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Herbalife to Expand Its Personalized Nutritional Supplement Capabilities Through Planned Acquisition of Bioniq

Transaction accelerates Herbalife and Cristiano Ronaldo’s commitment to scale personalized nutrition and wellness globally

HONG KONG , March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, today announced an agreement to acquire certain assets from Bioniq, a UK-based personalized supplements company focused on making health more accessible and actionable. The transaction advances Herbalife’s vision of becoming a technology-enabled, data-driven health and wellness platform.

“The future of health and wellness is becoming more personalized and informed by data,” said Herbalife Chief Executive Officer, Stephan Gratziani. “By combining Bioniq’s personalized supplement technology with Pro2col and the power of our global distributor network, we are expanding our ability to deliver personalized wellness at global scale.”

Bioniq develops personalized supplement formulas using its patented product personalization engine, an individual’s health background, and a proprietary database of  biomarkers. Bioniq’s personalized supplement formulations are designed for a broad range of individuals, from everyday wellness consumers to elite athletes, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bioniq will complement Herbalife’s prior acquisitions of Pro2col and Link BioSciences by enabling Herbalife to offer a broader range of personalized nutritional supplements across multiple delivery formats. Combining Bioniq’s offering with Herbalife’s global manufacturing expertise will enable the Company to expand personalized nutrition at scale and speed.

“I founded Bioniq in 2019 with a vision to help people optimize their wellbeing through a science-driven approach to nutrition that incorporates biomarker and lifestyle data,” said Vadim Fedotov, Founder and President of Bioniq. “I am excited to join Herbalife with its global distributor network and commitment to advancing wellness at scale.”

As a long-time global nutrition partner of Herbalife and Bioniq shareholder, Cristiano Ronaldo shares Herbalife’s vision to accelerate the availability of personalized nutritional supplements at scale through its global distributor network.

“Throughout my career, biometrics and personalized nutrition have been central to helping me perform and compete at the highest level. As a longtime Herbalife and Bioniq user, I’ve experienced firsthand how a tailored approach to nutrition can help optimize performance,” said Cristiano Ronaldo. “I’m delighted to see Bioniq’s personalized supplements become part of Herbalife’s expanding access to nutritional supplements, helping people take a more informed approach to their health, wellness and performance.”

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The $55 million purchase price will be paid over five years, including an initial payment of $10 million at closing. In addition, the transaction value includes up to $95 million of contingent payments based on future performance.

As part of the transaction, Herbalife also obtained a call option to acquire Bioniq LAB, a separate platform focused on small molecules and peptides. The call option provides Herbalife with strategic flexibility to evaluate potential longer-term opportunities in this area in a disciplined and capital-efficient manner.

Bioniq’s personalized nutritional supplements are expected to be offered later this year through Herbalife independent distributors for customers in select countries in Europe and the United States, with additional markets to follow.

For more information, visit www.herbalife.com. 

About Herbalife Ltd. 

Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a premier health and wellness company, community and platform that has been changing people’s lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life. 

For more information, visit https://ir.herbalife.com.  

About Bioniq 

Bioniq, launched in 2019 in London, UK, is an industry leader in offering personalized supplements based on personal questionnaires and blood test data.  Shipping globally and utilizing one of the largest personalized nutrition databases, Bioniq has created unique formulas for hundreds of thousands of users that incorporate components and dosages tailor-made to each individual’s nutrient deficiencies.

For more information, visit: https://www.bioniq.com/.

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UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures at Singapore Management University to advance regional legal innovation

SINGAPORE, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced the establishment of the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures at Singapore Management University (SMU), placing the university at the forefront of legal research and policy innovation for sustainable development in Asia-Pacific. Associate Professor of Law Michelle Lim has been appointed as Chairholder. 

As host of the UNESCO Chair, SMU joins a prestigious global network of over 1,100 UNESCO Chairs across 130 countries, connecting the University’s faculty and students to more than 10,000 international academics and researchers dedicated to advancing education, science and open knowledge through international cooperation.

Associate Professor Michelle Lim from SMU Yong Pung How School of Law is an internationally recognised scholar in sustainability law and governance. Her work focuses on advancing legal frameworks that help societies anticipate and respond to complex sustainability challenges. Under her leadership, the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures will advance futures-oriented legal frameworks that address complex sustainability challenges, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and support policymakers and communities in shaping resilient governance solutions.

SMU President, Professor Lily Kong, said, “Aligned with SMU2030, the University’s strategic plan which is anchored on a clear and purposeful impact agenda, the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures embodies our vision of creating knowledge that matters. Through this initiative, SMU will build a platform for global collaboration, knowledge exchange, and legal innovation that leaves a lasting mark on sustainable development.”

Associate Professor Lim said, “Sustainability challenges are evolving rapidly, and legal systems must be able to anticipate emerging risks and opportunities. Through this UNESCO Chair, we hope to bring together scholars, policymakers and communities to explore futures approaches to sustainability law. In particular, we explore the role of story-telling both as intangible cultural heritage, and as law, to link past and future in the design of legal frameworks oriented towards desirable futures for people and planet.”

The Chair will contribute to the activities of UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector through research, teaching and training, as well as community action and communication. Through collaborative research, open-access resources and public dialogues, the Chair will facilitate knowledge exchange between academia, policymakers and communities, as well as support efforts to strengthen sustainability law education by integrating interdisciplinary perspectives and forward-looking policy approaches. 

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Enclosures:

  • Annex 1 – Capsule Biography of Associate Professor Michelle Lim
  • Annex 2 – About the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme

About Singapore Management University

A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU’s education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning.

Home to over 13,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools: College of Integrative Studies, College of Graduate Research Studies, School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Computing and Information Systems, Yong Pung How School of Law and School of Social Sciences.

SMU offers a wide range of bachelors’, masters’, and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas.

SMU emphasises rigorous, high-impact, multi- and interdisciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. SMU’s city campus is a modern facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government, and the wider community.

Annex 1

Capsule Biography of Associate Professor Michelle Lim

Michelle Lim is an Associate Professor in Law, School of Law, Singapore Management University. Her interdisciplinary scholarship occurs at the intersection between biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

Lim’s work focuses on futures-oriented biodiversity law research aimed at advancing equity and sustainability under conditions of unprecedented environmental change. She is increasingly interested in approaches which allows affective engagement with scholarship and explores ways which challenge the form of scholarship including through creative and imaginative means of expression (e.g. speculative fiction, poetry).

Lim holds a double degree in Science (Ecosystem Management) and Law (First-class Honours) and a PhD on legal and institutional arrangements for transboundary biodiversity conservation at the University of New England, Australia. Prior to joining Singapore Management University, Lim has held positions in Macquarie University, University of Adelaide and the University of Dundee.

Lim is Co-Editor in Chief of the Review of European, Comparative and International Environmental Law. She was a fellow on the Global Assessment of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and an author of the IPBES/IPCC joint workshop report. She sits on the Advisory Board of Ambio. Lim was awarded the 2016/2017 Law Council of Australia Mahla Pearlman Australian Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year Award and the 2021 Law and Society Association of Australia and New Zealand publication prize for a published scholarly article or book chapter for the paper: “Extinction: hidden in plain sight–Can stories of ‘the last’ unearth environmental law’s unspeakable truth?.” Griffith Law Review. 1-32.

Dr Lim has diverse teaching experience spanning the fields of sustainability, environmental, international, commercial and corporate law as well as torts, and ethics.

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Annex 2

About the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme

Launched in 1992 to promote international inter-university cooperation, the Programme has grown to include around 1100 Chairs and 50 networks across 130 countries. This network of universities around the world supports UNESCO’s work in education, the natural and social sciences, culture and communication, to help address pressing challenges and contribute to the development of their societies. The UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Network teams contribute at each stage of the UNESCO’s work: from the exploration of emerging issues, through the development of international normative instruments to the implementation of policy recommendations at the national level. They also bring together partners in academia, civil society, local communities and policy-makers in dialogue for project implementation. https://www.unesco.org/en/unitwin

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Laos Waives Electricity Bills for 5,915 Families Hit by Hailstorm

A sudden hailstorm struck Sikhottabong and Naxaythong districts of Vientiane Capital on 22 March, leaving over 5,490 households affected. (Photo: Lao People's Army Radio)

Nearly 6,000 households in Vientiane Capital are still recovering from a hailstorm that struck the city last week. To ease the financial burden, the state electricity utility announced that affected families will receive free or half-price electricity for the next three months.

Electricite du Laos (EDL) announced the relief measure on 28 March, covering 5,915 households across affected villages in Sikhottabong and Naxaythong districts. 

Families consuming under 300 kilowatt-hours per month (kWh), roughly the amount a typical household uses running fans, lights, and a refrigerator for a month, will receive a full exemption, while higher-consumption households will receive a 50 percent discount. 

The total value of the subsidy is estimated at over LAK 15 billion (approximately USD 687,000).

The announcement follows a hailstorm on 22 March that swept through both districts with little warning, damaging homes across 17 villages, injuring nine people, and leaving thousands of families without power. EDL crews mobilized the same night, working around the clock until electricity was fully restored to all affected areas within three days.

The scale of the response reflected the severity of the disaster. 

On 27 March,  the Lao People’s Army dispatched 146 soldiers to help residents with house repairs and other recovery work.

On the following day, President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited the affected areas alongside other senior officials, delivering over LAK 5 billion (approximately USD 230,000) in assistance to victims.

Watermaxx Introduces The Tri-Temp Lunox Water Purifier


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Watermaxx has launched the Ioncares Lunox, a tri-temperature water purifier designed for both home and office use in Singapore. The hot and cold water dispenser delivers ambient, cold, and hot water on demand, and comes equipped with a four-stage filtration system and a stainless steel tank. It is available in two form factors, a tabletop unit and a floor stand, to accommodate different spatial requirements.

On the filtration front, the Lunox runs water through four stages: a sediment filter that removes larger particles, a pre-carbon filter for volatile materials and chlorine, a UF membrane filter capable of filtering particles as fine as 0.01 microns, and a post-carbon filter that improves taste and eliminates residual odour. The result is water that retains its natural mineral content while being free of common contaminants. The unit also features a child lock to prevent unintended dispensing and a stylish LED clock display. For those who prioritise cooling capacity, the floor stand variant comes with a larger 5.0L cold tank, compared to the tabletop’s 3.2L, both sharing a 1.5L hot tank.

Access to clean, filtered water remains a practical consideration for households and workplaces in Singapore. The Lunox is positioned as a long-term alternative to bottled water, with a design that works across settings, from a home kitchen to a corporate pantry. For businesses or individuals who would like to try before they buy, Watermaxx offers a trial period for the Lunox, allowing customers to use the dispenser for a few days to determine whether it suits their needs and lifestyle before committing to an upfront payment.

Watermaxx is a Singapore-based water purification company and the master dealer for the Ioncares range of water dispensers. Serving both residential and commercial clients across the island, the company offers a comprehensive range of solutions beyond Ioncares, including the sales, servicing, rental, and repair of drinking water dispensers, boilers, water coolers, and related products.

For more information on Watermaxx and its range of products and services, do visit https://watermaxx.sg/.
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Wildberries sees surging demand for Asian food, health products on its marketplace

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, reports a 40% increase of food sales from Asian countries on its online marketplace in 2025, with individual product categories continuing to show rapid growth in 2026.

This dynamic reflects rising demand for Asian products across Wildberries’ markets of presence, as Asian culture and cuisine steadily gain popularity in countries where the company operates. The growth also highlights Asian manufactures’ success in boosting sales in the Eurasia region, where Wildberries has more than 79 million customers.

Sales of soy-based meat from mainland China, popular among health-conscious and vegetarian consumers, increased more than fourfold in 2025 versus the previous year. Sales of low-carb and gluten-free noodles from China doubled in January–February 2026 compared with the same period last year.

Among Indian products on Wildberries, basmati rice, turmeric – a key ingredient in curry sauce – and black tea dominated sales growth in 2025, with sales increasing by 39%, 41% and 68%, respectively.

Sales of coconut milk from Thailand on Wildberries tripled in January–February 2026 compared with the same period last year, while sales of Thai dried strawberries and Tom Yum paste more than doubled during the same period.

Besides food, sales of health-related Asian products also surged. Sales of India’s psyllium, a plantain seeds-based powder that aids in weight reduction, nearly doubled in January–February 2026. Sales of Taiwanese glucometers and test strips for measuring blood sugar levels rose 54% and 28%, respectively, in January-February 2026.

Top-selling items in the cosmetics category included creams and face masks from South Korea, which have gained popularity partly thanks to the influence of K-pop performers. One of the most popular Vietnamese products on Wildberries is eyelash extensions—synthetic polymer fibers used to increase natural eyelashes. Sales of nail sculpting gels from Japan are also on the rise, increasing by 11% in January–February 2026.

Hashtag: #Wildberries

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About Wildberries

Established in 2004 in Russia, Wildberries is a leading digital platform operating in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, while also partnering with sellers in China and the UAE. Wildberries provides a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure to support customers and sellers, along with a developed logistics network spanning more than 135 facilities and more than 90,000 pickup points across its markets. As of 2025, Wildberries serves over 79 million customers.

POND’S Elevates Urassaya “Yaya” Sperbund To Global Brand Ambassador

A defining partnership uniting POND’S legacy of innovation with one of Asia’s most iconic talents, known for turning imagination into reality.


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – POND’S SKIN INSTITUTE, the iconic global beauty brand with 180 years of skincare innovation, is proud to announce Thai actress and model Urassaya “Yaya” Sperbund as its new global brand ambassador. From her earliest days in front of the camera to becoming one of Asia’s most influential cultural figures, Yaya embodies a spirit that defines POND’S today: the power of reinvention, imagination, and the determination to transform bold visions into reality.

Yaya Sperbund reflects the spirit of POND’S, that even ambitious dreams can be realised through imagination and determination
Yaya Sperbund reflects the spirit of POND’S, that even ambitious dreams can be realised through imagination and determination

Yaya has built a career shaped by creativity, discipline, and a fearless willingness to evolve. Over time, she has grown from a beloved national figure into a global icon across fashion, entertainment, and culture, continuously redefining what’s possible. This mindset aligns with POND’S ongoing reinvention and innovation that combines advanced skincare science with imaginative experiences to deliver meaningful skincare experiences for women everywhere.

POND’S Elevates Urassaya “Yaya” Sperbund To Global Brand Ambassador
POND’S Elevates Urassaya “Yaya” Sperbund To Global Brand Ambassador

A LONG-STANDING RELATIONSHIP, NOW ON A GLOBAL STAGE

Yaya’s relationship with POND’S spans more than a decade and has grown into one of the brand’s most enduring partnerships. Over the years, she has been a trusted and familiar face as POND’S introduced new skincare innovations and elevated its scientific leadership across Asia and beyond.

Most recently, Yaya has continued her role as a leading ambassador for POND’S in Thailand, representing the brand across major campaigns and initiatives. Through her long-standing partnership, she has played a key role in strengthening POND’S connection with Thai consumers, championing its commitment to advanced skincare science and inspiring women to take confidence in their skin.

Urassaya “Yaya” Sperbund, POND’S Global Ambassador said: “I’m so honored to begin this new global chapter with POND’S. Skincare is part of how I prepare to show up as my best self – with confidence, creativity, imagination, and intention. As I look ahead to an exciting year of new projects and getting married, I’m reminded that caring for your skin is also about believing in yourself and embracing what’s ahead. POND’S vision is to keep redefining what’s possible, and I’m proud to share that with people everywhere.”

Rohit Pathak, POND’S Global Brand Lead, added: “Yaya reflects the spirit of POND’S today: a belief that even the most ambitious dreams can be realised through imagination and determination. Having grown with the brand over many years, she represents both our heritage and our momentum as we shape the future of skincare innovation. We are proud to welcome Yaya as our Global Brand Ambassador as we bring the next era of POND’S to women around the world.”

With reinvention and imagination at the heart of this partnership, POND’S proudly reaffirms its belief in the everyday possibilities made real through skincare science as it welcomes Yaya as its Global Brand Ambassador.

POND’S, including the latest products from its Age Miracle, Bright Miracle, Hydra Miracle and UV Miracle collections, are available at leading retailers, pharmacies, and online platforms across several global markets including the Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico and Thailand.

Hashtag: #POND’S

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ABOUT POND’S SKIN INSTITUTE

Since 1846, POND’S SKIN INSTITUTE has been at the forefront of helping generations of people achieve their ultimate skin through pioneering innovations and technologies. POND’S SKIN INSTITUTE boasts a respected scientific community with hundreds of scientists working across five research and development centres worldwide.

ABOUT UNILEVER

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. We have 128,000 employees and generated sales of €60.8 billion in 2024.

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Savills and Ricoh Join Forces to Transform Building Inspections with Advanced AI and Drone Technologies

Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Property Management

HONG KONG, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Savills Property Management Group (“Savills”) and Ricoh Hong Kong Limited (“Ricoh”) today announced a strategic partnership to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technologies into external building façade inspections for property management projects in Hong Kong. This collaboration aims to enhance inspection safety and efficiency, leveraging technology to reimagine traditional property management practices and accelerate the industry’s digital transformation.

(From the left) Mr. Joseph Leung, Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong & Macau) and Executive Director of Savills, and Mr. Ricky Chong, Managing Director of Ricoh Hong Kong, announcing a collaboration to advance AI- and drone-enabled building inspection solutions.
(From the left) Mr. Joseph Leung, Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong & Macau) and Executive Director of Savills, and Mr. Ricky Chong, Managing Director of Ricoh Hong Kong, announcing a collaboration to advance AI- and drone-enabled building inspection solutions.

In light of Hong Kong’s ageing building stock, the Government has rolled out the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS), mandating inspections for private buildings aged 30 years or above. The scheme has driven growing demand for building inspection and associated professional services. Meanwhile, ageing buildings have led to heightened façade and structural safety risks, posing new challenges to safety, efficiency, and accuracy in property safety inspections. However, traditional façade inspections, which rely on bamboo scaffolding and manual sampling, are labour‑intensive and carry inherent safety risks. Limited inspection coverage further constrains their effectiveness, rendering these approaches increasingly misaligned with modern safety and efficiency standards.

With a portfolio of over 222,000 managed units and a gross floor area of 190 million square feet across Hong Kong, Savills recognises the growing demand for more efficient and safer inspection solutions to meet the scale and diversity of its property management operations. In response, Savills and Ricoh have entered into a strategic collaboration to introduce an AI‑ and drone‑enabled building inspection solution. All inspection reports are certified by Savills’ in-house professional surveyor teams, delivering a safer, more efficient and data‑driven inspection model for Hong Kong’s property management industry.

Ricoh deploys drones equipped with both visual and thermal imaging cameras, supported by AI‑driven analytics, to conduct comprehensive façade inspections within a significantly shortened timeframe, without the need for scaffolding or high‑risk work at height. The solution automatically identifies potential issues, including cracks, spalling, water seepage and material deterioration, with inspection data securely stored for ongoing monitoring and future reference.

With access to more complete and reliable datasets, combined with over 30 years of professional property management experience and more than 15,000 professionals, Savills’ property management teams are better positioned to formulate targeted maintenance strategies and preventive programmes, supporting improved operational efficiency and enhanced long‑term building safety.

Mr. Joseph Leung, Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong & Macau) and Executive Director of Savills, said “The safety of residents and our frontline teams has always been a top priority for Savills as a property management service provider. The adoption of drone and AI technologies significantly reduces the risks associated with high‑level inspections, while at the same time enhancing inspection coverage and accuracy. Through our collaboration with Ricoh, innovative technologies can be effectively translated into practical property management applications, delivering meaningful and lasting improvements in the way buildings are inspected, maintained and managed.”

Under the project, Ricoh delivers a one‑stop solution encompassing pre‑inspection planning, on‑site drone operations, real‑time monitoring, AI‑driven analysis and report generation. All inspection missions are conducted by certified engineering professionals, underpinned by comprehensive risk assessments and precise flight path planning to ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Savills’ team provides end‑to‑end coordination and communication with owners and occupants to facilitate seamless inspection execution, while translating the analysed data into professional maintenance recommendations. This integrated approach supports a shift from reactive repairs to a more proactive and preventive property management model.

Mr. Ricky Chong, Managing Director of Ricoh Hong Kong, commented
“Ricoh has long been committed to driving digital transformation across businesses and industries through technology. By integrating drone operations, imaging technologies and AI analytics, this project demonstrates how we turn innovation into practical, value‑driven solutions. We are pleased to collaborate with Savills. As the industry leader, they are well-positioned to drive the transformation from traditional manual inspections towards a safer, smarter and more data-driven management model.”

In practical application, the AI‑enabled drone inspection service significantly enhances inspection efficiency while upholding stringent privacy protection and regulatory compliance, delivering a safer, more reliable and sustainable solution for property management. Drone‑based inspections significantly shorten timelines that would traditionally take weeks, while reducing the risks and costs associated with bamboo scaffolding. Inspection imagery is systematically captured and stored as digital assets, providing a robust, data‑driven foundation for future maintenance planning and predictive upkeep. Privacy protection is embedded in the solution through advance communication with residents, precisely planned flight paths to avoid private areas, and the use of image blurring and data encryption, ensuring responsible deployment in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Looking ahead, the collaboration will be extended from residential properties to commercial and industrial projects, alongside the exploration of micro‑drones to support inspection and patrol needs in complex or confined environments. Through the Ricoh InnoAI Hub, a structured data platform will be developed to convert inspection imagery into actionable maintenance and repair insights, supporting a transition from passive inspections to a data‑driven, preventive maintenance model. The continued accumulation of localised inspection data will further enhance AI analytical capabilities, laying a strong long‑term foundation for smart property management and wider industry digital transformation.

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About Savills Plc.

For over 170 years, Savills has been helping people thrive through places and spaces. 

Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have more than 42,000 professionals collaborating across over 70 countries, delivering unrivalled coverage and expertise to the world of commercial and prime residential real estate.

By applying world research data and trends to local and global settings, we’re able to empower our clients with insights from the forefront of the industry – bringing their aspirations to life through innovative, tailor-made solutions.

Whether we are working with a global corporate looking to expand, an investor seeking to sustainably optimise their portfolio, or a family trying to find a new home, we help our clients make better property decisions.    

About Savills Property Management Limited

With a thirty-year legacy in Hong Kong, Savills Property Management Limited and its subsidiary, the Guardian Group, have consistently set the industry benchmark for professionalism and client service.

In Hong Kong, we have a professional team of over 15,000 people. Our management scope covers commercial properties, luxury residences, shopping malls, industrial and logistics centres, corporate offices and government buildings. In total, we manage over 222,000 units, with a combined gross floor area of 190 million square feet approximately.

Leveraging Savills’ global network and expertise, we combine international perspective with local experience to deliver bespoke property management solutions. Our professional team flexibly applies smart property management technologies and innovative strategies to enhance operational efficiency, maximize asset value, and create lasting value for both clients and tenants.

We are driving digital transformation by harnessing smart technologies to optimise operations and elevate service delivery. In parallel, we are proactively advancing sustainability through green management practices, empowering clients to achieve their ESG goals and contribute to urban well-being.

About Ricoh Hong Kong Limited

Established in 1963, Ricoh Hong Kong Limited is a trusted leader in digital services and workplace solutions. As a pioneer in digital transformation, Ricoh Hong Kong empowers organizations to work smarter through its Five Areas of Expertise: Hybrid Workplace, Workflow & Automation, Cloud & IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and AI Application.

Driven by innovation and a strong customer focus, Ricoh Hong Kong integrates people and technology to help businesses stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By delivering tailored solutions that enhance productivity, agility, and collaboration, Ricoh Hong Kong supports organizations in navigating change with confidence. With a steadfast commitment to sustainable growth and digital excellence, Ricoh Hong Kong enables companies to focus on forward — empowering them to lead with purpose and thrive in the future of work.

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GIGABYTE Collaborates with CAPCOM for Resident Evil™ Requiem Bundle in Australia and New Zealand

TAIPEI, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, today announced a collaboration with CAPCOM for the Resident Evil™ Requiem game bundle in Australia and New Zealand. The promotion applies to select GIGABYTE OLED gaming monitors and high-performance gaming desktops, giving eligible gamers access to a Resident Evil™ Requiem Standard Edition game code with purchase.

GIGABYTE Collaborates with CAPCOM for Resident Evil™ Requiem Bundle in Australia and New Zealand
GIGABYTE Collaborates with CAPCOM for Resident Evil™ Requiem Bundle in Australia and New Zealand

Participating OLED monitor models include the AORUS FO27Q5P, GIGABYTE MO27U2, and MO27Q28G, each designed for a distinct gaming need. The AORUS FO27Q5P is built for competitive gaming, with a superior 500Hz refresh rate, targeting players who prioritize maximum speed and responsiveness. The MO27U2 brings together 4K detail and high motion clarity for both gaming and creative use. At the same time, the MO27Q28G features the latest 4th Gen LG Display WOLED panel, offering the highest HDR peak brightness, improved power efficiency, and vivid color reproduction. Across the lineup, GIGABYTE further differentiates its OLED monitors with exclusive Tactical Features for responsive in-game control and AI OLED Care for intelligent panel protection and long-term reliability.

The bundle also extends to GIGABYTE gaming desktops featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. These gaming desktops deliver the AI performance necessary for high-fidelity gaming and creative workflows. Paired with GIGABYTE’s advanced cooling solutions, the hardware ensures a stable, stutter-free experience that fully realizes the visuals of Resident Evil™ Requiem.

Customers who purchase eligible GIGABYTE OLED monitors or gaming desktops between March 18 and April 15 can redeem a Resident Evil™ Requiem Standard Edition code by April 30. Redemption for OLED gaming monitors is available exclusively through GIGABYTE; for gaming desktops, redemption is available through either NVIDIA or GIGABYTE, limited to one code per eligible product. For eligibility details and participating products, please visit the campaign page or explore the GIGABYTE OLED gaming monitor lineup.

Where to buy: https://teamup-aorus.com/RE9-EC-PR