SINGAPORE, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Toku Ltd. (“Toku” or the “Company“), a Singapore-incorporated AI-powered customer experience (CX) platform, today registered its offer document (the “Offer Document“) in connection with the proposed initial public offering (the “IPO“) and listing of its ordinary shares in the capital of the Company on the Catalist Board (“Catalist“) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading (“SGX-ST“).^[1]

PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. is the Sponsor, Issue Manager, Underwriter and Co-Placement Agent for the IPO, while CGS International Securities Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the Co-Placement Agent.

The Company has received indications of interest from Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, Lion Global Investors Limited (as investment manager for and on behalf of its clients), Amova Asset Management Asia, Ginko-AGT Global Growth Fund and pre-IPO investors, namely Asdew Acquisitions Pte Ltd, ICH Synergrowth Fund and Mr Han Seng Juan to participate in the offering. Mrs Lim Hwee Hua is the Non-Independent, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company.

Toku provides enterprise customers with a comprehensive 360° customer experience (CX) platform to seamlessly orchestrate all conversations across voice, chat, email and other digital channels, while navigating complex regulatory, linguistic and infrastructure requirements. 

Building AI-Powered Solutions for Complex and Fragmented Markets

Incorporated in Singapore in December 2017, Toku develops technology specifically designed for complex and fragmented markets. Unlike global incumbents who typically prioritise standardised solutions deployed uniformly across all markets, Toku differentiates through deep telecommunications expertise, localised AI, and compliance-driven delivery. Toku’s products and solutions suite includes transcription, summarisation, sentiment analysis, and conversation analytics, which deliver high accuracy in multilingual environments such as those across APAC. The end-to-end platform also integrates conversational AI along with Agentic AI for reasoning, multi-step autonomy, and API-driven actions, enabling enterprises to manage customer interactions securely and at scale across channels and jurisdictions.

“The way enterprises manage customer engagement is undergoing a fundamental shift. What were once separate systems for operations, sales, and marketing interactions are now converging into unified platforms, with AI acting as an accelerant,” said Thomas Laboulle, Founder and CEO of Toku. “This shift is particularly significant in regions like Asia Pacific, where local complexity has historically limited the effectiveness of global incumbents. Toku is built to capture this opportunity. We combine cloud communications expertise with AI designed specifically for markets with multiple languages and diverse regulatory environments.”

The platform serves enterprise clients across diverse industries including financial services, healthcare and shared economy services as well as government agencies, with operations spanning 34 countries in Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa.

The company controls its entire technology and solution delivery stack, from connectivity infrastructure through to AI applications and professional services implementation, reducing reliance on third-party providers and enabling faster innovation cycles.

Addressing a Growing Market

According to Frost & Sullivan, the global contact centre solutions market is projected to reach US$21.58 billion in revenue by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 12.8% from US$10.52 billion in revenue in 2024. In Asia Pacific specifically, Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) revenue is expected to grow at 13.6% CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Mr Laboulle added: “As enterprises increasingly prioritise intelligent, compliant customer engagement, the market opportunity continues to expand. This listing enables us to accelerate investment in AI, grow our partner ecosystem, and pursue strategic acquisitions. We welcome new shareholders to join us as we capitalise this significant growth opportunity.”

Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Toku, said: “With data sovereignty and responsible AI becoming strategic priorities across both public and private sectors, Toku is well-positioned to meet the region’s growing demand for trusted, compliant citizen and customer engagement. I am pleased to support a homegrown company building for these realities.”

The Invitation

The Invitation is in respect of 65,000,000 Invitation Shares, comprising of 2,000,000 Public Offer Shares at S$0.25 per share and 63,000,000 Placement Shares at S$0.25 per share. The offer period opens on 14 January 2026 immediately upon registration of the Offer Document and closes on 20 January 2026, 12:00 noon SGT. Trading of the Company’s Shares is expected to commence on a “ready” basis at 9:00 am SGT on 22 January 2026.

For further information regarding the Invitation, please refer to the Offer Document. Copies of the Offer Document and the Application Forms may be obtained on request, subject to availability, during office hours from the offices of the Issue Manager and the Co-Placement Agents. Anyone wishing to subscribe for or acquire any of the Invitation Shares will need to make an application in the manner set out in the Offer Document.

The Offer Document and Product Highlights Sheet are also available on the SGX-ST website at http://www.sgx.com.

Use of Proceeds

The Company expects to allocate a portion of the proceeds towards accelerating the expansion of its AI-powered 360° CX platform, including investments in proprietary technology development, research and development initiatives, talent acquisition, channel partner ecosystem development, and expansion into strategic markets across APAC, LATAM, MENA and Europe.

In addition, part of the proceeds will be set aside as a cash reserve to strengthen the Company’s financial position, enhance liquidity, and ensure sufficient working capital to support ongoing operational requirements.

The Company also expects to deploy a portion of the proceeds towards potential strategic acquisitions, partnerships and general corporate purposes, in line with its broader growth and market expansion strategy.

A portion of the proceeds will further be used for the repayment of shareholders’ loans.

Business Strategies and Future Plans

Toku plans to accelerate growth through a partner-led go-to-market model designed for scale, continued investment in its AI capabilities, and geographic expansion into the Middle East, Europe and North America. The Company is also pursuing strategic acquisitions that complement its technology portfolio or accelerate entry into new markets.

About Toku

Headquartered in Singapore, Toku Ltd. (“Toku“) is a cloud-native, AI-powered customer experience platform purpose-built for enterprises operating in complex, multi-market environments. With deep roots in the APAC region and an expanding global footprint, Toku’s modular 360° CX Platform orchestrates customer interactions across voice, chat, email and digital channels while managing regulatory, linguistic and infrastructure complexity at scale.

Built on end-to-end ownership of its technology stack, from carrier-grade connectivity to AI applications, Toku delivers enterprise-grade security, reliability and deployment flexibility across commercial cloud, private data centres and hybrid environments. Its AI capabilities include transcription, summarisation, sentiment analysis, conversation analytics and governed virtual agents, designed to integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and customer data.

Trusted by leading enterprises and public-sector organisations, Toku helps organisations streamline operations, scale customer engagement and deliver consistent experiences across fragmented markets.

For more information about Toku, visit toku.co

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DUBLIN, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced a $1 billion expansion of its proprietary Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP), increasing total capacity to $2.5 billion. The expansion responds to accelerating global investment in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure and increasing complexity of risks across the data center lifecycle.  

First introduced in 2025, DCLP is a multi-line insurance solution designed to support data center projects from construction through ongoing operations. The program brings together traditionally fragmented risk classes into a single coordinated insurance solution. By integrating construction, cyber, cargo and operational risks, DCLP helps clients secure capacity at scale, reduce friction and execute projects more efficiently.

“Managing risk throughout the data center lifecycle is a strategic imperative – these platforms drive innovation, connectivity and economic growth,” said Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon. “As these facilities become more critical and complex, building resilience into their infrastructure is essential for the broader business ecosystem. Aon is committed to helping clients anticipate risks, strengthen operational continuity and invest in the future of digital infrastructure with confidence.”

The expanded DCLP is designed to support investors, developers and operators as data centers grow larger, more capital-intensive and more operationally complex. By integrating insurance capacity with risk engineering and analytics, the program helps clients anticipate risk, demonstrate resilience to stakeholders and support long term performance.

“When disruptions occur, the financial and operational consequences can be significant and ripple well beyond a single facility, affecting customers, supply chains and broader business operations,” said Joe Peiser, CEO of Commercial Risk for Aon. “By expanding the capacity of DCLP, we are helping clients manage risk across the full lifecycle of a data center – from build-out to steady state operations, while supporting faster, more certain execution.”

Key Features of the Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program include:

• Up to $2.5 billion in coverage for Construction All Risks, Delay in Start-Up (DSU) and Operational Property Damage/Business Interruption.
• Cyber, Cyber Property Damage and Tech E&O coverage up to $400M, including DSU (damage and non-damage), business interruption and SLA violations.
• Third-party liability coverage up to $100 million (excluding U.S. exposures).
• Project cargo and transport insurance up to $500 million.
• Integrated risk engineering and cyber impact modelling available through Aon’s Global Risk Consulting team.

This expansion of the DCLP builds upon Aon’s broader strategy to scale innovative Risk Capital solutions for digital infrastructure. Late last year, Aon also announced the renewal of its Client Treaty — a proprietary follow-on facility designed to provide broad, multi-line coverage for complex risks — with enhanced terms that include protection for extended construction periods. This renewal reflects Aon’s commitment to helping clients manage the unique challenges of large-scale technology projects, ensuring resilience from initial build through operational phases.

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ESG Strategies and Sustainable Practices Align with International Standards

HONG KONG, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sino Group (‘the Group’) is pleased to announce that Sino Land Company Limited (‘Sino Land’) (Stock Code: 0083.HK) has received the highest ‘AAA’ rating, up from ‘AA’, in the MSCI ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Ratings. This recognition underscores Sino Land’s ongoing commitment to managing key ESG challenges and opportunities in alignment with international standards.

The MSCI ESG Ratings evaluate over 17,000 global issuers based on their ability to manage long-term, financially material sustainability-related risks and opportunities relative to their industry peers. The rating considers factors that include carbon emissions, green buildings, health and safety, and supply chain management, which help investors identify companies better positioned for sustainable growth. In 2025, Sino Land received a ‘AAA’ rating, placing the company among the top 5% of performers within its industry (‘Real Estate Development & Diversified Activities’).

Mr Daryl Ng, Chairman of Sino Group and Chairman of the Group’s ESG Steering Committee, said, ‘We believe that resilience and well-being are fundamental to a meaningful sustainability vision—one that aims to create lasting value for our stakeholders while making a positive impact on the environment. We are grateful for the recognition of our approach, reflected in a top position within this international ratings system, which motivates us to further integrate ESG considerations into our long-term strategy. Moving forward, we will continue to collaborate with partners to enhance our efforts and drive innovation in sustainable practices. Our strategic priorities will align with investor expectations through a commitment to responsible stewardship, thoughtful design, and social responsibility—ultimately strengthening both our portfolio and the communities we serve.’

Sino Group has focused on enhancing its climate change adaptation and resilience efforts and has launched the ‘Supplier Climate Alliance’ to promote a sustainable supply chain. In recognition of these efforts, the Group, including Sino Land, has received several accolades, such as validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (‘SBTi’) for its long-term emissions reduction targets, and top ranking in the Greater China Real Estate Business Sustainability Index (‘REBSI’). Sino Land has been included in the CDP’s highest benchmark—the 2025 Climate Change A List and recognised as a ‘Global Sector Leader’ in the Development Benchmark – Residential category, in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (‘GRESB’) Real Estate Assessment, both for the second consecutive year. As of 30 June 2025, Sino Land has achieved BEAM Plus certification for 90% of its new buildings in Hong Kong.

XUZHOU, China, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XCMG and COSCO SHIPPING Lines have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a new phase of deep industrial collaboration that integrates high-end manufacturing with global logistics.

At the signing ceremony, the two parties engaged in in-depth discussions on five core areas of cooperation: technological innovation, cross-border logistics services, green supply chains, overseas business coordination, and the joint development of digital platforms. The agreement signals a strengthened alignment across the industrial value chain, aimed at enhancing efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in global operations.

“This partnership reflects XCMG’s commitment to building a more resilient and efficient global supply chain,” said Yang Dongsheng, Chairman of XCMG Group and XCMG Machinery. “Through closer cooperation with COSCO SHIPPING Lines, we will better support the international development of Chinese construction machinery and accelerate our global footprint.”

As a leading brand in the global construction machinery industry, XCMG’s products are exported to more than 190 countries and regions worldwide. Throughout its globalization strategy, XCMG has consistently prioritized supply chain stability and operational efficiency to deliver greater value to customers across diverse markets.

COSCO SHIPPING Lines, a global leader in container shipping, operates an extensive worldwide route network supported by comprehensive logistics resources. By leveraging their respective strengths, the two companies will continue to expand the scope and depth of cooperation, fostering long-term synergies between advanced manufacturing and global logistics services.

Since establishing a direct partnership in 2017, the two sides have developed close collaboration tailored to XCMG’s business characteristics, particularly its high proportion of oversized and heavy cargo. COSCO SHIPPING Lines has fully utilized its expertise in special container transportation and end-to-end supply chain coordination, enabling customized cross-border logistics solutions and integrated overseas warehousing services. Together, the partners have worked to build a green, efficient global logistics supply chain.

Looking ahead, the two parties will focus on the joint development of a globally integrated supply chain system, while advancing innovation in logistics models and digital transformation. By actively exploring cooperation opportunities in emerging areas such as green logistics and smart supply chains, the partnership aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of Chinese construction machinery companies’ global expansion and further strengthen the international competitiveness of Chinese manufacturing.

HONG KONG, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Himel, a global acclaimed manufacturer and supplier of electrical products, announced that it has been recognized with major international honors in year end of 2025. The trophy is named Best Low Voltage Electrical Products Brand Global 2025, and Top Innovation Award for its Electric Vehicle Charger, reflecting strong industry and market recognition of Himel’s brand strength and product innovation.

Founded in 1958 in Spain, Himel has evolved into a globally trusted electrical brand serving, commercial, industrial and residential sectors in more than 60 countries. With decades of global engineering heritage, the company has built its reputation on delivering safe, reliable, and value-engineered solutions designed to meet diverse market needs worldwide.

The global brand recognition awarded by International Business Magazine reflects Himel’s ongoing commitment to innovation, its focus on quality and the desire to resolve the challenges faced by the target audience. Complementing this, the Top Innovation Award for EV Charger underscores Himel’s continued investment in future-ready energy solutions, including technologies designed to support the global transition toward cleaner mobility and smarter power usage.

“These recognitions reflect the confidence our customers and partners place in Himel across different markets,” said Koon San Ang, Vice President of International Sales at Himel. “By staying closely aligned with industry trends and evolving market needs, Himel is able to continuously innovate and refine our products. This market-driven approach has enabled our solutions to earn strong acceptance and positive feedback across more than 60 countries.”

Behind these recognition is Himel’s core brand philosophy, Powering Infinity, which guides how the company approaches innovation, market expansion, and collaboration. Rather than a single initiative, it represents a long-term commitment to enabling progress—by unlocking infinite potential of technology, people, and communities.

“Powering Infinity shapes how we build the Himel brand globally—through consistency, credibility, and relevance across markets,” said Danny Wang, Himel’s Chief Marketing Officer of Himel. “Continuously receiving recognition of these honors in recent years affirm that our direction resonates internationally, and they strengthen our determination to keep innovating with purpose.” 

As Himel continues to expand its global footprint, the company remains focused on delivering long-term value through innovation, partnership, and a clear brand purpose.

For more information about Himel and its global portfolio, visit https://www.himel.com/gb.