ANNUAL REAL ESTATE HONOURS RETURN AS MARKET SHOWS RESILIENCESINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 16th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) programme is now open to entries as the market continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability.The 2026 edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) will celebrate the country's finest real estate at a gala ceremony on Friday, 30 October at The St. Regis Singapore.Top winners will later represent Singapore and vie for the “Best in Asia” accolades at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in Bangkok this December.Entries are now open. Key dates for the 2026 edition are:21 August 2026 – Entries Close21-25 September 2026 – Site Inspections28 September 2026 – Final Judging30 October 2026 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Singapore11 December 2026 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner in Bangkok, ThailandDemand and stabilityThe latest edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) arrives as the property market shows stability and resilient housing demand. In the first half of 2026, 4,575 private residential ...

BANGKOK, May 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 18th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards™ 2026, held on 23 April 2026 at the prestigious Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, concluded with resounding success, welcoming over 150 distinguished delegates from across the globe.Under the bold and forward-looking theme, “AI, Energy & Transition: Resetting ESG in a New Economy,” the summit redefined the traditional conference format—transforming it into a dynamic, emotionally resonant platform that celebrated not only innovation and thought leadership, but also the human impact behind sustainability and ESG transformation.A Powerful Opening: Redefining ESG in a Changing WorldThe summit commenced with an inspiring Opening Keynote by Dr Richard David Hames, Founder & Executive Director, Centre for the Future; Fellow, World Academy of Art & Science.In his address, “Resetting ESG in the New Economy,” Dr Hames challenged conventional ESG paradigms, urging leaders to rethink sustainability in the context of rapid AI advancement, geopolitical shifts, and accelerating energy transitions. He emphasized that ESG must evolve beyond compli...

HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Taozhu New Creation Bureau, the robotics technology experience brand under Shoucheng Holdings (697.HK), is accelerating its entry into core consumer scenarios. On April 30, Taozhu New Creation Bureau’s Beijing apm store officially commenced operations; on May 1, its Beijing Chaoyang Hopson One store subsequently made its debut. The coordinated launch of two stores in prime commercial districts not only expands the brand’s offline consumer touchpoints, but also marks the further extension of Shoucheng Holdings’ robotics industry strategy from the investment and industrial ends to the mass consumer market.Built around the brand philosophy of “reimagining tradition through innovation,” Taozhu New Creation Bureau targets robotics technology experiences and future lifestyle consumption scenarios. It has created a multifunctional smart living space that integrates robotics displays, immersive experiences, interactive engagement, product sales, after-sales maintenance services, and industrial ecosystem exchange. At the Beijing apm store, demonstrations such as robotic dog walking displays, companion ...

HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Commercial competition in the robotics industry is shifting from technology showcases to real-world consumer applications. Taozhu New Creation Bureau, a robotics technology experience brand under Shoucheng Holdings (697.HK), has recently accelerated its rollout in Beijing’s core commercial districts. Following the official opening of its Beijing apm store on April 30, the brand’s Chaoyang Hopson One outlet also debuted on May 1, further strengthening the company’s offline robotics experience network.At the Beijing apm store, Taozhu New Creation Bureau continues to embody its brand philosophy of “reimagining tradition through innovation,” creating an immersive smart living space that integrates product showcases, hands-on experiences, interactive engagement, product sales, and maintenance services. Consumers can interact up close with humanoid robots, companion robots, smart wearable devices, and other products, experiencing how robotics technology is moving from being merely “watchable” to genuinely “usable” across scenarios such as household service assistance, enterta...

SINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd (“PIAS”) today announced that its management has completed the acquisition of PIAS from Singapore Life Limited (“Singlife”), through the purchase of all its shares in Professional Advisory Holdings Limited (“PAH”), PIAS’s holding company.The change in ownership, approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”), took effect on 1 May 2026 and was mutually agreed between PIAS management and Singlife. Singlife continues to be a key product provider and partner to PIAS.Singlife will continue to support PIAS in its mission to grow and offer more choice to consumers.  PIAS' management team will assume full ownership of the business and shape its next phase of growth.PIAS representatives will continue to serve clients as usual, with no impact on existing servicing arrangements. Day-to-day operations continue as normal.Following the change in ownership, PIAS will continue to expand its suite of providers and partners across savings, protection and investment solutions. With increasing longevity, a broader range o...