SUZHOU, China, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On January 25th, the finals of the 3rd China’s Innovation Challenge on Artificial Intelligence Application Scene (CICAS) concluded in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. As one of China’s most influential AI competitions, this year’s event was jointly organized by the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence, the Suzhou Municipal People’s Government, and Soochow University, and hosted by the CICAS Organizing Committee and Gusu District People’s Government. The competition attracted over 3,250 registered teams, with the national finals bringing together 113 top innovative teams from China and abroad, with over 350 participants competing on the same stage.

MiningLamp Technology (2718.HK), a Hong Kong-listed company hailed as “the world’s first Agentic AI stock,” in collaboration with Peking University, presented the project “Intelligent Platform for Brand Globalization Creative Generation and Emotional Connection Based on Multimodal Large Models.” The project won the Grand Prize in the national finals and was selected as a “2025 National Artificial Intelligence Application Scenario Exemplary Case.”

MiningLamp Technology (2718.HK), founded in 2006, is a pioneer in China’s enterprise-level large language models and data intelligence sector. The company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in November 2025 (stock code: 2718.HK), adhering to the core philosophy of “data-driven trustworthy productivity.” It continues to innovate in cutting-edge technologies such as Agentic AI, VLA models, and multimodal large models. Its latest self-developed Mano model has achieved SOTA (state-of-the-art) performance in authoritative international benchmarks such as OSWorld and Mind2Web. In the general large model category, Mano’s comprehensive performance ranks second only to Claude-Sonnet-4.5, gaining recognition from both academia and industry.

Wu Minghui, Founder, CEO, and CTO of MiningLamp Technology (2718.HK), introduced that in response to the current global trend of brand “going global,” MiningLamp Technology’s intelligent platform for brand globalization creative generation and emotional connection based on multimodal large models addresses core challenges faced during brand globalization—cultural differences, content localization, and data-driven decision-making. The platform innovatively integrates four core technological capabilities: “Global Multimodal Content Asset Library + Trustworthy Data Collection Technology + Subjective Emotional Perception Analysis + Video Generation Technology,” empowering enterprises to conduct scientific and efficient cross-cultural content creation, emotional assessment, and intelligent decision-making.

1. Global Multimodal Content Asset Library

The platform has built a multimodal content asset library covering major global markets, integrating various media forms such as video, images, and text. This provides a rich material foundation for cross-cultural content creation, helping enterprises quickly generate creative content that aligns with target market cultural characteristics and consumer preferences, significantly reducing content localization costs.

2. Trustworthy Data Collection Technology—”Dexterous Hand” Mano

The platform employs MiningLamp Technology’s (2718.HK) self-developed AI dexterous hand model Mano, which can operate in various browser environments, simulating human visual perception to accurately identify any software interface elements, “seeing” and “clicking” like a human. Combined with Mano-Parking web data collection technology, users only need to input a URL and requirement description, and the platform can complete professional-grade data collection. This means enterprises can obtain authentic and effective global multi-source data more quickly, laying a solid foundation for market analysis.

• Ranked first in the specialized model category of the OSWorld authoritative benchmark test
• In the general large model category, comprehensive performance is slightly behind Anthropic’s Claude-Sonnet-4.5, ranking second
• Also achieved SOTA (state-of-the-art) results in the Mind2Web benchmark test
• 7B parameter version supports private deployment, meeting security requirements for enterprise-level applications

3. Subjective Emotional Perception Analysis—HMLLM Multimodal Large Model

The platform employs MiningLamp Technology’s (2718.HK) self-developed Hypergraph Multimodal Large Language Model (HMLLM), a globally innovative emotional analysis large model that can simulate the subjective feelings of target audiences from different cultural backgrounds, ages, and genders when viewing advertising content. This helps enterprises quickly assess emotional responses from audiences of different cultural backgrounds before content distribution, avoiding cultural misunderstandings and marketing mistakes, significantly improving the precision of cross-cultural marketing.

• Breaking through traditional questionnaire survey methods, constructed the ultra-large-scale subjective personalized datasets Video-SME and SPA-ADV by collecting EEG and eye-tracking data from over 10,000 real subjects
• Achieved multimodal subjective indicator modeling for attention, emotion, and cognition, significantly improving marketing content testing efficiency
• Consistency with real human subjective feelings (R²) exceeds 89%, with expert-verified feasibility exceeding 76%
• The technical paper received Best Paper Nomination at the ACM MM 2024 (CCF-A category) international conference

4. AI-Driven Video Generation Technology

Based on deep analysis results, the platform can intelligently generate and optimize marketing video content, achieving an end-to-end automated process from market insights and emotional assessment to content generation. This compresses the traditional content creation cycle from weeks to hours, significantly improving marketing response speed.

In recent years, MiningLamp Technology (2718.HK) has continuously invested in AI technology research and development, publishing over 20 papers in high-level domestic and international journals and conferences. Representative achievements include:

• ACM MM 2024 (CCF-A category): Subjective Indicator Analysis Model (HMLLM) received Best Paper Nomination
• ACM MM 2025: Multimodal Large Model Eye Movement Prediction Method
• TPAMI (SCI Q1): Few-shot Video Instance Segmentation Method
• IJCV (SCI Q1): Image Generation Method
• AAAI 2026 (CCF-A category): Mano Model Compression Technology accepted as Oral presentation

Relying on MiningLamp Technology’s (2718.HK) technological accumulation in the AI field, the platform has currently gained recognition from multiple enterprise clients.

At the conference closing ceremony, MiningLamp Technology (2718.HK), as a key cooperation project partner, reached a cooperation intention with Gusu District to collaborate on AI technology research and development and scenario application implementation.

MiningLamp Technology (2718.HK) stated that the company would continue to adhere to the core philosophy of “data-driven trustworthy productivity,” starting with the “brand globalization” scenario and relying on globally leading Agentic AI technology to accelerate the application of trustworthy AI in more vertical industries. As the brand globalization process accelerates, MiningLamp Technology’s (2718.HK) brand globalization intelligent platform is expected to become an important technological support for enterprises to enhance their global competitiveness.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This Lunar New Year, IPC Shopping Centre invites visitors to experience a celebration that is perfectly balanced and harmonious. From 19 January to 22 February 2026, the centre transforms into a festive haven where Swedish heritage meets local traditions, with the iconic Dala horse taking centre stage to usher in a year of prosperity and balance.

“Just Right, Just Horse-picious”, A Harmonious Fusion of Two Cultures

At the heart of the “Just Right, Just Horse-picious” (马到福到: 刚刚好) celebration stands the harmonious blend of two cultures.

At IPC Shopping Centre, the Fire Horse of the Lunar calendar symbolising passion, determination, and enthusiasm of moving forward, finds a natural rhythm with the Dala horse. This Swedish emblem of resilience is believed to carry just the right amount of luck as the year unfolds.

That is why during this season, IPC Shopping Centre welcomes visitors to embrace their own “horse-picious” luck from the moment they arrive. From small to large Dala horses presented in both modern and traditional designs, these symbolic figures are thoughtfully placed throughout the shopping centre, serving as auspicious carriers of good fortune. As they multiply across every floor, they bring the spirit of balance and prosperity to life in every corner of the shopping centre, making the festive charm truly immersive for every visitor.

Experiencing the Festive Charms

Stepping into IPC this Lunar New Year is like entering a festive wonderland where Dala horses multiply in every corner — big and small, modern and traditional — scattered across the centre as auspicious carriers of good fortune. Anchored at the CNY Marketplace at Concourse, Level G, the festive set-up invites shoppers to slow down, explore, and immerse themselves in the joyful details of the season.

These Dala horses are more than decorative elements; they symbolise balance, harmony, and prosperity — values that resonate deeply during the Lunar New Year. This interactive experience comes to life through the “Count the Dala Horse” challenge, where Tack Club members can put their observation skills to the test by redeeming a contest card at the i-Counter using 10 Tack Points. Three winners with the sharpest eyes and closest answers will be selected on 2 March to win a share of RM1,500, with prizes including RM200 Tack e-vouchers, JBL headphones, and portable Bluetooth speakers.

As families explore the festive installations, they are naturally guided through IPC’s thoughtfully curated offerings — from home essentials at IKEA and Harvey Norman, festive fashion finds at Padini, Skechers, and H&M, to grocery shopping at Ben’s Independent Grocer. Those looking to prepare for the celebrations can also find Lunar New Year decorations and essentials at MR DIY Plus and The Green Party, making IPC a convenient one-stop destination for the season.

Beyond shopping, visitors of all ages can further soak in the festivities with a variety of on-ground experiences held on weekends and public holidays starting 31 January. Highlights include complimentary workshops exclusively for Små Club members, where young ones can craft auspicious Dala horse ornaments and prosperity-themed “Ma’ney Horse” creations.

The celebrations continue with lively walkabouts featuring the God of Prosperity, spreading smiles and blessings throughout the centre. Festive rhythms will also fill the air every Sunday with Chinese waist drum performances, Five Emperor drum performances, and traditional lion dances, creating a joyful backdrop for family reunions and gatherings.

The festivities will reach a high note on the first day of the Lunar New Year with a special Acrobatic Lion Dance performance by the award-winning Yi Meng Lion Art Troupe (一鳴獅藝舘) at 11am. Held at the Courtyard, Level G (behind Machines), this high-energy performance promises a spectacular and auspicious start to the year.

Two Stops. More Rewards

This year, IPC Shopping Centre together with IKEA Damansara stands as a one-stop destination for all the festive needs. From refreshing the home with stylish furniture to picking out trendy new outfits and stocking up on festive groceries, shoppers can enjoy the ultimate convenience of a holistic shopping experience. This seamless shopping experience is made even more rewarding with the “Two Stops. More Rewards” program.

From 19 January to 8 February, visitors who spend RM50 in one (1) receipt at IPC and RM250 in one (1) receipt at IKEA Damansara on the same day, can redeem daily prizes and a Grand Lucky Draw entry ticket from a prize pool of RM38,000. The excitement will build towards 8^th February when five lucky winners will be announced live at the Concourse at Level G where five lucky winners who are present will walk away with amazing rewards such as an IKEA cabinet, IKEA swivel chair, iPhone 17 Pro Max, MacBook Air M4, and AirPods Pro 3.

Abundance of Horse-Picious Rewards

This seamless shopping journey is further enhanced by a selection rewards designed to add a touch of Lagom to every household. As shoppers check off their festive lists at IPC Shopping Centre, practical gifts can be redeemed at the i-Counter, Level G, including:

• RM10 Tack e-voucher and a set of Dala Horse red packets with a minimum spend of RM200 in two (2) receipts
• RM30 e-vouchers, a set of Dala Horse red packets, and a Dala Plushie Packable Tote Bag with a minimum spend RM500 for Tack Club members in three (3) receipts and RM700 for regular shoppers
• RM30 e-vouchers, a set of Dala Horse red packets, and a Dual-Use Dala Pillow Blanket with a minimum spend RM800 in three (3) receipts for Tack Club members and RM1,000 for regular shoppers

Ms Karyn Lim, General Manager of IPC Shopping Centre shared “At IPC, we believe a truly ‘horse-picious’ celebration is one that bring the blessing of balance, harmony, and prosperity. This Lunar New Year, we wanted to move beyond the typical festive rush and offer our community a sense of Lagom, the perfect balance of everything.”

“By integrating our Swedish heritage with local Chinese New Year traditions, we wanted to create an atmosphere where the journey of preparation is just as rewarding as the celebration itself. By bringing to life the excitement of the Year of the Horse through the iconic Dala Horses placed across the shopping centre for the interactive hunt, and providing a holistic shopping experience alongside IKEA Damansara, IPC Shopping Centre remains a place where every visitor can truly immerse themselves in the festive spirit.”

Extending The Spirit of Prosperity to the Planet

In the spirit of Lunar New Year preparations and spring cleaning, IPC Shopping Centre invites the community to mindfully dispose of their waste at the Recycling and Buy-Back Centre (RBBC). By sorting and recycling festive waste such as paper, cardboard, aluminium, and metal, shoppers can enjoy Double Tack Points collection until 1 March 2026, making the start of the year both culturally meaningful and rewarding.

With that, IPC Shopping Centre warmly invites everyone to gallop into the new year and experience a Lunar New Year that’s not just about the hustle and bustle, but about finding that perfect, ‘just right’ balance of tradition, reward, and community.

For more information about ‘Just Right, Just Horse-picious’ celebration, please visit ipc.com.my or follow IPC Shopping Centre on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok for the latest promotions, events and updates. 

-END-

About IPC Shopping Centre:

Established in December 2003, IPC Shopping Centre is Malaysia’s first meeting place anchored by IKEA with the big blue box store and a vital part of Ikano Retail’s growing portfolio in the Southeast Asia region. Strategically nestled in the heart of the mixed-use development of Mutiara Damansara, it serves as a familiar third home for their community and beyond. More than just a retail destination, IPC Shopping Centre is a space where everyone can recharge, reconnect, and enjoy life’s simple moments, all while providing the convenience they need for their shopping. Rooted in its Swedish heritage, IPC Shopping Centre embodies the concept of Lagom Life – a way of living that is balanced, sustainable, and just right. This shapes everything from its sustainable living inspired environment, the carefully curated tenant mix, to the overall experience, offering visitors a space to slow down, find balance, and enjoy life at their own pace. IPC Shopping Centre also leads in sustainability with the flagship Recycling and Buy-Back Centre and other green initiatives in fostering community engagement and showcasing their commitment to a greener future.

TIANJIN, China, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 27th China Hospital Construction Conference & International Hospital Build and Infrastructure Exposition (CHCC 2026), a globally recognized hospital construction event, will be held from May 23 to 25, 2026, at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin), China.

Having been held successfully for 26 consecutive editions, CHCC has evolved into a widely recognized industry platform in the hospital construction sector, bringing together academic insights and industry practice. The event offers a one-stop platform for healthcare infrastructure professionals to learn, network, and explore practical solutions.

CHCC2026 will feature an exhibition spanning over 100,000 square meters, showcasing solutions from more than 800 qualified suppliers worldwide. The event is expected to attract over 60,000 professional visitors and more than 150 delegations. In parallel, the conference program will host over 100 forums with more than 1,000 speakers, drawing an anticipated audience of over 10,000 attendees.

Designed as an immersive, use-case-driven experience, CHCC 2026 is structured around eight themed pavilions, covering areas of operational efficiency, innovation in specialized medical systems, integrated building systems, interior environments, clinical space upgrades, cleanroom engineering, hospital wards, and AI technologies. Within these halls, 40 exhibition zones will cover the end-to-end hospital construction procurement process, spanning hospital planning and design, mechanical and electrical systems, interior finishing, specialized medical engineering solutions, medical equipment, medical robots, digitally enabled hospital operations, and logistics and operations management. Together, they will present thousands of integrated, application-ready solutions shaping the future of modern healthcare infrastructure.

Why Attend CHCC 2026?

1. Access complete hospital construction solutions through a one-stop platform

2. Get insights from over 1,000 experts on trends, case studies, and emerging practices in hospital construction

3. Engage in exclusive activities, including the CHCC Awards Ceremony, pre-conference training, hospital tours, book launches, and leadership talks

“This year (2025) marks our fifth year of participating in CHCC. Every exhibition has been an unforgettable experience! CHCC is a powerful platform for global business communication and growth, offering innovative solutions and unique opportunities. If you’re looking to expand your influence or explore new markets, it’s definitely worth a try,” said Athena, President of the China German Hortig-rohrpost Group.

Held alongside the exhibition, the conference program will provide comprehensive coverage across the hospital construction process, featuring forward-looking insights and in-depth discussions across seven core areas: healthcare infrastructure, digitally enabled hospital operations, integrated medical and senior care, medical engineering, hospital facilities and logistics management, medical robotics, and clinical discipline development.

CHCC 2026 invites healthcare infrastructure professionals worldwide to visit the exhibition and join this landmark event dedicated to the planning, construction, and operation of modern healthcare facilities.

Official website: https://www.chccchina.com/en

Get your free expo ticket: https://reg.reed-sinopharm.com/pc/#/login?id=25aa73cabd5b411c9052360160ba58e3&channelUuid=dde1a7af3a0e4db68dbd6ef51c4b6a5b

Event Organizer:

CHCC2026 is jointly organized by Zhuyitai, Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE), and Z&R Exhibitions. Notably, RSE is a joint venture between Sinopharm, China’s largest healthcare group, and RX Global, a world-leading event organizer.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage and AXON Networks (AXON), a global leader in intelligent network platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to co-develop, deploy, and manage Africa’s first end-to-end Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS) platform.

Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage and AXON Networks (AXON), a global leader in intelligent network platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to co-develop, deploy, and manage Africa’s first end-to-end Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS) platform.

A bold step in unlocking Africa’s AI and digital future, customers and service providers will leverage AXON’s AI-ready, real-time, multi-tenant, digital twin-enabled platform across Cassava’s extensive high-speed fibre backbone to connect millions of people and businesses across the continent and unlock new pathways for economic development and innovation.

The partnership was announced at Counder Conference 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, the flagship event of the Counder visionary leadership network, where 500 global investors, family office principals and corporate decision-makers meet for one of the largest international private capital gatherings ever assembled in the Southern Hemisphere.

“As businesses of all sizes continue to digitise their operations, the need is for cost-effective, flexible, high-performance network solutions that reduce time-consuming manual design and configurations. By partnering with AXON Networks, we are moving beyond traditional hardware-centric infrastructure to create a truly programmable, AI-managed network, which will significantly reduce operational costs and increase access to customers and service providers”, said Hardy Pemhiwa, President & Group CEO of Cassava Technologies. “This transformation allows us to treat our pan-continental fibre network as a dynamic digital platform, enabling us to provision and modify customer networks in near real-time, rather than days or weeks. We are going beyond connectivity to becoming a partner in the digital transformation journeys of our customers”.

This AI-first connectivity platform becomes the foundation for accelerating digital transformation for African businesses of all sizes, including other telecommunications service providers. The Operator-as-a-Service platform will deliver secure, private, high-speed data infrastructure, enabling mobile network operators, LEO satellite providers and internet service providers (ISPs) with unprecedented agility, intelligence, and reach. It is designed to support these service providers in unlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation, and AI adoption.

“Partnering with Cassava, with its unmatched fibre footprint across the continent and investment in AI-enabled data centres, to integrate our Operator-as-a-Service platform with real-time digital twin technology at this scale, is incredibly exciting,” said Martin Manniche, CEO and founder of AXON Networks. “We’re not just mirroring networks — we’re virtualising an entire infrastructure into a live AI-driven ecosystem that will leverage this extensive backbone, including Cassava’s planned AI-powered factory, to bring growth, prosperity, and the promise of AI sovereignty to Africa and its people. This is a transformational opportunity to provide the foundational platform for the AI economy across the African continent and redefine the future for generations to come, and we couldn’t have found a  better partner than Cassava to bring this vision to fruition.”

“We are honored that Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks have chosen Counder Conference 2026 as the platform for this groundbreaking announcement,” said Michel Weiss, Founding Partner and CEO, and Leonard Stiegeler, Founding Partner and Chairman of Counder. “This partnership exemplifies exactly what Counder is designed to foster: trusted connections between visionary leaders that spark meaningful collaboration and drive tangible impact. When world-class organizations come together in Cape Town to advance their work in emerging trends & markets, we see the power of our mission in action: connecting leaders to collaborate on tomorrow’s most important opportunities.”

AXON’s breakthrough OaaS solution creates a living, dynamic model of Cassava’s fibre network, comprising more than 110,000 km of terrestrial and submarine fibre, satellite capacity, and wireless connectivity. By turning networks into self-learning, autonomous, self-optimising systems, AXON’s Digital Twin technology reduces operational complexity, accelerates service delivery, introduces cost efficiencies, and ensures resilient connectivity at scale.

About Cassava Technologies

Cassava Technologies is a global technology leader of African heritage providing a vertically integrated ecosystem of digital services and infrastructure enabling digital transformation. Headquartered in the UK, Cassava has a presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the United States of America. Through its business units, namely, Cassava AI, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid C2, Africa Data Centres, and Sasai Fintech, the company provides its customers’ products and services in 94 countries. These solutions drive the company’s ambition of establishing itself as a leading global technology company of African heritage. https://www.cassavatechnologies.com/

About AXON Networks

AXON Networks is a global leader in intelligent network platforms, known for its award-winning Digital Twin technology that enables real-time, predictive, and self-optimizing operations. Its operator-as-a-service platform is used by service providers and enterprises worldwide to unlock the full potential of advanced networks, accelerate new services, and deliver superior customer experiences. AXON Network’s platforms are relied upon by over 30 leading global operators to enhance the broadband experiences and optimize the advanced services delivery to over 87 million broadband households and businesses.

Media Contacts:

Guyer Group

John O’Malley
+1 585-261-5899
john@guyergroup.com 

Deidre Hart
+1 732-407-1062
deidre@guyergroup.com

Press Images HERE

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) 2026 returns with a renewed national focus, positioning Malaysia’s food and beverage industry as a connected domestic ecosystem built to scale, supported by strong international participation.

Anchored by the theme “Future-Ready F&B: Powering the Next Wave,” MIFB 2026 builds on 25 years of industry experience to operate as a trade-first platform that empowers Malaysians. Alongside Malaysia Café Expo (MCE) and MyFoodTech, the platform connects the entire F&B value chain from homegrown brands to international players, unlocking market access, capability development, and export readiness through a comprehensive ecosystem aligned with regional demand – reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a future-ready ASEAN F&B trade hub.

Beyond product showcasing, MIFB 2026 brings together local and international SMEs, distributors, brand owners, manufacturers, marketers, innovation partners, and volume buyers, and serves as a central touchpoint for industry insights, emerging trends, and evolving business models. Supported by strong international participation, the platform enables companies to benchmark against global standards, gain practical market intelligence, and strengthen their capabilities.

Driving Buyer Matchmaking and Trade Outcomes

A key pillar of MIFB 2026 is its curated Buyer Programme, which prioritises organisations actively seeking innovative products, international partnerships, and cross-border sourcing opportunities both locally and internationally. Participating buyer profiles include:

• Retailers, hypermarkets, and supermarkets
• Convenience store operators
• Distributors, wholesalers, and importers
• Hoteliers and hospitality groups
• Restaurants, café operators, and foodservice providers
• Airline caterers, cruise liners, and in-flight service providers
• Entertainment venues, leisure operators, and institutional buyers

A Launchpad for Innovation and Future-Ready Food Ecosystems

MIFB 2026 brings together MCE and MyFoodTech to create an all-in-one integrated space that highlights key growth segments shaping the future of F&B, with Malaysian and international exhibitors contributing complementary capabilities across:

1. Ready-To-Eat (RTE), Ready-To-Cook (RTC), Ready-To-Drink (RTD)
2. Halal-certified products
3. Fresh, chilled & frozen seafood
4. Technology & solution providers for F&B, such as kitchen equipment, automation, and foodservice technologies
5. Café ecosystem from café equipment, coffee, bakery, patisserie, franchise, and licensing brands

Empowering The Next Generation of Malaysian Talent

As part of its annual programme, MIFB and MCE 2026 will host the Malaysia National Coffee Championship (MNCC), organised in strategic partnership with the Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association (MSCA), the only World Coffee Events (WCE) licensed competition body in Malaysia. The championship crowns four national champions to represent Malaysia at the World Coffee Championships (WCC), serving as the definitive national platform to recognise, benchmark, and elevate Malaysian coffee talent on the global stage.

The 2026 programme will also feature a series of trade-driven highlights designed to spark innovation, share market insight, and encourage cross-sector collaboration among local and international companies, including:

• Knowledge Hub & Live Theatre – expert-led sessions covering emerging trends, innovation and business solutions, offering practical insights and fresh perspectives
• Halal Certification Workshop – guidance on halal certification requirements, application procedures, regulatory frameworks and management systems
• Chef Table – an immersive space bringing buyers and creators together to explore culinary innovation and business potential

Participation and Registration
Malaysian food and beverage companies are encouraged to participate in MIFB, Malaysia Café Expo and MyFoodTech 2026 to connect with buyers and partners actively seeking Made in Malaysia products and solutions, as well as international collaborators that support capability building and market expansion. Retailers, distributors, hospitality groups, and foodservice operators are invited to register for the Buyer Programme to engage directly with both Malaysian and international exhibitors.

MIFB 2026 is open to trade visitors and participants only. For registration and more information, please visit https://mifb.com.my/exhibit/

-END-

For more information, please contact Mutant Communications:
Name: Wei Chang Wong
Contact: malaysia-international-food-beverage@mutant.com.sg

About MIFB

The Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) is the country’s leading food and beverage trade event. For over 25 years, the annual industry event has connected local, regional, and international businesses to consumers and stakeholders across the F&B value chain throughout the ASEAN region.

As the strategic gateway to Southeast Asia, MIFB connects international manufacturers, established regional players, and homegrown innovators on a single platform to drive sustainable and meaningful business growth. Co-located with MyFoodTech and Malaysia Café Expo (MCE), MIFB empowers businesses to navigate market complexities, access new export pathways, and champion the innovations shaping the future of food. MIFB is organised by Constellar and endorsed by MATRADE.

About Constellar

Constellar is Asia’s preferred partner for convening businesses, curating ideas and creating opportunities for sustainable business growth and global impact.

Based in Singapore with a regional footprint in Malaysia, we curate and develop influential trade and consumer events for key industries, connecting global marketplaces in sectors such as fintech, industrial transformation and ESG. We also manage the Singapore EXPO, Singapore’s largest purpose-built venue for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE).

Our vision is to be a global leader made in Asia, activating impactful networks to enable cross-industry collaboration and innovation through our holistic portfolio of intellectual properties (IP) in the MICE industry.

BANGKOK and BANDUNG, Indonesia, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  As the new year begins, Yili Group continues to build momentum in Southeast Asia. Recently, Yili’s subsidiaries in Thailand and Indonesia successfully held their 2026 Top Partners Conferences in Bangkok and Bandung, respectively. The events gathered over 120 partners in Bangkok and 263 partners in Bandung from Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and beyond to celebrate collaboration and explore new opportunities for mutual growth.

As Yili deepens its global footprint, the company is advancing steadily across Southeast Asia and the world, working together with partners to shape the future of the international dairy industry.

Localization Strategy Delivers Results

In 2025, despite a complex global environment and intensifying competition, Yili remained committed to its localization strategy and delivered impressive results.

In Indonesia, Joyday ice cream achieved another breakthrough, becoming the only brand in the local industry to see growth in purchase conversion. In Thailand, Cremo ice cream continued to expand its market share and brand recognition, making significant strides in brand building, product innovation, channel expansion, and corporate social responsibility.

Unveiling Innovative New Products

Guided by the philosophy “No Innovation, No Future,” Yili leveraged deep insights into local consumer trends to develop a range of new products, which were officially unveiled at the conferences.

The new lineup received high praise from distributors for their rich flavor, innovative designs, and eye-catching packaging. One distributor commented, “Yili always has a precise grasp of consumer needs. These new products maintain the brand’s standard of excellence while achieving breakthroughs in flavor and versatility. We are confident they will achieve great market success!”

Embarking on a New Journey with Partners

During the conferences, Yili expressed sincere gratitude to its long-term partners and recognized outstanding distributors with awards.

From the launch of Joyday in Indonesia to the revitalization of Cremo in Thailand, Yili has built a strong foundation of mutual trust with Southeast Asian partners. At the Bandung event, a long-term partner noted, “After seven years of collaboration, Yili has proven that when we stand together, anything is possible.”

Similarly, at the Thailand conference, a distributor shared, “Collaborating with Yili in 2025 has been a rewarding, win-win experience. Their high-quality products, targeted marketing, and comprehensive support have continuously strengthened our competitiveness in the local market.”

Yili Group remains dedicated to expanding its presence in Southeast Asia and beyond. By strengthening brands, optimizing products, expanding channels, and consolidating infrastructure, Yili will continue to work with global partners to build a “Global Health Ecosystem,” delivering higher-quality and more diverse health products to consumers worldwide.