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Red Bull gives the M7 World Championship wiiings—marks first partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s flagship tournament

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – The M7 World Championship (M7) will soar to new heights in a historic partnership with Red Bull! This milestone marks the world’s leading energy drink brand’s first collaboration with the M Series—Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)’s flagship tournament. As the Official Energy Drink of M7, the partnership between international video game company, MOONTON Games, and Red Bull (product of Europe), aims to energise the MLBB Esports experience for the game’s global fanbase. The collaboration will deliver entertainment experiences and activations headlined by live performances and dedicated gaming zones.

MLBB stands amongst the world’s most-popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games, boasting over 1.5 billion installations and 110 million Monthly Active Users (MAU). According to Esports Charts, MLBB emerged as 2024’s most-watched mobile esports title—cementing it amongst the biggest names in sporting entertainment.

Energising global gaming and esports

Red Bull’s roots in sports and gaming spans decades, reflecting its passion for being at the heart of competitive excellence. Building on its legacy in traditional sports like Formula 1 (F1), the leading energy drink brand known for its iconic blue & silver can will carry that same dedication to the seventh edition of MLBB’s flagship tournament. The partnership will infuse the M7 with the World of Red Bull by connecting fans worldwide through a shared love of competition, thrill, and live experiences.

The M7 marks the M Series’ return to Indonesia—the home ground of MLBB Esports—for the first time since the M4 in 2022. The country is home to the game’s largest fanbase, with the MLBB Professional League (MPL) Indonesia recording over 100 million Hours Watched (HW) in each of its past five seasons. At the M7, fans will witness Indonesia transform into a global esports spectacle, enhanced by Red Bull’s signature blend of gaming and sporting activations.

Ringo Lung, Senior Regional Esports Sales Manager at MOONTON Games, said: “Working with Red Bull is about pushing the boundaries of what gaming and esports can achieve. Their experience in sports and live events, paired with our esports ecosystem, allows us to craft experiences that rival traditional sports in scale and excitement. This partnership also opens the door to more innovative ways to engage fans and demonstrates how gaming and esports can deliver immersive, globally connected experiences. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Red Bull to redefine the possibilities of our industry.”

Giving Wiiings to the M7 celebrations

Red Bull (blue & silver) will take over the M7 Carnival with exclusive live performances across all three days. The fanfare will transform Jakarta into a vibrant entertainment hub, extending the championship experience beyond the tournament. Taking to the Main Stage are popular homegrown artists, Naykilla and Jemsii. Known for soulful take on hip-dut (a blend of Hip-Hop and Indonesian folk fusion music, Dangdut), the pair will kick off the M7 Carnival—setting the tone for a vibrant celebration. On the following days, DJ VILOID and Dipha Barus will take to the Main Stage, keeping festival atmosphere alive.

Beyond the stage, Red Bull will bring the M7 to life with a dedicated Gaming Ground. Designed to energise the MLBB Esports experience, the space will immerse fans in interactive competitions and exclusive activations. At the heart of the activation is the exclusive Red Bull Energy Zone, open to athletes, VIPs, and select fans. Attendees can enjoy high-energy breakdancing performances by Miyu, Zeem Ahmad & Mr. Liberty. They can also refuel at the Red Bull Bar which will serve its signature energy drinks alongside playful twists on cocktails and mocktails.

The Energy Zone is complemented by the Entertainment Area, featuring the main attraction—a Red Bull Event Car. Live DJ performances will fill the space with music, creating an immersive backdrop for fans to soak in the excitement of the M7. The experience continues into the Gaming Zone, designed to replicate the atmosphere of professional tournaments. Fans can compete, win prizes, and experience the intensity of a live competition, while a dedicated viewing lounge offers a space catch all the M7 action.

Driving MLBB’s industry leadership

MLBB Esports continues to set the benchmark for the global esports industry. The M6 demonstrated the commercial power of MLBB Esports by generating ~$135 million (€ 115 million) in brand value for partners, according to Shikenso Analytics. The tournament also emerged as the M Series’ most-watched edition with 86.5 million HW, according to Esports Charts.

MLBB Esports has continued to assert its industry leadership in 2025. At the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC), it emerged as the event’s most-watched title with over 50 million HW. This figure amounted to over 16% of total viewership across all 25 disciplines at the world’s largest multi-title esports event. The MLBB Mid Season Cup also made history by becoming the first tournament in EWC history to surpass 3 million Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV), according to Esports Charts.

To learn more, please visit the official Red Bull website and its social media gaming pages (TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube).

Learn more about MLBB Esports via the following social media channels:

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About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over 1.5 billion installations and 110 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports
Established in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Latin America; MPL is the first esports event series to surpass 1 billion hours of watch time globally.


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MOONTON Games

Established in 2014, MOONTON Games is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication, and esports. With more than 2,000 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, and China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. For more information, visit https://en.moonton.com.

Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK): Foreign Investors Accumulate at Valuation Lows as Robotics Strategy Gains Market Recognition

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HONG KONG, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) has experienced a notable shift in its capital market shareholder structure. According to disclosures from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and transaction data from multiple financial terminals, foreign institutional investors have significantly increased their shareholdings while the Company’s share price traded within a relatively low range, forming a clear pattern of sustained accumulation. According to the Company Secretary, certain foreign institutions have established positions at an average cost of approximately HK$2.08 per share. This price level is close to the Company’s recent share price trough, underscoring institutional investors’ constructive view on Shoucheng Holdings’ medium- to long-term capitalization potential.

Market analysts believe that the continued participation of foreign investors at valuation lows reflects broad-based confidence in the Company’s asset management and operational capabilities, its strategic positioning within the robotics industry ecosystem, as well as the potential for valuation recovery in the capital markets. From a fund-flow perspective, long-term positioning by institutional investors at relatively depressed valuations often signals stronger expectations for future growth prospects and cash-flow stability.

Meanwhile, a series of proactive capital market initiatives by Shoucheng Holdings has provided additional support to market sentiment. According to Company announcements and share repurchase disclosures filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Company has continued to execute share buybacks, demonstrating management’s confidence in intrinsic value and commitment to share price stability. Public information shows that in mid-October 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 50.4 million shares for a total consideration of around HK$115 million. More recently, additional buybacks involving several million shares were conducted within the HK$2.07–2.08 price range. Such sustained and disciplined repurchase activity highlights the Company’s proactive approach to value management and internal capital allocation during periods of perceived undervaluation.

From a fundamentals perspective, Shoucheng Holdings’ solid financial position provides a strong foundation for its industrial strategy. According to the Company’s third-quarter financial disclosures, cash and wealth management assets amounted to approximately HK$8.55 billion as of the end of the third quarter, while the overall leverage ratio remained at a healthy level. This robust balance sheet affords ample financial flexibility for continued industrial investments, capital operations, and share repurchase programs.

At the operational level, the Company continues to expand its strategic footprint in the robotics sector. Public information indicates that Shoucheng Holdings has expanded its investments across a portfolio of core robotics enterprises, including Unitree Robotics, Noetix Robotics, Differential Robotics, DEEP Robotics, Booster Robotics, ROBOTERA, and Galaxea Dynamics, among others. These investments are aimed at accelerating the commercialization of robotics technologies across education, consumer, and healthcare application scenarios. In addition, the Company’s recent increase in its stake in humanoid robotics company Booster Robotics further underscores its long-term strategic commitment to embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics.

Overall, the combination of foreign capital accumulation at valuation lows, ongoing share repurchases, strong cash reserves, and the continued advancement of the robotics ecosystem and commercialization pathways constitutes the core investment highlights for Shoucheng Holdings at this stage. Market participants generally expect that, as robotics commercialization models mature and underlying business potential is progressively realized, the Company’s long-term value proposition will become increasingly evident in capital market valuations.

Shanghai Electric Showcases “The Power of Integration” at WFES 2026, with Full-Scenario Energy Solutions for the Middle East

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) made a high-profile appearance at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2026, which opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. At the summit, the company showcased its full-scenario energy solutions, including solar power, desalination, hybrid energy storage, hydrogen energy, and green fuels, demonstrating its commitment to empower the Middle East in building a resilient, intelligent, and sustainable energy ecosystem.

 

The Middle East is endowed with abundant oil and gas resources and ample solar potential, yet faces water scarcity, making its energy transition pathway uniquely complex.

As one of the largest and most influential renewable energy events in the Middle East and North Africa, WFES brings together global policymakers, industry leaders and technology innovators to address energy transition challenges and promote sustainable energy solutions.

“Energy transition is not a simple combination of individual technologies. It is a system-level undertaking,” said Zhu Weiwen, Deputy Director of Marketing at Shanghai Electric Power Generation Group. “Shanghai Electric acts as system integrator. We view high-penetration renewable integration, grid stability, green fuel production and industrial decarbonization as an interconnected whole, enabling us to provide executable transition pathways for customers in the Middle East.”

Against this backdrop, Shanghai Electric’s exhibition adopted an immersive, scenario-based design, presenting four integrated solution zones that illustrate the full energy value chain—from generation and storage to conversion and efficient utilization.

In the Integrated Solar and Water zone, projects such as the Dubai Solar Park were highlighted as reference projects demonstrating the complementary integration of concentrated solar power, photovoltaic power, and energy storage for 24-hour electricity supply. The zone also showcased Shanghai Electric’s seawater desalination capabilities, including its mastery of both thermal-based multi-effect distillation (MED) and membrane-based reverse osmosis (RO) technologies.

The Grid Support and Hybrid Storage zone focused on grid stability under high renewable penetration. Shanghai Electric highlighted its “flywheel energy storage plus synchronous condenser” solution, which provides critical inertia support and fast frequency regulation. The solution has been deployed in multiple projects, including the Penasco photovoltaic power plant in Mexico.

In the Power-to-X and Hydrogen Energy zone, Shanghai Electric showcased its Bristack® series electrolyzers, featuring an industry-leading energy consumption level of 3.94 kWh/Nm³, alongside a scale model of the Taonan Green Methanol Demonstration Project in Jilin Province, China. As China’s first large-scale green methanol demonstration project, it integrates wind power-generated hydrogen with biomass-based green methanol production technology, and has obtained full-process ISCC EU certification.

The Zero-Carbon Industrial Parks zone illustrated pathways for high-energy-consuming industrial parks to achieve low-carbon transformation through the synergy of high-efficiency industrial turbines and intelligent energy management systems, enabling system-level efficiency improvements and smart dispatch.

Each solution showcased at the Shanghai Electric booth is backed by proven project delivery. From the 2 GW AI Sadawi Photovoltaic Project in Saudi Arabia and the Safi Seawater Desalination Project in Morocco, to the Pancevo Gas-Fired Power Plant in Serbia and the Taonan Green Methanol Project in China, these projects across multiple countries and application scenarios underscore Shanghai Electric’s capability to deliver complex, cross-regional integrated energy systems.

On the first day of the summit, Shanghai Electric hosted multiple technical roadshows addressing key regional topics such as energy-desalination coupling, green fuels and grid stability, attracting strong interest from industry participants. 

As a trusted energy system partner, Shanghai Electric continues helping the Middle East and global markets transform abundant natural resources into sustainable, reliable and green energy for the future.

For more information, please visit: https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/

HJT Shines in Malaysia! Risen Energy Signs New PV Project to Accelerate Layout in Southeast Asia

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NINGBO, China, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Risen Energy and Eco Persona, a Malaysian solar EPC enterprise, held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony. Both parties will jointly develop commercial and industrial rooftop photovoltaic projects in the four northern states of Malaysia. Centered on technological upgrading, this cooperation will prioritize the use of Risen Energy’s high-power Heterojunction (HJT) modules, string inverters, and commercial and industrial energy storage cabinets to construct an efficient power generation PV-storage integrated system.

Photo of the two parties signing the agreement
Photo of the two parties signing the agreement

As the cutting-edge technology in the current photovoltaic field, Risen Energy’s Hyper-ion Pro HJT modules have achieved a mass production power output exceeding 740Wp, ranking among the highest power photovoltaic modules globally. Its core advantages are not only reflected in ground applications but also, thanks to its high power-to-weight ratio, excellent radiation resistance, and ultimate thinness potential, it has become a highly anticipated energy solution in the space economy sector, including low-orbit satellite internet and even deep space exploration, providing reliable technical support for space energy development.

Since its establishment in 2019, Eco Persona has specialized in the full-lifecycle services of commercial, industrial, and residential PV systems in Malaysia, particularly excelling in customizing manufacturing rooftop solutions. The two parties have a solid foundation for cooperation; in 2025 alone, they successfully delivered several benchmark projects covering multiple locations in Malaysia such as Kedah, Penang, and Johor, with a cumulative installed capacity surpassing the megawatt scale. This cooperation between the two parties relies precisely on Risen Energy’s HJT technological advantages to assist Eco Persona in achieving higher power generation efficiency and lower Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) in commercial and industrial rooftop scenarios, making cutting-edge technology benefit more green energy applications.

With the acceleration of the global carbon neutrality process, the photovoltaic market in Southeast Asia is experiencing explosive growth. The strategic cooperation between Risen Energy and Eco Persona not only consolidates their leading positions in the Malaysian photovoltaic market but also, through the deep synergy of cutting-edge technology and local services, provides global clients with more efficient and reliable green energy solutions, jointly outlining a blueprint for carbon neutrality.

ChainUp Recognized Among Singapore’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 by Statista and Tech in Asia

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ChainUp, a global leader in digital asset technology, has earned a spot on the inaugural Singapore’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list. This prestigious ranking is a first-time collaboration between Tech in Asia, the region’s top tech media outlet, and Statista, a world-renowned data provider.

Together, they analyzed over 500 firms to identify the innovators truly changing how finance works in Singapore. ChainUp was recognized in the Digital Assets category, underscoring the company’s sustained growth and the technical reliability of its infrastructure in an increasingly complex market.

As Singapore’s fintech market prioritizes quality over hype, this award marks a major shift: digital assets are moving past speculation to become a vital part of institutional finance.

“Being recognized by Tech in Asia and Statista reflects the deepening maturity of the industry as it moves beyond hype toward high-performance, compliant utility,” said Sailor Zhong, Founder and CEO of ChainUp. “This award validates our role as a key architect in the region’s Fintech economy, providing the secure and scalable rails that allow traditional and digital finance to converge with confidence.”

The ranking was determined through a rigorous evaluation of key performance indicators such as growth, market presence and innovation. As a definitive benchmark for operational excellence, the 2026 list recognizes ChainUp alongside prominent industry leaders including Crypto.com, Aspire, and Airwallex.

About ChainUp

ChainUp, a leading global provider of digital asset solutions, empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of this evolving ecosystem. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, ChainUp serves a diverse clientele, from Web3 companies to established financial institutions.

ChainUp’s comprehensive suite of solutions includes crypto exchange solutions, liquidity technology, white label MPC wallet, KYT crypto tracing analytics tool, asset tokenization, crypto asset management, and Web3 infrastructure such as mining, staking, and blockchain APIs. For more information, visit: https://www.chainup.com/.

YI TING Non-Woven Doubles Capacity for Sustainable Solutions, Strengthening Presence in Europe and North America

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(Strategic Expansion Positions YI TING as Resilient Supply Partner, Cutting Lead Times By 
Up to 30% for Sustainable Filtration)

TAOYUAN, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trusted by world-renowned specialty coffee equipment innovators and Tier-1 roasters, YI TING Non-Woven, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of engineered nonwoven materials, today announced a major capacity doubling to scale support for its rapidly growing client base across Europe and North America. This expansion leverages YI TING’s expertise in biodegradable PLA-blend materials and high-precision engineering to provide advanced solutions for the coffee, tea, and various industrial sectors. As a premier OEM/ODM partner, YI TING is now positioned to reduce development-to-mass-production lead times by up to 30% for Tier-1 global brands focused on supply chain resilience and ESG mandates.

YI TING Non-Woven Doubles Capacity for Sustainable Solutions, Strengthening Presence in Europe and North America
YI TING Non-Woven Doubles Capacity for Sustainable Solutions, Strengthening Presence in Europe and North America

Global Demand Is Accelerating — YI TING Responds with Scalable, High-Reliability Production

Across the beverage and food industries, global brands are shifting toward sustainable materials and diversified manufacturing sources. YI TING’s expansion strengthens its role as a stable, high-trust production partner in a global landscape increasingly shaped by ESG mandates and supply-chain resilience strategies.

The capacity upgrade includes:

  • Increased monthly output across coffee and tea filtration materials.
  • Higher automation levels for consistent pore distribution and bonding strength.
  • Expanded clean-processing lines for food-contact applications.
  • Dedicated production slots for large international OEM programs.
  • Reduced development-to-mass-production lead times by up to 30%.

“The shift to high-performance, verifiable sustainable materials is no longer a trend—it’s an industry requirement,” said Kasley Lee, CEO of YI TING. “Global OEM clients are demanding transparency and functionality without compromise. Our focus is precisely on closing that gap, providing precision materials whether it’s the 40-micron filtration required for coffee or the certified biodegradability needed for advanced tea packaging.”

Engineering Stability-at-Scale: A Key Advantage for OEM Partners

The capacity expansion is anchored by YI TING’s proprietary Pure.F multi-layer nonwoven fabric platform. This engineering design ensures superior performance consistency, enabling the material to maintain a precisely consistent 40-micron cutoff point.

As a leading provider of nonwoven coffee filter solutions, YI TING’s expanded capabilities include:

This level of technical reliability is why YI TING remains the trusted production partner for premier specialty brands and global industry leaders across Japan and North America who demand uncompromising quality at scale.

Meeting Global ESG and Compliance Requirements

International beverage and food brands increasingly require suppliers with certified biodegradable material options, traceable raw materials, and food-safe, migration-tested substrates.

YI TING’s expansion incorporates equipment upgrades that reduce energy consumption and improve materials traceability, helping OEM partners meet tightening regulatory requirements in Europe, North America, and Japan. This commitment to sustainability is a key factor in strengthening long-term supply chain partnerships.

Beyond Coffee: Multi-Sector OEM Capabilities

YI TING’s expanded production lines support a wide range of fast-growing applications:

  • Tea & Food Packaging: Improved bonding strength and lower breakage rates help premium tea producers achieve stronger consumer retention and cleaner product presentation. YI TING offers options that support advanced packaging methods, including ultrasonic bonding, and certified biodegradable substrates. Our solutions include materials for heat sealable tea bags and are increasingly used in reusable spice bags for cooking applications.

    In a recent case study, an organic tea brand adopted YI TING’s PN33 nonwoven tea bag material and reported a significant reduction in breakage rates, leading to a 30% increase in customer repurchase rates.

  • Agriculture: Lightweight, breathable nonwoven fabrics used for frost protection, pest control, and moisture management support more sustainable farming with reduced pesticide reliance.
  • Eco-Industrial & Medical: Marine oil-absorption bags, reusable mesh, and medical-grade substrates demonstrate YI TING’s ability to meet high safety and hygiene standards. Our multi-sector materials, including PP Spunbond nonwoven fabric, provide essential solutions for Medical & Hygiene sectors, ranging from protective surgical components to high-purity hygiene substrates.

Kasley Lee, CEO, added, “Our capacity doubling and strategic expansion into North America and Europe is more than just growth—it is our definitive commitment to becoming the most trusted, Asia-based supply chain alternative in sustainable filtration. We are ensuring that our global OEM partners can meet tightening regulatory and ESG demands without compromising on material precision, translating our environmental responsibility directly into a core competitive advantage.”

About YI TING

YI TING NON-WOVEN CO., LTD. is a leading Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in the research, development, and scalable OEM/ODM production of engineered nonwoven materials. Since its founding in 2015, YI TING leverages its proprietary Pure.F multi-layer nonwoven platform—a core strength—to provide high-precision filtration, protection, and packaging solutions across diverse sectors including food & beverage (coffee and tea filter media), agriculture, industrial, and medical applications. Driven by a commitment to sustainability and technical excellence, YI TING delivers materials that meet stringent global compliance standards (e.g., food-contact safety and biodegradability), and is established as the trusted partner for international brands seeking supply-chain resilience and innovation.

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Phone: +886-3-328-6585

AS Watson Celebrates 185 Years of Growth, Resilience and Purpose

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From a single store in Hong Kong to a global leader with 17,000 stores across 31 markets, AS Watson looks ahead by staying true to what matters most


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, announces the kick-off of its 185th anniversary today, celebrating nearly two centuries of growth, resilience and reinvention.

AS Watson Group CEO Dr Malina Ngai stands in front of a 6-meter-tall mural depicting the company's evolution from a single store in Hong Kong to a global health and beauty retailer, as the Group marks its 185th anniversary.
AS Watson Group CEO Dr Malina Ngai stands in front of a 6-meter-tall mural depicting the company’s evolution from a single store in Hong Kong to a global health and beauty retailer, as the Group marks its 185th anniversary.

Founded in Hong Kong in 1841 as a single store, AS Watson has grown into a global retail powerhouse operating over 17,000 stores across 31 markets in Asia and Europe, serving millions of customers every day through trusted brands in health, beauty, personal care and wellness.

Sustained Momentum in a Fast-Changing World

AS Watson continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum driven by customer relevance, operational excellence and a clear long-term strategy regardless of an increasingly complex global environment.

In 2025, the Group delivered 8% growth in health category, with double-digit growth in Europe; and 6% growth in beauty category, with double-digit growth in Asia. With continuous investment strengthening its O+O (Offline plus Online) ecosystem, O+O sales achieved double-digit growth, reflecting strong customer engagement across channels. Its loyalty member base grew by ten million in the year, from 170 million to over 180 million.

Building for the Future

Looking ahead, AS Watson plans to open about 1,000 new stores this year, underpinned by a total investment of HK$3.8 billion (approximately US$490 million) across new store openings, store upgrades, technology and supply chain, as it continues to strengthen its global presence and O+O capabilities.

In an environment where consumer expectations, technologies and markets evolve rapidly, AS Watson views change not as a barrier, but as an opportunity — to innovate faster, operate smarter and serve customers better.

Purpose–Driven Growth

Alongside commercial success, AS Watson remains deeply committed to doing good for people, community, and the planet. Sustainability continues to be embedded across its operations — from reducing environmental impact and promoting responsible sourcing, to supporting community wellbeing and health education in the markets it serves.

As part of its commitment to its communities, AS Watson reached a major milestone in its global youth employment pledge – recruiting over 134,000 young people to date and delivering 3.8 million hours of training. This achievement marks more than halfway toward its goal of creating 200,000 opportunities by 2030. In addition, the year also marks a major achievement in its “Give a Smile” campaign with Operation Smile, surpassing its goal of 10,000 free surgeries for children with cleft conditions ahead of schedule, reaffirming its commitment to brighter futures for our next generation.

Throughout its 185th anniversary year, AS Watson will host celebrations and initiatives across all 31 markets, recognising colleagues, partners and customers who have shaped the company’s journey and continue to drive its success.

Dr Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson, reflects on the company’s incredible journey while looking ahead to the future: “When we think about the next century, the truth is this: we have never been able to see 100 years ahead — not then, and not now.”

“Today, change moves faster than ever. Markets shift overnight. Technologies redefine industries. Expectations evolve constantly. So, when we talk about building the next century, it’s not about predicting the future. It’s about preparing for it.”

“And we prepare the same way we always have — by staying grounded in what does not change: our commitment to customers, our people, our partners, and to doing business responsibly.”

A Legacy of Resilience, A Future of Opportunity

After 185 years, AS Watson’s story remains one of adaptability, ambition and purpose. From one store to a global network of 17,000 locations, the company enters its next chapter focused on sustainable growth, innovation and continued leadership in health and beauty retail.

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Open and Inclusive, Haikou Accelerates Its Rise as an International Performing Arts Capital

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HAIKOU, China, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Haikou Municipal Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports: 

Recently, the “Haikou on Stage, Dancing with the World” International Performing Arts Capital Promotion Conference was successfully held in Haikou. Centered on the theme “Culture Empowering Cities, Art Illuminating the Future,” the event combined immersive audiovisual experiences with in-depth industry dialogue, bringing together leading professionals from China’s performing arts sector and representatives from 34 major performance organizations nationwide.

Haikou’s vision to build an international performing arts capital is clear and steadily advancing, strengthening confidence across the industry. The conference not only showcased the city’s achievements in the performing arts sector, but also outlined strategic plans for future development. Haikou is actively promoting industrial upgrading—from a performance hub to a source of creative content—by building an original content incubation system rooted in Hainan’s cultural identity and creating a platform that connects Chinese cultural expression with global audiences.

To stimulate market vitality and encourage performances, competitions, and major events, Haikou has introduced strong policy incentives to support high-quality development of the cultural and sports industries. For example, organizers of internationally renowned concerts held at Wuyuanhe Stadium may receive rewards of up to RMB 11 million if the event achieves a China debut, attracts over 40,000 attendees, sells more than 130,000 tickets, generates box office revenue exceeding RMB 200 million, and records more than 10 percent overseas audiences.

Leveraging the policy advantages of the Hainan Free Trade Port, Haikou continues to strengthen its open and inclusive urban environment. Haikou Meilan International Airport has established a comprehensive service center for overseas visitors, offering one-stop assistance for tourism, transportation, communications, and payment services. Taxis now support foreign bank card payments, and cross-border settlement can be conveniently completed at duty-free shops. With China’s visa-free policy further expanded, Hainan currently offers visa-free entry to visitors from 86 countries.

Driven by Free Trade Port development, Haikou is accelerating its journey toward becoming an international performing arts capital while expanding international air routes and flight frequencies. In 2025, Haikou Meilan International Airport operated 47 international and regional passenger routes, covering Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Oceania, and Hong Kong and Macao.

Looking ahead, Haikou will further deepen the integration of “performing arts + tourism + consumption,” advancing toward a full industry ecosystem and contributing a distinctive “Haikou model” to global cultural development.

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