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Baozun to Announce First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results on May 20, 2026

SHANGHAI, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baozun Inc. (Nasdaq: BZUN and HKEX: 9991) (“Baozun”, the “Company” or the “Group”), a leading brand e-commerce solution provider and digital commerce enabler in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, before the open of U.S. markets.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the earnings at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (7:30 p.m. Beijing time on the same day).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States:

1-888-317-6003

Hong Kong:

800-963-976

Singapore:

65-3158-8715

Mainland China:          

4001-206-115

International:

1-412-317-6061

Passcode:

4769193

A replay of the conference call may be accessible through May 26, 2026 by dialing the following numbers:

United States:

1-855-669-9658

International:

1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:  

3492191

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Baozun’s website at http://ir.baozun.com. An archived webcast will be available through the same link following the call.

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About Baozun Inc.

Founded in 2007, Baozun Inc. is a leader in brand e-commerce service, brand management, and digital commerce service. Baozun Inc. comprises three major business lines – Baozun e-Commerce (BEC), Baozun Brand Management (BBM) and Baozun International (BZI) and is committed to accelerating high-quality and sustainable growth. Driven by the principle that “Technology Empowers the Future Success”, Baozun’s business lines are devoted to empowering their clients’ business and navigating their new phase of development.

For more information, please visit http://ir.baozun.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Baozun Inc.
Ms. Wendy Sun
Email: ir@baozun.com

Yudian AI Series Temperature Controllers Receive TÜV SÜD Functional Safety Certification, a First in China

XIAMEN, China, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yudian Automation Technology Co., Ltd., a global leader in intelligent temperature controller manufacturing, announced that its AI-85X series temperature controllers have successfully obtained TÜV SÜD functional safety certification, making Yudian the first temperature controller brand in China to receive this authoritative certification.

TÜV SÜD functional safety certification is one of the most rigorous international safety standards, recognized across safety-critical industries including semiconductors, industrial automation, and renewable energy. Achieving this certification signals that a product meets the highest benchmarks for reliability and risk control in demanding manufacturing environments.

The certification was completed over 13 months through a collaborative effort between Yudian’s technical team and TÜV SÜD’s China-Germany team. The process covered a comprehensive review of product design, hardware testing, software verification, production control, and documentation systems. The AI-85X series is developed for high-end manufacturing scenarios such as semiconductors, photovoltaics, and renewable energy. Equipped with Yudian’s self-developed APID intelligent regulation algorithm, it delivers precise temperature control with no overshoot or undershoot, achieving a highest temperature control accuracy of 0.002°C in precision manufacturing applications.

Founded in 1991, Yudian has been dedicated to the temperature control field for 35 years. With profound technical expertise and robust industrial capabilities, the company has consistently ranked among the top manufacturers in the global temperature controller industry. Yudian operates a self-built modern factory spanning 60,000 square meters, with an annual production capacity of 10 million units. Its products are exported to over 150 countries and regions, serving more than 80,000 customers worldwide. Yudian has actively participated in the formulation and revision of more than 50 Chinese national and industrial standards. It has taken the lead in drafting the core Chinese national standard for industrial temperature controllers: GB/T 20819.1-2015 Controllers with Analogue Signals for Industrial Process Control Systems.

With 35 years of deep cultivation in temperature control, Yudian persists in specialized, in-depth self research, possessing strong independent R&D capabilities. It has developed multiple globally leading technologies and continuously iterates, treating technological innovation as its core competitiveness to drive industry-wide technological advancement. The maximum measurement accuracy of Yudian temperature controllers can reach Class 0.05, with a top sampling rate of 20 ms and an ultra-high resolution of 0.001°C.

Yudian Temperature Controllers are renowned for low temperature drift, high anti-interference capability, long lifespan, and low failure rate. Product quality is the lifeline of Yudian. The company implements full-process quality control from R&D to manufacturing, with several key reliability indicators significantly surpassing industry standards: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) burst immunity test reaches 6kV; Operating ambient temperature, standard products can operate stably for long periods in environments from -20°C to 80°C, special customized products. support up to 120°C; Corrosion resistance passes a 72-hour salt spray test; The annual product return rate is consistently controlled below 0.1%, far lower than the industry average.

Underpinning all of this is a comprehensive full-process quality management system, covering everything from raw material intake to finished product delivery, backed by advanced testing equipment and an exceptionally low defect and repair rate. Since becoming one of the first manufacturers to obtain ISO 9001 certification in 1998, Yudian has achieved multiple international certifications including CE, UL and RoHS. The newly acquired TÜV SÜD functional safety certification will further help Yudian overcome market entry barriers in the European Union and North America, opening doors to the world’s most demanding customers and accelerating its presence in international high-end markets.

 

Techcombank hosts Overseas Insurance Talent Roadshow 2026 in Hong Kong


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – Techcombank successfully hosted the Overseas Insurance Talent Roadshow 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, bringing together global insurance professionals and presenting long-term career opportunities in Vietnam’s evolving insurance market.

Global insurance professionals and industry leaders attend Techcombank’s Overseas Insurance Talent Roadshow 2026 in Hong Kong
Global insurance professionals and industry leaders attend Techcombank’s Overseas Insurance Talent Roadshow 2026 in Hong Kong

The event marked the first international debut of two insurance companies within Techcombank’s ecosystem — Techcom Life (life insurance) and Techcom Insurance (non-life insurance). Both entities are positioned to build a new generation of insurance, anchored in data, technology, and customer-centricity.

The roadshow featured senior leadership from across the ecosystem, including Mr. Pranav Seth, Chairman of Techcom Insurance; Mr. Mukesh Pilania, Chief Executive Officer of Techcom Life; and Ms. Veo Nguyen, Chief People Officer of Techcombank, alongside other executives leading key functions in technology, distribution, and product development.

Discussions at the event focused on Vietnam’s economic outlook and the evolving role of insurance in its next phase of development. Speakers highlighted the industry’s transition from traditional, product-led models toward data-driven, technology-enabled, and personalized approaches, with increasing emphasis on customer experience and long-term engagement.

Participants engaged in in-depth exchanges with the leadership team, gaining insights into Vietnam’s insurance landscape as well as a clearer understanding of the vision and long-term aspirations behind Techcombank’s newly established insurance businesses. The sessions reflected growing international interest in Vietnam as a high-potential market undergoing structural transformation.

Techcom Life, the group’s life insurance arm, has demonstrated strong early momentum, achieving a trajectory within six months and ranking No.1 in the bancassurance market in Q1 2026. Meanwhile, Techcom Insurance served over 650,000 customers in 2025 through a nationwide network of 280 branches and more than 3,500 sales professionals, reflecting its growing scale in the non-life insurance segment.

Hong Kong, one of Asia’s leading insurance hubs, is part of Techcombank’s broader international roadmap, following previous engagements in Singapore, the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Techcombank plans to continue the Overseas Insurance Talent Roadshow across additional global markets in 2026, as part of its strategy to attract international talent and support the development of a next-generation insurance ecosystem in Vietnam.
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The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Thailand, Cambodia Resume Direct Talks as ASEAN Pushes for De-escalation

A picture of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during their talk at ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippine on 7 May. (Photo by Office of the President of the Philippine)

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to continue direct negotiations and restore bilateral mechanisms during talks held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Cebu on 7 May, marking the first major diplomatic engagement between the two countries in months.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who facilitated the discussions in his role as ASEAN chair.

The talks followed months of border tensions and military clashes along the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border.

During a joint press conference after the meeting, Marcos said both sides agreed to maintain open communication, avoid actions that could escalate tensions, and continue pursuing peaceful dialogue.

Both countries also agreed to assign their foreign ministers to work on confidence-building measures and maintain direct dialogue to reduce misunderstandings and prevent further violence.

The leaders also agreed to resume bilateral mechanisms, including the Joint Border Commission, General Border Committee, and Regional Border Committee.

The talks also addressed overlapping maritime claims between Thailand and Cambodia, another long-running source of tension between the neighboring countries.

Maritime Disputes

Cambodia reaffirmed its support for resolving maritime disputes through mechanisms under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) after Thailand decided earlier this week to revoke the 2001 memorandum governing overlapping continental shelf claims.

Earlier on 5 May, Thailand’s cabinet approved the termination of the agreement, saying the memorandum had remained in place for 25 years without significant progress.

Anutin later told Thai media that he personally informed Hun Manet of Thailand’s decision and said both countries would continue discussions under UNCLOS principles.

Thai officials stressed that ending the memorandum does not mean cutting ties with Cambodia, adding that both sides would continue negotiations through diplomatic and legal channels.

Marcos described the discussions as constructive and said both leaders showed strong commitment to pursuing peace instead of further conflict.

The Philippines also confirmed a three-month extension of the ASEAN Observer Team mandate to help monitor agreements and support stability along the border.

The meeting signaled renewed regional efforts to prevent further escalation between the two ASEAN member states.

Men can step up to domestic duties to help arrest the global backslide in birth rates

BEIJING, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A more active role for men in fatherhood and domestic chores could be the key lever of population rebound to arrest collapsing fertility rates around the world.

Men being more hands-on in infant care and household responsibilities can support family building with evidence that it may also improve their personal well-being and professional fulfillment.

Speaking at the 2026 Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction, renowned reproductive endocrinologist Professor Dominique de Ziegler said the world was facing a general collapse of total fertility rates, defined as the number of children women are expected to have in their lifetime.

He said there were various reasons for declining birth rates, including socio-economic pressures, but the root cause was the increasing numbers of women entering the workforce and delaying parenthood as their biological fertility declined.

“The inherent desire for children does not diminish among many women pursuing education or career objectives,” he explained. “But it interferes with the realisation of that desire and often leads to abandoned hopes for family creation.

“The time has come for men to step up as the trigger for a bounce back in birth rates by supporting their partners in domestic responsibilities and parenthood options.”

Professor de Ziegler said the age of mothers at first birth had been steadily increasing globally. In Europe, it has increased by five years over the past five decades while in China the average age of first-time mothers has almost reached 30.

He told the ASPIRE Congress that birth rates had fallen sharply in countries like Japan, South Korea and Italy where women traditionally entered the workforce without a corresponding change in men’s roles within the partnerships. 

Professor de Ziegler noted that in Nordic countries, where men generally are reported to be more involved in domestic chores, fertility rates were higher. 

“Since male involvement in domestic life can influence birth rates, it represents a potential lever that can be used to encourage family building,” he said. 

“Men participating further in child rearing to support their partners is bound to take on a new meaning and growing importance.

American anthropologist, Professor Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, notably argues that men’s capacity to care for children is neither a modern invention, nor a product of some woke ideological trend.

“Rather, men’s role in infant care is deeply rooted in the animal kingdom where both male and female share equally in the tasks of feeding their young while the other hunts for food.

“Our long-term goal is to lay the groundwork for education, particularly among young people in schools about fertility issues, with a renewed vision of men’s domestic roles.

“Time will tell, but the hope for a rebound in birth rates is real and worth attempting.

“It will take quite a measure of inventiveness and adaptability to cope with the consequences of family and fertility choices we are making today, but there is no reason to think we are not up to the task.”

Professor de Ziegler is based in Cambodia where he has long experience in social and family issues. He is also a reproductive specialist at Maison de la Fertilité headed by Dr Chloé Tran in Paris.

He told the ASPIRE Congress studies had shown that fathers actively involved in newborn care experience hormonal changes that can enhance personal satisfaction and bonding.

“The hormonal changes encountered in actively involved fathers may improve men’s interpersonal connections and well-being, and even their professional fulfillment,” he said.

Around 3,000 specialists in fertility health – including scientists, clinicians, nurses and counsellors – are attending the ASPIRE Congress at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing.

For further information, go to https://www.aspire2026.com

Interview

Professor Dominique de Ziegler is available for interview.
To arrange, please contact Trevor Gill, ASPIRE Congress Media Relations.

K•KOU Launches Malaysian Subsidiary in Selangor, Marking Official Entry into Southeast Asian Market

SERI KEMBANGAN, Malaysia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — K•KOU, a premium home appliance brand, officially opened its Malaysian subsidiary in Selangor, signaling its formal entry into the vibrant and rapidly growing Southeast Asian market. This strategic move represents a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion journey, with Malaysia serving as not only its first international destination but also the regional business hub for Southeast Asia. K•KOU has expressed ambitious plans for long-term market cultivation in the region.

The Malaysian electrical appliance industry has been identified as a national economic priority by the local government. K•KOU’s decision to establish its headquarters in Selangor, underscores the brand’s strong confidence in the local market outlook . This carefully chosen location provides optimal access to both urban consumers and regional distribution networks.

Unlike typical cross-border merchants’ business models, K•KOU is guided by a distinctive “Rooted Locally, Serving Locally” philosophy that permeates every aspect of its operations. Its Malaysian development strategy places greater emphasis on localized brand building and responsive consumer services rather than simple product transplantation. The newly established local office integrates multiple functions including business negotiations, immersive brand exhibitions, direct retail sales, and comprehensive after-sales services. This integrated operational model aims to provide local consumers and business partners with worry-free, in-depth service experiences while simultaneously focusing on the brand’s sustainable long-term growth.

Backed by hundreds of patents and extensive local market research conducted over an extended period, K•KOU is positioned to bring high-quality home appliance products to Malaysian consumers. Its inaugural product lineup features seven distinct models of “temperature-control electric kettles,” the company’s flagship products that have garnered acclaim in domestic markets. Leveraging unique “temperature-control technology,” these kettles seamlessly infuse technological innovation into Malaysia’s rich traditional tea culture, establishing K•KOU as a leading brand in this specialized segment. Industry reports indicate that K•KOU will introduce new coffee and wellness series products in the second half of this year, each tailored to local consumption scenarios and lifestyle preferences. The company is now openly recruiting qualified local distributors and partners, signaling further enrichment and strategic expansion of its product matrix and scenario coverage within Malaysia’s competitive small home appliance sector.

Media Contact: 

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Bonree to Launch Bonree ONE 4.0 at DCCI Malaysia 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and BEIJING, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On 12 May 2026, Bonree will host the “2026 Bonree ONE 4.0 Global Product Launch” during the Digital Cloud & Datacenter Convention & Exhibition (DCCI) Malaysia 2026, a leading digitalisation and cloud computing industry event in Southeast Asia, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, under the theme “Bonree Evolve”. The event will showcase Bonree’s latest innovations in AI Observability and intelligent operations management. As an influential industry platform that brings together technology decision makers and enterprise representatives from sectors including finance, internet, telecommunications, and manufacturing, DCCI Malaysia 2026 also provides Bonree with an opportunity to engage with global clients and partners in discussing emerging trends in AI-driven observability and intelligent operations.

The global launch will be held online and on-site at 2:30 PM. During the event, Bonree Product Director Anhui He will deliver a keynote speech titled “Intelligent Observability Reimagined: How AI is Redefining Operations with Bonree ONE 4.0 2026”, sharing how AI is driving enterprise operations from traditional monitoring towards intelligent decision making. With the rapid adoption of large language models and AI applications, enterprise IT architectures are becoming increasingly complex and traditional operations models are facing new challenges. Bonree ONE 4.0 is designed around the observability needs of the AI-native era, introducing key capabilities including a unified intelligent entry point, full-chain LLM observability, and multi-agent intelligent collaborative fault diagnosis, enabling enterprises to build more intelligent, open, and efficient operational systems. Its multi-agent fault diagnosis capability can automatically trigger responses, deliver root cause analysis within minutes, and continuously learn and improve through each incident. During the launch, Bonree will also highlight several key topics in AI observability and intelligent operations, including how a single intelligent entry point can unify AI operations experiences, how an open and reusable skill ecosystem compatible with OpenClaw can be implemented, and how full-chain LLM observability enables real-time tracking of model calls, token consumption, and session activity.

As the first publicly listed company in China’s Application Performance Management and observability (APMO) market, Bonree is advancing its globalisation strategy with established operations in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and Malaysia. The company has already secured million-level deals in Hong Kong SAR. Bonree complies with internationally recognised standards, including SOC 2 Type II and CMMI Level 5. Its self-developed Bonree One has been selected for Huawei Cloud’s international baseline solution library, reflecting recognition from global cloud ecosystems and supporting its expansion with a “global deployment, local compliance” approach.

Bonree has provided a unified platform for intelligent observability to over 1,000 leading clients worldwide. Leveraging its self-developed unsupervised knowledge graph-based root cause analysis technology and AI-driven intelligent analytics capabilities, and supported by a strong technology portfolio comprising 57 authorised invention patents and 135 software copyrights, Bonree delivers out-of-the-box intelligent monitoring and fully managed adaptive alerting systems, enabling low-noise, high-accuracy anomaly detection and root cause analysis, thereby significantly improving operational efficiency and incident response capabilities. Building on these core strengths, Bonree continues to strengthen its technological capabilities and market influence in the global observability space, aiming to lead industry innovation and drive the continuous evolution and efficiency improvement of intelligent operations.

Media Contact:

Yao Xianhan
yaoxiaohan@bonree.com
18210189324

From Funan to the World Stage, Homegrown mc.2 Acquired by Global Leader Hunter Douglas After Two Decades of Consumer-Led Innovation

A relentless focus on real consumer needs, a willingness to reinvent completely, and a homegrown success story that earned global recognition

SINGAPORE, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When Wilson Chew (aged 51) founded mc.2 in 2004 as a small electronics retailer at Funan Centre, few would have predicted that it would one day be acquired by Hunter Douglas, the global market leader in window coverings operating in more than 100 countries. Yet the acquisition is perhaps the most logical conclusion to a brand story defined not by the products it happened to sell, but by its persistent focus on identifying where consumer needs were unmet and building practical solutions to address them.

mc.2 Singapore
mc.2 Singapore

A Brand Built on the Courage to Reinvent

mc.2 started out selling electronic products and accessories at Funan Mall. After approximately 13 years, intensifying competition from major brands and the rise of e-commerce prompted a decisive shift. Rather than persisting in a crowded market, Chew stepped back, read the landscape honestly, and asked where the real consumer problems lay.

The answer was closer to home than most had realised. In one of the world’s most densely urbanised cities, balcony spaces in high-rise homes were being left underutilised, rendered impractical by heat, monsoon rain and persistent humidity. mc.2 was among the first to recognise this gap and invest in purpose-built solutions designed specifically for Singapore’s conditions, developing what it positioned as the first locally researched and manufactured outdoor zip blind system in the country.

From the outset, the company anchored itself to a clear principle: that complacency is the greatest threat to any successful brand, and that doing things twice as smart was the only reason for its existence.

Building an Experience, Not Just a Product

mc.2’s ambition extended well beyond the product. Whilst many retailers in the category sold through samples and catalogues, Chew invested heavily in the customer experience, opening Singapore’s first smart blinds and curtains fashion gallery in Ubi in 2018, a 4,200 square foot showroom where homeowners could see, feel and experience the full range in person. The investment signalled a brand that understood its customers were not simply buying a blind. They were reimagining how they lived.

Always Moving Towards the Next Consumer Need

Each chapter of mc.2’s growth has been driven by the same question: where is the next unmet need, and what is the most practical way to address it? When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional retail, mc.2 pivoted rapidly to e-commerce and virtual consultations. Most recently, the brand developed the MAGNAZip+ system, featuring patent-pending magnetic anti-crease technology and an eight-year warranty, engineered specifically for tropical conditions.

With Singapore’s curtains and blinds market projected to reach US$150 million by 2029[1] (Statista), mc.2’s growth has tracked, and in many respects helped shape, that broader shift in consumer behaviour.

A Homegrown Model That Earned Global Recognition

The acquisition by Hunter Douglas reflects the natural progression of a brand that built something genuinely distinctive. As a longstanding and strategic partner in Singapore, mc.2’s combination of consumer-led product development, proprietary research and development, and end-to-end service capability created a business model with relevance well beyond the local market.

Joining Hunter Douglas marks a defining moment for mc.2. This is not just about growth, but about elevating the standards of window furnishings in Singapore. With their global expertise behind us, we are in a stronger position to lead the next phase of innovation in the market,” said Mr Wilson Chew, Founder and Managing Director of mc.2.

As mc.2 marks its 22nd year, its journey from a modest retail unit at Funan Centre to recognition by one of the world’s foremost window furnishings groups is a testament to what a relentless focus on the consumer, and the discipline to reinvent completely when the market demands it, can build.

[1] Source: Statista,Curtains & Blinds – Singapore, Updated Dec 2025: https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/furniture/home-decor/curtains-blinds/singapore .

About mc.2

mc.2 has been in the consumer retail business since 2004, providing smart solutions to all its customers. It sets itself aside from its competitors by delivering not just products, but a full suite of solutions to its customers.

mc.2 prides itself on offering end-to-end service to its customers. With a factory in place, mc.2 has the capabilities to manage its own research and development for products such as retractable outdoor blinds. mc.2 sells directly to its customers, and handles the installation process as well, for quality assurance.

Its business portfolio now covers window solutions, balcony solutions, wall solutions, flooring solutions and wall coverings. The brands that mc.2 carry include 4 Space, ALTEX, Harlequin, Hunter Douglas, Camengo, Casadeco, Louvolite, Sangetsu, Simta, Somfy, TOSO Japan, Wood Couture and more.

About Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas is the global leader in custom window coverings and a pioneer in architectural shading solutions. Founded in 1919, the company has spent more than a century shaping the modern window covering industry through continuous innovation, purposeful design, and engineering excellence.

Today, Hunter Douglas operates in more than 100 countries, offering premium shading solutions that combine aesthetics, functionality, light control, energy efficiency, and smart home integration. Its portfolio includes internationally recognised products such as Duette® Honeycomb Shades, Silhouette® Window Shadings, Pirouette®, Luminette®, and PowerView® Automation.

Driven by a commitment to innovation and customer experience, Hunter Douglas continues to set the benchmark for high-performance window coverings across residential and commercial spaces worldwide.