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Redeem “Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hats” and “Furry Warm Plush Shawls” – Plus Play “Furry Fun Catch” Game for a Chance to Win Special Edition “Furry Friend Sets”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2024 – Following the overwhelming response to 7-Eleven’s recent collection of Pixar-themed “Furry Friend Sets,” we’re thrilled to introduce four new additions inspired by the hit movie Inside Out 2! Introducing the “Furry Pretty Sets” featuring popular emotions like Sadness, plus new characters Envy, Anxiety, and Embarrassment. Each set is as adorable as it is practical. The stylish makeup bag is made with a see-through material, making it easy to find your essentials, while the fuzzy headband adds a touch of fun to your look. With two must-have items in each set, these are a fantastic value that no Inside Out 2 fan will want to miss! Don’t miss your chance to collect all four and let these emotions join your Christmas celebrations!

The four “Furry Pretty Sets” will be available at 7-Eleven stores starting 4 December at 7am. Don’t miss out!

4 Functional and Stylish “Furry Pretty Sets” – Your Must-Have Travel Essentials

These four sets are bursting with personality! Featuring Envy, Anxiety, Embarrassment, and Sadness, each set includes a stylish makeup bag and a Furry Soft Headband. The makeup bags are designed in each emotion’s signature colour and showcase fun character designs and quotes that capture their unique personalities. The see-through material makes it easy to find what you need, and the durable, easy-to-clean design includes a handle for grab-and-go convenience. And with a zipper closure and wide opening, you can quickly access your essentials without worrying about anything falling out.

But these bags are more than just pretty faces! They double as spacious organisers for all sorts of items. Their lightweight and durable material makes them perfect for everyday use. When travelling, they can easily hold travel-sized toiletries, skincare products, cosmetics, and perfumes, keeping your personal care items neat and organised while saving space. They’re also great for trips to the beach or pool with the kids, as they can store swim caps, goggles, small towels and children’s underwear. And cleanup is a breeze – just wipe with a damp cloth!

Each set also comes with a Furry Soft Headband – the perfect way to add a touch of comfort and fun to your day! The headbands are not only designed with the characters’ iconic expressions and signature colours but also feature clever 2.5D details that highlight their most distinctive features. With an elastic base, they fit comfortably on different head sizes and are perfect for keeping your hair dry while washing your face or applying a face mask.

Redeem With Digital FunStamps on the 7-Eleven App!

Following the successful launch of 7-Eleven’s new digital FunStamps, we’re continuing this exclusive redemption method! Starting 4 December, collect 5 FunStamps in the 7-Eleven app and add $65 to redeem a “Furry Pretty Set” at random. Inside Out 2 fans, don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

“Furry Pretty Set” Product Details:

1. Inside Out 2 Envy “Furry Pretty Set”

This set features Envy’s adorable design and the phrase “OMG!” printed on the makeup bag. Her large, sparkling eyes are impossible to resist, and the Furry Soft Headband takes the cuteness to the next level with 3D eyebrows that are slightly raised. And of course, the entire set is styled in Envy’s signature mint green for a fresh and charming look that’s totally enviable!

Makeup Bag dimensions: Approx. 18cm long x 9.5cm wide x 11cm high

Furry Soft Headband dimensions: Approx. 54cm head circumference

2. Inside Out 2 Anxiety “Furry Pretty Set”

This set captures Anxiety’s signature nervous energy perfectly! The makeup bag features his worried expression, magnified to hilarious proportions. And to really bring the panic to life, the Furry Soft Headband has 3D eyebrows that practically scream “EEK!” Ready to give this jittery emotion a comforting home?

Makeup Bag dimensions: Approx. 18cm long x 9.5cm wide x 11cm high

Furry Soft Headband dimensions: Approx. 54cm head circumference

3. Inside Out 2 Embarrassment “Furry Pretty Set”

This set captures Embarrassment’s shy but sweet personality! The makeup bag features his bashful expression, while the Furry Soft Headband adds a playful touch with a 3D nose that sticks out – super cute! Embarrassment is waiting for you at 7-Eleven, so don’t be shy – come say hello!

Makeup Bag dimensions: Approx. 18cm long x 9.5cm wide x 11cm high

Furry Soft Headband dimensions: Approx. 54cm head circumference

4. Inside Out 2 Sadness “Furry Pretty Set”

This set is overflowing with Sadness’ signature melancholy charm! The makeup bag features her crying with tears streaming down her face, making her even more endearing. And to add a touch of whimsy, the Furry Soft Headband features 3D hair that flows outward, giving her a bit of a playful flair. Take gentle Sadness home, and she’ll always be there to offer support and comfort.

Makeup Bag dimensions: Approx. 18cm long x 9.5cm wide x 11cm high

Furry Soft Headband dimensions: Approx. 54cm head circumference

CAUTION:

  • We are not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of this product.
  • This product is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 4 years of age.
  • The headband contains rubber which may pose a potential strangulation hazard. Adult supervision is required.

USE & CARE:

  • A slight plastic odour with new products is normal. It is recommended to air out the product before use.
  • Keep away from fire and heat to avoid fire hazard or damage.
  • Do not use a tumble dryer or hairdryer to avoid damage.
  • Ensure the product is completely dry before storing. Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Slight colour variations in the pattern are normal.
  • Makeup bags are not washable and cannot be dry-cleaned.
  • Furry Soft Headbands are hand wash only. Do not dry clean.
  • Do not use bleach to clean.
  • Do not tumble dry or iron.
“Furry Pretty Set” Promotion Details:

How to Collect Physical Stamps and Digital FunStamps:

From now to 31 December 2024, customers can earn 1 physical stamp or digital FunStamp with a single purchase of $20# or more at 7-Eleven stores* or online. For every additional $10 spent, you’ll receive another stamp.To collect FunStamps with online purchases, customers must download the 7-Eleven app, register as a member, and link their yuu Account. For in-store purchases, customers need to either have their yuu ID scanned by the cashier before payment or pay with a linked Octopus or Hang Seng enJoy card. Stamps are awarded based on single transactions; split transactions are not allowed. Digital and physical stamps cannot be exchanged or combined for redemption.

“Furry Pretty Set” Redemption Details:

New! Redeem with Digital FunStamps: From 4 December 2024 to 3 January 2025, collect 5 FunStamps and add $65 to redeem 1 “Furry Pretty Set” at random.

Redeem with Physical Stamps: From 4 December 2024 (7am) to 3 January 2025, collect 8 physical stamps and add $65 to redeem 1 “Furry Pretty Set” at random.

yuu Member Exclusive Offer

Promotion Period: From 4 to 31 December 2024. Redemption Period: From 4 December 2024 (7am) to 3 January 2025. Redeem 1 “Furry Pretty Set” at random with 9,800 yuu Points + $35.

Each “Furry Pretty Set” includes 1 makeup bag and 1 Furry Soft Headband.


“Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hats”: Create Your OOTD Based on Your Mood!

The two “Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hats” both feature a reversible design. One showcases the unique personalities of Sadness and Embarrassment, while the other highlights Disgust and Envy. To give you even more styling options, each side of the “Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hat” is made with a different material – canvas and corduroy. Whether you want to create a laid-back casual look or a more stylish and unique style, it’s easy with these hats! You can even match your hat to your mood each day, adding a touch of personality to your outfit!

Sadness and Embarrassment Turn into “Furry Warm Fluffy Shawls” to Keep You Cosy All Winter Long

As the weather turns colder in December, these two “Furry Warm Fluffy Shawls” featuring Sadness and Embarrassment are the perfect winter companions! The shawls are styled in deep blue and pink with Sadness or Embarrassment’s design and signature phrases, perfectly capturing their personalities. Made with faux fur, the “Furry Warm Fluffy Shawls” are not only soft and comfortable but also incredibly warm, providing the ultimate cosy experience this winter. The convenient size makes them perfect for use at the office, and they can be easily folded and stored in your bag, so you can stay warm and snug wherever you go!

“Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hat” Product Details:

1. Inside Out 2 Sadness & Embarrassment “Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hat”

This reversible bucket hat lets you switch up your style in an instant! One side features Sadness with an embroidered design on a bright sky-blue canvas material – perfect for a casual, denim-inspired look. Flip it over, and you’ve got a deep grey corduroy side with an appliqué design of Embarrassment, ideal for those who prefer a more edgy style.

Product dimensions: Approx. 59cm head circumference

2. Inside Out 2 Disgust & Envy “Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hat”

This reversible bucket hat lets you showcase two fan-favourite emotions! One side features Disgust’s iconic expression embroidered on an off-white canvas material, making her stand out even more. Flip it over, and you’ll find a deep blue corduroy side with a cute appliqué design of Envy. This versatile colour is easy to style for fans of all fashion tastes!

Product dimensions: Approx. 59cm head circumference

CAUTION:

  • This product is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 4 years of age.
  • Adult supervision is required for use by children.

USE & CARE:

  • Keep away from fire and heat to avoid fire hazard or damage.
  • Ensure the product is completely dry before storing. Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Slight colour variations in the pattern are normal.
  • Hand wash only. Do not dry clean.
  • Do not use bleach to clean.
  • Do not tumble dry or iron.
“Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hat” Redemption Details:

From 4 December 2024 (7am) to 3 January 2025, make any purchase# at a participating 7-Eleven store^ and add $79 to redeem 1 “Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hat.”

yuu Member Exclusive Offer:

Promotion Period: From 4 December 2024 to 3 January 2025. Redemption Period: From 4 December 2024 to 3 January 2025. Redeem 1 “Furry Chill Flip Bucket Hat” with 8,000 yuu Points + $39.

Customers can choose their preferred style. Limited quantities available, while stocks last. Product images are for reference only; the actual size may vary.


“Furry Warm Fluffy Shawl” Product Details:

1. Inside Out 2 Sadness “Furry Warm Fluffy Shawl”

This plush shawl is made with soft faux fur and features a vibrant design with Sadness, capturing the essence of Inside Out 2. Its gentle blue colour and cosy material will wrap you in warmth and comfort all winter long.

Product dimensions: Approx. 150cm long x 50cm wide

2. Inside Out 2 Embarrassment “Furry Warm Fluffy Shawl”

This plush shawl is made with soft faux fur and features a vibrant design with Embarrassment, capturing the essence of Inside Out 2. Its light pink colour and cosy material will wrap you in warmth and comfort all winter long.

Product dimensions: Approx. 150cm long x 50cm wide

CAUTION:

  • This product is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 4 years of age.
  • Adult supervision is required for use by children.

USE & CARE:

  • Hand wash with mild detergent and cold water only.
  • Keep away from fire and heat to avoid fire hazard or damage.
  • Slight colour variations in the pattern are normal.
  • Ensure the product is completely dry before storing. Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Hand wash only. Do not dry clean.
  • Do not use bleach to clean.
  • Do not tumble dry or iron.
“Furry Warm Fluffy Shawl” Redemption Details:

From 11 December 2024 (7am) to 3 January 2025, make any purchase# at a participating 7-Eleven store^ and add $60 to redeem 1 “Furry Warm Fluffy Shawl.” Customers can choose their preferred style. Limited quantities available, while stocks last. Product images are for reference only; the actual size may vary.

yuu Member Exclusive Offer:

Promotion Period: 11 December 2024 to 3 January 2025. Redemption Period: 11 December 2024 to 3 January 2025. Redeem a “Furry Warm Fluffy Shawl” with 8,000 yuu Points + $30. Customers can choose their preferred style. Limited quantities available, while stocks last. Product images are for reference only; the actual size may vary.

7-Eleven App Interactive Game “Furry Fun Catch” Debuts! Chance to Win Special Edition “FURRY NICE! Furry Friend Sets”

Get ready for “Furry Fun Catch,” a brand-new game in the 7-Eleven app! From 4 to 27 December 2024 (11:59pm), log in to the 7-Eleven app daily, enter the “Furry Fun Catch” game and complete the time-limited missions. The top 10 players with the highest cumulative scores during the promotion period will each win a stamp voucher for either the “FURRY HAPPY” set or the “FURRY FUN” set (styles will be randomly assigned). The 10 winners with the highest scores will be contacted with prize collection details. This fun-filled mini-game gives you the chance to win a “FURRY NICE! Furry Friend Set” – a fantastic opportunity for Disney Pixar fans!

How to Play “Furry Fun Catch”

Step 1: Download the 7-Eleven app and log in to your account. Go to ” Gamification” and click the “Furry Fun Catch” button below to enter the game.

Step 2: Read the game instructions carefully, then press “Furry Fun Catch” to start the mission.

Step 3: Complete the designated game mission within the time limit: Use the makeup bag to catch designated objects, such as Furry Friend Sets, accessories, Furry Soft Headbands, etc., to earn points.

Step 4: After completing the game, players can check their individual scores and ranking on the leaderboard. Each user gets 1 chance to play the game per day during the campaign period. The top 10 players with the highest cumulative scores will each win a redemption coupon for either the “FURRY HAPPY” set or the “FURRY FUN” set (styles will be randomly assigned).

“FURRY NICE! Furry Friend Sets” Product Information:

1. “FURRY HAPPY” Set

This set includes the following 5 “Furry Mini Cases”:

  • Lotso
  • Buzz Lightyear
  • Mike Wazowski
  • Anger
  • Joy
2. “FURRY FUN” Set

This set includes the following 5 “Furry Mini Cases”:

  • Alien
  • Woody
  • Sulley
  • Disgust
  • Sadness

*This promotion is not valid at Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre, Team Disney Building, or food kiosks inside Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

All FunStamp redemptions are only valid in Hong Kong

Each “Furry Pretty Set” includes 1 Makeup Bag and 1 Furry Soft Headband.

#The spending amount does not include the purchase of 7-Eleven Pre-order products, yuu pre-order products, cigarettes, milk powder (all types), diapers, redemption items under stamp promotions, online game cards, mobile phone top-up cards/SIM cards/value coupons, Octopus cards/products, Macau Pass cards/products, gift cards, prepaid cards, admission tickets/tickets/stamps of any kind, plastic shopping bag charges, and other service items. (Other service items include but are not limited to the last 10 Octopus transaction records printing, prepayment, e-coupons, bill payment, donations, value-added services (including but not limited to Octopus, Macau Pass/MPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, “Tap & Go”, TNG and other e-wallets), fax and photocopying services, mobile phone charging services, parcel pick-up and return services, lockers, parking fee payment, Inspiration Lake activities, self-service laundry services, etc.) For more details, please visit our website.

Product images are for reference only; actual size may vary. All redemption prices include the plastic bag levy. However, the amount paid for redemption items cannot be used to earn stamps, yuu Points, or the 5% discount for Hang Seng enJoy card payments. Please visit our website for more details.
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Voicecomm Technology (02495.HK) Announces 2025 Annual Results

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High-Quality Growth with Improved Gross Profit Margin, increasing R&D Investment and Strategic Focus on Trustworthy Agents Ecosystem

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company“, Stock Code: 2495.HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI in China, announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Leveraging its deep technological expertise and forward-looking strategic initiatives in trustworthy conversational AI, the Company achieved steady revenue growth, continuous improvement in profitability, and a significant enhancement in operating cash flow, further strengthening its competitive edge in the enterprise-level trustworthy Agent sector.

Gross Profit Margin Steadily Improves, Operating Cash Flow Turns Strongly Positive

In 2025, the Company’s total revenue successfully exceeded the RMB1 billion mark, reaching RMB1,006.9 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.0%. Gross profit amounted to RMB551.2 million, increased by 8.0% from the previous year, while the gross profit margin increased by 0.5 percentage point to 54.7% from 54.2% in the same period last year, reflecting the high-value-added products and technical services of the Company, as well as effective cost control.

Notably, the Company’s net cash generated from operating activities turned strongly positive, reaching a net inflow of RMB212.5 million, compared to a net outflow of RMB129.2 million in the same period last year. This improvement underscores enhanced operational efficiency and reflects strengthened receivables management, which accelerated cash collection.

Profit for the year amounted to RMB140.2 million. The significant increase in net profit compared to the same period last year was mainly attributable to eliminating the impacts of changes in carrying amount of redeemable capital contributions, an accounting adjustment arising from financing agreements entered into with shareholders prior to the Listing and completion of the Global Offering.

Increasing R&D Investment to Strengthen the Trustworthy Agent Technology Foundations

As a technology-centric product company, Voicecomm Technology remains committed to the independent R&D and innovation of underlying technologies. In 2025, the Company’s research and development expenses reached RMB224.3 million, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 67.7%. The investment was primarily directed towards developing Agents with continuous learning capabilities and a technical framework for Multi-agent collaboration, aiming to enhance technological capabilities and elevate the level of product innovation. This reinforces our trustworthy Agent technical architecture composed of three layers: “Multimodal Perception + Multi-model Thinking + Multi-agent Collaboration”.

This architecture takes the “meta-model” as the core to effectively alleviate the common pain points of in enterprise-level implementation, such as hallucinations, controllability and data security, by integrating the generalization capabilities of large language models with the precision of vertical domain knowledge. On this basis, the Company have formed a deliverable and operable trustworthy Agent product system, to ensure that the Agents are usable, manageable, and controllable in enterprise environments, thereby powering the intelligent upgrade of six core application scenarios: City management and administration, Automotive and transportation, Telecommunications, Finance, Healthcare, and Energy management.

Productization Strategy Drives Deep Application across Six Core Scenarios

Voicecomm Technology focuses on empowering various industries through superior products and technologies. In 2025, leveraging its mature product matrix, the Company successfully established replicable benchmark standards across multiple application scenarios.

City Management and Administration: As a leading solution provider in the smart government sector in China, the Company’s business has covered more than 130 prefecture-level cities. The “Smart Government Agent” deeply integrates the capacities of large language models, enabling more intelligent and automated government services with standardized and intelligent applications in scenarios such as government hotlines and city governance.

Automotive and Transportation: The Company successfully established benchmark autonomous driving projects in cities such as Mianyang, Zibo, and Ezhou, building a successful and replicable “Smart Transportation Agent” solution. For the Mianyang Science and Technology New City project, a total of 96 autonomous vehicles have been deployed, and the project was successfully selected as a National AI Application Pilot Testing Base in the transportation sector. In January 2026, the Company newly won the bid for the “Ezhou Huahu Airport Smart Port” autonomous driving bus procurement and operation project, further expanding its application boundaries.

Healthcare: In January 2026, the Company successfully won the bid for the “Chuannan Smart Valley AI Vertical Large Model Innovation Platform – Silver Economy Construction and Operation Project” in Neijiang City, Sichuan Province, with a total contract value of nearly RMB300 million. This project represents the Company’s first “AI + Elderly Care” city-level benchmark demonstration project. It adopts a closed-loop collaborative model of “online platform + offline service network + home terminals,” integrating Agents capabilities with the Company’s “vertical small model microservices” system in areas such as Health Early Warning, Cognitive Ability Assessment, and emotional companionship into a productized solution, thereby establishing rapidly replicable city-level smart elderly care operational benchmark.

Telecommunications, Finance, and Energy Management: The Company continues to deepen collaborations with leading enterprises in the telecommunications and finance sectors, leveraging the “Telecommunication Service Agent” and “Financial Service Agent” to enhance service efficiency and user service value. Meanwhile, its AI-powered smart charging solution has been progressively integrating charging pile networks in China and across several Southeast Asian countries.

Benefiting from the successful implementation of the Company’s productization strategy and the high level of market recognition for its trustworthy Agent solutions, as of December 31, 2025, the Group’s project pipeline and orders in hand saw significant growth. The number of ongoing projects at year-end increased to 320, representing a year-on-year increase of 41.6%, while the outstanding contract sum at year-end rose to RMB1,048.9 million, a year-on-year increase of 57.4%, reflecting the continued expansion of the Company’s business.

Future Outlook: Focusing on the Trustworthy Agents Ecosystem with Four Strategic Priorities

Looking ahead, the Company will firmly focus on its goal of “building a trustworthy conversational AI ecosystem” and will advance the following strategic priorities:

Overall and Technology Strategy: Continue to focus on R&D and innovation in frontier technologies such as multi-modal fusion and trustworthy intelligence, promoting the deployment of trustworthy agents across more application scenarios. By creating open technology platforms and standards, the Company will attract more developers and partners to jointly build a prosperous and win-win industrial ecosystem.

Market Strategy: Establish benchmarks for quality and innovation within the industry and deepening partnerships with various service channels. At the same time, the Company will actively expand into the C-end market, extending cutting-edge technologies to a wider user base, thereby expanding the influence and commercial value of the ecosystem.

Regional Strategy: Domestically, the Company will continue to deepen its partnerships with major cooperating cities to create smart city benchmark cases. Internationally, the Company will actively respond to the “Belt and Road” initiative, grasp the tremendous potential of emerging markets, and promote the Company’s trustworthy Agent products and services globally to enhance its international brand image.

Investment Strategy: Through prudent strategic investments and M&A, the Company will optimize the layout of the upstream and downstream industry chains and consolidate the stability and competitiveness of the ecosystem.

DR.Tang Jinghua, Chairman ofVoicecomm Technology Co., Ltd., said: ” 2025 was a landmark year for Voicecomm Technology. We not only achieved a strong turnaround in operating cash flow and a steady increase in gross profit margin financially, but we also completed a strategic leap at the technological and business level towards becoming a ‘a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI.’ We deeply understand that the essence of enterprise-grade AI lies in creating replicable and reliable products and technology foundations. During the year, we significantly increased R&D investment and successfully applied our trustworthy Agents across six core scenarios, particularly in city-level benchmark projects in emerging fields like smart elderly care, showing the strong competitiveness of our productization strategy. Looking to the future, we will continue to pursue the goal of ‘building a trustworthy conversational AI ecosystem,’ leveraging an open platform to gather ecosystem partners and empowering diverse industries with innovative technology, thereby creating long-term sustainable value for our shareholders and society. ”

Hashtag: #Voicecomm

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Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Wuhan, Voicecomm Technology is one of the leading core technology providers and ecosystem operators of trustworthy conversational AI listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and obtained the qualification as National-level SRDI, Technology Little Giant and High-Tech Enterprise. Leveraging its proprietary trustworthy Agent,the Company overcomes pain points in the commercialization of large language models, such as hallucinations and compliance issues, ensuring AI is usable, manageable, and controllable in enterprise environments. For enterprise-level customers, the Company provides AI services covering the entire process of “communication –decision – execution”. Its trustworthy Agent solutions have been widely deployed across multiple scenarios, including City management and administration, Automotive and transportation, Telecommunications, Finance, Healthcare, and Energy management, and it is dedicated to empowering the intelligent transformation of diverse industries.

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Bassoon & Baton — French May Arts Festival 2026

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City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – On 21 April 2026 at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 8:00pm, the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK) presents Bassoon & Baton, a rare showcase of the bassoon’s lyrical voice and virtuosic brilliance. Held as part of the French May Arts Festival 2026, the programme features the Hong Kong debut of Sophie Dervaux, the internationally acclaimed French bassoonist and principal bassoonist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. She performs bassoon concertos by Vivaldi, Mozart and Hummel and takes up the baton to conduct orchestral works by French composers Lully, Guy Ropartz and Gossec, thereby highlighting her dual artistry as both soloist and conductor.

City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong
Bassoon & Baton — French May Arts Festival 2026
Sophie Dervaux bassoon/guest conductor

21 APR 2026 (Tue)
Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 8:00pm

PROGRAMME
Lully I Marche pour la Cérémonie des Turcs, LWV43
VivaldiI Concerto for Bassoon in G major, RV493
Guy Ropartz I Serenade for Strings
Mozart I Concerto for Bassoon in B-flat major, K.191
GossecI Symphony in C minor Op. 6 No. 3, RH24
Hummel I Grand Concerto in F major, S.63, WoO.23

Sophie Dervaux will also contribute to community activities in Hong Kong by holding two Bassoon masterclasses open to the public. On 18 April 2026, 10:30am–1:00pm, at Sing Music Academy, Room 901, On Lok Yuen Building 25-27A Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong, and on 19 April 2026, 2:30pm–5:00pm, at CR2, 7/F Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall Backstage.

Sophie Dervaux’s outstanding career as a solo bassoonist, orchestral musician, conductor and recording artist includes her engagements with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (since 2015), the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. She is a prize-winner of the prestigious ARD International Music Competition Munich (2013) and the Beethoven Ring Bonn (2014). Born in France, Sophie Dervaux studied at the Music Conservatory of Versailles, the Conservatoire de Paris in Lyon, the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin and at the Karajan Academy. She has performed at the Philharmonie de Paris, Berlin Philharmonie, Suntory Hall Tokyo, New York’s Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Her solo engagements include the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, the Bavarian Radio Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. On CD she has collaborated with Daniel Barenboim and Emmanuel Pahud. In 2021 she received the German Record Critics’ Award for her debut solo album on the Berlin Classics label. She is currently working on a project to record all 39 of Vivaldi’s bassoon concertos with La Folia Barockorchester. In addition to performing, Sophie Dervaux works internationally as a guest conductor and has appeared with the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, the Ensemble Kanazawa, the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the KBS Symphony Orchestra in Seoul. She teaches bassoon at the Music and Arts University of The City of Vienna and plays on a Püchner bassoon.

Tickets priced at $450, $300 and $220 (with50% off for full-time students, senior citizens, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients, people with disabilities and their accompanying minder), are available from all URBTIX outlets. For internet booking, visit www.urbtix.hk; for programme or other enquiries, call 2864 2156 or email in**@***hk.com.

BASSOON MASTERCLASS by SOPHIE DERVAUX
18 Apr (Sat) 10:30am-1:00pm, Sing Music Academy, Room 901, On Lok Yuen Building, 25-27A Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong
19 Apr (Sun) 2:30pm-5:00pm, CR2, 7/F Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall Backstage
The masterclasses are open to observers at $100 per person.
Register Now (in**@***hk.com/2864 2156)

PHOTOS Link to: Sophie Dervaux
MEDIA ENQUIRIES (including artist interviews/photos): in**@***hk.com/2864 2154
WEBSITE:www.ccohk.com

Hashtag: #CityChamberOrchestraofHongKong #Bassoon&Baton

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City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong

City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK) holds a unique position as one of Asia’s leading chamber orchestras. Founded by oboist Leanne Nicholls in 1999, CCOHK has performed with many of the world’s most celebrated artists and composers including Sir James Galway, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Dame Emma Kirkby, Sir Thomas Allen, Sir Neville Marriner, Michala Petri, Christian Lindberg, Sarah Chang, Julian Lloyd Webber, Barry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Branford Marsalis, Sir Karl Jenkins, Ney Rosauro, Richard Galliano and Alma Deutscher. The orchestra has also collaborated with celebrities including Dame Edna Everage, Hayley Westenra, Richard Clayderman, Robin Gibb and Canto-pop stars Sandy Lam, Hacken Lee, Hins Cheung, Ivana Wong and Jacky Cheung. Additional highlights include concerts with the Vienna Boys’ Choir, the Warsaw Boys’ Choir, The American Boychoir, the Swedish Voices Chamber Choir, the King’s Singers and The Swingle Singers. CCOHK’s progressive programming has been internationally recognized with tour invitations to festivals in London, L’Aquila, Taipei, Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. At home CCOHK has performed for French May Arts Festival, Hong Kong Ballet, RTHK’s televised Christmas Concerts in the Park, the 2017 World Harp Congress, The Hong Kong Composers’ Guild and The Hong Kong International Piano Competition. Cinema and anime performances include Howard Blake’s The Snowman & The Bear, the Harry Potter series, Final Fantasy, Attack on Titan and One Piece Music Symphony. CCOHK is also a keen supporter of contemporary music and has commissioned works by Mao Yuan, Samson Young, Joyce Tang, Dobrinka Tabakova and Richard Harvey. The orchestra’s CDs include world premiere recordings on the NAXOS, Orchid Classics and OUR Recordings labels with Michala Petri, Dame Evelyn Glennie and bandoneón/piano duo Binelli-Ferman. CCOHK’s passion for building young audiences for music has inspired the creation of several award-winning productions and musicals. Credits include Magnificent Mozart, The Star Bach, The Bonn Man, Haydn & The Prince, Bug Symphony (winner of the Public Choice Award at the YAMawards in Portugal 2017), WILD (The Musical) (winner of the Public Choice Award at the YAMawards in Belgium 2022) and Shark Symphony. In 2023 CCOHK garnered five-star reviews for the London premiere of WILD (The Musical), and in the same year was voted into RTHK Radio 4’s Top Ten Music Headlines. Armenian French piano virtuoso Vahan Mardirossian serves as chief conductor (since 2019), succeeding French conductor Jean Thorel (2008 to 2016). CCOHK is currently a Venue Partner of Tsuen Wan Town Hall (since 2026) and the recipient of HKADC’s Eminent Arts Group Scheme (since 2024).

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Innomotics is market leader for turbine replacement technology

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  • Innomotics wins several orders to provide motor and drive technology for turbine replacement projects, totaling a volume in the higher double-digit million EUR range
  • Environmental, operational and financial benefits for many industries and industrial applications
  • Geographic diversity underlines market potential

NUREMBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 26 March 2026 – Innomotics, a globally leading supplier of electric motor and large drive systems, has won several major orders for turbine replacement projects on nearly every continent. The total volume for all orders is in the higher double-digit million EUR range.

The Innomotics HV Series HS-modyn built at Dynamowerk in Berlin, setting standards when it comes to the availability of compressor drives: due to the unique rotor design it has the highest degree of reliability and minimum maintenance costs./Innomotics

With increased electrification of industrial applications, significant operational cost efficiency and CO₂ reduction can be gained by changing existing turbines with an electric drive system, the so-called Turbine Replacement Technology. This can be used for high-speed pump applications (centrifugal pumps) as well as for high-power compressor systems in refineries, petrochemicals, or oil and gas.

Especially the need for supplying large-scale turbine driven boiler feed pump applications in power plants with high voltage motors becomes increasingly important, as it significantly saves energy consumption, CO₂ and operational costs.

The transition to electric drive technology for rotating equipment is an important part of the overall plant electrification and decarbonization pathway, reducing the use of costly and environmentally harmful carbon fuels.

By sourcing the power from a renewable source such as wind, solar or hydro, CO₂ emissions can be practically eliminated. This is especially relevant for energy-intensive industries and industrial applications. Beyond ecological aspects, the use of high-speed motor systems offers significant benefits to customers, such as increasing efficiency, reducing operational costs and maintenance requirements as well as easy construction and start-up.

“Replacing existing gas and steam turbines with electrical motor and drive systems is a complex task. Thanks to our highly motivated and skilled team, Innomotics is thought leader and pace setter for turbine replacement technology for more than 25 years now and with more than 70 Turbine Replacement projects globally realized. Our outstanding portfolio sets standards: The reliability and availability of our advanced High-speed High Voltage Motor system technology is unrivaled in the field, due to our unique rotor design. Additionally, our Medium Voltage Drive technology includes extended redundancy measures such as cell by-pass systems for maximum uptime”, says Michael Reichle, CEO of Innomotics.

Operators of turbine-driven systems currently face high operational costs, which can be significantly reduced or even eliminated through turbine replacement technology. For example, in a project with Repsol in Spain, Innomotics helped avoid 68,000 tons of CO₂ emissions per year and reduce energy consumption by around 25 percent.

Recently awarded Turbine Replacement Projects

Electric Drive Upgrade for INA Refinery in Croatia:
INA is modernizing its refinery in Rijeka to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. As part of this transformation, steam turbines used to operate compressors are being replaced with electric drive systems. This reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers maintenance requirements, and increases overall energy efficiency.

To implement this upgrade within an operating refinery, INA partnered with Innomotics and Siemens Energy. The project includes four electric drive train systems, combining HV and HS-Modyn motors ranging from 1.8 MW to 6 MW with Innomotics Perfect Harmony GH180 variable frequency drives.

The solution ensures high reliability through redundant system design and enables fast installation on existing foundations with minimal construction effort. As a result, INA reduced significantly CO₂ emissions by 96,000 tons, reduced operating costs, total high-pressure steam production reduced by around 25%, and improved availability.

Turbine Replacement Technology for Repsol Industrial Complex in Spain:
Repsol has electrified a gas compressor at its Puertollano Industrial Complex by replacing a steam turbine with an electric motor solution from Innomotics. This upgrade improves energy efficiency by 25 percent and reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 68,000 tons per year. The solution includes a High Voltage Motor combined with a Perfect Harmony GH180 Medium Voltage Drive, delivering 8.25 MW at 5,800 rpm. Designed for high reliability and continuous operation, the system enables maintenance intervals of up to five years. With this electrification project, Repsol strengthens its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 while significantly improving operational efficiency and system availability.

Turbine Replacement Technology for Chemicals Park in the Netherlands:
The owner and operator of a chemicals park in the Netherlands aims to accelerate the energy transition of the Dutch chemical industry. One of their three major goals is to achieve net zero emissions within ten years. Therefore, Innomotics was awarded for a turbine replacement project in a propylene plant. The order amounts a considerable value for Innomotics and includes a 25MW as well as an 8.6MW high-speed induction motor together with two Innomotics Medium Voltage GH150 drives. The order also includes comprehensive services.

Turbine Replacement Technology for Power Plants in Republic of Korea:
A Korean energy producer and provider awarded Innomotics an order to replace the previous turbine technology with a 12.5MW electric Innomotics High-speed High Voltage Motor and Medium Voltage Drives. With that replacement the company benefits from higher energy efficiency of at least 20 percent and the associated energy savings as well as reduced CO₂ emissions. The Innomotics solution therefore contributes directly to the customer’s net zero carbon strategy. The parallel operation of three Medium Voltage Drives ensures a particularly uninterrupted and stable power supply.

Turbine Replacement for a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant in Spain:
At the top of its agenda, a German chemicals and plastics giant, has placed the motto: “Net Zero Emissions by 2050”. One measure the company takes accordingly is replacing steam production at co-generation plants with heat pumps and e-driven compressors. Therefore, the Spanish site, has started a turbine replacement project in their propylene production at a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant. The order for Innomotics amounts to a double digit million Euros and includes a 23.3MW High-speed High Voltage induction motor, together with a Medium Voltage Drives and a converter transformer.

Turbine Replacement for Indian natural gas company:
Furthermore, Innomotics has won a pilot order to replace one out of eight installed gas turbines for a state-owned energy corporation in the state of Madhya Pradesh (India). This order creates a new benchmark in the gas turbine replacement market to the extent that the proposed solution will consist of an Innomotics High Voltage HV-M Motor, together with a gearbox and an Innomotics Medium Voltage Drive instead of a High-speed High Voltage Motor system.

Additional Turbine Replacement materials:
Whitepaper on Turbine Replacement
Expert Video concerning Turbine Replacement
Operational savings calculator, reference projects and success stories
Podcast episode on Spotify
Explore the 3D visualization in our virtual world: Innomotics Electrosphere

For more information, visit https://www.innomotics.com/hub/en/applications/turbine-replacement

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