ROME, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Haier Biomedical recently convened its European Partner Summit in Rome under the theme “Advancing Together – Sharing the Future of Biomedical Innovation,” which brought together 37 regional partners and industry leaders from 23 European countries to outline its long-term commitment to Europe and unveil a broadened laboratory solutions portfolio, marking a strategic upgrade of its brand portfolio. New strategy shifts toward scenario-based, application-driven solutions, while sharing its long-term plan to deepen localization in Europe and deliver more comprehensive, tailored services and support across the region.

At the summit, Enrique Wang, Global Market Director of Haier Biomedical, reaffirmed the Company’s global vision to achieve over 50% of global revenue from international markets by 2027 and over 50% revenue contribution beyond refrigeration by 2028. He emphasized that Europe remains a strategic priority within the company’s globalization roadmap, which underscores the “In Europe, for Europe” localization principle of delivering products, services, and support tailored for regional regulatory standards, customer expectations, and application needs.

Outlining the 2026 European strategy, Semir Selimovic, director of North, Central & Eastern Europe of Haier Biomedical Europe, highlighted continued investment in local sales, service, and product expertise to strengthen responsiveness and execution across key markets. Europe has become one of Haier Biomedical’s fastest-growing international regions, and this is supported by expanding local teams and a steadily broadening product portfolio.

Expanding from freezers to full solutions

Among the newly introduced products, the Plasma Apheresis System XJ-III drew particular attention. The system has obtained EU MDR certification, which marks a significant milestone in meeting Europe’s stringent regulatory requirements and strengthens Haier Biomedical’s position in blood and plasma technology. Across Europe, Haier Biomedical’s CO₂ incubators, centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, and cold storage lines continue to gain market share, supported by energy-efficient technologies and compliance with regional certification standards. The product evolution presented in Rome demonstrates a move toward unlocking a full portfolio capable of supporting laboratories, hospitals, and life science institutions with end-to-end solutions.

Automation and intelligent blood management as growth engines

Daniele Pericolini, European Automation Solution Specialist of Haier Biomedical, outlined the Company’s strategy to drive future growth through laboratory automation and intelligent blood management systems. Haier Biomedical’s automated biobank solutions integrate RFID-enabled ultra-low temperature storage, modular automation platforms, and liquid nitrogen systems to enhance sample traceability and operational efficiency. By addressing challenges such as sample integrity, temperature tracking, and high-density storage, the Company has positioned itself within Europe’s growing demand for advanced biobanking infrastructure.

Additionally, the U-Blood intelligent blood management system represents a shift from traditional cold storage to real-time connected blood supply chain management. Designed to reduce wastage, improve traceability, and support round-the-clock transfusion workflows, the solution aligns with Europe’s increasing focus on safety, digitization, and zero-waste healthcare initiatives.

European customer recognition and brand alignment

The summit also featured success stories from four European partners representing Germany, Slovakia, France, and Denmark, which highlighted strong local validation of Haier Biomedical’s solutions. In France, long-term partner showcased the jointly developed biosafety cabinet adapted to French standards, with over 230 units deployed across over 100 customers. In Denmark, Haier Biomedical partner shared its ultra-low temperature freezer success through public tenders and ongoing expansion into additional product categories. In Slovenia, large-scale pharmaceutical installations reinforced the Company’s capabilities in managing complex, multi-unit projects. Partners from Central Europe also emphasized reliability, regulatory compliance, and after-sales support as key differentiators.

Strong international growth performance in 2025

Haier Biomedical’s expanding European footprint is supported by a solid financial performance. In 2025, the Company reported revenue exceeding RMB 2.3 billion, with international revenue reaching RMB 840 million, which accounts for over 36% of total revenue and reflects continued global expansion.

Europe recorded double-digit growth, which contributed to a large portion of overall international revenue growth. The Company’s AI-driven and automation-related solutions contributed approximately 15% of total revenue in 2025, which signalled accelerating technology-driven transformation. These results reflect a broader shift from hardware exports toward localized solution delivery supported by regional teams and certifications across over 18 countries.

As the European Partner Summit concluded, Haier Biomedical reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening localized operations, expanding automation and life science solutions, and advancing collaborative growth with partners. Through a combination of global innovation capabilities and local execution in Europe, the Company aims to further consolidate its position as a trusted life science solutions provider in 2026 and beyond.

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

HSINCHU, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the satellite industry’s premier global trade show, Satellite 2026 in Washington, D.C., YTTEK, a leading provider of wireless communication solutions in Taiwan, will make its first public debut of a fully integrated end-to-end satellite communications (SATCOM) architecture spanning ground stations, satellite payloads, and automotive user terminals. The debut is more than a product showcase. It highlights Taiwan’s evolution in the global satellite supply chain—from component manufacturing to full-system SATCOM integration.

Ground segment: National space agency-validated, mission-proven performance
YTTEK has built its satellite communications expertise through long-term collaboration with the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA). Its satellite ground station modem has been mission-proven, successfully receiving and decoding signals from TASA’s Formosat-5 and NASA’s Landsat-8 and Landsat-9 satellites. These accomplishments position YTTEK among the few Asian firms with verified, national-level satellite communications credentials.

Space segment: Targeting 2027 launch for communication payload
Building on its ground-proven systems, YTTEK will showcase a high-throughput, flexible satellite communication payload designed for CubeSats and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. The payload features a Software-Defined Radio (SDR) architecture capable of supporting multiple protocols, overcoming the limitations of traditional fixed hardware. Having successfully passed national space qualification testing, it has now entered the engineering verification phase, with a targeted launch in 2027 to secure flight heritage.

Automotive Segment: Redefining satellite connectivity for smart mobility
Expanding into smart mobility, YTTEK has partnered with Tier-1 supplier AUO Mobility Solutions Corporation to co-develop a next-generation automotive satellite User Terminal (UT). The solution combines AUO’s roof-integrated transparent glass antenna with YTTEK’s satellite communication system for user terminals. Featuring a millisecond-response Antenna Control Unit (ACU) built for seamless modem integration, YTTEK’s system ensures precise satellite tracking and uninterrupted connectivity, even at high speeds across complex terrains.

From integration to complete systems
“As global LEO deployments accelerate, competition is shifting from individual components to system-level integration,” said Jiangson Chen, CEO of YTTEK. “Our goal is to build a complete satellite communications solution—from ground to satellite to vehicle.”

At Satellite 2026, YTTEK aims to deepen collaboration with global aerospace leaders and system integrators, leveraging its end-to-end integration capabilities to strengthen Taiwan’s strategic role in the global LEO satellite ecosystem.

For more information, visit:
https://yttek.com/satellite-2026-mission-proven-tasa-validated-satcom/

About YTTEK Technology
YTTEK, a leader in Software-Defined Radio (SDR), delivers cutting-edge wireless communication solutions for satellite communications, defense UAV and academic applications. We are dedicated to offering proven, reliable, and integrated communication solutions, helping customers accelerate product development and ensure exceptional performance.

BEIJING, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：

Nearly three months after the launch of island-wide special customs operations, Hainan Free Trade Port is witnessing surging foreign investment, duty-free imports and visa-free arrivals, said Liu Xiaoming, the governor of southern China’s Hainan province.

In an interview with China Daily on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions, Liu, who is also a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress, the country’s top legislature, described the special customs operations, which began on Dec 18, as a “new historical starting point” for higher-level opening-up. Since the launch, operations have been stable and the flow of goods, people and capital has been accelerating.

“The vitality and potential of Hainan’s high-level opening-up have been fully demonstrated,” Liu said.

The share of imported goods eligible for zero tariffs has jumped from 21 percent to 74 percent of all tariff items. Imported products that undergo at least 30 percent value-added processing in Hainan can now enter the mainland tariff-free.

During the nine-day Spring Festival holiday in February, Hainan recorded nearly 48.6 million yuan ($7.03 million) in zero-tariff imports, saving 9.42 million yuan in duties. In the first two months since operations began, the value of imports and exports at local customs ports grew 9 percent year-on-year.

The developments are being noticed by foreign enterprises. German turbine manufacturer Siemens Energy and French pharmaceutical company Mayoly have established their presence on the island, while Singapore-based Fullerton Health Group opened Hainan’s first wholly foreign-owned hospital. Liu said that in the first two months of operation, the number of new foreign-invested enterprises grew 45.6 percent.

Tourism is also surging, and Liu attributed this to the country’s most open entry policy. In the two months since the launch, 557,700 inbound and outbound tourists passed through the province’s ports. Of them, 141,000 were visa-free foreign nationals, a year-on-year increase of 62.2 percent.

Domestic consumption is being reshaped through optimized duty-free shopping policies for outbound travelers and new duty-free stores that cater to residents’ needs for daily goods. The first five duty-free stores selling daily consumer goods opened on Feb 11 and attracted 465,000 visitors in the first two weeks. During the Spring Festival holiday, the value of offshore duty-free sales increased 30.8 percent, and the number of shoppers rose 35.4 percent.

“The policy dividends have won wide recognition,” Liu said, adding that the province will continue to expand the range of duty-free goods and integrate duty-free shopping with tourism and culture.

Liu emphasized that, with these operations in place, Hainan is ready to advance its opening-up on a larger scale and at a deeper level. He said that Hainan will steadily expand institutional opening-up by aligning with the rules of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and proactively connecting with high-standard international trade agreements.

The province will further liberalize trade and investment by optimizing port layouts and supervisory models. It will work to shorten the negative list for cross-border service trade and explore a coordinated access system for domestic and foreign capital.

Liu added that Hainan will increase the flow of goods and factors of production. This includes fully utilizing the multi-function free trade accounts, expanding the list of visa-free countries and improving the management of data exports.

Hainan aims to become a strategic hub in the country’s dual-circulation development paradigm, serving as a bridge between the domestic market and the global economy, Liu said.

He noted that Hainan is within a four-hour flight of 21 countries and regions, encompassing about 47 percent of the world’s population. The province has attracted investment from 180 countries and regions, and established partnerships with 41 global free trade zones and ports.

Cooperative industrial parks built in collaboration with Guangdong, Hunan and Zhejiang provinces, as well as the Hong Kong economic cooperation demonstration zone, are flourishing in Hainan.

“We will actively integrate into and serve the unified national market,” said Liu, adding that Hainan will build a high-quality platform to help domestic enterprises go global.

Liu highlighted five key priorities for developing unique industrial chains.

In seed breeding, efforts will focus on core technologies. The marine industry aims to make the deep sea a source of technological innovation and plans for the marine sector to account for 40 percent of the province’s GDP this year. In the space sector, Hainan’s commercial spacecraft launch site plans to carry out 60 launches per year. Regarding green development, the province will promote new energy storage, electric vehicles, prefabricated construction and carbon sink trading. To advance e-commerce and international data services, Hainan plans to leverage green computing power and cross-border data flow policies.

To build a free trade port with global influence, Liu said that Hainan will develop internationally competitive industries.

SINGAPORE, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Globe Teleservices Pte. Ltd. (GTS), a global telecom solutions provider, announced its partnership with Myanma Posts and Telecommunications (MPT Myanmar), Myanmar’s state-owned telecommunications operator, to strengthen secure messaging services for subscribers both locally and globally.

Through this collaboration, MPT Myanmar is set to enhance its A2P messaging ecosystem, ensuring communication is delivered with greater trust, transparency, and reliability, while aligning with Myanmar’s local compliance and regulatory requirements.

The partnership will support improved governance and visibility across messaging traffic, helping MPT Myanmar reduce unwanted communications and safeguard customer interactions. Subscribers can expect improved delivery of critical notifications and a more seamless experience when engaging with businesses and services that rely on secure messaging.

“At Globe Teleservices, we believe enterprise messaging must be built on trust, especially when it supports sensitive and time-critical communication,” said Ashutosh Agrawal, Group CEO, Globe Teleservices. “By partnering with MPT Myanmar, we aim to strengthen secure and compliant A2P messaging while enabling long-term growth.”

By combining MPT Myanmar’s strong national network reach with Globe Teleservices’ expertise in A2P monetization and firewall, the partnership aims to create a customer-friendly messaging environment as digital adoption continues to grow across Myanmar.

About Globe Teleservices

Globe Teleservices Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based telecom conglomerate with a global presence, having offices in the USA, Dubai, Malaysia, Tanzania, Ghana, India, and Hong Kong. GTS provides niche next-gen solutions in A2P monetization, omnichannel messaging, anti-fraud & cloud services. GTS is a member of prestigious forums like MEF, GSMA and GLF. Notable accolades include the Platinum Award from Juniper Research for AI-powered AGT/AIT Fraud Detection solution, recognition in Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies for 2026, 2025 & 2024 by The Straits Times and Statista, recognition in Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2024 & 2025 and Tier 1 recognition in A2P SMS Messaging Market Impact Report 2024 in MNO and Enterprise edition by ROCCO.

The team will shape the Group’s next phase of growth through scale, innovation and culture building in an evolving hospitality landscape and changing customer expectation

SINGAPORE, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) today announced a strengthened executive leadership team as it positions the organisation for its next phase of global growth. The appointments reflect a deliberate focus on building leadership depth, succession strength and executional capability across the Group’s core priority areas.

As part of this leadership strengthening, PPHG has appointed Craig Bond as Chief Operating Officer, Celine Du as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer and Kate Loh to head up Development. Together, they join industry veterans Andreas Sungaimin, Senior Vice President (SVP) of People and Culture and Valerie Foo, SVP of Finance and Wee Wei Ling, Executive Director of Sustainability Partnerships, Lifestyle and Asset, to make up the senior management team at PPHG.

Led by CEO, Mr Choe Peng Sum, the enhanced executive team brings together complementary strengths across operations, commercial strategy, finance, development, brand-building and talent management, providing the scale, cohesion and discipline required to support PPHG’s expanding global footprint and evolving brand portfolio.

Choe said, “As PPHG enters its next phase of growth, the strength of our leadership team is critical. These appointments reflect the depth and maturity of the leadership bench we have been deliberately building across the Group. We advance our commitment to innovation, leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency, enable more personalised guest experiences and create a more connected, empowering environment for employees. This is being driven by the evolving customer needs with industry figures^[1] showing that 82% of consumers say technologies like contactless tools or chatbots, enhance their experience.”

As COO, Bond will oversee global operations across the Group’s “Pan Pacific”, PARKROYAL COLLECTION and PARKROYAL brands, working closely with the executive leadership team to translate strategy into consistent execution across markets, ensuring the brand promise is brought to life through distinctive and high-quality guest experiences across markets.

Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Du, will oversee PPHG’s commercial strategy and performance across its portfolio. A seasoned commercial strategist with over three decades of experience across some of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands, Du will drive revenue growth and strengthen brand equity, channel management, loyalty, and global partnerships to enhance the Group’s commercial reach and customer engagement.

Loh brings deep familiarity with the Group, having previously served as Director of Development until 2022. With extensive experience across development planning, feasibility and project management, Loh has sourced and negotiated deals for leading hospitality groups which makes her a key member of the leadership team as the Group looks to expand further in key markets.

At PPHG, technology adoption spans the entire guest journey, from personalised digital touchpoints that shape booking and pre-arrival experiences, to AI-enabled services that enhance on-property interactions while freeing teams to focus on higher-value guest engagement. Behind the scenes, secure and data-driven platforms underpin operational excellence, improving efficiency, supporting sustainability initiatives, and enabling scalable, future-ready growth across the Group.

As these capabilities scale across the Group, the finance function plays a critical role in enabling innovation responsibly. Foo brings deep technology fluency to balance strategic oversight with secure digital platforms, automation and data-led insights, strengthening risk controls, streamlining workflows and supporting resilient, future-ready financial operations, including the management of integrated global payment systems with a strong focus on cybersecurity and risk mitigation.

To support this growth, as the Head of People and Culture, Sungaimin will play a central role in shaping a high-performance, inclusive culture as the Group attracts and integrates a new generation of hospitality talent. According to industry estimates^[2], by 2030, 74% of the global workforce will be comprised of Millennial and Generation Z workers. Sungaimin will focus on building a culture that resonates with new workforce, prioritising purpose, wellbeing, career mobility and continuous learning, while preserving the Group’s long-standing values of care, service excellence and trust.

Finally, to ensure the Group’s growth remains sustainable and future-ready, Wee will shape the next chapter of PPHG’s sustainability and CSR strategy, integrating social inclusion, environmental responsibility and cultural expression into the way the Group operates, grows and differentiates its brands globally.

Bringing together diverse and complementary strengths is Choe, whose decades of CEO experience underpin a clear ambition to deepen brand strength across the Group’s portfolio and ensure PPHG continues to move with pace, recognising that in a rapidly changing environment, complacency is not an option.

With this executive leadership team in place, PPHG is sharpening its focus on priority growth areas including luxury hospitality, serviced apartments and the MICE segment, while continuing to expand in key gateway cities globally.

By investing in leadership capability from within and aligning its executive team closely with strategic priorities, PPHG continues to build the organisational resilience, talent depth and executional excellence required to deliver sustainable growth in an increasingly complex global hospitality landscape.

The appointments also reflect PPHG’s commitment to succession planning and internal leadership development, recognising and advancing leaders who embody the Group’s values and long-term vision.

About Pan Pacific Hotels Group 

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and manages over 50 hotels, resorts, and serviced suites comprising three brands – “Pan Pacific”, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL in more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America, Africa and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, it is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited.

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts delivers sincere and graceful service to every guest with a passion for excellence.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts is driven by our passion for life and sustainability. 

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts is distinguished by its passion for people and places, immersing every guest into local and authentic cultures.

Visit www.panpacific.com.

Pan Pacific Discovery

Pan Pacific DISCOVERY is a loyalty programme designed to enhance every guest experience. Members can savour the benefits of DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), a user-friendly digital rewards currency, granting exclusive discounts on room rates, dining experiences, and more. With each tier progression, members elevate their status to unlock enhanced privileges and the opportunity to earn and spend D$ on premium hotel amenities and experiences, including Pan Pacific Hotels Group-owned dining outlets worldwide. Pan Pacific DISCOVERY is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels with 40 brands and over 800 hotels around the world. To become a member, visit panpacific.com. 

• Joint efforts aim to improve payment convenience and create smoother travel experiences as Asia Pacific travel demand accelerates.

SINGAPORE, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As international travel rebounds across Asia Pacific, Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and Trip.com Group have entered into a new global agreement designed to make booking and paying for travel more seamless for consumers and partners worldwide. Through this collaboration, Trip.com Group will introduce a virtual travel card program issued in partnership with Visa via Trip.com Group’s fintech arm, TripLink.

The program, already launched in Singapore and expanding to the Netherlands and Hong Kong, is designed to help travel suppliers, hotels, and agencies process payments more efficiently and securely, ultimately improving the overall experience for travelers.

Under this collaboration, Visa and Trip.com Group will:

• Introduce Visa virtual card credentials across Trip.com Group’s global operations to streamline B2B payment flows, reduce manual reconciliation, and improve data visibility for travel partners.
• Support the recovery of international travel through joint marketing efforts that connect travelers to more destinations and experiences.
• Improve card acceptance and payment reliability across Trip.com Group platforms, ensuring travelers can book and pay easily no matter where they are.

This partnership comes as traveler confidence continues to grow. According to Visa’s research, 55% of Asia Pacific consumers plan to travel in the next six months, with Japan, China, and Australia among the most popular destinations[1]. Credit cards remain the preferred payment method for overseas spending thanks to their security, global acceptance, and rewards—making improvements to payment flows increasingly important for both travelers and the travel industry.

“Travel should be exciting, not complicated. By working with Trip.com Group, we’re making payments simpler and more secure for travelers and the travel industry, removing friction and delivering a seamless experience across the global travel ecosystem,” said Arturo Planell, Group Country Manager, Regional Southeast Asia, and SVP Global/Regional Sellers & Digital Sales, Visa.

“We are delighted to work with Visa to deliver more efficient and convenient payment solutions for our global partners and customers. Together, we aim to enhance every step of the travel experience and support the continued recovery of global tourism,” said Zhe Wang, Head of Fintech, VP, Trip.com Group.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

About Trip.com Group

Trip.com Group is a global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com , Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travelers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is on the mission “to pursue the perfect trip for a better world”. Find out more about Trip.com Group here: group.trip.com.

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