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LILYSILK Debuts SilkContour™, Built Around a Patent-Pending Silk Blend Designed for Movement and Ease

NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LILYSILK, the world’s leading silk brand dedicated to inspiring people to live spectacular, sustainable lives, today announced the launch of its SilkContour™ Collection. Built around a new patent-pending silk-based blend developed for everyday movement and lightweight performance wear, the collection reimagines active essentials through a soft, close fit, and second-skin comfort. Designed for everyday sports and dynamic lifestyles, it includes biker shorts, flared pants, leggings, and supportive sports bras in blush pink, coffee bean, and black.

LILYSILK SilkContour™ Collection: A Patent-Pending Silk Blend Designed for Movement and Ease
LILYSILK SilkContour™ Collection: A Patent-Pending Silk Blend Designed for Movement and Ease

SilkContour™ is a patent-pending tri-blend fabric composed of 36% silk, 42% recycled nylon, and 22% LYCRA®. Unlike traditional shapewear that relies on compression, SilkContour™ contours softly without squeezing or restricting movement. The double-faced knit construction places durable nylon outward for structure while silk rests gently against the skin to deliver a breathable comfort and refined stretch.

The fabric offers four-way stretch with high recovery, quick-dry performance, and wrinkle resilience, together with everyday durability engineered for abrasion resistance and shape retention. Incorporating recycled nylon, the material also reflects LILYSILK’s ongoing commitment to responsible innovation.

LILYSILK SilkContour™ Collection: A Patent-Pending Silk Blend Designed for Movement and Ease
LILYSILK SilkContour™ Collection: A Patent-Pending Silk Blend Designed for Movement and Ease

Key pieces highlight the versatility of the collection that are designed to transition seamlessly between active and everyday settings. The SilkContour™ Second Skin Short combines technical structure with breathable comfort to offer medium support for both hard training sessions and daily wear. The Drape Flow Pant blends elegant drape with functional stretch to create a flattering silhouette that moves fluidly from active settings to everyday wear. The Streamline Pant features contour lines and contrast piping that enhance the body’s natural curves while maintaining a smooth, second-skin fit. The Streamline Bra and Air Touch Bra provide medium support through sculpted seams and silk-lined interiors that balance strength with softness to ensure stability without compromising ease or refinement.

“We spent a long time asking whether comfort could also feel refined,” said David Wang, CEO of LILYSILK. “With SilkContour™, we wanted to create something that follows the body’s natural lines without pinching or squeezing. It’s not about reinventing shapewear, but about creating something that simply feels good to wear.”

The SilkContour™ Collection marks LILYSILK’s continued evolution beyond traditional silk apparel and marks its expansion into performance-driven essentials that unite material innovation, sustainability, and everyday elegance.

To discover more, please visit www.lilysilk.com and follow @lilysilk on Instagram.

More Than a Store: VEVOR Opens Houston Flagship and Launches Community Repair Initiative to Empower Local Homeowners

HOUSTON, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After serving more than 30 million customers online, VEVOR officially opened its first U.S. flagship retail store in Houston earlier this month, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion from e-commerce into physical retail. More than just a new storefront, the launch brings VEVOR’s core promise to life: pro-level performance without the pro-level price.

The nearly 32,000-square-foot space is designed as a hands-on destination for local homeowners, DIYers, and small businesses — and, just as importantly, as the starting point for a long-term commitment to supporting Houston’s local communities and neighborhoods.

The grand opening also drew an appearance by a Houston Rockets player, adding to the excitement and turning the event into a celebration of hands-on creativity.

Located at 10951 Farm to Market 1960 Road W, the store arrives just as Houston enters its busiest home improvement season. Designed around a “try before you buy” concept, the flagship aims to give customers a more confident and practical way to shop for tools. Alongside the launch, VEVOR also announced a partnership with Rebuilding Together Houston, committing to support home repair projects for families in need across the city this spring.

Crowds gather at the VEVOR Houston flagship on opening day, eager to explore the brand’s first-ever physical store.
Crowds gather at the VEVOR Houston flagship on opening day, eager to explore the brand’s first-ever physical store.

Crowds gather at the VEVOR Houston flagship on opening day, eager to explore the brand’s first-ever physical store.
Crowds gather at the VEVOR Houston flagship on opening day, eager to explore the brand’s first-ever physical store.

A Spring Season Built for Getting Things Done

Inside the store, the atmosphere feels less like a traditional retail space and more like a working garage. Instead of quiet aisles, visitors hear power tools running and conversations about torque, pressure, and performance.

In the store’s “Hands-on Pro Zone,” a local contractor tests the lifting power of a car jack, while nearby a homeowner compares the pressure output of several power washers. The goal is simple: let people interact with the tools before taking them home.

March marks the start of Houston’s peak home improvement season, when homeowners begin projects ranging from yard cleanup to garage upgrades. To coincide with this seasonal momentum, VEVOR has launched a spring promotion spanning multiple categories — from garage organization systems to outdoor cleaning equipment — aimed at both DIYers and professionals preparing for new projects.

“Buying tools online used to feel like opening a mystery box,” said a Houston resident shopping for lawn care equipment. “The photos might look impressive, but when the product arrives it’s not always what you expected. Here I can actually pick it up, feel the weight, check the build quality, and decide if it’s right for my garage.”

For VEVOR, that confidence is exactly what physical retail is meant to deliver.

“We want to be a helpful and trusted presence in the community,” said Gavin Wu, VEVOR’s brand director. “When people want to renovate their homes, organize their garages, or maintain their yards, they should have a place where they can try the tools, ask questions, and leave ready to start the project.”

Beyond Retail: Supporting Homes Across the Community

Alongside the store opening, VEVOR is also investing in the community through its partnership with Rebuilding Together Houston, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping vulnerable homeowners maintain safe living conditions.

In a city like Houston, home maintenance costs can be a significant burden for many households, particularly for low-income families and elderly residents. Issues such as leaking faucets, loose stair railings, or broken outdoor fixtures can affect daily comfort and sometimes pose safety risks.

Through the partnership, VEVOR will support a repair and yard improvement project for one local family, with employee volunteers participating in hands-on work alongside Rebuilding Together Houston. The effort is designed to help create a safer, more functional, and more welcoming home environment for the selected household.

“We don’t just want to be part of people’s home improvement projects,” Wu said. “We also want to support families who need help creating safer, more livable spaces. For a brand entering a new market, running ads is easy. But working alongside residents to help repair homes — that’s how real trust is built.”

Looking Ahead

As the Houston flagship store begins its first season of operation, VEVOR sees the location as a model for future expansion in the United States — one that combines hands-on retail with deeper community engagement.

But for Houston this spring, the story may be less about how many tools leave the store and more about how many homes become safer and more livable through the partnership.

Residents interested in learning more about VEVOR’s spring promotions or supporting community repair projects with Rebuilding Together Houston can visit the Houston flagship store or explore the brand online.

About VEVOR

VEVOR is a global home improvement brand that empowers home creators, who actively reshape living spaces to express their inner pursuits, finding joy in turning visions into reality with their own hands to upgrade spaces with pro-level gear at fair prices. From backyard makeovers to apartment innovations, VEVOR delivers uncompromised quality through vertical integration — combining precision engineering with the joy of making.

Founded in 2007 as an eBay seller, VEVOR began selling on Amazon in 2013 and launched vevor.com in 2020. The brand unveiled its refreshed identity in 2025. Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, with a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of over 15,000 products spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions.

The brand’s promise is built on four pillars: professional-grade performance, unexpected value, complete home ecosystem coverage, and uncompromising quality. This commitment is reflected in its 90% customer satisfaction rate, supported by 24/7 assistance and a 30-day hassle-free return policy.

For more information, visit www.vevor.com or search “vevor” on Amazon.

Media Contact: media@vevor.com 

Ethisphere recognizes Infosys among 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Infosys honored for its commitment to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs.

BENGALURU, India, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Infosys has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year and is one of only a select group of honorees in the Technology industry. In 2026, 138 honorees were recognized, spanning 17 countries and 40 industries. These companies were evaluated based on the Ethisphere Ethics Quotient®, a questionnaire covering 240 different proof points on the culture of ethics; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices; ethics and compliance program; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and initiatives that support a strong value chain.

“Congratulations to Infosys for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. As we mark the 20th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programs are built for better long-term performance,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair.

Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Infosys, said, “We are deeply honored to be recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition reflects our consistent focus on strong corporate governance, ethical conduct, and responsible business practices. As we help our clients to unlock AI value, we believe trust, transparency, and accountability are foundational to delivering meaningful impact at scale. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity as we create long-term value for our clients, employees, shareholders, and communities.”

To view the full list of this year’s honorees, please visit the World’s Most Ethical Companies website: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

Methodology & Scoring

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide 240+ documented proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance, including: corporate governance; program structure & resourcing; written standards; training, awareness, & communication; risk assessment & auditing; investigations, enforcement, discipline & incentives; measurement of ethical culture; third-party risk management, and environmental & social impact.

That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by Ethisphere’s panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year’s group of applicants.

This process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify best-in-class ethics and compliance practices from organizations across industries and from around the world.

About Ethisphere

Ethisphere® is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust, and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition program, provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and showcases trends and best practices in ethics with Ethisphere Magazine. Ethisphere also helps to advance business performance through data-driven assessments, benchmarking, and guidance. Learn more about Ethisphere at https://www.ethisphere.com

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 330,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and communities. We enable clients in 63 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, or our future financial or operating performance, are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the ‘safe harbor’ under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the execution of our business strategy, increased competition for talent, our ability to attract and retain personnel, increase in wages, investments to reskill our employees, our ability to effectively implement a hybrid work model, economic uncertainties and geo-political situations, technological disruptions and innovations such as artificial intelligence (“AI”), generative AI, the complex and evolving regulatory landscape including immigration regulation changes, our ESG vision, our capital allocation policy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity, capital resources, our corporate actions including acquisitions, and cybersecurity matters. Important factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in our US Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.

HCLTech named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for third consecutive year

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH), a leading global technology company, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

For the third year in a row, this achievement underscores HCLTech’s ongoing commitment to conducting business with the highest ethical standards and integrating its core values, including integrity and social responsibility, into its daily work with people, clients, partners and the broader community. To receive this recognition, HCLTech was evaluated by the World’s Most Ethical Companies® assessment, which requires companies to provide more than 240 proof points related to ethics and compliance, governance, a culture of ethics, environmental and social impact, and overall training and awareness for its employees.

“It is an honor to once again be named as one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, a further testament to our unwavering adherence to our core values and ensuring that all our people operate with the utmost respect and integrity in everything we do,” said Olaf Casperson, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at HCLTech.

“Congratulations to HCLTech for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. As we mark the 20th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programs are built for better long-term performance,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair.

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

For further details, please contact:

Meredith Bucaro, Americas
meredith-bucaro@hcltech.com

Elka Ghudial, Europe
elka.ghudial@hcltech.com

James Galvin, ANZ
james.galvin@hcltech.com

Nitin Shukla, India, Middle East & Africa
nitin-shukla@hcltech.com

 

 

Sands China Presents “A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance – An Exhibition on the Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao Firecrackers”

Sands Gallery partners with academia to preserve and revitalise Macao’s firecracker heritage

MACAO, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sands China has long dedicated itself to supporting the development of Macao’s cultural and artistic landscape and the revitalisation of historic districts, contributing to the city’s diversified growth. Marking the centenary of the founding of Iec Long Firecracker Factory, Sands China proudly presents “A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance – An Exhibition on the Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao Firecrackers” from now until Aug. 31 at Sands Gallery, The Grand Suites at Four Seasons Hotel Macao.

Distinguished guests officiate at the opening of “A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance – An Exhibition on the Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao Firecrackers” at Sands Gallery Wednesday.
Distinguished guests officiate at the opening of “A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance – An Exhibition on the Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao Firecrackers” at Sands Gallery Wednesday.

Bringing together more than 400 exhibits – including original manuscripts, firecracker-making tools, and packaging labels – the exhibition offers a richly layered narrative of the century-long history and cultural significance of Macao’s firecracker industry – once one of the city’s four major industries. The exhibition also underscores Sands Gallery’s role as an international cultural portal for Macao, using artistic interpretation to reanimate this industrial memory once exported worldwide, highlighting Macao’s deep cultural roots and artistic spirit.

The exhibition is jointly presented in collaboration with the Library and Faculty of Humanities and Arts of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), marking a cross-sector partnership between academia and industry. It was curated by Ung Vai Meng, distinguished professor at MUST, who has devoted three decades to the study of Macao’s firecracker industry. Through systematic consolidation of academic research and rare archival materials, the exhibition is grounded in historical and scholarly foundations. Through innovative artistic transformation, the exhibition reinterprets the cultural memory of the firecracker industry – rooted in the spirit of “Made in Macao” – into participatory art experiences for the public. It also represents the first exhibition to comprehensively trace, research, and present the development of Macao’s firecracker industry, further amplifying the revitalisation impact of Iec Long Firecracker Factory.

Structured in six thematic chapters, the exhibition interweaves collective memory and the evolving artistry of Macao’s firecracker industry. Beginning with an immersive prologue experience, it extends through the industry’s stories, the craftsmanship of artisans, historical archives, interactive experiences, and aesthetics of packaging design. It highlights both the industry’s aesthetic value and practical realities involved in production, operations, transport, and export. The exhibition runs until Aug. 31, 2026, and is free to the public. It is organised by Sands China, curated by Professor Ung, and supported by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macao Government Tourism Office, with academic contributions from the Macao Museum, the Archives of Macao, and MUST.

“Sands China has always been committed to fostering the development of Macao’s diverse arts and culture,” said Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd. “Since taking on the revitalisation of the Iec Long Firecracker Factory in 2023, we have actively invested resources to breathe new life into this important era of Macao’s industrial history, reimagining it as a cultural symbol where heritage is renewed through innovation. In collaborating with MUST, the Macao Museum, and the Archives of Macao to provide historical exhibits and academic support, and by inviting Professor Ung Vai Meng as curator, we have harnessed the synergy of enterprise and academia to present the firecracker history in its fullest and most authentic form. By rejuvenating this integral chapter of Macao’s past, Sands Gallery offers the public free access to discover the brilliance, creativity, and craftsmanship that underpinned the city’s firecracker industry, inspiring younger generations and visitors to appreciate Macao’s strongest competitive edge – its profound cultural heritage. We will continue to work closely with all sectors of society to support the integration of culture and tourism, promoting Macao’s diverse arts and culture on an ever-expanding stage.”

Professor Ung said: “Firecracker manufacturing was once one of Macao’s most important traditional industries. For many older residents, it represents a shared collective memory of the last century. In the 1950s and 1960s, Macao-produced firecrackers accounted for an estimated 30% to over half of global output, holding a pivotal position in the international market. On the centenary of Iec Long Firecracker Factory, I am delighted to collaborate with Sands China to present this exhibition, enabling today’s residents and visitors to gain deeper insight into this history and to appreciate the artistry of firecracker packaging labels. I hope the exhibition will transport audiences across time to hear the echoes of a century-long era that belongs uniquely to Macao.”

The exhibition’s opening ceremony on Wednesday was attended by distinguished guests including: Xu Dongjie, deputy chief of the Division of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Cheang Kai Meng, vice president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau; Cheang Hio Man, deputy director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau; Chan Hong, Macao deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress and vice principal of Hou Kong Middle School; Professor Zhang Zhiqing, dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of MUST; Ni Jun Meng, senior search of MUST Library; Lok Hei, president of the Macau Artists Society; Professor Ung; Dr. Wong; Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd.; and Dave Sun, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sands China Ltd., and managing director of Venetian Macau Limited.

Enterprise-academia collaboration; Extending cultural reach

To further enhance community engagement, Sands China and MUST will extend exhibition elements to the university campus, launching an academic dialogue to guide the public in understanding how Macao’s firecracker industry has left its mark across packaging labels and oral histories; additionally, two joint exhibitions will focus respectively on the visual aesthetics of Guangdong firecracker packaging and the archival documents of Macao’s firecracker industry. Running from March to May, all events are free to the public, aiming to foster academic exchange and deepen young people’s understanding of Macao’s history and culture.

First Macao integrated tourism and leisure enterprise at Art Central; Bringing firecracker culture to the world

From March 25 to 29, Sands China will become the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise from Macao to participate in Hong Kong’s international art event Art Central as an Associate Partner. Sands Gallery will further leverage its role as an international cultural portal, bringing the stories and aesthetics of Macao’s firecrackers to the global stage, exhibiting the industry’s works alongside those of three contemporary young Macao artists: Lei Ieng Wai, Leong Chi Mou, and Dor Lio Hak Man. This initiative aims to connect with the concurrent exhibition held in Macao, guiding global audiences to experience Macao’s rich cultural heritage that blends East and West, and encouraging them to explore the main exhibition venue in Macao. Professor Ung will also deliver a special lecture on March 29 at Art Central, analysing the evolution of design and documentation in the industry.

“A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance – An Exhibition on the Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao Firecrackers” represents a major initiative by Sands China in support of the Macao SAR government’s diversification development strategy, promoting the advancement of the city’s arts and culture while revitalising its historic districts. In contribution to the building of a “Cultural Macao” and the city’s positioning as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, Sands China has been actively participating in the revitalisation of Iec Long Firecracker Factory since 2023, under the direction of “Reshape. Rejuvenate. Reimagine.”

For more information, please visit https://en.sandsresortsmacao.com/sands-lifestyle/sands-art-gallery/iec-long-exhibition-2026.html.

Curator’s Profile

Born in Macao, Ung Vai Meng began his early artistic training under the guidance of painter Kam Cheong Ling, studying sketching and watercolour. In 1991, he travelled to Lisbon to study at the Ar.Co arts school. He earned a Master’s degree from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in 2002 and a Doctorate in Fine Arts from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou in 2010. In 1999, he served as the first Director of the Macao Museum of Art. He was appointed the Head of the Cultural Activities and Recreation Department of the former Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) in 2008, and from 2010 to 2017, he served as president of the Cultural Affair Bureau of Macao. Currently, he is a Distinguished Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at MUST. His long-term dedication to the creation of contemporary art has earned him multiple awards in various art and design competitions in Macao and abroad since 1989. He is a member of the Macau Artist Society and a founding member of the Circle of the Friends of Macao’s Culture, he has presented numerous solo exhibitions in Macao, Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, and Europe.

In 2019, he formed the “Yiima” art group with local artist Chan Hin Io. In the same year, they held their first major exhibition at the Berardo Collection Museum in Lisbon; in 2022, they represented the Macao SAR at the 59th Venice International Art Biennale. In 2023 and 2025, he curated large-scale contemporary art exhibitions for the 2nd and 3rd Macao International Art Biennale, respectively.

In the field of cultural heritage, Professor Ung has long engaged in the promotion and preservation of Macao’s cultural heritage. He participated in the drafting of Macao’s Cultural Heritage Protection Law and contributed to the restoration of the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory. Over more than three decades, he has systematically collected a large number of precious materials related to the development of Macao’s fireworks industry and the Iec Long Firecracker Factory, including labels, paintings, invoices, and documents. He has donated the entire collection to the MUST library for permanent archive and public exhibition.

Exhibition and related activities

“A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance – An Exhibition on the
Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao Firecrackers”

Exhibition Period: March 18 – August 31, 2026

Opening Hours: 11:00-19:00

Venue: Sands Gallery, Level 6, The Grand Suites at Four Seasons Hotel Macao

“Historical Memories of the Taipa Firecracker Factory” Academic Dialogue

Date: March 20, 2026

Time: 10:00-12:00

Venue: Block R Theatre (R103), Macau University of Science and Technology

Organisers: MUST Library, Faculty of Humanities and Arts of MUST, Sands China Ltd.

As one of the extended academic activities of “A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in
Radiance – An Exhibition on the Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao
Firecrackers,” the organisers have invited Professor Ung and firecracker historian Lai Hong
Kin to hold an academic dialogue. The session will guide audiences in understanding how
Macao’s firecracker industry left its mark on history through both packaging design and oral
storytelling.

Seminar on “Aesthetics of a Square Inch: A Century of Visual Culture Change
Through Macao’s Firecracker Packaging”

Date: March 29, 2026

Time: 15:30-16:30

Venue: Art Central Theatre (by Booth P5), Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong

With his profound artistic accomplishments and historical insights, Professor Ung will guide
the audience through the century-long history of Macao’s firecracker industry. Beginning
with precious collections from the art archives in Macao, the seminar will trace the
development of the firecracker trade and focus on the aesthetic universe emanating from
the square-inch packaging paper. He will analyse how the printing techniques embody the
technological spirit of their time, explore the folk symbolism and aesthetic trends behind the
exquisite graphics, and examine how the packaging design adapted to cross-cultural market
demands. These seemingly ordinary firecracker packages are, in fact, unique artistic
vessels reflecting Macao’s socio-economic landscape, cultural integration, and nostalgia.

“Historical Resonance: Firecracker Label Art from Eastern Guangdong”

Exhibition Period: From now until March 31, 2026

Venue: 3/F, Block R, MUST

Organisers: MUST Library, Faculty of Humanities and Arts of MUST, Sands China Ltd.

The exhibition features firecracker packaging labels from the Eastern Guangdong region,
spanning the late 19th to the 20th century. It encompasses labels from Macao, Hong Kong,
Guangzhou, Foshan, Nanhai, Dongguan, and Zhanjiang (formerly Guangzhou Bay),
showcasing the distinctive characteristics of Eastern Guangdong firecracker packaging.

“Timeless Treasures: Archival Materials of Macao’s Firecracker Industry”

Exhibition Period: April 10 ‒ May 31, 2026

Venue: Lantai Jiying Exhibition Area, 4/F, MUST Library

Organisers: MUST Library, Faculty of Humanities and Arts of MUST, Sands China Ltd.

The exhibition weaves together a timeline and thematic sections to systematically trace the
trajectory of Macao’s firecracker industry ‒ from its rise and expansion through to its
transformation ‒ telling the story of its historical development. Exhibits include newspapers,
tax records, invoices, packaging labels, telegrams, photographs, and maps, among other
documents. Through this act of “reading history,” visitors can reconnect with the memory of
Macao’s once-thriving industrial past.

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About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, The Londoner Theatre and Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Media contacts:
Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo

Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo

Bringing together more than 400 exhibits – including original manuscripts, firecracker-making tools, and packaging labels – the exhibition offers a richly layered narrative of the century-long history and cultural significance of Macao’s firecracker industry – once one of the city’s four major industries.
Bringing together more than 400 exhibits – including original manuscripts, firecracker-making tools, and packaging labels – the exhibition offers a richly layered narrative of the century-long history and cultural significance of Macao’s firecracker industry – once one of the city’s four major industries.

It represents the first exhibition to comprehensively trace, research, and present the development of Macao’s firecracker industry.
It represents the first exhibition to comprehensively trace, research, and present the development of Macao’s firecracker industry.

HealthMutual Group and SinoUnited Health Sign Strategic Agreement to Expand Premium Cross-Border Healthcare into Shanghai


SHANGHAI / HONG KONG – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – HealthMutual Group (HMG) and SinoUnited Health (SUH) today signed a collaboration agreement to establish a comprehensive cross-border medical service framework. This partnership is designed to meet the clients’ growing demand for high-quality medical services in China.

HealthMutual Group and SinoUnited Health Sign Strategic Agreement to Expand Premium Cross-Border Healthcare into Shanghai

Under this agreement, SinoUnited Health will serve as HMG’s anchor hospital and primary healthcare hub in Shanghai. The partnership establishes a standardized framework for cross-border care, focusing on clinical excellence and financial predictability. HMG members will gain access to SinoUnited Health’s elite specialist network across Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou, supported by fully transparent fee structures.

The collaboration is backed by HMG’s significant operational scale. Currently ranking within the top three in the industry for total new business premium, HMG supports its insurance partners in serving over 700,000 clients. With HK$150 million in medical expenses processed to date, HMG’s network connects 700 specialists and 13 private hospitals in Hong Kong with over 2,000 hospitals across Mainland China.

“The demand for cross-border medical services is increasing rapidly,” said Mr. KC Chan, Founder of HealthMutual Group. “Partnering with SinoUnited Health is a natural expansion of our robust GBA network. SUH’s reputation for excellence ensures that our vision—maintaining medical insurance as a sustainable funding source for quality care—now extends firmly into the Shanghai region.”

Sharon Cheng, Vice President of Business Development, SinoUnited Health added: “This collaboration aligns perfectly with our ‘patient-first’ philosophy. By combining HMG’s massive regional reach with our world-class medical care, we are creating a seamless ‘home-away-from-home’ experience for patients. We are proud to serve as the Shanghai gateway for HMG’s 700,000+ policyholders, offering them professional integrity and access to the latest medical technologies.”

To ensure long-term service quality, the two groups will conduct quarterly professional exchanges and site inspections, allowing Hong Kong insurance partners to directly interface with SUH’s international medical teams and advanced clinical facilities.

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About HealthMutual Group

Established in 2014, HealthMutual Group has emerged as a premier leader in healthcare management across Hong Kong and the Greater China Region. We are committed to leveraging healthcare management to position insurance as a sustainable funding source for healthcare through our Medical Concierge and other essential value-added services. Our knowledge-based, transparent and innovative approach benefits all stakeholders: the insured, insurers and the medical sector, fostering sustainable growth and development. Headquartered in Hong Kong, HMG also operates branch offices in Qianhai and Hainan.

About SinoUnited Health

SinoUnited Health, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, ranks among the largest premium private healthcare providers in the Eastern China. As a “physician-driven” medical institution, our “General practitioner + Specialist” model provides patients with holistic, professional, and customized solutions, making high-quality private healthcare truly accessible for every family.

Alphamab Oncology Appoints Mr. Fei Wang as Chief Financial Officer

SUZHOU, China, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alphamab Oncology (stock code: 9966.HK) today announced the appointment of Mr. Fei Wang as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Wang will be responsible for the company’s capital operations, investment and financing management and investor relations, and report to Dr. Ting Xu, Chairman and CEO of Alphamab Oncology. Mr. Wang has accumulated over 20 years of professional experience in financial management and capital markets, with more than 15 years dedicated to the biopharmaceutical industry in China and overseas. Mr. Wang’s joining will further enhance the company’s core competitiveness in the capital markets, by improving capital operation efficiency, expanding financing channels and deepening investor relations, supporting the exploration and realization of the company’s innovative value and delivering greater long-term value to shareholders.

Prior to joining Alphamab Oncology, Mr. Wang served successively as CFO for China operations at AstraZeneca, Group CFO at 3S Bio Inc. and Managing Partner at Hangzhou Yingzhiqin Private Equity Fund. During his tenure, Mr. Wang achieved remarkable success and accumulated extensive practical experience in areas including domestic and international financing, strategic mergers and acquisitions, investor relations management, and integrated financial management system establishment and control. He holds an MBA jointly conferred by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Euromed Marseille Ecole de Management (now known as KEDGE) and is a non-practicing member of the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA).

Dr. Ting Xu, Chairman and CEO of Alphamab Oncology, commented, “We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Fei Wang to Alphamab Oncology. Mr. Wang brings deep professional expertise in financial management and capital operations, coupled with extensive experience in understanding both biopharmaceutical industry dynamics and capital market rules. We are entering a new era driven by differentiated innovation and guided by a global vision for resource integration and market expansion. Mr. Wang’s appointment will enhance our capital allocation efficiency and further build a transparent and efficient communication bridge with our shareholders, investors, and regulatory authorities.”

Mr. Fei Wang commented, “It is my great honor to join Alphamab Oncology. With the original aspiration of ‘Innovative Medicine for a Better Life’, Alphamab Oncology focuses on oncology and has deep expertise in cutting-edge areas including single-domain antibodies, bispecific antibodies, and bispecific antibody-drug conjugates. Leveraging its world-leading technology platforms and differentiated products, the company is committed to delivering more accessible, safer, and more convenient treatment options to patients. Such perseverance and accomplishments are truly inspiring and admirable. I look forward to working with the team to drive innovation in R&D, advance the commercialization process, deepen communication with the capital markets, convey the company’s long-term value, and ultimately benefit patients.”

About Alphamab Oncology

Alphamab Oncology (Stock Code: 9966.HK) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology. Leveraging proprietary platforms including single-domain antibodies, bispecific antibodies, glycan-specific conjugation, linker-payloads, dual-payload ADCs, and high-concentration subcutaneous formulations, the Company has built a differentiated and globally competitive pipeline, covering cutting-edge candidates in ADCs, bispecific antibodies, and single-domain antibodies.

One product has received market approval: Envafolimab (KN035, brand name: 恩维达®), the world’s first subcutaneously injected PD-(L)1 inhibitor, offering greater convenience and accessibility in cancer treatment. The NMPA has accepted the new drug application for KN026 (Anbenitamab Injection), a HER2 bispecific antibody, for second-line or later HER2-positive gastric cancer. Five bispecific ADC candidates have entered clinical stages, and next-generation ADC pipelines—such as dual-payload ADCs—are advancing rapidly. The Company has established strategic partnerships with organizations including CSPC, ArriVent, and Glenmark, covering both product development and technology platforms.

Our overarching mission is to make cancer manageable and curable by addressing unmet clinical needs in oncology. Alphamab Oncology is continuously dedicated to the development of effective, safe, and globally competitive anti-tumor drugs, enabling patients to achieve long-term, high-quality survival and delivering China-innovated cancer therapies to benefit patients worldwide.

Two Linktel 800G Dispersion Managed Transceivers Win 2026 Lightwave Innovation Awards

LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Linktel Technologies, a globally recognized company in optical transceiver development and manufacturing, announced that its 800G OSFP FR4 10km and 800G OSFP 2LR4+ 20km dispersion managed transceivers have received scores of 5.0 and 4.0, respectively, in the 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews. This recognition validates Linktel’s leadership in overcoming chromatic dispersion, setting a new industry benchmark for stable, long-reach 800G connectivity in the AI era.

Innovative DMD Technology: Breaking the Dispersion Barrier in the AI Era

To support AI-scale bandwidth, Linktel utilizes its proprietary Dispersion Managed Device (DMD) technology to overcome the physical limits of traditional 800G reach, ensuring superior signal integrity:

  • 800G FR4 10km (Score: 5.0): Powered by a 200G/lane CWDM EML design, this module achieved an exceptional BER of 1E-10 to 1E-11 and demonstrated Error-Free performance at 113 GBaud with FEC—a new standard for 800G campus networks.
  • 800G 2LR4+ 20km (Score: 4.0): Integrating a 100G/lane CWDM EML with a 4-channel DMD architecture, this module provides a reliable, power-efficient 800G solution for Metro-edge and Data Center Interconnect up to 20km.

Industry Recognition

According to the Lightwave Innovation Reviews panel, a 5.0 rating represents a “Superb product that demonstrates breakthrough performance and/or innovation,” while a 4.0 score denotes an “Excellent product with technical features and performance that provide clear and substantial benefits.” This independent validation confirms Linktel’s “Dispersion Managed” roadmap as a premier solution for the industry’s most demanding AI optical interconnect challenges.

Experience Innovation at OFC 2026

During the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2026 in Los Angeles, Linktel will showcase its latest advancements at Booth #1219. Live demonstrations will feature the award-winning modules, 12.8T Liquid-Cooled XPO, 200G/lane 1.6T modules, and 400G/lane Optical Engines. Linktel invites all industry partners to explore the future of high-speed AI networking at our exhibit.

About Linktel Technologies

Linktel Technologies, with international operation centers and customer service offices in USA, Singapore, Malaysia, and China, provides high-quality products for high-speed optical I/O connectivity including high speed pluggable transceivers, optical engines, and ODM/JDM services.

For more information, visit www.linktel.com.