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The APAC sustainable data center market is projected to grow from USD 16.74 billion in 2025 to USD 57.18 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 22.72%, driven by AI infrastructure and renewable energy investments. Major operators are deploying advanced cooling technologies, long-term power purchase agreements, and on-site renewables to support high-density workloads while addressing grid constraints and sustainability targets. However, challenges include coal-dependent energy grids and water scarcity across the region.

WasabiCard, a stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure provider, concluded its participation as a Gold Sponsor at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026, engaging with over 25,000 attendees and 7,000 companies. The company advanced discussions on white-label card issuing, global payouts, and stablecoin settlement, with particular interest from APAC enterprises seeking deployable payment infrastructure. Multiple partnerships progressed to solution scoping and product demonstrations, with follow-up evaluations continuing post-event.

Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) is experiencing significant implied volatility in its options market, with the Dec. 18, 2026 $20 call showing some of the highest implied volatility levels. However, the fundamental outlook remains weak, with the company holding a Zacks Rank #5 (Sell) rating. Analysts have downgraded earnings estimates for the current quarter from $1 to 90 cents per share over the last 30 days, suggesting options traders may be positioning for a premium-selling strategy rather than expecting a substantial stock move.

Apache Corporation (APA) declined 3.45% to $42.30 in the latest session, outperforming its sector over the past month. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.18 (up 26.88% YoY) and revenue of $2.17 billion (up 7.48% YoY). APA holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 7.69, trading at a discount to its industry average. The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production sector ranks in the top 39% of industries.

Avantor has expanded its RIM single-use bioprocessing portfolio across the Asia Pacific region with local manufacturing in China. The expansion aims to improve supply reliability and customization for regional biopharma customers. The company's Bioscience & Medtech Products segment showed double-digit order growth and a 1.1x book-to-bill ratio in Q2 2026, supporting long-term bioprocessing growth.

Apache Corporation (APA) closed at $44.79, down 5.53% in the latest trading session, underperforming the broader market. Despite a strong monthly gain of 11.91%, analysts expect upcoming earnings of $1.18 per share with 26.88% year-over-year growth. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 8.32, below its industry average of 10.31, and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with recent EPS estimate revisions of +8.55%.

NSF, a global human health organization, has appointed Hanjun Kwon as Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region. Kwon brings two decades of international leadership experience from companies including Entegris, Honeywell, Henkel, and Dow Corning. He will lead efforts to drive sustainable growth and strengthen NSF's position in food, water, and wellness across APAC, including the upcoming launch of a new drinking water safety standard in Southeast Asia.

The Zacks Oil and Gas - US E&P industry is entering a constructive phase supported by lean global oil inventories, improved drilling efficiency, and new natural gas demand channels from LNG exports and data centers. The industry ranks #95 among 248 Zacks industries with 2026 earnings estimates up 41.5% year-over-year. W&T Offshore, APA Corp., and Diamondback Energy are highlighted as well-positioned stocks with solid production bases and disciplined capital spending, though risks from commodity price volatility and cost inflation remain.

Defiance ETFs launched the Defiance AI Capacitors Leaders ETF (CAPA), the first U.S.-listed ETF focused on the capacitor supply chain supporting AI infrastructure. The ETF tracks the BITA AI Capacitors Leaders Index and provides exposure to companies designing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced capacitors and passive electronic components used in AI servers and data centers. The index includes major manufacturers like Murata, TDK, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and Kyocera.

Defiance ETFs launched the Defiance AI Capacitors Leaders ETF (CAPA), the first U.S.-listed ETF focused on capacitor and passive electronic component supply chains supporting AI infrastructure. The ETF tracks the BITA AI Capacitors Leaders Index and includes major manufacturers like Murata, TDK, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and Yageo. Industry reports project MLCC shipments for AI servers will grow approximately 30% annually through 2030, reaching over three times 2025 levels.

Defiance ETFs launched the Defiance AI Capacitors Leaders ETF (CAPA), the first U.S.-listed ETF targeting the capacitor supply chain supporting AI infrastructure. The ETF tracks the BITA AI Capacitors Leaders Index and provides exposure to companies manufacturing multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) and passive electronic components used in AI servers and data centers. Industry projections show MLCC shipments for AI servers expected to grow approximately 30% annually through 2030.

Defiance ETFs launched CAPA (Cboe: CAPA), the first U.S.-listed ETF focused on capacitor and passive electronic component suppliers for AI infrastructure. The fund tracks the BITA AI Capacitors Leaders Index, which includes major manufacturers like Murata, TDK, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and Kyocera. Industry data shows strong growth potential, with MLCC shipments for AI servers expected to grow ~30% annually through 2030.

Defiance ETFs launched the Defiance AI Capacitors Leaders ETF (CAPA), the first U.S.-listed ETF focused on capacitor and passive electronic components supply chains supporting AI infrastructure. The ETF tracks the BITA AI Capacitors Leaders Index, which includes major manufacturers like Murata, TDK, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and Yageo. Industry forecasts predict MLCC shipments for AI servers will grow approximately 30% annually through 2030.

A new analysis by Spherix Global Insights reveals that access barriers, not efficacy issues, are limiting Xphozah (tenapanor) uptake in the dialysis hyperphosphatemia market. Nephrologists report they would nearly triple Xphozah use without reimbursement and coverage obstacles. However, the drug faces persistence challenges with gastrointestinal tolerability causing discontinuation rates to double to 8%. The findings also show physicians significantly overestimate phosphorus control and combination therapy use among patients. As the TDAPA reimbursement program expires at the end of 2026, phosphate-lowering therapies will face a flattened competitive landscape.

Zoom Communications announced the appointment of Carlos Quaderi as Head of Asia Pacific (APAC), effective August 1, 2026. Quaderi, who previously led Zoom Asia, will now oversee the broader APAC region including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India, and Korea. The appointment reflects Zoom's continued investment in APAC as a strategic growth region, with focus on AI-powered systems, customer experience, and SMB segments.

TALON and Smart Data Solutions announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to scale TALON's Universal Repricer and UAPA™ pricing technology across SDS's EDI clearinghouse infrastructure. The integration enables health plans, TPAs, and self-funded employers to apply evidence-based repricing within their existing claims workflow, addressing systemic healthcare overpayment by anchoring payments to actual market rates rather than legacy fee schedules or Medicare multiples.

APA Corporation announced an agreement to acquire Savant Alaska, LLC for approximately $70 million upfront plus contingent payments. The acquisition includes the Badami facility (40,000 bpd capacity), Nutaaq Pipeline (80,000 bpd capacity), and approximately 104,000 gross acres on Alaska's eastern North Slope. The deal is expected to enhance development flexibility, accelerate project timelines, and lower future costs, with closing anticipated by year-end 2026.

Vallourec has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ultra Corpotech Pvt Ltd to deploy its VAM® threading capabilities in India. The partnership aims to establish localized production of premium tubular solutions for Oilfield Services customers, with implementation planned for late 2026 and commissioning expected in early 2027. This reflects the broader shift of manufacturing activities from North America to the Eastern Hemisphere.

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ WINNIPEG, MB , May 21, 2026 /CNW/ - Marwest Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT" ) (TSXV: MAR ) reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This press release should be read in conjunction with the REIT's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis ( " Q1 2026 MD&A " ) for the three months ended March 31, 2026, which are available on the REIT's website at www.marwestreit.com and at www.sedarplus.ca . "Q1 has shown stable occupancy with rental increases of 1.9% over the same period last year. We anticipate continued modest increases throughout the remainder of 2026, due to reduced immigration and non-renewal of existing non-resident visa's" commented Mr. William Martens, Chief Executive Officer of the REIT. Q1 2026 Quarterly Highlights Same Property Revenue increased by 2.22% in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to same period 2025 $79,261 of positive cash was generated during the three months ended March 31, 2026 Reported Net Asset Value per Unit (" NAV ") of $2.47 at March 31, 2026 compared to $2.46 at December 31, 2025 Average occupancy rate of 98.37% reported for the three months ended March 31, 2026 in line with 98.14% in the same period 2025 Operations Summary Three months ended March 31 Portfolio Operation Information 2026 2025 Number of properties 4 4 Number of suites 516 516 Average occupancy ate 98.37 % 98.14 % Average rental rate to date $1,760 $1,727 Three months ended March 31 Reconciliation of Same Property NOI 1 to IFRS 2026 2025 Revenue from investment properties $ 2,694,078 $ 2,635,142 Expenses: Property operating expenses 693,151 694,292 Realty taxes 357,204 317,432 Total property operating expenses 1,050,355 1,011,724 Same Property NOI 1

APA Corporation's board of directors has declared a regular cash dividend of 25 cents per share on common stock, payable on August 21, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 22, 2026.

Totaligent, Inc. (OTCID: TGNT) announced its strategic entry into the Asia-Pacific medical tourism market through its Aetherium Medical platform acquisition. The company is positioning itself to connect biotech companies with APAC's rapidly growing medical tourism infrastructure, which is projected to reach $273.7 billion by 2032. The platform will launch with Japan as its cornerstone, leveraging Japan's progressive regenerative medicine regulatory framework. Totaligent expects to close a joint venture with GloMed Solutions within two weeks, providing immediate access to over 20 specialty clinics across APAC.