OMP Miami Conference 2025: Transforming Supply Chain Vision into REAL Impact with Human-AI Synergy

 

MIAMI, FL, November 21, 2025 /ACCESS Newswire - AsiaNet / --

OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, brought together global supply chain executives, technology innovators, and strategic partners at the OMP REAL Conference 2025 in Miami. Held on November 18-19, the event showcased how agentic AI, decision-centric planning, and human-AI collaboration are reshaping the future of supply chain planning. A key highlight was UnisonIQ, OMP's advanced AI orchestration framework , designed to support faster and smarter decisions across global supply chains.

Panel discussion at OMP Conference

Transforming supply chain vision into REAL impact with human-AI synergy

Fortune 500 leaders share real-world transformation stories

Supply chain leaders from Arxada,AstraZeneca, Beiersdorf, Eastman, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Heinz, Land O'Lakes, and Visy shared compelling case studies demonstrating tangible results:

• AstraZeneca outlined how they scaled Unison Planning™ across global operations, implementing decision-centric planning to improve agility and decision confidence in volatile markets.
• Beiersdorf revealed how AI-driven insights empower planners to make more informed, impactful decisions across their supply chain.
• Eastman showcased the integration of sustainability into core planning processes, demonstrating how they balance business performance with environmental goals.
• Participants from Kraft Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, and Land O'Lakes emphasized the growing importance of collaboration and shared innovation as companies work to make supply chains more resilient and adaptive.

Agentic AI takes center stage

Under the conference theme ‘ REAL - Real expertise. Real solutions. Real results . ', attendees explored how AI is transforming supply chain planning. Keynote speaker Kevin O'Marah , Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer at Zero100 , delivered bold insights on how agentic and autonomous AI are transforming planner roles and redefining supply chain resilience.

The Unison Plaza served as an innovation hub where OMP experts showcased Unison Planning™ , including UnisonIQ , the AI orchestration framework, and Unison Companion , its AI assistant. Live demos highlighted how AI-powered decision intelligence delivers always-on visibility, agility, and collaboration across end-to-end supply chains. Strategic alliance partners including Microsoft Azure, Rulex, Nulogy, EY, Deloitte, and Bluecrux showcased ecosystem innovations that accelerate digital transformation across industries.

A community united by progress

"Our customers are at the forefront of supply chain innovation," said Paul Vanvuchelen, CEO at OMP . "Through human-AI synergy, they are redefining global supply chains with measurable impact across efficiency, service, and resilience. This conference brought our community together and reaffirmed our shared commitment to shaping the future of supply chain planning."

About OMP

OMP 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 and packaging - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™.

Contact Information

Philip Vervloesem
Chief Commercial & Markets Officer
pvervloesem@omp.com
+1-770-956-2723 

Source: OMP

DENODO NAMED “ONE TO WATCH” IN SNOWFLAKE’S MODERN MARKETING DATA STACK 2026 REPORT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management, has been recognised as “One to Watch” in Snowflake’s report entitled The Modern Marketing Data Stack 2026: How Marketers Become Agents of Change in an AI-Driven World.

Denodo in a statement said this annual report identifies companies that are shaping the future of marketing technology through innovation, growth, and customer impact within the Snowflake ecosystem.

“We are honoured to be ‘One to Watch’ in Snowflake’s Modern Marketing Stack report. Denodo’s logical data management capabilities are a force multiplier, and this adds up to some powerful capabilities for AI when we join forces with proven partners like Snowflake,” said Denodo Executive Vice President, Suresh Chandrasekaran.

This recognition underscores Denodo’s strong standing within the Snowflake ecosystem and its momentum in helping marketing organisations unify, manage, and activate data for AI-driven insight and personalisation.

Vendors named “Ones to Watch” were selected due to their demonstrated innovation, rapid market traction, and proven customer success, particularly in delivering differentiated capabilities that complement the Snowflake AI Data Cloud.

Together, Denodo and Snowflake enable marketing teams to unify, enrich, and activate data in real time, bridging the gap between operational systems and Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud.

The Denodo Platform, a logical data management solution, creates a unified semantic layer across Snowflake and distributed marketing systems, giving marketers governed, AI-ready data wherever it resides.

With Denodo, marketers can use AI to generate real-time audience insights by connecting live operational data, accelerate campaign optimisation by unifying live customer and operational data across Snowflake and other marketing systems, and empower AI agents and analytics tools.

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SBC MEDICAL Q3 2025 NET PROFIT SOARS 353 PCT AMID REVENUE DECLINE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc (SBC Medical) reported total revenue of US$43 million for the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal 2025, down 18 per cent year-on-year for the period ended Sept 30. (US$1=RM4.12)

SBC Medical Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Yoshiyuki Aikawa attributed the revenue decline to past business restructuring, including revised franchise fees and deconsolidation of certain group entities.

“Meanwhile, rental revenue remained solid, supported by the renewal of medical equipment, and the consolidation of AHH contributed positively to overall performance,” he said in a statement.

Aikawa emphasised SBC Medical’s focus on sustainable growth into 2026, highlighting plans to expand multi-brand dermatology initiatives, strengthen overseas operations, and deliver high-quality solutions to clinics and patients.

Net income attributable to SBC Medical jumped 353 per cent to US$13 million, up from US$3 million in Q3 2024, translating to earnings per share of US$0.12, compared to US$0.03 a year earlier. Income from operations rose 15 per cent to US$16 million, with a margin of 37 per cent.

These improvements were mainly driven by the absence of initial public offering (IPO)-related and stock-based compensation expenses recorded in the prior year.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) for the quarter increased 12 per cent to US$17 million, reflecting lower operating expenses offsetting revenue reductions from staffing service terminations and the deconsolidation of Kijimadairakanko Inc and Skynet Academy Co Ltd.

The company reported a total of 258 franchise locations as of Sept 30, up 34 from the previous year. The number of customers served in the last 12 months was 6.5 million, representing a 14 per cent year-over-year increase. The repeat rate for customers visiting franchisee clinics twice or more was 72 per cent.

A comprehensive medical group operating a wide range of franchise businesses across diverse medical fields, SBC Medical manages a diverse portfolio of clinic brands and is actively expanding its global presence, particularly in the United States and Asia.

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JETOUR MEDIA ALLIANCE TECH TOUR SHOWCASES HYBRID OFF-ROAD INNOVATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The 2025 JETOUR Media Alliance (JMA) Tech Tour concluded successfully in Wuhu, Anhui Province, bringing together leading global automotive media representatives at the company’s headquarters.

The event featured a series of technology immersions, workshops and test drives that highlighted JETOUR’s advancements in new energy and hybrid off-road technologies, as well as its global development strategy, according to a statement.

A key highlight was the introduction of the GAIA architecture, which integrates four core modules—GAIA Platform, GAIA Cockpit, GAIA Pilot and GAIA Travel+—to meet all-terrain mobility demands in the new energy era.

The G700, an all-terrain hybrid off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV), received strong acclaim during its first global media test drive for its powerful performance and intelligent control systems, reaffirming JETOUR’s engineering capability and brand confidence.

The Tech Tour also strengthened collaboration within the JMA through workshops and hands-on experiences that provided participants with deeper insights into the company’s technology roadmap and strategic direction.

Media representatives from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Chile shared regional feedback on the G700’s off-road performance, range and intelligent features, contributing valuable input for JETOUR’s product refinement and global positioning.

Many participants noted the G700’s strong balance between performance, intelligence and efficiency, positioning it competitively in markets such as the Middle East and Africa, where long range and off-road capability are vital.

With the G700 set for global debut, JETOUR continues to advance toward its goal of becoming a leading hybrid off-road brand. Backed by a “6+N” global research and development (R&D) system and a 4,000-member innovation team, the company now operates in 91 countries and regions with eight overseas subsidiaries.

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Trident CTO to Share Customer Impact Insights at Tencent Cloud Day Singapore 2025

Leo Tan to Participate in AI-Powered Enterprise Transformation Panel Following Strategic Partnership with Tencent Cloud

SINGAPORE, Nov 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Pte Ltd ("Trident" or the "Company," NASDAQ: TDTH), a leading catalyst for digital transformation in technology optimization services and Web 3.0 activation based in Singapore, today announced that Chief Technology Officer Poh Kiong (Leo) Tan will speak as a panelist at Tencent Cloud Day Singapore 2025. The event, themed "AI-Powered Global Opportunities," will take place on November 11, 2025, at Raffles Hotel in Singapore.

Mr. Tan will participate in the panel discussion "AI-Powered Opportunities in a Changing World: Driving the Next Wave of Enterprise Digital Transformation" from 16:10-16:40, when he will share insights regarding "customer impact" as it relates to Trident's strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud. The panel will be moderated by Eva Au, Managing Director of Sabio World, and will feature industry leaders from ConvergeICT, iSprint, NVIDIA, and Tencent CloudAI.

This speaking engagement builds upon Trident's groundbreaking partnership with Tencent Cloud announced in March 2025, when the company announced migration of its digital service operations to Tencent Cloud's robust infrastructure while incorporating cutting-edge metaverse solutions. The collaboration secured Trident as Tencent Cloud's pioneering Metaverse-in-a-Box customer in Singapore, supporting the company's flagship Tridentity app – an innovative blockchain-based identity solution providing secure single sign-on authentication capabilities.

"Our partnership with Tencent Cloud has been transformative in delivering secure, scalable digital identity solutions to our users across Southeast Asia and Africa," said Soon Huat Lim, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Trident. "Leo's participation in this prestigious panel reflects our commitment to sharing how AI-powered cloud technologies can create meaningful customer impact. Through our collaboration with Tencent Cloud, we've demonstrated the power of combining Web3 innovation with enterprise-grade infrastructure, from scaling our metaverse for the Singapore National Day Parade to serving millions of monthly active users through our Tridentity platform."

The partnership has enabled Trident to leverage Tencent Cloud's comprehensive suite of products, including Cloud Virtual Machine (CVM), TencentDB, EdgeOne, Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP), and Blockchain as a Service (TBaaS), to support its ambitious goal of serving millions of monthly active users by 2025.

Tencent Cloud Day Singapore 2025, hosted by Tencent Cloud and sponsored by NVIDIA, brings together global industry leaders and pioneering enterprises to explore how AI is shaping the future of globalization. The summit will feature keynotes, customer success stories, fireside chats, and innovation showcases covering topics such as AI Agents, cloud security, financial compliance, AI in healthcare, and cross-industry Gaming AI empowerment.

About Trident
Trident is a leading catalyst for digital transformation in technology optimization and Web 3.0 activation. Its flagship product, Tridentity, is a blockchain-based identity platform that is designed to deliver secure single-sign-on authentication across diverse industries. Trident's mission is to become a global leader in Web 3.0 enablement, connecting organizations to reliable and secure digital infrastructure with optimized user experiences, with a strong focus on Southern Africa and other high-growth markets.

Media Relations
Brad Burgess, SVP – ICR LLC
brad.burgess@icrinc.com 

SOURCE: Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd

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Quantexa Unveils Agentic AI Platform To Tackle Enterprise Data Trust Problem

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Quantexa has launched Quantexa AI, a next-generation expansion of its Decision Intelligence Platform designed to help enterprises deploy artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly by grounding it in trusted, contextualised data.

As companies race to adopt large language models (LLMs) and domain-specific AI systems, many face a common barrier — fragmented data. When AI learns from incomplete or unverified information, it risks producing inaccurate or unexplainable outputs.

Quantexa AI addresses this concern by enabling AI models and human users to interact directly with unified, contextual enterprise data in real time, according to a statement.

“The future of successful enterprise AI deployments will be decided by those who can solve the data problem. Enterprises cannot build trustworthy AI on fragmented data.

“Our Decision Intelligence Platform delivers the foundation to make AI not only powerful, but also responsible, grounded in context, governed by design, and explainable at every decision point,” said Quantexa founder and chief executive officer, Vishal Marria.

A key feature of the launch is the Agent Gateway, a secure orchestration layer that allows organisations to deploy and manage agentic AI systems—AI agents that reason, collaborate, and act autonomously—while enforcing governance and auditability.

The gateway integrates with major LLM providers, including OpenAI, Claude, Mistral, and Gemini, and supports open standards such as MCP and agent-to-agent for interoperability.

Quantexa also introduced Q Assist Workspace, an AI copilot environment that allows users to converse with and query enterprise data, receiving recommendations and insights with full explainability. The workspace is designed for use in investigations, risk management, customer intelligence, and compliance workflows.

The enhancements position Quantexa to drive the next phase of enterprise AI adoption, where accuracy, transparency, and data lineage will determine competitive advantage. The company plans to introduce domain-specific agent capabilities in 2026.

The agentic-ready Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform, featuring Q Assist and Agent Gateway, is now available globally.

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​Boyd Announces Sale of its Thermal Business to Eaton for $9.5 Billion

Boyd Engineered Materials to Operate as an Independent Company Following Deal Close

Sale Positions Boyd to Continue to Scale its Engineered Materials Business with Opportunities in Rapidly Growing Markets

Transaction Expected to Close in 2Q of 2026

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Boyd Corporation (“Boyd”), the trusted global innovator in engineered materials and thermal solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Thermal business to Eaton, an intelligent power management company, for $9.5 billion. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.

Upon transaction close, Boyd’s Engineered Materials business, which delivers advanced technologies that seal, shield, and insulate high performance applications across the industries it serves, will continue to operate as an independent company under the Boyd Corporation brand and continue to be backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

Boyd is positioned to pursue significant growth opportunities for its Engineered Materials business, where it has built a leadership position through deep material science expertise, proprietary manufacturing technologies, and long-standing customer relationships in mission-critical applications.

“This is a transformative day for the entire Boyd team, and I am confident that combining Eaton’s chip-to-grid power and Boyd’s Chip-to-AmbientTM cooling architectures will help accelerate the deployment of future AI datacenters,” said Doug Britt, Chief Executive Officer of Boyd. “Our Engineered Materials team will continue to accelerate the development of innovative solutions that address our customers’ engineering challenges across multiple rapidly growing end markets. With the continued support of our partners at Goldman Sachs, Boyd Engineered Materials can build on its market leading position and drive additional growth across our business.”

“It has been an honor to help Doug and the team scale Boyd’s Thermal business, and we believe Eaton’s proven track record of driving portfolio-wide value creation will ensure the business is well-positioned for its next chapter of growth,” said Leonard Seevers, Partner in Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. “We are also pleased to continue supporting the Boyd Engineered Materials team as they build upon their strong foundation to deliver even more innovative, customer-centric solutions across critical end markets.”

This divestiture will have no impact on Boyd Engineered Materials’ operations moving forward, as Boyd maintained segmented operations, leadership, R&D, sales and customer support teams. Engineered Materials’ customers will continue to receive the same high-quality service they have come to expect from Boyd.

Advisors

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as lead financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC also serving as financial advisor to Boyd Corporation and affiliates of Goldman Sachs. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is serving as legal counsel to Boyd.

About Boyd

Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. Our innovative engineered materials and thermal solutions advance our customers’ technology to maximize performance in the world’s most advanced data centers; enhance reliability and extend range for electric and autonomous vehicles; advance the accuracy of cutting-edge personal healthcare and diagnostic systems; enable performance-critical aircraft and security technologies; and accelerate innovation in next-generation electronics and human-machine-interface. Core to Boyd’s global manufacturing is a deep commitment to protecting the environment with sustainable, scalable, lean, strategically located regional operations that reduce waste and minimize carbon footprint. We empower our employees, develop their potential, and inspire them to do the right things with integrity and accountability to champion our customers’ success.

www.boydcorp.com

About Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over $500 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. The business invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, sustainability, and hedge funds. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies, customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs. The business is driven by a focus on partnership and shared success with its clients, seeking to deliver long-term investment performance drawing on its global network and deep expertise across industries and markets. The alternative investments platform is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals. Goldman Sachs has approximately $3.5 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of September 30, 2025. Established in 1986, Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives has invested over $75 billion since inception. The business combines a global network of relationships, unique insight across markets, industries and regions, and the worldwide resources of Goldman Sachs to build businesses and accelerate value creation across its portfolios.

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Contact

Media

For Boyd:

Amie Jeffries
amie.jeffries@boydcorp.com

Or

Devin Broda
ICR
Devin.Broda@icrinc.com

For Goldman Sachs Alternatives:

Mary Athridge
Mary.athridge@gs.com 

Source : Boyd Corporation

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Game Developers Can Now Strengthen Player Loyalty and Security With Xsolla’s Expanded Fintech Ecosystem This Holiday Season

 

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Xsolla Gold Expansion, Xsolla Pay Loyalty Program, and Network Tokens Create a Unified Framework for Secure, Rewarding Transactions


LOS ANGELES, Nov 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the expansion of its fintech ecosystem with a new suite of Xsolla-owned payment methods just in time for the busy holiday sales season, when transactions surge. Reliable payment solutions are essential for success. These solutions are designed to help developers strengthen player loyalty, reduce transaction friction, and maintain secure, trusted checkout experiences across global markets.

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As the gaming industry enters its peak seasonal spending period and focuses on sustaining loyal player engagement, Xsolla continues to invest in fintech innovations that connect all aspects of commerce, rewards, and security. Xsolla’s owned payment portfolio includes Xsolla Gold Gift Cards (both physical and digital) and the Xsolla Pay Loyalty Program, each designed to deepen player relationships, promote secure payments, and deliver greater value to developers and their gamers. In addition, Xsolla strengthens transaction security by implementing Network Tokens, an advanced industry technology that enhances payment authorization rate and protects sensitive data.

Key features of the new Xsolla-owned payment methods include:

• Xsolla Gold:
  • Xsolla Gold, an Xsolla-branded gift card for use in games, is expanding into 10,000 U.S. retail stores, providing players with new ways to gift games and in-game content this holiday season. This expansion eliminates the need for developers to create their own branded gift cards, making it the perfect solution for last-minute digital gifting.
  • Xsolla Gold goes cross-border. Previously limited to USD spending, it can now be spent globally with seamless conversion to local currencies, making it available to players in any country and usable in any currency.
• Xsolla Pay Loyalty Program: Integrated into Xsolla Pay, Xsolla-branded accelerated checkout, this loyalty program rewards players for every purchase made during the Holiday Season, when spending and gifting are at their peak. By earning points with each transaction, players are encouraged to return after the holidays, turning one-time buyers into long-term fans. For developers, it’s an opportunity to capitalize on the seasonal surge in transactions while building lasting loyalty, retention, and larger transactions.
• Network Tokens: Replacing raw card numbers with secure, auto-updating tokens from Visa and Mastercard helps developers reduce fraud by up to 30%. Approval rates can be boosted by 3–7%, and ensure recurring payments flow smoothly, even when cards expire or are reissued. As players increase their spending during the Holiday Season, this added security ensures seamless and trusted checkout experiences worldwide.

“These innovations reflect our commitment to building a trusted payments foundation for the global games ecosystem,” said Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. “By owning and expanding our fintech infrastructure, we’re enabling developers to deliver seamless, rewarding experiences that turn everyday transactions into lasting player connections.”

By developing its own payment methods, Xsolla is advancing its long-term vision to simplify global game commerce by providing all the tools partners need to connect with more players, drive sustainable revenue, and deliver experiences that keep gamers engaged and inspired.

For more information about Xsolla’s owned payment 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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Contact

Media Contact
Derrick Stembridge
Vice President of Global Public Relations, Xsolla
d.stembridge@xsolla.com 

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Axi is heading to Jeddah Fintech Week 2025

Broker to showcase their innovative capital allocation program, Axi Select, IB & Affiliate partnership opportunities, and more

SYDNEY, Nov 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axi, a financial leader in online CFD and FX trading, announced their attendance at this year’s Jeddah Fintech Week, taking place November 16-17, at Hilton Jeddah in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to explore trading through the Axi trading platform, how they can grow their IB and Affiliate business scoring exclusive deals available only during the event, discover how they can become funded traders through the broker’s flagship capital allocation program, Axi Select – and access capital funding up to $1M USD – and more. “Traders are invited to visit our team at Booth #A6 and unlock their trading advantage with Axi,” says Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at Axi. She adds, “Committed to providing our traders and partners with the tools and opportunities to accelerate their potential, we’re bringing exclusive opportunities to this year’s expo that you don’t want to miss.”

Football enthusiasts can also visit Axi’s booth for an inside look at the broker’s longstanding partnership with eight-time Premier League Champions Manchester City. Exclusive Manchester City memorabilia and the club’s mascots will be on-site for photo opportunities, and attendees will have the chance to win exciting prizes from the broker.

In October, Axi participated in Forex Expo Dubai 2025 and was honoured with the ‘Best Trading Experience’ award*. In addition to this recognition, the broker also received several industry accolades*, including ‘Most Reliable Broker’; ‘Broker of the Year’ and ‘Most Innovative Proprietary Trading Firm’ from Finance Feeds, and ‘Best Broker MENA’ from the Global Forex Awards, highlighting the broker’s forward-thinking ethos and its vision for the future of the trading industry.

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading brand, with thousands of customers in 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers CFDs for several asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, Coffee, and more.

For more information or additional comments from Axi, please contact: mediaenquiries@axi.com 

The Axi Select program is only available to clients of Axi. CFDs carry a high risk of investment loss. This content may not be available in your region. For more information, refer to our Terms of Service.

*Granted to the Axi Group of Companies.

SOURCE: AxiTrader Limited

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Helical Fusion Completes HTS Coil Test, Advances Towards Commercial Fusion Power

 
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Helical Fusion Co Ltd, a developer of the Helical Stellarator, has completed a key performance test of a high-temperature superconducting (HTS) coil—a major milestone in the global pursuit of commercial fusion energy.

Following the test, the company began manufacturing and construction of its integrated demonstration device, Helix HARUKA, under its Helix Programme aimed at developing the world’s first commercially viable fusion power plant.

The coil achieved stable superconducting current flow at 40 kiloamperes under a seven-tesla magnetic field at minus 258 degrees Celsius, meeting the technical threshold required to advance to the next development phase.

“The successful test marks a global turning point for commercial fusion and reflects Japan’s strong collaboration between industry, academia and government,” said Helical Fusion Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Takaya Taguchi in a statement.

Meanwhile, its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Junichi Miyazawa said the result demonstrates the company’s readiness to move from laboratory research to real-world application, adding that the milestone “strengthens confidence in achieving commercial fusion power within the next decade”.

Founded in 2021, Helical Fusion builds on more than six decades of research in the Helical Stellarator field from Japan’s National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS).

The company works closely with NIFS under Japan’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase Three programme, supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

It received a two billion Japanese yen (US$13 million) grant under the programme, the largest allocation to date, to accelerate magnet and reactor component development. (US$1=RM4.18)

The achievement underscores Japan’s leadership in fusion innovation and the company’s commitment to realising clean, safe and sustainable energy for the world.

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TITANBAY, ADAMS STREET FORM PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND PRIVATE WEALTH ACCESS

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Titanbay, one of Europe’s fastest-growing private market infrastructure platforms, has announced a partnership with Adams Street Partners LLC (Adams Street), a global private market investment firm with over US$62 billion in assets under management. (US$1=RM4.19)

The partnership aims to enhance private wealth solutions through a cross-border infrastructure designed to provide a seamless experience for private wealth clients, intermediaries, and distributors, according to a statement.

Titanbay’s platform manages the full investment lifecycle and streamlines processes such as onboarding, compliance, and reporting. It also offers digital access to real-time documentation, reducing operational complexity for investors and distributors.

“Titanbay is the infrastructure layer that helps connect many of the world’s leading firms with the private wealth market,” said Titanbay managing director and head of GP Solutions, Richard Kiddle.

Meanwhile, Adams Street principal of wealth management, Greg Favre said this partnership allows the company to operate in the private wealth channel in a way that reflects its institutional standards.

As private wealth clients become an increasingly significant component of global markets, specialised platforms like Titanbay are seen as key enablers, providing outsourced solutions that combine technology, regulatory compliance, and operational scale.

By combining intelligent technology, regulatory expertise and operational strength, Titanbay enables asset managers to expand into private wealth with speed and scale – and gives distributors seamless access to leading private market funds.

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TOURISE and Globant Unveil Game-Changing Report on Agentic Tourism that Sets New Standards for AI-Driven Destination Innovation

 

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Imagine a traveler’s perfect day planning itself, rerouting around a rainstorm, prompting a café to add staff before the lunch rush, suggesting a quiet gallery when crowds swell. This is the promise of Agentic Tourism, an AI-powered operating model introduced in a new white paper by TOURISE and Globant, a digitally native company that helps organizations thrive in a digital and AI-powered future, with strategic contribution from Kearney. The report, titled Tourism’s AI Takeover: Reinventing Travel through Agentic Tourism, presents a practical framework for transforming the tourism experience, making it more seamless, intelligent, and emotionally resonant.

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In 2024, tourism generated 10.9 trillion dollars, nearly 10 percent of global GDP, and is projected to reach 16.5 trillion dollars by 2035. AI in the tourism market is expected to grow from 3.4 billion dollars in 2024 to 13.9 billion dollars by 2030; destinations face a clear choice, evolve with coordinated AI adoption or risk fragmentation, inefficiency, and diminished traveler satisfaction.

Released ahead of the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh this November 11 to 13, 2025, the white paper offers a roadmap for public and private sector leaders to apply AI across five key dimensions: experience, operations, sustainability, wellbeing, and economic opportunity. The goal is to help destinations across the entire tourism ecosystem act now, scale responsibly, and remain human-centered.

A Coordinated Model for the Future of Travel

Agentic Tourism introduces a system of autonomous AI agents governed by people and shared standards. These agents are designed to deliver measurable impact. They aim to reduce wait times, boost satisfaction scores, increase eco-friendly bookings, and unlock new economic value. The model includes five agent archetypes:

• Experience Maximizer curates and adapts itineraries in real time, managing disruptions and enhancing personalization.
• Operations Optimizer balances staff, assets, and services to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Regeneration Guardian surfaces environmental and social impacts to promote responsible travel choices.
• Wellness Agent uses contextual data to support traveler health, comfort, and safety.
• Opportunity Connector matches visitors’ interests to local networks, events, and collaborators to create economic value.

The white paper serves as a strategic playbook, helping tourism destinations, governments, operators, platforms, and communities implement these innovations without losing the human touch that defines meaningful travel.

“Agentic Tourism is not just a model. It is a movement and those who adopt it first will shape the trajectory of future sector disruption,” said His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of TOURISE, “AI empowers every country to embrace an era that uplifts both established and emerging destinations, ensuring inclusive access for all. To accelerate innovation across tourism and its converging sectors, TOURISE will continue to collaborate with industry experts on a series of white papers presenting actionable data and high-impact research to address the sector’s most pressing challenges.”

“Tourism’s next chapter will be championed by destinations that orchestrate technology around people, not the other way around,” said Martín Migoya, CEO and Co-Founder at Globant, “Agentic Tourism provides a blueprint to digitize end-to-end digital experiences so hosts, travel operators, and destinations can transform isolated innovations into interconnected, adaptive and meaningful interactions at every journey.”

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About TOURISE

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

Powered by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, the inaugural TOURISE Summit will take place 11–13, November 2025 in Riyadh. TOURISE will convene visionaries from government, business, investment, and academia to unlock the innovations that will drive holistic impact initiatives and transformative deals that will reset the industry and build a tourism sector that is sustainable, equitable, and future-focused.

Physically exclusive and digitally inclusive, TOURISE will ensure broad global participation while providing targeted access to visionaries shaping the future of global tourism. Following the Summit, TOURISE will extend as a year-round platform where bold ideas become real-world solutions.
This is where the next 50 years of tourism are shaped. Together, we are unstoppable.

For more information about TOURISE, visit www.TOURISE.com and connect with the focused solutions.

About Globant

At Globant, we help organizations thrive in a digital and AI-powered future. Our industry-focused solutions combine technology and creativity to accelerate enterprise transformation and design experiences customers love. Through digital reinvention, our subscription-based AI Pods, and Globant Enterprise AI platform, we turn challenges into measurable business results and promised savings into real impact.

• We have more than 30,000 employees and are present in over 35 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in Media Consultation, Integration, and Business Operations Cloud Service Providers (2024) by IDC MarketScape report.
• We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
• We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
• We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
• We are global partners of Open AI, NVIDIA, AWS and Unity bringing world-class technology together to accelerate innovation across industries.

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Well-Positioned for Resilient Growth

Key Highlights 

·  Divestment of Jem office is expected to complete by 12 November 2025. Upon completion, approximately S$8.9 million1 gain on disposal will be available for distribution to Unitholders.
·  Retail portfolio achieved positive rental reversion of 8.9%2.
·  Portfolio occupancy improved to 95.0%3,4 driven by active leasing efforts at Building 3 in Milan.
·  Weighted average cost of debt improved to 3.09% p.a. (vs. 3.46% p.a as at 30 June 2025).
·  Inclusion in iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index enhances global visibility and investor recognition.
·  Awarded the Regional Sector Leader (Retail Asia Listed) in GRESB 2025 assessment and maintained 5 Star rating. 

SINGAPORE, Oct 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”), the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (“Lendlease REIT”), announces its first quarter business updates for FY2026.

Jem office divestment nears completion

The condition precedent for the divestment of Jem office has been fulfilled, and the transaction is expected to complete by 12 November 2025. Upon completion, the net sales proceeds will be predominately used to repay borrowings, lowering aggregate leverage to approximately 35% on a proforma basis, and terminate associated hedges. A disposal gain of approximately S$8.9 million1 will also be available for distribution to Unitholders.

Operational Performance 

As of 30 September 2025, Lendlease REIT’s portfolio committed occupancy improved to 95.0%3,4. Its retail portfolio continued to demonstrate strength with an occupancy rate exceeding 99%. Occupancy at the Milan office portfolio increased to 88.5%4 from 81.6% in June 2025, supported by active leasing efforts at Building 3.

The lease expiry profile remained well-distributed, with 7.9%5 of net lettable area (“NLA”) and 11.6%5 of gross rental income (“GRI”) due for renewal in FY2026. The portfolio continued to reflect a long weighted average lease expiry (“WALE”) of approximately 7.0 years6 by NLA and 4.8 years6 by GRI.

Positive retail rental reversion

Lendlease REIT’s retail portfolio continued to achieve positive rental reversion of 8.9%2 as at 30 September 2025. Tenant retention was 52.2% mainly due to the exit of Cathay Cineplexes, which has been replaced with Shaw Theatres. Excluding Cathay Cineplexes, tenant retention will be 72.9%.

Visitation continued to improve during the quarter, rising 7.7% year-on-year (“YoY”), supported by targeted initiatives and active engagement efforts. These include campaigns by Singapore government agencies and marketing activations at 313@somerset to drive overall footfall and international interest along Orchard Road. Tenant sales dipped 0.8% YoY7. Excluding the contributions from Cathay Cineplexes8, tenant sales remained largely stable. 

Capital Management 

During the quarter, S$115.5 million of loans have been refinanced. As at 30 September 2025, Lendlease REIT’s gross borrowings were S$1,668.9 million, with a weighted average debt maturity of 2.6 years. The debt portfolio remained fully unsecured, with S$136.1 million in undrawn facilities available to support working capital needs. Sustainability-linked financing represented approximately 93% of total committed debt facilities. 

Approximately 68% of borrowings were hedged to fixed rates, and the weighted average cost of debt improved to 3.09% per annum9 as at 30 September 2025. The interest coverage ratio based on the last reported financial results as at 30 June 2025 is 1.6 times10,11.

Mr. Guy Cawthra, Chief Executive Officer of the Manager, said, “The portfolio continued to demonstrate resilience this quarter, underpinned by healthy operating metrics and disciplined capital management. With the divestment of Jem Office nearing completion, we feel confident that Lendlease REIT is well positioned for resilient growth.” 

Award and Recognition 

Inclusion in iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index 

On 22 September 2025, Lendlease REIT was included in the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index, enhancing its visibility and further expanding its investor base. Average daily trading volume of Lendlease REIT has doubled to approximately 10 million units by volume and around S$6 million by value. Year-to-date from January 2025, Lendlease REIT’s unit price has increased by approximately 14%12, outperforming the FTSE ST REIT Index by around 5 percentage points.

GRESB 2025 Regional Sector Leader in Asia Retail (Listed) 

Lendlease REIT continued to demonstrate outstanding performance and top the 2025 GRESB ranking. It was awarded the Regional Sector Leader in Retail Asia (Listed), achieving the highest-tier 5 Star rating for its Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) performance and strong leadership in sustainability. This was also the sixth consecutive year that Lendlease REIT has emerged as the Regional Sector Leader in the Retail Asia (Listed) category. 

In addition, Lendlease REIT scored “A” for Public Disclosure, demonstrating its commitment to continually improve its performance in ESG transparency and stakeholder engagement.

About Lendlease Global Commercial REIT 

Listed on 2 October 2019, Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (“Lendlease REIT”) is established with the principal investment strategy of investing, directly or indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of stabilised income-producing real estate assets located globally, which are used primarily for retail and/or office purposes.

As at 30 June 2025, its portfolio comprises leasehold properties in Singapore namely Jem (an office and retail property) and 313@somerset (a prime retail property) as well as freehold interest in Sky Complex (three Grade A commercial buildings) in Milan. These five properties have a total net lettable area of approximately 2.0 million square feet, with an appraised value of S$3.76 billion. Other investments include a stake in Parkway Parade (an office and retail property) and development of a multifunctional event space on a site adjacent to 313@somerset. 

Lendlease REIT is managed by Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte. Ltd., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Lendlease Corporation Limited. 

About the Sponsor - Lendlease Corporation Limited 

Lendlease Corporation Limited is a market-leading Australian integrated real estate group. Headquartered in Sydney, it is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Its core capabilities are reflected in its operating segments of Investments, Development and Construction. The combination of these three segments provides them with a sustainable competitive advantage in delivering innovative integrated solutions for its customers. For more information, please visit: www.lendlease.com. 

For more information on Lendlease REIT, please contact Investor Relations: 

Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte. Ltd.
Ling Bee Lin
enquiry@lendleaseglobalcommercialreit.com
Tel: +65 6671 7374

Important Notice 

This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute or form part of an offer, invitation or solicitation of any offer to purchase or subscribe for any securities of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (“Lendlease REIT”) in Singapore or any other jurisdiction nor should it or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract or commitment whatsoever. 

The value of units in Lendlease REIT (the “Units”) and the income derived from them may fall as well as rise. Units are not obligations of, deposits in, or guaranteed by Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”), DBS Trustee Limited (as trustee of Lendlease REIT) or any of their affiliates.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Representative examples of these factors include (without limitation) general industry and economic conditions, interest rate trends, cost of capital and capital availability, competition from similar developments, shifts in expected levels of property rental income, changes in operating expenses, (including employee wages, benefits and training costs), property expenses and governmental and public policy changes and the continued availability of financing in the amounts and the terms necessary to support future business.

An investment in Units is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Holders of Units (“Unitholder”) have no right to request the Manager to redeem or purchase their Units while the Units are listed. It is intended that Unitholders may only deal in their Units through trading on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”). Listing of the Units on SGX-ST does not guarantee a liquid market for the Units.

This press release is not to be distributed or circulated outside of Singapore. Any failure to comply with this restriction may constitute a violation of United State securities laws or the laws of any other jurisdiction.

The past performance of Lendlease REIT is not necessarily indicative of its future performance.
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1 Excluding acquisition fee paid in units and Divestment Fee which the Manager intends to elect to be paid in units.
2 Year-to-date as at 30 September 2025, comparing the weighted average rent of outgoing and incoming leases.
3 Upon the completion of Jem office divestment, portfolio committed occupancy will be 94.1%.
4 Lettable area for Milan assets is based on latest valuation report.
5 Upon the completion of Jem divestment, lease expiry by NLA and GRI for FY2026 will be 9.4% and 13.1%, respectively.
6 Upon the completion of Jem office divestment, WALE will be 4.7 years (by NLA) and 2.9 years (by GRI).
7 1Q FY2026, compared against the corresponding period in FY2025.
8 The Cathay Cineplexes space was vacated at end-March 2025 and subsequently replaced by Shaw Theatres, which is undergoing fit-out works.
9 Excludes amortisation of debt-related transaction costs.
10 Calculation is in accordance with the Property Funds Appendix of the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (“PFA”). The ICR in accordance with loan agreements exceeds 2.5 times, in excess of debt covenant at 2.0 times.
11 Per the PFA, calculation is based on a trailing 12 months period ending on the date of the latest reported financial results. For Lendlease REIT, the last reported financial results is as at 30 June 2025.
12 Based on Lendlease REIT unit price as at 15 October 2025.

SOURCE: DBS Trustee Limited as Trustee of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (“LREIT”)

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