ProPak Asia, Asia’s largest international trade exhibition for processing and packaging technology, is gearing up for its most ambitious edition yet, opening under the theme “New Horizons: Connecting Processing & Packaging Ecosystems, Empowering Sustainability.”
ProPak Asia 2026 Set to Redefine Processing, Packaging Innovation Across Asia
The Four-Wheel Shift, VinFast VF 3 Makes Indonesian Users Upgrade from Motorbikes
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – In Indonesia, where motorbikes have long dominated daily mobility, transitioning to a car has traditionally been seen as a major leap, one associated with higher costs, lifestyle adjustments, and urban constraints. However, the arrival of the VinFast VF 3 is rapidly reshaping that narrative.
For many first-time car buyers, especially those upgrading from motorbikes, the most striking impression of the VF 3 is not its technology, but its sense of relief. No more exposure to heat, rain, or fatigue from long hours navigating traffic, common realities in cities like Jakarta or Surabaya.
‘A small car, yet a whole world of its own’
One user described the experience as “stepping into a completely different world”, a space where they can lean back, relax, and actually enjoy the journey instead of enduring it.
Despite its compact footprint, the VF 3 offers a surprisingly optimized cabin. Its minimalist yet functional design ensures that every element serves a clear purpose, from seating layout to dashboard ergonomics. The air-conditioning system cools the interior quickly, a crucial advantage in tropical climates.
A particularly thoughtful design detail is the upright windshield, which helps reduce direct sunlight entering the cabin, an issue that many traditional sedans in Southeast Asia still struggle with. These seemingly small refinements collectively deliver a noticeably improved everyday experience.
More importantly, for many Indonesian families, VF 3 quickly becomes part of daily life: school runs, grocery trips, and weekend getaways. A compact car, yet a complete personal space on wheels.
Effortless driving, confident journeys
One of the biggest psychological barriers for motorbike users switching to cars is driving complexity. The VF 3 addresses this by making the experience intuitive and approachable.
With a light steering feel, tight turning radius, and a length of just around 3 meters, this mini-SUV is perfectly suited for navigating dense urban environments, a defining characteristic of Indonesian cities.
The gear selector, positioned conveniently behind the steering wheel, further simplifies operation, especially for first-time drivers.
Beyond ease of use, the VF 3 delivers a distinctly different driving experience thanks to its electric powertrain. Acceleration is smooth and immediate, allowing for responsive maneuvering in traffic. Even at speeds of 70-80 km/h, the vehicle maintains stability and a planted feel, giving drivers confidence on highways and intercity routes.
Notably, with a maximum torque of up to 110 Nm, the VF 3 exceeds expectations for a vehicle in its segment. It handles inclines and varied terrains with ease, proving capable even on more challenging routes.
When cost is no longer a barrier
Beyond user experience, economics plays a decisive role in Indonesia’s mobility transition, and this is where VinFastcreates a compelling advantage.
Unlike gasoline vehicles, electric cars offer significantly more predictable operating costs. Users are no longer exposed to volatile global fuel prices. Instead, electricity costs are generally more stable and easier to forecast.
More importantly, VinFast introduces an innovative battery subscription model, which has already received positive feedback in Indonesia. By separating the battery, the most expensive component, from the vehicle price, the company significantly reduces upfront ownership costs.
This aligns closely with Indonesian consumer behavior, where affordability at the point of purchase remains a key decision factor, even if long-term savings are evident.
VinFast further strengthens this advantage through a seasonal promotion: free battery subscription fees for two years for vehicles invoiced before May 31, 2026. Economically, this is highly impactful, as it effectively eliminates a major portion of early-stage operating costs.
When both initial investment and ongoing expenses are minimized, the barrier to switching from motorbikes or gasoline cars to EVs becomes dramatically lower.
A “golden opportunity” to go electric
Amid increasing volatility in global fuel markets, Vingroup has launched the “Trade Gas for Electric” program across multiple markets, including Indonesia.
The initiative provides an additional 3% discount on VinFast electric cars and a 5% discount on VinFast electric scooters for customers who switch from older gasoline vehicles.
At the same time, GSM Green and Smart Mobility is supporting this transition through discounted electric mobility services, allowing users to experience EVs firsthand before making a purchase decision.
Together, these efforts reflect a comprehensive ecosystem approach, not just selling vehicles, but enabling a complete shift in mobility behavior.
In a country where motorbikes have long been the default choice, the VF 3 introduces a new paradigm: compact, accessible, and intelligently designed mobility. It delivers not only convenience and cost efficiency, but also a tangible upgrade in quality of life, from protection against weather conditions to creating a private, comfortable space for families.
As urbanization accelerates and mobility needs evolve, solutions like the VF 3 are no longer optional. Ultimately, the reason many Indonesian users are willing to “ditch motorbikes without regret” is simple. They are choosing a better way to move, and a better way to live.
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OUE REIT Elevates Asset Value and Sustainability at OUE Bayfront
Unlocking over 2,100 sq m prime office space
SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OUE REIT Management Pte. Ltd., as manager (the “Manager”) of OUE Real Estate Investment Trust (“OUE REIT”), is pleased to announce that OUE Bayfront has obtained planning approval for the conversion of its Level 17 chiller system area into prime office space. The conversion is expected to be completed by the first half of 2027 and will deliver incremental rental income, further reinforcing OUE Bayfront’s long-term value.
OUE Bayfront commenced works to connect to the District Cooling System (“DCS”) in 2025. Once in operation, the DCS will enable OUE Bayfront to significantly reduce energy consumption, improve cooling efficiency, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative aligns with OUE Bayfront’s Net Zero Transition Plan and OUE REIT’s ESG Vision 2030 to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% for our commercial assets by 2030.
Beyond environmental benefits, the connection to the DCS also enables OUE Bayfront to decommission its existing chiller system located at Level 17, freeing up an estimated of over 2,100 square metres of gross floor area that can be converted into prime office space. This is expected to generate additional rental income and further strengthen the property’s long-term value.
Mr Han Khim Siew, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Manager, said, “At OUE REIT, we view sustainability not only as a moral imperative, but as a strategic and structural imperative that is integral to delivering long-term value creation. Following the OUE Bayfront’s upgrade to the BCA Green Mark Platinum certification last year, the conversion of the in-building chiller system area into new prime office space is another testament to how OUE REIT integrates sustainability with value creation. Moving forward, we will continue to identify and implement sustainability-led asset enhancement initiatives that future-proof our portfolio and deliver enduring returns for our stakeholders.”
With the estimated capital expenditure of up to approximately S$43.0 million, the space conversion is expected to deliver a stabilised return on investment exceeding 11.0%. The Manager intends to draw down on existing loan facilities to fully fund the space conversion and the conversion is not expected to have a material effect on the net tangible assets or aggregate leverage of OUE REIT and its subsidiaries for the financial year ending 31 December 2026.
About OUE REIT
OUE Real Estate Investment Trust (“OUE REIT”), formerly known as OUE Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust, is one of the largest diversified Singapore REITs (“S-REITs”) with total assets under management of S$5.8 billion as of 31 December 2024.
OUE REIT aims to deliver stable distributions and provide sustainable long-term growth in return to holders of units (“Unitholders”) by investing in income-producing real estate used primarily for hospitality, retail and/or office purposes in financial and business hubs, as well as real estate-related assets.
OUE REIT’s portfolio comprises six high-quality office, hospitality and retail assets located in Singapore. Its three office assets – OUE Bayfront, One Raffles Place and OUE Downtown Office – are situated within the Central Business District, with a total Net Lettable Area (“NLA”) of approximately 1.6 million square feet (“sq ft”).
OUE REIT’s two hotels, Hilton Singapore Orchard and Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, are strategically located along the prime Orchard Road belt and within the Changi Airport vicinity, offering a total of 1,655 upper upscale hotel rooms. Complementing Hilton Singapore Orchard is Mandarin Gallery, a 126,294 sq ft high-end retail mall that has been a preferred destination for international brands in the heart of Orchard Road.
Listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited since 27 January 2014, OUE REIT is managed by OUE REIT Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of OUE Limited (the “Sponsor”). The Sponsor is a leading real estate and healthcare group, growing strategically to capitalise on growth trends across Asia. Its real estate activities include the development, investment and management of real estate assets across the commercial, hospitality, retail, residential and healthcare sectors.
For more information, please visit www.ouereit.com.
About the Sponsor: OUE Limited
OUE Limited (SGX:LJ3) is a leading real estate and healthcare group, growing strategically to capitalise on growth trends across Asia.
OUE’s real estate activities include the development, investment and management of real estate assets across the commercial, hospitality, retail and residential sectors. OUE manages two SGX-listed REITs: OUE REIT, one of Singapore’s largest diversified REITs, and First REIT (a subsidiary of OUE Healthcare), Singapore’s first listed healthcare REIT. As at 31 December 2025, OUE’s total assets were valued at S$8.3 billion, with S$7.3 billion in funds under management across OUE’s two REIT platforms and managed accounts.
OUE Healthcare, an SGX Catalist-listed subsidiary of OUE, operates and owns high-quality healthcare assets in high-growth Asian markets. With a vision of creating a regional healthcare ecosystem that is anchored on Singapore’s medical best practices, OUE Healthcare’s portfolio of owned and operated businesses includes hospitals, medical centres, clinics and senior care facilities in Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, China and Myanmar.
Anchored by its “Transformational Thinking” philosophy, OUE has built a strong reputation for developing iconic projects, transforming communities, providing exceptional service to customers and delivering long-term value to stakeholders.
For more information, please visit www.oue.com.sg.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The value of units in OUE REIT (“Units”) and the income derived from them, if any, may fall or rise. Units are not obligations of, deposits in, or guaranteed by, the Manager or any of its affiliates. An investment in Units is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. The past performance of OUE REIT is not necessarily indicative of the future performance of OUE REIT.
Investors should note that they will have no right to request the Manager to redeem or purchase their Units for so long as the Units are listed on the SGX-ST. It is intended that holders of Units may only deal in their Units through trading on the SGX-ST. The listing of the Units on the SGX-ST does not guarantee a liquid market for the Units.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Representative examples of these factors include (without limitation) general industry and economic conditions, interest rate trends, cost of capital and capital availability, competition from similar developments, shifts in expected levels of property rental income, changes in operating expenses (including employee wages, benefits, and training costs), property expenses and governmental and public policy changes. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on the Manager’s current view of future events.
Yumeya Metal Wood Grain Restaurant Chairs Protect European Furniture Importers From 4% EUDR Revenue Fines Through Zero Deforestation Innovation
HESHAN, China, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The global furniture supply chain is entering a period of enforced transparency that many European importers are currently ill-prepared to handle. As the 2026 implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) approaches, Yumeya Furniture has introduced strategic, compliance-ready solution to ease regulatory pressure. By leveraging its pioneering metal wood grain technology, the company is helping European furniture importers and hospitality groups navigate the financial risks associated with timber traceability while establishing a new benchmark for sustainable contract furniture.
European restaurateurs have long adored the rustic charm of solid wood seating, but Brussels is now handing them a rather expensive reality check. The EUDR mandates total supply chain transparency, requiring importers to prove their timber products are entirely free from deforestation through mandatory due diligence statements. Those failing to provide exact geolocation coordinates face regulatory fines reaching up to 4% of their annual turnover. For major furniture distributors, this policy turns traditional wooden chairs from premium hospitality assets into severe compliance liabilities.
100% Recyclable. Zero Deforestation.Yumeya’s metal wood grain chairs offer European venues a premium look while entirely bypassing EUDR traceability mandates.
Faced with mounting paperwork and the threat of crippling penalties, European buyers are searching for viable alternatives. Yumeya Furniture offers an elegant escape route through its metal wood grain technology. The manufacturer produces commercial seating that mirrors the exact look and texture of solid timber while using high strength aluminum and steel frames. By decoupling luxury aesthetics from forest dependency, Yumeya’s metal-based infrastructure offers a frictionless transition into the EUDR era.
“The commercial furniture industry is at a crossroads where tradition meets a legal wall,” says Mr. Gong, founder of Yumeya, “Solid wood is becoming a high-risk liability due to the complexity of timber sourcing. Yumeya metal wood grain chairs offer a practical exit from this crisis, providing the warmth of wood with the legal immunity of high-grade metal.”
The environmental mathematics driving this shift are stark. Manufacturing a standard batch of 100 high-end solid wood dining chairs typically requires felling half a dozen century old European beech trees. This scale of logging wipes out the annual growth of an entire hectare of forest. Yumeya’s manufacturing process relies on a specialized heat transfer technique that bonds wood grain patterns to metal surfaces. The result provides the hospitality sector with natural aesthetics while leaving the forests untouched, giving corporate buyers a concrete metric to include in their annual environmental and social governance reports.
Switching to metal is not only about reducing pressure on forest resources. It is also a more practical materials strategy for long-term sustainability. Yumeya uses aluminum and steel frames that deliver the same warm wood appearance without depending on timber supply. When the chairs eventually reach the end of their service life, the metal materials can be recycled and returned to industrial use instead of being sent to landfill. For hospitality groups, this provides the hard data needed for ESG reporting—something that wood supply chains, with their complex chemical treatments, struggle to deliver.
The economic case is built on durability. Wood is an organic material that constantly reacts to changes in humidity and temperature. In high-traffic commercial environments, wooden chairs often wobble or creak as joints loosen and seams age, usually requiring replacement within five years. Yumeya eliminates this structural fatigue with fully welded frames that are engineered for a decade of service. In practical terms, a restaurant owner avoids an entire round of replacement furniture over a ten-year period. Purchasing twice instead of three times over a decade-long cycle cuts procurement budgets and removes the hidden drain of ongoing structural maintenance.
This technical maturity is the result of decades of quiet refinement. Mr. Gong first applied wood grain finishes to metal frames in 1998. The company has continually advanced the science of surface treatment since those early trials. By 2018, they introduced a 3D finish that accurately mimics the tactile grain of natural timber. More recently, in 2022, they adapted the process for outdoor patios, solving the perennial problem of weather faded exterior furniture.
As the 2026 EUDR enforcement deadline approaches, the European contract furniture market must adapt to survive. Relying on solid wood now carries an unprecedented financial and ecological cost. Yumeya demonstrates that protecting profit margins and preserving global forests can be achieved simultaneously.
About Yumeya Furniture
Yumeya Furniture is a world-leading manufacturer of metal wood grain contract furniture. With successful cases in over 80 countries and a mission to bring environment-friendly seating to the world, Yumeya combines 25 years of technical mastery with a commitment to $0 after-sale costs and 10-year structural warranties.
For more information, please visit: https://www.yumeyafurniture.com/
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Feedzai Unveils RiskFM AI Foundation Model for Financial Crime Prevention
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Built on pioneering research in tabular foundation models, RiskFM enables financial institutions to detect, prevent, and adapt to fraud and scams with unprecedented speed and precision
NEW YORK and LISBON, Portugal, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Feedzai, the global leader in AI-native financial crime prevention, today unveiled RiskFM (Risk Foundation Model), the industry’s first Tabular Foundation Model purpose-built for financial data and risk decisioning.
RiskFM marks a fundamental shift in how financial crime is detected and prevented. For decades, institutions have relied on rules and manually-engineered machine learning models built one customer at a time. RiskFM changes that as a purpose built frontier model that spans across fraud detection, anti-money laundering (AML), and broader risk decisions across the entire financial crime lifecycle. Unlike current industry attempts limited to card network data, RiskFM is trained on a uniquely broad, deep, global dataset spanning onboarding, digital activity, payments, transfers, and AML workflows, enabling institutions to detect, prevent, and adapt to financial crime with unprecedented speed and precision.
Solving the Unique Challenge of Transactional Data
Recently, Large Language Models (LLMs) have effectively “solved” domains like language, audio, and video because they are highly constrained by finite grammar and causality. In language, next words are often predictable: in the sentence “Yesterday, a scammer contacted me and pretended to be my …”, the next word is likely “relative,” “friend,” or “coworker”. Similarly, in images and video, individual pixels are highly predictive of their nearby neighbors. Financial transactions, however, operate in a fundamentally different reality.
“Next transactions are far less predictable than the next word in a sentence,” said Pedro Bizarro, chief science officer at Feedzai. “Consumer spending habits, payment types, and fraud modes change continuously. More importantly, financial risk is an adversarial domain; fraudsters actively adapt to evade detection in real-time.”
Feedzai is uniquely positioned to explore large datasets, as the company annually risk-assesses $9T in payments across 120B events worldwide that span the entire financial risk lifecycle: from onboarding and digital activity to card payments and real-time transfers. This unparalleled breadth ensures RiskFM is tested at scale as a holistic model, rather than siloed in a single specialized application.
RiskFM is already showing it can match the performance of bespoke supervised models even with data from a single customer, and it surpasses them when trained with data from several institutions and geographies. The result is more value for customers, faster deployment times, and significantly lower implementation and maintenance costs.
“Foundation models have reshaped language, vision, and audio, but financial crime has remained stubbornly resistant to that wave,” said Sam Abadir, research director, risk, financial crime, and compliance for IDC. “Feedzai’s RiskFM is a credible attempt to close that gap. The ability to match bespoke supervised models out of the box, without manual feature engineering, has real implications for how institutions think about deployment speed, cost, and coverage across the full financial crime lifecycle, from card fraud to AML. The early performance data is worth watching, as is how the model holds up as it expands into more complex use cases.”
A Unified Model With Unprecedented Performance
Following rigorous testing and baseline experiments, RiskFM delivers unprecedented capabilities:
- Compounding intelligence: When trained across multiple institutions and geographies simultaneously, RiskFM outperforms traditional models based on Gradient Boosting and Deep Learning approaches, and keeps improving as it ingests more data.
- Ability to match highly-tuned models on Day One: When RiskFM is used to power a bespoke model for a single customer, it matches the performance of high-tuned supervised models without manual, time-consuming feature engineering.
- One model from mule account detection to AML: RiskFM serves as the foundational AI layer for financial risk. It is designed to expand across the full range of financial crime prevention, from mule account detection to AML, providing institutions with a scalable, intelligent model that grows with their needs.
“Our vision is coming true: this is not just another Large Tabular Model for a single data type. We’ve developed a foundation model for financial data that covers multiple use cases — from cards to real-time payments — and geographies, delivering strong performance from Day One at global scale,” said Pedro Barata, chief product officer at Feedzai. “RiskFM proves our multi-year investment in foundation models is paying off. We’re not just part of the conversation; we’re defining how it applies to the complexities of global financial crime prevention.”
Feedzai is working with early adopters to validate initial RiskFM frameworks and plans to scale these methodologies to large datasets, ultimately integrating them across its full suite of use cases.
“Lloyds Banking Group works collaboratively across the industry to protect consumers from financial crime,” said Tom Martin, Lloyds Banking Group Business Platform Lead, Economic Crime Prevention. “We’ve been collaborating with Feedzai for years on AI innovation to give fraud fighters the upper hand against criminals, and RiskFM is an exciting milestone in that journey.”
About Feedzai
Feedzai powers trust in global finance. We protect people and payments using trusted AI to detect and prevent financial crime, fraud, and money laundering in real time, so money moves safely. Every year, the world’s top banks, payment networks, and acquirers use Feedzai’s technology to safeguard more than one billion consumers and $9 trillion in payment volume. Learn more at feedzai.com.
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xStocks Now Live on Bybit Trading Bots, Expanding Automated Trading to Tokenized Equities
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DUBAI, UAE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce that select xStocks offerings are now officially available on Bybit Trading Bot, bringing popular tokenized U.S. equities into its advanced automated trading solutions.
Live on Bybit for Spot trading since summer 2025, xStocks has unlocked a new way for investors worldwide to access premium US equities 24/7, including major ETFs and stocks. The new integration now allows Bybit users to trade market volatility around the clock.
Whether they prioritize trading discipline or are highly in tune with market credence, skilled traders can now seamlessly create automated strategies around some of the world’s most influential companies using Bybit’s Spot Grid Trading Bots.
Premium Equities Now Available on Bybit Trading Bot
The launch features highly liquid, globally recognized tokenized stocks paired with USDT, including members of the Magnificent Seven technology sector:
- Apple: Global technology and consumer electronics powerhouse
- Tesla: Electric vehicle and clean energy innovation leader
- Alphabet: Search, advertising, and cloud infrastructure giant
- NVIDIA: AI and semiconductor technology pioneer
- Amazon: E-commerce and cloud computing behemoth
Additional notable listings include:
- Robinhood: Pioneering fintech broker
- Circle: Digital currency infrastructure provider
The new expansion now empowers Bybit users to capture market opportunities in leading global stocks, while leveraging the efficiency and precision of Bybit’s automated trading tools. Whether traders are looking to diversify or optimize their automated strategy execution, xStocks on Trading Bot offers new possibilities.
xStocks is a blockchain-native equity solution enabling 24/7 trading of tokenized U.S. equities with instant settlement and programmable automation. Fully collateralized and freely transferable across blockchains, xStocks bring transparency, efficiency and accessibility to traditional capital markets.
Terms and conditions apply. For details of eligibility and other restrictions, users may visit: xStocks Launches on Bybit Trading Bot
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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SanSara Presents a Limited-Time Four-Hands Collaboration with Chef Sohan Singh of MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-Awarded RANG (Da Nang, Vietnam)
SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SanSara at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore unveils Two Masters, One Flame, a limited-time four-hands collaboration between Chef Pannalal Nath, Master Chef of SanSara, and Chef Sohan Singh of RANG, Da Nang, the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand–awarded modern Indian restaurant redefining Indian cuisine in Vietnam. Running from 24 to 28 March 2026, this five-day dining experience presents a co-created menu that harmonises contemporary innovation with classical Indian culinary craft.
From left to right: Chef Sohan Singh of RANG and SanSara’s Master Chef Pannalal Nath
Designed as a shared creative endeavour, the collaboration brings together two distinct culinary perspectives. Chef Sohan’s globally influenced style is shaped by his experience across Dubai, Sydney, the Maldives, the UK and the Caribbean, while Chef Nath draws on his classical North Indian roots, known for depth of flavour, refined technique and respect for heritage.
“This collaboration beautifully reflects the shared cultural heritage and rich culinary traditions that connect India and Singapore. It not only showcases the diversity of Indian cuisine but also strengthens people-to-people ties and cultural exchange between our communities,” shared Her Excellency Ms Pooja Tillu, Deputy High Commissioner of India to Singapore.
Selected for his modern interpretation of Indian cuisine, Chef Sohan brings the creative spirit behind RANG’s MICHELIN Bib Gourmand distinction, while Chef Nath anchors the experience with classical depth and technique.
“This collaboration allowed us to explore Indian cuisine from two complementary angles,” said Chef Sohan. “Working alongside Chef Pannalal, we focused on dishes that honour classical flavours while presenting them in a refined, contemporary way.”
“For me, this was about creating something meaningful together,” added Chef Pannalal Nath. “Each dish reflects a meeting point between classical foundations and modern expression, shaped with intention and balance.”
Guests can look forward to dishes such as Sweet Potato Gnocchi Chaat, Tandoori Octopus, Carrot Halwa Mille Feuille, Shorba Jhinga, Quinoa Aloobukhara Ki Tikki, and Sansara-Nasila Dunger Lal Maas, alongside Zaffrani Barramundi and Masala Chai Tiramisu.
Menus are available as four- and six-course set experiences, with optional beverage pairings, starting from $68++ per guest.
Following this collaboration, SanSara will unveil upcoming chef partnerships in June and July, further reinforcing its commitment to elevated dining experiences that celebrate culinary finesse and creativity.
For more information, please contact:
Claire Chan, Assistant Director of Marketing Communications
Claire.Chan@millenniumhotels.com
Kok Nee Tsu, Assistant Manager of Marketing Communications
neetsu.kok@millenniumhotels.com
Mannings Introduces City-Wide Immersive Wellness Pop-Up “Mannings BoostUP – Your Wellness & Beauty Fiesta” Debuts This April in West Kowloon Cultural District
Reimagining Wellness and Inspiring a New State of Everyday Wellbeing
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – In a fast‑paced city where pressure and information overload are part of daily life, the definition of health has expanded beyond the absence of illness. For many Hongkongers, health now encompasses sleep quality, emotional balance, appearance confidence, and a sense of connection with others – for a more holistic, lifestyle‑driven state of wellbeing. It is highly individual, yet strengthened through community support.
This April, Mannings is teaming up with Charlz Ng, a Hong Kong–based wellness advocate, brand strategist, and community builder, to bring Wellness from concept to everyday practice through the Mannings BoostUP Fiesta. The wellness & beauty discovery playground pop up will take place on 25–26 April at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Designed as a “Wellness Buffet”, Mannings BoostUP blends interactive experiences, mind‑body sessions, community‑driven activities, and a range of complimentary health assessments from the Mannings Professional Health Team. The goal is simple but transformative: to inspire everyone to move beyond reactive health habits and discover their own version of a good state at their own pace, in their own way.
Mannings Redefines Wellness Elevating Everyday Wellbeing
As Hong Kong’s leading Health & Beauty retailer with deep roots in the city for over 50 years, Mannings has accompanied generations of customers with authentic products, trusted advice and caring service. In recent years, the Mannings brand has evolved into The Trusted Advisor for Wellness, reflecting a growing public desire for more complete and balanced approach to wellbeing – not just physically, but emotionally, socially, and in everyday confidence. For younger generations in particular, they are looking for wellness that feels fun, relatable and part of real life.
That’s why Mannings is stepping outside the store and into the community, creating fresh, lively and varied wellness experiences that are easy to join and enjoyable for all. Through Mannings BoostUP, we are bringing together local wellness experts, movement leaders, and diverse communities to reimagine what Wellness can look and feel like, turning it into a “Wellness Buffet” where everyone can explore and try something new, elevating their holistic wellbeing. From young people to families to anyone curious about feeling better, Mannings BoostUp aims to spark a more vibrant, connected wellness culture across the city.
Alex Liu, Managing Director of Mannings Hong Kong, Macau and China, said: “Today’s customers see health as much more than ‘pills when you’re ill’. They aspire to build a richer, more vibrant life for themselves, nurturing their physical, emotional, appearance and social wellbeing every day. As Hong Kong’s Trusted Advisor for Wellness, Mannings is committed to supporting our customers on this journey – through professional expertise, technology and community networks. Mannings BoostUP marks an important milestone in how we re-imagine wellness and embodies our commitment to grow together with the city.”
Doreen Cheng, Marketing Director for DFI Retail Group Health & Beauty, North Asia, and H&B Own Brand Power Brand added: “Our customers are increasingly embracing wellness as a holistic, lifestyle‑driven pursuit. Mannings BoostUP is an experiential platform where wellness becomes immersive, uplifting and part of everyday life. Through these experiences, we invite customers to reconnect meaningfully with their complete selves, so that everyone can explore their own version of ‘being in good state’, at their own pace.”
Charlz Ng, Hong Kong–based wellness advocate, brand strategist, community builder and Founder of 120 Collective shared: “At Mannings BoostUP, you don’t need to be an athlete or gym enthusiast. We aren’t chasing records or keeping score, we’re here to help people understand themselves a little better. That’s why partnering with Mannings felt natural to us. We share the belief that wellness should be part of daily life, and that everyone should be able to engage with it in their own way. It’s about the courage to try something new, the joy of discovery, and the magic that happens when we move together.”
Six-zone Playground with 40+ Immersive Experiences – One Ticket, Access to Everything
The two‑day festival brings together over 50 wellness experts, movement leaders and community builders, offering 40+ experiences across six curated zones. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or simply health‑curious, the Fiesta is designed for absolutely everyone – it’s fun, accessible, social and endlessly explorable.
- Mannings House: Mannings understands that everyone’s wellness journey is different, which is why the Mannings House sits as the starting point, an inviting space where guests can ease into their experience by getting to know their own mind-body condition. The Mannings Professional Health Team will offer a range of complimentary wellness assessments, including the Health Pod, Skin Assessment, AI Hair & Scalp Assessment, Modern Chinese Medicine Consultation, Cardiovascular & Stress Monitor, and Body Composition Analysis. With personalised insights based on ndividual results, participants can quickly understand their wellness needs and navigate the rest of the themed zones with clarity – helping them discover their own wellness track towards holistic health.
- BoostUP Stage: Get ready for countless unexpected collaborations on the BoostUP Stage! From Cantopop to classical music, high-energy workouts to mindfulness breathing, and coffee to matcha – there are untold paths toward wellness waiting to be encountered. The BoostUP Stage is primed to deliver an unprecedented sensory experience for every participant.
- Bloom Garden: Offers a variety of experiences to rejuvenate body and mind. From pilates to sound healing and aroma workshops, the garden leads visitors to rediscover passion and curiosity, through holistic experiences that relax mind, body and spirit, bringing a deeper understanding of individual preferences, opening new goals for inner and outer well-being, on the journey towards being your best self.
- Wellness Village: A curated marketplace offering an array of innovative wellness and beauty products, including brands: Mannings Guardian, 50 Megumi, Abbott, Colgate, Dermacept, DR. ALTHEA, FATION, FineNutri, G-NiiB, lilyeve, narka, REAL BARRIER, SHIMBI METHOD and TORRIDEN. Participants explore the latest health trends and experience comprehensive nourishment and rejuvenation, inside-out and outside-in.
- Play Zone: Where friendly competition meets pure fun. Team challenges, playful games, and moments of laughter, because wellness is a natural state and humans naturally like to play.
- Breathing Corner: A quiet corner to pause and reset. No instructions, no schedule. Just space to breathe, rest, and be.
Community × Citywide Celebration: A Wellness Festival Made for Hong Kong
The Mannings BoostUP is more than an event, it’s a citywide celebration inviting Hong Kong people to reconnect with themselves and with one another. Set against our magnificent harbour on the stylish West Kowloon Cultural District, Mannings BoostUP blends movement, music, recovery and restorative stillness, encouraging everyone to step back from the rush and touch the earth again. By bringing together diverse wellness communities, the event aims to spark conversation, connection, and insight – bringing Wellness back into neighbourhoods and city lifestyles, making it feel accessible, personal, and the natural way forward.
Mannings BoostUP Fiesta – Event Details
Date: 25–26 April 2026 (Saturday + Sunday), 9:00am – 7:00pm
Venue: Great Lawn, West Kowloon Cultural District, Tsim Sha Tsui
Programme Highlights: Six themed zones, two stages, 40+ experiences, star‑coach classes, Play Zone movement challenges, mind‑body recovery workshops, wellness expert talks, and more. (* Some sessions have limited capacity and will be available on a first‑come, first‑served basis.)
Early-Bird Tickets: HK$100 (1‑day pass), HK$180 (2‑day pass)
Standard Tickets: HK$200 (1‑day pass), HK$360 (2‑day pass)
On-Site Tickets: HK$300 (1-day pass)
Ticket Sales: On sale now. Early‑bird offer available until 15 April 2026
Ticket Link: https://manningsboostup.com/
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About Mannings
Mannings, the health and beauty business of DFI Retail Group, is Hong Kong’s largest health and beauty retailer, recognised No.1 Most Preferred Brand* for 6 consecutive years (2021-2026), operating over 300 outlets, including more than 60 in-store pharmacies, across Hong Kong and Macau. With a diverse range of products and services, Mannings is committed to integrating the concept of Wellness into our daily lives while pioneering a new era of health. By offering innovative health technologies, AI solutions, preventive healthcare, self-managed health tools, and digital wellness and beauty solutions, Mannings empowers individuals and families to prioritize their well-being. Mannings also provides complimentary professional services to safeguard the community’s health and beauty.
