/events/mwc-barcelona

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

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Meredith Bucaro, Americas
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James Galvin, APAC
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VT Markets has successfully completed a community initiative in Vietnam, donating 100 official Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC) footballs to local youth groups in partnership with a youth-focused non-profit organisation named Liên Đoàn Hướng Đạo Nguyễn Trãi.

The initiative reflects the company’s expanding commitment to community development across Asia and forms part of a broader CSR line-up unveiled during its July 2025 event.

Designed to strengthen youth engagement, the donation provides students with quality equipment to support physical education and grassroots football development, helping create a more inspiring and inclusive sporting environment.

In collaboration with Liên Đoàn Hướng Đạo Nguyễn Trãi, footballs were distributed directly to selected communities, ensuring access to students who stand to benefit most from enhanced sporting resources. By supporting grassroots participation, the programme aims to create a more inclusive environment where young people can develop confidence, build friendships, and stay actively engaged in their communities.

“Sport has the power to inspire discipline, teamwork, and resilience – values that extend far beyond the pitch. Through this initiative, we hope to contribute meaningfully to youth development and community growth in Vietnam”, Dandelyn Koh, Head of Global Marketing at VT Markets said.

In recent months, the company has intensified its regional engagement through a series of on-the-ground initiatives, including beach clean-up campaigns and flood relief pack donations aimed at supporting vulnerable communities. With programmes already planned for the new year, VT Markets remains dedicated to deepening its local footprint, reinforcing its role not only as a global financial partner but also as a responsible and proactive community stakeholder.

About VT Markets

VT Markets is a regulated multi-asset broker with a presence in over 160 countries as of today. It has earned numerous international accolades including Best Online Trading and Fastest Growing Broker. In line with its mission to make trading accessible to all, VT Markets offers comprehensive access to over 1,000 financial instruments and clients benefit from a seamless trading experience via its award-winning mobile application.

For more information, please visit the official VT Markets website or email us at info@vtmarkets.com. Alternatively, follow VT Markets on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

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GENEVA, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the creator economy continues to mature, content monetization platforms are entering a new phase of structural development. The rapid growth of the sector is now accompanied by increased professionalization: dedicated teams, automation tools, outsourced management, and advanced technological solutions have become embedded in the ecosystem.

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In France, the Senate is currently reviewing measures aimed at regulating what some lawmakers have referred to as “Pimping 2.0,” a term used to describe outsourced profile management and delegated user interactions on certain subscription-based platforms. The debate, covered by RTL, extends beyond France and reflects a broader European and international movement toward stronger transparency requirements, intermediary accountability, and enhanced creator protections. As regulators take a closer look at opaque delegation models and automated interaction systems, compliance standards are expected to tighten.

In this environment, RedPeach designed to prevent undisclosed delegation and ensure interaction authenticity positions itself in alignment with emerging regulatory expectations.

While this evolution follows a clear economic logic, it also raises a strategic question: how can clarity and trust be maintained in digital interactions when multiple layers of intervention may operate behind a single account?

It is within this context that the Swiss company RedPeach is developing a verification-centered approach: https://redpeach.com/face-verification.

The platform has developed proprietary technology that integrates a facial validation mechanism within private messaging. The objective is to certify that responses originate directly from the account holder, thereby reinforcing interaction traceability and transparency.

“The creator economy has grown extremely fast. We believe the next stage is not only about growth, but about clarity. Technology should strengthen trust in interaction, not replace it,” said Marco Cally, CEO of RedPeach.

As part of its development strategy, the RedPeach team conducted a six-month study analyzing 2,000 publicly accessible creator accounts operating on subscription-based platforms.

According to the company’s internal findings, 65% of accounts generating between $500 and $100,000 in monthly revenue appear to rely on external management structures or technological assistance tools to manage user interactions (internal analysis; methodology and scope available upon request).

Beyond its verification infrastructure, RedPeach’s 2026 roadmap is part of a broader responsible innovation framework: enhanced content protection tools, collaborative features for creators, diversified payment solutions, and structured support programs.

Originally developed as a CRM solution and payment infrastructure for freelancers and small and mid-sized businesses, RedPeach technology has evolved to address the specific needs of the creator economy, particularly as expectations around transparency and digital accountability continue to increase.

Rather than positioning itself in opposition to existing platforms, RedPeach presents its model as a technological evolution of the sector: a framework in which technical validation of interactions contributes to a clearer and more sustainable environment for content monetization.

About RedPeach

Founded in Geneva, RedPeach is a content monetization technology platform built around interaction verification mechanisms and secure infrastructures aligned with current digital standards.

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TAIPEI, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Gym Corporation (2762.TW) (“World Gym” or the “Company”), the owner of the iconic World Gym brand with over 280 locations worldwide, today announced that its President, John Caraccio, and Executive Committee Member, Mark Harms, will participate in a Fireside Chat with IPO Edge and The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association on February 27 at 8:00 am Eastern Time.

During the event, Messrs. Caraccio and Harms will discuss the company’s recent Q4 and full year 2025 financial performance as well as outlook for 2026. The Company is experiencing rapid acceleration of revenue and earnings growth due to its disciplined growth strategy, combined with stringent cost controls and has plans to add many new locations as well as offer innovative services. The live event will be moderated by IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks in a video session lasting approximately 60 minutes including a Q&A with the audience.

“I look forward to participating in this event and offering more color about our financial results as well as diving into some of the exciting things we have on the horizon, such as our focus on AI and longevity and more,” said John Caraccio, President of World Gym Corporation.

About World Gym Corporation

World Gym Corporation is Taiwan’s largest fitness chain, operating 139 locations. In 2024, it acquired World Gym International, securing the iconic World Gym brand and global operating rights, establishing itself as a global fitness leader. With a franchise network spanning 10 countries and 284 locations, it serves 900,000 members. The company continues to empower individuals worldwide to achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives through state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programs, and technology-driven solutions.

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