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Get ready for action: HSBC SVNS Singapore unveils official ambassadors and match schedule alongside return of SEA 7s

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  • Rugby ambassadors Ruby Tui, Nathan Hirayama, and Jerry Tuwai will ignite the crowd with community interactions, meet-and-greets and on-ground festival moments
  • HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 schedule unveiled with thrilling showdowns expected
  • SEA 7s returns alongside HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 bringing together Southeast Asia’s top teams including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and more

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – The HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026, affectionately known as the “Family SVNS”, has appointed global rugby sevens icons Ruby Tui, Nathan Hirayama, and Jerry Tuwai as its official ambassadors. They add star power and inspiration to a landmark weekend at the National Stadium at The Kallang that celebrates family, community and all things rugby.

Held on 31 January and 1 February, the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 welcomes the world’s best rugby sevens teams to the Lion City. The Southeast Asian 7s (SEA 7s) will return alongside HSBC SVNS Singapore, reinforcing Singapore’s position as the regional hub for the sport.

RUGBY ICONS TO ENGAGE WITH FANS AS OFFICIAL AMBASSADORS

As official ambassadors for HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026, Ruby Tui, Nathan Hirayama, and Jerry Tuwai will play an active role across the week, engaging fans and families both on and off the field.

Jerry Tuwai, former Fiji Sevens captain, is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Rugby Sevens, and a Sevens World Cup winner. In 2020, he was named World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Decade. A strong advocate of the sport, Tuwai is an ambassador of the Get into Rugby Plus Fiji programme. This is a Sport for Development initiative that leverages the rugby union to promote positive behaviour, gender equality, and prevent violence against women, girls, and boys. Sharing on his upcoming visit to HSBC SVNS Singapore as a rugby ambassador, Tuwai said, “I am excited to be part of the circuit again and looking forward to the programme and engaging with the fans.”

Ruby Tui of New Zealand’s Black Ferns is an Olympic gold medallist, Women’s Rugby World Cup winner and Rugby World Cup Sevens champion, known for her infectious energy and passion for growing the game.

“I am so excited to be part of HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026, especially on a weekend that brings audiences and families right into the heart of the action,” she said. “Rugby gives me confidence, belonging and joy, and I love seeing how events like this can spark that same feeling for fans across the region. The energy in Southeast Asia is incredible, and I cannot wait to share that with the community.”

A former Canada Sevens captain and Olympic flag bearer, Nathan Hirayama became a fan favourite in Singapore after leading Canada to victory at the HSBC Singapore Sevens in 2017 and earning Player of the Final honours. Since stepping away from international competition, Hirayama has remained closely involved in the sport, transitioning into leadership, coaching and mentoring roles. He champions rugby development and high-performance pathways and works as a speaker to inspire the next generation of players on and off the field.

“Singapore has always been a special place in my rugby journey and returning to The Kallang as an ambassador feels incredibly meaningful,” he said. “The energy here is unlike anywhere else, and it has been amazing to see how the sport has grown across Southeast Asia over the years. Coming back to be part of a weekend that brings together world-class rugby, regional pride and passionate fans is something I am truly excited about.”

The ambassadors will be at community-facing activities such as meet-and-greet sessions, fan engagements and youth-focused interactions. Together, Ruby Tui, Nathan Hirayama, and Jerry Tuwai will help champion the values of inclusion, connection and accessibility that define Singapore’s signature family-friendly rugby experience.

HSBC SVNS SINGAPORE 2026 FIXTURES ANNOUNCED

Organisers have revealed the schedule for the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026. France (Women) will face Canada (Women) in the opening match of the tournament on 31 January, while France (Men) and New Zealand (Men) will go head-to-head as the first men’s fixture later that day. More information about the schedule is here.

Women Pool A Women Pool B Men Pool A Men Pool B
Australia New Zealand South Africa Argentina
USA France Fiji France
Japan Canada Great Britain New Zealand
Fiji Great Britain Spain Australia

As the first SVNS event of 2026, HSBC SVNS Singapore will set the celebratory tone for the season ahead. The addition of SEA 7s finals to the weekend lineup strengthens the local rugby ecosystem by giving families and fans the opportunity to rally behind regional teams while also enjoying the HSBC SVNS Singapore experience, where elite rugby meets a premium sports carnival for all ages.

SEA 7S FINALS RETURNS TO THE NATIONAL STADIUM AT THE KALLANG

Held alongside HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026, the SEA 7s returns as a key highlight of Singapore’s signature family-friendly rugby festival that blends elite global competition with regional pride. The finals will be held at the National Stadium at The Kallang on 31 January 2026.

Organised by the Singapore Rugby Union (SRU), the SEA 7s is an open invitational tournament staged alongside HSBC SVNS Singapore to offer regional teams not only a highly competitive platform, but also the opportunity to compete on a world-class pitch alongside the sport’s global stars. This year’s edition brings together eight nations, from established contenders to emerging teams, uniting them at The Kallang in a celebration of regional pride, rising talent and the shared ambition to grow rugby across Southeast Asia.

“We’re incredibly proud to host the 2026 SEA 7s in Singapore, a celebration of Southeast Asian rugby, teamwork, and community,” said Sidney Kumar, General Manager of SRU. “The SEA 7s is more than just competition; it’s a showcase of the passion and progress of rugby across our region. Hosting the tournament here not only allows us to highlight our national teams and the shared commitment among ASEAN nations to grow the game together, it also provides our men and women’s 7s teams an opportunity to play the finals at the National Stadium. We look forward to welcoming teams, fans and families from across the region to the Lion City for a festival of fast, exciting rugby and friendship.”

The Singapore Women’s Rugby 7s team will return as defending SEA 7s champions after clinching their first-ever title last year. Their historic victory inspired many young girls and families to discover the sport, and the team is relishing the opportunity to defend the crown on home soil.

“It’s an honour getting the opportunity to play at the world class National Stadium, and to have the tournament happening alongside the prestigious world sevens series. What’s even more special is having friends and family right there cheering you on,” said Victoria Chew, Singapore Rugby Women’s 7s Captain.

Several teams arrive in Singapore carrying strong momentum from recent regional competitions, adding extra intrigue to this year’s SEA 7s finals. The Thailand Men’s Rugby 7s team, reigning SEA 7s champions, come into the tournament in confident form following a strong run at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games where they clinched gold. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s men’s and women’s rugby teams finished as runners-up in SEA 7s 2025, and are looking to go one better this year. “The Malaysian team has been training hard, and we can’t wait to see their skill and passion shine at SEA 7s 2026,” said Fahmy Jalil, Secretary General, Malaysia Rugby Union. “With a mix of experienced seniors and talented juniors, I believe it will create a positive impact and inspire more young players and families to get involved in the sport.”

Tickets Available Now

Tickets for HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 are on sale now. Get them before general sale ends on 19 January. Youth tickets are priced from $49 (ages 4–17) and adult tickets from $79. Families and groups can also enjoy ticket packages starting from $41.80 per person for a group of five, valid across both days of the event. From grandparents to the youngest fans, the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 promises a memorable weekend at The Kallang, where families, friends and fans can come together to cheer, celebrate and enjoy the excitement of world-class rugby. Ticketing information here.

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HSBC SVNS Singapore, held at the Singapore National Stadium located at The Kallang, is the only stop in Southeast Asia for the World Rugby HSBC SVNS series. The 2026 edition in Singapore offers a thrilling weekend of elite sport and festival-style entertainment as the top eight men’s and women’s teams from the previous season battle it out at the National Stadium. HSBC SVNS Singapore, affectionately known as the “Family SVNS, places family fun at the heart of the action. From the stands to the festival grounds, the Family SVNS brings the excitement of rugby to life across The Kallang. This event is organised by The Kallang Group, supported by Sport Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore Rugby Union, and partners including Conrad Singapore Marina Bay (Official Hotel), AirAsia (Official Airline), H-TWO-O (Official Hydration).

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Paul Chan attends the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland; spotlights Hong Kong’s advantages as an international hub for trade and finance

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), has joined about 3,000 world leaders attending the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland (January 19-23). During the WEF Annual Meeting 2026, themed “A Spirit of Dialogue”, Mr Chan attends, speaks and joins discussions at several keynote meetings, luncheons and dinners. He also meets with political, business and financial leaders to brief them on the latest situation in Hong Kong as well as the city’s new opportunities.

Mr Chan attended a breakfast reception hosted by virtual asset enterprise Animoca Brands, headquartered in Hong Kong, yesterday (January 20). Speaking at the meeting, Mr Chan said that Hong Kong adopts a proactive yet prudent approach to the development of digital assets guided by the principle of “same activity, same risk, same regulation” to promote responsible and sustainable market development. Since 2023, Hong Kong has issued licences to 11 virtual asset trading platforms, and a licensing regime for stablecoins is expected to be launched later this year. The Financial Secretary also noted the HKSAR Government’s leadership role in promoting tokenisation, including the issuance of three batches of tokenised green bonds amounting to around US$2.1 billion.

Mr Chan also engaged with a number of officials from different economies and regional organisations attending the WEF Annual Meeting, including Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance of Thailand, Mr Ekniti Nitithanprapas; the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi; the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt, Mr Hassan El Khatib; and the State Secretary for International Finance at the Federal Department of Finance of Switzerland, Ms Daniela Stoffel. They exchanged views on the global political and economic landscape and issues of mutual concern, and explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration in areas such as trade, finance, industry development and digital transformation.

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HKSAR’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan (right) meets with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in Davos, Switzerland

On arriving Davos (January 19), Mr Chan began his visit programme by meeting with the Minister of Economy of the Sultanate of Oman, H.E. Dr Said Mohammed Al-Saqri. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as finance, trade, green transformation and industrial development.

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2026 Functional Food & Wellness Summit Successfully Concludes

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – On January 21, 2026, the two-day 2026 Functional Food & Wellness Summit (FFWS 2026) successfully concluded in Bangkok, Thailand. As an flagship annual event and benchmark hub in the global functional food sector, especially across the Asia-Pacific region, the summit fulfills the core mission of linking top global industrial resources and guiding the industry’s innovative development.

It gathered over 150 industry elites from more than 20 countries and regions, including China, Canada, the U.S., France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, India, Singapore, and Indonesia. Among them were core decision-makers and R&D leaders from global giants such as FeiHe, Morinaga, Mead Johnson, Suntory, Yili Group, Meiji, Amway, Health & Happiness (H&H), Mengniu Dairy, Rousselot, and Sirio. They engaged in in-depth discussions and precise resource matching around key industrial topics like policy compliance, technological innovation, and market expansion, consolidating consensus and injecting strong momentum for the high-quality advancement of the global functional food industry.

The summit was jointly guided by authoritative institutions, including the International Probiotics Association (IPA), the Asean Alliance of Health Supplement Associations（AAHSA）, the Malaysian Dietary Supplements Association (MADSA), the Japan Health Business Media, the Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC®), and Coherent Market Insights. FeiHe served as the Diamond Sponsor, Morinaga as the Gold Sponsor, and Rousselot as the Presentation Sponsor.

During the two-day sessions, nearly 30 industry leaders delivered professional insights. George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics Association, deeply interpreted the trends and challenges of microbiome innovation from the perspective and practice of the IPA. Pichit Pongsukvechkul, immediate Past President of Health Food and Supplements Association, detailed the latest regulatory dynamics of health products and functional foods in ASEAN, offering practical guidance for enterprises’ cross-border layout. Sandeep Gupta, Chief Founder of the Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council, focused on the overseas expansion paths of Indian and global nutraceutical brands, providing ideas for enterprises to tap into international markets. Leading businesses including Amway, Meiji, H&H and FeiHe delivered high-value keynote speeches at the conference, and the conference also arranged panel discussions focusing on core topics, which sparked a wealth of insightful ideas centering on hot issues such as technological innovation, market trends and compliance development.

The 2026 Functional Food & Wellness Industry Awards Ceremony drew wide attention. Centering on ingredient innovation, product R&D, and technological breakthroughs, the organizing committee honored outstanding businesses and products in niche tracks such as gut health, maternal and infant nutrition, bone health, immune protection, blood sugar management, sports nutrition, cognitive function, digestive health, and anti-aging, setting industry benchmarks. Representatives of winning businesses stated that the awards are recognition of their products and technologies, and will further inspire them to deepen innovation and enhance product quality and core competitiveness.

Fresh Milk Protein Ingredient Technology Innovation Award-Liquid Milk Protein-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Breast Milk-Adapted Formula Technology Innovation Award-AceKid Plus Genugro Growing-up Formula-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Cognitive Function Product Award-Bifidobacterium breve MCC1274-Morinaga

Annual Probiotic Innovation for Glycemic Control Product Award-Mengniu Yourui Antangdun Probiotic Powder-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Probiotic Product Award-Biobor PROBIOTICS GUMMY BEARS- Biobor Health （Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Annual Gold Award for Gut Health-Yili Health Science Changshi Probiotic Freeze-Dried Powder-Yili Group

Annual Liver Health Product Award-BElixz LIVCORE-BE International

Annual Immune Protection Excellence Award-Mengniu Yourui Huangjin Protein Powder-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Technological Innovation Pioneer Award-Mengniu Ruibuen EnZhi Infant Formula Milk Powder，Mengniu Ruibuen QinYi Infant Formula Milk Powder，Mengniu Ruibuen ChuAi Niu Niu Infant Formula Milk Powder-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Bone and Joint Health Product Award-Biobor D3+K2+Ca GUMMIES- Biobor Health （Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Active Nutrient & Fresh Ingredient Formula Technology Innovation Excellence Award-Qicui Infant Formula Milk Powder, Jicui Infant Formula Milk Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Excellence Award for Infant & Toddler Fresh Formula Rice Cereal-Feihe Platinum Formula Rice Cereal-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Digestive Health Ingredient Award-SIRIO Apple Cider Vinegar AppOtics®-Sirio Pharma

Annual Gold Award for Protein Quality-Yili Health Science Immunoglobulin Protein Powder-Yili Group

Annual Technological Innovation Pioneer Award-Tribiosynsis®-Chambio

Annual Popular Product Flavor Award-Mengniu Yourui Selenium-Enriched High-Calcium Goat Milk Powder-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Bone and Joint Health Product Award-Mengniu Yimibaba Probiotic Drops-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Immune Function Product Award-BElixz SHIRUTO-BE International

New Generation Lactose-Free Milk Protein Innovation Breakthrough Award-FIRMUS Ranch Milk Protein Nutritional Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Active Nutrient & Fresh Ingredient Formula Technology Innovation Excellence Award-AceKid Optigrow Powdered Milk Drink-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Sports Nutrition Product Award-Biobor OXYPEAK GUMMIES- Biobor Health （Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Innovation Gold Award for Bone Health-Bone Energy Formula Milk Powder-Yili Group

Annual Vision & Eye Health Product Award-BElixz I-VXION -BE International

Annual Healthy Snack Innovation Award -Mengniu Yimibaba Nutritional Milk Tablet，Mengniu Yimibaba Growth Nutritional Bar-Mengniu Dairy

Annual Health Protection Product Award-MeadJohnson AGIJOY Immunoglobulin Bovine Colostrum Powder-Mead Johnson

Breast Milk-Adapted Formula Technology Innovation Award-Qicui Infant Formula Milk Powder, Jicui Infant Formula Milk Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Musculoskeletal Health Innovation Award-Feihe Aiben Small Molecule Milk Protein Special Dietary Powder Series-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Cognitive Function Product Award-Biobor DHA GUMMIES- Biobor Health （Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Gold Award for Blood Glucose Health-Digestible Sugar Milk Powder-Yili Group

Annual Weight Management Product Award-Mengniu Sosodaily Probiotic Powder Platinum Edition/Luxury Gold Edition -Mengniu Dairy

Infant Clinical Evidence Early Life Nutrition Excellence Award-Qicui Infant Formula Milk Powder, Jicui Infant Formula Milk Powder, Zhuorui Infant Formula Milk Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Excellence Product Award for Children’s Active Immune Protein-Feihe Lactoferrin Nutritional Powder-Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd.

Annual Healthy Ageing Nutrition Ingredient Award-SIRTMAX-Tokiwa Phytochemical Co., Ltd.

Innovation Gold Award for Joint Health-Bone Energy Gold Formula Milk Powder-Yili Group

Annual Temperature-Controlled Freshness Locking & Native Nutrition Dual Excellence Innovation Award-Mengniu Pure Milk Powder -Mengniu Dairy

Arjun, the representative from Amway, said: “This summit featured a rich and diverse agenda, covering hot topics such as product R&D, marketing, and compliance, and provided a diverse and professional communication platform for participants from all sectors of the industry.”

Richard, the speaker from Meiji, mentioned that this was the first time he had attended such an industry summit on behalf of the company, and he stated plainly that the experience was highly rewarding and educatiional. He added that the summit had brought together top players in the industry, and many guest speakers delivered presentations with substantive content and profound insights, which offered significant practical reference value.

Solange Henoud, Vice-President Regulatory & Compliance of Lallemand Health Solutions, commented: “The event features numerous interactive sessions that enable in-depth communication and experience sharing. Through thematic discussions, roundtables, and other segments, we gained a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments in the functional food and nutrition health sector.”

After the summit, the FFWS Organizing Committee announced that it will confirm and release the date and venue of the 2027 Functional Food & Wellness Summit and subsequent related activities later this year. Please stay tuned for updates.

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