Segway Powersports Brings Latin American and Canadian Media and Creators from Factory Floor to Real-World Terrain

CHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Segway Powersports hosted 14 media representatives and creators from Canada, Chile, Peru, Panama, Brazil and Argentina from September 14–19 for the SEGWAY POWERSPORTS CHINA TOUR-2026 LATAM & CANADA EDITION, an immersive program connecting behind-the-scenes manufacturing insights with a full-lineup off-road riding experience.

The program began at Segway Powersports’ manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China, where participants explored production, assembly, vehicle testing and final inspection. The visit offered a closer look at the manufacturing processes, quality controls and traceability practices behind Segway Powersports vehicles.

The experience then moved to Keping County in Aksu, Xinjiang, where participants took the full Segway Powersports lineup across desert terrain, gravel sections and water crossings. Driving multiple models in varied conditions allowed them to experience power delivery, handling, terrain capability and comfort firsthand—connecting what they had seen on the production line with how the vehicles perform in real-world environments.

Beyond the factory and riding experience, the program created a two-way exchange between Segway Powersports and its international guests. Participants shared perspectives on local riding environments, user expectations and product needs directly with the brand’s marketing, product, R&D and after-sales teams, bringing insights from six markets into the discussion.

“Seeing how a vehicle is built is one thing; experiencing it in real terrain is another,” said Ethan Zhang, Vice President of Marketing & Sales at Segway Powersports. “By bringing these experiences together, we want media and creators to understand our products more completely. At the same time, their local perspectives help us better understand what riders in different markets really need.”

Segway Powersports plans to extend similar programs to more markets, strengthening relationships with media and creators while bringing real-world perspectives into ongoing product and service development.

About Segway Powersports

Segway is a global leader in micro-mobility, powersports, and consumer robotics, known for its innovation and user-focused products. Segway Powersports focuses specifically on the design and manufacturing of next-generation powersports vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side vehicles (SxS) for both utility and sport applications. As a high-tech enterprise, Segway Powersports integrates a superior supply chain with its own manufacturing capabilities, managing the full lifecycle of its products – from R&D and production to sales and after-sales service.

For more information, please visit https://powersports.segway.com

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Fatehpur House Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Five After Powerful Blast

Fatehpur, Sept. 29: The death toll from the collapse of a two-storey house in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district has risen to five after one of the injured victims succumbed to his injuries, officials said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on Monday evening in the Malwan police station area, where a powerful explosion at the house of a fruit trader caused a major portion of the building to collapse.

Four people were initially killed in the incident, while three others were rescued from the debris and rushed to Fatehpur Medical College for treatment.

One of the injured victims, who had suffered burns over more than 90 per cent of his body and was reportedly on ventilator support, later died during treatment.

The deceased have been identified as Kunal, Alok, Arpit, Ved and Yash, aged between six and 25 years.

Rescue Operation Launched After Blast

Police received information about the incident through the Police Response Vehicle (PRV) at around 5:30 pm on Monday.

Local police teams immediately reached the area. However, the narrow lane leading to the damaged house made it difficult for a fire tender to access the spot.

A rescue operation was subsequently carried out using a JCB machine to remove the debris.

Around 16 personnel from the police and fire departments, along with local residents, joined the search operation and worked to locate people trapped beneath the rubble.

Seven people were eventually pulled out of the collapsed structure and taken to the medical college. Doctors later declared four of them dead, while the remaining injured victims were admitted for treatment.

Gas Cylinder Blast Suspected

Fatehpur Superintendent of Police Abhimanyu Manglik said preliminary inquiries indicated that a gas cylinder could have triggered the explosion.

Police reportedly recovered four gas cylinders from the site, two of which are believed to have exploded.

However, officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the blast.

Forensic experts and Fire Department teams are examining the site and collecting evidence to determine what led to the explosion and subsequent collapse.

Nearby Houses Also Damaged

The blast caused the upper two floors of the main house to collapse, while parts of neighbouring structures were also affected.

Beams of some nearby houses reportedly suffered damage, although no casualties were reported from those buildings.

Police and administrative officials continue to remain at the site as the investigation into the incident proceeds.

Authorities are now focusing on determining the exact sequence of events leading to the explosion and whether any safety lapses contributed to the tragedy.

Luxury Watch Works Launches Integrated Centre of Excellence for Luxury Timepiece Ownership in India

Mumbai-based horological facility combines authorised servicing for 13 global brands, India’s first watch lifecycle programme ‘Hour Circle’, blockchain-backed ‘Virtual Vault Report’ authentication and ‘Horological Education’

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Luxury Watch Works (LWW), a Mumbai-based authorised service provider for international luxury watch brands, has established India’s first unified Centre of Excellence for luxury timepieces. The ecosystem integrates official after-sales technical maintenance, digital blockchain certification, horological education, and comprehensive lifecycle management to address the end-to-end operational demands of luxury watch collectors in India.

The facility is staffed by Swiss-trained watchmakers possessing technical mastery of over 100 mechanical calibres and operates using brand-specific diagnostics, specialised Swiss tooling, and genuine OEM manufacturer components.

Key takeaways:

• LWW is an authorised after-sales service centre for 13 international watch brands, including Cartier, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Piaget, TAG Heuer, Ulysse Nardin and Vacheron Constantin.
• The company has launched Hour Circle, described as India’s first lifecycle management programme for luxury timepieces, covering theft and accidental damage protection, concierge services, and resale assistance.
• Its Virtual Vault Report (VVR) is India’s first blockchain-secured digital authentication and certification platform for luxury watches, based on a 50+ point inspection.
• LWW’s Swiss-trained technical team has in-house expertise across more than 100 watch calibres.
• The company is headquartered pan-india reach catering to collectors, enthusiasts and patrons at Kala Bhavan, Charni Road, Mumbai.

What Luxury Watch Works Does

Luxury Watch Works operates Four integrated service pillars for luxury watch owners in India: authorised after-sales service, lifecycle management through Hour Circle and digital authentication certification through the Virtual Vault Report and horological expertise and education through its Centre of Excellence.

Serving Luxury Watch Owners Across India

Luxury Watch Works serves collectors, enthusiasts and patrons across India, with its Mumbai Centre of Excellence supporting collectors, enthusiasts and owners from cities and regions across the country. While the facility is headquartered in Mumbai, Luxury Watch Works’ service and ownership ecosystem is designed to support its community beyond its immediate geographic location.

Through its authorised after-sales service, Virtual Vault Report, Hour Circle and horological expertise, LWW provides a centralised destination for the care, authentication, documentation and lifecycle management of luxury timepieces for collectors, enthusiasts and patrons across pan-India. 

1. Authorised After-Sales Service

LWW is an authorised after-sales service centre for the brands Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Carl F. Bucherer, Chopard, Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Piaget, Seiko, TAG Heuer, Ulysse Nardin and Vacheron Constantin.

Every watch received for service goes through three steps: registration and identification, technical assessment, and a no-obligation service estimate. Repairs use brand-sourced genuine parts and follow each brand’s own service procedures.

2. Hour Circle: What It Is and What It Includes

Hour Circle is India’s first lifecycle-management membership programme designed to support luxury watch owners, collectors and enthusiasts throughout the ownership journey.

“You own the masterpiece. We secure its legacy.”

The programme brings together personalised support, protection, maintenance, restoration, collection assistance and resale guidance. Its available in two tiers, Hour Signature and Hour Prestige. It includes:

Hour Signature

The Hour Signature programme provides access to:

• Personal Concierge
• Accidental Damage Cover
• Comprehensive Repairs & Restoration
• Expert Collection & Curation Support
• Resale Assistance

The Hour Prestige programme includes the benefits of Hour Signature along with:

• Theft Protection
• 15-day purchase/refund window
• Personalisation Services
• Authentication & Valuation

3. Virtual Vault Report: What It Is and How It Works

The Virtual Vault Report (VVR) is a blockchain-backed digital certification platform designed to provide owners, collectors and prospective buyers with a comprehensive digital record of a luxury timepiece.

The report provides a 50+ point inspection, covering the watch’s authenticity, condition, technical specifications, movement assessment, aesthetic condition, originality of visible components, estimated market value and overall condition grading.

India’s first blockchain-based digital authentication and certification platform

The Virtual Vault Report creates a digital passport for the timepiece, allowing its information and certification record to be accessed digitally and supporting informed decisions when buying, selling or trading luxury watches.

The report is designed to document the condition and provenance of a timepiece while creating a structured digital record that can be updated as the watch moves through its ownership lifecycle.

4. Horology 101: Experiential Horological Education

As part of its Centre of Excellence proposition, Luxury Watch Works conducts Horology 101, a hands-on masterclass introducing participants to the fundamentals of mechanical watchmaking.

The 120-minute experience allows participants to work with a mechanical movement under the guidance of LWW’s Swiss-trained technical specialists, providing an introduction to movement assembly, disassembly, precision and the craftsmanship behind mechanical timepieces. Designed to be beginner-friendly and conducted in small groups, the masterclass forms part of LWW’s broader commitment to developing horological awareness and appreciation in India.

Why This Matters

LWW’s founder frames the announcement around a single idea: ownership of a fine timepiece doesn’t end at purchase. “A luxury timepiece is more than an object that tells time. It carries craftsmanship, history, ownership and, often, significant emotional and financial value,” said Sarosh Mody, Founder & Director, Luxury Watch Works. “Our vision for Luxury Watch Works is to create a Centre of Excellence where the complete ownership journey can be supported, from authorised after-sales service to lifecycle management, digital authentication and education.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hour Circle?

Hour Circle is Luxury Watch Works’ lifecycle-management membership programme for luxury watch owners in India, covering concierge support, theft and accidental damage protection, and resale assistance, available at two membership levels.

What is the Virtual Vault Report?

The Virtual Vault Report is LWW’s blockchain-secured digital certification for luxury watches, based on a 50-point-plus inspection covering authenticity, condition, and market value, issued as a digital passport the owner can access at any time.

What is Horology 101?

Horology 101 is LWW’s hands-on horological education experience, providing participants with an introduction to mechanical watchmaking through guided assembly and disassembly of a mechanical movement under the supervision of technical specialists.

Which watch brands does Luxury Watch Works service?

LWW is an authorised after-sales service centre for 13 brands: Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Carl F. Bucherer, Chopard, Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Piaget, Seiko, TAG Heuer, Ulysse Nardin and Vacheron Constantin.

Where is Luxury Watch Works located?

Luxury Watch Works is based in Mumbai, India, at Kala Bhavan, behind the Opera House, Charni Road.

Is this India’s first lifecycle management programme for luxury watches?

Yes. LWW states Hour Circle is India’s first dedicated lifecycle-management programme for luxury timepieces, and the Virtual Vault Report is India’s first blockchain-based digital authentication and certification platform in this category.

About Luxury Watch Works

Luxury Watch Works (LWW) is a Centre of Excellence for luxury timepieces based in Mumbai, India, offering authorised after-sales service, lifecycle management through Hour Circle, digital certification through the Virtual Vault Report, horological consultancy, certified pre-owned timepieces, and horological education. LWW’s Swiss-trained technical team operates with specialised, brand-specific tooling and in-house expertise across more than 100 calibres.

The company’s philosophy is reflected in its guiding principle:

Luxury Watch Works

Preserving Legacy, Delivering Value.

Unit No. 39/A, 1st Floor, Kala Bhavan

Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg, Behind Opera House

Charni Road, Mumbai – 400004

India

Website: https://www.luxurywatchworks.com/

General Enquiries: info@luxurywatchworks.com  | +91-77108-47999

Press & Media: thelibrary@luxurywatchworks.com 

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Companies risk losing their most AI-savvy employees while leaving majority behind: PwC

• Across the workforce, AI use is up 10 points – but access to learning and development resources is down 8 points
• Workers who use AI daily are significantly more likely to trust management, feel secure in their jobs and view technological change positively
• However, the majority of workers (56%) are falling behind – only two in five say they have access to the learning and development resources they need
• Meanwhile, almost a third (29%) of ‘front-runner’ employees with strong AI capabilities and scarce skills say they are very or extremely likely to change employer in the next year.
• Cost-of-living pressures rise: Only a third of workers report having money left at the end of the month, down 8% year on year

LONDON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A growing AI skills divide is creating a diverging workforce, with the majority of workers at risk of being left behind as access to learning and development falls – even as AI use and the pace of workplace change accelerate.

PwC’s 2026 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, which interviewed nearly 50,000 workers across 48 countries and regions, finds diverging optimism in the growth trajectories and experiences of employees – as workers face rapid change, rising workloads and greater cost-of-living pressures.

Just 51% say they have access to the learning and development resources they need, down from 59% last year.

The divide is particularly stark among the 56% of ‘engine room’ workers whose skills are less scarce and who are not far along the AI learning curve: only two in five of those workers say they have access to the learning and development resources they need.

Meanwhile, workers who use AI daily are more confident in their job security, more likely to trust management and more confident about their ability to learn new skills.

Pete Brown, Global Workforce Leader, PwC, said:

“Workers are under growing pressure from rising workloads, rapid change and external uncertainty. But those using AI every day are more confident, more ambitious and more positive about their careers and prospects. The challenge for leaders is to keep developing those people – but not at the expense of the rest of the workforce.”

AI adoption continues to rise but workers face growing pressures

Workers are feeling significant pressure. Only a third report having money left at the end of the month, down 8% year on year.

At the same time, almost a third (29%) say they have significantly less bargaining power than three years ago, more than double the number who disagreed. For fully remote workers, the proportion is 10 points higher.

When considering the biggest risks to job security, more workers cite economic volatility (57%) than AI taking on more tasks (44%) – with Gen Z more anxious across all these metrics.

Three-fifths (58%) of those who have experienced change in the workplace feel there has been more change in the last year than in previous years. Almost one-third (27%) say that feeling fatigued or burned out limits their productivity.

The vast majority of workers say they have also had to apply new skills in their job over the past year, with two-fifths (40%) saying this was to a large or very large extent.

Change is happening faster at leadership levels. More than half (51%) of senior executives and 46% of managers say they have applied new skills in their roles, relative to 29% of non-managers and 38% of entry-level workers.

But as workers face mounting pressure – AI adoption continues to rise: nearly two-thirds (64%) of all workers cite using AI at work in the past 12 months – a ten-point increase relative to last year. The proportion using Gen AI daily also increased from 14% to 22%. Roughly three-fifths (59%) of workers expect their use of AI tools in their job to increase over the next 12 months. This group reports that the use of AI makes them feel energised and empowered rather than tired and powerless, by margins of around 5:1.

Daily AI users in the workforce are also more optimistic: 68% report confidence in their job security compared to 57% for infrequent users. They are also more likely to ask for a promotion (+12 percentage points), trust top management (+15) and be confident they can learn new skills (+21).

The new workforce divide

While workers are broadly confident (61%) that they can develop skills growth – only half (51%) cite being able to access learning and development resources (down from 59%). To understand this further, the report segments the workforce into four groups:

• Front-runners (14%), with scarce skills and strong AI capabilities
• AI insurgents (18%), whose skills are less scarce but are using AI to deliver more
• Indispensables (11%), with scarce skills that employers value highly, but who are not far along the AI learning curve
• The Engine Room (56%), whose skills are not scarce and who are not far on the AI learning curve

The report highlights the need for employers to pay particular attention to the ‘engine room’ group. This group is less likely to be rewarded for using AI, learning new skills or challenging existing ways of working – yet they are the majority of the workforce, responsible for most of the day-to-day work within an organisation.

Meanwhile the ‘front-runners’ are seeing strong benefits from their position. They are most likely to over-index on being rewarded for challenging existing ways of working (1.5x global average) and learning new skills (1.2x global average). This group is also +33 points more likely to ask for a promotion.

In a challenge to employers seeking to retain their most valuable workers, almost a third (29%) of this group say they are very or extremely likely to change employer in the next year.

Pete Brown, Global Workforce Leader, PwC, concluded:

“There is a real risk that the global workforce is starting to move at different speeds. More than half of workers are not yet benefiting from AI and skills in the same way, while those with scarce skills and strong AI capabilities are becoming more confident and more mobile. Leaders need to think hard about where they invest in skills, how they give people the opportunity to adapt, and how they hold on to the capabilities they most need.”

Notes to Editors

About PwC’s 2026 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey

PwC’s 2026 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey gathered responses from 49,364 workers across 48 countries and regions and 29 sectors in May and June 2026. The figures in this report are weighted proportionally to the working population’s gender and age distribution in each country or region, ensuring workers’ views are broadly representative across all major geographies. 

About PwC 

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 360,000 people in 130+ countries and territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.    

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Sweden Opens Travel Agency for Introverts

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sweden is opening The Introvert Travel Agency, designed to help travellers discover, book and recharge in Sweden—with less social pressure and more freedom to explore on their own terms.

According to a recent YouGov survey, only 14% describe themselves as extroverts, while 41% identify as introverts and another 45% as a mix of both. Nearly half say they sometimes need a “vacation from their vacation” to recover after travelling. The research also shows that 67% of travellers prefer destinations where social interaction feels optional rather than expected.

“For introverts, recharging is often less about being alone and more about having control over when and how we interact with others,” says Mattias Lundberg, a licensed psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Umeå University. “Environments with less social pressure, more personal space and the possibility to withdraw can make it easier to preserve and regain energy. Sweden naturally offers many of these qualities, which makes it particularly well suited to travellers who want to experience a destination on their own terms.”

In Sweden, silence does not automatically need filling. Having a coffee alone is unremarkable; personal space is generally respected. Sweden’s low population density and the right of public access, allemansrätten, allow visitors to experience nature independently at their own pace.

“Many travellers are looking for something surprisingly simple: the freedom to decide when they want company and when they don’t,” says Susanne Andersson, CEO of Visit Sweden. “Sweden has always offered that kind of space, in our nature, our cities and our social culture. The Introvert Travel Agency makes it easier to experience Sweden in your own way. Here, being social is an option, not an obligation.”

The Introvert Travel Agency is available online and will launch as a pop-up experience, bringing Sweden’s nature, space and relaxed social culture to life for visitors looking to plan a quieter kind of holiday. The pop-up will visit:

• Berlin, October 14 – 17
• Paris, October 21 – 24
• London, October 28 – 31

More information: visitsweden.com/the-introvert-travel-agency/

Video: https://youtu.be/SUG2ACZotP8

Press images 

Source: Survey, June/July 2026, VisitSweden/YouGov

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Zoomlion Signs US$300 Million Credit Insurance Policy and Initial US$50 Million Non-Recourse Factoring Agreement

SHANGHAI, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”) signed a US$300 million portfolio credit insurance policy and an initial US$50 million non-recourse factoring agreement at the Zoomlion 2026 Global Financial Partners Summit and Signing Ceremony in Shanghai on September 11, establishing a tiered insurance-and-financing framework for overseas installment receivables as its international business grows.

Developed over six months with international insurers and financial institutions, the arrangement combines portfolio credit insurance with non-recourse factoring. In practical terms, overseas installment receivables covered by the insurance policy can be factored with an overseas bank on a non-recourse basis. This gives Zoomlion a structured way to manage and finance overseas receivables rather than handling them transaction by transaction. The framework is designed to turn these receivables into scalable, standardized and replicable investment-grade assets.

At the signing ceremony, the US$300 million policy was signed with a double-A-rated international insurer and leading institutions, while the initial US$50 million non-recourse factoring agreement was signed with an overseas bank.

The agreements come as Zoomlion continues to expand internationally. In the first half of 2026, the company’s international revenue rose 12.45% year over year to RMB 15.54 billion (approximately US$2.31 billion), accounting for 57.25% of total revenue.

Zoomlion CFO Du Yigang reviewed the company’s cooperation with global financial partners and outlined its progress and future plans for overseas financial and insurance services.

“Zoomlion will continue to uphold the values of Integrity, Dedication, Inclusiveness and Responsibility and deepen mutual trust with our financial partners,” said Du.

More than 40 financial and insurance partners from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, France, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong SAR and other markets attended the summit. Discussions covered the global macroeconomic outlook, overseas financial and insurance strategies, regional market opportunities, exchange and interest rate trends, and insurance innovation. The Economist Corporate Network (ECN) led a morning session on macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, while representatives from Radana and Alfa-Bank shared perspectives on market and financing developments.

Xu Xiaoming, General Manager of Zoomlion’s Financial Business Management Department and Credit Insurance Department, discussed future cooperation, while Deputy General Manager Yan Xin introduced the company’s overseas third-party financing and insurance strategy and cooperation models.

Looking ahead, Zoomlion plans to deepen cooperation with global financial and insurance partners and further develop scalable and replicable financial and insurance solutions to support its international growth.

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Mahanadi Flood Alert: 26 Hirakud Gates Open, Cuttack and Several Districts on Watch

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The flood situation in Odisha’s Mahanadi river system has intensified, with 26 gates of the Hirakud Dam currently open and more than five lakh cusecs of water being released downstream.

Representational Image 

The rising discharge has triggered concern across several low-lying areas, particularly in Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Jagatsinghpur and parts of Kendrapara districts.

According to reports, nearly 8 lakh cusecs of floodwater reached Mundali by Monday evening, increasing the pressure on downstream areas along the Mahanadi system.

Hirakud Releases Over 5 Lakh Cusecs

The Hirakud reservoir was receiving around 5.01 lakh cusecs of water per second, while the downstream discharge stood at approximately 5.14 lakh cusecs.

The reservoir water level was reported at 629.69 feet. With outflow exceeding inflow, authorities are closely monitoring the movement of water through the downstream river system.

The impact is already being felt in several areas along the Mahanadi and its distributaries.

Farmland Under Water in Banki

Floodwaters have entered the Ran and Chandrapara branch rivers in the Banki area of Cuttack district, inundating hundreds of acres of agricultural land.

For farmers, the situation has become particularly difficult as this is reportedly the third flood of the season. Repeated inundation has raised concerns over crop losses and the economic impact on farming communities.

Dhabaleswar Temple Entry Restricted

Authorities have also imposed precautionary restrictions around the Dhabaleswar shrine as water levels continue to rise.

Entry of devotees has been restricted until Tuesday evening, while Section 163 has been imposed in the area to prevent any untoward incident.

At Badamba, floodwater has reportedly entered the sanctum sanctorum of the Maa Bhattarika Shakti Peetha, highlighting the extent of the flooding in areas located close to the Mahanadi.

Cuttack, Khordha, Puri Among Vulnerable Areas

Officials from the Water Resources Department have warned that rising Mahanadi levels could affect low-lying areas of Cuttack, Khordha, Puri and Jagatsinghpur districts.

Parts of Patkura and Garadpur in Kendrapara district could also face the impact as the floodwater travels further downstream.

Authorities are keeping a close watch on river levels and the movement of floodwater to assess the situation in vulnerable locations.

Residents Advised to Remain Alert

With the Mahanadi continuing to carry a heavy volume of water, residents in low-lying and vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert and follow instructions issued by the local administration.

The coming hours will remain crucial as authorities monitor the downstream impact of the large volume of water being released from Hirakud.