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Aiper unveils next-generation smart outdoor care solutions, expanding the Aiper Smart Yard Ecosystem

  • Unveiling its latest generation of smart pool care and irrigation innovations in Australia, Aiper is introducing the Scuba V3, Scuba S3, and IrriSense N2 SE to deliver a simpler, smarter approach to outdoor maintenance
  • The new product range builds on Aiper’s Smart Yard Ecosystem, helping homeowners spend less time maintaining their outdoor spaces and more time enjoying them
  • The latest innovations were showcased at Aiper’s 2026 Pool Party on the Gold Coast, celebrating the future of smart outdoor living alongside Australia’s coastal lifestyle

GOLD COAST, Australia, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aiper, the world’s No.1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a global leader in smart yard innovation*, is announcing the arrival of its latest generation of smart outdoor care innovations in Australia, expanding its vision for a connected and effortless backyard experience.

Aiper Smart Yard Ecosystem
Aiper Smart Yard Ecosystem

The launch introduces the next evolution of Aiper’s Smart Yard Ecosystem, featuring the Scuba V3, Scuba S3, and IrriSense N2 SE – a new generation of smart solutions designed to simplify pool and lawn maintenance through intelligent technology, automation, and user-focused design.

The new products were unveiled on August 20th at Aiper’s 2026 Pool Party on the Gold Coast, where media, creators and industry experts experienced the future of outdoor living through interactive demonstrations of Aiper’s latest innovations.

Building on Aiper’s commitment to redefining outdoor maintenance, the new range reflects the brand’s focus on creating products that are neat, reliable, and carefree, reducing the time and effort traditionally required to maintain a backyard, while helping Australians make the most of their outdoor spaces.

Designed to make everyday pool care smarter and more effortless, the Aiper Scuba V3 brings Cognitive AI to an essential robotic pool cleaner. Its front-facing camera powers AI Patrol Cleaning to detect and target debris in real time, while VisionPath™ Adaptive Path Planning helps it navigate the pool efficiently and reduce unnecessary repeat cleaning. Cognitive AI Navium™ Mode goes a step further, using pool size, weather conditions and cleaning history to build autonomous cleaning plans for more hands-free maintenance. JetAssist™ Horizontal Waterline Cleaning extends care from the pool floor to the waterline, helping Australians spend less time maintaining their pools and more time enjoying their backyard.

Also joining the range is the Scuba S3, a next-generation robotic pool cleaner designed to provide reliable, hands-free pool care. Engineered for everyday convenience, the Scuba S3 is lightweight, features quick water release, and delivers intelligent cleaning performance while eliminating the hassle of traditional manual pool maintenance.

Expanding Aiper’s smart yard capabilities beyond the pool, the IrriSense N2 SE brings intelligent irrigation technology to lawn care, whilst saving up to 40% of water. Designed to provide a seamless watering experience, the smart irrigation system helps homeowners maintain healthier lawns with automated scheduling and efficient water management. Together with Aiper’s robotic pool cleaners, the IrriSense N2 SE extends the brand’s vision of carefree outdoor living from the pool to the garden. 

For those looking to take pool care even further, Aiper will soon introduce the flagship Scuba V3 Ultra to Australia. Combining dual-camera AI with VisionPath™ 2.0 navigation and Cognitive AI Navium™ Mode, it can intelligently identify and tackle areas throughout the pool, from the floor and walls to the waterline and surface. Powerful dual-pump suction and MicroMesh™ ultra-fine filtration further enhance its cleaning performance, delivering a premium, hands-free solution for keeping pools pristine with minimal effort.

“At Aiper, we believe outdoor maintenance should be effortless, giving people more time to enjoy the spaces they love,” says Andres Gomez, Aiper’s Vice President of Sales. “Our Smart Yard Ecosystem represents our commitment to creating smarter, more sustainable solutions that take the complexity out of pool and lawn care. With our latest innovations, we’re continuing to deliver products that are neat, reliable and carefree, helping Australians transform their backyards into places to relax and enjoy.”

The Scuba V3 is now available through Aiper’s online store and selected retail partners, with the Scuba S3 and IrriSense N2 SE launching in September. For more information, visit aiper.store/au/store.

ALL IT Hypermarket Returns with Tech The Emissions Down 2026 – Now Powered by Atome and Blueshark in Malaysia’s Most Impactful Tech Retail ESG Campaign

Second edition of the groundbreaking e-waste and green mobility campaign offers Malaysians the chance to win a Blueshark Solo 1C EV Bike and MacBook Neo – simply by recycling their unwanted electronics.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ALL IT Hypermarket Sdn Bhd proudly presents the second edition of Tech The Emissions Down (TTED), now running until 31 December 2026, co-powered by Atome and Blueshark Malaysia. There is still plenty of time to join the green movement.

From left to right: Blueshark Malaysia Head of Marketing Strategy & Communications, Mr. Eric Lim; ALL IT Hypermarket Head of Marketing, Mr. Cagen Tan; Atome Head of BNPL Malaysia, Mr. Danny Lim
From left to right: Blueshark Malaysia Head of Marketing Strategy & Communications, Mr. Eric Lim; ALL IT Hypermarket Head of Marketing, Mr. Cagen Tan; Atome Head of BNPL Malaysia, Mr. Danny Lim

Returning with Purpose: A Response to Overwhelming Support

The inaugural TTED 2025 exceeded all expectations, drawing over 120,000 participants across Malaysia and generating significant awareness.

As a technology retailer, ALL IT recognises a responsibility beyond selling the next device. Improperly disposed electronics release toxic materials into landfills – and TTED was built on the belief that tech retail can be a force for good.

“Malaysians genuinely care about the environment – they just need a platform that makes it easy and rewarding to act. We are in the business of technology, and with that comes a responsibility to ensure it does not burden our planet. By partnering with Atome and Blueshark, we are building something that goes far beyond a campaign – a long-term commitment to a greener Malaysia.”

– Cagen Tan, Head of Marketing, ALL IT Hypermarket Sdn Bhd

 

Atome Joins as Preferred BNPL Partner – Making Green Choices More Accessible

TTED 2026 is co-branded as Atome x TTED by ALL IT, with Atome as Preferred BNPL Partner. Through Atome’s 0% interest instalment plan, Malaysians can invest in green technology without financial barriers.

“At Atome, we believe that financial flexibility and sustainability go together. When we make green choices more affordable and accessible, we empower more Malaysians to make smarter and more responsible choices. Our partnership with ALL IT through TTED 2026 is a meaningful step in that direction – connecting our platform’s reach with a campaign that truly matters. We are proud to play our part in driving positive environmental impact, one purchase at a time,”

– Danny Lim, Head of BNPL, Atome Malaysia

 

Blueshark Malaysia Champions Green Mobility as Official EV Bike Partner

As Official EV Bike Partner, Blueshark Malaysia brings its Solo 1C EV Bike as the campaign’s Grand Prize. Two lucky winners will be announced on 8 January 2027.

“Meaningful change happens when sustainable choices become the easiest choices. That’s why this partnership is such a natural fit for Blueshark. Together with ALL IT and Atome, we’re proudly mobilising that shift by bringing technology, retail and smart mobility together to encourage more Malaysians to make everyday decisions that collectively have a lasting impact. Whether it’s recycling an old device, choosing cleaner, smarter transport or simply becoming more conscious of our footprint, every small action matters. We hope TTED 2026 inspires more Malaysians to take that first step towards smarter, more sustainable living.”

– Eric Lim, Head of Marketing Strategy & Communications, Blueshark Malaysia

 

E-Waste Drop-Off Available at All ALL IT Outlets Nationwide

ALL IT Hypermarket provides convenient e-waste collection points at all its retail outlets across Malaysia, channeling all collected items to authorised recycling partners for responsible processing.

Win a Blueshark Solo 1C EV Bike or MacBook Neo – Just by Going Green

Participants can earn lucky draw entries by recycling e-waste at any ALL IT outlet (1 free entry, no purchase required), spending a minimum of RM200 in a single receipt (1 stamp entry), or paying with Atome (1 additional bonus entry). Sign up as an ALL IT Rewards Lite Member (FREE) via the ALL IT Rewards web-app to collect and track stamps digitally.

Prizes: 2 x Blueshark Solo 1C EV Bike – Grand Prize, 2 winners announced on 8 January 2027. 3 x Apple MacBook Neo (512GB) – Bi-Monthly Prize, 1 winner each in August, October and December 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

For more information on the Atome x Tech The Emissions Down 2026 campaign, e-waste drop-off locations and prize details, visit ALL IT Hypermarket’s official website and social media channels:

Website: www.allithypermarket.com.my
Facebook & Instagram: @allithypermarket

 

About ALL IT Hypermarket

ALL IT Hypermarket Sdn Bhd is Malaysia’s largest IT retail chain, with over 14 outlets across the Klang Valley. Established in 2002, ALL IT offers a wide range of consumer electronics, computing products and smart devices, complemented by its ALL IT Rewards loyalty programme and a growing digital presence through its official webstore.

About Atome

Atome is one of Asia’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later platforms, offering consumers flexible and interest-free installment payment options across a wide network of retail and online partners across Asia.

About Blueshark Malaysia

Now part of PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad, Blueshark is an innovation-driven electric mobility company redefining everyday transportation through smart, connected two-wheel mobility solutions. Proudly assembled in Malaysia, Blueshark combines advanced vehicle technology, intelligent connectivity and practical ownership solutions to make electric mobility more accessible for consumers, businesses and
fleet operators alike.

IGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia

The event brings together customers, partners, and industry leaders to advance endpoint security, resilience, and secure workspace delivery.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IGEL®, a global software company delivering the IGEL Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform™, today announced it is bringing the IGEL Now & Next® Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia, for a showcase on September 17, 2026, at Park Hyatt Melbourne. The one-day program will bring together IT and security leaders to examine the endpoint security, resilience, and workspace delivery priorities shaping enterprise strategy across the region.

IGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia
IGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia

The Melbourne event extends IGEL’s flagship Now & Next® series following its five-city European roadshow earlier this year. It arrives as organizations across healthcare, government, transportation, and critical infrastructure weigh the cost of replacing endpoint hardware against the need to keep operations running through disruption.

“What we are hearing from customers is consistent: organizations want stronger control at the endpoint, greater resilience when disruption occurs, and a practical path to support both current and emerging workspace models,” said Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL. “The Now & Next® summit roadshow is designed to bring those conversations closer to home, together with the customers and ecosystem partners, helping define the next phase of endpoint strategy.”

The summit will bring together IGEL leaders, customers, and ecosystem partners to share perspectives on secure endpoint strategy, resilience, and the future of digital work. IGEL executives and technical leaders will anchor the program, with Klaus Oestermann, CEO, and Matthias Haas, Managing Director and CTO, leading sessions on IGEL strategy and the IGEL Adaptive Secure Desktop® in contact center and healthcare environments. Sterling Wilson, Field CTO for BC&DR, will address endpoint resilience and business continuity, while James Millington, Field CTO for Healthcare, EMEA, will explore clinical workspace delivery and IT/OT convergence.

Complementing the IGEL-led sessions, customers and ecosystem partners will bring real-world perspectives and expertise to the program, including event sponsors Nutanix, NVIDIA, Omnissa, and UltrArmor.

“As organizations rethink the endpoint as a more controlled, resilient, and centrally governed part of the security architecture, the discussion is shifting from device management alone to recovery, governance, and continuity,” Oestermann added. “That is the conversation we want to lead in Melbourne.”

The summit runs from morning sessions through the afternoon customer panel and networking happy hour at Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Square. Attendance is open to enterprise IT and security leaders across Australia and New Zealand.

To review the full agenda, explore speakers, and register, visit the event page.

About IGEL

IGEL® is a global software company delivering the IGEL Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform™, a trusted and governed endpoint platform for secure access to cloud, VDI, DaaS, SaaS, Secure Browsers, enterprise applications, as well as OT endpoints. At its foundation is IGEL OS, an immutable operating system that helps reduce endpoint attack surface, preserve a known-good endpoint state, and support secure access across distributed work environments. Through the IGEL Preventative Security Model®, the platform adds attested workload delivery, centralized governance, and contextual enforcement, aligning endpoint security with Zero Trust and SSE/SASE architectures from key IGEL Ready partners.

IGEL Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery™ (BC&DR) helps organizations restore secure access on Windows endpoints affected by ransomware, other cyberattacks, or outages. Founded in 2001, IGEL is headquartered in Germany with U.S. offices in San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale, working with an ecosystem of 130 leading technology brands. Learn more at www.igel.com.

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Royal Caribbean Group announces completion of offering of $1.25 billion senior unsecured notes due 2034

MIAMI, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (the “Company”) today announced that it has completed its registered public offering of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.550% senior unsecured notes due 2034 (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on January 20, 2034, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under its floating rate term loan facilities and any remaining net proceeds to repay or refinance other existing indebtedness.

BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acted as lead book-running managers for the offering.

The Notes were offered and sold pursuant to an automatic shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) that was filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2024, and became effective upon filing.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release relating to, among other things, the offering and sale of the Notes constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited, to: statements regarding terms of the offering of the Notes and the intended use of proceeds. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “committed,” “could,” “driving,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “encouraged,” “project,” “shaping up,” “position,” “allows,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “considering,” and similar expressions are intended to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations, are based on judgments, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of the economic and geopolitical environment on key aspects of the Company’s business, such as the demand for cruises, passenger spending, and operating costs; changes in operating costs; the unavailability or cost of air service; incidents or adverse publicity concerning the Company’s ships, port facilities, land destinations and/or passengers or the cruise vacation industry in general; the effects of weather, climate events and/or natural disasters on the Company’s business; risks related to the Company’s sustainability activities; the impact of issues at shipyards, including ship delivery delays or ship construction cost increases; shipyard unavailability; unavailability of ports of call; vacation industry competition and increase in industry capacity; inability to manage the Company’s cost and capital allocation strategies; the uncertainties of conducting business globally and expanding into new markets and new ventures, including potential acquisitions; issues with travel advisers that sell and market the Company’s cruises; reliance on third-party service providers; potential unavailability of insurance coverage; disease outbreaks and increased concern about the risk of illness on the Company’s ships or when travelling to or from the Company’s ships, which could cause a decrease in demand, guest cancellations, and ship redeployments; the risks and costs related to cyber security attacks, data breaches, protecting the Company’s systems and maintaining data integrity and security; uncertainties of a foreign legal system as the Company is not incorporated in the United States; the Company’s ability to obtain sufficient financing or capital to fund its capital expenditures, operations, debt repayments and other financing needs; the Company’s expectation and ability to pay a cash dividend on its common stock in the future; changes to the Company’s dividend policy; growing anti-tourism sentiments and environmental concerns; changes in U.S. or other countries’ foreign travel policy; impact of new or changing legislation and regulations (including environmental regulations) or governmental orders on the Company’s business; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, fuel prices and interest rates; further impairments of the Company’s goodwill, long-lived assets, equity investments and notes receivable; an inability to source crew or provisions and supplies from certain places; the Company’s ability to recruit, develop and retain high quality personnel; and pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions.

Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of actual results. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group is a leading global vacation company spanning cruise, exclusive destinations, and land-based vacation experiences. The company operates 71 ships sailing to more than 1,000 destinations across all seven continents through its three wholly owned brands – Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea – and a 50% joint venture interest in TUI Cruises, which operates the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd brands.

Strength From Within: A TORRAS Conversation with Tommy Caldwell

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Climbing icon Tommy Caldwell recently joined TORRAS for a father-son climb with his son Fitz on the Scimitar route near Lake Tahoe. Featuring TORRAS Q3 AIR PRO, the project opened into a candid conversation about resilience, fatherhood and the experiences that have shaped him over a lifetime of climbing.

Strength in Focus

For Tommy, who once saw climbing as the center of his life, losing a finger might have seemed like a nightmare. Yet even in that moment, he found a sense of possibility.

“I felt uncertainty and fear, but I also felt strangely liberated. There were no expectations anymore—neither from me nor from anyone else. I was starting from the bottom, and every time I proved I could still do something, it was uplifting and invigorating.”

Despite the extraordinary climbs he went on to achieve after that, Tommy has never seen himself as a naturally gifted climber.

“Over time, I realized that hard work could still take me to those places. I grew to love getting into the trench and digging a little every day. That process itself became fulfilling. I learned that I was good at focusing on something, being relentless, and moving steadily toward it—so I embraced that strength.”

Recording on His Own Terms

Tommy and Kevin Jorgeson’s historic Dawn Wall ascent brought their story to a global audience and changed the way Caldwell thought about sharing his experiences.

“I began to understand that sharing could be meaningful. But I also learned when to put the phone down. At one point I dropped my phone off the wall, and it reminded me that if you become too absorbed in what people are saying, you can stop experiencing the thing itself. The balance matters.”

Today, Caldwell also captures moments on his own terms. During the climb with Fitz, the TORRAS Q3 Air Pro made it easier to record along the way.

“I found myself belaying with one hand and recording with the other in a way I would not have felt comfortable doing before. I also clipped the ring to a carabiner on my rack, almost the same way I rack climbing gear. That was a pleasant surprise because it made the phone much faster to access than repeatedly sliding it in and out of a pocket.”

Passing on Confidence

Scimitar marked one of Fitz’s most challenging multi-pitch climbs yet. As he stays close to protect Fitz on the wall, Tommy takes an equally careful approach to fatherhood.

“I did not want to force him to climb, even though in the back of my mind I hoped he might eventually see what I see in it. The challenge for me is to contain my enthusiasm and let his interest grow naturally, without tying it to ego or to other people’s expectations of a professional climber’s child.”

Asked what he ultimately hopes for Fitz, Caldwell does not prescribe a destination.

“First of all, I want him to be his own person and find his own path. I know how to teach him to follow the path I took, but that is not necessarily the path he should take.

“I want him to be confident and joyful—to see the world as a wonderful place, to meet people from many places, to notice beauty, and to move through life with openness.”

For Caldwell, what gets passed on is not a path to follow, but the confidence to find one.

Shared Ground: Tommy Caldwell & TORRAS

The sense of focus Caldwell values is what he appreciates about TORRAS as a brand.

“I think the biggest difference between TORRAS and other brands I’ve worked with is that they put so much energy into making just a few products very well. It’s cool to see all that energy going into a few things and those things being really perfected.”

The connection feels even closer through a shared relationship with climbing.

“It was exciting to see TORRAS’s connection to climbing. There are people within the company who are climbers, and TORRAS supports climbing gyms. Anything close to the climbing world means a lot to me.”

 


Kismile Launches the AeroLucen™ Glass Air Fryer, Combining Faster Cooking with a See-Through Cooking Experience

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As consumers continue to seek faster and healthier meal preparation in fast-paced lives, Kismile, a trusted brand in small kitchen appliances, launches its innovative 5QT AeroLucen™ glass air fryer to help modern households create tasty cuisines in less time. By combining faster cooking, a visible glass basket, and a dynamic speed ring, the AeroLucen™ delivers a highly efficient and more enjoyable cooking experience for everyday life. 

Kismile’s AreoLucen™ Glass Air Fryer delivers fast cooking performance with a transparent glass barrel that lets users see food as it cooks.
Kismile’s AreoLucen™ Glass Air Fryer delivers fast cooking performance with a transparent glass barrel that lets users see food as it cooks.

Rapid Heat for Cooking, Smart Cooling for Comfort

Unlike regular air fryers that take a long time to heat up, the AeroLucen™ cooks faster via a 3600 RPM high-speed DC motor, PID temperature control, and 1500W carbon fiber heating element to improve heating accuracy, airflow, and energy use all at once.

The AeroLucen™ Air Fryer features the following:

  • Quick Cooking Performance: As little as 8 minutes for finishing 0.5 lb frozen pre-fried fries, while 30 minutes for a whole chicken without preheating or cutting (results may vary for different cooking methods).
  • Versatile Cooking Modes: Set temperatures between 90°F and 450°F to meet every cooking need from proofing to high heating and functions from frozen to broil mode.
  • Cool Touch Operation: The Cool-Loop airflow structure keeps the touch panel cool, ensuring a cozier and safer user experience.

Master the Heat with Dynamic Speed Ring 

To keep an eye on your food while it cooks, AeroLucen™ features a 4-color dynamic speed ring on the top of the appliance. Different animated lighting effects from cyan to red represent the distinct cooking function modes and fan speeds, allowing users to understand the air fryer’s operating status at a glance.

Visible and Versatile Borosilicate Glass Barrel

The transparent high-borosilicate glass barrel transforms cooking into an engaging visual experience. Users can watch the ingredients caramelize and crisp, monitor cooking progress, and make adjustments when needed to achieve their preferred results.

Designed without a PFAS-based nonstick coating, the mess-free glass barrel and crisper plate are dishwasher safe with zero risk of peeling. Paired with an included lid (removed before cooking), the glass bowl doubles as tableware for prepping, serving, or storing meals.

Flip the Plate, Flex the Space

Kismile has especially designed a proprietary Magic Crisper Plate that offers either a full 5-quart capacity for larger meals or a 2.5-quart space that positions food closer to the heat source for more efficient roasting by simply reversing its placement. Additionally, the compact 9.7-inch body is designed to fit easily into standard kitchen cabinets.

“Speed should never mean sacrificing flavor,” said Cyrus Guo, product manager at Kismile. “By combining rapid heating with precise control, our appliance locks in the natural juices for a crispy exterior and a tender interior. AeroLucen™ is your trusted kitchen companion, making delicious home-cooked meals effortless—even on your busiest days.”

The Kismile AeroLucen™ Air Fryer in pearl and onyx colors is available at a MSRP of $159 through Amazon and Kismile.com.

About Kismile

Founded in 2015, Kismile is a premium kitchen appliance brand dedicated to making cooking easier, more accessible, and truly enjoyable. Specializing in thoughtful kitchen solutions, Kismile brings modern efficiency and aesthetic design into every home. Driven by the spirit of “Cook, Smile, Share,” Kismile continues to empower individuals and families to effortlessly create delicious meals and foster warm, memorable moments around the table.

COSRX Becomes the First K-Beauty Patron of the British Beauty Council

Global science-led skincare brand COSRX joins the British Beauty Council as its first K-Beauty patron, strengthening its commitment to industry education, innovation and advocacy.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global skincare brand COSRX has announced its patronage of the British Beauty Council, becoming the organization’s first-ever K-Beauty patron. The partnership marks a significant milestone for both COSRX and the British Beauty Council, reflecting the growing global influence of Korean beauty while reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing industry standards through education, innovation and advocacy.

COSRX Becomes the First K-Beauty Patron of the British Beauty Council
COSRX Becomes the First K-Beauty Patron of the British Beauty Council

As a patron, COSRX will work alongside the British Beauty Council to support key industry initiatives, including the Council’s UV Safety Coalition, helping to drive greater awareness around sun protection, skincare education and public health. The partnership also represents COSRX’s continued commitment to contributing to the global beauty industry as the brand expands its international presence and participates in broader conversations shaping the future of skincare.

COSRX Founder Jun Sang Hun said about the partnership:
“At COSRX, our mission has always been to help people rediscover their skin’s healthy, natural beauty through effective, science-backed skincare—and empower them to live better lives with greater confidence. We believe that positive changes in the skin inspire confidence, and that confidence helps shape a better tomorrow. This is what “Expecting Tomorrow” means to COSRX.”

For over a decade, COSRX has redefined what science-led skincare can look like. Combining COSmetics and RX (Prescription), the brand was founded on the principle of creating simple, effective skincare solutions rooted in scientific research and a deep understanding of consumers’ skin concerns. Its targeted formulations are designed to support healthier-looking skin while empowering individuals to build effective, accessible skincare routines with confidence.

Built on the belief that skincare should deliver more than surface-level results, COSRX has earned global recognition for its high-performance formulations across barrier care, hydration, sensitivity and skin texture. Championing carefully selected ingredients and high-efficacy formulas, the brand combines concentrated active ingredients with uncomplicated routines to deliver visible, result-driven skincare.

Speaking about the partnership, Millie Kendall OBE, Chief Executive Officer of the British Beauty Council, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome COSRX as the British Beauty Council’s first K-Beauty patron. Korean beauty continues to shape the global industry, and COSRX brings valuable expertise to our community. This partnership reflects the increasingly global nature of beauty, and we look forward to what we can achieve together.”

From pioneering the use of innovative ingredients in mainstream skincare to developing next-generation formulations powered by cutting-edge actives including peptides, PDRN and exosomes, COSRX continues to advance innovation across the skincare category. The brand’s portfolio includes hero products such as the 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum, the Blue Peptide Bakuchiol Plump Glow Serum, the Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch, and the Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer, offering targeted solutions across barrier support, hydration and a range of everyday skin concerns.

Through its patronage, COSRX and the British Beauty Council will work collaboratively to champion education, promote evidence-led skincare practices and support initiatives that positively impact the beauty industry and consumers.

About COSRX
Rooted in science and driven by results, COSRX is a global derma skincare brand known for high-performance, accessible formulations developed around carefully selected ingredients and real skin concerns. Through ingredient-led innovation and consumer-focused product development, COSRX creates effective skincare solutions that are easy to understand and incorporate into everyday routines. Its award-winning portfolio is available through COSRX.com and leading retailers including Olive Young, Amazon, ULTA, Revolve, Dermstore, Nordstrom and Target. Follow ‘@cosrx’ on Instagram and TikTok for the latest product launches, skincare tips and brand updates.

Angel Yeast’s AHH Packaging Design Recognized with Red Dot Award

SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Angel Nutritech, a professional yeast biotechnology subsidiary under Angel Yeast (SSE: 600298), has been recognized for its Angel Human Health (AHH) yeast essence packaging design with a Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2026.


Design Inspired by Scientific Rigor and Modern Elegance

Drawing inspiration from Angel Yeast’s more than four decades of expertise in fermentation technology, the packaging design for AHH yeast essence translates the “Yeast Regeneration and Repair without Boundaries” concept into a compelling visual language. The design team consciously evoked the microscopic process of yeast cell division and budding, employing a minimalist visual of interlocking circles to show the moment of cell division, thereby conveying the product’s core value: cellular level skin repair.

The symbolism of yeast cell division also communicates the form of a plump droplet of the yeast essence, echoing the product’s highly pure, concentrated nature. The bottles containing the essence have a silhouette that tapers at the top and is full at the base, lending the packaging a sense of stability and dynamic three-dimensionality.

The design pairs pure white with luxurious gold accents, utilizing hot-stamping and embossing techniques to ultimately achieve a clean, professional aesthetic that balances minimalism with premium visual appeal.

Aesthetic Appeal Meets Functionality and Sustainability

Going beyond visual appeal, AHH’s packaging design prioritizes functionality and environmental responsibility. Serum products feature individually sealed, single-use ampoules that deliver precise dosing with every application. This design safeguards the stability of active ingredients, helps prevent contamination during use, and offers a compact, portable format that fits seamlessly into daily routines and travel alike.

For products such as toners, emulsions and cleansers, AHH adopts ergonomic, non-slip designs paired with pump dispensers equipped with removable locking clips. This thoughtful engineering effectively prevents accidental leakage during travel, ensuring that every product remains secure, easy to handle and convenient to use on the go.

In terms of sustainability, the packaging incorporates FSC-certified paper, soy-based inks, and recyclable plastics, striving to minimize the environmental footprint while maintaining product quality. By integrating these green design principles, AHH demonstrates its commitment to responsible packaging that protects both the product and the planet.

The Red Dot Award: A Global Mark of Trust

“Winning the Red Dot Award is a testament to our team’s relentless pursuit of merging scientific rigor with modern elegance,” said Zhou Chenpeng, General Manager of Angel Nutritech. “This recognition validates our belief that packaging is not just a container, but a crucial touchpoint in the consumer’s skincare journey.”

The Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2026 recognition not only validates Angel Nutritech’s design innovation and brand strength but also serves as a powerful indicator of the company’s internal synergy, its commitment to design-driven value, and its deep focus on the consumer upgrade trend. The accolade reflects a coordinated effort across the organization, where design excellence is treated not as an afterthought but as a core driver of brand value.

Beyond the internal significance, the award adds a credible anchor of trust for the brand’s communication in the global consumer market. As AHH continues to expand its international presence, this independent, internationally recognized honor strengthens consumer confidence in the quality and design integrity of the yeast essence series, supporting the brand’s storytelling and market positioning on a worldwide stage.

Looking forward, the Angel Nutritech design team will continue its dedication to blending practical functionality with modern aesthetics, creating innovative product ranges that reflect the brand’s warmth and infusing greater creative momentum into the company’s development of high-quality yeast products.