SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hansung ebusiness, a Korea-based K-beauty distribution and trading company, is accelerating its expansion into the Southeast Asian market.

The company announced that it will participate in Cosmobeauté Vietnam 2026, scheduled to take place in the second half of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At the exhibition, Hansung ebusiness plans to showcase its K-beauty distribution achievements along with a newly expanded brand lineup.

In conjunction with the exhibition, the company has secured exclusive on- and offline distribution rights for a fast-growing functional skincare brand in Korea, covering Vietnam and other Southeast Asian markets. Through this agreement, Hansung ebusiness aims to establish Vietnam as a strategic hub for the stable supply and long-term growth of K-beauty brands across the region.

Founded in 2014, Hansung ebusiness is a K-beauty-focused distribution venture with proven sales performance on major Korean e-commerce platforms such as Naver Smart Store and Coupang. Internationally, the company has strengthened its presence through its Vietnam subsidiary, where it oversees local distribution and marketing for leading Korean indie beauty brands, including Aprilskin.

“Vietnam represents a strategic market with a young consumer base and rapidly expanding demand for beauty products,” a company spokesperson said. “By participating in Cosmobeauté Vietnam 2026 and expanding our exclusive distribution partnerships, we aim to significantly enhance brand awareness and drive sustainable sales growth for K-beauty brands in the local market.”

SYDNEY, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The CEO Magazine has announced the launch of The Collection, a new editorial platform designed to curate and showcase exceptional businesses, services and experiences trusted by global executives and high-net-worth audiences.

Developed as a long-term editorial initiative, The Collection applies the same editorial judgement and standards used to profile business leaders across The CEO Magazine to identifying outstanding organisations across a range of high-impact industries. Each edition focuses on a specific category or sector, presenting a carefully curated selection chosen for quality, reputation, positioning and relevance to an international executive audience.

Unlike traditional directories or promotional listings, The Collection is editorially driven. Shortlisting is conducted through independent editorial review, with no applications accepted, reinforcing its role as a credible, third-party endorsement rather than advertising.

“For years, The CEO Magazine has been trusted by business leaders around the world to deliver independent, high-quality editorial insight,” said Chris Dutton, Founder of The CEO Magazine. “The Collection extends that same editorial judgement beyond individuals to the businesses, advisors and experiences that executives rely on every day. It’s about curating trust, not promoting brands — and creating a reference point our audience can genuinely rely on.”

A Curated Platform for a Global Executive Audience

With a brand reach of 13m and a global readership of senior executives, business leaders and high-net-worth individuals, The CEO Magazine has long served as a trusted source of insight into leadership, strategy and enterprise. The Collection extends this editorial authority by offering readers a structured way to discover the businesses, advisors and experiences that shape executive life beyond the boardroom.

Initial editions of The Collection will focus on areas such as luxury boutique accommodation, private wealth advisory, real estate, executive health and other sectors where trust, reputation and quality are paramount. Each collection is published as a permanent, search-optimised editorial feature on The CEO Magazine‘s global platform.

Why Inclusion Matters

Being shortlisted for any edition of The Collection signals that a business has been recognised through editorial assessment as standing out within its category. For organisations selected, inclusion represents third-party validation aligned with one of the world’s leading executive publications.

A limited number of shortlisted businesses may also be invited to access enhanced editorial visibility within their respective collections. These opportunities are intentionally constrained to preserve the integrity and editorial balance of each edition.

As The CEO Magazine expands The Collection across additional industries and regions, the platform is expected to become a recognised reference point for executives seeking trusted recommendations across multiple facets of business, lifestyle and professional services.

About The CEO Magazine

The CEO Magazine is a leading global publication focused on business leadership, innovation and executive insight. With a worldwide audience spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia, the magazine delivers high-quality editorial content across print, digital and experiential platforms.

Learn More About The Collection:

https://www.theceomagazine.com/thecollection

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Banner S&C (Scone) Pty Ltd (ACN 643 651 638), Banner S&C (Williamtown) Pty Ltd (ACN 647 787 166), Banner S&C (Bald Hills) Pty Ltd (ACN 644 666 759), Banner S&C (Logan Village) Pty Ltd (ACN 642 703 464) (Banner S&C or the Issuer) is seeking to raise a total of AUD 9,298,960 in funds by the issue of loan notes, according to an announcement today by the underwriter Banner Capital Management Limited (the Arranger/Underwriter).  The issue comprises progressively drawn notes as detailed below.

The following is a text of the announcement:

Banner Capital Management Limited as Arranger and Underwriter has announced today that the Issuer is seeking to raise AUD 9,298,960 through the issue of a series of debentures (in the form of loan notes) for the purposes set out below.  

The loan notes (the Notes) to be issued represent a loan commitment of up to AUD 9,298,960.

Pursuant to an agreement with the Issuer, the offer is made by the Underwriter to investors who are qualified as ‘wholesale investors’ as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The Underwriter has agreed to initially subscribe for the issued Notes on 18 February 2026 and will offer the loan notes pursuant to the agreement.       

This open letter constitutes an offer of the Notes for the purposes of the ‘public offer test’ in section 128F(3)(e) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth). That provision provides an exemption from Australian interest withholding tax in relation to interest paid on the loan notes to non-Australian noteholders.

Financiers and those in the business of dealing in debentures, or the buying and selling of loan notes or other debt interests and who are interested in subscribing for the Notes will be required to give customary representations, warranties and information about their status, to assist the Issuer to demonstrate compliance with section 128F of the Income Tax Assessment Act (Cth). 

KEY FEATURES OF THE OFFER

The Issuer reserves the right in its absolute discretion to vary the terms set out above and accept or reject any offer.  This offer will expire on 22 March 2026.

For further information please contact Brett Macgillivray at Banner Capital Management Limited – on +61 (3) 9929 6400 Email: enquiries@bannerassetmanagement.com

Restrictions in certain jurisdictions, including Australia

The distribution of this announcement and the offering and sale of the Notes in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. This message does not constitute an offer, invitation or solicitation to participate in the offer and be issued Notes in any jurisdiction where, or to any person or entity to whom, it would be unlawful to make such an offer, invitation or solicitation.

This message is not a prospectus or disclosure document and it has not been lodged with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act). The offer of Notes is only available to domestic and foreign investors who are qualified as “professional investors” or “sophisticated investors” as defined under the Corporations Act (Wholesale Investors). By accepting the offer, an offeree represents that the offeree is a Wholesale Investor. No Notes will be issued or sold in circumstances that would require the giving of a disclosure document under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act.

The Notes referred to in this message have not been nor will they be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and may not be offered, sold or delivered within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. There will be no public offering of the Notes referred to in this message in the United States.

About Banner

Banner Capital Management Limited is an Australian based alternate asset manager specialising in actively managed property debt and has provided attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors since 2012.

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from South: It’s the Year of the Horse, and across Guangdong, the festive spirit of the Lunar New Year is in full swing—nowhere more so than at the dinner table.

Food has always been at the heart of the region’s New Year celebrations. For international friends staying in Guangdong over the holidays and wondering what to eat, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s the ultimate must-try list, handpicked by Consuls General in Guangzhou.

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from South:

As we gallop into the Year of the Horse, Guangdong is poised to strengthen international cooperation and deliver even greater benefits through win-win partnerships.

To celebrate this auspicious Chinese New Year, Consuls General in Guangzhou joined South to extend their horse-themed blessings to the people of Guangdong, sharing their visions of friendship and collaboration in the year ahead.

How will the bond between Guangdong and the world continue to thrive in this new chapter? What exciting opportunities are waiting just around the corner? Click the video to gallop into the Year of the Horse with us.