InvestHK Pitches Hong Kong as African Enterprises Gateway to Asia
Invest Hong Kong’s Associate Director‑General Loretta Lee is on an eight‑day tour of Johannesburg and Kigali to pitch Hong Kong as the premier springboard for African firms entering the Chinese mainland and broader Asia‑Pacific markets. The mission highlights Hong Kong’s 8.25% profits‑tax rate for qualifying commodity traders and its status as the world’s leading offshore Renminbi hub. Lee will engage chambers, banks, fintech players and C‑suite executives at the Africa CEO Forum. The push aligns with China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan to deepen Africa‑Asia economic ties.
SIM Academy Showcases Part Time Upskilling for Singaporean Workers
SIM Academy is rolling out a suite of part‑time professional development courses aimed at Singapore’s working adults. The offerings include 1‑day and 2‑day instructor‑led short courses covering communication, sustainability, systems leadership and other core competencies. Several programmes qualify for SkillsFuture...
Banyan Group Showcases New Phuket Properties in Hong Kong
Banyan Group Residences is staging a two‑day sales exhibition in Hong Kong on May 16‑17 to showcase three new luxury residential projects in Laguna Phuket—Bellaguna Lake Residences, Bellaguna Golf Residences, and Angsana Golf Residences Topaz. The event targets Hong Kong...
Vietnam Real Estate Market 2026 Weathering Headwinds Embracing a New Cycle
Vietnam’s real estate sector is poised for a new growth cycle as the incoming government rolls out key legal frameworks that promise greater regulatory transparency and stability. Accelerating inter‑regional infrastructure and rapid urbanisation are reshaping demand toward genuine housing needs...
New Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi to Open in August 2026
Travelodge Hotels Asia will open Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi in August 2026, featuring more than 300 rooms—the largest Travelodge property in Japan—situated in the bustling Shinsaibashi district near major attractions and transit hubs. The hotel offers a range of room types...
Anoushka Shankar S Chapters Premieres in Hong Kong
On 3 June 2026 the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong will present the Hong Kong premiere of Anoushka Shankar’s orchestral work ‘Chapters’ at the City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Robert Ames. The piece is a joint commission by the BBC Proms, De Singel and CCOHK and...
IBPO Group Appoints Afsha as Shariah Advisor
IBPO Group Berhad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Afsha Shariah Advisory to serve as its official Shariah Advisor. The collaboration is designed to strengthen IBPO’s Shariah governance and ensure its financing products, including the newly launched i‑Personal Financing,...
Rhenus Strengthens APAC Road Freight Offerings Amid High Demand
Rhenus Group announced a major expansion of its road‑freight network across the Asia‑Pacific region, adding cross‑border trucking capabilities and a new border office in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia. The move dovetails with the company’s multimodal strategy that blends road, air,...
GWM Unveils World Class Safety and Testing Facilities
GWM unveiled its new global safety and testing complex at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, investing roughly $71 million in a 57,000 m² facility that forms the core of a near $1.4 billion testing ecosystem. The complex features a $42 million climatic wind tunnel,...
Arrow Electronics Integrates Chip One Stop E Commerce in Japan
Arrow Electronics announced that it has merged Chip One Stop’s e‑commerce platform into arrow.com, creating a unified digital storefront for Japanese customers. The new site retains Japanese‑language support, local services, and leverages Arrow’s Yokohama warehouse to promise 24‑hour delivery in...
Hong Kong Celebrities Unite for Children S Advocacy Campaign
Save the Children Hong Kong has launched the “Safe Start for Little Seed” campaign, a city‑wide drive to embed a zero‑tolerance culture for child abuse. The initiative is fronted by local celebrities—including Alice Fung, Phil Lam, Sean Wong and Grace Chan—who are urging...
Asia Pacific Rayon Strengthens Indonesia and India Commitment
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) reinforced its commitment to Indonesia and India by marking its eighth consecutive appearance at Jakarta’s Indo Intertex Expo and by joining Mumbai’s Fibers & Yarns Expo. In Jakarta, APR highlighted lyocell fabrics tailored for UNESCO‑listed batik and showcased a...
The Work Project Opens Premium London Workspace
The Work Project (TWP), a luxury workspace brand owned by CapitaLand, opened its first UK venue at One Leadenhall, delivering 30,000 sq ft of high‑spec coworking space across the 22nd and 23rd floors. The design, by Farago Han Studio, blends historic Leadenhall...
Thailand Launches SPACE F Food Tech Accelerator Batch 7
Thailand’s National Innovation Agency, together with Thai Union, Mahidol University and corporate partners, launched the seventh cohort of the SPACE‑F foodtech accelerator. The program brings 20 startups from ten countries to develop proof‑of‑concept products in seven focus areas, supported by...
Phancy Group Launches PhanthyModel
Phancy Group (6682.HK) unveiled PhanthyModel, an AI-driven modeling platform aimed at scientists, engineers and developers. The tool automates the entire modeling workflow, shrinking typical five‑to‑six‑hour projects to roughly ten minutes. By learning from each use, PhanthyModel acts as an active...
XIXILI Launches 3D Avatar Fitting for Malaysian Lingerie Retail
XIXILI introduced a 3D Avatar Try‑On Tool that lets Malaysian women create a personalized digital model to virtually fit any bra or panty from its collection. The tool uses basic measurements—height, bust, hips and body shape—to generate an accurate avatar,...
Genki AI Debuts Globally for Autonomous IP Management
Genki AI launched globally on May 1, 2026 as an all‑in‑one autonomous engine that streamlines intellectual property management for creators. The platform lets users upload images or prompts and instantly generates IP assets, print‑on‑demand mock‑ups, localized e‑commerce pages, marketing collateral, and global...
Asahi Super Dry Launches Dry Crystal Light Beer in Hong Kong Taiwan
Asahi Super Dry has introduced a revamped Dry Crystal beer across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan, offering a zero‑sugar formula in Hong Kong and the mainland and a low‑sugar version in Taiwan, all at 3.5% ABV. The launch targets...
Porsche Design Tower Bangkok Sets New Standard for Branded Residences
At the Singapore Yachting Festival 2026, Porsche Design Tower Bangkok was unveiled as an ultra‑luxury branded residence featuring only 22 sky‑villas. The development translates Porsche’s high‑performance automotive DNA into residential architecture, highlighted by a private “Passion Space” garage and a...
Blue Launches Campaign for WeSave Three Year Insurance Plan
Blue, Hong Kong’s first digital life insurer, has launched a new multi‑channel campaign for its flagship WeSave Short Term Insurance Plan ST1 (3‑Year). The plan delivers a 3.81% guaranteed annual return, with premium options from US$13,000 to US$300,000 and no...
China Singapore AI Dialogue Held in Singapore
The China‑Singapore AI Dialogue convened on April 28 in Singapore, drawing roughly 100 experts, scholars and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence can deepen cultural exchange. Speakers highlighted AI’s role in modernizing heritage, creating immersive media and fostering inter‑civilizational...
JOMOO China S Top Bathroom Brand Debuts in Hong Kong
Leisure Plus Building Products has become the exclusive Hong Kong agent for global bathroom leader JOMOO, introducing AI‑driven smart bathroom products to the market. The partnership launches two AI‑powered digital toilets—the G06 at a promotional HK$4,980 (≈$638) and the G08...
Easyhome Opens First Flagship Store in Kuala Lumpur
China‑based home‑furnishing giant Easyhome opened its flagship Easyhome Mall in Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur on 26 April 2026, marking the brand’s first large‑scale overseas store and a milestone in China‑Malaysia trade ties. The 5‑storey complex consolidates design, construction materials, furniture and smart‑home...
Singapore S Five Footway Festival Returns to Chinatown
The Five‑Footway Festival returns to Singapore’s Chinatown from May 2‑10, 2026, celebrating the theme “Our Living Heritage.” Organized by the Chinatown Business Association, the event transforms the historic five‑footways on Smith Street into stages for lion dances, face‑changing acts, musical performances,...
Singapore Used Car Buyers Increase Research but Trust Remains Low
The Motorist SmartBuy Guide 2026 surveyed more than 5,000 Singaporean used‑car buyers, revealing that over half compare multiple options and spend two to four weeks researching before visiting a dealer. Despite this effort, many remain uneasy about hidden fees, vague...
SUNeVision Concludes Third Startup Program Cohort
SUNeVision Holdings, Hong Kong's largest data‑centre operator, completed the third edition of its Startup Programme, selecting four AI‑driven startups for awards. The cohort attracted nearly 100 high‑calibre applications spanning smart‑city, green tech, digital assets, EdTech and immersive entertainment. Winners—including maritime...
More Disciplined Growth for Real Estate and Construction
Vietnam’s real estate and construction sectors are moving toward disciplined growth in 2026, with residential prices in prime Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City projected to increase modestly by 5‑8% as demand shifts to end‑users seeking legal transparency. Public infrastructure spending is...
Vietnam Military History Museum Holds Lacquer Painting Exhibition Marking National Milestones
The Vietnam Military History Museum’s "Homeland and the Soldier" exhibition showcases 55 lacquer paintings that span several generations of artists. Running through May, the show commemorates the 51st anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification and the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho...
Fusion Offers Guests Special Deals to Celebrate Vietnam S April Holidays
Fusion is rolling out a suite of holiday promotions across its Vietnam portfolio to capitalize on the long April national holidays. Fusionlife members enjoy up to 25% off on rooms, spa treatments and dining, while select resorts add themed menus...
Himchanmaru Repositions Korean Health Food Brand Globally
Himchanmaru, a Korean health‑food maker known for liquid extracts from snail and chicken feet, is overhauling its brand to appeal to overseas markets. The firm is highlighting Korea’s tonic‑food heritage while showcasing patented extraction technology at upcoming trade shows. A...
Tineco Launches Spring Sale on Amazon
Smart home appliance maker Tineco announced a limited‑time spring sale on Amazon, offering deep discounts on its flagship floor‑care products. From April 22 to May 3, the FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Ultra drops to $399 (38.5% off), the Carpet One Cruiser to...
Hong Kong Productivity Council Partners with Malaysian Manufacturers
Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Kuala Lumpur on April 20, 2026, establishing a deep strategic partnership. The alliance will blend HKPC’s R&D strength with FMM’s network of...
NineSmart Showcases Property Technology at InnoEX 2026
NineSmart, a Hong Kong PropTech startup, showcased its upgraded Smart Property Management suite at the InnoEX 2026 exhibition. New features include a voice‑to‑text intercom that links to a resident app for remote door unlocking, QR‑code elevator access that directs multiple...
Esco Lifesciences Acquires Allwin Medical
Esco Lifesciences Group announced the acquisition of Allwin Medical Devices, a leading IVF consumables manufacturer based in Anaheim with operations in India. Allwin will retain its brand and become a core component of Esco’s Medical business, serving as the India...
Innomotics Advances Industrial Heat Pump Solutions
Innomotics, a global leader in electric motors and drive systems, is expanding its industrial heat‑pump portfolio to accelerate the decarbonisation of process heat. By pairing high‑efficiency motors and medium‑voltage converters with heat‑pump compressors, the company delivers systems that operate up...
IFLYTEK Positions Singapore as Regional AI Hub at GITEX
iFLYTEK, a Chinese AI and speech‑technology leader, reaffirmed Singapore as its Southeast Asian command center at GITEX Asia 2026. The Singapore office, launched in 2024, has sold more than 10,000 hardware units and generated roughly RMB 200 million (about $28 million) in revenue,...
Jollibee Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter Operating Income
Jollibee Foods Corp reported a record fourth‑quarter operating income of Php4.1 billion (about US$70.6 million), a 41.9% year‑on‑year increase, and delivered 16.6% full‑year system‑wide sales growth to roughly US$7.9 billion. The growth was powered by strong performance in key Asian markets, especially Vietnam,...
OPPO Opens Photography Awards with New Video Category
OPPO announced the 2026 Photography Awards, reviving its global mobile‑photography competition with a $76,500 prize pool. The contest adds two new categories—Super Video and Super Zoom—expanding the six‑category lineup. OPPO also launches a Filmmaker Accelerator Program with Discovery Channel and...
Huawei Cloud Strengthens Thai Insurance with Digital Technologies
Huawei Cloud Thailand hosted an executive forum with more than 30 senior insurance executives to showcase its cloud‑native infrastructure, advanced database technologies, and industry‑specific solutions. The event highlighted the Digital Core Insurance Solution and GaussDB, aimed at migrating legacy AS/400...
BleeqUp Launches 4 in 1 Sports Camera Glasses in Singapore
Singapore sees the debut of BleeqUp’s Ranger, the world’s first mass‑produced 4‑in‑1 sports camera glasses. Weighing under 50 g, the eyewear bundles a Sony 16 MP camera, open‑ear audio, real‑time walkie‑talkie and AI‑driven one‑tap editing into an aerodynamic frame. The device launches...
Taiwan Tourism Finds 48 of Singapore Divers Unaware of Sites
At ADEX 2026, Taiwan’s Tourism Administration revealed that 48% of surveyed Singaporean divers were unaware of Taiwan’s diving offerings and half had never dived there. The pavilion showcased four flagship sites—Green Island, Xiaoliuqiu, Penghu and the broader archipelago—emphasising crystal‑clear waters,...
Saramonic Launches WiTalk9 X Wireless Intercom System
Saramonic unveiled the WiTalk9 X, a 9‑person modular full‑duplex wireless intercom system that adds lightweight comfort and adaptable configurations for production crews. The unit weighs just 172 g (6 oz) and features ClearTalk™ 2.0 AI‑driven noise cancellation trained on 700,000 samples. Dual internal and...
EduCareerSG Adds AI to Career Development Program
EduCareerSG has upgraded its Experiential Career Accelerator (ECA) with AI‑enabled monitoring tools that flag early signs of stress and emotional strain among trainees. The system routes alerts to a human welfare team, enabling faster, personalised interventions while keeping a human‑first...
IxCrypto Releases First Quarter 2026 Index Review
IX Asia Indexes released its Q1 2026 review of the ixCrypto Index series, confirming that the flagship ixCrypto Index will retain its 19 constituents with no additions or deletions. The review notes a sharp contraction in the crypto market, with total...
SERES Executive Discusses AI Mobility at Internet Conference
SERES Group VP Clifford Kang highlighted at the World Internet Conference how artificial intelligence is reshaping electric mobility and the broader automotive sector. The company showcased its AI‑driven AITO brand, now serving over 880,000 active users who have logged more...
Paymentology Expands Payment Processing to Australia
Paymentology announced its official launch in Australia, bringing a cloud‑native issuer‑processor platform to the country’s fast‑evolving payments ecosystem. The service connects directly to domestic rails such as the New Payments Platform, EFTPOS and Bank@Post through a partnership with Cuscal. By...
VinFast Partners with 14 Philippine E Scooter Dealers
VinFast announced MoUs with 14 Philippine e‑scooter distributors to support its June 2026 product launch. The partners will open showrooms across Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao and other urban provinces, delivering swappable‑battery models such as Evo, Feliz II and Viper. VinFast also...
American Microbiologist Wins Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
Professor Joan Bray Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair at Michigan State University, has been awarded the 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for pioneering Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA). Her work transformed water safety from reactive testing to predictive risk‑based management,...
ST Telemedia and SuperX Launch AI Innovation Center in Singapore
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and SuperX AI Technology have launched an AI Innovation Centre in Singapore’s STT Singapore 5 facility. The centre provides on‑premise access to NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, Intel Xeon Gold CPUs and 400 Gbps InfiniBand to accelerate AI...
Huawei Cloud Launches Token Service in Asia Pacific
Huawei Cloud announced the launch of its Model‑as‑a‑Service (MaaS) platform across five Asia‑Pacific regions, extending its AI Compute Service footprint. The offering supports six open‑source models—including the state‑of‑the‑art GLM‑5—for intelligent Q&A and AI coding, with one‑click deployment and full lifecycle...