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Applied Intuition launches first mobile operations center for autonomous systems: Applied Edge

Company unveils field-deployable, persistent autonomy development and operations platform.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Applied Intuition, Inc., the leading physical AI company, today launched the first mobile operations center purpose-built for developing, testing and operating autonomous systems. Applied Edge packages rugged compute, satellite and radio communications, and the Axion autonomy toolchain into a field-deployable node, enabling teams to build, iterate and operate at mission speed without standing up new infrastructure.

“Applied Intuition is collapsing the distance between the lab and the mission,” said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. “Today, every team building advanced autonomous systems hits the same wall: the exercise ends, the racks go dark and the telemetry sits in the field while the clock resets in the office. The cycle of standing up and tearing down autonomy stacks between events is over. The teams that move at mission speed will define the future of autonomous systems, and Edge is how they get there.”

Deploy where the mission is. Pick up where you left off.

Defense autonomy is moving fast, but the infrastructure behind it has not kept up. Government test ranges — designed for hardware, not software — add months of scheduling overhead and offer no persistent DevSecOps environments. The gap between autonomy needs and infrastructure has never been wider.

As autonomy programs move from one-off demonstrations to repeated field operations, teams need software-defined infrastructure that stays warm between events. The same pressure exists in defense and in heavy industry: mining, construction and other environments where machines must be developed and validated where they work, not only in the lab.

Axion Sim and Mission Control run natively on Edge so teams can plan missions, replay logs, evaluate behavior, coordinate multi-asset operations and stream live telemetry, all from a single platform deployed wherever the mission demands.

Key capabilities include:

  • Show up, power on and get to work: Edge node arrives self-sufficient with power, HVAC, rugged compute servers, 5G/Starlink communications, and operator workstations ready on arrival with no build-out required.
  • No resets or rework: Data, models, and workflows persist between test events. Teams pick up where they left off with no lost context and no wasted setup days.
  • Build, test and iterate at the edge: Axion tooling provides a complete development environment at the test site.
  • Secure, compliant environments: Edge supports SCIF/SAPF configurations and enables classified programs to operate from Edge without requiring fixed facilities.

Edge is available now. For more information, visit applied.co.

About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

 

The TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition Announce TRATON ONE OS, a Unified Software Platform for Improved Fleet Uptime Across TRATON’s Four Global Brands

MUNICH and SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition, Inc., the leading physical AI company, today announced TRATON ONE OS, a next-generation software-defined vehicle platform that will power all new vehicles across TRATON’s four brands: Scania, MAN, International and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Building on more than a year of co-development, the two companies are deploying a single unified platform that’s at the forefront of innovation to deliver benefits to customers:

  • Prevent costly downtime: The system’s unified data access is designed to enable predictive maintenance capabilities that allow fleet operators to identify and address potential mechanical issues before they lead to breakdowns, service recalls or unplanned downtime.
  • Future-proof fleets: Customers will be able to receive new applications, features and full-cabin user-interface upgrades via over-the-air software updates, eliminating many workshop visits and allowing vehicles to improve throughout their operational life.
  • Unlock the autonomous future: The platform’s adaptive middleware is designed to serve as a foundation for autonomous driving systems, enabling TRATON to layer autonomous capabilities onto the same architecture over time.

Designed to bring the speed, flexibility and continuous update cycles of modern software development to the commercial vehicle industry, TRATON ONE OS will operate on all high-performance computers (HPCs) in TRATON’s new vehicle architecture. The platform supports multiple hardware chipsets and global regulatory environments while giving TRATON teams a common foundation to build on — all without compromising each brand’s distinct customer experience. Testing of the first integrated ECU hardware will begin in April 2026, with rollout across new trucks targeted for 2028.

“Our collaboration with Applied Intuition brings together TRATON’s deep expertise in commercial vehicles, including strength in modularization and in-house application-function software development, with Applied Intuition’s leading software capabilities,” said Stefan Teuchert, Senior Vice President EE Platform at TRATON GROUP. “With TRATON ONE OS, we combine strong building blocks from Applied Intuition, TRATON and the open source community to create a worldwide cutting-edge EE platform, delivering fast new functions and services to the customer, while still preserving what makes each of our brands unique.”

The platform is being co-developed as a white-box modular architecture that combines TRATON’s internal development with Applied Intuition’s Vehicle OS for trucking, as well as trusted third-party and open-source components. This modular approach allows TRATON to replace or consolidate compute units over time without fragmenting the software stack or rewriting the platform or applications, supporting the company’s long-term ambition to move toward fewer, more powerful high-performance computers.

“Working closely with TRATON, we’re building the next generation of software-defined commercial vehicles,” said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. “TRATON ONE OS creates a platform that allows trucks to continuously evolve through software updates while giving TRATON the flexibility to build and scale capabilities across its global brands.”

To learn more, contact press@applied.co

About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego, California; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

About the TRATON GROUP
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

Ericsson’s Annual General Meeting 2026

STOCKHOLM, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) (the “Company”) held its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) today on March 31, 2026 in Kista, Stockholm. Shareholders were also able to exercise their voting rights by post before the meeting.

Adoption of the Income Statements and the Balance Sheets
The AGM resolved to adopt the Income Statement and the Balance Sheet for the Company as well as the Consolidated Income Statement and the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the Group for 2025.

Dividend
The proposed dividend of SEK 3.00 per share was approved by the AGM. The dividend will be paid in two installments: SEK 1.50 per share with the record date April 2, 2026, and SEK 1.50 per share with the record date September 29, 2026. Euroclear Sweden AB is expected to disburse SEK 1.50 per share on April 9, 2026, and SEK 1.50 per share on October 2, 2026.

Remuneration report
The AGM resolved to adopt the Board of Directors’ remuneration report for 2025.

Discharge from liability
The members of the Board and the President were discharged from liability for the financial year 2025.

Board of Directors
The AGM elected Board members in accordance with the proposal of the Nomination Committee. Jan Carlson was re-elected as Chair of the Board and Jon Fredrik Baksaas, Christian Cederholm, Börje Ekholm, Eric A. Elzvik, Marachel Knight, Kristin S. Rinne, Jonas Synnergren, Jacob Wallenberg, Christy Wyatt and Karl Åberg were re-elected as Board members. It was also noted that the unions have appointed Ulf Rosberg, Loredana Roslund and Annika Salomonsson as employee representatives in the Board of Directors with Frans Frejdestedt, Andreas Larsson and Stefan Wänstedt as deputies.

Board of Directors’ Fees
The AGM resolved on fees to the Board of Directors, in accordance with the Nomination Committee’s proposal, entailing a yearly fee of SEK 5,200,000 to the Chair of the Board, and fees of SEK 1,400,000 to each of the other non-employee members of the Board, elected by the AGM. Fees for Committee work to non-employee members of the Committees, elected by the AGM, were approved as follows: SEK 600,000 to the Chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee and SEK 335,000 to each of the other members of the Audit and Compliance Committee, SEK 250,000 to the Chair of the Enterprise Business and Technology Committee and SEK 205,000 to each of the other members of the Enterprise Business and Technology Committee, SEK 240,000 to each of the Chairs of the Finance Committee and the Remuneration Committee, and SEK 200,000 to each of the other members of the Finance Committee and the Remuneration Committee.

In addition to the fees described above, the AGM resolved, in accordance with the Nomination Committee’s proposal, that additional compensation be paid to non-employee Board members elected by the AGM for each physical Board meeting attended in Sweden as follows:

                                   

                                   

Residence of Board member

                                   

Compensation per meeting

                                               

                                   

Nordic Countries

                                   

                  None

                                               

                                   

Europe (non-Nordic)

                                   

                  EUR 2,000

                                               

                                   

Outside of Europe

                                   

                  USD 5,000

                                   

The AGM approved the Nomination Committee’s proposal that part of the fees to the members of the Board, in respect of their Board assignment (excluding fees for Committee work and meeting fees), may be paid in the form of synthetic shares.

Auditor
The AGM re-elected Deloitte AB as auditor for the period up until the end of the AGM 2027 and approved the Nomination Committee’s proposal for the auditor fees.

Long-Term Variable Compensation Programs 
Long-Term Variable Compensation Program 2026 (LTV 2026)
The AGM resolved to approve the Board of Directors’ proposal on:

  • implementation of LTV 2026 for the Executive Team, including the President and CEO, and for employees classified as Executives (currently approximately 180 employees) comprising a maximum of 7.4 million B-shares in Ericsson. “Performance Share Awards” will be granted free of charge entitling the participant to receive a number of shares, free of charge, following the expiration of a three-year vesting period, provided that certain performance conditions are met and that the participant retains his or her employment. The 7.4 million B-shares covered by LTV 2026 correspond to approximately 0.22 percent of the total number of registered shares of the Company;
  • transfer of no more than 6.2 million B-shares, free of consideration, to employees covered by the terms of LTV 2026, with an authorization for the Board of Directors to decide to, in conjunction with the delivery of vested shares under LTV 2026, prior to the AGM 2027, retain and sell no more than 70% of the vested B-shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a price within the, at each time, prevailing price interval for the share, in order to cover for the costs for withholding and paying tax and social security liabilities on behalf of the participants in relation to the Performance Share Awards for remittance to revenue authorities; and
  • authorization for the Board of Directors to decide to transfer no more than 1.2 million B-shares on Nasdaq Stockholm, prior to the AGM 2027 at a price within the, at each time, prevailing price interval for the share, to cover certain expenses, mainly social security payments.

Amendment of the terms of the Long-Term Variable Compensation Program LTV 2025
The AGM resolved to approve the Board of Directors’ proposal on:

  • an amendment of the terms of LTV 2025 to adapt the terms to the new performance measure that will be used due to the Company’s planned implementation of IFRS 18;
  • transfer of no more than 10.9 million B-shares, free of consideration, to employees covered by the terms of LTV 2025, with an authorization for the Board of Directors to decide to, in conjunction with the delivery of vested shares under LTV 2025, prior to the AGM 2027, retain and sell no more than 70% of the vested B-shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a price within the, at each time, prevailing price interval for the share, in order to cover for the costs for withholding and paying tax and social security liabilities on behalf of the participants in relation to the Performance Share Awards for remittance to revenue authorities; and
  • authorization for the Board of Directors to, prior to the AGM 2027, decide to transfer no more than 1.8 million B-shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a price within the, at each time, prevailing price interval for the share, to cover certain expenses, mainly social security payments.

Authorizations on transfer of treasury stock on an exchange for previously resolved LTV programs I 2023, II 2023 and 2024
The AGM resolved to approve the Board of Directors’ proposals on:

  • authorization for the Board of Directors to decide to, prior to the AGM 2027, transfer of no more than 3.5 million B-shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a price within the, at each time, prevailing price interval for the share, to cover certain expenses, mainly social security payments, which may occur in relation to the previously resolved and ongoing LTV programs LTV I 2023, LTV II 2023 and LTV 2024; and
  • authorization for the Board of Directors to decide to, in conjunction with the delivery of vested shares under, LTV I 2023, LTV II 2023 and LTV 2024, prior to the AGM 2027, retain and sell no more than 70% of the vested B-shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a price within the, at each time, prevailing price interval for the share, in order to cover for the costs for withholding and paying tax and social security liabilities on behalf of the participants in relation to the Performance Share Awards for remittance to revenue authorities.

Purchase of own shares
The AGM resolved to approve the Board of Directors’ proposal on authorization for the Board of Directors to, on one or several occasions prior to the AGM 2027, decide on the purchase of the Company’s own shares of series B. The number of shares purchased must at no time result in the Company’s holding exceeding 10 percent of all the shares in the Company. The purchases are to be made on Nasdaq Stockholm in accordance with the price limitations set out in Nasdaq Nordic Main Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares. The purpose of the authorization is to give the Board of Directors wider freedom of action in the work with the Company’s capital structure and thereby contribute to increased shareholder value, as well as to enable purchases of shares to be used within the framework of the Company’s share-related incentive programs.

Shares and votes
There are in total 3,371,351,735 shares in the Company; 261,755,983 A-shares and 3,109,595,752 B-shares, corresponding to in total 572,715,558.2 votes. The Company’s holding of treasury stock as of March 31, 2026, amounts to 38,002,276 B-shares, corresponding to 3,800,227.6 votes.

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Tycoon Group Achieves Turnaround to Profit in 2025 Annual Results, Net Profit Surging 1.5 Times YoY

Growth Engines Running at Full Capacity,
Leading the Charge in Southeast Asia’s Blue Ocean Market

Results Highlights

  • In 2025, the local retail industry still facing challenges such as changes in consumer spending patterns, as well as pressures from rising rental costs and operational expenses. Despite the challenging operating environment, the Group has maintained its resilience in adversity by closely monitoring market conditions and consumer preferences, adjusting strategies accordingly, and continuously innovating. Many health products under the Group remained bestsellers. The Group achieves a turnaround to profit by increasing revenue while implementing various cost control measures.
  • The Group is among the few in the industry that has taken the lead in expanding Southeast Asia and successfully establishing a local presence, possessing extensive experience in the local markets. The Group will seize opportunities to bring more quality products to the blue ocean markets of Southeast Asia and expand its business footprint.
  • During the year, the Group achieved breakthroughs in brand partnerships, introducing Sido Muncul, Indonesia’s largest herbal pharmaceutical brand, as a partner, and obtaining exclusive agency rights for the century-old renowned brand Li Chung Shing Tong Po Chai Pills (李眾勝堂保濟丸) through major chain retail networks in Singapore, successfully expanding the Group’s sales network and customer base in Southeast Asia.
  • For FY2025, the Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$1,096.6 million, representing an increase of 25.2% compared to HK$876.0 million for FY2024.
  • Net profit was approximately HK$15.5 million (FY2024: HK$6.0 million), representing a year-on-year increase of 156.9%.
  • EBITDA was HK$64.0 million (FY2024: HK$41.9 million).
  • For FY2025, Hong Kong distribution sales amounted to HK$524.2 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% (FY2024: HK$533.0 million); Macau distribution sales were HK$88.0 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 1.5% (FY2024: HK$89.3 million).
  • The Southeast Asian market experienced strong development, with total distribution sales reaching HK$85.0 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.0% (FY2024: HK$77.3 million). In particular, Singapore distribution sales amounted to HK$69.6 million, up by 6.1% year-on-year (FY2024: HK$ 65.6 million), whilst Malaysia achieved HK$15.0 million, representing a notable year-on-year increase of 57.3% (FY2024: HK$ 9.6 million). The Group expects to progressively expand into more Southeast Asian countries in 2026, with the Southeast Asian distribution business continuing to demonstrate robust growth momentum.
  • The Board has resolved not to declare any final dividend for FY2025 (FY2024: nil).
     

HONG KONG, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tycoon Group Holdings Limited (“Tycoon Group” or the “Group“, Stock Code: 3390.HK), an omnichannel brand marketing and management service integrator of health products in Hong Kong, announced its audited consolidated annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (the “Financial Year” or “FY2025“).

Performance Back on Track: Growth Engines Running at Full Capacity

For FY2025, the Group continued to deepen its presence in existing markets while expanding into more emerging Southeast Asian countries with high growth potential. The Southeast Asian market maintained robust growth for the third consecutive financial year. Meanwhile, the Group closely monitoring market conditions and consumer preferences, adjusting strategies accordingly, and continuously innovating. Many health products under the Group remained bestsellers. The Group achieves a turnaround to profit by increasing revenue while implementing various cost control measures.

For the Financial Year, the Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$1,096.6 million, representing an increase of 25.2% compared to HK$876.0 million for FY2024; net profit for the Financial Year was approximately HK$15.5 million (FY2024: HK$6.0 million), representing a year-on-year increase of 156.9%. During the year, Hong Kong distribution sales amounted to HK$524.2 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% (FY2024: HK$533.0 million); Macau distribution sales were HK$88.0 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 1.5% (FY2024: HK$89.3 million).

Successful Expansion into Southeast Asia with Active Promotion of Comprehensive Regional Coverage

The Group has adopted a dual-track strategy of products and sales network to drive exponential growth in Southeast Asian market share. Total distribution sales of the Southeast Asian market reaching HK$85.0 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.0% (FY2024: HK$77.3 million). In particular, Singapore distribution sales amounted to HK$69.6 million, up by 6.1% year-on-year (FY2024: HK$ 65.6 million), whilst Malaysia achieved HK$15.0 million, representing a notable year-on-year increase of 57.3% (FY2024: HK$ 9.6 million). The Group expects to progressively expand into more Southeast Asian countries in 2026, with the Southeast Asian distribution business continuing to demonstrate robust growth momentum.

Starting from this Financial Year, the Group has obtained exclusive agency rights for the century-old renowned brand Li Chung Shing Tong Po Chai Pills through major chain retail networks in Singapore, and secured exclusive agency rights in Malaysia for Kuku Bima Ener-G!, the flagship energy drink powder product of Sido Muncul, a leading Indonesian herbal pharmaceutical brand. This beverage powder is a best-selling product in both Indonesia and Malaysia, and is expected to further enhance Southeast Asian distribution sales.

Omnichannel Brand Marketing and Management Services for Brands

The Group has also acted as the exclusive agency for Japanese hair loss prevention brand Kaminowa in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore; and the exclusive agency for Helaslim, a popular Japanese slimming and beauty brand, in Singapore. The Group has also secured exclusive distribution rights for PNKids, a leading children’s multivitamin brand in Singapore, covering Singapore and Malaysia; distribution rights for plu, a popular Korean body care brand, in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia; and the Group has been appointed as the general distributor for the well-known Mainland brand Dong-E-E-Jiao (東阿阿膠) in Hong Kong.

The Group maintains a long-term partnership with JBM (Healthcare) Limited (“JBM” (HKEX Stock Code: 2161) together with its subsidiaries, the “JBM Group”). The Group represents numerous timehonoured brands under the JBM Group that are renowned in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia, including the century-old Li Chung Shing Tong Po Chai Pills (李眾勝堂保濟丸), Ho Chai Kung (何濟公), Flying Eagle Medicated Oil (飛鷹活絡油) from Europharm, and products under Tin Hee Tong (天喜堂), including its flagship product Tin Hee Tong Tin Hee Pills (天喜堂天喜丸), which enjoys strong brand recognition in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Notably, the Group has been granted the exclusive agency rights in Singapore for Li Chung Shing Tong Po Chai Pills and Europharm Singapore products.

Strengthening R&D of High-Gross-Margin Self-Owned and Collaborative Brand Products

In addition to its agency brand business, the Group continues to actively expand its self-owned brand product lines and collaborative brand product lines. Popular brands include Boost & Guard Pro (BG Pro博健專研) and Craft by Wakan (和漢匠心). Collaborative brands include Kinmen Qiangxiao (金門強效), SEASONS (田心日辰), and MiTime. To date, the Group has registered over 60 self-owned brand product trademarks. Best-selling products include Craft by Wakan Japanese Probiotics (和漢匠心日本多元益生菌), BG Pro Immunoglobulin Capsules (BG Pro 博健專研免疫球蛋白丸) and BG Pro Ultra Purity Deep Sea Fish Oil (BG PRO 博健專研頂級深海魚油) while collaborative brands products include Kinmen Qiangxiao I-Tiao-Gung Plaster (金門強效一條根精油貼布), SEASONS NMN 40000 (田心日辰逆轉齡 NMN 40000), and MiTime Multivitamin (MiTime 活性綜合維他命).

The Group closely monitors market demands and continuously upgrades and improves (i) its popular self-owned brand products, including Craft by Wakan Japan Liver Boost EX (和漢匠心日本護肝盾EX), Craft by Wakan Japan Joint Active (和漢匠心日本活關腱) and BG Pro CoQ-10 (BG Pro 博健專研醫學級輔酶 Q10); and (ii) collaborative brands products including Kinmen Qiangxiao I-Tiao-Gung Pain Relief Penetrating Liquid (金門強效一條根滲透鎮痛露), and Kinmen Qiangxiao I-Tiao-Gung Pain Relief Roller Cream (金門強效一條根滾珠鎮痛膏). The Group is also actively collaborating with two major local personal care product chain stores to launch new products tailored to local consumer needs and establish a comprehensive sales channel network.

Regarding collaborative brands, to complement the Group’s strategy of strengthening own brand development, Mr. Wong Ka Chun Michael, the Group’s Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, acquired in his personal capacity the century-old Hong Kong brand Po Wo Tong and collaborates with the Group to launch and sell more new products, including the flagship best-selling products Po Wo Tong Dampness Removing Pills (寶和堂袪濕丸) and Po Wo Tong Dampness Removing Bath Capsule (寶和堂袪濕浸泡珠), endorsed by renowned actress Ms. Selena Lee (李施嬅小姐). Since the end of 2025, the Group has established the Po Wo Tong Wellness Concept Store at Harbour City shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, which is popular among Mainland tourists and local consumers, to promote traditional Chinese health care with Hong Kong sentiment, injecting new vitality into this time-honoured brand.

Mr. Wong Ka Chun Michael, the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of Tycoon Group, said, “As a pioneer in the local pharmaceutical distribution sector, Tycoon Group is among the few Hong Kong local enterprises that took the lead in venturing into Southeast Asia at an early stage and successfully expanded into Southeast Asia, and even fewer that are familiar with Southeast Asian health and wellness brands, understand consumer preferences across various regions, and have established presences in multiple locations. The Southeast Asian market has become a driving force for the Group’s performance growth. In the future, the Group will continue to deepen its cultivation of the Southeast Asian market, steadily advance its market share in Southeast Asia, with the goal of achieving comprehensive regional coverage across Southeast Asia. 2025 marks an important milestone as the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Tycoon Group. Looking back over the past decade, we have not only accumulated a robust local sales network, an extensive customer base and rich industry experience, but have also successfully positioned ourselves in Southeast Asia and optimised our collaborative and self-owned brand businesses, laying a solid foundation for the Group.”

About Tycoon Group Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 3390)

Tycoon Group is a reputable omnichannel marketing and management service integrator of healthcare and wellbeing-related products in Hong Kong. The Group specialises in providing one-stop omnichannel services for proprietary Chinese medicines (“PCM”), health supplements, skincare, personal care and other healthcare products, including brand agent, promotion and marketing, management, distribution and sales. Through years of dedicated efforts, the Group supplies to nearly 100,000 online and offline sales points across Hong Kong, Macau, the PRC and Southeast Asia, selling products from over 300 local and overseas brands and offering more than 2,000 products, with the mission of bringing health and vitality to consumers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Asia-Pacific. The Group actively develops self-owned brands, including “Boost & Guard Pro”, ” Craft by Wakan”, and collaborative brands such as “Kinmen Qiangxiao”. The Group also collaborates with Po Wo Tong, a century-old Hong Kong brand to launch and sell more popular products. The Group is one of the major distributors for PCM in Hong Kong and has established sound relationships with the top two personal care product chain retailer in Hong Kong. For more details, please visit the Group’s official website: https://www.tycoongroup.com.hk/

Oneisall Launches Ease S1, a Smart Litter Box Built to Solve the Hidden Cleaning Problems of Automation

Featuring EaseClean technology and an open-top design, the Ease S1 addresses common pain points in maintenance, safety and feline comfort.

LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oneisall, a global leader in intelligent pet technology, today announced the launch of the Ease S1 Self-Cleaning Litter Box, designed to address the often-overlooked challenges of deep cleaning and maintenance in automated litter boxes.

While many self-cleaning litter boxes reduce daily scooping, they can still be difficult to deep clean and maintain. Developed in response to consumer feedback, the Ease S1 features a modular, easy-to-sanitize design intended to reduce hidden waste buildup, simplify disassembly and create a more cat-friendly experience.

“Most self-cleaning litter boxes solve daily scooping, but create new challenges when it comes to deep cleaning,” said Tony Tang, Chief Product Officer at Oneisall. “The Ease S1 was designed not just to automate, but to eliminate the hidden mess that pet owners struggle to reach and clean.”

Designed for True Cleanability

The Ease S1 introduces EaseClean technology through a modular design that allows users to easily remove and clean all key waste-contact components, making deep cleaning faster and more effective. A full-cover litter pad and stainless-steel litter guard help reduce urine leakage, dust accumulation and waste buildup in hard-to-reach areas.

A More Comfortable Experience for Cats

The product also features an open-top design that supports more natural litter behavior and may help reduce stress for cats that are uncomfortable in enclosed spaces. The unit offers a cabin that is 32% larger than standard models and accommodates cats weighing up to 30 pounds, making it suitable for larger breeds or multi-cat households.

Enhanced Safety and Everyday Convenience

For convenience, the Ease S1 includes an 11L waste bin and is designed to support up to 14 days of maintenance-free use. A dedicated tracking mat further helps contain litter and improve cleanup around the box.

To address safety concerns commonly associated with automated litter boxes, the Ease S1 is equipped with nine precision sensors, including radar, weight, infrared and motor monitoring. The cleaning cycle automatically pauses when a cat approaches and resumes only after the pet has safely moved away.

The system is compatible with multiple litter types, including bentonite and mineral litter, with an optional 12 mm baffle for tofu or mixed litter. Its precision cleaning algorithm is designed to save up to 30% on litter.

Pricing and Availability

The Oneisall Ease S1 Self-Cleaning Litter Box will be available beginning March 31, 2026, through oneisall.com and Amazon. The product carries an MSRP of $229.99 and will be offered at a launch price of $199.99 for a limited time.

About Oneisall

Founded in 2012, Oneisall is a global pet technology brand focused on building a one-stop ecosystem of smart pet care products. Since 2018, its grooming kits have ranked among the top sellers in the U.S. market. The company continues to expand across grooming, feeding, waste management, and air purification, with a focus on improving everyday pet care.

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NORTH AMERICA’S 50 BEST BARS ANNOUNCES THE 2026 LIST OF BARS RANKED 51st TO 100th

LONDON, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — North America’s 50 Best Bars 2026, sponsored by Perrier, has revealed the extended list of bars ranked 51st to 100th. This extended list is the result of the votes cast by the voting Academy, which is comprised of more than 300 independent cocktail experts, renowned bartenders, educators and drinks writers from across the region.

North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, announces the extended 51-100 list for 2026, which includes 14 new entries.
North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, announces the extended 51-100 list for 2026, which includes 14 new entries.

The 51-100 List in Numbers

  • The 51-100 list includes bars across 28 destinations and 14 new entries
  • The United States leads the list with 25 bars, including establishments from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Houston, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, Honolulu and more
  • Canada claims 19 entries, with representation from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and Victoria
  • Mexico is represented by four bars, spanning Mexico City, Tulum and Playa del Carmen, while bars in Puerto Rico and Grand Cayman also earn places on the list

The 51-100 list celebrates the region’s dynamic bar community ahead of the announcement of the 1-50 list in Vancouver, Canada on April 22, in collaboration with host destination partner, Destination Vancouver.

Emma Sleight, Head of Content for North America’s 50 Best Bars, says: “The 51-100 list allows us to celebrate an even wider array of bars and the incredible diversity of drinks culture across North America. The bars featured reflect the creativity and passion defining the region’s hospitality scene. With 28 destinations represented and a variety of styles, the list highlights how vibrant the cocktail community has become, and we’re delighted to recognize their achievements.”

Leading the 51-100 list is Aruba Day Drink in Tijuana at No.51. Other Mexican bars included are Café de Nadie at No.60, Arca at No.61 and Zapote Bar at No.95.

The US is represented by bars across a diverse range of cities such as Detroit’s Father Forgive Me at No.83, Boston’s Hecate Bar at No.88, Houston’s Julep at No.84 and Atlanta’s Ticonderoga Club at No.85.

Canadian bars featured include Toronto’s Cry Baby Gallery (No.69), Vancouver’s Bagheera (No.59), Montreal’s Cloakroom (No.56) and Calgary’s Proof (No.78).

The full list can be viewed here.

The countdown of the list of North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will be broadcast live on the 50 Best YouTube channel to a global audience.

 

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Bybit Extends Tomorrowland Brasil Partnership Into 2027 Following Strong 2025 Results

DUBAI, UAE, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the continuation of its collaboration with Tomorrowland Brasil 2027, building on the success of its role as exclusive payment partner for the 2025 edition. The event will take place from April 30 to May 2, 2027. Guided by its vision of “A new rhythm for real-world finance,” Bybit continues to bridge digital assets with everyday experiences.

The earlier partnership introduced Bybit Card presale access, seamless on-site payments and immersive brand activations, including the “Portal to the Future by Bybit” activation, which engaged about 45,000 festivalgoers over three days. The activation demonstrated how digital finance can enhance real-world experiences by enabling fast, secure and borderless payments across travel, food and entertainment. This underscores a key benefit of the Bybit Card: a seamless, all-in-one payment solution that connects crypto and everyday spending in real-world environments. The initiative positioned Bybit at the center of one of the world’s most recognized music festivals and highlighted the practical use of crypto-enabled financial tools in everyday settings.

Following this momentum, Bybit confirmed it will partner with Tomorrowland Brasil 2027, with the new phase of the collaboration set to launch on March 30, 2026. The extended partnership deepens the integration between finance and lifestyle, with a focus on expanding user benefits and fan engagement. The 2027 edition will introduce the theme “Consciencia,” inviting festivalgoers into a new chapter of the Tomorrowland universe shaped by emotion, imagination and transformation.

Tomorrowland is widely regarded as one of the most iconic electronic music festivals globally, known for its large-scale production, international audience and immersive storytelling. Its Brazil edition continues to grow as a key cultural event in Latin America, attracting fans from across the region and beyond.

Under the renewed collaboration, Bybit Card holders can expect enhanced access and exclusive experiences tied to Tomorrowland Brasil 2027. Building on 2025 highlights such as discounts on festival spending, onsite card distribution and exclusive co-branded merchandise, the new phase will include early ticket access, limited-edition merchandise, and curated on-site perks.

Bybit Card holders will receive exclusive savings on presale and regular tickets, as well as on official Tomorrowland merchandise. The collaboration also includes access to exclusive Bybit x Tomorrowland merchandise, dedicated cardholder experiences, and selected complimentary offerings, including drinks, during the festival.

The Bybit Card will continue to serve as a seamless payment solution across the festival journey, enabling users to move from everyday transactions to live event experiences. In 2025, onsite issuance and activation enabled immediate use for payments and rewards. Bybit Card empowers users with convenience, speed and real-world utility – bringing crypto closer to everyday life. The offering reinforces Bybit’s commitment to making financial tools accessible, intuitive and relevant within cultural moments.

“Our collaboration with Tomorrowland Brasil in 2025 demonstrated how crypto can move beyond theory into meaningful, real-world experiences,” said Helen Liu, Co-CEO of Bybit. “As we continue to deliver ‘A new rhythm for real-world finance,’ from ticket access to seamless payments and on-site engagement, we saw strong adoption and positive feedback from users. Building on that momentum, our continued partnership for 2027 will further integrate the Bybit Card into the festival journey, with added benefits such as exclusive access, curated experiences and ticket discount that make participation even more rewarding.”

Bybit Card users will be able to access benefits across the festival journey, from planning and ticket purchases to on-site payments and experiences.

Pre-Registration for Tomorrowland Brasil 2027 starts on April 30, 2026 – 10:00 BRT | 15:00 CEST. Prepare for pre-registration by creating a Tomorrowland account. Additional details will be announced in due course.

This milestone reflects Bybit’s broader strategy to integrate digital assets into everyday life through partnerships that connect finance, technology and culture. Through this collaboration, Bybit continues to deliver on its promise of “A new rhythm for real-world finance,” bringing practical, rewarding financial experiences to global audiences.

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Bybit Extends Tomorrowland Brasil Partnership Into 2027 Following Strong 2025 Results
Bybit Extends Tomorrowland Brasil Partnership Into 2027 Following Strong 2025 Results

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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About WEAREONE.world 

Tomorrowland was founded 20 years ago by Belgian brothers Manu & Michiel Beers and remains a family-owned business, driven by a creative and passionate team. Over the years, Tomorrowland has evolved into a global entertainment brand. The WEAREONE.world group consists of several business units, including Festival & Events, Music, Experiences, Leisure, Products, and Fiction. Today, over 350 passionate team members create magic from the headquarters in Antwerp (Belgium), as well as from local offices in Brazil, France, Ibiza and Thailand.

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As the World “Looks East”: Chinese Companies Emerge as Global Connectors of Innovation

NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on the country’s industrial sector to boost productivity, citing lessons from China, in the spring of 2026, the Western world’s perception of “China’s solutions” was already undergoing a profound shift. Over the past two years, from the large-scale rollout of robotaxis on city streets, to fully automated “dark factories” operating around the clock without human intervention, to humanoid robots showcasing complex movements at the Spring Festival Gala, China has demonstrated its ability to define industry standards across multiple frontiers of “physical AI.” Now, that capability is extending into one of humanity’s most fundamental domains: life and health.

From March 30 to 31 (local time), the “Confluence of Minds — 2026 Academic Summit on Frontiers in Neurodevelopment and Mental Health & Second Annual Meeting of Feihe-Harvard BCH Brain Development Foundation” was held at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Jointly organized by the Feihe–Harvard BCH Brain Development Foundation, the Neuroscience and Behavioural Disorders Programme at Duke-NUS, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, the summit brought together top experts from nearly 20 world-renowned institutions, including Harvard, Yale, Tsinghua, Fudan, and NUS. Among the participants were members of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the editor-in-chief of Nature Neuroscience. Connecting all of this is a Chinese dairy company—Feihe.

As Chinese AI breaks down technological barriers through open-source ecosystems, Feihe is positioning itself as a global connector in scientific research, leading discussions on one of humanity’s most fundamental challenges: the quality of life. This reflects a distinct Chinese approach to global innovation. At a time when some countries are building “small yard, high fence” type of barriers, China is taking a different path—creating platforms for cross-border and cross-disciplinary dialogue aimed at addressing shared challenges facing humanity. As Feihe Chairman Leng Youbin noted at the summit: “Feihe is willing to share its development achievements with the world and bring scientific nutrition to all humanity.” Over the past decade, Feihe has established deep partnerships with more than 40 leading institutions across seven countries, building a global research ecosystem that spans the entire value chain—from basic research and process innovation to product development and clinical validation.

At a time of growing headwinds to globalization, this commitment to openness and collaboration offers a rare form of certainty. It demonstrates that even in an increasingly fragmented world, humanity can still come together around shared challenges. As one attending member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences remarked: “Feihe is not only a supporter of scientific research—it is a driver of the global innovation chain. Our collaboration will create immeasurable value for human health.”

Of course, such openness is not built overnight. It is rooted in decades of long-term strategic commitment to technological self-reliance in China. The year 2026 marks the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, which places self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology at its core, focusing on frontier fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and new energy. Through sustained investment over five- to ten-year periods, China aims to achieve systematic mastery of key technological fields.

Meanwhile, global demand for protein is entering a period of historic growth, with China emerging as a key source of innovation. Just as Unitree Robotics has redefined the industrialization path of embodied intelligence, Feihe is advancing breakthroughs in milk protein technology and participating in shaping global industry standards in life and health. Feihe’s proprietary “Fresh Milk Protein Extraction Technology” has redefined traditional protein extraction methods, enabling the direct extraction of active proteins from high-quality fresh milk sourced from its own farms. The company has achieved 100%  in-house production capability for 11 core ingredients, including casein, α-lactalbumin, and lactoferrin. Leveraging breakthroughs in milk protein deep-processing technology, Feihe is extending infant-grade standards to nutrition across the entire lifecycle. From new infant formula products such as Ji Cui and Qi Cui, to children’s Supernova Cheese, to small-molecule milk protein nutrition powders for middle-aged and elderly consumers, the company, which has led China’s infant formula market in sales for seven consecutive years, is undergoing a critical transformation from a formula manufacturer to a milk protein nutrition expert.

This combination of openness and long-term commitment is translating into “China’s solutions” that benefit global consumers. In North America, Feihe has established Canada’s first infant formula factory, filling a gap in the local industry, with products now available in more than 1,600 major retailers across the region. In Southeast Asia, Feihe entered the market with the Philippines as its first stop, launching the AceKid Activegro pure fresh milk formula, which is now available in nearly 500 stores and covers 80% of the country’s high-end retail network. Built on the advanced “One-Step Fresh Milk Processing” standard, the product offers a fresher and healthier nutrition choice for local consumers. Recently, the AceKid Activegro series was also approved for entry into Indonesia, becoming the first Chinese formula brand in that market.

From intelligent agents to robotics, from biomedicine to future foods, and now to life and health—when the world begins to “look East,” it sees more than just the rise of a market; it witnesses a paradigm shift in innovation. Feihe’s journey offers a vivid example of this transformation: leveraging long-term investment in fundamental research to achieve control over key technologies, and translating technological achievements through open collaboration into “China’s solutions” that benefit the world.

At a time when “decoupling” narratives dominate global discourse, Chinese companies like Feihe are demonstrating through action that the best “China’s solution” is one that turns development achievements into “future solutions” benefiting the world.