Audiencerate Gains Rare Dual Status As Google Data Provider, Upload Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Audiencerate, a technology company specialising in data activation solutions and platforms, has been named a Customer Match Upload Partner by Google.

The certification, granted to a limited number of global operators authorised to manage and onboard first-party data into the Google Ads and DV360 ecosystem, strengthens the company’s partnership with Google, according to a statement.

Audiencerate Chief Executive Officer, Nicola Boschetti said Google’s approval marks a strategic milestone in the company’s growth and its development toward an innovative MadTech platform.

“Our technology allows us to offer an integrated infrastructure that adheres to the highest standards, supporting businesses in their transition toward a data economy centred on privacy and the realisation of their proprietary data's business value,” said Boschetti.

The new accreditation adds to Audiencerate’s existing status as a certified Google Data Provider, allowing the company to seamlessly integrate proprietary audience segments and data into Google’s advertising platforms.

The combined certifications strengthen Audiencerate’s position in the digital advertising market, which is increasingly reliant on first-party data.

Through the integration, companies can securely use their own datasets, including hashed email addresses, phone numbers and digital identifiers, to build tailored audiences for Search, YouTube, Gmail, Display and Shopping campaigns.

The capability is especially relevant as the integration of AdTech and MarTech becomes critical and businesses accelerate the shift toward strategies based on proprietary data assets.

Operating across major European and international markets, Audiencerate said its newly recognised status further enhances its ability to compete with global players in the MarTech and AdTech sectors.

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Private Healthcare Costs Are Rewriting the Map for Migrating Millionaires, New Data Shows

LONDON, Dec 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A sharp acceleration in global wealth migration in 2025 is colliding with rapidly diverging private healthcare costs worldwide, making the availability and costs of reliable private care a decisive factor in where high-net-worth families choose to live, invest, and secure residence or citizenship rights.

New client data released today by global leaders in citizenship and residence planning, Henley & Partners, confirms record demand for cross-border planning and highlights healthcare cost exposure as a critical “hidden variable” shaping long-term destination decisions for globally mobile families.

Record Global Demand is Reshaping Priorities

Henley & Partners has received applications from 92 nationalities this year (2025) and supported demand across 50+ residence and citizenship programs. Over the past five years, the firm has assisted applicants from 136 nationalities, underscoring the scale and diversity of today’s wealth-migration movement. Comparing the first three quarters of 2024 with the same period in 2025, the firm has seen a 43% increase in applications — a clear signal of intensifying cross-border mobility among affluent families.

“Global mobility is becoming a core risk-management strategy for wealthy families,” according to Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, Chairman of Henley & Partners. “As clients build lives across multiple jurisdictions, they are scrutinizing not only access to residence and citizenship, but also the real cost of sustaining that lifestyle — especially the price of reliable private healthcare. Destinations that look attractive on paper can become far less so once true healthcare exposure is understood.”

New Evidence Turns Healthcare Costs into a Core Mobility Metric

To support clients’ destination decisions, Henley & Partners is referencing the newly published SIP Health Cost Index (HCI) 2025 — a systematic benchmark of the true cost of private healthcare for internationally mobile individuals and families across 50 key countries, based on International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) premiums. While Henley & Partners leads on residence and citizenship planning, the Index provides a vital complementary lens: private healthcare costs can materially change a destination’s long-term affordability and suitability, especially for families managing children’s needs, ageing parents, or elective cross-border treatment.

“Private healthcare costs are rising worldwide, but the pace and pattern differ dramatically. Two-tier healthcare systems where the highest-quality care is often accessible only to those who can afford it and are well insured, is increasing,” notes Kevin Buerchler, CEO of SIP Medical Family Office. “Only in a handful of healthcare excellence hubs we see the kind of quality and accessibility needed for global families, which makes navigating quality and cost of care more important than ever.”

Where Costs are Highest — and Where the Shocks are Emerging

The Index confirms familiar high-cost leaders. The United States ranks as the world’s most expensive private healthcare market, with average annual IPMI-based costs of USD 17,969 per person, followed by Hong Kong (USD 16,175) and Singapore (USD 14,231). These markets set a high baseline for insurance premiums and household healthcare budgeting.

More consequential for relocation planning, however, are the unexpected shifts beyond traditional hubs. Emerging Asia has entered the high-cost tier, with China, Thailand, and Taiwan now among the world’s top twelve most expensive private-care markets. Strong demand for premium international hospitals and regional medical travel are pushing up inpatient costs sharply, even where routine outpatient care remains relatively inexpensive — creating significant budget surprises for relocating families.

Europe, the Middle East, and other Value Destinations

Europe shows one of the widest spreads in private-care costs, with the United Kingdom, Greece, and Spain among the region’s most expensive markets, partly due to Insurance Premium Tax in the UK and Greece. Switzerland sits mid-table, illustrating that a country’s reputation for expensive healthcare does not always translate into the same IPMI exposure for global families.

In the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates ranks 10^th worldwide, reflecting the rapid expansion of high-end healthcare infrastructure and medical-tourism ambitions — high-quality access, but with corresponding premium costs.

For clients balancing quality with affordability, Africa and much of Latin America remain comparatively cost-effective. Morocco is the lowest-cost market globally at USD 6,251 per year, alongside other lower-cost countries such as Romania, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa. The major exception is Brazil, ranked 7^th worldwide, indicating that some Latin American destinations now rival traditional high-cost markets for premium private care.

What this Means for Migrating Millionaires

As wealth-migration volumes rise, private healthcare cost exposure is becoming a first-order input into residence and citizenship strategy, not an afterthought. The SIP Health Cost Index provides globally mobile families and their advisers with a practical comparison tool to anticipate long-term healthcare budgets and avoid hidden high-cost traps when selecting a new home, second residence, or multi-base lifestyle.

Media Contact:

Sarah Nicklin
Group Head of PR
Email: sarah.nicklin@henleyglobal.com
Mobile: +27 72 464 8965 

SOURCE: HENLEY & PARTNERS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD

Meltwater Recognised In IDC MarketScape For SMB Influencer Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and influencer intelligence, has been recognised as a Leader in the new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Influencer Management for SMB Companies 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment.

This follows the company’s recent recognition as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Influencer Marketing Platforms for Large Enterprises 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment, making Meltwater the only vendor named a Leader across both reports.

“We believe being named a Leader in both the enterprise and SMB IDC MarketScape categories underscores a simple truth: Meltwater is setting the standard for influencer marketing globally.

“Meltwater’s integrated suite empowers marketing teams everywhere, from fast-growing SMBs to the world’s largest brands, to build creator programmes that are measurable, authentic, and scalable,” said its Chief Product Officer, Chris Hackney in a statement.

Meanwhile, Meltwater Chief Technology Officer, Aditya Jami said that as discovery shifts toward artificial intelligence (AI)-generated answers and creator-led influence, brands increasingly require a unified and intelligent system that connects influencer activity with real business outcomes.

“Our investment in AI, data quality, and global infrastructure ensures our customers can scale with precision and act with intention,” added Jami.

In the IDC report, Meltwater was recognised for several key strengths, including high-precision creator discovery, end-to-end campaign management and reporting, its proprietary True Reach scoring system for assessing authentic audience impact, and built-in customer relationship management (CRM) functionality for managing influencers.

The IDC MarketScape for Influencer Marketing for SMB Companies noted that Meltwater emphasises systematic, AI-driven influencer strategies supported by comprehensive social listening capabilities, enabling brands to monitor sentiment, track brand mentions, and integrate creator campaigns with broader media intelligence and reputation management initiatives.

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Bitget and Julián Alvarez Team Up to Show How GetAgent Makes Every Trader Play Smarter

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released the second video in its LALIGA collaboration series, this time starring football champion Julián Alvarez and the exchange’s AI-powered crypto assistant, GetAgent. The new film leans into a playful twist: Alvarez’s “secret coach” isn’t a person at all, it’s an AI built to think fast, read patterns, and help traders make sharper decisions the same way a world-class forward reads the field.

The video blends pitch-side intelligence with trading strategy, showing how the instincts that drive Alvarez in high-pressure moments mirror the data-driven signals GetAgent delivers to users in real time. Over the past months, GetAgent has already proven its cultural pull with Bitcoin Wallpaper Day, a global moment in which users generated personalized BTC market art through AI, and the ongoing AI Trading Camp, which guides newcomers through hands-on, conversational learning. Together, these touchpoints highlight how Bitget has been shaping an AI-driven trading culture long before this campaign. Julián’s appearance now becomes the next layer of that story, turning GetAgent from a quiet product breakthrough into a personality that users recognize and interact with every day.

Ignacio Franco, Chief Marketing Officer at Bitget, said the collaboration captures a shared truth between elite football and smart trading. “Great players aren’t defined by luck, they’re defined by preparation, timing, and the right guidance. GetAgent brings that same advantage to traders by transforming raw data into decisions they can act on with confidence. Partnering with Julián lets us show, in a relatable way, how the right intelligence can change the game.”

The Julián Alvarez spot continues Bitget’s expansion of its UEX vision, where AI, trading tools, and cultural storytelling meet in a single ecosystem. As Bitget evolves beyond the boundaries of a traditional exchange, features like GetAgent sit at the center of a broader strategy to provide users with professional-grade intelligence and everyday usability.

The best crypto AI is getting even smarter. Bitget is preparing a new mode for GetAgent that takes the assistant from quick market insights to deeper, more intuitive analysis, helping users move from hesitation to confident decision-making in a matter of seconds.

The new video with Julián Alvarez is now live across Bitget’s platforms, continuing the brand’s commitment to merging culture, sport, and smarter trading in the UEX era.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, XRP price, and other cryptocurrency prices, all on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI-powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real-world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet is an everyday finance app built to make crypto simple, secure, and part of everyday finance. Serving over 80 million users, it bridges blockchain rails with real-world finance, offering an all-in-one platform for on- and off-ramping, trading, earning, and paying seamlessly.

Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

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New Look, Same Legacy: Xiangzhou Rice Unveils Fresh Identity

Xiangzhou Rice Brand Logo

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The 2025 "Guangxi Brand" Xiangzhou Featured Agricultural Products Production and Sales Matching Fair was recently held at the Shenzhen Haojixing International Agricultural Products Logistics Park.

During the event, the People’s Government of Xiangzhou County, together with the county’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau and Administration for Market Regulation, unveiled the new brand LOGO and promotional slogan for Xiangzhou Rice.

Located in central Guangxi within China’s golden agricultural belt at 23 degrees north latitude, Xiangzhou is known as "China's Spring Capital", home to over 300 natural springs, selenium-rich soil and a millennium-old rice cultivation tradition.

These natural conditions have shaped the distinctive quality and cultural value of Xiangzhou Rice, making it a representative example of modern Chinese agriculture rooted in deep heritage, according to a statement.

 Archaeological discoveries at the Nansha Bay Shell Mound Site show that rice planting in Xiangzhou dates back 10,000 years, marking it as one of the early birthplaces of Chinese agricultural civilisation. Historical records from the Song Dynasty also praised Xiangzhou’s "long-grain, jade-like rice as the finest in the south".

In its pursuit of agricultural modernisation, Xiangzhou has adopted a unified planting system featuring high-quality varieties such as Sixiang No.1, Guangliangxiang No.2, Liangfaxiangsi and Jingmeisixiang.

Through the implementation of the Xiangzhou Rice group standard, the county has achieved full-chain standardisation—from planting and processing to sales—while ensuring food security. Fragrant rice, red rice and other varieties cultivated by local enterprises, including Gaofeng Rice Industry and Xiangcang Rice Industry, have been listed in the National List of Famous, Special, High-Quality and New Agricultural Products.

The rice industry has helped thousands of local farmers achieve stable income growth, while cultural initiatives such as "rice field micro-vacation" and "Harvest Festival" have infused new vitality into agricultural heritage.

Guided by China’s national strategy for building a strong agricultural sector, Xiangzhou is advancing an integrated model of "characteristic agriculture + cultural IP", promoting ecological protection, industrial upgrading and cultural heritage.

With its newly launched brand identity, Xiangzhou Rice aims to further showcase the modern vitality of traditional Chinese agriculture. From land consolidation to digital empowerment, and from brand building to cultural transmission, Xiangzhou is writing a dynamic chapter in rural revitalisation, using rice as its central symbol.

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QUANTEXA BAGS DUAL RECOGNITION FROM CHARTIS FOR AML, KYC SOLUTIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global pioneer in Decision Intelligence, has been recognised as a Category Leader in Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant for anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring solutions and RiskTech Quadrant for KYC Solutions, 2025.

The dual recognition by Chartis underscores its expanding influence in helping the world’s largest financial institutions reduce risk, fight financial crime, transform compliance, and scale artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly.

“Being recognised as a category leader in AML, KYC, fraud, risk, and customer intelligence highlights the value of a holistic approach and a strong financial crime compliance foundation that helps organisations grow safely.

“Chartis’s recognition of trusted data as the basis for effective AI aligns with our mission to fix an organisation’s data, which then unlocks multiple enterprise use cases,” said Quantexa Chief Product Officer (FinCrime), Alexon Bell in a statement.

Quantexa’s recognition as a Category Leader reflects its alignment with key AML market trends identified by Chartis, including explainable AI, real-time behavioural monitoring, and contextual risk intelligence. 

By enabling banks to connect and contextualise internal and external data at scale, Quantexa helps reduce false positives, strengthen investigations, and accelerate customer onboarding, all while meeting the rising regulatory expectations for transparency and model governance.

Also named a Category Leader in Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant for KYC Solutions, 2025, Quantexa earns top scores for customer profile enrichment and KYC scoring, highlighting its ability to integrate internal and external data, workflow automation, and case management into a unified platform, enabling perpetual KYC monitoring and advanced risk scoring.

Quantexa’s Category Leadership further underscores the strength of its Decision Intelligence platform, which supports diverse use cases and provides banks with a unified solution that helps reduce total cost of ownership.

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Tokyo Crowned Best Overall Destination At Inaugural TOURISE Awards

 

His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and TOURISE Chairman, celebrates with the winners of the TOURISE Awards 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Tokyo, Japan, has been named the Best Overall Destination at the inaugural TOURISE Awards, recognising global destinations that are redefining exploration, hospitality and cultural connection for the modern traveller.

The awards ceremony took place during the first-ever TOURISE Summit, held under the patronage of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

In addition to the top honour, Tokyo also won the Best Food & Culinary and Best Entertainment destination, underscoring its global reputation as a centre of innovation, creativity and unforgettable experiences.

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism and TOURISE Chairman, Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the award-winning destinations represent the transformative power of tourism in fostering creativity and cultural exchange.

“Tonight’s winners are living inspirations that unite cultures and spark imaginations. Each reflects what today’s traveller seeks — authenticity, creativity and experiences that connect people to place and purpose,” he said in a statement.

The TOURISE Awards celebrate destinations that have elevated culture, adventure and lifestyle through immersive experiences, culinary excellence, and creative placemaking, chosen from a diverse pool of global nominees submitted by travellers and industry leaders.

This year’s winners include New York, United States, which was named Best Arts & Culture Destination for its vibrant arts scene; Ancash, Peru, which earned Best Adventure Destination for its breathtaking Andean landscapes; and Paris, France, which received Best Shopping Destination for its blend of heritage and contemporary fashion.

The gala dinner, held at Riyadh’s Ritz-Carlton, featured a menu curated by Saudi chef Nawal Alkhalawi and a live performance by international vocalist Loren Allred, who wore a gown by Saudi designer Mashael Al Faris with jewellery by Saudi brand A Piece of Art (APOA).

The jury panel comprised former leaders from Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin Guides, Tate Modern, Condé Nast and the British Fashion Council, representing global expertise across travel, fashion, culture and entertainment.

With the 2025 TOURISE Awards concluded, organisers said a new benchmark has been set in celebrating destinations that combine innovation, inclusivity and authenticity — defining the next era of global tourism excellence.

-- BERNAMA 

TOURISE Destination Initiative Calls for Global Action for Urban Tourism Safety Through AI

 

His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism and Chairman of TOURISE, launches the TOURISE Destination Initiative, a global coalition to shape the future of tourism through a destination-centric approach, with co-chairs H.R.H. Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Aseer Province, and Luigi Brugnaro, Mayor of Venice. They are joined with the TDI founding members and mayors

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Launched today at the TOURISE Summit, the TOURISE Destination Initiative (TDI) brings together global leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector, to transform destinations into living laboratories for tourism innovation. Guided by its Declaration of Principles, TDI champions safety, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community-centered development through responsible technology and multi-sector collaboration.

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TDI is co-chaired by Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Aseer Province, and Luigi Brugnaro, Mayor of Venice, and founding members include:

·  Patricia de Lille, Minister of Tourism, Republic of South Africa
·  Mateo Julián Estrella Durán, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Ecuador
·  Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Maldives
·  Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami, United States
·  Mohamed Sefiani, Mayor of Chefchaouen, Morocco
·  Natalia Bayona, Executive Director, UN Tourism
·  Arnaud Ngatcha, Deputy Mayor of Paris
·  Iván Azurdia, Director of Tourism Development, Guatemala Institute of Tourism
·  Jordan Tan, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Data Officer, Singapore Tourism Board
·  Jon Berroya, Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google
·  Mauricio Rodas, Visiting Scholar, University of Pennsylavnia
·  Matthijs Bouw, Founder, One Architecture and Urbanism
 
TDI’s first project, “AI for Tourism Safety,” aims to promote the responsible deployment of AI in TDI member destinations. The project builds on insights from Surveillance or Safety? How Cities are Rewriting Tourism, a white paper by the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR). Authored by Mauricio Rodas—Visiting Scholar at Penn IUR and former Mayor of Quito—the paper explores the ethical and operational challenges of AI in urban tourism and was launched alongside TDI.

“As destinations, we carry the responsibility of protecting what makes us unique, our people, our heritage, and our future,” said His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Aseer Province and Co-Chair of the TOURISE Destination Initiative. “Through TDI, we are creating a shared space for cities to lead; by embracing innovation rooted in ethics and empathy, we ensure that tourism becomes a force for safety, dignity, and sustainable development.”

“Urban destinations are the heartbeat of the global tourism industry, and it is imperative that no city, anywhere in the world, ever feels unsafe for its visitors or residents,” said His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of TOURISE. “With the TOURISE Destination Initiative, we are calling on cities to lead with integrity. Safety innovations must be anchored in responsible governance. By applying technology with foresight, we protect travelers and reinforce the trust that defines the future of tourism.”

As cities face rising crime, digital threats, and traveler anxiety, TDI will guide the ethical adoption of AI to enhance safety while establishing new benchmarks for transparency and trust.

Mauricio Rodas added, “Although nine out of ten mayors express interest in integrating artificial intelligence into city management, only 2 percent of cities are actively deploying it for safety, mainly due to a lack of policy and regulatory frameworks. TDI’s AI for Tourism Safety project is designed to close that gap by offering practical guidance for cities to protect everyone who calls a destination home, whether permanently or temporarily.”

About TOURISE

TOURISE is the world’s premier platform shaping a new horizon for global tourism.

Under the umbrella of the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, powered by the Saudi Tourism Authority, the inaugural TOURISE Summit will take place November 11–13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The event will convene visionaries from government, business, investment, tourism, and technology to drive transformative deals and deliver high-impact initiatives that redefine the future of the global tourism industry.

TOURISE ensures worldwide participation while offering access to decision-makers shaping the industry’s evolution. Following the Summit, TOURISE will continue as a year-round platform where bold ideas turn into real-world solutions.

This is where the next 50 years of tourism are shaped. Together, we are unstoppable.

For more information visit www.tourise.com

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Contact

For media inquiries, please contact Media@TOURISE.com 

Source : TOURISE 

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MARY KAY ASH FOUNDATION GRANTS US$500,000 TO ADVANCE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH, EARLY DETECTION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Mary Kay Ash Foundation has awarded a US$500,000 grant to the Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation to accelerate a pioneering triple-negative breast cancer clinical trial and support early detection initiatives at the newly established Texas Cancer Interception Institute. (US$1=RM4.12)

The foundation said the grant includes US$100,000 to advance the TRIM-EBC clinical trial led by breast cancer researcher Dr Joyce O’Shaughnessy. The study examines the potential for weight-loss medications to reduce recurrence risks among overweight breast cancer patients.

The remaining portion is a multi-year contribution to the Texas Cancer Interception Institute, which focuses on detecting cancers at their earliest and most treatable stages. The programme aims to shift cancer care from reactive treatment to proactive intervention and improve survivorship outcomes for women.

In a statement, Mary Kay said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting transformative research that addresses cancers disproportionately affecting women.

Over the past 20 years, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation has contributed US$1.3 million to the Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation, reflecting a long-standing partnership focused on transformative research and improved outcomes for women..

The organisation was recently recognised with the Circle of Care Award at the 2025 Celebrating Women Luncheon for its longstanding efforts in advancing breast cancer care, research and advocacy. Since inception, the luncheon has raised more than US$42 million for breast cancer initiatives.

Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation highlighted that the partnership brings together scientific expertise and philanthropic support to deliver better treatment options and hope for patients.

Globally, Mary Kay continues to support women’s cancer initiatives through research collaborations, screening programmes and wellness support in countries including Spain, Brazil, Malaysia and Canada.

Together with its global operations and affiliated foundations, Mary Kay has contributed nearly US$44 million worldwide toward eliminating cancers affecting women.

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Report: Global Biofuels Emit More CO2 Than Fossil Fuels, T&E Warns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Global biofuels production emits an average of 16 per cent more carbon dioxide (CO2) than the fossil fuels it replaces, according to a new Cerulogy report on behalf of Transport & Environment (T&E).

In a statement, T&E said with demand set to rise by at least 40 per cent by 2030, it has called on world leaders attending COP30 in Brazil to limit the expansion of crop-based biofuels, citing environmental and social concerns.

The higher emissions are largely linked to indirect impacts from farming and deforestation associated with biofuel production. By 2030, biofuels are projected to emit 70 million tonnes (Mt) of CO2 equivalent more than the fossil fuels they replace, comparable to the annual emissions of nearly 30 million diesel vehicles.

Currently, about 32 million hectares of land—roughly the size of Italy—are used for biofuel crops, supplying just four per cent of global transport energy. This area is expected to grow by 60 per cent to 52 million hectares, the size of France, by 2030.

The same land could feed 1.3 billion people, while using only three per cent of that land for solar panels would generate an equivalent amount of energy. Electric vehicles powered by solar energy could cover almost one-third of the current global car fleet.

T&E’s analysis shows that 90 per cent of global biofuel production still relies on food crops, consuming about 150 Mt of corn and 120 Mt of sugarcane and sugar beet in 2023. Around one-fifth of the world’s vegetable oil supply is used for fuel rather than food.

First-generation biofuels also require significant freshwater resources. Driving 100 kilometres on these fuels consumes nearly 3,000 litres of water, compared with just 20 litres for an electric vehicle powered by solar energy.

Brazil is among the fastest-growing biofuel producers, and recent policy changes such as the suspension of the soy moratorium could increase deforestation risks. Canada and India are also set to expand production, while shipping and aviation demand could further drive growth.

T&E called on governments to adopt stricter safeguards against biofuels linked to land clearance and deforestation and to redirect public funds toward electrification, energy efficiency, and truly sustainable alternatives in climate policies.

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GUANGXI FINANCIAL VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STRENGTHENS CHINA-ASEAN EDUCATION TIES WITH THAILAND VISIT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Guangxi Financial Vocational College recently welcomed Thailand’s Vocational Education Commission Minister, Tanapat Saengchan, highlighting the college’s role in advancing vocational education and fostering collaboration between China and ASEAN countries.

The visit is expected to foster practical communication and promote in-depth cooperation in the vocational education sector, according to the college in a statement.

Guangxi Financial Vocational College has positioned itself as a hub for innovation and open cooperation, integrating production and education to support ASEAN regional development and build its international “Modern Craftsmen” brand.

Focusing on the China-Malaysia Digital Economy Modern Craftsman College, the institution has developed a “school-school-enterprise-enterprise” co-construction model and a “1+1+N” platform, combining industry communities, modern craftsman colleges, and demonstration enterprises to support enterprise growth.

The college has also set up overseas exchange platforms in Indonesia and Cambodia, as well as the “Silk Road Finance College”, creating a sustainable framework for China-ASEAN vocational education collaboration.

Leveraging the Zhongguancun Artificial Intelligence Large Model Industry Agglomeration Area in Tsinghua Science Park, the college has built one overseas digital intelligence centre, two exchange centres, three technical service platforms, and two cross-border production-education integration bases to meet ASEAN enterprise talent and technology needs.

Through its Modern Craftsman College project, the school has conducted international skill training and competitions, developed international courses, standards, and bilingual textbooks, and organised the 2024 China (Guangxi)-ASEAN Vocational Education Development Exchange Conference.

The initiatives aim to deliver high-quality applied talents for the development of Guangxi’s digital economy and promote China-ASEAN cooperation in artificial intelligence and vocational education.

-- BERNAMA

Game Developers Can Now Capture More Holiday Demand With Xsolla’s Expanded Payments Portfolio

(Graphic: Xsolla)

 
MB Way, JKOPay, Paidy, Airtel Mobile Money, MTN Mobile Money, Paga, MVola, Spenn, Mercado Pago, and Bank Transfers in Nigeria are now available through Xsolla

LOS ANGELES, Nov 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced new local payment methods across key markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Timed for the peak holiday season, this expansion helps developers reduce friction at checkout and convert seasonal demand into long-term engagement. 

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The expansion introduces 10 new local payment options that match how players already pay in their home markets, including: 

· Europe: MB Way (Portugal) adds nationwide, mobile-first checkout with instant confirmations and broad recognition.
· Asia: JKOPay (Taiwan) delivers a trusted, mobile wallet with QR payments and loyalty; Paidy (Japan) offers card-free Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) with single-bill or installment options.
· Africa: Airtel Mobile Money (Tanzania, Madagascar) and MTN Mobile Money (Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, Zambia) enable app/USSD approvals and real-time confirmations; Paga (Nigeria) reduces card friction with in-app wallet payments; Bank Transfers (Nigeria) meet demand for Pay-by-Bank flows; MVola (Madagascar) brings nationwide reach as the country’s leading wallet; Spenn (Rwanda, Zambia) offers wallet-led payments with instant confirmations.
· Latin America: Mercado Pago (Uruguay) provides a leading regional wallet with multiple funding sources and real-time confirmations. 

“Holiday launches are won or lost at checkout,” said Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. “By adding preferred local payment methods players already trust from digital wallets across Africa and Latin America to BNPL options in Japan and mobile wallets in Taiwan and Portugal, we’re helping studios turn festive demand into loyal long-term relationships.”

Across these regions, mobile wallets, Pay-by-Bank, and flexible credit options continue to outpace traditional cards, especially among younger, mobile-first players. Aligning with local rails delivers instant confirmation, familiar authentication, and materially higher completion rates during peak holiday volume periods.

For more information about Xsolla’s expanded payment coverage and how to enable these methods, please visit: xsolla.pro/RNPM25

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

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Quantexa Makes Its Decision Intelligence Platform ‘Agent Ready’ to Solve the Hardest Problems in AI: Data Fragmentation & Context

New Quantexa AI capabilities give enterprises and government agencies the trusted data and contextual intelligence required to deploy agentic AI safely, at scale, and with confidence 

LONDON, Nov 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a major leap forward for enterprise AI, Quantexa, a global pioneer in Decision Intelligence, has unveiled Quantexa AI, the next evolution of its flagship Decision Intelligence Platform, now fully agentic ready.

As organizations accelerate their use of large language models (LLMs) and smaller, purpose-built and domain-trained models, many are discovering a common limitation: when AI interacts with fragmented or untrusted data, it can amplify inaccuracies, make flawed decisions, and create costly feedback loops. Whether using general models or specialized ones, enterprises can only achieve accurate, explainable, and auditable outcomes when AI is grounded in trusted, contextualized data that reflects the complete view of the business.

Securely accessing and contextualizing enterprise data for AI has prompted many organizations to rethink their AI deployments and their broader data and operating models. The breakthrough with Quantexa AI lies in its ability to democratize and operationalize contextualized enterprise data that can interact bidirectionally with both LLMs and task-specific models using open industry standards.

This innovation enables humans and AI agents alike to converse with data in context, combining the reasoning power of LLMs with the precision of specialized models, so they can act and decide confidently and responsibly in real time. It represents the next evolution in helping organizations leverage AI safely and effectively to serve customers better, mitigate risk, and drive operational efficiency. 

Introducing Quantexa AI: Trusted, Contextual, and Agentic
Unlike conventional analytics tools or model platforms that can operate in isolation, Quantexa AI connects every layer of intelligence, from foundational data unification to reasoning and action, in one governed environment. Quantexa AI leverages NLP pipelines, predictive analytics, graph machine learning, and agentic AI to deliver explainable insights and fully auditable decision-making.

“The future of successful enterprise AI deployments will be decided by those who can solve the data problem,” said Vishal Marria, Founder & CEO of Quantexa. “Enterprises cannot build trustworthy AI on fragmented data. Our Decision Intelligence Platform delivers the foundation to make AI not only powerful, but responsible, grounded in context, governed by design, and explainable at every decision point.”

Agent Gateway: Grounding Agentic Systems in Contextual Data
Building and managing agentic systems can be complex and risky when data lacks trust. Quantexa’s new Agent Gateway addresses this challenge with a secure orchestration and integration layer that enables agent-to-agent collaboration, enforces governance, and ensures explainability across distributed systems.

Enterprises can use LLMs from providers such as OpenAI, Claude, Mistral, and Gemini, or bring their own, integrating seamlessly with existing enterprise stacks. The Agent Gateway, powered by Quantexa’s MCP Server, standardizes how agents interact with enterprise systems and data securely and at scale. 

Agent Gateway Key Features Include:

·  An agnostic approach connecting data, context, and leading LLMs through one trusted platform
·  Governance, lineage, and compliance enforced at every step
·  Secure multi-agent coordination at scale
·  Support for open standards such as MCP and A2A for interoperable, decision-ready ecosystems 

“Without context, AI decisions are vulnerable,” said Dan Higgins, Chief Product Officer at Quantexa. “Our Agent Gateway provides the connective tissue between trusted data and intelligent agents, enabling enterprises to operationalize AI safely, transparently, and at scale.”

With Agent Gateway, Quantexa is building on open standard-based frameworks with partners such as Microsoft, Google, Accenture, and KPMG to ensure enterprises can operate AI safely, moving beyond insight delivery to decision execution. 

Q Assist™ Workspace: AI that Understands All of Your Data 
Q Assist Workspace builds on Quantexa’s agentic copilot capabilities, expanding the data and context available to users and enabling them to converse with and be guided by their data. 

Key Capabilities Include:

·  Contextual understanding across data, applications, and industry-specific use cases
·  Grounded, explainable, and auditable outputs and recommendations
·  Seamless embedding into workflows for investigations, risk, and customer operations
 
Q Assist turns AI into a trusted collaborator, helping humans think, decide, and act faster—with confidence and control.

Building for an Agentic Future
These platform enhancements mark the next evolution in Decision Intelligence, empowering enterprises to democratize data, govern AI, and create measurable business value. In 2026, Quantexa will introduce a new generation of capabilities for domain-specific agents; spanning financial crime, compliance, customer intelligence, and public sector missions, bringing contextual expertise to every decision and fundamentally changing how work gets done.

Availability
The agentic ready Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform, featuring Q Assist and Agent Gateway, is available globally today. For more information, visit https://www.quantexa.com/platform/ai-innovation/ 

About Quantexa 
Quantexa is a global data, analytics, and AI software company pioneering Decision Intelligence to help organizations make confident decisions with contextual data. Using the latest advancements in AI, our Decision Intelligence Platform transforms siloed data into connected, contextual insights to empower the shift from a data-driven to a decision-centric organization. Our customers use Quantexa technology to protect, optimize, and grow by solving complex challenges across the entire organization through modern data management, customer intelligence, KYC, financial and economic crime, risk, fraud, and security.

The Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform enhances operational performance with over 90% more accuracy and 60 times faster analytical model resolution than traditional approaches. An independently commissioned Forrester TEI study found that customers achieved a 228% ROI over three years. Founded in 2016, Quantexa has over 900 employees and tens of thousands of users globally, working with billions of data points across the world. For more information, visit www.quantexa.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

Media Inquiries
C: Michael Lane, VP of External Relations
T: +1 917 450 7387
E: michaellane@quantexa.com 

C: Kristen Stippich
T: +1 608 213 8324
E: kristen@sourcecodecomms.com 

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SOURCE: Quantexa Limited

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