Month: 2025-07

Held on 21–22 June 2025 at Hall 2 & 3, Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala LumpurFeatured over 70 speakers and 30 exhibitors across diverse asset classes and investment themes spotlighting Investor Trends, Multi-Asset Literacy, and Tech-Driven PlatformsPitchLah! stock pitch competition drew strong crowd engagement, with cash prizes of RM1,000 awardedKUALA LUMPUR, July 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - INVEST FAIR Malaysia 2025, the country’s largest retail investment event, returned to Kuala Lumpur with its biggest edition to date. Held over the weekend of 21–22 June 2025 at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, the event was organised by ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s leading independent platform for investor relations, market analytics, and financial education. The two-day fair brought together over 70 speakers, 30 exhibitors, and welcomed over 13,000 participants, a 30% increase from last year’s attendance of 10,000.[L–R] Mr Edward Stanislaus, Managing Director of ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Ms Stephanie Tan, Head of Investor Strategy and Development of Bursa Malaysia, Mr Christopher Lee, CEO and Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte Ltd, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, CEO of Bursa Malaysia, Mr Lim Dau Hee, COO and Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte Ltd, Mr Shanison Lin, Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte Ltd, and Mr Darren Chong, Head of Investor Platforms ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd.Officiated by Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, CEO of Bursa Malaysia, the event highlighted the evolving needs and aspirations of Malaysia’s investor base. This year’s fair, themed “Money. Finance. Technology.”, reflected the evolving investment landscape shaped by digitalisation, diversified asset classes, and changing investor behaviour.AlphaInvest Holdings CEO and Director, Mr Christopher Lee, said, “Technology has not just reshaped how we invest, it has redefined who gets to participate. Data is more accessible, and financial knowledge is no longer exclusive. Today’s investors are younger, more digitally savvy, and more connected than ever before. But access alone is not enough. What truly empowers investors is education. That’s why AlphaInvest continues to champion platforms and tools that support investor education, market clarity, and community engagement, all with the purpose of empowering individuals to invest with purpose and confidence.”Participants at the fair demonstrated increased interest in multi-asset strategies and risk management approaches, moving beyond equity-centric investing. Over 70 curated sessions were delivered in English, Malay, and Chinese, addressing macroeconomic outlooks, technical trading techniques, digital assets, REITs, and AI-driven investment strategies. INVEST FAIR Malaysia 2025Sessions such as “Boom, Bust or Bounce: Navigating Malaysia’s Market Outlook for the Second Half of 2025” and “Are REITs Still a Smart Investment in 2025?”, featuring industry leaders like Valerie Ong (KIP REIT) and Zul-hilmy (JLG REIT Managers), drew full audiences and strong engagement.The exhibitor landscape also reflected broader market shifts. In addition to traditional financial institutions, the event saw increased presence from digital-first platforms such as Moomoo, FSMOne, and Webull, all demonstrating features prioritising transparency, user control, and advanced analytics. A major crowd-puller was PitchLah!, a live pitching competition presented by Bursa Malaysia. Participants delivered investment ideas on Malaysian small- and mid-cap stocks to a panel of expert judges. PitchLah! Competition winnerWith increasing investor appetite for reliable market insights, digital tools, and cross-border exposure, INVEST FAIR Malaysia 2025 captured both the momentum and maturing expectations of retail investors in the region. It also reaffirmed AlphaInvest’s role in empowering investors through platforms that prioritise transparency, multi-language access, and user-centric tools.About AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd. ( www.alphainvestholdings.com )A leading regional financial services, media and technology company, AlphaInvest Holdings Pte Ltd (“AlphaInvest” or “the Group”) was founded in 1999 to empower investors by providing them with trusted products and services for informed investment decision-making. Its core areas of business span investor relations, market data tools and investor education.AlphaInvest Group operates the largest investor relations network in the region, with a customer base of about 700 public listed companies and a reach of over 300,000 people across its platforms. The Group has over 120 employees in four countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia).The Group has made several strategic investments:- in investor relations/public relations firm, Waterbrooks Consultants Pte Ltd ( www.waterbrooks.com.sg ).- in Singapore’s leading social media platform for investors, InvestingNote ( www.investingnote.com ). InvestingNote is the largest and most active social platform for investments in Singapore and Malaysia. It is a community-driven platform designed specifically to help investors and traders to share ideas on stocks, news and insights through social networking and a variety of useful investment tools.ShareInvestor ( www.shareinvestor.com ). provides online market data tools for multiple markets across its ShareInvestor Station™, ShareInvestor WebPro™ and ShareInvestor Mobile range of products.AlphaInvest’s digital publications include:- Investor-One ( www.investor-one.com ), a website on investor education, market news, corporate developments, and data analytics; - Inve$t, the e-magazine published weekly in Singapore and Malaysia.AlphaInvest organises financial investment seminars and conferences for investors. Its annual large-scale events INVEST FAIR™ ( https://investfair.com.my/ ). in Malaysia and Singapore draws thousands of participants. Other key exhibition includes the largest REIT event ie REITS Symposium ( www.reitsymposium.com). Media Contact:Mr Darren Chong Head of Investor PlatformsShareInvestor / Investing NoteEmail: darren.chong@shareinvestor.com Mobile/WhatsApp: (+60) 014-944-1639 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MANILA, July 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Banking Corporation (Chinabank), the Philippines' fourth-largest private universal bank, has officially completed its transition to Darwinbox, a leading AI-powered Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. This milestone marks the bank’s full shift to a digital-first HR ecosystem that will optimize HR operations and enhance the employee experience for over 11,000 Chinabankers nationwide.The partnership between Chinabank and Darwinbox was formalized on December 6, 2024 at the Chinabank headquarters in Makati City. In just five and a half months, Chinabank completed the accelerated phase 1 implementation of the platform, which is now live and fully operational across its nationwide network.Internally branded as SyncHROne (pronounced “Sinkron”), the new platform is part of Chinabank’s One Chinabank identity initiative, reflecting the organization’s commitment to unified, employee-centric innovation.“We are building a great workplace anchored on a compelling employee value proposition and a transformative work culture to foster innovation, collaboration, and employee growth,” said Romeo D. Uyan Jr., Chinabank President and CEO.Built with a mobile-first design and open API architecture, Darwinbox enables seamless integration with Chinabank’s existing systems, while offering world-class data security. Employees now enjoy 24/7 access to HR services on both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring a more agile, accessible, and empowered workplace experience.“We are leveraging innovative technology to drive operational excellence. From the outset, the development of SyncHROne was a collaborative effort involving key stakeholders from across the bank. Their insights ensured the system would meet the evolving needs of our workforce while staying true to our governance standards,” said Delfin Jay Sabido IX, Chinabank Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer.SyncHROne will now serve as the bank’s centralized HCM platform, managing critical HR functions such as performance management, recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and issue resolution.Named by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) as the 2023 Employer of the Year, Chinabank is making every possible effort to be a great company to work for. CBC Group HR Head Tani Michelle Cruz said, “The journey of this HR digital transformation has been focused on the bank’s commitment to fostering a future-ready, inclusive, and innovation-driven workplace.”For Darwinbox, the partnership marks another significant step in its growing presence in the Philippines. Since entering the market in 2021, the company has onboarded over 50 enterprises, including leading names in banking, retail, and multinational industries.“We are invigorated by the mission of reshaping people processes across the entire employee lifecycle at Chinabank, and driven by a desire to help them succeed,” said Sasank Raavi, Country Manager of Darwinbox Philippines. “It is an honor to work alongside a company with over a century of legacy. Here’s to a long and fruitful partnership.”Together, Chinabank and Darwinbox are redefining what it means to build an employee-first, innovation-led organization in today’s evolving business landscape.About DarwinboxFounded in 2015, Darwinbox is a global HR tech leader that empowers enterprises to better manage their talent with new-age employee experiences and disruptive AI-powered technology. Its cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software caters to an organisation's HR needs across the entire employee lifecycle. Darwinbox is trusted by over 900+ enterprises across 130 countries. Darwinbox has been backed by global investors like TCV, Microsoft, Salesforce Ventures, Peak XV, Lightspeed and Endiya Partners among others.More at www.darwinbox.com.For media inquiries, please contact: Rishita.chiranewala@darwinbox.in Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, July 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - UOB Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the ASEAN Conference 2025 in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in regional collaboration between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and ASEAN. This strategic agreement positions UOB Hong Kong as the first Singapore-based bank to formalise a partnership with HKTDC, reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing sustainable economic development and deepening regional integration.The MOU was announced by Adaline Zheng, CEO of UOB Hong Kong, and Vivienne Chee, Director of Singapore, HKTDC, witnessed by Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore, Teo Siong Seng, Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation, Wee Ee Cheong, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, UOB, and Kwan Ho Leung, Regional Director - Designate, South East Asia and South Asia, HKTDC.The agreement outlines a robust framework for cooperation, aimed at strengthening regional ties and promoting sustainable growth. Through strategic initiatives, the partnership will enhance connectivity, promote trade, and foster integrated development of markets across the GBA, including Hong Kong, and ASEAN.The MOU also aims to create job opportunities and empower communities across both regions by supporting enterprise development and deepening regional collaboration. Companies can leverage UOB’s extensive regional network and financial expertise, alongside HKTDC’s strengths in trade promotion, to access new markets, resources and professional knowledge.Vivienne Chee, Director of Singapore, HKTDC, said: “We are delighted to partner with UOB Hong Kong to strengthen GBA-ASEAN collaboration. This MOU reflects our shared vision to foster sustainable economic growth through deeper trade and investment ties. By leveraging our respective strengths, we will enable businesses to seize arising opportunities and navigate the evolving global landscape with confidence.”Adaline Zheng, CEO of UOB Hong Kong, said, “This partnership with HKTDC underscores our strong commitment to driving regional growth and connectivity. By leveraging our extensive ASEAN network, professional financial expertise and well-established foreign direct investment (FDI) advisory capabilities alongside HKTDC’s strengths in trade promotion, we aim to unlock new opportunities for businesses and deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that fuel trade and development. Together, we empower businesses to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and dynamic economic landscape.”The partnership focuses on initiatives that drive cross-border collaboration, facilitate trade flows and foster cultural and business exchange through joint programmes and knowledge-sharing platforms. By matching local value chains with incoming FDI, the partnership creates new avenues for local enterprises and promotes inclusive growth. Enhanced financial connectivity and investment support strengthen the region’s economic resilience, while capacity-building efforts equip businesses to sharpen their competitiveness and succeed in the regional landscape.Photo download: https://bit.ly/44vn4ga(Front row, from left) Adaline Zheng, CEO of UOB Hong Kong; Vivienne Chee, Director of Singapore, HKTDC; (Back row, from left) Wee Ee Cheong, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, UOB; Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore; Teo Siong Seng, Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation, and Kwan Ho Leung, Regional Director - Designate, South East Asia and South Asia, HKTDC, at the MOU ceremony in SingaporeMedia enquiriesUOB Hong Kong:Susanna Liu Tel: (852) 2123 7537Email: susanna.liuwy@uobgroup.comSarah Tsang Tel: (852) 2123 7536Email: sarah.tsangsw@uobgroup.comHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgClayton Lauw Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout UOBUOB is a leading bank in Asia. Operating through its head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, UOB has a global network of more than 470 branches and offices in 19 markets in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. Today, UOB is rated among the world’s top banks: Aa1 by Moody’s Investors Service and AA- by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.For nine decades, UOB has adopted a customer-centric approach to create long-term value by staying relevant through its enterprising spirit and doing right by its customers. UOB is focused on building the future of ASEAN – for the people and businesses within, and connecting with, ASEAN.The Bank connects businesses to opportunities in the region with its unparalleled regional footprint and leverages data and insights to innovate and create personalised banking experiences and solutions catering to each customer’s unique needs and evolving preferences. UOB is also committed to helping businesses forge a sustainable future, by fostering social inclusiveness, creating positive environmental impact and pursuing economic progress. UOB believes in being a responsible financial services provider and is steadfast in its support of art, social development of children and education, doing right by its communities and stakeholders.About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

BANGKOK, THAILAND, July 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Thailand has successfully concluded the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2025), held from 24–27 June at Centara Grand, Bangkok. With over 1,000 participants from more than 100 countries, the forum served as a key platform for global dialogue on responsible, inclusive, and human-centric AI development.Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra opened the forum and presented the government’s vision of “AI for Every Human”, focused on using AI to enhance quality of life across sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education, while addressing digital threats through literacy and protection. PM announced a landmark investment of USD 15.4 billion in AI, aiming to drive at least THB 4 billion in economic value by 2027.A central highlight was the launch of the AI Governance Practice Center (AIGPC) the first in Asia-Pacific set to become a regional hub for AI ethics, with support toward UNESCO Category 2 Centre status.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society H.E. Mr. Prasert reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to AI that aligns with ethical principles and national priorities. The government targets 90,000 trained AI specialists, 50,000 developers, and outreach to over 10 million users, under the National AI Strategy.Discussions also advanced the Global Network of AI Supervising Authorities (GNAIS), aiming to create global codes of conduct rooted in human rights and inclusivity. Thailand’s leadership in AI governance was further reinforced through bilateral engagements, including with Indonesia (AI ethics), Malaysia (smart cities and digital gaming), and India, focusing on expert exchange and project development.Thailand also endorsed UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) as a tool to guide AI policy, regulation, workforce development, and open data practices across ASEAN. A key milestone was the tripartite MoU between ETDA, NECTEC, and DataDotOrg to develop 10,000 AI/data professionals and create a sustainable AI education ecosystem.Youth engagement was prominent, with over 200 Thai students participating in the “AI for Children” session. Citing UNICEF data, Thailand launched initiatives such as the Digital Vaccine powered by DQ, YDCD, and Digitally Ready, aiming to build AI-ready schools in over 10 countries by 2026.GFEAI 2025 marked a pivotal milestone in positioning Thailand as a strategic and ethical leader in AI—both in Southeast Asia and globally. The forum underscored Thailand’s readiness to take an active role in shaping international AI governance, while laying the groundwork for a responsible, inclusive, and sustainable digital future. For continued updates and highlights from GFEAI 2025, please visit ETDA Thailand’s official website. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港，2025年7月3日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由周大福控股戰略入股的港資科技券商盈立證券（uSMART Securities）近日在香港中環環球大廈外牆投放大型品牌廣告，「港資科技券商 No.1」的標語搶眼奪目（見下圖），強勢宣傳其市場定位與銳意求進的決心。此次品牌升級之際，盈立證券同步推出一系列重大業務進展與創新服務，展現其快速拓展全球市場、平台產品升級、深化金融科技、服務多元客戶群的綜合實力。一、中環地標巨幕，實力見證領先地位uSMART 盈立證券此次選擇在中環這個香港金融中心的核心區域投放大型廣告牌，不僅提升品牌形象，更彰顯其對自身實力和市場地位的絕對自信。廣告牌的黃金位置和奪目設計，將盈立證券的品牌形象深入人心，進一步鞏固其在香港金融市場的領導地位，並邁向全球的發展佈局。(圖源：中環環球大廈外牆廣告牌實地拍攝)二、極致用戶體驗：一世免佣**，專業交易無門檻盈立集團致力於降低投資門檻，提升服務價值：「Trader賬戶」顛覆交易體驗：面向香港及新加坡居民推出劃時代的「Trader賬戶」，提供一世免佣股票交易優惠。此舉大幅降低長期投資者的交易成本，並樹立產業服務新標準。三、策略佈局：12家分行，強化本地服務網絡盈立集團憑藉先進的科技平台、全面的產品線和優質的客戶服務，迅速崛起。2025年已在上環、落馬洲口岸和西九龍高鐵站設立分行，涵蓋陸路出入境和高鐵樞紐客群。計劃於今年內在荃灣、尖沙咀、銅鑼灣等核心地帶再增設分行，香港門市總數將增至9家；同時，集團在新加坡開設3家分行，全年門市總數將達至12家，全面強化區域服務網絡，拉近與本地客戶的距離，提供更貼心的服務。四、全球化佈局：曼哈頓新址，進軍國際金融中心在全球化佈局方面，集團旗下的美國辦公室正式進駐至世界金融中心－紐約曼哈頓城中心。選址 Madison Avenue 與 East 50th Street 交匯處，位於黃金地段，將專注於對接對沖基金、家族辦公室及擬赴美上市企業，提供機構經紀、資產配置及投行諮詢等專業服務。近期，盈立證券作為關鍵服務供應商，助力Enigmatig Limited (EGG.US) 在美國資本市場成功上市，充分展現其國際投行業務實力。五、科技驅動，引領智能投資新時代盈立集團科技賦能再升級，核心舉措包括：1.AI功能重磅上線：推出全新AI智能分析工具，整合大數據分析與機器學習，為投資者提供市場資訊整理，協助了解市場走勢，幫助提升決策效率與精準度。2.開放機構金融科技：推出行業領先的完整API解決方案，無縫對接股票、期權、期貨等多資產類別，為量化交易機構提供一站式、高效能的自動化交易接入平台，滿足專業機構的複雜策略需求。六、機構業務快速增長，樹立金融服務新標準1.盈立證券機構業務規模突破性增長，實現關鍵突破：憑藉卓越的交易執行能力、創新的產品設計及穩健的風控體系，直至目前為止，盈立證券已與800家機構客戶合作，成為專業機構投資者在亞洲地區的優選合作夥伴。2.家族辦公室服務首選：憑藉在跨國財富管理領域的專業優勢，盈立證券已成為眾多家族辦公室（Family Office）的信賴之選。目前，超過100家知名家辦選擇盈立作為其外部資產管理人（EAM），為超高淨值客戶提供涵蓋全球資產管理、投資移民、稅務規劃等的一站式財富傳承與綜合解決方案。3.投資移民首選，提供財富傳承及稅務規劃解決方案：對於計劃進行香港及海外投資移民的客戶，uSMART盈立證券提供專業的財富傳承和稅務諮詢服務，協助客戶妥善管理資產。憑藉對全球稅務環境（特別是CRS共同申報準則）的深度理解以及豐富的跨國資產配置經驗，成為投資移民客戶的理想夥伴公司。展望未來盈立證券香港市場部總監 Carrie Wong 表示：「中環巨幕不僅是一次品牌宣傳，更是盈立證券立足香港、連通亞洲、放眼全球的重要戰略部署。我們以香港、新加坡和美國為核心樞紐，構建覆蓋全球的綜合金融服務平台。未來，我們將持續以科技創新驅動發展，秉持以客為本的理念，為個人投資者及機構客戶提供更優質、更全面的服務。」*「港資科技券商No.1」是取自捷利金融雲截至2025年5月為止連續超過一年數據， uSMART 盈立證券為香港本地港資互聯網券商月成交總額排行第1。**優惠受條款約束傳媒查詢：謝雪盈 Charmaine Tse 6686 2460 charmaine.tse@usmart.hk Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.