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TP recognized as a Visionary Leader for innovation and growth in Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Frost Radar™ for Customer Experience Management Services in Asia-Pacific

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – Global digital business services leader TP (ex-Teleperformance) has sustained its position as a Visionary Leader in the 2026 Frost Radar™: Customer Experience Management Services in Asia-Pacific, as it continues expanding its AI, data and technology capabilities to help enterprises modernize customer operations and deliver measurable business outcomes. TP achieved the highest combined innovation and growth score among 21 benchmarked providers, selected from a pool of more than 200.

TP recognized as a Visionary Leader for innovation and growth in Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Frost Radar™ for Customer Experience Management Services in Asia-Pacific
TP recognized as a Visionary Leader for innovation and growth in Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Frost Radar™ for Customer Experience Management Services in Asia-Pacific

The recognition comes as agentic AI becomes an increasingly important differentiator in Asia-Pacific’s customer experience market, which Frost & Sullivan projects will grow from US$41.91 billion in 2024 to US$52.57 billion by 2030. The report identifies the ability to deploy, govern and continuously improve AI-enabled delivery models at enterprise scale as a key factor separating providers leading market transformation from the broader field.

“This recognition reflects something we’ve seen play out across the region this year: innovation and growth are no longer separate measures of performance, they’re increasingly interconnected,” said Dave Rizzo, President and CEO, APAC, TP. “The real shift is from experimenting with AI to deploying and governing it at enterprise scale, and that starts with the data and orchestration behind it. TP.ai brings that together for our clients, and our continued investment across the AI ecosystem is what lets us move them from experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation. We’re honored that Frost & Sullivan has recognized both dimensions of that work.”

The report also recognized TP’s US$100 million AI investments, expanded Data Services capabilities and use of AI across TP’s operations in quality assurance, recruitment, training and workforce management. TP’s agentic quality-assurance capability enables analysis across all customer transactions, compared with the industry norm of sampling only 2% to 3%, helping enterprises identify service issues and improvement opportunities across the full customer journey.

“TP has moved past announcing AI capability and is now deploying it at production scale across Asia-Pacific. Its TP.ai platform, governance controls for regulated industries, and market CEO model gives it a rare ability to serve both mature and high-growth markets. TP’s advance on both the Growth and Innovation indices of the 2026 Frost Radar reflects genuine operational progress, not commercial momentum alone,” said Krishna Baidya, Vice President, ICT Research.

Across Asia-Pacific, TP combines large-scale delivery capabilities with local market expertise, allowing its AI and customer experience solutions to be adapted to different languages, regulations and customer expectations. This regional model supports TP’s continued shift toward higher-value, technology- and outcome-led engagements.

Frost & Sullivan concluded that this marks the eighth consecutive year TP has maintained its position as a leader in both growth and innovation, supported by its global delivery scale, proprietary AI platform capabilities, and established Asia-Pacific presence. The sustained recognition reflects TP’s continued evolution from a scale-driven customer experience provider toward an AI-led digital services and transformation partner.
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About TP in SINGAPORE
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MediSun Energy and Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Announce Global Distributorship for Advanced SBR-AGS Municipal Wastewater Solutions, Securing Exclusive Distribution in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia

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GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MediSun Planet Pte Ltd (“MediSun Energy”), a leader in integrated water technology and advanced circular solutions, announced a landmark global distributorship with Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd. Under this strategic agreement, MediSun Energy secures global distribution rights for the company’s flagship Sequential Batch Reactor – Aerobic Granular Sludge (SBR-AGS) municipal wastewater technology, including exclusive distribution rights across Malaysia and comprehensive strategic cooperation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

(From left to right: Joseph Chua - Co-Founder & President of MediSun Energy; and Junfang Zhou - General Manager of Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd.)
(From left to right: Joseph Chua – Co-Founder & President of MediSun Energy; and Junfang Zhou – General Manager of Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd.)

By fusing MediSun Energy’s cutting-edge plant design and core systems engineering with the formidable operational heritage of Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology—one of the top three water environmental enterprises in the world—the two organizations are spearheading a monumental shift in environmental infrastructure. Working hand-in-hand on joint plant design, MediSun Energy will provide comprehensive in-market engineering support to localize plant designs, ensuring full compliance with regional environmental standards, local civil constraints, and municipal utility interfaces.

By integrating high-efficiency SBR-AGS biological processes into standardized, modular engineering formats, the combined solution solves the most pressing bottlenecks facing modern utilities: severe urban land scarcity, long civil construction timelines, high energy demands, and strict nutrient discharge limits.

Key technical highlights of the SBR-AGS modular solution lineup include:

  • Biomimetic Honeycomb Modular Systems: Engineered for compact and permanent municipal needs (5,000 m³/d module scale), utilizing a prefabricated hexagonal “beehive” weathering steel structure that enables rapid on-site assembly within 15–35 days, while achieving total nitrogen removal up to 85% and biological phosphorus removal exceeding 90%.
  • Large-Scale Modular Wastewater Treatment Complexes: Designed for major municipal infrastructure handling up to 50,000 m³/d per unit, seamlessly integrating biochemical treatment, magnetic flocculation, and UV disinfection into an aesthetic, low-profile footprint. Operating at an ultra-compact 0.2 m²/m³, it delivers 30–50% energy savings and 10–20% capital cost reductions with a deployment cycle of just 60–90 days.

Joseph Chua, President & Co-Founder of MediSun Planet Pte Ltd, stated: “Municipalities across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and globally are seeking immediate, scalable solutions to expand wastewater treatment capacity while meeting aggressive decarbonization and footprint goals. Traditional concrete construction can no longer keep pace with rapid urbanization. By leading the engineering and plant design alongside Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology—and leveraging their massive plant management expertise as one of the world’s top three water environmental leaders—we are delivering a game-changing, plug-and-play pathway that turns years of civil construction into weeks of modular deployment across key markets like Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.”

Junfang Zhou, General Manager of Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd., added: “Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd. has consistently set global benchmarks in biological wastewater treatment and large-scale plant operations. Partnering closely with MediSun Energy allows us to combine our deep operational heritage, world-class SBR-AGS technological legacy, and plant management experience with MediSun’s agile plant design, engineering strength, and expanding global market presence. Together, we are redefining modern water infrastructure with low-carbon, highly efficient modular plants engineered for the future.”

The agreement accelerates the commercial rollout of decentralized municipal wastewater infrastructure, providing utilities and industrial parks worldwide with a proven, rapidly deployable pathway toward low-carbon, space-efficient wastewater management.

About MediSun Energy
MediSun Energy is a Singapore-headquartered water infrastructure company that delivers water as a product: factory-built, modular plants deployed in weeks and run by AI. Its platform spans clean water, brine recovery, compact sewage treatment and portable water systems, serving government and industrial programmes across the Gulf and Southeast Asia.

About Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd.
BE SHIXI TECH is a leading high-tech water enterprise specializing in water supply, advanced biological wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, modular product innovation, and high-efficiency equipment manufacturing. With end-to-end capabilities spanning R&D, design, manufacturing, delivery, and rapid response, the company delivers low-carbon, integrated turnkey solutions, customized process packages, and full-station equipment integration for municipal and industrial applications worldwide — meeting comprehensive project needs in performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Full Ownership of JJ-LAPP: LAPP Group Unifies Southeast Asia Operations

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LAPP’s largest-ever acquisition pairs global engineering with regional agility to drive Southeast Asia’s next wave of connectivity.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LAPP Group, a global leader in cable and connection technology, has completed its acquisition of JJ-LAPP. With this move, the German family-owned company unifies its operations across Southeast Asia under the singular LAPP brand identity.

Marking the largest acquisition in LAPP’s history, this milestone combines German engineering quality and innovation with JJ-LAPP’s established local footprint and entrepreneurial spirit to deliver state-of-the-art connectivity solutions across Southeast Asia.

The transaction represents the conclusion of an equal-share joint venture originally founded in 2004 with Jebsen & Jessen Group.  Over the past two decades, the partnership successfully grew JJ-LAPP from a small cable distributor into a premier regional connectivity solutions provider.

Approximately 350 team members will be fully integrated into LAPP’s global structure. They are joining a team of more than 5,700 colleagues around the globe with a strong local footprint throughout Asia. LAPP is dedicated to preserving JJ-LAPP’s deep local market knowledge while enhancing service capabilities for customers across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Richard Lee, Chairman and CEO of Asia Pacific for LAPP Group, said: “Southeast Asia’s market diversity is its greatest strength, but beneath every thriving sector lies a common denominator: the critical need for advanced cables and connection technology.”

“Whether it’s accelerating the rapid expansion of regional data centers, automating factories, or building smarter infrastructure, reliable connectivity is non-negotiable. LAPP is proud to be at the heart of this evolution, delivering the German-engineered reliability needed to power the region’s next wave of sustainable growth.”

“Our customers are at the heart of all that we do. With this acquisition, we reinforce our commitment to the region and strengthen our support for Southeast Asian businesses with direct access to LAPP’s global supply chain and engineering expertise.”

The acquisition comes at a time when Southeast Asia is seeing significant investment in AI-driven data centers, automated manufacturing facilities, and renewable energy infrastructure. These developments are creating growing demand for specialized cable and connection solutions that can support high-performance applications while withstanding the region’s challenging tropical environments.

Asia-Pacific is already LAPP’s fastest growing region with a strong double-digit growth rate in fiscal year 2025. To drive this growth, LAPP will leverage Indonesia as a core regional manufacturing hub to shorten lead times, alongside Vietnam as a key commercial hub.

Customers across high-growth industries, including industrial automation, data centers, and renewable energy, will continue to experience seamless business continuity while benefiting from faster response times and deeper regional engineering support.

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About LAPP: 

Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, LAPP is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. The company’s portfolio includes standard and highly flexible cables, industrial connectors and screw technology, customised system solutions, automation technology and robotics solutions as well as technical accessories. LAPP’s core market is the industrial machinery and plant engineering sector. Other key markets are in the food industry, logistics, as well as the energy and the mobility sectors.

The company was founded in 1959 and is still fully family-owned today. In the 2025 fiscal year, it generated consolidated sales of EUR 1.93 billion. LAPP employs around 5,700 people worldwide, manufactures at 27 international locations and is active in a total of over 80 countries worldwide.

You can find more information on this topic here: https://www.lapp.com/en/de/news/presse/e/000143

Fosun International Wins Three Awards from Global Banking & Finance Review, Gaining International Recognition for its ESG Performance, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Brand Strength

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HONG KONG, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Global Banking and Finance Review, a leading British financial magazine, announced its 2026 award winners. Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656) received three awards in recognition of its outstanding contributions to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR), as well as its growing global brand influence.

Fosun International received the “ESG & Sustainability Awards – Best Sustainable Development Company Asia 2026”, “CSR Awards – Best CSR Company Asia 2026”, and “Brand of the Year Awards – Holding Group Brand of the Year Asia 2026”. These accolades underscore the progress it has made in executing its sustainable development strategy, strengthening corporate governance, fulfilling its social responsibility and advancing environmental protection, while also affirming its long‑standing commitment to transparent operations and proactive stakeholder communication.

Global Banking and Finance Review highlighted that Fosun’s recognition in these awards reflects its balanced development and outstanding performance across multiple areas. On the business front, Fosun has continued to optimize its global industrial ecosystem, delivering resilient growth in its core businesses and strengthening its ability to navigate economic cycles. On the sustainability front, the company has integrated ESG principles into both strategic decision-making and day-to-day operations, underpinned by a clear roadmap and strong execution. The judging panel particularly emphasized that Fosun’s efforts to align commercial value with social value offer a valuable reference for companies in Asia and globally.

Outstanding ESG Performance and Continued Advancement of Sustainable Development Strategy

Fosun has embedded sustainable development at the heart of its corporate strategy and introduced the “Create IMPACT” sustainable development strategy, which sets out six long-term directions: Innovation-Driven, Mindful Operation, People and Partner Oriented, Advanced Governance, Climate and Planet Positive, and Transparency. In 2026, Fosun achieved a comprehensive breakthrough in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Its MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded to the highest rating AAA, marking a significant milestone after five years of sustained effort since first receiving an AA rating in 2021 and indicating that its overall management standards have reached a leading position among global peers. Meanwhile, Fosun’s FTSE Russell ESG score rose to 4.2 (maximum score: 5) and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth consecutive time, maintaining a leading position in the rating systems of internationally recognized index providers.

Fosun has also achieved steady improvement in mainstream international sustainability assessments. It has been included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2026 and, for the third consecutive year, ranked among the top 1% in the Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2026. Furthermore, Fosun garnered a number of awards, including the “Certificate of Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting” from Hong Kong Management Association, “Best ESG Company Hong Kong” from the magazine Financial Derivative, recognition in Fortune‘s “Most Admired Chinese Companies” list, and “Sustainable Asia Award” and “Best Environmental Responsibility Award” from Corporate Governance Asia, all of which underscore the industry’s strong recognition of Fosun’s comprehensive ESG efforts.

Fosun for Good, Actively Giving Back to Society

As a responsible corporate citizen, Fosun established Fosun Foundation in 2012, continuously creating social value in areas such as global emergency relief, rural revitalization, healthcare, and education and culture.

Fosun has continued to deepen its commitment to rural revitalization and primary healthcare. Since its launch in 2017, the Rural Doctors Program has supported 25,000 rural doctors and benefited 3 million rural families. The program was also selected as one of the UN Global Compact’s “20 Cases of Private Sector’s Sustainable Development in China for 20 Years”. Recently, Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, made a trip to Guangchang County, Jiangxi Province, to visit rural doctors who have been supported by Fosun’s Rural Doctors Program for nine years. He said, “Every time I speak with rural doctors, I feel even more strongly that we are doing the right thing. This reflects Fosun’s original aspiration in supporting philanthropy.” The management’s long-term commitment and hands-on approach have continued to drive the program forward. In the second quarter of 2026, Fosun launched “AI Rural Doctor Assistant 2.0”, adding intelligent interpretation of lab reports and physical examination reports, alongside an interactive experience tailored to the actual workflows of rural doctors, thereby effectively enhancing primary healthcare efficiency.

In the face of sudden disaster, Fosun Foundation has demonstrated its efficient response capability. In July 2026, Guangxi was struck by a severe, devastating flood. Fosun Foundation immediately activated its emergency relief mechanism and rapidly delivered nearly 600,000 relief items to the front lines. Driven by a “0.01 second faster” mindset, it provided urgently needed supplies such as generators and self-heating meals to the affected people and rescue teams, demonstrating its enduring commitment to philanthropy and strong execution.

Fosun has also continued to support youth entrepreneurship and global innovation. The 8th edition of the “Protechting Open Innovation Program” jointly launched by Fosun Foundation, Fidelidade, and Luz Saúde, reached new heights this year. Focused on cutting-edge areas such as insurtech, medtech, artificial intelligence (AI), and ESG, the program received 637 applications from more than 50 countries and regions, setting a new record. In addition, the program provided deep incubation support, including over 80 mentor sessions and corporate immersion days for shortlisted teams. It also served as a bridge connecting Europe and China. Thirteen international technology innovation teams have been invited to participate in roadshows across Hong Kong, Foshan, Macau, Zhuhai, and Shanghai this autumn, where they will connect with industry resources and investment institutions. From Portugal to China, Protechting is steadily building an intercontinental platform for innovation exchange, helping young innovators from around the world to take root in China and beyond, and reflecting its long-term commitment to the “technology innovation + philanthropy” model.

Innovation-Driven Growth, Bringing AI and Healthcare Benefits to the Public

Fosun has consistently prioritized solving real-world problems and has deeply integrated AI into its core businesses, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare and intelligent services. On the research and development (R&D) front, Henlius’ AI-powered protein drug design platform has increased the binding affinity of a core project molecule by more than 20 times in just three months, significantly accelerating the development of new drugs. On the service front, Fosun Tourism Group has launched the AI G.O intelligent system, transforming decades of non-standard service experience into a 24/7 digital asset to deliver more personalized and thoughtful experiences for guests. Fosun has also been actively advancing technology for social good. Its “AI Rural Doctor Assistant” has been rolled out to 25,000 rural doctors, with a user satisfaction rate of 92%, effectively empowering grassroots primary healthcare and bringing the benefits of technology innovation to those who need them most.

Fosun’s Health business remains committed to bringing new hope of cure to more patients. It has established a deep presence in core therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology and inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases, while actively expanding into cardiometabolic diseases and rare diseases. This approach enables the development of high valued competitive pipelines and comprehensive healthcare solutions. Meanwhile, it continues to consolidate its core technical platforms including antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), small molecules and cell therapies, while expanding into cutting-edge therapeutic modalities such as radiopharmaceuticals and small nucleic acids. It has achieved a series of breakthroughs that are benefiting patients worldwide. As the world’s first monoclonal antibody targeting PD-1 approved for first-line treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), HANSIZHUANG has been approved for marketing in over 40 countries and regions. HLX43 has shown significant advantages, with a favorable efficacy and safety profile in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gynecological tumors, and other indications. HLX22 is the world’s first anti-HER2-targeted therapy to receive Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) approvals from both the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Commission (EC) for gastric cancer.

At the same time, Fosun Pharma is committed to enhancing medication accessibility and contributing to the global vision of a “malaria-free world”. As of the end of 2025, Fosun Pharma’s independently developed artesunate for injection had saved more than 88 million patients with severe malaria worldwide, with more than 440 million vials supplied globally.

Looking ahead, Fosun will continue to deepen its “Create IMPACT” sustainable development strategy, actively taking on greater social responsibility through innovation and responsible operations, and endeavoring to build a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable future.

Thailand’s HIV Cases Pass 550,000, Laos Reports Rising Infections Among Young People

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Thailand has recorded 557,993 cumulative HIV cases, health authorities say, even as new infections have fallen by 12,000 over the past three years. Across the border in Laos, officials are tracking a similar pattern among young people, though on a smaller scale.

Thirteen of Thailand’s 77 provinces now record more than 10,000 cases each.

The Central region carries the heaviest burden, with Bangkok topping the list at 88,535 infections. Chonburi follows in second place with 31,072 cases, while Chiang Mai ranks third. Chiang Mai’s Neighboring Chiang Rai trails in fourth with 17,524 cases.

Youths aged 15 to 24 face the greatest risk, accounting for more than 25,000 cumulative cases. 

Health officials attribute the trend largely to carelessness and inconsistent condom use.

Despite the high case count, treatment outcomes remain strong: authorities have diagnosed and registered virtually all known cases, and doctors have enrolled about 83 percent of patients in antiretroviral therapy, with 76 percent achieving viral suppression. 

The World Health Organization confirmed that HIV still has no cure, but daily medication keeps patients healthy and makes the virus much harder to pass on. Left untreated, the disease moves through three stages: an early phase when it spreads easily, a longer phase that quietly weakens the immune system, and a final, most dangerous stage, AIDS.

Mekong Comparison

Across the Mekong region, the picture varies. 

Laos has yet to publish full 2026 figures, though authorities in the northern province of Oudomxay found 12 HIV-positive cases among 264 sex workers tested in July, an early signal of the trends likely to shape this year’s data.

Locals who shared their comments on social media believe that the real number of infections in Laos could be significantly higher than official figures suggest. Testing remains limited in many areas, and dozens or even hundreds of cases may be going undetected among people who have never been tested.

Laos recorded 1,617 new infections in the first nine months of 2025, with people aged 15 to 29 making up 29 percent of cases, down from 2,463 cases in 2024; the country now counts an estimated 21,000 people living with HIV, the Lao Ministry of Health reports.

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health estimates 76,000 people living with HIV in a 2025 report, while UNAIDS estimates Vietnam’s caseload at roughly 270,000.

OWNDAYS Malaysia Launches OWN “your” DAYS Campaign with Mira Filzah

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The Japanese eyewear brand celebrates confidence, individuality and personal expression through its signature collections and convenient 20-minute service.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OWNDAYS Malaysia proudly welcomes acclaimed Malaysian actress and style icon Mira Filzah as its official Campaign  Ambassador, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the Japanese eyewear brand in Malaysia.


Her appointment launches OWN “your” DAYS, a campaign that celebrates self-expression, individual style and the freedom to see eyewear beyond its traditional function. In today’s world, eyewear allows individuals the freedom to define how they want to look, feel and show up each day.

With Mira’s effortless elegance, versatility and unmistakable sense of style, she brings the spirit of OWN “your” DAYS to life. From her accomplished career in entertainment to her roles beyond the spotlight, she represents the modern OWNDAYS customer: someone who embraces every side of herself while remaining confidently and authentically her own.

“I have always believed that style should feel personal,” said Mira Filzah. “What I love about OWNDAYS is that there are styles for different moments, from work to family time to everyday outings. When I find a pair that suits me, I feel comfortable, confident and more like myself. This campaign also speaks to me because it celebrates individuality and reminds us to own each day in our own way.”

As the new face of OWNDAYS Malaysia, Mira will take centre stage across the brand’s upcoming campaigns, sharing how the right pair of eyewear can transform an everyday essential into a confident expression of personal style.

“We are delighted to welcome Mira Filzah into the OWNDAYS family,” said Chenxi Zhou, Southeast Asia Business Head. “Her authenticity, elegance and ability to connect with Malaysians from all walks of life make her the perfect embodiment of OWN “your” DAYS. Together, we hope to inspire more individuals to embrace who they are, express themselves freely and approach every day with confidence.”

THE OWNDAYS Story

Established in Japan in March 1989 and introduced to Malaysia in January 2015, OWNDAYS is rooted with Japanese commitment to quality craftsmanship, precision and thoughtful design and a vision to make quality eyewear more accessible, convenient and enjoyable.


Beyond its functional purpose, OWNDAYS views eyewear as an integral part of an individual’s identity, personal style and everyday lifestyle. Its extensive range of frames is designed to meet a variety of preferences, comfort requirements and occasions, enabling customers to select eyewear that reflects their individuality.

By integrating key processes across its eyewear business, including frame design and manufacturing, OWNDAYS is able to maintain consistent standards across design, functionality, durability and quality.

The brand is also recognised for its transparent and straightforward pricing model, which simplifies the eyewear purchasing experience. Customers pay the price displayed on the frame, inclusive of standard Ultra Thin Multi-Coated lenses, without additional charges based on lens power.

Since entering the Malaysian market, OWNDAYS has continued to strengthen its presence by delivering its established standards of design, convenience, quality and customer service to customers nationwide.

Eyewear for Every Side of Your Day

As part of the OWN “your” DAYS campaign, OWNDAYS highlights three signature collections designed for different lifestyles, personalities and moments.

OWNDAYS | AIR: Light as Air, Built to Endure

Created for individuals who value all-day comfort, the OWNDAYS AIR collection is engineered using lightweight and highly durable materials. Designed to provide a secure yet gentle fit, the collection offers comfortable eyewear that can be worn for long hours. Its clean, versatile designs make AIR suitable for busy workdays, daily commutes, travel and everything in between.

OWNDAYS | SUN: Style Meets Everyday Protection

The OWNDAYS | SUN collection brings together contemporary frame designs, functionality and essential protection for life under the sun. Available in a variety of silhouettes, colours and lens options, the collection offers 100% UV protection while allowing customers to complement their personal style.

Graph Belle: Everyday Elegance

Designed with refined femininity in mind, Graph Belle features sleek silhouettes, delicate accents and elegant detailing. The collection is created for women seeking eyewear that transitions naturally from professional settings to social occasions, adding a subtle finishing touch to the wearer’s everyday look.

Together, the three collections demonstrate how eyewear can adapt to the different moments within a person’s day, whether the priority is comfort, sun protection, elegance or personal expression.

From Eye Test to New Glasses in Approximately 20 Minutes

Beyond its extensive selection of frames, OWNDAYS is also recognised for its convenient 20-minute quick processing service, which aims to have a customer’s spectacles ready within approximately 20 minutes upon payment. Supported by trained in-store teams and integrated optical processing capabilities, the service allows customers to select their preferred frames, complete the necessary eye examination and receive their new spectacles with minimal waiting time.

This commitment to convenience extends beyond the point of purchase through OWNDAYS’ complimentary lifetime maintenance services, available at OWNDAYS stores worldwide. Customers may visit any OWNDAYS store for services including screw tightening, personal fitting, frame adjustment, nose pad replacement and lens cleaning, subject to the availability of parts.

Together, these services reflect the brand’s commitment to delivering a straightforward, reliable and customer-focused eyewear experience. Processing times may vary depending on the selected lenses, prescription requirements and product availability.

Own Your Look. Own Your Moments. Own Your Days.

With Mira Filzah as its Campaign Ambassador, OWNDAYS Malaysia continues its mission to make eyewear an empowering and expressive part of everyday life.

OWNDAYS invites Malaysians to discover eyewear that supports the way they work, move, connect and express themselves, because every day presents a new opportunity to see clearly, show up confidently and make each moment their own.

The OWNDAYS AIR, OWNDAYS SUN and Graph Belle collections are available at selected OWNDAYS stores across Malaysia, subject to product availability.

FULL PRESS KIT : https://bit.ly/OWNDAYSxMiraFilzahLaunch

About OWNDAYS

OWNDAYS Inc. designs, manufactures and markets eyewear under its namesake brand OWNDAYS. The company operates an extensive global retail network that comprises over 600 stores in 13 international locations including Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan region. Beyond simply providing eyewear and the ability to see with crystal-clear vision, the company strives to enrich the lives of its customers by always remaining accessible, constantly innovating and bringing new and improved products and services from Japan to the world.

OWNDAYS Malaysia was established in January 2015 and continues to provide Malaysians with accessible eyewear, professional optical services and convenient spectacle processing.

THE ADECCO GROUP Q2 2026 RESULTS

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Disciplined execution driving strong profitable growth, operational efficiency and deleveraging

AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange

ZURICH, Switzerland, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HIGHLIGHTS

  • Strong organic revenue growth of +5.6% TDA yoy
  • Continued market share gains: Group +160 bps, Adecco +60bps vs key competitors
  • Adecco GBU +6.6% yoy: Americas +12%, APAC +10%, and EMEA excl. France +8%
  • Akkodis GBU +1% yoy, back to growth; LHH flat yoy, Professional Recruitment Solutions back to growth at +1%
  • Gross margin 18.6%, with yoy comparison improving sequentially by 20 bps
  • EBITA €165 million excl. one-offs, +21% yoy, consistent profitable growth
  • EBITA margin 2.8% excl. one-offs, +30 bps yoy, reflecting strong operating leverage, with productivity +6% yoy and organic drop-down ratio of 64%
  • Basic EPS €0.28; Adjusted EPS €0.61 +31%
  • LTM cash conversion at 83%, good performance in a period of growth
  • Continued deleveraging momentum, with net debt/EBITDA 0.5x lower yoy

Denis Machuel, Adecco Group CEO, commented:

“Our strategy, rigorous execution and client & candidate focus continue to deliver strong performance. Momentum carried through the first half, with a fifth consecutive quarter of growth, at 5.6% year-on-year, and a further 160 basis points of market share gain. Healthy gross margin combined with cost discipline is supporting stronger EBITA. We also continue to deleverage, with net debt to EBITDA ratio 0.5x lower than a year ago.

“Adecco had another excellent quarter, growing at 6.6%, with strong performance across our regions. LHH saw positive signs in permanent placement, with Recruitment Solutions returning to growth. Akkodis is also back to growth, with improving profitability.

“Within Adecco, our accelerated focus on technology-enabled productivity has already delivered our full-year target of 50% revenues being agent-enabled. We are now raising our ambition to 70% coverage by the end of the year.”

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Share, Care, and Connect Over a Meal With Pay It Forward Malaysia

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – A lot of people wish to do something kind for the world around them. However, most struggle finding an appropriate platform. Pay It Forward (PIF), a community meal-sharing app built on the simple idea that small acts of kindness can be passed forward, is officially expanding nationwide in Malaysia in June 2026. The platform revolutionises how people spread kindness through technology.

One Meal, One Ripple, One Community

Pay It Forward allows any participant to buy a prepaid meal at a participating local restaurant, café, or food outlet for someone else in their community. More than a one-way gesture, how Pay It Forward works is designed to create a ripple effect where kindness spreads, anyone can be both a Giver and a Receiver, and one small act sets off a wider movement of community connection.

How a Ripple Starts:

  1. Share a Meal. Through the Pay It Forward app, a Giver purchases a prepaid meal from a participating Merchant and can include a Ripple Card with a positive message to pass on.
  2. Experience the Gesture. A community member redeems the meal in-store and can share the moment back by sending a Ripple Card of appreciation to the Giver.
  3. Pay It Forward. Receivers may later choose to share a meal through the platform for someone else, setting a ripple in motion.
  4. Grow the Community. Over time, Givers, Receivers, and Merchants form a wider community supporting one another, one shared meal at a time.

“We built Pay It Forward because we believe technology should help people reconnect, not just transact,” said Amelia Tang, Co-Founder and CEO. “A shared meal is one of the simplest ways to show someone in your community that you thought of them.”

From Pilot to Public Growth

Malaysia was chosen as the first launch market for Pay It Forward’s revolution due to the country’s rich food culture and strong sense of community. The nationwide rollout follows an extended period of product development, merchant onboarding, and community testing. A soft launch in November 2025 brought more than 100 participating Merchants and thousands of users onto the platform, providing the feedback needed to fine-tune the experience before scaling.

Beyond merchants and users, a recent memorandum of agreement signed with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) introduced the PIF x UTAR Social Impact Project and Campus Ambassador Programme, giving students real exposure to social entrepreneurship and community work.

Kindness is Much Closer Than You Think

Pay It Forward is that platform, a simple way to take the small kind thought you have and pass it on, one meal at a time. Because kindness only truly begins when someone takes the first step.

To share a meal, redeem a meal, or sign up your business, visit payitforward.io/en-my.

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About Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward was founded by Amelia Tang, Ng Jiunn Jye, and Yvonne Guo on a simple belief: that technology should not only automate our lives, but also help people reconnect with each other. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Italian “Caffè Sospeso”, where one cup of coffee is paid for and left behind for a stranger, the platform brings that same spirit of sharing into the digital age.

Today, Pay It Forward connects Givers, Receivers, and Merchants in one transparent ecosystem, where anyone can purchase a prepaid meal at a participating local restaurant, café, or food outlet and gift it to someone nearby. As the first platform in Malaysia’s social-dining space to combine meal-sharing with community altruism, Pay It Forward is on a mission to build a kinder, more connected society, one shared meal at a time, because sharing is caring.

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