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16th Malaysia Gifts Fair 2026 Officially Launched; Set to Be Largest Edition Yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 16th Malaysia Gifts Fair (MGF 2026) was officially launched today at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre (CCEC), Bangsar South, marking the beginning of preparations for Malaysia’s premier gifts and premium trade exhibition.

Malaysia Gifts Fair 2026 Officially Launched, Returning Bigger and Stronger Than Ever
Malaysia Gifts Fair 2026 Officially Launched, Returning Bigger and Stronger Than Ever

Organised by the Malaysian Gifts & Premium Association (MGPA), the upcoming edition is set to be the largest and most comprehensive in the fair’s history, further strengthening Malaysia’s position as a key gifting and sourcing hub within the ASEAN region.

MGPA President, Mr. Ivan Loo, highlighted the evolving landscape of the gifting industry, noting that businesses are increasingly prioritising value, sustainability, and brand relevance. He emphasised that gifts and premiums now play a strategic role in enhancing brand engagement, employee recognition, and customer loyalty.

He further shared those advancements in automation, customisation, and digital integration are transforming manufacturing and sourcing practices. Beyond its commercial impact, the fair continues to support a broad ecosystem of SMEs and industry players, contributing to trade growth, innovation, and regional collaboration.

The 2026 theme, “Redefining Sustainable Gifting for a Better Tomorrow,” reflects the industry’s growing commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical production, and long-term sustainability.

Organising Chairman, Mr. Alex Chai, shared that the 15th edition in 2025 achieved over RM50 million in trade value, attracting 14,623 buyers and visitors, alongside 147 exhibitors across 301 booths. The fair has also received notable recognitions, including the Malaysia Book of Records (2023) and ASEAN Records (2025).

The upcoming edition is projected to welcome over 16,000 visitors and will expand to four exhibition halls (Halls 1–4) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. It will feature over 400 booths across 10 product categories, including sustainable gifts, customised merchandise, printing, packaging, souvenirs, and machinery solutions. The increase of international participation is also expected, reinforcing Malaysia’s role as a gateway to ASEAN markets.

This year’s gifts fair will also see increased international participation, with international exhibitors from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan region, Korea, India and Bangladesh bringing curated country groupings and global sourcing opportunities, further strengthening Malaysia’s position as a gateway to ASEAN markets.

The official launch event also included a Market Development Grant (MDG) briefing, providing exhibitors with valuable insights into funding support to enhance their market outreach.

16th Malaysia Gifts Fair 2026 will take place from 30 June to 2 July 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, offering expanded business opportunities, stronger regional connections, and a renewed focus on sustainable and future-ready gifting solutions.

For more information, please visit: www.malaysiagiftsfair.com.my

BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global crypto trading platform BYDFi will mark its 6th anniversary with a month-long celebration beginning on April 1, 2026, highlighting BYDFi’s evolution into an all-in-one crypto trading platform built on a CEX + DEX dual-engine model. Over six years, BYDFi has strengthened infrastructure, user safeguards, and market access, reinforcing an operating foundation built for reliability.

BYDFi celebrates its 6th anniversary with a month-long celebration themed
BYDFi celebrates its 6th anniversary with a month-long celebration themed “Built for Reliability,” featuring a football stadium backdrop, crypto tokens, and a cannon with a soccer ball, symbolizing the platform’s partnership with Newcastle United and its global reach of over 1 million users

A Month-Long Celebration for BYDFi’s 6th Anniversary

Beginning on April 1, 2026, BYDFi’s anniversary program will feature rewards of more than $1,000,000 USDT.

BYDFi celebrates its 6th anniversary with a month-long event featuring three signature activities, a $1,000,000 prize pool, and a football-themed promotion, highlighting its commitment to reliability and user engagement
BYDFi celebrates its 6th anniversary with a month-long event featuring three signature activities, a $1,000,000 prize pool, and a football-themed promotion, highlighting its commitment to reliability and user engagement

BYDFi’s anniversary campaign will center on three major events: Warm-Up Tasks, covering onboarding, first trades, fiat purchase rewards, referrals, and community participation; Shoot to Win, a football-themed lucky-draw experience; and the Futures Golden Ball Cup, a two-round futures trading competition.

Together, these three events give both new and existing users more ways to join BYDFi’s 6th anniversary while reflecting BYDFi’s broader journey over the past six years.

For more event details, please visit the official website: BYDFi 6th Anniversary.

BYDFi’s Evolution: From Core Trading to Broader Market Access

Over the past six years, BYDFi has grown into a global crypto trading platform serving more than 1 million users across 190+ countries and regions. Since launch, BYDFi has broadened product offerings, strengthened user safeguards, and expanded across both centralized and onchain trading.

Recent milestones shaped BYDFi’s growth:

  • July 2025: BYDFi supported tokenized U.S. equities through xStocks.
  • August 2025: BYDFi entered a multi-year partnership with Newcastle United.
  • August 2025: BYDFi launched BYDFi Card.
  • February 2026: BYDFi launched TradFi trading on Web and App, extending access to stocks, gold, and silver.
  • March 2026: BYDFi integrated perpetual futures market data into TradingView.

Global Presence, Industry Recognition, and the Reliability Behind the Platform

From June 2025 through March 2026, BYDFi built visibility across Asia and Europe through appearances in Seoul, Bali, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Bucharest, and Warsaw, strengthening industry connections and reinforcing BYDFi’s long-term market commitment.

Over the same period, BYDFi received the following industry recognitions:

  1. Trusted Exchange Award at the TrustFinance Performance Awards
  2. Outstanding Crypto Trading Platform at the FinanceFeeds Awards
  3. BeInCrypto recognition in the Best Centralized Exchange (CEX) category
  4. Best All-in-One Crypto Trading Platform at Crypto Expo Europe 2026
  5. Best Global Crypto Trading Platform at Next Block Expo 2026

Behind this progress is the operating foundation BYDFi continues to build around reliability. BYDFi holds MSB registrations in the U.S. and Canada and is a member of South Korea’s CODE VASP Alliance. BYDFi also maintains 100%+ Proof of Reserves with periodic public reporting and reinforces this transparency with an 800 BTC Protection Fund. Together with 24/7 multilingual support and timely official-channel responses, these measures reflect a user-first standard built for clarity, protection, and trust.

Looking Ahead: Building the Next Chapter of BYDFi

BYDFi is entering the next stage with a continued focus on product strength, user protection, and long-term trust. Michael, Co-Founder and CEO of BYDFi, shares:

“Six years is an important milestone for BYDFi, but what matters more is what BYDFi continues to build from here. Users expect consistency, clear standards, and continuous improvement as needs evolve.”

He further adds, “For BYDFi, the next chapter is about strengthening the fundamentals: better infrastructure, stronger user protections, broader market access, and a trading experience designed to be practical, stable, and trusted over the long term.”

About BYDFi

Established in 2020, BYDFi is a global crypto trading platform that combines the power of a centralized exchange (CEX) with an integrated onchain trading module. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Crypto Exchanges In Canada For 2026, BYDFi offers intuitive, low-fee trading across Spot and Perpetual Contracts to Copy Trading, and Automated Crypto Trading Bots, empowering both new and experienced traders to navigate digital assets with confidence.

BYDFi is dedicated to delivering a world-class crypto trading experience for every user.

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LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Signs Sponsorship Agreement with the Japan Sport Association (JSPO), Contributing to the Future of Sports

TOKYO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the “Company” or “Leifras”), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement (the “Agreement”) to participate, from April 2026, as an official partner in the Sports Active Partner Program hosted by the Japan Sport Association (“JSPO”), a public interest incorporated foundation that plays a central role in Japan’s sports ecosystem. Through this collaboration, Leifras intends to combine JSPO’s nationwide network with the Company’s on-site know-how in youth sports education to support the development of next-generation infrastructure that delivers high-quality sports environments to children and sports instructors throughout Japan.

Background: Aligning Company Philosophy with Social Needs

Japan’s sports environment is currently undergoing a transition, with a declining birthrate, a shift of club activities to local communities, and a shortage of instructors. Addressing these social issues requires not only the power of national and local governments but also the participation of private sector organizations that actively promote sports on the ground.

JSPO is a non-profit private organization in the Japanese sports world that oversees youth sports clubs attended by approximately 650,000 registered members. It also co-organizes the Japan Games, one of Japan’s largest sports festivals with approximately 30,000 participating athletes. JSPO’s corporate message, “Towards a desirable future with sports, ” is well aligned with Leifras’ corporate philosophy, “Changing and designing sports.” This shared vision led to the collaboration between the two parties, which goes beyond mere sponsorship and aims to collaboratively solve social issues.

Collaborative Initiatives: Driving Bottom-Up Transformation in Youth Sports

As an official partner, Leifras expects to support JSPO’s activities and gain access to the “Selection Program,” which allows the Company to directly approach participants in JSPO-sponsored projects. The partnership is expected to enable Leifras to share its on-site know-how in the following areas and contribute to solving issues in the sports world.

  • Approaching youth sports groups and sports instructors: Leifras intends to create opportunities to deliver high-quality educational services and introduce its education methodology focused on developing non-cognitive skills, which the Company developed over the years, to 650,000 youth sports group members nationwide, their parents, and the sports instructors who support them.
  • Raising awareness and providing support through national sports events: Through events such as the Japan Games, the Company plans to promote the social value of sports and encourage the creation of an environment in which everyone, from athletes to citizens, can enjoy sports under the “Sport for All” philosophy.

Future Outlook: Accelerating Social Business on a Nationwide Scale

Through this collaboration (contract period: three years from April 2026 to March 2029), Leifras aims to leverage JSPO’s strong network and social impact to further enhance the Company’s brand recognition among local governments and educational institutions nationwide. The Company intends to accelerate its social business, including school club support, as well as its sports school business, on a national scale, and contribute to society as a platform that builds a sustainable, inclusive, and enriching sports environment throughout Japan.

About LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Leifras is a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement. The Company primarily provides services related to the organization and operations of sports schools and sports events for children. As of December 31, 2024, Leifras was recognized as one of Japan’s largest operators of children’s sports schools in terms of both membership and facilities by Tokyo Shoko Research. The Company’s approach to sports education emphasizes the development of non-cognitive skills, following the teaching principle “acknowledge, praise, encourage, and motivate.” The holistic approach that integrates physical and mental development sets Leifras apart in the industry. Building upon deep experience and know-how in sports education, Leifras also operates a robust social business sector, dispatching sports coaches to meet various community needs with the aim to promote physical health, social inclusion, and community well-being across different demographics.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the registration statement and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

For more information, please contact:

LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: IR@leifras.co.jp

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

 

Manulife Wealth & Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Schroders Indonesia

HONG KONG and JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Manulife Wealth & Asset Management today announced that it has completed its previously announced transaction to acquire PT Schroder Investment Management Indonesia (“SIMI”) through PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia (“MAMI”), following the satisfactory completion of closing conditions including regulatory approval from the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK).

This milestone signals the start of the implementation phase and the structured integration of MAMI and SIMI. During the integration period, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management will operate both MAMI and SIMI in parallel, maintaining their current structures while implementing a phased integration. Clients, partners, and employees will receive regular updates on branding, product changes, and operational enhancements to ensure clarity and continuity throughout the transition.

“We are pleased to mark the formal addition of Schroders Indonesia to Manulife Wealth & Asset Management,” said Fabio Fontainha, Head of Wealth and Asset Management, Asia, Manulife. “The completion of this acquisition reflects our long–term commitment to Indonesia and further consolidates MAMI’s position as the country’s largest asset manager. By combining the capabilities of two leading asset managers, we are shaping a stronger, more future–ready platform—one with the scale, innovation capacity, and global insight to broaden our offerings and elevate the value we deliver to clients. It strengthens our foundation for growth and positions us to navigate changing market conditions with clarity and a sustained focus on long–term value creation.”
With the close of the transaction, MAMI’s established leadership and global investment insights will be complemented by SIMI’s in-market investment expertise and its long-standing intermediary and institutional relationships. Together, the combined platform will offer enhanced scale, deeper investment resources, and a broader suite of solutions designed to deliver attractive long–term outcomes across market cycles.

Afifa, CEO & President Director, PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia, said, “This is an important moment for both organisations. As MAMI marks its 30th anniversary this year, this acquisition represents more than a transaction — it opens a new chapter in our path toward even greater impact. Bringing together the talent and expertise of MAMI and Schroders Indonesia enhances our ability to deliver high–quality investment solutions and reinforces our leadership in Indonesia’s growing asset management industry.”

Michael T. Tjoajadi, CEO & President Director, Schroders Indonesia, added, “For more than three decades, our team has been dedicated to building a trusted, client–focused franchise. Joining MAMI marks an important next chapter—one that preserves the strengths and culture our people are proud of, while providing access to broader resources, deeper capabilities, and new opportunities for growth. We look forward to contributing our expertise as part of a larger, highly respected organisation.”

Prior to the acquisition, MAMI had long since established itself as the country’s largest asset manager, supported by a well–grounded presence in Indonesia’s investment landscape. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of solutions across mutual funds, segregated mandates, and sharia–compliant products. As of 31 December 2025, MAMI oversaw IDR 124.3 trillion in assets and served more than 2.5 million customers, underscoring its extensive local reach and robust financial services platform.

Schroders has operated in Indonesia since 1991, establishing the investment management business in 1997. It has grown to become one of the country’s leading asset managers, with a strong focus on excellence and client-centric solutions, providing comprehensive investment services to help clients achieve their financial goals. SIMI has established a solid on-the-ground investment team and developed a robust distribution network across the country’s intermediary channels, while maintaining deep partnerships with leading institutional investors. The firm has received over 140 awards at both the company and fund levels since 2003, from local and international entities. As of December 2025, SIMI manages assets totaling more than IDR 53 trillion.

For more information on the transaction, please see the news release from our announcement on 24 September, 2025.

About Manulife Wealth & Asset Management
As part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management’s mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by helping people invest confidently to pursue a more secure financial future. Our strength comes from the diversity of our global asset management expertise and distribution capabilities. Our global investment teams span equities, fixed income, alternative credit, private markets, and multi-asset solutions. We provide investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to millions of individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the heart of our approach are three cultural pillars: Partner for Progress, Trust through Transparency, and Intellectual Curiosity. These values shape how we build long-term relationships, develop differentiated investment strategies, and empower advisors and clients to seek meaningful financial outcomes. Whether through cutting-edge technology, AI innovation, personalized advice, or sustainable stewardship, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is a trusted partner helping clients navigate complexity and invest with confidence. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

About PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia (MAMI)
PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia (MAMI) is Indonesia’s largest investment manager by total assets under management (AUM), managing IDR 124.3 trillion and holding an 11.9% market share as of December 2025. MAMI is also the largest mutual fund manager in the country, overseeing IDR 63 trillion in mutual fund assets as of the same period.

For more than 30 years since 1996, MAMI has supported the financial journeys of over 2.5 million individual and institutional investors across Indonesia. Through a comprehensive range of investment solutions including mutual funds, MAMI is committed to consistently delivering high quality investment products, reinforcing its position as the largest mutual fund investment manager in Indonesia.

MAMI has received numerous awards and recognitions from independent institutions as one of the leading investment management companies. In 2026, MAMI received the Best Asset Management Company award for the 10th time and the Best Bond Manager award for the 3rd time from Asia Asset Management, as well as the Market Awards for Indonesia at AsianInvestor’s Asset Management Awards 2026. MAMI has also maintained its position as a Top Investment House in Asian Rupiah Bonds for 11 consecutive years.

MAMI is part of Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, and is licensed and supervised by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), holding an investment manager license based on Capital Market Supervisory Agency Chairman’s Decree No. Kep–07/PM/MI/1997 dated August 21, 1997, and an investment advisor license based on OJK Board of Commissioners’ Decree No. Kep–50/D.04/2018 dated September 10, 2018.

About Schroders plc 

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions, with £823.7 billion (€943.4 billion; $1107.9 billion) of assets under management at 31 December 2025. As a UK listed FTSE100 company, Schroders has a market capitalisation of circa £6.5 billion and operates across 38 locations. Established in 1804, Schroders remains true to its roots as a family-founded business. The Principal Shareholder Group continues to be a significant shareholder, holding approximately 44% of the issued share capital. Schroders’ success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies. The company offers innovative products and solutions through four core business divisions: Public Markets, Solutions, Wealth Management, and Schroders Capital, which focuses on private markets, including private equity, renewable infrastructure investing, private debt & credit alternatives, and real estate.  Schroders aims to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. This means directing capital towards resilient businesses with sustainable business models, consistently with the investment goals of its clients. Schroders serves a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms. Issued by Schroder Investment Management Limited. Registration No 1893220 England. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  For regular updates by e-mail please register online at www.schroders.com for our alerting service.

Media Contact
Carl Wong
Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, Asia
Phone: +852 6373 7830
Email: carl_kk_wong@manulifeam.com 

Clarence Chen
Schroders
Phone: +65 6800 7397
Email: clarence.chen@Schroders.com 

 

Elliott Management Statement on Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.

LONDON, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elliott Investment Management L.P. and Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited (“Elliott”), which advise funds that together have a significant investment in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (“Mitsui O.S.K.” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement:

Elliott notes the initiatives outlined in Mitsui O.S.K.’s new Medium-Term Management Plan (“MTMP”) as positive steps toward improving shareholder returns and increasing capital efficiency. However, Elliott remains concerned that the MTMP does not go far enough in closing Mitsui O.S.K.’s significant gap in shareholder returns to its peers or concretely addressing the large unrealized gains from vessels and real estate on the Company’s balance sheet. Mitsui O.S.K. must more ambitiously confront the factors behind its deep undervaluation. Elliott is committed to working constructively with the Company on the steps needed to achieve its stated goal of trading at a premium to book value.

About Elliott

Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Elliott”) manages approximately $79.8 billion of assets as of December 31, 2025. Founded in 1977, it is one of the oldest funds under continuous management. The Elliott funds’ investors include pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, funds-of-funds, high net worth individuals and families, and employees of the firm. Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited is an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management L.P.

Media Contacts:

London
Stijn van de Grampel
Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited
T: +44 20 3009 1061
svdgrampel@elliottadvisors.co.uk

New York
Stephen Spruiell
Elliott Investment Management L.P.
T: +1 (212) 478-2017
sspruiell@elliottmgmt.com

Tokyo
Brett Wallbutton
Ashton Consulting
T: +81 (0) 3 5425-7220
b.wallbutton@ashton.jp

TUMI Celebrates Spring 2026 Collection With A Star-Studded Mediterranean-Inspired Journey

Bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to Koh Samui, TUMI welcomed celebrity guests on an immersive escape.


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – TUMI, the international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand, brought the rhythm and sensorial richness of the Mediterranean to Koh Samui, Thailand, celebrating its Spring 2026 “Mediterranean Escape” collection. From March 28th to 30th, celebrities and VIPs from the Asia-Pacific region gathered to launch the destination-inspired collection, capturing the spirit of TUMI on vacation.

(From left) Thai Celebrity
(From left) Thai Celebrity “Blue“, Thai Celebrity “Dunk“, TUMI’s Senior VP of Global Marketing and eCommerce, Jill Krizelman, TUMI’s Global Creative Director, Victor Sanz, TUMI’s Vice President of Asia-Pacific and Middle East, Aris Maroulis, Thai Celebrity “Becky“, and Thai Celebrity “Mile

The “Mediterranean Escape” journey welcomed over 80 guests for a weekend designed to channel the destination’s relaxed spirit. Thai celebrities in attendance included Phakphum Romsaithong (“Mile”), Blue Pongtiwat Tangwancharoen (“Blue”), Natachai Boonprasert (“Dunk”), and Becky Armstrong (“Becky”). TUMI’s Global Creative Director, Victor Sanz, and Senior VP of Global Marketing and eCommerce, Jill Krizelman, shared the “design-meets-destination” philosophy that anchors the new collection. Guests also engaged with Aris Maroulis, TUMI’s Vice President of Asia-Pacific and Middle East, who shared the brand’s strategic focus on growing its women’s and lifestyle categories.

Pink Clay and Thyme Corners and Lemonade Bar
Pink Clay and Thyme Corners and Lemonade Bar

The Spring 2026 collection marks a shift from the brand’s signature darker palette, spotlighting TUMI’s evolving women’s and lifestyle offering with vibrant colors, prints, and new textures. These are featured across core collections—including 19 Degree travel cases, Voyageur totes and backpacks, Olas shoulder bags and totes, and Harrison backpacks—delivering a refreshed look and feel. A robust assortment of accessories rounds out the new collection.

TUMI Spring 2026 “Mediterranean Escape” Event
TUMI Spring 2026 “Mediterranean Escape” Event

Victor Sanz shared, “This Spring, we’re exploring a different side of TUMI – more expressive, more vibrant– with pieces inspired by a Mediterranean journey. The collection draws from the colors, textures, and atmosphere of the region, channeling that sense of escape and bringing a more emotional lifestyle dimension to how we design for travel.”

From the moment guests touched down, they were greeted with hints of the Mediterranean, enjoying sunset cocktails and a Mediterranean-inspired dinner.

The following day, Victor Sanz welcomed the guests into their own “Mediterranean Escape” – a reimagined coastal town with splashes of thyme green, sun-washed terracotta, and radiant yellow, mirroring the collection’s destination-inspired hues. Wandering amongst enchanting florals, fresh lemons, and beautiful ceramics, guests were invited to visit the Lemonade Bar for a welcome drink while exploring a complementary summery capsule of women’s Voyageur and Olas collections paired with eye-catching 19 Degree travel cases.

Guests continued their discovery at two distinct beachside settings: the Pink Clay Corner and the Thyme Corner. These spaces featured the newly introduced 19 Degree Front Access travel case and key styles from the women’s Voyageur and Belden accessories collections, as well as the seasonal Mediterranean Print capsule.

(From Left) Korean content creator Choi Yunnyeong, Indonesian model & content creator Helen Hiu, Filipino content creator Camille Co, and Malaysian actress Bella Dowanna
(From Left) Korean content creator Choi Yunnyeong, Indonesian model & content creator Helen Hiu, Filipino content creator Camille Co, and Malaysian actress Bella Dowanna


Guests concluded the journey with sunset drinks, dinner, and a closing party featuring fire dancing and a DJ performance on the beach.

Aris Maroulis shared, “To truly capture the spirit of our Spring 2026 collection, we knew we had to let our guests step inside it. We designed a sensory journey that brings to life the evolution of our women’s and lifestyle offerings.”

The Mediterranean Escape collection is available now at TUMI.com and in TUMI stores worldwide.

Hashtag: #TUMI #TUMIescape

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About TUMI

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel, and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. For more about TUMI, visit and follow on , , , and .

TUMI and TUMI logo are registered trademarks of Tumi, Inc. © 2026 Tumi, Inc.

Vientiane Capital People’s Council Kicks Off Inaugural Session, Public Feedback Welcome

Vientiane’s top representative body officially kicks off its new term from 1 to 3 April.

The 5th People’s Council of Vientiane Capital held its inaugural session, marking the official commencement of the Council’s roles, rights, and responsibilities as the capital’s highest representative body for the people of Vientiane.

The three-day session, running from 1 to 3 April at the Vientiane Capital Administration Office, will cover several key agenda items, including verification of member qualifications, appointments to key state positions, and approval of the capital’s five-year socio-economic development plan and budget (2026-2030). 

The Council will also approve five-year operational plans for the People’s Council, the State Inspection Authority, the State Audit Organization, the People’s Prosecutor’s Office, and the People’s Courts.

The Council serves as the representative body for the rights and interests of the people of Vientiane Capital, overseeing state administration at the capital level.

All organizations, civil servants, and citizens, particularly residents of Vientiane Capital, are encouraged to follow proceedings via television, radio, and print media. Opinions and recommendations may be submitted via hotline 1156 or by telephone at 021 260 251 and 021 260 242 in business hours.

Ingdan, Inc. Announces 2025 Annual Results

Ingdan Posts Landmark Full-Year Results with 50.1% Revenue Growth, Backed by Robust AI Chip Demand and Expanding Proprietary Product Portfolio


Highlights of the Annual Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2025:

  • Robust Revenue Growth: Group revenue surged by 50.1% year-on-year to RMB15,206.7 million, driven by heightened demand for AI computing power and a strategic expansion into high-growth AI application markets.
  • Strong Profitability: Gross profit increased by 24.1% to RMB1,104.2 million. Net profit was approximately RMB310.2 million, up 13.4%; profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company grew by a robust 13.1% to RMB214.8 million, demonstrating effective monetization of its platform and operational efficiency.
  • Building on the substantial investments made in large-scale AI computing power and proprietary products in 2025, the Company is confident that its revenue growth trajectory will accelerate in 2026.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – Ingdan, Inc. (“Ingdan” or the “Company,” Stock Code: 400.HK; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), an innovative technology services platform group, today announced its audited consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (“2025” or “the Year”). The results reflect a landmark year of performance, further cementing the Company’s position at the core of the AI industry value chain. The Group serves as an ecosystem services platform anchored in AI chips, with a strategic focus on AI computing power centers and AI smart terminals. The Company is dedicated to building an AI industry connector with broad industrial linkages. Its core positioning is to bridge upstream AI chip technology with the needs of downstream innovation enterprises. The Group has established deep partnerships with world-leading chip manufacturers including NVIDIA, Xilinx, Intel, AMD, and SanDisk. Leveraging chip distribution as its gateway, the Group provides customers with an integrated, full-chain service covering technology solutions, supply chain services, technical training, and after-sales operation and maintenance — connecting the ecosystem service chain from chip supply to end-application deployment, and empowering the industrialization of AI technology.

2025 Full Year Financial Highlights

Benefiting from continued robust AI computing power demand and a significant uptick in chip requirements across AI technology-related industries, the Group’s revenue for the year reached approximately RMB15,206.7 million, comprising 62.6% from technology solutions, 37.0% from distribution business, and 0.4% from proprietary products — representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 50.1% from RMB10,129.1 million in 2024. The Group’s gross profit was approximately RMB1,104.2 million, up 24.1% year-on-year. Operating profit was approximately RMB532.4 million, up 24.4% year-on-year. Net profit after tax was approximately RMB310.2 million, up 13.4% year-on-year. Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company was approximately RMB214.8 million, up 13.1% year-on-year.

As at December 31, 2025, the Group’s cash and bank balances (including pledged deposits) amounted to RMB1,264.3 million, bank loans stood at RMB2,628.0 million. The total number of issued ordinary shares was 1,644,262,732 shares, with basic weighted average shares of 1,582,928,000 shares.

Deepening AI Computing Power Supply Chain: Comtech Continuously Empowering Industry Innovation

In the current strategic growth phase of the global semiconductor industry, the synergistic evolution of AI, cloud computing, and IoT technologies — combined with breakthroughs in humanoid robotics — is driving exponential growth in global computing power demand. This trend is not only spurring iterative demand for high-performance computing chips such as GPUs and ASICs, but also accelerating technological upgrades across the entire industry chain, including high-speed storage chips and intelligent networking equipment.

Against this backdrop, the Group’s core business unit, Comtech (“Comtech”) — a technology services platform for the chip industry — serves as a core supplier in the AI computing power supply chain, and is deeply engaged in the development of global computing power networks, with its service coverage spanning data centers, AI servers, AI switches, optical modules, and a wide range of AI application sectors. Comtech collaborates closely with leading global chip manufacturers, acting as an authorized distributor for over 80 core suppliers, including NVIDIA, Xilinx, Intel, AMD, and SanDisk, and many leading domestic chipmakers.

Leveraging years of deep market expertise, Comtech has accumulated extensive technical experience and industrial resources, enabling it to provide chip application solutions and supply chain management services to tens of thousands of downstream clients. Utilizing proprietary AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), and specialized knowledge bases, Comtech delivers intelligent and automated solutions in chip selection, hardware design, software development, and system integration, significantly enhancing product performance and reliability.

Comtech’s proprietary product line is entering a new era of AI acceleration. The Company holds multiple proprietary intellectual property rights in AI chip applications and intelligent supply chain, including an intelligent algorithm library, industry-specific large language models, an intelligent hardware design platform, an adaptive system architecture, and a broad portfolio of innovative technology patents. Its subsidiary, Kepler Lab, has successfully developed SOM-level proprietary products based on core chips including NVIDIA Jetson and Xilinx FPGA. Benchmarked against international advanced standards, these domestically developed AI edge computing products have achieved mass shipments to customers including customs authorities and banks, and are being actively expanded into emerging sectors such as robotics, medical devices, and autonomous driving. With high gross margins and a customer base that naturally overlaps with the Company’s traditional distribution business, this proprietary product line is poised to establish a second growth curve — marking the Company’s strategic transformation from a supply chain service provider to a technology value-added service provider, and opening compelling new possibilities for the Group’s long-term value creation.

As at December 31, 2025, Comtech’s adjusted distribution cost (“ADC”) inventory amounted to approximately RMB772.0 million. For the year ended December 31, 2025, ADC inventory turnover for Comtech was approximately 21 days.

Ingdan Technology Accelerates Strategic Positioning: AI Servers and Talent Development Advancing in Tandem

AI Computing Center Business: Precisely Capturing Domestic Computing Power Demand

In view of accelerating global AI technological advancement and sustained growth in domestic computing power demand, universities, medical schools, and research institutions have an increasingly urgent need for self-controllable, high-performance AI computing power. The Group’s intelligent computing power technology and services platform Ingdan Technology (“Ingdan Technology”), is capitalizing on the import-substitution opportunity by strategically deploying its AI server business and making large-scale investments in AIDC (AI Data Center) computing power center operations and proprietary product development.

Through deep collaboration with Huawei and leveraging the Ascend 910 chip, Ingdan Technology has launched the DeepSeek all-in-one workstation to precisely address the core computing power needs of scientific researchers. The DeepSeek all-in-one workstation features stable computing performance, robust data security, and full technological autonomy — achieving a distinctive competitive advantage through the combination of leading manufacturer endorsement and customized services.

Ingdan Academy: Talent Development Surges More Than Fourfold, Supporting National Semiconductor Strategy

Leveraging the Group’s extensive resources and technological expertise in the chip industry, Ingdan Academy introduces world-leading chip application technologies and is dedicated to developing talent in chip application and AI. To date, Ingdan Academy has cumulatively trained over 9,000 chip application engineers — surpassing the previous milestone of 2,000 by more than fourfold — serving over 1,200 enterprises and supplying a large number of high-quality professionals to the chip and AI industries. Through continuous talent training and technical support, Ingdan Academy is working to help Shenzhen become a global center for chip application and AI, contributing to the development of the nation’s semiconductor industry.

Chief Executive Officer’s Outlook

Mr. Jeffrey Kang, Chairmanand CEO of Ingdan, Inc., commented: 2025 has been a year of profound milestone significance in the Company’s development journey. Building on the substantial investments made in large-scale AI computing power and proprietary products throughout 2025, we are confident that our revenue growth trajectory will accelerate in 2026.The astonishing growth in AI computing power demand has fully validated the Group’s forward-looking strategic positioning across the AI chip application value chain.Looking ahead, we anticipate significant performance improvement driven by robust and sustained growth in demand for AI chips, GPUs, and storage networking chips. Supported by a robust bank financing framework, we expect sales to major customers to grow substantially — injecting powerful momentum into the Group’s exceptional performance growth in 2026 and laying a solid foundation.

We are full of confidence in the Group’s future development, and we extend our sincere gratitude to every shareholder, customer, and business partner for their continued trust and support.”

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This document is not intended to provide, and you should not rely upon it for, a complete or comprehensive analysis of the Company’s financial or operating condition or prospects. Neither the Company nor any of its affiliates, advisers or representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this document or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith.

This document may contain forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s current intentions, beliefs and expectations regarding future events as of the dates indicated herein. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on numerous assumptions regarding the Company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company and its affiliates, advisers and representatives undertake no obligation and make no commitment to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the relevant date.

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About Ingdan, Inc.

Ingdan, Inc. (Stock Code: 400.HK) is an ecosystem services platform anchored in AI chips, with a strategic focus on AI computing power centers and AI smart terminals. The Company is dedicated to building an AI industry connector with broad industrial linkages. Its core positioning is to bridge upstream AI chip technology with the needs of downstream innovation enterprises. Leveraging chip distribution as its gateway, the Company provides customers with an integrated, full-chain service covering technology solutions, supply chain services, technical training, and after-sales operation and maintenance — connecting the ecosystem service chain from chip supply to end-application deployment, and empowering the industrialization of AI technology.

Headquartered in Shenzhen, the Group operates offices and branches across major cities in China, including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Xi’an, as well as representative offices in Singapore and Japan. The Group’s core businesses are Comtech — a technology services platform for the chip industry; and Ingdan Technology — a platform providing intelligent computing power technology and services.

For further information, please refer to the Company’s website at www.ingdangroup.com