BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — We are now at a pivotal moment: the fusion of AI and communications is no longer the future, but the present.
This revolution, featuring AI, is fundamentally reshaping mobile communications ecosystems, from terminals and networks to the very services they deliver. As we advance toward future network, the core network must evolve into an intelligent hub and value creator for the future development of networks.
With this trend, Huawei proposes a new cloud core network vision: an intelligent system that unifies Service Intelligence and Network Intelligence. This framework is not an incremental upgrade. It is a strategic rebuild of core services like home broadband, voice, and data, allowing operators to leap forward in user experience and reinvent their business models.
Through NE embedded with AI capability, the core network supports efficient, stable operations while enabling precise service recognition and dynamic policy control. This foundational layer fuels advanced Service Intelligence at the upper layer, creating a responsive, intelligent ecosystem.
The outcome? A decisive shift from merely providing connectivity to delivering adaptive, predictive intelligence-as-a-service. With intelligence at the core, the communications network will evolve to be the strategic hub for future growth, transforming the communications network into an innovation platform that guarantees extraordinary digital experiences and accelerates AI-driven breakthroughs across industries.
The future is intelligent, and it is connected at the core.
We look forward to seeing you at MWC Barcelona 2026. Let’s explore the next frontier of networks, find new ways to add value, and build the blueprint for sustainable growth together.
The launch marks a significant step in expanding Malaysian retail investor participation in financial products through blockchain technology
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2026 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga Group“), Malaysia’s leading independent investment bank and the Stellar Development Foundation (“Stellar”), a US-based non-profit organisation that supports the Stellar network, yesterday introduced Myrra, a dedicated token platform that leverages the Stellar blockchain to enable the tokenisation of real world-assets.
From left: Betty Sun-Lucas, Regional Director, APAC, Stellar Development Foundation; Jose Fernandez da Ponte, President, Chief Growth Officer, Stellar Development Foundation; Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad; Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Kenanga Investors Berhad; Ranjit Gill, Director, Head of Product & Market Development, Kenanga Investors Berhad
The inaugural deployment on the Myrra platform is the tokenisation of the Kenanga Money Market Fund (“KMMF“) and the Kenanga Islamic Money Market Fund (“KIMMF“) (collectively, the “Funds“) managed by Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors“). The Funds represent the first tokenised unit trust funds to go live within the Malaysian market.
Through this initiative, investors can now transact blockchain-based digital representations of the Funds’ units through Myrra. Tokens are issued on a 1:1 basis, with each token representing a unit of either fund. This ensures the digital tokens function exactly like traditional fund units, while prioritising regulatory compliance, legal parity with existing unit holders, and operational integrity.
The reveal took place at the Blockchain Summit 2026, co-organised by Credit Saison and Pacific Meta as part of Japan Fintech Week.
By tokenising its Malaysian Ringgit money market funds using trusted Stellar blockchain infrastructure, Kenanga Group is bringing its money market products directly to a broader segment of Malaysian investors, enabling the purchase or selling of tokens directly on Myrra’s web portal.
“The launch of Malaysia’s first tokenised money market funds on the new Myrra platform represents a major step forward in our Group-wide commitment to driving digital innovation across the Malaysian capital markets,” said Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director of Kenanga Group. “By deploying on the Stellar network, we are able to contribute to the development of a digital public infrastructure that aligns with Malaysia’s vision of becoming a regional centre for blockchain-enabled finance.”
“The implementation of tokenisation is a strategic initiative to evolve our existing distribution and operational processes and capabilities through the operational efficiencies offered by Distributed Ledge Technology,” said Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Kenanga Investors. “We believe this will work towards driving investor participation without compromising regulatory standards and transparency.”
Operating for more than a decade, Stellar is one of the earliest blockchains designed specifically to support payments, asset issuance, and financial products in a compliance-forward and transparent manner. It hosts Franklin Templeton’s Benji token, a tokenised U.S. Treasury money market fund primarily used by institutional users for on-chain settlement and peer-to-peer transfers. Stellar also powers MoneyGram’s large-scale cash-to-crypto on/off-ramp across 170 countries using USDC and supports the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (“UNHCR“) in distributing USDC-based aid that refugees can redeem even without bank accounts.
“Tokenisation drives real-world utility and access when it is built on infrastructure that institutions and regulators trust,” said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, President and Chief Growth Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation. “Stellar was designed from the outset to support regulated financial products, increase access and provide the rails for enterprise-grade assets to move securely. This deployment by Kenanga Group is a prime example of how digital public infrastructure is scaling on Stellar making financial services more accessible, efficient, and inclusive for everyone across the globe.”
Myrra represents a milestone in addressing a tokenised asset opportunity in Malaysia, estimated at US$43 billion by 2030. It builds upon recent efforts by the Securities Commission Malaysia to advance tokenised capital market products within a framework that balances innovation with investor protection. By applying blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology to familiar financial products, Kenanga Group is taking a pragmatic approach to financial innovation and inclusion while positioning Malaysian investors for a global transition toward faster settlement and enhanced transparency.
The KMMF aims to provide investors with a regular income stream while maintaining capital stability by investing entirely in money market instruments, debentures, and deposits. Meanwhile, the KIMMF offers similar benefits aligned with Shariah principle. Both Funds cater to investors who want stable, short-term returns with minimal volatility.
For more information about Myrra, please visit myrra.my.Hashtag: #KenangaGroup #Myrra #Tokenisation#BlockchainFinance #FinTech
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Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (197301002193 (15678-H))
Established for over 50 years, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga” or “The Group”) is a leading financial group in Malaysia, offering a wide range of services, including equity broking, investment banking, treasury, Islamic banking, listed derivatives, investment management, wealth management, structured lending, and trade financing. The Group’s digital innovations include the launch of KDi GO, a wealth-centric app, along with Kenanga Digital Investing, an A.I. robo-advisor, and game-changing products such as Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first fully digital stockbroking platform developed through a joint venture with Japan’s Rakuten Securities, Inc. This digital expansion also extends to the digital assets space through the Group’s investment in Kinetic DAX Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Tokenize Technology (M) Sdn Bhd).
Kenanga has garnered multiple industry accolades, including top honours at the Bursa Excellence Awards, Asia Asset Management’s Best of the Best Awards, and The Morningstar Awards, recognition for its sustainability leadership at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards and the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, and further acknowledgements for its corporate governance and sustainability excellence at the National Corporate Governance and Sustainability Awards. As one of the highest scoring constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact, the Group continues to drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the financial industry.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2026 – Generali Hong Kong has once again earned multiple accolades at the “10Life 5-Star Insurance Awards 2026”. Seven products achieved the highest 5-Star rating across annuity, savings, critical illness, and whole life protection categories. These awards reflect Generali Hong Kong’s strong performance in product excellence and customer service and reaffirm the team’s continued pursuit of excellence and innovation.
Generali Hong Kong Receives Multiple Accolades at the “10Life 5-Star Insurance Awards 2026”.
The 5-Star award-winning products are:
5-Star Critical Illness Insurance Award – Term Critical Illness (Coverage) Category
LionGuardian PlusOne
5-Star Critical Illness Insurance Award – Term Critical Illness (Value) Category
LionGuardian Beyond
LionAlong
5-Star Savings Insurance Award – Savings (Education) Category
LionAchiever Elite
5-Star Savings Insurance Award – Savings (Education & Legacy) Category
LionTycoon Beyond 2
5-Star QDAP Award –Stable Income Category
LionHarvest Prime Deferred Annuity
5-Star Whole Life Protection Insurance Award – Whole Life Protection Category
LionPatron
Organized by 10Life, the leading insurance comparison platform in Hong Kong, the “10Life 5-Star Insurance Award 2026” is one of the most representative awards in the industry. Their actuaries rate insurance products based on factors that matter the most to the consumers. 10Life compares over 1,500 insurance products from over 50 insurers in the market with the top-rated products under each category awarded a 5-Star rating. Hashtag: #GeneraliHongKong
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GENERALI HONG KONG
In 1981, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. was first registered as an authorised insurer in Hong Kong, with the business extending into the life insurance sector in 2016 with Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited. With a combination of local knowledge and Generali Group’s global expertise, we develop unique and innovative life insurance, general insurance, specialty insurance, and employee benefits solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
Generali is one of the largest integrated insurance and asset management groups worldwide. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 95.2 billion and € 863 billion AUM in 2024. With around 87,000 employees serving 71 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In 2025, 5G-A experience monetization took a big leap forward. Driven by both industry and technology, it has moved from concept implementation to large-scale commercial use. So far, we’ve served more than 45 million users in China. These efforts helped operators evolve from basic communication services to real experience monetization. Over the past year, we focused on three things: improving network capabilities, innovating business models, and building ecosystem collaboration. Working closely with GSMA Foundry and over 10 leading operators around the world, we have achieved initial success in incubating business cases and business exploration.
In terms of network capability, we brought intelligence into networks. So the packet core network can understand user experience in real time, and more accurately based on QoE instead of KPI. We have proposed “five capabilities” based on our practices in China. They are: experience definition, network assurance, product promotion, consumer perception and provisioning estimation. These capabilities can help operators realize closed-loop experience monetization.
In terms of business model, the business design concept has been gradually explored. That is, the experience privilege is primarily integrated into the main package and secondarily into add-on packages. For example, we added experience privilege to the diamond VIP and platinum VIP user packages. This increases the loyalty of high-end users and drives package upgrades. In addition, we launched add-ons for users in specific scenarios, such as traveling on high-speed railways or sitting in crowded stadiums. This helps operators meet on-demand needs and increase ARPU.
In terms of ecosystem collaboration, the mainstream terminals now support static MyLogo display. In 2025, we worked with partners like Huawei Device Company and China Mobile Group Device Company to evolve MyLogo from static to interactive. We have already completed pilots in Henan province and Zhejiang province. In the future, MyLogo will become an entry for experience monetization and intelligent marketing.
We will continue to introduce AI capabilities to the packet core network to improve network intelligence. We are also developing new solutions, like Media Relay and Mobile Home, to help operators unlock new value and business success.
Let’s meet at MWC Barcelona 2026 to work together and create a more intelligent network, and a future defined by experience.
Appointment reinforces Securonix’s commitment to scaling AI-powered security operations across Asia Pacific and Japan
SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Securonix, Inc., a six-time Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SIEM, today announced the promotion of Ajay Biyani to Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). In this expanded role, Ajay will lead regional strategy, go-to-market execution, partner ecosystem development, and customer success initiatives across the region.
Ajay Biyani, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ)
Since joining Securonix, Ajay has played a central role in scaling the company’s footprint across APJ through disciplined expansion, partner enablement, and strong customer engagement. He built and led cross-functional teams across sales, channels, and customer success, supporting more than 100 professionals across the region.
Under his leadership, Securonix delivered sustained double-digit year-over-year revenue growth while expanding adoption of its Unified Defense SIEM platform across financial services, telecommunications, government, and other regulated industries.
Ajay also strengthened the regional MSSP and channel ecosystem, with strategic partnerships contributing significantly to new pipeline growth and accelerating SaaS adoption across enterprise accounts.
With more than two decades of leadership experience spanning engineering, enterprise sales, and regional management, Ajay has held senior positions at ForgeRock, Verizon Enterprise Solutions, and Wipro Technologies. He has served as Vice President, APJ at Securonix since October 2022.
Across APJ, organizations are balancing rapid digital expansion with intensifying regulatory oversight and rising cyber risk. Enterprises in the region are under pressure to modernize security operations while demonstrating measurable resilience to regulators and boards. In his new role, Ajay will focus on helping organizations adopt governed, AI-powered security operations that deliver operational clarity, predictable economics, and executive-level accountability.
Ajay’s promotion reflects Securonix’s long-term investment in APJ as a strategic growth region and its broader commitment to scaling Unified Defense SIEM and agentic AI capabilities globally.
“APJ represents one of the most dynamic cybersecurity markets globally,” said Scott Sampson, Chief Revenue Officer, Securonix. “Ajay has demonstrated consistent leadership, built strong regional partnerships, and driven measurable growth. As we continue to scale our Unified Defense SIEM platform powered by agentic AI, his leadership will be instrumental in deepening customer trust and accelerating expansion across the region.”
Ajay Biyani said, “Security leaders across APJ are under increasing pressure to deliver measurable resilience while navigating regulatory complexity and rapid digital growth. My focus will be on strengthening our partner ecosystem, supporting our customers’ transformation to AI-driven security operations, and ensuring organizations across the region become breach ready and board ready.”
About Securonix
Securonix is transforming security operations with the industry’s first Unified Defense SIEM with Agentic AI, built to decide and act across the threat lifecycle with a human-in-the-loop philosophy. Its cloud-native platform unifies detection, investigation, and response, while enabling Sam, the AI SOC Analyst, and a productivity-based AI operating model for the SOC, so organizations can measure and govern AI by the analyst work it delivers. Helping enterprises become Breach Ready and Board Ready, Securonix delivers accountable, outcome-driven security operations at scale. Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SIEM and a Customers’ Choice by Gartner Peer Insights™, Securonix delivers trusted security operations for global enterprises. Learn more atwww.securonix.com
SYDNEY, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GoodWe Australia announced that its new Three-Phase ESA All-in-One energy storage system has received Clean Energy Council approval, making way for installations across the country from late March/early April. The Three-Phase ESA joins the Single-Phase ESA, extending GoodWe’s All-in-One energy storage range for Australian homes.
GoodWe’s New Three-Phase ESA Series Energy Storage System
Designed specifically for homes and small to medium businesses with three-phase power, the ESA integrates a solar inverter, high-voltage battery, and intelligent energy management system into a single unit. With inverter capacity from 5 kW to 29.9 kW and 5 kWh to 108 kWh of storage, the Three-Phase ESA offers substantial flexibility for a wide variety of energy needs.
Traditional battery systems often require separate components installed across multiple locations. The ESA’s pre-wired, modular design combines everything into one enclosure, simplifying installation, reducing commissioning time, and lowering the risk of compatibility issues.
Built using lithium-iron-phosphate battery chemistry, the system prioritises safety, durability, and long-term performance. Multiple layers of protection and advanced arc-fault detection and fire suppression technology further enhance safety for households and businesses.
Energy independence within reach
The ESA is ideal for properties seeking to reduce electricity bills, increase energy independence, and maintain power during grid outages.
“We are pleased to add the Three-Phase ESA to our robust lineup of energy storage solutions, further solidifying GoodWe as one of Australia’s leading battery manufacturers,” said Dean Williamson, Country Manager for GoodWe Australia and New Zealand. “The expanded solar production and storage capacity for three-phase dwellings and buildings offers energy independence to those looking to drastically reduce or eliminate energy bills.”
A key advantage of the ESA platform is its scalability. Storage capacity can be expanded over time by adding battery modules, allowing customers to start with a smaller system and increase capacity as needs grow. This is particularly useful for households planning future electrification, electric vehicle charging, or increased energy consumption.
The system is also designed to provide whole-home backup, automatically switching to stored energy almost instantly when the grid fails. This capability is increasingly valuable as extreme weather events and network constraints lead to more frequent outages in some regions.
In addition to backup protection, the ESA features intelligent energy management designed to optimise how energy is generated, stored, and used. The system can prioritise solar self-consumption, charge during cheaper off-peak periods, and reduce reliance on expensive peak electricity.
Expanded flexibility for more applications
The three-phase design makes the ESA especially suitable for larger homes, rural properties, workshops, and commercial premises that require higher power output than single-phase systems can deliver. It also supports both grid-connected and grid outage conditions, with the ability to run multiple units in parallel for larger installations.
High efficiency and strong solar input capability allow users to capture more energy during daylight hours and use it when needed most. This helps maximise the value of rooftop solar systems and reduces dependence on grid electricity.
CEC approval confirms that the system meets Australia’s stringent safety and performance requirements, allowing customers to access applicable rebates and incentives where available.
The CEC-approved Three-Phase ESA All-in-One will be available through authorised installers nationwide, with stock expected to be available from mid-March via GoodWe distributors.
Amber integration
With beta testing in its final stages, homes looking to benefit from wholesale energy market trading with Amber will soon be able to capitalise on extended savings with the ESA series. More information will be available soon.
Main features of the Three-Phase ESA All-in-One
All-in-one design combining inverter, battery, and energy management system
Three-phase output suitable for larger homes and commercial sites
Available in Australia from 5 to 29.9 kW power and 5 to 108 kWh storage
Modular battery architecture for easy capacity expansion
Lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry for safety and longevity
Whole-home backup with ultra-fast switching during outages
Intelligent energy management for tariff optimisation and solar self-use
Supports both grid-connected and grid outage conditions
Parallel capability for larger systems
High solar input capability with support for significant DC oversizing
Advanced safety features, including arc-fault protection and fire suppression
Pre-wired structure for faster, simpler installation
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Thailand is set to increase the international departure Passenger Service Charge from 20 June.
The move will be implemented across six major airports, which include at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai, Phuket, and Hat Yai airports.
The new rate raises the fee from THB 700 to THB 1,120 (approximately USD 36), a 53 percent increase, and will apply to international departing passengers.
Meanwhile, the domestic rates remain unchanged at THB 130 (about USD 4.1) per passenger.
Airports of Thailand in a statement on their website stressed that the passenger service charge is not a tax or profit-generating measure, but is reserved exclusively for airport operations and infrastructure development, subject to ministerial approval.
Revenue will fund upgrades including the satellite terminal project at Suvarnabhumi, terminal improvements at Don Mueang, and the rollout of the Common Use Passenger Processing System to reduce waiting times and improve check-in efficiency.
This move puts Thailand second only to Singapore for exit charge prices, with other countries in the region remaining cheaper.
Thailand welcomed 32.9 million foreign tourists in 2025, with Suvarnabhumi alone handling nearly 60 million passengers, including arriving and transit travellers, that year.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2026 – With the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia prioritizing the suppression of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the 2026 budget, the domestic food industry is grappling with unprecedented ‘formulation anxiety.’ As the potential expansion of the Sugar Tax and stricter Nutri-Grade systems loom, experts view 2026 as a definitive tipping point. Mirroring Singapore’s regulatory model, products labeled ‘Grade D’ (high sugar) face immediate advertising bans, effectively silencing their brand voice. As tax thresholds broaden to include categories like powder sachets, sugar reduction has shifted from a health trend to a non-negotiable requirement for profitability and retail viability.
While brands strive to balance flavor with health, reducing sugar poses formidable technical challenges. Removing sucrose often introduces a medicinal aftertaste that compromises the consumer experience. Furthermore, in functional jellies and gummies, sugar is essential for structural stability; without it, products frequently suffer from syneresis (water separation). In the high-temperature climates of Southeast Asia, this structural failure leads to ‘bursting juice’ upon opening—a critical quality defect.
To navigate these complexities, Wel-Bloom—Taiwan’s leader of jelly supplements—unveils the FRESH-Jelly® technology. Utilizing advanced physical structural reorganization, FRESH-Jelly® ensures a moisture-locked, resilient texture that withstands the rigors of tropical climates. Rather than relying on artificial sweeteners, Wel-Bloom leverages its proprietary ‘Healthy Sweetness Strategic Library’ of natural alternatives to maintain a superior flavor profile. Furthermore, this innovation disrupts traditional OEM reliance on preservatives, achieving a clean-label, preservative-free product without compromising the integrity of its sugar-reduction goals.
As a premier dietary supplement manufacturer—backed by both NSF-GMP and comprehensive HALAL supply chain certifications—Wel-Bloom empowers Malaysian brands to navigate MOH regulations with precision during early-stage development. Our expertise ensures that products bypass ‘Grade D’ risks, seamlessly transforming health-conscious formulations into the ‘great flavor’ that drives consumer loyalty. As the 2026 policy landscape tightens, Wel-Bloom is committed to helping clients across Malaysia and Singapore convert regulatory challenges into a sustainable competitive advantage.
Hashtag: #Wel-Bloom
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About Wel-Bloom
Wel-Bloom is a globally recognized CDMO expert in the health food industry, dedicated to delivering innovative, one-stop solutions. Guided by forward-looking market insights and supported by robust R&D capabilities, Wel-Bloom empowers clients to develop highly competitive, differentiated health food products.
For partnership opportunities and functional ingredient solutions, visit https://welbloom.com/ or search for Wel-Bloom online.
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