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The “It’s Time 4 European Beef” Campaign Was Very Well Received in Singapore in 2025, and Expectations Are High for 2026

As part of the European campaign “It’s Time For European Beef”, the promotional activities carried out in 2025 and those currently underway in 2026 are reinforcing the positive image held by both Singaporean meat importers and end consumers, who appreciate the quality, tenderness, flavour and naturalness of our meat, as well as its rigorous production process, the European Production Model


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – The year 2025 was a very successful and strategically significant phase for the “It’s Time 4 European Beef” campaign in the Singapore market. Throughout the year, the campaign implemented a comprehensive program combining market intelligence, professional engagement, culinary education, and immersive experiential activities. These efforts significantly reinforced the positioning of European beef as a premium and reliable product in one of Asia’s most competitive and high-value food markets.

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It´Time for Celebrate Singapore 2025

“It’s Time For European Beef” in 2025: strategic engagement and experiential activities reinforce the position of European Beef in Singapore

Field activities in Singapore began in May with a visit by the Provacuno team, kicking off the scheduled activities with a visit to one processor in Singapore.

This visit allowed campaign representatives to gain first-hand knowledge of Singapore’s market.

The exchange generated valuable market feedback and confirmed the high suitability of European beef for Singapore’s high-end catering and retail channels.

During the same trip, the Provacuno expedition (campaign leader with co-financing from the EU) organized a master cooking class culinary training institution in Singapore. Michelin-starred chefs Rafael Centeno Moyer and Héctor Sanz Pedraja demonstrated the versatility and performance of European Beef through a series of recipes, followed by a hands-on cooking session with students. This activity engaged future culinary professionals, reinforced technical knowledge, and positioned European beef as a high-quality ingredient for haute cuisine and contemporary gastronomy.

To conclude the series of events, a cooking demonstration was held at Alkaff Mansion. The event brought together 51 professionals from across the restaurant ecosystem, including importers, distributors, retailers, chefs, restaurateurs, media representatives, and key opinion leaders. The program combined product and campaign presentations, live cooking demonstrations, and selected tastings of European beef cuts.

The event generated strong professional engagement, strengthened relationships within the sector, and opened up concrete opportunities for future collaboration in the Singapore market.

To conclude the activities of the second year of the campaign, a study trip to Spain was organized from September 28 to October 2.

Six leading Singaporean companies representing importers, distributors, high-end food retailers, and the media participated in this immersive initiative. The visit provided a comprehensive overview of the European production model, including farms, slaughterhouses, processing facilities, wholesale markets, and high-end restaurants.

The study trip to Europe significantly improved participants’ understanding of the fundamental pillars of European beef, including food safety, traceability, sustainability, and production control. Participants’ feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Many highlighted the high quality and taste of the products, the transparency of the production chain, and the strong alignment between European standards and Singapore market requirements. Several participants identified specific business opportunities and expressed a clear interest in European Beef.

Overall, the “It’s Time For European Beef” campaign in Singapore during 2025 succeeded in raising awareness, strengthening professional confidence, and consolidating the reputation of European beef as a premium, reliable, and value-added product. The European beef segment in Singapore remains strong, supported by sustained demand and a high level of interest from both professionals and consumers.

Market positioning and positive trends

Beyond the direct results of these activities, the Singapore market continues to show strong and sustained demand for European beef. Singapore’s role as a regional gastronomic hub, combined with high purchasing power, advanced cold chain infrastructure, and a mature professional catering sector, creates a very favorable environment for premium European products.

There is a growing appreciation among Singaporean professionals and consumers for attributes such as origin, traceability, transparency in production, and culinary consistency.

European Beef fits these expectations perfectly and is increasingly perceived as a premium ingredient and strategic product for differentiation in haute cuisine, upscale casual dining, and high-end retail.

Looking ahead, European Beef from Spain is well positioned to consolidate and expand its presence in Singapore through continued collaboration with importers, chefs, culinary institutions, and opinion leaders. The positive trends observed in 2025 indicate strong potential for sustained growth, greater market penetration, and long-term commercial partnerships.

“It’s Time For European Beef” 2026: Outlook for upcoming activities in Singapore

Building on the strong results achieved in 2025, the “It’s Time For European Beef” campaign will continue its development in Singapore throughout 2026 through a series of high-impact activities designed to further increase awareness, engagement, and interest in European beef.

Participation in Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) in April 2026 will provide high visibility for European Beef, at the leading trade fair for the food and hotel sector in Southeast Asia. The campaign booth will serve as a central platform for direct interaction with importers, distributors, chefs, and food industry professionals, while showcasing product quality, cuts, and culinary applications.

At the same time, a tasting event will be organized in an exhibition hall dedicated to key players in Singapore’s meat and catering industry. The event, which will showcase European beef and Michelin-starred chefs, will combine live cooking demonstrations, tastings, and professional exchanges. The aim is to deepen knowledge of the product, demonstrate its performance in high-end gastronomy, and stimulate concrete commercial discussions with decision-makers in the sector.

It’s time for European Beef in Singapore!

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Innomotics is market leader for turbine replacement technology

  • Innomotics wins several orders to provide motor and drive technology for turbine replacement projects, totaling a volume in the higher double-digit million EUR range
  • Environmental, operational and financial benefits for many industries and industrial applications
  • Geographic diversity underlines market potential

NUREMBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 26 March 2026 – Innomotics, a globally leading supplier of electric motor and large drive systems, has won several major orders for turbine replacement projects on nearly every continent. The total volume for all orders is in the higher double-digit million EUR range.

The Innomotics HV Series HS-modyn built at Dynamowerk in Berlin, setting standards when it comes to the availability of compressor drives: due to the unique rotor design it has the highest degree of reliability and minimum maintenance costs./Innomotics
The Innomotics HV Series HS-modyn built at Dynamowerk in Berlin, setting standards when it comes to the availability of compressor drives: due to the unique rotor design it has the highest degree of reliability and minimum maintenance costs./Innomotics

With increased electrification of industrial applications, significant operational cost efficiency and CO₂ reduction can be gained by changing existing turbines with an electric drive system, the so-called Turbine Replacement Technology. This can be used for high-speed pump applications (centrifugal pumps) as well as for high-power compressor systems in refineries, petrochemicals, or oil and gas.

Especially the need for supplying large-scale turbine driven boiler feed pump applications in power plants with high voltage motors becomes increasingly important, as it significantly saves energy consumption, CO₂ and operational costs.

The transition to electric drive technology for rotating equipment is an important part of the overall plant electrification and decarbonization pathway, reducing the use of costly and environmentally harmful carbon fuels.

By sourcing the power from a renewable source such as wind, solar or hydro, CO₂ emissions can be practically eliminated. This is especially relevant for energy-intensive industries and industrial applications. Beyond ecological aspects, the use of high-speed motor systems offers significant benefits to customers, such as increasing efficiency, reducing operational costs and maintenance requirements as well as easy construction and start-up.

“Replacing existing gas and steam turbines with electrical motor and drive systems is a complex task. Thanks to our highly motivated and skilled team, Innomotics is thought leader and pace setter for turbine replacement technology for more than 25 years now and with more than 70 Turbine Replacement projects globally realized. Our outstanding portfolio sets standards: The reliability and availability of our advanced High-speed High Voltage Motor system technology is unrivaled in the field, due to our unique rotor design. Additionally, our Medium Voltage Drive technology includes extended redundancy measures such as cell by-pass systems for maximum uptime”, says Michael Reichle, CEO of Innomotics.

Operators of turbine-driven systems currently face high operational costs, which can be significantly reduced or even eliminated through turbine replacement technology. For example, in a project with Repsol in Spain, Innomotics helped avoid 68,000 tons of CO₂ emissions per year and reduce energy consumption by around 25 percent.

Recently awarded Turbine Replacement Projects

Electric Drive Upgrade for INA Refinery in Croatia:
INA is modernizing its refinery in Rijeka to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. As part of this transformation, steam turbines used to operate compressors are being replaced with electric drive systems. This reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers maintenance requirements, and increases overall energy efficiency.

To implement this upgrade within an operating refinery, INA partnered with Innomotics and Siemens Energy. The project includes four electric drive train systems, combining HV and HS-Modyn motors ranging from 1.8 MW to 6 MW with Innomotics Perfect Harmony GH180 variable frequency drives.

The solution ensures high reliability through redundant system design and enables fast installation on existing foundations with minimal construction effort. As a result, INA reduced significantly CO₂ emissions by 96,000 tons, reduced operating costs, total high-pressure steam production reduced by around 25%, and improved availability.

Turbine Replacement Technology for Repsol Industrial Complex in Spain:
Repsol has electrified a gas compressor at its Puertollano Industrial Complex by replacing a steam turbine with an electric motor solution from Innomotics. This upgrade improves energy efficiency by 25 percent and reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 68,000 tons per year. The solution includes a High Voltage Motor combined with a Perfect Harmony GH180 Medium Voltage Drive, delivering 8.25 MW at 5,800 rpm. Designed for high reliability and continuous operation, the system enables maintenance intervals of up to five years. With this electrification project, Repsol strengthens its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 while significantly improving operational efficiency and system availability.

Turbine Replacement Technology for Chemicals Park in the Netherlands:
The owner and operator of a chemicals park in the Netherlands aims to accelerate the energy transition of the Dutch chemical industry. One of their three major goals is to achieve net zero emissions within ten years. Therefore, Innomotics was awarded for a turbine replacement project in a propylene plant. The order amounts a considerable value for Innomotics and includes a 25MW as well as an 8.6MW high-speed induction motor together with two Innomotics Medium Voltage GH150 drives. The order also includes comprehensive services.

Turbine Replacement Technology for Power Plants in Republic of Korea:
A Korean energy producer and provider awarded Innomotics an order to replace the previous turbine technology with a 12.5MW electric Innomotics High-speed High Voltage Motor and Medium Voltage Drives. With that replacement the company benefits from higher energy efficiency of at least 20 percent and the associated energy savings as well as reduced CO₂ emissions. The Innomotics solution therefore contributes directly to the customer’s net zero carbon strategy. The parallel operation of three Medium Voltage Drives ensures a particularly uninterrupted and stable power supply.

Turbine Replacement for a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant in Spain:
At the top of its agenda, a German chemicals and plastics giant, has placed the motto: “Net Zero Emissions by 2050”. One measure the company takes accordingly is replacing steam production at co-generation plants with heat pumps and e-driven compressors. Therefore, the Spanish site, has started a turbine replacement project in their propylene production at a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant. The order for Innomotics amounts to a double digit million Euros and includes a 23.3MW High-speed High Voltage induction motor, together with a Medium Voltage Drives and a converter transformer.

Turbine Replacement for Indian natural gas company:
Furthermore, Innomotics has won a pilot order to replace one out of eight installed gas turbines for a state-owned energy corporation in the state of Madhya Pradesh (India). This order creates a new benchmark in the gas turbine replacement market to the extent that the proposed solution will consist of an Innomotics High Voltage HV-M Motor, together with a gearbox and an Innomotics Medium Voltage Drive instead of a High-speed High Voltage Motor system.

Additional Turbine Replacement materials:
Whitepaper on Turbine Replacement
Expert Video concerning Turbine Replacement
Operational savings calculator, reference projects and success stories
Podcast episode on Spotify
Explore the 3D visualization in our virtual world: Innomotics Electrosphere

For more information, visit https://www.innomotics.com/hub/en/applications/turbine-replacement

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Hashtag: #Innomotics

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OMNICOM MEDIA NAMED BEST PERFORMING GLOBAL MEDIA GROUP, EARNS #1 RANKING ACROSS ALL FOUR REGIONS

Latest RECMA Diagnostics Report Sees OM agency OMD Scoring Its 11th Consecutive #1 Ranking, with PHD, Initiative and UM All Earning Slots Among the Top Ten

NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In the latest edition of the Network Diagnostics report from RECMA (Research Company Evaluating the Media Agency Industry), Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) connected capability, been named the best performing global media group, topping both the global ranking as well as the regional rankings across North America, EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

As RECMA notes in its report, Omnicom Media – officially created in December 2025 by the integration of Omnicom Media Group and IPG Mediabrands – is “emerging as the new industry powerhouse.” The leader in Activity Volume/Billings with approximately 30% industry share, Omnicom Media also leads this Diagnostic Report globally with just under 35% of quali-share (approximately 50% higher than the #2 ranked group).

Concurrently, four of the top 10 best performing media agencies were Omnicom Media brands, including OMD (ranked #1 for the 11th consecutive report), PHD, Initiative and UM.

Widely considered the most comprehensive report for analyzing media agency performance, the bi-annual RECMA Diagnostics report is based on the evaluation of approximately 700 agencies in 45 markets. Utilizing 19 KPIs to evaluate vitality and structure, the report offers an assessment index that goes beyond typical quantitative metrics such as new business wins or billings volume alone to also consider criteria such as client portfolio and relationship stability; digital, data & content resources; and homogeneity across geographies. Participating agencies are ranked both numerically by “quali-points” and by the following profiles: Dominant, High Profile, Very Good Profile, Good Profile, and Average Profile.

The Dominant profile is awarded in a market where an agency significantly outperforms its competitors across multiple Diagnostic criteria. In the current report, Omnicom Media agency brands were dominant in 19 markets – more than any other media group – encompassing all four regions. 

“In creating Omnicom Media, the goal was never to simply be the biggest, but to use that scale intelligently to design the leading growth ecosystem for our clients. The comparison between our 30% volume share and almost 35% quali-share proves that scale can be multiplied when combined with industry leading capabilities and talent,” says Omnicom Media CEO Florian Adamski. “The strength of that offer is reflected not only in Omnicom Media’s #1 ranking globally and across every region – but also in the continued leadership of OMD and the strength of PHD, Initiative, and UM, speaks to the consistency, collaboration, and ambition of our teams worldwide.

RECMA Ranking Caps an Impressive First Hundred Days

The report lands as Omnicom Media recently marked its first 100 days, during which OM announced first-mover data partnerships with Amazon, Google, Meta, Roku, Pinterest, and Walmart; saw Omnicom’s commerce capabilities receive the highest possible scores in the Forrester Commerce Services Wave evaluation; paved the way for more than 30 clients to participate in the launch of ChatGPT ads; and was awarded $5 billion in new business, wins, retentions, and expansions. In recent weeks, trade publications have reported Delta, Dyson, and streaming platform SkyShowtime entrusting their global media investment business to Omnicom Media.

Says Adamski, “As we move beyond our first 100 days, these milestones reinforce our belief that growth by design – powered by Omnicom Media’s unique advantages in scale data, identity, commerce and talent – will enable us to deliver outsized growth for our clients and define the future of our industry.”

OMD’s Lock on #1 Holds for Historic 11th Cycle

Describing OMD’s 11th top ranking as representing a “very comfortable” lead vs. the #2 ranked agency, RECMA reported that OMD also showed the greatest consistency of its performance across the 45 markets studied, ranking Dominant or High Profile in 62% of all markets. Looking at diversified services, OMD was ranked #1 in North America and EMEA for Digital, Data and Content experts.

In the July 2025 RECMA Overall Activity Volume (OAV) analysis that tracks billings volume for more than 800 agencies across 54 markets), OMD was once again ranked #1 by volume, with close to $USD 35.6 billion in total billings – outperforming its nearest competitor by $4.4 billion – and YoY growth of +9.5 %.

ABOUT OMNICOM MEDIA

Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, is the world’s largest global media management network. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media agencies leverage $73.5 billion in billings, 40,000+ specialists across 70+ markets, and the industry’s most powerful portfolio of Identity (Acxiom RealID™), Commerce (Flywheel), and Intelligence (Q™) assets to design dynamic Growth Ecosystems that enable the world’s most ambitious businesses to grow faster and smarter. The Omnicom Media portfolio includes leading global media agency brands OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science, and Mediahub; Data, Identity & Analytics powerhouses Acxiom and Annalect; and a broad spectrum of specialized services. For more information visit omnicommedia.com

CONTACT: Isabelle Gauvry, isabelle.gauvry@omc.com

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ST Engineering iDirect and G&S SatCom Win Satellite Innovation Group Cooperation of the Year Award for Advancing Unified Network and Service Management

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect and G&S SatCom today received the Satellite Innovation Group (SIG) Cooperation of the Year award for their joint work to unify network and service management for satellite operators. The award recognizes how the integration of G&S SatConnect® into ST Engineering iDirect’s next‑generation Intuition ground system addresses key industry challenges and drives innovation in satellite communications, through a single operational and commercial platform that simplifies how operators manage and scale services across multi-network and multi-vendor environments.

The award recognizes how the integration of G&S SatConnect® into ST Engineering iDirect’s next‑generation Intuition ground system addresses key industry challenges and drives innovation in satellite communications, through a single operational and commercial platform that simplifies how operators manage and scale services across multi-network and multi-vendor environments.
The award recognizes how the integration of G&S SatConnect® into ST Engineering iDirect’s next‑generation Intuition ground system addresses key industry challenges and drives innovation in satellite communications, through a single operational and commercial platform that simplifies how operators manage and scale services across multi-network and multi-vendor environments.

The combined platform brings together network operations, service management, and OSS/BSS integration through standardized APIs and a single interface. This unified approach reduces operational complexity, eliminates siloed workflows, and enables operators to introduce new services without disrupting existing networks or re‑architecting legacy systems.

“Operators need a clear, efficient path to modernize while supporting new multi‑orbit and software‑defined services,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Technology Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “Our partnership with G&S SatCom delivers unified management, orchestration, and interoperability across diverse multi-network environments. This award underscores the value of cooperation in moving the industry forward.”

“The collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect removes barriers for satellite operators and service providers,” said David Schmitz, CEO of G&S SatCom. “By streamlining workflows and reducing operational complexity, ST Engineering iDirect empowers its customers to enhance user value and maximize the potential of their network. We’re honored that SIG has recognized the impact of this work.”

Designed to support multi-network and multi-technology environments, the integrated ecosystem allows for the rapid deployment of new features. This ensures that operators can focus on business growth rather than complex system integration challenges as satellite networks continue to evolve.

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information visit www.idirect.net.

G&S SatCom specializes in creating innovative software solutions for the satellite industry, addressing the needs of service providers, satellite operators, and governments globally. Our flagship product, G&S SatConnect®, streamlines satellite operations, offering seamless multi-orbit orchestration, real-time network monitoring, and advanced service management on a single platform. G&S SatConnect® AI, our latest enhancement, integrates AI-driven capabilities to optimize network performance, improve decision-making, and drive significant cost efficiencies. Trusted by global leaders, we are leading the way to a brighter future.

 

AI-Driven Efficiency Gains: Newborn Town 2025 Net Profit Attributable to Owners Surged 95% YoY

HONG KONG, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Newborn Town Inc. (Newborn Town or the company, together with the subsidiaries as the ‘Group’, stock code: 09911.HK), a leading global social entertainment company, released its annual results for 2025. 

For the year ended December 31, 2025, Newborn Town reported a total revenue of RMB 6,889 million, marking a 35.3% year-on-year increase. Net profit for the year reached RMB 964 million, up 22.3% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to owners amounted to RMB 935 million, surging by 94.6% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA totaled at RMB 1,215 million, demonstrating a year-on-year increase of 26.1%.  

By business segment, the social networking business remained the primary revenue driver. Flagship product TopTop continued to deliver strong growth, while MICO and YoHo provided stable contributions to both revenue and profit. The innovative business segment recorded a year-over-year surge of 59.3% in revenue, with quality games and social e-commerce maintaining solid and rapid growth, while the short drama business began to gain traction.

By market, the MENA region continued to demonstrate strong commercial momentum. Meanwhile, the Group accelerated its expansion into non-MENA markets, making encouraging progress in regions such as Latin America and Japan.

Deepening Competitive Moat in Social Networking Business, While Innovative Business Gained Strong Momentum

In 2025, the Group’s social networking business sustained strong growth, with revenue reached RMB 6,142 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 32.9%.  

In particular, the game-oriented social networking platform TopTop delivered exceptional results, with profit growth exceeding 100%. Revenue for TopTop grew by over 70% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the live-streaming social platform MICO and the voice-based social platform YoHo continued to reinforce their leadership in their respective segments, contributing stable revenue and profit.

Leveraging its strong UGC-driven ecosystem, TopTop was steadily evolved into a household name in key MENA markets such as Saudi Arabia, and was named “Best Social Game Platform” at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards. According to Sensor Tower, TopTop ranked 5th in the Middle East social networking app revenue rankings in 2025.

As the Group’s first social networking product, MICO has consistently maintained a leading position in the live-streaming social segment across markets such as the MENA region and Southeast Asia. The voice-based social platform YoHo also remained firmly positioned within the top tier of the MENA voice-based social market. According to DianDian data, YoHo ranked among the Top 10 grossing social apps on Google Play multiple times in markets including Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE in 2025.

Meanwhile, the Group’s diverse-audience social networking business continued to deliver steady progress. HeeSay, the flagship product of this business segment, further strengthened its presence in Southeast Asia, consistently ranking among the Top 10 grossing social apps on the App Store in markets such as Thailand and Vietnam.

During the year, the Group’s innovative business recorded revenue of RMB 747 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 59.3%, working alongside the social networking business to drive steady overall growth. The Group’s flagship games have entered long-term operation stages, while the development and pipeline of new game titles are progressing steadily.

The social e-commerce platform Heer Health continued its steady and rapid growth, further strengthened its presence in the fields of HIV prevention and sexual health services. Meanwhile, the Group’s short drama business, which it has been actively investing in, has begun to gain early traction.

Accelerating Global Expansion with Solid Progress in Non-MENA Markets

In 2025, Newborn Town significantly accelerated its global expansion. During the year, the Group continued to strengthen its competitive advantages in key markets such as the MENA region and Southeast Asia.

In 2025, the Group’s core products recorded year-on-year growth of nearly 50% in business scale in the MENA region. Meanwhile, the Group also made solid progress in new markets including Latin America, East Asia, and Europe, further expanding its global footprint.

In East Asia, TopTop successfully entered the high-barrier Japanese market, leveraging its differentiated positioning and refined localization strategy, and has begun to generate early monetization results. According to DianDian data, TopTop ranked 6th on the App Store free games chart in Japan in November 2025.

Newborn Town continued to advance its expansion in markets such as Europe, steadily broadening its global presence. In high-value markets including Japan, South Korea, and North America, the Group is actively refining its product offerings, deepening market understanding, and exploring further potential in both user scale and monetization.

In June 2025, Newborn Town officially established its global headquarters in Hong Kong, marking a new milestone in the Group’s globalization strategy. Looking ahead, the Hong Kong headquarters will serve as a coordination hub, working closely with the Group’s global R&D and operations centers to support continued overseas expansion.

AI Accelerated Deployment as a Full-Stack Capability “Multiplier”

In 2025, Newborn Town accelerated the deployment of AI across its business, deeply embedding AI into core functions such as R&D and operations to enhance overall efficiency. Meanwhile, the Group’s AI product Aippy entered the consumer-facing AI application space, rapidly building a growing active user base since its launch.

During the year, the Group continued to strengthen its core technology capabilities, further expanding the application of AI across its business processes. Its self-developed multimodal algorithm model, Boomiix, continuing to undergo iterative upgrades, improving the accuracy of social matching and advancing the intelligence of operations.

Newborn Town also launched Siyu AI, an internal data intelligence platform, significantly shortened turnaround times for data queries, anomaly analysis, and report generation. Its proprietary AI-powered design platform KIVI continued to evolve, enhancing both production efficiency and content richness across key creative functions including the design of virtual gifts, campaign pages, and marketing assets, while materially shortening campaign and gifting operation cycles.

Still from a KIVI-generated GIF animation
Still from a KIVI-generated GIF animation

During the year, the Group launched Aippy, an AI-powered community for games, exploring new ways to deliver emotional value through AI-generated content. Since launch, Aippy has received positive user feedback, achieving an App Store rating of over 4.8. Building on this momentum, the Group has also continued to ramp up recruitment of top AI talent, further strengthening its technology foundation and positioning AI as a full-stack capability multiplier across local operations, scalable growth, product innovation, and compliance enhancement.

As AI became increasingly integrated with its social networking business, Newborn Town will continue to deepen its technological capabilities. By leveraging its strengths in agile product innovation, localized operations, and efficient user acquisition, the Group remains well-positioned to further expand in the global social entertainment market and create positive emotional value to users worldwide.

 

DJ SNAKE HEADLINES HISTORIC HARBOURFRONT SHOW

Higher Brothers, DJ Wordy, and Cantomania Complete the Lineup
Early Bird Tickets Open March 27

HONG KONG, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The full lineup for the most anticipated electronic music event of the year has been revealed. On Friday, 8 May 2026, DJ Snake  will headline a massive outdoor show at  Central Harbourfront Event Space  – the inaugural flagship electronic music event of the  French May Arts Festival 2026.

Joining him are some of the biggest names in Chinese hip-hop and electronic music: Higher Brothers (Masiwei, KnowKnow, PSY.P, Melo)  making a special appearance – marking the first time the four members have reunited on stage in recent years. Also on the bill: 3x DMC China Champion DJ Wordy, and Cantomania’s own DJ Fabsabs and DJ Steffunn spinning Cantopop disco to open the night.

This is not just a concert. It’s a cultural collision: French electronic music meets Mainland China and Hong Kong’s most exciting artists, all set against the glittering backdrop of Victoria Harbour. From DJ Snake’s global electronic sound to Higher Brothers’ trailblazing hip-hop and DJ Wordy’s world-class turntablism, this lineup represents the very best of both cultures coming together on one stage.

What’s New: Full Lineup & Ticket Launch

Ticket Info

Early Bird Tickets

27 March 2026 (Fri) at 4:00pm –

30 March 2026 (Mon) at 12noon 15% off 

Cityline / Trip.com / Ctrip

Regular Tickets

30 March 2026 (Mon) at 4:00pm

Cityline / Trip.com / Ctrip

Ticket Tier –  Price (HKD)

Back Standing: $680

Front Standing: $980

VIP Standing: $1,880

(inc. 2 drink coupons and dedicated entry lane0

Where to Buy

Cityline / Trip.com / Ctrip

Event Information

Date

8 May 2026 (Friday)

Venue

Central Harbourfront Event Space

The Night at a Glance

6:00 PM – Doors open

7:00 PM – Cantomania (DJ Fabsabs & DJ Steffunn)
8:00 PM – Main Act begins

  • DJ Wordy
  • Higher Brothers (special appearance)
  • DJ Snake

From Cantopop disco to hip-hop, trap, and electronic music, the night is curated to build energy from the moment you arrive until the very last drop.

A Cultural Moment for Hong Kong

Presented by French May Arts Festival and organized by Occasions Digital & Events Limited, this massive open-air production marks the thrilling launch of the festival’s 33rd edition. French May Arts Festival 2026 is also a project financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government.

“This event embodies exactly what the Mega ACE Fund was created to support – world-class cultural experiences that put Hong Kong on the global map,” said Dr Adrian Cheng, Chairman of the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Committee. “Bringing together French electronic icon DJ Snake with Chinese hip-hop pioneers Higher Brothers and turntablist legend DJ Wordy against our city’s iconic Victoria Harbour is a powerful statement about Hong Kong’s role as a cultural crossroads. We are proud to support an event that celebrates creativity, drives tourism, and energizes our night-time economy.”

A Special Reunion: Higher Brothers x DJ Snake

For fans of DJ Snake and Higher Brothers, this performance holds special significance. Following their 2018 collaboration on the special edition of “Made in China,” DJ Snake will share the stage with Higher Brothers in Hong Kong for the first time. That track became a cultural milestone connecting Chinese hip-hop with global electronic music, with DJ Snake’s signature production elevating the iconic song to new heights.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Higher Brothers’ formation. For the first time since the milestone, Masiwei, KnowKnow, PSY.P, and Melo—each thriving in their individual careers—come together as a full lineup to perform alongside their former collaborator, DJ Snake. Fans have waited a long time for this rare full-group appearance. An unmissable opportunity.

A City-Wide Celebration: Partners Driving Hong Kong’s Tourism & Night-Time Economy

This event is more than a single night of music – it’s a coordinated effort to showcase Hong Kong as Asia’s premier destination for entertainment, culture, and nightlife during the Labour Day Golden Week holiday period.

We are proud to partner with a growing network of leading organizations who share our vision of promoting Hong Kong’s tourism and night-time economy to the world. Our partners include over 30 organizations spanning across sectors such as cross-border ferry and coach services, hotels in Hong Kong and Macau, nightlife and entertainment venues, shopping malls, and lifestyle destinations, with strong support from our advertising media and sponsorship partners. Together, we are creating a seamless weekend experience for visitors from Mainland China, Macau, and across Asia – inviting them to experience Hong Kong’s legendary energy, from the concert stage at Victoria Harbour to the vibrant streets and venues that make our city shine.

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About DJ Snake

Cultural icon DJ Snake has shaped the global music landscape with hits like “Let Me Love You,” “Middle,” “Lean On,” and “Taki Taki.” Collaborating with leading names across pop and urban music including Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Selena Gomez, Future, Travis Scott, Jung Kook, J Balvin, Peso Pluma, Don Toliver, Stray Kids, LISA from BLACKPINK, and Amadou and Mariam, he has built a cross genre catalogue with lasting worldwide impact. With over 52 million monthly Spotify listeners and more than 40 billion streams, he has sold out arenas globally and redefined the modern electronic artist. 

Rooted in the French underground electronic scene, DJ Snake emerged as a pioneer in blending electronic music with trap, hip-hop, and modern pop, reintroducing vocal chops and high-impact drops into mainstream pop production. Breakthrough tracks like “Bird Machine,” “Turn Down for What,” and “Propaganda” became cultural landmarks, reshaping electronic music and ushering twerk, trap, and hip-hop influences into the global mainstream. 

His rise from clubs to stadiums includes headlining Accor Arena and Stade de France, selling over 100,000 tickets between the two Paris shows in minutes, while dominating markets across Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and North America. In 2025, he released Nomad, a globally influenced project that earned major international covers and a GQ Man of the Year award, alongside continued expansion into fashion through global brand collaborations and his Pardon My French collective. 

About Higher Brothers

The biggest thing to ever come out of China, Higher Brothers is on top of the world, with Noisey calling them “Chinese hip-hop’s greatest hope” and being touted as “the hottest rap group from the East” by Hypebeast.

With each of the members possessing a diverse arsenal of rapping, singing, and production ability, the Higher Brothers have steadily ascended to the top of China’s music scene. Having worked with the biggest names in music like Murda Beatz, JID, Ski Mask the Slump God, Denzel Curry, among many others, and with their debut album “5 Stars” being named an instant classic, there is no telling what heights the Higher Brothers can reach.

Higher Brother’s songs have been featured in the US hit series “Silicon Valley” as well as the animated series “Fairfax” on Amazon Prime Video.

About DJ Wordy

DJ Wordy is China’s most influential DJ and the only three‑time DMC China Champion, known for transforming turntables into instruments and blending hip‑hop with modern house and organic electronic grooves. The first Chinese artist to perform at EDC Las Vegas, he has since brought his signature style to Burning Man, Wonderfruit, Boiler Room Shanghai, Clockenflap, and beyond. With over 100 international shows across the US, Europe, and Asia, and collaborations with global brands, his performances feel more like live acts—driven by turntablism, storytelling, and raw dancefloor energy.

About Cantomania

Founded in 2016 to promote Cantopop and unite like‑minded individuals, Cantomania grew from small parties into a leading force behind the genre’s rising wave. At its heart are two key figures: DJ Steffunn, a veteran drummer, producer, and DJ with over 20 years in Hong Kong’s indie and Cantopop scene—he launched the first Retro Canto Disco party in 2012 and has brought his Canto Disco sets to Freespace Festival, Art Basel events, and M+ in 2025; and DJ Fabsabs, an international performer who has headlined Cantonese Disco events across Hong Kong—including a set for over 4,000 people at M+ Museum—and taken the sound to London, Manchester, Changsha, Dubai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Nestival Music Festival in the French Pyrenees (2022–2025), and the 2022 Tour de France.

About Mega Arts and Cultural Events (ACE) Fund 

The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government sets up the Mega ACE Fund to attract and support international or large-scale arts and cultural events which bring significant arts, cultural or economic values and can be recurrent and anchored in Hong Kong, or events which can bring exceptionally significant arts or cultural merit, as well as publicity and image building values to Hong Kong as an arts and cultural hub with a view to contributing to Hong Kong’s development into an arts and cultural metropolis as well as a tourist destination, providing development opportunities for the arts, cultural and creative sectors, and facilitating arts and cultural exchange. 

About the French May Arts Festival  

Established in 1993, French May is one of the largest cultural events in Asia. With about 100 programmes presented across two months, we showcase the most diversified art forms – from heritage and contemporary art, paintings and design to classical music and hip-hop dance, cinema and circus. It has become an iconic part of Hong Kong’s cultural scene, reaching over 200,000 visitors each year. 

French May brings the arts to everyone, not only in cultural venues, but also in public spaces, shopping malls and more, inviting everyone across Hong Kong to enjoy art in their daily lives. 

With the aim of promoting accessible arts for all, French May places a strong emphasis on education through outreach programmes, guided tours, workshops, masterclasses and free performances. The festival strives to reach the widest possible audience and contribute to education of the young and less-privileged, working closely with over 50 local institutions and organisations to establish barrier-free access to the arts.

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You’ll Never Feel Unprepared Again: Even Realities G2 Brings Conversation Support Prep Notes to Smart Glasses

SHENZHEN, China, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Even Realities today announces Prep Notes, a completely redesigned on-screen conversational experience, and the Even Hub — the next steps in its mission to make the Even G2 smart glasses the most useful thing you will ever wear. “It’s time to put technology at the service of humanity, not the other way around. We built something that shows up with you in the moments that matter — starting with the conversations happening every day.” Says Founder and CEO Will Wang.

From following conversations to owning them

Even Realities launched Even G2 in November 2025, debuting Conversate — an AI agent that helps you summarize conversations, receive helpful suggestions, and respond, in real time. The feedback was clear: people didn’t want to just follow conversations better. They wanted to walk in ready.

That’s now possible with Prep Notes. Before any meeting, call, or conversation, users can upload any file that might matter. Once active, the glasses surface relevant information in real-time — prep notes, suggested answers, keywords, fact checking — without reaching for your phone or laptop. A tap on the glasses or Even R1 ring can let users switch between live captions, real-time suggestions, and the prep notes they loaded before walking in. Watch updates in the launch video.

Towards a second memory that belongs only to you

Even Realities is not planning to stop. Over time, Even G2 will surface increasingly relevant suggestions and get noticeably better at supporting you throughout your day, much like a companion that learns about you a little more with every conversation. The principle is simple: the more context you give Even G2, the more useful it becomes. Wang is clear that users won’t have to wait long: a first iteration is coming in the months ahead.

A world of possibilities, in your field of view

Also announcing today: Even Hub — an open platform that lets developers build directly for Even G2. Users can install apps straight onto their glasses, turning Even G2 from a single device into something far more personal and adaptable.

From ebook readers and breathing exercises to car management and playing chess, the range of what’s already available showcases the creativity of the community. “When we opened this up to developers, we saw people imagine things we hadn’t thought of ourselves — that’s exactly what we wanted,” says Wang. “The Even Hub is about making sure the best ideas for what Even G2 can do don’t just come from us.”

Prep Notes is available in the Even Realities App from March 26. The Even Hub will be available as early as next week. 

About Even Realities

Even Realities is a Shenzhen-based technology company building AI-powered smart glasses. Its flagship product, Even G2, is designed around a simple belief: the best technology doesn’t demand your attention — it earns it. Even’s approach to AI is human-first and privacy-first, built for the world as it is today, not the one being promised for tomorrow.

Contact: pr@evenrealities.com

Insilico Medicine and Tenacia Biotechnology Expand AI-Driven CNS Collaboration with Deal Value Up to US$94.75 Million

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Insilico Medicine (“Insilico”, 3696.HK), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotechnology company, and Tenacia Biotechnology (Hong Kong) Co., Limited (“Tenacia”), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for patients with underserved neurological disorders, today announced that, building on the productive collaboration over the past year, the two parties will further expand and deepen AI-driven R&D collaboration.

In the initial phase of the collaboration launched in March 2025, the companies’ combined Insilico’s cutting-edge generative AI drug discovery platform, Pharma.AI, and deep drug discovery expertise with Tenacia’s specialized scientific insights and proprietary data assets. The program focused on developing small-molecule inhibitors with strong blood–brain barrier (BBB) permeability for CNS treatment, is progressing smoothly.

Under the expanded agreement, the companies will leverage generative AI to jointly develop an additional innovative candidate with defined properties for challenging neurological diseases and advance it to the preclinical candidate (PCC) stage to address differentiated clinical needs. By exploring molecules with distinct profiles, the partners aim to provide a broader and more precise set of therapeutic options for highly challenging nerve system-related conditions, helping mitigate late-stage development risk and improve potential clinical benefit. The expanded collaboration carries additional potential deal value of up to US$94.75 million, with Insilico eligible to receive near-term and milestone payments from Tenacia.

Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD, founder, CEO and CBO of Insilico Medicine, said: “Launching a second program with specific, differentiated attributes for the same target within such a short timeframe demonstrates the depth and flexibility of generative AI in modern drug design. The synergy between Tenacia’s expertise in CNS and Insilico’s Pharma.AI platform continues to generate innovative solutions with strong translational potential. We are pleased to expand our strategic partnership with Tenacia and look forward to continuing our collaboration to help overcome R&D barriers in neuroscience and advance transformative treatment options for patients worldwide.”

Tenacia stated that Tenacia is committed to the drug discovery and development for the treatment of nerve system diseases, and bringing innovative and differentiated therapies to the patients. The progress of the initial collaboration between Insilico and Tenacia has witnessed significant value to combine the expertise from both companies leading to impactful innovation. We are excited to expand the collaboration with Insilico to deliver future medicine of great value.

Leveraging its end-to-end AI platform and deep understanding of disease, Insilico has continued to expand its footprint in CNS therapeutics in recent years. In early 2026, Insilico entered into a co-development agreement with Hygtia Therapeutics, a joint venture of Fosun Pharma, [Legal1] to advance ISM8969 targeting NLRP3 for CNS treatment. The parties will share 50/50 global rights, and Insilico is eligible to receive upfront and milestone payments totaling over HK$500 million. The program has received FDA clearance to initiate clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease in Jan 2026.

About Insilico Medicine

Insilico Medicine is a pioneering global biotechnology company dedicated to integrating artificial intelligence and automation technologies to accelerate drug discovery, drive innovation in the life sciences, and extend health longevity to people on the planet. The company was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 30, 2025, under the stock code HKEX: 03696.

By integrating AI and automation technologies and deep in-house drug discovery capabilities, Insilico is delivering innovative drug solutions for unmet needs including fibrosis, oncology, immunology, pain, and obesity and metabolic disorders. Additionally, Insilico extends the reach of Pharma.AI across diverse industries, such as advanced materials, agriculture, nutritional products and veterinary medicine. For more information, please visit www.insilico.com

About Tenacia Biotechnology

Founded in 2022 by Bain Capital, Tenacia is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for patients with underserved neurological disorders. Tenacia’s seasoned management team brings decades of drug development experience from both multinational corporations and biotechs. Their deep understanding of complex disease biology and insights into unmet patient needs enable Tenacia to create a highly efficient neuroscience research and development platform with a proven track record of advancing novel therapies. Empowered by its founder and strategic investor, Bain Capital – through significant initial investment, long-term commitment and extensive life science network – Tenacia is poised to become a leading neuroscience company in China and deliver substantial value to shareholders while upholding an unwavering commitment to the patients.