Atos appoints Judith Stewart as Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences, Asia Pacific

Perth, Australia, Nov 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atos, a global leader of AI-powered digital transformation, today announces the appointment of Judith Stewart as Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences for Asia Pacific, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating growth and innovation across the sector and helping organizations harness the potential of artificial intelligence, sovereign technologies and cybersecurity.

Judith brings more than 18 years of international healthcare leadership experience, with a strong track record delivering healthcare reforms and transformations for public and private sector organizations across Australia and the UK. Prior to joining Atos, she held Executive roles for several years within WA Health, most recently as Executive Director for Child and Adolescent Community Health Services in Perth, Western Australia.  

In her new role, Judith will lead Atos’ Healthcare & Life Sciences business across Asia Pacific, with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening customer relationships, fostering innovation and supporting clients as they navigate an increasingly complex technology landscape.

Daniele Principato, EVP and Head of International Markets at Atos, said:

“Judith brings extensive healthcare leadership experience and a deep understanding of the challenges facing the sector. Her appointment strengthens our Healthcare & Life Sciences capabilities in Asia Pacific and our ability to help clients accelerate transformation while addressing critical priorities around AI, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty.”

Judith Stewart, Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences, Asia Pacific at Atos, said:

“I am delighted to join Atos and look forward to working with our talented teams, customers and partners across Asia Pacific. Healthcare and Life Sciences organizations are navigating significant change, and technology and AI have an important role to play in helping them transform and innovate. I look forward to helping our clients unlock that potential and deliver meaningful outcomes for the communities they serve.”

The appointment reflects Atos’ continued investment in Asia Pacific and its commitment to supporting Healthcare & Life Sciences organizations as they harness advanced technologies to transform healthcare delivery, strengthen resilience and drive sustainable innovation.

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About Atos

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 51,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.

A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 53,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris.

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EIP, Singapore's EDB Deepen Ties On Energy Innovation And Decarbonisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Energy Impact Partners (EIP), a global energy investor, has deepened its partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to help advance energy innovation and decarbonisation in Singapore.

The announcement was made at the inaugural Singapore Industry Decarbonisation Forum 2026, hosted by EDB, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and the Advanced Energy and Decarbonisation Office (AEDO).

Under the partnership, EIP will connect promising companies with Singapore’s research and industry ecosystem and open channels for technical exchange and collaboration, while the two organisations will explore ways to commercialise and scale new technologies, according to a statement.

“By connecting EDB’s ecosystem with our global network, we can help promising energy start-up companies find a path to scale here and beyond,” said EIP Partner, Frontier Investments, Anil Achyuta.

Meanwhile, EDB Executive Vice President, Wey-Len Lim said partnerships with global investors such as EIP help Singapore gain insights into emerging technologies and industry needs and develop solutions that address its decarbonisation needs.

EIP said Singapore’s research base, industrial infrastructure and connectivity across Asia complement its global network of energy and industrial companies and technology start-ups, supporting new technologies from research and testing through to commercial deployment.

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Templafy Launches Templafy Team, Enabling Professionals to Build and Share Their Own Document Agents

 

New offering turns company knowledge, templates and best practices into customizable AI agents for creating professional, business-ready presentations


NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Templafy, the agentic document generation platform, today announces the launch of Templafy Team, a new offering that enables professional teams to build, customize and share their own purpose-built Document Agents, powered by company knowledge, templates and trusted content.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday business workflows, professionals have more tools than ever to generate content, but ensuring the output is high-quality and consistent remains a challenge, particularly when teams are repeatedly creating similar presentations, proposals and client deliverables.

Designed for document-intensive teams, including consulting, professional services, financial services and sales, Templafy Team combines customizable Document Agents with Templafy's patented document generation technology. Rather than individuals repeatedly prompting AI or rebuilding presentations from previous work, business teams can now put their existing knowledge, expertise and best practices into shared agents that can be reused across recurring workflows.

Oskar Konstantyner, CPO at Templafy, comments: “AI has made it easier than ever to generate content, but generating a document is only one part of getting work done. The bigger opportunity is enabling teams to create AI agents that understand how their business operates, drawing on their own knowledge, expertise and established ways of working.

“With Templafy Team, we're combining the flexibility to build your own agents with the document generation capabilities needed to produce high-quality, business-ready work. Instead of everyone working with AI differently, teams can build on shared knowledge and best practices, creating a more consistent and scalable approach.”

The offering enables professional teams to:

• Build and share custom Document Agents: Create and customize AI agents for recurring business needs, turning individual expertise and ways of working into reusable capabilities for the whole team.
• Put company knowledge to work: Ground AI in trusted company information, methodologies and best practices, so outputs reflect the business rather than relying on prompts alone.
• Create professional, on-brand PowerPoints: Generate native, editable presentations using company templates and approved assets, reducing the time spent rebuilding and formatting AI-generated outputs.
• Work within existing AI workflows: Access Templafy Document Agents through PowerPoint, ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot, without requiring teams to change the tools they already use.
• Go beyond initial generation: Use AI agents to develop presentations, make edits and review outputs against company knowledge and standards.
   

Templafy Team is available with a 14-day free trial. For more information, visit https://www.templafy.com/teams/.

Notes to editors

About Templafy

Templafy is the leading agentic document generation platform, enabling professionals to create accurate, compliant, and on-brand documents with maximum efficiency.

Our platform allows enterprises to curb AI in the moments that matter by giving AI agents the right context, guardrails, and company-approved knowledge to work from. Through our approach, AI agents apply a combination of AI generated content and rules-based automation to create high-quality and trustworthy documents at speed, without compromising organizational control or consistency, at a low and predictable token cost.

Accessible directly within tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Salesforce, and AI Assistants including Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot, Templafy’s patented technology simplifies document workflows, reduces risk, and gives teams greater confidence in the documents that matter most.

More than 4 million users worldwide rely on Templafy to accelerate business content creation with AI. Trusted by industry leaders including KPMG and BDO, Templafy saves teams over 30% of the time they would typically spend on repetitive content, such as proposals, engagement letters, and audit reports, allowing them to focus on revenue-driving work instead.

For more information, press only:
Lucy Westman, Head of Global Communications, Templafy (+44) 7776 454 946, lwe@templafy.com 

SOURCE: Templafy Limited

AiMOGA Showcases Robot Line-Up At Chery Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Chery’s robotics brand AiMOGA Robotics is demonstrating its traffic police, nursing, retail and four-legged robots at the Chery Global Technology Innovation Center during the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, Anhui.

During the summit, which runs until Oct 23, its intelligent traffic police robot is demonstrating smart traffic applications, its Robotic Nurse is providing medical guidance and its Mornine robot is delivering product presentations, while the four-legged robot Argos is showing autonomous following and material transport.

The brand will unveil Mobo, its family companion humanoid robot, on Oct 21. Mobo features voice interaction, visual object recognition, schedule reminders and long-term memory, allowing it to talk about nearby objects, remind users of planned activities and follow up on earlier conversations.

AiMOGA in a statement said it had set up 31 in-house research and development (R&D) laboratories, drawing on Chery’s global R&D system, focusing on technologies such as motion control and intelligent perception.

The brand combines technologies developed for Chery’s intelligent cockpits and driving systems with robotic motion control and decision-making and draws on the carmaker’s supply chain, manufacturing and quality control expertise.

-- BERNAMA

Acadian Launches Seaweed-Derived Tasco Animal Feed Technology Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Acadian Animal Wellness, a division of Acadian Seaplants Limited and a leader in marine bioactive technologies for animal health, resilience, and performance, has launched its Tasco optimised feed technology globally for use in animal feed products.

Derived from Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed, Tasco has prebiotic, stress-mitigation and immune-support effects that help animals become more resilient and productive, the company said.

“Tasco Marine Bioactive Technology represents a new chapter for Acadian Animal Wellness at the intersection of ocean stewardship and rigorous science.

“Backed by research across multiple animal species, Tasco improves resilience during critical periods while supporting consistent productivity and quality,” said Acadian Vice President, Global Portfolio and Strategic Partnerships, Enrico Boccaletti in a statement.

He said the technology was also suited to challenging conditions such as heat, transport, competition and environmental extremes.

The company said studies across multiple animal species had shown effects on gut microbial balance, fibre digestion and nutrient absorption, as well as antioxidant activity that helps reduce free radicals and oxidative stress.

These mechanisms help explain Tasco’s ability to support animal resilience and performance during periods of environmental and production stress, it added.

Tasco is available through Acadian Animal Wellness and its network of business partners for use in livestock and equine feed formulations, pet food and aquaculture diets.

-- BERNAMA

BRAINCHIP UNVEILS PROCESSOR IP CORE FOR ON-DEVICE GENERATIVE AI

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- BrainChip Holdings Ltd has unveiled BrainChip Sequora Core IP, a processor intellectual property (IP) core that runs generative artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models (LLMs), directly on battery-powered edge devices.

Sequora builds on BrainChip’s Akida platform. Its efficiency comes from a state-space design that keeps memory use fixed regardless of how long the data stream or conversation runs, allowing it to scale from models of a few million parameters up to three billion.

Devices that once could only recognise a signal can now understand, explain and respond, the company said in a statement.

“Customers are not asking for just a signal classifier or a language model. They want both, in the same product, on the same battery. Akida and Sequora together deliver exactly that,” said BrainChip chief executive officer, Sean Hehir.

According to BrainChip, Sequora removes the memory and power bottleneck that has kept generative AI out of battery-powered devices such as earbuds and sensor nodes.

Paired with Akida, it brings two workloads together. Akida processes streaming sensor data such as vibration, audio, radar, raw radio-frequency (RF) IQ data and biological signals, while Sequora runs generative and sequential AI, including on-device LLMs, voice-to-voice interaction and AI agents.

The company said target markets include consumer voice and wearables, aerospace and defence, automotive and industrial radar, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), and medical devices, all of which need conventional and generative AI in the same product.

Because Sequora runs AI without sending data off the device, it also keeps data and AI models on the device while minimising size, weight and power, BrainChip said.

Sequora is available now as licensable semiconductor IP, which customers integrate into their own system-on-chip (SoC) and manufacture at the foundry and process node of their choice. It is delivered as process-portable, fully synthesisable register-transfer level (RTL) code, with verification IP, a testbench, synthesis scripts and timing constraints.

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GTCFX-PR 5-GTCPrime Signs Off From iFX Expo Hong Kong 2026 After Two Days of Insight and Connection

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTCPrime has closed out its participation as Gold Sponsor at iFX Expo Hong Kong 2026, held on October 8-9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Over the two days, the GTCPrime team welcomed clients, partners, and industry peers at Booth 14 to discuss market developments and the changing needs of investors across Asia-Pacific. 

And GTCPrime Chief Analyst, Jameel Ahmad, also took part in a panel discussion, "The Future of Wealth Is East: Why Hong Kong Matters More Than Ever." The session brought together leaders from private banking, wealth management, WealthTech, and family offices to examine Hong Kong's role as a premier wealth hub as global wealth shifts eastward.

The discussion covered four themes:

• Global capital: Why Hong Kong continues to attract international capital, family offices, and high-net-worth investors.

• WealthTech and AI: How digital platforms and AI-powered advisory are changing wealth management and client engagement.

• The Greater Bay Area: Its role in unlocking cross-border investment and new growth opportunities.

• Evolving expectations: How wealth managers are adapting as investors become more digital and global, and seek stable, transparent, well-regulated financial centres.

Headquartered in Dubai and serving clients across more than 100 countries, GTCPrime took part in iFX Expo Hong Kong as one of Asia's leading financial centres continues to draw global attention. Dubai and Hong Kong are both international financial hubs that connect capital, firms, and markets across regions, and the exchange of perspectives in Hong Kong sits naturally alongside GTCPrime's global outlook.

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of MS First Capital Insurance Limited

SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) of MS First Capital Insurance Limited (MSFC) (Singapore). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. 

The ratings reflect MSFC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. In addition, the ratings factor in rating enhancement from its ultimate parent, MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. (MS&AD). 

MSFC’s balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), which is expected to remain at the strongest level over the medium term. The company has demonstrated prudent capital management, which has supported consistent internal capital generation over the years. The company’s investment portfolio is viewed to be of low risk, consisting mainly of cash, term deposits and high-quality bonds. MSFC maintains a high reliance on reinsurance to support its underwriting of large risks and to manage its accumulation of catastrophe exposures, although credit risk is partially mitigated by the good credit quality of its reinsurance panel. 

AM Best views MSFC’s operating performance as strong, as evidenced by its consistently favourable operating results. The company has consistently generated robust underwriting returns supported by underwriting discipline and technical expertise in core lines of business across different geographies. Underwriting results showed an improvement in 2025, mainly driven by more favourable loss experience. In addition, investment results, arising mainly from interest income, also continue to contribute positively to the company’s overall profitability. 

MSFC’s business profile is assessed as neutral. The company is a dominant non-life insurer in Singapore, with strong branding and technical expertise. MSFC’s underwriting portfolio is well-diversified by geography, whereby a large volume of overseas business is sourced from various markets within Asia. MSFC maintains long-standing relationships with brokers and reinsurers, which continue to support its access to quality business in markets. Additionally, MSFC continues to receive business referrals from affiliates of MS&AD. 

Ratings are communicated to rated entities prior to publication. Unless stated otherwise, the ratings were not amended subsequent to that communication. 

This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments. 

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specialising in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com. 

Copyright © 2026 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. and/or its affiliates. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Contact

Xin Ya Ong
Financial Analyst
+65 6303 5024
xinya.ong@ambest.com

Chris Lim, FCII, CFA
Director, Analytics
+65 6303 5018
chris.lim@ambest.com

Christopher Sharkey
Associate Director, Public Relations
+1 908 882 2310
christopher.sharkey@ambest.com

Al Slavin
Senior Public Relations Specialist
+1 908 882 2318
al.slavin@ambest.com 

Source : AM Best 

--BERNAMA 

EBC Financial Group 亮相 iFX EXPO Asia 2026，聚焦市场、技术与行业对话

 

EBC 将展示部分最新进展，并分享 EBC Group 基金会的相关消息


香港, Oct 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 亚洲交易格局正快速演变。 技术正使市场信息和交易工具更容易获取，同时区域内的监管机构也在持续适应不断变化的金融环境。 增长与监管之间的这种博弈，将塑造 iFX EXPO Asia 2026 上许多讨论的议题。本届展会将于 10 月 7 日至 9 日在香港会议展览中心举行。

预计将有来自 130 多个国家和地区的 5,000 多名专业人士参会，EBC Financial Group (EBC) 也将到场，在 4 号展位展示最新发展成果，并参与大会日程中的三场会议。

为什么是亚洲，为什么是现在

对 EBC 而言，此次展会恰逢亚洲发展的重要时刻。 亚洲仍是全球最活跃、最多元化的交易市场之一，各个国家和地区在监管、产品准入和金融科技方面采取了不同的做法。

EBC Financial Group 市场总监 Andria Phiniefs 表示，“交易行业正经历快速变革。 技术、交易者和投资者行为的转变，以及持续的全球波动，都在重塑市场的运作方式。 因此，现在正是我们与亚洲的交易者和合作伙伴建立联系、发布最新成果的好时机。”

Phiniefs 补充道，“iFX 将外汇和经纪行业汇聚一堂，是我们接触交易者、发布最新成果的理想场所。 周四和周五，欢迎来听我们演讲嘉宾的分享，他们将探讨交易、监管和技术下一阶段的关键议题。 也欢迎莅临 4 号展位继续交流，了解 EBC 的最新进展。”

三场会议，一条主线

EBC 的三场会议围绕一条清晰的问题线展开： 交易和投资的下一个机会在哪里？ 交易机构如何在合规的前提下实现增长？ 当交易者拿到数据之后，如何据此做出更好的决策？

第一个问题拉开了整个议程序幕。 10 月 8 日（周四）13:20 至 13:50，在 Speaker Hall，EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited 首席运营官 Christopher Stiegeler 将主持专题讨论，聚焦亚洲下一个重大交易机会及日益增长的监管挑战。 与会嘉宾将探讨监管不确定性、产品创新，以及区域内各国和各地区不同的交易方式。

第二场会议将于 10 月 9 日（周五）举行。 11:00 至 11:40，EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited 总法律顾问 Charles Lagares 将主持题为“合规钢丝：金融业能发展多快而不违规？(The Compliance Tightrope: How Fast Can Finance Grow Without Breaking the Rules?)”的专题讨论。 这场讨论将聚焦金融机构如何在扩张的同时，跟上监管变化、新兴技术和日益复杂的合规要求。

第三场会议则将前两场结合起来。 14:40 至 15:10，在 Mastery Hub，EBC AI Lab 负责人 Parker Tian 博士将携手 Stiegeler 和 Lagares，共同带来“数据还不够：交易决策中的语境智能 (The Data Isn't Enough: Contextual Intelligence for Trading Decisions)”。 这场会议从一个简单的观点出发： 仅靠原始数据，往往无法呈现全部情况。 交易者行为、市场状况和个体交易模式，为信息补充了背景，让决策更有针对性。 这一理念是 EBC 开展 AI 驱动交易的底层支撑。

参会代表可通过 iFX EXPO 应用程序将这三场会议加入日程。

在展会现场找到 EBC

iFX EXPO Asia 2026 将于 10 月 7 日至 9 日在香港湾仔香港会议展览中心 3FG 展厅举行。 EBC 的展位号为 4 号；10 月 8 日（周四）和 10 月 9 日（周五），EBC 将在 Speaker Hall 和 Mastery Hub 发表演讲。 网上报名将于 10 月 7 日（周三）09:00 (UTC+8) 截止。
如需获取更多 EBC 分析，请访问：www.ebc.com。

免责声明：本资料仅供参考，不构成 EBC Financial Group 及其所有实体 (简称“EBC”) 的推荐或建议。 外汇和差价合约 (CFD) 保证金交易存在高风险，未必适合所有投资者。 亏损可能超过您的本金。 在交易前，您应仔细考虑您的交易目标、经验水平和风险承受能力，并在必要时咨询独立的财务顾问。 历史数据或过往投资表现并不能保证未来收益。 EBC 不对因依赖本信息而造成的任何损失承担责任。

关于 EBC Financial Group

EBC Financial Group 总部位于英国伦敦，是一家综合性金融服务集团，在多个主要司法管辖区获得牌照并开展业务，业务网络遍及全球。 集团提供 200 多种差价合约 (CFD) 产品，涵盖外汇、贵金属、能源、股票指数、美股、ETF 和加密货币。 集团在东京、悉尼、新加坡和香港等全球主要金融中心设有分支机构，服务网络覆盖 100 多个国家和地区。

监管是金融行业信任的基石。 EBC 旗下各运营实体持有英国金融行为监管局 (FCA)、澳大利亚证券和投资委员会 (ASIC)、开曼群岛金融管理局 (CIMA) 和南非金融部门行为监管局 (FSCA) 颁发的金融监管牌照，在运营中严格遵守当地监管规定。

依托 FCA 监管下的流动性接入，EBC 已与全球 50 多家领先银行和非银行流动性提供商建立了长期稳定的合作关系。 通过整合清算级流动性报价，EBC 让客户直通一级流动性市场，获得极具竞争力的机构级流动性深度和银行级点差，轻松享受极低的交易成本。 集团所有客户均可通过该 FCA 牌照享受顶级流动性接入；即使是离岸账户，报价和订单最终也由英国公司处理。 EBC 利用大数据和 AI 算法优化订单撮合机制，超过 87.6% 的订单以更有利的价格成交。 针对高频和大额交易者，EBC 提供定制 EBC Private Room——一个专用的隔离交易通道，可隐藏交易订单，并避免市场订单操纵。 EBC 也是业内少数能够为合格专业投资者提供 FCA 流动性清算账户、杠杆最高可达 100 倍的持牌经纪商之一。

集团核心管理团队成员拥有 30 多年在全球大型金融机构的工作经验，经历过多个完整的金融周期。 他们曾在受 FCA、SEC 和 CFTC 监管的机构担任核心管理职务，专业能力覆盖经纪业务、运营管理、合规与治理、企业风险管理等关键领域。

EBC 连续四年被 World Finance 评为“全球最佳经纪商 (Best Broker in the World)”，赢得全球 500 多万注册用户的信任。 集团着眼长远，积极履行社会责任：作为巴塞罗那足球俱乐部的官方合作伙伴，与牛津大学经济系合作推动金融教育，支持联合国基金会的“联合抗击疟疾”项目，并与世界女童子军协会 (WAGGGS) 合作，推动女性赋权和社会公平。

EBC 深信，每一个认真交易的人，都值得被认真对待。
https://www.ebc.com/ 

媒体联系人：
Faiz Alavi Sulaiman
全球公共关系高级主管
faiz.sulaiman@ebc.com  

Aldric Tinker
全球公共关系负责人
aldric.tinker@ebc.com 

SOURCE: EBC Tech Limited

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SAMYOU Showcases HVAC Technologies and VINO Air Conditioner Solutions at ENGINEER & MARVEX 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- SAMYOU Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (“SAMYOU”), an established environmental technology company, showcased its HVAC technologies and product offerings at ENGINEER & MARVEX 2026, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Founded in 2016 and based in Guangdong, China, SAMYOU has developed its presence in the HVAC industry, supported by more than 200 patents and a market presence across over 30 countries and regions. Its capabilities span HVAC engineering, research and development (“R&D”), product development and manufacturing, supporting cooling solutions for residential, commercial and other HVAC applications.

VINO Air Conditioner, a brand owned by SAMYOU, forms an important part of its air-conditioning business and is supported by SAMYOU’s technology, engineering, R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

In Malaysia, SAMYOU is working with Main Market-listed Fiamma Holdings Berhad (“Fiamma”) (Bursa: FIAMMA, 6939) to develop and expand the VINO Air Conditioner business. The collaboration combines SAMYOU’s HVAC expertise with Fiamma’s local market experience, distribution, logistics and after-sales capabilities.

Fiamma has more than four decades of experience in Malaysia’s consumer and home-appliance market, supported by a nationwide distribution network of more than 2,000 touchpoints. VINO Air Conditioner commenced Malaysian operations in July 2025, with SAMYOU and Fiamma continuing to strengthen its market presence, distribution and service capabilities.

At ENGINEER & MARVEX 2026, VINO Air Conditioner was featured at the exhibition’s largest booth, showcasing cooling solutions for residential and commercial applications. Selected models on display carried a 4-Star energy-efficiency rating, highlighting the product and technology capabilities supporting the brand.

Mr. Jimmy Tan Chee Wee, Group Chief Executive Officer of Fiamma Holdings Berhad, said:

“SAMYOU brings established HVAC technology, engineering and product-development expertise, while Fiamma contributes our understanding of the Malaysian market together with our distribution and after-sales capabilities. These complementary strengths provide a strong foundation for the continued development of VINO Air Conditioner in Malaysia.”

Mr. Xiao Youyuan, Founder and Chairman of SAMYOU Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., said:

“We chose Malaysia for SAMYOU’s first global manufacturing plant because we strongly believe in the country’s industrial potential, established manufacturing capabilities and strategic position within Southeast Asia. Our participation in MARVEX 2026 reflects our long-term commitment to the Malaysian market and our broader regional growth ambitions.”

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AM BEST ASSIGNS B++ FINANCIAL STRENGTH RATING TO BEIBU GULF INSURANCE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Beibu Gulf Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd (Beibu Gulf Insurance).

The outlook assigned to these credit ratings (ratings) is stable, reflecting the company’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

Headquartered in Guangxi province, China, Beibu Gulf Insurance was established in 2013 through a joint partnership comprising 10 state-owned enterprise shareholders and three private sector investors, according to AM Best in a statement.

Its ultimate controlling shareholder, Guangxi Investment Group Co Ltd, a provincial-level state-owned capital investment company in Guangxi, holds a 29.73 per cent equity stake through its subsidiaries.

Despite being a small-to-medium-sized non-life insurer in China, Beibu Gulf Insurance holds a prominent position in Guangxi province, capturing nine per cent of the local market share by premium income in 2025. It maintains a diversified product mix, with motor insurance making up nearly half of its gross written premiums.

Leveraging strong relationships between its shareholders and local governments, Beibu Gulf Insurance gains access to business opportunities in policy-driven agricultural insurance and has continued to expand its liability lines in recent years.

Beibu Gulf Insurance’s strong balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by its strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalisation as at year-end 2025, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, supported by organic capital accumulation and controlled expansion in underwriting and investment risks.

After posting two years of net losses, Beibu Gulf Insurance returned to profitability in 2023 and sustained momentum to deliver mid-single-digit return on equity in both 2024 and 2025.

AM Best said the company maintains a well-diversified and liquid investment book, dominated by bonds, fixed-income wealth management instruments and cash. The investment portfolio generated a low single-digit investment return, which was above the average level of the domestic non-life industry in 2025.

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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS EXPANDS CABB GROUP GLYCOLIC ACID DISTRIBUTION

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions USA LLC (Univar Solutions), through its Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) from Univar Solutions division, has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with the CABB Group to expand distribution of glycolic acid across the United States (US) and Canada.

The agreement expands an existing partnership between the companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to North America, including distribution of CABB Group's GLYCOS Clear 70 glycolic acid for personal care and other speciality applications, according to a statement.

Univar Solutions chief executive officer (CEO) of I+S, Nick Powell said the expanded collaboration would bring CABB Group's glycolic acid technologies and technical expertise to customers across North America, particularly in beauty and personal care applications.

Meanwhile, CABB Group CEO, Tobias Schalow said Univar Solutions' distribution reach and speciality ingredients expertise would help broaden access to the company's glycolic acid technologies in the US and Canada.

Schalow said the glycolic acid is produced using renewable electricity, supporting the company's sustainability objectives while providing supply for personal care and other speciality applications.

Glycolic acid is used in cosmetic and skincare formulations for its exfoliating properties and applications related to skin appearance and texture. Its addition to Univar Solutions' portfolio supports the company's strategy of expanding its speciality ingredient offering in growth markets.

Through its I+S division, Univar Solutions provides speciality ingredients, formulation expertise and technical support for applications including beauty and personal care.

The expanded partnership gives customers in the US and Canada access to CABB Group's glycolic acid portfolio through Univar Solutions' distribution network.

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YYFORCE REPORTS 26.8 PCT REVENUE GROWTH IN 1H 2026

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce), an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider, reported a 26.8 per cent year over year (yoy) increase in revenue to US$32.66 million for the first half (1H) of 2026 from US$25.75 million. (US$1 = RM4.08)

In a statement, YYForce said manpower outsourcing revenue rose 62.4 per cent to US$15.55 million, while IFM revenue increased 11.1 per cent to US$16.06 million.

The company views the continued expansion of its workforce and IFM businesses as the operating foundation for its “YYForce 2030 Vision”, a long-term strategy to build an integrated workforce ecosystem connecting human workers, AI, humanoid robots and specialised service robotics.

“As we move toward 2030, we expect YYForce to evolve from a labour-intensive service provider toward an integrated workforce service provider ready for the future, focusing on margin improvement, operating efficiency and disciplined capital allocation to create value for our stakeholders,” said YYForce Chief Executive Officer, Mike Fu.

Despite the revenue growth, gross profit fell to US$3.30 million from US$4.27 million, while gross profit margin narrowed to 10.1 per cent from 16.6 per cent, primarily due to higher labour costs.

Operating loss narrowed 32.2 per cent yoy to US$5.21 million from US$7.68 million, primarily reflecting the absence of a US$4.06 million impairment loss on intangible assets recognised in the prior-year period.

The company’s operating loss as a percentage of revenue improved to 15.9 per cent from 29.8 per cent, while net loss narrowed 13.8 per cent to US$7.06 million from US$8.20 million.

As of June 30, 2026, YYForce had approximately US$3.08 million in cash, while total equity increased to US$25.36 million from US$13.61 million at Dec 31, 2025, primarily reflecting US$18.55 million in proceeds from its At-The-Market equity offering.

On Sept 22, YYForce announced its 2030 Vision, which outlines a roadmap integrating human workforce capabilities, AI-enabled workforce management, smart facility management technologies, automation and robotics.

The company said it intends to maintain disciplined capital allocation while prioritising liquidity, working capital and existing operations, and use partnerships, leasing arrangements and customer pilot programmes to limit upfront capital commitments.

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CIGRE 2026: CHINT Highlights Advanced Power Technologies For Europe

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- CHINT, an integrated power and energy solutions provider, has showcased its advanced power technologies at CIGRE 2026 in Paris to support the modernisation of electricity networks and growing energy demands of the digital economy.

“As the age of AI, renewable energy and electrification reshape Europe's power landscape, customers are increasingly looking for partners that can deliver integrated, reliable and future-ready power solutions rather than standalone products.

“At CHINT, we see this transformation as an opportunity to drive innovation and create value for our customers,” said CHINT Global Vice President Beibei Zheng in a statement.

Held in August, CIGRE 2026 brought together power industry leaders and stakeholders, with CHINT’s engineering specialists engaging with utilities, contractors, consultants and technology partners on applications including high-voltage transmission, substation modernisation and sustainable power distribution.

CHINT also showcased two solutions, namely the 750 kilovolts Natural Ester Oil-immersed Power Transformer, designed to support the development of high-capacity transmission networks, and the Data Center Power Pod, an integrated power solution designed to support the infrastructure required by next-generation digital facilities.

The transformer combines high-voltage performance with enhanced environmental protection and safety. It supports lower-carbon power infrastructure while enhancing fire safety, contributing to the sustainable modernisation of Europe’s power networks.

Beyond the two featured products, CHINT also presented a wide array of solutions spanning transmission and distribution, energy storage and digital infrastructure. Its presence at CIGRE reflected its focus on delivering integrated solutions and supporting customers throughout the lifecycle of increasingly complex energy projects.

Operating in more than 140 countries and regions, CHINT aims to support the development of power infrastructure capable of meeting today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities as Europe invests in a more secure, sustainable and digitally enabled energy future.

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PETRONAS INVESTS IN FUTURE TALENT THROUGH EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP

 

^{Datuk Ir. (Dr) Bacho Pilong, Senior Vice President of MPM (third from left); Ruslan Islahudin, Senior Vice President and Group Chief Human Resources Officer, PETRONAS (fifth from left) and Akmal Niza Ahmad, Senior General Manager of Education and Human Capital Investment, Group Human Resource Management, PETRONAS (fourth from right) having a light moment with PPKES recipients after the awards presentation ceremony.}  



KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS welcomed more than 600 outstanding young Malaysians as recipients of its flagship PETRONAS Powering Knowledge Education Sponsorship (PPKES) programme, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to empowering the next generation through access to education and opportunities to build meaningful careers.
 
Comprising high-achieving Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 2025 leavers from diverse backgrounds across the country, the scholars were selected through a rigorous process that assessed academic performance, leadership qualities and active participation in cocurricular activities.
 
This year, PETRONAS has broadened its sponsorship pathways to support evolving talent needs across the PETRONAS Group value chain. In addition to disciplines such as electrical engineering, petroleum engineering, economics and law, the programme now includes architecture, civil engineering, and real estate and property management to support KLCC Holdings, as well as marine engineering, naval engineering and maritime engineering to strengthen the maritime talent pipeline for MISC Group.
 
The scholars will pursue undergraduate studies in their respective fields at leading institutions locally and abroad, including Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, as well as selected universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, China, South Korea and Japan.
 
PETRONAS Senior Vice President and Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Ruslan Islahudin, noted that the sponsorship is more than an investment in the scholars’ education. It is a trust placed in them to become future leaders and contribute meaningfully to the nation.
 
“The world you graduate into five years from now will not be the world we know today. Every generation that has faced great uncertainty has also had the opportunity to shape what comes next. So, over the next five years, build more than a good transcript. Build sound judgement, resilience, curiosity and humility. PETRONAS believes in every one of you. Carry this sponsorship as a trust to honour. Lift others as you have been lifted and help make this country stronger than the one placed in your hands today,” said Ruslan, at the award ceremony held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
 
PETRONAS has committed RM230 million to the PPKES programme this year to support deserving students in pursuing higher education and realising their aspirations. Since its inception in 1975, the programme has supported more than 40,000 Malaysians, with a total investment of over RM4 billion.
 
Formerly known as the PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme, the PPKES programme forms part of PETRONAS’ broader Powering Knowledge initiative, which reflects the company’s continued investment in education as a catalyst for individual advancement and national progress.
 
Through Powering Knowledge, PETRONAS continues to expand access to quality education and create pathways for young Malaysians to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities needed to thrive in a changing world. The initiative also contributes to PETRONAS’ Sustainability Agenda and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.
 
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AM Best Withdraws Zhibao Re Credit Ratings Amid Investor Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has withdrawn the credit ratings of Malaysia’s Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited (Zhibao Re), as the company has chosen not to participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process for the time being, in light of an investor transition.

AM Best in a statement said it has placed Zhibao Re’s financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) under review with developing implications.

The status reflects the anticipated change in ownership at Zhibao Technology Inc (Zhibao Technology), Zhibao Re’s ultimate parent, following the announcement of a definitive Securities Purchase Agreement on July 31, under which Zhibao Technology agreed to issue new securities to a group of investors.

The transaction is expected to close in August 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and required regulatory and exchange approvals. Upon completion, the credit rating agency expects the new investors to obtain majority ownership and control of Zhibao Technology.

AM Best said the under review with developing implications status reflects uncertainties in Zhibao Re’s strategic role, the financial condition of the new investors, as well as the parental influence of Zhibao Technology on Zhibao Re.

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Bitget Reports 18x Growth in rToken Trading Activity as Tokenized Markets Mature in July

 

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its July 2026 Transparency Report, highlighting growing adoption of tokenized financial markets as users increasingly incorporated tokenized equities into broader trading and investment strategies. The report also outlines continued expansion across unified trading infrastructure, AI-powered investing, institutional products and onchain finance as tokenized assets become more deeply integrated into digital markets.

The month saw rToken surpassing US$100 million in assets under management within five weeks of launch, reaching approximately US$114 million by July 6. During the same period, cumulative trading volume reached US$671.37 million, including average daily trading volume of US$19.75 million, with more than 100,000 users trading rTokens. The report also found daily trading-user penetration increasing 18-fold from launch, while 42.87% of first-time buyers increased their positions within seven days, reflecting growing engagement beyond initial purchases.

Industry research published during the month reinforced Bitget’s position across trading infrastructure. CryptoRank found that Bitget recorded the lowest slippage for large tokenized equity trades and the highest balanced displayed liquidity within 50 basis points among the exchanges analysed. The CoinGlass 2026 Derivatives Market Report ranked Bitget second globally for ETH liquidity depth with US$81.37 million in order-book depth and fourth globally for BTC liquidity depth, while TokenInsight reported nearly US$70 billion in TradFi perpetual trading volume on Bitget during Q2 2026.

“Tokenized assets are only as strong as the market behind them. Investors don’t care how many assets an exchange lists if they can't trade them efficiently.," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "DeFiLlama latest research shows that Bitget delivers the deepest liquidity and execution for tokenized equities among the exchanges evaluated. As adoption grows, that's what will decide which platforms investors continue to trust.”

Beyond market activity, Bitget continued to expand the infrastructure supporting tokenized finance. During July, the exchange enabled more than 100 tokenized U.S. stocks to be used as collateral within its Unified Trading Account, introduced GetAgent Playbook to extend AI-powered trading into tokenized investing, and released an institutional cross-asset collateral playbook exploring capital efficiency across crypto and tokenized assets.

Bitget Wallet also surpassed 100 million users, expanding stablecoin payment connectivity and tokenized asset access through new integrations including Robinhood Chain and Assetback. Beyond product development, Bitget expanded its Blockchain4Youth partnership with UNICEF's Game Changers Coalition from eight to eleven countries, extending blockchain, AI and financial literacy education to more young people worldwide.

The July Transparency Report reflects the continued evolution of tokenized markets as users increasingly integrate tokenized assets into active trading, portfolio management and cross-asset investing. The report reflects Bitget’s continued investment in market infrastructure, liquidity and institutional products, as tokenized finance becomes more integrated across retail and institutional markets.

To read the report, visit here.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships such as MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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