The unexpected partnership brings Skrewball’s bold personality to Thredbo this winter for a high-energy DJ set from The Presets at the Alpine Bar

THREDBO, NSW, Australia, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thredbo Resort is thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with award-winning  Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey,  bringing together the unexpected and the unforgettable to all things winter celebration. This collaboration will see Skrewball’s bold personality woven throughout Thredbo this winter – from merch giveaways and a multi-venue presence across the resort to signature cocktails popping up on menus – culminating in the ultimate headline event: Après Club turning Après Skrew ft The Presets (DJ Set) presented by Skrewball, happening Saturday August 1 at the Alpine Bar.

Skrewball Whiskey, famed for its award-winning peanut butter flavour, celebrates those who embrace life a little differently. Guests will be able to enjoy Skrewball in a variety of venues across the season with Thredbo’s infamous Snappy Hour turning into the “Nutty Hour” and with absurdly delicious Skrewball cocktails added to the menu. Guests are encouraged to enjoy responsibly (RSA always applies).

The pinnacle of the collaboration arrives on August 1st when Australia’s electronic icons The Presets take over the Alpine Bar for a high-energy DJ set. Formed in Sydney in 2003, The Presets are renowned for their electrifying fusion of dance energy, rock-inspired intensity and sonic flair.

“We’re so excited to partner with Skrewball this season and embrace the unique and bold nature of the brand,” said Thredbo Resort Partnerships Manager Tim Windshuttle. “And with The Presets capping it off, we’re creating a moment that truly embodies the spirit of this partnership.”

Through this partnership, Skrewball is bringing its signature, nutty spirit to Thredbo guests who know that the best part of the mountain often starts once the day’s skiing is done.  

“At Skrewball, we’re all about shaking up tradition and bringing people together for unforgettable moments,” said Steven Yeng, co-founder of Skrewball. “Partnering with Thredbo and bringing that energy to the slopes, capped off with The Presets DJ set, is the perfect way to celebrate winter the Skrewball way.”

Throughout the season, guests can experience Skrewball across select venues at Thredbo, bringing the brand’s smooth, sweet and nutty flavor to the resort’s lively après-ski culture.

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For more information, visit SkrewballWhiskey.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram (@skrewballwhiskey).

For more information about winter events and experiences at Thredbo, visit thredbo.com.au.

About Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Flavoured Liqueur 

Skrewball was founded by Steven Yeng, a Cambodian refugee, and his wife, Brittany, a former chemist who became a lawyer. Steven discovered his love of peanut butter shortly after arriving in the United States. Later, he began to integrate the quintessential American nut butter into a top-selling cocktail at a bustling downtown Ocean Beach (San Diego) bar he ran. Seeing the popularity, Brittany would take Steven’s bestselling shot and help turn it into a shelf-stable liqueur with her chemistry background. Skrewball has won several awards, including the Best Flavoured Whiskey award at the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition. The brand is rapidly expanding in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and beyond. For more information, visit www.skrewballwhiskey.com.     

Enjoy Skrewball responsibly.  

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As commercial environments become increasingly complex and operational requirements continue to evolve, businesses and institutions today require reliable project partners capable of managing interior design, authority submissions, project coordination and construction execution seamlessly across multiple stages of development.

Established in 1994, P & A Link Pte Ltd has continued to support organisations through integrated commercial interior design and fit-out solutions that combine design expertise, technical coordination and construction execution under one roof.

With over 30 years of industry experience, the Singapore-based company has delivered projects for corporations, international schools and institutions across Singapore and the region, supporting clients with professionally managed environments tailored to operational, educational and commercial requirements.

Delivering Seamless Commercial Interior Solutions

Commercial renovation and fit-out projects today often involve multiple stakeholders, strict compliance requirements and operational considerations that require careful coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

P & A Link specialises in commercial interior design, office renovation and design-and-build solutions, providing clients with a streamlined project management approach that covers space planning, authority submissions, construction coordination and final project delivery.

The company has supported both local and regional projects involving multi-stakeholder coordination, phased execution and compliance- sensitive environments. This is particularly important for operational environments such as schools, offices and institutional facilities where renovation works must be carefully phased to minimise disruption.

Supporting Businesses and Institutions Across the Region

Beyond Singapore, P & A Link has expanded its operational presence across mainland China, Malaysia and the Philippines, while also extending services into South Korea, Japan, Macau SAR and Hong Kong SAR.

Over the years, the company has supported a diverse range of commercial and institutional projects, including offices, educational environments and specialised learning facilities.

The company believes that successful spaces are built not only through design excellence, but also through long-term partnerships, operational understanding and consistent project delivery standards.

Commitment to Quality, Safety and Professional Standards

In addition to its project capabilities, P & A Link has also been recognised within the industry through multiple ISO certifications for its management systems, alongside Bizsafe Star accreditation for workplace safety standards.

As commercial projects continue to demand higher levels of accountability, compliance and execution quality, “Commercial renovation today is no longer just about aesthetics. Clients increasingly require project partners who understand operational continuity, compliance coordination and execution reliability.

Our focus has always been on delivering spaces that are not only functional and well-designed, but also professionally managed from planning through completion.”

Looking Ahead

As workplace and commercial environments continue evolving across the region, P & A Link aims to further strengthen its role as a trusted commercial interior design and fit-out partner for businesses and institutions seeking streamlined project delivery solutions.

The company remains focused on delivering thoughtfully designed and professionally managed spaces that balance operational functionality, safety standards and long-term business requirements.

About P & A Link Pte Ltd

Established in 1994, P & A Link Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based commercial interior design and renovation company specialising in design-and-build solutions for corporations, institutions and commercial environments. The firm holds the status of L6 under CR06 under BCA license, allowing it unlimited contract value tendering capability – One which few firms are licensed too. The company is also accredited with all 3 ISO standards, BizSafe Star, as well as having had the privilege to be part of SME500 back in 2023.

The company provides commercial interior design, office renovation, authority submission and project management services, supporting clients through end-to-end project coordination and construction execution.

Apart from its headquarters in Singapore, P & A Link also operates across mainland China, Malaysia and the Philippines, with project experience extending into  South Korea, Japan, Macau SAR and Hong Kong SAR.

For more information, visit: https://www.pna-int.com/

New Frost & Sullivan study explores how geopolitical disruption and trade fragmentation are accelerating the shift towards resilient, regionally embedded supply chain models.

LONDON, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan has released a new macroeconomic analysis examining how ongoing geopolitical conflicts, trade fragmentation, and accelerating digital transformation are fundamentally reshaping global supply chains through 2027.

Titled Global Supply Chain Transformations Emerging from Geopolitical Flashpoints and Trade Shifts, 2025–2027, the report explores how supply chains are undergoing a structural reset as geopolitical tensions, tariff regimes, industrial policy intervention, and technological disruption increasingly shape how goods are produced, financed, and moved across borders. The study argues that the transition away from globally optimised, cost-led supply chains towards regionally embedded, resilience-focused operating models will continue to accelerate over the next several years.

The research highlights how disruptions ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian war to escalating US tariff measures and the ongoing Middle East conflict have exposed vulnerabilities across maritime chokepoints, trade corridors, and critical industrial ecosystems. Persistent freight volatility, rising insurance premiums, and longer lead times are increasingly becoming structural operating realities rather than temporary disruptions.

“Global supply chains are entering an era where resilience, regional ecosystem depth, and AI-enabled agility increasingly outweigh pure labour-cost optimisation,” said Nikita Pradeep Talnikar, Senior Research Analyst, Economic Analytics, at Frost & Sullivan. “The organisations best positioned to succeed through 2027 will be those capable of recalibrating their operating models around geopolitical resilience, digitally integrated networks, and multi-node manufacturing strategies.”

According to Frost & Sullivan, nearshoring and friendshoring strategies are rapidly replacing single-source and globally centralised supply chain models, while trade access, regulatory alignment, and industrial policy incentives are becoming more influential than labour arbitrage in investment and sourcing decisions. The report additionally highlights the growing importance of multi-factory manufacturing networks, localised compliance structures, and regional supplier ecosystems designed to improve operational resilience and reduce geopolitical exposure.

The study also examines the rise of financial multipolarity and the growing adoption of local-currency settlement mechanisms and alternative payment rails as organisations seek to reduce dependence on US dollar-denominated systems and mitigate sanctions-related risks. At the same time, predictive, interoperable, AI-integrated supply chains are emerging as critical competitive infrastructure, enabling real-time visibility, dynamic rerouting, predictive forecasting, and more agile decision-making across increasingly complex global networks.

The analysis provides detailed perspectives across aerospace and defence, semiconductors, automotive and electric vehicles, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, machinery and equipment, and chemicals, outlining the strategic shifts, operational constraints, and growth opportunities emerging across each industry.

“Supply chain risk has become a structural cost of doing business,” added Talnikar. “Organisations that align with policy shifts, invest in regional ecosystem depth, and accelerate technology integration will be best positioned to sustain competitiveness in an increasingly fragmented and volatile global economy.”

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About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company’s Growth Pipeline as a Service provides the CEO’s Growth Team with transformational strategies and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. For over 60 years, Frost & Sullivan has partnered with investors, corporate leaders, and governments to identify, prioritise, and execute transformational growth strategies.

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PALO ALTO, Calif., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vmake has officially integrated BridgeRemoval, a next-generation AI algorithm developed to improve the quality and speed of video object removal. The research paper behind this algorithm has been accepted at ICML 2026. The paper can be viewed on arXiv at the official research page. 

This integration highlights Vmake’s focus on research-led development, where a globally recognized ICML paper becomes the foundation of its everyday video watermark removal feature.

The problem with video object removal today

Many existing video object removal systems still rely on diffusion methods that begin from random noise instead of the original footage itself. This often weakens scene accuracy, creates unrealistic background reconstruction, and causes flickering between frames. 

Since video depends on stable motion and visual continuity, these problems become noticeable very quickly, particularly in scenes with movement, texture detail, or changing lighting conditions.

How the BridgeRemoval Algorithm Improves Video Object Removal

The core innovation of BridgeRemoval lies in its unique methodology. Unlike traditional algorithms that attempt to reconstruct video frames from scratch, BridgeRemoval establishes a stochastic bridging path directly from the source video (containing the object) to the target video output.

This method brings two clear benefits. One is a steady motion across frames. The background holds its place as the video plays, which helps avoid the jitter or flicker often seen in other algorithms used for video object removal. 

The other is speed. The system handles processing quickly while still keeping results clean and realistic. That makes it useful for fast turnaround work where both quality and time matter. Creators can view the technical capabilities and visual results of this technology on the official project page.

Why ICML 2026 recognition matters

The 43rd International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2026) will take place in Seoul, South Korea, from July 6–11, 2026, at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center. This is one of the world’s biggest events for AI and Machine Learning research. Getting accepted by ICML means the “BridgeRemoval paper” passed a strict peer review from leading researchers around the world. It confirms the originality, technical strength, and practical value of the algorithm.

The recognition strengthens Vmake’s position in AI video object removal technology research. Rather than simply adopting existing models, the company continues building tools based on next-gen technologies.

“BridgeRemoval’s ICML acceptance means the technology behind Vmake’s AI removal tool has been peer-reviewed,” said Shiny, A Product Manager at Vmake. “Our goal is simple. Turn research-level ideas into practical tools for real work.”

Vmake’s Video Removal feature built on BridgeRemoval

Vmake’s video watermark removal feature uses precise object targeting powered by BridgeRemoval to improve removal accuracy across both static and moving scenes. With it, users can easily remove watermarks, logos, subtitles, any text overlay, any unnecessary object, and even people from videos with pinpoint accuracy.

The feature supports multi-object and batch removal. This helps creators handle larger editing tasks faster. It also restores the background smoothly after removal, keeping the final result natural. The tool is built for easy use, so creators, sellers, and small teams can work with it without advanced editing skills.

ABOUT Vmake

Vmake is an all-in-one UGC video generator that helps small businesses and creators generate, enhance, and optimize high-performing videos for acquisition, conversion, and growth. It combines video generation, editing, enhancement, and optimization into one workflow.  This eliminates the need for separate apps for each process, helping users create stronger content with less time and lower production costs.

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