SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Avestar Singapore Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of the global multi-family office and independent wealth advisory firm, Avestar Capital, has announced the appointment of Zal Devitre as its CEO.

With more than two decades of international experience in wealth and asset management, Devitre brings a distinguished global perspective shaped by his work across the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The appointment of Zal Devitre also underscores broader leadership changes in Asia’s wealth management sector, where firms are increasingly emphasizing cross-border expertise and client alignment in a rapidly evolving regulatory and investment landscape.

As global families look toward Asia for long-term growth and stability, Singapore continues to emerge as a hub for asset management leadership, attracting seasoned professionals who combine strategic foresight with a commitment to delivering world-class advisory services to families and entrepreneurs across the region.

Zal’s career reflects a unique combination of financial expertise and social purpose, with a focus on sustainable wealth management. He began his professional journey as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon, West Africa, where he served as a Technical Advisor to a microfinance bank, advancing financial inclusion and community development.

He went on to hold several senior leadership positions at Citibank Singapore. Following his tenure at Citibank, Zal joined Schroders as Head of the Global Financial Client Group for Asia, where he was responsible for distributing Schroders’ investment products to private banks across the region.

Zal holds a bachelor’s degree in international politics from Georgetown University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
“We are thrilled to welcome Zal to Avestar Singapore,” said Shilpa Konduri, President Avestar Capital. “Zal’s appointment reinforces Avestar’s mission to provide holistic, conflict-free advisory to families worldwide.”

Commenting on his new role, Zal Devitre said, “Avestar Capital’s independence, integrity, and global mindset truly set it apart. I’m honoured to lead Avestar Singapore and look forward to working with our talented team to deliver innovative, client-centric solutions for families across Asia and beyond.”

With Devitre at the helm of its Singapore subsidiary, Avestar, under the leadership of Founder & CEO Xerxes Soli Mullan, continues to strengthen its global footprint and reaffirm its commitment to serving the sophisticated needs of entrepreneurs, family offices, and next-generation wealth holders. The firm’s strategic focus reflects a growing confidence in the region’s potential and determination to set new benchmarks in independent, values-driven wealth advisory.

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Global Brand Ambassador Lando Norris and Asia-Pacific Brand Ambassador Wei Daxun gear up to launch the latest evolution of TUMI Alpha.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI unveils the next generation of the Alpha collection, brought to life through individual campaigns starring Formula 1 World Champion and Global Brand Ambassador Lando Norris, and Asia-Pacific Brand Ambassador and actor Wei Daxun. Together, they embody a revitalized expression of Alpha: sleek, precise, and intentionally understated — designed for modern movement.

Lando Norris pictured with the Alpha Double Expansion Duffel in Black.

The global campaign, directed by Alice Schillaci and photographed by Reto Schmid, casts Norris in a cinematic, suspense-driven narrative. Framed as a man preparing for a mission, the visuals draw from classic action storytelling, defined by precision, focus, and intent.

“When you’re preparing for something important, you don’t want distractions — you want everything to work exactly as it should,” says Norris. “Whether I’m racing or on the move, it’s about being ready. Alpha feels built for that mindset.”

That same sensibility continues in the campaign starring Asia-Pacific Brand Ambassador Wei Daxun. Directed by David Pun and photographed by GK (国琨), the campaign captures Daxun moving through sleek, modern spaces, highlighting Alpha’s clean lines, smooth movement, and refined design.

“Alpha is designed with real intention — you feel it in the materials, the balance, the way it moves with you. It’s something I trust to be there, no matter where the day takes me,” says Daxun.

“Alpha represents a blueprint for modern movement,” says Victor Sanz, TUMI Global Creative Director. “It’s where we return to rethink performance. We look at how people move, what they carry, and how design can support that journey.”

Both Lando Norris and Wei Daxun represent that next generation. Alpha isn’t just designed to keep up with them; it’s designed to perform alongside them.”

Across both campaigns, Alpha’s design intelligence takes focus. Signature FXT™ Ballistic Nylon anchors the collection, paired with streamlined pocketing, silent magnetic closures, and intuitive access points engineered for efficiency. Core styles — including the Dual Access Expandable Carry-On, TUMI Brief Pack™, Double Expansion Duffel, and Convertible Clutch Crossbody — are refined to support movement without interruption.

To celebrate Alpha’s latest evolution, TUMI debuts Ultra Blue, identified by vivid blue accents across key touchpoints on six iconic Alpha silhouettes. The colorway aims to commemorate TUMI’s relentless innovation and commitment to excellence.

This next generation of Alpha reflects TUMI’s enduring commitment to understanding its customer and supporting every moment of their journey, wherever it leads.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• TUMI Brief Pack™
  Built for those who demand more from every journey. Take your office with you—and then some—with our iconic design. Intuitively crafted to be spacious and well-organized, every item has its place, from the organizational panel to the hidden phone pocket.
  Retail: $695.00 USD

• Double Expansion Duffel
  Built for travelers who demand more from every journey. Cleverly crafted to maximize packing capacity, this bestselling duffel features impressive depth and expansion, making it the ultimate companion for long weekends.
  Retail: $595.00 USD

• Dual Access Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On
  Built for travelers who demand more from every journey—this large-capacity, dual-access expandable carry-on features our signature FXT™ Ballistic Nylon and best-in-class functionality.
  Retail: $950.00 USD

• Convertible Clutch Crossbody
  Built for those who demand more from every journey. This compact style features signature TUMI design elements and is versatile by design. Carry as a crossbody, wristlet or clutch by interchanging the included straps accordingly.
  Retail: $350.00 USD

Explore the TUMI Alpha Collection now at TUMI.com and in TUMI stores worldwide. Follow @TUMITravel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the campaign.

About TUMI

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel, and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. For more about TUMI, visit TUMI.com and follow on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Wei Daxun pictured with the Alpha TUMI Brief Pack™ in Navy.

SHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has successfully grid-connected the first AI wind turbine prototype for its inaugural project in Australia, supporting Fortescue’s Nullagine Wind Project in the Pilbara – its first operational wind development and a key step in advancing its Real Zero strategy. The achievement marks a major milestone in Envision’s presence in the Australian renewable energy market and underscores the potential of physical AI system to enable large-scale industrial decarbonization across the country.

The Project features 17 Envision EN182-7.8MW AI wind turbines, specifically designed for Australia’s mining and desert environments, local wind conditions, and stringent grid requirements. The turbine integrates Nabrawind’s self-erecting tower technology with a hub height of 188 meters, setting a global benchmark for onshore wind and unlocking higher energy yield.

At the core of these turbines is Envision’s recently launched Dubhe Energy Foundation Model, the world’s largest Physical AI system. Inspired by Dubhe, the guiding star of the Big Dipper, which has helped humanity navigate by the North Star for thousands of years, Dubhe was unveiled by Envision Founder and CEO Lei Zhang at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Working in tandem with Envision’s Tianji Weather Foundation Model, Dubhe analyzes vast real-world energy data streams to orchestrate renewable generation, storage, grids, and demand in real time. By unlocking abundant renewable resources and driving costs toward near-zero marginal levels, Dubhe enables energy systems to scale efficiently with AI, addressing the unprecedented energy demands of the AI era.

“For centuries, Dubhe has guided travelers through the darkness. Today, it illuminates our path toward an intelligent, affordable, and boundless energy future – one capable of sustaining new civilizations in harmony with our planet,” said Lei Zhang, Founder and CEO of Envision.

Kane Xu, SVP and President of International Product Line of Envision Energy, added: “The grid connection validates the power of Envision’s Physical AI approach – proving that our AI wind turbines meet the world’s most demanding grid while maximizing returns. Nullagine is more than a project; it is a scalable blueprint for industrial decarbonization and sustainable prosperity.”

“Delivering Real Zero requires replacing diesel and gas with reliable, industrial-scale renewable energy. Wind – alongside solar and batteries – provides the dependable, low-cost power we need to electrify our haul trucks, drills, processing plants and rail across the Pilbara. The Nullagine Wind Project will feed directly into Pilbara Energy Connect, strengthening supply by balancing daytime solar with strong night-time and seasonal wind generation.” said Dino Otranto, Fortescue Metals and Operations Chief Executive Officer.

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SHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At today’s opening of BETT 2026, Al-Powered STEM Education Solution Provider DFRobot is presenting a range of interactive AI and robotics learning solutions at Stand SM23 in London’s ExCeL Centre. The exhibit demonstrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be made tangible and engaging for students across all grade levels.

Hands-on Autonomous Driving from “Perception” to “Decision”

One of the highlights is a vision-based autonomous driving project using the Maqueen Plus V3 robot and HuskyLens 2 AI vision sensor. Moving beyond line-following, the robot makes driving decisions—such as obstacle avoidance and route planning—based entirely on what it “sees”, helping students understand the complete process from perception to action in autonomous systems.

The HuskyLens 2 Trainable AI Vision Sensor zone highlights its versatility as a core AI camera, ideal for classrooms from primary to secondary levels. Powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core processor and 6 TOPS AI accelerator, it delivers fast, on-device processing using over 20 built-in algorithms or custom-trained models. It also enables flexible LLM interaction through its MCP service, and offers broad compatibility with various main controllers for seamless integration.

• Gesture-Controlled Angry Birds: An engaging project combining HuskyLens 2‘s gesture recognition with micro:bit and block-based programming in MindPlus. Learners can control the game using hand gestures, creating an immersive, screen-free coding experience.
•  Pose Recognition Robot:  This project demonstrates a real-time interaction between AI vision and physical robotics. Utilizing the HuskyLens 2 for human pose recognition and a micro:bit to control a blocks robot, the system enables the robot to instantly mirror a visitor’s arm movements.
• Smart Animal Recognition Feeder: This project uses a custom-trained model on HuskyLens 2 with the UNIHIKER K10 (AI coding board) to simulate a real-world AI solution. It demonstrates how AI can identify different pets (like cats and dogs) and trigger corresponding actions, such as operating a smart feeder.
• Night Vision Wildlife Observation: Designed for middle and high school students, this advanced project showcases model deployment in challenging conditions. Equipped with a night vision lens, HuskyLens 2 can reliably detect and recognize animals even in complete darkness, illustrating how AI overcomes real-world limitations like low light.

BOSON Zone: Bridging Real-World Context to AI Literacy

In the BOSON zone, learners progress from real-world challenges to AI literacy. The new BOSON AI Vision Sensor lets even young students experience AI detection and machine learning—with no coding required. By simply interacting with objects, they discover how AI “sees” and learns. This intuitive start seamlessly connects to deeper learning with micro:bit and MakeCode, bridging playful exploration with structured programming.

DFRobot’s Stand SM23 serves as a dynamic hub for educators seeking to bring practical, engaging AI and robotics experiences into their curriculum. The exhibits will remain open for exploration throughout Bett 2026, from January 21 to 23.