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NEW YORK, NY, October 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Catalyst Now, a worldwide movement of social innovators spanning 156 countries and more than 6,170 members, today announced the launch of the Social Innovation House Talks (SIH Talks) at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.The purpose of SIH Talks is to lift up the experience of local changemakers, cultivate alliances across diverse communities, and strengthen bridges between civil society, philanthropy, business and government. The conversations will address urgent global priorities—from mental health and migration to sustainable industries and gender equality—linking local innovations with international decision-making.Co-created by Catalyst Now, the initiative in UNGA is powered by ecosystem partners including Echoing Green, General Atlantic Foundation, Greater than Equal, Myriad USA, Aid for Life, Caring for Colombia, Crisis Text Line, Ecoinno, East Side Institute, FIT, Pace University, Soydoy, Tinker Foundation, Crisis Text Line and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.As part of SIH Talks, Catalyst Now unveiled its 2024 Collective Impact Report during the United Nations General Assembly. The report captures the collective progress of more than 6,170 members representing more than 4250 organizations and over 75 active collaborations across 156 countries, showcasing how grassroots innovations are achieving systemic transformation. Highlighting stories from local changemakers, data-driven results, and new multi-stakeholder partnerships, the report reflects the growing momentum of the movement."This year's report is a demonstration to the power of collaboration, it reveals how communities, social innovators, and partners are addressing root causes, shifting systems, and accelerating change at scale. That's why is crucial to share it at UNGA 2025 because this is more than a diplomatic gathering; it is an opportunity to place community voices at the center of global dialogue," said Gaby Arenas de Meneses, Co-Chief Facilitator of Catalyst Now. "By amplifying innovators' perspectives, mobilizing new models of collaboration, and advancing impact, SIH Talks are building the cross-sector approach that lasting change requires.""Social innovation flourishes when purpose meets power," said Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green. "SIH Talks creates a rare space where lived experience drives the agenda, ensuring that solutions shaped in communities have the reach and visibility to influence global policy.""The arrival of SIH Talks at UNGA signals a turning point," said Fredrik Galtung, Co-Chief Facilitator of Catalyst Now. "By bringing innovators to the center of the multilateral stage, we’re shifting from conversation to concrete action—and demonstrating that systemic solutions are already within reach."Catalyst Now will be hosting a series of events – you can find the full list here.About Social Innovation HouseLaunched in the heart of Davos’s Promenade in January 2025, the Social Innovation House has become a catalyst for global transformation—where groundbreaking solutions scale, visionary leaders find community, and world-changing ideas come to life. Throughout the week in Davos, we hosted 39 sessions with 149 speakers, engaging nearly 2,000 participants from around the world, including corporate leaders, social entrepreneurs, impact investors and policymakers.About Catalyst NowCatalyst Now is a dynamic global movement of social innovators transforming systems and driving sustainable change to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals worldwideCo-founded in 2019 and launched at Davos 2020 by members of prestigious organizations including Ashoka, Echoing Green, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, and the Skoll Foundation, the initiative was initially incubated by One Family Foundation with support from Panorama Global. It has since grown into an impactful network of more than 6,170 members dedicated to systemic transformation.Through bold collaborations across sectors, we connect, empower, and amplify local and regional initiatives, creating spaces where innovative solutions emerge and scale to address the world’s most pressing social challenges. By partnering with communities, governments, businesses, and funders, we implement sustainable solutions that create a more equitable and thriving future for all. Learn more and become a member.If you should have any questions or need to contact anyone in charge of the event please do not hesitate to contact:Catalyst Now SecretariatCorina Wallis New York, New YorkEmail: corina@catalystnow.net Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

PARIS, October 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Crypto Blockchain Industries (CBI; Euronext Growth Paris: FR0014007LW0, ALCBI; OTCQB: CBIPF)) announces that it has been granted an option to purchase up to $10 million in convertible notes issued by Blockware Solutions, offering a 10% discount on the price of Blockware potential future initial public offering ("IPO"). A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised and paid in CBI shares, which are only transferable on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the daily volume. CBI and Blockware aim to grow CBI's U.S. shareholder base, in which case CBI will exercise a phased share of the call option and increase its equity stake in Blockware.Blockware is a recognized player in the blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining industry. The company stands out for its ability to operate large-scale installations, provide state-of-the-art hosting services, and develop innovative technology solutions, making it a natural partner for CBI.CBI's mining activities recorded a return on investment of more than 40% in August 2025 thanks to this partnership.CBI has the option to acquire up to $10 million of convertible notes issued by Blockware. The convertible notes issued by Blockware have a maturity of two years and bear an interest rate of 5% per annum. They offer a 10% discount on the price of a potential future IPO and, if this IPO does not take place before maturity, the convertible notes are redeemed in cash. They also benefit from a liquidation preference in the event of an asset distribution or bankruptcy.This transaction paves the way for a strategic partnership to strengthen CBI's presence in the U.S. market and gradually increase its stake in Blockware.A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised by CBI and paid for in shares, which can only be resold on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the trading volume.CBI and Blockware aim to develop the size and visibility of CBI's American shareholding, based in particular on the listing of the share on the OTCQB market, which is a privileged gateway for institutional and individual investors in the United States. The gradual increase in liquidity and trading volume in this market will broaden the investor base and strengthen CBI's reputation. CBI plans to gradually exercise its option to purchase convertible notes, within the limit of 10% of the trading volume of the OTCQB market.This mechanism is part of CBI's ACE (Acquire, Create, Earn) strategy, strengthening its ability to seize international growth opportunities and helping to position CBI as a leading player in the blockchain ecosystem, while maximizing its exposure to the US market.For the period ending September 30, 2025, CBI has invoiced consulting fees to Blockware solutions for an amount of $1 million, paid through the remittance by Blockware of a convertible note for that amount.DisclaimersThe completion of CBI's projects, as well as their operating budget and financing plan, remain fundamentally subject to major uncertainties, and failure to achieve the underlying assumptions may have a material and adverse impact on the value of CBI's assets and liabilities.In addition, investing in crypto-assets involves risks related in particular to their intrinsic volatility that could have an impact on CBI's financial performance. CBI considers it useful to remember that the past performance of crypto-assets is not a guarantee of future performance. A detailed description of the risks associated with an investment in CBI securities can be found in the Company's financial reports available on CBI's website.About Crypto Blockchain Industries SACrypto Blockchain Industries ("CBI") is a French company listed on Euronext Growth (compartment E2), whose objective is to build the largest possible portfolio of Bitcoins and other crypto-assets by buying them at a below-market price by applying the ACE strategy: ACQUIRE, the purchase mainly of Bitcoins on the market; CREATE, the creation of its own utility tokens in the field of the metaverse (AlphaVerse, Football at AlphaVerse) or that of digital assets backed by real goods (Gemplay, diamonds); EARN, the acquisition of Bitcoin at a reduced cost via mining operations, as part of a long-term strategic partnership with Blockchain Solutions, one of the first Bitcoin miners in the United States. To learn more, visit www.cbicorp.io and www.alphaverse.com.About BlockwareBlockware Solutions, LLC ("BWS") is an American company specializing in blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Blockware Solutions provides comprehensive solutions, including mining hardware sales, secure data center hosting, and blockchain investment advisory services. The company also operates a large-scale network of mining farms and contributes to the decentralization of the Bitcoin network. Leveraging its technical expertise and commitment to transparency, Blockware helps individuals and institutions grow their digital asset businesses. For more information, visit www.blockwaresolutions.com.ContactsIssuer – CBIinfo@cbicorp.ioListing sponsor on Euronext – Atout Capitalinfo@atoutcapital.comOTCQB sponsor – Aldebaran Global Advisorshello@aldebaran-advisors.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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MANAMA, Bahrain, Oct 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - FinTech Forward 2025 (FF25), the region's premier strategic financial technology event, today announced that two globally renowned innovators will headline this year's edition as title speakers: Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance and Dhiraj Mukherjee, Cofounder of Shazam. Their participation reflects the flagship event's growing role as a global stage for innovation, convening leaders who have transformed industries and reshaped how millions around the world engage with technology and financial services.Zhao, widely recognised as CZ, is the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Under his leadership, Binance grew to serve more than 235 million users across 180 countries, offering access to over 350 digital assets. From its founding in 2017 to becoming a global leader in less than a decade, Binance's journey highlights both the scale and speed of transformation in financial technology. His insights will provide unique relevance to FF25's exploration of the future of money, markets, and global financial innovation.Mukherjee co-founded Shazam, the revolutionary app that revolutionised how people discover and connect with music. Launched in 2002, Shazam was among the first mobile applications to harness artificial intelligence at scale, ultimately achieving more than two billion downloads worldwide. The company was acquired by Apple in 2018. Mukherjee is now widely recognised as a thought leader on responsible innovation and the future of digital ecosystems. His career highlights the power of technology to shape human experiences, making his perspective particularly valuable to FF25's conversations on creativity, disruption, and impact.Their presence further strengthens the event's ability to convene diverse perspectives on the forces shaping the future of finance. Both will be speaking at fireside chats, CZ in a session titled "Crypto in transition: legitimacy, trust and the future of modern finance", and Dhiraj's fireside chat is set to tackle how to strategically plan for the long-term success and achieve durable, sustainable impact.Taking place on the 8th and 9th of October 2025 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), FF25 is hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), leveraging the Kingdom's position as a regional financial hub and gateway to the USD 2.15 trillion GCC market. Bahrain is recognised for its agile and forward-looking regulatory framework, pioneering initiatives in areas such as open banking, digital assets, and cloud adoption. Combined with a highly skilled bilingual workforce and advanced tech infrastructure, the Kingdom has become a launchpad for fintechs and international firms expanding into the Middle East.By welcoming visionaries such as CZ and Dhiraj Mukherjee, FinTech Forward 2025 reaffirms its status as the Middle East's leading fintech forum and highlights Bahrain's unique role as a hub for global business and a catalyst for the future of finance. For more information about FinTech Forward 2025 and to register, please click here.For more information, please contact:Abdulelah AbdullaCommunications DepartmentEconomic Development BoardPhone: +973-39798919E-mail: internationalmedia@bahrainedb.comSOURCE: Bahrain Economic Development Board Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 6, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is proud to announce the following updates on THERMAL-XR®.GMG is pleased to announce it has received REACH registration in Europe – enabling THERMAL-XR® to be sold in Europe. Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is the process mandated by the European Union (EU) regulation for companies manufacturing or importing chemical substances into the EU in quantities of one tonne or more per year.GMG is also very proud to launch its "GMG SPRAY ACADEMY" – which is a training program to enable more distributors and contractors around the world to understand how to clean, prepare and coat surfaces with GMG's patented graphene coating system – THERMAL-XR®. The training programs are conducted in person, online and eventually through video-training. Customers can receive the 5 year warranty for the THERMAL-XR® coating if the coating is provided by a trained and accredited technician. https://graphenemanufacturinggroup.arlo.co/w/.Figure 1: GMG PRODUCT RANGETo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/269248_0b4778627431e8dc_001full.jpgGMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "Another big step for GMG's commercialisation of its world leading products – really good to see!"GMG's Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "Congrats to the team – each step to commercialisation is important and demonstrates progress in the Company's transition to fully commercial operations."About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding the products being available for order or delivery to distributors around the world.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, that GMG will be able to take orders and deliveries to meet distributor demand around the worldwide. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation, that products may not be available for sales or delivery to meet customers' expectations.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/269248 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, Oct 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in cybersecurity but is now the frontline. Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, has unveiled findings from a 2025 IDC survey that show a dramatic surge in AI adoption across Singapore’s enterprises, with 82% of organisations already integrating AI into their security operations.The IDC study, commissioned by Fortinet, highlights how AI is now central to threat detection, incident response and even recruitment and investment strategies. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, AI is being deployed not just to keep pace, but to get ahead.AI: A double-edged swordAI is transforming cybersecurity on both sides of the battlefield. While defenders use it to automate detection and scale threat intelligence, attackers are also leveraging AI to launch faster, stealthier and more adaptive campaigns.The survey found that some 56% of Singapore organisations encountered AI-powered threats in the past year. Among them, 52% saw a two-fold increase in threat volume, while 42% reported a three-fold surge. These attacks often exploit gaps in visibility and governance, making them harder to detect and contain.From detection to predictionAI’s role in cybersecurity is advancing rapidly. Beyond basic detection, organisations are now deploying AI for automated response, predictive threat modelling and behavioural analytics.Generative AI (GenAI) is gaining traction for tasks like updating rules, detecting social engineering, and guiding investigations. However, trust in full autonomy remains low. Auto-remediation is still rare, indicating that most teams are in the “co-pilot” phase of AI adoption.Building AI-first teamsThe rise of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity workforce. The top five roles in demand across Singapore include security data scientists, AI security engineers and AI-specific incident response professionals.Organisations are no longer just buying AI tools but building teams around them. This reflects a broader trend of aligning talent with technology to stay ahead of evolving threats.Strategic spending and smarter investmentsCybersecurity budgets are increasing, but cautiously. While 86% of organisations reported budget growth, 68% saw increases of less than 5%.Spending is being directed toward high-impact areas like identity security, Zero Trust frameworks, and cloud-native protection. This marks a shift from infrastructure-heavy investments to more targeted, risk-centric strategies.Understaffed and overwhelmedDespite growing executive attention, many cybersecurity teams remain stretched thin. Only 6% of the total workforce is allocated to internal IT, and just 13% of that focuses on cybersecurity. Less than 15% of organisations have a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and only 6% have purpose-built threat hunting teams.This lack of specialisation is contributing to burnout and reduced effectiveness.Convergence and consolidation take centre stageTo combat complexity, organisations are embracing unified cybersecurity frameworks. A staggering 96% are either converging security and networking or actively evaluating it. Additionally, 70% are considering vendor consolidation – not just for cost savings, but for better integration, faster support and improved security posture.Simon Piff, Research Vice-President at IDC Asia-Pacific, noted: “Organisations are no longer experimenting with AI, they are embedding it across threat detection, incident response and team design. This signals a new era of security operations that is smarter, faster and more adaptive to the evolving risk landscape. AI is fundamentally reshaping how threats are identified, prioritised and acted upon. This evolution demands a parallel shift in strategy and talent.”Jess Ng, Country Manager, Singapore and Brunei, Fortinet, added: “CISOs across Singapore are entering a more advanced phase of cybersecurity planning – one where AI is not just augmenting defences but influencing how organisations structure teams, allocate budgets and prioritise threats. At Fortinet, we are helping customers embrace this shift by embedding AI across the platform, enabling faster detection, smarter responses, and more resilient operations as cyber risks become more complex and distributed.”About FortinetFortinet is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet's solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.Media Contact:Leonard Lowleonard.low@priorityconsultants.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Recently, uSmart Securities released a research report initiating coverage on Sunrise New Energy (EPOW.US), assigning a "Recommended" rating with a price target of $10.07. The report points out that the company's current market capitalization is significantly below its intrinsic value and industrial potential, presenting notable long-term investment value.Sunrise New Energy is a globally leading anode material producer, serving several top-tier battery manufacturers in China. Amid intense industry competition, the company has successfully achieved cost reduction and efficiency improvement by continuously optimizing core production processes such as graphitization, significantly enhancing automation levels, and strengthening supply chain management. According to the report, the company achieved profitability between July and August 2025, charting a path of profit growth and sustainable development.Having been listed for over four years, the company has invested more than $200 million in physical assets. Its core asset, the Guizhou Xingyi plant, covers 610 acres, is recorded as fixed assets, and has accumulated approximately $100 million in external financing. However, as of September 30, 2025, the company's total market capitalization was less than $40 million, creating a stark contrast with its actual investments and asset value. Real-time monitoring from its official website shows that the plant is operating at full capacity with three shifts working around the clock. uSmart Securities believes the company's reasonable market capitalization should be in the range of $300 to $500 million, indicating that the current stock price is severely undervalued and possesses substantial long-term upside potential.Sunrise New Energy is recognized as a "Provincial-Level Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative 'Little Giant' Enterprise" and continuously receives special funds from national and provincial levels. The company has deep expertise in cutting-edge anode material technologies such as silicon-carbon (used in lithium-ion solid-state batteries) and hard carbon (used in sodium-ion batteries). In addition to holding nearly a hundred patents domestically and in Japan and South Korea, the company recently obtained a U.S. patent for anode material preparation methods specifically for lithium-ion batteries and AI data center energy storage batteries, marking progressive improvement in its global patent layout. The company plans to establish an anode material plant in Texas, USA, in 2026 and is actively advancing specific tasks such as environmental impact assessments and talent recruitment, taking a critical step in its global strategy.The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is accelerating the construction of the local battery industry chain, and giants like ExxonMobil have announced massive investment plans, providing excellent overseas expansion opportunities for Chinese industrial chain enterprises with technological advantages. Mr. Hu Haiping, the founder of Sunrise New Energy, is a leading figure in China's lithium battery material industry. As a co-founder of Shanshan Technology, he played a key role in growing the enterprise into a trillion-yuan market cap giant, possessing profound industrial background, international vision, and strategic execution capabilities. Under his leadership, Sunrise New Energy is committed to the R&D and industrialization of next-generation battery materials.According to research, Mr. Hu Haiping has made multiple trips to the United States for in-depth cooperation discussions with top investment institutions such as Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, as well as leading local new energy enterprises. Upon the establishment of the U.S. plant, the company is expected to quickly secure orders and achieve localized delivery. Its planned lithium battery pack production capacity is projected to exceed 1GW by the end of 2027. In the future, the company also plans to replicate its successful model in markets such as Malaysia and Europe, demonstrating broad development prospects. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

LONDON, Oct 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VirPoint.com, a premier CFD trading platform established in 2020, has launched its enhanced AI-powered trading suite at the London Investor Summit. This next-generation platform integrates advanced artificial intelligence with seasoned human expertise, offering traders a seamless and intuitive trading experience.The new suite provides access to a diverse range of financial instruments, including equities, forex, indices, and commodities. With real-time analytics, advanced risk management tools, and a user-friendly interface, VirPoint Trading caters to both novice and experienced investors.VirPoint Performance Highlights for 20231. Revenue Growth and Financial StabilityAnnual Revenue: In 2023, VirPoint.com achieved a remarkable annual revenue increase of 18%, reflecting strong market demand for its multi-asset trading platform and the effectiveness of its AI-enhanced trading services. This growth demonstrates that investors are increasingly confident in VirPoint as a reliable and innovative CFD broker.Net Operating Income: The company's net operating income rose by 12% in 2023, reaching a record £32 million, showcasing sustainable profitability while continuing to invest in platform improvements, advanced AI technology, and client support services. This financial stability ensures that VirPoint clients can trade knowing they are supported by a strong, well-managed organization.2. Client Engagement and GrowthActive Clients: Active users on VirPoint.com increased by 15% year-over-year, reflecting high levels of client satisfaction and trust in the platform's services. Both novice and experienced traders are leveraging VirPoint's combination of AI insights and expert guidance for smarter investment decisions.Trading Volume: The platform's total trading volume exceeded $250 million per month in 2023, reflecting strong engagement from its 30,000 clients. This level of activity demonstrates VirPoint.com's ability to provide a reliable and active trading environment, where both new and experienced investors can execute diverse strategies across multiple asset classes, including equities, forex, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies.3. Platform Performance and ReliabilityUptime Percentage: VirPoint Trading maintained a platform uptime of 99.98%, ensuring uninterrupted access for clients to trade equities, forex, commodities, indices, and crypto CFDs.Execution Speed: Average trade execution time was under 90 milliseconds, allowing traders to capitalize on market opportunities quickly and efficiently. These technological standards reflect VirPoints commitment to reliability, speed, and operational excellence.4. Client Portfolio PerformanceAverage Return on Investment (ROI): Clients utilizing VirPoint Trading's AI-driven portfolios achieved an average annual ROI of 12%, exceeding typical industry benchmarks for similar CFD portfolios. This demonstrates the platform's ability to deliver consistent, profitable results by combining artificial intelligence insights with human expertise.Asset Class Performance:Forex: Average returns of 7–8%, reflecting strong market positioning and AI-assisted trend analysis.Commodities (Gold, Oil, Silver): Average gains of 9–10%, outperforming traditional commodity indices.Equities: Average portfolio returns of 8%, including top-performing European and UK stocks.Cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, select altcoins): Returns up to 14%, showing the platform's effective risk management and innovative AI trading strategies.Indices CFDs: Average growth of 7.5%, allowing clients to benefit from global market exposure.By diversifying across multiple asset classes and leveraging a hybrid AI + human strategy, VirPoint ensures clients can achieve stable returns while managing risk. The platform's sophisticated tools, real-time analytics, and expert guidance empower investors to make informed decisions and optimize performance across their portfolios. For more information visit: https://virpoint.com/about-usElite Club and High-Net-Worth Investment OpportunitiesVirPoint.com goes beyond being a trading platform by introducing the Elite Club, where high-net-worth investors enjoy unparalleled access and personalized service. This exclusive community offers a suite of world-class services and aligns with VirPoint's commitment to creating sustainable, long-term growth through corporate responsibility initiatives.Looking AheadWith continuous innovation and expansion, VirPoint.com empowers traders and investors with advanced tools and actionable insights needed to succeed in today's dynamic financial markets. By integrating AI technology and human expertise, VirPoint is poised to transform the way individuals engage with CFD trading and long-term investments.For more information or to start trading with VirPoint.com, visit https://virpoint.com.About VirPointVirPoint is a UK-based CFD trading platform founded in 2020, offering traders access to a wide range of instruments with precision, security, and expert guidance. By combining advanced technology with professional insights, VirPoint Trading delivers a comprehensive CFD experience for both novice and experienced market participants.Social Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578768718123https://www.linkedin.com/company/virpointhttps://x.com/VirpointXMedia ContactVirPoint Communications TeamWebsite: https://virpoint.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

- Serendix and Planum Partners sign MoU to deliver fast, affordable 3D printed homes in Queensland.- Demonstration project and feasibility study to be conducted in partnership with the Queensland Government.- The technology offers a scalable solution to Australia’s housing affordability and supply challenges.- Initiative supports regional development and positions Queensland as a national leader in housing innovation.OSAKA / BRISBANE, AU, Oct 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japanese tech innovator Serendix Inc. and Australian advisory firm Planum Partners have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce cutting-edge 3D printed housing technology to Australia, beginning with a demonstration project in Queensland.The signing took place at the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, witnessed by Tak Adachi, Queensland’s Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for North Asia.The partnership was facilitated by Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).Tak Adachi, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, North Asia said the partnership showcases Queensland’s commitment to embracing transformative technologies.“This alliance is a bold step toward delivering faster, more affordable homes—especially for our regional communities—and it shows the world that Queensland is open for smart, scalable investment,” said Mr Adachi.“3D printed homes can be built in under 24 hours, dramatically reducing construction time and costs.“By aligning Japan’s innovation in 3D printing with Queensland’s housing goals, we’re opening doors to scalable solutions and long-term international collaboration,” said Mr Adachi.The collaboration aims to revolutionise the construction industry by delivering affordable, sustainable, and rapidly deployable housing solutions using Serendix’s proprietary 3D printing technology.The MoU outlines a joint commitment to work with the Queensland Government to build a demonstration home and conduct a feasibility study on the suitability of Serendix’s products to suit local conditions.“Serendix is keen to work with the Queensland Government going forward and to meet the expected strong demand for 3D printed housing with a local facility in the future,” said the CEO of Serendix, Hiroyasu Koma.“We are very excited about the potential to contribute to Queensland and Australia sustainable and affordable housing sector.”Following the demonstration phase, Planum Partners will support Serendix in exploring broader expansion across Queensland, with a focus on regional development and housing innovation."The signing marks a defining moment in Queensland’s innovation journey throughout World Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing a bold commitment to advancing global partnerships and promoting investment opportunities across the entire Expo program," Mr Adachi concluded.TIQ approached Serendix upon discovering their plan to host a 3D printed housing demonstration at Expo 2025 capturing global attention and setting the stage for this groundbreaking collaboration.Serendix - https://serendix.com Planum Partners - https://www.planumpartners.com Trade + Investment Queensland |TIQ - https://tiq.qld.gov.auMedia contact:Anita DuffinPrincipal Communications Officer Expo 2025Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)T: +61 484 369 222E: tiqmedia@tiq.qld.gov.auU: https://tiq.qld.gov.auPhotos:1. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3vwpxt50tkrczo0ffr304/AOQ4rxWkXPQACk4-OIPpeGU?rlkey=kztpv0k00fjln77jcgqsaxove&st=j3ocwk4p&dl=02. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3vwpxt50tkrczo0ffr304/AOQ4rxWkXPQACk4-OIPpeGU?rlkey=kztpv0k00fjln77jcgqsaxove&st=j3ocwk4p&dl=0 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, Oct 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - From October 3–5, the Singapore Grand Prix will light up Marina Bay once again. This year, Nomad eSIM has partnered with beIN SPORTS, the official broadcaster of Formula 1™, to bring fans a different perspective on the race weekend.Our mission has always been to empower every traveler with seamless, affordable and secure connectivity, making every journey stress-free and full of unforgettable experiences. Extending this mission into the world of sports, our partnership seeks to ensure fans and athletes can stay connected throughout the race weekend and focus on the moments that matter the most.A Story Beyond the TrackAs part of beIN SPORTS’s original series Off The Grid, Nomad eSIM is featured in a special segment called The Fan Connection.The episode follows Liam Bushrod, a passionate F1 superfan who is planning to cycle to every circuit on the calendar. From the roads of Australia to the night lights of Singapore, Liam’s journey shows what it really means to live and breathe motorsport.With Nomad eSIM keeping him connected across borders, Liam is able to share his experiences in real-time from video calls with family to uploading content on the go and navigating each new city.His ride into Singapore highlights the power of connectivity to bring fans, family, and communities closer together.What Fans Can ExpectThe collaboration with beIN SPORTS brings Liam’s story to life, taking you alongside him as he follows his passion, tackles challenges, and creates unforgettable memories. With Nomad eSIM keeping him connected throughout, his adventure comes to life in the moment as if you’re experiencing it right there with him.His story unfolds in a 4–5 minute feature on Off The Grid, complemented by cut-down edits and social-first reels shared across beIN SPORTS’ broadcast, streaming app, and social channels. Fans can go even deeper with exclusive behind-the-scenes content, interactive Q&As, and digital highlights that capture the spirit of the journey.Beyond the race itself, viewers also get to share in the small human details: the gear he packs, the little discoveries along the way, and the candid moments that reveal the true heart of his adventure.For Nomad eSIM, this collaboration is about celebrating global communities and being there for fans wherever they are.“We believe in powering freedom without limits and staying connected wherever your journey takes you. Partnering with beIN SPORTS, the official broadcaster of F1 is an exciting opportunity for us to connect with fans everywhere and engage with communities that, like us, thrive on speed, innovation, and living at the cutting edge.”— General Manager of Nomad eSIM, Shern NgWatch the SegmentThe Fan Connection premiered on October 3 as part of Off The Grid and continues across beIN SPORTS channels and social platforms.Watch the segment hereFor visitors in Singapore this weekend, we’re offering a 20% limited-time only cart discount on Nomad eSIM plans all around Asia (*T&Cs apply)—simply use the code RACE20 during your purchase to stay connected and enjoy the action, on and off the track.”*The promo code is available for redemption till 14 Oct 2025 PST for Nomad eSIM plans anywhere in Asia. For 3GB and above only. Upon purchase, users are to install and activate the eSIM within 60 days. Applicable for on-sale plans as well. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TransNusa Focuses on Strengthening Network Connectivity Between Secondary Tourism-Based Markets- PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri launches two international routes within a month- TransNusa aims to strengthen its network connectivity between Indonesia and China- TransNusa continuously expands international route and starts strengthening Manado base in IndonesiaJAKARTA, INDONESIA, Oct 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - FOCUSING on building network connectivity between Indonesia and China, TransNusa launched its maiden flight from Manado to Shenzhen yesterday. This announcement was made less than a month after TransNusa launched its maiden flight from Manado to Shanghai.The Manado and Shenzhen as well as Manado and Shanghai scheduled commercial routes were launched on 2 October and 8 September, respectively.TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said TransNusa aims is to strengthen its network connectivity between Indonesia and China’s secondary tourism-based markets.“Our main priority and focus is to offer additional options for passengers while providing seamless, secure and fast travels,” Datuk Francis said, adding that TransNusa will also provide its passengers with options to visit other major tourist destinations from Manado, such as Bali, also known as Indonesia’s Island of Gods.MANADO…Known as a diving haven with beautiful mountainous countryside, glorious beachside, and picturesque islands, among othersDetails of the Scheduled FlightTransNusa will be operating three flights a week from Manado’s Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. The TransNusa flight, 8B 175, will depart Manado at 21.10pm and arrive at the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 01.00am while TransNusa flight, 8B 176, will depart Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 02.00am and arrive in Manado at 05.50am.TransNusa, which will be utilising its C909 jet airliner for this newly launched international route, will be operating the Manado-Shenzhen route three times weekly. The Manado-Shenzhen route scheduled commercial flights are on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday while the Shenzhen-Manado route scheduled commercial flights will be on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.TransNusa’s scheduled Manado-Shenzhen flight ticket price starts from as low as IDR3.499.000, CNY1.525 and USD226. TransNusa tickets are available for purchase at transnusa.co.id and all other main online travel agent platforms worldwide.Future PlansOn its plans for new routes, Datuk Bernard said that TransNusa has plans to introduce, at least, one new international route before the end of this year.“We hope to launch an additional new scheduled international route and increase, at least, one more international scheduled route frequency before the end of 2025,” Datuk Bernard explained.Datuk Bernard Francis…TransNusa to introduce one more scheduled international flight by end of the yearBrief History On TransNusaTransNusa, which had to close business due to the Covid-19 pandemic was injected with new shareholders and management team in 2022. The airline opened its doors for business in October and within six months, in April 2023, launched its first international flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.After which, under the new leadership of Datuk Francis, and the new management team, the airline successfully launched three more new international routes by the end of 2023. In 2024, the airline continued growing its international and domestic route and at the same time recording historical firsts that also became a significant industry first for the Indonesian aviation industry. Since April 2023, TransNusa has been making headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China, West Australia and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia and the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and diving haven, Manado. TransNusa also became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China and provided Indonesians with more pricing and route options to China.TransNusa’s aggressive international growth strategy combined with its domestic business operations approach has enabled the airline to be the fastest growing airline in South East Asia.About TransNusaTransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. After the take-over, in February 2024, the airline rebranded itself from being a Low-Cost Carrier to a Premium Service Carrier in line with its upgraded aircrafts that offers better comfort as well as based on the flexibility and quality of the services offered.TransNusa, which received its AOC certification on 9th September 2022, launch its first three A320 operations on 6th October, 14th October and 12th December, 2022. In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region. TransNusa introduced its first international flight on 14th April, 2023. The airline currently has bases in Jakarta, Bali and Manado.The airline currently flies from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Subang, Malaysia and Guangzhou, China. It also flies from Bali to Perth, Guangzhou, Jakarta and Manado. TransNusa will be launching its scheduled Bali to Perth route on March 20th and its Bali to Guangzhou route on April13th.TransNusa made history when it became the second Indonesian airline to fly to China and the first Indonesian airline to launch a Premium Service Carrier business model.Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website (www.transnusa.co.id), through authorized travel agents in West Australia, Singapore, and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline's customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singapore market, passengers can contact TransNusa’s General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719 for assistance.TransNusa’s Primary Media Contact:Trina Thomas Rajtrina@myqaseh.org +60124992672 (watsapp) Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

比利時安特衛普，2025年10月3日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球供應鏈規劃解決方案領導者 OMP 今日宣布推出 UnisonIQ，這是一項顛覆性的 AI 協同框架，透過人機協作徹底改變供應鏈決策。嵌入於 OMP 的 Unison Planning™ 平台中， UnisonIQ 提供具備深度洞察的常駐智能代理，運用 Unison Companion（一款生成式 AI 助理）以及業界領先的 AI 引擎。UnisonIQ連結四十年供應鏈創新，邁向智能代理時代隨著供應鏈面臨前所未有的複雜性與波動，企業所需的不僅僅是傳統的規劃工具——而是能夠自我調適、學習並自主行動的智慧系統。Gartner 預測，到 2030 年，有 50% 的跨職能供應鏈管理 (SCM) 解決方案 將採用智能代理，在生態系統中自主執行決策。透過 UnisonIQ，產業領導者能夠在全球供應鏈中協同決策導向的規劃。此一框架伴隨製造商推進其轉型旅程，實現從 AI 輔助營運，到 智能代理團隊協作，再到 完全自主規劃 的無縫演進。這個 人機協作的新時代，使規劃人員能以前所未有的一致性、敏捷性與卓越性，協調端到端的供應鏈——即使在不斷的干擾中亦然。透過在完全透明的情況下實現自主規劃，UnisonIQ 展示了自主與代理型 AI 如何改變「無接觸式決策」的未來，並協助組織在持續不斷的市場波動中建立韌性。供應鏈顧問 Andrew Byer 表示：「這是一場立基於現實的進化，而非僅僅是流行語，其設計旨在帶來漸進式價值並推動商業採用。有了 UnisonIQ，組織現在可以超越被動規劃，邁向真正主動、完全自主的決策。」UnisonIQ 的三大支柱1. 常駐智能代理：實現真實世界的 AI 成功UnisonIQ 透過「決策導向、事件驅動」的智能代理，在供應鏈管理中引入全新典範，不僅僅是技術突破，更提供了一個支撐企業韌性與成長的策略性平台。憑藉四十年的供應鏈創新與專業經驗，並與創新合作夥伴共同進行驗證與優化，UnisonIQ 帶來了一套健全的自主規劃框架。其 智能代理架構 包含多元化的「角色型代理」，配備各種 AI 技能，包括 優化、情境管理、資料管理 等，將關鍵決策轉化為可執行的規劃，並能持續從感測與使用者指令中學習。供應規劃代理：持續優化生產與配送決策情境規劃代理：模擬複雜情境，以進行前瞻性規劃需求規劃代理：預測市場變化並優化預測流程資料管理代理：確保所有規劃系統中的資料品質與一致性「在 Zero100 Live 2025 上，我們親眼見證了由智能代理 AI 驅動的決策導向規劃已不再只是未來願景，而是正在發生的現實。」首席商務長 Philip Vervloesem 表示。「UnisonIQ 結合數十年的供應鏈專業知識與最先進的 AI 技術，協助規劃人員從被動反應轉向自信而自主的決策。」2. Unison Companion：推動協作與採用雖然 Unison Planning 的 AI 驅動方法能夠主動優化供應鏈營運，但其生成式 AI 助理 Unison Companion 則進一步提升使用者採用率與協作度，充分釋放平台價值。Unison Companion 專為支援廣泛的使用者群體而設計，運用自然語言能力加速上手過程，並提高平台利用率。認知到不同使用者有不同需求，Unison Companion 能以商業語言，依角色量身定制——無論是追求更佳主數據品質的 資料架構師、影響 S&OP 情境的 業務領導者，還是單純想知道訂單何時交付的 銷售人員。這種 個人化、AI 驅動的支援，確保每位使用者不論技術專業程度，都能從平台獲得最大價值。3. AI 引擎：以預測與規範智慧解決複雜問題UnisonIQ 整合了一套高度先進的 AI 引擎組合，專為支援自主、決策導向的供應鏈規劃而設計。在常駐智能代理的驅動下，這些引擎結合了 經典優化技術、先進機器學習 (ML) 與 可解釋人工智慧 (XAI)，在整個規劃流程中實現敏捷性、透明度與策略洞察。透過 望遠鏡式數位分身 (telescopic digital twins)，結合先進優化與機器學習，這些引擎使企業能夠在考量真實世界限制的同時，進行模擬、探索與優化供應鏈。其成果是：更智慧、更敏捷的決策，以及在 服務、庫存、成本與 ESG 指標 上的更強績效——並能完全理解每一個決策的形成與執行方式。探索更多 AI 創新、案例研究與分析師見解。親身體驗 UnisonIQ 的實力誠邀您參加 OMP REAL Conference 2025，將於 11 月 18–19 日在邁阿密舉行，親眼見證 UnisonIQ 的實際應用。屆時，您將聆聽來自 AstraZeneca、Beiersdorf、Eastman、Kraft Heinz、Land O'Lakes 以及 Visy 等全球領導企業的分享，了解他們如何透過 Unison Planning™ 推動創新擴展、打造永續供應鏈並提升韌性。關於 OMP OMP 透過提供業界最佳的數位化供應鏈規劃解決方案，協助面臨複雜規劃挑戰的企業實現卓越、成長和持續發展。遍布消費品、生命科學、化學、金屬、紙張、塑膠及包裝等多個行業的數百家客戶均受益於 OMP 獨特的 Unison Planning™ 解決方案。聯絡資訊Philip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officer pvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723Tom WoutersChief Product Officertwouters@omp.com來源: OMP Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM, Oct 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, today announced the availability of UnisonIQ, a game-changing AI orchestration framework that transforms supply chain decision-making through human-AI synergy. Embedded within OMP's Unison Planning™ platform, UnisonIQ delivers insightful always-on agents that leverage Unison Companion, a generative AI-based assistant, and market-leading AI engines.UnisonIQBridging four decades of supply chain innovation with the agentic ageAs supply chains face unprecedented complexity and volatility, organizations need more than traditional planning tools - they need intelligent systems that can adapt, learn, and act autonomously. Gartner predicts that by 2030, 50% of cross-functional supply chain management (SCM) solutions will use intelligent agents to autonomously execute decisions in the ecosystem.With UnisonIQ, industry leaders can orchestrate decision-centric planning across their global supply chains. This framework meets manufacturers as they progress on their transformation journey, enabling a seamless evolution from AI-assisted operations to agentic teamwork and ultimately to fully autonomous planning. This new era of human-AI synergy empowers planners to harmonize end-to-end supply chains with unprecedented alignment, agility, and excellence - even amid constant disruption.By enabling autonomous planning with full transparency, UnisonIQ demonstrates how autonomous and agentic AI are transforming the future of touchless decision-making and helping organizations build resilience in an era of relentless market volatility."This is an evolution grounded in reality, not just buzzwords, designed to provide incremental value and drive business adoption," said Andrew Byer, supply chain advisor. "With UnisonIQ, organizations can now move beyond reactive planning to truly proactive, autonomous decision-making."Three pillars of UnisonIQ1. Always-on agents: delivering real-world AI successUnisonIQ introduces a new paradigm in supply chain management through decision-centric, event-driven agents that go beyond technology to offer a strategic platform for business resilience and growth. Building on forty years of supply chain innovation and expertise, and collaborating with innovation partners for validation and refinement, UnisonIQ delivers a robust framework for autonomous planning.Its agentic architecture includes a diverse range of persona-based agents equipped with AI skills, including optimization, scenario management, and data management, transforming key decisions into plans and continuously learning from sensing and user direction:Supply planning agent: Constantly optimizes production and distribution decisionsScenario planning agent: Simulates complex scenarios for proactive planningDemand planning agent: Anticipates market changes and optimizes forecasting processesData management agent: Ensures data quality and consistency across all planning systems"At Zero100 Live 2025, we saw firsthand how decision-centric planning powered by agentic AI is no longer a future vision; it's happening now," says Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial Officer. "UnisonIQ brings together decades of supply chain expertise with cutting-edge AI to help planners move from reactive responses to confident, autonomous decisions."2. Unison Companion: driving collaboration and adoptionWhile Unison Planning's AI-powered approach proactively optimizes supply chain operations, Unison Companion, its generative AI assistant, enhances user adoption and collaboration to unlock the platform's full value. Designed to support a wide range of users, Unison Companion leverages natural language capabilities to accelerate onboarding and increase platform utilization.Recognizing that different users have different needs, Unison Companion speaks the language of business, tailored to each role - whether it's a data architect seeking better master data quality, a business leader influencing S&OP scenarios, or a salesperson simply asking when an order will be delivered. This personalized, AI-driven support ensures every user can obtain maximum value from the platform, regardless of their technical expertise.3. AI engines: solving complex problems with predictive and prescriptive intelligenceUnisonIQ integrates a sophisticated suite of AI engines designed to support autonomous, decision-centric supply chain planning. Powered by the always-on agents, these engines combine classical optimization techniques, advanced machine learning (ML), and explainable AI (XAI) to deliver agility, transparency, and strategic insight across the entire planning process.Using telescopic digital twins in combination with advanced optimization and ML, these engines allow companies to simulate, explore, and optimize supply chains while accounting for real-world constraints. The result: smarter, more agile decisions and stronger performance across service, inventory, cost, and ESG metrics - with full understanding of how every decision is made and executed.Discover more AI innovations, case studies and analyst insights.Experience UnisonIQ in actionJoin us at the OMP REAL Conference 2025, November 18-19 in Miami, to see UnisonIQ in action. Hear from global leaders, including AstraZeneca, Beiersdorf, Eastman, Kraft Heinz, Land O'Lakes, and Visy, as they share how Unison Planning™ helps them scale innovation, build sustainable supply chains, and drive resilience.About OMPOMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries - spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper, packaging, plastics - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™.Contact InformationPhilip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723Tom WoutersChief Product Officertwouters@omp.comSOURCE: OMP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – For a beverage company, the challenge of maintaining core category strengths while simultaneously exploring new growth avenues is a long-term issue. IFBH Limited (“IFBH”, 6603.HK) has its own solution. Recently, INNOCOCO under lFBH Limited officially launched two major new products, i.e. INNOCOCO electrolyte water, and simultaneously announced Teens in Times (TNT, a wildly popular boy group in Asia) as its first-ever Asia-Pacific Brand Ambassador. This initiative not only delivers IFBH’s profound insights into “healthy beverage” market, but also represents a forward-looking planning decided by its management team led by the CEO, Mr. Pongsakorn Pongsak, in response to the market trend. From the absolute leader in the coconut water market to a new entrant in the functional beverage market, IFBH is exploring a higher growth ceiling for itself.Investing in the functional beverage to usher in a new growth cycleCurrently, benefiting from its precise grasp of consumers’ demands, the functional beverage is expanding into a new market at the pace of materially exceeding than that of traditional categories. According to CIC (China Insights Industry Consultancy Limited), the market size of functional beverage in Greater China is expected to be US$20.3 billion in 2025 and to increase to US$27 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. IFBH, which has consistently ranked first in mainland China and second globally in the coconut water market for many consecutive years, is now expanding into the functional beverage market with the launch of INNOCOCO electrolyte water. This move is not only a natural strategic progression but also a way to leverage its mature supply chain, brand strength, and channel resources to preemptively secure future growth opportunities. Unlike traditional hydration beverages on the market, the new INNOCOCO electrolyte water emphasizes a dual “Natural + Functional” attribute. It retains real coconut water ingredients, reinforcing the brand’s “natural and healthy” user perception, while its “Double Electrolytes + B Vitamins” formula expands the consumption scenario from simple thirst-quenching to high-frequency occasions like post-exercise recovery and enhanced focus during study or work. This strategically targets the consumption upgrade demands of both Gen Z and urban white-collar professionals. This user-centric product extension not only reduces market education costs for the new product but also enables rapid conversion leveraging the existing customer base, injecting new momentum into revenue growth. Regarding this, Mr. Pongsakorn Pongsak, CEO of IFBH Limited (the manufacturer and distributor of the INNOCOCO brand), said, “This is more than just a new product launch; it’s a brand refresh. It signifies our evolution from a trusted coconut water brand into a thoughtful companion for today’s vibrant generation.” This comment precisely highlights the core of IFBH’s strategic move – a shift from a “single category” towards “diversified portfolio”, aiming to unlock greater growth potential through diversification. Empowered by Teens in Times (TNT) to activate the youth marketThe appointment of Teens in Times (TNT) as brand ambassador is a precise move to reach the target audience. “Through Teens in Times (TNT) serving as our brand ambassador, we will bring INNOCOCO closer to young consumers than ever before.” Mr. Pongsakorn Pongsak said.As a super-popular idol group in the Asia-Pacific region, Teens in Times (TNT) boasts a massive fan base and holds significant influence and high topicality among young Chinese consumers. By partnering with them, IFBH gains multi-faceted benefits in brand rejuvenation, social media buzz, and cross-border influence, allowing the new product to rapidly penetrate target consumer circles. This creates a powerful trifecta of “Product+Celebrity+Scenario”. On the day the partnership was announced, the hashtag #INNOCOCOunderIFBHwelcomeTNTasbrandAmbassador# quickly soared to the Top 6 on Weibo Hot Search, garnering over 130 million reads and directly driving a sharp increase in traffic and orders for the INNOCOCO official flagship store, tangibly demonstrating the market impact of the endorsement.It is worth noting that while launching new products and marketing campaigns, IFBH maintains a balance between short-term performance and long-term growth. In the first half of 2025, IFBH achieved revenue of US$94.5 million, a 31.5% year-on-year increase, with an adjusted net profit of US$18.9 million, up 13.9% year on year. The robust growth of its core business provides a solid foundation for promoting new products.With the launch of INNOCOCO electrolyte water, bolstered by its existing channel foundation and new partnerships, IFBH is establishing a development pattern driven by both “Brand Momentum” and “Channel Velocity”. This not only promises sales growth but also indicates a simultaneous upgrade in IFBH’s brand power and channel capabilities, potentially leading to higher gross margins, faster inventory turnover, and stronger risk resilience.In a beverage market plagued by severe homogenization, IFBH’s success is no accident. From entering the functional beverage segment to leveraging Teens in Times (TNT) to engage the youth market, each step demonstrates the management’s deep market understanding and forward-thinking strategy. Looking ahead, as IFBH accelerates its penetration into target markets through new product promotions, celebrity endorsements, and brand rejuvenation, the Company is well-positioned to achieve growth in both revenue scale and profitability, further consolidating its leading market position. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SEOUL, S.KOREA, Oct 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Silverella, a women's-health startup founded by entrepreneur Baik, today announced the launch of its patent-pending incontinence underwear designed for women seeking sustainable, comfortable, and dignified solutions. Manufactured in an FDA-registered facility and certified by OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class 2, Amfori BSCI, and PFAS-Free testing (Intertek/SGS), the new line is scheduled to debut in November 2025 through a domestic crowdfunding campaign in Korea.With Silverella, Baik extends her mission to address the overlooked issue of incontinence. Globally, more than 400 million women experience bladder leakage, yet solutions remain limited. Silverella's ESG-based design integrates:Patent-pending silver yarn at the fiber stage for antimicrobial performance.Bamboo viscose layers for absorption and odor control.3M Scotchgard™ quick-dry, stain-release finishing.PFAS-Free waterproof barrier, third-party verified.Baik, who previously worked as a CPA at KPMG and in finance at Deutsche Bank on Wall Street, later transitioned into global manufacturing as CFO of a Hong Kong company. Her earlier venture, Trendix, was recognized as a "Best Period Underwear" by The New York Times and featured in Forbes after raising its Kickstarter goal in just four days. Trendix also donated over USD 150,000 worth of products worldwide."Silverella is more than a garment — it's a way to preserve dignity in everyday life," said Baik. "We are combining tested safety standards with thoughtful design to empower women globally."Key Certifications & TestsFDA-registered facility (U.S.)OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (Class 2, 2024–2025)Amfori BSCI (2023)Intertek/SGS: PFAS not detected, heavy metals not detected3M Scotchgard™ eco-friendly finishLaunchSilverella will officially launch in November 2025 through Korean crowdfunding platforms, with international expansion to follow.Media contactBrand: SilverellaContact: Joy BaikWebsite: https://www.thesilverella.com/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港，2025年10月2日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 卓悅控股有限公司（「卓悅」或「集團」，股票編號：653.HK）已公佈截至2025年6月30日止十八個月（「期內」）之財務業績。期內，集團繼續堅定推進以「科技+消費」為核心的戰略轉型，以「香港貓」全球跨境電商平台為引擎，積極推進科技研發（卓悅科技）、美妝智造（美顏產業）、跨境樞紐（香港貓）、產融結合（創新產業）的「四輪驅動」業務格局，塑造了融合「跨境電商+智慧物流+AI營銷」的全新數字化綜合生態，實現傳統與創新並行的商業模式，惠及消費者、商戶及供應商並打造「全渠道卓越體驗」。業績表現受一次性因素影響 控股股東堅定支持彰顯發展信心期內，集團營業額約9,100萬港元，毛利約3,445.4萬港元，總體毛利率約為38%，毛利率百分比改善31%，美容、健康及生活時尚產品的批發及零售的毛利率為63%；期內融資活動現金流入淨額約為4,790萬港元，主要為其他借款及股東貸款所得款項。期內，集團公司擁有人應佔虧損約爲2.78億港元，主要是受到非營運支出與非現金會計撥備共同產生的一次性影響，金額約共2.02億港元之非經常性項目，其中包括對CR Business Innovation Investment Fund L.P. 之投資減值約1.53億港元，主要歸因於該基金持有物業資產之市場價值下調；及按預期信用損失模型計提之貿易及其他應收款項撥備約4,900萬港元。剔除該等一次性特殊項目後，集團核心業務所致虧損約為7,600萬港元。同時，卓悅集團主席兼執行董事兼控股股東陳健文先生（「陳先生」）就集團 2025年9月「以1供3供股」，以股東貸款抵銷方式全額認購其配額，展現了控股股東對集團的長期支持與信心，並可減少集團就股東貸款之利息支出。是次供股集資符合股東利益，契合集團業務擴展所需，且更具可持續性與股東參與性。預期將有助推動集團資產淨值增加，優化集團資本結構，為未來業務發展提供更多資金支持，為股東創造更大可持續價值。此外，集團致力於數碼轉型，不僅限於客戶端營運，更延伸至內部流程優化。期內，卓悅通過自動化與人工智能驅動的工作流程，顯著提升營運效率，減少冗餘並提高人均生產力，營運成本包括人力資源錄得大幅精簡。同時，集團積極推行資源節約流程，契合全球ESG標準，並降低環境足跡。融合「傳統零售的根基」 引領「數字智能創新」「卓悅生態」重塑零售互動模式聚焦長期增長，卓悅近年將資源集中投入升級「香港貓」跨境電商平台，緊握跨境電商與數字經濟的發展機遇及根植香港的相關優勢，在持續挑戰與轉型機遇之間尋求平衡。期內，集團加速創新性佈局，包括跨境電商、數字化生態系統、人工智能新零售解決方案等，以及依託中國內地保稅倉庫與跨境保稅自動售賣機運營的線上線下融合供應鏈。作為集團轉型升級的核心載體，「香港貓」近年已升級為整合全球供應鏈、支付結算、跨境物流與數字營銷的綜合貿易生態體系，重塑零售互動模式。憑藉集團的「傳統零售的根基」資源與「數字智能創新」佈局，「香港貓2.0」現已支持來自34個國家及41個市場的香港商戶與海外品牌，匯聚超過39萬項商品及4,600家供應商。同時，「香港貓」新推出「一鍵開店、一鍵銷售、一鍵分潤」的「小三通」招商體系，實現「一站通全球」，助力商家輕鬆完成上架、銷售與利潤分配。其中，「一鍵分潤」為全新推出的合作夥伴獎勵計劃，通過自訂佣金與分享獎勵機制等，顯著提升產品曝光與轉化效率，為商家開拓更廣闊的市場空間。未來，憑藉先進基建與本地化專業優勢，「香港貓」將持續深化大灣區佈局並拓展全球市場版圖。同時，卓悅集團亦緊握粵港澳大灣區戰略合作機遇：一方面於東莞銀城酒店打造首個沉浸式會員體驗中心，結合「所見即所購」的場景創新，提升跨境零售體驗；另一方面，持續運營廣州大學城的「粵港澳青年創業孵化器」，培育新一代產業創新人才，為香港科技與零售的發展做出「卓悅」貢獻。在國際貿易領域，卓悅集團將通過「香港貓」跨境電商平台，賦能內地企業出海，協助企業開拓國際市場。卓悅主席陳健文先生表示：「卓悅將繼續堅守『科技+消費』的敏捷策略、以『讓全球優品無界流通』為使命、以客戶為中心的理念，深化『卓悅數字化綜合生態體系』。我們將積極把握科技與創新數字經濟時代新機遇，構建互聯互通、創新驅動的生態系統，以『全球採購 — 智能分銷 — 個性化零售』的高效協同打造『全渠道卓越體驗』，致力前瞻性戰略佈局，確保可持續價值創造與卓越股東回報」。關於卓悅控股有限公司 卓悅控股有限公司（股份代號：653.HK）建基於「Beauty, Health & Beautiful Life」的全新概念，自2020年開始積極推動以「科技+消費」爲基礎的新業務模式。科技研發（卓悅科技）、美妝智造（美顏產業）、跨境樞紐（香港貓）、產融結合（創新產業）的「四輪驅動」業務格局，實現持續增長和價值創造。集團現於香港貓、天貓全球、考拉、eBay、Facebook和微信商城等46個中國內地及海外網購平台拓展電商業務，提供超過39萬款銷售產品，共銷售往34個國家和地區。卓悅不斷創新和調整商業模式以適應外部環境的變化，對市場新動向保持敏銳的觸覺，致力為商戶和顧客提供更優質和更多元化的服務，貫徹卓悅的企業理念。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Vancouver, BC, Oct 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Transoft Solutions, a global leader in transportation engineering, analysis, and operations software, is now officially an accredited AiRAP data provider, reinforcing its support for the International Road Assessment Programme's (iRAP) vision of a world free of high-risk roads. This achievement enables more efficient iRAP Star Rating assessments performed by road safety professionals and practitioners.iRAP's Star Rating methodology uses a predictive, risk-based approach to assess roads universally by reviewing attributes present along the road corridor. The time-consuming traditional method of conducting an iRAP Star Rating involves accredited coders manually reviewing video footage of road, 100m at a time, and coding more than 50 road attributes. These attributes are then processed through iRAP's ViDA software to get an objective star rating measure of the level of safety for vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians. To scale this process, iRAP launched AiRAP in 2019, which stands for the "accelerated and intelligent" capture of road safety data. Learn more about AiRAP at: www.irap.org/airap.Figure 1. Star Rating Calculations as demonstrated in AssetMAPPER RoadsTransoft AssetMAPPER® Roads, an AiRAP accredited inspection system, has expanded its capabilities to simplify the road coding and data preparation steps in road assessments, lowering costs per unit of road assessed and streamlining inventory and condition data collection, performance monitoring and risk analysis, and lifecycle planning.Under the traditional road coding approach, AssetMAPPER allows users to manually code road attributes from 360° video footage through its user-friendly web browser interface. Under the AiRAP framework, AssetMAPPER enables open-source data and advanced computer vision in 360° video footage to accelerate the automated coding of 20 road attributes.As an accredited AiRAP data provider with an accredited inspection system, AssetMAPPER can help you:Accelerate the road coding and data preparation processes for iRAP Star RatingsLeverage multiple data sources, including open-source data and advanced computer vision in 360° video footageEnhance road assessments and planning with repeatable, scalable toolsFigure 2. Road Coding Features as demonstrated in AssetMAPPER Roads"We are honored to receive AiRAP accreditation for AssetMAPPER, reaffirming Transoft Solutions' commitment to advancing global road safety through innovation. This recognition highlights the power of automation in transforming how road attributes are assessed, making safety evaluations more efficient, consistent, and scalable," says Matthieu Levivier, Director of Business Development at Transoft Solutions.About AssetMAPPERAssetMAPPER is a web-based application designed to support the inventory, inspection, and assessment of roads. Featuring an intuitive interface, 360° video integration, and advanced computer vision, it streamlines data collection, performance monitoring, and lifecycle planning.Trusted by transportation agencies, governments, and port authorities, AssetMAPPER automates asset collection and classification, helping reduce costs, save time, and improve decision-making for infrastructure management at any scale. With the added AiRAP capabilities, road assessment is further streamlined in the coding and data preparation steps, allowing for faster planning of preventative maintenance and upgrades.To learn more about AssetMAPPER, visit: www.transoftsolutions.com/landing/assetmapper-airap-accreditationAbout Transoft SolutionsTransoft Solutions develops innovative and highly specialized software for aviation, civil infrastructure, and transportation professionals. Since 1991, Transoft has remained focused on safety-oriented solutions that enable transportation professionals to work effectively and confidently. Our portfolio of planning, simulation, modelling, and design solutions is used in over 150 countries, serving more than 50,000 customers across local and federal agencies, consulting firms, airport authorities, and ports. We take pride in providing the highest quality of customer support from our headquarters in Canada, and through our offices in Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, India, Belgium, France, Spain, Slovenia, and China. For more information on Transoft's range of aviation, civil design, and traffic safety solutions, visit: www.transoftsolutions.com.Media ContactPublic Relations, Transoft SolutionsEmail: publicrelations@transoftsolutions.comSOURCE: Transoft Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is pleased to announce that Sophia Chong assumed the role of Executive Director on 1 October.Ms Chong states: “The global economy is ever-changing, and Hong Kong’s role as a "superconnector" and "super value-adder" is more crucial than ever. The HKTDC has long stood shoulder to shoulder with Hong Kong businesses, helping enterprises seize opportunities amid global uncertainty. We will continue to enhance the depth and breadth of our services, leveraging Hong Kong’s unique strengths and advantages, to support businesses in boosting competitiveness and exploring new markets. At the same time, we will attract more enterprises to utilise the Hong Kong platform for international expansion, which will inject new momentum into our city’s economy and solidify its position as an international business hub.”On the same day, Jenny Koo took over the office of Deputy Executive Director, overseeing international exhibitions and related services and digital business.Ms Chong comments: “Jenny has served the HKTDC and SMEs for many years, bringing extensive experience and a broad perspective across areas. She is well-equipped to help enterprises navigate challenges and capture fresh opportunities. Her wealth of experience and innovative mindset will empower our team to deliver dynamic results.”Prior to her promotion, Ms Koo served as Assistant Executive Director, overseeing exhibitions and digital business initiatives, with a focus on promoting Hong Kong’s external trade.In 2020, as Director of Exhibition Market Development, she successfully transitioned physical exhibitions to virtual platforms. In 2021, she took on the role of Director of Digital Business, leading the formulation and implementation of the HKTDC’s digitalisation strategies as well as the upgrade of our hktdc.com Sourcing platform, all to enable SMEs to embrace digital technology. Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Sunny NgTel: (852) 2584 4357Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.orgAbout 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 Chinese Mainland, 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. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com