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Esperanza Securities Marks a Major Milestone for Its Inaugural Entertainment STO – Charting New Model for Fans Economy and STO Investments

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – Esperanza Fintech (Securities) Limited (“Esperanza Securities“, or “Company“) today announced a major business milestone for its first SFC permitted tokenized investment (STO) project with entertainment industry asset. With the underlying concert successfully concluded last weekend, this marks the commencement of the new investment model that combines entertainment industry assets with financial technology.

Esperanza Securities Marks a Major Milestone for Its Inaugural Entertainment STO - Charting New Model for Fans Economy and STO Investments

Esperanza Securities congratulated the renowned Hong Kong singer Chris Wong on the successful completion of his concert “Chris Wong 40th Anniversary Concert” and expressed gratitude for investors who participated in the STO, who have witnessed the first tokenized investment that integrates both a secondary trading market and exclusive experiential elements.

Ronald Leung, the responsible officer of Esperanza Securities said: “The entertainment industry carries strong investment potential while also embodying powerful community engagement and cultural influence. Through the STO model, we aim to establish a new participation framework for the cultural and entertainment sectors that integrates investment, content and the fan economy.”

Professional Investors Participate as Secondary Market Trading Begins

The project successfully attracted subscription from professional investors as Hong Kong’s first practical cases of entertainment STO. Investors are able to trade the investment tokens on Esperanza Securities’ 24/7 digital investment platform, espetopia.com. The platform has recorded secondary market transactions from both institutional and individual investors, marking a crucial step for tokenized investments as an alternative capital raising channel for the entertainment industry.

Besides investment return, project investors gain exclusive access to concert rehearsal, auspicious opening ceremony and backstage interaction with the artist.

Several participating investors noted that the integration of investment and fan culture offers a new form of interaction within the entertainment industry, demonstrating the innovative potential of combining the fans economy with financial technology.

Strong Retail Market Interest Amid Anticipation of Future Regulatory Developments

Esperanza Securities noted that, STO investments remain strictly limited to professional investors. Beyond professional investors, a significant number of retail investors have expressed strong interest in tokenized entertainment investment projects. Many hope to eventually participate financially in supporting their beloved artists and cultural content in the future.

Any potential investment access for retail investors will require further review and approval from regulators. Globally, financial regulators are increasingly studying ways to enable retail investors to participate in private market assets. For example, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has recently launched a public consultation on frameworks that may allow retail participation in private market investment funds, reflecting broader international developments in this area.

Next STO Project to Launch Soon, Inviting Asia-Pacific Investors to Join New Opportunities

Following the successful completion of the first project’s underlying concert, Esperanza Securities also announced today that the next entertainment STO project will be available for subscription and secondary market trading for eligible professional investors later this week. The underlying asset will be the concert project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featuring Kyuhyun of Super Junior and Korean boy band AHOF, scheduled for April 11, 2026.

Professional investors participating in this upcoming STO project will enjoy exclusive experiential privileges in addition to potential investment returns, with further updates to be announced.

Looking Ahead: Expanding Tokenization Across Entertainment Assets

Looking ahead, Esperanza Securities plans to deepen the application of tokenized investment within the entertainment industry while exploring additional asset classes across the broader cultural and creative sectors. These may include projects related to film production, content rights, and intellectual property licensing, further expanding the potential integration between community-driven fan economies and tokenized investment models.

The Company believes that tokenization can introduce more flexible and innovative capital participation for the entertainment industry while enabling investors to engage more directly with cultural content and creative assets.

Esperanza Securities Marks a Major Milestone for Its Inaugural Entertainment STO - Charting New Model for Fans Economy and STO Investments

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About Esperanza Fintech (Securities) Limited

Esperanza Securities is a licensed corporation under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571 of the law of Hong Kong) with permission to carry out Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities. On 13 February 2026, Esperanza Securities received a “no further comment” letter from the SFC in relation to its proposal to tokenize managed funds, effectively granting formal permission for Esperanza Securities to conduct tokenized investment businesses.

About Esperanza Fintech Group

Esperanza Fintech Group is a fintech group headquartered in Hong Kong. The group’s licensed businesses include (i) gold trading and tokenized gold services operated by Esperanza Fintech (Commodities) Limited, a DPMS (dealers in precious metals and stones) Category A Registrant (No. A-B-25-03-08913) with the Hong Kong Customs with permitted businesses including the issuance, redemption and trading of gold backed instruments on ; (ii) client asset custodian service operated by Esperanza Fintech (Nominees) Limited, a licensed Trust or Company Service Provider in Hong Kong (Licence No. TC010260), regulated by the Hong Kong Companies Registry; and (iii) tokenized investment services operated by Esperanza Securities, an SFC-regulated asset manager with permission to carry out tokenized investment businesses.

China Telecom Concludes MWC 2026 with Outstanding Success

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – From March 2 to 5, the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) was grandly held in Barcelona, Spain. China Telecom attended the Congress with two high-profile keynote speeches, an immersive interactive exhibition booth, and a Low-Altitude Economy Launch Event, presenting a panoramic showcase of its strategic vision and innovative achievements in transforming into a key promoter in the AI era. Having also won multiple prestigious international awards in the telecommunications field, China Telecom earned wide attention and high recognition from international operators, ecosystem partners, and global media with its hard-core technological strength and open, collaborative spirit.

China Telecom MWC 2026
China Telecom MWC 2026

Two Keynote Speeches Set the Tone: Charting a New Vision for Transformation in the AI Era

On March 2, China Telecom President Liu Guiqing attended the Congress opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech entitled “The Transformation of a Large Telco to a Key Promoter in AI Era.” Liu Guiqing stated that China Telecom is fully embracing AI and advancing its corporate strategy toward the “Cloudification, Digital Transformation and AI for Good” upgrade, consistently placing technological innovation at the core of its corporate strategy and driving the company’s transformation from a traditional telecommunications operator into a technology-oriented enterprise.

At the Congress, Liu Guiqing put forward five key judgements on the direction of operator development in the AI era: First, 6G standard innovation and network deployment must fully account for the rapid development of AI. Second, cloud-network integration will play an ever greater role in the AI era. Third, AI security governance will become a mandatory topic for global operators, and is also a watershed defining the strength of operational and service capabilities in the intelligent era. Fourth, computing-power and electricity coordination capability will become the key to the sustainable development of intelligent computing infrastructure. Fifth, the flourishing development of AI applications requires operators to open up and cooperate with greater force.

On March 3, Liu Guiqing attended the World Broadband Association (WBBA) Broadband Development Congress and delivered a keynote speech entitled “From Connectivity to Intelligence: A New Era for Cloud-Network Broadband.” Liu Guiqing noted that AI is fully advancing into the Agentic AI stage — characterized by autonomous execution and intelligent collaboration — heralding the dawn of an Agentic Internet. How to accurately seize the transformational opportunities driven by Agentic AI has become a shared challenge for telecommunications operators worldwide.

Liu Guiqing emphasized that China Telecom is willing to join hands with WBBA and all industry stakeholders, with Agentic AI as the core engine, to drive the iterative upgrade of new digital information infrastructure. Three proposals were put forward: First, to strengthen technological innovation in collaboration with WBBA, leading the transformation of new digital information infrastructure. Second, to deepen industrial cooperation through WBBA, expanding the value of new digital information infrastructure. Third, to leverage WBBA to bridge the global digital and intelligent divide, elevate the standard of global cloud-network services, lower the threshold for applying intelligent technologies, and ensure the dividends of Agentic AI development benefit a broader population.

Multiple Awards, Crowning Honours: International Recognition Sets a New Benchmark

On March 4, at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) — widely regarded as the “Oscars of the mobile communications industry” — China Telecom claimed an impressive haul of four accolades. The EasyOn 5G-A-RobotNet solution, developed jointly with ZTE, won the “Best Private Network Solution Award”; the direct-to-high-orbit satellite connectivity project for mobile phones, co-developed with Huawei, won the “Best Non-Terrestrial Network Solution Award”; the “Green Pepper Programme” in Lancang County, Pu’er, jointly submitted with the YouCheng Foundation and Huawei, won the “Best Mobile Innovation for Enhancing the Lives of Children and Young People Award”; and the “5G-A Empowering a New Model of Wireless Concert Livestreaming” project, developed together with ZTE and other industry partners, won the “Best Event Activation Award.” The multiple awards won underscore China Telecom’s comprehensive strength across technological innovation, social responsibility, and commercial application.

During the Congress, the GSMA Foundry Awards Ceremony was held with great fanfare. Three innovative proposals jointly developed by China Telecom with Huawei and ZTE stood out from the competition, capturing a total of four awards across two categories of the Foundry Excellence Awards 2026 and the GSMA Foundry Innovation GLOMO Award. Specifically, the “Mobile Network for Thriving AI” project, developed jointly with Huawei, received the Intelligent Networks & AI-Driven Infrastructure Award under the GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards; the “5G-Advanced Facilitates Multi-Robot Collaboration” solution, co-developed with ZTE, won the GSMA Foundry “Enterprise Innovation & New Revenue Models” award; and the “Relieving the Pressure on Physicians” solution has claimed both the GSMA Foundry “Cross-Cutting Excellence” Award and the GSMA Foundry Innovation GLOMO Award, demonstrating China Telecom’s globally leading capabilities in the convergence of 5G-A and AI technologies for industry applications.

One Exhibition Booth, One Launch Event: Co-Drawing a New Vision of Intelligence in the AI Era

During this year’s MWC, China Telecom’s exhibition booth was meticulously arranged under the theme “Embracing the Intelligent Era with New AI Infra.” From the stunning debut of the Xirang 2.0 “Triless Three-Independence Architecture,” to the “Xing Xiao Chen Intelligent Agent”‘s multi-task intent understanding and central control capabilities; from the quantum infrastructure covering over 40 major cities across China, to the panoramic vision of a low-altitude intelligent network and satellite communications spanning “air, space, ground, and sea” — China Telecom showcased four major infrastructure pillars, namely “AI + Intelligent Cloud,” “AI + Quantum,” “AI + Low-Altitude,” and “AI + Satellite Communications,” outlining the foundation of the intelligent era with a forward-looking vision and attracting numerous senior executives and professionals from international operators for in-depth exchanges.

On March 2, China Telecom Unmanned Technology held a Low-Altitude Economy Launch Event, unveiling China Telecom’s AI-powered “1+1+4+N” Low-Altitude Economy Capability System to the world. Leveraging key technologies including 5G-Advanced (5G-A), RedCap, millimeter-wave sensing, and Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), China Telecom has built an intelligent connected network with deep integration of “connectivity, sensing, computing, and platform,” forming a full-stack capability system covering low-altitude infrastructure, operational supervision, security protection, and intelligent operations. To date, the Capability System has been deployed in over 60 cities across China, generating more than 1,000 application scenarios, and has achieved application deployment in regions including West Africa, demonstrating mature large-scale rollout capabilities. The event also saw the launch of four digital platforms — Xingyun, Xingdun, Xingxun, and Xinghan — along with the “Tianqing” 5G-A RedCap Low-Altitude Module, delivering integrated and replicable system solutions to help low-altitude flight “fly safely and fly efficiently.”

Throughout the four-day exhibition, technological depth and the warmth of everyday life blended perfectly at the China Telecom booth. This year, the booth featured a dedicated AI Live TechShow, where performers presented China Telecom’s AI technologies and products woven into everyday life scenes in a lighthearted and entertaining way: the eSurf IntelliHub captured real-time footage of mischievous pets at home; the eSurf AI health & wellness companion robot precisely reminded users about their medication; the eSurf AI sports companion robot dog danced in time to the music… Every performance drew crowds of visitors who stopped to watch.

The “AI + Chinese Opera Face-Changing” interactive experience, powered by the Xingchen Large Model and image algorithms, allowed overseas visitors to instantly complete a Chinese opera costume transformation. Exquisite gifts given out on site — including Xing Xiao Chen magnetic snap figurines and panda blind box plushies — proved enormously popular with Congress attendees. This cross-language beauty of AI came with a very real sense of “something to take home,” leaving everyone with wonderful memories.

During the exhibition, mainstream media, industry media, and overseas outlets provided comprehensive coverage of the China Telecom booth through livestreaming, exclusive interviews, articles, and other formats, sparking extensive attention and discussion, with related topics trending continuously. On March 3, well-known media hosts took up position at the China Telecom booth and launched a global “Exhibition Exploration” livestream, offering tens of millions of online viewers an immersive, first-person experience of the cutting-edge technologies, igniting wave after wave of online buzz. China Telecom’s AI products and technological capabilities successfully achieved breakthrough viral reach well beyond the industry.

This MWC 2026 journey was not only a vivid demonstration of China Telecom’s transformation into a key promoter in the AI era, but also a profound dialogue with global partners on technology and development. Standing at the forefront of the intelligent era, China Telecom will continue to deepen its “Cloudification, Digital Transformation and AI for Good” strategy, responding to the questions of the times with forward-looking technological innovation, and moving forward hand in hand with partners in an open and mutually beneficial spirit, jointly ushering in a brighter new era of AI.
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Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson and Michelle Williams Wear Desert Diamonds on The Red Carpet at The 32nd Actors Awards

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Today’s biggest stars express individuality and confidence with natural diamonds

LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – At this year’s The Actor Awards, the red carpet was illuminated with natural diamonds worn by some of the acting world’s most respected talents, with Desert diamonds taking center stage.

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson and Michelle Williams at the Actors Awards wear natural diamonds; Photo Credits: Getty Images
Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson and Michelle Williams at the Actors Awards wear natural diamonds; Photo Credits: Getty Images

Leading entertainers wore natural diamonds in ranges of shades from sunlit whites to cognacs that spoke to individuality, creativity and brilliance. Natural diamonds shone brightly on award winners Jessie Buckley and Michelle Williams, while nominees Kate Hudson and Rose Byrne proudly wore natural diamonds from Botswana and Namibia, respectively. In an array of shapes and designs, natural diamonds — especially in the latest Desert diamond hues — blended timeless elegance with effortless style.

Desert diamonds
Desert diamonds, ranging from sunlit whites to pale cognacs, were a defining presence of the evening, reinforcing the growing appetite for naturally warm-toned stones.

Kate Hudson embraced the trend in custom Emily P. Wheeler designs, including an open torque necklace centered with a pale cognac Desert diamond, two circular bubble statement rings featuring Desert diamond center stones sourced from Botswana, and a reinterpretation of the brand’s signature “twist” silhouette set with an east-west moval cognac diamond. She completed the look with bubble fringe earrings accented by pale cognac Desert diamond center stones.

Rose Byrne also opted for Desert diamonds, wearing sunlit white natural diamonds sourced from Namibia by Messika, including the brand’s EM Divine Enigma rings and Sirenetta earrings.

Michelle Williams selected additional Messika designs featuring natural diamonds from Namibia, including the Créoles PM Snake Dance earrings and the Totem Coeur ring.

Jessie Buckley had her own take on the trend in warm white Desert diamond earrings, a diamond button back necklace and a pear-shaped natural diamond button-back ring, all by Jessica McCormack.

Statement Earrings
Earrings of every silhouette and scale took center stage, emerging as one of the evening’s most defining jewelry statements. Chandelier styles proved particularly prominent, with Chase Infiniti in striking De Beers London desert-hued statement earrings, Mindy Kaling in Bucherer Fine Jewellery, and Demi Moore in a luminous Harry Winston set. Calista Flockhart wore dramatic large-scale natural diamond feather earrings by LEVIEV.

Medium-sized circular silhouettes also made a strong showing. Zanna Roberts Rassi selected Martin Katz circle diamond earrings; Hannah Einbinder opted for square hoop styles by Fope; Rhea Seehorn chose Marco Bicego teardrop hoops; and Kristen Bell wore diamond drops by Messika.

More closely cropped, ear-hugging designs offered a modern counterpoint. Yerin Ha wore David Yurman’s floating diamond shrimp earrings, while Teyana Taylor selected Tiffany & Co. ear clips.

The most prevalent style across the carpet, however, was the diamond stud. Seen on Jacob Elordi, Michael B. Jordan, Connor Storrie, Tyler, the Creator, Miles Caton, and Sarah Pidgeon (in Rahaminov Diamonds), the classic stud reaffirmed its status as a timeless classic.

Neck-Hugging Diamonds
Close-to-the-neck necklaces emerged as the evening’s most prominent neckwear trend, with torques, structured collars, and sculptural diamond designs defining the category. Sarah Paulson’s Boucheron necklace exemplified the look, as did Sheryl Lee Ralph’s De Beers London design. Connor Storrie made a confident statement in a Tiffany & Co. mixed cluster diamond collar, while Rhea Seehorn opted for a more understated yet striking Marco Bicego piece. Teyana Taylor, Ali Larter, and Wunmi Mosaku further embraced the trend in bold, closely cropped designs from Tiffany & Co., Repossi, and Messika, respectively.

Statement Rings
Statement rings served as a refined finishing touch. Kristen Bell selected the Messika by Kate Moss Exotic Charm ring, adding a sculptural accent to her ensemble. Connor Storrie opted for a statement design from Tiffany & Co., while Tyler, the Creator embraced a large yellow diamond ring, further solidifying the continued interest in warm-toned Desert diamonds. Wunmi Mosaku chose a substantial Messika ring and Zanna Roberts Rassi rounded out the trend with two standout Martin Katz designs: a modified heart rose-cut trillion diamond ring accented with microset diamonds in platinum, and a two row Asscher-cut diamond eternity band in 18kt white gold.

Desert diamonds highlight natural stones shaped by time and the elements, each one carrying the spirit of the land. They form a unique link between the earth and those who wear them.

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About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group’s strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services via De Beers Institute of Diamonds and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology systems via De Beers Group Ignite. De Beers Group is committed to ‘Building Forever,’ a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal

opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American PLC group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

Laos Opens First Privately Financed International Airport in Golden Triangle Area

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Bokeo International Airport

Laos officially opened Bokeo International Airport on 6 March, marking a major milestone in the country’s aviation development and regional connectivity plans.

Located in Ban Nyai Simueangngam, about five kilometers from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, the airport is the first privately financed international airport in Laos, developed under a Build–Operate–Transfer (BOT) agreement in which the company finances, constructs, and operates the facility.

The airport operates under a 50-year concession granted by the Lao government to Greater Bay Area Investment and Development (Hong Kong), an affiliate of the Dok Ngiew Kham Group, the concessionaire of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.

The project covers an area of approximately 300 hectares and carries an estimated construction cost of USD 175 million.

Construction began in September 2020, and the airport was built in accordance with safety standards set by Laos’ Department of Civil Aviation and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The airport features a 2,500-meter runway with a width of 45 meters, with runway shoulders measuring 7.5 meters on each side. The design allows the facility to accommodate most narrow-body aircraft commonly used on regional routes.

Aircraft such as the Boeing 737-900ER and Airbus A320 and A321, which carry up to around 200 passengers, will also be able to operate at the airport.

Economic Growth Goals

Thienthong Sopha, Director of Bokeo International Airport Co. Ltd, said the airport was designed to support economic growth, strengthen transport links, and create new employment opportunities in the region.

Domestic routes are expected to include flights to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Houaphanh, Xieng Khouang, Savannakhet, and Champasak.

The company is also planning to open international routes to connect Bokeo with major regional destinations including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kunming, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap.

According to Phoun Khampha, Director of Bokeo (public) Airport, the new facility is designed to handle up to two million passengers annually once fully operational.

Officials say the project will play an important role in supporting tourism, trade, and investment in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, one of Laos’ fastest-growing economic areas.

During the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith officially inaugurated the airport by cutting the ribbon and striking a ceremonial bell nine times to mark the opening.

SKF makes acquisition to strengthen its Condition Monitoring portfolio

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SKF has signed an agreement to acquire G-Tech Instruments Inc., a leading specialist within condition monitoring and measuring instruments technology. The acquisition is a key step for SKF in leveraging digitally enabled reliability solutions to strengthen its end-user and aftermarket presence as well as deepen customer value and engagement across critical industries, including marine, railway, heavy industries, energy, and food and beverage.

By acquiring G-Tech, SKF will enhance its condition monitoring offering, one of three priority areas within the Group’s service business. G-Tech’s advanced diagnostic solutions complement SKF’s current portfolio, thereby enabling the development of a single, integrated ecosystem that allows customers to detect issues early, plan proactive maintenance, and improve equipment cost of use, performance and uptime.

“An important part of our strategy to reignite growth is value accretive bolt-on M&A. This acquisition delivers that. It also underlines our commitment as a leader to scale our service business through innovative, intelligent solutions, providing customers additional innovative condition monitoring and reliability solutions”, says Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO.

Furthermore, G-Tech’s established presence in Asia and scalable product roadmap is expected to unlock new business opportunities for SKF. The acquisition also supports SKF’s future product development as well as secures valuable intellectual assets.

Founded in 1998, G-Tech is headquartered in Taiwan and has emerged to a technology leader in its field with critical IP of vibration analyzers, diagnostic tools, and condition monitoring systems. G-Tech is a supplier to SKF and has 50 employees. The company reported sales of approximately MUSD 10 in 2025 with a strong margin. The acquisition is expected to be completed within six months.

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Future Industries Take Center Stage

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BEIJING, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China Today:

As the global economy confronts new challenges, China is decisively shifting its focus toward the next industrial frontier. A strategic national push to cultivate “future industries” – from artificial intelligence and humanoid robots to 6G and biomanufacturing – is rapidly becoming a market reality. For Europe, this technological acceleration represents not only a new economic force but also an opportunity for partnership and shared growth.

This vision centers on anticipating future needs and pioneering breakthroughs in computing, quality of life, and sustainable resource use. Recent developments indicate that this transformation is already underway, with key sectors beginning to gain significant momentum.

A Glimpse Into the Future: Six Pillars of Innovation

Future Energy: Exploring next-generation, low-carbon solutions like hydrogen, nuclear fusion, and advanced energy storage to power the global energy transition.

Quantum Technologies: Developing quantum computing and cryptography to solve intractable problems and create unbreachable security – a potential game-changer for science and industry.

Embedded Intelligence: Giving AI a physical form through sophisticated robots and smart devices capable of interacting intelligently with the real world.

Brain-Machine Interfaces: Pioneering the connection between the human brain and digital devices, with a focus on developing promising medical applications within a strong ethical framework.

6G Networks: Anticipating and building the networks of tomorrow, projected to be up to 100 times faster than 5G.

Biomanufacturing: Using living systems to produce everything from bio-based materials to alternative proteins, creating a sustainable industrial model.

This industrial transformation is not happening in isolation. For European businesses, researchers, and policymakers, these developments open a new chapter for cooperation.

The great challenges of our time – from climate change and public health to digital transformation – are global in nature. China’s focus on future industries aligns directly with Europe’s own strategic priorities. This alignment creates fertile ground for joint R&D in green technologies, joint development of global standards for AI and 6G, and creation of resilient, complementary supply chains in biomanufacturing and advanced robotics.

As these industries of the future take center stage, they offer a clear opportunity to build a new era of Sino-European partnership founded on shared innovation and mutual benefit. The future is arriving faster than expected, offering an opportunity to build it together.

Future Industries Take Center Stage
Future Industries Take Center Stage

Moomoo Singapore Opens New Bugis Store; partners SIAS to Advance Investor Education in Singapore

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  • Bugis boutique becomes Moomoo Singapore’s third physical location and will serve as a financial education hub anchored by Moo Academy.
  • Strategic partnership with SIAS to expand investor education and strengthen investment literacy among retail investors in Singapore.

SINGAPORE, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Moomoo Singapore today announced the opening of its third physical boutique in Singapore, located in Bugis, alongside the launch of Moo Academy, a dedicated financial education hub designed to support the growing demand for structured investor learning.

In conjunction with the opening, Moomoo Singapore and the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS) also signed a strategic partnership agreement to reaffirm their shared commitment to broadening the base of informed and financially savvy retail investors in Singapore, while uplifting the overall level of  investment literacy among market participants.

The new Bugis store builds on the success of Moomoo Singapore’s earlier physical locations at 313@Somerset and Jem. Since launching its first stores, Moomoo Singapore has welcomed a steady stream of visitors seeking to join the moomoo community, receive personalised platform guidance, and deepen their understanding of investing.

The latest opening marks the company’s next step in transforming physical spaces into a dedicated learning ecosystem for investors at all stages of their journey.

“Singapore has one of the most dynamic retail investor communities in the region, and we see strong demand for more meaningful ways for investors to learn and engage with the markets,” said Jeyson Ng, CEO-Designate, Moomoo Singapore. “Our physical stores allow us to complement our digital platform with real-world engagement — providing investors with a place to learn, ask questions and build confidence as they navigate increasingly complex global markets.”

More than a retail presence, the Bugis location will serve as Moomoo Singapore’s financial education hub, anchored by the launch of Moo Academy — a structured investor education programme that formalises and scales the company’s long-standing investment in financial literacy.

Strategic Collaboration with SIAS to Strengthen Investor Education

As part of the launch, Moomoo Singapore and SIAS signed a strategic partnership agreement to deepen collaboration in advancing investor education and strengthening retail investor participation in Singapore’s capital markets.

Under the partnership, both organisations will work together to broaden outreach to retail investors through a series of investment literacy programmes, educational workshops and community engagements. The collaboration aims to support the development of a larger base of active, informed investors while encouraging responsible participation in Singapore’s investment landscape.

Selected SIAS-led educational programmes may also be hosted at the Bugis hub as part of Moo Academy’s programming, creating new touchpoints for investors to access structured learning opportunities and engage more deeply with the investment community.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to elevate investment literacy, promote responsible investing, and expand the community of knowledgeable retail investors in Singapore.

“Investor education has always been central to Moomoo’s mission. As more individuals take an interest in the markets, it is important that they participate with the right knowledge and confidence. Our partnership with SIAS reflects a shared commitment to strengthening financial literacy and broadening the base of informed retail investors in Singapore, while supporting broader industry initiatives such as SGX’s Value Unlock programme to deepen engagement with Singapore’s capital markets and strengthen the vibrancy of Singapore’s stock market” said Jeyson Ng, CEO-Designate, Moomoo Singapore.

“Investment literacy is essential for investors to make informed decisions and participate successfully in the markets. SIAS has long been committed to advocating for and educating retail investors in Singapore. This collaboration with Moomoo Singapore will allow us to expand our outreach and provide more opportunities for investors to deepen their understanding of financial markets. By working together, we aim to support the development of a more knowledgeable and confident investor community in Singapore,” said Mr Ang Hao Yao, Vice President, SIAS.

“The collaboration between Moomoo Singapore and SIAS is a good example of how the key stakeholders of our stock market are working together to build an informed and engaged investor community. In today’s environment, the opportunity lies in capturing investor attention and engaging them in ways that bring investing concepts to life. Such active literacy calls for more experiential and practical forms of engagement that go beyond theory,” said Ng Yao Loong, Head of Equities, SGX Group.

Extending Investor Education into the Broader Capital Markets Ecosystem

Since its inception, Moomoo Singapore has invested heavily in investor education as a core pillar of its mission. Beyond its digital trading platform, the company has delivered a wide range of initiatives — from large-scale investor festivals and thematic summits to expert-led workshops, online courses, market commentaries and market insights — designed to help investors deepen their understanding of financial markets.

As Moomoo Singapore’s investor community continues to grow, these efforts are increasingly extending beyond education to play a broader role within Singapore’s capital markets ecosystem, bringing together retail investors, listed companies, and other industry partners on a common platform.

In doing so, Moomoo Singapore aims to strengthen the connection between listed companies and a broader base of retail investors, helping to broaden awareness of Singapore-listed businesses and deepen investor understanding of corporate fundamentals. Over time, stronger engagement between companies and the investing public can support more effective market discovery and contribute to a more vibrant capital markets ecosystem.

Leveraging its large and active investor community, Moomoo Singapore is well positioned to serve as a connector within the ecosystem — bridging companies, investors and market stakeholders while fostering a more informed and participatory investment landscape.

About Moomoo Singapore

Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Moomoo Singapore) is an award-winning advanced financial technology company transforming the investing experience through our digitalised brokerage and wealth management platform – moomoo. Moomoo enhances the user experience with market data, news, and powerful analytical tools. Moomoo also embeds a unique digitalised investment community to connect all users, investors, companies, analysts, media and key opinion leaders.

Moomoo Singapore offers investment products for trading via the moomoo platform, and it is a capital markets services license holder regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Licence No. CMS101000), Major Payment Institution (Licence No. PS20200617) holder with the Exempt Financial Adviser Status. In July 2025, Moomoo Singapore reached the 1.5 million users milestone in Singapore.

Moomoo Private Wealth offers bespoke investment strategies for HNW and institutional clients. Backed by its cutting-edge technology platform, Moomoo Private Wealth offers a portfolio of innovative investment products and has been recognised by Asia Banking and Finance for its product excellence.

Our achievements include the WealthTech of the Year and Personal Finance Tech of the Year at the 2025 Asia Fintech Awards and the SIAS Best Retail Broker 2025.

 

Trane Launches HSAG Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller to Drive Asia Pacific Data Center Growth

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SHANGHAI, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has announced the launch of the HSAG, a revolutionary air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller. Engineered specifically to meet the critical cooling demands of the Asia Pacific market, the HSAG combines oil-free magnetic levitation technology with next-generation low global warming potential refrigerants. This launch sets a new benchmark in energy efficiency, operational reliability, and environmental responsibility for mission-critical data centers across the region.

“The HSAG represents a pivotal leap forward in our portfolio for the data center vertical,” said Bruce Zhongping Gu, vice president, Engineering and Technology, Trane Technologies Asia Pacific. “Our customers in hyperscale data ceners face increasing challenges of heat loads and stringent environmental regulations. The HSAG delivers on both fronts, offering market-leading efficiency and reliable performance even in extreme conditions, ensuring operations remain cool, stable, and sustainable.”

The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence and cloud computing is driving exponential growth in data center capacity, placing increasing pressure on the industry to reduce power usage effectiveness (PUE) without sacrificing reliability. Trane is addressing this challenge with the HSAG, its first air-cooled magnetic bearing chiller for the Asia Pacific region, engineered specifically for the demanding environments of modern hyperscale and colocation facilities. By integrating advanced magnetic bearing centrifugal compressors, the HSAG eliminates mechanical friction and oil management systems, delivering sustained high efficiency and significantly lower maintenance requirements throughout the equipment’s lifecycle.

The cornerstone of the HSAG’s design is its focus on decarbonization and energy efficiency. The system uses R1234ze, an environmentally responsible HFO refrigerant with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than 1. This enables data center operators to stay ahead of stringent environmental regulations in markets such as Singapore and Japan. It also delivers outstanding energy performance, achieving a Coefficient of Performance (COP) exceeding 5.0 under typical data center operating conditions. Compared to traditional air-cooled variable frequency screw chillers, it achieves a 10-20% improvement in Integrated Part Load Value (IPLV), providing operators with substantial annual energy cost savings while reducing indirect carbon emissions from electricity consumption.

Beyond efficiency, the HSAG is engineered to perform reliably in the diverse and often challenging climatic conditions of the Asia Pacific region. Its robust “High Ambient” configuration enables dependable operation in outdoor temperatures as high as 52°C (125°F), making it an ideal solution for high-heat areas such as India and Southeast Asia. To further support the “always-on” nature of data centers, Trane has equipped the HSAG with critical reliability features, including rapid restart capabilities, a built-in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the control system, and an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). These safeguards ensure uninterrupted and stable cooling, even during power fluctuations or extreme weather events.

The HSAG also offers exceptional flexibility for facility designers, with capacities ranging from 200 to 600 tons under data center conditions, and support for chilled water supply temperatures of up to 30°C. This enables operators to maximize free cooling strategies and optimize energy use. With the launch of the HSAG, Trane is taking a significant step in supporting the region’s transition to sustainable, high-performance data centers, driving both environmental progress and operational excellence in Asia Pacific’s critical infrastructure sector.

About Trane

Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. For more information, please visit www.trane.com or www.tranetechnologies.com.

About Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Visit tranetechnologies.com.

 

 

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