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HGC Partner Day 2026 Successfully Concludes Deepening AI Ecosystem Development to Strengthen Its role as AI Enabler and Service Company Group

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or “the Group”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, yesterday hosted its fourth annual Partner Day, bringing together more than 200 industry leaders, representatives from industry associations and government organization from over 80 companies across various ICT sectors worldwide.

HGC Partner Day 2026 brought together more than 200 industry leaders, representatives from industry associations and government organization from over 80 companies across various ICT sectors worldwide.
HGC Partner Day 2026 brought together more than 200 industry leaders, representatives from industry associations and government organization from over 80 companies across various ICT sectors worldwide.

Under the theme “Navigating the Digital Frontier, Accelerating Collective Success”, the gathering underscored HGC’s deepening partner alliance and its positioning as an AI Enabler and Service Company Group that is leveraging owned infrastructures to enable individuals, enterprises and international business partners to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies application at scale.

Bridging AI Ambition and Reality: The AI Enabler Delivering Integrated Services

In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, HGC is sharpening its position as an AI Enabler and Service Company Group, focused on turning enterprise AI ambition into secure, scalable and operational reality.

As an AI enabler, HGC delivers the critical foundations corporates need to deploy and operate AI with confidence. This includes AI-ready infrastructure and high-speed, low latency connectivity linking data centres and cloud environments for AI workload; intelligent operations platforms, such as the award-winning, self-developed GodEye, which enhances network management and service delivery; end-to-end AI lifecycle support spanning testing, rollout, monitoring and optimization. Equally critical, HGC embeds AI governance and security to ensure AI solutions remain compliant, resilient and fully controlled. Positioning as a service backbone, HGC enables customers and partners to focus on value creation and innovation.

These fundamental capabilities are underpinned by HGC’s identity as a Service Company Group, where value is created through one-stop shop service, expertise and accountability, rather than one-off service delivery. HGC owns the full operating journey – from solution design and deployment to 24/7 monitoring services and ongoing optimization. Combining human expertise with AI‑driven intelligence, HGC delivers long‑term, subscription‑based partnerships that ensure enterprise AI systems remain secure, reliable and future‑ready.

Strong Performance in Various Market Sectors Reflect the Winning Strategy

The practical impact of being an AI enabler that provides integrated services was demonstrated across different market sectors:

Corporate Business: Under its customer-centric approach, HGC’s ICT business combining digital infrastructure, ICT services intake drove a 6% year-on-year growth in vertical expansion. HGC’s Corporate & Enterprise business continued to deepen its engagement across eight major sectors in Hong Kong, including FSI, government, education, logistics, property, retail, professional services, and trading & manufacturing. Backed by deep industry expertise and long-established customer relationships, HGC provides integrated end-to-end solutions covering secure connectivity, cybersecurity, managed services, and digital transformation capabilities. This continued momentum was reflected in Q1 2026 performance, where gross profit from cybersecurity solutions increased by 32% year-on-year, while SME data bandwidth subscription grew by 12%.

International Business: HGC is building the backbone of its AI regional infrastructure, with OTT number of customers up 20% year-on-year in Q1 2026. Under the East-West Gateway Project, a Memorandum of Understanding with Johor Capital Group, it is creating a next-generation digital infrastructure hub in Johor, integrating submarine landing points, terrestrial networks, data centre interconnects and internet exchanges to serve one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing AI data centre clusters. By simplifying network implementation, HGC gives enterprises, service providers and OTT providers greater flexibility to connect across diverse data centres. Additionally, HGC has obtained a strategic pilot approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, to engage value-added telecommunications services in Chinese Mainland. This milestone supports the country’ digital economy, facilitating the opening-up of China’s telecommunications market and more Chinese Mainland enterprises to go global.

Consumer Market: HGC’s consumer business continued its steady upward trajectory in Q1 2026, driven by strong growth in 2Gpbs and above high-speed broadband subscribers, which record a 39% year-on-year increase. The robust uptake reflects rising customer demand for high‑capacity network services, reinforcing the competitiveness of the Group’s premium residential broadband offerings. HGC also marked a key milestone with the launch of HGC Mobile, a new brand extending HGC’s footprint into mobile telecommunications services. The new brand delivers a highly flexible, best in value “network-on-the-go” experience, further strengthening engagement across HGC’s residential customer base through a more integrated suite of connectivity solutions.

Andrew Kwok, Chief Executive Officer of HGC, said, “I would like to extend my deepest thanks to every partner who joined the HGC partner day – a true convergence of the East and the West, and demonstrates the strong alliance and important future that we are building together. I am equally grateful for the consistent support of local governments that have helped to make our vision a reality. Your belief in open, collaborative digital infrastructure gives us the confidence to push ahead. As we navigate a landscape being rewritten by AI, HGC will continue to embrace the challenges ahead with our partners, turning headwinds into shared opportunities.”

At the panel discussion featuring speakers from A & A Limited, Byteplus and CBC Tech, together with HGC experts explored how the entire AI ecosystem, from infrastructure to cloud to application, can tackle shared challenges and accelerate adoption. The dialogue reflected HGC’s commitment to uniting diverse players across the ICT landscape.

“At HGC, we will continue to seize every opportunity that the shifting landscape creates, not by chasing trends, but by staying true to our core strengths while transforming our business model in pace with the market. The advancement to AI Enabler and Service Company Group is just the beginning. As we look ahead, HGC will remain resourceful, flexible and relentlessly adaptable, building highways for AI adoption so that our partners can focus on driving value. I am confident that together, we will turn the uncertainties of this AI era into the defining opportunities of this generation,” concluded Andrew.

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HGC Global Communications Limited

HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a leading Hong Kong and international telecom operator and ICT solution provider. The company owns an extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and provides various kinds of services. HGC has 20 global offices and staff presence in 33 cities worldwide. It provides telecom infrastructure service to other operators and serves as a service provider to corporate and households. The company provides full-fledged telecom, data center services, ICT solutions and broadband services for local, overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fibre-optic network, five cross-border telecom routes integrated into tier-one telecom operators in Chinese Mainland and connects with hundreds of world-class international telecom operators. The company is committed to further investing and enriching its current infrastructure and, in parallel, adding on top the latest technologies and developing its infrastructure services and solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology solution and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview further accelerates HGC Group’s digital transformation path and positioning as a pioneering ICT and digital services leader. HGC is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities, transport, social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and environmental infrastructure in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

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Authorities Destroy Illegal Gold Mining Equipment in Savannakhet

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Phoudasack Vongsay
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Authorities in Phine district, Savannakhet province, destroyed equipment used in illegal gold mining operations on 11 May. (Photo by Phine district media)

Authorities in Phine district, Savannakhet, have taken action against illegal gold mining activities, destroying equipment on 11 May that had been linked to unauthorized mining operations near Phalong village.

The crackdown followed an inspection initiated on 25 April after residents reported illegal mining activities in the area. A team of five military personnel was deployed to investigate multiple excavation sites in nearby forests.

During the operation, officials uncovered evidence of extensive illegal mining, including around 1 hectare of dug-up land and new areas measuring roughly 40 by 40 meters and 50 by 50 meters, believed to be prepared for further mining activities.

Although the suspects had likely fled the area, possibly after a tip-off, authorities discovered two large gold separation machines hidden about 200 meters from the mining sites. Due to the size and difficulty of transporting the equipment, authorities opted to destroy the machines on-site to prevent their future use.

Nationwide Crackdown

The operation in Phine district is part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining activities following a directive issued by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on 7 March 2025. The order emphasizes enhanced monitoring and inspections of gold, stone, and sand extraction across Laos, driven by growing environmental and safety concerns.

Since then, several provinces have intensified enforcement efforts. Earlier this year, Attapeu province introduced stricter penalties for illegal extraction, with violators facing heavy fines and potential prison sentences. In June 2025, Houaphanh province permanently banned new gold mining permits and ordered the removal of equipment from illegal mining sites.

Additionally, Xieng Khouang province reported four deaths in 2025 after a landslide buried miners at an unregulated site, underscoring the severe safety risks associated with unauthorized mining.

As illegal mining continues to pose significant challenges, authorities across Laos are ramping up inspections and enforcement measures to combat the issue.

Bokeo Police Dismantle Call Center Gang Amid Nationwide Fraud Crackdown

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Thongsavanh Souvannasane
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On 12 May, Bokeo police dismantled a multinational call center scam gang, arresting 62 suspects amid Laos’ nationwide crackdown on cybercrime and online fraud networks. (Photo: Bokeo Police)

Bokeo provincial authorities dismantled a multinational call center scam gang operating in Ton Pheung district on 12 May, as part of Laos’ intensifying crackdown on cybercrime and online fraud networks.

Authorities detained 62 suspects of different nationalities, the majority being from Myanmar. Officials confiscated desktop computers, laptops, and a large number of mobile phones used in the operations. 

Investigations and interrogations are ongoing to expand the case, identify further accomplices, and ensure all those involved are prosecuted according to the law.

The 12 May operation followed a series of earlier raids across the province. On 4 to 5 May, authorities arrested 71 suspects in Houayxay district, mostly Chinese and Myanmar nationals. On 11 May, a larger operation in Ton Pheung district detained 159 individuals, including 106 Lao nationals, along with nationals from China, Myanmar, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. 

In total, approximately 230 suspects from six nationalities were arrested across Bokeo between 4 and 12 May. Authorities have not yet released full details regarding charges or the scope of the alleged fraud operations as investigations continue.

On 7 May, authorities transferred 605 suspects linked to alleged computer fraud operations in Savannakhet Province to Vientiane for further investigation. The group included nationals from eight countries: China, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Across Laos, the total number of individuals detained in connection with online fraud and cybercrime networks in the first half of May exceeded 1,500, when combined with a 1 to 2 April operation in Ton Pheung district that detained 742 suspects representing 12 nationalities.

The operations follow a late April directive by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to strengthen nationwide action against online scams. On 30 April, Minister of Public Security Vanthong Kongmany visited the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo to reinforce enforcement efforts in the area.

The Lao operations are part of wider regional enforcement activity. 

On 10 May, Cambodian immigration authorities detained 994 foreign nationals from 16 countries in an anti-scam operation. Separately, Indonesian authorities arrested around 321 foreign nationals, including 11 Lao nationals, in Jakarta on 9 May in connection with a major illegal online gambling network.

LALCO Expands Role in Connecting Lao Producers to International Markets

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Lao ASEAN Leasing Public Company (LALCO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Laos’ economic development by strengthening its role as a community-focused trading platform linking local growers and producers with international markets.

Speaking on 4 May, the company highlighted the continued expansion of LALCO Trading, which has evolved from its beginnings in mineral trading in 2022 into a diversified commodity business operating across agriculture, frozen meat, and industrial resources.

The company’s current portfolio includes coffee, cassava, corn, animal feed ingredients, premium poultry and beef products, as well as metal concentrates and energy-related raw materials managed under regulatory compliance standards.

LALCO stated that its approach focuses on supporting local growers and producers in meeting international certification requirements, helping Lao products improve competitiveness in export markets such as China, India, and the United Arab Emirates.

“Our vision is to serve as a trusted bridge that unlocks new opportunities for local industries,” said Mr Yoshihito Oshima. “By integrating growers and producers into global supply chains, we are building a more resilient, export-ready, and sustainable economic ecosystem for Laos.”

Established in 2015, LALCO initially focused on strengthening Laos’ financial sector before expanding into commodity trading through the launch of LALCO Trading in 2022. The company later entered the coffee plantation sector in 2023 and broadened its agricultural investments in 2025.

International Markets and Looking Ahead

According to the company, its international sourcing network now spans Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Argentina, and the United States, supporting access to global commodities while strengthening the export potential of Lao-origin products.

LALCO noted that its operations contribute to foreign currency inflows, trade finance access, and the development of more transparent and ethical supply chains aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

The company also works closely with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, while investing in cold-chain logistics and export-ready packaging to improve product quality and export readiness.

LALCO said it remains committed to supporting long-term economic growth in Laos by combining international expertise with local partnerships to strengthen the country’s role in regional and global trade.

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ONYX Hospitality Group Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Sets THB 10.33 Billion Revenue Target with THB 5.5 Billion Expansion Plan

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia-Pacific, has unveiled its growth strategy as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. With a portfolio spanning hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, luxury residences, as well as dining and spa offerings, the Group is targeting total revenue of THB 10.33 billion in 2026, representing a 14% year-on-year increase. It also plans to expand its portfolio to more than 75 properties by 2030, underscoring its sustained growth momentum and strengthening its position across the Asia Pacific region. This expansion will be supported by a planned investment of THB 5.5 billion over the next three years, primarily focused on enhancing and upgrading existing properties.

ONYX 60th Anniversary

Over the past six decades, ONYX Hospitality Group has grown from managing a single hotel in Thailand into a regional hospitality company with a multi-brand portfolio including Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence. Each brand has a clearly defined identity and market position, enabling the Group to meet the evolving needs of modern travellers across a range of segments.

Today, ONYX manages 49 properties and remains on track to expand its portfolio to more than 75 properties across Asia Pacific through a disciplined and sustainable growth strategy.

Yuthachai Charanachitta, Chief Executive Officer of ONYX Hospitality Group, said: “Over the past six decades, ONYX Hospitality Group has built a strong foundation of expertise and experience, growing from the management of a single hotel in Thailand into a regional hospitality player with an expanding presence across Asia Pacific, continuously earning the trust and confidence of both partners and customers.

This growth has been driven by a strong Thai foundation, combined with a global outlook and a strategic focus on regional markets, which have consistently served as the key pillars underpinning the Group’s development.

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we see this milestone not merely as a reflection of our past achievements, but as the beginning of our next phase of growth. Looking ahead, we remain committed to expanding our regional footprint, strengthening our brands, and creating long-term value for our partners, investors and customers, while continuing to develop the organisation in a balanced and sustainable manner. At the same time, we are dedicated to playing an active role in elevating service standards and supporting the long-term advancement of Thailand’s hospitality industry.”

Accelerating Expansion to Support Long-term Growth

ONYX Hospitality Group continues to expand its presence across Asia Pacific under its vision of becoming ‘The Best Medium-sized Hospitality Management Company in Asia Pacific’.

In 2026, the Group is set to launch several new projects, including Shama Sukhumvit 101 Bangkok, Shama Medini, and Y Hotel Nanshan Shenzhen Inspired by OZO, reinforcing its strategic expansion across the serviced apartment and lifestyle hospitality segments in key regional gateway cities.

At the same time, the Group continues to advance a strong future development pipeline, including Shama Rayong, EQ Phuket, Shama Hub Ladprao Bangkok, Shama North Pattaya, and the luxury development Amari Resort & Villas, Samui, alongside a major transformation of Amari Phuket aimed at revitalising the property and elevating the guest experience.

By 2030, ONYX aims to expand its portfolio from 49 properties to more than 75, with a focus on quality growth through long-term partnerships and a tailored approach to hospitality that reflects the needs of each market.

In addition to regional expansion, ONYX Hospitality Group is driving growth through effective asset management and investment strategies, with ONYX RT serving as another key growth engine. Supported by lower interest rates, recovering investor confidence, and the return of more than 35 million international travellers, the Group expects its core assets — including Amari Bangkok, OZO Samui, and OZO Phuket— to further enhance portfolio value, with a targeted valuation of more than THB 4 billion.

Strengthening Brand Positioning Across the Portfolio

As part of its 60th anniversary, ONYX Hospitality Group is advancing its overall brand development through its long-term strategic framework, “ONYX Universe”, which has been designed to support future growth across all dimensions of the business. The framework covers talent development, technology, sustainability, brand strength, marketing and revenue efficiency, customer engagement, food and beverage, and asset management to drive long-term returns. It will serve as a key foundation for enhancing the Group’s regional competitiveness while responding to the evolving needs of travellers and residents.

ONYX has also refined the positioning of its four core brands to strengthen differentiation and align more clearly with current market demand:

  • Amari has been repositioned in the upper-upscale segment, offering Thai hospitality enriched by local insight and the distinctive character of each destination.
  • OZO has evolved into an upper-midscale lifestyle hotel brand with enhanced service, designed for modern travellers who expect a seamless stay with the right essentials and a touch of elevated comfort.
  • Shama continues to focus on serviced apartment living, fostering vibrant communities while delivering Joy of Living through thoughtfully designed experiences that combine comfort, quality, and meaningful lifestyle for both short- and long-term stays.
  • Oriental Residence has been elevated to a more refined expression of luxury, where elegance is understated, privacy is paramount, and every detail is thoughtfully personalised.

This brand evolution reflects ONYX Hospitality Group’s commitment to creating clearer differentiation in support of long-term business growth.

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Regional Expansion and Brand Strength

Built on a 60-year legacy, ONYX Hospitality Group remains committed to growth through regional expansion, brand enhancement and continued organisational development. Anchored in its Thai roots and global outlook, the Group continues to place regional growth at the heart of its strategy as it works towards becoming the best medium-sized hospitality management company in Asia- Pacific, while delivering sustainable value to all stakeholders.
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About ONYX Hospitality Group

ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Asia Pacific’s hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers in Southeast Asia where their expertise lies. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food and beverage. With over six decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.

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THE ADECCO GROUP Q1 2026 RESULTS

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Strong revenue growth, share gains and improved profitability, supported by rigorous execution

ZURICH, Switzerland, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Accelerating organic revenue growth of +5.3% TDA yoy
  • Continued strong market share gains: Group +365 bps, Adecco +210 bps vs. key competitors
  • By GBU, Adecco, +7% yoy, with growth in all regions, led by Americas +15%, APAC +8% and EMEA excl. France +7%. Akkodis -1% yoy; LHH -1% yoy
  • Healthy 18.8% gross margin, -40 bps yoy, reflecting current business mix
  • EBITA €148 million excl. one-offs, +24% yoy
  • Robust 2.6% EBITA margin excl. one-offs, +20 bps yoy: higher volumes and pricing, rigorous cost management driving improved profitability, with productivity +4% yoy and DDR >100%
  • Operating income €127 million, +28% yoy; Net income €69 million, +41% yoy
  • Basic EPS €0.41, +40% yoy; Adjusted EPS €0.50, +6% yoy
  • Strong 94% LTM cash conversion, operating cash flow -€178 million, working capital absorption driven by stronger revenue growth, and in line with normal seasonality
  • ND/EBITDA -0.2x yoy, consistent with year-end 2025 deleveraging
  • Continuation of positive momentum in volumes to date this quarter

Denis Machuel, Adecco Group CEO, commented:

“Our strategy combined with rigorous execution delivered a strong start to 2026 and sustained our momentum. Growth and cost discipline are improving profitability. This marks our fourth quarter of growth: at 5.3% year-on-year. We gained another 365 basis points of share, while maintaining healthy gross margins and robust EBITA.

“Adecco continues to outperform the market with growth across all regions and double digit increases in Iberia, Nordics, North America, Latin America and Asia. Akkodis is stabilizing revenues and improving profitability. LHH achieved a double digit EBITA margin, driven by strong growth in Career Transition and Ezra.

“Our tech agenda advanced with further agentic AI deployments across new markets on our digital platform, lifting fill rates and reducing time to fill, while enhancing the candidate and recruiter experience.”

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IMBA and FOMO Pay to offer universal accessibility to arts and payments

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – IMBA Theatre, Singapore’s first-ever attraction at Gardens by the Bay dedicated to art, storytelling and immersive experiences, has partnered with FOMO Pay to deliver a seamless, inclusive payment experience for its diverse local and international audiences. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to universal accessibility: while IMBA brings world-class arts and culture to a global audience, FOMO Pay provides the seamless payment infrastructure to make those experiences inclusive for all.

A Stage for Every Story

Located within Singapore’s iconic Gardens by the Bay and just steps from Marina Bay Sands, IMBA Theatre is a cultural space where education, entertainment and culture exist in one space. Every show is designed not only to immerse and engage, but to spark curiosity and leave visitors with something new to think about.

Michael Lee, CEO, IMBA, said, “At IMBA, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of how technology and big ideas intersect to make culture accessible to people of all walks of life. By integrating FOMO Pay’s world-class digital payment solutions at our venue, we are ensuring that our visitors can engage with our exhibits through a seamless, contactless, and future-ready payment ecosystem.”

The 80,000 sq ft space includes two purpose-built black box theatres with cutting-edge technology, a dedicated gallery for exhibitions, a retail merchandise store, a wellness dining concept, and an immersive cultural zone by Prudential Singapore. Officially launched on 21 April 2026, IMBA Theatre currently houses the world’s first tri-format presentation featuring works by celebrated Colombian artist Maestro Fernando Botero, jointly presented with the Fernando Botero Foundation; and Lightroom’s David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), currently the only place in Southeast Asia where audiences can experience the show. Beyond international productions, IMBA actively nurtures Singapore’s local arts talents, giving homegrown artists and creators a platform alongside world-renowned works.

Built for Everyone Who Walks Through the Door

As the only immersive theatre of its scale in Southeast Asia, IMBA welcomes a diverse and international audience. Serving them means making every part of the visitor journey seamless, including how they pay.

FOMO Pay’s FOMO AI Soundbox is Singapore’s first compact payment and merchant intelligence device, consolidating cards, PayNow, e-wallets, and stablecoins into a single terminal. Instant audio confirmations keep queues moving efficiently, even during peak visit periods. Built with an integrated microphone and an AI-powered merchant intelligence layer in development, the device also enables IMBA’s team to surface operational insights in real time, supporting faster, smarter decision-making across rotating shows and exhibitions.

“Art and culture have the power to connect people across languages, backgrounds, and borders, and the experiences built around them should reflect that,” said Louis Liu, Founder and CEO of FOMO Pay. “Our partnership with IMBA reflects what FOMO Pay is built to do, and that is to make payments simple, so visitors can focus fully on the experience itself.”

Two Brands, One Vision

The partnership between IMBA and FOMO Pay brings together two organisations with a shared belief that great experiences should be open to everyone. While IMBA works to make arts and culture accessible to all, FOMO Pay ensures the payment experience is equally inclusive, familiar to visitors regardless of where they come from. As IMBA continues to grow its regional footprint, FOMO Pay is proud to support that journey.

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About FOMO Pay

Founded in 2015, FOMO Pay is a payment institution licensed in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Middle East. The firm has become a leading one-stop digital payment, digital banking, and digital asset solution provider. It is currently building Asia’s fully licensed financial platform, helping institutions and businesses connect between traditional and next-generation financial services. The firm offers its three flagship products:

  • FOMO Payment – One-stop digital payment solution for merchants, corporates and financial institutions
  • FOMO iBiz – Facilitate businesses’ everyday requirements for transactional banking needs
  • FOMO Treasury – One-stop digital asset services provider bridging Web 2.0 & Web 3.0

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About IMBA

IMBA Theatre opens at Gardens by the Bay in February 2026, presenting art, culture and ideas through immersive experiences and gallery exhibitions. Guided by its ethos Where Curiosity Grows, IMBA collaborates with both local and international artists, institutions and cultural partners to present works across physical, digital and public spaces.

Located within Singapore’s Marina Bay precinct, IMBA Theatre is conceived as an open platform for culture that is relevant and grounded in human experience, offering meaningful entry points for audiences across generations while supporting the growth of the local arts ecosystem.

Sands China Committed to Advancing Macao’s Economic Diversification

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Driving the development of Macao as World Centre of Tourism and Leisure through integration, innovation, and inclusion

MACAO, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Tuesday’s opening ceremony of G2E Asia 2026, the annual trade show and conference for the Asian gaming industry, Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., delivered the keynote address to 200 industry leaders and tourism stakeholders from across the region at The Venetian® Macao. The keynote shed light on insights to Macao’s integrated tourism development and pathways to its citywide diversification.

At G2E Asia 2026 on Tuesday, Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., delivers a keynote address to 200 industry leaders and tourism stakeholders from across the region. The keynote shed light on insights to Macao’s integrated tourism development and pathways to its citywide diversification.
At G2E Asia 2026 on Tuesday, Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., delivers a keynote address to 200 industry leaders and tourism stakeholders from across the region. The keynote shed light on insights to Macao’s integrated tourism development and pathways to its citywide diversification.

Themed “Evolving Together: Advancing Macao’s Diversification Through Integration, Innovation, and Inclusion,“ the keynote speech outlined how Sands China’s visionary integration, transformative innovation, and inclusive growth have collectively shaped a blueprint for Macao’s sustainable development.

Such a forward-looking blueprint traces back to the far-sighted vision of Sheldon G. Adelson, the late founder of Las Vegas Sands Corp. Under his leadership, the group’s first property in Macao, Sands® Macao, was launched in 2004; it was followed by the 2007 launch of The Venetian® Macao, the city’s first large-scale integrated resort that merges retail, entertainment, hospitality, and MICE facilities. Ever since, Sands China has laid the foundation for the Cotai Strip, ushering in a new era for Macao’s tourism industry.

To support Macao’s economic diversification, Sands China has continuously invested in a holistic focus on hospitality, MICE, entertainment, and retail. Its 14,000-seat Venetian Arena, constantly staging large-scale concerts and performances by international superstars, has played a key role in positioning Macao more prominently on the global stage.

The company also operates over 1.6 million square feet of MICE facilities, instrumental in drawing world-class MICE events and a large flow of business visitors to Macao, extending visitors’ stay, and further strengthening Macao’s status as a leading business tourism destination in Asia. In addition, Sands China owns the city’s largest retail offering, comprising nearly 780 world-renowned duty-free retail outlets, providing strong support for the development of Macao’s retail sector.

As the pioneer of the integrated resort model in Macao, Sands China has remained steadfast in fostering the city’s economic diversification for over 20 years and continues to hold strong confidence in its future development. With the leadership of the central and the Macao SAR governments, Macao’s long-term political stability under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework has positioned the city as a safe, resilient operating environment for long-term investment, sustained development, and high-quality growth. Macao further benefits from strong organic demand – driven by its proximity to a population of nearly 90 million in the Greater Bay Area and its connectivity to key global markets. Together with tourism infrastructure developed by Sands China and industry peers over years, the synergy that has formed enables Macao to continuously attract diverse groups of tourists and effectively capture visitor demand.

Furthermore, Macao’s supply advantage in having an unmatched critical mass of high-quality integrated resorts, together with government-backed infrastructure such as the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge, have further enabled the scale and efficiency of Macao’s tourism ecosystem and sustained its competitiveness.

Looking ahead, Chum underscored the growing importance of the “Event Economy” as a key driver of the next phase of Macao’s diversification journey, with purposeful programming playing an increasingly strategic role in attracting international visitors and facilitating further economic diversification. The future focus for Sands China is on the curation of globally significant events to maximize impact and long-term value. Crucially, such events generate a broader spillover effect across the city’s economy, benefitting a wider scope of industries.  

Flagship entertainment and sports events are also identified as powerful brand amplifiers for the city. In particular, The NBA China Games in October 2025 marked a significant milestone. It generated approximately 3 billion online impressions on social media platforms across the Chinese mainland and significantly enhanced Macao’s visibility within global sports and entertainment networks. Around the event, Sands China curated around 100 extended activities and initiatives, including NBA House, the Impact Week community event, fan engagement, and Macao’s first NBA flagship store, ensuring the impact extended beyond the arena into the wider community.

The significance of sustainable diversification lies not only in tourism benefits, but also in creating meaningful and lasting contributions to the local community. By extending the synergy from large-scale events, Sands China has endeavoured to promote community care, bolstering volunteer service, fostering the development of Macao’s arts and culture, empowering SMEs, and advancing community revitalization – ensuring tourism growth drives broader participation and shared benefits across society.

Sands China reaffirms its unwavering confidence in Macao’s future and pledges to continue investing in high-quality non-gaming projects, working closely with the government, industry and Macao community to further facilitate the city’s development as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, The Londoner Theatre and Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Media contacts:
Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo

Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo

At G2E Asia 2026 on Tuesday, Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., delivers a keynote address to 200 industry leaders and tourism stakeholders from across the region. The keynote shed light on insights to Macao’s integrated tourism development and pathways to its citywide diversification.
At G2E Asia 2026 on Tuesday, Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., delivers a keynote address to 200 industry leaders and tourism stakeholders from across the region. The keynote shed light on insights to Macao’s integrated tourism development and pathways to its citywide diversification.

Following his keynote address at G2E Asia 2026, Chum (centre) gathers with Bill Miller (left), president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, and J.B. Son (right), senior vice president of Reed Exhibitions, Asia Pacific.
Following his keynote address at G2E Asia 2026, Chum (centre) gathers with Bill Miller (left), president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, and J.B. Son (right), senior vice president of Reed Exhibitions, Asia Pacific.

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