NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At a recent pan-European launch event at Motorworld Munich, NAVEE’s UT5 Max e-scooter secured dual certifications—High Reliability and High Shock Absorption—from TÜV Rheinland. By setting a new benchmark for smart outdoor mobility, NAVEE further underscores its technological prowess in the global smart manufacturing landscape.
As a TÜV Rheinland-certified e-scooter, the NAVEE UT5 Max has earned both High Reliability and High Shock Absorption certifications, demonstrating it has passed rigorous tests covering braking, acceleration, and performance on uneven terrain. By benchmarking its core capabilities against the highest international standards, the product effectively bridges the gap between “on-paper specifications” and “real-world performance”, giving users complete confidence in its true reliability.
The superior performance of the NAVEE UT5 Max is anchored by a trio of proprietary technologies. The NavUltrange long-range technology system optimizes the trifecta of energy supply, utilization, and riding resistance. By doing so, it delivers a real-world range over 20% greater than competitors with identical battery capacities, without compromising power or safety. In addition, NavMaxEffex, a tri-system coordination technology integrating the battery, motor, and electronic control system, improves transmission efficiency and reduces energy loss, ensuring that each unit of energy translates into more effective driving range. Completing this ecosystem, NavRollery high-efficiency tires further reduce rolling resistance while ensuring safety and durability, boosting the total range by an additional 10%. Together, these technologies deliver longer range, improved energy efficiency, and a more reliable riding experience.
Built on this integrated architecture, the NAVEE UT5 Max is positioned as a smart flagship, gaining strong market traction since launch. In terms of performance, the UT5 Max delivers dynamic acceleration and exceptional gradeability, powered by a high-performance motor with a 2400W peak output, and a maximum climbing capacity of 39%. The riding experience is equally refined: featuring an advanced high-speed stability control system, adjustable dual hydraulic suspension, and 12-inch self-healing tubeless tires, the scooter maintains precise handling and a comfortable ride across uneven terrain and at higher speeds, while balancing safety, performance, and craftsmanship.
As green mobility advances across Europe, demand for safety, reliability, and comfort continues to rise. The UT5 Max’s dual TÜV Rheinland certifications underscore NAVEE’s technical strength, offering a more trusted mobility choice worldwide. Moving forward, NAVEE will continue to drive innovation in smart outdoor mobility, working with leading institutions such as TÜV Rheinland to deliver high-performance e-scooters for safer, more efficient, and comfortable mobility.
UltraSense™ Joins Stat-X® to Deliver a Complete Prevent • Detect • Suppress Approach for BESS, Solar, and Wind Applications
MINNETONKA, Minn., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fireaway Inc. announces UltraSense™, an environmental sensing platform designed for clean energy enclosures and electrical equipment spaces. Developed to address the prevention and detection layers of fire protection, UltraSense is deployed alongside Stat-X® condensed aerosol suppression to deliver a coordinated Prevent • Detect • Suppress approach across battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar, and wind applications.
Prevention Through Continuous Monitoring Clean energy fire incidents are often preceded by abnormal operating conditions such as elevated temperatures, humidity shifts, moisture ingress, air quality changes, or electrical irregularities. UltraSense continuously monitors these conditions, enabling operators to identify and address risks before they escalate to faults or ignition events.
Early Detection of Emerging Risks UltraSense enhances detection by identifying early warning indicators, including battery off-gassing, abnormal heat signatures, and electrical anomalies. The platform integrates with building management systems, SCADA platforms, or local alarms, providing actionable alerts and additional response time. Applications include BESS containers, solar inverter cabinets, wind turbine nacelles, and related electrical infrastructure.
Suppression When It Matters Stat-X condensed aerosol suppression provides the final layer of protection. Self-contained units deliver rapid, total-flooding fire suppression within enclosed electrical spaces without pressurized cylinders or distribution piping. The electrically non-conductive agent has zero ozone depletion potential and zero global warming potential and is deployed globally across clean energy applications.
A Complete, Layered Approach “Fire protection in clean energy environments requires more than a single solution, it demands a coordinated, layered strategy,” said Jim Dickinson, EVP of Global Sales at Fireaway. “With UltraSense and Stat-X, we’re delivering a fully integrated solution that addresses fire risk at every stage, from early condition monitoring to final suppression.”
Fireaway develops fire protection technologies purpose-built for electrical environments and clean energy infrastructure. Together, UltraSense and Stat-X provide a structured, evidence-based approach to managing fire risk across the full lifecycle of an event.
To download the Prevent, Detect, and Suppress: A Practical Guidebook for Clean Energy Fire Protection, visit Fireaway.co.
Emerging Designers Reimagine Chinese Motifs Across Physical and Digital Realms
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Following its successful presentation at LANDMARK, Central in March, the 2nd MOTIFX – Embracing the Beauty of Chinese Culture will be showcased at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 to 30 April 2026, as part of Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle 2026.
Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle bring together a wide range of international brands celebrated for their craftsmanship and creativity, serving as a dynamic platform for exchange across the design and lifestyle industries while sparking new ideas and collaborations.
Organised by the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) under the Vocational Training Council (VTC), and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), the 2nd MOTIFX invites emerging designers to reinterpret traditional Chinese motifs for contemporary living. Under the theme “Culture to Nature – A Surreal Garden of Botanical Patterns,” the exhibition explores the Chinese “grass” radical (艹 / 艸) through diverse creative perspectives. The works span a range of contexts and formats, from two- and three-dimensional pieces to both physical and digital mediums.
Curated by Michael LEUNG, the exhibition features works by 30 local design students and emerging designers from a range of disciplines, alongside participating local and international designers including Chulan KWAK, Cynthia MAK, Made by Sandwich, Karmuel YOUNG, Tomy NG, Moon.noon, STICKYLINE, and Leona FUNG. Over 100 original patterns inspired by the 艹 / 艸 radical bloom in Chinese character across the exhibition space, each rooted in the same ancient, ever‑living origin yet expressing distinct creative voices.
Artist Panel Discussion: “Cultural Fusion in Lifestyle Design: The Surreal Aesthetics of MOTIFX” 30 Apr 2026 | 11am-12pm
On 30 April 2026, in an artist panel discussion titled “Cultural Fusion in Lifestyle Design: The Surreal Aesthetics of MOTIFX,” moderated by Edith CHEUNG, Creative Director of MOTIFX, curator Michael LEUNG, artist Leona FUNG, and Moon HUNG will share their insights on blending traditional Chinese elements with contemporary lifestyle design. Through their works across multiple MOTIFX venues, they will discuss the effortless fusion of East and West in Hong Kong’s creative life, revealing the surreal beauty born from cultural intersection.
Featured Highlights: From Calligraphic Lines to Gardens of Time
Chulan KWAK – “Cursive Structure”
Chulan KWAK’s Cursive Structure series transforms two‑dimensional calligraphy into three‑dimensional objects. Inspired by the flowing strokes of Caoshu (草書) and the Small Seal Script (小篆體) form of the 艹 / 艸 radical, the work turns “Radical Grass (艹 / 艸)” into a pair of low chairs.
By keeping the distinction between 艹 / 艸 and 木 (tree), the pieces are set apart from the vertical form of trees and bring the energy and tension of calligraphic brushwork into physical space.
Cynthia MAK – “Tea Lamp”
Drawing inspiration from the Chinese character 茶 （tea） and the poetic essence of “Life is like tea – bitter at first, then sweet,” Cynthia reflects on life’s delicate balance between darkness and brightness in her creation, “Tea Lamp”. She reimagines the traditional Chinese lantern through vibrant colours and geometric abstraction, which serves as a warm reminder that, after a bitter day, a gentle radiance always awaits at home.
Made by Sandwich – “Garden of States”
Made by Sandwich’s Garden of Time probes the philosophical relationship between the 艹/ 艸 radical and time. The designers argue that numerous 艹/艸 – derived characters (such as 茂, 蘇, 萎, 荒) illustrate the shifting conditions of plants across time rather than static shapes. The work breaks away from a linear conception of time, layering moments of growth, decline, and disappearance onto a single visual. By assembling these “time slices” into one composition, it constructs a garden of time in which multiple states coexist, showing the simultaneous presence of flourishing and disappearance.
Karmuel YOUNG & Tomy NG – “Tower”
Inspired by the radical grass symbol (艹 / 艸), Karmuel YOUNG and Tomy NG collaborate on the multimedia work, “Tower”. A still yet highly charged installation that captures a moment of growth, “Tower” fuses art, fashion, and furniture using contemporary raw materials, dutifully interpreting growth as a process of emergence, layering, and change.
Karmuel shapes the base on Suprematist and Constructivist ideas, using rigid geometric forms and a neutral palette to highlight the texture of the materials, creating a stable, balanced yet restrained structure.
Tomy adds a glowing cellular element that acts as both light and living form. The floor lamp is designed as a suspended “cell”: a translucent 3D‑printed resin core wrapped in an inflatable latex membrane that functions like a placenta. As the latex inflates and deflates, the shape expands and contracts, shifting between open and enclosed states. Compared with the solid base, the structure feels fragile, porous, and time‑based, turning light into a living presence shaped by pressure and duration.
Immersive Experiences: The Intersection of Virtual and Reality
The exhibition utilizes multi-media works and installations, leading visitors into a sensory experience.
Moon.noon – “Blossom Unbounds”
Moon.noon’s “Blossom Unbounds” creates a multisensory, immersive experience that brings together dynamic visuals and music into one seamless environment for MOTIFX. Drawing inspiration from the grass radical (艹 / 艸) in Chinese characters, the work abstracts botanical forms into flowing patterns that reflect the cycles of the 24 solar terms and local flora.
Visual and auditory elements are carefully combined so that viewers move between the real and the digital, experiencing the changing seasons—from spring’s blossoming to winter’s quiet dormancy—and feeling the continuous rhythm of nature and culture. The installation invites personal discovery while dissolving the boundaries between traditional art and immersive, sensory‑driven design.
STICKYLINE – “Geometric Variants in Growth”
STICKYLINE’s large-scale installation Geometric Variants in Growth questions the boundary between the virtual and the real. This lush geometric jungle is built entirely from the endless stacking of two simple paper modules, each patterned with lines that resemble leaf veins while also echoing digital barcodes.
The work suggests that, as we allow real, tangible nature to gradually fade away, every like, share, and copy‑paste on social media nurtures an ever‑expanding virtual jungle that spirals out of control.
By inviting visitors to step into this man-made landscape, the installation prompts reflection on the increasingly blurred symbiosis between humans and nature—where both are quietly disappearing at once.
Contemporary Transformations of Traditional Craft
The exhibition also features works by artist Leona FUNG. Her brand ByLeona’s premium porcelain series blends the auspicious symbolism of traditional Chinese floral motifs with contemporary geometric aesthetics.
Leona moves beyond ceramics as mere tableware, selectively blended in Motifx ambassadors’ pattern with ByLeona’s original designs, extending intricate patterns onto functional objects such as floor lamps, mirrors, and candle holders. Guided by the principle that “every pattern carries meaning, and every meaning is auspicious,” she seamlessly integrates cultural symbols into modern living spaces, showing how traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design can speak to each other.
This April, step into the symbolic world hidden within Chinese characters and immerse yourself in the myriad forms of this fantastical natural realm.
Curator: Michael LEUNG Born in Hong Kong, Michael LEUNG earned his Master’s degree from Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands, where he later founded Studio AA (previously MIRO). His practice spans graphic, product, and spatial design, often exploring the intersections of craftsmanship and industry, local culture, and sustainability. Recipient of the Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award and Perspective 40 Under 40, his work has been showcased at Milan Design Week, Dutch Design Week, and other major international exhibitions. In recent years, he has collaborated with institutions such as the Vitra Design Museum (Germany) and the V&A (UK), extending his creative vision into exhibition curation. Participating Designers Chulan KWAK Chulan KWAK is a Seoul‑based designer whose work spans sculpture, furniture, and spatial design. Trained in craft and conceptual design (BFA, Hongik University; MA, Design Academy Eindhoven), he focuses on transforming the energy and rhythm of calligraphy into three‑dimensional form, allowing shapes to extend as if freely brushed through space.
His practice centres on the distinction between the static line and the dynamic stroke, using layered plywood and MDF to construct fluid, volumetric gestures that replace carving with assembly. Through his ongoing Cursive Structure series, KWAK turns calligraphic strokes into chairs, benches, and sculptures that capture movement, balance, and the constant transformation of nature and form.
Cynthia MAK Cynthia MAK is an emerging Hong Kong artist and designer whose work is known for its distinctive compositional language and geometric arrangements, forming a unique abstract style. Her paintings combine colour, form, and aesthetic judgment with emotional expression, drawing viewers into a cheerful and uplifting atmosphere.
Initially drawn to art as a way to express herself beyond words, Cynthia re‑engaged with painting during the 2021 pandemic, embracing the creative control it offered and embarking on a new professional path. Her work has been shown at institutions such as the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Ginza Six in Tokyo, and Abu Dhabi Art, and she has collaborated with renowned brands including Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Isetan Shinjuku, and Hong Kong Landmark on projects that bring joy to audiences and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Made By Sandwich
Made by Sandwich is a Shanghai‑based creative collective founded in 2023. Attuned to the fast‑changing visual landscape, the studio offers integrated services including visual identity, packaging design, book and publication design, 3D and motion design, and exhibition curation. At Made by Sandwich, design is not just an output but the condition for fostering communication.
Karmuel YOUNG
Karmuel YOUNG is a Hong Kong–based menswear designer and founder of the cross‑media brand KARMUEL YOUNG. After graduating, he worked at Damir Doma in Paris and Ute Ploier in Vienna, then returned to Hong Kong to lead creative projects at Lane Crawford and design menswear for I.T. He launched his label in 2014, initially focusing on footwear and accessories, and presented his first full menswear collection in 2019.
He has received Lane Crawford’s “Creative Call Out” award and was named one of “10 Asian Designers To Watch” in 2021. The brand continues to explore innovative cutting, sustainability, and cross‑disciplinary collaborations, gradually building a contemporary men’s wardrobe.
Tomy NG
Tomy NG is a London‑based artist who works primarily with inflatable latex. His practice explores time and existence, translating abstract philosophical ideas into tangible sculptural forms. Through cycles of inflation and deflation, his works present time not as a linear sequence but as a shifting dimension, where air becomes an invisible medium that shapes form and embodies duration.
His work spans sculpture, spatial installation, and wearable objects. Recent projects include Nascent with BAD at YoungSpace London, the performance collaboration Symbiont with Untitlab at ICA London, and the inflatable latex vests Tire 01 / Muscle 01 presented with Karmuel YOUNG in Los Angeles.
Leona FUNG
Leona FUNG is the founder and artist of Hong Kong aesthetic brand ByLeona. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she studied at the University of Cambridge and began her career in private banking before launching her own ceramic brand, combining business insight with artistic sensibility.
Leona specialises in translating Eastern cultural symbols through modern design, using ceramics and home‑living products to express an “Eastern essence, Western expression” aesthetic. Her works have been shown at international platforms such as Maison&Objet and Fine Art Asia, and are now in the Hong Kong Palace Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, and other art institutions, high‑end hotels, and shopping malls. She also creates bespoke designs for global brands, promoting contemporary Eastern aesthetics and cross‑cultural dialogue.
Moon.noon
Moon.noon is a real-time visual artist who masterfully blends data-driven storytelling with immersive audio-visual and sensory experiences. A former user-experience designer, he now transforms complex sources — climate data, urban landscapes, audience interaction — into powerfully evocative visual languages. His works have appeared at M+, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, West Kowloon Freespace Jazz Festival, and in collaborations with Coca-Cola, LG, and Samsung.
STICKYLINE
Founded in 2011 by Hong Kong creative designers Mic LEONG and Soilworm LAI, STICKYLINE is celebrated for its large-scale polyhedral sculptures that reveal the beauty of creative engineering, mathematics, and geometry. Working primarily with paper and metal, and integrating kinetics, sound, and light, the duo produces minimalist, durable, and strikingly futuristic installations, site-specific works, and private commissions that have earned widespread acclaim in the design world over the years.
Exhibition Details
The 2nd MOTIFX – Embracing the Beauty of Chinese Culture @ Home InStyle & Fashion InStyle 2026 Date: 27–30 April 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Monday to Wednesday) 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Thursday) Venue: Booth 3CON‑001, Hall 3E South Concourse area, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
“Cultural Fusion in Lifestyle Design: The Surreal Aesthetics of MOTIFX” Artist Panel Discussion Date: 30 April 2026 (Thursday) Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Venue: THE RUNWAY, Halls 3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Moderator: Ms. Edith Cheung Speaker: Mr. Michael Leung, Ms. Leona Fung, Mr. Moon Hung Hashtag: #MOTIFX
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About Vocational Training Council (VTC)
Established in 1982, the Vocational Training Council (VTC) is the largest vocational and professional education and training provider in Hong Kong. The mission of VTC is to provide a valued choice to school leavers and working people to acquire the values, knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and enhanced employability, and also to provide support to industries for their manpower development. VTC has 14 member institutions, namely the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK), the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE), the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), the Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT), the Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI), the International Culinary Institute (ICI), the Maritime Services Training Institute (MSTI), Youth College, Pro-Act by VTC, the Integrated Vocational Development Centre (IVDC) and the Shine Skills Centre.
Website: https://www.vtc.edu.hk/home/en/
About Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)
Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) is a member of VTC Group. HKDI was established in 2007 with the mission to be a leading provider of design education and lifelong learning, including architecture, interior and product design, communication design, digital media, and fashion and image design. With a view to providing professional designers for the creative industries, it promotes the “think and do” approach and encourages interdisciplinary synergy in its broad range of design programmes that cultivates students’ cultural sensitivities and sense of sustainability. HKDI maintains a strong network with industry and provides its students with essential practical experience. Overseas exchanges are actively arranged for students to broaden their international perspective.
About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectorswith a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
Website: https://www.ccidahk.gov.hk/en/index.html
Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
Three-way strategic alliance combines Telco-grade GPU networking, energy-efficient enterprise edge AI, and 30 years of regional infrastructure expertise
HIGHLIGHTS
Three-way strategic collaboration between Nokia, Blaize, and Datacomm for AI infrastructure across Indonesia’s public sector, geospatial, and enterprise verticals
Nokia Network Innovation Lab in Singapore validates joint Nokia-Blaize reference architecture, enabling pre-integrated, production-ready deployments with combined AI compute, networking, security, and lifecycle automation
Datacomm — a Nokia partner with over 30 years of Indonesian market expertise — reports 50%+ surge in customer AI inference demand over the past six months, confirming immediate in-market pipeline
Blaize’s programmable, energy-efficient inference platform has been validated in production edge environments, delivering cost structures and power profiles that GPU infrastructure alone cannot achieve at distributed scale.
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) (“Blaize,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient AI computing, today announced a three-way strategic collaboration with Nokia and PT Datacomm Diangraha to accelerate the deployment of hybrid AI inference infrastructure across Indonesia and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Building on Nokia’s and Blaize’s strategic partnership announced in January 2026, and the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Blaize and Datacomm at GITEX AI Asia 2026, the collaboration aligns each partner’s distinct strengths into a single, pre-validated technology and go-to-market stack — making enterprise and public-sector AI deployment faster, more cost-effective, and operationally reliable.
Nokia, Blaize, Datacomm at GITEX AI Asia 2026
Indonesia’s AI Inflection Point
The AI opportunity in Indonesia is accelerating fast. Sovereign AI alone is forecast to add up to USD $140 billion to the country’s GDP by 2030, equivalent to annual economic growth of up to 6.8%, according to the Empowering Indonesia Report 2025 by Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Twimbit. Indonesia’s broader AI sector is expanding at a 31% CAGR, the highest rate in Southeast Asia (Marketing-Interactive, 2026).
Indonesia’s technology landscape is undergoing a structural shift. Across government, telecommunications, manufacturing, and enterprise, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI — it is how to deploy it at scale, reliably and economically. Datacomm, one of Indonesia’s leading IT service providers, has seen this transformation in real time.
The Hybrid Advantage: GPU for Telco RAN, Blaize for Enterprise Edge
A central principle of the Nokia-Blaize-Datacomm collaboration is that no single compute paradigm serves every AI workload — and the most effective enterprise AI architectures are hybrid ones. Nokia brings the infrastructure backbone for GPU-intensive Telco RAN workloads: training, AI-RAN acceleration, and large-scale cloud inference where GPU economics are justified. Blaize fills a distinct and equally important role — purpose-built for enterprise edge AI, where power budgets are constrained, deployments are geographically distributed, and the economics of GPU infrastructure are prohibitive.
“The combination of Nokia’s validated networking infrastructure and Blaize’s energy-efficient inference compute is uniquely positioned for the enterprise edge. GPU economics simply do not scale to thousands of distributed sites — but Blaize does. This is not about replacing GPUs; it is about deploying the right compute where it delivers the most value.” — Dinakar Munagala, CEO, Blaize
Three Partners, One Integrated Stack
Nokia — Network Infrastructure, Telco Integration, and Innovation
Nokia brings end-to-end networking capability — from optical data center interconnect to last-mile edge connectivity — combined with security, lifecycle automation, and systems integration expertise. The Nokia Innovation Lab in Singapore serves as the neutral proving ground where joint solutions with Blaize are developed, tested, and validated before deployment.
“This three-way collaboration represents exactly the kind of outcome-driven partnership the market needs right now. As the trusted global provider of advanced connectivity,Nokia’s role is to make hybrid AI deployable at scale — connecting the cloud to the far edge with a level of reliability, security, and automation that enterprise customers can build real businesses on. With Blaize on compute and Datacomm on the ground in Indonesia, we have the complete picture.” — Dion Leung, Head of AI and Cloud, Asia Pacific, Nokia
Blaize — Energy-Efficient Enterprise Edge AI Compute
Blaize delivers programmable, energy-efficient AI inference platforms designed for edge and hybrid cloud deployment. Where GPU infrastructure is optimized for telco-scale and cloud-native workloads, Blaize’s architecture is purpose-built for the enterprise edge — enabling organizations to deploy AI at distributed scale with a fraction of the power consumption and infrastructure cost. Blaize’s platform supports workloads including video analytics, geospatial processing, logistics optimization, and computer vision across thousands of sites simultaneously.
Datacomm Diangraha — 30 Years of Regional Infrastructure Expertise
PT Datacomm Diangraha is one of Indonesia’s leading IT service providers, with over 30 years of experience building and managing critical digital infrastructure. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in South Jakarta, Datacomm has grown from a data communication reseller into a comprehensive technology services company with more than 450 employees, serving enterprise, telecommunications, government, and military customers. Datacomm’s end-to-end IT ecosystem covers cloud services, modern data center solutions, advanced IT security, DevOps, and network infrastructure — providing the deployment capability and customer trust that global technology partners require to operate effectively in the Indonesian market.
“Our partnership with Nokia has been the backbone of our infrastructure capabilities for more than two decades. Adding Blaize to that foundation gives us something genuinely new: the ability to take AI inference to our customers at the edge — in the sectors and at the scale that Indonesia’s digital transformation actually requires. This is a strategic move, and the timing is right.” — Tan Wie Tjin, President Director, PT. Datacomm Diangraha
The three companies are committed to moving quickly — converting the MoU framework into deployed, revenue-generating infrastructure across Indonesia’s most strategically important sectors.
Indonesia’s technology policy environment is also reshaping investment — 89% of enterprises rank digital sovereignty as a key factor in technology decisions (EY Reimagining Industry Futures Study 2026).
Indonesia is intended to serve as the reference market for broader APAC expansion. Validated deployments in the Indonesian market will provide the blueprint for adjacent markets including Vietnam, the Philippines, and the wider Southeast Asian corridor — where the same combination of surging AI inference demand, cost sensitivity, and distributed deployment requirements applies.
About the Companies
About Blaize
Blaize is an AI computing company delivering programmable, energy-efficient inference platforms for edge and hybrid cloud deployments. Blaize’s hardware and software stack enables organizations to deploy AI applications at scale — reducing power consumption and infrastructure cost while delivering production-grade performance. Blaize’s collaboration with Nokia targets the enterprise edge AI segment across the APAC region. www.blaize.com
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile, and transport networks, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
About PT Datacomm Diangraha
PT Datacomm Diangraha is one of Indonesia’s leading IT service providers, with over 30 years of experience in building and managing critical digital infrastructure. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in South Jakarta, Datacomm has grown from a data communication reseller into a comprehensive technology services company with more than 450 employees. The company serves enterprise, telecommunications, government, and military customers through an end-to-end IT ecosystem covering cloud services, modern data center solutions, advanced IT security, DevOps, and network infrastructure. www.datacomm.co.id
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NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Luvme, a leading brand in premium human hair wigs, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever celebrity co-created collection, the RAW MAGIC x Kim Kimble ICON Collection, developed in collaboration with renowned Hollywood hairstylist Kim Kimble. With a career spanning decade at the highest level of the beauty industry, Kim Kimble is a world-renowned celebrity hairstylist who has created some of the most iconic hair moments in entertainment and is widely recognized as a defining force behind modern Black Hollywood beauty.
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Designed for Real Life, Not Just the Spotlight
Enhanced by Luvme’s 2026 product technology upgrade (ADCH), the collection is not simply a collaboration of names, but a collaboration of standards—bringing together material excellence and professional authority to redefine what luxury hair should look and feel like in everyday life.
Luvme ADCH Technology Key features include:
Elevated texture and natural movement
Long-lasting durability for repeated wear and washing
High adaptability for real-life scenarios, particularly for women aged 30+ balancing multiple roles and lifestyles
More than just a new look, the RAW MAGIC ICON Collection is built for lasting performance—delivering hair that looks exceptional on day one and continues to perform beautifully over time.
Guided by its core belief, “Luvme For You,” the RAW MAGIC ICON Collection is a tribute to modern-day women who lead, create, and redefine boundaries across industries including beauty, film, business, wellness, and beyond. By translating red carpet–level expertise into accessible, wearable designs, Luvme and Kim Kimble not only deliver high-quality wig solutions, but also empower women to express themselves with confidence, credibility, and ease in everyday life.
The RAW MAGIC x Kim Kimble ICON Collection introduces a range of fashion-forward styles, personally designed and curated by Kim Kimble. The collection includes Body Wave styles (Fly First Lady, Rich Auntie), a Layered Body Wave (Soft Life Body Wave), Straight styles (The Bust Down, It Girl), and a Straight Bob (Boss Bob).
Luvme Hair is a leading brand in premium human hair wigs, dedicated to redefining the wig-wearing experience through products that seamlessly blend style, comfort, and authenticity.
Guided by its core belief, “Luvme For You,” Luvme believes that hair is a powerful form of identity and self-expression. The brand develops every product with real customer needs at the center—delivering not only high-quality wig solutions, but also genuine care and a transparent, trustworthy experience. Through continuous innovation and a customer-first approach, Luvme empowers women worldwide to express themselves effortlessly —earning the trust of over 2 million customers globally.
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HLBVN was also recognised as the Best Digital Bank for Customer Experience in Vietnam, with the Bank successfully simplifying business management for SMEs through its partnership with So Ban Hang
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Leong Bank Vietnam (“HLBVN” or the “Bank”) has been named the Best SME Bank for Customer Experience in Southeast Asia at the Digital Banker Digital CX Awards 2026, setting a new benchmark for financial innovation and customer-centricity in the region. In a ceremony that recognised innovations in digitalisation and customer experience, the Bank also received awards for Best Digital Bank and Best SME Bank for Customer Experience in Vietnam, solidifying its position as a leader in both the digital and SME banking spaces.
Fred Lim (right), HLB’s Chief Digital Commercialisation Officer, receiving the awards at the Digital Banker Digital CX Awards 2026 ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
This recognition comes as the Bank recently announced significant enhancements in its Business Banking ecosystem, namely through its strategic partnership with So Ban Hang. Through this partnership, the Bank utilizes Embedded Finance software development kits to integrate account opening directly within the So Ban Hang app, simplifying workflows for thousands of SMEs so they can prioritize actually running their business.
With this, the Bank has effectively transformed its Deposit Accounts into improved “Operating Accounts” that are integrated within each business’ daily workflow, serving as a real-time engine for growth rather than a simple repository for funds. The partnership also addresses the 2026 Tax Reforms by integrating HLBVN accounts with automated e-invoicing and bookkeeping services, evolving the Bank into a “Compliance-as-a-Service” partner that removes the manual burden of back-office administration.
Kevin Lam, Group Managing Director and CEO of Hong Leong Bank (“HLB”), commented, “We believe it is our fundamental responsibility to serve as a catalyst for the ambitions of our customers, especially the SMEs that form the vital backbone of the nation. At HLB, we are in the business of wealth building, and by embedding ourselves into the daily operational fabric of a business, we ensure that today’s commercial success translates into personal prosperity that lasts for generations. Aligned with our Built Around You philosophy, we want to design personalized solutions centered entirely on the customer experience. By combining digital innovation with a deep emphasis on customer-centricity, we become a value-adding partner, ensuring that our customers’ financial legacy is secured for years to come.”
This recognition comes as the Bank works towards delivering a seamless customer journey, starting from the very first point of engagement. By integrating the National ID Registry and advanced eKYC technology, HLBVN has achieved a massive 80% reduction in onboarding times, dropping from an average of 300 seconds to just 80 seconds. This ensures customers can begin their banking process almost instantly, an innovative solution to improve the customer experience which aligns with the bankwide transformation plan initiated by Hong Leong Bank (“HLB”). As an entity of HLB, which brings 120 years of heritage in Malaysia and a vast global footprint, HLBVN is moving away from traditional banking structures toward a more agile model that caters to increasingly diversified needs while being secure and innovative.
Fred Lim, HLB’s Chief Digital Commercialisation Officer, commented, “We see ourselves as strategic partners to our clients, and receiving these awards is a proud testament to that commitment. Customer-centricity is at the forefront of everything we do, driving us to move beyond standard financial products to offer truly tailor-made support. We recognize that the Vietnamese business landscape is dynamic and requires solutions that directly tackle real-world pain points. By providing agile, bespoke financial support, we journey alongside our customers throughout their business expansion and personal wealth growth, ensuring they have the expertise and stability they need to navigate every phase of their success with confidence.”
HLB has long been recognized as a premier partner for SME banking in Malaysia, with the Bank being named “Best SME Bank in Malaysia” by esteemed industry platforms, including six times by The Asian Banker and twice by Euromoney. HLB remains dedicated to empowering SMEs across its markets, providing the reliable financial stewardship and strategic support necessary to fuel long-term business resilience and growth.
JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Smart two-wheel mobility firmOMOWAY today opened pre-orders for its flagship OMO-X series, positioning the high-performance electric motorcycles as a premium contender in the Indonesian market. Standard retail off-the-road prices are set at IDR 44.5 million (Smart) and IDR 61.5 million (Balance). Early-bird customers receive an exclusive IDR 9 million incentive, comprising an IDR 7 million purchase subsidy (not combinable with government subsidy) and IDR 2 million administration paper support.
This brings the special early bird price for the OMO-X Smart to IDR 35.5 million and the Balance version to IDR 52.5 million, both backed by a premium service suite headlined by a market-leading 7-year battery warranty.
OMOWAY’s Smart Motorcycle OMO-X opens pre-orders.
Reservations are open via the OMOWAY app and official website. A fully refundable IDR 1 million deposit secures all early-bird perks, with mass deliveries set to begin this June in the order received. To date, OMOWAY’s exclusive dealer network spans more than 20 regions.
The “7-6-5” Service Suite: Total Ownership Confidence To ensure long-term peace of mind, OMOWAY introduces the “7-6-5” service suite, offering comprehensive support for every early-bird rider:
7-Year Battery Warranty
6-Year Motor Warranty
5 years of free charging (at all OMOWAY locations nationwide)
5 years of roadside assistance (within 25 km of OMOWAY service centers and 3S stores during operating hours)
5 years of free maintenance labor
Early bird buyers receive an exclusive gift set (custom helmet and goggles) and a limited-time free PSG-tuned Bluetooth audio upgrade. All early-bird deposits are fully refundable, providing customers with total flexibility.
The first 2,000 early-bird users will be enrolled in the “Pioneer Program,” granting priority access to new features, product co-creation opportunities, and direct-to-brand VIP support.
Class-Defying Performance, Elevated Specs “We didn’t just want to offer a cutting-edge smart experience; the mechanical core of the OMO-X remains industry-leading,” said Ricky Yu, OMOWAY’s Head of Product. “The OMO-X combines auto-grade manufacturing—like our double-wishbone suspension—with a long-term service ecosystem to bring a reliable experience to riders.”
Taking the OMO-X Smart variant as a reference, key specifications include:
Range Performance:
Long Range (7.68 kWh): Up to 260 km (30 km/h constant) / 210 km (WMTC RS1).
Standard Range (5.38 kWh): Up to 200 km (30 km/h constant) / 160 km (WMTC RS1).
Speed: 0–50 km/h in 3.3 seconds with a 113 km/h top speed.
Torque: 320 N•m peak output.
Handling: Double-wishbone suspension designed to eliminate “brake dive” and increase stability.
Safety Tech: Dual-channel ABS, TCS (Traction Control System), HDC(Hill Descent Control), and AutoHold come standard across the range.
*For detailed specs regarding the OMO-X Balance variant, please refer to the OMOWAY App.
Intelligent Interaction: the Next-Gen Smart E-Motorcycle The OMO-X redefines traditional riding through a smart riding ecosystem: digital keys offer keyless freedom, the intelligent kickstand ensures effortless parking, and smart large-screen navigation makes every commute stress-free. Riders could match their style and range needs with six nature-inspired colors and long-range battery options.
Mass deliveries are set to begin in June 2026. Download theOMOWAY app on Google Play or the App Store for full specs and reservations.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The gate arch of the “Guangdong Goods Go Global: Zhongshan Products in Malaysia” event in Kuala Lumpur on April 25, 2026.
On the morning of April 25, the China (Zhongshan)–Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) Investment Promotion & Exchange Conference, along with the “Guangdong Goods Go Global: Zhongshan Products in Malaysia” event, kicked off at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
This marks the first time the “Guangdong Goods Go Global” initiative has gone abroad for an on-site brick-and-mortar exhibition and sales activity since its launch.
Themed “Zhongshan Premium Products, Trade Connecting Southeast Asia,” the two-day event set up a high-standard offline exhibition and sales area for Zhongshan’s premium products, with a focus on key categories such as smart home appliances, lighting fixtures, hardware locks, daily necessities, smart equipment, and smart physiotherapy robots.
Over 70 high-quality enterprises from Zhongshan, including TCL, Changhong, and Vatti, showcased more than 300 distinctive products at the event. Over 20 firms participated in on-site sales, while 30 companies participated in the exhibition, achieving a combination of sales and promotion to simultaneously advance brand promotion and market expansion.
Featuring 11 standard booths and 9 special booths, the event created a themed “Intelligent Manufacturing Zhongshan” exhibition area. Meanwhile, special exhibition boards on “Charming Zhongshan” and “Cultural Tourism Zhongshan” were erected to showcase the strength of Zhongshan’s manufacturing industry, the city’s development, and the unique cultural and tourism features of the hometown of many overseas Chinese.
This exhibition and sales event established a comprehensive marketing system that synchronizes domestic and international operations and coordinates multiple platforms, resulting in a significant online-offline synergy. Shopee, a leading e-commerce platform in Malaysia, was invited to the event to engage in face-to-face exchanges with participating companies, where it promoted its platform business, onboarding policies, and channel resources.
It was also announced at the event that the “Malaysia (Johor Bahru)–China (Zhongshan) Famous and High-Quality Products Trade Centre” would be established in Malaysia, and a plaque awarding ceremony was held for two firms based in Zhongshan.
The move implies that Zhongshan enterprises now have a frontier base in Malaysia for regular exhibitions, sales, and business matchmaking.
The event not only showcased Zhongshan’s products but also the industrial ecosystem and business environment behind them. The Zhongshan Investment Promotion Bureau presented its business environment at the event and appointed representatives from the Malaysian business community as investment advisors for Zhongshan.
This not only creates opportunities for Zhongshan’s local manufacturing industry to go global through trade cooperation, but also provides overseas investors with a comprehensive view of Zhongshan’s excellent business environment.
“More and more businessmen who are optimistic about Zhongshan’s industrial and supply chain advantages are coming to Zhongshan to visit after seeing Zhongshan’s products,” said Jiang Ji, Party Secretary of the Zhongshan Investment Promotion Bureau.
Jiang added that Zhongshan had innovated its investment promotion mechanism and leveraged the roles of Chinese embassies and consulates, business institutions, and key overseas Chinese businesses relying on the “Guangdong Goods Go Global” platform.
This has not only enabled Zhongshan products to confidently “go global” but also attracted batches of Southeast Asian overseas Chinese businessmen to come back, continuously enhancing foreign investment in Zhongshan.
This event is bound to promote the transformation of the relationship between Zhongshan and ASEAN from mere commodity trade to two-way investment, industrial synergy, and long-term win-win cooperation. It will help more high-quality Zhongshan products enter Southeast Asia and more Southeast Asian companies invest in Zhongshan, thus promoting a virtuous cycle of economic and trade events.
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