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SKF makes acquisition to strengthen its Condition Monitoring portfolio

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SKF has signed an agreement to acquire G-Tech Instruments Inc., a leading specialist within condition monitoring and measuring instruments technology. The acquisition is a key step for SKF in leveraging digitally enabled reliability solutions to strengthen its end-user and aftermarket presence as well as deepen customer value and engagement across critical industries, including marine, railway, heavy industries, energy, and food and beverage.

By acquiring G-Tech, SKF will enhance its condition monitoring offering, one of three priority areas within the Group’s service business. G-Tech’s advanced diagnostic solutions complement SKF’s current portfolio, thereby enabling the development of a single, integrated ecosystem that allows customers to detect issues early, plan proactive maintenance, and improve equipment cost of use, performance and uptime.

“An important part of our strategy to reignite growth is value accretive bolt-on M&A. This acquisition delivers that. It also underlines our commitment as a leader to scale our service business through innovative, intelligent solutions, providing customers additional innovative condition monitoring and reliability solutions”, says Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO.

Furthermore, G-Tech’s established presence in Asia and scalable product roadmap is expected to unlock new business opportunities for SKF. The acquisition also supports SKF’s future product development as well as secures valuable intellectual assets.

Founded in 1998, G-Tech is headquartered in Taiwan and has emerged to a technology leader in its field with critical IP of vibration analyzers, diagnostic tools, and condition monitoring systems. G-Tech is a supplier to SKF and has 50 employees. The company reported sales of approximately MUSD 10 in 2025 with a strong margin. The acquisition is expected to be completed within six months.

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For more information about SKF’s conditions monitoring business, please visit: https://www.skf.com/group/products/condition-monitoring-systems

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Future Industries Take Center Stage

BEIJING, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China Today:

As the global economy confronts new challenges, China is decisively shifting its focus toward the next industrial frontier. A strategic national push to cultivate “future industries” – from artificial intelligence and humanoid robots to 6G and biomanufacturing – is rapidly becoming a market reality. For Europe, this technological acceleration represents not only a new economic force but also an opportunity for partnership and shared growth.

This vision centers on anticipating future needs and pioneering breakthroughs in computing, quality of life, and sustainable resource use. Recent developments indicate that this transformation is already underway, with key sectors beginning to gain significant momentum.

A Glimpse Into the Future: Six Pillars of Innovation

Future Energy: Exploring next-generation, low-carbon solutions like hydrogen, nuclear fusion, and advanced energy storage to power the global energy transition.

Quantum Technologies: Developing quantum computing and cryptography to solve intractable problems and create unbreachable security – a potential game-changer for science and industry.

Embedded Intelligence: Giving AI a physical form through sophisticated robots and smart devices capable of interacting intelligently with the real world.

Brain-Machine Interfaces: Pioneering the connection between the human brain and digital devices, with a focus on developing promising medical applications within a strong ethical framework.

6G Networks: Anticipating and building the networks of tomorrow, projected to be up to 100 times faster than 5G.

Biomanufacturing: Using living systems to produce everything from bio-based materials to alternative proteins, creating a sustainable industrial model.

This industrial transformation is not happening in isolation. For European businesses, researchers, and policymakers, these developments open a new chapter for cooperation.

The great challenges of our time – from climate change and public health to digital transformation – are global in nature. China’s focus on future industries aligns directly with Europe’s own strategic priorities. This alignment creates fertile ground for joint R&D in green technologies, joint development of global standards for AI and 6G, and creation of resilient, complementary supply chains in biomanufacturing and advanced robotics.

As these industries of the future take center stage, they offer a clear opportunity to build a new era of Sino-European partnership founded on shared innovation and mutual benefit. The future is arriving faster than expected, offering an opportunity to build it together.

Future Industries Take Center Stage
Future Industries Take Center Stage

Moomoo Singapore Opens New Bugis Store; partners SIAS to Advance Investor Education in Singapore

  • Bugis boutique becomes Moomoo Singapore’s third physical location and will serve as a financial education hub anchored by Moo Academy.
  • Strategic partnership with SIAS to expand investor education and strengthen investment literacy among retail investors in Singapore.

SINGAPORE, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Moomoo Singapore today announced the opening of its third physical boutique in Singapore, located in Bugis, alongside the launch of Moo Academy, a dedicated financial education hub designed to support the growing demand for structured investor learning.

In conjunction with the opening, Moomoo Singapore and the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS) also signed a strategic partnership agreement to reaffirm their shared commitment to broadening the base of informed and financially savvy retail investors in Singapore, while uplifting the overall level of  investment literacy among market participants.

The new Bugis store builds on the success of Moomoo Singapore’s earlier physical locations at 313@Somerset and Jem. Since launching its first stores, Moomoo Singapore has welcomed a steady stream of visitors seeking to join the moomoo community, receive personalised platform guidance, and deepen their understanding of investing.

The latest opening marks the company’s next step in transforming physical spaces into a dedicated learning ecosystem for investors at all stages of their journey.

“Singapore has one of the most dynamic retail investor communities in the region, and we see strong demand for more meaningful ways for investors to learn and engage with the markets,” said Jeyson Ng, CEO-Designate, Moomoo Singapore. “Our physical stores allow us to complement our digital platform with real-world engagement — providing investors with a place to learn, ask questions and build confidence as they navigate increasingly complex global markets.”

More than a retail presence, the Bugis location will serve as Moomoo Singapore’s financial education hub, anchored by the launch of Moo Academy — a structured investor education programme that formalises and scales the company’s long-standing investment in financial literacy.

Strategic Collaboration with SIAS to Strengthen Investor Education

As part of the launch, Moomoo Singapore and SIAS signed a strategic partnership agreement to deepen collaboration in advancing investor education and strengthening retail investor participation in Singapore’s capital markets.

Under the partnership, both organisations will work together to broaden outreach to retail investors through a series of investment literacy programmes, educational workshops and community engagements. The collaboration aims to support the development of a larger base of active, informed investors while encouraging responsible participation in Singapore’s investment landscape.

Selected SIAS-led educational programmes may also be hosted at the Bugis hub as part of Moo Academy’s programming, creating new touchpoints for investors to access structured learning opportunities and engage more deeply with the investment community.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to elevate investment literacy, promote responsible investing, and expand the community of knowledgeable retail investors in Singapore.

“Investor education has always been central to Moomoo’s mission. As more individuals take an interest in the markets, it is important that they participate with the right knowledge and confidence. Our partnership with SIAS reflects a shared commitment to strengthening financial literacy and broadening the base of informed retail investors in Singapore, while supporting broader industry initiatives such as SGX’s Value Unlock programme to deepen engagement with Singapore’s capital markets and strengthen the vibrancy of Singapore’s stock market” said Jeyson Ng, CEO-Designate, Moomoo Singapore.

“Investment literacy is essential for investors to make informed decisions and participate successfully in the markets. SIAS has long been committed to advocating for and educating retail investors in Singapore. This collaboration with Moomoo Singapore will allow us to expand our outreach and provide more opportunities for investors to deepen their understanding of financial markets. By working together, we aim to support the development of a more knowledgeable and confident investor community in Singapore,” said Mr Ang Hao Yao, Vice President, SIAS.

“The collaboration between Moomoo Singapore and SIAS is a good example of how the key stakeholders of our stock market are working together to build an informed and engaged investor community. In today’s environment, the opportunity lies in capturing investor attention and engaging them in ways that bring investing concepts to life. Such active literacy calls for more experiential and practical forms of engagement that go beyond theory,” said Ng Yao Loong, Head of Equities, SGX Group.

Extending Investor Education into the Broader Capital Markets Ecosystem

Since its inception, Moomoo Singapore has invested heavily in investor education as a core pillar of its mission. Beyond its digital trading platform, the company has delivered a wide range of initiatives — from large-scale investor festivals and thematic summits to expert-led workshops, online courses, market commentaries and market insights — designed to help investors deepen their understanding of financial markets.

As Moomoo Singapore’s investor community continues to grow, these efforts are increasingly extending beyond education to play a broader role within Singapore’s capital markets ecosystem, bringing together retail investors, listed companies, and other industry partners on a common platform.

In doing so, Moomoo Singapore aims to strengthen the connection between listed companies and a broader base of retail investors, helping to broaden awareness of Singapore-listed businesses and deepen investor understanding of corporate fundamentals. Over time, stronger engagement between companies and the investing public can support more effective market discovery and contribute to a more vibrant capital markets ecosystem.

Leveraging its large and active investor community, Moomoo Singapore is well positioned to serve as a connector within the ecosystem — bridging companies, investors and market stakeholders while fostering a more informed and participatory investment landscape.

About Moomoo Singapore

Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Moomoo Singapore) is an award-winning advanced financial technology company transforming the investing experience through our digitalised brokerage and wealth management platform – moomoo. Moomoo enhances the user experience with market data, news, and powerful analytical tools. Moomoo also embeds a unique digitalised investment community to connect all users, investors, companies, analysts, media and key opinion leaders.

Moomoo Singapore offers investment products for trading via the moomoo platform, and it is a capital markets services license holder regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Licence No. CMS101000), Major Payment Institution (Licence No. PS20200617) holder with the Exempt Financial Adviser Status. In July 2025, Moomoo Singapore reached the 1.5 million users milestone in Singapore.

Moomoo Private Wealth offers bespoke investment strategies for HNW and institutional clients. Backed by its cutting-edge technology platform, Moomoo Private Wealth offers a portfolio of innovative investment products and has been recognised by Asia Banking and Finance for its product excellence.

Our achievements include the WealthTech of the Year and Personal Finance Tech of the Year at the 2025 Asia Fintech Awards and the SIAS Best Retail Broker 2025.

 

Trane Launches HSAG Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller to Drive Asia Pacific Data Center Growth

SHANGHAI, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has announced the launch of the HSAG, a revolutionary air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller. Engineered specifically to meet the critical cooling demands of the Asia Pacific market, the HSAG combines oil-free magnetic levitation technology with next-generation low global warming potential refrigerants. This launch sets a new benchmark in energy efficiency, operational reliability, and environmental responsibility for mission-critical data centers across the region.

“The HSAG represents a pivotal leap forward in our portfolio for the data center vertical,” said Bruce Zhongping Gu, vice president, Engineering and Technology, Trane Technologies Asia Pacific. “Our customers in hyperscale data ceners face increasing challenges of heat loads and stringent environmental regulations. The HSAG delivers on both fronts, offering market-leading efficiency and reliable performance even in extreme conditions, ensuring operations remain cool, stable, and sustainable.”

The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence and cloud computing is driving exponential growth in data center capacity, placing increasing pressure on the industry to reduce power usage effectiveness (PUE) without sacrificing reliability. Trane is addressing this challenge with the HSAG, its first air-cooled magnetic bearing chiller for the Asia Pacific region, engineered specifically for the demanding environments of modern hyperscale and colocation facilities. By integrating advanced magnetic bearing centrifugal compressors, the HSAG eliminates mechanical friction and oil management systems, delivering sustained high efficiency and significantly lower maintenance requirements throughout the equipment’s lifecycle.

The cornerstone of the HSAG’s design is its focus on decarbonization and energy efficiency. The system uses R1234ze, an environmentally responsible HFO refrigerant with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than 1. This enables data center operators to stay ahead of stringent environmental regulations in markets such as Singapore and Japan. It also delivers outstanding energy performance, achieving a Coefficient of Performance (COP) exceeding 5.0 under typical data center operating conditions. Compared to traditional air-cooled variable frequency screw chillers, it achieves a 10-20% improvement in Integrated Part Load Value (IPLV), providing operators with substantial annual energy cost savings while reducing indirect carbon emissions from electricity consumption.

Beyond efficiency, the HSAG is engineered to perform reliably in the diverse and often challenging climatic conditions of the Asia Pacific region. Its robust “High Ambient” configuration enables dependable operation in outdoor temperatures as high as 52°C (125°F), making it an ideal solution for high-heat areas such as India and Southeast Asia. To further support the “always-on” nature of data centers, Trane has equipped the HSAG with critical reliability features, including rapid restart capabilities, a built-in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the control system, and an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). These safeguards ensure uninterrupted and stable cooling, even during power fluctuations or extreme weather events.

The HSAG also offers exceptional flexibility for facility designers, with capacities ranging from 200 to 600 tons under data center conditions, and support for chilled water supply temperatures of up to 30°C. This enables operators to maximize free cooling strategies and optimize energy use. With the launch of the HSAG, Trane is taking a significant step in supporting the region’s transition to sustainable, high-performance data centers, driving both environmental progress and operational excellence in Asia Pacific’s critical infrastructure sector.

About Trane

Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. For more information, please visit www.trane.com or www.tranetechnologies.com.

About Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Visit tranetechnologies.com.

 

 

ZTE Honored with Three GSMA GLOMO Awards, Pioneering an Intelligent Future

BARCELONA, Spain, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has secured multiple honors in the GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during MWC Barcelona 2026.

ZTE Honored with Three GSMA GLOMO Awards, Pioneering an Intelligent Future
ZTE Honored with Three GSMA GLOMO Awards, Pioneering an Intelligent Future

The company won the “Best Private Network Solution” Award, the “Open Gateway Challenge” Award and the “Best Event Activation” Award in recognition of its consistent technological innovation and in-depth industry integration. These achievements fully demonstrate ZTE’s leading strengths in open gateway innovation, 5G-A private networks and 5G-A industry scenario-based applications, and its innovative solutions have once again earned high recognition and authoritative affirmation from the global mobile communications industry.

Best Private Network Solution Award: EasyOn 5G-A-RobotNet Solution

The “EasyOn 5G-A-RobotNet” solution, jointly developed by ZTE, China Telecom, intelligent robotics enterprises AGIBOT and DroidUp, has been awarded the “Best Private Network Solution” Award, recognizing the solution as a benchmark for how cellular private networks can transform enterprise operations.

By integrating 5G-Advanced connectivity with embodied intelligence, the winning team has successfully demonstrated how a dedicated, optimized network infrastructure can digitize complex robotic operations and enable flexible, scalable automation in ways previously impossible with public cellular or Wi-Fi. EasyOn 5G-A-RobotNet supports cross-brand robot task orchestration, helping enterprises manage diverse humanoids under a unified system and lowering the overall cost of introducing large-scale robotic operations. Furthermore, the solution enables the real-time acquisition of high-quality multimodal data, facilitating the rapid iteration of embodied AI foundation models.

Open Gateway Challenge Award: AI-Powered Open Gateway Solution

The “AI-Powered Open Gateway” Solution, jointly developed by ZTE, the Network Department of China Mobile Group, China Mobile Hangzhou Research Institute and JD.com, has successfully defended its “Open Gateway Challenge” Award for its cutting-edge technological innovation and benchmark practical value.

Following last year’s accolades, China Mobile and ZTE Corporation have continued to innovate. In collaboration with strategic partner JD.com, they have launched an AI-Powered Open Gateway (New AaaS – Abilities as a Service) solution.

Targeting industry customers, this initiative addresses pain points such as the high threshold for invoking CAMARA APIs and low execution efficiency in specific scenarios. Backed by the robust support of ZTE’s core network NEF products and the introduction of an API Exposure AI Agent, the solution realizes four major innovations: intent recognition, intelligent orchestration, cross-operator adaptation, and protocol extension. In the collaborative practice, the project has established deep collaboration with JD.com, leveraging core capabilities such as network acceleration (QoD) provided by 5G/5G-A networks to drive innovation in customer service scenarios. By integrating messaging, voice, video, multimedia, and multimodal interaction technologies, the initiative establishes a new paradigm for intelligent customer service, effectively enhancing response efficiency and customer satisfaction. Through the upgrade of the full-domain customer service large model and the construction of a customer service AI data flywheel, this project sets a benchmark for the next-generation intelligent call center industry.

Best Event Activation Award: 5G-A Powered Concert Live Streaming Project

The “5G-A Powered Concert Live Streaming” project, jointly deployed by ZTE, China Telecom and R&J, has won the “Best Event Activation” Award, marking the successful commercialization of 5G-A in the concert live streaming industry and injecting strong momentum into the large-scale transformation of various live streaming scenarios, including event performances, cultural and entertainment activities, and education.

The solution was first implemented at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in Zhejiang Province. With excellent performance in concert live broadcast support, it has set a replicable benchmark for the innovation and large-scale application of wireless live streaming in the industry. The 5G-A EasyOn•Live solution achieves a single-camera uplink peak rate of 2Gbps+, paving an efficient channel for high-definition and multi-concurrent live streaming transmission. Equipped with the NodeEngine computing engine, it greatly shortens the data transmission path, ensures transmission security, and enables efficient private network deployment. Supported by 5G-A SuperMIMO technology, it guarantees stable and smooth image transmission even under complex weather conditions such as rain. Compared with the traditional DVB standard solution, the EasyOn•Live solution achieves multiple-camera full coverage, high-definition images and ultra-stability with a single network, without additional expensive hardware equipment, effectively solving the core business pain points of event organizers, and providing a new technical solution for the entire cultural and entertainment live streaming industry.

The annual GLOMO Awards represents the industry’s most prestigious accolade. With a judge panel comprising over 200 independent judges, the GLOMO Awards 2026 celebrates individuals and companies that drive innovation and showcase excellence in the rapidly growing mobile industry.

As one of the most prestigious honors in the global mobile communications industry, the GLOMO Awards stand as a strong recognition of ZTE’s leadership in open gateway innovation, 5G-A private networks and 5G-A industry scenario-based applications. Going forward, ZTE will continue to deepen cooperation with global operators and industry partners, and build a future-oriented new digital ecosystem with more intelligent, open, and inclusive technological innovations.

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Blockchain.com Doubles Down on Africa With Ghana Launch, Set Sights On Wider African Expansion

After scaling transaction volumes by over 700% across Nigeria over the last year, Blockchain.com is
expanding into Ghana as part of its broader strategy to build long term digital asset infrastructure across
Africa’s fastest-growing economies

LONDON, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blockchain.com announced today the company is expanding operations into Ghana and continuing to scale operations to more African countries in the future. The brokerage firm is accelerating its commitment to financial access and digital asset innovation across the region by offering Ghanaian customers a secure, compliant platform.

Nigeria emerged as one of Blockchain.com’s fastest-growing markets globally after the company officially launched retail operations in the country early last year. The company established a strong operational footprint in Lagos, hired local talent within the region, and has recorded over 700% growth over the last year in brokerage transaction volume since launch, with USDT, BTC and TRX as the most traded assets.

According to Chainalysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index, Nigeria consistently ranks among the top crypto adopting countries in the world and leads Sub-Saharan Africa in grassroots adoption. The country has seen billions of dollars in annual crypto transaction volume, driven in part by currency volatility, remittance demand, and a rapidly growing mobile-first population.

Across emerging markets, digital assets are increasingly used not only for investment but also for payments, remittances and savings, providing individuals with new tools to manage currency volatility and participate in the global digital economy.

“Our growth in Nigeria over the past year has demonstrated the immense potential for digital assets across the African region,” said Owen Odia, General Manager, Africa at Blockchain.com. “Africa represents our mission to make financial services available to everyone globally. We are building for a long-term future by developing new infrastructure, investing in local talent, and creating region-specific products tailored to local needs.”

Blockchain.com maintains teams in the market to support operations, partnerships, and regulatory engagement, reinforcing its long term commitment to Africa.

Prior to Blockchain.com’s official launch, Ghana was already seeing significant organic adoption on the platform. Over the past year, Blockchain.com recorded a 140% increase in active users and an 80% rise in transaction volumes, signaling strong demand for secure access to digital assets. This presence follows significant organic traction in Ghana, where users are increasingly seeking secure, compliant tools.

Stablecoins and digital assets can enhance cross-border settlement efficiency, reduce remittance costs, and support growing digital commerce ecosystems across West Africa. Blockchain.com continues to focus on building infrastructure that complements and strengthens existing financial systems while expanding access to global markets.

Blockchain.com operates in more than 70 jurisdictions worldwide. Since 2011, Blockchain.com has processed over $1.2 trillion in crypto transactions, created more than 90 million wallets, and verified over 40 million users. As a global crypto brokerage, Blockchain.com provides individuals and institutions with secure access to digital assets while maintaining a strong commitment to compliance, transparency and security.

About Blockchain.com
Blockchain.com is connecting the world to the future of finance. The global leader in crypto services helping millions across the globe access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain.com has earned the trust of more than 90 million wallets and over 40 million verified users, and has facilitated over $1.2 trillion in crypto transactions. Visit Blockchain.com for more information.

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Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong Launches Key Stage 3 with Celebratory Ceremony

HONG KONG, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong proudly marked the official launch of its Key Stage 3 programme with a vibrant ceremony that underscored the institution’s dedication to educational excellence. The event was graced by esteemed guests, including Mr Brian Davidson CMG, the British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao, alongside Governors Ms Carla Howarth, Ms Sarah Canning-Jones, Ms Gráinne Walters, and School Supervisor Mr Stephen Wong.

Left to Right: Priya Kanthan, Sarah Canning-Jones, Carla Howarth, Brian Davidson CMG, Gráinne Walters, Stephen Wong
Left to Right: Priya Kanthan, Sarah Canning-Jones, Carla Howarth, Brian Davidson CMG, Gráinne Walters, Stephen Wong

The ceremony began with lively performances by students, followed by congratulatory videos sent from notable figures such as Mr Bernard Charnwut Chan, Chairman of the Board of Governors; Mr Leo Winkley, Headmaster of Shrewsbury School UK; Mr Robert Millar, Principal of Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside; and Ms Amanda Dennison, Principal of Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus.

In his inspiring address, Mr Brian Davidson CMG spoke on the transformative potential of the new Key Stage 3 programme. “This moment not only signifies a significant development for Shrewsbury but also strengthens the educational partnership between the UK and China Hong Kong. We are dedicated to enhancing educational development across these regions, and today’s event is a testament to that commitment,” he emphasised.

Echoing this sentiment, Ms Carla Howarth, Governor, highlighted the seamless educational pathways facilitated by Key Stage 3 leading to Shrewsbury School in the UK. “With this new addition, students can now extend their academic journey up to Year 8 in Hong Kong, ensuring a smooth transition to Shrewsbury School in the UK in Year 9 or to their chosen destination. This initiative helps bridge our educational systems and enriches the opportunities available to students here in Hong Kong. Together, we are nurturing a global educational landscape,” she articulated.

Principal Ms Priya Kanthan addressed an audience that included media representatives, corporate partners, relocation agents, and the parents of students in Years 4 to 6. She remarked, “Today, we celebrate not just the launch of Key Stage 3 but also our community’s commitment to educational excellence. Our curriculum is designed to inspire, challenge, and engage our students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future academic pursuits.”

A highlight of the event was the creation of a collaborative handprint mural by distinguished guests, symbolising unity and the community spirit within the school. This artwork will serve as a lasting testament to the collective efforts and aspirations of the students and the academic team at Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong.

The introduction of Key Stage 3 marks a significant milestone in Shrewsbury’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the potential of young learners and establishing robust educational pathways for their future success.

About Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong

Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong draws directly from the heritage of one of Britain’s most distinguished independent schools. Founded by Royal Charter in 1552, Shrewsbury School UK has an exceptional record of excellence in broad academic study. We share a commitment to cultivating confident, articulate, and independent learners. 

As the only premium provider of British education in the region, our inspirational educational programme is grounded in the English National Curriculum, designed to nurture creativity and confidence. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Central, we offer an exceptional range of experiences for students aged 3 to 13.

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Let Her Create: How VEVOR Empowers Women to Redefine the Spaces of Home

HOUSTON, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In many people’s imagination, the roar of a power drill and the sparks of a welding torch are often associated with something rugged—and something male.

VEVOR Push Lawn Sweeper
VEVOR Push Lawn Sweeper

But the reality inside American homes tells a different story. According to the 2024 results of the American Time Use Survey by the U.S. Department of Labor, 87% of women spend time on household activities on an average day, including housework, lawn and garden care, vehicle maintenance and repair, and home maintenance, decoration, and renovation.

VEVOR has been collecting user stories and witnessing how its female users are empowered to do so. Step into VEVOR’s user community across the United States, and you’ll see that reality in action.

In Texas, a woman pressure-washes her patio with a gas-powered cold-water pressure washer. Wherever the stream passes, the brick and stone reveal their original clean texture. In a studio in Philadelphia, an airless paint sprayer gives a wall an entirely new color. In a garage in Seattle, a mechanical tool set has just helped her tighten and reinforce her child’s swing set.

From home renovation to car maintenance, from yard care to creative DIY projects—everywhere something needs to be built, repaired, or improved, you’ll find women working with focus, confidence and VEVOR solutions.

1. Giving Time Back to Life

During product development, VEVOR noticed an interesting pattern: many women give up on a project not because the work itself is difficult, but because the preparation and cleanup take too much time.

One user from Texas shared her story. She loves caring for her yard, but the most frustrating part of her routine was dealing with a hose that stretched dozens of feet across the garden. After watering the plants, she would spend nearly half an hour coiling it up, loop by loop, and dragging it back to the tool shed. In the heat of summer or the chill of winter, a weekend afternoon could easily slip away like that.

Later, she switched to a VEVOR retractable hose reel. With a gentle pull, the hose automatically retracts—finished in just a few seconds.

She said that afternoon she stood in the yard for quite a while, unsure what to do next. “I suddenly had an extra half hour,” she said. “I didn’t know what to do with it. So I just sat there and had a cup of coffee.”

From that day on, she began seeing her yard differently. She used a VEVOR pressure washer to clean the patio, trimmed dead branches with a gas-powered hedge trimmer, and cleared out a small corner of the yard to grow herbs. What once felt like routine maintenance slowly turned into something closer to creation.

This is the philosophy behind VEVOR’s design: giving back, piece by piece, the time that everyday tasks quietly take away.

2 Turning “I Can” Into an Everyday Reality

Another user lives in Philadelphia.

She enjoys browsing home design inspiration but had never actually renovated anything herself. Home improvement always felt like a “big project”—something that required a full weekend, perfect conditions, and careful preparation.

Until the day she used a VEVOR airless paint sprayer to paint her first wall.

At first, it was simply curiosity. She wanted to see how well the machine worked. She repainted one wall in her living room, and the entire process took less than two hours.

VEVOR airless paint sprayer
VEVOR airless paint sprayer

When it was finished, she stood there looking at the wall for a long time.

Not because it was perfect. But because an idea she had been putting off for two years had suddenly become real.

After that, things began to fall into place like dominoes. Every weekend she made a little more progress, and each small change sparked another idea.

Later, she shared a reflection in the community that resonated with many others:

“I used to wait for the perfect moment. Now I realize the perfect moment doesn’t arrive on its own—you create it with the right tools.”

Helping ideas come to life faster—that’s exactly what VEVOR hopes to make possible.

3. Powerful Tools, Made to Be Approachable

These two stories point to the same truth: When women pick up tools, what they need most isn’t courage—it’s tools that truly understand them. That’s exactly what VEVOR has been working toward over the past few years.

From backyards in Texas to garages in Seattle, the product team has followed hundreds of real user scenarios, documenting the moments when people hesitate while using tools:

Why can’t hose reels retract automatically?

Why can’t tool handles fit more naturally in smaller hands?

Why can’t equipment be lighter, so moving it around isn’t a barrier?

These observations are gradually being transformed into real design improvements. Each change points toward the same goal: making professional tools accessible to everyone.

Today, VEVOR’s product line covers more than 15,000 categories—from yard care to automotive repair, from home renovation to creative DIY. All of these tools serve the same purpose: to put the power of creation back into the hands of anyone who wants to build something of their own. This isn’t simply an extension of strength. It’s an expansion of choice.

VEVOR believes the power to create shouldn’t be limited by strength, space, or experience. It should belong to anyone with a vision for their home. To bring that belief to life, we’re opening our doors—literally. On March 9, join us at our first-ever global flagship store in Houston (10951 Farm to Market 1960 Road W). See, touch, and test the tools helping women across America redefine what’s possible in their own spaces. Discover pro-level performance without the pro-level price—and start creating the home you’ve always imagined. Your next project starts here.

About VEVOR

VEVOR is a global home improvement brand that empowers home creators, who actively reshape living spaces to express their inner pursuits, finding joy in turning visions into reality with their own hands to upgrade spaces with pro-level gear at fair prices. From backyard makeovers to apartment innovations, VEVOR delivers uncompromised quality through vertical integration — combining precision engineering with the joy of making.

Founded in 2007 as an eBay seller, VEVOR began selling on Amazon in 2013 and launched vevor.com in 2020. The brand unveiled its refreshed identity in 2025. Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, with a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of over 15,000 products spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions.

The brand’s promise is built on four pillars: professional-grade performance, unexpected value, complete home ecosystem coverage, and uncompromising quality. This commitment is reflected in its 90% customer satisfaction rate, supported by 24/7 assistance and a 30-day hassle-free return policy.

For more information, visit www.vevor.com or search “vevor” on Amazon.

Media Contact: Qi Feng, qi.feng@vevor.net