GUANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In February 2026, GAC INTERNATIONAL and ALLUR Group, a leading automotive manufacturing and distribution enterprise in Kazakhstan, officially signed a KD production industrial cooperation agreement in Guangzhou.
Chen Jiacai, Vice President of GAC Group, Chairman of GAC INTERNATIONAL, and Oksana Kholstinina, President of ALLUR Group, attended the meeting, exchanged greetings, and jointly witnessed the signing ceremony.
Witnessed by the senior executives of both sides, Lu Weicong, Vice President of GAC INTERNATIONAL, and Maxim Myagchilov, Vice President of ALLUR Group, signed the KD production industrial cooperation agreement on behalf of their respective companies.
At the signing ceremony, Chen Jiacai stated that this partnership is a significant step for GAC to deepen its layout in the CIS, and the company will jointly cultivate the local market with ALLUR.
Oksana Kholstinina highly recognized GAC's product strength and development philosophy, looking forward to jointly achieving long-term sustainable development with GAC.
As the core market in the CIS region, Kazakhstan serves as a strategic high ground for GAC's targeted cultivation in its global layout. ALLUR Group is a leading enterprise in Kazakhstan's automotive manufacturing and distribution sector.
The decision to enter into a KD production partnership with ALLUR Group is a forward-looking strategic move based on GAC's precise insight. Through this cooperation, the two companies will jointly promote the localized assembly, production, and sales of GAC's full range of models.
This signing is not only an important milestone in the partnership between the two companies, but also a key initiative for GAC to practice its "Tech-Driven GAC, Advancing Global Reach with a Full-Chain Ecosystem" strategy.
Looking ahead, as the cooperation is gradually implemented, GAC will leverage Kazakhstan as a strategic pivot to further deepen its localized presence across the CIS region.
Concurrently, GAC will take this cooperation as an opportunity to continuously advance its globalization strategy, ceaselessly expand its overseas market footprint, and demonstrate the technological prowess and brand charm of Chinese automakers to the world, contributing GAC's strength to the sustainable development of the global automotive industry.
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GAC INTERNATIONAL and ALLUR Group Sign KD Production Industrial Cooperation Agreement to Advance Localized Production and Deepen Strategic Presence in the CIS Market
The premier music festival will play host 16 K-pop, regional and Malaysian stars including Daesung, S.Coups, Mingyu, NMIXX, TWS, WINNER, STAYC, Cravity, 82major, KUN, Uriah See, Firdhaus, Aina Abdul and Belle Sisoski, Win Metawin, NexT1DE and Butterbear
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or the "Bank") has announced a landmark strategic partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME") platforms, JOOX and QQ Music, to present the AsiaTop Music Festival 2026.
In support of Visit Malaysia Year and Visit Selangor Year 2026, the music festival is set to take place on 30 & 31 May 2026 at the Sepang International Circuit, showcasing an elite lineup featuring celebrated artists from Malaysia and across Asia alongside the largest K-pop music experience in the ASEAN region. This collaboration is a cornerstone of HLB's commitment to lifestyle-centric banking, where it strives to provide its cardholders with exclusive access to experiences and lifestyle events. As part of this partnership, HLB cardholders will enjoy privileges such as 2 days of ticket pre-sale access, placing them at the forefront of the region's most significant live entertainment moments.
According to Andrew Jong, HLB's Managing Director of Personal Financial Services, "At the heart of this partnership is our resolute focus to providing our cardholders with exclusive experiences We see the HLB card as more than just a financial instrument, viewing it as a passport to lifestyle events, entertainment experiences, and elite privileges across the region, ensuring they stand at the very center of these unforgettable cultural moments."
Speaking of the collaboration, JOOX and QQ Music also highly value the opportunity to bring a flagship event like AsiaTop Music Festival 2026 to Malaysia. It is the hope of both parties that this festival will bridge the gap between digital streaming and high-production live experiences, enriching Malaysia's cultural landscape while boosting local tourism and commerce. By building on HLB's focus in lifestyle entertainment, the music festival is catering not only to Malaysians but also to music fans from across the region who seek meaningful and live connections.
The music festival is also in support of the Visit Malaysia Year and Visit Selangor Year 2026 national tourism campaign, the festival is designed to be a regional magnet for music lovers, while also promoting Malaysia as a premier destination for exclusive entertainment and lifestyle events.
Tickets for the AsiaTop Music Festival 2026 will officially go on sale starting 6 May 2026, and HLB Credit and Debit Cardholders will enjoy exclusive priority access windows. The festival is also open to customers across all regions. For more information, please visit: www.hlb.com.my/asiatop
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Hong Leong Bank Sets the Stage for Malaysia's Largest Music Festival; Partners with JOOX and QQ Music for AsiaTop Music Festival 2026
