JINAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2026 – Bodor Laser, a global manufacturer of laser cutting solutions, has announced the launch of its SK Series High-Speed Tube Laser Cutting Machine, alongside the introduction of its new “Extreme Speed” concept for tube processing. The concept focuses on improving overall manufacturing efficiency by combining high-speed performance, structural stability, and intelligent automation across the production process.
The Bodor Laser SK Series High-Speed Tube Laser Cutting Machine
The SK Series is designed to operate reliably under high-speed conditions, delivering a maximum acceleration of 2.7G and a maximum rotational speed of 260 r/min. The rear chuck reaches position in 2.5 seconds, supporting rapid tube positioning and continuous cutting. According to internal testing, the system achieves up to 1.8 times higher processing efficiency at 2.7G compared with operation at 1G.
Precision is maintained through a laser head Z-axis speed of up to 60 m/min, supported by an upgraded adaptive following algorithm that enables fast and accurate height adjustment during cutting. The system also supports simultaneous loading and cutting, reducing tube loading time to approximately 8 seconds and increasing overall processing efficiency by more than 20%.
To ensure stability at high speeds, the SK Series features Bodor Laser’s proprietary arch-bridge structure. The three-dimensional triangular transmission design optimizes force distribution during rapid motion, improving mechanical balance and long-term stability.
The chuck system is manufactured from high-strength alloy materials and treated with advanced heat processing. Compared with the previous generation, positioning accuracy has improved by over 20%. In addition, front-chuck over-travel technology enables dual-chuck clamping for long tubes, ensuring consistent accuracy throughout the entire cutting process.
Addressing the industry’s shift toward small-batch, high-mix production, the SK Series integrates an AI-based intelligent nesting system that automatically optimizes cutting paths. Compared with conventional nesting methods, the system increases cutting efficiency by up to 30% and improves material utilization, resulting in annual savings of more than 1,000 tubes under comprehensive production conditions.
Optional configurations—including zero-tail cutting, bevel cutting, and loading and unloading following support—allow the SK Series to be adapted to a wide range of advanced manufacturing requirements. With the Extreme Speed concept, Bodor Laser aims to set new benchmarks for efficiency and reliability in tube laser cutting.
PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2026 – SPEED (Sistem Perolehan Elektronik Dinamik) has been awarded The BrandLaureate Brand of the Year 2025–2026 – DigiTech BestBrand (Digital Procurement), recognising its sustained leadership in delivering trusted, governance-driven digital procurement at scale.
Conferred by The World Brands Foundation, the award honours brands that demonstrate clarity of vision, disciplined execution, and measurable impact in their respective fields. In the Digital Procurement category, SPEED was recognised for building a comprehensive digital ecosystem that strengthens transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency across procurement processes.
Developed and operated by CDC International Sdn Bhd, SPEED has evolved over more than a decade into an end-to-end digital procurement platform, supporting the full procurement lifecycle — from vendor registration and sourcing to bidding, contract management, and payment workflows. The platform enables organisations to move beyond fragmented, manual processes towards a standardised and auditable digital environment.
Today, SPEED supports procurement activities at national scale, with more than RM20 billion in procurement value processed, a nationwide network of over 130,000 registered suppliers, and demonstrated cost savings of between 10 to 30 per cent through improved efficiency, competitive sourcing, and process optimisation. Built-in controls and audit trails further enhance oversight and accountability, reinforcing trust across procurement stakeholders.
“This recognition reflects how SPEED was designed — not simply as a system, but as a framework for trust, accountability, and long-term value,” said Putri Nurul Ida Yahya, Chief Executive Officer of CDC International Sdn Bhd. “Digital procurement carries responsibility. It must deliver efficiency while upholding governance and fairness. This award affirms our commitment to achieving that balance at scale.”
SPEED’s approach places strong emphasis on governance by design, with compliance mechanisms, transparency features, and real-time visibility embedded across workflows. These principles have guided the platform’s continuous evolution, ensuring it remains relevant amid changing organisational needs, regulatory expectations, and technological advancements.
The BrandLaureate recognition marks an important milestone for SPEED, reinforcing its role as a trusted digital procurement platform that enables organisations to manage procurement with greater confidence, clarity, and control.
Looking ahead, SPEED remains focused on strengthening its capabilities through continuous innovation, data-driven insights, and user-centred enhancements — ensuring that digital procurement delivers not only operational efficiency, but enduring institutional value.
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SPEED (Sistem Perolehan Elektronik Dinamik)
SPEED (Sistem Perolehan Elektronik Dinamik) is a comprehensive digital procurement platform designed to support the full procurement lifecycle through a secure, scalable, and governance-driven ecosystem. Operating at national scale, SPEED connects organisations with a nationwide network of over 130,000 registered suppliers, enabling greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability across procurement processes.
Singapore-based diesel supplier expands beyond domestic fuel supply, strengthening capabilities in oil brokerage, bunkering, and structured trade finance.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2026 – Fuel Incorporation Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based diesel supplier serving key industrial and logistics sectors, today announced its strategic expansion into the international oil brokerage and bunkering market, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth.
Building on its established presence in Singapore’s fuel supply chain, Fuel Incorporation is extending its operations globally to participate in the international trading of refined petroleum products, including low sulfur 10ppm gas oil (EN590). The expansion positions the company to operate within the trillion-dollar global oil market, where large-scale transactions are conducted daily across multiple regions.
As part of this expansion, Fuel Incorporation has developed an international brokerage platform connecting verified buyers and sellers of refined oil products. Leveraging long-standing industry relationships and rigorous compliance standards, the company provides structured access to legitimate counterparties while maintaining a strong focus on transactional security and operational efficiency.
In tandem with its brokerage operations, Fuel Incorporation is strengthening its involvement in bunkering-related services, supporting marine and offshore fuel requirements through trusted supply networks. These developments allow the company to serve a broader spectrum of clients across logistics, shipping, infrastructure, and energy-related industries.
A key pillar of Fuel Incorporation’s global strategy is its integration of trade finance support. The company maintains strong banking relationships to facilitate Documentary Letters of Credit (DLC), ensuring smooth execution of international oil transactions and reducing counterparty risk for both buyers and sellers.
“Our expansion into international oil brokerage represents a natural evolution of our business,” said a company spokesperson. “With our operational experience, industry credibility, and banking connectivity, we are well-positioned to support cross-border fuel transactions with speed, transparency, and reliability.”
Fuel Incorporation’s brokerage model emphasizes fast turnaround times and competitive pricing, enabling clients to access refined fuel products at commercially attractive rates relative to prevailing market benchmarks.
This global expansion underscores Fuel Incorporation‘s transition from a domestic diesel supplier into an international energy trading and services platform, reinforcing Singapore’s role as a strategic hub for global oil and fuel commerce.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 Januari 2026 – Menjelang sambutan Tahun Baharu Cina, Jualan CNY Shopee memperlihatkan peranan pencipta kandungan tempatan dalam membantu pembeli membuat persiapan perayaan dengan lebih bergaya dan berbaloi. Seiring keutamaan pengguna yang semakin menitikberatkan trend, harga berpatutan dan kemudahan, ekosistem kandungan Shopee serta rangkaian affiliate yang semakin berkembang membolehkan pencipta seperti kandungan seperti MaoMaoLand dan Danial membimbing rakyat Malaysia meneroka gaya terkini, mendapatkan tip penggayaan praktikal serta memanfaatkan tawaran Lagi Murah menjelang musim perayaan.
(Dari Kiri) MaoMaoLand dan Danial
MaoMaoLand Memperkasakan Wanita dengan Fesyen Positif Tubuh untuk CNY
Tiada yang lebih sinonim dengan sambutan Tahun Baharu Cina selain membeli pakaian baharu. Bagi MaoMao, pengalaman peribadinya menghadapi kesukaran mencari cheongsam yang sesuai menjadi titik permulaan kepada misinya untuk menjadikan fesyen lebih inklusif dan mudah diakses oleh wanita pelbagai saiz. Melalui pendekatan fesyen positif tubuh, beliau telah memberi inspirasi kepada wanita untuk tampil lebih yakin, sambil membina komuniti setia seramai lebih 60,000 pengikut di YouTube.
Setiap musim Tahun Baru Cina, MaoMao menyusun cadangan pembelian perayaan sambil membimbing rakyat Malaysia merancang padanan pakaian mengikut hari, acara dan kumpulan sosial yang berbeza. Tahun ini, beliau meneruskan pendekatan tersebut menerusi #GetReadyWithShopee dengan berkongsi gaya solekan, tip padanan serta inspirasi Outfit-Of-The-Day (OOTD) yang sedang menjadi trend, seperti denim dan cheongsam labuh. Pendekatan ini memudahkan pembeli mendapatkan keperluan fesyen perayaan mereka di satu destinasi.
Sebagai pencipta kandungan dalam YouTube Shopping Affiliate Program, MaoMao turut membantu meluaskan capaian Jualan CNY Shopee dengan mengetengahkan jenama popular di platform, termasuk pilihan utamanya, LOVITO. Pada 31 Januari, peminat boleh menyaksikan MaoMao dan LOVITO memperagakan koleksi pakaian Tahun Baharu Cina yang dikurasi menerusi saluran YouTube, lengkap dengan tawaran eksklusif perayaan seperti baucar diskaun 25% setiap hari untuk ahli Shopee VIP.
“Tahun Baharu Cina adalah masa untuk berkumpul, meraikan kepelbagaian dan menghargai keunikan diri masing-masing. Melalui kandungan saya, saya ingin wanita merasakan bahawa gaya perlu menyesuaikan diri dengan mereka, bukan sebaliknya. Shopee memudahkan pengalaman ini dengan pelbagai jenama mesra saiz besar untuk diterokai,” katanya.
Pendekatan inklusif MaoMao membuahkan hasil yang ketara, dengan jumlah tontonan kandungannya meningkat tiga kali ganda menjelang musim perayaan. Trend ini mencerminkan bagaimana pengguna semakin bergantung kepada perdagangan berasaskan kandungan untuk perancangan perayaan, di mana kandungan bukan sahaja memberi inspirasi, malah membantu memenuhi keperluan pembelian secara langsung.
Guru Influencer Jadikan CNY Sebagai “Kelas” Membeli-Belah
Menjelang Tahun Baharu Cina, rakyat Malaysia bukan sahaja mencari gaya, tetapi juga nilai terbaik untuk setiap pembelian. Bagi Danial, seorang guru dan influencer dari Kuala Lumpur, musim perayaan ini menjadi peluang untuk menggabungkan latar belakang pendidikannya dengan minat terhadap fesyen, sambil menunjukkan cara membeli-belah dengan lebih yakin dan terancang melalui Jualan CNY Shopee.
Menerusi kandungan di Instagram, Danial membimbing pengikutnya membuat pilihan pembelian yang bijak sambil menggayakan penampilan Tahun Baharu Cina dengan mengarahkan mereka ke Shopee. Beliau menggalakkan pengikutnya menonton Shopee Live di platform tersebut, di mana demonstrasi masa nyata, baucar boleh digabungkan serta kandungan interaktif membantu pembeli memaksimumkan nilai setiap ringgit. Dengan menekankan hari jualan puncak seperti 2.2 yang akan datang, beliau turut menggalakkan pembelian dirancang secara strategik bagi memastikan setiap transaksi memberikan nilai maksimum. Pendekatan ini mencerminkan perubahan tabiat membeli-belah sempena perayaan, di mana pengguna semakin mencari pengalaman yang dikurasi dan berasaskan nilai berbanding pembelian impulsif.
“Ketika Tahun Baharu Cina, ramai rakyat Malaysia merancang almari pakaian perayaan mereka dengan lebih teliti,” kata Danial. “Strategi saya menumpukan pada pemilihan tawaran, saluran dan masa pembelian yang tepat, dan Shopee membolehkan saya membantu pengikut mencapai matlamat tersebut.”
Pendekatan unik Danial yang menggabungkan pendidikan dan kandungan fesyen membolehkannya meraih anugerahBest Rising Star Content Creator (Micro)di Shopee Superstar Awards2024, sekali gus menyerlahkan peranan pencipta kandungan sebagai sumber inspirasi dan panduan membeli-belah yang dipercayai.
Raikan Fesyen CNY dengan #GRWS
Seiring peningkatan kebergantungan pembeli kepada cadangan pencipta kandungan, MaoMaoLand dan Danial memperlihatkan peranan perdagangan berasaskan kandungan dalam membentuk persiapan perayaan. Tahun ini, Shopee mengajak rakyat Malaysia menyambut Tahun Baru Cina dengan penuh gaya menerusi #GetReadyWithShopee, sambil meneroka fesyen terkini pada harga Lagi Murah. Pembeli boleh menikmati baucar Livestream diskaun 50% setiap hari serta pilihan baharu yang dikurasi setiap minggu, menjadikan pengalaman membeli-belah lebih mudah dan menjimatkan pada masa yang sama. Jangan lepaskan Fashion & Beauty Flash Deals pada 2 dan 15 Februari, dari jam 12 tengah hari hingga 2 petang, yang menawarkan tawaran eksklusif untuk tempoh terhad. Buat persiapan Tahun Baru Cina anda dan terokai pilihan perayaan sekarang di Jualan CNY Shopee di sini.
Hashtag: #Shopee #Ecommerce #Sale #CNY
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Mengenai Shopee
Shopee ialah platform e-dagang terkemuka di Asia Tenggara, Taiwan, dan Brazil. Shopee menggalakkan sebuah ekosistem digital yang inklusif dan mampan dengan membolehkan pendigitalan perniagaan, membolehkan perniagaan-perniagaan mengembangkan kehadiran dalam talian mereka, membantu lebih ramai orang mengakses dan memperoleh manfaat daripada perkhidmatan digital, serta membangkitkan komuniti tempatan.
Shopee memacu pembangunan ekosistem digital yang inklusif dan mampan dengan membolehkan pendigitalan perniagaan, membolehkan perniagaan-perniagaan mengembangkan kehadiran dalam talian mereka, membantu lebih ramai orang mengakses dan memperoleh manfaat daripada perkhidmatan digital, serta membangkitkan komuniti tempatan.
Shopee adalah sebahagian daripada Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), sebuah syarikat internet pengguna global yang terkemuka. Misi Sea adalah untuk menaiktaraf kehidupan para pengguna dan perniagaan kecil menerusi teknologi melalui tiga perniagaan terasnya: Shopee, Garena dan Monee.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2026 – As Malaysians gear up for Chinese New Year, Shopee CNY Sale showcases how local content creators are helping shoppers celebrate the season with style, meeting evolving needs for trend-conscious, affordable, and easily curated festive looks. Through Shopee’s content ecosystem and growing affiliate network, creators MaoMaoLand and Danial are leading the way, guiding Malaysians to explore the trendiest looks, master styling tips, and access Lagi Murahdeals ahead of the festive rush.
(From Left) MaoMaoLand and Danial
MaoMaoLand Empowers Women with Body-Positive Fashion for CNY
Nothing signals the start of the Chinese New Year like shopping for outfits. For MaoMao, the struggle to find cheongsams that fit sparked a personal mission: to make clothing accessible to women of all sizes. Through her body-positive approach, she has inspired a generation of confident women and built a loyal YouTube following of 60,000.
Each CNY, MaoMao curates festive hauls while guiding Malaysians to plan outfits effortlessly across different days, occasions, and social circles. This year, she continues to champion that ethos with #GetReadyWithShopee, sharing makeup looks, pairing tips, and trending Outfit-Of-The-Day (OOTD) inspirations like denim and long cheongsams, helping shoppers access all their fashion needs from a single destination.
As a creator in the YouTube Shopping Affiliate Program, MaoMao also helps extend the reach of Shopee’s CNY Sale to a wider community, spotlighting well-loved brands on the platform, including her go-to pick, LOVITO. On 31 January, fans can watch MaoMao and LOVITO showcase curated Lunar New Year outfits on her YouTube channel, alongside exclusive festive deals like daily 25% off vouchers with Shopee VIP.
“Chinese New Year is the time of the year for everyone to come together, celebrate our differences, and embrace what makes us unique. With my content, I want women to feel that style should fit them, not the other way around, and Shopee makes it convenient with so many plus-size friendly brands to explore,” she says.
MaoMao’s inclusive approach turned her personal passion and experiences into real results, with her views increasing 3-fold during the festive lead-up. This surge demonstrates how consumers increasingly rely on social commerce for festive planning, showcasing how her content not only inspires confidence but also meets shoppers where they are.
Teacher Influencer Turns CNY into a Shopping Classroom
As the Lunar New Year approaches, Malaysians are looking beyond style alone, seeking outfits that balance festive appeal with value-driven shopping. For Danial, a teacher influencer from Kuala Lumpur, this season is an opportunity to combine his teaching experience with his passion for fashion, showing Malaysians how they can shop guilt-free and confidently knowing they’ve maximised their savings with Shopee’s CNY sale.
Through his Instagram content, Danial shows Malaysians how to shop savvy while curating stylish Lunar New Year looks by redirecting them to Shopee. He urges his followers to tune into Shopee Live on the platform, where real-time demos, stackable vouchers, and interactive content offer shoppers the chance to stretch their ringgit further. Furthermore, by highlighting peak sale days like the upcoming 2.2, he encourages his audience to time their purchases strategically, ensuring that every purchase delivers maximum value. Danial’s guidance reflects a wider shift in festive shopping, where consumers increasingly seek curated, value-driven experiences instead of impulsive buys.
“During Chinese New Year, many Malaysians map out their festive wardrobes and plan their holiday purchases more intentionally,” says Danial. “My strategy focuses on optimising deals, selecting the right channels, and timing purchases effectively, and Shopee enables me to help my followers achieve that.”
Danial’s dedication, blending his educational background and fashion content, earned him the Best Rising Star Content Creator (Micro) at the Shopee Superstar Awards 2024. Creators like him show how influencers can inspire, inform, and elevate the way audiences approach festive shopping.
Celebrate CNY Fashion with #GRWS As shoppers increasingly turn to influencer recommendations, creators like MaoMaoLand and Danial showcase the power of content-led commerce in shaping holiday preparations. This year, Shopee invites Malaysians to celebrate in style with #GetReadyWithShopee, discovering the latest fashion at Lagi Murah prices. Shoppers can look forward to daily 50% Off Livestream Vouchers and weekly curated arrivals, making it effortless to shop stylishly and save at the same time. Don’t miss the Fashion & Beauty Flash Deals on 2 and 15 February, running from 12 PM to 2 PM, offering exclusive, time-limited bargains. Get ready for CNY and explore festive favourites now at the Shopee CNY Sale here.
Hashtag: #Shopee #Ecommerce #Sale #CNY
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Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena, and Monee.
The reimagined cultural event blends art, taste and imagination for an immersive multi-sensory journey through ten playful installations, each inspired by a notable art movement and paired with a creative edible delight.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2026 – Central Yards Edible Art Fair was conceived by founder and creative director Arbiona Cadman, CEO of the renowned events and catering company Feste Group, with art curation by independent art consultancy firm Art-Partners, and proudly sponsored by Central Yards. This reimagined cultural event that blends art, taste and imagination, will take place from 26 March to 5 April 2026 at the Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong. Set to delight people of all ages, Central Yards Edible Art Fair is a journey of discovery and wonder that is sure to spark curiosity. Visitors are invited to walk through the 10-gallery experience at their own pace. Tickets are on sale from today, with early-bird offer available until 15 February at www.edibleartfair.com.
Image Credit: Central Yards Edible Art Fair
With a vision to reinvent Central and revitalise the city, the inaugural Central Yards Edible Art Fair brings a new sense of excitement, discovery and fun—creating ripples that extend from Hong Kong to the world.
Arbiona Cadman, Founder and Managing Director of Central Yards Edible Art Fair,said: “Central Yards Edible Art Fair is about reimagining how we connect with art and culture, through taste, sight, sound, and storytelling. By placing the intersection of food and art centre stage, we invite people to rediscover familiar worlds in unexpected, delicious ways that make art accessible, educational, and unforgettable.”
Tom Andrews, Director, Head of Leasing & Operations of Central Yards, said: “With love for Hong Kong, we proudly support the Central Yards Edible Art Fair — a first‑of‑its‑kind experience where taste and art come together for the city and the world during Art Month. As we prepare to unveil Central Yards Phase 1 in 2027, this celebration offers a glimpse of our spirit — imaginative, inclusive, and alive with creative energy. This partnership reflects and amplifies our ambition to reinvent Central, bringing fresh excitement and vitality to the Central Harbourfront.”
Designed for trendsetters, families, and the culturally curious, the Fair invites locals and visitors alike to experience art in a bold, new, multi-sensory way. Set within a nearly 20,000 sq ft purpose-built tent at the Central Harbourfront Event Space beside the future Central Yards development, this immersive journey spans ten galleries, each inspired by an iconic art movement and paired with a uniquely crafted edible creation. From Impressionism to Surrealism, Modernism to Neo-Pop, generations of artistic expression are reimagined through taste, texture, and imagination.
Two galleries will be dedicated to Hong Kong’s art landscape: Hong Kong Contemporary Art and the New Ink art movements. These will feature immersive, site-specific installations developed in collaboration with renowned Hong Kong artists exclusively for the Fair, with details to be announced soon. Visitors can expect an accessible, interactive, and photogenic experience that redefines how art is explored and enjoyed.
Rendering of “Feast Your Eyes” installation, inspired by Surrealism. Image Credit: Central Yards Edible Art Fair
International Art Movements Presented in a Bold New Way
The “Pop It!” gallery, inspired by the Neo-Pop movement, is an installation delightfully decorated with reflective bubble shapes in different sizes. A jelly balloon dog confection is retrieved from a giant claw machine that dominates the space. “Roll With It”, inspired by Modernism, features colour block light boxes and panels. An attendant serves guests with a colourful piece of savoury and sweet edible ribbon – available in an assortment of block colours.
Expressionism is the inspiration for “Drip”, featuring floor and walls decorated in the expressionist style and a drink experience offering flavoured drinks through coloured tubes, which are served to visitors. “Go Bananas!” represents the Conceptual Art movement through a playful display of replica fruits taped to the wall. Extending the sensory journey, a delicious miniature edible banana taped to a board is offered for visitors to take.
The Surrealism movement is represented in “Feast Your Eyes”, with a fully laid table inside a veil of curtains. Visitors put their heads behind the veil to discover the vivid setting. A tin of edible pearls offers an unexpected Dali-esque element of surprise. “Blue-tiful” is an optical illusion focused on perspective that highlights Optical Illusion Artand plays with the shape of an egg to form a perfect round shape within an immersive, blue-lit backdrop. In this gallery, visitor will receive an ‘Op-art egg’, an egg-shaped puff pastry filled with egg custard, presented in a classic egg carton, extending the Optical Illusion Art experience into a perfect multi-sensory indulgence.
The Impressionism movement is showcased in “Bloomin’ Marvellous”, an installation in two parts. First, a garden of giant flowers followed by a floral animation gallery with bean bags. ‘Focaccia flowers’ are blooming throughout the gallery, each delicate paper blossom cradling a piece of focaccia at its centre, filling the space with the rich aroma of olive oil and rosemary that entices every visitor to take a bite. A study in Spatialism is presented in “Cabinet of Curiosities”, where guests are invited to pick a ball from a colourful central display before opening a matching cabinet. Inside, a chocolate bonbon awaits – igniting the taste buds in a sweet cocoon.
Early-bird Tickets Are On Sale Now
Early bird tickets are on sale now atwww.edibleartfair.com. Sessions run daily from 10am to 9pm, with timed entry slots available every 30 minutes. Early-bird ticket prices start from HK$256 per person for adults. Each ticket includes priority entry at a designated time slot, admission to all ten galleries, and ten exclusive edible treats.
In addition to the main experience, visitors can also join Edible Workshops, an engaging experience that allows participants to create their own edible art, further enhancing the interactive and educational enjoyment. Workshops are available at an additional cost of HK$280 per person, per session.
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About Central Yards Edible Art Fair
Debuting in Hong Kong in 2026, the Central Yards Edible Art Fair concept is a first-of-its-kind immersive, multi-sensory experience that blends art, taste and imagination. The experiential concept is designed for the culturally curious global visitor. It brings iconic art movements to life through an interactive and highly visual journey. Central Yards Edible Art Fair pushes the boundaries of creativity and reimagines how art can be experienced, enjoyed, and savoured. For more information, please visit www.edibleartfair.com
About Central Yards
Central Yards, deeply rooted in Hong Kong, is Henderson Land Group’s most ambitious and sustainable mixed‑use development on the New Central Harbourfront. Spanning more than 1.6 million square feet of gross floor area, it is poised to become a global harbourfront icon for Hong Kong and the world, unfolding in two phases: Phase 1 in 2027 and Phase 2 in 2032.
Inspired by the concept of “The Bridge,” this transformative groundscraper aims to foster superconnectivity and integration with its surroundings, bridging commerce, culture, and lifestyle.
Central Yards will reinvent Central by offering a dynamic blend of experiential retail, premium office space, a Broadway‑calibre theatre, event venues, and extensive public open and green spaces, shaping a bold new chapter for Hong Kong. For more information, please visit www.centralyards.com.
該計劃預計將惠及約近千萬名學生,覆蓋香港、澳門及中國內地的學校、企業、住宅社區等,協助學生提升足球技術並激發他們對足球運動的熱誠。除了常規訓練外,是次合作亦將為年輕學員提供一系列的專屬國際體驗,包括參加於巴黎舉行的年度「PSG Academy World Cup」國際賽事、參觀巴黎聖日耳門的主場球場,以及與全球頂尖足球明星進行交流活動。
From Infrastructure to Impact – Where Technology Meets Humanity
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2026 – Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show, and the place where money does business, today revealed its agenda for Money20/20 Asia, set for 21–23 April 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. Asia’s most influential fintech event will bring together thousands of leaders, innovators, regulators, and investors from across the region and around the world to explore how financial technology can deliver real human impact – not just technical innovation.
Under the theme “From Infrastructure to Impact – Where Technology Meets Humanity,” the agenda reflects the industry’s evolution from celebrating capability to driving measurable outcomes that matter to people and communities. The program will spotlight key priorities including intelligent infrastructure for inclusive systems, SME empowerment, hyper-local ecosystem orchestration across diverse markets, last-mile solutions for underserved users, and the convergence of traditional and decentralized finance.
The keynote roster features top voices shaping the future of finance across Asia and beyond, including Peng Ooi Goh, Founder & Executive Chairman of Silverlake Group; Sridhar Narayanan, Distinguished Engineer & CTO, IBM Payments Center; Kelvin Tan, CEO of audax Singapore; Fozia Amanulla, CEO of Boost Bank Malaysia; Rob Schimek, Group CEO of Bolttech; Anu Phanse, Chief Compliance Officer at Coinbase Singapore; Raymond Ng, CEO for Singapore & SEA at Revolut; and Rahul Advani, Global Co-Head of Policy at Ripple — along with an expanding roster of sector leaders across banking, fintech, and technology.
“Money20/20 Asia 2026 is a defining moment for our industry,” said Danny Levy, EVP & MD, APAC & Middle East. “This year’s agenda has been designed not just to showcase what technology can do, but to deepen conversations about what technology should do — solve real challenges, unlock economic potential for small businesses, and ensure inclusive access for communities across Asia. We’re thrilled to bring together a lineup of visionary leaders who share that commitment.”
Anna Liu, Chief Executive Officer of HashKey Tokenisation, says, “Tokenisation is quickly moving from concept to real‑world use across Asia. Industries today are leveraging cutting edge technology to unlock liquidity and value through secure, compliant frameworks. HashKey is building the foundational infrastructure that makes it possible, and I’m looking forward to joining Money20/20 Asia to drive this shift from experimentation to real impact.”
Across three days of keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions, attendees will explore the critical trends shaping the future of money — from payments, banking, and digital assets to AI, regulatory innovation, and human-centered design — all with a focus on turning ideas into impact.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2026 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) yesterday unveiled the PolyUResearch Excellence Report at a high-profile forum co-hosted with Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. The landmark report provides a comprehensive evaluation of PolyU research achievements and impact, reaffirming the University’s position as a global innovation powerhouse. The event, “Research Excellence Report Launch cum Impact Forum: Innovating for Global Impact”, drew around 100 distinguished attendees, including academic leaders from other tertiary institutions in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, industry partners and policymakers. According to Clarivate, PolyU achieved a remarkable 65% surge in high-impact research output and a 55% rise in highly cited papers from 2020 to 2024, and led all University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded institutions in research publications in 2024, underscoring its position at the forefront of Hong Kong’s academic excellence.
The event was officiated by Prof. Timothy TONG, Chairman of the Research Grants Council (RGC); Mr Osher GILINSKY, Vice President for Asia Pacific, Academia and Government, Clarivate; and Prof. Christopher CHAO, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, who delivered opening remarks.
Celebrating PolyU’s exceptional research achievements and their far-reaching impacts on society, the Nation and the world, Prof. Tong stated, “The PolyU Research Excellence Report vividly demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development, reflecting the dedication and innovation of its faculty, researchers and students.” Prof. Tong commended PolyU for its effective use of research resources, noting the significant advancements in AI-driven medical breakthroughs, climate solutions and sustainability. He further emphasised the RGC’s ongoing commitment to supporting research that addresses major societal challenges, exemplified by initiatives such as the Research Impact Fund. Additionally, he reaffirmed the RGC’s partnership with universities in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global knowledge hub.
Recognising PolyU’s outstanding global research performance, Mr Gilinsky elaborated, “In recent years, PolyU has demonstrated high research productivity in high quality, driving for high impact for the society. PolyU was granted 1,020 patents between 2020 and 2024, the second highest among UGC-funded universities. To enhance research translation, PolyU has formed partnerships with companies including NVIDIA, Huawei and Alibaba. These achievements illustrate PolyU’s international connectivity, diverse disciplinary strengths and strong culture of research translation. Leveraging its strength with the Chinese Mainland resources, PolyU is also accelerating knowledge transfer and identifying emerging areas for discovery, particularly in AI-powered healthcare, sustainable engineering, advanced manufacturing and smart city development—fields where it aims for global leadership.”
Prof. Chao emphasised, “The report is a testament to years of dedicated effort, groundbreaking innovation and the unwavering commitment of the PolyU academic community. In 2025, we are proud to have 21 PolyU scholars named Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate, while 428 rank among Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Most-cited Scientists—placing PolyU second among Hong Kong tertiary institutions. Our Strategic Plan 2025/26 – 2030/31, themed ‘Unite to Meet Challenges, Innovate to Benefit Society,’ will further empower PolyU to deliver even more transformative contributions to society.”
Clarivate has been forging continuous collaborations with numerous institutions, including co-authoring the report series The impact of research undertaken by universities in Hong Kong with UGC in 2022. Produced by Clarivate using authoritative data from the Web of Science, the PolyU Research Excellence Report delivers a comprehensive assessment of the University’s overall research performance and achievements, highlighting PolyU’s global leadership in engineering, advancements in powering medical research with emerging AI technologies, and unique contributions to the hospitality, fashion and textile, design and art disciplines that distinguish the University on the global stage.
PolyU’s strengths are exemplified by its leadership in Hong Kong’s research output growth, achieving the highest number of publications among UGC‑funded universities in 2024. Nearly 40% of its outputs are internationally co-authored, while 27% involve QS Top 50 university partners. The quality and impact of the University’s research output are further evidenced by its strong disciplinary performance. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, seven PolyU disciplines rank in the global Top 30, while, overall, 26 disciplines are listed among the world’s Top 100, underscoring the breadth and depth of the University’s academic excellence across multiple fields.
Following the report launch, the Impact Forum featured a high-level panel discussion on “Innovations and Challenges in Research Evaluation”. The discussion facilitated insightful exchanges between the panel and attendees on evolving approaches to research assessment, the importance of measuring societal impact and strategies for fostering cross-institutional collaboration.
Engineering Leadership: Ranked 6th globally in Engineering and 2nd in Civil Engineering (Subject Rankings of U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2025-2026), with research supporting Hong Kong’s Cross Bay Link project and national space missions. PolyU engineering publications grew by 68% between 2020-2024, with 38% of Hong Kong’s engineering publications affiliated with the University in 2024.
AI-driven Medical Innovations: 261 patents in Computing and Control solutions, including LungRT Pro (a radiotherapy support system), Scolioscan® (radiation-free scoliosis diagnosis) and STARS (a smartphone-based vision screening tool for children). These life‑changing innovations demonstrate PolyU’s strong interdisciplinary integration across computer science, optometry, biomedical engineering, rehabilitation sciences and nursing.
Unique Disciplines: Global top rankings in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Textile Science and Engineering (1st and 5th respectively in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025), as well as Art and Design (22nd in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). Groundbreaking work includes smart wearables for stroke patients, AI-powered tourism demand forecasting platforms and sustainable community design projects.
Collaborative Impact: Over 600 international collaboration agreements with 390+ institutions across 45 countries and regions, and 3,100+ collaborative projects in the Chinese Mainland. Between 2020 and 2024, nearly 40% of its high-quality research publications were co-authored with international institutions. PolyU Unicorn startups have created over 5,000 international job opportunities and generated significant economic value.
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2026 – Vincom Retail Joint Stock Company officially introduces Vincom Collection, a curated commercial town brand line developed as a next generation multi-experience model, located within Vinhomes’ mega urban developments and key tourism destinations nationwide. Backed by Vietnam’s leading retail real estate developer, Vincom Collection not only pioneers contemporary trends in consumption, shopping and entertainment, but also creates distinctive landmarks that reinforces the status of each location on the national map.
Distinctive experiential spaces at Vincom Collection developments (ilustrative images).
Vincom Collection brings together commercial towns managed by Vincom Retail, developed through a systematic investment approach in architecture, spatial design, master planning, and operational standards. Each development within the Vincom Collection portfolio contributes to the creation of a distinctive commercial destination, defined by a carefully curated mix of brands and sectors, and positioned as a signature experience of each mega urban area and renowned tourism destination.
In its initial phase, Vincom Collection is set to develop a total commercial and service land bank of nearly 300 hectares, distributed across major locations such as Ocean City, Vinhomes Global Gate, Vinhomes The Gallery, Vinhomes Green Paradise, and Vinpearl Harbour, alongside a series of upcoming projects featuring diverse architectural styles and product formats.
For each commercial town, Vincom Retail will establish a dedicated thematic concept aligned with local lifestyles and cultural characteristics. These include commercial towns, culinary villages, themed markets, night streets, integrated entertainment, sports, and golf complexes, as well as wellness, spa, and healthcare models. The unique value proposition of Vincom Collection compared to conventional commercial towns lies in its open and inspiring spatial model, seamlessly interwoven with continuously updated cultural and contemporary creative experiences, delivering some of the most compelling and refreshing experiences for both residents and visitors.
Alongside its mass market commercial destination portfolio, Vincom Retail is also developing Vincom Collection Premium, a product line tailored to affluent and high end customer segments, with elevated standards in architectural design, landscape planning, and a strong emphasis on uniqueness and differentiation.
With the launch of Vincom Collection as its fifth product line, alongside Vincom Mega Mall, Vincom Center, Vincom Plaza, and Vincom Plus, Vincom Retail continues to reinforce its position as Vietnam’s leading retail real estate developer. The new brand line underscores Vincom Retail’s pioneering role in shaping next generation experiential trends while contributing to the overall growth and transformation of the domestic retail market. Through Vincom Collection, both domestic and international brands will have opportunities to expand and scale across vibrant destinations, extending beyond traditional retail and food and beverage to include operators in entertainment, sports, healthcare, culture, and education. Partnership models are designed to be flexible, ranging from leasing to joint operations or investment-led development, with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency and enabling the implementation of business concepts with depth and long term potential.
According to the plan, Vincom Collection projects will be rolled out in phases, with initial openings expected from 2026 and continued expansion through to 2030 across multiple key provinces and cities. The launch of Vincom Collection marks a strategic breakthrough by Vincom Retail in developing a modern commercial town model closely integrated with experience-driven consumption and urban lifestyles, in response to the increasingly diverse demands for shopping and leisure.
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