International Guests King & Prince and &TEAM Deliver Spectacular Performances in Taiwan

TAIPEI CITY, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Lunar New Year’s Eve special “2026 TTV SUPER STAR,” eagerly anticipated by Chinese audiences worldwide, concluded successfully, presenting an impressive lineup of 35 performing acts alongside appearances by international stars. Renowned groups King & Prince and &TEAM took the TTV SUPER STAR stage with dynamic performances, joining global audiences in welcoming the Year of the Horse.

Produced and broadcast by TTV, the annual New Year’s Eve program “TTV SUPER STAR” invites international artists to perform in Taiwan each year, while leading Mandarin-language singers are divided into the Red and White teams for a friendly performance competition. This year’s edition was themed “Taiwan Sensibility,” highlighting a stage design and program atmosphere centered on warmth, connection, and cultural resonance.

The popular Japanese group King & Prince made their long-awaited debut on the TTV SUPER STAR stage in 2026, performing hit songs including “HEART,” “koi-wazurai,” and “Theater,” captivating the live audience. The group also showcased their calligraphy skills, presenting handwritten New Year blessings to viewers around the world.

Global group &TEAM energized the venue from the moment they appeared, performing “Back to Life,” a track that achieved a triple crown on Korean music programs. Their precise, synchronized choreography highlighted their performance strength, while “MISMATCH” featured close interaction with fans at a secondary stage. The performance concluded with “FIREWORK,” accompanied by thunderous cheers from LUNÉ, leaving a strong impression and winning over new fans. Member NICHOLAS also joined Taiwan’s acclaimed rock band 831 for a special collaborative stage, creating a one-night-only crossover performance that drew widespread attention from global Chinese audiences.

The “2026 TTV SUPER STAR” wrapped up in a joyful New Year atmosphere. Highlights from the performances are available on the official YouTube channel. For more information and full videos, please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/@TTV_Entertainment

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On February 26, acclaimed artist Diane Green will open a solo exhibition of new works at Artech Gallery in Manhattan, unveiling a body of work that synthesizes decades of her commitment to the traditional painting practice with cutting-edge digital presentation.

The exhibition brings together paintings she developed over the past six years, presented within an innovative 3D viewing environment designed to offer an immersive experience of her creative process.

Green, who holds a Master of Fine Arts from Yale University, spent three decades in New York City directing an independent art school she founded and was a principal teacher at while always maintaining her daily painting practice. In 2019 she was compelled to close the school, leave many relationships and the city itself. She relocated closer to nature to Beacon, NY where she dedicated her time to focus solely on painting. The paintings on view represent some of the most poignant examples of that dedicated period of quiet studio work.

Her visual language draws from an expansive range of influences, synthesizing historical influences from Giotto to de Kooning into a highly personal style. Eastern art traditions also infuse her work: bold color shapes echo the aesthetic of traditional Japanese prints, while calligraphic brushstrokes reflect the gestural expressions of Chinese watercolor painting. The resulting combination of Eastern minimalism and vibrant Western abstraction offers viewers a rare window into the precise movements that define her artistic voice.

Green describes each painting as containing different “molecules of creativity” that come together to form its unique expression. Among the pieces on view, one holds particular significance for the artist. Titled Reaching Nirvana, the work is one she credits with a personal and artistic breakthrough.

“It was with this painting that I realized I could have a powerful voice that was not loud, but full of life and depth like I’ve never known before—something I never thought I was capable of,” Green said.

“What I am offering is not only the strength of my painting, but a way of moving through the world as a human being,” she added. Green encourages visitors to approach the exhibition without fixed expectations and to experience the paintings spatially.

Bridging Tradition and Technology

Located at 445 Park Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, Artech Gallery will integrate digital tools designed to expand audience engagement with classical painting formats. A specialized multimedia team, directed by Yangos Hadjiyanni, has created an environment that allows guests to witness the exact sequence of Green’s painting process unfolding before them in real time.

The exhibition originated from discussions between Diane Green and Edward Zeng, Founder and Patron of NextG Artech, who discovered a shared vision for using digital tools to facilitate deeper human connection. Zeng established the NextG Artech Foundation to support artists working at the intersection of traditional artistry and future-forward technology.

“What we offer is more than just a space—we are building a home for creators and dreamers who blend traditional artistry with future-forward technology,” said Zeng. “Our mission is to create a space where artistic imagination meets no boundaries.”

For Green, the spatial technology functions as a magnifying glass for her work, bringing the classical medium of painting into the present by making the invisible steps of her physical process visible to viewers, allowing the connection that is deeply moving and inspiring.

“After many decades as a traditional painter, I am thrilled to embrace the digital era and stand at the forefront of its evolution,” Green said.

Exhibition Details:

• What: Diane Green: Molecules of Creativity, Traveling Through Time and Space
• Where: Artech Gallery, 445 Park Avenue, New York, NY
• When: Opens February 26, 2024 through March 26, 2026

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world’s premier business awards programs, announced the winners of five Grand Stevie® Award trophies in the 13th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners in various categories were announced on 12 February. Those awards were determined by the average scores of more than 125 executives worldwide acting as judges.

The 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards have recognized organizations in 23 markets, including Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, mainland China, France, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan region, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam. 

The Grand (“best of show”) Stevie Award trophy is awarded to only a handful of organizations in each of the nine Stevie Awards competitions. In the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, one Grand Stevie Award is presented to the most honored organization, and one to each of the highest-scoring nominations in the four markets that submitted the most nominations. 

ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: SM Supermalls, across China and the Philippines, is this year’s most honored organization, with 52 award points earned through four Gold, 11 Silver, and 12 Bronze Stevie wins. The organization also won this honor in the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards in 2019. SM Companies won Grand Stevies in the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards in 2020, 2021, and 2025. 

Grand Stevie Awards will also be conferred upon the highest-rated nominations from the four nations that submitted the most nominations to this year’s competition. These winners are:

AUSTRALIA: Neurolead, of Tanawha, Queensland, received an average score from the judges of 9.0 out of a possible 10 for their nomination entitled “Neurolead: Scaling Health and Safety Excellence Through a Perfect NPS 100 Global Model,” which won the Gold Stevie Award in the category that recognizes Innovative Achievement in Health and Safety Excellence. 

CHINA: Publicis Influence China, based in Shanghai, wins this honor with an average score of 9.1 for their nomination called “Publicis Influence: Transforming China’s Influencer Investment with Data-Driven Precision,” winner of the Gold Stevie for Innovation in Social Media Marketing.

INDIA: Cisco Systems Ind Pvt Ltd, of Bengaluru, Karnataka, won the Gold Stevie in the category Innovation in AI-Driven Customer Service – Computer Industries, with an average score of 9.3—the highest in the entire competition—for the nomination “SPectra: Revolutionizing Service Provider and Hyperscaler Experience with AI-Driven Innovation, Powered by RADKitPulse and Agntcy.” This is the third Grand Stevie Award earned by Cisco Systems in India in the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, having won also in 2022 and 2023 (Organization of the Year).

THE PHILIPPINES: Manila Electric Company (Meralco), Pasig City, wins for the nomination “No One Left in the Dark: How Meralco Brought 24/7 Sustainable Power to Cagbalete Island.” The nomination earned the Gold Stevie for Innovation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Videos, with an average score of 9.14. 

The 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards also includes the People’s Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite Companies, a worldwide public vote for all nominees in the competition’s Company/Organization categories. Voting is ongoing through 13 March. People’s Choice winners will receive a crystal People’s Choice Stevie Award trophy.

Winners in the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards will be celebrated during an awards banquet on 17 April at the Venetian Hotel in Macau. Tickets for the awards banquet are on sale now.

PR Newswire Asia is the official news release distribution partner of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

adobo magazine is the official Creative Media Partner of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

George Mason University Korea and the university’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship are sponsors of the Startup of the Year categories.

About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive over 12,000 entries annually from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Certis Group, a leading Singapore-based provider of integrated security and operations solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with FieldAI, a US-based developer of autonomous robotics software, to advance scalable robotic applications in complex, live security environments.

As robotics technology matures globally, the focus is shifting from pilots to operational integration. The partnership will combine FieldAI’s autonomy capabilities with Certis’ operational systems to enable robots to operate alongside human teams across large, multi-site security environments.

Central to this integration is Certis’ Mozart™ orchestration platform, which coordinates robots, personnel, workflows and command systems in real-world operations. Together, the companies are working to strengthen the operating model for autonomous security by integrating autonomy with governance, service delivery and frontline accountability.

Enabling Deployment Across Complex Environments

FieldAI’s autonomy technology will be integrated into Certis’ command-and-control platforms and workflows to support deployments across public infrastructure, transport hubs, commercial facilities and industrial sites, as well as remote or hazardous environments.

The robots are designed to perform routine and repetitive tasks, allowing security personnel to focus on higher-level analysis and incident response. Deployments are structured to improve operational efficiency and resilience while maintaining service quality and safety standards.

“The security industry operates in increasingly complex and labour-constrained environments, where reliability, safety and accountability are critical,” said Ng Tian Beng, President and Group CEO of Certis. “For robotics to be viable at scale, they must integrate seamlessly with human teams, operational workflows and command systems. This partnership with FieldAI reflects our approach of working with leading technology companies to deploy solutions that perform consistently in live, mission-critical environments.”

Autonomy Designed for Real-World Conditions

At the core of FieldAI’s technology are its Field Foundation Models™, autonomy software that enables robots to operate safely in dynamic environments without relying on prior maps or predefined routes. As robots encounter new situations, learnings are shared across deployments to continuously improve performance.

Integrated with Certis’ orchestration and fleet management systems, the autonomy software supports applications such as autonomous patrols, real-time monitoring, remote supervision and coordinated human-robot response, enabling scalable deployment across sites.

“The real world is complex and unpredictable. That is why we built autonomy that focuses on managing uncertainty while continuously learning across deployments,” said Ali Agha, Chief Executive Officer of FieldAI. “Certis operates some of the most demanding security environments in the region, and integrating our autonomy technology with Certis’ orchestration and operational platforms allows us to advance these capabilities in live operations at scale.”

FieldAI has opened an office in Singapore to support ongoing deployments and integration work with Certis. The collaboration will initially focus on security applications, with broader use cases such as inspection and intelligent field operations explored over time. Both companies will also work together on training, safety validation and operational frameworks to support responsible deployment.

HONG KONG, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Schindler, a global leader in vertical transportation solutions, unveils its new suite of contemporary elevator interiors, ushering in a new era of design excellence. This launch sets a new standard for interior aesthetics, empowering architects, designers, and business owners to reimagine the vertical transportation experience with unparalleled style and sophistication.

As part of the wider Schindler Group, Jardine Schindler is introducing an extensive range of materials, colours, and aesthetics aimed at transforming vertical transportation into an immersive journey. The rollout marks the largest of its kind for Jardine Schindler, presenting an array of choices for interior designers and architects across East and Southeast Asia. The launch of vibrant and visually striking interior options represents the culmination of extensive collaboration with architects and designers.

The carefully curated selection of sleek and modern design options offer the opportunity to integrate elevator designs into ambitious architectural projects, with flexible options and versatile functionality. Whether enhancing the aesthetic appeal of a modern skyscraper or adding a touch of sophistication to a historic building, designers are now able to bring their vision to life with new levels of creativity.

At the heart of this range is the introduction of four distinct décor themes, each meticulously curated to reflect modern and evolving aesthetics to inspire creative design choices.

• Natural Nuances embraces the beauty of nature, offering colours and textures that bring the serenity of the outdoors indoors
• Tone on Tone exudes timeless elegance with refined simplicity and monochromatic colour schemes
• Architectural Elegance transforms elevator spaces into inspiring environments by blending historical and contemporary styles
• Accent Colour provides a pop of personality with statement colours, creating a sense of drama and excitement against neutral tones

Within these themes, designers have access to a multitude of added options, including a palette that reflects regional/local design preferences, diverse wall finishings such as laminate, steel, glass, and ceramic, as well as options for handrails, floors, ceilings, and car doors.  

Vu Huy Ta, Group New Installation Sales Director, Jardine Schindler Group, shares, “As we unveil this new range, we’re not just redefining the elevator experience – we’re revolutionising it. The new range of materials, colours, and aesthetics seamlessly blends design with innovation. This launch reflects our dedication to collaboration, empowering designers to bring their visions to life with ease and versatility, making every elevator journey an inspiring one.”

SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Retail Federation and global event organizer Comexposium today unveiled the full conference agenda for NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific (NRF 2026 APAC), taking place June 2-4, 2026, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

This year’s theme “The Next Now” will feature more than 100 content sessions, specially curated to equip attendees with cutting-edge insights and future-ready strategies as retail’s transformation accelerates across APAC – the world’s fastest-growing consumer market.

Over 100 C-suite retail leaders to share their insights

This year’s conference will again bring together one of the most senior gatherings in global retail. In 2025, 113 speakers were C-suite executives, and the 2026 programme is shaping up to be even stronger.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Scott Price, Group Chief Executive, DFI Retail Group
• Koji Nakata, President and CEO, Shiseido Japan
• Steven Tan, President, SM Supermalls
• Samuel Kim, Senior Advisor, ex-Group CEO, Lotte Retail
• Lee Young Ah, Chief Strategy Officer, Olive Young
• Carmen Chiu, Managing Director, Shanghai Tang
• Ngai Yuen Low, Managing Director, AEON360
• Shimakawa Motoi, Managing Executive Officer, Beverage Business Group, Nestle Japan
• Jamie Lim, CEO, Scanteak
• Sanveer Gill, Director, Gill Capital (Thailand/APAC)

“Asia is reshaping what modern retail looks like, and NRF 2026 APAC is an important forum for that change,” said Scott Price, Group Chief Executive, DFI Retail Group. “At DFI, we are focused on how customer needs, data and technology come together to create simpler, more seamless experiences across our markets. I look forward to engaging with leaders from across the region and learning the ways they are transforming retail for the customers and communities they serve.”

“At Shiseido, we see the future of retail as an ever-evolving dialogue between human insights and bold innovation,” said Koji Nakata, President and CEO, Shiseido Japan. “NRF 2026 APAC is a catalyst for reimagining how beauty connect with people. We look forward to shaping the next chapter of retail by creating immersive, purpose-driven experiences that anticipate and elevate the aspirations of tomorrow’s consumers.”

The biggest ideas shaping APAC retail are tested, proven and showcased here

Exhibitor Big Ideas are a flagship content feature of NRF 2026 APAC and one of the show’s most distinctive formats. Unlike traditional vendor-led sessions, Exhibitor Big Ideas presenters appear alongside retail partners that have tested, deployed and validated their solutions in real-world environments. The result is a series of highly applied sessions that focus on operational lessons and candid reflections on what worked, what didn’t and why.

As one of the show’s most popular features during the past two editions, Exhibitor Big Ideas is expanding to four stages in 2026. The programme will feature close to 60 sessions with brands including Google, Amazon Web Services and Mastercard set to take the stage. All pass holders will have access to these highly sought-after sessions.

Opportunities for learning across the three-day event

In addition to the full conference programme, NRF 2026 APAC will feature a two-floor Expo spanning more than 300 exhibitors, showcasing the latest retail solutions and technologies from across the industry. All attendees can also visit the Innovators Showcase, a specially curated zone highlighting standout global innovators, selected through a rigorous vetting process.

The event experience will be further enhanced through a range of curated learning and networking formats, including guided Expo Tours and Retail Store Tours offered in English, Japanese and Chinese, as well as invite-only luncheons that take a dive deep into specific retail challenges.

Register early for greater savings and added benefits

From now until March 31, retailers can enjoy up to US$750 in savings on All-Access Passes. Early registrants receive enhanced access and exclusive perks, including an additional US$200 travel rebate, a complimentary retail tour pass worth US$200 and invitations to private meet-and-greet sessions with selected speakers, among other benefits. These offers are available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis. Terms and conditions apply: https://nrfbigshowapac.nrf.com/promotions.

About NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific  
Retail’s most important event in Asia Pacific takes place in Singapore from June 2-4, 2026. The Asia Pacific edition brings together retail industry leaders from across the region to collaborate on a Pan Asia Pacific stage, home of the world’s fastest growing markets. Retail professionals can gain inspiration from top retail leaders over a three-day conference, an all-encompassing Expo featuring the latest retail solutions, as well as experience the latest innovations and breakthrough technologies available in the market.