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  • Esco Lifesciences Group Announces Acquisition of Allwin Medical

    Esco Lifesciences Group Announces Acquisition of Allwin Medical

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Esco Lifesciences Group (“Esco”) today announced the acquisition of Allwin Medical Devices, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ART/IVF consumables. Allwin Medical will continue to operate under its established brand and will become a key pillar within Esco’s Medical portfolio, alongside Esco Medical, further strengthening Esco’s global position in reproductive medicine.

    The acquisition reinforces Esco’s strategy and commitment to deliver integrated ART/IVF workflow solutions—combining advanced equipment, time lapse imaging, high-quality consumables, digital traceability and witnessing, and AI-enabled embryo assessment and clinical support into a unified platform for fertility clinics worldwide.

    “We are honored that Mr. Dhiren Mehta has chosen Esco as the long-term home for Allwin Medical,” said XQ Lin, Chairman & CEO of Esco Lifesciences Group. “Allwin has built a strong foundation in quality, innovation, and customer trust. Together, we will accelerate its international growth while preserving the values and legacy that define the company. With Allwin, we all win.”

    Esco also extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Dhiren Mehta, Founder of Allwin Medical, for his leadership and partnership.

    “The integration of Allwin Medical with Esco Lifesciences Group represents a strategic milestone in Allwin Medical’s evolution and long-term growth trajectory. This collaboration reflects a strong alignment in vision, capabilities, and commitment to the ART/IVF sector.” said Mr. Dhiren Mehta. “This partnership enables Allwin Medical to leverage Esco’s global infrastructure, technological expertise, and international reach, while continuing to build on its established market position and specialized capabilities. We believe that the combined strengths of both organizations will support accelerated growth, expanded global presence, and enhanced value delivery to clinicians and patients, while reinforcing Allwin Medical’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer relationships.”

    Allwin Medical’s operations and team will continue to play a central role in driving growth within Esco’s Medical business unit. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, USA,and with Indian operation in Mumbai and Surat, Allwin Medical will serve as a key operating node and the India headquarters for Esco’s Medical business unit, supporting further expansion in one of the world’s fastest-growing healthcare markets.

    This acquisition marks another step in Esco’s vision to build a comprehensive platform enabling ART/IVF clinics to operate more efficiently, safely, and intelligently, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

    As part of its long-term vision, Esco has positioned itself as a trusted partner and permanent home for small and medium sized businesses in the life sciences and fertility tools sector—providing continuity, global commercial reach, and operational support while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and legacy of each company.

    Hashtag: #Esco

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    About Allwin Medical

    Allwin Medical is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of medical devices including Women’s Health (IVF) and Urology. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, USA, the company is committed to providing its customers with high quality devices. Its products are sold in 130+ countries globally through a network of distributors that cater to global markets. Within India, 100+ dealers support and promote sales for the Indian market. Founded in 1998 by Dhiren Mehta, who has more than 39 years of experience in the medical device industry, the company has exhibited consistent and strong growth.

    About Esco Lifesciences Group

    Esco Lifesciences Group is a world-leading manufacturer of laboratory, pharmaceutical equipment, bioprocess tools and IVF medical devices, delivering sustainable workflow solutions to advance global health. Since 1978, the Singapore-based company is committed to excellence, ensuring forward-thinking technology, responsive support, and reliability, making Esco a trusted partner for the life science and medical markets in more than 150 countries.

    Esco, through its Medical business unit, leads in delivering comprehensive workflow solutions for assisted reproduction technologies (ART) to IVF clinics, laboratories, and research centers worldwide.

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  • VinDynamics Partners With Schaeffler To Advance Humanoid Robot Development

    VinDynamics Partners With Schaeffler To Advance Humanoid Robot Development

    HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – VinDynamics, a technology company of Vingroup, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Schaeffler, a leading global motion technology company headquartered in Germany. The partnership aims to foster joint research and development and lay the groundwork for future commercial agreements concerning core components for humanoid robots. This milestone represents a significant step forward in VinDynamics’ strategy to advance humanoid robotics, while unlocking new opportunities to accelerate innovation and expand technological collaboration between the two companies on a global scale.

    From left to right: Mr. Nguyen Quang Vinh – Chief Technology Officer, VinDynamics; Mr. Le Minh – Director of Hardware, VinDynamics; Prof. Han Boon Siew – Head of Humanoid Asia/Pacific, Schaeffler; Mr. Maximilian Fiedler – Regional CEO Asia/Pacific, Schaeffler, at the MOU signing ceremony between the two parties.
    From left to right: Mr. Nguyen Quang Vinh – Chief Technology Officer, VinDynamics; Mr. Le Minh – Director of Hardware, VinDynamics; Prof. Han Boon Siew – Head of Humanoid Asia/Pacific, Schaeffler; Mr. Maximilian Fiedler – Regional CEO Asia/Pacific, Schaeffler, at the MOU signing ceremony between the two parties.

    Under the MOU, VinDynamics and Schaeffler will collaborate on the research, development, and optimization of key components for humanoid robots, including actuator systems and motors. The partnership will focus on evaluating and refining prototype actuators or actuator components developed by Schaeffler, encompassing mechanical, gearbox, and hardware parameters, with due consideration for key components, tolerances, materials, and manufacturability.

    In addition, VinDynamics will conduct technical assessments and optimization of its control software to ensure seamless compatibility and effective integration with the proposed actuator systems. Both parties will share relevant technical information and best practices necessary for the efficient execution of the project, in full compliance with the agreed confidentiality provisions.

    Following the Start of Production, to be defined under a subsequent project agreement, the collaboration is expected to extend to the provision of advice and support in product simulation and validation to enhance system performance and reliability. VinDynamics will share operational product data of the actuators with Schaeffler, which Schaeffler may utilize to further improve actuator designs and performance.

    The collaboration between VinDynamics and Schaeffler is anticipated to drive meaningful breakthroughs in the field of humanoid robotics, particularly by accelerating the research and development of highly complex and mission-critical components such as actuator systems and motor assemblies. Schaeffler’s extensive heritage and global reputation in motion technology, combined with VinDynamics’ strengths in robotics research, system design, and integration, establish a powerful foundation for setting new technological benchmarks in the industry.

    Mr. La Manh Hung, President of VinDynamics, said: We are honored to collaborate with Schaeffler, one of the world’s foremost motion technology companies with a distinguished legacy of innovation and engineering excellence. This partnership represents not only a convergence of technological capabilities but also a strategic alignment of vision, as both organizations are committed to shaping the future of humanoid robotics. We believe that by combining our respective strengths, this collaboration will unlock transformative opportunities and accelerate the transition of humanoid robots from research environments to impactful real-world applications across both industrial and everyday settings.

    Mr. Maximilian Fiedler, Regional CEO Asia/Pacific of Schaeffler, said: VinDynamics is an inspiring technology partner with a clear and ambitious vision for humanoid robotics. Our collaboration underscores Schaeffler’s commitment to working alongside pioneering innovators to advance the next generation of motion technologies. By integrating Schaeffler’s decades of expertise in actuator and drive technologies with VinDynamics’ capabilities in developing next-generation robotic systems, we are confident that this partnership will deliver significant technological advancements and contribute to shaping how humanoid robots are deployed in the future.

    Established in September 2025, VinDynamics is a pioneering company in the field of humanoid robotics within Vingroup. The company is dedicated to developing versatile, human-centric robots capable of seamless integration into everyday life, with the scalability to support global deployment.

    Schaeffler, with more than 80 years of leadership in motion technology, is one of the world’s largest family-owned industrial companies, employing approximately 110,000 people and operating more than 250 locations across 55 countries.Hashtag: #VinDynamics

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    About VinDynamics

    VinDynamics is a technology company under Vingroup, dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced robotics and automation solutions, particularly in the field of humanoid robots. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, mechatronics, and motion control, VinDynamics aims to deliver intelligent, safe, and cost-effective robotic products that enhance productivity and improve quality of life.

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    About Schaeffler

    Schaeffler is a global motion technology company headquartered in Germany, providing innovative solutions in bearings, drive systems, and mechatronics. With operations in more than 50 countries and strong research and development capabilities, Schaeffler plays a key role in advancing future technology trends such as electrification, automation, and robotics. The company is committed to delivering sustainable and efficient solutions that help shape the future of motion.

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  • HKPC and Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing Sign MoU

    HKPC and Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing Sign MoU

    Joining Forces to Build a New Regional Value Chain and Drive Industrial Upgrading across ASEAN

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Hong Kong has long maintained a robust bilateral relationship with Malaysia. As ASEAN’s third-largest economy, Malaysia possesses strong manufacturing and service sectors and stands as Hong Kong’s eighth-largest trading partner. Amidst the global restructuring of supply chains, Hong Kong leverages its unique position as an international innovation and technology centre anchored by its regional connectivity while remaining integrated with the world. It serves as a vital springboard and strategic hub for Malaysian enterprises expanding into regional markets and for emerging firms seeking to go global. The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the establishment of a deep strategic partnership. By integrating the resource advantages of both regions, the collaboration will provide technological innovation and market expansion support for enterprises in Hong Kong and Malaysia, optimising global supply chain layouts and helping Hong Kong better implement the “Bringing in and Going Global” strategy to seize regional development opportunities within ASEAN.

    The Hong Kong Productivity Council and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the establishment of a deep strategic partnership and integration of the resource advantages of both regions.
    The Hong Kong Productivity Council and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the establishment of a deep strategic partnership and integration of the resource advantages of both regions.

    The signing ceremony of the MoU took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 20, 2026. Witnessed by Mr Jacob Lee Chor Kok, President of FMM; Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) Soh Thian Lai, President Emeritus of FMM; Mr Owin Fung Ho Yin, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur; and Hon Sunny Tan, Chairman of HKPC, the MoU was signed by Datuk Dr Yeoh Oon Tean, CEO of FMM, and Mr Mohamed D. BUTT, Executive Director of HKPC. This collaboration will facilitate the development of a new value chain connecting Hong Kong, Malaysia and ASEAN, driving new industrialisation in both regions while accelerating industrial upgrading and technological application.

    Hon Sunny Tan, Chairman of HKPC, said, “Under the national 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong has become a vital platform for enterprises to go global. Malaysia maintains robust ties with the Asian region, as well as the global industrial and trade markets. The signing of this MoU between HKPC and FMM marks a key milestone in the collaboration on industrial modernisation. We are committed to technological innovation, with a focus on enhancing expertise in automation, Industry 4.0, AI, and robotics, and actively building business matching platforms to facilitate business opportunities and expand our scope of cooperation. This not only deepens the partnership between the two organisations, but also establishes a strategic hub connecting Hong Kong with the ASEAN market. Hong Kong will fully leverage its ‘Bringing in and Going Global’, helping Malaysian enterprises precisely connect with the vast regional and global market while supporting Hong Kong companies in rooting themselves in ASEAN, co-creating a resilient and innovative cross-border value chain.”

    Mr Jacob Lee Chor Kok, President of FMM, stated, “This MoU is just the beginning with our roadmap including joint technical training, workshops, technology visits and pilot projects to provide our members with first-hand exposure to the latest manufacturing innovations. We envision a future where Malaysian and Hong Kong companies collaborate on research and development (R&D), pilot new technologies and co-create solutions for emerging challenges”

    Six Key Areas to Empower New Regional Industrial Upgrading
    HKPC and FMM will launch comprehensive cooperation to help enterprises transform technological empowerment into competitive advantage in today’s dynamic market. The two parties will focus on Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, AI & Robotics Innovation, Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity, Cross-border Business Ecosystems and Talent Development.

    This collaboration integrates FMM’s extensive supply chain network of over 4,000 member enterprises with HKPC’s profound R&D capabilities in product innovation and technology transfer. Through organising delegations, professional training, business matching, and technical seminars, we will assist enterprises in precisely mastering cutting-edge technologies and market trends. Furthermore, by promoting reciprocal visits between enterprises in both regions, we aim to foster mutual economic and trade empowerment. This synergy not only strengthens corporate resilience against supply chain risks but also ensures that enterprises from both regions secure a proactive position in global supply chain competition, co-creating a distinct competitive advantage.

    Hashtag: #HKPC

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  • 香港生产力促进局与马来西亚制造业联合总会签署合作备忘录

    香港生产力促进局与马来西亚制造业联合总会签署合作备忘录

    携手构建两地新型价值链 推动东盟产业升级

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月21日 – 香港一直与马来西亚维持紧密双边关系。马来西亚作为东盟第三大经济体,拥有强盛的制造业与服务业体系,也是香港第八大贸易伙伴。面对全球供应链重构,香港作为国际创科中心,充分发挥其植根区域联系同时 “联通世界”的独特优势,成为马来西亚企业开拓区域市场、以及新兴企业走向世界的重要跳板与核心枢纽。香港生产力促进局与马来西亚制造业联合总会 (FMM)签署合作备忘录,宣布建立深度战略伙伴关系,依托港马两地的资源优势,为香港及马来西亚企业提供科技创新与市场拓展支援,优化全球供应链布局,助力香港更好落实”引进来、走出去”,抢占东盟区域发展机遇。

    香港生产力促进局与马来西亚制造业联合总会签署合作备忘录,标志着双方建立深厚的战略伙伴关系,并整合彼此的资源优势。
    香港生产力促进局与马来西亚制造业联合总会签署合作备忘录,标志着双方建立深厚的战略伙伴关系,并整合彼此的资源优势。

    是次合作备忘录的签署仪式于 2026 年 4 月 20 日在马来西亚吉隆坡举行。在马来西亚制造业联合总会总会长李祖国先生、马来西亚制造业联合总会名誉会长丹斯里拿督苏添来博士、香港驻吉隆坡经济贸易办事处处长冯浩然先生及香港生产力促进局主席陈祖恒议员共同见证下,由马来西亚制造业联合总会执行长拿督杨恩典博士与香港生产力促进局总裁毕坚文先生共同签署。双方合作将有助于构建连结香港、马来西亚与东盟的新型价值链,推动两地新型工业化、加速产业升级与科技应用。

    香港生产力促进局主席陈祖恒议员在致辞中表示:”香港在国家’十五五’规划发展大局之下,成为企业出海的重要平台。马来西亚与亚洲区内乃至全球工商与贸易市场保持紧密联系。是次香港生产力促进局与FMM的合作备忘录签署,标志着双方在产业现代化协作上迈出关键一步。我们将致力科技创新,重点提升自动化、工业4.0、人工智能(AI)及机器人技术等领域的专业技能,并积极搭建企业对接平台,促进商机匹配,拓展合作领域。这不仅深化两地机构的伙伴关系,更建构了连通香港与东盟市场的战略枢纽。香港将充分发挥 ‘引进来、走出去’,引领马来西亚企业精准对接区域及全球市场,同时支援港企扎根东盟,共同构建具备韧性与创新力的新型跨境价值链。”

    马来西亚制造业联合总会会长李祖国先生在致辞中表示: “这份合作备忘录只是一个开始,我们的路线图包括联合技术培训、工作坊、技术考察及试点项目,旨在让我们的会员能亲身接触最前沿的制造业创新技术。我们憧憬未来马来西亚与香港企业能在研发(R&D)方面开展合作、测试新技术,并针对新兴挑战共同创造解决方案。”

    携手六大领域赋能区域产业升级

    香港生产力促进局与FMM将展开全方位协作,旨在协助企业在多变的市场环境中,通过技术赋能转化为竞争优势。双方将聚焦智能制造与工业4.0、人工智能(AI)与机器人创新、数字化转型与网络安全、跨国企业生态圈、人才发展等战略协作。

    是次合作将FMM代表超过 4,000 家会员企业的庞大供应链网络,与香港生产力促进局在产品创新及技术转移的深厚科研实力高度结合,通过组织考察团、专业培训、商务对接及技术研讨会,协助企业精准掌握前沿技术与市场趋势;同时积极促进两地企业双向互访,实现双向经贸赋能。这项协作不仅强化企业应对供应链风险的韧性,更确保两地企业在全球供应链竞争中占据主动地位,共创独特的竞争优势。

    Hashtag: #香港生产力促进局

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  • 問界攜手寶馬、梅賽德斯-賓士共建豪華超充網路

    北京, 中國 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月21日 – 逸安啟,寶馬與梅賽德斯-賓士在中國成立的超充合資公司,今日宣佈,賽力斯作為新的投資方加入公司,與現有股東方持股比例相等。通過此次股權投資,賽力斯集團旗下豪華品牌問界,將支持逸安啟豪華超充基礎設施建設。隨著新股東的加入,逸安啟將繼續通過先進技術與數位化服務,提供豪華充電體驗,並為寶馬、問界和梅賽德斯-賓士的客戶打造專屬尊享充電體驗。此次三方合作,將開啟豪華超充網路的新篇章,帶來更多增長機遇,覆蓋更廣泛的客戶群體。三家股東將各自持有該合資公司33.3%的股份。

    逸安啟成立於2024年,致力於通過領先的公共超級充電網路,持續提升中國市場的豪華電動出行體驗。其充電網路優先佈局城市核心商圈,依託高效可靠的超充能力,並結合高品質的場站運維與客戶服務,以及100%綠電供給,為用戶帶來便捷、安心且可持續的豪華充電體驗。

    深化合作夥伴關係,助力網路發展

    寶馬與梅賽德斯-賓士歡迎問界的加入,並將與合作夥伴攜手,為逸安啟的發展挖掘更多機遇,尤其是在擴大網路覆蓋、重點區域佈局以及服務創新方面。本次合作彰顯了各方共同致力於建設高質量充電基礎設施、持續支持中國電動出行領域發展的堅定承諾。

    逸安啟充電網路旨在為所有電動汽車用戶提供豪華充電服務。寶馬、問界及梅賽德斯-賓士的用戶將在逸安啟高品質基礎服務之外,還享有預約充電、功率優先分配等品牌專屬權益。

    致力於中國可持續出行發展

    通過持續拓展高質量充電基礎設施並融合先進技術,逸安啟將持續為中國電動出行生態體系的發展做出貢獻。同時,所有投資方將共同致力於支持中國可持續出行的發展。

    此項交易尚待相關監管機構批准。
    Hashtag: #IONCHI #SeresGroup

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  • IONCHI Welcomes AITO to Join Hands with BMW and Mercedes-Benz to Develop Premium High-Power Charging Networks in China

    BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – IONCHI, the joint venture between BMW and Mercedes-Benz on high-power charging services, announced today that SERES will join the company as an equal shareholder. Through this shareholding investment, AITO, the premium brand of the SERES Group, will support the development of IONCHI’s premium charging infrastructure. With this addition, IONCHI continues to provide premium charging services through advanced technology and digital services to all eligible vehicles, while offering exclusive charging experiences to the customers of BMW, AITO and Mercedes-Benz. The expanded three-party partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter for the premium charging network, enabling further growth and broader customer reach. Each of the three shareholders will hold a 33.3% stake in the joint venture.

    Established in 2024, IONCHI aims to elevate China’s premium electric mobility experience through a state-of-the-art public high-power charging network. The network prioritizes prime locations in urban areas, combining ultra-fast, reliable charging with premium station operation and maintenance, customer service, and the use of 100% renewable energy, offering users a convenient, reliable, and sustainable premium charging experience.

    New growth perspectives through a strengthened partnership

    BMW and Mercedes-Benz welcome AITO’s participation and will work with the new partner to unlock new opportunities for IONCHI’s geographic expansion, network density and service innovation. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment by all parties to further develop high-quality charging infrastructure and support the continued growth of electric mobility in China.

    IONCHI’s charging network aims to provide premium charging services to all electric vehicle customers. Customers of BMW, AITO, and Mercedes-Benz will enjoy exclusive benefits such as online reservation and priority power allocation in addition to IONCHI’s premium basic services.

    Commitment to sustainable mobility in China

    Through the continued expansion of high-quality charging infrastructure and the integration of advanced technologies, IONCHI will continue to contribute to the development of China’s electric mobility ecosystem. In addition, all shareholders share a long-term commitment to supporting the development of sustainable mobility in China.

    The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
    Hashtag: #IONCHI #SeresGroup

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  • Jollibee Group Reports Record Q4 Operating Income; Posts Strong Full-Year 2025 Results

    Jollibee Group Reports Record Q4 Operating Income; Posts Strong Full-Year 2025 Results

    Q4 operating income rises 41.9% year-on-year to Php4.1 billion; full-year system-wide sales up 16.6%

    METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Jollibee Foods Corporation (PSE: JFC), also known as the Jollibee Group (“JFC” or the “Group”), reported strong full-year 2025 performance, led by record fourth-quarter operating income of Php4.1 billion (up 41.9% year-on-year) and 16.6% full-year system-wide sales (SWS) growth, driven by continued strength across key Asian markets and its broader international platform.

    In 2025, the Jollibee Group strengthened its position across Asia while expanding its international footprint, with the international business delivering 27.0% SWS growth for the year. Key Asian markets, including Vietnam—Jollibee’s largest international market by store count for the Jollibee brand—delivered strong performance alongside continued network expansion.

    The Group also recorded strong momentum in its coffee and tea segment, with SWS increasing by 44.9% for the full year, supporting diversification of growth drivers and continued store network development.

    In Hong Kong, Jollibee continued to strengthen its relevance among consumers, earning recognition as My Favourite Fast-Food Shop at the U Food Favourite Food Awards 2025—reflecting its growing appeal among mainstream local customers.

    In Singapore, the Group further expanded its footprint through Jollibee, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and Tim Ho Wan, with 29, 79, and 9 stores, respectively, as of end-2025. Jollibee Singapore was named the No. 1 Fast Food Chain for Customer Service by The Straits Times, while Tim Ho Wan refreshed its flagship Marina Bay Sands store with a more dim sum-centric menu and new offerings at accessible price points—both reinforcing stronger patronage from mainstream local customers alongside its core base.

    This sustained performance across markets contributed to the Group’s overall results, with SWS increasing by 16.6% for the full year across its Philippine and international businesses.

    The Jollibee Group closed 2025 with its highest fourth-quarter operating income on record, increasing by 41.9% year-on-year.

    Ernesto Tanmantiong, Global Chief Executive Officer of JFC, shared the following statement on JFC’s performance: “I’m proud of how our teams performed in 2025. We finished the year with record fourth-quarter operating income—up 41.9% year-on-year—reflecting both strong sales momentum and better operating leverage.

    For the full year, we delivered 16.6% system-wide sales growth across our Philippine and international businesses. Coffee and tea continued to build scale with 44.9% system-wide sales growth, and our international business grew system-wide sales by 27.0% as we continued to expand with discipline across our key markets.

    In particular, the Jollibee brand sustained strong momentum in Vietnam, its largest international market by store count, supported by continued customer demand and ongoing network expansion.

    We opened 1,126 stores during the year, the most in our company’s history, which strengthens our runway for sustained growth. Looking ahead to 2026, our priorities remain clear: profitable growth, operational excellence, and consistent value creation for our shareholders and other stakeholders.”

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    System Wide Sales 122,300 (~US$2,084) 109,180 (~US$1,877) 12.0 455,111 (~US$7,914) 390,284 (~US$6,812) 16.6
    Revenues 80,890 (~US$1,378) 73,695 (~US$1,267) 9.8 305,112 (~US$5,306) 269,942 (~US$4,712) 13.0
    Operating Income 4,143 (~US$71) 2,919 (~US$50) 41.9 20,150 (~US$350) 16,889 (~US$295) 19.3
    EBITDA 9,920 (~US$169) 8,355 (~US$144) 18.7 41,830 (~US$727) 36,746 (~US$641) 13.8
    Net Income 1,988 (~US$34) 1,920 (~US$33) 3.5 11,005 (~US$191) 10,796 (~US$188) 1.9
    Net Income Attributable to Equity
    Holders of the Parent Company 2,221 (~US$38) 1,850 (~US$32) 20.1 10,872 (~US$189) 10,317 (~US$180) 5.4
    Earnings Per Share – Basic 1.902 (~US$0.032) 1.574 (~US$0.027) 20.8 9.386 (~US$0.163) 8.851 (~US$0.154) 6.0
    Earnings Per Share – Diluted 1.897 (~US$0.032) 1.570 (~US$0.027) 20.8 9.362 (~US$0.163) 8.826 (~US$0.154) 6.1

    Note: (1) Amounts in Million Pesos except for Per Share Data

    (2) System wide sales (SWS) is a management account, not part of the Audited Financial Statements

    (3) Reported growth rates are calculated based on Philippine Peso (PHP) amounts

    Consolidated revenues increased by 9.8% for the quarter and 13.0% for the full year, reflecting sustained consumer demand and continued strength across the Group’s core markets.

    Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the quarter increased by 18.7% to Php9.9 billion (approx. US$169.0 million), while full-year EBITDA rose by 13.8% to Php41.8 billion (approx. US$727.4 million), reflecting solid operational execution and sustained business momentum across key markets.

    Operating income recorded a significant increase of 41.9% in the fourth quarter to Php4.1 billion (approx. US$70.6 million), representing the highest fourth-quarter operating income in the Company’s history, with operating income margin expanding by 110 basis points year-on-year. The growth was supported by revenue momentum and improved expense efficiencies, including better optimization of general and administrative and advertising and promotion expenditures during the period.

    For the full year, operating income expanded by 19.3% to Php20.1 billion (approx. US$350.4 million), accompanied by a 30-basis-point year-on-year improvement in operating income margin, reflecting sustained cost discipline and operating leverage across the business.

    Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company grew by 20.1% to Php2.2 billion (approx. US$37.8 million) in the fourth quarter and by 5.4% to Php10.9 billion (approx. US$189.0 million) for the year. The difference in growth rates relative to operating income primarily reflects higher financing costs and tax provisions during the period.

    Basic earnings per share (EPS) increased by 20.8% to Php1.902 (approx. US$0.032) for the quarter and by 6.0% to Php9.386 (approx. US$0.163) for the full year.

    Full Year 2026 Guidance

    Based on its target for 2026, JFC projects full year system-wide sales growth to be in the range of 8%–12%, with same store sales growth of 4%–6% and store network increase of 5%–10%. Operating income growth will be in the range of 15%–18%.

    JFC plans to expand network by 1,200 to 1,300 stores (gross) in 2026 and expects capital expenditures (CAPEX) range to be further reduced to Php13.0 to 16.0 billion.

    Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

    The foregoing disclosure contains forward-looking statements that are based on certain assumptions of Management and are subject to risks and opportunities or unforeseen events. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated in the relevant forward-looking statement, and JFC gives no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, or that such intentions will not change. This Press Release discloses important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from JFC’s expectations. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to JFC or person acting on behalf of JFC expressly qualified in their entirety by the above cautionary statements.

    Hashtag: #JollibeeGroup

    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

    About Jollibee Group

    Jollibee Foods Corporation (PSE: JFC) (also known as “JFC”) is one of the world’s fastest-growing restaurant companies, driven by its purpose of spreading joy through superior taste. It manages and operates a portfolio which includes 19 brands with over 10,000 stores and cafés across 33 countries.

    JFC’s portfolio includes nine wholly owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger and Tim Ho Wan), five franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, Yoshinoya, Common Man Coffee Roasters, and Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines), and ownership stakes in other key brands like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (80%), Compose Coffee (70%), SuperFoods Group that operates Highlands Coffee (60%), and bubble tea brand Milksha (51%). The Company also has membership interests in Tortazo, LLC, along with Chef Rick Bayless, for Tortazo in the U.S. and has recently invested in Botrista, a leader in beverage technology.

    JFC’s global sustainability agenda, Joy for Tomorrow, underscores its commitment to sustainable business practices across food safety, employee welfare, community support, good governance, and environmental responsibility, among others. These focus areas are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

    JFC has been recognized as the Philippines’ Most Admired Company by the Asian Wall Street Journal, named one of Asia’s Fab 50 Companies, and listed among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers and Top Female-Friendly Companies. The Company is also a five-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient and featured in TIME’s World’s Best Companies and Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 List.

    To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit

  • iFLYTEK Affirms Singapore as Strategic AI Hub Amid Regional Expansion at Gitex Asia 2026

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – iFLYTEK, a leading Chinese AI and intelligent speech technology company, reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Singapore as the command center for Southeast Asian operations during the second day of Gitex Asia 2026 on April 10. Company executives detailed the firm’s robust local growth trajectory and its approach to navigating the nuanced linguistic landscape of the region.

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    Founded in 1999 and currently valued at over SGD 20 billion, iFLYTEK has accelerated its overseas footprint since 2019. According to data shared during the event, the company established its Singapore office in 2024 and has already surpassed 10,000 units in hardware sales, generating approximately RMB 200 million (SGD 40-50 million) in revenue. Regional business growth exceeded 200 percent last year, a figure executives described as exceeding internal forecasts.

    “Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 positions multilingual capability as fundamental infrastructure,” a company spokesperson stated. “Our advantage lies not merely in translation, but in integrating real-time, mixed-language processing into enterprise workflows—such as our smart notetakers that transcribe and summarize meetings conducted in blended English, Mandarin, and Malay without manual language switching.”

    The company highlighted deepening local partnerships, including collaboration with platforms like Shopee for supply chain services, local broadcasters for multilingual subtitle generation, and major transportation hubs for communication solutions.

    Addressing concerns regarding workforce displacement, iFLYTEK emphasized a philosophy of augmentation over replacement. “AI handles repetitive mechanical tasks, allowing professionals to focus on context, emotion, and creative strategy—domains where human expertise remains irreplaceable,” the spokesperson noted. The firm is actively supporting workforce transition through internal role re-skilling and user education programs.

    On geopolitical shifts, iFLYTEK acknowledged a recalibration of global strategy, noting that while the Middle East remains a key pillar, recent events have prompted an accelerated investment in Southeast Asia. The company projects both its Singapore-based headcount and overall business scale to grow by over 50 percent within the coming year, driven by new product launches in wearable AI and deeper localized development.

    In conclusion, iFLYTEK’s deepening investment in Singapore signals more than commercial expansion—it represents a strategic alignment with the nation’s vision for inclusive, multilingual AI. As the company scales its local workforce and product ecosystem, it aims to demonstrate that technological progress and workforce empowerment can advance in parallel across Southeast Asia.

    Hashtag: #iFLYTEK

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  • Innomotics drives electrification of industrial heat processes with industrial heat pump solutions

    Innomotics drives electrification of industrial heat processes with industrial heat pump solutions

    • Significant reductions in energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and operating costs for energy-intensive industries
    • Growing demand highlights strong market potential for sustainable heating technologies

    NUREMBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 21 April 2026 – Innomotics, a globally leading supplier of electric motors and large drive systems, is advancing the decarbonization of industrial heat processes with its solutions for industrial heat pumps. By electrifying the heat process, companies can significantly improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and lower long-term operating costs.

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    Industrial heating is one of the largest contributors to global energy consumption, with more than 70 percent of process heat still generated from fossil fuels. Industrial heat pumps offer a highly efficient alternative by upgrading ambient and waste heat to usable temperature levels of up to 150°C. This makes them a key technology for reducing CO₂ emissions and achieving global climate targets.

    The electrification of heat processes is a critical step in industrial transformation. Heat pumps deliver thermal output several times higher than the electrical energy input, making them one of the most efficient technologies for converting electricity into heat. When powered by renewable energy, CO₂ emissions can be virtually eliminated.

    Innomotics provides a comprehensive portfolio of high- and low-voltage motors as well as medium-voltage drives to ensure reliable and efficient operation of heat pump compressors. The systems are designed for maximum availability, enabling operation for up to five years without scheduled shutdowns, and can be seamlessly integrated into existing industrial processes.

    In addition to environmental benefits, operators gain from significantly lower operating costs, reduced maintenance requirements, and system availability of up to 99.9 percent. Industrial heat pumps also enable new opportunities for waste heat recovery and integration into district heating networks.

    A flagship example is the largest heat pump system in the Netherlands, where heat is recovered daily from 65 million liters of treated wastewater. With Innomotics solutions, the system supplies district heating to around 20,000 households, covers approximately 15 percent of regional heat demand, and reduces CO₂ emissions by about 30,000 tons annually.

    “Industrial heat pumps are a key technology for the energy transition and energy addition. They enable efficient use of existing heat sources while significantly reducing emissions. With our drive solutions, we provide the foundation for a sustainable and economically viable heat supply in industry,” says Michael Reichle, CEO of Innomotics.

    He adds, “Operators are under pressure to make their processes both more efficient and more sustainable. Our technologies offer a scalable and economically a very attractive solution that supports the transition to electrified, low-carbon industrial operations.”

    Recently awarded industrial heat pumps projects

    Innomotics supplies key drive technology for world’s largest industrial heat pump at BASF, Germany:
    Innomotics GmbH has received a major order from Piller Blowers & Compressors GmbH to deliver 11 water-cooled HV M high-voltage motors and GH180HC medium-voltage converters. The systems will be deployed in the world’s most powerful industrial heat pump at BASF in Ludwigshafen.

    Designed specifically for the requirements of PILLER and BASF, the Innomotics solutions combine compact design, high efficiency, and long-term reliability. The heat pump system will generate up to 500,000 tons of steam per year, while the water-cooled drive technology ensures low noise emissions and efficient, continuous operation.

    Largest heat pump system in the Netherlands supplies 20k households with sustainable district heat
    The Dutch energy company Eneco is pursuing climate neutrality by leveraging aquathermal energy from wastewater to supply district heating networks in Utrecht and Nieuwegein. At the core of the Netherlands’ largest heat pump system, advanced motor and drive solutions from Innomotics enable the recovery of heat from around 65 million liters of treated wastewater per day. This results in a highly efficient and sustainable solution: approximately 30,000 tons of CO₂ emissions are saved annually, around 20,000 households are supplied with district heating, about 15 percent of Utrecht’s heat demand is covered, and 27 MW of thermal energy is generated.

    Innomotics powers wastewater-based district heating in Amiens, France:
    With high-performance motor and drive solutions from Innomotics, Amiens Énergies is transforming treated wastewater into sustainable district heating. At the core of the system, 24 compact SD motors drive six large ammonia heat pumps, generating 18 MW of clean heat and supplying around 26,800 households.

    By recovering thermal energy from 8.5 million m³ of wastewater annually, the solution reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 41,000 tons per year while enabling a renewable energy share of over 70 percent. The robust and efficient Innomotics motors ensure reliable continuous operation under demanding industrial conditions, making the project a benchmark for climate-neutral urban heating.

    Innomotics enables efficient industrial heat pump operation in Finland:
    At a major industrial heat pump installation in Finland, Innomotics supplied advanced drive technology to increase overall plant efficiency in a connected paper mill.

    Innomotics delivered a variable frequency drive for a centrifugal compressor, supporting a 6.1 MW motor (6.6 kV, 2-pole). The system recovers process heat and feeds it back into operations, improving efficiency while reducing energy consumption and emissions.

    Additional Industrial Heat Pumps materials:
    Our benefits and solutions for industrial heat pump technology
    Explore the 3D visualization in our virtual world: Innomotics Electrosphere

    For more information, visit https://www.innomotics.com/hub/en/applications/industrial-heat-pumps
    Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/innomotics

    For more information, visit www.innomotics.com.

    Hashtag: #Innomotics

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  • Media OutReach Newswire、東南アジア担当マネージングパートナーにPamela Phuaを任命、シンガポールおよび東南アジアのブランドのグローバル市場への進出を支援

    Media OutReach Newswire、東南アジア担当マネージングパートナーにPamela Phuaを任命、シンガポールおよび東南アジアのブランドのグローバル市場への進出を支援

    シンガポール – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月21日 – アジア太平洋地域初にして唯一の国際的なプレスリリース配信サービスであるMedia OutReach Newswireは、東南アジア担当マネージングパートナーにPamela Phuaを任命しました。このリーダー職は、シンガポール、マレーシア、タイ、ベトナム、インドネシア、フィリピンにおいて当社の成長を推進し、グローバル市場で企業としての評判とブランドとしての信頼性を構築したい東南アジアのブランドの高まる需要に対応するために新設されました。

    Media OutReach Newswire、東南アジア担当マネージングパートナーにPamela Phuaを任命
    Media OutReach Newswire、東南アジア担当マネージングパートナーにPamela Phuaを任命

    PamelaはPRや統合コミュニケーションの分野で20年以上の経験を有しています。Media OutReach Newswireのグローバルプレスリリース配信を利用してきたPamelaは、ドメインオーソリティ―を持つ実在のメディアへのプレスリリース掲載保証、独自の国際メディアデータベースによる20万人超の実在するジャーナリストや編集者との直接的な接点を活用したアーンドメディア露出の獲得、配信後のデータインサイト付きレポート機能、そしてクライアントが施策の効果を明確かつ測定可能な形で把握できる、経営層向けの先駆的なPR施策分析インテリジェンスレポートなど、当社の中核的な取り組みを直接的に実感してきました。

    「私は、ブランドが国外に広報活動を展開し、ジャーナリストとつながり、国境を超えたメディアリレーションを構築し、アーンドメディア露出を獲得するあり方を、Media OutReach Newswireが本当の意味で変革するのを見てきました。ドメイン信頼性の高い権威あるニュースサイトへの原文転載を保証することで、今や世界中の人々のブランド認知を左右するAIモデルに、重要なメッセージが引用されるようになります。これは、PR、広報、マーケティングの担当者が今非常に求めている機能です」とPamelaは述べています。

    さらに「実在のニュースサイトへの掲載を保証し、キャンペーンのキーメッセージ配信を完全にコントロールしてPRのインパクトを最大化し、さらに、質の高いアーンドメディアへの露出を実現します。東南アジアの最も志の高い企業や戦略広報担当者が地域の成長のストーリーを発信するうえで、当社が主要なパートナーであることに感銘を受けています」と付け加えました。

    この任命に先立ち、Media OutReach Newswireでは大中華圏担当マネージングパートナーにKitty Leeを任命するなど、アジアのブランド、企業、政府を世界のジャーナリストや読者とつなぐ戦略的な取り組みを進めています。

    「東洋からグローバルへ」のストーリーをSEOGEOAI引用、アーンドメディアにより推進

    東南アジアでは、地域で自信を得て、世界に目を向ける新世代のブランドが誕生しています。同時に、大中華圏と東南アジアの貿易・投資の連携が深まり、アジア域内におけるコミュニケーションが広がるとともに、アジアから世界に向けた展開も拡大しています。

    Media OutReach Newswireの創業者兼最高経営責任者のJennifer Kokは次のように述べています。「アジアがグローバルな革新の推進力として構造的に変化する中で、アジアのブランドは東南アジア全域、ASEAN、アジア太平洋、そして国際市場へと事業を拡大しています。Media OutReach Newswireの総合的なPR・広報ソリューションでは、これらのブランドが、ジャーナリスト、編集者、投資家、顧客と信頼関係を構築できるような企業メッセージやブランドメッセージを創出できるよう支援することに注力しています。」

    AI引用を重要視するMedia OutReach Newswireでは、クライアントのプレスリリースの技術インフラストラクチャーを強化し、AIに認識されやすくするため、先日、JSON-LD(JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data)スキーママークアップを導入しました。当社は今後もプレスリリース配信ネットワーク、ワークフロー、配信後レポート機能の全体でAIの採用を進めます。

    AIアルゴリズムが信頼するのは実在メディアに掲載されたニュースであり、Media OutReach Newswireのリリース掲載保証により、AIに発見される可能性が高くなります。当社がシンガポールおよびアジア太平洋(APAC)地域でリリースの掲載を保証するパートナーには、Asia News Network (ANN)、AsiaOne、CNA、Vulcan Post、MoneyFM89.3、Malay Mail、The Sun Daily、Dagang News、MySinchew、Vietnam News、Vietnam Plus、The Manila Timesその他多くの主力メディアが含まれます。

    Jenniferは、加えて次のように述べました。「APAC、米国、カナダ、英国、欧州、そして中南米、中東、アフリカに広がるグローバルなプレスリリース配信ネットワークを展開する当社は、東南アジアの企業や政府が長く続くブランドエクイティと信頼を世界的に構築できるよう支援できる独自の立場にあります。Pamelaを迎えることで、SEOとGEOの双方に加え、国際的なアーンドメディアの獲得を推進できる当社独自の強みをクライアントが活用できるよう支援していきたいと考えています。」

    この8年間、PamelaはRuder Finn、Ogilvy PR、Omnicom PR Groupなどのコンサルティング会社で上級管理職を歴任し、その前は社内の立場において、航空会社のHK Expressでマーケティング・PRの責任者を、航空会社のScoot(SIA Group傘下)で広報・ゲストリレーションズの責任者を務めました。

    Hashtag: #MediaOutReachNewswire #pressrelease #SoutheastAsia #Singapore




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    Media OutReach Newswireについて

    Media OutReach Newswireは、アジア太平洋地域初の国際的なプレスリリース配信サービスであり、地域や世界のメディア、そして企業や代理店、行政機関のPR担当者に信頼されるパートナーとして活動しています。

    PR業界の先駆者として2009年に設立されたMedia OutReach Newswireは、次世代のテクノロジーを活用してプレスリリース配信、そしてデータインサイトやPRキャンペーンインテリジェンスによるレポートの新たな形を提示し、PR担当者に総合広報ソリューションを提供しています。

    20万人のジャーナリストや編集者、7万を超えるメディア媒体、1,500社のメディアパートナー、40以上の言語をカバーするグローバルネットワークを持つMedia OutReach Newswireは、実在のニュースサイトへの原文転載を保証する唯一のグローバルニュースワイヤーです。実在のメディアに掲載されるプレスリリースは、検索エンジンやAIモデルに信頼され、SEOやAI検索のGEOが強化され、ブランドがLLMに引用されやすくなります。

    当社は香港を本拠地として、中国、シンガポール、日本、マレーシア、タイ、ベトナム、台湾に事務所を展開しており、プレスリリース配信の国際ネットワークはアジア太平洋、ASEAN、東南アジア、米国、カナダ、中南米、欧州、中東、アフリカに広がっています。

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