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Regent Hong Kong Named One of China's Top 100 Hotels In 2025 T+L China Travel Awards
HONG KONG , May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Regent Hong Kong has been named one of China's Top 100 Hotels in the 2025 Travel + Leisure (T+L) China Travel Awards, a recognition that highlights the hotel's position among the region's leading luxury properties. Regent Hong Kong Named One of China’s Top 100 Hotels In 2025 T+L China Travel Awards The accolade, determined through Travel + Leisure China's expert evaluation and data-driven insights, recognizes hotels that exemplify timeless elegance, elevated personal service, and thoughtfully crafted private havens, many with some of the destination's most sought-after views. "We are deeply honoured to be conferred this distinguished recognition by T+L China. It is a graceful affirmation of Regent Hong Kong's pursuit of modern luxury—expressed through serene, contemporary design, intuitive and personalized service, and experiences crafted with deliberate artistry," said Michel Chertouh, managing director, Regent Hong Kong. "As Hong Kong's cultural and travel landscape continues to flourish, this accolade underscores our role in cultivating meaningful connections: between guests and the city, across generations, and with Hong Kong's enduring heritage of craftsmanship." "Through the thoughtful curation of immersive experiences and the unwavering dedication of our exceptional team, we strive to create stays that are both timeless and exquisitely attuned to the present," Chertouh added. "This recognition further strengthens our vision to craft moments that resonate deeply and leave a lasting impression on today's most discerning travelers." Regarded as one of the region's most respected travel benchmarks, the T+L China Travel Awards employ a multidimensional selection methodology that combines expert assessment, public sentiment, and data-led market insights. The resulting list showcases hotels and destinations that demonstrate excellence in design, service, guest experience and innovation. Inclusion in China's Top 100 Hotels underscores Regent Hong Kong's achievement of these standards. A Haven of Tranquil Luxury on Victoria Harbour Overlooking Victoria Harbour from its prominent Kowloon waterfront setting, Regent Hong Kong embodies a modern interpretation of classic luxury. Visionary designer Chi Wing Lo has reimagined the hotel with serene, understated interiors that celebrate craftsmanship, proportion, and the interplay of light and space. Guestrooms and suites are conceived as Personal Havens, where cinematic harbour vistas are balanced by intimate, quietly detailed interiors. Soft tones, tactile materials and custom furnishings create a sense of calm, while signature windowfront daybeds invite guests to pause and contemplate the shifting harbour and skyline. Oasis Bathrooms, with deep-soaking bathtubs and picture windows, offer a retreat-like experience at the heart of the city. Regent Experience Agents are central to the hotel's service philosophy. Acting as discreet hosts and curators, they orchestrate personalized stays that unfold with a sense of ease—from arranging bespoke in-city discoveries and private celebrations to tailoring in-room rituals and moments of quiet reflection. The focus is on anticipating needs and preferences so that experiences feel considered, individual, and unhurried. The hotel's Signature Suites, including the CEO Suite and Presidential Suite, feature private terraces, outdoor whirlpools, and expansive harbour views. Designed for milestone occasions, multigenerational travel or extended stays, these suites blend residential-style comfort with elevated privacy and exclusive access to the Regent Club. Situated steps from the Avenue of Stars and within easy reach of the West Kowloon Cultural District and the emerging Kai Tak Sports Park, Regent Hong Kong occupies a central position within the city's cultural and leisure landscape. Within the hotel, guests discover an evolving art journey that brings together works by emerging local talents and reinterpreted pieces from the property's original collection, creating a quiet dialogue between past and present. Regent Hong Kong's Dining Destination, comprising a curated selection of restaurants and lounges, pairs acclaimed culinary talent with harbourfront settings. Each venue is designed as an experience in itself, where atmosphere, service, and cuisine work in concert to create memorable occasions, from refined Cantonese dining to relaxed gatherings overlooking the water. The T+L China recognition adds to a series of accolades for Regent Hong Kong. The hotel was named No. 1 Hotel in Hong Kong for the second consecutive year in the 2025 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, and was recognized as the No. 1 City Hotel in Asia and No. 1 City Hotel in Hong Kong in the 2025 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards readers' survey. It was also ranked No. 14 among the Top 100 Hotels in the World and featured in Travel + Leisure's list of the 500 Best Hotels in the World. Room reservations are available via our hotel's website https://hongkong.regenthotels.com/ or via the IHG One Rewards App and WeChat Mini-programme. For more information or to make reservations, please contact us at +852 2313 2333 or email reservations.regenthk@ihg.com . A variety of high-resolution images: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAqESF About Regent Hong Kong Following its reimagining as a majestic haven of discreet luxury on Victoria Harbour, Regent Hong Kong — a Forbes Five‐Star rated hotel — has been named the #1 City Hotel in Asia, as well as the #1 City Hotel in Hong Kong for the second consecutive year, and #14 among the 100 Hotels Voted Best in the World in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2025 readers' survey. It was also named the #1 Hotel in Hong Kong for the second consecutive year at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025. Amidst breathtaking harbourviews and a serene aesthetic by Hong Kong-born design visionary Chi Wing Lo, discover refined hospitality, timeless allure and sophistication. Each of the 497 rooms and suites are crafted as Personal Havens of tranquillity with gracious, intuitive service by Regent Experience Agents, while suite guests also enjoy the exclusivity of Regent Club, a luxury residential retreat with service on your terms. The vibrant Dining Destination entices with a collection of six celebrated restaurants and bars with immersive culinary journeys and mesmerising views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline. An iconic white marble staircase leads to the large pillarless ballroom, where glamorous galas and Regent weddings are curated for everlasting memories, while bespoke events in ten versatile function rooms showcase unrivalled harbourviews. With its unrivalled Kowloon harbourfront location, the supremely convenient urban retreat offers easy access to the city's top attractions, including M+, Hong Kong Palace Museum and Kai Tak Sports Park. Discover more at https://hongkong.regenthotels.com/ About Regent Hotels & Resorts Guests have made grand entrances through the doors of Regent Hotels & Resorts for more than a century. Born in 1970 and now, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts ' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, Regent's collection of modern hotels and resorts are home to stays both serene and sensational. The type of experiences that spark stories and charm even the most seasoned of travellers. An invitation to life's most scenic moments, Regent hotels are amongst the most well-known luxury hotels in the world, with 11 open hotels and 9 in the pipeline. The current portfolio includes Regent Phu Quoc , Regent Chongqing , Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel , Regent Shanghai Pudong and Regent Hong Kong . In 2024, Regent Shanghai on the Bund and Regent Bali Canggu opened and the brand marked its momentous return to the Americas with Regent Santa Monica Beach . The coming years will see Regent arrive in Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, Kyoto, Sanya, Shenzhen, and Riyadh. For more information and to book, visit www.regenthotels.com .
2026-05-06 02:30:00

LG Display presents future of displays with next-generation OLED technologies at SID Display Week 2026
SEOUL, South Korea , May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it is unveiling its next-generation OLED technologies at SID Display Week 2026, further strengthening its OLED leadership. An LG Display researcher tests the brightness and color accuracy of a third-generation Tandem OLED panel featuring the company's latest device technology. During the exhibition, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 5 to 7, LG Display will present OLED display solutions optimized for the AI era under the theme, "OLED Evolution for the AI Era." SID Display Week is the world's largest display event, where global companies and researchers gather to present research papers and showcase mid- to long-term future technologies and new products. LG Display is organizing its booth into three zones: "Tandem WOLED," "Tandem OLED," and "Innovative Technology." It is introducing a full OLED lineup spanning large-sized, medium-sized, and automotive applications. In particular, the company is showcasing third-generation Tandem OLED for the first time, reinforcing the leadership of its proprietary Tandem OLED technology. Third-generation Tandem OLED features 18% lower power consumption and more than twice the lifespan of the previous generation. As a technology that stacks multiple organic light-emitting layers to enhance brightness, efficiency, and durability, Tandem OLED was first commercialized by LG Display in 2019. Three years after launching the mass production of second-generation Tandem OLED in 2023, the company is now presenting the next evolution. Designed for automotive applications, LG Display's initial third-generation Tandem OLED panel delivers brightness as high as 1,200 nits and is built to maintain performance for more than 15,000 hours at room temperature without display degradation. This advancement is enabled by a newly developed OLED element that optimizes hole and electron movement to minimize degradation while ensuring uniform picture quality, along with the application of a deep blue dopant to further improve color purity, color reproduction, brightness, low power consumption, and longevity. LG Display plans to begin mass production of the automotive panel within this year before later expanding into IT and other applications. The company is also highlighting its OLED capabilities in the emerging field of physical AI, such as robots. LG Display's P-OLED solution for humanoid robots is making its public debut, featuring high-performance Tandem OLED technology designed to withstand the rigors of automotive environments. P-OLED offers high design flexibility, making it suitable for various robot form factors, while also meeting the demanding requirements of humanoids, including being able to operate in diverse environments and temperature conditions. LG Display sees automotive Tandem OLED technology as the most suitable solution in this field because it can deliver durability, high brightness, and long life. Building on its expertise in automotive displays, the company plans to expand its presence in the physical AI sector. LG Display is also showcasing its industry-leading OLED innovations across multiple segments. Its OLED TV panel featuring the company's proprietary Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 technology maximizes light efficiency through an advanced pixel structure and enhanced algorithms. This enables peak brightness of 4,500 nits along with ultra-low reflectance of 0.3%, the lowest among existing displays. In the gaming segment, LG Display is exhibiting a 27-inch OLED panel with a 720Hz refresh rate — recognized as Display of the Year by SID — as well as the world's first 39-inch 5K2K ultra-high-resolution curved OLED panel. It is also demonstrating a 27-inch OLED panel that achieves 5K resolution at 220 PPI, featuring a newly designed RGB stripe structure that enhances the aperture ratio. This improves color clarity and precision while minimizing distortion such as color bleeding and fringing. For IT devices, the company is introducing a 16-inch Tandem OLED optimized for AI laptops. Compared to conventional OLEDs, it is thinner and lighter while improving power efficiency, extending battery usage by up to 2.3 hours, and significantly enhancing portability. In addition, LG Display is presenting a concept car with automotive display solutions tailored for Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), including a 57-inch P2 P pa nel spanning from driver to passenger seat and a 32-inch Slidable OLED that retracts into the ceiling and is deployed when needed. "Our unrivaled R&D capabilities have led the world in first-of-their-kind and best-in-class OLED innovations," said Choi Young-seok, Chief Technology Officer at LG Display. "We will continue to put customers first and firmly establish our leadership as a technology-driven company that steers the future of displays." About LG Display LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is the world's leading innovator of display technologies, including thin-film transistor liquid crystal and OLED displays. The company manufactures display panels in a broad range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in TVs, notebook computers, desktop monitors, automobiles, and various other applications, including tablets and mobile devices. LG Display currently operates manufacturing facilities in Korea and China, and back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China, and Vietnam. The company has approximately 53,049 employees operating worldwide. For more news and information about LG Display, please visit www.lgdisplay.com . Media Contact: Joo Yeon Jennifer Ha, Team Leader, Communication Team Email: hjy05@lgdisplay.com
2026-05-05 01:00:00

SuperAI 2026 Announces First Speakers as Singapore Strengthens Role as a Neutral Global AI Hub
Max Tegmark, Robbie Schingler, Min-Liang Tan, Andy Hock, Balaji Srinivasan, Benedict Evans and leaders from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, Mistral AI and more join 10,000 attendees at Marina Bay Sands on 10-11 June SINGAPORE , May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperAI, Asia's largest AI conference, today announced the first wave of speakers for SuperAI 2026, as Singapore strengthens its role as a neutral global hub for the AI industry. Taking place at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 10-11 June 2026, SuperAI will convene 10,000 attendees, 1,500 AI companies, 100+ exhibitors and 150+ speakers from over 150 countries. Now in its third year, the conference has become one of the few global platforms where AI founders, frontier model builders, infrastructure providers, investors, researchers, policymakers and AI-native startups from across the US, Asia and Europe can meet in one place. As export controls tighten, sovereign AI strategies accelerate and competition for compute, talent and capital intensifies, the need for neutral-ground collaboration is becoming more urgent. SuperAI 2026 is designed for exactly this moment. The first wave of confirmed speakers includes Max Tegmark, Professor of Physics and AI Research at MIT; Robbie Schingler, Co-Founder and CSO of Planet Labs; Min-Liang Tan, CEO of Razer; Andy Hock, CSO and SVP at Cerebras Systems; Indranil Sarkar, Startups at OpenAI; Ramine Tinati, Director at Google DeepMind; Charu Maheshwari, Product Finance and Strategy at Anthropic; Zixuan Li, Head of Z.ai; Evan Conrad, CEO of San Francisco Compute; and Dr. Tanvi Jayaraman, Clinical Lead, Health AI at Oura. Balaji Srinivasan, Founder, Investor and Author of The Network State, will join the programme with a keynote on the personal, private and programmable future of AI, while Benedict Evans returns to SuperAI to present his annual AI outlook and industry trends briefing. Beyond the stage programme, SuperAI 2026 will bring together a partner and exhibition ecosystem spanning Mistral AI, Unitree, Arm, Alibaba Cloud, Vercel, Snowflake and more, reflecting the full AI stack from models and developer platforms to infrastructure, enterprise deployment and embodied AI. The first wave marks the start of a rolling programme announcement, with further global AI leaders, founders, investors, researchers and policymakers to be unveiled ahead of June. "SuperAI exists because the global AI ecosystem needs a place where the US, China, Europe and Asia can meet in the same room," said Peter Noszek, Co-Founder of SuperAI. "As AI becomes more fragmented by geography, regulation and compute access, Singapore is one of the few places that can credibly convene the full stack – model builders, infrastructure companies, investors, researchers, policymakers and AI-native startups." The 2026 programme will focus on six core themes shaping the next phase of AI: frontier models and AI systems; AI infrastructure, including GPUs, data centres, energy and compute scaling; robotics and embodied AI; biotech and health applications; AI in finance and enterprise adoption; and AI's wider impact on safety, governance, workforce transformation and public sector deployment. SuperAI 2026 will also host Genesis, its startup competition for emerging AI companies. Fifty startups will be showcased at the event, with 10 finalists selected to pitch live at Marina Bay Sands for a US$100,000 prize pool powered by OpenAI, alongside direct access to investors, enterprise leaders and potential partners. Finalists will be evaluated by judges including Indranil Sarkar, Startups at OpenAI, Wayne Soh, VP, Investments APAC at Plug and Play and Anand Iyer, Founder and Managing Partner at Canonical. SuperAI 2026 will anchor Singapore AI Week from 8-14 June 2026, which will also include the NEXT Hackathon backed by AWS and Vercel, plus labs, workshops, community events and meetups across Singapore. Tickets are now on sale. Visit www.superai.com . About SuperAI Singapore SuperAI is the largest AI conference in Asia, bringing over 10,000 attendees and 1,500 AI companies from more than 150 countries to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The conference is where East meets West in AI – spanning robotics & embodied AI, frontier models, AI infrastructure, biotech & healthtech, finance, and AI's global impact. SuperAI takes place 10-11 June 2026 as the anchor event of Singapore AI Week (8-14 June).
2026-05-05 01:00:00

AVPN AI Opportunity Fund Expands to Build AI-Ready Generations Across Asia by Empowering Educators and Youth Across Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE , May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AVPN, the largest network of social investors in Asia, today announced the expansion of the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific, with an additional USD 10 million contribution from Google.org, to scale AI literacy for educators and youth, as well as to continue supporting workers in a changing job market and to strengthen MSMEs with AI-enabled productivity and business capabilities across Asia-Pacific. Building on its earlier successes in advancing AI readiness for workers and MSMEs across Asia-Pacific, the next phase of the Fund will emphasise sustained adoption and real-world application of AI skills across classrooms, workplaces, and enterprises. As AI adoption accelerates, ensuring broad access to AI skills is critical to ensuring AI is for all. Rather than treating AI as a niche or specialist skill, the programme positions AI as a new form of foundational literacy that every learner, educator, and enterprise needs in order to participate fully in the next decade of economic and social mobility. "Asia is at an inflection point where AI is rapidly becoming a foundational literacy, and we have a window of opportunity to get ahead of the curve. With the AI Opportunity Fund, we are equipping the people who will shape that future every day: the teachers in our classrooms, the young people about to enter the workforce, and the MSMEs that keep our economies moving. We partner with those who will shape this future so that AI becomes a trusted part of how our region learns, works, and does business. Our ambition is clear: to help build AI-ready generations and AI-ready enterprises across Asia, so communities can harness AI for innovation and inclusive growth in the years to come," said Naina Subberwal Batra, Chief Executive Officer of AVPN . Building AI-ready generations in Asia In its expanded phase, the AI Opportunity Fund will significantly deepen its engagement with educators and youth across Asia-Pacific. By supporting AI literacy in schools, universities, and training institutions, the programme aims to ensure that AI confidence and creativity are built at the very start of the talent pipeline. The expansion is expected to benefit more than 4.7 million people in education across the region. This focus on educators reflects the Fund's belief that educators are critical enablers: when they gain the skills and tools to embed AI into everyday lessons, assessments, and school management, they can normalise AI fluency across classrooms and build an AI-ready generation that can use and think critically about the tool. "Educators sit at the heart of this next phase," said Sanjay Gupta, President, Google Asia Pacific . "When teachers are empowered to use AI in thoughtful, responsible ways, they not only transform their own practice, but also unlock opportunity for every learner who passes through their classroom." Empowering Asia-Pacific creators through targeted skilling Additionally, the AI Opportunity Fund will introduce a dedicated AI skilling programme for creators, launching its inaugural pilot in one of the APAC markets. The initiative will be trialled later this year in partnership with key local ecosystem partners. By integrating practical AI tools into foundational day-to-day operations of creative studios, the Fund aims to ensure sustainable growth and artistic longevity for the creative industry. Strengthening MSMEs and the workforce with AI Alongside its focus on educators, youth, and creators, the AI Opportunity Fund will continue to support workers and small businesses to harness AI for productivity and growth. The programme will continue to work with AIM ASEAN, which has been officially endorsed by ACCMSME (ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), recognising it as an ASEAN programme aligned with regional MSME priorities and supporting small businesses across ASEAN in building AI-enabled capabilities that enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and expand access to new markets. In addition, AVPN will continue to equip workers with practical AI skills relevant to their roles, complementing the focus on students and educators and creating a continuum of support from campus to workplace. By engaging both people and enterprises, the Fund aims to foster an environment where AI is integrated into everyday work and business operations, rather than remaining on the margins. Driving system-level change through policy engagement AVPN will expand its collaboration with the ASEAN Foundation, having worked with the organisation in Phase 2, to deepen local adaptation, strengthen MSME-focused training, and advance regional policy engagement. Phase 3 builds on these efforts and will maximise the network established with the ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN Ministries of Education through the AI Ready ASEAN initiative, which will be formally integrated into the AI Opportunity Fund, as well as leverage the existing e-learning platform to ensure that the training is aligned with the ASEAN-specific context. By 2030, the expanded programme is projected to reach nearly 5.5 million workers, learners, and MSMEs across Asia-Pacific. This reflects the AI Opportunity Fund's long-term commitment to making AI a catalyst for inclusive, sustainable growth, and to ensuring that people and enterprises across the region are empowered to thrive in an AI-enabled future. "Scaling AI literacy in a thoughtful, inclusive way is now central to Asia-Pacific's long-term growth story. By focusing on educators, youth, workers, and MSMEs, the AI Opportunity Fund is ensuring that AI literacy turns into practical skills in classrooms, offices, and businesses. This is exactly the kind of partnership that can strengthen human capital, support innovation, and ensure that the benefits of AI are widely shared across the region," said Antonio Zaballos, Director, Digital Sector Office, Asian Development Bank . About the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific Launched in 2024, the AI Opportunity Fund is a regional initiative advancing inclusive AI readiness across Asia-Pacific through close collaboration with local partners. The Fund has already trained over 500,000 workers and 11,000 small businesses. About AVPN AVPN is the largest network of social investors in Asia, comprising over 700 diverse members across 43 markets. Our mission is to increase the flow and effectiveness of financial, human, and intellectual capital in Asia by enabling members to channel resources towards impact. As an ecosystem builder, AVPN enables its members to connect, learn, act, and lead social impact efforts across key pillars while improving the effectiveness of deployed capital, bringing local field needs, regional expertise, and policy insights to the forefront. About Google.org Google.org applies Google's innovation, research, and resources to promote progress and expand opportunity for everyone. About Asian Development Bank ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
2026-05-05 01:00:00

LRQA highlights shift from compliance-led security to continuous assurance at BrisSEC AISA 2026
BRISBANE, Australia , May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BrisSEC AISA 2026 highlighted growing strain on Australia's cybersecurity model, as organisations face overlapping pressures from rising threat activity and expanding regulation. LRQA highlights shift from compliance-led security to continuous assurance at BrisSEC AISA 2026 Discussions with government, enterprise, and critical infrastructure leaders at LRQA's booth pointed to a widening gap between traditional compliance-led security approaches and the pace of today's threat environment. Geopolitical tensions, state-based threat activity, and rapid AI adoption are increasing pressure on organisations responsible for essential services. At the same time, regulatory expectations are shifting towards continuous and demonstrable resilience, placing greater emphasis on organisations' ability to evidence ongoing control effectiveness rather than relying on periodic compliance assessments. LRQA highlighted integrated approaches to these challenges, including: ISO/IEC 42001 support for structured AI governance and accountability Cybersecurity testing services for critical infrastructure resilience Continuous assurance models linking cyber risk, AI governance, and operational resilience Commenting on insights from the event, Rob Bone, Vice President – Cyber, APAC at LRQA, said: "Insights from BrisSEC make it clear that organisations are under pressure from boards, regulators, and increasingly sophisticated threats. The landscape is rapidly changing with the use of AI and compliance alone is no longer sufficient. What is needed is continuous, integrated assurance across cybersecurity with AI governance and holistic resilience, not just for IT but for OT as critical systems are repeatedly targeted by threat actors." LRQA's participation underscores its focus on helping organisations move from compliance-led security to continuous, risk-driven assurance across cyber and emerging AI risks. To learn more about LRQA's Cyber Security Services, visit: Cyber Security Services | LRQA About LRQA From certification and cybersecurity to safety, sustainability and supply chain resilience, LRQA works with clients to identify risks across their business. We design smart, scalable solutions, built around your business – tailored to help you prepare, prevent and protect against risk. Our innovative risk management portfolio helps shape a stronger and more secure future for your business. With decades of sector-specific expertise, data-driven insight and on-the-ground teams across assurance, certification, inspection, advisory and training, we support over 61,000 clients in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit https://www.lrqa.com/ For more information, please contact: Hasan Surve Regional Marketing Manager – APAC, LRQA hasan.surve@lrqa.com
2026-05-05 01:00:00

Compass Offices Expands Its Footprint with a New Center at Silvercord Tower 1 in Tsim Sha Tsui
Compass Offices' latest expansion strengthens its position as the premier flexible workspace provider in Tsim Sha Tsui. HONG KONG , May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Offices, Hong Kong's leading flexible workspace provider, has officially announced the upcoming launch of a new business center at Silvercord Tower 1 in Tsim Sha Tsui, scheduled to open in June. This expansion further cements the company's commitment to one of the city's most vibrant business districts. Compass Offices expands its presence in Hong Kong with the opening of a modern, collaborative workspace at Silvercord Tower 1 in Tsim Sha Tsui. Located on Canton Road, this new center is strategically positioned at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic commercial and retail hubs. Just a five-minute sheltered walk from MTR Exit A1 and with seamless access to the High-Speed Rail and China Ferry Terminal, the center offers unparalleled convenience for internationally oriented clients. The new center features a human-centric design that goes beyond mere functionality, reflecting our commitment to anticipating different client's needs. By focusing on understanding our clients' unique business needs and delivering the hospitality they need, we deliver the supportive environment that allows them to focus on their business and their people. Beyond providing sophisticated, fully furnished office spaces with a contemporary aesthetic, we facilitate connections through a curated events program and offer versatile event spaces and professional event-organizing services. Our clients also enjoy exclusive access to a wide selection of perks, designed to enhance their daily experience and help their teams thrive in an inspiring atmosphere. "Our continued growth in Hong Kong reflects our strategy of providing high-quality, efficient workspaces where our clients need them most," says Andrew Chung, Chairman of Compass Offices. "By placing this new center at the intersection of Tsim Sha Tsui's business and retail corridors, we are providing our clients with the perfect base to leverage the unique connectivity and professional energy of this district." The launch of the Silvercord Tower 1 center in June addresses the increasing demand for flexible, high-spec office solutions in Kowloon. By combining an elite business address with the practical benefits of a ready-to-use, fully managed workspace, Compass Offices continues to support SMEs and enterprise teams in optimizing their operational agility. This addition further enhances our focus on hospitality and our human-centric service, ensuring that our work environments prioritize the well-being and productivity of every member. About Compass Offices Compass Offices provides professional, efficient, and flexible workspaces tailored to support growth at every stage. Our ready-to-use serviced offices and flexible lease terms empower startups, SMEs, and multinational teams to scale with ease. With prime locations across major APAC business districts, we deliver productivity-driven environments, curated events programs and broad ranging client perks program designed to keep companies agile in a fast-changing landscape. Founded in 2009, we are dedicated to creating inspiring workspaces where your business can thrive. Contact: Compass Offices marketing@compassoffices.com
2026-05-05 01:00:00

FranklinWH Introduces Enhanced 15 kWh aPower in Australia and New Zealand
Expansion comes as policy shifts and rising power costs accelerate demand for residential energy storage SYDNEY , May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FranklinWH, a leading provider of whole-home energy management and battery storage solutions, today announced the launch of its enhanced 15 kWh aPower battery in Australia and New Zealand, as demand for residential energy storage continues to grow, driven by evolving policy settings and increasing interest in energy independence. The updated aPower builds on the company's established platform, increasing usable capacity from 13.6 kWh to 15 kWh and raising warrantied throughput from 43 MWh to 60 MWh, an increase of 40 percent. These updates deliver more usable energy over the life of the system while maintaining the same footprint and price. "The energy landscape is shifting quickly, and more homeowners are thinking beyond the upfront specs to what really pays off over time," said Steve Ruskin, General Manager of FranklinWH Australia. "This upgrade is about delivering more performance over the life of the system, more usable energy, greater throughput, while staying true to our 'buy once, buy right' philosophy." The increase in warrantied throughput translates into savings for homeowners. Based on typical usage patterns and an electricity rate of A$0.35 per kilowatt-hour, the additional throughput may represent up to approximately A$5,950 in value over the lifetime of the system. The increase in usable capacity also improves energy density, lowering the effective cost per kilowatt-hour and supporting more efficient use of stored energy. The 15 kWh configuration also aligns with current and upcoming policy frameworks benefitting residential battery adoption. This includes the updated Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with changes coming into effect for Australian homeowners from 1 May, 2026, helping households maximise value as incentives continue to evolve. As the residential battery market expands, FranklinWH continues to focus on reliability and system performance. The aPower incorporates design elements to support durability, including structural reinforcement to reduce cell stress over time, per-cell temperature monitoring, and the separation of the battery pack and control systems to maintain reliable performance. "We believe performance should be measured over years, not just at installation," Ruskin added. "We focus on building systems that deliver consistent, reliable results over time. That long-term perspective is what ultimately defines value for homeowners." The aPower is designed to operate as part of the FranklinWH System , an integrated home energy management platform that coordinates energy generation, storage, and consumption. The system is designed to optimise multiple energy inputs, provide reliable backup power, and support more efficient and independent energy use at the household level. About FranklinWH FranklinWH Energy Storage is the manufacturer of the FranklinWH System. FranklinWH is a market-oriented, research-driven company focused on next-generation residential energy management and storage solutions. Located in Macquarie Park, Sydney with a global head office in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH's team has decades of experience in energy systems, from design, through manufacturing, to sales and installation. FranklinWH is AVL-listed with multiple financial institutions. Contact: Media@franklinwh.com
2026-05-03 23:00:00

OMODA & JAECOO to Debut at Beijing Auto Show, Marking Third Anniversary and 1 Million Sales as They Embark on a New Chapter of Globalization
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and WUHU, China , April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From April 24 to 28, 2026, the Chery International Business Summit will be held during the Beijing Auto Show, bringing together over 3,000 industry partners, global dealers, and supply chain elites. OMODA & JAECOO , under Chery Group, will also celebrate their third anniversary, with global cumulative sales poised to break the one-million mark. As the the world's fastest brand to reach this milestone, OMODA & JAECOO will showcase their brand strength and new vision for global development through a series of major events, including cutting-edge technology displays, blockbuster new product launches, and immersive test-drive experiences. It aims to deliver more advanced mobility technologies and product experiences to global users, explore new possibilities in the global mobility ecosystem together with partners, and make a significant milestone to the advancement of Chery's global strategy. It is the fastest record to one million units globally. Since its inception, OMODA & JAECOO has defined its core positioning as "Born Global, Born Green, Born Unique". Leveraging its robust product and technological strength, the brand has pioneered entry into highly regulated markets such as the EU and right-hand-drive regions. It achieved the leap from zero to one million units in just three years, becoming the fastest young brand in the global automotive industry to reach this milestone. Furthermore, it set a record of entering a new market every 17 days. Today, the brands' footprint spans 64 countries and regions worldwide, laying a solid foundation with outstanding global performance. During this year's Beijing Auto Show, OMODA & JAECOO will use its third anniversary and one-million milestone as a new starting point. Through the release of new strategies, products, and technologies, it aims to bring a more vibrant and diverse mobility experience to the new LOHAS and new elites worldwide. SHS hybrid technology will reach new heights, delivering value beyond expectations for users amid persistently high fuel prices. OMODA & JAECOO 's long-distance test marathon will officially kick off on April 25–26, covering complex driving scenarios including expressways, urban areas, mountain roads, and rural highways. The event will conduct comprehensive real-world testing of HEV models such as the OMODA 5 SHS-H, JAECOO 5 SHS-H, and JAECOO 7 SHS-H. By using real-world data to prove its technical prowess, the brands will deliver a premium mobility experience featuring Super High Power, Super Low Efficiency, and Super Long Combined Range, allowing global users to intuitively experience efficient and seamless hybrid mobility. VPD (Valet Parking Driver) intelligent parking technology will make its world premiere, facing global media for the first time. Multiple intelligent parking experience zones will be set up, allowing guests and media to immerse themselves in this cutting-edge driver-assist technology and experience firsthand the convenience and intelligence VPD brings to daily travel. With the brand's global expansion, this technology will deliver high-end intelligent driving experiences , making smart parking a standard convenience for users worldwide. More groundbreaking products are also on the way. The OMODA 4 will make its grand debut at the auto show and officially roll off the production line on April 26. Tailored for young users, this new "cyber-mecha" mobility concept will redefine personalized mobility with its unprecedented futuristic design and forward-thinking features, transforming the vehicle into not only a stylish social identity but also a high-energy living space on wheels. With a disruptive product experience, OMODA 4 will fully meet young users' expectations for personalized, intelligent, and versatile mobility. This series of major initiatives during the Beijing Auto Show not only showcases OMODA & JAECOO's technological and product achievements, but also outline its future development blueprint. OMODA & JAECOO has always taken the global stage as its arena, with technological innovation as its core driving force. By deepening its presence in global markets, the brand keeps pushing the boundaries of mobility with more advanced technologies, trend-setting products, and highly personalized experiences. Committed to delivering mobility solutions that better meet global user needs , OMODA & JAECOO continues to write a new chapter in the global NEV sector. About OMODA & JAECOO In 2025, Chery Group, the parent company of OMODA & JAECOO , ranked 233rd in the Fortune Global 500, achieving the fastest ascent among global automakers, and maintained its position as China's top passenger vehicle exporter for 23 consecutive years. OMODA & JAECOO takes "Co-Create A Beautiful Life With Young People" as its brand vision, while OMODA focuses on building "The World's Leading Crossover Brand", JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of "From Classic Beyond Classic" and is committed to building "Global Elegant Off-Road Brand", and building differentiated competitiveness through dual routes. By 2025, the OMODA & JAECOO brand has expanded into 64 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and more, demonstrating strong global growth momentum, especially in the European market, becoming the fastest growing car brand in Europe and even the world. In the field of new energy vehicles , OMODA & JAECOO relies on the world's leading SHS technology, with Super High Power, Super Low Efficiency, Super Long Combined Range, while providing efficient new energy solutions for global users, but also steadily advancing towards the objective of becoming the "The World's Number One Hybrid Brand". Notably, beyond its continuous breakthroughs in the core automotive sector, OMODA & JAECOO has extended its technological innovation into the field of intelligent technologies. The robot, jointly developed with the AiMOGA team, has entered real public service scenarios and made its official debut at the Asian Youth Para Games, representing a landmark practice in automakers' intelligent transformation and further expanding the brand's value boundaries. In Malaysia, OMODA & JAECOO currently offers models including J5, J7, J7 PHEV, J8, C9 and C9PHEV, and will continue to introduce more new models that meet local market demand. Under the same group, OMODA & JAECOO has 3 sister brands in Malaysia - Chery, iCAUR and Lepas.
2026-04-17 12:39:00

Bucharest district 4 mayor announces new park named after Donald Trump
Bucharest district 4 mayor Daniel Băluță announced a plan to build a new park that will be named after United States president Donald J. Trump. The new park is currently being developed next to the Tudor Arghezi park. Its name was chosen in honor of the American president and of Romania’s ties with the US, Băluță announced, according to HotNews . In a video in which he appears alongside Băluță, Paolo Zampolli, the US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships, said that this year marks 250 years since the birth of the United States. “We also have a small surprise, because in June it is also the birthday of our president, Donald J. Trump. After 20 minutes of negotiations with the mayor, we arrived at a wonderful gift for the president of the United States of America. It is about a beautiful new park that will appear, and that will be named...,” Zampolli said, immediately handing the microphone to the District 4 mayor. “Donald Trump Park,” Băluță continued immediately, smiling. “Mr. president, happy birthday in advance,” Trump’s envoy added. The mayor motivated the choice in a later statement. “Our community, that of District 4, can become part of a global story of friendship and respect between nations. This year, when the United States will celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the moment that marked the birth of the American nation, we too will be able to mark this in a special way,” the mayor said. The neighboring Tudor Arghezi Park, developed by the District 4 City Hall on Metalurgiei Boulevard, was opened on September 20, 2023. The 4-hectare green space was built from scratch, with the total investment being approximately RON 40 million. The park has areas dedicated to outdoor sports activities, such as a 1,670-meter athletics track, a bicycle track, a fitness area, a musical fountain, an ecological beach, a special space for pets, as well as a multi-level parking facility with 150 spaces. radu@romania-insider.com (Photo source: Daniel Baluta on Facebook)
2026-04-07 12:07:25

Lim Traders Launches 'The Halal Meat Specialist' to Expand Retail Access to Halal-Certified Meats in Singapore
SINGAPORE , April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lim Traders Pte Ltd, a long-established meat importer, processor and distributor in Singapore, has launched its new direct-to-consumer platform, The Halal Meat Specialist , marking a strategic expansion into retail while reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of halal-certified meat products. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Lim Traders continues to evolve to meet growing demand for convenient access to high-quality halal meats across Singapore. Expanding from Wholesale to Retail The launch of The Halal Meat Specialist ( https://www.thehalalmeatspecialist.com/ ) represents a key milestone in Lim Traders' growth, enabling the company to serve not only businesses but also individual consumers. Through this platform, customers can conveniently browse and purchase a wide range of halal-certified products, including poultry, beef, lamb, seafood and ready-to-cook items. This move bridges the gap between wholesale supply and everyday consumer needs, making premium halal meats more accessible to households across Singapore. Backed by a Fully Integrated Halal Supply Chain Lim Traders operates across the entire value chain, from importation and processing to storage and distribution, ensuring strict quality control at every stage. All products are certified halal by MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura), providing assurance to customers that every purchase meets recognised halal standards. The company also holds certifications such as SS590:2013 and BizSafe Level 3, reinforcing its commitment to food safety, operational excellence and compliance. Strong Logistics Network Supporting Islandwide Delivery To support its retail expansion, Lim Traders leverages its robust logistics network to provide islandwide delivery across Singapore, excluding selected restricted zones. Customers can enjoy: Free delivery for orders above $100 A $15 delivery fee for smaller orders Delivery time slots between 8:30am and 6:00pm A self-collection option at its facility in Chin Bee Road This ensures reliable, efficient delivery while maintaining product freshness and quality. Continuous Investment in Facilities and Capabilities In 2023, Lim Traders expanded into a new facility equipped with enhanced capabilities, including a central kitchen that supports customised food solutions. This allows the company to offer value-added services such as: Meat marination and seasoning Customised cuts and processing Ready-to-cook and ready-to-heat products These capabilities enable Lim Traders to better serve both businesses and retail customers with evolving needs. Over Four Decades of Industry Experience Established in the 1980s and incorporated in 2003, Lim Traders has built a strong reputation as a dependable halal meat supplier in Singapore. From its beginnings as a neighbourhood distributor, the company has grown into a full-service provider serving customers islandwide, while maintaining its core values of quality, integrity and customer service. Looking Ahead With the launch of The Halal Meat Specialist , Lim Traders is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand for halal-certified products in Singapore. By combining its decades of expertise with digital accessibility and operational strength, the company continues to set new standards in halal meat distribution. About Lim Traders Pte Ltd Lim Traders Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based importer, processor and distributor of halal-certified meat products. With over 40 years of experience, the company provides a full range of services including supply, storage, processing and distribution of poultry, beef, lamb and seafood. Lim Traders is committed to delivering quality products with strict adherence to halal standards and operational excellence.
2026-04-06 01:19:00

The GoDaddy App Streamlines Business on the Go
Helping entrepreneurs create, manage and grow from the convenience of their phone TEMPE, Ariz. , April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneurs can now bring their business with them everywhere they go using the reimagined GoDaddy app, a mobile-first experience designed to help owners create, manage and grow their businesses. The GoDaddy app brings together the tools entrepreneurs need to keep business moving. Now small business owners can build a website, manage domains, create branded content, connect with customers, and stay on top of important business updates on the go. The launch reflects GoDaddy's commitment to making business ownership simpler and more accessible for today's entrepreneurs. "Entrepreneurs today need tools that work as hard and as flexibly as they do," said Tristan Krause, senior director of product management at GoDaddy. "The GoDaddy app gives our customers one trusted place to create content, manage their online presence, engage with customers and keep their businesses moving — all from their phone." The GoDaddy app is designed to support business owners at every stage, from idea to growth, with features that make it easier to manage key parts of their business. Key benefits of the GoDaddy app include: Create with ease - Generate custom logos and videos using tools and templates designed for entrepreneurs Manage from anywhere - Build and update websites, search for and manage domains, and monitor business activity with just a tap Connect with customers - Respond to customer messages faster through a unified inbox Stay proactive - Receive real-time alerts, account notifications and secure sign-in tools like multi-factor authentication (MFA) Keep marketing moving - Easy to use tools to create custom branded and social content and schedule posts for social channels Mobile first design - Available on both iOS and Android for business owners who live on their phones The app also retains the creative tools customers already know and use, now within a broader GoDaddy-branded experience that better reflects the full range of capabilities available on mobile. This evolution helps reinforce GoDaddy as a comprehensive business companion while improving brand recognition, discoverability and confidence for customers looking for an official GoDaddy mobile experience. Entrepreneurs can download the GoDaddy app today using the App Store and Google Play. About GoDaddy GoDaddy, the world's largest domain name registrar, helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo®, the company's AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy's expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com . Source: GoDaddy Inc. Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2521858/GoDaddy_the_GO_Logo.jpg?p=medium600
2026-04-06 01:05:00

JINRO Unveils JINRO MELON LIMITED EDITION: A Premium Fusion of Sweetness and Sophistication
A limited-edition release blending natural sweetness with JINRO'S signature clean, crisp profile SEOUL, South Korea , April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JINRO, a leading soju brand by HiteJinro, proudly announces the launch of its latest soju, JINRO MELON LIMITED EDITION. JINRO MELON LIMITED EDITION Product Image JINRO MELON LIMITED EDITION captures the sweet essence of melon while retaining JINRO's signature clean finish for a brighter, refreshing experience. With a subtle melon aroma and a smooth finish, it is curated to naturally fit into casual occasions or grand celebrations with 13% alcohol by volume (ABV) in each bottle. A standout feature of this release is the packaging. Differentiating from its regular flavoured soju lineup, it takes on a sleek black colour palette that leans into a premium and trend-forward appeal. Jung-ho Hwang, Head of Overseas Business at HiteJinro, said, "JINRO MELON LIMITED EDITION was developed to harmonise melon's distinctive flavour with JINRO's clean finish, making it easy for global consumers to enjoy. With a trend-forward design, we hope to bring an elevated sense of enjoyment through JINRO, and we will continue to drive brand outreach through approachable yet innovative products and marketing." This limited-edition soju will be rolled out across more than 20 countries, including the United States of America, Japan, Vietnam, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With this launch, JINRO aims to deliver a sense of novelty and strengthen consumer affinity across the globe. In addition, JINRO will continue to engage global consumers by releasing product-related content through its official social media channels. About JINRO Far beyond just a drink, JINRO soju is a cultural connector—bringing people together across countries, communities, and conversations with a diverse portfolio that includes JINRO IS BACK, ORIGINAL, FRESH, and a vibrant fruit range of GRAPEFRUIT, GREEN GRAPE, PLUM, STRAWBERRY, PEACH, LEMON, and the JINRO MELON LIMITED EDITION. Connect with JINRO via: Official website: jinro-soju.com YouTube: youtube.com/@JINROGlobal Instagram: instagram.com/jinro_global/ Facebook: facebook.com/jinro.global Key JINRO SOJU Product Lineup Image
2026-04-03 05:00:00

StarCharge Energy Oceania Brings V2G Closer to Mainstream with CEC-Listed Halo 7.4kW
Halo 7.4kW supports the next phase of V2G rollout in Australia SYDNEY , March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- StarCharge Energy Oceania today announced that its Halo 7.4kW V2G charger, model AD20074EU1923, has secured listing with the Clean Energy Council (CEC) in Australia, marking an important step toward broader deployment of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in the local market. Designed for residential and light commercial applications, the Halo 7.4kW bi-directional DC wallbox enables V2G functionality through bidirectional power flow for charging and discharging. The unit has already been featured in several early V2G trial programs across Australia, reflecting growing confidence in both the technology and its local application. StarCharge Energy Oceania is also actively collaborating with EV OEMs and industry partners to support the next phase of V2G development, including efforts to help bring ISO 15118-20-enabled EVs to market sooner. The company believes that technical maturity, ecosystem readiness, and commercially viable pathways to adoption will be critical to enabling broader V2G rollout in Australia. "Achieving CEC listing for the Halo 7.4kW is a significant step for StarCharge Energy Oceania and for the broader adoption of bidirectional charging in this market," said Kouki Xiang, CEO of StarCharge APAC. "Since StarCharge was founded 12 years ago, one of our core values has been to make advanced technology more accessible. By launching Halo in Australia, we are helping move bidirectional charging closer to broader market adoption and supporting the transition to smarter, more integrated energy solutions." About StarCharge Energy Oceania StarCharge Energy Oceania provides EV charging and energy solutions across residential, commercial, and public charging applications. Its portfolio includes AC chargers, DC fast chargers, energy storage, and bidirectional charging solutions.
2026-03-29 22:30:00

MineScape 2026: Powered by Digital Twin and AI
BRISBANE, Australia , March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Datamine, a trusted leader in mining software solutions, is proud to announce a major evolution of MineScape 2026 , one of its leading software solutions. MineScape 2026 brings Digital Twin capability, Rapid design automation, Advanced scheduling, and an AI-enabled assistant into one connected experience expanding the MineScape ecosystem beyond design into an execution-ready mine planning and simulation environment. MineScape is an integrated mining suite purpose-built for coal and stratigraphic deposits. It combines geological modelling, mine design for both surface and underground operations, tactical and long-range scheduling, and drone surveying within a single platform. By unifying these workflows, it increases productivity, minimizes unplanned work, and enables faster, more accurate decision-making while lowering operational costs. Digital Twin Operational Intelligence The Digital Twin establishes a dynamic, continuously updated digital replica of the mining operation, integrating real-time operational data, planning models, and predictive scenarios into a unified decision environment. By enabling simulation before execution, teams can test strategies, evaluate outcomes, and quantify risk before committing resources in the field. This capability allows operations to anticipate disruptions, optimize plans, and validate decisions in advance. The result is safer operations, improved productivity, reduced operational uncertainty, and stronger confidence in every decision that drives the mine. AI now Integrated AI is built directly into MineScape, and it enables natural language interaction and context-aware guidance during a session, allowing users to quickly access knowledge and verify answers through linked source material. MineScape AI combines four capabilities: a Smart Chat Assistant, File Analyzer, Command Executor, and MPL Expert that can generate, interpret, and explain MineScape Process Logic (MPL) code. These tools accelerate problem solving, improve automation, and help users understand and apply workflows more effectively. Built-in safeguards detect and block personally identifiable information (PII), and Datamine agreements ensure customer data is never used to train AI models. Scheduling and Rapid Design The Tactical Scheduler introduces a powerful optimization solver designed to address complex operational decision problems, while Minemax Scheduler integration enables advanced long-range scheduling directly within MineScape for seamless strategic planning. On the design side, Rapid Pit, Rapid Ramps, Rapid Dumps, and Rapid Drive dramatically accelerate mine layout development through automated, high-efficiency design tools. These capabilities enable faster, more accurate planning while enforcing geotechnical and operational constraints—ensuring designs to flow directly into downstream scheduling and simulation workflows without rework. Lean more about https://dataminesoftware.com/minescape-by-datamine/ Press enquiries: Datamine Clara Ferrari Marketing Manager clara.ferrari@dataminesoftware.com
2026-03-29 22:02:00

Agoda's Top Picks for Slow Travel Destinations in Asia
SINGAPORE , March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda invites travelers to embrace the art of slow travel with its curated list of Asian destinations. These locations offer a chance to immerse oneself in local culture, enjoy leisurely exploration, and connect with the heart of each destination. As travelers increasingly seek meaningful experiences, slow travel provides an opportunity to savor the journey and create lasting memories. The shift comes as travelers move away from tightly scheduled itineraries toward experiences that emphasize connection whether through food, local traditions, or time spent in nature. In these destinations, the appeal lies less in checking off landmarks and more in how visitors engage with a particular place. Agoda's selection spans heritage towns, cultural centers, and nature-rich regions, each offering a distinct rhythm: Hoi An, Vietnam: Hoi An's compact old town encourages exploration on foot or by bicycle. Beyond its lantern-lit streets, travelers often spend time in tailor shops crafting custom garments, join cooking classes that begin with market visits, or cycle through rice paddies to coastal villages. The town's layered trading history is reflected in its architecture and cuisine, shaped by Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia: Ubud's appeal lies in its balance of landscape and creative life. Mornings often begin with walks through terraced rice fields such as Tegallalang, followed by time in artist studios or workshops specializing in wood carving and batik. Wellness remains central, with yoga, meditation, and traditional Balinese healing practices integrated into daily routines. Kyoto, Japan: Kyoto offers a structured form of slow travel shaped by seasonality and tradition. Visitors move between neighborhoods to experience tea ceremonies, temple gardens designed for contemplation, and seasonal cuisine such as kaiseki dining. Walking routes through areas like Arashiyama's bamboo grove provide a deliberate, reflective pace tied to the natural calendar. Galle, Sri Lanka: Within the walls of Galle Fort, daily life unfolds at a measured pace. Travelers spend time in restored colonial villas, independent galleries, and small cafés, with the Indian Ocean never far from view. The surrounding coastline offers quieter beaches, while local artisans continue traditions in lacemaking and jewelry. Luang Prabang, Laos: Luang Prabang is renowned for its serene atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. Nestled between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, this UNESCO World Heritage site invites travelers to explore its ancient temples, participate in traditional almsgiving ceremonies, and enjoy leisurely boat rides. The town's blend of French colonial architecture and Laotian culture creates a unique backdrop for slow exploration. Chiang Mai, Thailand: Chiang Mai combines a strong cultural foundation with access to northern Thailand's landscapes. Visitors often structure their stay around temple visits, meditation retreats, and cooking schools that focus on regional Lanna cuisine. Outside the city, time is spent in mountain communities, national parks, and ethical elephant sanctuaries. Kerala, India: Kerala's slower rhythm is most evident along its backwaters, where houseboat journeys pass through villages, coconut groves, and paddy fields. On land, travelers explore spice plantations, attend Kathakali performances, or follow Ayurveda-based wellness programs. The state's cuisine, built around coconut, seafood, and spices, is central to the experience. Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda shared, "Travelers are increasingly looking for trips that feel personal and grounded in place. Destinations like Galle and Ubud naturally support this shift, offering the time and space to engage more meaningfully with local culture whether through food, traditions, or simply slowing down. At Agoda, we are passionate about helping travelers discover these unique places and create unforgettable memories. With our extensive range of accommodations and activities, we make it easy for travelers to plan their perfect slow travel adventure." Travelers seeking relaxed experiences for a memorable trip can browse over 300,000 activities, along with more than 6 million holiday properties and over 130,000 flight routes, all of which can be combined in the same booking. Discover the best deals on Agoda's mobile app or visit Agoda.com for more.
2026-03-27 02:30:00

More Than a Store: VEVOR Opens Houston Flagship and Launches Community Repair Initiative to Empower Local Homeowners
HOUSTON , March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After serving more than 30 million customers online, VEVOR officially opened its first U.S. flagship retail store in Houston earlier this month, marking a major milestone in the company's expansion from e-commerce into physical retail. More than just a new storefront, the launch brings VEVOR's core promise to life: pro-level performance without the pro-level price. The nearly 32,000-square-foot space is designed as a hands-on destination for local homeowners, DIYers, and small businesses — and, just as importantly, as the starting point for a long-term commitment to supporting Houston's local communities and neighborhoods. The grand opening also drew an appearance by a Houston Rockets player, adding to the excitement and turning the event into a celebration of hands-on creativity. Located at 10951 Farm to Market 1960 Road W, the store arrives just as Houston enters its busiest home improvement season. Designed around a "try before you buy" concept, the flagship aims to give customers a more confident and practical way to shop for tools. Alongside the launch, VEVOR also announced a partnership with Rebuilding Together Houston, committing to support home repair projects for families in need across the city this spring. Crowds gather at the VEVOR Houston flagship on opening day, eager to explore the brand’s first-ever physical store. Crowds gather at the VEVOR Houston flagship on opening day, eager to explore the brand’s first-ever physical store. A Spring Season Built for Getting Things Done Inside the store, the atmosphere feels less like a traditional retail space and more like a working garage. Instead of quiet aisles, visitors hear power tools running and conversations about torque, pressure, and performance. In the store's "Hands-on Pro Zone," a local contractor tests the lifting power of a car jack, while nearby a homeowner compares the pressure output of several power washers. The goal is simple: let people interact with the tools before taking them home. March marks the start of Houston's peak home improvement season, when homeowners begin projects ranging from yard cleanup to garage upgrades. To coincide with this seasonal momentum, VEVOR has launched a spring promotion spanning multiple categories — from garage organization systems to outdoor cleaning equipment — aimed at both DIYers and professionals preparing for new projects. "Buying tools online used to feel like opening a mystery box," said a Houston resident shopping for lawn care equipment. "The photos might look impressive, but when the product arrives it's not always what you expected. Here I can actually pick it up, feel the weight, check the build quality, and decide if it's right for my garage." For VEVOR, that confidence is exactly what physical retail is meant to deliver. "We want to be a helpful and trusted presence in the community," said Gavin Wu , VEVOR's brand director. "When people want to renovate their homes, organize their garages, or maintain their yards, they should have a place where they can try the tools, ask questions, and leave ready to start the project." Beyond Retail: Supporting Homes Across the Community Alongside the store opening, VEVOR is also investing in the community through its partnership with Rebuilding Together Houston, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping vulnerable homeowners maintain safe living conditions. In a city like Houston , home maintenance costs can be a significant burden for many households, particularly for low-income families and elderly residents. Issues such as leaking faucets, loose stair railings, or broken outdoor fixtures can affect daily comfort and sometimes pose safety risks. Through the partnership, VEVOR will support a repair and yard improvement project for one local family, with employee volunteers participating in hands-on work alongside Rebuilding Together Houston. The effort is designed to help create a safer, more functional, and more welcoming home environment for the selected household. "We don't just want to be part of people's home improvement projects," Wu said. "We also want to support families who need help creating safer, more livable spaces. For a brand entering a new market, running ads is easy. But working alongside residents to help repair homes — that's how real trust is built." Looking Ahead As the Houston flagship store begins its first season of operation, VEVOR sees the location as a model for future expansion in the United States — one that combines hands-on retail with deeper community engagement. But for Houston this spring, the story may be less about how many tools leave the store and more about how many homes become safer and more livable through the partnership. Residents interested in learning more about VEVOR's spring promotions or supporting community repair projects with Rebuilding Together Houston can visit the Houston flagship store or explore the brand online. About VEVOR VEVOR is a global home improvement brand that empowers home creators, who actively reshape living spaces to express their inner pursuits, finding joy in turning visions into reality with their own hands to upgrade spaces with pro-level gear at fair prices. From backyard makeovers to apartment innovations, VEVOR delivers uncompromised quality through vertical integration — combining precision engineering with the joy of making. Founded in 2007 as an eBay seller, VEVOR began selling on Amazon in 2013 and launched vevor.com in 2020. The brand unveiled its refreshed identity in 2025. Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, with a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of over 15,000 products spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions. The brand's promise is built on four pillars: professional-grade performance, unexpected value, complete home ecosystem coverage, and uncompromising quality. This commitment is reflected in its 90% customer satisfaction rate, supported by 24/7 assistance and a 30-day hassle-free return policy. For more information, visit www.vevor.com or search "vevor" on Amazon. Media Contact: media@vevor.com
2026-03-18 14:00:00

LILYSILK Debuts SilkContourTM, Built Around a Patent-Pending Silk Blend Designed for Movement and Ease
NEW YORK , March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LILYSILK , the world's leading silk brand dedicated to inspiring people to live spectacular, sustainable lives, today announced the launch of its SilkContourTM Collection . Built around a new patent-pending silk-based blend developed for everyday movement and lightweight performance wear, the collection reimagines active essentials through a soft, close fit, and second-skin comfort. Designed for everyday sports and dynamic lifestyles, it includes biker shorts, flared pants, leggings, and supportive sports bras in blush pink, coffee bean, and black. LILYSILK SilkContourTM Collection: A Patent-Pending Silk Blend Designed for Movement and Ease SilkContourTM is a patent-pending tri-blend fabric composed of 36% silk, 42% recycled nylon, and 22% LYCRA ® . Unlike traditional shapewear that relies on compression, SilkContourTM contours softly without squeezing or restricting movement. The double-faced knit construction places durable nylon outward for structure while silk rests gently against the skin to deliver a breathable comfort and refined stretch. The fabric offers four-way stretch with high recovery, quick-dry performance, and wrinkle resilience, together with everyday durability engineered for abrasion resistance and shape retention. Incorporating recycled nylon, the material also reflects LILYSILK's ongoing commitment to responsible innovation. LILYSILK SilkContourTM Collection: A Patent-Pending Silk Blend Designed for Movement and Ease Key pieces highlight the versatility of the collection that are designed to transition seamlessly between active and everyday settings. The SilkContourTM Second Skin Short combines technical structure with breathable comfort to offer medium support for both hard training sessions and daily wear. The Drape Flow Pant blends elegant drape with functional stretch to create a flattering silhouette that moves fluidly from active settings to everyday wear. The Streamline Pant features contour lines and contrast piping that enhance the body's natural curves while maintaining a smooth, second-skin fit. The Streamline Bra and Air Touch Bra provide medium support through sculpted seams and silk-lined interiors that balance strength with softness to ensure stability without compromising ease or refinement. "We spent a long time asking whether comfort could also feel refined," said David Wang , CEO of LILYSILK. "With SilkContourTM, we wanted to create something that follows the body's natural lines without pinching or squeezing. It's not about reinventing shapewear, but about creating something that simply feels good to wear." The SilkContourTM Collection marks LILYSILK's continued evolution beyond traditional silk apparel and marks its expansion into performance-driven essentials that unite material innovation, sustainability, and everyday elegance. To discover more, please visit www.lilysilk.com and follow @lilysilk on Instagram.
2026-03-18 14:00:00

FinVolution Group Announces Strategic Entry into Australia
SYDNEY, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group (NYSE: FINV), a leading fintech company, announced its entry into the Australian market, following the acquisition of local lending platform Fundo. This move marks the Company's significant strategic expansion into a high-value developed market. Tiezheng Li, CEO of FinVolution Group, commented, "Our entry into Australia marks an important step in FinVolution's international expansion. We look forward to bringing our responsible, technology-driven financial services to users in Australia." Australia presents a compelling growth opportunity characterized by a mature regulatory framework and a significant demand for digital lending. The Fundo acquisition allows FinVolution to leverage its expertise in data-driven risk pricing and operational efficiency to enhance financial accessibility in Australia, further advancing the Group's commitment to global financial inclusion. This expansion builds on FinVolution's track record of executing deep localization strategies across diverse markets. By adapting its product offerings to meet local needs while upholding rigorous compliance standards, the Company ensures its Australian operations align with the regulatory discipline required in a developed economy. Guided by its "Local Excellence, Global Outlook" strategy, FinVolution's international business has become an increasingly important growth driver. As reported in its 2025 financial results, international transaction volume increased by 38.6% year-over-year to RMB 14.0 billion(US$ 2.0 billion), while international operations contributed 31.4% of total revenue in the fourth quarter. Today, FinVolution operates leading fintech platforms across China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Pakistan, alongside its newest market, Australia. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has served a cumulative total of 40.7 million users worldwide and facilitated approximately RMB 1.2 trillion (US$ 171.6 billion) in cumulative transaction volume, solidifying its position as a leading credit-tech company.
2026-03-17 03:44:00

Agoda and Gangwon State Join Hands to Elevate Gangwon into a Premier Global Travel Destination
SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and South Korea's Gangwon State have launched a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Gangwon into a leading international travel destination. Gangwon Governor Kim Jin-tae and Agoda CCO Damien Pfirsch (center) celebrate the partnership with representatives of Gangwon and Agoda. The two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) took effect today during a meeting between Gangwon Governor Kim Jin-tae and Agoda Chief Commercial Officer Damien Pfirsch in Wonju. Leveraging Agoda's global tourism insights and marketing expertise, Agoda will support the region's destination marketing initiatives and explore data-driven promotion opportunities to strengthen the local tourism industry. Gangwon State is a year-round destination for nature lovers and culture seekers. In winter, ski resorts and snow festivals draw visitors; in summer, cool mountain retreats and riverside activities provide relief from the heat. With fresh seafood, mountain herbs, artisanal markets and cultural sites that reflect Korea's rural heritage, plus convenient links to Seoul and a growing range of boutique hotels, Gangwon is an accessible and authentic choice for active holidays and relaxed getaways. Gangwon Governor Kim Jin-tae of Gangwon: "By connecting the private sector's global capabilities with Gangwon's tourism assets, I expect this partnership with Agoda to further strengthen Gangwon's tourism competitiveness. We will continue to support public–private cooperation projects to advance the region's tourism industry." Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer, said: "Gangwon State offers tourists from around the globe remarkable variety across all seasons – from world-class ski resorts in Pyeongchang to national parks and beaches - and there is a great deal of potential to unlock. Through our work together, Agoda will showcase Gangwon's year-round appeal to international travelers. The partnership goes beyond a promotional push — we aim to be a knowledge partner that helps boost the region's competitiveness and attractiveness over the long term." South Korea is one of Agoda's key markets and remains important to the company as it continues to invest and innovate to the benefit of travelers and partners in the country. This is evident in deeply localized offerings such as 24/7 Korean-language customer care, an extensive motel selection, integration with Naver Maps, local payment methods like Kakao Pay, and Agoda commercials tailored to Korean travelers. Together with Gangwon, these efforts will showcase the best of Korea to the world while delivering great prices and a seamless booking experience for visitors.
2026-03-17 03:29:00

CMC REIT Delivers Stable Revenue for 2025
Successful Acquisition of Hong Kong Student Accommodation; Optimization of Financing Structure Yields Results HONG KONG, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Merchants Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust ("CMC REIT" or "the Trust", HKEX stock code: 1503) announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The total revenue for the year amounted to RMB432 million. In 2025, the distributable income of CMC REIT was RMB96.3 million (2024: RMB116.7 million). Based on the distributable income, the final distribution per unit for 2025 is HK$0.0410. Together with the interim distribution of HK$0.0558 per unit already paid, the total distribution per unit to Unitholders for the year amounted to HK$0.0968 (equivalent to RMB0.0854). Steady Gearing Ratio and Expansion into Diversified Asset PortfolioDuring the year, the total bank borrowings of CMC REIT amounted to RMB4.11 billion, and the gearing ratio remained steady at 42.3%. This ratio is well below the 50% limit permitted under the REIT Code. Furthermore, the Manager proactively implemented cost reduction and efficiency enhancement measures, resulting in significant decreases of 13.8% and 11.3% in property operating expenses and finance costs, respectively. As of 31 December 2025, the ratio of total liabilities (excluding net assets attributable to Unitholders) to total assets of CMC REIT was 55.9% (2024: 54.8%). Net assets attributable to Unitholders amounted to RMB2,899 million (2024: RMB3,096 million), or RMB2.57 per unit, equivalent to HK$2.85 per unit based on the central parity rate announced by the People's Bank of China on 31 December 2025. The closing unit price of HK$1.24 on 31 December 2025 represented a 56.4% discount to the NAV per Unit. In January 2025, CMC REIT (through its wholly-owned subsidiary) entered into a 5-year facility agreement with an independent third-party bank (as lender) for a loan facility of up to RMB4.1 billion at a fixed annual interest rate of 2.80%. An amount of RMB4.008 billion from this new loan facility was drawn down in January 2025 and used to fully prepay all former offshore facilities. Drawing down a loan facility with a lower fixed interest rate to prepay loans with higher fixed interest rates has resulted in substantial savings on interest expenses for CMC REIT. In December 2025, CMC REIT, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, signed an agreement to acquire its first student accommodation project in Hong Kong. The property has a gross floor area of approximately 23,600 sq. ft. and enjoys a prime location adjacent to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The property was valued at HK$213 million in November of the same year. The acquisition consideration represents a 3.3% discount, with the purchase price (before current asset adjustments) at approximately HK$206 million. Following the completion of the acquisition, the Trust plans to renovate the property into a modern student accommodation with approximately 85 beds, while the lower floors will be transformed into communal living spaces, such as a lounge and fitness center. This strategic move will further optimize the Trust's asset portfolio and deliver long-term, sustainable value and returns to Unitholders. Core Property Portfolio Remains Relatively Stable; Retail Property Bucks the Trend with GrowthDuring the reporting year, the average occupancy rate of our office building portfolio experienced a decline, dropping by 12.8 percentage points from 89.8% at the end of 2024 to 77.0% at the end of 2025. Grade A office buildings performed steadily compared to the interim period. New Times Plaza successfully secured leases with several high-quality tenants at year-end, driving its occupancy rate up by 9.7 percentage points to 66.1% compared to the interim period. However, the three properties in Shekou Net Valley (Technology Building, Technology Building 2, and Cyberport Building) saw a decline in occupancy rates, primarily due to the downward adjustment of Grade A office rentals intensifying market competition, coupled with the expiration of leases from certain anchor tenants at the end of the year. Our retail property, Garden City Shopping Centre, maintained robust operational performance during the period. Amidst generally stable passing rents, its occupancy rate continued to climb, reaching 96.5%. Looking ahead, driven by sustained growth in foot traffic, a gradual recovery in consumer spending, and the influx of visitors from Metro Line 12, the operational performance and market competitiveness of Garden City Shopping Centre are expected to remain solid and positive. In 2025, along with the further improvement in its occupancy rate, the valuation of Garden City Shopping Centre increased by RMB31 million year-on-year, rising from RMB1,486 million to RMB1,517 million. Outlook: Resolutely Advancing Strategic Transformation and Seeking More High-Quality Investment OpportunitiesIn 2026, the global and domestic economic environments will continue to face multiple challenges, with prominent overall operational pressures. Externally, persistent global geopolitical conflicts will disrupt the stability of global supply chains, indirectly impacting corporate operations and consumer sentiment. Domestically, the economy is still in a phase of mild recovery, consumer sentiment has yet to fully rebound, the downturn in the real estate sector is unlikely to fundamentally reverse in the short term, and the supply-demand imbalance in the commercial real estate market is becoming increasingly apparent. Grade A office buildings in Shenzhen and Beijing are expected to see a massive influx of new supply. Coupled with a potential further contraction in short-to-medium-term demand, the market oversupply will become more pronounced, rental levels will continue to face downward pressure, and vacancy rates may climb further. The retail property market, influenced by weak consumption recovery, will see tenants' operational pressures gradually shifting to the leasing side, keeping rental and vacancy metrics under pressure. Mr. YU Zhiliang, Chairman and Non-executive Director of CMC REIT, stated: "Facing multiple challenges, the Manager will actively advance the strategic transformation of the Trust. On one hand, we will flexibly adjust leasing strategies, broaden business formats, and seek a diversified tenant base. On the other hand, the Manager is proactively expanding our diversified asset layout. Through the acquisition of the student accommodation project on Austin Avenue in Kowloon, Hong Kong, we are unlocking counter-cyclical asset value, diversifying revenue sources, and laying the foundation for long-term, stable returns for the Trust. The renovation of the Hong Kong student accommodation is expected to be completed in August 2026, after which we will continue to optimize its operating model. Looking ahead, the Manager will steadfastly drive this transformation. While consolidating the operational quality of our core assets, we will actively cultivate new profit growth engines and explore more high-quality, diversified asset investment opportunities across Greater China. By steadily implementing these transformation initiatives, we will further optimize CMC REIT's revenue structure to achieve long-term, sustainable growth in distribution per unit." About China Merchants Commercial REITChina Merchants Commercial REIT is a Hong Kong collective investment scheme constituted as a unit trust and authorised under section 104 of the SFO. China Merchants Commercial REIT was launched by a well-known state-owned enterprise: China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co., Ltd. (001979.SZ). It was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in December 2019, marking the first successful listing of a REIT in Hong Kong since 2014. It is also the first REIT to be managed by a state-owned corporation of the People's Republic of China. China Merchants Commercial REIT is a REIT formed to primarily own and invest in high quality income-generating properties in China. China Merchants Commercial REIT is managed by the REIT Manager and currently holds seven high-quality properties, with five located in Shekou, Shenzhen, one located in Beijing, and one located in Hong Kong. The REIT Manager's key investment objectives are to provide Unitholders with stable distributions and sustainable and long-term distribution growth. For more information about China Merchants Commercial REIT, please visit its corporate website: http://www.cmcreit.com/ .
2026-03-17 03:28:00

Vimgreen's Novel A2AR Antagonist Receives CDE IND Approval for NASH/MASH Therapy
HANGZHOU, China, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vimgreen Pharmaceuticals, a leading innovator in adenosine signaling modulation, today announced the approval of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for VG081821 in non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), increasingly referred to as metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH), by the China's Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE). This achievement represents the second clinical indication for the company's lead drug candidate, complementing its ongoing development program for Parkinson's disease. This approval constitutes the first global clearance of an A2A receptor antagonist for NASH clinical investigation. VG081821 can proceed directly to Phase II NASH trials, significantly shortening the clinical development timeline for this potential breakthrough therapy. NASH is a progressive liver disease characterized by excessive fat accumulation (steatosis), hepatocellular injury, inflammation, and progressive fibrosis. With obesity and metabolic syndrome reaching epidemic proportions worldwide, NASH has emerged as a leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite its increasing prevalence and severe clinical consequences, the therapeutic landscape remains highly limited: to date, only two pharmacological agents—resmetirom and semaglutide—have been granted merely accelerated approval, underscoring a critical unmet need for additional effective treatment options. As an A2A receptor antagonist, VG081821 simultaneously targets the three core pathological features of NASH: steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. Given the complex pathophysiology of NASH, this multi-dimensional therapeutic approach offers distinct advantages, positioning VG081821 as a highly promising candidate for NASH therapy. Compelling epidemiological evidence strongly supports the therapeutic potential of A2AR antagonists for NASH. Multiple large-scale studies have shown that moderate coffee consumption significantly reduces the risk of chronic liver disease. Caffeine, coffee's primary bioactive compound, exerts hepatoprotective effects primarily through A2A receptor inhibition. As a significantly more potent and selective A2A receptor antagonist than caffeine, VG081821 is designed to deliver these proven benefits with enhanced therapeutic precision. VG081821 distinguishes itself from traditional A2A receptor antagonists such as istradefylline through its unique pharmacological profile. While conventional antagonists simply block receptor activation, VG081821—the only A2A inverse agonist currently in global clinical development—further suppresses the receptor's constitutive basal activity. This dual mechanism enables more complete inhibition of pathological signaling, potentially delivering superior pharmacological effects compared to standard antagonists. VG081821's first indication is Parkinson's disease, where it represents the only investigational therapy globally that addresses both symptoms and underlying disease mechanisms. In completed Phase II trials of early-to-mid-stage Parkinson's disease, VG081821 demonstrated significant improvements in motor function, meeting all efficacy expectations and showing strong potential as a monotherapy. The primary observed adverse event was transient elevation of liver transaminases—likely a pharmacological consequence of accelerated hepatic de-lipidation and enhanced gluconeogenesis (a processes requiring transaminase participation) rather than a toxic effect. Similar transient transaminase elevations have been observed with other lipid-modifying agents, including fibrates and resmetirom (for NASH), and are generally considered benign adaptive physiological responses. This finding further validates the expected pharmacological effects of VG081821 from an alternative perspective. "We are thrilled to receive the IND approval to advance VG081821 for NASH therapy," said Sanxing Sun, President and CEO of Vimgreen Pharmaceuticals. "Its mechanism of action is highly differentiated from current THR-beta agonists and GLP-1 therapies. By leveraging the drug's unique ability to restore hepatic lipophagy while simultaneously resolving inflammation and fibrosis, we are well-positioned to address the substantial unmet need in metabolic liver diseases and poised to deliver superior patient outcomes." Vimgreen expects to initiate a Phase IIa trial for NASH treatment in the second half of the year. About Vimgreen Pharmaceuticals Vimgreen is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Hangzhou, China. The company is dedicated to developing novel therapeutics targeting adenosine signaling pathways, with a focus on addressing unmet medical needs in neurodegenerative, metabolic, and inflammatory diseases. Vimgreen's pipeline includes two clinical-stage compounds: VG081821, an A2A receptor antagonist for Parkinson's disease and NASH; and VG290131, an A3 receptor agonist for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "potential," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve predictions, projections, and other expectations about future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to various factors, including Vimgreen's ability to execute its commercial strategy and successfully complete clinical development. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Vimgreen undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
2026-03-14 04:33:00

Guesty Launches Fully Compliant Trust Accounting Aligned with Australia's Highest Regulatory Standards
Built alongside auditors and industry experts, the new solution sets a new benchmark for financial transparency, compliance, and operational scale for short-term rental property managers across Australia and New Zealand. SYDNEY, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Guesty, the global property management software leader for the short-term rental industry, today announced the launch of its fully compliant trust accounting solution for property managers across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Built to align with the region's most demanding regulatory framework, Queensland trust accounting regulations, the new infrastructure sets a new benchmark for financial compliance and operational confidence in the short-term rental industry. Guesty Launches Fully Compliant Trust Accounting Aligned with Australia’s Highest Regulatory Standards Trust accounting in Australia is among the most rigorous financial frameworks property managers operate within. For short-term rental operators managing growing portfolios, maintaining compliance while scaling operations has long been a complex and resource-intensive challenge. Guesty's new trust accounting solution was developed to address that challenge head-on. Built in collaboration with one of Australia's leading trust accounting auditing firms and backed by nearly 30 years of local trust accounting expertise, the solution combines deep regulatory knowledge with Guesty's global product development capabilities to deliver the most advanced trust accounting infrastructure available to short-term rental property managers in the region. Unlike traditional accounting systems that operate separately from operational platforms, Guesty's trust accounting is built directly into its industry-leading property management software, allowing property managers to manage financial operations, owner reporting, and portfolio performance within a single system. Full compliance aligned with Queensland's rigorous trust accounting regulatory standards Transparent financial visibility across properties, owners, and portfolios Automated workflows designed to reduce manual reconciliation and reporting complexity Integrated accounting infrastructure built directly into Guesty's best-in-class PMS Local expert support from an Australian-based trust accounting team Together, these capabilities allow property managers across Australia and New Zealand to manage financial operations with confidence while continuing to scale their businesses. "This launch represents a major milestone for the short-term rental industry in Australia and New Zealand," said Yoav Tourel, Managing Director, APAC at Guesty. "Trust accounting has traditionally been one of the most complex and stressful parts of operating a property management business in the region. By working alongside auditors and industry experts, we've built a solution that meets the highest regulatory standards while making financial operations significantly easier for operators." With the introduction of fully compliant trust accounting aligned to Australia's most demanding regulatory framework, Guesty continues to expand the infrastructure supporting professional property managers as the short-term rental industry grows and matures globally. About Guesty Guesty, the end-to-end platform built for the short-term rental industry, empowering property managers and hosts to grow smarter, scale faster, and deliver standout guest experiences. With the largest R&D team in the industry, Guesty is the engine inside more than 500,000 properties across 100+ countries, powering more properties, more platforms, and more bookings across major OTAs like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Tripadvisor, Hopper, Google Travel, and Homes & Villas by Marriott. Backed by $410 million in funding from KKR, Apax Digital Fund, Inovia Capital, DFO Management (formerly MSD Capital), Sixth Street Growth, Viola Growth, and Flashpoint, Guesty's global team is building the future of the short-term rental industry under one roof, for every platform, every property, and every tool. Guesty's platform is designed to deliver: maximum occupancy, maximum revenue, maximum ease, and the highest guest and owner satisfaction. Learn more at guesty.com. Contact details Michelle ChieraHead of Communications & PRMichelle.Chiera@guesty.com
2026-03-09 23:00:00

UGREEN Appoints Iqbaal Ramadhan as Brand Ambassador, Inspiring Indonesia to "Activate Your Beat"
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UGREEN, a leading global consumer electronics brand, officially announces Indonesian actor and musician Iqbaal Ramadhan as its Brand Ambassador for Indonesia. The partnership connects UGREEN's vision of empowering people through technology with Iqbaal's creative energy that flows between music, film, and art. UGREEN X Iqbaal Ramadhan: Activate Your Beat! For UGREEN, "Activate Your Beat" is more than a message — it is the expression of a brand philosophy: to create technology that keeps life in motion. The company's expansion across product categories and innovations has always aimed to inspire users to unleash their creativity and live with confidence. "I always carry something that shows personality," said Iqbaal with a grin. "For example, my T6 Magic Wireless Earbuds — they can actually express themselves on their little screen. It's fun, creative, and personal, which is exactly how I see UGREEN as a brand. If I had to describe UGREEN in three words, they would be active, thoughtful, and creative. That's what 'Activate Your Beat' means to me — finding your rhythm and letting technology keep it alive." Through this collaboration, UGREEN highlights how technology can serve as a creative companion rather than just a tool. The MagFlow Series Power Bank and Wireless Charger keep Iqbaal powered throughout his hectic schedule, while the T6 Magic Wireless Earbuds immerse him in music whether he's creating or relaxing between takes. The NAS DXP4800 Plus Smart Storage System safely houses his recordings and video files, ensuring that inspiration is always within reach. Together, they represent a seamless ecosystem designed to keep users' creativity flowing — no matter where life takes them. UGREEN continues to expand in Indonesia, focusing on smarter and more human-centered technology — empowering users to stay powered, inspired, and in rhythm. Because in every beat, there is potential waiting to be activated. To learn more about UGREEN's products and the "Activate Your Beat" campaign, visit here. About UGREEN UGREEN is a global-leading consumer technology company. Since its founding in 2012, UGREEN has upheld its core values of being user-centric, sincere, and dedicated. With a global presence under the renowned "UGREEN" brand, its business covers over 180 countries and regions, serving more than 300 million users. UGREEN is committed to empowering users worldwide to unlock their full potential, delivering on the brand slogan of "More For You". For more information, please contact: pr@ugreen.com
2026-03-07 03:00:00

Advantech's GMSL Camera Enablement Scheme with Expanded Eco-Partners Streamlining AMR, Humanoid, and Industrial Robots
TAIPEI, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in AIoT and Edge Computing, is strengthening its commitment to the rapidly expanding robotics market by enabling seamless, scalable vision integration across Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), humanoid robots, robotic arms, and next‐generation edge AI systems. Advantech’s GMSL Camera Enablement for Robotics In all modern robotic platforms, vision is the foundation for perception, safety, and autonomy—but also one of the most challenging subsystems to integrate. GMSL2/3 cameras have become the industry standard for high‐bandwidth, low‐latency perception, yet the bring‐up process—especially with advanced SoCs—frequently requires weeks of kernel‐level optimization and vendor‐specific driver tuning. Breaking the Bottleneck: Pre-Validated GMSL Cameras Whether enabling SLAM navigation in AMRs, stereo depth perception for humanoid locomotion, or high‐speed industrial inspection for robotic arms, developers face the same barriers: Desired cameras are often not supported on the preferred edge computing platforms Reference designs published by CPU vendors are not applicable High cost of camera enablement Camera drivers are not upgraded with the latest edge computer BSP and OS Advantech closes this gap through deep collaborations with NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Intel, and Rockchip. By mastering the driver and kernel requirements of each ecosystem, Advantech provides production‐ready, pre-validated GMSL drivers in association with top-notch camera vendors. Expansive Camera Ecosystem and Joint Design-in Service Advantech AFE/ASR series support a broad portfolio of validated GMSL2/3 cameras, covering the full breadth of perception needs across different robot types. Developers can choose from 2D, Stereo, and 3D cameras made by the following partners: APPRO Basler D3 Embedded e-con FRAMOS innodisk Leopard Imaging Orbbec oToBrite RealSense SENSING StereoLabs Advantech and the camera partners jointly provide design-in service that accelerates robotics vision development by supporting new camera‐SoC enablement, optimal sensor selection, image quality tuning, and customized driver development. This collaboration streamlines integration, shortens development cycles while ensuring reliable and scalable deployment across diverse robotic platforms and applications. One‐Click Installation and Long-Term BSP Support At the center of Advantech's vision strategy is the One‐Click Installation Package, which transforms camera integration from a complex engineering task into a simple, streamlined experience. GMSL camera drivers are included and maintained in the board support packages (BSPs) of Advantech's robotics controllers, particularly the AFE and ASR series. In addition, the drivers are provided as ROS Nodes within the Robotic Suite—a complementary software package consisting of open-source toolkits like ROS2 and Autoware, optimized AI inferencing SDKs, and sample codes for robotic applications. Multi‐Architecture Robotics Controller Series Designed for real‐time responsiveness and high‐performance edge AI processing, the AFE/ASR series deliver reliable perception, motion control, and multi‐sensor integration within a unified software environment. Turnkey GMSL enablement, continuous driver maintenance, and streamlined sensor integration significantly accelerate deployment across diverse robotic applications. The AFE/ASR series are available as commercial off‐the‐shelf carrier boards and system‐level products built on leading processor platforms, including NVIDIA® JetsonTM Thor, Jetson AGX OrinTM, Jetson OrinTM NX, Qualcomm® Robotics platforms such as the IQ9 series, Intel® CoreTM Ultra processors, and Rockchip RK3588‐based solutions. This broad platform coverage enables design flexibility, modular scalability, and long‐lifecycle availability, providing robotics developers with a stable foundation for building next‐generation autonomous systems. Learn more about Advantech's Robotics Solutions: here About Advantech Advantech is a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, with the corporate vision of "Enabling an Intelligent Planet." To embrace the trends of edge computing and artificial intelligence, Advantech fully deploys its sector-driven strategy and focus on Edge Computing and Edge AI. In the meantime, Advantech is enhancing its global presence and core competitiveness by integrating its Edge Computing hardware platform, the WISE-IoT software platform, and sector-specific Edge AI solutions with domain expertise. ContactCindy.liu@advantech.com.tw
2026-02-25 03:23:00

Radisson Rewards launches a raft of new partnerships to benefit its 27 million plus members
BRUSSELS, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Rewards, the global loyalty program for Radisson Hotel Group, has surpassed 27 million members within three years, reflecting its rapid growth and strong global appeal. In 2025, the program introduced a series of new and expanded partnerships across banking, travel and lifestyle sectors, strengthening its promise to make earning and using points easier, more relevant and more rewarding for members worldwide. Radisson Rewards These new partnerships not only broaden everyday earning opportunities but also simplify points conversion and deliver added value through exclusive benefits. As Radisson Hotel Group's global portfolio continues to grow, now spanning more than 1,600 hotels including member favourite resorts and city hotels, members now have more cities than ever to redeem their rewards in. Strengthening financial partnerships across key markets As part of Radisson Rewards' expansion strategy across high-growth regions, including the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the program has significantly broadened its global banking network in 2025. These partnerships form part of a broader expansion strategy in Radisson Hotel Group high growth markets of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and India and they enable clients to seamlessly convert points from the bank's own loyalty program into Radisson Rewards points. As the largest bank in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, Al Rajhi Bank joins Radisson Hotel Group as a significant new partner, marking a major milestone in the Group's expansion across the Kingdom. This momentum is further strengthened by a new partnership with HSBC Bank in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Together with AI-enabled meetings and events solutions and culturally tailored F&B concepts, these initiatives deepen Radisson Hotel Group's connection with guests and loyalty members throughout the region. The Group has achieved record growth in India, recording 33 new hotel signings and expanding into 11 new cities in 2025. It has now partnered with HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, and Axis Bank, the third-largest private sector bank in India, to offer guests and clients unrivalled access to hotels and rewards. In the United Kingdom, Radisson Hotel Group formed a new partnership with business credit card provider Capital on Tap, offering their PRO customers an exclusive tier match. This grants them immediate VIP status to utilize within Radisson Rewards. As part of this collaboration, all Capital on Tap bank customers can also seamlessly convert points earned through the bank's loyalty program directly into Radisson Rewards points, creating a streamlined path to enhanced travel benefits and rewards. Everyday rewards through lifestyle partnerships In an exciting expansion, the new Radisson Rewards Shop introduces a powerful new way for members to accelerate their earnings, uniquely positioning Radisson Rewards as a lifestyle ecosystem rather than a travel‐only program by allowing members to earn points on everyday purchases while shopping with their favourite brands. Brands in the portal include lifestyle favourites like Fnac, Sephora, Adidas, Nike, Apple, and Samsung. This elevated proposition makes Radisson Rewards stand out turning routine shopping into a rewarding experience that strengthens long‐term loyalty and keeps the brand present in members' everyday lives. Radisson Rewards Shop is currently available in the UK, US, India, Spain, France, Italy and Germany. Further strengthening its travel ecosystem, Radisson Rewards has extended its partnership with GetYourGuide, a booking platform for travel tours, attractions, excursions and activities around the world. Radisson Rewards members in all markets are now able to earn points per every US dollar spent in every market worldwide – enabling them more experiences, and more rewards. Radisson Rewards offers one of the sector's most streamlined tier structures, enabling members to reach the highest tier twice as fast as traditional hotel loyalty programs, with benefits available from day one. Combined with dynamic redemption and an expanding partner ecosystem, members enjoy greater flexibility and more meaningful ways to earn points and redeem them for exceptional experiences across the more than 1600 hotels. "These partnerships reflect our commitment to expanding Radisson Rewards beyond hotel stays and creating a truly global lifestyle program," said Ana Martinez de Velasco, Global Director, Radisson Rewards at Radisson Hotel Group "By integrating with leading brands across banking, travel, and retail, we are giving our members more ways to earn, more ways to engage, and more reasons to stay loyal." Learn more about Radisson Rewards. For high-resolution pictures, click here. ABOUT RADISSON HOTEL GROUP Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with more than 1,600 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group's overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. The Radisson brand portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art'otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson — brought together under one commercial umbrella brand, Radisson Hotels. Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group's loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 27 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions, placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional, and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated. At Radisson Hotel Group, we care for people, communities, and planet and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved Science Based Targets. With unique solutions such as carbon-compensated Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics. The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group's portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members. For more information, visit our corporate website. Or connect with Radisson Hotels on: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | WhatsApp | X
2026-02-18 01:34:00

Guangxi (China) and Five Vietnamese Localities Reach Six Joint Initiatives on Cultural and Tourism Cooperation
NANNING, China, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from china-asean-media.com. On February 12, a working conference and joint tourism promotion event featuring Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China and five Vietnamese localities—Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, and Hai Phong—was successfully held in Nanning. The working conference resulted in a broad consensus and the adoption of six joint initiatives, setting the strategic direction and framework for future cooperation. The joint promotion event spotlighted tourism resources, product innovation, and market connections, fostering practical business collaboration. Guangxi (China) and Five Vietnamese Localities Reach Six Joint Initiatives on Cultural and Tourism Cooperation After extensive discussions, the conference outlined six joint initiatives: 1) jointly develop cross-border tourism brands and premium itineraries; 2) strengthen people-to-people bonds and revitalize the "China-Vietnam Border People's Grand Gathering" brand; 3) enhance border tourism and optimize facilitation policies; 4) promote AI empowerment in tourism through tech exchanges and talent training; 5) safeguard market order and protect mutual development interests; and 6) advance cross-border cooperation landmarks, accelerating projects like the Detian–Ban Gioc Waterfall cooperation zone and the 53rd Boundary Marker Cultural Square. It was announced that the 2027 working conference will be held in Haiphong. Themed "Folk Songs Invite Guests, Cross-Border Tours Explore the Borderland," the joint promotion showcased three new cross-border itineraries: the "Guangxi + Quang Ninh + Hai Phong" mountain-sea route, the "Guangxi + Lang Son + Hanoi" border culture tour, and the "Guangxi + Cao Bang + Tuyen Quang" ecological discovery trail. AI robot performances and cross-border Tianqin musical collaborations illustrated the fusion of technology and culture, bridging cooperation from dialogue to practice. To ensure tangible outcomes, a signing ceremony took place on-site. Guangxi Zero Distance International Travel Service Co., Guangxi Huanhai International Travel Service Co., and Vietnamese partners—including Mekong Tourism International Co., Ltd. Quang Ninh Branch and Quang Ninh THK Trading & Tourism Services Co.—signed cooperation memorandums. The agreements cover market promotion, tourist exchange, co-developed itineraries, and joint marketing, signaling a new phase of project-based, substantive collaboration.
2026-02-12 10:08:00

Quietly Powerful: Hoymiles HoyUltra 2 C&I ESS Achieves Breakthrough ≤60 dB(A) in Certified Noise Testing
HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As energy storage systems (ESS) are increasingly deployed in commercial centers and residential neighborhoods, noise levels have become a critical factor for project approval. Hoymiles' HoyUltra 2, the liquid-cooling C&I battery system, has achieved ≤60 dB noise level certification in a recent noise evaluation test conducted according to the international ISO 3744:2010 standard by the Zhejiang Electric Safety and Quality Inspection Center. While the industry average is 65–75 dB, the breakthrough ≤60 dB certification of HoyUltra 2 sets it as one of the quietest in the industry. The gold standard of silence Unlike tests conducted in noisy industrial environments, the HoyUltra 2 was tested in a professional semi-anechoic chamber with a background noise level of just 24 dB—quieter than a bedroom at night. The evaluation covered the system's entire operational cycle, including full-power charging and discharging. The results confirmed that even under maximum load, the noise remains consistently low and stable, free from mechanical hums. Seamless urban integration At the overall A-weighted sound pressure level of 47.4 dB(A), the operating volume of the HoyUltra 2 is comparable to a quiet library. This is a significant leap from traditional ESS units, which typically operate between 65–75 dB. This breakthrough allows the HoyUltra 2 to blend seamlessly into noise-sensitive environments, such as: Commercial business districts Industrial parks Residential communities Innovative liquid-cooling engineering behind the low decibels The silence of the HoyUltra 2 is a result of "System-Level Quiet Engineering", which integrates acoustics into product design from the very beginning: Multi-dimensional noise suppression: Hoymiles has optimized the refrigeration system and air duct architecture to enhance heat exchange efficiency while eliminating internal turbulence. Balance of efficiency and quietness: The coordinated control for fans and compressors prevents unnecessary and excessive high-speed operation. Fully liquid-cooling architecture: Compared to traditional systems, the fully liquid-cooling architecture achieves significantly fewer fans and lower RPMs, controlling noise at the source. Acoustic stability and control: The seamless alignment between the product's physical form and its acoustic profile proves that noise control was a core design requirement from the initial layout phase. By removing the "noise barrier," Hoymiles is opening up new possibilities for ESS deployment where space is tight and neighbors are close. Learn more information at https://www.hoymiles.com/products/hoyultra2-all-in-one-battery-system.html
2026-02-12 10:08:00

WePlay Partners with "The Little Prince" to Launch 2026 Valentine's Day Special Activity,Embark on an Interstellar Journey in the Name of Love
TAIPEI, Feb. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WePlay, a global next-generation social entertainment platform, today announced a strategic partnership with "The Little Prince," a French literary classic IP, to launch a special Valentine's Day activity themed "Will's Interstellar Journey." Running from February 8 to February 14, the campaign invites Taiwan users to reinterpret the meanings of "companionship," "taming," and "being seen" through gameplay interactions, drawing inspiration from the Little Prince's worldview of love. WePlay Partners with "The Little Prince" to Launch 2026 Valentine's Day Special Activity,Embark on an Interstellar Journey in the Name of Love A Cross-Boundary Fusion of Classic Literature and Social Entertainment "The Little Prince" is a novella created and published by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in 1943. With global sales exceeding 140 million copies and translations into over 650 languages and dialects, it ranks as the second-most published book globally, surpassed only by the Bible. Through simple yet philosophically rich prose, the work explores eternal themes including loneliness, friendship, love, and loss, deeply resonating with readers of all ages worldwide. 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of "The Little Prince's" publication in France. WePlay has chosen this special occasion to launch this collaborative activity, aiming to combine the novel's core concept of "taming creates bonds" with modern social entertainment scenarios through interactive gameplay experiences. The goal is to provide users with a creative feast that blends emotional value with entertainment experience. Multi-Dimensional Interactive Gameplay: Igniting Valentine's Day Conversations This activity features five core gameplay mechanics, each corresponding to classic imagery and emotional scenes from the Little Prince story: "Rose Wishes" — Exclusive Confession Gifts When users send "Rose Wishes," they have the opportunity to trigger limited romantic gift effects and full-screen red envelope rain. This gameplay aims to strengthen the ceremonial significance of confession moments, ensuring every heartfelt message is seen and commemorated across the entire server. "Little Prince's Diary" — Planetary Story Unlocking When players send "Little Prince's Diary" gifts, they encounter mysterious wanderer characters and progressively unlock planetary storyline rewards. Additionally, there's a chance to obtain SS-tier PLAY show exclusive items and full-screen name card backgrounds, deeply integrating story unlocking with interactive socialization. "Secret of Planet B-612" — Blind Box Adventure Mechanism Users unlock memory fragments through opening blind boxes, progressively revealing exclusive Little Prince PLAY show items and rare co-branded gifts and rewards. "Cloud Vows" — Dual-Player Interactive Intimacy Gameplay Couple users can participate together, completing tasks collectively to accumulate "rapport values," progressively unlocking couple rewards and romantic chapters that make love stories more three-dimensional and profound through game interaction. "Light-Year Love" and "Together Forever" — Server-Wide Witness Mechanism Sending "Light-Year Love" gifts grants special homepage effects, while "Together Forever" provides full-server barrage highlight display opportunities. Both mechanics reinforce WePlay's platform value proposition of "letting love be witnessed by the entire universe." WePlay's Global IP Strategy As the flagship product under WEJOY PTE. LTD., headquartered in Singapore, WePlay is dedicated to building a social entertainment ecosystem that brings "joy and friendship to young people worldwide." Since its launch, the platform has achieved significant success across multiple regional markets including Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan region, and the Middle East, accumulating over 800 million downloads with monthly active users in the millions. Previously, WePlay collaborated with renowned IPs including "Care Bears," "Chibi Maruko-chan," "Kumamon," "Peach Cat," and "Nailoong." Each collaboration strengthened the platform's brand impression as "innovative, warm, and culturally deep." This partnership with "The Little Prince" represents a further upgrade in WePlay's global IP collaboration strategy, not only selecting classic IPs with global influence but also creatively fusing the IP's spiritual essence with social entertainment experiences. Localization Significance in the Taiwan Market Taiwan, as a key market for WePlay, has consistently demonstrated high user activity and cultural resonance. According to WePlay's official data, the platform has established a stable presence in the top positions of Taiwan's App Store and Google Play free charts, with users primarily consisting of 18-25-year-old young social entertainment consumers. This Valentine's Day activity specifically considered Taiwan users' aesthetic preferences and emotional expression habits, implementing localization adaptations across gameplay mechanics, copy tone, and visual presentation. WePlay's team stated that they hope this collaboration will provide Taiwan's young users with a new social interaction scenario where they can "play games, express emotions, and be seen." Dual-Driven Cultural and Commercial Value WePlay's Taiwan market director stated: "Choosing to launch this collaboration on the 80th anniversary of 'The Little Prince's' French publication is no coincidence. The Little Prince story is essentially about 'connection', deep linkages between people, between souls. This perfectly aligns with WePlay's mission to 'make the world more exciting through interaction.' In an increasingly competitive social entertainment landscape, we believe that mere functional stacking and discounts are insufficient to win users' hearts. We aim to introduce culturally deep IPs with global resonance points, elevating virtual social interaction into carriers of emotional attachment and cultural expression. Valentine's Day itself is inherently about 'being seen,' and WePlay's social mechanisms are perfectly positioned to realize this." About WePlay WePlay is a global next-generation social entertainment platform under WEJOY PTE. LTD., headquartered in Singapore. The platform integrates gaming, voice interaction, multimedia entertainment, and various other functions, with the mission to "Bring joy and friends to young people around the world" and the vision to "Bring people together through games, lead the trend of global online social entertainment." WePlay has established a robust user base across multiple regional markets globally, including Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the Middle East, with cumulative downloads exceeding 800 million. The platform has become a preferred application for young users' recreational entertainment and social interaction through its low-barrier entry, high immersion, and strong social characteristics. WePlay consistently adheres to a product philosophy of "quality first, innovation-driven, cultural depth," collaborating with globally renowned IPs to deliver interactive experiences with both entertainment and cultural value. About WEJOY PTE. LTD. WEJOY PTE. LTD. is an internet company based in Singapore, founded on October 23, 2020. As a company with a global vision and innovative spirit, we are dedicated to expanding in the social and gaming business sectors worldwide. We focus on the development and operation of social board games and casual games, with a particular emphasis on creating innovative and engaging gaming experiences that connect people around the world. Currently, we are actively expanding into international markets, and in the future, we aim to make a significant impact on the global stage. Media Contact Company Name: WEJOY PTE. LTD.Contact Person: BryantEmail: bryant@wejoysg.comWePlay Official Website: https://weplayapp.com/ WeJoy Official Website: https://wejoyhub.com/
2026-02-08 03:00:00

iQIYI Premieres "Born to Be Alive", Turning China's Conservation History into Prestige Drama
BEIJING, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 30, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, premiered the realistic drama "Born to Be Alive", turning the little‐known story of China's wildlife rangers into a high‐impact, mainstream series. Rather than using conservation as a vague backdrop, "Born to Be Alive" puts it at the heart of the drama. The story weaves together elements of crime, survival thriller and family emotion as the rangers battle poachers and confront difficult choices between survival and ecological responsibility. Inspired by true stories from the 1990s, the series is set in the Sanjiangyuan area of Qinghai province in China. Against the backdrop of the country's rapid economic transformation, it follows a small group of rangers tasked with stopping poaching and protecting a fragile ecosystem amid the complex interplay between development and conservation. Led by actress Zi YANG and featuring a special appearance by actor Ge HU, the production spent 188 days filming on location in remote, high‐altitude parts of Qinghai. The cast and crew worked through thin air and extreme cold to reproduce the physical reality of patrols, stake‐outs and confrontations on the plateau. This on‐the‐ground approach gives the series a cinematic realism and makes the landscape itself feel like a central character. Xiaohui WANG, Chief Content Officer of iQIYI, stated: "This series embodies the true spirit of long-form storytelling. Our greatest achievement lies in continually pushing creative and physical boundaries to deliver a work that reflects the power of nature and resilience of life." "Born to Be Alive" has broken out as one of the most talked‐about Chinese dramas of the season. Ahead of its launch, the series attracted more than 2 million advance reservations on iQIYI, signaling strong audience appetite for grounded, issue‐driven storytelling. After release, its content popularity index on iQIYI has surpassed 8,500 by February 4 and it generated 887 trending topics across major Chinese platforms such as Weibo and Douyin. The series is a reflection of iQIYI's clear commitment to long‐form, high‐craft storytelling. It shows a willingness to invest in socially resonant IP. With "Born to Be Alive", iQIYI not only pays tribute to the unsung guardians who protected the plateau's ecology; it also demonstrates the company's ability to combine commercial appeal with social impact. Contact: iQIYI Presspress@qiyi.com
2026-02-05 07:35:00

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