SINGAPORE, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced the establishment of the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures at Singapore Management University (SMU), placing the university at the forefront of legal research and policy innovation for sustainable development in Asia-Pacific. Associate Professor of Law Michelle Lim has been appointed as Chairholder. 

As host of the UNESCO Chair, SMU joins a prestigious global network of over 1,100 UNESCO Chairs across 130 countries, connecting the University’s faculty and students to more than 10,000 international academics and researchers dedicated to advancing education, science and open knowledge through international cooperation.

Associate Professor Michelle Lim from SMU Yong Pung How School of Law is an internationally recognised scholar in sustainability law and governance. Her work focuses on advancing legal frameworks that help societies anticipate and respond to complex sustainability challenges. Under her leadership, the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures will advance futures-oriented legal frameworks that address complex sustainability challenges, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and support policymakers and communities in shaping resilient governance solutions.

SMU President, Professor Lily Kong, said, “Aligned with SMU2030, the University’s strategic plan which is anchored on a clear and purposeful impact agenda, the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures embodies our vision of creating knowledge that matters. Through this initiative, SMU will build a platform for global collaboration, knowledge exchange, and legal innovation that leaves a lasting mark on sustainable development.”

Associate Professor Lim said, “Sustainability challenges are evolving rapidly, and legal systems must be able to anticipate emerging risks and opportunities. Through this UNESCO Chair, we hope to bring together scholars, policymakers and communities to explore futures approaches to sustainability law. In particular, we explore the role of story-telling both as intangible cultural heritage, and as law, to link past and future in the design of legal frameworks oriented towards desirable futures for people and planet.”

The Chair will contribute to the activities of UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector through research, teaching and training, as well as community action and communication. Through collaborative research, open-access resources and public dialogues, the Chair will facilitate knowledge exchange between academia, policymakers and communities, as well as support efforts to strengthen sustainability law education by integrating interdisciplinary perspectives and forward-looking policy approaches. 

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Enclosures:

• Annex 1 – Capsule Biography of Associate Professor Michelle Lim
• Annex 2 – About the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme

About Singapore Management University

A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU’s education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning.

Home to over 13,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools: College of Integrative Studies, College of Graduate Research Studies, School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Computing and Information Systems, Yong Pung How School of Law and School of Social Sciences.

SMU offers a wide range of bachelors’, masters’, and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas.

SMU emphasises rigorous, high-impact, multi- and interdisciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. SMU’s city campus is a modern facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government, and the wider community.

Annex 1

Capsule Biography of Associate Professor Michelle Lim

Michelle Lim is an Associate Professor in Law, School of Law, Singapore Management University. Her interdisciplinary scholarship occurs at the intersection between biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

Lim’s work focuses on futures-oriented biodiversity law research aimed at advancing equity and sustainability under conditions of unprecedented environmental change. She is increasingly interested in approaches which allows affective engagement with scholarship and explores ways which challenge the form of scholarship including through creative and imaginative means of expression (e.g. speculative fiction, poetry).

Lim holds a double degree in Science (Ecosystem Management) and Law (First-class Honours) and a PhD on legal and institutional arrangements for transboundary biodiversity conservation at the University of New England, Australia. Prior to joining Singapore Management University, Lim has held positions in Macquarie University, University of Adelaide and the University of Dundee.

Lim is Co-Editor in Chief of the Review of European, Comparative and International Environmental Law. She was a fellow on the Global Assessment of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and an author of the IPBES/IPCC joint workshop report. She sits on the Advisory Board of Ambio. Lim was awarded the 2016/2017 Law Council of Australia Mahla Pearlman Australian Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year Award and the 2021 Law and Society Association of Australia and New Zealand publication prize for a published scholarly article or book chapter for the paper: “Extinction: hidden in plain sight–Can stories of ‘the last’ unearth environmental law’s unspeakable truth?.” Griffith Law Review. 1-32.

Dr Lim has diverse teaching experience spanning the fields of sustainability, environmental, international, commercial and corporate law as well as torts, and ethics.

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Annex 2

About the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme

Launched in 1992 to promote international inter-university cooperation, the Programme has grown to include around 1100 Chairs and 50 networks across 130 countries. This network of universities around the world supports UNESCO’s work in education, the natural and social sciences, culture and communication, to help address pressing challenges and contribute to the development of their societies. The UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Network teams contribute at each stage of the UNESCO’s work: from the exploration of emerging issues, through the development of international normative instruments to the implementation of policy recommendations at the national level. They also bring together partners in academia, civil society, local communities and policy-makers in dialogue for project implementation. https://www.unesco.org/en/unitwin

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Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Property Management

HONG KONG, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Savills Property Management Group (“Savills”) and Ricoh Hong Kong Limited (“Ricoh”) today announced a strategic partnership to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technologies into external building façade inspections for property management projects in Hong Kong. This collaboration aims to enhance inspection safety and efficiency, leveraging technology to reimagine traditional property management practices and accelerate the industry’s digital transformation.

In light of Hong Kong’s ageing building stock, the Government has rolled out the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS), mandating inspections for private buildings aged 30 years or above. The scheme has driven growing demand for building inspection and associated professional services. Meanwhile, ageing buildings have led to heightened façade and structural safety risks, posing new challenges to safety, efficiency, and accuracy in property safety inspections. However, traditional façade inspections, which rely on bamboo scaffolding and manual sampling, are labour‑intensive and carry inherent safety risks. Limited inspection coverage further constrains their effectiveness, rendering these approaches increasingly misaligned with modern safety and efficiency standards.

With a portfolio of over 222,000 managed units and a gross floor area of 190 million square feet across Hong Kong, Savills recognises the growing demand for more efficient and safer inspection solutions to meet the scale and diversity of its property management operations. In response, Savills and Ricoh have entered into a strategic collaboration to introduce an AI‑ and drone‑enabled building inspection solution. All inspection reports are certified by Savills’ in-house professional surveyor teams, delivering a safer, more efficient and data‑driven inspection model for Hong Kong’s property management industry.

Ricoh deploys drones equipped with both visual and thermal imaging cameras, supported by AI‑driven analytics, to conduct comprehensive façade inspections within a significantly shortened timeframe, without the need for scaffolding or high‑risk work at height. The solution automatically identifies potential issues, including cracks, spalling, water seepage and material deterioration, with inspection data securely stored for ongoing monitoring and future reference.

With access to more complete and reliable datasets, combined with over 30 years of professional property management experience and more than 15,000 professionals, Savills’ property management teams are better positioned to formulate targeted maintenance strategies and preventive programmes, supporting improved operational efficiency and enhanced long‑term building safety.

Mr. Joseph Leung, Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong & Macau) and Executive Director of Savills, said “The safety of residents and our frontline teams has always been a top priority for Savills as a property management service provider. The adoption of drone and AI technologies significantly reduces the risks associated with high‑level inspections, while at the same time enhancing inspection coverage and accuracy. Through our collaboration with Ricoh, innovative technologies can be effectively translated into practical property management applications, delivering meaningful and lasting improvements in the way buildings are inspected, maintained and managed.”

Under the project, Ricoh delivers a one‑stop solution encompassing pre‑inspection planning, on‑site drone operations, real‑time monitoring, AI‑driven analysis and report generation. All inspection missions are conducted by certified engineering professionals, underpinned by comprehensive risk assessments and precise flight path planning to ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Savills’ team provides end‑to‑end coordination and communication with owners and occupants to facilitate seamless inspection execution, while translating the analysed data into professional maintenance recommendations. This integrated approach supports a shift from reactive repairs to a more proactive and preventive property management model.

Mr. Ricky Chong, Managing Director of Ricoh Hong Kong, commented
“Ricoh has long been committed to driving digital transformation across businesses and industries through technology. By integrating drone operations, imaging technologies and AI analytics, this project demonstrates how we turn innovation into practical, value‑driven solutions. We are pleased to collaborate with Savills. As the industry leader, they are well-positioned to drive the transformation from traditional manual inspections towards a safer, smarter and more data-driven management model.”

In practical application, the AI‑enabled drone inspection service significantly enhances inspection efficiency while upholding stringent privacy protection and regulatory compliance, delivering a safer, more reliable and sustainable solution for property management. Drone‑based inspections significantly shorten timelines that would traditionally take weeks, while reducing the risks and costs associated with bamboo scaffolding. Inspection imagery is systematically captured and stored as digital assets, providing a robust, data‑driven foundation for future maintenance planning and predictive upkeep. Privacy protection is embedded in the solution through advance communication with residents, precisely planned flight paths to avoid private areas, and the use of image blurring and data encryption, ensuring responsible deployment in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Looking ahead, the collaboration will be extended from residential properties to commercial and industrial projects, alongside the exploration of micro‑drones to support inspection and patrol needs in complex or confined environments. Through the Ricoh InnoAI Hub, a structured data platform will be developed to convert inspection imagery into actionable maintenance and repair insights, supporting a transition from passive inspections to a data‑driven, preventive maintenance model. The continued accumulation of localised inspection data will further enhance AI analytical capabilities, laying a strong long‑term foundation for smart property management and wider industry digital transformation.

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About Savills Plc.

For over 170 years, Savills has been helping people thrive through places and spaces. 

Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have more than 42,000 professionals collaborating across over 70 countries, delivering unrivalled coverage and expertise to the world of commercial and prime residential real estate.

By applying world research data and trends to local and global settings, we’re able to empower our clients with insights from the forefront of the industry – bringing their aspirations to life through innovative, tailor-made solutions.

Whether we are working with a global corporate looking to expand, an investor seeking to sustainably optimise their portfolio, or a family trying to find a new home, we help our clients make better property decisions.    

About Savills Property Management Limited

With a thirty-year legacy in Hong Kong, Savills Property Management Limited and its subsidiary, the Guardian Group, have consistently set the industry benchmark for professionalism and client service.

In Hong Kong, we have a professional team of over 15,000 people. Our management scope covers commercial properties, luxury residences, shopping malls, industrial and logistics centres, corporate offices and government buildings. In total, we manage over 222,000 units, with a combined gross floor area of 190 million square feet approximately.

Leveraging Savills’ global network and expertise, we combine international perspective with local experience to deliver bespoke property management solutions. Our professional team flexibly applies smart property management technologies and innovative strategies to enhance operational efficiency, maximize asset value, and create lasting value for both clients and tenants.

We are driving digital transformation by harnessing smart technologies to optimise operations and elevate service delivery. In parallel, we are proactively advancing sustainability through green management practices, empowering clients to achieve their ESG goals and contribute to urban well-being.

About Ricoh Hong Kong Limited

Established in 1963, Ricoh Hong Kong Limited is a trusted leader in digital services and workplace solutions. As a pioneer in digital transformation, Ricoh Hong Kong empowers organizations to work smarter through its Five Areas of Expertise: Hybrid Workplace, Workflow & Automation, Cloud & IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and AI Application.

Driven by innovation and a strong customer focus, Ricoh Hong Kong integrates people and technology to help businesses stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By delivering tailored solutions that enhance productivity, agility, and collaboration, Ricoh Hong Kong supports organizations in navigating change with confidence. With a steadfast commitment to sustainable growth and digital excellence, Ricoh Hong Kong enables companies to focus on forward — empowering them to lead with purpose and thrive in the future of work.

For more information, please visit https://www.ricoh.com.hk

TAIPEI, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, today announced a collaboration with CAPCOM for the Resident Evil™ Requiem game bundle in Australia and New Zealand. The promotion applies to select GIGABYTE OLED gaming monitors and high-performance gaming desktops, giving eligible gamers access to a Resident Evil™ Requiem Standard Edition game code with purchase.

Participating OLED monitor models include the AORUS FO27Q5P, GIGABYTE MO27U2, and MO27Q28G, each designed for a distinct gaming need. The AORUS FO27Q5P is built for competitive gaming, with a superior 500Hz refresh rate, targeting players who prioritize maximum speed and responsiveness. The MO27U2 brings together 4K detail and high motion clarity for both gaming and creative use. At the same time, the MO27Q28G features the latest 4th Gen LG Display WOLED panel, offering the highest HDR peak brightness, improved power efficiency, and vivid color reproduction. Across the lineup, GIGABYTE further differentiates its OLED monitors with exclusive Tactical Features for responsive in-game control and AI OLED Care for intelligent panel protection and long-term reliability.

The bundle also extends to GIGABYTE gaming desktops featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. These gaming desktops deliver the AI performance necessary for high-fidelity gaming and creative workflows. Paired with GIGABYTE’s advanced cooling solutions, the hardware ensures a stable, stutter-free experience that fully realizes the visuals of Resident Evil™ Requiem.

Customers who purchase eligible GIGABYTE OLED monitors or gaming desktops between March 18 and April 15 can redeem a Resident Evil™ Requiem Standard Edition code by April 30. Redemption for OLED gaming monitors is available exclusively through GIGABYTE; for gaming desktops, redemption is available through either NVIDIA or GIGABYTE, limited to one code per eligible product. For eligibility details and participating products, please visit the campaign page or explore the GIGABYTE OLED gaming monitor lineup.

Where to buy: https://teamup-aorus.com/RE9-EC-PR

Born of Ultimate Taste, Designed for Cherished Gatherings
Italian Elegance Meets the Heart of Chengdu, Unveiling the City’s Stylish Social Salon

CHENGDU, China, March 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — March 28, 2026 marked the inaugural celebration of the highly anticipated Tonino Lamborghini Hotel Chengdu, located at the city’s central axis near Tianfu Square. As the first Tonino Lamborghini-branded hotel in Southwest China, the property positions itself as the “City’s Stylish Social Salon,” seamlessly blending Italian aesthetics with Chengdu’s rich cultural heritage to create a new narrative of sophistication and connection.

“Born of ultimate taste, designed for cherished gatherings.” This is the spiritual essence of the Chengdu hotel, originating from Tonino Lamborghini’s uncompromising brand philosophy of pure excellence. Over four decades ago, Mr. Tonino Lamborghini inherited a spirit of boldness and perseverance, creating a legacy rooted in pure Italian talent. Today, that legacy arrives in Chengdu—a city where “everything gathers here.” With Tianfu Square as its heart and Renmin South Road as its pulse, the hotel stands at the city’s geometric center: facing south to the modern vitality of the Park City, north to the nostalgic charm of Kuanzhai Alley, west to the literary heritage of Du Fu Thatched Cottage, and east to the fashion pulse of Taikoo Li and IFS. With Italian aesthetics as its brush and Chengdu’s spirit as its ink, the hotel redefines the art of hospitality.

The inaugural celebration, themed “A City-Level Aesthetic Debut,” brought together distinguished guests to witness the harmonious fusion of Italian elegance and Chengdu’s vibrant energy. Mr. Jay Zou, General Manager of the hotel, remarked: “What we safeguard is not only the purity of Italian elegance but also the authentic spirit of Chengdu life. It is not only the comfort of a stay but the meaning of every gathering. Every guest will feel—understood, anticipated, valued, and protected.”

A City-Center Retreat, the Everyday Expression of Italian Elegance

The hotel features elegant guestrooms and suites, starting from a spacious 49 square meters, blending Italian design with Eastern living philosophy. Each room is equipped with custom King Koil mattresses, high-thread-count linens, Dyson hairdryers, SMEG retro appliances, and Nespresso coffee machines—turning every moment from sleep to sunrise into a dialogue with aesthetics. Suites offer exclusive butler service and complimentary minibar access for the first round, with select room types overlooking the stunning views of Tianfu Square, allowing guests to enjoy the “coffee by day, cocktails by night” lifestyle at the heart of the city.

Design with Purpose, Anticipatory Service

The hotel’s architectural language is defined by “transparency and reflection,” paying homage to the interplay between Italian design traditions and Eastern living philosophies. The interiors, crafted by an international design team, incorporate carefully selected design objects from around the world, integrating art into everyday experiences. In service, the hotel embraces the philosophy of “Anticipatory Synergy,” offering personalized services such as Sleep Butler, Personal Butler, and Event Curation to deliver bespoke experiences for every guest.

Diverse Venues, A Multidimensional Experience

The hotel in Tonino Lamborghini Center which features 2839 Café/Bar, an all-day social hub offering “coffee by day, cocktails by night”; the all-day dining restaurant Yi Hui on the 6th floor and elegant Chinese private dining rooms, serving international cuisine and Sichuan delicacies; a nearly 2,000-square-meter conference center, including an 800-square-meter pillarless ballroom, ideal for high-end banquets, brand events, and business gatherings; a versatile terrace on the 7th floor, perfect for experiencing Chengdu’s traditional “Baba Tea” culture or hosting outdoor ceremonies and parties; and the Sky Art Gallery on the 40th floor, offering a dialogue between art and life against the city skyline. A soon-to-open indoor heated swimming pool, along with the already operational fitness center fully equipped with Life Fitness machines, provides guests with holistic wellness experiences. Additionally, the hotel offers nearly 1,000 underground parking spaces for convenient and hassle-free access.

From street level to the sky, from everyday moments to elevated celebrations, the hotel presents a multidimensional lifestyle that fully embodies the concept of the “City’s Stylish Social Salon.” The City. All Here—where the flavor of Chengdu meets the fashion of Chengdu, and Italian craftsmanship dialogues with Sichuan culture.

A Grand Celebration, An Immersive Experience

On the day of the inaugural celebration, the hotel transformed into an immersive theater where Italian elegance and Chengdu’s vibrant culture intertwined. Highlights included the traditional lion dance eye-dotting ceremony, the celebratory ribbon-cutting, guided art tours, the Italian Lifestyle Exhibition at the 40th-floor art gallery, an inspiring designer salon, a traditional Chengdu “Baba Tea” experience on the 7th-floor terrace, and a sunset pop-up cocktail reception with a rooftop party. These ongoing immersive experiences showcased the hotel’s unique blend of art, fashion, and social engagement, allowing guests to experience the seamless fusion of Italian aesthetics and Chengdu’s local charm at every turn.

Since its founding in the 1980s, the Tonino Lamborghini brand has remained rooted in “pure Italian talent,” carrying forward the spirit of “daring and never retreating.” With a presence in over 60 countries across hotels, real estate, coffee, spirits, fashion accessories, and more, the brand is dedicated to bringing Italian lifestyle to the world. The opening of the Chengdu hotel marks a significant milestone for the brand in China and injects new luxury vitality into Chengdu’s development as an “International Consumption Center City.”

At the heart of Tianfu Square, we aspire to be your warmest haven in this city.

Tonino Lamborghini Hotel Chengdu is now open and welcomes you to experience its unique hospitality.

About Tonino Lamborghini Hotel Chengdu

Located in the heart of Chengdu, south of Tianfu Square and adjacent to the Chengdu Museum and Sichuan People’s Art Theatre, Tonino Lamborghini Hotel Chengdu is positioned as the “City’s Stylish Social Salon.” The hotel integrates art curation, high-end social experiences, fine dining, and celebratory events, offering a private space that harmoniously combines Italian aesthetics with Chengdu’s cultural spirit for global travelers and local elites.

The hotel features elegant guestrooms and suites, in Tonino Lamborghini Center which features the 2839 Café/Bar—an all-day social hub offering “coffee by day, cocktails by night”—the all-day dining restaurant, and refined Chinese private dining rooms serving international and Sichuan cuisine. It also offers a nearly 2,000-square-meter conference center, including an 800-square-meter pillarless ballroom suitable for high-end banquets and brand events; a multifunctional terrace on the 7th floor, ideal for experiencing Chengdu’s traditional “Baba Tea” culture or hosting outdoor ceremonies and parties; and the Sky Art Gallery on the 40th floor, offering a dialogue between art and life against the city skyline. An international-brand spa and a soon-to-open indoor heated swimming pool provide comprehensive wellness experiences. The Tonino Lamborghini Center is also equipped with nearly 1,000 underground parking spaces for convenient access.

From street level to the sky, from everyday moments to elevated celebrations, the hotel presents a multidimensional lifestyle that fully embodies the concept of the “City’s Stylish Social Salon.”

Address: No. 126 Section 1, Renmin South Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Postal Code: 610031
Tel: +86 (0)28-6030-6666
Social Media: @ToninoLamborghiniHotelChengdu

About Tonino Lamborghini Brand

Founded by Mr. Tonino Lamborghini in the 1980s, the Tonino Lamborghini brand is rooted in “pure Italian talent,” carrying forward the spirit of “daring and never retreating.” With a presence in over 60 countries across hotels, real estate, coffee, spirits, fashion accessories, and more, the brand is dedicated to bringing Italian lifestyle to the world.
Website: www.lamborghini.it