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2021 BRICS Think Tank International Symposium Held in Xiamen: Grasp important development directions and promote practical cooperation in multiple fields

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On June 10th, the 2021 BRICS Think Tank International Symposium, co-sponsored by the China Council for the BRICS Think Tank Cooperation and the Xiamen Municipal People’s Government, with the theme of “Joining Hands to Build an Innovation Center to Create a Model of BRICS Cooperation” was held in Xiamen. More than 200 think tank experts, scholars and industry representatives from the BRICS countries discussed the construction of the BRICS innovation center through online and offline methods, and jointly sought practical cooperation among the BRICS countries.

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Xiamen is the venue for the ninth meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries. In December last year, the innovation center of the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution was officially launched here. This year is the first year for the construction of the BRICS Innovation Center.

In the keynote speech at the opening ceremony, Guo Yezhou, Chairman of the China Council for BRICS Think Tank Cooperation and Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, shared some ideas and thoughts on the construction of the BRICS Innovation Center by the China Council. He addressed that to build the BRICS Innovation Center, we must adhere to true multilateralism, uphold the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, strengthen unity, collaboration and strategic docking, and create a win-win and shared cooperation platform. We must persist in open innovation, tap the potential of the BRICS countries in the new generation of information technology, deepen industrial cooperation, integrate innovative resources, and create a pioneering zone for innovation cooperation. It is necessary to adhere to the “three-wheel drive”, focus on the three major areas of policy coordination, talent training, and project development, and create a key link for pragmatic cooperation. It is also important to adhere to sustainable development and realize the “carbon peak and carbon neutral” roadmaps respectively through cooperation and create a new benchmark for green development.

On behalf of the Xiamen Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, Zhao Long, member of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Xiamen Municipal Party Committee, expressed warm congratulations on the convening of the seminar and extended a warm welcome to the guests attending the meeting in Xiamen. He mentioned that Xiamen hopes to work with the BRICS think tanks to uphold the BRICS partnership spirit of “openness, tolerance, cooperation, and win-win”, be a good “staff” to study and put forward constructive and operable policy recommendations; be a good “promoter” to tell the story of BRICS cooperation, and spread the voice of BRICS development; be a good “liaison” to sow the seeds of friendship, build bridges of cooperation, and promote the continuous deepening of exchanges and expansion of cooperation among BRICS countries.

Huang Haikun, the vice governor of Fujian Province, expressed that to build the BRICS innovation center in Xiamen is a major historical mission given to Fujian and Xiamen by the Party Central Committee and the State Council. He hopes that everyone can give full play to the role of think tanks in gathering talents, gather the wisdom of BRICS, and work together to build the Xiamen BRICS Innovation Center into a landmark and exemplary cooperation platform for the BRICS countries under the framework of the new industrial revolution partnership.

Anil Kishola, Deputy President of the New Development Bank, announced in his speech that the New Development Bank will actively support the construction of the BRICS innovation center, share best practices and experience, and help the BRICS cooperation and innovation base construction.

Jin Xin, Secretary-General of the China Council for BRICS Think Tank Cooperation and Director of the Research Office of International Department Central Committee of CPC, presided over the opening ceremony. The leaders of the relevant departments of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the leaders of the BRICS think tanks Brazil, Russia, India, and South Africa also gave speeches or video speeches at the opening ceremony. Xiamen City leaders Chen Qiuxiong, Huang Wenhui, Huang Yanqiang, Huang Xiaozhou, Lin Jian and Huang Guobin attended the opening ceremony.

At the seminar held that day, participants from the BRICS think tanks, business, and financial circles conducted in-depth discussions on topics such as promoting the construction of the BRICS innovation center, promoting investment and trade facilitation, and promoting financial innovation cooperation.

A number of guests pointed out that the new round of technological revolutions and industrial changes such as artificial intelligence, big data, and quantum communications have brought new opportunities and new key links to BRICS innovation cooperation. The construction of the BRICS innovation center should take digitization, intelligence, and networking as important development directions, and strive to promote pragmatic cooperation in the fields of digital economy, smart manufacturing, and green and low-carbon.

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HandwrittenToExcel.com Launches AI Tool to Convert Handwritten Documents to Excel Sheets

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HandwrittenToExcel.com has launched an AI tool that automates the conversion of handwritten documents into Excel spreadsheets, removing manual data entry for organizations processing paper records.

United States, 30th Jul 2026 – HandwrittenToExcel.com has launched a web-based tool that uses AI to read handwritten documents and convert them into Excel spreadsheets. The tool was developed to address the time and labor costs associated with manually transcribing handwritten forms, timesheets, and field records into digital spreadsheets, a process that remains common across industries including construction, agriculture, healthcare, and education.

The tool works without predefined templates. Users upload a photo or scan of a handwritten document and receive a structured Excel file with each handwritten value mapped to the correct row and column. The system handles print, cursive, and mixed handwriting styles, and processes documents it has not seen before without prior configuration.

Since launch, the platform has been used by over 5,000 organizations and has processed more than five million pages. A staffing agency using the tool to process weekly timesheets for 300 field employees reported eliminating weekend data entry shifts within one day of deployment. A school district processing handwritten attendance sheets from 15 locations daily reported reducing what had been a two-person manual operation to a task completed in minutes.

The platform is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and HIPAA compliant. Uploaded documents are deleted within 24 hours and are not retained for AI training purposes. HandwrittenToExcel.com is powered by Lido.

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HandwrittenToExcel.com is a document conversion tool that uses AI to turn handwritten forms and records into structured Excel spreadsheets. It is SOC 2 Type 2 certified, HIPAA compliant, and powered by Lido.

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Gambling.com Group Is Now Grandstand

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Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, July 30th, 2026, FinanceWire

New Name Captures Company’s Evolution into the Intelligence Layer of Sports, Gaming and Entertainment.

Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (the “Company”) today announced that it has changed its name to Grandstand Limited. Beginning with the market open tomorrow, July 23, 2026, the Company’s ordinary shares will trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “GRSD”. The Company’s new corporate website is live at grandstand.com.

Since its IPO in July 2021, the Company has materially diversified its business beyond performance marketing. The rebrand to Grandstand evolves the company name to better align with where it sits today – at the heart of the sports and gaming ecosystem, making consumers sharper and partners stronger through its broad portfolio of data, technology, content and audience solutions.

The new corporate name draws a clear distinction between Grandstand, the company, and Gambling.com, the consumer brand, which will continue to operate as a trusted comparison and reviews website. 

“Grandstand captures our position as the intelligence layer powering informed decisions for consumers and partners across sports, gaming and entertainment,” said Kevin McCrystle, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Grandstand. “The new name Grandstand brings together the broad array of products and services in our portfolio, while also creating room for what we are building now and our long-term roadmap.”

The Full Grandstand

Today, Grandstand serves both consumers and partners. Grandstand’s consumer brands reach millions of people globally, helping people find the best odds, discover the right casino, win their fantasy league, and get the most out of Las Vegas. Brands such as OddsJam, RotoWire, Gambling.com, Casinos.com, and WhichBingo tap into unique audiences and help inform users.

Grandstand’s partner solutions span data, advertising and technology across four core areas:

  • Sports Data: Real-time odds data, line movement, injuries and sports content that powers decisions across sportsbooks, trading desks, market makers, fantasy platforms and sports media through OpticOdds and RotoWire.
  • Advertising: Adtech and commercial solutions to connect casino and sportsbook operators with relevant audiences on trusted consumer brands.
  • Audience Monetization: Technology and commercial support platform that gives media companies, apps, communities and influencers the infrastructure to monetize their audiences at scale through Grandstand Partners.
  • Entertainment & Tickets: Ticketing and experiences for Las Vegas venues, casinos and hotels through Spotlight.Vegas.

Existing shareholders are not required to take any action. The Company’s ordinary shares continue to be listed on Nasdaq and the CUSIP remains unchanged.

About Grandstand

Founded in 2006, Grandstand (Nasdaq: GAMB; to change to GRSD on July 23, 2026) is the intelligence layer powering informed decisions for consumers and partners across sports, gaming and entertainment. Grandstand’s brands include OddsJam, OpticOdds, RotoWire, Gambling.com and Casinos.com. Its partner solutions span sports data, advertising, audience monetization and entertainment and tickets. For more information, visit grandstand.com.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements relating to the anticipated benefits of changing our corporate name from Gambling.com Group to Grandstand and the related rebranding activities, are all forward-looking statements. These statements represent our opinions, expectations, beliefs, intentions, estimates or strategies regarding the future, which may not be realized. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “ongoing,” “future” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies, changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially and/or significantly different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statement. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are discussed under “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” in our annual report filed on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 19, 2026, and our other filings with the SEC as such factors may be updated from time to time. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable law.

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The Alliterative Alphabet Book Builds Publishing Momentum After BIBF 2026

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The Alliterative Alphabet Book by John Akin has gained international exposure after its presentation at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair. Featured at the Explora Books exhibition last June, the independently published children’s picture book was introduced to publishers, booksellers, and rights professionals, prompting discussions about literary representation and broader media opportunities.

John Akin’s The Alliterative Alphabet Book takes readers on a joyful romp through the alphabet, pairing each letter with a wonderfully wordy character—from “amazingly agile acrobat” Angie Axlerod to “zealous zoologist” Zachary Zellenbach—brought to life through the vivid illustrations of Alexis Eastburn. Unlike traditional alphabet books aimed solely at toddlers, Akin’s collection uses a richer, playful vocabulary designed to be read aloud by older children, teenagers, or adults to younger listeners. The result is a shared, multigenerational reading experience that celebrates language, sound, and wordplay. 

Building on the attention generated at the Beijing International Book Fair, Explora Books confirmed that The Alliterative Alphabet Book will be featured in an upcoming edition of The New York Times Magazine, introducing the book to a broader readership. At the same time, Explora Books is actively engaging with literary agents to expand opportunities for literary representation. 

A former elementary special education teacher, John Akin spent years immersed in children’s literature, an experience that inspired him to write a book of his own. Drawing on a lifelong fascination with alliteration, Akin created The Alliterative Alphabet Book as a playful tribute to language, humor, and the joy of reading aloud. 

As part of its ongoing efforts to expand publishing opportunities for independent authors, Explora Books continues to engage with literary agents, publishers, and rights professionals to explore representation opportunities for The Alliterative Alphabet Book. Additional information about the title is available at john-akin.com. 

The Alliterative Alphabet Book is available through Amazon and other major online bookstores.

About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

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