ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a leader in supply chain planning solutions, has partnered with global pure-play coffee leader JDE Peet's to deliver advanced end-to-end supply chain planning. With Unison Planning™ now live, JDE Peet's will improve planning accuracy, reduce inventory costs, and improve overall agility.The go-live marks the first wave of IRIS (Intelligent, Responsive, and Integrated Supply Chain Planning), JDE Peet's transformation program to advanced supply chain planning. Designed to optimize end-to-end planning processes and cross-functional collaboration, IRIS aims to accelerate agility and improve decision-making in an increasingly challenging coffee market. The program is being rolled out toward manufacturing units and markets globally through 2026.Improving planning accuracy, reducing costs, and boosting agilityOver eighteen months, JDE Peet's developed a new supply chain planning framework in close collaboration with business integrator EY and OMP's consumer goods experts, implementing demand and supply planning across an initial set of EU markets and manufacturing units.Abel Martinez, JDE Peet's Global Supply Chain Director, highlights the impact: "OMP's Unison Planning gives us end-to-end visibility and integrates demand and supply planning, improving planning accuracy. It will help us reduce inventory, cut storage costs, and safeguard service levels. Smarter planning is enabling us to prevent waste across the business.""With better end-to-end visibility and smarter supply planning, we're reducing inventory levels, cutting storage costs, and avoiding obsolescence."Building toward advanced decision intelligenceAs the rollout continues, the program will expand to include integrated business planning with advanced scenario capabilities, progressively introducing AI-driven optimization and decision intelligence.Gerwalt Stoffels, OMP's Senior Vice President for Consumer Goods: "It's great to see how focused everyone is on creating business value. This project stands out for its targeted realism, immediately delivering foundational capabilities that drive real results, then progressively working toward more ambitious goals such as decision-centric and touchless planning."Gerwalt Stoffels, OMP's Senior Vice President for Consumer Goods: "It's great to see how focused everyone is on creating business value. This project stands out for its targeted realism, immediately delivering foundational capabilities that drive real results, then progressively building toward more advanced and ambitious goals.""What makes this project stand out is its targeted realism, with decision-centric and value-driven planning on the horizon."About JDE Peet'sJDE Peet's is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, serving approximately 3,900 cups of coffee per second in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and Jacobs, alongside a collection of 9 local icons. In 2025, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.About OMPOMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow, and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries - spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper, packaging, plastics - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™.Solution and product inquiriesContact OMPMedia inquiriesKira Perdue (Carabiner)SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BRISBANE, AUS, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased that the Advanced Carbons Council (the "ACC") has certified GMG as a Verified Graphene Producer.The Verified Graphene Producer program is an independent 3rd party verification by the ACC of not just the material, but it includes an in-person visit of the production facilities. This makes it unique in that the ACC verify the source of the material as coming directly from the production stream while using world-class characterization labs to test the material.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/290829_3bb80a87648f4a4f_001full.jpgThe Verified Graphene Producer program follows the Graphene Classification Framework (GCF) and the currently published international standards, including: ISO/TS 9651:2025 Nanotechnologies - Classification framework for graphene-related 2D materials, ISO/TR 19733:2019(E), Nanotechnologies - Matrix of properties and measurement techniques for graphene and related two dimensional (2D) materials, ISO/TS 80004-13:2017(E) Nanotechnologies - Vocabulary - Part 13: Graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) materials and ISO/TS 21356-1:2021(E) Nanotechnologies - Structural characterization of graphene - Part 1: Graphene from powders and dispersionsThe Company is also pleased to announce it has successfully passed another ISO9001:2015 quality audit of the organisation for the manufacturing, distributing, and providing technical support for the Company's graphene coating and lubricant additive products. Figure 1 shows the certificate. ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It provides a framework for organizations to ensure products and services consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while focusing on continual improvement. It is applicable to any industry or business size, focusing on quality control, efficiency, and risk management.Terrance Barkan, Executive Director of the Advanced Carbons Council, commented "We are proud to count Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) as the newest member of a select group of graphene companies to have passed a rigorous in-person inspection of their facilities and a thorough examination of their graphene material. Independent, third party validation through the Verified Graphene Producer program is an incredibly valuable tool for customers, investors and other stakeholders when choosing a graphene producer/supplier. "Figure 1: GMG's ISO9001 Quality Management Standards CertificationTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/290829_3bb80a87648f4a4f_002full.jpgCraig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented "Verification by the Advanced Carbon Council as one of five currently verified global graphene producers is another proof of the high quality of our graphene and why our graphene products function at such a world leading standard and our quality system audit successful outcome shows our ability to turn this into a real product manufacturing business."Jack Perkowski, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the Company, commented: "Congratulations to the team on getting this third-party verification on the graphene and quality management system - a real table stake when it comes to producing carbon nano material products".About Advanced Carbons Council: The Advanced Carbons Council (ACC) is the global trade association that supports the production, adoption and use of engineered advanced carbons. Our mission is to connect and facilitate the cross-sector fertilization of ideas, applications and business for all advanced materials producers and users. Our Members are companies and organizations that produce, use and develop applications for: Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), Carbon Nanofibers, Carbon Fiber, Synthetic and Engineered Graphite, Carbon-Carbon Composites, Carbon Nanodiamonds (CNDs), Fullerenes, MXenes and new carbon forms, Recycled and Reclaimed Carbons. Delivered by the same team that has grown and developed The Graphene Council over the past 12 years to become a global community of more than 40,000 materials professionals, the ACC focuses on standards, quality, safety, education, sustainability, advocacy, verification, testing and outreach to connect users with qualified supply chain partners.About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes" "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the fact that ACC's Verified Graphene Producer program is unique, that it follows the Graphene Classification Framework and international standards, the applicability of the ISO9001 to GMG, its suitability for any industry or business size and its focus, the quality of GMG's graphene, its functioning at a world leading standard, and its ability to turn its quality system into a successful product manufacturing business.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/290829 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) CEO Nate Bradley will present at a private investor round table on Thursday, April 02, 2026, at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, marking his second invitation to the venue in two months following a strong institutional reception in February.The invitation follows presentations Bradley delivered earlier this week to leading global attorneys on AI applications in legal practice and data governance. The return engagement comes amid growing institutional interest in Datavault AI's approach to data monetization, verified credentialing, and real-world asset tokenization. It reflects growing market recognition of Datavault AI's differentiated position at the intersection of data ownership, tokenization, and AI-enabled revenue generation.The April round table builds on momentum from Bradley's February 11 Mar-a-Lago engagement, where the Company outlined $49 million in fourth-quarter 2025 tokenization and technology licensing agreements and projected fiscal 2025 revenue exceeding $30 million - representing year-over-year growth of more than 1,000% compared to fiscal 2024. Those discussions with institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and senior government officials generated sufficient interest to warrant a follow-up invitation.HighlightsProprietary Data Monetization PlatformDatavault AI enables organizations to transform underutilized data assets into recurring revenue streams through secure tokenization and AI-driven analytics.Scalable, Multi-Industry ApplicationsThe platform is designed for deployment across higher education, government, sports, and enterprise sectors - unlocking new monetization channels tied to identity, credentials, and digital assets.Strong Demand TailwindsIncreasing focus on data ownership, empowerment, and privacy, combined with enterprise demand for AI-ready datasets, positions Datavault AI within a rapidly expanding total addressable market.Execution MomentumRecent commercial initiatives and strategic partnerships continue to validate product-market fit and support near-term revenue growth.The private round table will convene accredited investors, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional stakeholders for focused discussions on Datavault AI's platform capabilities, execution roadmap, and positioning across data infrastructure and digital engagement markets."We've seen accelerating demand for platforms that enable verifiable data ownership and monetization in regulated environments," said Bradley. "This invitation reflects the market's recognition that authenticated data infrastructure is critical to the next generation of digital and physical asset integration."Datavault AI's technologies enable organizations to deploy authenticated audience engagement, immersive digital experiences, and tokenization frameworks that bridge physical and digital environments.About Datavault AI Inc.Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ:DVLT) is a pioneer in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company's cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions across its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions.Datavault AI's Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission, including intellectual property covering audio timing, synchronization, and multi-channel interference cancellation.The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to enable experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization. The platform serves multiple industries, including sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy, and more.The Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) enables Digital Twins and licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI's technology suite is fully customizable and includes AI and machine-learning automation, third-party integrations, detailed analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring.The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at https://datavaultsite.com/Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI," the "Company," "us," "our," or "we") and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. 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Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, the timing, scope and expected benefits of Datavault AI's audience engagement activities and outreach, and the anticipated benefits of Datavault AI's commercial partnerships and/or collaborations, including, without limitation, with Sports Illustrated, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: risks related to the ability of Datavault AI to successfully implement its commercial partnerships, collaborations and/or strategies; changes in market demand for Datavault AI's services and products; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. 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We do not intend our use or display of other parties' trademarks, tradenames, service marks, or copyrights to imply, and such use or display should not be construed to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, these other parties.Media Contacts:Alan WallaceHead of Public Relationsmarketing@dvlt.aiInvestor ContactEdward BargerVP, Investor Relationsir@dvlt.aiebarger@dvlt.aiSOURCE: Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will stage four flagship technology fairs this April, including InnoEX, jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE), Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) (LFSE) and Smart Lighting Expo (SLE), all at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The four major technology fairs bring together over 3,700 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions.InnoEX and the EFSE will be held concurrently from 13 to 16 April, showcasing a wide spectrum of innovation and technology as well as industry applications. The fairs will feature global innovation and technology achievements, cutting-edge electronic products and advanced technology solutions, driving breakthroughs across multiple sectors and offering businesses the latest market developments and collaboration opportunities. The LFSE and the SLE will take place from 20 to 23 April (Monday to Thursday), presenting the latest smart lighting solutions and innovative products. The four fairs are open to industry, investors, trade buyers and users from various sectors, including SMEs, for sourcing and networking opportunities.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said, “As we enter the peak exhibition season in April, the HKTDC presents four major spring technology fairs, bringing together more than 3,700 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions, showcasing Hong Kong’s strengths as an international exhibition and convention hub. Proactively aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and supporting the I&T policy outlined in the government’s latest Budget, both InnoEX and the EFSE will showcase AI-driven frontier technologies and market-ready applications, as well as a wide array of advanced technologies and cutting-edge electronic products, supporting Hong Kong’s development into an international I&T hub. Together with the LFSE and the SLE, these events present advanced technologies and cutting-edge products, fostering business networking and cross-sector collaboration, and continuously leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantage as a platform for ‘bringing in’ and ‘going global’.”RoboPark brings together leading robotics companies to foster technology exchange and support global expansionThis year’s InnoEX, themed “Innovate • Automate • Elevate”, covers five key areas: AI+, Robotics, the Low-altitude Economy, Property Technology and Retail Technology. A major highlight is “RoboPark”, which makes its debut across both InnoEX and the EFSE and brings together technology companies from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and overseas. The zone showcases more than 100 robots across a wide range of application scenarios, covering “Commercial & Industrial”, “Health & Living”, as well as “Entertainment & Social”.RoboPark features four of the world’s top five best-selling humanoid robot manufacturers in 2025[1], namely AgiBot, EngineAI, UBTECH and Unitree. Other exhibitors include DEEP Robotics from “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons”, four additional companies from “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence” including AI² Robotics, Digit Robotics, LimX Dynamic and PaXini, together with Hong Kong start-ups Rice Robotics and SOTA Robotics. Overseas exhibitors from the United Kingdom, Singapore and more will also participate. Over the four-day exhibition period, some 40 events will be held at RoboPark, including technology demonstrations, application sharing sessions and networking platforms, helping enterprises expand into overseas markets and explore new opportunities.This year’s InnoEX further expands its global reach, showcasing exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Macao, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Chinese mainland reinforces its presence with 17 provinces and cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, collectively forming 18 pavilions. These include delegations such as Zhongguancun from Beijing and Xi’an Jiaotong University, which are leveraging Hong Kong as a high-value international platform to showcase the latest technological R&D achievements and expand into overseas markets. In addition, leading Chinese Mainland technology giants, including Huawei International, China Mobile Hong Kong, iFLYTEK, Tencent Cloud International and Lenovo (Hong Kong) will also participate.The exhibition brings together R&D achievements and innovative solutions from the government, industry, academia and research sectors. The Digital Policy Office of the HKSAR Government will once again set up a large-scale “Smart Hong Kong Pavilion”, which will showcase over 100 I&T solutions from over 20 government departments and public organisations as well as award-winning entries by local I&T sector and students from various I&T competitions. The Pavilion this year will be themed “AI+ Hong Kong” and focus on artificial intelligence (AI) application across different domains in Hong Kong, establishing eight exhibit areas namely, “AI+ Public Services”, “AI+ Medical Innovations”, “AI+ Everyday Experience”, “AI+ Robotics Innovations”, “AI+ Mobility Revolution”, “AI+ Safety and Security”, “AI+ Infrastructure Development”, and “AI+ Low-altitude Economy”.InnoEX will, for the first time, co-organise the “Low-Altitude Economy Conference” with the Working Group on Developing the Low-Altitude Economy, bringing together industry experts to analyse policy trends and market potential, and to explore application scenarios and collaboration opportunities in Hong Kong. A dedicated Low-Altitude Economy Zone will also be set up to showcase applications of low-altitude technologies and facilitate industry collaboration. Participating companies include Transcendence, Harmony SkyTech, Damoda, among others.All R&D centres established by the Hong Kong SAR Government will participate in InnoEX this year, including the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), which officially merged on 1 April, as well as the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM), the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), and the Microelectronics R&D Institute (MRDI). Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park will also bring more than 40 start-ups to exhibit.The ESFE will focus on AI-driven electronic products across three major areas: Smart Home & Solutions, Health Tech & Gadgets and Pet Intelligence. Around 50 new products will make their debut at the fair, offering buyers a one-stop sourcing platform and insights into the latest trends. The “Startup Zone” remains a key highlight, bringing together over 60 start-ups, including representatives from the Hong Kong Internet of Things, Angel Investment Foundation and Shenzhen InnoX Academy, showcasing innovative products and solutions while fostering collaboration and investment opportunities. The fair will also feature an “Immersive Experience Zone”, where local I&T companies will present immersive interactive experiences using VR, AR and XR technologies, such as “VR Dragon Boat Experience” and “Smart Tattoo Trial Machine”.InnoEX and the ESFE will jointly host more than 100 events, covering the major themes of the two exhibitions and featuring insights from industry experts and leaders. In the area of AI+, a representative from Deloitte will share perspectives on “human-centric AI” and market developments, while an expert from Google will explore the future of smart home experiences. In the field of retail technology, the seminar “Retail 4.0: Reshaping Consumer Experiences”, co-organised by the Hong Kong Retail Management Association, will bring together companies including VISA and Tradelink. In addition, overseas government representatives will also participate and share insights. Among them, the Vice-minister of AI and Digital Development of Kazakhstan will lead a delegation to exhibit and speak, sharing the latest developments and opportunities in the country’s low-altitude economy, and offering participants an international perspective.Twin lighting fairs gather industry leaders, “Light Lab” makes its debut as the highlight attractionThe Smart Lighting Expo and the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) are themed “Go Smart • Live Green” this year, bringing together some 900 exhibitors from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and overseas, with new participants from the Netherlands and Vietnam. The two fairs will gather numerous renowned brands and industry leaders, including Foshan Electrical and Lighting, a lighting provider for the China national football team; OPPLE Lighting, a winner of multiple world-class design awards offering healthy lighting solutions; Shanghai Sansi, which supplies over 60% of the display screens in Times Square, New York; and Absen, an LED display provider featured at the NBA All-Stars Games, the FIFA Qatar World Cup and Qatar Doha World Expo, and a Guinness World Record holder. These companies will showcase the latest lighting products and technologies.This year, the fairs receive strong support from Zhongshan City, which joins as the Special Partner City for both lighting fairs, with the inaugural Zhongshan Guzhen Pavilion and the Zhongshan Henglan Pavilion making their debut at the SLE. Participating exhibitors include “Enterprise Above Designated Size” such as Bairan, Faner, and Zhongqian. The Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association also returns to the SLE for the third consecutive year, presenting the “Intelligent Ecosystem & IoT Supply Chain Zone”, showcasing the latest solutions from well-known brands such as BWEETECH, AIDimming, Darkoo, and TYF, alongside a pavilion from Shenzhen. As for the LFSE, exhibitors include the Xiamen Pavilion, and newly participating Changzhou Zouqu District Pavilion and Zhejiang Pavilion.A brand-new “Light Lab” will debut this year, presenting a range of smart lighting products through scenario-based design and immersive displays. Featured exhibits include products like the solar lantern by Zhongshan Faner Lighting Technology (Lumin Garden), a new series of stadium lighting by Foshan Electrical and Lighting (Lumin Arena), and the hill spotlight series by Shanghai Sansi (Lumin Gallery).This year, the SLE will introduce a new “Smart Commercial Display and Stage Audio-visual Zone”. Industry leader Absen will showcase its latest low-carbon, energy-saving and large-format displays, which adopt innovative technologies to achieve energy savings of over 50%, supporting the outdoor advertising sector in accelerating its green transformation. The “Hall of Aurora”, a signature highlight of the LFSE, is also not to be missed. A series of events will be held during the fairs, including the “Smart Lighting Solution Forum” at the SLE and the “Asian Lighting Forum” at the LFSE, fostering industry exchange.The Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week), driven by the ITIB and the HKTDC, will feature a series of major I&T events. In addition to InnoEX, the EFSE, and the SLE, BIT Week highlights include the 3rd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, organised by the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, which focuses on internet technologies and applications, and the International Academicians Hong Kong Forum as a BIT Week event for the first time, featuring the dual themes of “Artificial Intelligence and Ageing” and “Artificial Intelligence and Education”. In addition, during the exhibition period, the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, hosted by the World Internet Conference (WIC) and organised by the HKSAR Government and co-organised by the ITIB, will take place concurrently from 13 to 14 April. Focusing on innovation and technology in the Asia-Pacific region, the summit will promote global digital innovation and technological exchange, create synergy with BIT Week events, and further strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a regional digital hub and an international I&T centre.[1] Source: Omdia Market Radar: General-purpose Embodied Intelligent Robots, 2026, published on 8 January 2026.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4cn3oPVJenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC (centre), Daniel Cheung, the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy of the HKSAR Government (right), and Steve Chuang, Chairman of the Electronics/ Electrical Appliances Industries Advisory Committee of the HKTDC (left), attend today’s press conference to introduce the highlights of InnoEX, EFSE, LFSE and SLE.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, introduces the newly launched “RoboPark” robotics zone. The robots, developed by EngineAI, are capable of flipping and rolling within a confined space and previously featured in a performance at the closing ceremony of the National Games.InnoEX exhibitor Transcendence presents an integrated drone solution for the low-altitude economy, incorporating AI, LiDAR and other advanced technologies. It is capable of performing a range of specialised tasks such as leak detection and curtain-wall cleaning, providing efficient and intelligent low-altitude operational services for the construction engineering sector.Exhibitor PetSuper introduces its new LitterGo Smart Litter Box, integrating multiple intelligent features including automatic cleaning, self-sealing waste bags, auto litter refilling, and deodorising and sterilising, effectively addressing common issues among pet owners.LFSE exhibitor M7 is a complete 48V micro track lighting system designed for diverse architectural applications. With an ultra-compact 7 mm profile, it delivers minimalist aesthetics and integrates seamlessly into modern spaces.LFSE exhibitor GA MOTOR presents its “Classic Bloom Chandelier,” crafted using 3D-printing technology to precisely recreate the natural textures and layered details of flower petals. The design received the Patent Innovation Design Award in 2025.SLE exhibitor Absen showcases its KLCOB V2 Series. Enhanced with a unique black polymer coating, the KLCOB V2 Series presents a uniformly deep black for an immersive visual depth. Leveraging advanced flip chip and HBB common cathode technologies, the KLCOB V2 remains cool under pressure, providing a seamless and vibrant visual experience effortlessly.Websites- InnoEX: innoex.hktdc.com/tc- Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition): hkelectronicsfairse.hktdc.com/tc- Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition): hklightingfairse.hktdc.com/tc- Smart Lighting Expo: smartlightingexpo.hktdc.com/tcMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Salina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hkTiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So Tel: (852) 2584 4049 Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgNavin Law Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgSerena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BANGKOK, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (True IDC), Thailand’s largest data center and cloud service provider under Charoen Pokphand Group, has announced the development of a new mega data center in a strategic location within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). As one of several major projects approved under a Board of Investment (BOI) promotion totaling over 77 billion THB, this mega-project aims to drive the “Security Economy,” strengthen Data Sovereignty, and elevate Thailand’s competitiveness in the fully realized digital and AI era.The first phase is scheduled to be operational by 2027.Specifically engineered to support the exponential growth of cloud, digital, and AI systems, the new AI Hyperscale facility will boast a total power capacity of up to 250 MW. It features a fully modular architecture and a ready platform play strategy, enabling faster construction, seamless system deployment, and a quicker speed-to-market service delivery than ever before.In developing this site, True IDC is leveraging its deep expertise in serving global hyperscalers from both the US and China. This includes applying its unique experience as the first provider in Thailand capable of hosting advanced GPU processing systems for AI. Furthermore, the facility introduces a cutting-edge power architecture designed to enhance electrical efficiency and minimize operational and maintenance risks. This focus on uncompromised business continuity is balanced with sustainable energy management, targeting a best-in-class Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) level.Thanasorn JaideeMr. Thanasorn Jaidee, President of True IDC, noted that according to Krungsri Research (2026–2028), revenue from digital services and software is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6.8%, naturally driving the demand for advanced digital infrastructure. "As the leading data center and cloud service provider for 23 years, True IDC recognizes that organizations still require digital infrastructure that delivers speed," Mr. Thanasorn stated. "However, in today’s world, agility alone is not enough; it must be coupled with proactive security in every situation.We are committed to making this data center a vital engine in driving the Security Economy alongside the Digital Economy—creating technological independence, protecting critical national data, and ensuring that both public and private sector systems can operate without interruption."About True IDCTrue Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand), operating under the Charoen Pokphand Group in a global partnership with GIP-BlackRock, is the largest data center service provider in Thailand. The company stands out with its AI Hyperscale Data Center services, designed specifically for advanced computing and the rapid expansion of cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. Backed by extensive experience managing data centers in key business districts both locally and internationally—and certified to the highest global standards—True IDC is fully equipped to meet the demands and enhance the security of businesses in the digital age. Trusted by world-leading organizations, True IDC serves as a vital mechanism in propelling the digital economies of Thailand and the broader ASEAN region toward a strong, resilient future.More Information: https://www.trueidc.com/For more information, visit:Email: suchitra@888ideas.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CTF Life announced today a new collaboration with The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (“HKMC”), which aimed at offering customers an additional option for managing their wealth after retirement. By introducing referrals for the “Policy Reverse Mortgage Programme” (“PRMP”) and the “Reverse Mortgage Programme” (“RMP”)1, the partnership combines CTF Life’s retirement product with the HKMC’s reverse mortgage solutions to deliver more comprehensive retirement planning support that meets customers’ financial needs at every stage of life.As Hong Kong’s population ages rapidly, the need for stronger retirement protection is growing. According to the latest projection2 from the Census and Statistics Department, the proportion of people aged 65 or above in Hong Kong is expected to rise significantly from 20.6% in 2021 to 36% in 2046, a clear sign of the city’s ageing trend. As citizens live longer and spend more years in retirement, their living expenses are set to rise, driving demand for stable, sustainable income and thoughtful financial planning. In support of the Government’s initiatives to encourage early retirement planning and promote the silver economy, CTF Life has partnered with the HKMC to promote the PRMP and the RMP. These two programmes aim to provide customers with a stable income to enhance the quality of retirement life, supporting them with diverse and reliable retirement solutions.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, said, “Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population is driving demand for more comprehensive retirement planning solutions. We are pleased to partner with the HKMC to introduce the PRMP and the RMP through referrals, which complement CTF Life’s product suite to provide customers with stable income streams and an additional wealth management option in retirement, helping customers build well-rounded retirement solutions and reinforce our commitment to creating value beyond insurance.”Colin Pou, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited, said, “The PRMP and the RMP help retirees convert their life insurance policies or their residential properties into steady monthly payouts, generating lifelong streams of income, thereby enhancing the quality of their retirement lives. We are pleased to collaborate with CTF Life to introduce the PRMP and the RMP to more clients, and to jointly support the Government’s initiative to address the ageing society and promote silver economy.”CTF Life’s @MyLove Insurance Plan II3 is an eligible life insurance product under the PRMP, allowing customers to use their insurance policies as collateral to apply for monthly or lump-sum payouts to meet their retirement financial needs. The plan provides life protection up to 100 years of age, together with extra accidental death benefit during the first 10 policy years, flexible premium payment options, premium prepayment options, a guaranteed cash value, plus annual dividend and terminal dividend to help customers further grow their wealth. At the same time, through the RMP, customers can convert property value into a stable cash flow. When combined with the ongoing protection provided by life insurance products, this enables a more flexible approach to asset utilisation and delivers dual, stable support for retirement wealth planning.Notes:1.The Policy Reverse Mortgage Programme and the Reverse Mortgage Programme are operated by HKMC Insurance Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited. For further information, please refer to The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited website: www.hkmc.com.hk.2.Census and Statistics: Hong Kong Population Projections for 2022 to 20463.@MyLove Insurance Plan II is an eligible life insurance plan under PRMP, but it does not necessarily mean that the customer’s PRMP application will be approved. The eligibility of this product under the PRMP is based on the features of the product. The customer and the life insurance policy are still required to meet the eligibility criteria under PRMP before applying for the policy reverse mortgage loan.Important Notice:- The information contained in this press release is intended as a general summary of information for reference only. For more details, please refer to relevant product brochures, promotion leaflets, and policy documents. For details regarding the CTF Life @MyLove Insurance Plan II, please refer to the policy contract for details of the full terms and conditions.- This press release does not contain the full provisions of the @MyLove Insurance Plan II, and the full terms can be found in the Policy documents. The @MyLove Insurance Plan II may serve as a standalone plan(s) without bundling with other type(s) of insurance product. Please refer to the main product brochure and policy terms and conditions, as well as the explanatory documents provided by your licensed insurance intermediary, to fully understand the details and complete terms and conditions regarding the mentioned definitions, fees, product features, exclusions, and compensation payment conditions related to @MyLove Insurance Plan II.- Please refer to the product brochure for more information on the @MyLove Insurance Plan II: https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/products/life-insurance/protection/life/@mylove-ii-insurance-plan-brochure.pdf- For further details, please contact CTF Life’s Customer Service Hotline on +852 2866 8898.- This press release is intended to be distributed in Hong Kong only and shall not be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or provision of any of our products outside Hong Kong. Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited hereby declares that it has no intention to offer to sell, to solicit to buy or to provide any of its products in any jurisdiction other than Hong Kong in which such offer to sell or solicitation to buy or provision of any product of Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited is illegal under the laws of that jurisdiction.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life and Colin Pou, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited announced a new collaboration aimed at offering customers an additional option for managing their wealth after retirement.CTF Life and The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited representatives at the collaboration kick-off ceremony.(From left to right) Eleonore Chow, Chief Executive, Agency; Ellick Tsui, Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer; Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life; Colin Pou, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited; Kitty Lai, Senior Vice President (Operations) of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited / Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of HKMC Insurance Limited; and Angela Leung, Vice President (Marketing and Business Development) of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited.About CTF LifeChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) is proud of its rich, 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited (“CTFS”) (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the Chow Tai Fook Group (“CTF Group” or “the Group”) ecosystem to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life’s journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group’s robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance.Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - March 31 2026, VCREDIT Holdings Limited ("VCREDIT" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 2003.HK), a leading technology-driven consumer financial service provider in China, today announced its audited consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Year").During the Year, as the external environment remained complex and challenging, the Group dynamically optimized its strategies and strengthened risk management to enhance operational efficiency. It also consolidated its business framework, committed to building a secure and compliant digital financial ecosystem. The Group adopted a prudent strategic approach, advancing steadily while dynamically assessing new market opportunities.During the Year, the Group's loan origination volume in the Chinese mainland reached RMB58.45 billion. Cumulative registered users increased to 171 million, representing an increase of 8.2% from the end of 2024. The Group's total income remained relatively stable at RMB3,870.9 million.Prudently Optimizing Business Structure and Consolidating High-Quality Customer BaseFacing changes in the macroeconomic environment, the Group strengthened risk control and cost optimization, advancing its business prudently and gradually shifting its focus toward relatively higher-quality customer segments and more sustainable business models. By deepening ecosystem partnerships with multiple industry platforms, the Group refined its end-to-end intelligent customer acquisition and operation systems, and continued to optimize its funding partnership structure to enhance business resilience.Building upon its continuously enhanced technological capabilities, the Group focused on maintaining its base of high-quality users, intensifying collaborations with premium platforms across various sectors, including a leading comprehensive retail e-commerce provider, online travel service platforms, smart devices companies, and a map service provider. By establishing an intelligent outreach system integrating "smart SMS and AI-powered outbound calls," the Group created a full-cycle customer acquisition closed loop, encompassing precise screening, layered outreach, and efficient conversion.In operating its existing customer base, the Group implemented a two-dimensional strategy combining willingness models with risk models to execute refined and differentiated operations and services for various customer segments. Adhering to a "customer-centric" service philosophy, the Group fully integrated consumer rights protection into the entire product and service lifecycle. During the Year, repeat borrowers accounted for 80.7% of the total loan origination volume for its business in the Chinese mainland, demonstrating sustained user loyalty.Upgrading Technology-Driven Capabilities with AI Empowering Multiple Business ScenariosTechnology serves as a core strategic driver for the Group's sustainable business development. In 2025, centered on artificial intelligence (AI), the Group continued to advance the evolution from tool-based usage to systematic intelligence. Through the integration of causal inference algorithms into its "Hummingbird" intelligent risk control platform, the Group focused on enhancing risk identification capabilities and model stability within complex customer segments and volatile market environments. The application of the AI-powered marketing robot effectively contributed to improvements in customer acquisition conversion and customer value.Simultaneously, intelligent agent technologies, such as the "Digital Operations Engineer," have extended automation capabilities across the entire R&D and operational lifecycle. Currently, approximately 30% of code generation and standardized operational procedures are automated, solidifying the efficiency foundation. To address long-term technology trends, the Group has initiated specialized research on financial vertical large language models in collaboration with scientific research institutions and continues to explore technological integration with traditional finance and the Web3.0 ecosystem. The Group's research and development expenses for the Year increased by 43.9% year-on-year, reflecting the Company's continued investment in technological capabilities.Steadily Advancing International Exploration and Expanding New Business HorizonsWhile deepening its core consumer finance business in the Chinese mainland, the Group continued to advance its strategic expansion into new markets. Its Hong Kong business, "CreFIT," consistently deepened collaborations with high-quality platforms to broaden its customer base and launched a loan service featuring instant approval via WhatsApp, seeking to embed financial services into users' daily scenarios. Meanwhile, the Group formally entered the Indonesian market by launching its licensed Information Technology-Based Joint Funding Services (LPBBTI), marking an important milestone. Leveraging its proven operational experience, the Group looks forward to creating sustainable value for shareholders of the Group.Outlook: Focusing on Quality and SustainabilityLooking ahead, VCREDIT noted that the macroeconomic landscape and industry regulatory framework are evolving dynamically. The Group will continue to leverage its established capabilities in risk management and technology, while rationally embracing industry trends and innovations. Future strategies will focus on: refining and adapting credit solutions to serve high-quality customers; improving operational efficiency and risk management capabilities by continuously advancing AI technologies in core business scenarios; reinforcing long-term partnerships with licensed financial institutions and premium cross-industry scenario partners; and cautiously evaluating potential investment opportunities, pursuing appropriate arrangements as they align with long-term goals to support steady and high-quality business development. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com