BENGALURU, India, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In 2026, CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, is marking 50 years of combining human ingenuity with the power of technology to achieve meaningful outcomes for its clients. Under the theme ‘Building what’s next’, the company’s milestone looks to the future, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner as the pace of change accelerates. It reflects a company built to grow and last, and one that helps clients succeed in an environment defined by rapid transformations.

For five decades, CGI has anticipated trends, embraced and led change, and grown alongside its clients, guided by a long-term vision and a shared commitment to building a company its people are proud to own and grow. Today, with 94,000 CGI Partners worldwide, and an expanding global footprint, the company empowers businesses to harness the latest technology and navigate increasingly complex challenges with confidence.

“For 50 years, we have lived by a Dream: creating an environment in which we enjoy working together and, as owners, contribute to building a company we can be proud of,” said Serge Godin, Founder and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, CGI. “This Dream carries us through every technological shift, geopolitical cycle, and economic transformation, connecting us across generations and geographies. Our success reflects the trust we earn every day from our clients as well as the passion, hard work, and expertise of the best team in the world.”

CGI’s approach, grounded in proximity to its clients, accountability and ownership, combines a global delivery model with deep local insight, enabling trusted, long-term relationships and disciplined execution across economic cycles. This framework underpins its work across AI, digital transformation, data, cloud modernization, cybersecurity and business process optimization. As technology increasingly shapes economies, industries and communities, CGI remains focused on delivering success for its clients, providing a supportive environment to build careers for CGI Partners, and creating value for shareholders.

“We are thankful for the deep relationships with our clients and remain focused on creating value as they navigate what lies ahead. We thank our CGI Partners for their dedication as owners of the business, whose collaboration brings that commitment to life every day, and we acknowledge our shareholders for their continued confidence in us,” said Julie Godin, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, CGI. “I feel immense pride in carrying forward the values and vision of this company. As we celebrate 50 years, we look ahead, continuing to invest in innovation — including advanced AI — and to deepen our expertise and deliver the outcomes that matter most to our clients. Together, we are building what’s next — not just for today, but for decades to come.”

Built on long-standing values, CGI continues to act as a committed local partner in the communities where it operates. Working with clients, CGI Partners, and shareholders, the company supports education, opportunity and digital access to help build stronger communities for generations to come.

“For 50 years, our purpose has been clear: to help our clients succeed by delivering measurable and lasting outcomes,” said François Boulanger, President and Chief Executive Officer, CGI. “As the pace of transformation accelerates, our focus remains firmly on the future, anticipating what’s next, applying deep industry and technology expertise, and helping our clients move forward with confidence. The role of technology in shaping a better world has never been more powerful or more human. And for CGI, this is only the beginning.”

“With 22,000 CGI Partners across Asia Pacific, we play a critical role in delivering IT services and driving digital transformation globally. As we celebrate 50 years of helping our clients scale across geographies, we look ahead with confidence, focused on building what’s next,” said Rakesh Aerath, President, CGI Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers of Excellence. He added, “We have a highly committed talent base that contributes to CGI’s long-term success. Asia Pacific continues to strengthen its position as a strategic hub by developing future-ready talent, deepening technology expertise, and advancing AI capabilities. Through this focus, CGI Partners will continue to deliver high-impact, innovative solutions for our clients.”

CGI in Asia Pacific supports more than 300 clients globally by delivering transformation projects, and providing IT and business solutions and services. In the region, CGI has established and helped transform Global Capability Centers (GCCs) for clients across the globe. Today, it is expanding the GCC business by scaling capabilities across digital engineering, cloud, and AI.

Throughout 2026, CGI will highlight a series of initiatives, stories and events that demonstrate how the company continues to evolve alongside those it serves, reinforcing the foundations that will support the next 50 years of growth. Watch the CGI at 50 years video to see how the company is ‘building what’s next’.

To learn more about CGI’s foundation, evolution and growth, please visit the company’s history page.

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2025 reported revenue is CA$15.91 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com | cgi.com/newsroom

New findings in Klook’s Travel Pulse 2026 reveal strong international travel intent, rising experience-led spending, and a shift toward multi-destination journeys, with Asia Pacific travelers leading the way

SINGAPORE, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global economic uncertainty is not dampening global travelers’ desire to travel. New findings from Klook’s Travel Pulse 2026^[1] reveal that Millennial and Gen Z travelers are spending more on travel, traveling not just domestically but also internationally, and reshaping how and where they explore.

According to the study, 88% of global travelers plan to increase or maintain their travel budgets in 2026. Asia Pacific (APAC) travelers have a 50% higher intention to increase travel spending than those in Europe and the US, cementing the region’s position as the world’s growth engine for travel. Travel intent also remains steadfast, with nine in 10 global travelers planning an international trip in 2026. Of these, 61% expect to travel in the first half of the year, up from 50% last year.

“Travel has remained resilient despite the rising cost of living. What we are witnessing is a fundamental shift in how travelers evaluate value,” said Marcus Yong, Vice President, Global Marketing at Klook. “Instead of cutting back, they are spending smarter, prioritizing richer experiences, flexible itineraries, and deeper discovery. They seek experiential value that goes far beyond simply ticking destinations off a checklist.”

Experiences Over Everything
Klook data reveals a clear shift in how travelers prioritize their spending. When faced with rising costs, travelers are choosing to cut back on shopping and material purchases rather than on activities and experiences, a trend that is most evident in APAC.

APAC travelers are driving this experience-first mindset, being nearly twice as likely than their counterparts in Europe and the US to increase spending on experiences. They are extremely willing to pay more on experiences across every category, positioning APAC as a leading driver of experience-led travel.

Travel Re-Routes: Familiar Anchors and Broader Horizons
Rather than choosing between familiar destinations and new ones, travelers are increasingly doing both in the same trip. Two-thirds of travelers plan to visit multiple destinations per trip, marking a clear shift away from single-stop itineraries. Major cities are no longer the end goal, they are gateways that allow travelers to extend their journeys beyond familiar destinations.

APAC Gen Z travelers are leading this shift. They favor faster-paced, densely packed itineraries, actively venture beyond mainstream hotspots, and show stronger intent to discover lesser-known locales.

Japan remains one of the most considered destinations globally, but demand is increasingly spreading beyond major cities into secondary locations such as Yokohama, Hiroshima, and Nagoya. This reflects a growing preference for destinations that offer breathing room, cultural depth, and more distinctive local experiences.

Across markets, travelers cite authentic local experiences (42%), the opportunity to discover hidden gems (39%), and affordability (37%) as the top drivers for exploring lesser-known spots. Discovery is no longer driven by novelty alone, but by values, access, and depth.

This travel pattern extends beyond Asia, with emerging destinations across Australia (Cairns, Hobart), Europe (Baix Llobregat, Tromsø) and the Middle East (Sharjah, Hurghada) gaining traction among travelers seeking differentiation over repetition.

Social Influence Meets Artificial Intelligence: A Dual Engine Powering Discovery and Action
Travel discovery and planning are now being powered by the inspiration from social media, and the practicality of artificial intelligence (AI).

Social media remains the primary engine for influence, with 80% of global travelers saying it actively influences the destinations or experiences they book. Critically, social content is now a trust-builder, giving travelers the confidence to explore new destinations and pursue experiences.

AI has rapidly emerged as a travel planning tool, now widely used by 91% of global travelers. However, its role remains largely functional. Most common use cases for AI are trip-related tasks such as research, translation, organizing itineraries, and budget management.

Together, this combination creates a powerful loop: social content sparks the initial travel desire, and AI helps travelers apply practical filters such as affordability, ease of getting around, and time required, before committing. This signals a definitive shift from viral inspiration to validated discovery.

2026 is shaping up to be a year of more intentional and distributed travel. For the industry, it marks a decisive shift: discovery is no longer a nice-to-have, but an engine redefining where, how, and why people travel.

About Klook:
Klook is a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, purpose built to digitalize experiences and make them accessible to every traveler. Our mission is to build the digital infrastructure for the global experience economy — empowering merchants to share their passions and travelers to discover the heartbeat of each destination. We operate a mobile-first, curated platform featuring diverse experiences across global destinations.

• Carro’s AI-enabled car-selling process promises customers a 15-minute response, 30-min inspection and 24-hour payments, all supported by proprietary AI agents, tools and workflows
• The marketing campaign leverages generative AI, mirroring the company’s emphasis on technology and AI to explore innovative, efficient and creative solutions in areas including fleet management, customer service, operations and pricing

SINGAPORE, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Carro, Asia Pacific’s largest and fastest-growing online automotive marketplace, has unveiled a brand new regional ad campaign using generative AI to highlight their ‘surprisingly short’ AI-enabled car-selling process.

The campaign is brought to life through a series of assets that feature everyday objects which have been deliberately and dramatically shortened using AI, bringing out Carro’s straightforward and delightful car-selling process: short 15-minute response times, efficient 30-minute inspections and fast payment up to 24 hours – a process supported by Carro’s AI capabilities.

Carro’s longtime use of machine learning models and AI runs deep through its everyday operations, especially in customer service and fleet management for its car-selling processes. For example, when a customer submits their details, they immediately interact with Carro’s agentic AI tool, which quickly responds to common enquiries and requests, before being routed to the right person if necessary. This allows Carro to effectively resolve all customer queries and set up an appointment in less than 15 minutes.

“We’ve seen how vexing car-selling can be, from long drawn conversations to confusing inspection processes. That’s why we’re always constantly improving our customer service and AI inspection app to give customers the best car valuation as soon as we can,” says Carro Chief Operating Officer Chua Zi Yong. “With our use  of technology and machine learning models, our accurate inspections and fair valuations give sellers the confidence when they sell their cars to us, all whilst transacting quickly.”

“We’re constantly hearing how our customers are pleasantly surprised to know that we make full payments within 24 hours, or that we reply within 15 minutes,” says Carro Chief Marketing Officer Katherine Teo. “It was really important to us to showcase how surprisingly short our car-selling process is and for this process to be the new standard for customers who want a transparent, straightforward experience.”

To emphasise the ‘shortened’ aspect of Carro’s car-selling process, their in-house Creative team utilised AI models to reimagine a whimsical life full of everyday objects that have been deliberately cropped. The team was also able to to create visuals that were very specific to Carro’s messaging needs, ensuring assets were heavily optimised for performance across multiple markets.  

“By exploring AI tools, we were able to test the boundaries of AI as a creative collaborator, as well as understand the power and limitations of generative AI,” says Shane Lim, Carro Associate Creative Director. “Through manual adjustments and by repeatedly testing, fine-tuning and reviewing our AI models, we were able to ensure that our visuals were both creative yet still aligned perfectly with our brand guidelines and standards. We’re proud to say that key phases of the creative lifecycle for this campaign were still powered by human insight and brainstorming – specifically our concept creation, multi-language localisation and feedback loops.”

The campaign will run across digital and social channels in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong SAR. To sell your car and experience Carro’s ‘Surprisingly Short’ process, head over to carro.co/sell.

About Carro
Founded in 2015, Carro is Asia Pacific’s largest online used car marketplace. By offering a trustworthy and transparent experience, Carro transforms the traditional way of buying and selling cars through proprietary pricing algorithms, AI-enabled capabilities, and innovative technological solutions. In 2025, Carro expanded its product line to include Brand New cars in Singapore and Malaysia, offering customers even more options.

Headquartered in Singapore, the unicorn startup has raised over S$700 million from Softbank Vision Fund and several sovereign funds. Together with its subsidiaries and business lines, Carro is supported by more than 4,500 employees across Asia Pacific:

• Carro, Asia Pacific’s largest online used marketplace with a strong key presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan region, and Hong Kong SAR
• Carro Care, Carro’s in-house refurbishment and after-sales servicing capabilities
• Genie Financial Services, a next-generation fintech automotive financing provider in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand
• MPM Rent, leading mobility solutions company in Indonesia specialising in leasing / fleet financing transportation services
• Innorithm, a next-generation fleet management solutions company leveraging state-of-the art IoT and machine learning
• Kaidee, Thailand’s largest online shopping and classifieds platform
• Driven Communications, leading Malaysian integrated digital content & marketing services agency including notable sites like paultan.org

For more information, please visit: www.carro.co

Energy Storage and Electricity Retail Serve as Dual Growth Engines, Supporting Continued Expansion; International Growth Accelerates

TAIPEI, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (6869), a Taiwan-based integrated group focused on renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, and circular economy applications, celebrates its tenth anniversary by unveiling a new phase of strategic growth. To mark the milestone, the company has released a commemorative corporate video chronicling its evolution—from its origins in solar PV to its current position as a diversified integrated low-carbon energy group. Its portfolio now spans green electricity trading, energy storage engineering, operations and maintenance, water treatment, and circular economy-related solutions. At this ten-year milestone, J&V Energy announces the acceleration of its next phase of development, progressing toward its stated objective of building an integrated low-carbon energy group with a regional presence across Asia. 

Over the past ten years, J&V Energy has significantly expanded its renewable energy operations and delivered several notable operational and commercial milestones. The company has completed a three-phase capital market roadmap and established its electricity retail subsidiary, GREENET, as Taiwan’s leading privately-owned electricity retailer by transaction volume of green electricity. In energy storage, its subsidiary Recharge Power has built substantial capabilities in the construction and integration of large-scale energy storage systems, ranking among the top providers by domestic installed capacity. The company has also exported Taiwan’s technical know-how to Japan, establishing ongoing project delivery and operations in the Japanese energy storage market. Within diversified low-carbon and circular economy initiatives, J&V Energy has deployed technologies and solutions covering low-carbon decomposition technology, water reclamation engineering, and recycled material applications. These efforts support an integrated “Energy x Low-Carbon x Sustainability” approach, creating differentiated competitive advantages across power generation, consumption, and backend management.

Financially, J&V Energy reported consolidated revenue of NT$7.469 billion for 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 96.9% and setting a new annual high for the group. Energy storage engineering served as the primary growth driver, generating annual revenue of approximately NT$2.94 billion—about 39% of the total—and achieving a 234% year-on-year increase. Electricity retail contributed roughly NT$2.38 billion in revenue, accounting for about 32% of the total and growing 115% year-on-year. Operations and maintenance, water treatment, and other business lines also delivered steady contributions, forming a diversified operating structure supported by four core revenue streams. This multi-engine approach has enhanced the group’s overall resilience and earnings visibility.

J&V Energy General Manager Shu-min Chao noted that over the past decade, the company has consistently focused on the energy transition, expanding from power generation to consumption and backend management. This approach has gradually reduced reliance on single markets or subsidy-driven models, enabling sustainable performance across different regulatory and market environments. Looking ahead, J&V Energy will focus on system integration, international expansion, and low-carbon technologies to further extend its business scope and regional influence. In parallel, subsidiaries GREENET and Recharge Power are progressing toward capital market listings, targeting the Taiwan Innovation Board (TIB) and Emerging Stock Board, respectively, in the second quarter of this year. These initiatives are expected to support capital flexibility and longer-term operational planning.

In green electricity deployment, GREENET continues to expand its presence in the corporate and large-consumer electricity markets, with power transfer contract volumes showing sustained growth. Its transaction volume reached nearly 420 million kWh in 2025, maintaining its position as Taiwan’s largest privately owned electricity retailer by volume. Its client portfolio includes energy-intensive industries such as semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, financial services, and information technology, with semiconductor and electronics clients representing over 40% of the total volume. GREENET General Manager Arthur Tang observed that corporate demand for green electricity has shifted from a primary focus on pricing to increased emphasis on supply stability, predictability, and long-term contractual relationships. The company’s total contracted green electricity volume currently stands at 34.1 billion kWh, with over 90% secured through long-term agreements of approximately 10 years, providing a stable foundation for future revenue generation.

In energy storage, Recharge Power has delivered multiple large-scale projects in Taiwan, with cumulative domestic energy storage installation and system integration experience reaching 370MW/886MWh—placing the company among the larger energy storage system integrators by installed scale. In recent years, the company has extended these capabilities into Japan. Since the second half of 2025, several projects have been completed and progressively connected to the grid, contributing to the group’s international business expansion. Recharge Power General Manager Spencer Feng stated that as demand for grid dispatch flexibility and system stability continues to rise in Japan’s power market, the company has identified a clear pipeline of development opportunities. Energy storage installation and development scale in Japan is projected to reach 262MW by 2027. Recharge Power plans to build a sustained presence in Japan and other overseas markets through system integration expertise and operational execution.

Beyond its core energy businesses, J&V Energy is investing in circular economy and low-carbon technologies, extending carbon reduction practices from power generation to industrial processes and everyday applications. The group has deployed technologies which include biocatalytic decomposition of organic waste, recycled material applications, low-carbon steam, and energy efficiency enhancements, and is gradually introducing these low-carbon solutions into selected international markets.

With respect to overseas expansion, J&V Energy has identified fast-growing markets with strong energy transition demand, including the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company plans to pursue development through solar PV combined with low-carbon technologies and localized partnership models, with a target of achieving an overseas development scale of 300MW within three years. The goal is to create a scalable, replicable framework for low-carbon technology deployment, forming a strategic growth pillar for the group’s next stage of development.

J&V Energy Vice President Kai Tan emphasized that the impact of low-carbon technologies remains limited when constrained to a single market. The group aims to transform the circular economy and low-carbon experience accumulated in Taiwan into solutions that are replicable, scalable, and adaptable across international markets, positioning the company as a participant in Asia’s broader low-carbon transition.

As part of its corporate sustainability efforts, J&V Energy is developing its “Green Energy Infotainment” initiative, which integrates renewable power with entertainment, sports, and daily life scenarios. The initiative positions energy not only as infrastructure, but as an accessible and visible component of everyday experience. Chief Sustainability Officer and Spokesperson Johnny Chang noted that by introducing renewable power into public venues, the initiative helps increase public awareness and acceptance of low-carbon power, supporting broader societal engagement with the energy transition.

Looking ahead to the next decade, J&V Energy plans to build on its experience in renewable energy system integration. The company intends to reinforce its dual-core focus on green power and energy storage, expand recurring operating revenue, and pursue overseas markets as a key driver of growth. In parallel, the group will continue to develop its low-carbon circular economy initiatives, expand its regional presence, and progress toward its objective of becoming a regionally influential integrated low-carbon energy group.

• J&V Energy 10th Anniversary Corporate Video: https://youtu.be/MeqOI5t3LMo

― Demand for solo travel expands both domestically and internationally, with domestic solo travel interest up 17% year on year ―

TOKYO, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has released the latest search data on “solo travel” among Japanese travelers. According to accommodation search data from Agoda, interest in solo travel among Japanese travelers increased by 11% year on year for international travel and by 17% for domestic travel, revealing that demand for traveling alone is steadily expanding both within Japan and abroad.

The data compares search activity by Japanese solo travelers from January 1 to December 31, 2025, with the same period in the previous year (2024).

• Popular Overseas Travel Destinations Among Japanese Solo Travelers 
  For international travel, the cities that attracted the most interest from Japanese solo travelers are as follows:

1. Seoul
2. Bangkok
3. Taipei
4. Hong Kong
5. Honolulu

All of these cities share the advantages of convenient access from Japan, a strong sense of safety, and well-developed transportation infrastructure, making them popular choices as easy and reassuring destinations for first-time solo overseas travelers.

Among them, Seoul stands out as a particularly popular destination for solo travelers, especially for trips focused on beauty and wellness. In addition, the ability to efficiently enjoy a wide range of experiences—such as dining, shopping, and sightseeing – even during short stays is also believed to be a key factor driving its appeal among Japanese solo travelers.

• Domestic Solo Travel Interest Also Expands, Especially in Regional Cities

For domestic travel, interest in solo travel increased by 17% year on year, surpassing the growth seen in international travel.

The cities with the highest search volumes among Japanese solo travelers were major urban centers such as Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Yokohama.

Meanwhile, the following regional cities emerged as destinations with particularly high growth in demand for solo travel.

• Chiba (up 67% year on year)
• Takamatsu (up 62% year on year)
• Okayama (up 46% year on year)
• Izumisano (up 41% year on year)
• Saitama (up 40% year on year)

Many of these cities are characterized by convenient access to major airports or the presence of an airport, suggesting that they are being chosen not only for domestic trips but also as gateways for solo travel abroad.

In particular, Takamatsu and Okayama stand out for their strong balance of convenience and tourism resources despite being regional cities and have garnered especially high popularity among Japanese solo travelers.

These findings reflect a growing interest in regional cities that allow travelers to avoid crowds and enjoy trips at their own pace, as well as the needs of solo travelers who place importance on flexible itineraries centered around airports.

Tadashi Ikai, Senior Country Director for Japan at Agoda shared, “In Japan, solo travel is becoming established not as a special travel style, but as an everyday choice. Domestically, interest is growing in regional cities, while internationally, travelers are interested in destinations that are easy to access and offer a sense of safety and comfort during their stay. Agoda will continue to provide accommodation options and travel products that cater to the diverse needs of solo travelers.”

Travelers can seamlessly search and book more than 6 million accommodations, 130,000+ flight routes, and 300,000+ activities through Agoda’s platform. Attractive accommodation deals can be easily found via the Agoda mobile app or official website (Agoda.com).