Built by Mendota Invest, a company owned by the Hungarian bank OTP, Emonika will feature two hotels, a shopping centre, 187 apartments, and office space.

After signing a lease agreement last year with Mogotel Hotel Group to operate the first of the two hotels under the Australian Tribe brand, Mendota Invest has now signed a management contract for the second hotel with Eurostars, the hotel division of Spain's Grupo Hotusa.

The 205-room premium hotel will occupy the southern section of the Emonika development. In addition to a restaurant and bar, it will offer conference and event facilities for up to 560 guests, including a central multi-purpose hall with a capacity of 356. The four-star Tribe hotel will be located in the northern part of the complex.

Eurostars already operates three hotels in the Slovenian capital. The new addition will bring its total capacity in Ljubljana to 771 rooms, strengthening its position as the city's leading hotel operator.

The new hotel will join the nearby Grand Plaza Hotel & Congress Center, which opened in 2022, and InterContinental Ljubljana, another five-star hotel in the area that launched in 2017.

Ljubljana's central station area is undergoing a major transformation into a modern passenger hub. The new railway station is expected to open in autumn, while the new bus station is due to be completed in 2028.

Together, the private and public components of the project - Emonika and the new passenger centre - are valued at around €1 billion and, according to some estimates, could be completed by 2029.

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The national team captain, who has been out of action for a while due to an injury, shared the news on social media on 12 May, just minutes after his Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs.

He wrote he had been forced to choose between international duty and his family. "I love my daughters more than anything, and they will always come first in my life," he wrote.

"As I continue working toward joint custody of my daughters, I have been forced to make a difficult decision between travelling and playing for the Slovenian national team and being with my daughters this summer. Unfortunately, it has been made extremely difficult for me to see them over the past eight months."

"I have given everything to representing Slovenia and I am disappointed that I will not be able to play for my country this summer. But right now, my daughters and my responsibilities as a father are my priority," the 27-year-old added.

The Basketball Association of Slovenia has accepted Dončić's decision with understanding. "Some decisions are hard to make. But they're the right ones. We understand, respect, and support Luka's decision. Luka, we wish you a summer that's all yours," the association wrote in response on social media.

Slovenia looking to book 5th World Cup berth

Dončić has been very loyal to the national team, persistently turning out for Slovenia for major tournaments. While he had not participated in the earlier qualifying windows this year, the end of his NBA campaign meant he was in a position to join the squad in July for the FIBA World Cup 2027 European qualifiers against Estonia and Sweden.

Slovenia currently sit at the top of Group H, having won three of their four games so far, and are hoping to secure a spot in the final qualifying stage scheduled for July and August.

Dončić's announcement comes on the heels of a disappointing end to his club season. Sidelined with a calf muscle injury since 3 April, the NBA's leading scorer was unable to assist the Lakers during their post-season run. The team advanced to the second round without him but were ultimately swept by the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

It remains unclear what Dončić's absence will mean for the potential national team debut of his Lakers teammate, centre Jaxson Hayes. Hayes acquired a Slovenian passport just a few weeks ago - a move heavily encouraged by Dončić - and could potentially join the Slovenian squad for the upcoming qualifiers.

Slovenia are vying for their fifth appearance at the World Cup. The 2017 European Champions achieved their best results at the tournament in Spain in 2014 and in the Philippines in 2023, finishing seventh on both occasions. Slovenia moreover finished fourth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They made the quarter-finals at the 2025 EuroBasket in Riga.

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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 17,000 research professionals and over 2,500 technology companies from 26 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.

Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

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Slovenia's third largest city has expanded a municipal project that pairs elementary school pupils with local chefs to explore the cultures of Kranj's twin and partner cities through cuisine.

This year, all ten of the city's elementary schools took part in the initiative, known as International Kitchen of Twin and Partner Cities, with more than 100 pupils, 14 teachers and 11 chefs preparing dishes inspired by Japan, Turkey, Italy, Hungary, France, Britain, the United States, France, China, Austria, Germany, former Yugoslav countries (Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro), as well as dishes typical of Kranj's cuisine.

What began in 2024 as a cultural education project has evolved into a public event combining gastronomy, diplomacy and community engagement. For the first time, the students presented their dishes to residents and visitors at stalls set up in Slovenski Trg square, turning the city centre into a miniature international food fair.

Under the guidance of volunteer chef mentors from local restaurants, pupils learned not only recipes but also the cultural and historical background of the cuisines they prepared. Japanese-inspired sushi rolls, Turkish desserts and stuffed vine leaves, Italian focaccia and French crepes were among the dishes served to the public.

Mayor Matjaž Rakovec said the project was designed to promote openness, tolerance and curiosity about other cultures at an early age.

"Today we symbolically brought the whole world to our central square," he said at the 8 May opening event. "From Asia through Europe and to North America, what we are presenting today is what we want the world to really be: a world of connection and understanding that is culturally rich, tolerant, and respectful to all."

The programme extended beyond cooking. Pupils researched Kranj's international partner cities, prepared educational displays and took part in workshops ranging from Chinese calligraphy to Japanese origami. Representatives of several embassies, including those of Turkey, Japan, Britain, Hungary and the United States, attended the event.

Organisers say the initiative also strengthens ties between schools and the local hospitality sector. Many chefs participated voluntarily, with some donating ingredients and mentoring students outside regular working hours.

"This is one way to advance as a local community. I'm glad that we have been able to offer primary school children such an instructive and useful experience, and with it a broader view of the world," Mayor Rakovec said.

The city linked the school project with a wider regional culinary festival launched the same day in Kranj's old town. Until 24 May, restaurants across the Gorenjska region will offer special menus focused on locally sourced ingredients, with honey serving as this year's central theme.

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About ANGEL

Founded in 1987, ANGEL is committed to becoming a global leader in water purification and drinking water solutions through continuous innovation. Over the past three decades, the company has delivered safe, healthy, and thoughtfully designed water solutions to consumers worldwide.

ANGEL holds more than 10 internationally recognized certifications, including NSF, UL, TÜV, SGS, CSA, and HALAL, meeting standards for quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.

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About Ant International

Ant International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. Through collaboration across the private and public sectors, our unified techfin platform supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes to achieve inclusive growth through a comprehensive range of cutting-edge digital payment and financial services solutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.ant-intl.com/

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About XTransfer

XTransfer, the world's largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. In Latin America, XTransfer operates in partnership with local banks and financial institutions across Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, to give SME buyers access to local payment networks, enabling them to pay their global suppliers using bank transfers, digital wallets, and instant payment methods such as Brazil's Pix.

Passed on 11 May, amid a transition of power to a new centre-right coalition, the package amends ten existing laws. Its sponsors - a trio of smaller centre-right parties - framed it as a necessary intervention to reduce administrative burdens, lower the cost of living and restore economic competitiveness against a looming energy crisis.

The three parties, the alliance led by New Slovenia (NSi), the Democrats of former Foreign Minister Anže Logar and the populist Truth party, argue the package marks the much-needed U-turn after four years during which the left-wing government heaped burdens on businesses and families.

The outgoing centre-left coalition, joined by trade unions, has accused the new majority of rushing systemic changes that will dismantle social solidarity, jeopardise public finances and benefit only the wealthiest.

Janez Janša, the leader of the Democratic Party (SDS), who is on course to forming his fourth government, backed the bill by saying it would not affect everyone in the same way but would benefit practically everyone. While admitting that the measures alter the structure of budget expenditure, he said the the bill was drafted with a different style of governance in mind than what Slovenia had for the past four years. He pointed to the new government act, which he said signalled a shift to a lean government.

Tax cuts and real estate measures

The package includes two major value-added tax (VAT) reductions. VAT on 15 staple foods, gluten-free products and seeds will drop from 9.5% to 5%, a measure expected to cost the national budget roughly €100 million annually. A temporary nine-month VAT cut on energy products, including electricity, natural gas, district heating and firewood, from 22% to 9.5% is projected to reduce budget revenue by a further €172 million.

To address the housing market, the tax on rental income will be lowered from 25% to 15%. A preferential rate of 5% will apply to landlords renting to young families and individuals under 30. The bill also suspends the implementation of restrictions on short-term rentals enacted last year.

Reforms to small business and student work

The bill significantly alters the labour market for independent contractors and youths. It introduces a new "micro sole proprietor" status, lowering contributions for those earning up to the minimum wage, which carries an estimated budget impact of €90 million. Additional adjustments to the flat-rate tax system for sole proprietors are expected to cost another €59 million.

Additionally, the legislation introduces a "student sole proprietor" status modelled on the Belgian system. It allows students earning below the annual minimum wage to run a business while remaining exempt from mandatory pension and health insurance contributions - paying only a minimal flat rate for workplace injury and long-term care - and retaining their full student welfare benefits. Students earning above the threshold will pay standard contributions but keep their student status and be eligible for national start-up subsidies.

Youth and student organisations have voiced reservations, warning that the new student sole proprietor status risks importing precarious labour practices and encouraging employers to push young people into bogus self-employment to avoid standard workplace protections.

Cap on social contributions

In the most controversial measure, the law introduces what its sponsors call a "development cap" on social security contributions, which will now be capped at gross monthly earnings of €7,500. They argue the measure, at the cost of roughly €56 million to the budget annually, is vital for retaining highly skilled professionals.

However, trade unions branded it a "managerial cap," pointing out that such high salaries are almost exclusive to top executives. The threshold also drew critique from some right-leaning economists. Former Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič noted that a €7,500 cap benefits only the top 1% of earners, suggesting it should have been set around €4,500 to help the broader middle class, or the top 10% of employees.

Reforms affecting healthcare and pensioners

In healthcare, the bill lifts a ban on dual practice introduced by the outgoing government, allowing medical professionals to work simultaneously in the public and private sectors. It also overturns a ban for public health institutions to enter into contracts with private practitioners and removes limits on how concession holders - publicly co-funded private practitioners - can use surplus revenue.

While the law sponsors argue these measures will increase workplace flexibility and improve access to services, critics view them as a step toward privatisation. The solutions have been welcomed by medical professions as a way to stabilise the system and cut waiting lines, the Association of Healthcare Institutions expressed concern about just the opposite, that they would undermine the stability of the public healthcare network and weaken its workforce.

The legislation also brings profound changes to the pension system. It introduces a "dual status" framework, allowing individuals who reach retirement age to continue working while receiving both their full salary and their full pension. Employer associations welcomed this as well as other measures in the bill, arguing it will help retain valuable experience and stabilise a tight labour market.

However, another controversial new provision mandates that employment automatically terminates when a person meets old-age retirement conditions, and they can only remain in their job with their employer's explicit consent.

The bill also cuts the minimum pension insurance contributions paid by self-employed entrepreneurs and farmers, who would keep all the existing rights on retirement. Moreover, it abolishes long-term care contributions for pensioners and individuals running side-businesses.

Strain on pension purse and fiscal warnings

Revenue cuts have triggered stark warnings from economic watchdogs, the outgoing centre-left government and the public pension fund manager ZPIZ.

The latter's management warned that the combination of the cap on social contributions, lower minimum contributions for self-employed individuals and farmers, and the abolition of certain care contributions fundamentally undermines the solidarity of the pension system.

ZPIZ director general Marijan Papež warned that these measures would blow a hole in the pension purse, requiring an estimated €120 million annual transfer from the national budget just on the account of "dual status". A trade union representative on the ZPIZ council cautioned the pension stood to lose up to €700 million a year as the total impact of the measures.

The bill sponsors rejected claims that the legislation threatens pensions, arguing instead that the abolition of the long-term care contribution will effectively increase pensioners' net incomes.

While they estimate the entire fiscal impact of the law at €570 million annually, the Finance Ministry under the outgoing government estimates it at €1 billion, and the Fiscal Council, an independent body overseeing public finances, has put its estimate at €900 million.

While the outgoing coalition has warned that the law was likely to be followed by an austerity package as seen under the second Janša government amid the 2012 debt crisis, the supporters say the deficit can be managed through a 2% reduction in overall general government spending - roughly €750 million - achieved by targeting corporate subsidies, streamlining state administration and boosting economic activity.

The financial estimates have also been put into question by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS), whose chief analyst Bojan Ivanc says that given the different estimates it is hard to predict how much will be offset by beneficial effects.

Referendum initiative

The legislation has highlighted a sharp divide between the business sector and trade unions. While employer associations, including the GZS, strongly backed the bill as a long-overdue reversal of recent tax hikes, trade unions have promised to fight the legislation.

A day after the law was passed, the country's main trade unions started collecting the 2,500 voter signatures required to file an initiative for a referendum, based on which parliament would then set a 35-day window in which at least 40,000 signatures are required for a legislative referendum to be called.

However, since the Constitution provides that referendum on laws dealing with taxes and other mandatory levies is not permissible, the National Assembly is likely to vote to ban such a referendum. The initiators can then turn to the Constitutional Court, which would take a final decision whether a referendum in this case is possible or not.

While the outgoing coalition has backed the referendum initiative, Janša and his allies said such a vote could not lawfully go ahead. He criticised the trade unions attempting to block the law, saying Slovenia appeared to be the only country in which unions fought against making life better for everyone.

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Bridge Data Centres

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EcoCeres

EcoCeres, a pure-play renewable fuels producer, is a global leader pioneering in-house vertically-integrated technologies to decarbonise and defossilise hard-to-abate industries.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of US$16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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About Bora:

Founded in 2007, Bora Pharmaceuticals ("Bora" or "the Company", 6472.TW and BORAY.OTCQX) is a leading pharmaceutical services company with a vision and goal of "Contributing to Better Health All Over the World". Operating under a "Dual Engine" model that integrates CDMO and commercial expertise, we empower pharmaceutical and biotech partners to optimize product development, accelerate launches, and scale supply to meet global patient needs. At the same time, we actively broaden R&D and sales infrastructure, focusing on niche and rare disease markets to improve patients' quality of life.

By investing in talent, infrastructure, and biologics expansion, Bora continues to transform operations and achieve sustainable growth. Committed to making success "certain," Bora sets new standards in the pharmaceutical and CDMO industries.

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Watchbook Singapore

Watchbook is Singapore's Neo-Vintage Rolex Specialist and a trusted destination for authenticated pre-owned luxury watches. The company offers one of Singapore's deepest curated selections of certified neo-vintage Rolex timepieces from the 1980s to 2000s, alongside a broader portfolio including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Omega and more.

As an independent luxury watch dealer, Watchbook operates a fully in-house service centre staffed by certified watchmakers, delivering complete authentication, servicing and warranty support. Recognised as Singapore's second-highest-reviewed watch dealer, Watchbook serves collectors and enthusiasts who value heritage, character and certified quality.

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About SIM Academy

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Our programmes encompass a comprehensive range of lifelong learning opportunities designed to empower professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to become effective change-makers and leaders in today's volatile and uncertain business landscape.

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About Wel-Bloom Bio-Tech

Wel-Bloom is a globally recognized CDMO expert in the health food industry, dedicated to delivering innovative, one-stop solutions. Guided by forward-looking market insights and supported by robust R&D capabilities, Wel-Bloom empowers clients to develop highly competitive, differentiated health food products.

For partnership opportunities and functional ingredient solutions, visit https://welbloom.com/ or search for Wel-Bloom online.

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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT

Galaxy Macau, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott at Galaxy Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau, and Capella at Galaxy Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.

Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world's most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests' service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different caliber of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication-Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.

Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind cabaret lounge that evokes the glamor of Shanghai's golden era with stylish entertainment and customizable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalization. For Authentic Macau Flavours and Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau - just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.

Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also catered to with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and an expert service team. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meters of total flexible MICE, and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena - the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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About Coastline Wealth Management

Coastline Wealth Management, founded in 2012, is a Long Island, NY-based independent wealth management platform with $5 billion of assets under management/advisement. Coastline services over 7,000 client accounts primarily across the East Coast of the United States. The Company, whose core focus is servicing its client base, has grown by a series of acquisitions as it continues to build its industry-leading, technology-enabled platform. Coastline continues to be a leading consolidator in the wealth management industry and is actively pursuing additional wealth advisor acquisitions (~$50MM to $500MM in assets) as part of its core growth story. By focusing on maximizing the value of advisory practices, Coastline empowers advisors to create sustainable, long-term strategies for transitioning their businesses, ensuring both financial stability and continuity for their clients. Its expertise in navigating the complexities of succession planning enables advisors to secure their legacy while optimizing growth potential, ultimately fostering a seamless transition that benefits all stakeholders involved.

The fatal incident came to light after two Sudanese citizens were intercepted by police in the Černomelj area on the Slovenian side of the border on 9 May, having crossed into the country illegally near the village of Preloka.

They told the officers they had been travelling in a group of five, but their companions had been swept away by the current. The men had managed to pull one of their companions from the water, but he died there.

Following a notification from Slovenian police, Croatian authorities later recovered the bodies of the other two victims from the river near the town of Duga Resa on 10 May.

Slovenian police are continuing their investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances of the drownings and to formally identify the deceased.

Separately, Croatian authorities reported the recovery of another body 10 May, which was pulled from the River Mrežnica.

In a similar incident in April, Slovenian police reported that a migrant, also from Sudan, drowned while trying to cross the Kolpa into Slovenia.

The river is a popular crossing for migrants because it is not very deep or wide, but can be quite treacherous to cross.

Many migrants have drowned there over the years, and in memory of the victims a monument was erected in a cemetery in the village of Vojna Vas in October.

Croatia and Slovenia are major transit countries for migrants seeking to reach Europe unlawfully via the Balkan route.

According to data from the European border agency Frontex, more than 12,500 people used the Balkan route in 2025, and according to the International Organization for Migration more than 400 people have been reported dead or missing since 2014 while attempting to pass the route.

The museum started off as a collection of tanks and artillery in an abandoned military barracks on the outskirts of Pivka in the southwest of the country. It has since evolved into the largest museum complex in the country that attracts some 60,000 visitors a year.

Its rich collections include a variety of military equipment, machinery and vehicles, from various types of tanks and aircraft to a submarine and a scale model of a former Yugoslav underground military airbase.

Thrill of flying MiG-21

The Soviet-made MiG-21 fighter and interceptor aircraft occupies a special place in Slovenia's history. Aircraft of this type were used by the Yugoslav army during the ten-day war in 1991 and broke the sound barrier during Slovenia's declaration of independence ceremony.

The museum's new simulator allows visitors to experience flying the jet themselves. Built in the town of Cerknica by Kristjan Slokar, the simulator combines original aircraft components with replicas. Visitors sit in an authentic pilot seat and navigate the aircraft using VR technology, although museum officials say up to 80% crash before touchdown.

Alongside the simulator, a new exhibition explores the development and global history of the MiG-21, one of the most widely used military aircraft of the Cold War era, operated by air forces in more than 30 countries.

Giant exhibits

Spanning 3,000 square metres, the museum complex can keep huge exhibits. Its aircraft collection includes the American fighter-bombers F-84 Thunderjet and F-86 Sabre, the Romanian IAR-93 Vultur/Eagle, the Yugoslav SOKO 522 trainer aircraft, and the Soviet-made MIL Mi-8 helicopter. One of those was shot down by the Slovenian Territorial Defence during the 1991 conflict.

The heaviest tank in the collection weighs 45 tonnes, but currently the heaviest exhibit is the 76-tonne German military steam locomotive 33-110 from the Second World War era, which arrived in the former Yugoslavia as part of the war reparations and was the last steam locomotive in Slovenia to be used for regular rail traffic.

Another attractive show piece is a 19-metre-long and 76-tonne P-913 Zeta sabotage submarine, which can also be viewed from the inside.

It was a huge logistical endeavour to bring some of the large exhibits into the museum. After its retirement, the P-111 police patrol boat made its last voyage in November 2021 from the Port of Koper to the Pivka museum by local roads because it was too large to go on the motorway.

Rarely seen museum depot items

Beyond military hardware, the museum also displays objects linked to Slovenian political and social history from depots of other Slovenian museums. Visitors will see ballot boxes used during Slovenia's 1990 independence referendum, as well as the mould used to cast the country's first coat of arms, which adorns the parliament.

The many different items on display include a bicycle used by the Communist secret service in 1941 and a wooden boat on which the wounded were transported on the River Ljubljanica during the Second World War, as well as a painted wall panel that was presumably a gift from North Korean leader Kim Il Sung to Yugoslav leader Tito.

The museum also keeps items found in mass graves of people killed in Communist reprisals during and after WWII, as well as items linked to Slovenia's first presidency of the EU in 2008.

It also houses an Enigma cipher machine used by German forces during the Second World War. Recent additions include uniforms and protocol gifts donated by former Slovenian Armed Forces chief of staff Robert Glavaš.

Turning obstacle into opportunity

The site itself carries deep historical symbolism. It was from these barracks that Yugoslav army tanks rolled out on 26 June 1991 in an attempt to suppress Slovenia's independence movement.

Originally built by the Kingdom of Italy around 1930 to defend the Rapallo border, the complex later served the Yugoslav army. After the military withdrew, however, the enormous site began falling into disrepair, turning into a burden for the community.

"If it weren't such an eyesore, if it had been hidden on the other side of the hill, the municipality would probably have given up and let it fall into ruin," museum director and founder Janko Boštjančič recently recalled.

At first, local authorities considered turning the site into an industrial zone, but abandoned the plans. At the same time, large quantities of decommissioned military equipment left behind after the breakup of Yugoslavia were being scrapped or used as target practice at the Poček military exercise ground nearby.

Boštjančič told a programme on TV Slovenija it was painful to watch historically significant vehicles and machinery being destroyed when many museums abroad would have eagerly preserved them. The idea for the museum emerged from the desire to save both the abandoned complex and the military heritage connected to it.

Centuries of military presence had long limited tourism development in the area despite its proximity to sites such as the Postojna Cave. With the help of EU funding, however, the municipality gradually transformed what had once been considered a development obstacle into a new opportunity, and tourism now thrives in the area.

Anniversary celebrations continue

The museum continues to expand and plans to build additional indoor facilities to better protect exhibits from the weather.

Visitors can also enjoy upgraded amenities on the grounds, including a new restaurant wine cellar and a new ice cream parlour.

The anniversary programme includes several events throughout the year, from the international miniature festival The World in Miniature on 23 May to the Living with Nature outdoor festival in early June. Slovenia's Statehood Day celebrations will also feature a gathering of vintage firefighter associations.

Museum officials advise visitors to book in advance for some attractions, particularly the new MiG-21 flight simulator.

• Mr Liew Nam Soon, Deputy Regional Managing Partner, EY Asia East; Managing Partner, EY Asean; Managing Partner, EY Singapore & Brunei
• Mr Leong Yung Chee, Group CFO, United Overseas Bank Limited
• Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore
• Ms Belinda Tan, CA (Singapore), Managing Director of Finance, Temasek International
• Mr Ang Hao Yao, Vice President, Securities Investors Association (Singapore)
• Ms Karen Loon, Member, Governing Council of the Singapore Institute of Directors
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About the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) Academy

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is the national accountancy body of Singapore. Established in 1963, ISCA administers the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification programme and is the designated entity by the Singapore Ministry of Finance to confer the Chartered Accountant of Singapore [CA (Singapore)] designation.

ISCA supports over 43,000 members across industries in Singapore and globally, with members in more than 40 countries. With a growing international presence, ISCA has 12 overseas chapters, 7 offices across 10 countries and a network of over 150 strategic partners, strengthening professional connections and opportunities across borders. ISCA is also a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global network representing more than 1.8 million Chartered Accountants and students across over 190 countries.

ISCA advances professional development and lifelong learning through ISCA Academy, its training arm and drives community impact through ISCA Cares, its charity arm.

ISCA Academy, the leading business school of ISCA, delivers immersive, industry-informed learning across accountancy, finance, technology, governance and leadership. We equip learners to reskill, reconnect and reinvent, empowering them to stay relevant and ahead by choice.

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About Rhenus

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 8.2 billion. 39,000 employees work at 1,300 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times.

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About SNP

SNP (ticker: SHF.DE) is the global technology platform leader and trusted partner for companies seeking unparalleled data-enabled transformation capabilities and business agility. SNP's Kyano^® platform integrates all necessary capabilities and partner offerings to provide a comprehensive software-based experience in data migration and management. Combined with the Bluefield^® approach, Kyano sets a comprehensive industry standard for restructuring and modernizing enterprise data faster and more securely while harnessing AI-driven innovations based on over 30 years of experience.

The company works with more than 3,000 customers of all sizes and in all industries in over 80 countries, including numerous DAX 40 and Fortune 500 companies. The SNP Group has more than 1,600 employees worldwide at over 34 locations in 23 countries. The company is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, and generated revenues of around EUR 297 million in the 2025 fiscal year.

More information is available at www.snpgroup.com

Richard Cheng, Associate Commercial Director (Hong Kong & Macau) at BeOne, said: "We are honored to receive this award from the Hong Kong Commercial Times. BeOne has built differentiated capabilities across clinical development and manufacturing, supported by a broad and diverse R&D pipeline. In Hong Kong, we have introduced several therapies, including BTK, PD-1 and IL-6 inhibitors. Looking ahead, we will continue to advance our plans in Hong Kong by leveraging opportunities enabled by the '1+' policy and the planned establishment of the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation (CMPR) and its 'primary evaluation' mechanism. Supported by our global supply network, we aim to bring additional medicines to patients in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area and help improve access to treatments aligned with international standards."

Global R&D and Innovation

Founded in 2010, BeOne is focused on accelerating key stages of oncology innovation-from discovery through development to patient access. Through an integrated model spanning R&D, manufacturing and commercialization, the company works to translate innovation into clinical value. Today, BeOne operates across six continents in more than 45 markets and is supported by more than 1,200 oncology R&D professionals.

BeOne's R&D platform has advanced more than 35 clinical-stage drug candidates, including three internally developed products that have received commercial approval, reaching more than 2 million patients worldwide.

Pipeline Highlights

BeOne continues to expand its global footprint through a portfolio of internally developed products, including:

• BTK Inhibitor: As the company's first self-developed innovative drug, it holds a significant position in the global market (including Hong Kong), particularly in the field of B-cell malignancies.
• PD-1 Inhibitor: Launched in more than 50 markets worldwide, reaching 1.8 million people. In Hong Kong, it has been approved for six indications, including immunotherapy for lung, esophageal and gastric cancers.
• Next-Generation BCL-2 Inhibitor: Approved for certain lymphoma indications in Mainland China. It has been granted Priority Review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and a marketing application has been submitted in the European Union.

• New Jersey, U.S.: A North America biologics hub integrating manufacturing and clinical R&D. The site spans 1.82 million square feet, including a dedicated 400,000-square-foot production facility.
• Suzhou, China (small molecule manufacturing): Supports clinical and commercial-scale production in accordance with applicable FDA, EMA and GMP requirements.
• Guangzhou, China (biologics and ADC manufacturing): A 1.3 million-square-foot facility supporting R&D and production of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and serving as a supply hub for the Greater Bay Area, including Hong Kong.

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About BeOne Medicines

BeOne Medicines is a global oncology company domiciled in Switzerland, focused on discovering and developing innovative treatments designed to be more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a portfolio spanning hematology and solid tumors, BeOne is advancing a diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through internal capabilities and collaborations. With a growing global team of nearly 12,000 colleagues spanning six continents, the Company is committed to improving access to medicines for more patients. To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

About HKCT Business Awards 2026

Organized by the Hong Kong Commercial Times, the HKCT Business Awards is a representative annual event in the Hong Kong business community. It honors companies demonstrating excellence, innovation, and significant contributions to Hong Kong's economy and society across dimensions including technological innovation and market competitiveness.

• Asia-Pacific data center capacity is projected to grow from approximately 32 GW in 2025 to 57 GW by 2030, with AI workloads expected to drive the majority of incremental demand
  
• Approximately US$2 trillion in energy transition investment may be required by 2030 to support rising digital and electrification demand
  
• Large-scale AI facilities are increasingly requiring approximately 100 MW or more of power capacity, accelerating demand for integrated digital and energy infrastructure solutions
  
• Grid access and interconnection timelines are increasingly determining where infrastructure can be built and scaled across Asia
  

• The growing importance of grid access, interconnection timelines, and energy security in determining where infrastructure can be developed
  
• The rise of integrated digital-energy infrastructure models, including data centers paired with distributed energy, battery storage, and long-term power solutions
  
• Increasing investment opportunities across connectivity infrastructure, subsea cables, renewable energy integration, and energy efficiency solutions
  
• The growing divergence between markets with sufficient infrastructure readiness and those facing structural constraints around land, power, and permitting
  

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Seraya Partners

Seraya Partners is the first Asia-based independent private equity fund for next-generation infrastructure investing, headquartered in Singapore. With US$2.5 billion in assets under management (AUM), Seraya Partners targets control-oriented, middle-market platform investments in next-generation infrastructure, focusing on the digital infrastructure and energy transition sectors, primarily within the developed Asia-Pacific region and Southeast Asia. Seraya has offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.serayapartners.com

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About ONYX Hospitality Group

ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Southeast Asia's hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands - Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence - catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers in Southeast Asia where their expertise lies. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food and beverage. With over five decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.

More information: www.onyx-hospitality.com

About Equatorial Group

Equatorial is a renowned Malaysian hospitality brand having played a leading role the country's modern hotel industry. The introduction of its EQ brand elevated that reputation with its take on stylish lifestyle travel.

Excellence in food & beverage services is another distinctive hallmark: in addition to several famous restaurants, its Kampachi holds the distinction of the oldest Japanese restaurant in Malaysia. The Group is also the master licensee of top restaurant franchises such as Ippudo ramen and MAiSEN tonkatsu from Japan.

More information: equatorial.com

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About Humansa

Humansa is a leading healthcare and wellness brand dedicated to extending the human healthspan through evidence-based preventative medicine, advanced diagnostics and holistic lifestyle solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Humansa operates an extensive network of centres, offering services that span health assessments, medical services, restorative therapies, wellness coaching and skin aesthetics in a refined, hospitality-inspired environment.

About HSBC and HSBC Life

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding member of the HSBC Group and one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations, serving customers across Asia and beyond. HSBC Life (International) Limited is a leading life insurance company, offering a comprehensive range of protection and savings solutions to individuals and corporations across the region. Together, they provide integrated banking, wealth and insurance services designed to meet the evolving financial and lifestyle needs of their clients.

• Compute Cluster Development: Successfully built and commissioned Shanghai's first domestically developed thousand - GPU cluster, "Harvest No. 1", with utilization rates consistently exceeding 95%. The cluster has since been successfully scaled to 2,560 GPUs and stands as one of the industry's earliest benchmark domestic compute clusters to achieve deep integration across multiple scheduling platforms. The latest "Harvest No. 5" cluster represents Suanova's first asset-light managed compute deployment, enabling single-cluster domestic model training at a scale of up to 1,280 GPUs and serving as a reference model for the Shanghai Intelligent Computing Network.
• Domestic GPU Ecosystem Application: Supported multiple institutions and enterprises in completing their first large-scale thousand-GPU training workloads using domestically developed GPUs. Suanova also deployed the "Harvest No. 2" cluster for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, pioneering the international rollout of Shanghai-developed GPUs and establishing a benchmark for the global expansion of China's domestic computing ecosystem.
• Technology Innovation: Independently developed the "Harvest No. 3" cluster - Shanghai Cube, a domestically engineered high-density compute cabinet featuring a 128-GPU liquid-cooled architecture per rack. It not only represents the earliest and highest-density domestic GPU supernode in China, but also stands as the only Shanghai-developed GPU supernode to achieve large-scale production and commercial deployment. Shanghai Cube is also the first liquid-cooled compute cluster built on Shanghai-developed GPUs.

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About Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited

Founded in 1988, Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited is a diversified electronic component company with a well-established presence in the global market. The Company's core business spans flat panel displays, OLED technologies and capacitors, serving a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer applications. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Yeebo operates its manufacturing operations primarily in the Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces, supporting a global sales network that ensures localized service and support for its international clientele.

In alignment with its long-term strategic vision, Yeebo is leveraging its robust operational foundation to expand into the Artificial Intelligence ("AI") compute and related sectors. This initiative reflects the Company's commitment to innovation and technological advancement, with the objective of positioning Yeebo as a leading and influential participant in the rapidly evolving AI industry across mainland China and Hong Kong.

About Suanova Technology Limited
Suanova, under Yeebo, is an innovative technology company focused on delivering independent, efficient, and accessible domestic AI computing services. Its business spans three core areas: computing power and cloud operations, computing technology development and computing industry investment. With branches in Hong Kong and Shanghai, it provides customers with better localized services. It is committed to transforming complex AI infrastructure into simple, efficient, and cost-effective services through continuous technological innovation, with the goal of becoming a leading "infrastructure operator" in the AI era.

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Wiseland Eyecare

Wiseland Eyecare is an independent optical practice and spectacles shop in Singapore. The practice provides eye checks and eyewear support based on each customer's visual needs, including daily wear, digital use, and specialised prescriptions. Its offerings include prescription glasses, kids glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses, with a range of designer and affordable frames available.

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About Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited

Founded in 1988, Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited is a diversified electronic component company with a well-established presence in the global market. The Company's core business spans flat panel displays, computing power and capacitors, serving a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer applications. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Yeebo operates its manufacturing operations primarily in the Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces, supporting a global sales network that ensures localized service and support for its international clientele.

In alignment with its long-term strategic vision, Yeebo is leveraging its robust operational foundation to expand into the Artificial Intelligence ("AI") compute and related sectors. This initiative reflects the Company's commitment to innovation and technological advancement, with the objective of positioning Yeebo as a leading and influential participant in the rapidly evolving AI industry across mainland China and Hong Kong.

Kocijančič (1826-1853) worked with Ignacij Knoblehar (1819-1858), a Slovenian Roman Catholic missionary in Sudan and an explorer of the White Nile basin.

Knoblehar's work attracted a lot of attention among his fellow Slovenians and while some supported him through donations, others followed him into what was an exciting new world for them, the Gorenjska Museum and Slovenian Ethnographic Museum noted.

Upon his return to the Slovenian lands in 1850, Knoblehar asked Kocijančič to join him in spreading the Gospel. Following his arrival in Africa, the younger priest traversed the Nile on a dahabiya, a traditional Egyptian sailboat, to get to the mission station in Sudan.

The vessel, purchased by the missionaries themselves, was called Stella Matutina (Morning Star), and the crew sailed against the current and through the raging rapids, known as the six Cataracts of the Nile.

Kocijančič's adventure also took place in an area that has been submerged by Lake Nasser for more than half a century now. That is why his accounts of the three-month journey are an important historical source in researching the geographical changes of southern Egypt and northern Sudan.

They also provide an insight into a 19th-century strategy of sailing against the current and help researchers better understand the hydrological characteristics of the Nile rapids at the time. The voyage was extremely challenging and its success was deemed a miracle.

In Khartoum, Sudan's capital, Kocijančič endeared himself to the locals because he was a master of various crafts and spoke fluent Arabic. He presided over challenging construction works and taught at the mission's school.

Also known by the locals as Abuna Hanna, "our Father Janez", Kocijančič died at the age of 27, being one of the many European missionaries and explorers who in the 19th century succumbed to tropical diseases collectively termed "fever". He is buried in Khartoum.

A mission garden in Khartoum, where the remains of Janez Kocijančič are buried. Photo: Gorenjska Museum/Slovenian Ethnographic Museum

He hailed from the Slovenian region known today as Gorenjska, and this year marks the 200th anniversary of his birth. In cooperation with the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum, the Gorenjska Museum in Kranj has put on an exhibition to tell his story.

"Even though his personal belongings were returned to Europe, any trace of them has been lost. During research we did discover some unpublished pieces about Kocijančič, which makes us hopeful that further interesting facts about the hero of the African river voyage will be brought to light," the museums said.

The exhibition Miracle on the Nile - Janez Kocijančič and His Voyage on the Nile in 1851 is held in the Prešeren House's gallery in Kranj and will run until 14 June.

It is part of the Gorenjska Museum's project to preserve the stories of local people exploring the world beyond Europe from 1800 to 1950.

Recent rainfall brought only limited relief to western regions and little to no rain in eastern Slovenia.

The Environment Agency's monitor shows extreme drought conditions across the entire Drava and Mura watersheds in the east, moderate drought conditions in the southeast, and severe drought across the rest of the country, except for the westernmost regions.

The near-term forecast offers little hope for improvement: only scattered rainfall is expected in the coming days, and no major rain system is expected to hit the drought-stricken northeast.

Low river flows

Due to an extended drought, river flows are at exceptionally low levels as well, which can have an impact on species relying on the ecosystem.

"Only 40% of the usual volume of water flowed through Slovenian rivers in April," hydrologist Janez Polajnar told the Slovenian Press Agency.

Several rivers, including the Mura near Gornja Radgona in the east, and the Sora and the Idrijca in the west, had recorded their lowest average April flows in decades. "The rain quantities forecast for next week will not change much," Polajnar added.

Farmers warn of mounting crop damage

The drought is already taking a toll on agriculture, particularly in the northeastern region Pomurje, Slovenia's bread basket, where fodder crops, maize and winter cereal have all been hit.

"We are seeing uneven emergence in spring sowings, while in some places plants have not emerged at all," said Boštjan Ferenčak of the Murska Sobota branch of the Agriculture and Forestry Institute.

March and April rainfall amounted to only about half the seasonal average. The dry upper soil layer is also reducing the effectiveness of herbicides, allowing weeds to compete for scarce water and nutrients.

"Even if rain still comes, cereal yields will be 20-30% lower because key development phases were already stressed by the lack of water."

Fruit growers are also reporting problems as trees are showing signs of stress during a crucial development stage, and hops growers in the Savinja Valley are concerned, too.

"Drought comes earlier now, it used to begin in June, but now it is more like May or even April," hops farmer Aljoša Uršič told the public broadcaster.

Irrigation systems help mitigate the situation, but drought still causes a lot of damage in farming. The 2025 figure was €42 million.

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About Vinpearl

Vinpearl is Vietnam's leading hospitality, tourism, and entertainment brand, currently operating 60 properties across 20 provinces and cities nationwide. Its ecosystem includes a network of five-star hotels and resorts in 35 provinces and cities with more than 17,300 rooms; 15 VinWonders theme parks offering attractions for all age groups; six world-class golf courses; and three international-standard convention centers and theaters under the VinPalace brand. The ecosystem also features two semi-wildlife conservation and care parks, an equestrian academy, and spectacular multi-million-dollar live performance shows in destinations such as Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, attracting millions of visitors each year.

About Thomas Cook India

Founded in 1881, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) is one of India's leading omnichannel travel and tourism groups, operating across foreign exchange, corporate travel, MICE, leisure travel, and value-added services.

TCIL owns and operates several major B2C and B2B brands, including Thomas Cook, SOTC, TCI, SITA, Sterling Holiday Resorts, Asian Trails, and Desert Adventures. The group has a presence in 28 countries across five continents and is one of the largest travel service networks headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region.

About SOTC Travel

Established in 1949, SOTC Travel is one of India's oldest and most reputable travel and tourism brands. The company is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings through Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL).

Operating through an omnichannel model, SOTC offers a wide range of services across leisure travel, incentive travel, and corporate travel. With more than 75 years of experience, SOTC has served millions of travelers across destinations worldwide and is recognized for its deep understanding of Indian travelers' preferences and behaviors.

About MakeMyTrip

MakeMyTrip is India's leading online travel booking platform, holding a dominant position in flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel packages. With tens of millions of users and a strong digital ecosystem, MakeMyTrip covers the entire customer journey while maintaining a strong advantage in reaching younger travelers and independent tourists.

• Ho Yuenkei, BBS (Paris 2024 Paralympic Boccia Double Gold Medalist) - Shared a moving account of how her mother's unconditional love, support, and acceptance shaped her childhood, enabling her to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.
• Olivia Wong (General Manager - Environmental & Social Responsibility, MTR Corporation) - Pointed out that flexible working hours offered by companies can effectively help mothers balance work with their children's school schedules.
• Lucia Ngan (Project Manager, Learning Bridge) - Shared how diverse daily activities can support SEN youth and their mothers in both learning and daily life.

• Danny Lap Lee - Managing Partner, VCA Capital Limited
• Prudence Wat - Human Resources Director, Cyberport Asia
• Lisa Lam - Deputy Executive Director, HandsOn Hong Kong

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About Hong Kong Momtrepreneurs

Hong Kong Momtrepreneurs is a registered charity in Hong Kong that believes in the power of mothers supporting one another. Through its flagship Moms4Moms Fellowship, the organisation empowers mothers to bravely pursue their dreams - built on a foundation of trust, honesty, and mutual respect.

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• No. 1 Chicken QSR in Southeast Asia: Jollibee ranked by Euromonitor International as the No. 1 Chicken Quick Service Restaurant in Southeast Asia, based on 2025 value sales (Consumer Foodservice 2026).
• Scaled and expanding regional footprint: Operates 1,658 stores across Southeast Asia, including 317 outside the Philippines, with potential for expansion in priority regional growth markets.
• Built on strong consumer relevance: Growth driven by localized product innovation, mainstream customer appeal, and a consistently strong guest experience, with average Google ratings above four stars across key markets.
• Proven execution across diverse markets: Strong performance in the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, and Brunei, including recognition as the No. 1 Quick Service Restaurant brand in Vietnam and the No. 1 QSR by store network in Brunei, reflecting strong demand, accessibility, and market penetration.
• Strengthens Jollibee Group's international growth platform: Reinforces the Group's capability to build and scale category-leading restaurant brands globally through disciplined execution, strong fundamentals, and a deep understanding of local consumers.

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About Jollibee Group

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

The Jollibee Group's portfolio includes nine (9) wholly-owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger and Tim Ho Wan), five (5) franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, Yoshinoya, Common Man Coffee Roasters, and Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines), and ownership stakes in other key brands like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (80%), Compose Coffee (70%), SuperFoods Group that operates Highlands Coffee (60%), and bubble tea brand Milksha (51%). The Company also has membership interests in Tortazo, LLC, along with Chef Rick Bayless, for Tortazo in the U.S. and in Botrista, a leader in beverage technology.

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

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

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com

• No. 1 QSR in Vietnam (Euromonitor): Achieved top ranking despite not having the largest store network
• 250+ stores across 50+ provinces: Sustained expansion since market entry in 2005
• Strong local relevance: Growth driven by localized menu, superior taste, and consistent execution
• ~1.5 million students reached across 676 schools: Deep engagement with youth, supported by 500+ scholarships and a 15,000-attendee anniversary concert
• Recognized by independent institutions: Named No. 1 most reputable F&B company in Vietnam and Grab Vietnam's 2025 Restaurant Partner of the Year

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About Jollibee Group

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

The Jollibee Group's portfolio includes nine (9) wholly-owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger and Tim Ho Wan), five (5) franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, Yoshinoya, Common Man Coffee Roasters, and Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines), and ownership stakes in other key brands like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (80%), Compose Coffee (70%), SuperFoods Group that operates Highlands Coffee (60%), and bubble tea brand Milksha (51%). The Company also has membership interests in Tortazo, LLC, along with Chef Rick Bayless, for Tortazo in the U.S. and in Botrista, a leader in beverage technology.

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

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

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com

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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT

Galaxy Macau, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau, and Capella at Galaxy Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.

Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world's most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests' service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different caliber of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication-Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.

Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind cabaret lounge that evokes the glamor of Shanghai's golden era with stylish entertainment and customizable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalization. For Authentic Macau Flavours and Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau - just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.

Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also catered to with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and an expert service team. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meters of total flexible MICE, and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena - the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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The 79-year-old was decorated for his efforts to promote and develop AI in Slovenia and beyond, his pioneering work in machine learning and logic programming, and his lasting impact on the international profile of Slovenian science.

"As early as the 1970s, he relied on his courage and scientific vision to enter a field that was still in its infancy back then, and laid the foundations of a research and teaching tradition that has permanently placed Slovenia among the countries recognised in the field of AI," the office of President Nataša Pirc Musar said.

He has conducted research in machine learning, knowledge-based systems, qualitative modelling, intelligent robotics, heuristic programming and computer chess.

In 1985, he founded the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Ljubljana Faculty of Computer and Information Science, where he also lectured. He served as head of the AI lab until 2017.

Best-selling book cements Bratko's place among AI pioneers

Bratko has published over 200 scientific papers and a number of books, including Prolog Programming for Artificial Intelligence, one of the most influential works in logic programming and symbolic AI, which first came out in 1986.

"The book allowed generations of researchers to learn about the basics of AI algorithm development, while its clarity and exceptional methodological and didactic approaches have greatly helped declarative programming become a scientific approach in computer science," the president's office said.

The guide aims to teach Prolog as a practical programming tool for solving AI problems. Written in English, the book has been translated into German, Italian, French, Japanese, Russian and Slovenian, and it is still used in AI university courses around the world. Its latest, fourth edition was released in 2011.

Bratko received the Golden Order of Merit at the president's AI forum in Brdo pri Kranju on 7 May. Pirc Musar and experts taking part in the panel called on the authorities to make AI an integral part of school curricula and introduce a dedicated computer science subject in primary school, echoing years-long calls for such measures.

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About Banyan Group

Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" - SGX: B58) is an independent, global hospitality company with purpose. The Group prides itself on its pioneering spirit, design-led experiences and commitment to responsible stewardship. Its extensive portfolio spans more than 100 properties, over 140 spas and galleries, and 20-plus branded residences in over 20 countries. Comprising 12 global brands, including the flagship Banyan Tree, each distinct yet united under the experiential membership programme with Banyan. The founding ethos of "Embracing the Environment, Empowering People" is embodied through the Banyan Global Foundation and Banyan Management Academy. Banyan Group is committed to remaining the leading advocate of sustainable travel, with a focus on regenerative tourism and innovative programmes that elevate the guest experience.

About Laguna Phuket

Laguna Phuket is Asia's premier integrated resort destination, set against the stunning backdrop of the Andaman Sea. Spanning over 1,000 acres, the resort features six luxury hotels, an award-winning 18-hole golf course, fine dining, luxury spas, and branded residences. Guests benefit from complimentary shuttle services, a cashless payment system, and access to world-class recreational and wellness facilities.

About Banyan Group Residences

Banyan Group Residences is the property development arm of leading hospitality pioneer Banyan Group, listed on the stock exchange of Singapore. With over 35 years of development experience and an impressive portfolio of residential brands to suit different lifestyles and budgets, it is Thailand's leading lifestyle property developer with a strong and increasingly international pipeline of projects. The Group's main residential brands include the flagship luxury Banyan Tree Residences, Angsana Residences, Dhawa Residences, Garrya Residences, Laguna Residences, Cassia Residences, Skypark, Laguna Lakelands, and Bellaguna.

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