Lucasfilm/Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock(SeaPRwire) - Star Wars enthusiasts are known for scouring every possible source for plot leaks, including working titles intended to hide a film's identity. Notably, Return of the Jedi was produced under the pseudonym “Blue Harvest,” while Attack of the Clones was humorously dubbed “Jar-Jar’s Great Adventure.” Now, a more obscure working title is making a comeback. This could be a simple Easter egg, or it might hint at significant plot points yet to be revealed.Disney+ recently shared the broadcast dates and episode names for the upcoming animated project Maul: Shadow Lord. Starting April 6, two new chapters will drop every week leading up to May 4, Star Wars Day. However, the most noteworthy titles are scheduled for April 27: “Call to the Oblivion” and “The Creeping Fear.”While “Call to the Oblivion” seems to be a new addition to the lore, “The Creeping Fear” carries historical weight for veteran fans. In 2004, as anticipation built for the final prequel movie, rumors circulated about its name. In March of that year, the website Ain’t It Cool reported that the film would be titled The Creeping Fear.This title, along with others like Birth of the Empire and Rise of the Empire, became a major talking point among the fanbase. On April Fool’s Day in 2004, the official Star Wars website even joined in, acknowledging the popular theory while ultimately debunking it.Now, “The Creeping Fear” has been repurposed. In the context of the prequel films, it represented Anakin’s transition to the Dark Side, fueled by the progression from fear to hate. For Maul, the meaning is less certain. It could potentially involve the Inquisitors, who are expected to be featured in Shadow Lord, especially since one episode is titled “Inquisition.”Given that Maul is already a Dark Side user, this title might suggest a new personal transformation or simply indicate that the series will be rich with deep-cut references to the broader Star Wars mythos. It points toward a show that will explore the many hidden corners of the galaxy. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more. The first two episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord arrive on Disney+ on April 6, 2026.
MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse attract more than 1,700 industry professionals
HONG KONG, March 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse successfully concluded at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The premier annual e-commerce and brand marketing events drew a vibrant crowd of more than 1,700 industry professionals from 22 countries and regions, who gathered in Hong Kong to navigate the ever-evolving marketing landscape and redefine the blueprint for business growth.Driving brand evolution through innovationWelcoming delegates to the conferences, Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "Rapid advances in digital technologies are allowing e-commerce to reshape the market landscape, transforming how businesses reach consumers, transact and scale. From AI-driven personalisation to social commerce, the pace of change is unprecedented, and with this change comes significant opportunity. The theme for this year’s events, "Generate New Growth", challenges us to seize these opportunities by exploring how fresh ideas, new technologies and bold strategies can power the next wave of momentum."E-commerce experts unpack the latest AI trendsThis year’s MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse staged 30 thematic sessions, with a comprehensive agenda exploring topics including "Growth leaders", "E-commerce new horizons", "Cutting edge marketing dynamics/new market potential", " Social media best practices", the "Meet the celebrity dialogue series”, and "PR disasters and opportunities", complemented by a series of digital marketing and e-commerce workshops. More than 85 esteemed e-commerce pioneers, brand leaders, marketing experts and innovative entrepreneurs from around the globe were invited to dissect the latest e-commerce innovations, global marketing trends and consumer opportunities, exploring how to cultivate new growth in a rapidly shifting marketing ecosystem.When discussing the development and outlook for e-commerce, multiple industry experts at the conferences highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and its latest trends. Terry Li, Vertical General Manager of Smart Retail, Tencent, noted that “AI is redefining digital commerce, and integrating AI into enterprise architecture properly is key to success. It will not destroy creativity; instead, it can inspire creativity and enable personalised customer experiences.” Bruce Pan, Cross-border Industry Operations Manager of TikTok Shop US, added that the real competitive edge will lie not in generating more content faster, but in combining creative direction, understanding the competitive edges of products and emotional storytelling.Quick commerce charts a new course for e-commerceToday's consumers have an insatiable appetite for convenience and personalisation, compelling brands to accelerate the transformation of their e-marketing strategies. Precision data and AI are fundamentally rewiring consumer experiences. Patrick Zhang, Senior BD Manager of Amazon Global Selling, pointed out that the next phase of globalisation will be defined by how quickly and accurately brands can understand local consumer needs and translate data insights into high-quality growth. Yatong Qiu, Vice President of Taobao & Tmall Group, Alibaba, highlighted how brands and merchants can deploy agile merchandising strategies, real-time digital marketing and speed-oriented approaches to upgrade supply chains and streamline order fulfilment, catering to the modern consumer's desire for "everything, instantly". And the "Decoding the Gateway to ASEAN: Cross Border Growth and Market Entry Strategies" session explored tactics for entering the ASEAN market. Speakers including Luca Barni, SVP, Commercial at Lazada Group, shared battle-tested experiences, providing a practical compass for enterprises eyeing ASEAN e-tailing expansion.Visionary insights from distinguished brand leadersAs the consumer market pivots towards experience-driven models, "taste" and "perception" have become the ultimate battlegrounds for brand competitiveness. Brands are no longer merely delivering product value; they are curating a lifestyle. The "Growth leaders" series at MarketingPulse was inaugurated by Pauline Brown, former Chairman of LVMH North America, who delivered a presentation address on “Aesthetic Intelligence”, illustrating how sensory management and design thinking can elevate brand value and customer experience. “Economic inequality, environmental threats, and the rise of AI make the pursuit of aesthetic intelligence more important than ever,” Ms Brown said. “While AI enhances efficiency, consumers care about brands creating authentic sensory pleasure. Only people can truly convey a clear, well-articulated vision that resonates with customers.”Haijun Wang, Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Experience Officer of Atour Lifestyle Holdings, shared his philosophy on weaving lifestyle experiences into hotel and lifestyle brand management. By extending the "accommodation experience" into new retail, he demonstrated how to forge brand identity through lifestyle sensibilities and customer resonance. Mr Wang believes that when both service and space strike an emotional chord, the resulting customer loyalty offers an enduring competitive edge. "In the experience economy, emotional value and authentic customer advocacy are becoming more important, making experience not only a point of differentiation, but also a source of sustainable brand growth and long-term development potential,” he said.As younger generations emerge as the dominant consumer force, the dynamic between brands and youth demographics is being entirely redefined. JinHee Lee, Chief Operating Officer of South Korea's Olive Young, shared the brand's triumphant journey from local flagship to a global powerhouse. He showcased how this Korean beauty titan leverages seamless omnichannel operations and data-driven marketing strategies, using technology as a compass to build international competitiveness. “In order for a beauty brand to go global, it’s essential to develop a marketing platform that combines digital promotion and offline data,” he explained. “By integrating physical stores with online apps, we have built a seamless omnichannel ecosystem that continuously adapts to our customers’ lifestyles and needs. providing real time updates on product stock and promotions.”Crafting an immersive and unforgettable shopping experience to amplify marketing efficacy and fortify long-term brand influence has always been the golden rule for major international brands. Krzysztof Andrzej Kowal, Global Retail Design Director at YSL Beauty, L'Oréal Luxe, took the stage in the session "The Poetics of Branding: Weaving Story, Design, and Emotion into Iconic Narratives". He shared how to transform physical retail spaces into the ultimate storytelling canvas through the alchemy of "Design × Story × Emotion". He said that to build emotional connections with customers, “physical stores should transcend showcase roles to become temples of experience and content factories that generate authentic and multi-sensory moments. By blending current trends like Y2K and nostalgia, we build up our persona based on new trends while maintaining our brand culture. At the same time, we maintain a cohesive global identity while adapting to local cultures.”Creative social content ignites brand resonanceIn an era saturated with content and dictated by algorithms, brands and creators must rebuild emotional bridges through authenticity and the power of storytelling. This year's conferences approached the subject through the lenses of film, television, social media and content creation, exploring how culturally resonant content can captivate audiences and amplify brand value.Actor and "Threads Admin" Ng Siu-hin joined forces with Kenie Kwok, Creative Strategy Lead at Meta, in the dialogue "Threads for Consumer and Audience Engagement", comprehensively decoding the "traffic matrix" for the platform. Continuing the creative thread, the "Meet the celebrity dialogue series” invited actor and singer-songwriter Louis Cheung to share his creative odyssey and breakthrough moments. Spanning music to on-screen performances, Louis underscored the importance of staying true to one's original aspirations and authentic expression, inspiring brands and creators to co-create content with genuine warmth. Meanwhile, content creator and MUSE TV founder Mayao shared his ingenious use of disruptive social media promotional tactics to market music and content, leaving an indelible mark on the public consciousness.As AI permeates every aspect of the marketing and design sectors, creative thinking faces an unprecedented paradigm shift. Award-winning creative minds, including Stephen Rogers, Group Creative Director at Droga5 from Ireland, explored this dynamic in the session "Creativity & AI: Human vs Artificial Mind". The speakers revealed that human imagination and intelligent technology are engaged in a symbiotic dance rather than a zero-sum game, with industry pioneers sharing how to masterfully navigate the shifting boundaries between human intuition and AI.Practical insights and business matchmaking foster cross-sector synergyBeyond the main forums and InnoTalks series, the events introduced a new feature, “e-Commerce Connect”, that brought together nearly 30 local and international exhibitors to showcase the latest one-stop e-commerce solutions. A series of digital marketing and e-tailing workshops was also held, at which industry experts imparted strategies for AI integration, cross-border market navigation, and brand influence elevation, arming participating brands with actionable intelligence. The organiser curated multiple networking events and arranged more than 170 one-on-one business matchmaking sessions for attendees and exhibitors. In addition, singer James Ng graced the event with a live performance during the conferences’ Happy Hour session.Widespread industry support drives sector advancementThis year's MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse received robust support from numerous organisations and industry bodies, including the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of Hong Kong (HK4As), the Hong Kong Internet & Ecommerce Association, the Hong Kong Federation of E-Commerce (HKFEC), the Hong Kong Live E-Commerce Association, the Hong Kong Public Relations Professionals’ Association, IAB Hong Kong and PRHK, providing attendees with invaluable market intelligence and unique perspectives.Forum highlights available via Video on Demand for one monthThe Video on Demand pass for MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse is available from today, 20 March, until 19 April. Industry professionals are encouraged to leverage the platform's versatile features during this period to revisit the wealth of insights shared across the events.Related websites- MarketingPulse website: https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/conference/mp/en- eTailingPulse website: https://etailingpulse.hktdc.com/conference/etp/en- Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse:https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/conference/hkfilmart/enPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4sVaOAgHKTDC Executive Director Sophia Chong delivered the welcome remarks. She said the theme for this year’s events, "Generate New Growth", challenged us to seize these opportunities by exploring how fresh ideas, new technologies and bold strategies can power the next wave of momentumMarketingPulse and eTailingPulse attracted more than 1,700 industry professionals from 22 countries and regionsPauline Brown (right), former Chairman of LVMH North America and author of Aesthetic Intelligence, illustrated how sensory management and design thinking can elevate brand value and the customer experienceHaijun Wang, Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Experience Officer of Atour Lifestyle Holdings, shared how to seamlessly weave cultural aesthetics into the management of hotel and lifestyle brandsJinHee Lee, Chief Operating Officer of Olive Young, showcased how Korean beauty leverages agile operations and trend curation, using technology to build international competitivenessKrzysztof Andrzej Kowal, Global Retail Design Director at YSL Beauty, L'Oréal Luxe, highlighted how to craft an immersive and unforgettable shopping experienceJohn Deschner (right), Head of Brand at Maximum Effort, shared how to masterfully repackage negative reactions into creative and heartwarming brand storiesMarketingPulse and eTailingPulse introduced a new feature, “e-Commerce Connect”, bringing together close to 30 local and international exhibitors to showcase the latest one-stop e-commerce solutionsMedia enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact:Raconteur PR Agency:Betsy TseTel: (852) 9742 7338Email: betsytse@raconteur.hkMolisa LauTel: (852) 6187 7786Email: molisalau@raconteur.hkHKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (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 Mainland China, 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. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
A Horror Icon Will Bring A Beloved Video Game To Life
Square Enix(SeaPRwire) - When the original Life is Strange launched back in 2015, it coincided with a notable boom in narrative adventure games. It arrived just a few years after Telltale’s The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us earned critical acclaim, along with David Cage’s Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls—all titles that, despite their imperfections, breathed new life into interactive adventures as a valid alternative to traditional, mechanics-focused gaming. But what made Life is Strange stand out from similar games was its sincerity and the emotional depth with which it explores young adulthood. Even with time-travel elements and a serial murderer storyline, the game is almost entirely driven by following main characters Max and Chloe as they navigate the harshness and indifference of adolescence, as well as their own feelings for one another.Now that Amazon Prime has started pre-production on its Life is Strange adaptation, it will be fascinating to see how it fits into the broader legacy of on-screen coming-of-age stories. It’s crucial that the series doesn’t overlook the significance of teenage existential anxiety, particularly the intricate relationship between two young women whose friendship eventually evolves into a tragic romance—this is another way the game portrays the growing pains of transitioning to adulthood. Fortunately, the recently appointed director of the first two episodes, Karyn Kusama, has engaged with these themes in various ways across her career.Max and Chloe’s adolescent coming-of-age is crucial to the story of Life is Strange. | Square EnixWhile Kusama’s debut film was 2005’s indie favorite Girlfight (which also marked Michelle Rodriguez’s first film role), it’s perhaps her 2009 movie Jennifer’s Body that’s most well-known. Upon release, it received mixed and mostly negative reviews, but it has since become a genuine cult classic—especially for its subversive feminist take on society’s indifference to abuse at the hands of powerful men, as well as the toxic, boundary-blurring queer relationship between best friends Jennifer Check and Anita Lesnicki.This latter aspect has become a deep area of analysis in the years since the film’s release. Though the characters never get a chance to meaningfully and directly explore their feelings, the intensely codependent nature of their friendship and clear mutual attraction make it feel like they’re evading something obvious. Interestingly enough, Kusama went on to explore similar complex female friendships and queer relationships in the TV series Yellowjackets, which she produces and also directed the first episode of.The confusing nature of discovering your sexuality is one of the many ways Life is Strange engages with the messiness of the teenage years. | Square EnixClearly, Chloe and Max’s relationship is very different from that of Jennifer and Needy, or the girls in Yellowjackets, but these previous works demonstrate that Kusama has spent much of her career portraying young women as they discover their identities and form deeply intimate, complex bonds with other women—whether those bonds are romantic or platonic. She’s a filmmaker who often gives the experience of girlhood the existential gravity it merits, making her an ideal choice for adapting Life is Strange, given that the emotional power of watching Chloe and Max fall in love is just as impactful as any of the game’s more intense plot points.There’s still no official announcement about the show’s release date, so fans will have to wait a bit longer before returning to Arcadia Bay. But one thing is certain: the game’s core relationship is in very capable hands. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more. The original Life is Strange is available to play on PS4/5, Xbox One, and Switch. The new title, Life is Strange: Reunion, will launch on March 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks are on a situational pause as Middle East conflict intensifies
(SeaPRwire) - Peace discussions concerning Ukraine are currently on a "situational pause" due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Kremlin announced on Thursday. This statement comes even as Kyiv indicated that negotiations could potentially restart as early as this weekend.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the halt in talks after Russian media outlets reported that the Kremlin had suspended discussions on Ukraine, suggesting that the Middle East crisis might compel Kyiv to seek a compromise."This represents a situational pause, for clear reasons," Peskov informed journalists when questioned about the report, as cited by Reuters.Peskov further stated that Moscow anticipates the pause will conclude and new discussions can commence once "our American partners" are able to redirect their focus back to the Ukraine conflict, according to the same news source.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a video shared on X, revealed that Kyiv has received indications from the United States expressing readiness to resume talks aimed at ending the war."There has been a break in the negotiations, and it is now time to restart them," he declared. "We are making every effort to ensure that these negotiations are truly substantive."Zelenskyy also mentioned that a Ukrainian negotiating delegation is already en route to the U.S., with meetings scheduled for Saturday.Earlier this month, former President Donald Trump commented that the intense "hatred" between Russia and Ukraine was impeding the achievement of a peace agreement.Speaking at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida, Trump remarked that the "animosity between Putin and his counterpart is so profound.""It's so profound that, you know, Ukraine, Russia, you'd think there would be a little bit of camaraderie, [but] there’s not. And the animosity is so profound. It's very difficult for them to reach an agreement. It's very, very difficult to get there. So we'll see what happens," Trump stated. "But we've been close many times and one side or the other would withdraw."Trump’s observations followed a January statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who reported that Russia was losing between 20,000 and 25,000 troops monthly in its war against Ukraine.The suspension of talks coincides with Ukraine's increasing involvement in the broader Middle East conflict.With the conflict in Iran now entering its third week, Ukraine is supplying technology and battle-proven tactics to counteract Iranian drone assaults.Both U.S. and Gulf allies have requested Ukrainian assistance, and Kyiv has indicated its willingness to share both systems and personnel to aid in defending against Iranian aerial threats. Digital's Greg Norman-Diamond and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report, along with Reuters. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
Sun Hung Kai & Co. Announces 2025 Annual Results
EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 20/03/2026 / 09:42 UTC+8 Strong Investment Performance Lifts Attributable Profit to HK$1,593 Million, Up Over Threefold Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited (Stock Code: 86.HK) ("SHK & Co." or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") is pleased to announce a significant improvement in its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025. Financial Highlights (HK$ Million) Year ended 31 Dec 2025 Year ended 31 Dec 2024 Change Total income 5,474 4,262 +28.4% EBIT 2,672 1,780 +50.1% Profit attributable to owners of the Company 1,593 378 +321.8% Basic earnings per share (HK cents) 81.4 19.3 +321.8% Second interim dividend per share (HK cents) 15.0 14.0 +7.1% Total dividend per share (HK cents) 27.0 26.0 +3.8% Book value per share (HK$) 11.4 10.8 +5.6% In 2025, the Group delivered a strong performance, underpinned by positive results across the core business segments of its alternative investment platform. The performance was driven by significant growth in its Investment Management business, which saw enhanced returns across its diverse portfolio. The Alternative Solutions platform (formerly known as Funds Management) continued its strong growth trajectory, marked by a notable expansion in the total assets under management ("Total AUM")*. Meanwhile, the Group's Credit business delivered a resilient performance and remained a solid contributor, successfully navigating a challenging economic environment. These collective results underscore the success of the Group's strategic transformation, with its diversified platforms generating increasing synergies and enhancing long-term shareholder value. Profit attributable to the owners of the Company rose more than three times to HK$1,593.1 million (2024: HK$377.7 million). This strong recovery was primarily driven by the Investment Management business, where increased exit events and a more favourable market sentiment towards China-related assets contributed to robust gains. During the year, the Company continued to optimise its capital structure through proactive balance sheet management, including the repurchase of US$26.2 million in Medium-Term Notes (“MTN”). Since 2022, cumulative MTN repurchases and redemptions have reached US$460.3 million, reducing net gearing to 25.8%. As of 31 December 2025, the Group's book value per share was HK$11.4, an increase of 5.6% from the end of 2024 (HK$10.8). The Board of Directors of the Company declared a second interim dividend of HK15.0 cents per share for the year ended 31 December 2025. Together with the interim dividend of HK12 cents per share, total dividends for 2025 are HK27 cents per share (2024: HK26 cents per share), increased by 3.8% year-on-year (“YoY”), reflecting the Group's commitment to sustainable shareholder returns. Segment Performance Investment Management The Investment Management business delivered another strong year, leveraging proprietary sourcing and disciplined structuring to capture mispriced opportunities with downside protection. Over the past five years, this approach has generated approximately HK$4 billion in realised gains. In 2025, segment profit before tax increased to HK$1,826.4 million, with positive contributions from nearly all asset classes. As at the end of 2025, the segment's investment balance stood at HK$15,717.4 million. The portfolio is led by Private Equity external funds and direct/co-investments, which comprise around 60% of the total. Our HK$9.4 billion Private Equity portfolio – with about HK$2 billion in publicly listed holdings providing liquidity flexibility – delivered an IRR of 16.3% since inception, supported by successful listings, secondary sales, and distributions. Throughout the year, in addition to recycling capital into Strategic Partnerships, such as Wentworth, the Group deliberately increased its exposure to the Special Situations and Structured Credit asset class aiming to position the portfolio for downside-protected returns whilst keeping exposure to upside asymmetry. This segment also delivered strong performance, with income primarily driven by the Group's co-investment in a US-based payments business and a European hotel platform. Alternative Solutions (Formerly known as Funds Management) The Alternative Solutions platform (formerly known as Funds Management), conducted through Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited ("SHKCP"), recorded a pre-tax profit of HK$63.1 million (+28.8% YoY). Accelerating growth in fee income (+83.4% YoY) and AUM were the main drivers, partly offset by the increase of operating and reorganisation costs associated with the winding down of the MCIP fund and the time taken to ramp up investments with Wentworth. SHKCP achieved 57% growth in total AUM*, reaching US$3.2 billion amid 2025's challenging fundraising environment. This strong growth was attributed to net capital inflows, robust market performance across nearly all strategies, and new strategic partnerships. Strategic Partnerships Building on the strategic investment into Wentworth in the beginning of 2025, the Group deepened its partnership by seeding Wentworth's newly established Australian real estate private credit platform which launched in December 2025. The Group also committed to co-invest in the take private of Janus Henderson Group, a leading global asset manager, alongside Trian Partners and General Catalyst. In addition, the strategic partnership with Mubadala Capital — the asset management arm of Mubadala Investment Company — has created a powerful conduit for privileged access to deal flows and co-investment opportunities of the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund. The Group continues to build out its partnership with GAM Investments to leverage its established European distribution network for its funds, opening new avenues for growth and fostering synergies with the platform's General Partners. These partnerships create significant platform benefits, enhance global capital access and improve differentiated product offerings for ultra-high-net-worth and institutional investors seeking global alternative risk/return. Cross-platform collaboration continued to deepen, with closer integration between Investment Management and Alternative Solutions enhancing access to exclusive opportunities for third-party investors, demonstrating the benefits and alignment of a principal-led alternative investment platform. Credit Business In Credit, the Group adopted a more cautious origination approach amid softer loan demand, while focusing on portfolio management, operational efficiency, and diversification. The Mortgage Loans business worked closely with the Special Situations and Structured Credit team to capture opportunities arising from market dislocations. By extending into a Mortgage Servicing platform, the Group is able to serve more institutional clients and property developer partners apart from individual borrowers, which creates a new, scalable fee-based income stream. Consumer Finance remained resilient, contributing pre-tax profit of HK$793.5 million. United Asia Finance’s SIM credit card business posted solid performance, with an expanded customer base and increased transaction volumes contributing to the results. Mr. Seng Huang LEE, the Group Executive Chairman, said, "With the completion of our strategic transformation, we have shifted our focus from consolidation to targeted growth. We are positioned to capitalise on the secular growth of alternative investments within a growing market, supported by our proven track record of investment performance. We will continue to develop and expand our global investment partnerships and scale our solutions-driven model for the benefit of all stakeholders." For more details of the 2025 earnings, please refer to the official announcement. * “Total AUM” refers to the total value of assets managed, advised, distributed or otherwise serviced by SHKCP, and also includes assets managed by seeding partners and external managers in which SHK & Co. has equity stakes. For details, please refer to the SHK & Co. website and our annual report. This AUM methodology differs from that of the AUM in our regulatory filings. - End - About Sun Hung Kai & Co. Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited ("SHK & Co.", SEHK: 86) is a principal-led alternative investment platform based in Hong Kong. Since 1969, with its roots in wealth management, SHK & Co. has built a unique investment capability by investing across a wide range of alternative asset classes including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and various real assets, consistently generating solid long-term risk-adjusted returns. SHK & Co.'s vision is to realise the full potential of its alternative investment expertise through a strategy centred on alignment —creating value for both its own capital and that of external partners, including institutions and family offices, enhanced by its relationships with leading alternative investment managers. As at 31 December 2025, SHK & Co. held approximately HK$38.7 billion in total assets, with total assets under management (Total AUM*) of HK$24.6 billion (~US$3.2 billion), reflecting 81% per annum growth over the past three years. For more information, please visit: www.shkco.com / follow SHK & Co. on LinkedIn. For media enquiries, please contact: Christensen Advisory shk@christensencomms.com 20/03/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com
Nine Years On, Star Wars Is Concealing Its Most Humiliating Debacle
Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images(SeaPRwire) - Ever since Star Wars first came into existence, fans have wondered how they’d fare in that galaxy far, far away. From video games and role-playing titles to stacks of fanfiction, there have always been ways to immerse oneself in the franchise. But no experience compares to Galaxy’s Edge, the Star Wars-themed land at Disney Parks. Where else can you spot a napping Loth cat, sip blue milk, or buy a Coke branded in Aurebesh?For a time, you could fully dive into the Star Wars universe via the Galactic Starcruiser—an “immersive” hotel stay that claimed to let guests “live their Star Wars story.” But what was supposed to be a game-changer for fans turned into one of Disney’s most notorious flops, and it’s now being completely erased from the park.The Galactic Starcruiser tried — and failed — to emulate a spacefaring pleasure cruise. | Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesGalaxy’s Edge is going through a transition. The land was originally rooted in the sequel trilogy, with its two themed rides—Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run—both set during those three films. But the sequel era is now over, and Galaxy’s Edge is shifting to a more generic vibe, with renovations and rebranding that allow characters from past eras, like Luke, Leia, and Han, to wander the area.Oga’s Cantina, the themed restaurant in Galaxy’s Edge, recently reopened after renovations, but not all changes were focused on this rebrand. WDWNewsToday reports that the Cantina’s Galactic Starcruiser Easter egg has been removed. The Cantina features a notice board with messages in Aurebesh that fans can decode: one example reads, “Flight Crews Wanted, No training necessary, fair pay, great experience. Discretion a must. Inquire at Ohnaka Transport Solutions in the spaceport,” which references Smuggler’s Run.The notice board at Oga’s Cantina has been scrubbed of all reference to the Galactic Starcruiser. | Gerardo Mora/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesBut one key message is now missing. Originally, a notice said: “Mechanic Wanted! Experience with Chandrilan class 1 starships required. Ability to speak Shyriiwook a plus. Contact Captain R. Keevan of the Halcyon, CSL.” This was a nod to the Galactic Starcruiser, as the ship’s name was the Halcyon, and fans had the chance to meet and interact with Captain Keevan “onboard.”The Galactic Starcruiser was announced in 2017, opened in 2022, and closed in late 2023. While it got glowing reviews from an early press visit, the guest experience turned out to be quite different. In a now-infamous video essay by YouTuber Jenny Nicholson, she described the disappointment of windowless “luxury” cabins, a pole blocking her view of the dinner floor show, and the story’s tie-in app that never really worked. The experience never seemed to justify its exorbitant cost. Now, it looks like Disney will act as if the whole thing never happened. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
Anticipation of Unitree Robotics’ IPO Heats Up, Value Revaluation for Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) Expected
HONG KONG, Mar 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Recently, the robot sector has garnered increasing attention, with humanoid robots and embodied AI becoming a primary focus in the capital markets. As a leading enterprise in this field, Unitree Robotics has gradually become a key benchmark for the market’s pricing of the robotics industry due to its technological progress, product iterations, brand popularity, and capitalization process. In this context, Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) is being increasingly viewed by the market as a "Unitree Robotics concept stock" supported by industrial logic, owing to its investment in Unitree and its continuous layout across the robotics industry chain.It is worth noting that Shoucheng Holdings participates as more than just a financial investor. In fact, as a platform-based enterprise, Shoucheng Holdings possesses multiple capabilities, including industrial investment, scenario resources, operational expertise, and ecological synergy. Its relationship with Unitree Robotics extends beyond the capital level and may expand into scenario implementation, business synergy, and industrial empowerment in the future. This is a key factor that distinguishes it from typical concept stocks.Shoucheng Holdings’ investment in Unitree Robotics is not only a capital participation but also an effort to drive the commercialization of leading robotics companies through its own platform resources, thereby amplifying its own value within the industry chain. Market analysts believe that this "Investment + Scenario + Service + Ecosystem" model offers greater scalability than single equity investments and helps provide sustained valuation support.From a capital market perspective, Shoucheng Holdings currently possesses multiple pricing logics:Thematic Investment Logic: Analysts believe that Unitree Robotics, as a high-profile company in the robotics track, may generate a "spillover effect" on related listed companies through its brand influence and capitalization progress. In an environment of high sector activity and rising market risk appetite, this factor is expected to draw market attention to Shoucheng Holdings.Platform-Based Revaluation Logic: Some analysts point out that if Shoucheng Holdings continues to disclose progress in scenario cooperation and commercial projects with Unitree and other robotics firms, its pricing logic may shift from "concept mapping" to a "robotics industry platform." This means its valuation anchor will no longer be limited to single-project investment returns but will rely on its ability to build a scarce robotics platform asset in the Hong Kong stock market.Performance Realization and Exit Return Logic: Capital market judgment ultimately returns to the ability to deliver results. With 2026 regarded as a critical year for the industrialization and capitalization of humanoid robots, Shoucheng Holdings' robotics investment portfolio is expected to enter a "harvest period," driving its valuation system from being purely expectation-driven to being driven by both expectations and performance.According to information previously disclosed by management, approximately four portfolio companies, including Unitree Robotics, are expected to initiate the IPO process in 2026. If these projects successfully enter the IPO stage, Shoucheng Holdings will not only realize capital returns but also strengthen its influence and platform status in the robotics field. Its future value will stem from a complete value loop: IPOs of invested projects, valuation increases, the release of exit returns, and deepened industrial synergy.The market is widely watching how Shoucheng Holdings' financial performance may be further enhanced as star projects like Unitree Robotics see valuation increases and as investment portfolios enter potential realization periods. Analysts suggest that if the company releases positive signals in both financial reports and capital operations, its valuation logic may upgrade from concept mapping to "performance-driven platform revaluation."Overall, the definition of Shoucheng Holdings as a "Unitree Robotics concept stock" is based on actual industrial layout and ecological capabilities rather than simple thematic association. In the short term, the company serves as a vehicle for the spillover of Unitree’s popularity; in the medium term, it may benefit from the overall valuation rise of the robotics sector; and in the long term, its value anchor is expected to evolve into an asset with both industrial platform attributes and performance realization capabilities.Industry analysis suggests that as the capitalization expectations of portfolio companies like Unitree Robotics heat up, Shoucheng Holdings is poised to benefit from the dual feedback of asset revaluation and earnings growth. Driven by these factors, the company’s growth potential and valuation elasticity are well-positioned for release. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Report: Denmark secretly readied to blow up Greenland’s runways to halt US aircraft
(SeaPRwire) - Denmark made preparations to destroy Greenland's airstrips with explosives and airlifted in blood supplies due to concerns about a possible U.S. invasion earlier this year, a new report from Danish public broadcaster DR claims.According to EuroNews, these actions were components of a contingency plan that involved sending soldiers to the island in January with demolition explosives to potentially stop U.S. planes from landing.The plan was detailed in a Danish military operations order from January 13, which DR stated it had examined.These preparations occurred as friction increased following President Donald Trump's assertion that the United States ought to control Greenland for reasons of national security.Both Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, consistently refused Trump's proposals to purchase the island.The BBC reported that DR said its findings were drawn from 12 sources at the top echelons of the Danish government and military, as well as from sources within Denmark's allies, France and Germany."When Trump repeatedly states his desire to buy Greenland … we were compelled to consider every potential situation seriously," an anonymous Danish military official informed DR.Denmark and a number of European partners also sent troops to Greenland under the guise of a NATO training exercise named Arctic Endurance.In truth, based on the sources referenced by DR, this troop movement was an active military operation.The report stated that the arriving soldiers were supplied not just with regular equipment but also with medical stocks and explosives. France, Germany, and Sweden participated in the January deployment as well.Even with these measures in place, Danish officials aimed to prevent a worsening of relations with Washington.On January 21, Trump declared an ambiguous "framework" agreement concerning Greenland with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, though specifics are still not known.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump remarked, "I don't want to use force. I won't use force. All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland."On March 17, the commander of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), Gen. Gregory Guillot, stated, "We are working with Denmark through the Department of State to expand some of the authorities that are in the 1951 treaty to give increased access to different bases across Greenland."But everything that we're doing through NORTHCOM is through Greenland and through Denmark." This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
Global Capital Reset Takes Centre Stage at Hall Chadwick’s U.S. Capital Access Forum in Singapore
HONG KONG, March 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tension, shifting trade alliances and accelerating technological disruption, global corporate leaders and investors gathered in Singapore last week for Hall Chadwick’s U.S. Capital Access Forum: the Art of an IPO, exploring how companies are repositioning themselves for a new era of global capital formation.Held over two days at Capella Hotel, Sentosa Island, Singapore, the Forum convened senior executives, capital markets leaders and technology innovators to examine the evolving relationship between capital markets, supply chains, emerging technologies and national economic strategy.Participants also explored how geopolitical competition, industrial policy and supply-chain realignment are reshaping investment flows across sectors including critical minerals, artificial intelligence, digital assets and financial infrastructure.The Forum featured Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, as keynote speaker. In his address, he discussed how the world is increasingly recognising the risks of strategic dependence within global supply chains and the need for nations and corporations to strengthen domestic and allied production capacity in critical sectors. He also emphasised that capital markets are increasingly shaped by geopolitical and policy considerations, particularly in areas such as energy, technology and industrial capability.The programme also brought together senior industry figures including Robert Friedland, Founder and Executive Co-Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines; Bob McCooey, Chairman of Nasdaq APAC; Mick McMullen, Chairman of Metals Acquisition Corp II; Dulguun Erdenebaatar, CEO of Boroo Pte Ltd; Jared Shaw, CFO of Animoca Brands; Amar Bedi, CEO of Tashi Network; Gary Dugan, CEO of The Global CIO Office; and David Brudenell, Co-CEO of Decidr.ai, and many more.Across the programme, speakers examined the growing convergence of capital markets, technology and geopolitics, with particular attention to how global companies can access U.S. capital markets while navigating regulatory shifts, supply-chain volatility and emerging technological disruption.Opening the Forum, Hall Chadwick Managing Partner Richard Albarran said the global investment landscape is entering a new phase in which capital access, technological capability and geopolitical positioning are increasingly intertwined.Richard Albarran, Managing Partner of Hall Chadwick, said: “We are entering a period where capital markets, critical resources and technological capability are becoming deeply intertwined with national economic strategy.This Forum was created to bring together global leaders to explore how companies can access U.S. capital markets while navigating an increasingly complex geopolitical and investment landscape.”Albarran noted that Hall Chadwick is actively supporting companies pursuing international capital strategies, including transactions announced during the Forum involving major critical minerals and energy infrastructure projects.A major theme across the Forum was the restructuring of global supply chains and the increasing strategic importance of energy transition resources and critical minerals, which are becoming central to both economic development and national security.During the panel discussion “The Supply Chain Scramble”, Mick McMullen, Chairman of Metals Acquisition Corp II, and Dulguun Erdenebaatar, Chief Executive Officer of Boroo Pte Ltd, joined Rod Colwell, CEO of Controlled Thermal Resources, and Tony Sage, CEO of Critical Metals Corp, to share their perspectives on the growing urgency of securing strategic resources, strengthening downstream processing capabilities and building more resilient supply chains amid rising geopolitical competition.Capital markets leaders also examined how global exchanges are adapting to evolving cross-border listing trends, particularly as companies explore U.S. IPO and SPAC structures to access international capital.Sharing at the panel discussion “Future Vibrancy on Nasdaq: AI & Robotics”, Bob McCooey, Chairman of Nasdaq APAC, said: “Most companies belong in their local markets, but every year a number of companies with global ambitions choose to list internationally. When they make that decision, we believe Nasdaq offers the strongest platform for global capital and liquidity.”Sessions also explored topics ranging from the institutional integration of digital assets and stablecoins, to the growing role of artificial intelligence in enterprise systems and capital markets infrastructure.Speakers highlighted the increasing strategic importance of AI-driven enterprise capability, with companies seeking to develop sovereign technology infrastructure capable of supporting global scale and resilience.Throughout the Forum, participants discussed how investors and corporations are navigating a period of heightened volatility while positioning themselves for the next phase of global economic growth.Many noted that the interplay between capital markets, geopolitical competition, technological innovation and industrial policy will likely define global investment strategies for the coming decade.The Forum concluded with a forward-looking discussion on how corporations and investors are adapting to a rapidly evolving global landscape shaped by geopolitical competition, supply-chain realignment and accelerating technological change. Participants noted that access to deep and liquid capital markets, particularly in the United States, will remain a critical advantage for companies seeking to scale globally, while cross-border hubs such as Singapore will continue to play an important role in facilitating capital flows between East and West.Reflecting the growing convergence between energy infrastructure, critical minerals and global capital markets, the Forum also coincided with the announcement of a proposed business combination between Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) and Plum Acquisition Corp. IV, which would enable CTR to advance development of its Hell’s Kitchen geothermal and critical minerals project in California. Hall Chadwick is serving as exclusive corporate, financial and lead capital markets advisor to CTR on the transaction.Richard Albarran, Managing Partner, Hall Chadwick, delivers opening remarks at the U.S. Capital Access Forum: The Art of an IPO, held at Capella Hotel, Sentosa Island, Singapore.Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President, The Trump Organization, delivers the keynote address “Trade, Sovereignty & the Capital Reset” at the U.S. Capital Access Forum in Singapore.Robert Friedland, Founder and Executive Co-Chairman, Ivanhoe Mines, speaks during his keynote address “The Dawn of the Copper Age” at the U.S. Capital Access Forum.Bob McCooey, Chairman, Nasdaq APAC, speaks at the panel discussion “Future Vibrancy on Nasdaq: AI & Robotics” and delivers closing remarks at the U.S. Capital Access Forum.Panel discussion “The Supply Chain Scramble” at the U.S. Capital Access Forum.From left to right:Lucy Greenleaf, Co-master of ceremoniesRod Colwell, Chief Executive Officer, ACR;Mick McMullen, Chairman, Metals Acquisition Corp II;Tony Sage, Chief Executive Officer, Critical Metals Corp;Dulguun Erdenebaatar, Chief Executive Officer, Boroo Pte Ltd. 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Iran’s Supreme Leader Linked to Luxury Apartments Overlooking Israeli Embassy in London
(SeaPRwire) - Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been connected to two high-end apartments with a view of the Israeli Embassy in London—a site security experts said could enable "permanent surveillance," according to several reports.The million-dollar Kensington properties are adjacent to the prominent embassy compound and were identified by UK media, drawing on findings from a yearlong investigation into Khamenei’s possible overseas assets.On March 5, The Times of London reported that one building "is next to the Israeli Embassy on Palace Green," placing the residences extremely close to one of Israel’s most sensitive diplomatic locations.These revelations stem from a Bloomberg investigation alleging Khamenei’s portfolio may span multiple countries, including high-value London real estate totaling around $138 million and assets in Europe and the Gulf.UK media reported the two London apartments were acquired in 2014 and 2016 through intermediaries, occupying upper floors of the building and offering a direct view of the rear of the Israeli Embassy compound.A terrorism specialist quoted in reports said the positioning effectively means "Iran owns the view into the back of the Israeli Embassy from less than 50 meters away," describing the situation as a potential "serious security breach."Roger Macmillan, a former director of security at the Iranian dissident satellite channel Iran International, also noted the two apartments had "a direct line of sight, held through Mojtaba Khamenei. That's not a property portfolio—it's a permanent surveillance platform.""This is a serious security breach," he added.Further details from Bloomberg’s investigation indicated a businessman acted as a financial conduit, purchasing high-end properties on Khamenei’s behalf and channeling funds through an investment network.The investigation also found 11 mansions on London's "Billionaire’s Row" were bought using an Isle of Man shell company.The Financial Times has similarly reported on links between Khamenei’s associates and luxury assets across Europe.Khamenei, 56, has been viewed as a powerful figure in Iran’s ruling establishment, ultimately becoming the leading successor to his father—who was killed in a Tehran compound strike on Feb. 28.Since being selected by Iran's Assembly of Experts, he has not been seen in public to date. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
15 Years On, A Hilariously Absurd Sci-Fi Thriller Remains Perfectly Foolish
Relativity Media(SeaPRwire) - The idea that humans only utilize 10% of their brains isn’t factual, but this absurd urban myth has likely inspired over 10% of our pop culture by now. It’s cropped up to justify plotlines in films like Inception and Flight of the Navigator, as well as countless classic novels, comic books, and television series.Most notoriously, this silly cliché is central to 2014’s Lucy, where Scarlett Johansson finds that the remaining 90% of her brain allows her to dominate everyone around her. But three years prior to Lucy—15 years ago today—Limitless featured Bradley Cooper unlocking his hidden mental potential, then using his newfound smarts to live the life any Red Bull-guzzling fraternity guy would envy.Similar to Lucy’s protagonist (whatever her name was), Cooper’s Eddie Morra comes across an experimental drug called NZT-48 during a random run-in with his sleazy ex-brother-in-law. Instead of becoming a telekinetic superhero who can perceive time like Johansson’s character, Morra’s first move is to wow his landlord’s sharp-tongued wife so much that they end up hooking up.Though NZT-48 is depicted as a general mood and motivation enhancer, its most significant advantage is perfect memory retention—if you half-watched a PBS documentary while washing dishes 25 years ago, you could recite every detail Ken Burns shared about jazz (the unfaithful wife is charmed by Morra’s sudden eloquence when he helps her with a law school paper). After their encounter, Morra uses his new abilities to finish a novel he’d been stuck on quickly, and then, in Limitless’ most grounded twist, he gains enough sense to realize writing isn’t a viable career and switches to finance.The result is a thriller that’s surprisingly simple for such a ridiculous concept, but it’s so self-aware and fun that it’s easy to enjoy. Morra’s instant success as a stock market genius catches the eye of telecom mogul Carl Van Loon (played by Robert De Niro), who hires him to manage a merger that makes Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros. seem trivial. Just days after we meet Morra as a deadbeat in a run-down apartment, he’s delving into corporate history.What writers see after having too much coffee. | Relativity MediaHowever, Morra’s NZT supply is scarce, and the drug has dangerous side effects—including possibly deadly withdrawal symptoms. Additionally, Morra’s wealth came from a loan from a shady gangster, who finds one of Morra’s pills and demands more. These factors lead to action, suspense, and a disappointingly simple ending that suggests “substance abuse is great and will turn out okay.” The film teases a message about overconfidence and unexpected outcomes but shies away as if deep themes are intimidating.The fact that the world’s smartest man only uses his intelligence to party, hook up, and drive fast cars is a lack of creativity, making Limitless feel like it should’ve been titled Axe Body Spray for Algernon (its original source, Alan Glynn’s novel The Dark Fields, is much darker). On the other hand, there are plenty of modern young men trying to find shortcuts to easy money and romantic attention—if Morra were a current character, he might start by using ChatGPT to write his pickup lines and finish his book. The idea that Morra is given the world but only cares about his own place in it could be Limitless’ most clever observation.Robert De Niro adds gravitas to the ridiculous proceedings. | Limitless Robert De Niro Bradley Cooper Regardless, Limitless has enough small, creative touches to be worth watching for the moderately discerning sci-fi fan. When Morra is on the IQ-boosting drug, his world is vibrant and glossy, but when he crashes, the color scheme fades with him. Cooper brings a confident charm to his intelligent bro character, and his frantic energy helps make the film’s unexpected funny moments work. Most appropriately, Limitless has an action sequence that’s so silly yet brilliant that it’d be wrong to give it away here.Fifteen years later, is Limitless the best story about using drugs to unlock incredible intelligence? Definitely not (that title goes to Ted Chiang’s “Understand,” which Gus Van Sant is said to be turning into a TV series). But is it the most fun? Likely. In 2011, some critics rightly pointed out that Limitless could have been more intelligent. But at least we got a movie that’s stupid in the right way.Limitless is streaming on Prime Video. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
Iran Detains 97 Over Alleged Links to Israel in Broad Security Operation
(SeaPRwire) - According to state media reports on Thursday, Iran’s intelligence ministry has detained 97 people accused of being “soldiers of Israel.”Reuters said the arrests are part of the country’s latest security crackdown, which has led to hundreds of detentions since the war began over alleged ties to Israel and the United States.Earlier Thursday, state media also quoted the police commander of Alborz province as saying 41 people were arrested for sending videos to foreign-based opposition media channels.Per Reuters, on March 10, Iran’s intelligence ministry also reported arresting a foreign national along with 30 others it described as spies, internal mercenaries and operational agents of Israel and the U.S.The latest wave of arrests followed the assassination of Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, in a targeted Israeli strike in Tehran.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed Khatib’s death on March 18—10 days after the start of Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion, both aimed at the Iranian regime.Under Khatib, the intelligence ministry’s role expanded significantly, and it now operates extensive informant networks across universities, media organizations, minority communities and activist circles nationwide.Its agents identify protest organizers, monitor communications and conduct interrogations, according to The Jerusalem Post.On March 12, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) also said Iranian authorities had arrested nearly 200 people on charges related to the U.S.-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic.HRANA said the charges include alleged social media activity, sending content to foreign media outlets, espionage and disturbing public order, adding that its count was based on official reports. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
Retired US general states US and Israel can’t succeed in replacing Iranian regime
(SeaPRwire) - A retired American general has forecast that "neither Israel nor the United States will completely succeed in replacing the Iranian regime."The comment was attributed to former Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz in the Israel Hayom newspaper. The concurrent U.S. and Israeli operations targeting Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion, reached their twentieth day on Thursday."Based on my professional evaluation, neither Israel nor the U.S. will achieve full success in replacing the Iranian regime. The primary reason is that dozens, if not hundreds, of Iranian religious figures are positioned to assume the role of Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah, should he be removed," Schwartz stated to Israel Hayom."Regardless of how many successors are eliminated sequentially, there will perpetually be another in the queue. Iran's intelligence and security services, the Revolutionary Guards, and the nation's military also possess significant depth. They have the capacity to regenerate the leadership echelon if it is decimated," he further noted.IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER MOJTABA KHAMENEI ‘MISFUNCTIONING,’ NOT CONTROLLING REGIME: SOURCES Schwartz is a lifelong Green Beret with 33 years of service in the U.S. Army, as reported by The National Special Forces Green Beret Memorial, where he chairs the advisory board.The organization stated, "Throughout his career, Mark served across the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa," and that "He has led strategic planning and operations in collaboration with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the United Nations, the European Union, and the United States Agency for International Development."PENTAGON SEEKS AT LEAST $200 BILLION FROM CONGRESS FOR IRAN WAR Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard cautioned on Wednesday that should the Iranian regime endure Operation Epic Fury, "it is likely to embark on a multi-year campaign to reconstitute its military, missile, and drone capabilities."Gabbard also remarked that the intelligence community "evaluates Operation Epic Fury as propelling a fundamental regional shift that originated with Hamas's October 7th, 2023, assault on Israel and persisted through last year's 12-day war, leading to the weakening of Iran and its proxy forces."The military campaign to date has led to the death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been succeeded by his son, Mojtaba Khamenei. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
Better Collective becomes the latest business to ramp up its prediction markets push
(AsiaGameHub) - Better Collective is intensifying its involvement in prediction markets by launching specialized editorial sections and increasing content creation across its media properties. The company plans to introduce prediction market-focused areas on prominent US brands such as Action Network and VegasInsider, alongside a substantial rise in articles, analyses, and insights covering sports, politics, culture, and entertainment. This strategic move occurs as prediction markets are gaining traction, and also facing scrutiny, within the United States. Companies like Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com have recently attracted considerable media attention, both favorable and unfavorable, as state and federal regulators deliberate on oversight for such platforms. Better Collective aims to capitalize on this heightened visibility by utilizing its extensive audience reach, data analytics capabilities, and media assets to attract and engage users in this rapidly expanding sector. As part of this expansion, the company will introduce social media-friendly video formats and educational materials to help users better understand event-based trading, while also expanding its paid media efforts in this area. “Prediction markets significantly broaden our total addressable market in the US and represent a natural progression of how individuals interact with information, probabilities, and future events,” stated Jesper Søgaard, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Better Collective. “For over two decades, Better Collective has been developing platforms that assist users in understanding outcomes, making informed decisions, and engaging with sports and other cultural moments. “With our broad audience reach, data expertise, and strong media brands, we are uniquely positioned to connect with, inform, and entertain millions of users within this emerging category.” Prediction markets enable users to trade contracts based on the outcomes of real-world events, including local and national elections, geopolitical developments, and even popular culture. Monthly trading volumes have seen a dramatic increase, rising from under $100 million in early 2024 to over $13 billion by December 2025, with some projections indicating the market could reach $1 trillion by 2030. A controversial sector While Kalshi and Polymarket have emerged as leading platforms in the industry, they have also faced considerable criticism. Markets have been established concerning ongoing military conflicts in regions like Ukraine and Iran, and allegations of insider trading have surfaced. Following these accusations, Kalshi launched an advertising campaign asserting, ‘we don’t offer death markets.’ Polymarket, meanwhile, continues to offer markets such as ‘Houthi strike on Israel by..?’ and ‘will the Iran regime fall by March 31?’ – both of which have seen millions of dollars traded. Source: Polymarket Several countries, including the Netherlands, Argentina, and New Zealand, have banned Polymarket. New Zealand has also banned Kalshi, and in a significant development, the company is facing criminal charges in Arizona this week. No such thing as bad publicity Despite the controversies, Better Collective remains optimistic about its expansion into this sector, anticipating it will be advantageous for the company. The company has reported a growing interest in probability-based content among its existing audience and has begun introducing dedicated products and features. These include new content hubs, educational guides, social alert tools, and direct integrations with event contracts. Better Collective has also formed partnerships with leading prediction market operators, focusing on user acquisition, education, and brand awareness as the industry continues to evolve. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
SBC Summit Malta Aids Sportsbooks in Preparing for the 2026 World Cup
(AsiaGameHub) - As the 2026 World Cup draws near, SBC Summit Malta will place sports betting strategy at the core, assisting the industry in preparing for one of the most pivotal moments on the global betting calendar. Running from 29 to 30 April, the event's two-day conference program will convene 6,000 industry experts to explore the future of sports betting from both theoretical and practical angles. The program is organized across two formats. Day one will focus on sportsbook strategy via a series of panel discussions. Day two will transition to hands-on workshops, enabling delegates to convert those discussions into actionable frameworks applicable to their own operations. Sessions will delve into topics such as the development of bet builders, the increasing trend of sportsbooks functioning as media platforms, and the marketing strategies and regions anticipated to influence the 2026 World Cup. “With millions of viewers tuning into the World Cup, reaching players won’t pose a challenge for sportsbooks. The hurdle lies in retaining them,” said Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC. “Competitive odds, game variety, and a strong user experience will be what sets the top performers apart.” The session“Sports Product & Innovation: Beyond the Bet Builder” will examine how bet builders are evolving and reshaping the modern sportsbook experience. Featuring Tamazi Gambashidze (Head of Sports Brand Experience Department, Adjarabet), Hristo Ruslanov Spasov (Director of Sports Betting, Codere), Ivan Gojić (Chief Sportsbook Officer, Entain), and Nika Gigashvili (Managing Director/ Partner, SMH), the session will also explore how bet builders are being integrated with live betting and utilized to enhance fan engagement. Attention will then turn to the tournament itself in the panel ‘World Cup 2026: Betting Predictions and Market Movers’. Here, C-level executives Txema Hermoso (COO, Doctor SEO), Dr Damir Boehm (CEO, TipWin) and Russell Yershon (Director, Connecting Brands ) will share data-driven forecasts on which markets and products are poised to drive the most betting activity during the tournament. They will also analyze the marketing strategies likely to stand out amid the competition and the impact of the tournament’s expansion on betting behavior. Day two shifts focus from discussion to implementation, with expert-led workshops designed to help attendees develop practical sportsbook strategies. “Building a World Cup Tournament Model: From Ratings to Outrights” will guide sportsbooks on creating credible outright markets that can withstand heightened trading pressure. Led by Jonathan Smith (Founder of Sportsbook Training Services), the workshop will have attendees build a tournament simulation from scratch and learn to translate performance data into realistic tournament pricing. As the boundaries between sports betting, entertainment, and broadcasting continue to blur, the greatest opportunity lies with those who control the fan experience. “The Second-Screen Revolution: Betting Meets Broadcasting” will explore how sportsbooks are evolving into media hubs, using second-screen apps, live streaming, real-time data overlays, and content partnerships to capture attention beyond the match itself. Alongside its focus on sports betting, SBC Summit Malta’s agenda will include dedicated tracks on marketing, regulation, and product, as well as two workshop rooms. Outside the conference, attendees can discover the industry’s latest technology and products on the exhibition floor and connect with peers through various evening and daytime networking opportunities. Get Your Tickets to SBC Summit Malta Secure your spot at SBC Summit Malta with our exclusive VIP Event Pass. Priced at €600, you’ll gain access to all that SBC Summit Malta offers, including three days of networking, conference sessions, and exhibitions. Want an Expo+ Pass? It’s available for €150.If you are an operator or affiliate, you can apply for a free pass! Operators can apply for a complimentary pass here. Affiliates can apply for complimentary passes here. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
GR8 Tech Enhances Sportsbook, Crypto, and Player Engagement Tools for World Cup
(AsiaGameHub) - Sports betting solutions provider GR8 Tech is gearing up for an anticipated surge in betting activity during the upcoming World Cup. The company, which delivers sportsbook and iGaming solutions to operators worldwide, has implemented comprehensive platform upgrades in anticipation of the tournament. These enhancements span its sportsbook platform, engagement and retention tools, and its cryptocurrency offerings, as the company foresees significant increases in traffic, competition, and betting volume throughout the month-long event. Customer acquisition is expected to be particularly competitive this year, with licensed operators vying for market share against each other and the unregulated sector, a topic recently discussed on an SBC Webinar. “World Cup traffic alone does not guarantee improved outcomes. The key is how effectively operators can convert this attention into customer acquisition, conversion, retention, and sustained player value,” stated Denys Parkhomenko, Chief Product Officer at GR8 Tech. “This is our current priority. We are enhancing the sportsbook experience, expanding our engagement and loyalty tools, and advancing our crypto capabilities to empower our partners to maximize the year's most significant opportunity.” In terms of its sportsbook, GR8 Tech is refining navigation, campaign visibility, bet builder functionalities, player-specific markets, and its odds boost feature. On the engagement and retention front, the company is broadening its loyalty, bonus, and segmentation capabilities, incorporating a VIP-focused program and automated bonus mechanisms, among other initiatives. Furthermore, GR8 Tech is introducing earlier player segmentation within its crypto functionalities, based on wallet transaction history, along with more adaptable VIP and risk management procedures prior to deposits. “The company is implementing a wide array of improvements across the platform to help operators derive greater value from the year’s premier event,” the firm’s statement indicated. “More detailed information will be shared in subsequent releases, each offering an in-depth look at specific products and the developments shaping GR8 Tech’s World Cup-ready platform.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
GR8 Tech Enhances Sportsbook, Crypto & Engagement Tools Ahead of World Cup Betting Surge
(AsiaGameHub) - Sports betting solutions provider GR8 Tech is gearing up for an anticipated surge in betting activity during the World Cup later this year. The company, which supplies sportsbook and iGaming solutions to operators globally, has implemented several platform-wide enhancements in anticipation of the World Cup. Updates have been applied across its sportsbook platform, engagement and retention tools, and its cryptocurrency offering, as the firm foresees significant traffic, intense competition, and increased betting volumes throughout the month-long event. Acquiring new customers is projected to be exceptionally competitive this year, with licensed operators vying against both their peers and the illicit market, a topic recently explored in an SBC Webinar. “Increased World Cup traffic alone doesn't ensure improved outcomes. The crucial factor is how effectively operators can convert that interest into customer acquisition, successful conversions, sustained retention, and enduring player value,” stated Denys Parkhomenko, Chief Product Officer at GR8 Tech. “Our current focus is precisely there. We are refining the sportsbook experience, broadening our engagement and loyalty instruments, and enhancing our crypto functionalities to assist partners in maximizing this year's most significant opportunity.” For its sportsbook, GR8 Tech is upgrading navigation, improving campaign visibility, enhancing bet builder features, introducing player-specific markets, and refining its odds boost function. The company is also broadening its loyalty, bonus, and segmentation features for engagement and retention, incorporating a VIP-centric program and automated bonus mechanisms, alongside other initiatives. Furthermore, the company is integrating earlier player segmentation into its crypto services, informed by wallet transaction history, and offering more adaptable VIP and risk management prior to deposits. “Throughout the platform, the company is implementing a wide array of enhancements designed to help operators extract greater value from the year's most significant opportunity,” according to the firm's statement. “Further detailed updates will be provided in subsequent releases, each offering a deeper insight into specific products and the advancements contributing to GR8 Tech's World Cup-prepared platform.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
Tunudd Takes Helm as Chair of Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate
(AsiaGameHub) - Spelinspektionen, Sweden's Gambling Inspectorate, begins a new chapter in its leadership with Madelaine Tunudd taking on the role of Board Chair. Having served as Vice Chair since 2019, Tunudd takes over from Claes Norgren, who stepped down on 16 March, with her tenure as Chair commencing on 17 March. Tunudd, previously a judge at the Administrative Court of Uppsala, has acted as legal counsel to the authority since its creation in 2018 under the Swedish Gambling Act. The Inspectorate highlighted the importance of maintaining consistent supervision of Sweden's gambling industry during this pivotal moment, as the sector braces for major regulatory reforms scheduled for implementation from April 2026. Starting 1 April, Sweden will implement a comprehensive prohibition on gambling funded through credit, barring operators from accepting payments made with credit cards, loans, or other deferred payment methods. This initiative represents a significant step in player protection measures, addressing the connection between gambling and personal debt, and will necessitate tighter payment monitoring by operators across all licensed gambling categories. In addition to these financial protections, Sweden is set to considerably broaden the scope of its gambling legislation. By eliminating the "direction criterion," regulators will be empowered to take action against any foreign operator available to Swedish users, without needing to demonstrate direct targeting of the local market—effectively shutting down a persistent loophole used by unauthorized platforms. 2026: A Year of Transformation for the Inspectorate The current year signals a fundamental shift in the regulatory framework governing the Inspectorate's enforcement capabilities. The authority anticipates wielding expanded punitive powers, encompassing harsher monetary fines, licence suspensions, and improved capacity to curb or eliminate illegal operators. These changes indicate a move toward a more proactive, enforcement-driven approach, assigning increased accountability to the regulator for vigilantly monitoring market limits. The leadership change occurs alongside a continuing transition in the organization's senior management. Johan Röhr remains in his position as Acting Director General after Camilla Rosenberg exited the Inspectorate in late 2025, when she was appointed by the government to spearhead reforms in Swedish housing policy. Additionally, the Riksdag is still completing its assessment of regulatory modifications put forward in 2025 by Financial Markets Secretary Niklas Wykman and senior advisor Marcus Isgren. The suggested measures comprise tougher oversight of physical gambling establishments, improved safeguards for high-risk products like slot machines, and more unified management of self-exclusion programs and operator responsibility requirements. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
12 Arab and Islamic Countries Band Together to Condemn Iran’s ‘Heinous’ Attacks
(SeaPRwire) - Twelve Arab and Islamic nations jointly condemned on Thursday what they described as Iran's "heinous" attacks, criticizing missile and drone strikes against civilian infrastructure and cautioning Tehran against any further escalation.The joint declaration was released by the foreign ministers of Qatar, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates following a consultative gathering in Riyadh.These nations charged Iran with intentionally aiming at residential neighborhoods, oil installations, airports, and diplomatic sites throughout the region.The ministers reiterated the right, as they termed it, of impacted nations to self-defense pursuant to Article 51 of the UN Charter. They pressed Iran to cease its assaults immediately and comply with international law.They further demanded that Tehran respect their territorial sovereignty, end support for proxy militias in Arab states, and refrain from activities endangering maritime security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait—a vital global shipping corridor connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.The communiqué also voiced support for Lebanon's stability and sovereignty, concurrently condemning Israel's conduct within Lebanon and its "expansionist policy in the region.""The Ministers reaffirm their commitment to continuing intensive consultation and coordination in this regard, to monitor developments and assess emerging issues in a way that ensure the formulation of common positions and the adoption of necessary legitimate measures and procedures to protect their security, stability, and sovereignty, and to halt the Iranian heinous attacks on their territories," the joint statement reads.This statement follows an Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gas field the previous day, which triggered Iranian retaliatory strikes on energy infrastructure in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Targets included Doha's Ras Laffan Industrial City, the globe's biggest LNG production site.Oil prices jumped on Thursday morning in the wake of the attacks. Brent crude increased to $114.08 per barrel, while the U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude rose to $97.41.On his Truth Social platform, President Donald Trump stated that Israel would refrain from additional strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field unless Tehran escalates. He warned that the U.S. could react with overwhelming force if Qatar's LNG facilities are hit again."The United States of America, with or without the help or consent of Israel, will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before," Trump wrote. "I do not want to authorize this level of violence and destruction because of the long term implications that it will have on the future of Iran, but if Qatar’s LNG is again attacked, I will not hesitate to do so." This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
U.S. Polo Assn. Unveils 2026 Spring-Summer Global Collection, Inspired by Coastal Charleston, South Carolina
West Palm Beach, FL, Mar 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has launched its sport-inspired Spring-Summer 2026 Global Collection, a vibrant seasonal lineup inspired by coastal Americana and the relaxed spirit of seaside living. The campaign was photographed in historic Charleston, South Carolina, where Rainbow Row's pastel architecture, coastal landscapes, and the heritage of the Hyde Park Polo Club field create the perfect backdrop for the iconic global brand's latest styles.U.S. Polo Assn. 2026 Spring-Summer Global Collection Photoshoot in Charleston, South CarolinaThe U.S. Polo Assn. campaign once again highlights the authentic connection between the sport of polo and the globally recognized lifestyle brand inspired by the sport. Apparel and accessories from the Spring-Summer 2026 Global Collection are now available.Global Collection at a Glance: Spring-Summer 2026Theme: Coastal Americana with relaxed resort silhouettes, sport-inspired styleLocation: Charleston, South Carolina, including Rainbow Row, The Dunlin Resort, Hyde Park Polo Club, and the Charleston coastlineKey Pieces: Classic polo shirts, breezy dresses, sporty shorts, woven shirts, lightweight cable knits, and the U.S. Open Polo Championship® Capsule CollectionColor Palette: Spring pastels, vibrant summer brights, and nautical red, white, and blue in the spirit of the USA's 250th BirthdayPatterns: Bold seasonal stripes across polo shirts, linen shirts, and relaxed summer layersKey Fabrics: Breathable linens, lightweight knits, and textured cotton blendsAvailability: Available globally in stores and online now"This season's collection continues to reflect what has always set U.S. Polo Assn. apart, which is our direct connection to the sport that inspires our brand around the world," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the multi-billion-dollar global U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "As the Official Sports Brand of the United States Polo Association, our inspiration is shaped by the sport of polo, from the players and the fields to the heritage of the game itself.""Shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, allowed us to capture that Coastal Americana spirit while showing how these pieces move seamlessly from the polo field to everyday life," said Stefanie Coroalles, Vice President of Global Marketing for USPA Global. "From the pastel charm of Rainbow Row to the open fields of Hyde Park Polo Club and the sunlit Charleston coast, the setting brings the Spring-Summer 2026 Global Collection to life, blending relaxed resort style, vibrant color, and the timeless heritage of the sport."U.S. Polo Assn.'s seasonal iconic polo shirts are offered in an expansive range of fabrics and finishes, with updated designs featuring textured ribs, subtle patterns, and elevated construction details, delivering a modern take on the classic polo shirt across men's, women's, and kids' collections. Designed for a life in motion, the season's polo shirt is a versatile short-sleeved button-down, available in classic neutrals or vibrant colors, staying true to the brand's classic, sporty identity. Finished with the brand's signature Double Horsemen logo, every U.S. Polo Assn. polo shirt carries a mark of the sport's authenticity and is a true wardrobe icon."For U.S. Polo Assn.'s Spring-Summer Global Collection, our Design Team set out to create pieces that feel fresh, effortless, and easy-to-wear, perfectly suited for the warmer months," said Jessica Ramesberger, Vice President of Merchandising and Design for USPA Global. "We played with vibrant spring pastels, bold summer brights, and textured fabrics to bring new energy to our most iconic silhouettes."The Spring-Summer 2026 launch also introduced the U.S. Open Polo Championship® Capsule Collection, inspired by America's most prestigious polo tournaments held at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC). The limited-edition capsule celebrates the heritage and excitement of this iconic tournament through a global branded collection around the world that connects fans and consumers to the sport and the brand. The high-goal American polo season culminates with the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final, which takes place on April 26, 2026, at NPC and broadcasts on multiple ESPN platforms, including ESPN2, as well as other media distribution around the world. Check your local listings for airtimes."The 2026 U.S. Polo Assn. Global Spring-Summer Collection and the U.S. Open Polo Championship Capsule Collection bring the sport's legacy to life through timeless Americana style that resonates with consumers and sports fans around the world," Prince adds.Known worldwide for its authentic sport inspiration, U.S. Polo Assn. continues to incorporate products aligned with its global sustainability program, USPA Life, reflecting the brand's commitment to responsible sourcing and long-term environmental initiatives around people, product, and planet.About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sportsin India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth and sports content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.For Additional Information, Contact:Stacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +954.673.1331 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comKaela Drake - Senior PR and Communications SpecialistPhone +001.561.530.5300 - E-mail: kdrake@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. 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