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HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced the successful closing of a USD 600 million equivalent 1+2 year sustainability-linked syndicated term loan in Hong Kong. This marks the company’s largest non-project syndicated loan in the international offshore credit market through a broadly distributed public syndication, attracting strong participation from leading global financial institutions. The transaction represents a significant milestone in Envision’s continued expansion of diversified international financing channels and demonstrates strong confidence in its solid credit profile and long-term sustainability strategy.

The loan is jointly lead-arranged by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as Sustainability Structuring Coordinators, Mandated Lead Arrangers, Bookrunners and Underwriters with a consortium of banks from various jurisdictions including Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Middle East and China. The transaction receives an overwhelming response from the banking community with over-subscription, and is upsized to USD 600 million equivalent from the initial amount of USD 500 million equivalent with 13 banks participating in the final syndication and an additional USD 100 million greenshoe option.

The transaction is arranged as a sustainability-linked loan (SLL). Its structure is contingent on the achievement of Sustainability Performance Targets, including Scope 3 GHG emission intensity and annual wind turbine installed capacity. The framework complies with the Loan Market Association / Asia Pacific Loan Market Association / Loan Syndications and Trading Association (“LMA/APLMA/LSTA”) Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (“SLLP”) and has been independently verified by DNV Business Assurance Limited.

“This transaction demonstrates the strong confidence of leading global financial institutions in Envision Energy’s credit profile, business model, and sustainability leadership.” said Joseph Ma, Co-CFO of Envision Energy, “We are delighted to partner with a distinguished group of financial institutions that share our vision of accelerating the global energy transition. This financing enhances our flexibility to scale our innovations in renewable energy systems, energy storage, and green hydrogen while reinforcing our commitment to measurable sustainability performance. As we continue pioneering Physical AI to build the future energy system, we remain dedicated to building a secure, intelligent, and sustainable energy future, and to creating long-term value for our customers, partners, and society.”

“This transaction reflects the mutual trust we have built with Envision Energy over time, as well as our commitment to supporting our clients at every stage of their growth, particularly in their international expansion and sustainable transformation,”said Jorge González Jacob, Head of Corporate Lending of BBVA.”Envision’s resilient business model and measurable sustainability targets align closely with our financing priorities, strengthening our support for its long-term international expansion. We are proud to leverage BBVA’s global distribution platform and sustainable finance expertise to back business models that are accelerating the energy transition in dynamic markets such as Asia.”

Quentin Galmiche, Head of Corporate & Leveraged Finance, Asia Pacific from Credit Agricole CIB said: “The success of this landmark transaction in China’s wind power sector demonstrates Envision Energy’s position as a global leader in renewable energy. Its commitment to sustainable development, and its flexible international and diversified financial strategy impressed numerous banks, and generated strong market response, fully reflecting the confidence in Envision Energy’s strategic vision.  As one of the global leaders in renewable energy financing, Crédit Agricole CIB has witnessed Envision Energy’s rapid growth and is honored to be appointed to set this benchmark for Envision Energy’s continued growth in the offshore credit market and its expanding international presence.” 

Envision’s strong ESG performance provided a solid foundation for this collaboration. In 2025, the company achieved operational carbon neutrality for the fourth consecutive year and maintained 100% renewable electricity usage for the second consecutive year, fulfilling its RE100 commitment ahead of schedule. It was named to S&P Global Commodity Insights’ inaugural 2025 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list for both Wind and Energy Storage, highlighting its financial credibility, technological maturity, and operational excellence. As a pioneer in net zero transition, Envision Energy has also earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal and CDP A rating for climate change for two consecutive years.

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TeraWatt Technology Inc. (Headquartered in California, USA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Douglas McW Duncan has joined the company as Director of International Business Development, responsible for overseeing the United States, Europe, and Asia (excluding Japan). As demand for lightweight, high-power, and safe battery solutions continues to grow across global markets, Mr. Duncan brings extensive experience in international business development and partnership building across more than 13 countries, with a proven track record in commercializing custom lithium-ion battery solutions for industrial, mobility, and stationary applications.

Most recently at Durapower Holdings, Mr. Duncan led international business development and strategic planning, driving APAC expansion, securing port electrification battery system contracts, defining go-to-market strategies for EVs, marine, stationary ESS, and charging infrastructure, and launching a 1GWh battery assembly joint venture in Thailand. Prior roles at Diebold Nixdorf, Wayne Fueling Systems, and Cobasys further honed his expertise in energy, retail infrastructure, and energy storage business development.

At TeraWatt, Mr. Duncan will leverage his global execution track record, OEM and strategic partner network, and multi-region market entry experience to accelerate customer development, partnerships, and business expansion in international markets.

Mr. Duncan commented: 

“I am thrilled to be joining TeraWatt Technology at such an exciting time. The company has built a compelling technology and manufacturing platform in next-generation lithium-ion batteries, and I see tremendous opportunity to bring these solutions to industrial and mobility markets around the world.”

TeraWatt Technology founder CEO Ken Ogata, Ph.D. commented:

“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Duncan as our international business development director. Mr. Duncan’s deep knowledge of the battery and industrial sectors,combined with a proven track record in international business development, will significantly accelerate TeraWatt’s global growth.”

About TeraWatt Technology Inc.
TeraWatt Technology Inc. is a California-based company that produces lightweight, high-power, and safe next-generation lithium-ion batteries.

Company Overview
Name: TeraWatt Technology Inc.
Representative: Co-founder and CEO Ken Ogata
Headquarters: 28 Geary St, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
Founded: January 2020
Established: December 2019
URL: https://www.terawatt-technology.com/

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NEW YORK, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, stock exchanges around the world will once again take part in the 12th annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign, jointly organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative, UN Women, and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

Under this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” the campaign calls on capital markets to strengthen transparency, accountability and incentives that support women’s rights and economic empowerment, ensuring markets work for women and girls everywhere.

Over 110 stock exchanges around the globe will host bell-ringing ceremonies and related activities that draw attention to the critical role the private sector plays in advancing gender equality and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These events provide an opportunity for collective action across markets, with participating exchanges invited to consider concrete measures to continue promoting equality between women and men and women’s economic participation. Find a list of all participating exchanges here.

The initiative also highlights the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), a set of global best practices developed by UN Women and the UN Global Compact to help businesses advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. Building on this framework, the UN SSE, UN Women, and the IFC recently published a WEPs-based analysis of gender equality disclosure metrics, underscoring the need for greater transparency and standardisation of sex-disaggregated information to support the rights of women and girls.

About Ring the Bell for Gender Equality

Launched in 2015 by the UN Global Compact, UN SSE and UN Women, the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign has grown from a small number of participating stock exchanges to a global series of coordinated events uniting exchanges with investors, regulators, issuers and civil society. Since 2016, the initiative has been expanded to include the IFC and the World Federation of Exchanges among its organising partners.

Together, these global partners aim to raise awareness of the pivotal role that financial markets and the broader private sector play in driving equality of women and men —encouraging exchanges and companies to implement practices that improve women’s access to finance, participation in leadership, and economic opportunity.

About our Partner Organizations

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.1 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. Follow us on our social media platforms: www.ifc.org/SocialMediaIndex. 

The Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative

The SSE initiative is a UN Partnership Programme organised by UNCTAD, the UN Global Compact, UNEP FI and the PRI. The SSE’s mission is to provide a global platform for exploring how exchanges, in collaboration with investors, companies (issuers), regulators, policymakers and relevant international organizations, can enhance performance on ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) issues and encourage sustainable investment, including the financing of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SSE seeks to achieve this mission through an integrated programme of conducting evidence-based policy analysis, facilitating a network and forum for multi-stakeholder consensus-building, and providing technical assistance and advisory services. To learn more about becoming a Partner Stock Exchange or participating as a regulator or investor, visit sseinitiative.org. Follow us on LinkedIn. 

United Nations Global Compact

The ambition of the UN Global Compact is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 66 Country Networks covering 85 countries and 9 Country Managers establishing Networks in 16 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life. In collaboration with the UN Global Compact, UN Women engages the private sector through the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) — a global framework and engagement platform to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. As of 2025, WEPs has attracted over 10.000 CEOs and their companies in 190 countries to accelerate this agenda. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality. Learn more at: www.unwomen.org and www.weps.org Follow us on Twitter @UN_Women, @WEPrinciples and on LinkedIn: UN Women, WEPs.

About the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE):

Established in 1961, the WFE is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. Headquartered in London, it represents over 250 market infrastructure providers, including standalone CCPs that are not part of exchange groups. Of our members, 37% are in Asia-Pacific, 44% in EMEA and 19% in the Americas. WFE’s 87 member CCPs and clearing services collectively ensure that risk takers post some $1.3 trillion (equivalent) of resources to back their positions, in the form of initial margin and default fund requirements. WFE exchanges, together with other exchanges feeding into our database, are home to over 51,000 listed companies, and the market capitalisation of these entities is over $110 trillion; around $140 trillion (EOB) in trading annually passes through WFE members (at end 2024).

The WFE is the definitive source for exchange-traded statistics and publishes over 350 market data indicators. Its free statistics database stretches back 49 years and provides information and insight into developments on global exchanges. The WFE works with standard-setters, policy makers, regulators and government organisations around the world to support and promote the development of fair, transparent, stable and efficient markets. The WFE shares regulatory authorities’ goals of ensuring the safety and soundness of the global financial system.

With extensive experience of developing and enforcing high standards of conduct, the WFE and its members support an orderly, secure, fair and transparent environment for investors; for companies that raise capital; and for all who deal with financial risk. We seek outcomes that maximise the common good, consumer confidence and economic growth. And we engage with policy makers and regulators in an open, collaborative way, reflecting the central, public role that exchanges and CCPs play in a globally integrated financial system. Website: www.world-exchanges.org.

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NEW YORK, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, stock exchanges around the world will once again take part in the 12th annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign, jointly organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative, UN Women, and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

Under this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” the campaign calls on capital markets to strengthen transparency, accountability and incentives that support women’s rights and economic empowerment, ensuring markets work for women and girls everywhere.

Over 110 stock exchanges around the globe will host bell-ringing ceremonies and related activities that draw attention to the critical role the private sector plays in advancing gender equality and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These events provide an opportunity for collective action across markets, with participating exchanges invited to consider concrete measures to continue promoting equality between women and men and women’s economic participation. Find a list of all participating exchanges here.

The initiative also highlights the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), a set of global best practices developed by UN Women and the UN Global Compact to help businesses advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. Building on this framework, the UN SSE, UN Women, and the IFC recently published a WEPs-based analysis of gender equality disclosure metrics, underscoring the need for greater transparency and standardisation of sex-disaggregated information to support the rights of women and girls.

About Ring the Bell for Gender Equality

Launched in 2015 by the UN Global Compact, UN SSE and UN Women, the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign has grown from a small number of participating stock exchanges to a global series of coordinated events uniting exchanges with investors, regulators, issuers and civil society. Since 2016, the initiative has been expanded to include the IFC and the World Federation of Exchanges among its organising partners.

Together, these global partners aim to raise awareness of the pivotal role that financial markets and the broader private sector play in driving equality of women and men —encouraging exchanges and companies to implement practices that improve women’s access to finance, participation in leadership, and economic opportunity.

About our Partner Organizations

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.1 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. Follow us on our social media platforms: www.ifc.org/SocialMediaIndex. 

The Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative

The SSE initiative is a UN Partnership Programme organised by UNCTAD, the UN Global Compact, UNEP FI and the PRI. The SSE’s mission is to provide a global platform for exploring how exchanges, in collaboration with investors, companies (issuers), regulators, policymakers and relevant international organizations, can enhance performance on ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) issues and encourage sustainable investment, including the financing of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SSE seeks to achieve this mission through an integrated programme of conducting evidence-based policy analysis, facilitating a network and forum for multi-stakeholder consensus-building, and providing technical assistance and advisory services. To learn more about becoming a Partner Stock Exchange or participating as a regulator or investor, visit sseinitiative.org. Follow us on LinkedIn. 

United Nations Global Compact

The ambition of the UN Global Compact is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 66 Country Networks covering 85 countries and 9 Country Managers establishing Networks in 16 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life. In collaboration with the UN Global Compact, UN Women engages the private sector through the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) — a global framework and engagement platform to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. As of 2025, WEPs has attracted over 10.000 CEOs and their companies in 190 countries to accelerate this agenda. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality. Learn more at: www.unwomen.org and www.weps.org Follow us on Twitter @UN_Women, @WEPrinciples and on LinkedIn: UN Women, WEPs.

About the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE):

Established in 1961, the WFE is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. Headquartered in London, it represents over 250 market infrastructure providers, including standalone CCPs that are not part of exchange groups. Of our members, 37% are in Asia-Pacific, 44% in EMEA and 19% in the Americas. WFE’s 87 member CCPs and clearing services collectively ensure that risk takers post some $1.3 trillion (equivalent) of resources to back their positions, in the form of initial margin and default fund requirements. WFE exchanges, together with other exchanges feeding into our database, are home to over 51,000 listed companies, and the market capitalisation of these entities is over $110 trillion; around $140 trillion (EOB) in trading annually passes through WFE members (at end 2024).

The WFE is the definitive source for exchange-traded statistics and publishes over 350 market data indicators. Its free statistics database stretches back 49 years and provides information and insight into developments on global exchanges. The WFE works with standard-setters, policy makers, regulators and government organisations around the world to support and promote the development of fair, transparent, stable and efficient markets. The WFE shares regulatory authorities’ goals of ensuring the safety and soundness of the global financial system.

With extensive experience of developing and enforcing high standards of conduct, the WFE and its members support an orderly, secure, fair and transparent environment for investors; for companies that raise capital; and for all who deal with financial risk. We seek outcomes that maximise the common good, consumer confidence and economic growth. And we engage with policy makers and regulators in an open, collaborative way, reflecting the central, public role that exchanges and CCPs play in a globally integrated financial system. Website: www.world-exchanges.org.

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SHANGHAI, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — International Women’s Day is an annual occasion to extend blessings to women around the world. Recently, Soul App, a leading AI+ immersive social platform in China, together with its research arm Just So Soul Institute, published the Soul App Report on the Life Status and Self-Pleasing Consumption of Gen Z Women. Drawing on a validated sample of 2,618 female users, 97% of whom belong to Generation Z, the report shows that today’s young women are increasingly prioritizing internal order over external labels.

I. Rediscovering the Authentic Self

Over 60% of respondents said they feel indifferent toward labels like “queen.” That sentiment is especially pronounced among post-2000s women, where only 16.12% find such terms appealing. The findings point to a growing wariness among young women about excessive labeling. Rather than outright rejecting festive greetings, they simply want to be seen and understood as authentic individuals.

In terms of lifestyle, more than 87% of respondents agree that taking an “intermittent mental pause” is a necessary form of psychological self-care. When energy reserves run low, “unplugging” becomes a necessity. Whether through solitary strolls or an information detox, Gen Z women are prioritizing mental well-being as a way to reset their pace. For them, a pause is not a withdrawal; it is a replenishment. It is the essential gathering of strength for the long haul.

When it comes to personal growth, only 10.89% of respondents maintain a high frequency of skill-based investments. Most prefer to plan their development at their own pace. They do not shy away from competition or progress, but seek a balance between realistic conditions and personal goals, emphasizing steady advancement over blind conformity. It’s worth noting that, according to the data, Gen Z women are particularly drawn to narratives about empowered women and are looking for more inspiring figures to look up to.

II. Heart over Hype

The sample predominantly consists of women who are either still in school or in the early stages of their careers. Yet, they demonstrate considerable maturity in value judgment and boundary setting.

The report shows that 70% of post-2000s women consider “comfort and a sense of meaning in work” as important factors. In the context of widespread AI adoption, more than half of respondents earning over RMB 10,000 per month frequently use AI tools to enhance efficiency. At the same time, 47% believe that automated performance evaluations may negatively impact their sense of well-being, and over two-thirds actively seek ways to reduce algorithmic interference in their lives.

These women embrace AI-driven efficiency without sacrificing independent judgment. They refuse to be shaped by algorithms, insisting that technology should offer both utility and warmth.

Furthermore, 48% of respondents identify inner alignment as the cornerstone of personal growth. This internal shift is fueled by tangible self-investment: half of those surveyed view spending on new skills as a vital safety net. For them, growth is an intentional pursuit on their own terms, rather than a reactive escape from peer pressure.

III. The Evolution of Self-Pleasure

For today’s women, self-pleasure is undergoing a profound shift. Moving past the checkout counter, it now represents a proactive stance on mental health and personal balance.

The report reveals that 59.23% of post-2000s women are investing in “small, frivolous joys,” such as stress-relief toys and aromatherapy. These “self-pleasing” purchases act as an “emotional band-aid,” providing a vital buffer to restore mental energy. Notably, 65.92% of the respondents reported spending over RMB 2,000 on such purchases. For many, these modest indulgences are more than just shopping; they are intentional acts of emotional recharge and self-repair.

The report also highlights a structural shift in aesthetic awareness. Interestingly, 37.27% of women in lower-tier cities identify “aesthetic expression” as a core spending priority — outpacing their counterparts in first-tier hubs. This suggests that, even in contexts with varying resources, aesthetic expression remains an important form of self-affirmation. For these women, clothing choices and personal interests are not about keeping up with others, but about defining who they are in a complex world.

Ending

Soul App, a key hub for young users, has long championed the value shifts within its community. For the platform, International Women’s Day is a call for empathy and insight. By grounding its report in real-world perspectives, Soul App helps shape a more inclusive conversation, spotlighting the multifaceted lives of women today.

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