Wednesday, 18 March 2026

EDGECONNEX BREAKS GROUND ON AI-READY HYPERSCALE CAMPUS IN GREATER OSAKA

Sam Lee, Managing Director, Market & Commercial Development for EdgeConneX APAC performing the ground‑breaking ritual during the Shinto ceremony.


KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- EdgeConneX, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density data centre solutions, has commenced development of its first 200-megawatt (MW), artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centre campus in Greater Osaka.

The milestone project, in partnership with Kagoya Asset Management, reinforces the company's commitment to the Japanese market and aims to meet the region’s growing demand for secure, resilient, and advanced digital infrastructure.

“Breaking ground on our first data centre campus in Japan is a landmark moment for EdgeConneX and a significant step in our strategy to bring advanced, AI-ready infrastructure to this critical market.

“With a combined 350MW of capacity planned for the Greater Osaka region, we are well-positioned to support the next wave of cloud and AI adoption, helping to establish Osaka as a top destination for cutting-edge IT infrastructure,” said EdgeConneX Managing Director, Market & Commercial Development APAC, Sam Lee.

Meanwhile, Kyotanabe City Mayor, Takashi Kamimura welcomed the project, expressing confidence that the facility will contribute to the regional economy and support sustainable community development.

According to EdgeConneX in a statement, the new hyperscale campus will span 130,000 square metres, with a 200MW power capacity, and is located approximately 30 kilometres from Osaka’s central business district.

The first phase is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2028, following the company’s January 2025 market entry and local team expansion.

Designed for high-density AI workloads, the Osaka campus will feature a liquid-cooling-capable architecture offering flexibility, modularity, and mission-critical resilience. The facility will fully comply with Japan’s stringent building and seismic codes to ensure operational reliability.

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Bitget Invites Affiliates to Split "The Missing 40%" Revenue Plus $1 Million USDT Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is inviting traders and content creators to claim their share of revenue that most exchanges keep to themselves. The Missing 40% campaign launches today with a $1 million USDT prize pool, built around a single premise: guaranteed 40% of the fees generated by an affiliate's community go back to the affiliate.

The program paid out more than $20M in commissions to over 300k registered affiliates globally, with $600+B in trading volume attributed to affiliate-referred users in the past 30 days. The Missing 40% campaign is designed to bring in the next wave of creators, community managers, and active traders who have yet to claim the revenue they are already generating for someone else.

The split is straightforward. Once a referred user reaches $10,000 in trading volume within their first 30 days, the affiliate earns a 40% commission on every trade that user places for life. At 40% from day one, it is the highest starting rebate in the industry. For retail traders who do not run a public community, Bitget also offers a self-affiliate option — a way to reclaim 40% of their own trading fees without needing an audience at all.

Affiliates manage their share through a personalized dashboard with monthly analytics reports covering conversions, commissions earned, and user behavior insights — giving a clear, ongoing picture of how referred activity translates into income.

Application process is designed to be fast. Applicants need either 100 social media followers or 500 community members to qualify, with a 24-hour review turnaround. Bitget structured the entry requirements this way deliberately. Most competing programs set thresholds that shut out smaller creators before they have a chance to grow, leaving real revenue on the table for both sides.

"Content creators and community builders put real work into growing their audiences, and that work directly drives trading activity on our platform. The least we can do is make sure they see a meaningful return to it. The Missing 40% campaign is our way of saying we take that partnership seriously, a permanent 40% split from day one, lifetime earnings on every referred user, and no hoops to jump through to get there," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.

The $1 million USDT prize pool supports campaign rewards, activation bonuses, and milestone incentives throughout the program. Affiliates who submit their application during the campaign period will receive a 600 USDT futures experience voucher package upon approval. The launch follows Bitget's Boost Month initiative in November 2025, which drove meaningful growth in affiliate sign-ups and community engagement across the platform.

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Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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AM BEST ASSIGNS RATINGS TO STRONGHOLD INSURANCE IN PHILIPPINES

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B (Fair), a long-term issuer credit rating of “bb” (Fair) and a Philippines National Scale Rating of a.PH (Excellent) to Stronghold Insurance Company Inc (Stronghold).

In a statement, AM Best said the outlook assigned to these credit ratings (ratings) is stable.

The ratings reflect Stronghold’s strong balance sheet strength, adequate operating performance, limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management.

The company’s risk-adjusted capitalisation, measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, is expected to remain at least strong over the medium term. Stronghold’s investment portfolio is low-to-moderate risk, with the majority allocated to cash, deposits, and Philippine government bonds, supported by a reinsurance programme of generally good credit quality.

Operating performance remains adequate, with a five-year average return on equity of 5.7 per cent (fiscal years 2020 to 2024). The company has shown marginal improvement in combined ratios, supported by steady business growth and generally benign loss experience.

In addition, investment income, primarily from interest and rental returns, remains stable and contributes positively to overall earnings, with 2025 operating results staying in positive territory due to consistent underwriting and investment performance.

Stronghold is among the top 10 non-life insurers in the Philippines, with approximately four per cent market share. Key business lines include fire, surety and motor insurance, with premium growth driven in part by large fire policies.

AM Best notes that certain risk exposures, particularly to natural catastrophes such as typhoons and floods, exceed current risk management capabilities, though improvements are expected over time.

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OXFORD NANOPORE PARTNERS A.D.A.M. INNOVATIONS TO ADVANCE GENOMIC SEQUENCING IN JAPAN

From left to right: Dr. Iri Sato Baran, Genesis Healthcare (A.D.A.M Innovations), Vice Chair of the Board Ambassador Julia Longbottom, British Embassy Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Michel Mommejat, Genesis Healthcare (A.D.A.M Innovations), CEO and Executive Director Gretchen Weightman, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Senior Vice President Commercial and General Manager APAC, Dr. Toshiharu Furukawa, LDP, Chair of Medical Information Policy and Genomic Medicine, House of Councillors, Hirokazu Shimoda, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Senior Director


KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Oxford Nanopore Technologies and A.D.A.M. Innovations (Japanese corporate name Genesis Healthcare Co) announced an international collaboration to accelerate advanced genomic sequencing and medicine applications in Japan.

The partnership aims to develop and deploy comprehensive nanopore sequencing technology across the Japanese genetic testing market, according to Oxford Nanopore in a statement.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Vice President Commercial and General Manager APAC, Gretchen Weightman commented that the joint force will help bring rapid, scalable sequencing directly into clinical pathways and strengthen scientific ties between the United Kingdom (UK) and Japan.

Meanwhile, A.D.A.M. Innovations President, Michel Mommejat noted that Oxford Nanopore’s innovative platform opens new possibilities for clinical genomics in Japan and is intended to enhance diagnostic capability and advance the nation’s genomic precision medicine.

The initial phase will establish Oxford Nanopore’s information-rich, real-time sequencing technology within A.D.A.M. Innovations’ advanced genetic testing portfolio. This integration is expected to enable rapid and precise genomic testing across multiple disease areas.

The long-term goal is to introduce new clinical workflows validated under Japan-specific standards, supporting scalable sequencing of DNA fragments of any length. Sequencing that captures complete genomic information is poised to expand testing accuracy beyond existing technologies.

A memorandum of understanding was signed at the British Embassy in Tokyo, in an event supported by His Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom.

The initiative aligns with the UK-Japan Health Memorandum of Cooperation and reflects a broader increase in bilateral life sciences collaboration, strengthening industrial cooperation and accelerating translational research for patient benefit.

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Wednesday, 11 March 2026

PERSONA AI APPOINTS MICHAEL PERRY AS HEAD OF COMMERCIAL STRATEGY

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Persona AI, a pioneering robotics company, has appointed Michael Perry as Head of Commercial Strategy, signalling the company’s shift toward commercial deployment as it builds infrastructure to bring humanoid automation to markets such as shipyards, steel mills, and construction sites globally.

“We are building Persona to solve real problems in some of the hardest industrial environments. Now we need someone who has taken robots from the lab to the factory floor and built the commercial engine to sustain it,” said its Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Nicolaus Radford.

In his new role, Perry will focus on building Persona AI’s commercial framework, engaging strategic partners, enabling early adopters and scaling customer engagements, including working with clients to deploy their first humanoids focused on heavy industrial tasks.

Perry’s appointment comes on the heels of Persona’s agreements with HD Hyundai and POSCO Group to advance humanoid automation in shipyards and steel manufacturing, as well as a pilot programme with the state of Louisiana targeting active heavy-industry environments.

A seasoned robotics and automation executive, Perry has a distinguished track record in driving commercial growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion for advanced robotics technologies.

Persona AI in a statement said Perry’s experience across DJI, Boston Dynamics, and Dexterity AI has focused on scaling promising robotic and physical AI technology with enterprise customers.

Operating across Houston and Pensacola, Persona AI is backed by leading investors in robotics and industrial technology. The company develops humanoid robots designed to use standard industrial tools such as welding torches, grinders and power tools in human-scale environments.

Persona AI will exhibit at NVIDIA GTC 2026 from March 16 to 19 in San Jose, California, where attendees can meet the team and learn more about the company’s approach to industrial humanoid deployment.

In addition, Radford will appear as a speaker at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas, sharing insights on the rise of humanoid robotics, physical AI and the future of automation in real-world industrial environments.

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EXPEREO NAMES KEVIN BROWN AS COO TO DRIVE GLOBAL OPERATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a leading global Managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, has appointed Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing its focus on operational integration, efficiency, and scaling customer and supplier-facing functions worldwide.

In a statement, Expereo Chief Executive Officer, Ben Elms said that Brown’s appointment provides a single point of executive ownership, enabling faster decision-making, clearer operational integration, and stronger execution, marking a key milestone in the company’s next phase of growth.

Meanwhile, Brown said: “I am joining Expereo because it sits at the centre of one of today’s most critical business needs – secure, resilient global connectivity.

“I look forward to driving operational excellence, accelerating transformation, and strengthening the customer experience.”

Brown will oversee operational strategy, transformation delivery, and performance across all customer and supplier-facing functions, working closely with Expereo’s Digital Office to advance its digital transformation.

He brings extensive global leadership experience across telecom, cybersecurity, and Software as a Service (SaaS), most recently serving as NCC Group Global COO, where he built and scaled operating models to drive customer experience, efficiency, and growth.

Previously, Brown led BT’s cybersecurity business, establishing a strong track record of transforming operations into engines of value creation at scale.

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Tuesday, 10 March 2026

HORIZON QUANTUM UNVEILS ANTICIPATED BOARD MEMBERS, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd (Horizon Quantum) has announced expected new members of its board of directors and a key addition to its leadership team.

Following the completion of Horizon Quantum’s merger with dMY Squared Technology Group Inc (dMY), the company expects to appoint Danielle Lambert, formerly of Apple Inc; Peter Oey of Grab Holdings Ltd; Jill Turner of Broadcom Inc; and Harry You, Chairman of dMY, to its board of directors.

Meanwhile, Horizon Quantum will also strengthen its leadership team by adding Catherine Fitzsimons, currently of Fidelity International Ltd, as the company’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and company secretary.

“Bringing world-class appointments to our board and leadership team strengthens the company and enhances our ability to achieve our mission of unlocking the full potential of quantum computers,” said Horizon Quantum Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Dr Joe Fitzsimons in a statement.

Previously Apple Vice President of Human Resources, Lambert helped build teams behind several Apple products and played a pivotal role in the founding of Nest Labs Inc, while Oey is Grab Chief Financial Officer and previously held several finance leadership roles at Activision Blizzard Inc.

Turner has more than 20 years of experience in global human resources leadership roles at Fortune 500 technology companies, while You is an experienced public company officer who has held Chief Financial Officer roles at Accenture plc and Oracle Corporation.

Separately, Fitzsimons will join the company in May. At Fidelity, she is currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives and previously served as Head of Global Product Legal.

Horizon Quantum’s mission is to unlock broad quantum advantage by building software infrastructure that enables developers to use quantum computing to solve complex computational problems.

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InterSystems Appoints Former NHS and Mass General Leader Dr. Tim Ferris as Vice President, Healthcare Practice

 

LAS VEGAS, March 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, today announced the appointment of Tim Ferris, M.D., as Vice President, Healthcare Practice. The announcement comes as healthcare leaders gather for the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition.

In this role, Dr. Ferris will leverage his comprehensive view of the industry to help drive the clinical and strategic direction of the company’s healthcare solutions worldwide. Drawing on his vast experience, he will serve as a strategic advisor to global health systems and governments, engineer targeted technology solutions based on real-world executive needs, advance his academic research on health data architecture and lead public discourse on the intersection of AI and care delivery.

Dr. Ferris brings a unique global perspective to InterSystems that is virtually unmatched in healthcare. His career spans 30 years as a practicing primary care physician, executive leadership at prestigious U.S. health systems, macro-level technology governance for the U.K. government and incubating AI health-tech startups.

“Very few leaders in the world have viewed healthcare from as many critical vantage points as Dr. Ferris,” said Don Woodlock, President of InterSystems. “Tim has treated patients as a frontline physician, overseen thousands of physicians at one of the most respected hospital systems in the world, directed national health policy in the U.K. and incubated cutting-edge AI startups. These experiences make him the perfect leader to help architect technology solutions that truly work for every stakeholder in the healthcare ecosystem.”

Most recently, Dr. Ferris served as president of healthcare at Red Cell Partners, a technology incubator and investment firm. Prior to that, as the national director of transformation at England’s National Health Service (NHS), he managed a $2.5 billion budget and led a massive acceleration of frontline digitization. His tenure included expanding the NHS App to serve more than 40 million citizens, migrating national data services to the cloud and facilitating groundbreaking data agreements with leading global tech and biotech companies.

Before his transformative work with the NHS, Dr. Ferris served as CEO and chair of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization and senior vice president for population health at Mass General Brigham. In those roles, he oversaw 3,000 physicians and led an accountable care organization that achieved top national performance on quality metrics while generating over $1 billion in cumulative cost savings for taxpayers.

A recognized leader in health IT and a Harvard-trained physician, Dr. Ferris became a professor of medicine at Harvard University in 2018. He has authored more than 120 publications on quality measurement, health information technology and population health, and currently serves in an advisory role for Stanford University.

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

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Friday, 6 March 2026

CGTN: JIANGSU PLAYS KEY ROLE IN STABILISING CHINA’S ECONOMY

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Economically strong provinces must maintain solid foundations and strong resilience against external shocks to help stabilise the overall national economy, as emphasised by Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to China Global Television Network (CGTN).

While taking part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress, Xi called on the province to further strengthen its economic resilience, noting that Jiangsu’s economic performance reflects both scale and quality.

In a statement, CGTN reported that Jiangsu has maintained strong momentum with manufacturing as a central pillar.

The province’s manufacturing high-quality development index has ranked first nationwide for five consecutive years, reflecting strong industrial capability and innovation. From advanced equipment and integrated circuits to new energy and biomedicine, Jiangsu’s industrial ecosystem has enabled the province to remain competitive amid global supply chain adjustments.

Domestic demand has also shown strong vitality. A provincial football league has attracted more than 2.43 million spectators in 2025, demonstrating how sports, culture and tourism can stimulate consumption and unlock the potential of the domestic market.

President Xi also stressed that Chinese modernisation is defined by common prosperity for all, highlighting the importance of policies aimed at improving livelihoods.

Among the priorities is employment, with the government expanding work-for-relief programmes to support those facing difficulties in securing jobs. Flexible workers and those in emerging forms of employment will also gain broader access to social security programmes.

China will also implement an income growth plan for urban and rural residents aimed at increasing earnings for lower-income groups, expanding property income channels, and improving remuneration and social security systems.

Meanwhile, the draft government work report outlines measures to strengthen public services and social protection, including raising minimum basic old-age benefits for rural and non-working urban residents, introducing elderly care service vouchers, expanding maternity insurance coverage, and accelerating the development of childcare services.

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Eight Sleep Reaches $1.5B Valuation, Accelerates Predictive AI for Health

Eight Sleep Reaches $1.5B Valuation, Accelerates Predictive AI for Health



Capital fuels the company's shift from sleep optimization to predictive AI health platform

NEW YORK, March 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Eight Sleep, the leading sleep technology company, today announced a new strategic round led by Tether Investments, valuing the company at $1.5 billion. The investment will fund Eight Sleep’s expansion from sleep optimization into predictive, AI-driven health — building a system that anticipates disruptions to recovery and intervenes before they occur.

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The round follows a milestone year. In 2025, Eight Sleep achieved free cash flow positivity while launching three new products — Pod 5, Pod Pillow Cover, and Thermal Blanket — expanding globally to 34 countries, and conducting the most rigorous clinical validation in the company's history. Two peer-reviewed studies show the Pod reduces menopausal hot flashes by 56% and, for the first time in any consumer device, restores the body's natural circadian temperature rhythm during sleep, improving cardiovascular recovery markers.

With Eight Sleep's advancements over the last year, the Company is shifting its focus from sleep optimization to AI-driven preventative health. Eight Sleep is applying predictive intelligence directly to the human body, transforming the bedroom into an intelligent health platform that creates the optimal conditions for recovery before any disruption occurs.

From reactive to predictive: the AI agent

Eight Sleep's Pod tracks biometrics — sleep stages, heart rate, HRV — and automatically adjusts temperature and elevation to improve sleep. Until now, the system has been reactive: reading signals during the night and making real-time adjustments that have been clinically proven to deliver better sleep.

The company is now building a predictive AI agent that anticipates how a user's night will unfold and acts before disruption occurs. The system simulates thousands of scenarios — a warm room, late exercise, a large meal, elevated stress — and optimizes the sleep environment before the user gets into bed.

Eight Sleep’s models are trained on more than one billion hours of real-world sleep data from users in 35+ countries — a proprietary dataset unmatched in scale, diversity, and fidelity. Early pilots of daytime AI-driven guidance have already driven measurable behavior change: nearly half of participants adjusted activity timing, caffeine intake, or sleep schedules based on automated insights.

Expanding into regulated health

Eight Sleep is advancing clinical and regulatory work in the United States, including FDA filings for sleep apnea detection and mitigation. FDA clearance would transform the Pod from a wellness product into a regulated health platform capable of screening, detecting, and intervening at population scale, passively, every night.

"Sleep was just the beginning,” said Matteo Franceschetti, Co-founder and CEO of Eight Sleep. “We've built the most advanced AI-powered health sensing system in the world — one that learns your body better every night and acts on that knowledge. This investment gives us the resources to take that intelligence beyond the bedroom and into every dimension of personal health. What we're building doesn't exist yet — a system that understands your body better each night and acts on that knowledge. Our goal is to build the defining health technology company of this generation."

“We believe advanced personalized AI is the perfect pathway to understand and expand human potential,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “Eight Sleep has the potential to define the future of health tech by building intelligence that learns, scales, and evolves directly with humankind, turning advanced AI into practical, everyday insights and enhancements about core human biology. By helping people better understand sleep, recovery, and long-term health, Eight Sleep is laying the groundwork for a new standard in longevity-focused technology that is truly personalized, can function in any condition, directly on-device, resilient, and aligned with how people live. The age of human-first health intelligence has started.”

Investment priorities

The capital will be deployed across three areas: scaling R&D to accelerate predictive model development; expanding clinical trials and regulatory pathways; and deepening global commercial partnerships in priority markets.

About Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep is the first company to bring sleep fitness to the world by combining technology, physiology, and data to unlock deeper sleep and better health. Its products are trusted by professional athletes, including F1 driver Charles Leclerc and top American tennis player Taylor Fritz, business leaders, and health-conscious consumers across the globe. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, and twice named to TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year,” Eight Sleep continues to redefine the future of sleep. Its products are available in over 34 countries at eightsleep.com.

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Thursday, 5 March 2026

SynaXG Proves the Art of the Possible with Fully Software-Defined AI-RAN on NVIDIA AI Aerial

Achieves benchmark 5G vRAN performance on FR1 and FR2, with seamless orchestration between AI and RAN workloads

BARCELONA, Spain and SINGAPORE, March 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --SynaXG today announced major technical breakthroughs in AI-native radio access networks, demonstrating concurrent operation of 5G FR1, 5G FR2 and AI workloads on NVIDIA AI-RAN platform with real-time, policy-driven GPU orchestration. The results confirm that software-defined, AI-native RAN can deliver carrier-grade performance and continuous 24x7 operation, ready for commercial deployment.

SynaXG achieved carrier-grade 5G FR1 performance on a single NVIDIA GH200 platform. The system simultaneously operated 20 x 100MHz 5G NR cells, delivering more than 36Gbps of aggregated throughput with sub-10 millisecond latency, while supporting up to 1,200 connected user equipment per cell. These results validate that a fully software-defined AI-RAN running on accelerated computing infrastructure can match the performance of best-in-class commercial 5G deployments, while enabling AI workloads to run concurrently on the same shared platform without compromising network KPIs.

SynaXG also achieved the world’s first carrier-grade FR2 virtualized RAN implementation running concurrently with FR1 and AI workloads on a shared GPU platform. The system delivered high throughput with end-to-end latency as low as 5 milliseconds, meeting the performance requirements for dense urban and enterprise deployments. This milestone demonstrates that millimetre-wave RAN can be realized as a fully software-defined workload on accelerated infrastructure without compromising carrier-grade KPIs.

SynaXG’s real-time orchestration software dynamically allocates, and switches Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) partitions based on live RAN and AI key performance indicators. GPU resources are continuously rebalanced across FR1 for coverage, FR2 for capacity and AI workloads without service interruption, enabling deterministic RAN performance while maximizing infrastructure utilization.

The AI-RAN system operated continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, under sustained load, validating the stability, scalability and operational resilience required for carrier environments. The results confirm that NVIDIA GPU-accelerated AI-RAN can maintain predictable performance while adapting dynamically to changing traffic conditions and workload demand.

SynaXG’s AI-RAN platform is built on hardware and software stack leveraging NVIDIA AI Aerial platforms, enabling a software-defined, AI-native architecture that supports deterministic network performance alongside AI processing on shared GPU infrastructure.

Looking ahead, SynaXG is extending its AI-RAN platform to additional NVIDIA platforms, including NVIDIA DGX Spark, demonstrating the portability of its software-defined architecture. This write once, run anywhere approach across NVIDIA CUDA-based platforms accelerates innovation cycles and simplifies deployment at speed that has never been seen with traditional approaches.

In parallel, SynaXG continues to advance AI-for-RAN capabilities focused on network optimization and automation, spectral and energy efficiency, ISAC, distributed MIMO, ICIC, etc. SynaXG has been working with partners on AI agents that analyse real-time network conditions and service demand and take actions to enhance performance, energy efficiency and operational simplicity in AI-native networks.

“With the recent industry-leading breakthroughs, SynaXG has demonstrated that AI-RAN can deliver carrier-grade FR1 and FR2 performance with continuous 24x7 operation on shared NVIDIA AI infrastructure,” said Xin Huang, CEO of SynaXG. “Our software-defined approach enables operators and enterprises to deploy scalable, AI-native networks and are ready for commercial deployment.”

“Software-defined architecture is key to the next generation of wireless networks. SynaXG’s benchmark 5G performance on NVIDIA AI-RAN platform proves that operators and enterprises can achieve the flexibility and agility of cloud-native computing while maintaining carrier-grade throughput and performance per watt, required for commercial 5G services”, said Soma Velayutham, VP of AI and Telecoms, NVIDIA.

SynaXG will showcase these AI-RAN breakthroughs as part of the AI-RAN Alliance Working Group 2 demonstrations at AI-RAN Alliance booth Hall 2, 2E45 and at the SynaXG booth at Hall 5, 5F21 Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.

About SynaXG

SynaXG is a Singapore-based technology company pioneering AI-native radio access networks (AI-RAN). Its unified software platform integrates 5G RAN and AI capabilities on shared commercial hardware, enabling operators, hyperscalers and enterprises to deploy high-performance, energy-efficient, and monetizable AI-driven networks. SynaXG works closely with global ecosystem partners across silicon, cloud, RAN and AI to accelerate the transition toward 5G-Advanced and 6G architectures.
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Wednesday, 4 March 2026

CIRRUS EXPANDS TO SINGAPORE, ADVANCES NOVEL EYE THERAPIES

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Cirrus Therapeutics, a global ocular immunology company, announced several business and pipeline updates to support its strategy of advancing first-in-class and best-in-class therapies for chronic blinding diseases.

The updates include expanding its global footprint to Singapore, forming a strategic partnership with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and unveiling a next-generation retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cell therapy as its second pipeline programme.

“Our presence in Singapore well positions us to leverage critical research, clinical development and partnering opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.

“We look forward to collaborating with A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and renowned clinician-scientist Dr Xinyi Su to accelerate advancement of cutting-edge ocular medicines, including our differentiated next-generation RPE cell therapy,” said Cirrus Therapeutics Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Ying Kai Chan in a statement.

The company established a new research and development (R&D) site in Singapore, expanding its infrastructure beyond its United Kingdom science origins and United States presence, gaining access to the Asia-Pacific biopharma market. Si Hui Tan, who previously led the first-in-class liver regeneration programme at Lerna Biopharma, has been appointed as Director, Pipeline and Site Head, Singapore.

Related to the expansion, Cirrus entered into a multi-million dollar strategic collaboration with Singapore’s A*STAR. This partnership is aimed at accelerating the advancement of innovative ophthalmic assets, including Cirrus’ newly unveiled second pipeline programme. The collaboration will be led by A*STAR IMCB Executive Director, Dr Su.

Cirrus unveiled its second pipeline programme, a novel RPE cell therapy designed for the treatment of centre-involving geographic atrophy (GA). This next-generation cell therapy is differentiated, offering the potential for class-leading vision restoration due to its capacity to function and survive in the hostile GA environment.

The company also continues to advance its lead programme—a novel ocular gene therapy aimed at restoring IRAK-M to prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression and preserve central vision.

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Open Campus, Le & Associates, and SKALE partner to pilot credential-powered job matching initiative in Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Campus, the community-led decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) building the blockchain-powered financial layer for education, today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Le & Associates and SKALE in relation to the intended launch of a credential-powered job matching initiative focused on the Vietnamese market.

The collaboration will combine Open Campus’s education ecosystem and credential and identity infrastructure with Le & Associates’s recruitment expertise and SKALE’s digital recruitment platform to enable candidates to share verified achievements directly with employers, and allow companies to screen applicants based on validated skills rather than solely self-reported resumes. Further details on the rollout will be announced in due course.

The pilot will initially focus on high school and university students entering the workforce and evaluate how trusted, portable credentials can improve alignment between candidates’ verified skills and employers’ hiring requirements.

Ms. Pham Thi My Le, founder and chairwoman at Le & Associates, said: “In Vietnam’s fast-moving labor market, candidates and employers often struggle to clearly signal and match skills and capabilities. Verifiable credentials can help bridge this gap by giving employers more trusted information, while enabling candidates to present their achievements with greater clarity and confidence.”

Mr. Truong Binh Nguyen, chief executive officer of SKALE, said: “SKALE is proud to contribute our online recruitment platform to this initiative. By leveraging AI-powered matching and intelligent screening, we seek to accelerate hiring cycles, enhance talent quality, and foster a more transparent and scalable bridge between enterprises and educational institutions.”

Jonah Lau, project lead and core contributor at Open Campus, said: “Vietnam is a market where education, skills, and employment pathways are rapidly evolving. We are excited to collaborate with Le & Associates and SKALE to demonstrate how verifiable credentials can be used in real hiring workflows - helping learners demonstrate what they have achieved and supporting employers to evaluate candidates with more trusted signals of skills and capabilities.”

As the initiative progresses, insights from the pilot will inform future development of credential‑powered recruitment, supporting the wider adoption of Open Campus ID and verifiable credentials across Vietnam’s talent economy.

About Le & Associates
Founded in 2001, Le & Associates (L&A) is a leading human resources solutions provider in Vietnam and a member of L&A Holdings. With over two decades of experience, L&A specializes in comprehensive workforce solutions, including staffing, outsourcing, mass recruitment, payroll management, and HR services.

L&A currently deploys more than 26,000 employees nationwide and delivers over 200 successful projects each year. By combining deep local market expertise with advanced HR technology, L&A helps businesses optimize their human capital and achieve sustainable growth.

About SKALE
SKALE is an AI-driven HR technology platform that helps organizations attract, assess, and develop talent with advanced AI matching and data-driven recruitment solutions. Built on competency frameworks and intelligent screening, SKALE streamlines hiring and enhances workforce performance for clients across Vietnam and the region.

About Open Campus
Open Campus is a community-led DAO that is building the blockchain-powered financial layer for education. Core contributors to the Open Campus DAO include Animoca Brands, TinyTap, NewCampus, RiseIn, and HackQuest. Together, they are working with Open Campus to enhance the education system for teachers, learners, and institutions by using innovative blockchain protocols and funding initiatives. Open Campus has launched EDU Chain, an Arbitrum Orbit blockchain designed for consumer-facing education apps and on-chain education finance (EduFi).

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Le & Associates: cs@l-a.com.vn
SKALE: ask@skale.asia
Open Campus: info@opencampus.xyz

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Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Korea Newswire Launches MediaBee, an Intelligent PR Platform Powered by Korea’s Largest Media Database

SEOUL, South Korea, March 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Korea Newswire, a leading provider of press release distribution service, has launched MediaBee, a comprehensive PR intelligence platform that leverages Korea’s largest media database to streamline complex local market dynamics for global companies and agencies.

While South Korea remains a pivotal Asian market, its fast-paced media landscape often presents entry barriers for global organizations. MediaBee mitigates these complexities by unifying journalist discovery, distribution, real-time monitoring, and team collaboration into a high-performance strategic workspace.

Precision Targeting with Korea’s Largest Media Database

MediaBee integrates an exhaustive database of 40,000 journalists and 7,000 media outlets, kept current through 900+ daily automated profile updates. By tracking real-time article activity, the platform provides PR teams with deep-dive profiles—from specific beats to outlet influence—enabling them to execute highly personalized and effective media strategies.

Dynamic Media Monitoring and Sentiment Intelligence

With a processing capacity of 200,000 articles per day, MediaBee offers unparalleled oversight of South Korea’s media output. The platform’s advanced analytics engine evaluates sentiment trends and media resonance, enabling PR professionals to measure campaign efficacy and mitigate reputational risks through data-driven insights.

Seamless Integration and Context-Aware PR Automation

MediaBee centralizes the PR value chain by unifying press release orchestration with targeted media relations and real-time impact tracking. Its integrated AI suite is purpose-built to navigate the unique nuances of Korean journalism, offering sophisticated support for content architecture and headline engineering that aligns perfectly with local editorial standards.

Dong-Ho Shin, CEO of Korea Newswire, stated, “Success in Korea’s dynamic media environment requires more than just data; it demands actionable, localized intelligence. MediaBee integrates our decades of trusted media expertise with cutting-edge AI to empower global brands to execute PR campaigns with the same strategic precision as seasoned local insiders.”

MediaBee is now accessible to global organizations and PR agencies aiming to amplify their media impact in South Korea. To explore the platform’s full capabilities, please visit www.mediabee.com.

About Korea Newswire

Established in 2004, Korea Newswire pioneered online press release distribution in South Korea and has since empowered more than 45,000 companies and agencies. The company maintains direct distribution channels with over 4,300 newsrooms nationwide and operates as the exclusive partner of Business Wire to disseminate press releases to more than 160 countries globally. www.koreanewswire.co.kr

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SYNCHRONOSS, TELKOMSEL EXPAND PERSONAL CLOUD SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Synchronoss Technologies Inc (Synchronoss), a global leader and innovator in personal cloud platforms, has announced the continued expansion of its partnership with Telkomsel, as the two companies move to extend personal cloud services to more mobile subscribers in Indonesia.

Building on the successful launch of Capsyl Cloud for mobile users, Telkomsel plans to introduce premium tiers and prepaid perks, with commercial availability targeted for 2026.

Synchronoss Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Pat Doran said Telkomsel’s continued expansion of Capsyl highlights the growing importance of personal cloud services across both postpaid and prepaid mobile experiences.

“By extending cloud capabilities across both postpaid and prepaid mobile, Telkomsel is creating a more unified digital ecosystem for its customers while unlocking new opportunities to drive engagement and long-term loyalty,” said Doran in a statement.

Meanwhile, Telkomsel Vice President of Digital Lifestyle, Lesley Simpson said the company’s successful rollout of Capsyl Cloud allows postpaid subscribers to continue enhancing their cloud experience while preparing to extend the service to all mobile users through premium tiers.

“Now, with a better 5G experience, this improved evolution reflects our commitment to delivering secure, practical digital solutions that fit seamlessly into everyday life,” added Simpson.

Capsyl Cloud is a secure, cross-platform personal cloud solution that enables users to back up, organise, and protect photos, videos, and files across smartphones, tablets, and computers. It supports tiered storage models, bundled offers, and premium upgrades, enabling service providers to tailor cloud services for different customer segments.

Telkomsel will continue to build on the existing service in the first quarter of 2026, introducing additional prepaid perks, bundled offers, and incremental enhancements designed to expand customer choice and deepen engagement across its mobile subscriber base.

As part of its longer-term roadmap, Telkomsel plans to extend Capsyl Cloud to premium tiers for all mobile subscribers, with commercial availability targeted for 2026, bringing secure cloud storage and content management capabilities to its entire mobile user base.

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Friday, 27 February 2026

TIMELINE AUCTIONS UNVEILS MAJOR ANTIQUITIES SALE MARCH 3

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- TimeLine Auctions, the British saleroom renowned for expertise in museum-level antiquities, will present a major Antiquities & Ancient Art Auction on March 3 (Day One).

In a statement, TimeLine Auctions said Day One is accompanied by a printed catalogue, featuring a tightly curated selection of Roman marble sculpture, Greek pottery, fine ancient bronzes, ancient jewellery and Roman gemstones.

Leading highlights include a life-size Roman marble head of Hermes (first to second century A.D.) and a helmeted, cuirassed bust of Mars, carved in the late Roman period with pronounced martial character and classical refinement.

Monumental Roman taste is further represented by a life-size marble torso of a ram, believed to have been created for display in a grand villa or bath complex, with naturalistic modelling capturing both strength and movement.

Greek artistry will be showcased through a rare Attic black-figure Alabastron, dated to around 500 to 480 B.C., decorated with a vivid battle scene between a Greek warrior and a Scythian archer.

The Day One sale also features notable ancient bronzes, including a substantial Roman bronze robed torso with finely preserved drapery and patination, and an Egyptian bronze of Horus standing upon an antelope, dating to the Late Period–Ptolemaic era (664 to 30 B.C.).

Among the gemstones, a carved Roman agate cameo portrait of Emperor Augustus is expected to draw strong interest, highlighting the importance of miniature portraiture and imperial imagery in elite Roman culture.

Following the Day One auction, the sale continues online from March 4 to 7 with a broader selection of accessible antiquities, before concluding with a dedicated Ancient Coins auction on March 10 and 11, alongside weights, tokens, medals and specialist books.

-- BERNAMA

Hungry Studio’s Block Blast! Wins “Best Puzzle Game” At Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025





KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Hungry Studio announced its flagship mobile title, Block Blast!, has been named "Best Puzzle Game" at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025, following an evaluation based on Sensor Tower Intelligence and key performance indicators such as download velocity and user retention.

Hungry Studio Vice President of Brand Marketing, Jason Wang said: “We are deeply grateful to receive the 'Best Puzzle Game' award from Sensor Tower.

“This recognition inspires us to push the boundaries of our scientific experimentation and stay attuned to the voices of our players, as we continue to bring exceptional gaming experiences to broader and more diverse players worldwide.”

According to Hungry Studio in a statement, the award reflects the game’s strong global traction, with Block Blast! ranking No. 1 in more than 40 markets and available in over 200 countries and regions.

The global casual gaming and entertainment company said the title’s "drag-match-disappear" gameplay, delivered through its Classic and Adventure modes, has helped broaden appeal by combining accessible mechanics with progressively structured challenges.

In 2025, Hungry Studio strengthened its Asia-Pacific (APAC) presence through a "Player First" localisation strategy, including prefecture-based high-score events in Japan and celebrity collaborations in South Korea.

Hungry Studio marked a milestone year in 2025, with its flagship title Block Blast! receiving multiple major accolades, including the App Ape Award (Special Game), the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and the Global Tech Awards 2025.

The Sensor Tower award caps a landmark year for Hungry Studio, highlighting its ongoing dedication to engaging with, understanding, and evolving alongside players worldwide.

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Wednesday, 25 February 2026

LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL WINS NATO NCIA TRAINING CONTRACT

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Learning Tree International, a global leader in workforce transformation and mission-critical technology training, has secured a multi-year sole-award contract from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to serve as its education and training industry partner.

“Being selected for a multi-year agreement reflects the strength of our partnership and the trust placed in our secure workforce transformation solutions,” said Learning Tree International Chief Executive Officer, David Brown in a statement.

The Commercial Training Services Contract covers the delivery of training solutions and consultancy support to more than 3,000 students a year across NATO entities in Europe and North America, supporting operational readiness throughout the contract term.

The award builds on an existing strategic partnership and reflects confidence in Learning Tree’s ability to deliver scalable, secure and mission-aligned training in complex multinational defence environments, the company said.

Under the agreement, Learning Tree will provide commercial and tailored instructor-led training and consultancy services to strengthen digital, cyber and technical capabilities across the Alliance, delivered through private team courses and open schedules.

Training will span information technology (IT) technical and hard skills, cybersecurity, project management, service management and consultancy support.

With more than 50 years of experience supporting enterprise, public-sector and defence organisations in over 65 countries, Learning Tree said it brings established expertise in secure delivery requirements and operational readiness standards.

The company said the contract further reinforces its position as a global provider of secure workforce transformation services for defence and government organisations, as NATO continues to modernise its technology infrastructure and cyber resilience.

-- BERNAMA

Monday, 23 February 2026

EXPEREO TO DELIVER FULLY MANAGED CONNECTIVITY SOLUTION FOR KINGSPAN INSULATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, has been selected by Kingspan Insulation to deliver a fully managed connectivity solution across its global operations.

Expereo’s solution enables Kingspan Insulation to consolidate its complex network of disparate Internet Service Providers (ISPs) into a single, centralised, fully managed solution, enhancing visibility, compliance, and operational agility.

“Global enterprises often struggle with fragmented networks that slow growth and increase risk. Our managed services and expereoOne platform provide the visibility, control, and agility Kingspan Insulation needs to support growth and innovation while reducing complexity and risk.

“With a single source of truth for all sites, services, and billing, Kingspan Insulation can scale confidently, stay compliant, and empower its team to focus on innovation and expansion,” said Expereo Chief Executive Officer, Ben Elms in a statement.

Kingspan Insulation manages a complex Wide Area Network (WAN) environment with 90 sites across multiple vendors, spanning 28 countries. This scale presents significant challenges in connectivity, compliance, and security, especially as the business shifts away from Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and increasingly embraces Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud-based services.

Expereo’s scope includes the design, implementation, and management of the network through expereoOne, its NaaS platform, offering Kingspan a single global view of all services. The solution covers both current and future sites under one contract, providing regional support and enabling rapid scaling during acquisitions or operational changes.

Through expereoOne, Kingspan gains full visibility and control over its network—from ordering and billing to ticketing and auditing. The platform also delivers real-time performance insights and utilisation reporting, allowing the company to optimise resources, maintain security, and streamline operational processes.

Expereo now manages Kingspan Insulation’s underlay and overlay services, including SD-WAN, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), and broadband, with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity under consideration for future rapid deployments. The solution allows remote SD-WAN setups to be completed in less than 30 minutes, offering flexibility for urgent business needs without compromising performance.

The partnership follows a similar selection by Kingspan Light, Air + Water, the global provider of smoke control, fire safety, daylighting, ventilation, water management, and storage solutions, which also chose Expereo to deliver a fully managed connectivity solution for its worldwide operations.

-- BERNAMA

INVNT POSTS 60 PCT REVENUE GROWTH IN 2025


INVNT helps power Oracle AI World with immersive creative and production.


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- INVNT, the innovation-led global brand storytelling agency, reported a record financial year in 2025, posting 60 per cent year-on-year growth, following a major strategic integration to expand its end-to-end experiential capabilities.

The agency said the integration allows it to deliver turnkey experiential solutions for global clients, including Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle and General Motors.

To support the expansion, INVNT strengthened its infrastructure and teams across creative, production, account services, business development and operations in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and South Asia.

“We continue to set the standard for innovation-led, global brand storytelling and engagement,” said INVNT Chairman and Chief Growth Officer, Scott Cullather, adding that the company’s borderless operating model enables brands to execute integrated campaigns, events and activations with measurable impact.

In a statement, the agency said growth has also been supported by increased investment in proprietary innovation, including a patent-pending experiential and audience artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance audience engagement.

Its Chief Executive Officer, Kristina McCoobery said clients are increasingly seeking partners that can deliver creativity, precision and global coordination, supported by scalable infrastructure and capabilities.

During the year, INVNT delivered major global projects, including Amazon Ignite Live, Ignite Connect, Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration and Copilot launch, as well as Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event at the SAP Center, which generated more than 33 million views.

The agency also supported milestone events for General Motors’ new global headquarters at Hudson’s Detroit and produced Johns Hopkins University’s 150th anniversary celebration.

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Thursday, 19 February 2026

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TO RENAME THAI SUBSIDIARY APRIL 1


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its Thai subsidiary, Siam Compressor Industry Co Ltd, will change its name to Mitsubishi Electric Siam Compressor Industry Co Ltd, effective April 1.

According to a statement, the subsidiary develops, manufactures, and sells compressors for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

In addition to supplying Mitsubishi Electric group companies, it provides compressors to other manufacturers in Thailand and internationally.

Following the name change, all products manufactured and sold by the subsidiary will carry the Mitsubishi Electric brand, a move the company expects to enhance global recognition and strengthen its ability to attract skilled personnel.

Mitsubishi Electric Siam Compressor Industry will focus on meeting the growing demand for compressors in diverse applications, including air conditioning, refrigeration, and data centres—a market projected for significant growth.

By expanding the subsidiary’s global business, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation aims to accelerate growth in its air conditioning and refrigeration systems segment worldwide.

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Friday, 13 February 2026

Dmitry Shubov: Southeast Asian Legal-Tech Startups Must Comply With US AI Laws

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian legal-tech firms seeking to enter the United States market must ensure compliance with the United States (US) federal and state artificial intelligence (AI) laws before approaching US investors or launching products for US customers, amid growing regulatory enforcement, according to Dmitry Shubov Consulting.

“America’s AI rules and regulations are quite complex and can be confusing, even for a business professional. These laws can materially affect product design, contracts, and fundraising outcomes, among others.

“Assistance from a consulting firm can help with translating law into product controls, devising contractual protections and rollout strategy,” said Dmitry Shubov Consulting Founder, Dmitry Shubov in a statement.

Examples of applicable regulations include federal guidance and enforcement by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where deceptive or unfair AI practices may result in civil penalties and reputational risk.

At the state level, California’s algorithmic transparency and consumer AI provisions impose disclosure and transparency requirements that affect how AI products are marketed and deployed, while Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act creates significant litigation exposure for companies that fail to properly manage biometric data consent.

The firm said founders can benefit from professional guidance through prioritised compliance planning, alignment of product design with legal requirements, preparation of investor-ready documentation and the development of phased, jurisdiction-specific rollout strategies.

Southeast Asian legal tech founders preparing for US expansion should engage specialised advisers early to support regulatory readiness and position compliance as a value driver for investors such as Dmitry Shubov Consulting.

-- BERNAMA

Bitget Introduces Gracy AI, a New Way to Talk Markets, Leadership, and Long-Term Thinking



VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched Gracy AI, the first animated digital human in crypto designed to bring real leadership thinking into one-on-one conversations with users.
Built around the experience and decision-making approach of Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, Gracy AI moves beyond charts and short-term signals. Instead, it gives users a space to talk through market cycles, strategy, career questions, and mindset with an AI that reflects how a real industry leader thinks about growth, risk, and long-term direction.

The launch marks a shift in how exchanges use AI. Rather than acting as another data layer, Gracy AI focuses on interpretation and context. Users can ask about where the industry is heading, how to think through uncertainty, or how to approach decision-making when markets are noisy. The goal is not to predict prices, but to help users think more clearly about them.

“Honestly, I still find it a little funny to see an AI avatar of me on screen,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. “But a big part of my job is listening to user concerns, getting close to the details, and helping people understand what’s really happening in the market. The team built Gracy AI around that same approach so more users can connect, learn and grow feeling supported by me and the team,” she added.

Gracy AI is part of Bitget’s broader AI roadmap as part of its UEX transformation. After GetAgent established Bitget’s AI capability in analytics and decision support, Gracy AI represents the more human-facing side of that strategy, where technology supports understanding rather than just execution.

To mark the launch, Bitget is rolling out themed Gracy AI conversations tied to moments of reflection and renewal. Valentine’s Day introduces self-care-focused chats, while Chinese New Year features guided conversations around goals, perspective, and new beginnings. These campaigns are designed to make AI interaction feel personal, timely, and useful, rather than transactional.

The Gracy AI launch builds on Bitget’s broader push to make AI genuinely useful for everyday traders. From AI-powered market insights and smart trading tools to products like GetAgent, which helps users navigate volatility with clearer signals and context, Bitget has steadily integrated AI to reduce friction and improve decision-making. Gracy AI extends that approach by putting experience, perspective, and real-time intelligence into a more accessible, conversational layer for users. As Bitget continues to evolve into a Universal Exchange, Gracy AI reflects a simple idea: better tools matter, but better thinking matters more.

Experience Gracy AI here.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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HAMAT, RLC GLOBAL FORUM HONOUR RETAIL LEADERS IN RIYADH

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Hamat, together with RLC Global Forum, co-hosted the RLC Honors Gala Dinner on Feb 3, bringing together senior leaders from the global retail, luxury and consumer ecosystem for an evening recognising excellence, leadership and long-term impact.

Held on the sidelines of the 2026 RLC Global Forum, the RLC Honors recognise individuals whose careers have shaped businesses, industries and markets over time, while underscoring the role of consistent, responsible leadership through periods of change.

The 2026 RLC Honors were presented in an intimate setting in Riyadh in partnership with Hamat, a long-standing supporter of the RLC Global Forum and its international community.

Speaking at the ceremony, RLC Global Forum Chairman, Panos Linardos said the awards highlight consistency of leadership and depth of contribution across an entire career, while Hamat’s leadership underscored the importance of linking global insight with regional execution.

According to a statement, this year’s ceremony recognised two industry leaders whose influence has had a lasting impact on both global and regional retail.

Marco Bizzarri, Gucci’s former chief executive officer, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Luxury Retail, in recognition of his role in transforming the brand into a global cultural and commercial force.

Meanwhile, Ingie Chalhoub, Etoile Group Founder and President, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Pioneering Women’s Leadership in Retail for her contribution to the Middle East’s luxury retail development and women’s leadership.

Together, Hamat and RLC Global Forum, in partnership, reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cross-border collaboration and supporting a more resilient, forward-looking global retail industry.

-- BERNAMA

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

RegASK Launches AI-Assisted Label Review Delivering Compliance Reports in Seconds Across Global Markets

New label review capability and global regulatory database transform compliance from a manual bottleneck to competitive advantage.

NEW YORK & SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- RegASK, the Agentic AI platform redefining regulatory intelligence and workflow orchestration for Life Sciences and Consumer Products organizations, today announced the launch of its AI-Assisted Label Compliance Review, a transformative capability that delivers comprehensive label compliance checks in seconds.

Label compliance checks have long been one of the most time-consuming and risk-prone steps in product commercialization. RegASK’s new capability replaces weeks of manual checks with instant review, enabling teams to launch products faster without compromising regulatory rigor.

With RegASK’s new capability, teams can upload packaging artwork and seamlessly validate it against the web of regulations across global markets, including the US, EU, UK, and China. The system delivers clear compliance assessments with actionable recommendations and pinpoints issues directly on the label using an interactive viewer. Each finding is fully traceable, with direct hyperlinks to the underlying source regulations, creating a complete audit trail for confident, defensible decision-making.

“Our AI-Assisted Label Compliance Review transforms one of the biggest bottlenecks in product launches into a true go-to-market advantage,” said Caroline Shleifer, Founder & CEO of RegASK. “By unifying regulatory intelligence and AI-assisted label review, we’re removing structural friction and enabling compliance to operate at the speed global markets demand.”

The launch is underpinned by major enhancements to RegASK’s core infrastructure, including a new global regulatory database that provides a 360-degree, chronological view of each regulation’s full lifecycle from initial consultation to amendments and enforcement. Teams now have access to the complete timeline of a regulation, tracking how it has evolved and its current status. This robust foundation ensures label compliance checks are always based on the most current and complete regulatory information available.

“For decades, regulatory teams have been forced to manually cross-reference fragmented regulations,” said Amenallah Reghimi, Chief Product & Technology Officer of RegASK. “That era is over. With our AI-Assisted Label Review and global regulatory database, we’re redefining what operational excellence looks like in compliance. We've built a system where teams can operate with unprecedented speed, visibility, and confidence in their everyday compliance workflows.”

RegASK’s new capability compresses review timelines, reduces rework, and eliminates avoidable compliance delays, fundamentally changing how organizations approach product launches. It reflects the company’s broader mission to close the gap between regulatory complexity and business velocity, empowering teams to operate with regulatory readiness at global scale.

To learn more, visit regask.com.

About RegASK

RegASK is an Agentic AI platform enabling end-to-end regulatory intelligence and workflow orchestration. It automates regulatory intelligence with curated content, actionable insights, and workflow automation, while connecting a global community of over 1,700 subject matter experts for streamlined compliance execution. By combining Agentic AI efficiency with deep regulatory expertise, RegASK empowers organizations to proactively manage compliance and navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence. To learn more about RegASK, visit regask.com.

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