Author: Sai Krishna

YINZCAM AND HALO23 ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR GROWTH

Expanding unified digital platform across the GCC, Australia, and New Zealand.

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YinzCam and Halo23 today announced an exclusive strategic partnership to support YinzCam’s growth across the GCC, Australia, and New Zealand. Halo23 brings deep business relationships across these markets, proven commercial expertise, and a track record of structuring complex partnerships for rights holders, venues, and operators. YinzCam brings the proven unified digital and data platform that these organizations need to compete and to undertake a comprehensive digital transformation.

As technology and AI continue to reshape the sport, entertainment and venue sectors, organisations are increasingly looking to leverage unified digital and data platforms to strengthen fan engagement, improve business performance and create new sources of long-term value. YinzCam is one of the world’s leading sports technology companies, delivering proven unified digital and data platforms for more than 200 sports organisations and venues across seven countries. Trusted by many of the world’s leading clubs, leagues and venues, YinzCam brings together AI, mobile, content, commerce, streaming, and customer data to help organisations better understand and engage their audiences while improving commercial performance.

“Technology and AI are fundamentally changing the way rights holders, venues, operators and asset owners engage their audiences, operate their businesses and create long-term enterprise value. The organisations that lead the next decade will be those that make technology a core part of enterprise strategy and day-to-day operations, building smarter, more responsive and more efficient organisations. YinzCam already delivers these capabilities for many of the world’s leading sports organisations and venues, helping them better understand, engage and grow their audiences while improving commercial performance. This official partnership will deliver technology, innovation, and commercial thinking to organisations across these new markets for YinzCam. We’ve already been working with YinzCam on a new digital product for grassroots football aimed at growing participation and community in these regions. We’re delighted to be expanding our collaboration with Priya and her team,” said Andy Oldknow, CEO of Halo23.

“Our technology approach overhauls the traditionally-fractured digital ecosystem within sports organisations, enabling their digital transformation through a unified digital platform that fuses app, web, OTT, retail, loyalty, gamification, and CRM into a connected whole. This approach ultimately serves the fan, by delivering a cohesive, on-brand experience no matter the fan’s touchpoint. No friction. No multiple logins. No jarring experiences across different digital platforms. No orphan data. This is fan-first, cross-channel digital personalisation done right. App, web, streaming, retail, loyalty, and gamification working in concert, working as one cleanly-connected whole, and—above all—working for the fan. On the couch, in the car, in the stadium, anytime, anywhere. Such a unified digital approach will also unlock stronger commercial partnerships, new revenue opportunities, and better business decisions. The GCC, Australia, and New Zealand represent important growth markets for us. Halo23’s business relationships and deep understanding of these markets make them the right partner to help us scale. I have tremendous respect for Andy’s expertise and experience in sport, through his time at the FA, Everton, Fulham, Southampton, and Live Nation, and I cannot wait to see his impact on YinzCam,” said Priya Narasimhan, Founder & CEO of YinzCam.

About Halo23

Dubai-based Halo23 is an international strategic advisory specialising in sport, entertainment, venue and destination development. Led by executives with more than 70 years of combined experience, the firm has worked with governments, investors, developers, venues, leagues, clubs and global brands across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, helping originate, structure and deliver complex commercial and investment opportunities. From early-stage strategy and investment validation through to commercialisation, partnerships, governance and delivery, Halo23 helps create stronger organisations, unlock long-term enterprise value and transform ambitious ideas into commercially sustainable enterprises.

For more information, visit www.Halo23.com

About YinzCam, Inc.

Pittsburgh-based YinzCam delivers award-winning digital platform solutions to clubs, leagues, and venues across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, WNBA, NWSL, UFL, Liga MX, English football, F1 tracks, and world-class facilities, reaching 150M+ fans globally. YinzCam’s unified digital platform encompasses mobile apps, web platforms, connected TV apps, OTT, CarPlay, mobile wallet, mobile ordering, and a Single Sign-On customer ID that enables a fan’s frictionless access across the entire YinzCam-built digital ecosystem. Founded in Pittsburgh in 2009 as a Carnegie Mellon University spinoff rooted in academic research, YinzCam has grown to become one of the most trusted global names in sports and entertainment technology.

For more information, visit www.yinzcam.com 

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Hexaware and Ashoka Innovators Partner to Support Social Entrepreneurs in India

Empowering two Ashoka Fellows with financial support, leadership training, and global exposure

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, today announced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India), a non-profit organization that supports leading social entrepreneurs addressing complex societal challenges.

Through the partnership, Hexaware will provide grant support to Ashoka for two social entrepreneurs selected through Ashoka’s Fellowship process in India. The fellowship stipends will allow selected Fellows to dedicate their time to developing and expanding sustainable solutions for long-term social change.

Ashoka identifies social entrepreneurs through a rigorous selection process that evaluates the originality of their ideas, entrepreneurial qualities, and potential to address systemic challenges. The Fellowship offers selected Fellows with leadership development, strategic guidance, peer-learning opportunities, and access to a global network of social entrepreneurs and collaborators.

“At Hexaware, we believe businesses have a role to play in contributing to society beyond technology and operations,” said Dr. Ramya Kannan, Vice President & Head – CSR, Hexaware. “Through our CSR initiatives, we support efforts that create opportunities and help strengthen communities. Our partnership with Ashoka allows us to stand behind social entrepreneurs who are working to build solutions that benefit people and society.”

Dr. Shruti Nair, Leader, Ashoka Innovators for the Public, India, said, “We are delighted to partner with Hexaware in supporting social entrepreneurs at pivotal moments in their journeys. The Ashoka Fellowship provides leaders with the freedom, network, and strategic support they need to scale their ideas and create lasting change. Along with these Ashoka Fellows, we hope to strengthen a new generation of changemakers working to build an ‘Everyone a Changemaker’ world.”

The collaboration brings together Hexaware’s commitment to responsible business practices and Ashoka’s experience in advancing social innovation.

About Hexaware

Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose; to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes. Learn more about Hexaware at https://hexaware.com.

About Ashoka

Ashoka is one of the largest networks of social entrepreneurs, founded on the belief that the most powerful force for change is an idea in the hands of the right person. Through its Young Changemakers program, Ashoka nurtures a generation of youth who are solving social problems with empathy, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Fractal establishes India Business Unit to meet increasing demand from large Indian enterprises

Will leverage its products portfolio led by Cogentiq

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fractal Analytics Ltd. (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL), a global enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500® organizations, today announced the launch of its dedicated India Business Unit (India BU), to help India’s large enterprises accelerate business transformation through its enterprise agentic AI platform, Cogentiq, and other products.

Fractal’s expanded focus on India builds on nearly two decades of AI innovation and leadership in the country’s AI ecosystem. Fractal has partnered with multiple Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India, serving enterprise transformation needs across the region. Fractal’s Cogentiq suite has seen strong traction with institutions in India. In addition to driving enterprise impact, Fractal has been working on driving societal impact through AI. It was selected under the IndiaAI Mission to develop a Large Reasoning Model (LRM) for India and has recently signed a partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to deploy AI-powered citizen health services leveraging Vaidya.ai, India’s first healthcare multimodal reasoning platform.

“We’ve seen a significant increase in interest from Indian enterprises looking to move beyond AI pilots and scale AI-driven transformation across their businesses. This growing demand, combined with India’s rapidly evolving AI ecosystem, makes this the right time for us to establish a dedicated India Business Unit. With a strong portfolio of products and platforms, and deep experience partnering with leading enterprises, we are uniquely positioned to help India’s largest organizations unlock meaningful business value from AI at scale,” said Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder, Group CEO and Vice Chairman, Fractal.

To capitalize on India’s growing enterprise AI opportunity, Fractal has appointed Rishi Seth, a seasoned industry leader, as Head of the India Business Unit. The India Business Unit will be part of Fractal’s APAC practice, led by Sandeep Dutta, Chief Practice Officer & Head APAC.

“Indian enterprises are at an inflection point in their AI journey. Organizations are looking for trusted partners who can deliver business outcomes at scale. Fractal brings together globally proven AI capabilities, innovative products/platforms and strong domain expertise to help Indian enterprises accelerate their business transformation. We look forward to co-creating India’s transformation journey together with Indian Enterprises and partner ecosystem,” said Sandeep Dutta, Chief Practice Officer & Head APAC, Fractal.

About Fractal 

Fractal Analytics Ltd (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL) is a globally recognized pure-play enterprise AI company trusted by Fortune 500®-sized enterprises to power decision-making through AI services, solutions, and products. Fractal’s strategy is focused on three pillars: AI-led Transformation (AIT), which reimagines business workflows and decision-making through AI; AI Foundations (AIF), which enables scalable, trusted, and governed enterprise AI through robust data and technology foundations; and AI Work & Workforce (AIW), which helps organizations redesign work, develop AI-ready talent, and build the capabilities needed for the AI-native enterprise. All three pillars are powered by Cogentiq, Fractal’s flagship agentic AI platform.

With over 6,000 professionals across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, Fractal partners with business leaders to drive competitive differentiation for their organizations by embedding AI into critical decisions across business functions and industry verticals.

Fractal invests more than 6% of its revenue in AI R&D, supporting foundational AI research, product development, and IP creation that address both immediate client needs and long-term technological advancement. Fractal’s track record includes developing proprietary models and products such as Vaidya.ai and PiEvolve, as well as incubating and spinning out Qure.ai, a global healthcare AI leader focused on the rapid identification and management of tuberculosis, lung cancer, and stroke (or critical health conditions). Fractal’s suite of businesses consists of Asper.ai (a Revenue Growth Management product for CPG companies) and Analytics Vidhya (an Ed-tech platform).

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Rising Demand for Advanced Gynecological Care: Rainbow Children’s Hospital Expands Surgical Capabilities for Women

HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rainbow Children’s Hospital recently introduced robotic-assisted surgery in its gynaecology department at its Financial District facility in Hyderabad, marking a step forward in the centre’s approach to complex gynecological procedures. The technology allows surgeons to operate with greater precision and control, translating into smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery for patients undergoing procedures for conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, and other gynecological disorders requiring surgical intervention.

The move reflects a broader pattern across Indian healthcare, where gynecological surgeries have been rising steadily in recent years. Factors ranging from delayed childbearing and lifestyle-linked conditions to improved diagnostic access have contributed to a higher incidence of conditions such as fibroids, ovarian cysts, and pelvic floor disorders among women. At the same time, awareness around timely intervention has grown, with more women seeking consultation earlier rather than living with symptoms that affect daily life.

This has widened the range of gynecological surgeries hospitals are expected to offer. Myomectomy, the surgical removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus, remains among the most commonly performed procedures for women seeking to retain fertility. Hysteroscopic procedures, which use a thin camera passed through the cervix, allow surgeons to diagnose and treat conditions such as uterine polyps, fibroids, and abnormal bleeding without any external incision. Laparoscopic hysterectomy, ovarian cystectomy for the removal of ovarian cysts, and surgical management of endometriosis are among the other procedures that have moved toward minimally invasive approaches in recent years, replacing more invasive open surgery wherever clinically suitable. For patients, this has meant shorter hospital stays, quicker return to normal activity, and reduced post-operative complications.

Rainbow Children’s Hospital’s women’s healthcare vertical, BirthRight by Rainbow, has built its practice around this shift, offering services spanning normal and high-risk obstetrics, fertility care, and advanced gynecology, including hysteroscopy, myomectomy, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures. The addition of robotic-assisted surgery at the Financial District facility extends this capability further, positioning the centre to manage more complex gynecological cases without requiring patients to seek care elsewhere for advanced surgical options.

The hospital has indicated it will expand robotic-assisted surgery across a wider range of gynecological procedures in the coming months, as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen surgical care for women alongside its established paediatric and maternity services.

About Rainbow Children’s Hospital

Rainbow network comprises 24 hospitals and 6 clinics across 9 cities, with a total bed capacity of ~2,435 beds. Our Pediatric services under ‘Rainbow Children’s Hospital’ include newborn and pediatric intensive care, pediatric multi-specialty services, pediatric quaternary care (including organ transplantation), whereas our women care services under ‘BirthRight by Rainbow’ offer perinatal care services which include normal and complex obstetric care, multi-disciplinary foetal care, perinatal genetic and fertility care along with gynecology services.

Rainbow Children’s Hospital is built on strong fundamentals of multidisciplinary approach with a full-time consultant led clinical service along with 24/7 commitment in a child-centric environment. The company follows a hub-and-spoke operating model where the hub hospital provides comprehensive outpatient, inpatient care, with a focus on tertiary and quaternary services and the spokes provide primary, secondary and emergency care in pediatrics and obstetrics, large outpatient services and comprehensive obstetrics, pediatric and level 3 NICU services. This model is successfully operational at Hyderabad and is gaining traction in Bengaluru. The endeavor is to replicate this approach in Chennai and across the National Capital Region. Subsequently, Rainbow intends to expand into tier-2 cities of Southern India.

Rainbow embraces a unique doctor engagement model, where doctors work exclusively on a full-time, retainer basis. The doctors work in teams and have 24/7 commitment, which is particularly important for children’s emergency, neonatal, pediatric intensive care services and support pediatric retrieval services. The Company also operates the country’s largest pediatric DNB training program in private healthcare, offering post graduate residential DNB and fellowship program.

Please visit www.rainbowhospitals.in for more information. 

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NxtGen Takes India’s Cloud to the World: SpeedCloud Global Launches to Deliver Superior Performance at Lower Cost

NxtGen, Indian sovereign cloud and AI leader opens managed cloud and AI services to international markets, backed by a coordinated flag relay from the Himalayas to India Gate

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NxtGen today announced the global launch of SpeedCloud Global, extending its enterprise-grade managed cloud and AI services from India to international markets. The launch positions NxtGen to compete directly with global hyperscalers on the metric that matters most to enterprises: superior performance at materially lower cost.

SpeedCloud Global delivers general workloads at 60 percent lower cost than leading hyperscalers, with cloud deployment in as little as 48 hours. The offering is built for organisations that are seeking a high-performance alternative to incumbent providers, without compromising on enterprise controls, compliance, or reliability.

SpeedCloud Global is available now. International organizations can explore services and pricing at speedcloud.nxtgen.com. 

“Today we take India’s cloud to the world,” said A S Rajgopal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NxtGen. “India is no longer only the back office of global technology; it is now building world-class cloud infrastructure and competing on performance and cost, on its own terms.”

To mark the launch, NxtGen teams carried the SpeedCloud Global flag across the country on the same morning, from a Himalayan pass in Ladakh at over 18,000 feet to company’s own datacenter at Bidadi near Bangalore. The relay reflects the idea behind the launch: performance at altitude, from India, to the world.

SpeedCloud Global builds on NxtGen’s established position in the Indian market. The company serves more than 1,000 customers and over 200 government departments. NxtGen was named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave: Sovereign Cloud Platforms, Q2 2026, and operates one of India’s largest AI infrastructure footprints.

The company holds a comprehensive set of enterprise certifications, including ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 20000-1:2018, SOC 1 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, and PCI DSS. NxtGen is empaneled under the MeitY Government Community Cloud, CERT-In, and the IndiaAI Mission.

About NxtGen

NxtGen is India’s largest sovereign cloud provider, serving more than 1000+ customers across the country. NxtGen operates– SpeedCloud®- a public cloud platform, SpeedCloud Supreme – an alternative to private cloud and Industry vertical clouds for the Government and Financial Services. NxtGen delivers value to its customers by ensuring superior performance at lower cost. NxtGen AI portfolio unifies GPU platforms from NVIDIA, AMD & Intel and provides a wide choice of highly optimised models to build enterprise use cases. NxtGen is working to truly democratise the cloud and AI technologies by making them viable for enterprises of all sizes.

Learn more at https://nxtgen.com.

Media Contact

contact@nxtgen.com 

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STARTRADER Adds 30 U.S. Stock and ETF CFDs as 2026 Product Expansion Accelerates

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER evolves alongside global markets, expanding its product range to reflect client interests and trading habits. On 24 August, the company will add 30 new U.S. stock and ETF CFDs to MT5, expanding its range of CFD exposure to companies and themes across technology, infrastructure and innovation.

The expansion spans eight areas. Quantum computing additions include IONQ, QBTS, QUBT, ARQQ and QMCO; software infrastructure includes ZS, S, RBRK and GTLB; space and defence includes LUNR, PL, RCAT and BKSY; while XE and NNE expand the range of CFDs linked to nuclear and energy themes.

The launch also adds SERV and POET across AI and semiconductors; VCX across asset management; DOCN and FROG across cloud and DevOps; and FUTU, ONDS, OUST, VSAT, LASR, AEHR, UCTT and GSAT across fintech, communications and advanced technology. Thematic ETFs DXYZ and NASA complete the release.

The addition caps STARTRADER’s most active year of product development. In 2026, the company announced 330+ instruments, extended trading hours across selected stock and ETF instruments, and launched XAUUSD247, its 24/7 gold CFD, all driven by one goal: giving clients greater choice as markets evolve.

The new instruments will be available on MT5 with 1:5 leverage, trade sizes from 0.1 to 1,000 lots, and trading hours from Monday to Friday, 16:30–23:00 GMT+3. Availability depends on account type, client classification and jurisdiction; the instrument is not available to clients in all countries.

The latest release reflects STARTRADER’s pillars of Strength, Trust, Ambition and Resilience through broader choice, continuous innovation and an offering designed to adapt with clients and markets.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Ensure you understand the risks before trading.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not financial or investment advice or a recommendation to trade. Not for distribution or use where prohibited by applicable law or regulation.

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, STARTRADER APP, and STAR Copy.

STARTRADER operates through entities licensed and regulated by authorities including CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA and FSC, combining 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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Propshop Events & Exhibitions Accelerates Expansion Across the US, Europe and UAE

India’s Only NSE-Listed Pure-Play Exhibition Stand Build Company Goes Global

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Propshop Events & Exhibitions, India’s first NSE-listed (NSE: PROPSHOP-SM) pure-play exhibition stand build company, is accelerating its global expansion across the United States, Europe and UAE, strengthening its ambition to become a globally trusted exhibition and brand-experience company.

Exhibition Industry – As international trade, cross-border business and immersive brand experiences continue to reshape the exhibitions industry, companies increasingly view trade shows as strategic platforms for customer acquisition, partnerships and market expansion. India’s manufacturing growth, rising exports and increasing participation from global brands further position the country as a high-growth exhibition market.

Propshop aims to capitalize on this opportunity by combining its trusted execution capabilities with an expanding international presence, delivering end-to-end exhibition stand construction and brand-experience solutions across key global markets.

Built on Trust. Designed for Global Growth.

Propshop has established strong relationships with leading brands including Bosch, Hyundai, Cello, Polycab, Tata Technologies, Reliance, Mahindra, HCLTech, Pidilite, Larsen & Toubro, Astral Pipes, Panasonic, Haier, Borosil, TVS Mobility, Yokohama, JSW Energy and many others.

Its competitive strengths include:

• Expanding presence across the US, Europe and UAE
• Strategic empanelments with leading industry platforms including Informa Markets, ABEC, BTTF, CMPL, HGH India, MATECIA and Messe Muenchen International
• In-house design, project management, fabrication and execution capabilities
• End-to-end booth and exhibition solutions across domestic and international markets
• 98% client retention driven by execution quality and timely delivery
• Capability to deliver global projects while maintaining consistent quality standards

Founder’s Vision

“Born in India with a global vision, Propshop is redefining the exhibition and brand-experience industry through world-class execution, creativity and innovation. Our greatest advantage is the trust we have earned by consistently transforming ambitious ideas into exceptional experiences. As we expand across the USA, Europe and UAE, our mission is to build a globally trusted platform connecting businesses, industries and opportunities without borders.”

— Prathamesh Pusalkar, Founder, Propshop Events & Exhibitions Limited

About Propshop Events & Exhibitions

Propshop Events & Exhibitions Limited is an NSE-listed exhibition and experiential marketing company specialising in exhibition stand design and construction, turnkey exhibition solutions, experiential marketing, corporate events and brand experiences.

With capabilities across India and international markets, Propshop works with brands to create high-impact physical and experiential environments that connect businesses with their customers at exhibitions, trade shows, corporate events and industry platforms.

The company serves leading Indian and global brands across sectors including technology, manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, engineering, infrastructure, consumer brands and business services.

Propshop is driving the global expansion of India’s exhibition industry, with an expanding presence across India, the USA, Europe, the GCC and APAC.

For more information:

Website: https://thepropshopindia.com | https://thepropshop.us | https://thepropshopworldwide.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-propshop-india/

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Sogang University Opens a Full-Tuition Path for International STEM Graduate Students in Seoul

A state- and city-backed track pairs the Seoul ANCHOR Project with the university’s own global scholarship, waiving 100 percent of tuition for selected students in the natural sciences and engineering — and adding research, internship and Korean-language support on top.

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For a prospective graduate student weighing a move to Korea, the arithmetic usually begins with tuition. Sogang University Graduate School is betting that removing that line from the calculation — entirely, for a defined group of international students in science and engineering — will change who applies, and who stays.

Through the SOGANG RISE SURPASS TRACK, eligible international students admitted to the natural sciences and engineering fields of the General Graduate School can receive a 50 percent tuition scholarship funded through the Seoul ANCHOR Project and a further 50 percent through the Sogang Global Scholarship. Stacked, the two awards amount to a full tuition waiver. Admission fees and other applicable mandatory fees are not included.

The track sits within Subproject 1-2, “Attracting International Talent for Advanced Future Industries,” under the Seoul ANCHOR Project, an initiative supported by the Ministry of Education and the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Beyond the tuition line

The program is described as more than a discount. Alongside the waiver, the SOGANG RISE SURPASS TRACK may provide academic support grants, research-publication incentives, Korean-language proficiency enhancement grants, internship support and other assistance tied to academic and career development.

The intent, according to the university, is to let international students concentrate on graduate-level study and research while building familiarity with Korea’s academic, research and industry environments — the practical fluency that often determines whether a foreign graduate can convert a Korean degree into a Korean career.

A research university with a stated purpose

Sogang University Graduate School operates under the motto “Obedire Veritati” — “Be Obedient to the Truth” — and locates its research-oriented academic environment in the heart of Seoul. Its Jesuit educational tradition emphasizes rigorous scholarship, critical inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge, and its graduate programs are framed around developing researchers, professionals, innovators and global leaders.

The graduate school offers master’s and doctoral programs across 39 departments spanning the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering and interdisciplinary fields, with close faculty mentorship a recurring feature of how the university describes graduate study there.

Its academic reach extends past its own campus. Sogang maintains exchange and cross-registration arrangements with other universities in Seoul — an arrangement that lets students broaden coursework and research connections across several of the capital’s major institutions.

The community a student would join

More than 2,000 students are currently enrolled in the graduate school, among them approximately 250 international students from a range of academic and cultural backgrounds. The university points to that community as a working environment for academic exchange and collaboration both inside and outside the classroom.

The alumni base is considerably larger. Sogang has awarded graduate degrees to approximately 14,670 master’s degree holders and 2,400 doctoral degree holders.

How admission works

Applicants to master’s programs are generally required to hold a bachelor’s degree; applicants to doctoral programs are generally required to hold both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Depending on the department, applicants may need to submit Korean-language proficiency scores such as TOPIK, or English-language proficiency scores including IELTS or TOEFL. Language-test exemptions may be available under certain conditions.

Language proficiency also carries financial weight independent of the STEM track. Students who meet the relevant TOPIK or English-language test requirements — including IELTS, TOEFL iBT and NEW TEPS — may be eligible for the Sogang Global Scholarship, which covers 30 percent to 80 percent of tuition depending on language proficiency scores and scholarship tier.

Looking ahead

For international students and families considering graduate study in Korea, the offer is a specific one: advanced academic and research work in Seoul, supported by faculty mentorship, cross-university academic connections and a range of scholarship options — and, for a defined group in the sciences and engineering, no tuition bill at the end of it.

Detailed information on admissions requirements, scholarship eligibility and application procedures is available through the official guidelines of Sogang University Graduate School.

Graduate School of Sogang University

gradsch@sogang.ac.kr 

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GameChange Energy completes commissioning of its Genius Tracker™ for Dannevirke Solar Farm in New Zealand

SYDNEY, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Energy, a global provider of renewable energy infrastructure solutions, today announced the successful tracker commissioning of Bright Fern Energy’s 23 MWp Dannevirke Solar Farm in New Zealand. The project marks GameChange Energy’s first completed project in the New Zealand market and a significant milestone in the company’s growing presence across Oceania.

Located in New Zealand’s Manawatu-Whanganui region, the Dannevirke Solar Farm was developed for long-term performance, taking into account the region’s seismic conditions as well as local site considerations including undulated terrain, high wind exposure, and complex logistics. The project features GameChange Energy’s Genius Tracker™ 1P 4 String system, with site-specific design approaches including TopoSmart™ helping adapt the system to the terrain and use of pre-assembled components to streamline installation.

“Dannevirke was an important milestone for us, as it represented the first project to be delivered from Bright Fern Energy’s significant development pipeline in New Zealand,” said Cassidy Prent, Chief Executive, Bright Fern Energy. “GameChange Energy worked closely with our team throughout the project and brought strong engineering support, responsiveness, and practical solutions during both the design and construction phases. The successful commissioning of the project gives us confidence as we continue advancing our development pipeline.”

The project also highlights the growing focus on resilient solar infrastructure across the region, particularly as developers increasingly evaluate long-term reliability, constructability, and performance under real site conditions.

“The successful commissioning of Dannevirke is a major milestone for GameChange Energy in New Zealand and across Oceania. This project involved complex site and environmental considerations, from seismic requirements and terrain variability to weather-related construction challenges. Working closely with Bright Fern Energy, we were able to deliver a solution that met the project’s technical and execution requirements while staying on schedule. As utility-scale solar continues to grow in New Zealand, projects like Dannevirke highlight the importance of engineering-led system design and long-term operational reliability,” said Vaibhav Joshi, Managing Director – Oceania and Southeast Asia, GameChange Energy.

The Dannevirke Solar Farm represents the first of Bright Fern Energy’s fully consented utility-scale solar projects planned for construction in New Zealand and reflects growing momentum for large-scale renewable energy development across the country.

About GameChange Energy

GameChange Energy is a global energy infrastructure company delivering integrated, highly engineered solutions for utility-scale renewable energy and critical power applications. Through our portfolio of operating companies, we provide solar trackers, fixed-tilt mounting systems, eBOS solutions, transformers, drone-based asset monitoring, and customized infrastructure solutions for renewable energy plants, data centers, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our technologies are designed to reduce risk, improve performance, and deliver reliable operation worldwide. GameChange Energy is engineering the future of clean energy infrastructure.

For more information about GameChange Energy, visit: www.gamechangeenergy.com

Media Contact

Nisha Wadhwani

Lead – Marketing, GameChange Energy

nisha.wadhwani@gamechangeenergy.com

About Bright Fern Energy

Bright Fern Energy is a New Zealand based vertically integrated renewable energy platform focused on the development, construction, long-term ownership and operation of utility scale solar and battery energy storage systems. Backed by private equity and led by an experienced team of renewable energy professionals, Bright Fern Energy has a pipeline of projects exceeding 550MW in development across the North and South Islands. 

Media Contact

Cassidy Prent

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LX Pantos Indonesia Strengthens CSR Commitment Through Community Renovation Initiatives

SEOUL, South Korea and BEKASI, Indonesia, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LX Pantos Indonesia has completed renovation works at SDN Cicau 02 and SDN Gandasari 01, two elementary schools in Bekasi, West Java, as part of its 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Situated near the company’s logistics center in Cikarang, the project reflects LX Pantos Indonesia’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and contributing to sustainable development in the regions where it operates.

The renovation was undertaken to create a safer, more comfortable, and more conducive learning environment for students, teachers, and the broader school community. By enhancing essential facilities, LX Pantos Indonesia aims to support education and help strengthen the foundation for future local talent.

The opening ceremonies were attended by representatives from LX Pantos Indonesia, the schools, local parents, community members, and the company’s contractor partner, underscoring the broad support for the initiative.

School representatives welcomed the improvements, noting that the upgraded facilities would help foster a more positive environment for learning and active participation. Parents also expressed their appreciation, saying the project would help encourage children’s enthusiasm for school and support their aspirations.

“This project reflects our commitment to creating practical, lasting value for the local community,” said Kim Dong Hyun, Managing Director of LX Pantos Indonesia. “By improving the learning environment, we hope to better support students and teachers.”

The initiative follows renovation activities carried out in 2025 at SMAN 1 Cikarang Pusat, SDN Ganda Mekar 02, and Musholla At-Tawabiin, further demonstrating LX Pantos Indonesia’s continued efforts to create shared value through CSR activities and strengthen relationships with local stakeholders.

Aligned with LX Pantos’ ESG vision, “Value Deliverer for People and the Planet,” the project reaffirms the company’s commitment to responsible business practices and long-term value creation.

• About LX Pantos Indonesia

Established in 1997, LX Pantos Indonesia is a foreign investment company headquartered in Bekasi Regency, Indonesia, and a leading provider of integrated logistics and supply chain solutions offering services including international freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and cross-border transportation. As part of LX Pantos, a leading global logistics provider headquartered in Korea, the company delivers comprehensive logistics solutions through a worldwide network spanning more than 40 countries.

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