Xsolla Celebrates International Women’s Day by Spotlighting Women in Games and Advancing Its Vision for Female Leadership

 

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Accelerating Representation, Influence, And Leadership For Women Across The Gaming Industry

LOS ANGELES, March 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting women across the global gaming ecosystem through curated community initiatives, industry events, and thought leadership platforms in key growth markets, including Türkiye, Dubai, and Cyprus.

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As the gaming industry continues to expand across emerging and high-growth markets, Xsolla is focused on empowering developers globally, including fostering a more inclusive ecosystem that gives women founders, studio leaders, publishers, and entrepreneurs greater access to visibility, networks, and opportunities.

Through a series of targeted industry gatherings and community-led discussions, Xsolla has actively supported conversations around women in leadership in gaming. Most recently, in Dubai, Xsolla hosted a dedicated event that convened women founders and senior leaders from across the Middle East and neighboring markets. As the MENA gaming market continues its rapid expansion, with revenues projected to reach $9.57 billion by 2030, the event provided a platform for open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and conversations on scaling studios for regional and global growth.

In 2025, Xsolla co-organized the Women in Games Cyprus conference alongside Axlebolt, WN, and the Women in Games Association, a dedicated gathering of more than 70 senior leaders featuring panels, roundtables, and workshops designed to help women and allies connect, collaborate, and grow together professionally and personally.

With a strong and rapidly growing gaming ecosystem that reached $1.01 billion in revenue in 2025, Türkiye represents another critical focus market. Home to a new generation of talented women professionals across the video game landscape, Xsolla sees significant opportunity to support this rapidly growing market by connecting regional talent to the global gaming industry through its international network and sector expertise.

By leveraging its suite of tools, partnerships, and events, Xsolla aims to:

• Increase visibility for women leaders and founders in gaming
• Encourage mentorship and peer-to-peer collaboration
• Facilitate cross-border connections between regional studios and global markets
• Support sustainable growth across emerging gaming hubs

“Representation matters, not only at the executive level, but across every layer of the gaming ecosystem,” said Ilayda Bayari, VP of Business Development EMEA at Xsolla. “By fostering mentorship, creating visible role models, and building meaningful connections between regional talent and global networks, Xsolla helps create real pathways for the next generation of women entering the industry. A more inclusive ecosystem drives stronger innovation, better decision making, and long-term growth for the entire ecosystem.”

Back at home in Los Angeles, Xsolla is championing female leaders within the organization and in the community who lead our teams across various roles, including Legal, Human Resources, Office Directors, Business Development, Training, and Customer Success. Our leaders are active participants in inclusive organizations across the industry and beyond, earning recognition from Women We Admire and OnConferences' Top Leaders, and contributing as speakers and hosts for events, including with Women in Games and Women in Games International. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and leadership through internal advancement, cross-functional collaboration, and active participation in industry organizations that support and celebrate women in gaming.

By supporting inclusive leadership and cross-border collaboration, Xsolla continues to contribute to a more connected and opportunity-rich global industry.

For more information about Xsolla and its gaming ecosystem initiatives, please visit: Xsolla.com

To learn more about how Xsolla celebrates International Women’s Day, visit: https://xsolla.pro/IWD-2026

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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Uni-Fuels Accelerates Global Growth with Nationwide Bunkering in Thailand

SINGAPORE, March 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: UFG) (“Uni-Fuels” or the “Company”), a global provider of marine fuel solutions headquartered in Singapore, today announced that its regional operating subsidiaries have expanded its bunkering operations across major and strategic marine fuel supply locations in Thailand, marking a significant milestone in the Company’s global growth strategy.

This development represents an important advancement in Uni-Fuels’ next phase of global expansion. It reinforces the Company’s commitment to strengthening its presence across key maritime hubs while continuing to scale its international operations platform in a disciplined and value-accretive manner. 

Uni-Fuels now offers customers access to a nationwide bunkering network in Thailand spanning both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The expanded network covers key commercial ports and strategic locations, including Bangkok, Sriracha, Koh Sichang, Laem Chabang, Sattahip, Maptaphut, Rayong, Ranong, Surat Thani, Koh Samui, Songkhla, Phuket, Phang Nga, and the wider Gulf of Thailand. Uni-Fuels provides bunkering services to a diverse range of vessels, including bulk carriers, tankers, offshore support vessels, naval vessels, cruise ships, and yachts.

This comprehensive coverage positions Uni-Fuels as a reliable bunkering partner across Thailand’s strategic maritime corridors, supporting both international shipping lines and domestic operators with efficient, flexible, and high-quality fuel supply solutions. Underpinned by the Company’s physical supply and delivery capabilities in Thailand, integrated with its core trading-led business model, the expansion ensures disciplined execution across multiple locations while enhancing supply logistics visibility, strengthening margin resilience, and reinforcing Uni-Fuels’ scalable growth strategy.

“This milestone reflects the strength of our local execution capabilities and our commitment to building a comprehensive marine fuel platform in Thailand,” said Poomin Vichitchaisilp, Managing Director of Uni-Fuels (Thailand) Co., Ltd. “By extending our coverage nationwide, we are enhancing service reliability and operational responsiveness for customers operating across both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Our expanded footprint allows us to support a broader range of vessel movements while maintaining consistent supply standards and disciplined operational controls. We believe this positions Uni-Fuels as a trusted long-term marine fuel partner within Thailand’s maritime ecosystem.”

“Thailand is a strategically important market within our global growth framework,” said Alan Tan, Senior Vice President, Commercial of Uni-Fuels. “This expansion bolsters our regional supply network and enhances our ability to capture incremental fuel volumes across key shipping corridors. By integrating local physical supply capabilities with our global trading platform, we optimize operational control, support margin resilience, and reinforce our scalable growth model. We remain focused on calibrated, disciplined expansion initiatives that enhance revenue visibility, strengthen competitive positioning, and create sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”

About Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited

Uni-Fuels is a fast-growing global provider of marine fuel solutions with a growing presence across major shipping hubs, including Singapore, Seoul, Dubai, Shanghai, and Limassol, and Bangkok. Established in 2021, Uni-Fuels has evolved into a dynamic, forward-thinking company delivering customer-centric, compliant, and reliable fuel solutions across global markets and time zones, supported by 24/7 operational support year-round. Backed by a globally integrated operating platform, experienced industry professionals, and an extensive global supply network, Uni-Fuels has built trusted partnerships with customers, supporting them in achieving their operational objectives and decarbonization goals amid the maritime industry’s ongoing energy transformation. 

For more information, visit www.uni-fuels.com. 

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8x8 Wins Asian Telecom Awards 2026 For SMS Fraud Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Global business communications platform provider, 8x8 Inc has won the Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year – Singapore award at the Asian Telecom Awards 2026 for its 8x8 Omni Shield real-time short message service (SMS) fraud mitigation solution.

According to a statement, the award recognises 8x8 Omni Shield for helping enterprises detect suspicious messaging traffic patterns and reduce financial exposure as SMS-based fraud and artificial traffic inflation continue to rise globally.

“This recognition reflects our focus on delivering embedded protection capabilities that allow businesses to safeguard their messaging channels without significantly adding technical complexity or introducing major external dependencies,” said 8x8 General Manager, CPaaS, Sylvain Chaperon.

The solution embeds fraud detection controls directly into 8x8 Connect, a component of the 8x8 Platform for CX, enabling organisations to monitor messaging activity, identify anomalies and take immediate action through a unified, no-code interface without disrupting legitimate communications.

During early-stage deployments, 8x8 Omni Shield identified more than 85 per cent of fraudulent SMS traffic while maintaining reliable message delivery for authorised communications.

The solution also supports operational teams with configurable alerts, automated suspension controls and traffic visibility tools to help reduce response times during active threat scenarios.

The 8x8 Omni Shield forms part of 8x8’s broader security framework supporting the 8x8 Platform for CX. The framework integrates with identity verification workflows to strengthen authentication processes and mitigate risks such as unauthorised account access and one-time password exploitation, while also supporting mobile network-based authentication to reduce exposure to SIM-swap fraud.

The Asian Telecom Awards recognise telecommunications providers across the Asia-Pacific region for innovation, infrastructure development and contributions to advancing secure digital communications.

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KINDRED LABS PARTNERS IPX TO LAUNCH AI-POWERED CHARACTER COMPANIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Kindred Labs, an artificial intelligence (AI) companion startup, has announced a strategic partnership with IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS) to develop AI-powered companion experiences that bring beloved character personalities into everyday digital life.

“The primary way people will experience their personal AI will be through something they genuinely love seeing every day. I can already imagine the delight fans will have when BROWN starts showing up in their daily lives, like this familiar presence you are happy to see.

“We are taking these characters into a whole new paradigm, one that brings us closer to why we love them in the first place,” said Kindred Labs chief executive officer, Max Giammario in a statement.

The companions are designed as a persistent presence on users’ screens, appearing seamlessly in daily moments, from desktops and mobiles to emerging surfaces like smart glasses over time.

Beyond personality and expression, these companions will also serve as personal assistants, intended to become a central way people interact with AI throughout their day, expressed through a friendly and familiar presence.

The partnership, planned to launch in April 2026 globally, excluding China, coincides with the 15th anniversary of LINE FRIENDS’ iconic character BROWN, offering fans a new way to connect with the character in daily life.

The collaboration was negotiated by Beanstalk, a division of CAA Brand Management, which represents IPX as its interactive licensing agent.

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Globe Business and Aeris Launch IoT Accelerator Platform in the Philippines

 

Strategic Alliance Enables Rapid Growth and Scale of Connected Vehicles and Enterprises Through IoTA Connectivity Management Platform


CHICAGO, Feb 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programs, today announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, Inc., to launch the first Aeris IoT Accelerator (IoTA) platform in the Philippines. This collaboration marks Globe Business’ expansion into the domestic IoT connectivity management service market, providing Philippine enterprises with an integrated command center to deliver enhanced customer experience for growing IoT solutions. The platform is targeted for commercial availability by Q3 2026.

“We are delighted to welcome Globe Business to our global ecosystem of tier one carrier partners across our Aeris IoT Accelerator Platform. This is a testament to our market leadership position and innovation to be trusted by Globe for their launch of cellular IoT solutions into the Philippines,” said Sean Gowran, Aeris’ Vice President of Sales, APAC. “Aeris is a global leader in enabling wireless IoT programs for major industries including automotive and utilities. We are excited by the growth opportunities this partnership is poised to bring.”

“Our partnership with Aeris is a strategic move to drive the intelligent transformation of Philippine industries by making high-performance connectivity simple and accessible,” said KD Dizon, Vice President and Head of Globe Business. “We recognize that as sectors like automotive evolve, the need for seamless, native connectivity becomes a matter of operational excellence and cost-efficiency for our customers. By bringing this global expertise to the Philippines, we are empowering our partners to move past technical barriers and focus on achieving their boldest ambitions.”

Empowering Automotive OEMs with Intelligent IoT

The Aeris IoTA platform provides Globe Business with an intelligent single platform to manage IoT programs for their enterprise customers. This unified approach allows domestic and global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to expand and scale their IoT programs in and outside of the Philippines through seamless connectivity and platform visibility.

This is a critical advantage as the automotive industry transitions toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs). According to Frost & Sullivan’s “Insights into Automotive Cloud, 2025-2030,” the industry is shifting toward cars as dynamic, upgradeable digital platforms where advanced cloud computing is mandatory to manage, process, and secure the vast amounts of data generated.

The scale of this opportunity is particularly significant in the APAC region where the Asia-Pacific IoT Automotive market is expected to reach $125.48 billion in 2026, growing at a robust CAGR of 29.9 percent.

Simple, Secure, Intelligent IoT with a Strong Global Ecosystem

Built on Aeris’ own telco-grade IoT core network, the Aeris IoTA platform is currently the only IoT platform in the market with security monitoring and protection fully integrated into the cellular network. Furthermore, as a member of the Bridge Alliance, which maintains an exclusive IoT strategy partnership with Aeris, Globe Business leverages this elite ecosystem of mobile network operators that provide enterprises with a "single pane of glass" to manage IoT deployments via the Aeris IoT Accelerator platform.

The Aeris partner ecosystem enables partners to combine the telco grade Aeris IoT Accelerator global connectivity management platform with Aeris IoT Watchtower™ that delivers operational visibility and security solutions. Together, these innovations enable enterprises to deploy, secure and scale IoT and one platform and built-in zero trust protection.

About Aeris

For more than three decades, Aeris has been a trusted IoT leader enabling the biggest IoT programs and opportunities across automotive, utilities and energy, fleet management and logistics, medical devices, and manufacturing. Our IoT technology expertise serves a global ecosystem of 7,000 enterprise customers, nearly 30 mobile network operator partners, and more than 100 million IoT devices across the world. Aeris, the largest orchestrator of eSIMs for IoT, powers today’s connected smart world with innovative technologies and borderless connectivity that simplify management, enhance security, optimize performance, and drive growth at scale. To learn how Aeris IoT Accelerator platform can secure and supercharge your critical IoT programs, visit aeris.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Globe

Globe Telecom, Inc. is a leading digital platform in the Philippines with interests in telecommunications, fintech, venture building, shared services, and digital marketing. It is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol GLO. The company delivers a full suite of mobile, broadband, data, and managed services to meet the needs of consumers and businesses. A UN Global Compact Participant, Globe is the first publicly listed Philippine firm with approved near- and long-term science-based targets under the SBTi. It was named one of TIME and Statista's Most Sustainable Companies in 2025. Its back-to-back inclusion in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 in 2024 and 2025 affirms its growth and leadership. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel, prominent industry leaders in the region.

About Globe Business

Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe, is a trusted partner specializing in driving digital transformation for businesses of all sizes. With expert guidance and powerful solutions, the company enables organizations to drive operational efficiency and achieve sustainable success. Through enhanced connectivity offerings, along with expanded services such as cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications, Globe Business empowers organizations to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape and future-proof their operations. By connecting businesses, government, and communities, Globe Business facilitates seamless digital integration and fosters a thriving enterprise ecosystem.

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MAVENIR ENABLES TUNE TALK AS INDEPENDENT CLOUD-NATIVE MNO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the network software provider building artificial intelligence (AI)‑driven mobile infrastructure, announced that Tune Talk has completed its evolution into a fully independent, cloud-native mobile network operator (MNO).

Through a strategic partnership with Mavenir, the deployment enables Tune Talk to operate its own network systems end‑to‑end, unlocking new speed, agility, and innovation capabilities ahead of its next phase of growth.

By adopting Mavenir’s cloud-native Operations Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS) solutions, Tune Talk gains full control of its network operations and digital service platforms, providing a software-driven foundation for future growth.

According to a statement, Tune Talk now operates an independent, software‑defined network, an upgrade that enables faster service deployment, more personalised AI-driven customer experiences, and improved network reliability.

The new architecture has already accelerated the rollout of digital services, including MyDigital ID integration, Mastercard ID Theft Protection, free Personal Accident Insurance, foodpanda benefits, and in‑app streaming content such as drama and game subscriptions.

In addition, Tune Talk’s cloud-native operational environment features zero-touch processes and self-healing automation, improving network stability while reducing operational overheads.

Phase two will deepen Tune Talk’s AI-driven transformation, introducing advanced orchestration and next-generation BSS to further enhance network performance, accelerate service delivery, and unlock new revenue streams through contextual, personalised offers.

With this deployment, Tune Talk becomes a reference model for cloud-native MNO operations not just in Malaysia but also across the ASEAN region, demonstrating how modern OSS/BSS architectures can accelerate operator independence, agility, and long-term digital transformation.

In collaboration with Mobile World Live, Mavenir will host a panel discussion at MWC26 on March 2. The session will feature Tune Talk Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gurtaj Singh Padda, a senior executive from TextNow, and Mavenir President and CEO, Sandeep Singh, highlighting how AI, cloud-native architectures, and flexible monetisation enable mobile networks to differentiate on experience rather than price.

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WATCHTOWR, PWC HONG KONG TO STRENGTHEN PREEMPTIVE CYBER DEFENCE ACROSS APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Global Preemptive Exposure Management leader, watchTowr, has expanded its partnership with PwC Hong Kong (PwC) to continue delivering the watchTowr Platform as part of PwC’s Managed Security Service (MSS) offering.

“PwC’s team in Hong Kong knows what it takes to operate security programmes under real-world pressure. They trust the watchTowr Platform to continuously validate exposure and to move quickly when threats emerge,” said watchTowr Vice President of Global Partnerships and Enablement, Elvina Liow in a statement.

Meanwhile, PwC Hong Kong Partner of Cybersecurity and Privacy, Jenius Shieh said: “Our goal with this partnership is to democratise regional security. By combining PwC’s threat intelligence and incident response experience with the watchTowr Platform capabilities, we help clients translate emerging threats into practical defences.”

Since early 2024, the partnership has supported clients across critical infrastructure, enterprise, and higher education in Hong Kong, helping organisations move from reactive monitoring to preemptive resilience, prioritising what matters most.

The watchTowr Platform uses proactive threat intelligence, attacker telemetry, and automated validation to identify and confirm exploitable weaknesses across an organisation’s external footprint, giving defenders time to act before in-the-wild exploitation begins.

PwC operationalises these capabilities 24/7, translating technical findings into clear, actionable steps for security and business stakeholders.

A dedicated round-the-clock support model has been established to maximise client value, providing fast resolution and accelerating time-to-action when new threats emerge.

Building on the Hong Kong foundation, watchTowr and PwC plan to extend the managed service offering across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand, setting a new standard for preemptive exposure management.

-- BERNAMA

CGTN: 2026 Spring Festival Gala: A spiritual feast for the Chinese people

 

BEIJING, Feb 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday evening, China Media Group's 2026 Spring Festival Gala lit up screens across the country and around the world. For more than four decades, the annual gala – widely known as Chunwan – has been the spiritual feast of the Chinese people on the eve of the Chinese New Year, and a shared cultural ritual that accompanies family reunions.

This year, CGTN partnered with its multilingual platforms in 85 languages, working with more than 3,500 media outlets in over 200 countries and regions to broadcast and report on the gala live.

As the Chinese New Year increasingly evolves from a "Chinese festival" into a global celebration, the Spring Festival Gala has taken on a new mission: to allow the world to share in the joy and festivity of the season, and to experience the richness and vibrancy of Chinese culture.

Rooted in Chinese culture with celebrations of various forms, the Spring Festival symbolizes renewal and family unity. It carries a universal resonance of hope and aspirations for a better life.

A cultural feast

The 2026 gala once again delivered a grand audiovisual spectacle, bringing together a mix of performances, from music, comedy, and traditional arts like opera and martial arts to spectacular acts such as magic and acrobatics. The stage became a window through which audiences at home and abroad could glimpse the enduring charm of China's fine traditional culture.

A highlight of the evening was a cross-cultural acrobatic performance that blended Chinese traditional techniques with international staging and choreography, symbolizing dialogue and mutual appreciation among civilizations. In another much-discussed act, ballet met street dance in a dynamic fusion piece that seamlessly combined classical elegance with urban rhythm– a vivid expression of cultural confidence rooted in tradition yet open to innovation.

Meanwhile, comedic sketches drew on everyday life, reflecting social changes with warmth and humor. Together, these diverse programs painted a portrait of a society that values heritage while embracing contemporary creativity.

For Chinese people, the Spring Festival Gala is more than just a TV show. It has become an indispensable "cultural feast" and emotional bond for the Chinese people on the eve of the Chinese New Year. Through fostering reunion and companionship and telling the stories of ordinary people, it encapsulates the country's hopes and heritage, making it an irreplaceable emotional and cultural touchstone for billions of Chinese people worldwide.

Broadcast globally in multiple languages, the gala allowed overseas Chinese to participate in the same celebration as their families back in China, bridging geographical distances and reinforcing a shared cultural identity. It is a reminder that, no matter where they are, they are part of a larger community.

Technology on full display

With culture at the heart of the gala, technology provided its powerful wings. This year's gala integrated cutting-edge digital tools into many aspects of the show.

Advanced applications, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR), transformed the stage into an immersive, multidimensional space. Incorporating cutting-edge technologies, such as VR glasses, Beidou navigation, and drones, vast digital landscapes unfolded behind performers, bringing different traditions to life through dynamic, interactive projections.

The 2026 gala coincides with a pivotal moment in China's technological development. AI, robotics, and other foundational technologies – poised to shape human society for decades – are now rapidly entering the consumer market.

This broader technological wave was clearly reflected in the gala's production. One of the highlights came when humanoid robots brought Kung Fu to the next level, performing vaults and backflips with smooth and precise movements. The performance has amazed overseas netizens who expressed their admiration for the development of China's robotics industry.

In 2025, China's humanoid robot industry moved from a phase of technological novelty to one of increasingly wide social deployment. The country is now home to more than 150 humanoid robot companies, and the sector is expanding at an annual rate of over 50 percent, with the market scale expected to reach 100 billion yuan (about $14.22 billion) by 2030.

The Year of the Horse extravaganza stands out in the 43-year evolution of the Spring Festival Gala as one of the most technologically advanced editions to date. The presence of AI applications and robotics was not superficial decoration, but an integral part of storytelling and artistic expression.

For more than 40 years, the Spring Festival Gala has mirrored China's transformation – from an era of scarcity to one of digital connectivity and global engagement. As families gathered before their screens and international audiences tuned in from afar, the gala offered more than entertainment. It presents a living narrative of a civilization that treasures its heritage, embraces innovation, and shares its festive spirit with the world.

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Contact： Jiang Simin
jiang.simin@cgtn.com  

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Entrepreneur Asia Summit & Awards 2026 Convenes APAC’s Startup Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneur Asia Summit & Awards (EASA) 2026, taking place at The St Regis Singapore, brings together founders, chief executive officers (CEOs), investors, policymakers and ecosystem leaders from across Asia-Pacific (APAC) for a one-day programme focused on innovation, leadership and cross-border growth.

The summit is organised by Entrepreneur Media Pte Ltd, reflecting the group’s strategic focus on the region’s fast-expanding innovation and startup economy.

Entrepreneur APAC Editorial Director, Sachin Marya said entrepreneurship in Asia is entering a defining decade.

“EASA is designed as a platform where leaders come together not only to celebrate success but also to exchange insights, forge partnerships, and shape the next phase of sustainable, cross-border growth,” he said in a statement.

At the event, the organiser also announces the launch of its bimonthly publication, Entrepreneur & Entrepreneur’s Startups, dedicated to profiling founders, investors, emerging technologies and high-growth ventures shaping Asia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The curated agenda features keynote addresses, panel discussions and fireside chats focused on entrepreneurship, venture capital, leadership, innovation and regional market expansion.

The Guest of Honour is Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Minister of State for Manpower, and Mayor of the South East District, Dinesh Vasu Dash.

The speaker lineup includes Carro Founder and CEO, Aaron Tan; chef-entrepreneur Manjunath Mural; Jungle Ventures Managing Partner, David Gowdey; and B Capital General Partner, Karan Mohla.

The event will conclude with the Entrepreneur Asia Awards 2026, recognising startups, founders and enterprises for innovation, impact and leadership across key sectors.

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Digital Realty Debuts NVIDIA Certification for Liquid Cooled Data Center in Japan

· Expands AI-Ready Infrastructure in Asia Pacific   

Rendering of Digital Realty’s NRT14 data center in the Greater Tokyo area

SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, today announced that its upcoming NRT14 data center in the Greater Tokyo area will be one of the first facilities in Japan to achieve the DGX-Ready Data Center certification. The milestone reinforces Digital Realty’s role as a strategic AI infrastructure partner for organizations scaling next-generation, high-density workloads across the region.

Digital Realty’s NRT14 is certified as part of the NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center program to host NVIDIA DGX GB200 infrastructure and other similar NVIDIA GB200 NVL72-based systems powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell architecture. Customers will be able to run next-generation AI workloads with greater speed and efficiency by hosting NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs.

As a result, enterprises will be able to achieve faster time-to-insight, and reduced operational costs, while improving performance for demanding AI and analytics workloads.

Achieved by MC Digital Realty, Digital Realty’s 50/50 joint venture in Japan with Mitsubishi Corporation, the certification confirms that NRT14 has met NVIDIA certification criteria. Specifically, the ability to run high-density AI workloads of 100 kW or more per rack, supporting greater performance and efficiency. According to NVIDIA, liquid-cooled Blackwell architectures can deliver up to 25 times greater energy efficiency than traditional air-cooled systems.

This latest milestone expands Digital Realty’s collaboration with NVIDIA, following the recent announcement of the NVIDIA AI Factory Research Center hosted at its Northern Virginia campus. Extending the AI Factory partnership model to Asia Pacific gives NVIDIA and its partners access to scalable, high density AI infrastructure across a globally consistent platform.

Digital Realty now operates certified sites in over 20 countries worldwide, including six across Asia Pacific. In 2023, Digital Realty’s KIX13 facility in Osaka, Japan, was certified as an NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center as part of the program.

“Achieving this certification underscores Digital Realty’s ability to deliver liquid cooling for the next generation of AI-ready infrastructure,” said Chris Sharp, Chief Technology Officer, Digital Realty. “This milestone builds on years of work with NVIDIA and reflects our shared commitment to turning AI ambition into operational reality for our customers.”

“Demanding AI reasoning workloads require a new class of high-density, energy-efficient infrastructure to power the global wave of AI-driven transformation,” said Charlie Boyle, Vice President, DGX Systems, NVIDIA. “The certification of Digital Realty's liquid-cooled data center in Japan expands the reach of this foundational infrastructure for the age of AI, helping enterprises deploy and scale their most demanding workloads.”

“As AI adoption accelerates globally, Asia Pacific is emerging as the epicenter of global digital transformation. This certification strengthens our AI-ready footprint in Japan and across the region, underscoring our commitment to building resilient, low-carbon infrastructure that supports customers’ high performance computing needs and regional sustainability goals,” said Serene Nah, Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific, Digital Realty.

About Digital Realty
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation, from cloud and digital transformation to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents. To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About MC Digital Realty
MC Digital Realty, Inc., established in September 2017, is a 50/50 joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation and Digital Realty. The company provides the full spectrum of data center services in Japan, including colocation and interconnection solutions, by leveraging MC's real estate and infrastructure investment expertise and customer network, as well as Digital Realty's leading global data center platform, PlatformDIGITAL®, with 5,000+ customers across 300+ data centers on six continents. For more information about MC Digital Realty, please visit https://www.mc-digitalrealty.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

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SPF, GFTN Partner To Accelerate Global Fintech Innovation

 

MoU signed between Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) and Startup Policy Forum (SPF)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Startup Policy Forum (SPF) announced a strategic collaboration with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to accelerate fintech and digital innovation through coordinated policy engagement, ecosystem development and cross-border growth programmes.

The partnership was unveiled at the Black Swan Summit India 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between SPF President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shweta Rajpal Kohli and GFTN CEO, Asia & Europe, and GFTN Forums Co-CEO, James Boey in the presence of senior ministers, industry leaders and global ecosystem stakeholders.

“This partnership embeds India’s startup ecosystem more deeply into global financial and technology networks.

“By combining SPF’s on-ground policy advocacy with GFTN’s global platforms, we can drive regulatory coherence, cross-border growth and long-term innovation that benefits entrepreneurs and consumers alike,” said Kohli in a statement.

The collaboration will focus on strengthening global–India innovation corridors, enabling structured policy dialogue between regulators and industry, and supporting the international expansion of high-growth Indian startups.

Priority areas include digital finance infrastructure, responsible artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets, cross-border payments and regulatory innovation.

SPF, which represents more than 65 high-growth Indian startups collectively valued at over US$100 billion, works closely with key government institutions, including DPIIT, the MeitY Startup Hub and the IndiaAI Mission, to strengthen India’s innovation policy ecosystem. (US$1=RM3.92)

Meanwhile, GFTN, a Singapore-headquartered platform established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, connects policy, technology and finance leaders across more than 130 countries to advance resilient and inclusive financial systems.

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DayOne Data Centers Appoints Greg Norman as Board Advisor as It Expands Its Global Digital Infrastructure Platform

 

SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DayOne Data Centers Limited (“DayOne”), a Singapore-headquartered global hyperscale data center platform, announced on February 10 the appointment of Greg Norman as a Board Advisor, supporting DayOne’s long-term strategy for global expansion and sustainable growth across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Widely recognized for his leadership across sport, global business, and sustainability initiatives, Norman brings decades of experience in enterprise leadership, large-scale infrastructure development, and relationship building with global partners. In his advisory role, he will support DayOne’s board and management team on strategic partnerships and international stakeholder engagement.

DayOne is backed by a strong group of long-term global investors, and is governed by an experienced board with deep expertise across digital infrastructure, energy, finance, and international expansion. The company has rapidly scaled into a multi-market platform with developments and operations across key data center hubs in Asia-Pacific and Europe, supporting the accelerating demand driven by cloud and AI workloads.

“DayOne is building mega-scale digital infrastructure to support the next phase of the digital economy,” said William Huang, Chairman of DayOne Data Centers. “DayOne’s governance is strengthened by a globally experienced and diverse board. Greg’s global perspective, approach to sustainability and long-term value creation, and trusted network align closely with how we build and partner. His involvement strengthens our strategy and the credibility of the ecosystem we are building together.”

Norman highlighted the importance of responsible growth in an increasingly data-driven world. “Sustainable digital infrastructure is no longer optional — it’s essential,” he said. “DayOne has a clear understanding of how to balance scale, performance, and environmental responsibility, while working with credible partners who can execute globally. I’m excited to support the company as it expands its global footprint.”

The appointment reflects DayOne’s continued commitment to building responsible, scalable digital infrastructure, and to working with partners who share a disciplined, long-term approach to growth.   

About DayOne Data Centers

DayOne is a Singapore headquartered data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne’s data center developments span key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Finland.

Media Contact:

Marketing@dayonedc.com 

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SOURCE: DAYONE DATA CENTERS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

HKTDC to Host World’s Largest One-Stop Jewellery Marketplace

 

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New Hard Pure Gold Pavilion showcases breakthrough gold technologies

HONG KONG, Feb 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the world’s largest one‑stop jewellery marketplace will return in early March under its proven “Two Shows, Two Venues” format. The 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will take place from 2 to 6 March at AsiaWorld‑Expo, featuring a wide range of jewellery raw materials. Also, the 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will be held from 4 to 8 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing finished jewellery pieces.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260207153040/en/ 

Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year’s twin jewellery shows bring together some 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, with nearly 70% coming from outside Hong Kong. The HKTDC presents the world’s largest one-stop jewellery marketplace to highlight Hong Kong’s status as an international trade capital and jewellery sourcing hub.”

Over 40 themed pavilions include a new Hard Pure Gold Pavilion
The twin shows attract strong global industry support, with exhibitors participating from over 40 regional and industry pavilions. The World Gold Council debuts the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion, showcasing innovative gold craftsmanship to the global market. The Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd. will participate as a pavilion for the first time, while the Zhushan Turquoise pavilion from Hubei will also make its debut.

The Hall of Fame at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show makes a highly anticipated return this year with over 40% expansion in scale, welcoming renowned international jewellery brands.

Over 20 forums on hot topics including AI and digital marketing
More than 20 seminars and networking sessions will be held, covering industry trends, digital marketing and jewellery technologies. A session will examine how artificial intelligence moves from design to commercialisation to drive the development of the jewellery industry. There will also be seminars where influencers share how to leverage e-commerce platforms to enhance jewellery brand visibility and boost sales.

Website for Marketplace App
https://tinyurl.com/4dzvd3s4

Fair Websites
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com
Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show: hkdgp.hktdc.com

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Contact

Media Enquiries
HKTDC's Exhibitions Department:
Ken Tsang
Tel: (852) 2240 4136
Email: ken.mc.tsang@hktdc.org

Source : Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

Smart Communications Launches Enterprise-Ready AI Innovations Across the Conversation Cloud™

Purpose-built AI that Improves Speed, Accuracy, and Governance for Regulated Enterprises Without Compromising Compliance or Control 

LONDON, Feb 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart Communications™, a leading technology company focused on helping highly regulated organizations engage in more meaningful customer conversations, today announced a suite of strategic AI capabilities across its Conversation Cloud. Anchored in the company’s AI philosophy of delivering relevant, accountable, and compliant innovation, the company is introducing a range of purpose-built capabilities that deliver meaningful value to companies today.
More than 80% of Smart Communications’ customers can access these AI capabilities directly within their existing environment today. The new AI capabilities bring consistent, trusted intelligence into the core workflows where customer communications and digital data collection are created, managed, stored, and governed: 

Leverage existing AI investments to increase adoption while reducing risk

· SmartIQ™ Agent Infrastructure enables conversational, controlled agentic data collection experiences on any channel. SmartIQ MCP servers connect GenAI applications with enterprise software systems, enabling enterprise AI agents to deliver compliant data collection to streamline applications, affirmation, onboarding, and self-service experiences.
· AI-Powered Form Migration accelerates transformation by converting outdated PDFs and legacy documents into SmartIQ digital data collection experiences, delivering a “best first draft” in minutes. Organizations can apply this powerful technology to backlogs that still have hundreds, or even thousands, of untransformed form-based processes.

Support high-trust conversations with compliance-focused AI assistants

· Knowledge Assistant provides natural language, in-app guidance that helps users quickly find answers, follow best practices, and complete tasks directly in-app, reducing onboarding time and improving productivity across all skill levels for SmartCOMM and SmartIQ users.
· Writing Assistant optimizes tone and supports real-time translation while maintaining accuracy, brand voice, and compliance. It delivers faster, reliable outcomes for SmartCOMM users with industry leading transparency to preserve content provenance and provide audit trails for every AI assisted change.
· Design Assistant accelerates SmartCOMM template creation with AI-driven refinement of language, tone, and readability using pre-built prompts. Integration via Amazon Bedrock provides embedded access.

Enable compliance and control with orchestration and retrieval innovations

· As AI summarization and self-service experiences scale within organizations, SmartHUB™ meets the moment with retrieval optimized archiving – while legacy systems struggle to keep pace with the exponential increase in AI-driven document requests.
· As new experiences drive engagement across channels, SmartPATH™ orchestrates AI-assisted experiences across channels to ensure delivery, improve completion rates, and correct data errors along the way. 

Combining these AI innovations with SmartCOMM’s powerful migration capabilities enables organizations to rapidly retire complex, high-risk legacy communication technologies. Smart Communications AI innovations reduce manual effort, accelerate time-to-value, bring clarity, improve accessibility, and lower compliance risk across every customer engagement, all while preserving the governance and compliance demanded in regulated industries.

Comments on the News

“At Moter, we turn data into experiences at speed and scale, and we need a partner that works just as fast,” said Adrian Thompson, Chief Customer Officer at Moter Insurance Services. “We look to Smart Communications’ AI innovations to help us create and deliver effective omnichannel customer engagements.”

"The Smart Communications roadmap for AI is quite powerful,” said Marc Francis, Head of Sales Enablement at Three UK. “Most striking is that it's structured and clear. Quite a lot of the AI paths we see from other vendors make a big noise about what you’ll be able to do without the detail backing it up. How we can leverage the AI from Smart Communications is really impressive. We'll be able to make fast inroads with it."

“AI creates real value if teams can trust it to work safely and accurately in the moments that matter most,” said Leigh Segall, CEO at Smart Communications. “In a market crowded with experimentation and hype, we’re focused on AI innovation that delivers real outcomes with the transparency and governance regulated environments demand. This marks the next phase of our AI roadmap and reinforces our leadership in helping enterprises adopt AI responsibly and at scale.”

“The next phase of AI isn’t about experimentation—it’s about execution,” said Heidi Johnson, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Smart Communications. “Our focus is on AI that’s ready for production, governed by design, and purpose-built to support meaningful customer interactions at scale.”

Additional Resources

On February 10, 2026, Smart Communications will host a webinar showcasing its newest AI innovations and a preview of what’s next, illustrating how regulated industries can scale customer engagement with confidence in 2026 and beyond.

Registration for the “Smart AI: Outcomes. Not Hype” webinar is now open.

About Smart Communications:

Smart Communications is the trusted choice for regulated enterprises looking to modernize complex processes and connect with customers in the moments that matter most. Its Conversation Cloud™ platform powers frictionless, compliant, digital-first experiences through omnichannel communications, intelligent orchestration, secure data capture, and digital archival. More than 700 enterprises worldwide—including Zurich Insurance, Priority Health, The Pacific Financial Group, and The Bancorp—rely on Smart Communications to reduce compliance risk, boost operational efficiency, lower costs, and accelerate digital transformation. Today, with over 30 pre-built connectors, Smart Communications integrates seamlessly with trusted enterprise systems including Salesforce, AWS, Guidewire, DuckCreek, OneSpan, and Pega, and powers more than 60 billion mission-critical customer conversations each year. For more information, visit www.smartcommunications.com.   

For media inquiries, contact: 

Red Lorry Yellow Lorry for Smart Communications 

smartcommunications@rlyl.com   

SOURCE: Smart Communications

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