Singapore renovation contractor strengthens its position through customer-centric service, operational excellence and long-term expansion plans SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Your Reno Works Pte Ltd has been named Distinguished Brand of the Year, recognising the company's commitment to service excellence, transparency and customer trust in Singapore's renovation industry. The accolade marks a significant milestone for the homegrown renovation contractor as it approaches a decade of helping homeowners and businesses transform their spaces through reliable, customer-centric renovation solutions.&nbsp; <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006304/image1.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"> <img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006304/image1.jpg?p=medium600" title="From left: Latiif Bin Adnan, Muhamed Hafiz Bin Abdul Kadir and Muhammad Na'im Bin Mohamed Naser, Co-Founders of Your Reno Works Pte Ltd." alt="From left: Latiif Bin Adnan, Muhamed Hafiz Bin Abdul Kadir and Muhammad Na'im Bin Mohamed Naser, Co-Founders of Your Reno Works Pte Ltd." /> </a> From left: Latiif Bin Adnan, Muhamed Hafiz Bin Abdul Kadir and Muhammad Na'im Bin Mohamed Naser, Co-Founders of Your Reno Works Pte Ltd. </div> Established in 2016 by co-founders Muhamed Hafiz Bin Abdul Kadir, Muhammad Na'im Bin Mohamed Naser and Latiif Bin Adnan, Your Reno Works has grown from a small renovation startup into a recognised HDB-licensed renovation contractor serving residential and commercial clients across Singapore. Today, the company has successfully completed more than 500 renovation projects, employs 32 dedicated professionals, and has earned 106 Google Reviews with a perfect 5.0star rating, a reflection of its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. At the heart of the company's success is a simple yet powerful promise: &quot;Can Be Trusted.&quot; More than a tagline, it is the guiding principle behind every renovation project and every customer relationship the company builds. &quot;From day one, our vision was to create a renovation company that homeowners and business owners could genuinely trust,&quot; said Muhamed Hafiz Bin Abdul Kadir, Co-Founder of Your Reno Works. &quot;Renovation is a major financial and emotional investment. Our responsibility is not only to complete projects successfully but also to ensure that every customer enjoys a smooth, transparent and stress free journey from consultation to project completion.&quot; Building a Reputation Through Trust Singapore's renovation market remains highly competitive, with hundreds of contractors and interior design firms competing for homeowners' attention. Amid this landscape, Your Reno Works has distinguished itself through transparent communication, accountability, consistent project delivery and genuine customer care. Rather than relying solely on marketing, the company has built its reputation through real customer experiences. Its 500+ completed projects, 5.0-star Google rating and growing base of satisfied homeowners demonstrate a proven track record of delivering quality workmanship while honouring commitments. According to Hafiz, trust is earned through actions not promises. &quot;We believe trust is earned through consistent communication, quality workmanship and delivering on our promises. Every project we undertake is another opportunity to prove that Your Reno Works truly can be trusted.&quot; From Humble Beginnings to Industry Recognition The inspiration behind Your Reno Works came from Hafiz's personal experience working within the renovation industry before establishing the company. During those years, he witnessed firsthand how unethical business practices negatively affected not only homeowners, but also suppliers and business partners. Projects were mismanaged, promises were broken, and trust within the industry was often compromised. Those experiences inspired him to build something different. Together with his co-founders, Hafiz established Your Reno Works with a clear mission to create a renovation company founded on trust, honesty, accountability and transparency, where customers could feel confident that their homes and investments were in safe hands. Starting without a showroom or an established brand, the company relied almost entirely on customer referrals, genuine reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations to build credibility. &quot;In our early years, one of our biggest challenges was convincing customers to trust a young company without a showroom or established track record. We focused on delivering results, encouraging genuine customer reviews and maintaining transparency throughout every project.&quot; That customer-first approach enabled the company to steadily expand its operations, strengthen its capabilities and eventually secure its HDB renovation licence, an achievement that represents far more than regulatory approval. Obtaining and maintaining an HDB licence requires contractors to meet stringent standards of professionalism, operational competency and regulatory compliance. For Your Reno Works, it reflects the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest industry standards while giving homeowners greater confidence and peace of mind when entrusting their homes to the team. Strengthening Capabilities for Future Growth As part of its ongoing growth strategy, Your Reno Works continues to invest in workforce development and service innovation. The company currently operates selected in-house services, including hacking, painting and cleaning works, enabling greater quality control while improving project efficiency. It is also expanding its in-house design capabilities, specialised finishing solutions and technical expertise to deliver even greater value to customers. To further enhance the renovation experience, the company is equipping its team with drafting and technical planning skills, allowing homeowners to better visualise renovation concepts before work begins. &quot;We want to continue creating value for homeowners by improving both our service standards and technical capabilities. Investing in our people ultimately helps us deliver better outcomes for our customers.&quot; Looking Ahead: From Renovation Contractor to Builder Looking towards the future, Your Reno Works has ambitious plans for expansion. The company aims to obtain a builder's licence as the next step in its growth journey, positioning itself to participate in larger-scale construction projects. Over the longer term, it also aspires to expand into property development, creating a more integrated business model within Singapore's built environment sector. While growth remains a key objective, Hafiz emphasised that the company's values will never change. &quot;No matter how large we become, trust will always be the foundation of our business. We want every homeowner to remember that when they choose Your Reno Works, they're choosing a company that can be trusted, one that values honesty, professionalism, accountability and transparency above everything else.&quot; A Message for Future Entrepreneurs Reflecting on the company's journey, Hafiz believes resilience, strong systems and shared values have been critical to long-term success. &quot;Building a business is never easy. There will always be challenges and differing opinions, especially when multiple partners are involved. What matters is having strong systems, staying aligned on the company's mission and trusting the process.&quot; About Your Reno Works Pte Ltd Founded in 2016, Your Reno Works Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based HDB-licensed renovation contractor providing residential and commercial renovation solutions.&nbsp; Guided by its brand promise, &quot;Can Be Trusted,&quot; Your Reno Works is committed to delivering renovations built on trust, honesty, accountability, transparency and quality workmanship, helping homeowners and businesses transform their spaces with confidence. For more information, visit <a href="https://yourrenoworks.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://yourrenoworks.com/</a>&nbsp;

Your Reno Works Pte Ltd Named Distinguished Brand of the Year, Celebrating Nearly a Decade of Trusted Renovation Excellence

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3004707/new_FXTRADING_Logo.jpg?p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> SYDNEY, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FXTRADING.com has rebranded to FXT, introducing a new brand platform, &quot;In Control. When Things Get Real,&quot; built around a single idea: traders cannot control the market, but they must be able to trust their platform. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <div id="jwplayer_1"> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://static.prnasia.com/pro/fec/jwplayer-7.12.1/jwplayer.js"></script> <script>jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE="</script> <center> <div id="myplayer1"> &nbsp; </div> FXTRADINGing.com in now FXT </center> <script type="text/javascript">jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006362/FXT_User_Nav_Spiral.mp4', image: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006362/FXT_User_Nav_Spiral.mp4?p=medium', autostart:'false', stretching : 'uniform', width: '512', height: '288'});</script> </div> </div> The new brand makes that engineering visible, brought to life through five major product innovations: <ul type="disc"> <li>FXT AI analyses positions, market conditions and trading behaviour to support informed decisions.</li> <li>FXT Funds Management provides in-house PAMM infrastructure and real-time reporting.</li> <li>FXT WebTrader and low-latency MT4/MT5 offer flexibility and consistent execution standards.</li> <li>FXT Social Trading enables strategy selection with clear provider and performance data.</li> <li>The FXT App connects trading, funds management, social trading and account administration.</li> </ul> &quot;At FXT, our mission is to make trust something traders experience through the platform, not simply something they are asked to accept,&quot; said Adam Phillips, CEO of FXT. &quot;That means building technology in-house, making the important details visible and continually improving the systems traders depend on.&quot; &quot;'In Control. When It Gets Real.' isn't a slogan, it's a standard,&quot; said James Collier and Patrick Guerrera, Co-CMOs, FXT. &quot;Traders can't control the market. What traders can control is who they trade with. That's a decision we take seriously, every day.&quot; The rebrand is anchored in a mission to give traders control over the things they can actually control, and a clear vision: to be the CFD platform traders trust, recommend and return to. It marks a deliberate move away from category language built on size, spreads and bonus offers, toward a more specific definition of trust: how the platform, its costs and its execution behave when a trader, copier or fund investor acts. The new brand rolls out across FXT's website, platforms, app and marketing channels in English and Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean with further global rollout to follow.&nbsp; About FXT FXT is part of the Gleneagle Group being a leader in the evolution of financial markets offering corporate advisory, funds management, institutional dealing, broking and trading platform services. It has an Australian Financial Services license and the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) Financial License. FXT is a multi-asset CFD trading platform offering access to 200+ instruments across FX, indices, commodities and shares from a single account. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006363/FXT_M_User_9.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"> <img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006363/FXT_M_User_9.jpg?p=medium600" title="FXT. In control. When it gets real." alt="FXT. In control. When it gets real." /> </a> FXT. In control. When it gets real. </div>

FXTRADING.com Becomes FXT, Built Around a Simple Promise: In Control. When It Gets Real.

What began as one educator's dream has evolved into a shared commitment to helping students build confidence, achieve academic excellence, and realise their full potential. SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In Singapore's increasingly competitive education landscape, academic achievement is often measured by examination scores. Yet for Ms. Jamie Ng, Founder and Director of ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre, true success begins much earlier with a student believing in themselves. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder7139"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006315/image1.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006315/image1.jpg?p=medium600" title="Ms Jamie Ng (Founder) of Ace &amp; Excel Learning Centre" alt="Ms Jamie Ng (Founder) of Ace &amp; Excel Learning Centre" /></a> Ms Jamie Ng (Founder) of Ace &amp; Excel Learning Centre </div> This belief has shaped the foundation of ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre since its inception and has become the driving force behind its growing reputation for transforming not only academic performance, but also the confidence and mindset of its students. Today, the centre marks a significant milestone in its journey with the announcement of a strategic partnership with The Academic Workshop, bringing together two education providers that share a common vision: empowering students through personalised learning, meaningful relationships, and confidence-first education. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder3292"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006316/image2.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006316/image2.jpg?p=medium600" title="(From left) Ms Jamie Ng, Founder of ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre; Ms Melissa Eu Ling and Ms Evelyn See Su-Yin, partners of Ace &amp; Excel Learning Centre and founders of Academic Workshop." alt="(From left) Ms Jamie Ng, Founder of ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre; Ms Melissa Eu Ling and Ms Evelyn See Su-Yin, partners of Ace &amp; Excel Learning Centre and founders of Academic Workshop." /></a> (From left) Ms Jamie Ng, Founder of ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre; Ms Melissa Eu Ling and Ms Evelyn See Su-Yin, partners of Ace &amp; Excel Learning Centre and founders of Academic Workshop. </div> A Vision Born from Belief Before founding ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre, Ms. Ng spent years teaching in established tuition centres, working with students from diverse academic backgrounds. While many sought help to improve their grades, she discovered that the greatest obstacle was often not academic ability, but a lack of confidence. Time and again, she met students who had convinced themselves they were &quot;bad at Mathematics&quot; or &quot;not a Science person.&quot; Years of disappointing results had gradually eroded their willingness to ask questions, attempt difficult problems, or believe improvement was possible. Rather than accepting this as reality, Ms. Ng saw an opportunity to redefine the learning experience. She envisioned a learning environment where students felt safe to make mistakes, where progress was celebrated instead of perfection, and where confidence was nurtured alongside academic excellence. Leaving behind the security of a larger tuition organisation, she took a leap of faith to establish ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre, a centre built on the conviction that confident students become successful learners. &quot;Many students don't struggle because they lack ability; they struggle because they've lost confidence,&quot; said Ms. Jamie Ng, Founder and Director of ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre. &quot;When students begin believing they can improve, everything changes. They ask more questions, become more willing to try, and develop the resilience to overcome challenges. That's where meaningful learning begins.&quot; Building Confidence Before Building Grades Unlike conventional tuition models that focus primarily on drilling examination questions, ACE &amp; EXCEL adopts a confidence-first approach to learning. Every student begins with an individual understanding of their strengths, challenges, and learning gaps. Lessons are carefully tailored to break complex concepts into manageable steps, allowing students to experience consistent progress rather than repeated frustration. The centre also creates an engaging learning environment through interactive discussions, gamified revision using Kahoot, AI-enhanced visual learning materials, collaborative study sessions, and continuous academic support beyond the classroom. For Ms. Ng, these methods serve a greater purpose than simply making lessons enjoyable. &quot;When students experience small successes consistently, they begin trusting themselves again,&quot; she explained. &quot;Confidence isn't something students gain after achieving good grades. More often, confidence is what enables them to achieve those grades in the first place.&quot; This philosophy extends beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to develop resilience, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving skills, qualities that prepare them not only for examinations, but also for life. From Self-Doubt to Success: Turning F9s into A1s ACE &amp; EXCEL's educational philosophy has produced numerous success stories, but perhaps none illustrates its impact more clearly than the students who progressed from F9 grades in Mathematics to A1 distinctions. For Ms. Ng, however, these remarkable results were never achieved through pressure alone. Instead of overwhelming students with endless assessment papers, she first focused on rebuilding their confidence. By identifying conceptual gaps, simplifying challenging topics into manageable milestones, and celebrating every improvement regardless of how small students gradually developed the belief that they were capable of succeeding. With renewed confidence came greater curiosity, stronger discipline, and a willingness to persevere through difficult concepts. Academic improvement followed naturally. &quot;Students don't go from an F9 to an A1 because someone simply tells them to work harder,&quot; Ms. Ng said. &quot;They improve because someone helps them believe that improvement is possible. Once they experience progress, they become motivated to keep going. That's when confidence becomes the catalyst for excellence.&quot; These transformations continue to reinforce ACE &amp; EXCEL's belief that lasting academic success begins not with pressure, but with trust, encouragement, and a genuine investment in every student's growth. A Partnership Built on Shared Values Long before today's announcement, The Academic Workshop was already familiar with Ms. Ng's impact as an educator. Its founders first knew her not as a business partner, but as a teacher whose dedication had transformed the academic journey of their own children. Witnessing first-hand the remarkable improvements in both results and confidence, they encouraged Ms. Ng to pursue her vision of establishing an education centre of her own. That encouragement became one of the defining moments in ACE &amp; EXCEL's story. Today, what began as a relationship between teacher and parent has evolved into a strategic partnership founded on mutual trust, shared educational values, and a common commitment to putting students first. The collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of both organisations to enhance curriculum development, broaden academic programmes, and expand access to high-quality, personalised education for more students and families across Singapore. For Ms. Ng, the partnership is both a professional milestone and a deeply personal affirmation of the philosophy that has guided ACE &amp; EXCEL from the beginning. &quot;To have the very people who first encouraged me to pursue this dream now become our strategic partners is incredibly meaningful,&quot; she said. &quot;It reminds me that confidence is contagious. When teachers believe in students, students begin believing in themselves. When families believe in educators, extraordinary things become possible. This partnership is built on that same foundation of trust.&quot; Looking Ahead As ACE &amp; EXCEL enters its next chapter, the centre plans to expand its programmes to serve lower primary students, grow its team of passionate educators, and continue investing in innovative learning resources, including AI-enhanced teaching materials that make complex concepts more engaging and accessible. Together with The Academic Workshop, the centre remains committed to creating learning environments where students feel empowered to ask questions, embrace challenges, and discover confidence in their own abilities. Because at ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre, academic excellence is never viewed as the starting point. It is the result of students who have first learned to believe in themselves. About ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre ACE &amp; EXCEL Learning Centre is a Singapore-based education provider specialising in Mathematics and Science for primary and secondary school students. Founded by educator Ms. Jamie Ng, the centre is built on the belief that confidence is the foundation of academic success. Through personalised instruction, structured academic support, innovative teaching methods, and meaningful student relationships, ACE &amp; EXCEL empowers learners to develop the confidence, resilience, and critical thinking skills needed to excel both in school and in life. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

ACE & EXCEL Learning Centre Marks New Chapter Through Strategic Partnership with The Academic Workshop, Championing Confidence-First Education

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1606520/LONGi_Logo.jpg?p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;At the 2026 Solar and Energy Storage Innovation Conference, LONGi officially announced that its independently developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 35.5%, certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI), once again setting a new world record. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006331/image1.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"> <img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006331/image1.jpg?p=medium600" title="LONGi officially announced that its independently developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 35.5%, certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI)" alt="LONGi officially announced that its independently developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 35.5%, certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI)" /> </a> LONGi officially announced that its independently developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 35.5%, certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI) </div> Crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells represent the mainstream technology route for next-generation ultra-high-efficiency solar cells, with a theoretical efficiency limit of up to 43% – far exceeding the Shockley–Queisser limit of 33.7% for single-junction cells. Through sustained technological breakthroughs, LONGi's tandem cell team lifted the efficiency to 33.9% in November 2023 and further to 34.6% in June 2024. In less than a year since then, the team has achieved a series of successive advances, moving from 34.85% to 35.2%, and now to 35.5%, clearly demonstrating the R&amp;D strength and spirit of exploration at LONGi's Central Research Institute. In May this year, LONGi's independently developed two-terminal crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell efficiency (35.2%) was included in the 68th edition of the Solar Cell Efficiency Tables published by the team led by Professor Martin Green at the University of New South Wales, Australia, marking a representative high-level achievement for this technology route at the time. Meanwhile, under conditions closer to industrial-scale dimensions, LONGi achieved conversion efficiencies of 34.3% (261 cm&sup2;) and 32.2% (274 cm&sup2;), highlighting the promising industrialization prospects of tandem technology. Furthermore, LONGi's tandem modules delivered conversion efficiencies of 31.4% and 29.4%, both independently certified by authoritative international institutions and included in the efficiency tables, further strengthening the foundation for moving crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem technology from the lab to industrial application. Driven by its leading technological innovation capabilities, LONGi has established a tiered R&amp;D system of &quot;one generation in mass production, one in development, and one in reserve,&quot; continuously advancing technological breakthroughs and high-quality development in clean energy. Looking ahead, LONGi will remain focused on technological leadership, delivering iterative breakthroughs to contribute the innovative strength of a Chinese enterprise to the global energy transition. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2"> </div>

35.5%! LONGi Once Again Breaks World Record for Crystalline Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency

Government-selected low-carbon case shows DODGEN continuous melt crystallization replacing conventional distillation, eliminating ~21,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year in lithium-battery electrolyte solvent production SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A battery-grade ethylene carbonate (EC) purification retrofit jointly delivered by Shanghai DODGEN Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. and Shida Shenghua (Quanzhou) Co., Ltd. has been selected as a national low-carbon and energy-saving case by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1884051/20260715215527EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2766860&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1884051/20260715215527EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2766860&amp;p=medium600" title="DODGEN Melt Crystallization Technology" alt="DODGEN Melt Crystallization Technology" /></a> DODGEN Melt Crystallization Technology </div> The retrofit replaced a conventional distillation process for purifying ethylene carbonate, a core solvent in lithium-ion battery electrolytes, with DODGEN continuous high-purity melt crystallization. According to the official MIIT case record, the retrofit cut unit energy consumption from 120.9 to 33.3 kg of standard coal per tonne, a reduction of approximately 72%, across a 90,000-tonne-per-year EC production line. The verified outcomes recognized by MIIT include: <ul type="disc"> <li>Approximately 72% lower unit energy consumption, from 120.9 to 33.3 kg of standard coal per tonne</li> <li>7,884 tonnes of standard coal saved per year</li> <li>Approximately 21,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided per year</li> <li>A 5-month implementation period, with new melt crystallization units installed and part of the existing distillation equipment removed</li> </ul> &quot;Distillation has long been the default for separating heat-sensitive specialty chemicals like ethylene carbonate, but it carries a heavy thermal and carbon penalty,&quot; said&nbsp;Xi Tang, Chairman of Shanghai DODGEN Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. &quot;By moving to continuous melt crystallization, this project shows that battery-material producers can&nbsp;meaningfully decarbonize purification without compromising product quality — and do it on a five-month timeline.&quot; DODGEN melt crystallization operates with multi-stage precision temperature control to within &plusmn;0.5&deg;C, which the company credits for a roughly 40% efficiency gain in the purification step. The approach is designed for high-purity separation of heat-sensitive materials where conventional distillation is energy-intensive and risks thermal degradation. For industrial deployment, the <a href="https://dgchemtech.com/products/melt-crystallizer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">DODGEN Melt Crystallizer</a> applies melt crystallization and falling-film crystallization principles to support stable crystal formation, efficient heat transfer, and high-purity purification in fine chemicals, battery materials and specialty chemical applications. The retrofit supports the broader localization of high-purity electrolyte materials for China's battery supply chain, where demand for consistent, high-purity solvents such as EC continues to grow. DODGEN's <a href="https://dgchemtech.com/products/electrolyte-solvent-technology" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">electrolyte solvent purification</a> solutions are designed to help producers improve product quality while reducing energy use and carbon emissions. About Shanghai DODGEN Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. Shanghai DODGEN Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in advanced separation and process intensification technologies for the fine chemical, battery materials and specialty chemical industries. Its DODGEN melt crystallization technology, melt crystallizer systems and falling-film crystallization solutions enable high-purity, energy-efficient purification of heat-sensitive compounds. Learn more about <a href="https://dgchemtech.com/melt-crystallization-technology.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">DODGEN melt crystallization technology</a> or visit <a href="https://dgchemtech.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://dgchemtech.com/</a>.

China's MIIT Recognizes DODGEN Melt Crystallization Technology for 72% Energy Reduction in Ethylene Carbonate Purification

QINGDAO, China, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is partnering with FIFA and KultureCity to help deliver a more inclusive matchday experience for fans with sensory sensitivities across all 16 FIFA World Cup 2026TM host cities. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder7843" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1883324/20260714060928EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2766882&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1883324/20260714060928EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2766882&amp;p=medium600" title="" alt="" /></a> </div> For millions of football fans, the energy of a FIFA World Cup 2026TM&nbsp;match comes from the roar of the crowd and the thrill of the stadium. However, for fans with sensory sensitivities, including some individuals with autism and other sensory processing needs, these sights and sounds can become overwhelming, making it difficult to fully enjoy the experience. To help remove these barriers, Hisense-branded mobile sensory vehicles are stationed outside stadium entrances across all host cities alongside dedicated sensory rooms in stadium commercial exhibition areas throughout the tournament. These calm and welcoming spaces give fans a place to pause, reset and manage sensory stimulation, with premium Hisense displays providing calming ambient visuals that help create a more relaxing environment. Hisense also provided opportunities for families with sensory needs to attend FIFA World Cup 2026TM&nbsp;matches in a more accessible environment. Ana's family was among those who experienced the tournament through Hisense's sensory inclusion initiative.&quot;Loving football has always been a little challenging for our family since we learned that sensory needs would be part of our everyday lives,&quot; said Ana. Uma Srivastava, Executive Director of KultureCity, sees this technology as more than a tool — as a bridge between the stadium's intensity and a fan's need for calm: &quot;Hisense televisions present calm visual content. Hisense's advanced technology delivers clear and balanced visuals designed to support relaxation and sensory regulation.&quot; By combining technology, accessibility support and community engagement, Hisense is helping create a FIFA World Cup 2026TM&nbsp;experience where more fans can feel included and connected. The initiative reflects Hisense's long-term ESG commitment to using innovation to create more accessible and meaningful experiences for communities worldwide — bringing its vision of &quot;Innovating a Brighter Life&quot; to life through moments that bring people together. See how Hisense is helping every fan feel part of the game here: <a href="https://youtu.be/-p5UnUfWxt4?si=pmwM3NA8b6mZ4CrP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://youtu.be/-p5UnUfWxt4?si=pmwM3NA8b6mZ4CrP</a> About Hisense Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 160 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026Q1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Finding Calm in the Roar: Hisense Creates More Inclusive FIFA World Cup 2026™ Experiences for Fans Across All 16 Host Cities

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2514871/Landscape_Black_Logo.jpg?p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Platinum, an iconic conservation asset located at 44, 46 and 48 Upper Cross Street in the heart of Chinatown, has been reintroduced to the market through an Expression of Interest (EOI) exercise at a guide price of S$45 million by exclusive marketing consultant, Brilliance Capital Pte Ltd, down from its initial S$55 million. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder7850"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3005638/The_Platinum___Exterior.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3005638/The_Platinum___Exterior.jpg?p=medium600" title="The Platinum - Exterior" alt="The Platinum - Exterior" /></a> The Platinum - Exterior </div> The Platinum offers investors the opportunity to acquire three adjoining four-storey conserved commercial shophouses with attic levels under single ownership—a configuration that allows investors greater scope to curate tenant mix, reposition the asset holistically, undertake phased enhancement works and create a unified identity for the property. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2824" align="center"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cd4ogZeNOXA" frameborder="0">&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;</iframe> </div> Positioned directly opposite Chinatown MRT Interchange and Chinatown Point, the property occupies 390 sqm (approximately 4,200 sqft) of land and provides 1,331.2 sqm (approximately 14,330 sqft) gross floor area. The asset currently comprises three ground-floor retail units and&nbsp;seventeen upper-floor studio units with immediate recurring rental income while preserving significant long-term asset enhancement potential. A lift serves all floors, a rare convenience in conserved shophouses. Under URA's Master Plan 2025, the subject property is zoned for &quot;Commercial&quot; use, allowing for a wide range of uses including retail, F&amp;B, wellness concepts, hospitality and office. Unlike residential acquisitions, commercial properties are not subject to Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD), enabling investors, both local and foreign, to allocate capital more efficiently while diversifying into income-producing real estate.&nbsp; Its relaunch reflects a strategic repositioning in response to today's investment environment while recognising the enduring demand for quality conservation assets among sophisticated investors.&nbsp; Singapore's commercial conservation shophouses are increasingly viewed by family offices, private wealth managers and institutional investors as long-duration assets combining capital preservation, recurring income and scarcity. Unlike conventional commercial buildings that can be replicated, conservation shophouses are protected under Singapore's planning framework, ensuring that the supply of such assets remains inherently finite. As ownership becomes increasingly concentrated among long-term investors, opportunities to acquire sizeable portfolios or adjoining rows have become progressively less frequent. The Platinum exemplifies this rarity. Its location within the heart of Chinatown places it at the intersection of Singapore's financial district, tourism belt and one of the nation's most recognisable heritage precincts. Daily pedestrian flows generated by Chinatown MRT Interchange, Chinatown Point, the surrounding office population and a vibrant food-and-beverage ecosystem continue to underpin the property's long-term commercial relevance. Its prominent street visibility further enhances its branding potential. Within minutes are Raffles Place, Telok Ayer, Clarke Quay, Outram Park and the future Greater Southern Waterfront growth corridor, positioning the asset to benefit from ongoing urban transformation while retaining the timeless appeal of Singapore's conserved heritage charm. Recent transactions continue to affirm the resilience of Singapore's commercial conservation shophouse market, where well-located heritage assets have consistently attracted strong investor interest across both freehold and leasehold properties.&nbsp; In May 2026, a freehold three-storey corner conservation shophouse at 3 Keong Siak Road transacted for $22 million reflecting a rate of approximately $6,799 psf on gross floor area. Another similar intermediate conservation shophouse at 22 Keong Siak Road also changed hands in June 2026 at approximately $4,840 psf, further underscoring the robust pricing achieved by quality heritage assets within the Chinatown Historic District. Last week, a pair of freehold conservation shophouses at 136 and 138 Neil Road was reported to have transacted for $40.88 million, reflecting approximately $3,577 psf on gross floor area. The transaction further highlights the continued depth of investor demand for prime conservation assets in Singapore. The leasehold market has also remained resilient. 116 Tanjong Pagar Road with a remaining lease term of approximately 62 years transacted in May 2026 at approximately $3,484 psf, demonstrating that well-positioned leasehold conservation assets continue to command healthy capital values where location, income profile and long-term fundamentals are compelling.&nbsp; Against these market benchmarks, The Platinum is being reintroduced at a guide price of $45 million, translating to approximately $3,140 psf based on its gross floor area. &quot;While every transaction should be assessed on its own merits – including tenure, location, asset configuration, tenant profile and income characteristics – the comparison highlights The Platinum's compelling relative value. With approximately 75 years of remaining lease tenure—surpassing the recent transaction at 116 Tanjong Pagar Road with a 62-year balance lease—The Platinum offers investors a compelling combination of long-term tenure, immediate income generation and an irreplaceable position directly opposite the Chinatown MRT Interchange. &quot;For the discerning investor, the remaining lease of this duration provides sufficient runway for multiple investment cycles at an attractive entry point materially below comparable freehold assets in the CBD. This compelling pricing differential creates a clear value proposition, allowing investors to secure a landmark income-producing asset with significant long-term upside,&quot; says Yong Choon Fah, Senior Associate Director of Brilliance Capital. &quot;Beyond its existing income profile, The Platinum also presents opportunities for future asset enhancement.&quot;&nbsp; The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has indicated that it is prepared to consider proposals for alternative uses, including serviced apartments, where supported by a comprehensive formal A&amp;A application and where such proposals satisfy prevailing planning, conservation and operational requirements. Any change of use would be considered on its individual merits and remain entirely subject to URA's formal approval. Potential future concepts may include hospitality-led accommodation, boutique lifestyle offerings, wellness-related uses, professional offices, education-related facilities or other commercial concepts that complement Chinatown's continued rejuvenation. For investors, this means The Platinum should not be viewed solely as an income-producing conservation property, but also as an asset capable of evolving alongside changing market conditions and occupier demand. Against a backdrop of resilient occupier demand, constrained supply and continued interest from family offices and private capital, The Platinum represents a rare opportunity to secure a landmark commercial conservation asset positioned for both immediate income and long-term value creation. The Expression of Interest closes on 12 August 2026, Wednesday at 3:30 pm Note to editors: <ol type="1"> <li>One photograph of The Platinum</li> <li><a href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/3005649/CMA_The_Platinum_June_2025_to_June_2026_Final_r1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Comparative Market Analysis Table </a></li> <li>Video Link for The Platinum: <a href="https://youtu.be/Cd4ogZeNOXA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://youtu.be/Cd4ogZeNOXA</a></li> </ol> &nbsp;About Brilliance Capital&nbsp;Pte. Ltd. Brilliance Capital is a premier real estate agency specializing in bespoke advisory and transaction services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, property developers, and institutions in Singapore and globally. Founded and led by Sammi Lim, our team of top-tier professionals excels in selling and leasing luxury residential, commercial, and industrial properties, as well as collective sales. We also offer tailored consultancy and advisory services, addressing personal, professional, and investment needs with precision and care. Backed by deep market insight and a robust international network, Brilliance Capital is dedicated to building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional real estate outcomes. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Landmark Chinatown Asset Returns to Market at S$45 Million Offering Investors a Rare Opportunity to Acquire Three Adjoining Conservation Shophouses Under Single Ownership

SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Candela Learners Cove, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.candelacove.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">tuition centre in Hougang</a>, is marking 20 years of teaching Science and Mathematics in Singapore, with its Establish-Decode-Score methodology having positively impacted students over the years. Over that period, the tuition centre has guided more than 2,000 students. The centre was founded in 2005 as Eton Tuition Centre. In 2024, the centre was renamed Candela Learners Cove, after the SI base unit for luminosity, reflecting its aim to light up students' learning journeys, not only through their school years but into how they continue to learn as adults. The Establish-Decode-Score methodology is built around a central observation: exam questions change every year, but the underlying concepts do not. This belief shaped the framework, which the centre formalised in 2017 after spending over a decade studying past-year exam papers and speaking with top-performing students about how they revised. The three-step framework moves students through establishing a solid conceptual foundation, decoding common exam question patterns to understand what examiners are looking for, and finally scoring through targeted past-year practice. Candela states the approach was shaped by observing how students who relied on memorised worked solutions, rather than genuine understanding, tended to plateau once questions grew more demanding or spanned multiple topics at once. The centre points to several cases as evidence of this shift in approach. One student, previously scoring a U grade for <a href="https://www.candelacove.com/jc-math-tuition/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">H2 Mathematics</a> after years of memorisation-based study, went on to achieve an A after rebuilding her foundation with the framework. Another student, taking <a href="https://www.candelacove.com/h2-physics-tuition/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">H2 Physics</a>, struggled once he encountered conceptually heavy topics such as Gravitation and Oscillations, before improving after moving away from rote learning towards understanding the underlying principles. The founders, Jack Chew and Tan Jun Wei, each bring more than two decades of teaching experience across Secondary and Junior College Mathematics and Physics. The centre currently supports more than 150 students each year. About Candela Learners Cove Candela Learners Cove is a Singapore tuition centre specialising in Secondary and Junior College Mathematics and Physics. The centre has built a strong track record of student results and holds a 5.0-star rating on Google Reviews. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.candelacove.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.candelacove.com</a>.

Candela Learners Cove Marks 20 Years of Learning Excellence

SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With its Series C now reaching $100 million, Whale, a global enterprise AI company, today announced a $40 million extension as it scales its global enterprise AI deployments. The round was led by CMB International (via an investment fund under CMBI that focus on AI and frontier technology) and SMBC Asia Rising Fund (SARF, the corporate venture capital fund of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation), with participation from Krungsri Finnovate (CVC arm of Krungsri / Bank of Ayudhya, part of MUFG), Singtel Innov8, Hyundai Motor Group, and Charisma Partners. Earlier Series C participants include Bosch Ventures, MTR Lab, MDI Ventures, Gentree Fund, and Linear Capital.&nbsp; Whale builds the AI Operating System (AIOS) for enterprise operations, connecting digital and real-world workflows through its proprietary Business World Model (BWM) — an AI model designed to interpret signals from cameras, sensors, and audio the way large language models process text. Headquartered in Singapore, with a growing base in North America, Whale leads enterprise AI adoption across Asia-Pacific — including Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and beyond. The company serves more than 1,600 enterprises in 45+ countries across retail, automotive, F&amp;B, manufacturing, financial services, and more. Managing 600,000+ edge AI nodes globally, its solutions help businesses tackle challenges from compliance auditing and service quality to operational efficiency.&nbsp; Whale Scales Global AI Deployments This Series C3 extends Whale's reach across North America and APAC, with MENA and Europe on the horizon. &quot;This new funding isn't about starting from scratch. It's about advancing what we've built here,&quot; said Jerry Ye, Founder and CEO of Whale. &quot;We're scaling our teams globally, deepening enterprise partnerships, and expanding our platform integrations with local infrastructure. Enterprises across regions are grappling with rising operational costs, and the urgent need to turn unstructured operational data into decision-ready intelligence, and we're already delivering that today.&quot; &nbsp; Strategic investors see the same inflection point. &quot;We have witnessed retail digitization undergo a fundamental shift, from tool integration to AI-native operations, and see the AI-driven efficiency trend as irreversible,&quot; said Zheng Xiang, VP of Charisma Partners. &quot;Whale's perception-cognition-execution loop reshapes the operational foundation for enterprises, and we believe Whale is poised to lead the next generation of enterprise AI infrastructure.&quot; The AI Operating System: Unifying Enterprise Operations at Scale Enterprises don't need more software; they need an operating system that connects online data with physical environments — turning every store, showroom, and facility into an intelligent, responsive operation. Whale's flagship vision and voice products are the primary entry points for operational transformation. SpaceSight converts cameras and IoT sensors across stores, showrooms, and commercial facilities into real-time intelligence, measuring foot traffic, dwell time, engagement, and operational compliance, so businesses can optimize performance without adding headcount. Echo analyzes frontline sales conversations to identify what top performers do differently, turning those insights into scalable coaching programs that address the high-turnover challenge facing businesses today.&nbsp; Both are powered by the BWM, giving enterprises a continuously updated model of how their operations run and generating direct, executable actions at scale. SpaceSight and Echo feed into the rest of Whale's platform — Lume for AI-powered content distribution, Alivia for workflow automation and intelligent agents, Harbor for knowledge management and compliance, and Novus for AI infrastructure and governance — together forming a full-stack AI OS for enterprise operations. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder6538"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006114/new_photo.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006114/new_photo.jpg?p=medium600" title="" alt="" /></a> </div> &quot;Whale's ability to unlock and structure data from physical environments — enabling enterprises to turn real-world activities into actionable intelligence — is particularly compelling. By combining Whale's technology with SMBC Group's global client network and industry expertise, we look forward to delivering value across industries and regions,&quot; said Mayoran Rajendra, Managing Director and Head of AI Transformation Office, SMBC Group. Strategic Investors Back Whale's Global Scale-Up Across financial services, telecommunications, automotive, and multinational commerce, investors are drawn by the same thesis: a proprietary AI foundation seven years in the making. For CMBI, Whale's AI deployments across Asia-Pacific and its growing global commercial traction made the decision clear. &quot;Whale has built a strong technology foundation with a clear direction in enterprise AI, and Jerry and his team have demonstrated the ability to execute across complex, real-world deployments, which is rare at this scale,&quot; said Dr. Zhang Guoyong, General Manager of the Private Equity Investment Management Department, CMBI. &quot;We see long-term potential in their approach and are pleased to support their next phase of growth.&quot;&nbsp; That execution resonates regionally. Krungsri Finnovate identified a strategic match between Whale's end-to-end AI and its own ASEAN networks. &quot;Whale is one of the few players with native, enterprise-grade AI capable of powering a full-suite, omnichannel product across the entire customer journey — and that capability is exactly why we chose to invest through Finnoventure Private Equity Trust I. With Krungsri's strong footprint in Thailand and ASEAN, and MUFG's global network behind us, we're well placed to support Whale's expansion across the region.&quot; said Palida Artispong, Acting Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Growth and Investor Relations, Krungsri Finnovate. Hyundai Motor Group zeroed in on a different dimension: the ability to move AI beyond software and into actual business results. &quot;We are excited to support Whale as it scales an enterprise AI platform that goes beyond software enablement to address real-world business operations — translating innovation into tangible business impact for customers across sales, marketing, service, and customer engagement,&quot; said Keith Noh, VP and Head of ZER01NE, Hyundai Motor Group. &quot;As Whale deepens its presence across key global markets, we look forward to partnering with the team on its next phase of growth.&quot; The confidence extends to Whale's earliest backers. Linear Capital has followed Jerry and the team from the beginning, and sees the momentum compounding. &quot;We've watched Jerry and the Whale team continuously embed AI capabilities deeply into enterprise products, and their ability to evolve alongside AI has produced rapid growth in both product strength and global reach. As one of Whale's earliest investors, Linear Capital looks forward to seeing Whale emerge as a global leader in enterprise AI,&quot; said Zheng Can, Managing Director, Linear Capital. About Whale Whale is an enterprise AI company building the AI Operating System for enterprise operations. Its platform — SpaceSight (physical space intelligence), Echo (voice and audio intelligence), Lume (content distribution), Alivia (intelligent agent and workflow execution), Harbor (knowledge management and compliance), and Novus (AI infrastructure and governance) — is built on Whale's proprietary Business World Model (BWM), an AI model designed for physical environments the way large language models were designed for text. Together, these products deliver a complete intelligence loop from physical sensing to autonomous execution across retail, automotive, F&amp;B, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and fashion and apparel. AI to Power Enterprise Operations | <a href="https://www.whale.sg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://www.whale.sg/</a> <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Whale Raises $40M Series C3 Extension, Bringing Total Series C to $100M, to Scale Global Enterprise AI Operations

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006197/Vorwerk_TM_E_green_RGB__2logo.jpg?p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thermomix&reg; is bringing its first-ever Thermomix&reg; TasteMaster Cook-Off 2026 to Singapore, a culinary competition celebrating everyday Singaporeans and the personal stories behind the dishes they love. From treasured family recipes passed down through generations to dishes inspired by life's defining moments, every home kitchen holds stories to be shared. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> </div> As one of the world's most vibrant culinary destinations, Singapore provides the perfect setting for the inaugural competition. Shaped by its rich multicultural heritage, food is central to the nation's identity, with recipes reflecting its diverse communities. Today, this passion continues to evolve, with more Singaporeans turning culinary creativity into home-based food ventures. Celebrating Endless Possibilities As Singaporeans navigate changing lifestyles and rising living costs, many are rediscovering the joy of creating, sharing and experimenting with food at home. More than a culinary competition, Thermomix&reg; TasteMaster Cook-Off 2026 brings Thermomix&reg;'s Feeding Possibilities brand platform to life, celebrating the endless possibilities that begin in the kitchen. Every meal has the potential to shape what comes next - from preserving traditions and bringing loved ones together to nurturing the next generation of aspiring cooks. Taking place on August 15 at Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) Plaza, passionate home cooks from different walks of life will take to the stage to create dishes using the latest Thermomix&reg; TM7 while sharing the personal story behind their creations. Guiding the finalists will be an esteemed panel of judges comprising award-winning chef-artist Janice Wong and popular cooking creators Lennard Yeong and Javier Tan, each recognised for championing creativity and inspiring home cooks through their passion for cooking. At the end of the competition, one home cook will be crowned Singapore's first Thermomix&reg; TasteMaster, taking home a brand-new Thermomix&reg; TM7 and a cash prize of S$2,000. A Flavour-Packed Week of Culinary Discovery The live cook-off forms the centrepiece of a week-long Thermomix&reg; roadshow from August 10 to 16, transforming PLQ into a vibrant culinary playground for food lovers of all ages. Visitors can celebrate local flavours through live cooking demonstrations, discover their unique kitchen personality, enjoy family-friendly activities, while exploring how Thermomix&reg; inspires creativity and confidence in the home kitchen. &quot;Every home kitchen holds stories that deserve to be celebrated,&quot; said Christine Wong, General Manager for Vorwerk Singapore and Malaysia. &quot;Food has always been at the heart of Singaporean culture and identity, connecting people through shared traditions, flavours, and experiences. At Thermomix&reg;, we believe cooking has the power to shape what comes next and the Thermomix&reg; TasteMaster Cook-Off 2026 is our way of celebrating the possibilities and story behind every homemade dish.&quot; &quot;Every dish tells a story. Food has a remarkable ability to capture our memories, experiences and emotions in ways that are deeply personal,&quot; said Janice Wong, award-winning chef-artist. &quot;What excites me most about the Thermomix&reg; TasteMaster Cook-Off 2026 is seeing how everyday home cooks use food as a canvas for creativity and storytelling, and how their dishes can inspire and connect with others.&quot; From now until July 26, members of the Thermomix&reg; community can submit their entries for the Thermomix&reg; TasteMaster Cook-Off 2026 via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thermomixsingaporeofficial/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Instagram</a> or the <a href="https://vorwerk.com.sg/pages/thermomix-tastemasters-cook-off" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">official campaign website</a>. Participants may enter individually, as a duo with a family member, friend or their Thermomix&reg; Advisor. Selected finalists will be invited to showcase their creations at the finale on August 15, 2026. About Vorwerk &nbsp; Vorwerk is the number one direct sales company in Europe and the world-leading direct seller of high-quality household appliances. Founded in Wuppertal, Germany, in 1883, today Vorwerk is an international family enterprise. What has always set Vorwerk apart is its closeness to people, its commitment to exceptional quality, and its conviction that good products only reveal their true strength when they are experienced. Vorwerk's core business is the production and distribution of high-quality household products centred around the Thermomix&reg; and Kobold ecosystems, which combine innovative products with personal advice and a strong community. Vorwerk always seeks direct contact with its customers. Its advisors are at the heart of these activities and serve as central points of contact. Sustainable thinking and social engagement are firmly embedded in the company's self-image – from durable and repairable products to support for social, cultural and educational projects. The Vorwerk family also includes the akf-Group, which, as a financing partner for family-owned and owner-managed mid-sized businesses in Germany, develops tailor-made solutions for its customers based on deep industry expertise. Vorwerk generates consolidated sales of EUR 3.6 billion (2025) and operates in around 60 countries. &nbsp;

Thermomix® TasteMaster Cook-Off 2026 Launches in Singapore to Celebrate the Stories Behind Every Home Cook

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2651665/visa_Logo.jpg?p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <ul type="disc"> <li>Affluence in Asia Pacific is accelerating and evolving, reshaping expectations beyond access to more purpose-driven, experience-led living</li> <li>The refreshed Visa Infinite suite introduces a progressive three-tier structure, combining intelligent payments, curated experiences and a unified ecosystem to deliver personalised, differentiated premium experiences</li> </ul> SINGAPORE, 16 July 2026 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today unveiled a refreshed Visa Infinite in Asia Pacific, designed for the modern affluent and how they live, spend and travel today. The refresh introduces a more flexible and personalised offering, anchored in a three-tier card suite. Alongside Visa Infinite, the portfolio includes the two newly launched tiers of Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private, each tailored to distinct affluent segments within a unified premium offering. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006264/VI_LinkedIn_FINAL.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"> <img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006264/VI_LinkedIn_FINAL.jpg?p=medium600" title="" alt="" /> </a> </div> Affluence in Asia Pacific continues to grow, with affluent households projected to increase at an 8 per cent compound annual growth rate through 2030[1]. The region is also home to nearly 31 per cent of the world's ultra-high-net-worth population[2]. At the same time, affluent consumers are redefining what premium means today. Less about status and more about how experiences fit into their lives, they are prioritising moments that feel personal and meaningful. Visa's research shows affluent consumers are increasingly prioritising cultural immersion over traditional luxury, signalling a move toward more immersive experiences that feel deeply personal. The enhanced Visa Infinite brings together curated experiences and a global network of partners, underpinned by Visa's intelligent payment capabilities, to deliver a seamless and connected offering. These intelligent payment capabilities help simplify everyday payments, support higher-value spending, and enable secure card sharing with trusted delegates. &quot;Visa has long helped shape premium experiences for affluent consumers across Asia Pacific,&quot; said T. R. Ramachandran, Head of Products &amp; Solutions, Asia Pacific, Visa, &quot;As expectations evolve toward more intentional and globally connected experiences, we are building on that momentum. The refreshed Visa Infinite brings together our scale, innovation and partnerships to deliver more relevant and differentiated value for today's affluent customers.&quot; A progressive approach to modern affluence The refreshed Visa Infinite introduces a clear progression of benefits and access across three tiers, underpinned by intelligent payments capabilities including elevated transaction limits, smart authorisation, cross-border issuance and always-on security. Visa Infinite anchors the suite, delivering elevated everyday value and enhanced travel and lifestyle rewards. Visa Infinite Privilege builds on this with broader access and more curated experiences. At the top tier, Visa Infinite Private is an invitation-only offering, designed for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, with bespoke services and exclusive access to rare and highly personalised experiences. Curated programs built around passions The refreshed proposition comes to life through curated experiences built around the passions of today's affluent, from travel and dining to wellness and entertainment. These are designed to go beyond traditional perks, to provide meaningful and differentiated experiences. From <a href="https://my.visa.com/sg_en/category/dining/beyond-the-menu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Infinite Tastes: Beyond the Menu</a>, a chef-led culinary programme unlocking deeper access to the stories, craft, and culture behind Asia Pacific's dining scene to <a href="https://destinations.visa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Visa Destinations</a>, a passion-led, global travel platform offering curated journeys and exclusive access, each program offers more immersive, behind-the-scenes access and opportunities for deeper discovery. These experiences reflect the growing influence of affluent consumers, whose spending is increasing at nearly three times the rate of other cardholders, particularly across travel, entertainment, and retail[3]. Demand for wellbeing and more personalised services is rising among affluent consumers, with around 90 per cent seeking health-focused experiences and 84 per cent expecting more high-touch curated experiences[4]. To learn more about the refreshed Visa Infinite suite, including its benefits and experiences, visit <a href="https://www.visa.com/en-sg/sites/infinite-series" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Visa Infinite</a> and refer to the appendix below. <div> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" class="prnbcc"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">[1] Visa Business and Economic Insights, Global Travel Insight, July 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">[2] Knight Frank, The Wealth Report 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">[3] Visa Whitepaper, The Changing Face of Asia's Affluent – July 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">[4] How luxury health and preventive health are intersecting, Forbes</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> &nbsp; About Visa Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at <a href="https://www.visa.com.sg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Visa.com</a>.&nbsp; Appendix: Visa Infinite Benefits Highlights Visa Infinite cardholders enjoy elevated benefits designed for global living. The benefits below are selected highlights, availability and eligibility may vary by market. For the complete range of benefits, as well as applicable terms and conditions, please visit <a href="https://my.visa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">here</a>. <div> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" class="prnbcc"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Category</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Benefits Highlights (Terms and conditions apply)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen3" colspan="2" rowspan="1">Visa Infinite</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen4" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Travel &amp; Exploration</td> <td class="prngen4" colspan="1" rowspan="1"> <ul type="disc"> <li class="prnews_li">Visa Destinations: Curated travel experiences&nbsp;</li> <li class="prnews_li">Visa Luxury Hotel Collection: Benefits and complimentary night stay</li> <li class="prnews_li">Airport fast track benefits</li> <li class="prnews_li">Agoda: Complimentary third-night stays </li> <li class="prnews_li">ALL Accor+ Explorer: Complimentary 6-month membership</li> <li class="prnews_li">Travelgoogoo: Unlimited messaging and 2GB annual eSIM</li> <li class="prnews_li">Trip.com: Status match to Diamond tier membership and flight offer</li> <li class="prnews_li">withBanyan Explorer membership: Fast track status with qualifying consecutive 2-night stays&nbsp; (coming soon) </li> </ul></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen4" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Dining &amp; Gastronomy</td> <td class="prngen4" colspan="1" rowspan="1"> <ul type="disc"> <li class="prnews_li">Infinite Tastes: Beyond the Menu – exclusive chef-led culinary experiences across Asia Pacific</li> <li class="prnews_li">ALL Accor+ Explorer: Dining benefits with 30% savings (complimentary 6-month ALL Accor+ Explorer membership)</li> </ul></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen4" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Lifestyle&nbsp;&amp; Entertainment</td> <td class="prngen4" colspan="1" rowspan="1"> <ul type="disc"> <li class="prnews_li">Visa's global sponsorships: VIP access and experiences</li> <li class="prnews_li">Visa Golf Program: Complimentary green fees at over 100 golf courses across Asia Pacific&nbsp; </li> <li class="prnews_li">Visa Padel Program: Priority booking access to curated courts across Asia Pacific (coming soon) </li> <li class="prnews_li">Monocle: Exclusive savings on annual subscription</li> <li class="prnews_li">The New York Times: 1 year of unlimited access</li> </ul></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen4" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Wellness &amp; Renewal</td> <td class="prngen4" colspan="1" rowspan="1"> <ul type="disc"> <li class="prnews_li">BBC Maestro: 30% off subscription </li> <li class="prnews_li">Chenot Palace Weggis: Exclusive treatment packages for optimal health and vitality</li> <li class="prnews_li">CircleDNA: 52% off Premium DNA test kit </li> <li class="prnews_li">Classpass: Additional 10% monthly subscription credits for new users</li> <li class="prnews_li">Health &amp; Wellness Korea Program: up to 15% off health screening, dental clinics, wellness clinics, beauty and&nbsp;dermatology specialist and top spas in Korea</li> <li class="prnews_li">Lanserhof: Complimentary treatment and stay benefits</li> <li class="prnews_li">NOVI Health: 10% off applicable services and complimentary kit with Longevity Start or Max</li> </ul></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen3" colspan="2" rowspan="1">Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen3" colspan="2" rowspan="1">In addition to the full suite of Visa Infinite benefits, Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private introduce enhanced access, deeper personalisation and&nbsp;elevated recognition. &nbsp;Key benefits include Essentialist Private Travel Planning, access to global private members' clubs, and elevated travel and lifestyle privileges across leading&nbsp;brands such as&nbsp;ALL Accor+ Explorer, Banyan Group, Trip.com and Harrods. Visa Infinite Private further extends this with bespoke concierge services, alongside&nbsp;enhanced airport fast track access.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2"> </div>

Visa Reimagines Visa Infinite for Asia Pacific's Modern Affluent

BANGKOK, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Asia-Pacific Broadband Development Summit (BDS), the World Broadband Association (WBBA) officially launched AI-Net, a globally authoritative data communications certification for countries and operators worldwide. Serving as a digital infrastructure milestone, the certification provides a strategic guideline for global networks to transition from connectivity-driven architectures to intelligence-driven networks, propelling global infrastructure from the &quot;All-Cloud&quot; era into the &quot;All-Intelligence&quot; era, while accelerating industry-wide generational evolution and intelligent transformation. Currently, AI is reshaping the global economy, demanding higher carrying capacity, scalability, and intelligence from underlying infrastructure. As industries transition to Net5.5G, traditional metrics like bandwidth and coverage no longer reflect national competitiveness in the intelligent era. Consequently, the WBBA introduced the AI-Net Certification, focusing on three new pillars: national policy guidance, collaborative industry ecosystems, and Net5.5G penetration rate. This highly quantifiable evaluation system aims to accelerate global Net5.5G deployment by aligning top-level policies with industrial ecosystems to systematically benchmark technological maturity. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2104" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1883411/20260715054812EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2764645&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1883411/20260715054812EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2764645&amp;p=medium600" title="AI-Net Certification" alt="AI-Net Certification" /></a> AI-Net Certification </div> During the launch, the WBBA elaborated on the bidirectional empowerment of the AI-Net Certification, highlighting its dual core values: First, &quot;Network for AI&quot; establishes networks as the foundational bedrock for intelligent computing rather than mere transmission pipelines. By delivering deterministic performance—characterized by high throughput, zero packet loss, and ultra-low latency—modern network infrastructure fully unleashes the potential of intelligence. This ensures seamless, deep coordination between computing power and network scheduling, providing guaranteed experience quality for elastic demands and optimizing data efficiency for large-scale AI model training and inference. Second, &quot;AI for Network&quot; injects native intelligence directly into devices and management platforms. By deeply integrating AI capabilities, networks transition from passive routing to active cognitive systems with endogenous intelligence, self-healing, and continuous self-optimization. This structural shift drives infrastructure toward highly automated &quot;Agentic&quot; O&amp;M and AN L4, drastically reducing operational complexity and mitigating maintenance overhead for global operators. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder5641" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1883410/20260715054812EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2764644&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1883410/20260715054812EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2764644&amp;p=medium600" title="WBBA Director General Martin Creaner elaborating on the AI-Net Certification" alt="WBBA Director General Martin Creaner elaborating on the AI-Net Certification" /></a> WBBA Director General Martin Creaner elaborating on the AI-Net Certification </div> The AI-Net assessment spans both macroeconomic and microeconomic dimensions. At the macroeconomic level, the certification evaluates national policy alignment and industry-building efforts. Key criteria include top-level policy frameworks anchoring Net5.5G, IPv6, and intelligent networks, alongside active contributions to global standards and ecosystem collaboration. At the microeconomic level, the assessment benchmarks operators using the IP Network Development Index (IPDI) launched by the WBBA at MWC, precisely measuring live-network intelligence and Advanced IP/Net5.5G deployment density to identify Net5.5G pioneers. Moving beyond Wide Area Networks, the certification's scope extends to end-to-end digital foundations, integrating highly interconnected Data Center Networks and comprehensive endogenous security systems into its core criteria. This multidimensional alignment not only highlights a nation's strategic foresight but also validates the full-scenario, highly secure network capabilities delivered by leading operators in specialized sectors like automated logistics, smart retail, and smart cities. &quot;A trusted, industry-recognized benchmark, AI-Net turns the Four Forces into measurable progress toward Network 2030.&quot; Moving forward, the WBBA will leverage this certification to build global consensus among policymakers, standards organizations, and leading operators. By accelerating unified standards and closing the digital divide, the initiative will construct an &quot;AI-ready&quot; network foundation to drive industries toward the 2030 intelligent future. About the World Broadband Association: The World Broadband Association (WBBA) is an open, multilateral organization and platform that brings together cloud and broadband industry stakeholders to address and drive forward the shared goals of maximizing the social and economic benefits of digital ultra-broadband for all globally. The WBBA champions the business, consumer and citizen outcomes that broadband can deliver across the world, through converged network and cloud infrastructure. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Leading the Network 2030: WBBA Officially Launches AI-Net, a Globally Authoritative Data Communications Certification

Huawei FusionSolar's new Smart String Grid-Forming ESS Platform, LUTERRA, is born from technology breakthroughs designed to drive customer success. MUNICH, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei launched LUTERRA at Intersolar Europe in Germany last month. In this article, Steve Zheng, President of Smart ESS Business, Huawei Digital Power explains how Huawei has achieved industry-leading efficiency in an easy-to-install battery storage solution that delivers plant level grid-forming (GFM) applications. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder9729"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006192/image1.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006192/image1.jpg?p=medium600" title="Steve Zheng, President of Smart ESS Business, Huawei Digital Power" alt="Steve Zheng, President of Smart ESS Business, Huawei Digital Power" /></a> Steve Zheng, President of Smart ESS Business, Huawei Digital Power </div> Huawei's grid-forming technology has already been proven in field operation, including the world's largest 100% renewable energy microgrid, at The Red Sea resort destination in Saudi Arabia. The Red Sea project has been in stable operation for over two years, demonstrating that multi-site coordination of GFM energy resources is entirely possible at the gigawatt-hour scale. While not many projects will be as large as the 400MW of solar PV and the 1.3GWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) deployed in Saudi Arabia, Huawei's technology can deliver increased revenues, higher throughput and seamless integration with solar for all customers. Features such as its industry-leading round-trip efficiency (RTE), high-precision state of charge (SOC) control and cell-to-pack optimisation are achieved across multiple disciplines, Zheng says, &quot;including electrochemistry, electrical engineering, electronics, thermodynamics, control technology, and prediction technology.&quot; &quot;Huawei's comprehensive control over the overall solution achieves 93.1% efficiency on the low-voltage side of the PCS at 25&deg;C ambient temperature, with the SOC precision reaching 2.5% at both ends and 3% in the plateau,&quot; Zheng says. The integrated design covers full cell-to-pack thermal management, liquid-cooling systems and high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) switching architecture. The setup offers unique performance advantages for long-duration energy storage (LDES) applications over other products on the market. &quot;We adhere to the string architecture and adopt an optimiser for each pack and a controller for each rack. These refined and effective management methods address electrochemical inconsistency, especially inconsistency in the battery lifecycle,&quot; Zheng explains. &quot;In our next-generation solution, the AC voltage is increased to 1000 V AC for the first time based on SiC components. This reduces system loss and improves efficiency. Our unique, intelligent, distributed cooling technology increases the heat dissipation area. In addition, high RTE, high consistency, high&nbsp;SOC level, and high availability are improving the solution's throughput by more than 10% compared with conventional solutions.&quot; While the technology is sophisticated, installation and logistics are designed to be as simple as possible, according to Steve Zheng. In the example of a 1GWh BESS plant, LUTERRA Smart String Grid-Forming ESS Platform reduces delivery time by at least 30%, balance of plant (BOP) costs by at least 20%, and the footprint by 1 square metre for every megawatt-hour installed, compared to conventional solutions. Zheng says these results are achieved with Huawei's patented through-busbar Architecture, which enables flexible installation, capacity expansion, and adaptive&nbsp;C-rates for charging and discharging throughout the project's lifecycle. Grid-forming for stable inverter-based electricity grid As regular readers of Energy-Storage.news will be aware, grid-forming technologies and their associated applications have grown hugely in importance for enhancing the stability of electricity grid across the world. Historically, grid frequency and voltage have been established as byproducts of the rotating mass of thermal generation turbines. As these largely fossil-fuel-based assets are replaced or outnumbered by variable renewable energy (VRE) sources, a new challenge arises in maintaining system stability. Fortunately, inverters equipped with GFM capabilities can provide the same inertia, short-circuit ratio (SCR) and other essential functions such as black start capability. GFM is a perfect fit for BESS and countries and regions including the UK, Australia and China are actively deploying grid-forming resources. Within Europe, Germany's four transmission system operators (TSOs) launched a long-term inertia service market earlier this year, for which GFM BESS assets are eligible, while the European association of TSOs across 36 countries, ENTSO-E, has drafted technical guidelines for grid-forming requirements. &quot;Grid-forming technology is key to maintaining the stability of a power grid that integrates a high proportion of renewable energy. The technology has evolved from individual equipment to arrays and power plants,&quot; Steve Zheng says. Huawei has defined six grid-forming capabilities: inertia, short-circuit Level, Primary frequency regulation, Power oscillation damping, black start and on/off-grid switching in virtual synchronous generator (VSG) mode. &quot;We believe that the breakthrough of grid-forming technology at the plant level is critical,&quot; Zheng says. In the example of a 100MW BESS plant, there will be thousands of power electronics devices that must run in GFM mode. &quot;It is technically challenging to ensure that these devices work together to stabilise the power grid through the collaboration of hardware and software,&quot; Zheng says, referring to the example of The Red Sea project. Huawei's technology has also been used in large-scale grid-forming projects in other countries, including Germany, Bulgaria, the Philippines and China. Huawei's product roadmap strategy focuses on array and system-level optimisation The company has developed the industry's largest GFM energy storage solution, optimised for BOP at the system level. The strategy behind that product roadmap choice was to focus not just on the power and energy density of a single BESS container, but on the power and energy density of a full array or power plant. &quot;Only when the array solution is optimal can the entire plant be optimal. A single container is not a true energy storage system; cells alone do not make an energy storage system,&quot; Zheng says. &quot;Therefore, we consider each array as the basic unit in our solution design and planning, rather than blindly pursuing higher power density of a single container.&quot; The Smart String Grid-Forming ESS Platform's design features a Dual stage 1000Vac high-voltage platform. This grid-forming storage system can resolve critical front-of-the-meter (FTM) operational challenges across utility renewable plants and C&amp;I storage deployments, even as power systems impose increasingly stringent grid-support requirements on energy storage assets. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2388"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006193/image2.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006193/image2.jpg?p=medium600" title="Huawei's next-generation Smart String Grid-Forming ESS Platform LUTERRA" alt="Huawei's next-generation Smart String Grid-Forming ESS Platform LUTERRA" /></a> Huawei's next-generation Smart String Grid-Forming ESS Platform LUTERRA </div> &quot;When it comes to architecture, we believe that the dual-stage solution offers superior grid safety compared to the conventional single-stage solution,&quot; Steve Zheng tells us. First, under high-voltage ride-through (HVRT) conditions, inrush current will flow back and forth between the power grid and the PCS. Especially when the battery SOC is low, this may cause battery insulation failure or even severe safety issues. Second, during low-voltage ride-through (LVRT), a certain constant active power is required to help the power grid recover quickly. These advantages are not available in the single-stage architecture.&quot; <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

The technology breakthroughs behind Huawei's next-generation Smart String Grid-Forming ESS Platform

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1739857/BNY-Logo.jpg?id=OA2764559&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (&quot;BNY&quot;) (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, has reported financial results for the second quarter 2026. The company's earnings release along with the quarterly update presentation and other earnings-related documents are available at <a href="http://www.bny.com/investorrelations" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.bny.com/investorrelations</a>. Management will host a conference call and simultaneous live audio webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET today. This conference call and audio webcast will include forward-looking statements and may include other material information. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> </div> Conference Call and Audio Webcast Access Investors and analysts wishing to access the conference call and audio webcast may do so by dialing +1 800-330-6730 (U.S.) or +1 646-769-9500 (International), and using the passcode: 200200, or by logging onto <a href="http://www.bny.com/investorrelations" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.bny.com/investorrelations</a>. Conference Call and Audio Webcast Replays An archived version of the second quarter conference call and audio webcast will be available beginning on July 15, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m. ET through August 14, 2026, at <a href="http://www.bny.com/investorrelations" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.bny.com/investorrelations</a>. About BNY BNY is a global financial services platforms company at the heart of the world's capital markets. For more than 240 years BNY has partnered alongside clients, using its expertise and platforms to help them&nbsp;operate more efficiently and accelerate growth. Today BNY serves&nbsp;over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally. BNY supports governments in funding local projects and works with over 90% of the top 100 pension plans to safeguard investments for millions of individuals. As of&nbsp;June 30, 2026, BNY oversees&nbsp;$62.6 trillion&nbsp;in assets under custody and/or administration and&nbsp;$2.2 trillion&nbsp;in assets under management. BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BNY). Headquartered in&nbsp;New York City, BNY has been named among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators. Additional information is available on <a href="http://www.bny.com" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.bny.com</a>. Follow on LinkedIn or visit the BNY Newsroom for the latest company news.&nbsp; Contacts: Investors Marius Merz +1 212 298 1480 <a href="mailto:marius.merz@bny.com" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">marius.merz@bny.com</a> Media Anneliese Diedrichs +1 646 468 6026 <a href="mailto:anneliese.diedrichs@bny.com" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">anneliese.diedrichs@bny.com</a>

BNY Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

CHONGZUO, China, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from china-asean-media.com.&nbsp; The 2026&nbsp;ASEAN-China Cultural Exchange Cooperation Forum was held today in Chongzuo, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, co-hosted by the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi. Under the theme &quot;Innovative Conservation and Regional Joint Promotion of World Cultural Heritage,&quot; the forum featured two core panels: &quot;Protection and Inheritance of World Cultural Heritage in the Era of Artificial Intelligence&quot; and &quot;Exploration of Cross-border Collaboration in Promoting World Cultural Heritage.&quot; Delegates included cultural and tourism officials, heritage experts, academics, and media representatives from China and ASEAN member states. During the forum, the Initiative on Joint Promotion of World Cultural Heritage was formally issued. Signatories included institutions such as the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia, the Penang Heritage Trust (Malaysia), the Guangxi Huashan Scenic Area Administrative Committee of Chongzuo City, Beijing's Summer Palace, and the Longmen Grottoes Research Institute. The initiative aims to establish a regular information-sharing mechanism and a shared heritage resource database, create integrated online-offline promotion platforms, enhance youth dialogue between China and ASEAN, and cultivate interdisciplinary talent for cross-border heritage operations and conservation. The forum also debuted the &quot;Chongzuo Huashan Day&quot; international co-branded cultural and creative collection. The visual identity, originally designed by a Beihang University team and recipient of the German iF Design Award, reinterprets millennia-old rock art motifs through contemporary, fashion-forward expression. This forms a full-cycle model—from international recognition to local implementation to global outreach—offering a new pathway for the creative industrialization of world heritage. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the 35th anniversary of China-ASEAN dialogue relations. Participants concurred that the forum should serve as a springboard to harness culture, heritage, and technology as bridges, wings, and bonds, jointly forging a brighter future for heritage innovation and regional promotion, while injecting lasting momentum into a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future. &nbsp;

Initiative on Joint Promotion of World Cultural Heritage Launched in Chongzuo, China

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1707571/RAINBOWCO-Logo.jpg?id=OA2764315&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> NANTONG, China, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RAINBOWCO (SZ: 002483), a global leader in high-end equipment manufacturing,&nbsp;today announced the latest business update for its&nbsp;GENMA brand. Since launching a strategic brand upgrade in September 2025, GENMA's terminal container crane business has achieved rapid growth in under a year, securing a series of major orders and gaining widespread international recognition for its GENSMART automation technology. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1882502/20260714033916EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2764314&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1882502/20260714033916EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2764314&amp;p=medium600" title="" alt="" /></a> </div> Major Orders Across Multiple Markets Driven by outstanding product competitiveness,&nbsp;GENMA has successfully won several landmark contracts. A single order of 50 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from a Moroccan port set a new record for GENMA in the African market. Package orders for ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes from the Netherlands, along with STS and RTG packages from India, mark a comprehensive breakthrough in both the high-end European market and the emerging South Asian market. Notably, GENMA secured the order for world's largest RTG — 1 over 7, 10+1 automated RTGs — underscoring the deep confidence of top-tier terminal operators in GENMA's cranes and automation capabilities and further strengthening the brand's market position. GENSMART Automation Validated: Deliveries and Orders Exceed 100 Units GENMA's GENSMART automation platform encompasses core solutions including AutoRTG, AutoRMG, AutoSTS and equipment control systems. It is a convergence of leading-edge technologies including multi-modal sensor data fusion, cross-system data interoperability, AI-powered coordinated dispatching, and digital twin management. Its fully automated external truck handling technology is at the forefront of the industry. To date, cumulative deliveries and contracted orders for GENMA automated cranes and retrofit projects have surpassed 100 units, with proven performance at world-class container terminals. &quot;GENMA's breakthroughs across multiple global markets are the most direct recognition of our technical strength and brand value. We will continue expanding our global manufacturing and service network to provide customers with ever more efficient and intelligent solutions,&quot; said Martin Wu, CEO of RAINBOWCO. About RAINBOWCO RAINBOWCO is a global high-end equipment manufacturer with five major production bases and over 3,900 employees. The company operates 29 service locations across 24 countries. Its GENMA brand is a world-leading provider of lifting and handling solutions. In addition to terminal container cranes and automation solutions, the brand also covers: shipyards, storage yards and plants, offshore engineering, bulk material handling and conveying, and high-efficiency multifunctional material handlers. Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.genmasolutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://www.genmasolutions.com/</a> <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1883352/RIC场地图.jpg?id=OA2764316&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1883352/RIC场地图.jpg?id=OA2764316&amp;p=medium600" title="" alt="" /></a> </div>

GENMA Brand Strategic Upgrade Delivers Strong Results -- Multiple Major Orders and Global Recognition for Automation Technology

The expansion secures Valvoline Global as Geely's official lubricant technology partner, integrating its advanced fluids into factory-fill production and a newly launched aftersales network. SINGAPORE and SYDNEY, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline™ Global Operations, The Original Motor Oil and worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with Horse Powertrain (&quot;Horse&quot;), a global manufacturer of powertrain solutions and joint venture between Geely, Renault and Aramco, which supplies automotive engines for Geely and other top automakers. Building on an existing factory-fill collaboration with Horse, the expanded partnership extends Valvoline Global' s lubricant solutions into a broader vehicle service ecosystem, accelerating its business expansion in Asia Pacific. Separately, Valvoline Global has entered a long-term aftersales agreement with Geely Auto Group (&quot;Geely&quot;), one of China's largest automakers, to become its designated lubricant technology partner. As such, Valvoline Global will now supply high‑performance aftermarket lubricants for Geely vehicles, including other owned and operated brands under its parent company. Together, the expanded Horse and Geely partnership positions Valvoline to deliver a seamless lubricant solution that supports vehicles from initial assembly through the aftermarket ownership experience. &quot;Valvoline has demonstrated deep technical capability, a robust global supply chain, and a shared commitment to advancing the next generation of mobility solutions,&quot; said Simon Hu, Chief Procurement Officer of Horse Powertrain. &quot;This long-term collaboration reinforces our ability to deliver exceptional performance, durability, and sustainability to our customers, and we are pleased to have Valvoline Global as a strategic partner.&quot; &quot;Our strengthened partnership with Horse Powertrain and Geely Auto Group is representative of where Valvoline Global is going,&quot; said Michael Dreyer, SVP and General Manager for APAC, Valvoline Global Operations. &quot;By delivering innovative, OEM-endorsed solutions from factory-fill to aftersales, supported by 160 years of expertise, we are working not just as a legacy oil brand, but as a preferred technology partner for next-generation mobility.&quot; Co-Developed Lubricants Formulated to Benefit Drivers As part of Valvoline Global' s agreement with Geely, the brand introduces a new line of co-engineered lubricants for Geely vehicles, including the Valvoline GEELY Ultra Full Synthetic Engine Oil, Valvoline GEELY Full Synthetic Engine Oil, and others. Co-developed with Geely and validated through rigorous OEM testing, these synthetic and full synthetic formulations are engineered for fuel economy, engine efficiency and cleanliness, and protection of critical engine components. All formulations available to consumers meet powertrain specifications required by Horse. With 160 years in the lubricant industry, Valvoline Global is uniquely positioned to bring innovative products to car owners, who will benefit from the brand's proven expertise. The partnership also reflects Valvoline Global' s continued investment in strategic growth markets across the Asia Pacific region for business expansion and leader in the rapidly advancing mobility sector. These integrated strengths now serve as a compelling reference for pipeline OEMs seeking a future‑ready lubricant partner. Industry Recognition: Valvoline Global at the 6th International Summit of Automotive Propulsion Systems (ISAPS) Valvoline Global demonstrated its technical credibility as a participant in the 6th ISAPS hosted in China. The summit brings together major global OEMs and leading academics from top universities, enabling technical exchange on light-duty powertrain development between trusted technical partners in the mobility ecosystem. Valvoline Global's participation underscores its growing reputation as a technical partner in the global mobility ecosystem.&nbsp; <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder6234" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1882397/20260713221842EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2761885&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1882397/20260713221842EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2761885&amp;p=medium600" title="A display booth featuring Valvoline GEELY collaboration, showcasing co-developed lubricants and a timeline of their partnership, with product bottles arranged on a central table." alt="A display booth featuring Valvoline GEELY collaboration, showcasing co-developed lubricants and a timeline of their partnership, with product bottles arranged on a central table." /></a> A display booth featuring Valvoline GEELY collaboration, showcasing co-developed lubricants and a timeline of their partnership, with product bottles arranged on a central table. </div> About Valvoline™ Global Operations Valvoline™ Global, being America's first branded motor oil, is powering the next generation of mobility through innovation for customers in 140+ countries and at more than 80,000 points of distribution. A worldwide leader in future-ready automotive and industrial solutions and best-in-class services for partners around the globe, our legacy of firsts spans 160 years. With solutions available for every engine and drivetrain, from high-mileage and heavy duty to electric vehicles, Valvoline Global is inventing the way forward for mobility and beyond, expanding its heat transfer solutions to high performance computing. Together with our parent company Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions for what the future holds – on and off the road. 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XUZHOU, China, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As World Youth Skills Day 2026 highlights &quot;Skills for a Shared Future,&quot; XCMG Group is advancing its overseas vocational education system to connect local employment needs and customer service scenarios with structured talent development, skills certification and career pathways. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1879489/aa4803b2ad0945a7a0efc14647aa13de.jpg?id=OA2755002&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1879489/aa4803b2ad0945a7a0efc14647aa13de.jpg?id=OA2755002&amp;p=medium600" title="XCMG Advances Overseas Vocational Education to Cultivate Future-Ready Talent on World Youth Skills Day" alt="XCMG Advances Overseas Vocational Education to Cultivate Future-Ready Talent on World Youth Skills Day" /></a> XCMG Advances Overseas Vocational Education to Cultivate Future-Ready Talent on World Youth Skills Day </div> In late June, the Fifth XCMG Cup Construction Machinery Maintenance Skills Competition was held in conjunction with the Belt and Road Machinery Industry Skills Competition, opening international venues for the first time. Linking China with venues in Thailand, Uzbekistan and Indonesia, the competition brought together 150 Chinese and 62 overseas participants, using technical competition as a platform to promote skills exchange, service capability development and industry-education collaboration across markets. This competition was the first overseas implementation of XCMG's &quot;1+3+X&quot; global standard certification system, alongside the industry-first practice of a single-exam dual-certification mechanism. Through this competition, competitors could achieve a Junior-level Machinery Industry Vocational Competency Certificate and an XCMG Global Service Engineer Skill Level Certificate. This competition is part of XCMG's broader effort to localize vocational education and technical training in global markets. Across its vocational education and training system, XCMG's programs have reached over 50 countries, empowered over 3,000 skilled professionals, issued 158 international certificates and jointly built over 20 training programs. Localized Talent Development and Certification Reinforce Commitment to Service Standards in Indonesia and Uzbekistan On May 26, XCMG officially launched the Global Service Engineer Certification Station (Indonesia) and the Craftsman Academy (Indonesia Branch), marking the latest progress in XCMG's localized talent development system in Southeast Asia. The XCMG Global Service Engineer Certification Station (Indonesia) focuses on skills assessment, skill-level certification and capability enhancement for local service engineers, with evaluation covering theoretical assessment, troubleshooting practice, equipment commissioning and job competency. Qualified participants receive unified skill-level certificates. The XCMG Craftsman Academy (Indonesia Branch) provides regular training for new employee development, on-the-job advancement and school-enterprise cooperation. Its courses are designed around local equipment application and maintenance needs, building a pathway from entry-level training to advanced technician development. Together, the two platforms integrate capability development with standardized skills certification, strengthening local service capabilities. &quot;Through localized training, skills certification and cross-cultural development, XCMG helps local employees and partners strengthen practical capabilities and career pathways,&quot; said Li Qiankun, assistant to the general manager of XCMG Indonesia Region. &quot;It also supports the implementation of XCMG's market-specific service standards, creating long-term customer value.&quot; On June 20, this model was successfully expanded to Uzbekistan, accelerating XCMG's global service system in its transition from product export to the export of standards and systems, thereby supporting the high-quality construction machinery industry in Central Asia. Building Career Pathways for Brazil's Next Generation of Young Professionals In Brazil, XCMG is building career pathways for young professionals through apprentice programs. More than 80 young professionals work across XCMG Brazil's manufacturing, R&amp;D, marketing, service support and other functions in multiple regions. XCMG has also established long-term cooperation with Instituto Federal (IF) educational institutions and the SENAI vocational and technical education system. By combining classroom-based learning with hands-on practice, the programs provide vocational skills training that helps young participants understand industry trends and corporate operations. Additionally, XCMG has launched an international skills development program that selects outstanding young Brazilian technicians to receive six-month specialized training in China. Through systematic instruction in equipment operation, maintenance and service, the program strengthens professional capabilities for the mining industry while equipping XCMG craftsmen with comprehensive technical knowledge and hands-on expertise. The initiative also contributes to sustainable industry development by building a pipeline of highly skilled local talent.

XCMG Advances Overseas Vocational Education to Cultivate Future-Ready Talent on World Youth Skills Day

The region's Top 30 brands are now worth US$165 billion and outperform global peers on Meaningful Difference. Shopee, Lazada and POSB rank amongst the fastest-growing brands SINGAPORE, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantar, the world's leading data, analytics and AI business, today unveiled the third edition of its <a href="http://www.kantar.com/campaigns/brandz/southeast-asia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">BrandZ™ Southeast Asia ranking and report</a>, revealing that Southeast Asia's Top 30 most valuable brands are now worth a combined US$165.3 billion. The ranking highlights the resilience of the region's strongest brands, whose value has grown 26% since 2024 despite a challenging global economic environment. Growth has been broad-based: 18 brands have grown, 16 at a double-digit pace, with four more than doubling their value. This was driven by strong consumer relevance and clear differentiation in increasingly competitive markets. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3005941/Kantar_BrandZ_2026_Most_Valuable_Southeast_Asian_Brands.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"> <img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3005941/Kantar_BrandZ_2026_Most_Valuable_Southeast_Asian_Brands.jpg?p=medium600" title="Kantar BrandZ 2026 Southeast Asian Brands" alt="Kantar BrandZ 2026 Southeast Asian Brands" /> </a> Kantar BrandZ 2026 Southeast Asian Brands </div> The rankings also highlight the continued dominance of Financial Services, which accounts for more than half of the total value in the Top 30. Banking brands occupy five of the top 10 positions, demonstrating the strength of consumer trust and the growing importance of financial brands in people's daily lives. Telecommunications remains the second-largest category, led by Thailand's AIS, while Retail continues to gain momentum through the growth of e-commerce leaders Shopee and Lazada. Valued at US$24.5bn, DBS has overtaken BCA to become Southeast Asia's most valuable brand, more than doubling its value since 2024. This growth is driven by strong brand foundations, anchored in a clear commitment to sustainability and financial security – a positioning that has earned it recognition as <a href="https://gfmag.com/award/winner-announcements/press-release-global-finance-names-the-50-safest-banks-in-asia-2025/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Asia's Safest Bank</a> for 17 consecutive years. Its proposition also travels well beyond its home market, demonstrating its ability to scale a meaningfully different offer across multiple markets. Kantar BrandZ Top 10 Most Valuable Southeast Asian Brands 2026: <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" class="prnbcc"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">2026 Rank&nbsp; (vs 2024)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Brand</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Category</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Brand value 2026 (US$M)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">2-year change (%)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">1 (+2)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">DBS</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Financial Services</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">24,545</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">121&nbsp;%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">2 (-1)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">BCA</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Financial Services</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">22,661</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">-20&nbsp;%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">3 (+1)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">AIS</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Telecom Providers</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">14,612</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">65&nbsp;%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">4 (+3)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Shopee</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Retail</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">10,428</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">116&nbsp;%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">5 (+1)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">UOB</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Financial Services</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">7,768</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">18&nbsp;%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">6 (-4)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">BRI</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Financial Services</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">6,438</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">-43&nbsp;%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">7 (+2)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Marina Bay Sands</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Travel Services</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">6,092</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">38&nbsp;%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">8 (-3)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Mandiri</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Financial Services</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">5,488</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">-34&nbsp;%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">9 (+1)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">True</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Telecom Providers</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">5,373</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">45&nbsp;%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">10 (-2)</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Telkomsel</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Telecom Providers</td> <td class="prngen3" colspan="1" rowspan="1">4,726</td> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">3&nbsp;%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Scaling success: how top risers are accelerating growth The fastest-rising brand in the Top 30 is POSB (People's Own Savings Bank), leaping eight places to No.13, and increasing its value 126% to $4.4bn. Singapore's oldest bank has strengthened its purpose – 'Neighbours first, bankers second' – through community-led initiatives, and emotionally compelling storytelling. Its innovative '<a href="https://lbbonline.com/news/the-secret-little-agency-uses-generative-ai-to-create-ultra-inclusive-visuals-for-singapores-oldest-bank" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Treat Yourself Right' campaign</a>, using GenAI to bring consumers face-to-face with their future selves, demonstrates how technology can deepen engagement while reinforcing brand meaning. Among the 24 brands featuring in both the 2026 and 2024 rankings, those with the strongest growth also have the widest international reach, highlighting the commercial advantage of translating locally-built brand meaning into regionally relevant offers. Singaporean brand Lazada (No.12; $4.5bn; +105%) has succeeded with a strategy based on quality, authenticity and trust. It offers consumers peace of mind in a complex e-commerce landscape through its '100% Legit' guarantee, and this narrative resonates across diverse markets, supporting sustained growth and strengthening consumer confidence. Commenting on the results, Rika Sharma, Executive Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Singapore, Kantar, says: &quot;Southeast Asia's most valuable brands have earned their place by building deep, meaningful connections with consumers around enduring human needs that transcend markets and cultures. While many are already firmly embedded in people's lives, sustaining growth in the years ahead will require greater ambition and innovation. The strongest brands will be those that expand into new spaces, create new sources of value for consumers and sharpen their differentiation in ways that justify premium pricing. Achieving this consistently will depend on a more strategic application of consumer and market understanding, powered by AI-enabled intelligence that helps turn brand decisions into measurable business impact.&quot; Newcomers combine bold positioning with cross-market relevance Six new entrants join BrandZ's Southeast Asian ranking this year, spanning five categories and five markets: Malaysian telecom provider CelcomDigi (No.14; $4.2bn), Vietnam-founded EV manufacturer VinFast (No.15; $4.0bn), Malaysian retailer 99 Speedmart (No.21; $2.6bn), Indonesia's Mayapada Hospital (No.24; $2.4bn), and financial services brands SCB (Siam Commercial Bank) (No.28; $1.4bn) from Thailand and BDO (No.29; $1.4bn) from the Philippines. Each newcomer has broken into the Top 30 by establishing a clear point of differentiation that cuts through, and by amplifying that difference through focused, effective communications. VinFast exemplifies this approach through its 'For a Green Future' mission, combining accessible electric mobility with ecosystem innovation, such as its GreenSM Taxi services. This clear, future-facing positioning has supported rapid expansion within Southeast Asia and beyond. Meanwhile, Indonesia's Mayapada Hospital has built momentum by positioning itself as a provider of world-class healthcare within the region, reducing the need for outbound medical travel. Its strong, digitally led communications reinforce its premium, progressive credentials among consumers. Key trends from the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable Southeast Asian Brands report include: <ul type="disc"> <li>Southeast Asia's Top 30 outperform the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands on the three fundamental drivers of brand growth - Meaning, Difference and Salience - signalling their strong connection with consumers and their readiness for sustained future growth</li> <li>Consumers increasingly see Southeast Asian brands as 'worth it'. By demonstrating clear Meaningful Difference, these brands reinforce perceptions of value for money and justify premium pricing.</li> </ul> The 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable Southeast Asian Brands ranking, full report and in-depth analysis are now available at: <a href="http://www.kantar.com/campaigns/brandz/southeast-asia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.kantar.com/campaigns/brandz/southeast-asia</a> For category-level competitive insights,&nbsp;Kantar's free BrandSnapshot tool, powered by BrandZ, offers at-a-glance intelligence on 15,000 brands worldwide. Explore it <a href="https://www.kantar.com/marketplace/solutions/brand-insights/brand-equity-snapshot" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">here.</a> ENDS About Kantar: Kantar is the world's leading marketing data and analytics business. We deliver the intelligence needed to power brand growth in the AI era. We provide the signals that help organisations act quickly and confidently. We empower brands to make effective marketing decisions based on predictive evidence. And we help them craft powerful growth strategies rooted in the connection between consumers, brands and enterprise value. All this is powered by our uniquely robust human and synthetic data, our unrivalled IP, our AI-native platform and the team of global brand experts that bring this all together. About Kantar BrandZ: Kantar BrandZ is the global currency when assessing brand value, quantifying the contribution of brands to business' financial performance. Kantar's annual global and local brand valuation rankings combine rigorously analysed financial data, with extensive brand equity research. Since 1998, BrandZ has shared brand-building insights with business leaders based on interviews with 4.6 million consumers, for 22,392 brands in 54 markets. Discover more about Kantar BrandZ <a href="http://www.kantar.com/campaigns/brandz/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">here</a>. The Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Southeast Asian Brands is the most definitive and robust ranking available. The ranking is based on interviews with more than 120,000 respondents, on 2,050 brands in 85 categories. The ranking focuses exclusively on consumer-facing brands, and brands must meet the following criteria: <ul type="disc"> <li>The brand must have originated in one of the following markets: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam</li> <li>The brand must be owned by a publicly listed company or by a company that publishes full financial statements in the public domain.</li> </ul> For more information, please contact: Amanjit Singh, Marketing Director- APAC, Kantar | <a href="mailto:Amanjit.singh@kantar.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Amanjit.singh@kantar.com</a> &nbsp; Mishuelle Wee, Digital Marketing Manager, Kantar | <a href="mailto:mishuelle.wee@kantar.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">mishuelle.wee@kantar.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

DBS crowned Southeast Asia's most valuable brand in Kantar BrandZ 2026 ranking

VILA REAL, Portugal, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The European rounds of the 2026 Kumho FIA TCR World Tour concluded in Vila Real, where Geely Cyan Racing secured its fifth victory of the season and took the lead in the Teams' Championship. French driver Yann Ehrlacher won Race 1, while the other three drivers finished among the top four. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006106/image2.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"> <img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3006106/image2.jpg?p=medium600" title="" alt="" /> </a> </div> Throughout the European rounds, the team competed at Misano, Ricardo Tormo, Paul Ricard and Vila Real, facing a wide range of track challenges, from flat-out sections and long high-speed sections to technical corners. The Geely Preface TCR proved highly competitive across different circuits, supported by its self-developed chassis, suspension system and powertrain, with Geely Cyan Racing holding a 56-point lead in the Teams' Championship standings. Santiago Urrutia tops the Drivers' Championship, while Yann Ehrlacher is fourth. Thed Bj&ouml;rk and Ma Qinghua rank sixth and seventh respectively. Through motorsport competition, the team continues to demonstrate Geely's engineering capabilities and further support its global development. Beyond the racetrack, Geely's global expansion continues to accelerate. In the first half of 2026, Geely achieved global sales of 1,100,373 units. Within just 45 days, the brand entered seven European markets, including Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and France. Meanwhile, the Geely STARRAY EM-i became Australia's best-selling PHEV SUV in May. Underpinning this momentum are Geely's integrated global capabilities across R&amp;D, products, services and brand development. Backed by a diverse portfolio of sedans and SUVs, five testing regions across Asia, Europe and beyond, and five engineering R&amp;D centres in China, Europe and Malaysia, Geely continues to advance localisation and technology development. Additionally, Geely's global customer initiatives, including GEEL•GO and GEELY Care+, strengthen brand trust. International awards such as the Automotive News PACE Award and the Red Dot Product Design Award further reinforce the brand's influence. Together, these efforts support Geely's global growth. The 2026 Kumho FIA TCR World Tour will come to China this October. The series will head to Chengdu and Zhuzhou before concluding with the season finale in Macau. Bringing valuable experience from its European rounds, Geely Cyan Racing will compete on Chinese circuits and continue to strengthen Geely's global motorsport presence. The team will also showcase its engineering capabilities on tracks.

From permanent circuits to street circuits, Geely Cyan Racing secures fifth victory of the 2026 Kumho FIA TCR World Tour

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