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HONG KONG, Oct 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - uSMART Securities Limited ("uSMART Securities/the Company"), a strategic investment of Chow Tai Fook (Holding) Limited, is pleased to announce that following the successive openings of its North District headquarters in Sheung Shui, as well as branches in Lok Ma Chau, West Kowloon, and Tsuen Wan, the Company has further perfected its regional layout by selecting Tsim Sha Tsui, a crucial commercial and tourist hub in Hong Kong, for its new branch. A simple yet grand opening ceremony was held today, marking the official commencement of services for the branch and writing a new chapter in the Company's development history. (From left to right: Business Development Manager of uSMART Securities, Executive Director of uSMART Securities, Head of Research and Asset Management of uSMART Securities, Marketing Director of uSMART Securities and Business Development Director of uSMART Securities)During the opening ceremony, Mr. Neo Lee, Executive Director of uSMART Securities, stated: "As the No.1 Hong Kong Funded Fintech Brokerage^, the Group continues to expand its service network. This week, our second Singapore branch also opened on Orchard Road. The simultaneous openings in the core business districts of two global top-tier financial centers, Hong Kong and Singapore, add another highlight to the brand's global business layout. Our Causeway Bay branch in Hong Kong is also under intense preparation and will open in early November. The total monthly rent for our current branches already exceeds HK$1 million. We hope to combine the advantages of online and offline services to strengthen interaction and connection with clients, bringing us closer to them. We plan to open 12 physical service centers within the year, making us the Fintech brokerage with the most service centers in Hong Kong and Singapore, creating more practical functions, breaking traditional boundaries, and providing an excellent investment experience to clients."uSMART Securities also recently launched a new AI Smart Analysis Tool, integrating big data analysis and machine learning to provide investors with market information aggregation, helping them understand market trends, and assisting in improving decision efficiency and accuracy. It also features a robot Q&A function, offering financial knowledge encyclopedias, market data inquiry and comparison, and in-depth analysis of individual stocks or events."With excellent trading execution capabilities, innovative product design, and a robust risk control system, and by providing tailor-made Fintech solutions to corporate clients, the scale of the uSMART Group's institutional business has seen breakthrough growth. As of today, we have partnered with 800 corporate clients, becoming a preferred partner in the Asia region," Neo continued.Furthermore, the Group is actively developing its wealth management business and plans to establish its first Wealth Centre in Admiralty, providing an exclusive space for high-net-worth clients with one-on-one financial planning and asset allocation services. The Group's subsidiary, uSmart Capital LLC, was recently granted Underwriter Member status by Nasdaq, Inc., allowing it to conduct underwriting business on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (one of the world's leading stock exchanges), further expanding its investment banking advisory services.In view of this, the Group is continuously expanding its teams in Hong Kong and Singapore, not only recruiting staff for its Hong Kong branches but also creating many job positions to support and advance the development of its various businesses, enhance local market competitiveness, and increase local employment. As financial services continue to digitize, uSMART Securities is actively preparing to develop virtual asset trading in the future, promoting diversified asset allocation, and will continue to deeply cultivate financial technology innovation, driven by products to meet user needs, consolidating its leading position in the global Fintech brokerage sector and creating more value for global clients.^”No.1 Hong Kong Funded Fintech Brokerage" is based on TradeGo Cloud data, with uSMART Securities ranking first in monthly transaction volume among local Hong Kong-funded internet brokers for over a year as of August 2025.About uSMART:Strategic investments from Chow Tai Fook (Holding) Limited, uSMART Securities is a leading Hong Kong Funded Fintech Brokerage founded in 2018. Over the past seven years, it has pioneered the fusion of technology and finance, offering stocks trading, asset management, and wealth management solutions. Its proprietary platforms, uSMART HK APP and uSMART SG APP, operated by uSMART Securities (Hong Kong) and uSMART Securities (Singapore) respectively. It supports investments in Hong Kong stocks, US stocks, A-shares (Shanghaiã€'Shenzhenã€'and Hong Kong stock connect), Singapore Stocks, Japan Stocks, UK Stocks, US options, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Asset Management, Structured Notes, Futures, Crypto, Precious Metals, Gold, and forex. Furthermore, uSMART is equipped with a highly professional research and asset management team that offers asset management, wealth management, securities brokerage, institutional business, LPF services, and investment banking, dedicated to serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, corporations, investment institutions, fund companies, and other brokerage firms with comprehensive asset management solutions.For details please visit: https://hk.usmartglobal.comAbout uSmart Capital LLC:uSmart Capital LLC is a U.S. broker-dealer registered with FINRA and the SEC, headquartered in New York. The firm provides market access and investment banking solutions for institutional and corporate clients. uSmart Capital is a member of SIPC.For any media queries, please contact:Carrie Wong9788 4665carriewong@usmart.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will join hands with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) to stage two pavilions at GITEX Global 2025, a prominent tech exhibition, from 13 to 17 October in Dubai.Aside from featuring  22 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and solutions in AI and robotics, IoT and greentech, the event will also include pitching sessions and a networking dinner to help the industry explore business opportunities in the rapidly growing Middle East market, while highlighting Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) enterprises and its unique advantages as an international I&T hub.Marking its 45th edition this year, GITEX is expected to attract over 200,000 attendees from more than 180 countries, bringing together tech giants and innovative start-ups across fields, such as AI, cybersecurity, smart mobility and greentech.As the Middle East market grows rapidly, Hong Kong’s tech SMEs and start-ups are showing increasing interest in tapping into the region.Daniel Lam, Regional Director of the Middle East and Africa of the HKTDC, remarked: “Middle Eastern countries have been actively developing on the AI front in recent years, leveraging their unique advantages in low-cost energy and capital strength. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilions at GITEX Global in Dubai will connect promising Hong Kong I&T enterprises with partners in the Middle East and beyond. This not only helps them expand into international innovation markets, but also attracts investors from the Middle East and around the world to use Hong Kong as a gateway to China and the wider Asia region.”In his latest Policy Address, the Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee said Hong Kong would promote the development of the AI and data science industries, recognising AI as the key driving force of the next wave of scientific and technological revolution as well as industrial transformation.With the advantages in scientific research, capital, data and talents, Hong Kong is poised to become a global hub for AI development. According to the InvestHK’s 2024 Startup Survey, the number of start-ups has surged to nearly 4,700, a record that underscores the ecosystem’s vitality.Making its return since 2020, the Hong Kong Tech Pavilions at GITEX Global 2025 aim to help Hong Kong tech SMEs and start-ups connect with Middle Eastern investors and support the region’s AI development needs, while also promoting the Hong Kong start-up ecosystem.Many of the Hong Kong Tech Pavilions’ exhibitors focus on AI services. For example, the HKSAR Environmental Protection Department (Booth no.: H23-A50-05) uses AI for environmental assessment and planning. Their work includes developing the AI Environmental Air Nuisance Investigation Robot Dog, building a Hong Kong environmental data repository and creating AI systems for monitoring noise and wastewater.TradeMonday (Booth no.: H23-A50-06), offers a vertical GenAI SaaS platform that automates retail analytics and workflows, transforming data into profit-driving decisions with pre-trained AI agents. The company is backed by venture capital funds from Hong Kong, Türkiye and the US.The award-winning Digital Twin solution from Chain Technology Development Co. Limited (Booth no.: H23-A50-01) brings together AI, IoT data and spatial intelligence to address the needs in the architecture, engineering, construction and operation industries to shape a smarter, safer and more sustainable smart city.Also participating is Man Yue Electronics Company Limited, a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality electronic components, whose products emphasise sustainability and carbon neutrality.In addition to the Hong Kong Tech Pavilions at GITEX Global 2025, there will be another pavilion at Expand North Star at Dubai Harbour on 12-15 October, led by HKSTP to showcase innovative solutions of its 10 park companies. Participating start-ups will also take part in the Supernova Challenge pitching competition. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will also participate in Expand North Star to showcase its technological achievements and business solutions.To help Hong Kong exhibitors establish a stronger network with the Middle East and international markets, the HKTDC will host a networking dinner on 14 October together with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai. Around 80 industry representatives from local and international sectors are expected to attend.The HKTDC will also organise 12 pitching sessions on-site, during which participating companies will present their innovative solutions to investors, businesses and government agencies.Websites: https://exhibitors.gitex.com/gitex-global-2025/Exhibitor/ExbDetails/hong-kong-trade-development-councilMedia enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgMedia Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the Chinese Mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

MOSCOW, Oct 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - An expert session of the Open Dialogue "Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth" took place on October 7 at the National Center "Russia". World-class experts participated in the discussion on "New Economy: Competition for Positive Development."The session participants were welcomed by the moderator, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation and Deputy Chairman of the National Center "Russia" Organizing Committee, Maxim Oreshkin."In the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors of the economy, competition is being won by those who used to be called developing economies. Now these are the economies of the global majority. The key marginality of many markets is concentrated not in the production process itself, but in creating image, perception of ideas associated with certain products. I am confident that in production itself, in creating goods and services, in the new economy, the economy of the global majority is winning the competition step by step. The same will happen in the experience economy," stated Maxim Oreshkin.Experts discussed values and meanings as a factor of competitiveness. Using food production as an example, Sergey Ivanov, Executive Director and Board Member of EFKO Group, explained how through the presence of additional meanings, a product can become not just a commodity but a lifestyle and source of impressions."Branding is the experience economy. Only there, impressions are tied to the product and add emotional benefits to its rational benefits," explained Sergey Ivanov.According to him, the future of the primary sector lies in transitioning from price competition to competition for trust, emotions, and cultural significance of the product. The speaker also emphasized the importance of ethical considerations in the experience economy."At some stage of the experience economy's development, there arose a temptation to separate emotional benefits from rational ones. To turn them from accompanying properties into a separate commodity. A modern corporation in its relationships with consumers most resembles a huge hulk who has seriously entered into a duel with a kindergarten child. Because modern marketing can impose and sell anything. Today's experience economy is not just an emotion market. It's a laboratory where human beings are being reassembled. If we don't agree on rules and ethics, then the experience economy will with high probability destroy society from within," noted Sergey Ivanov.Continuing the theme, James Law, founder of James Law Cybertecture International (China), discussed how design, public spaces, and aesthetics create economic and social value, and how the level of impressions and user experience are becoming new performance indicators in architecture and urban planning."It can be confidently stated that in the new economy, cities based on impressions act as catalysts for well-being, competitiveness, and positive development," emphasized James Law.Dmitry Vasiliev, Development Director and co-founder of Karfidov Lab, touched on the value of creativity in industry. He stated that in the new economy, companies that integrate creativity into the value creation chain—from idea to end user—win."Creativity is becoming a real driver of industrial development: innovative design and non-standard engineering solutions enhance the competitiveness of production facilities. Therefore, modern industry must create not only functional products but also impressions that form trust and demand. Successful projects are born at the intersection of engineering competencies and creative approach—in the synergy of science, technology, and creativity," Dmitry Vasiliev is convinced.Nitaya Kanokmongkol (Thailand), Executive Director of the Fine Arts Department of Thailand, stated that impressions increase demand for art, forming an "economy of beauty.""Beauty is becoming a real economic value. Aesthetic impressions in museums and galleries stimulate cultural tourism, education, and creative industries. We try to balance between identity and globalization, preserving the authenticity of Thai culture and making national art attractive to international audiences, because new experience in content and meaning management can be formed even without using technology," noted Nitaya Kanokmongkol.Brian Gleeson (Ireland), General Manager of Radisson Collection Paradise Resort & Spa, continued the theme of "impression capital" in tourism and hospitality. He explained that implementing local culture and responsible practices can not only increase brand value but also stimulate the development of other industries, and what can help unlock the untapped potential of international tourism that Russia possesses."The bet on tourism led Ireland to become one of the world's largest technology centers. We prioritized developing our country's brand because it illustrates what we are. This is what I wanted to do in Russia as well. People from abroad must understand how hospitable the people are here, what incredible quality of service there is in everything related to the impressions industry. Five-million-population Ireland receives about 6 billion euros from international tourism. But our country will never compare to Russia. Your country's marketing potential is enormous. Here you can use geographical features, UNESCO sites, cultural traditions, history, and much more," concluded Brian Gleeson.Felipe Buitrago (Colombia), Deputy Minister of the Orange (Creative) Economy, discussed how cultural and meaningful narratives form countries' competitiveness and their "soft power." He noted that the experience economy and "orange economy" should become strategic assets for states."The state should not just subsidize culture but also form an infrastructure of meanings, financing solutions and innovations. At the same time, we cannot forget about maintaining a balance between international competitiveness and preserving unique local cultural codes in the new economy," noted Felipe Buitrago.Producer, screenwriter, and director Mehret Mandefro from Ethiopia touched on the theme of local language and culture as an alternative to existing templates."In the conditions of the new economy, local cultures and storytelling traditions can compete with dominant Hollywood formats due to their authenticity. Moreover, local identity and cultural uniqueness act as competitive advantages in positioning projects on global platforms such as Netflix and Disney+, which contributes to forming large-scale content ecosystems—effective solutions for new economies," concluded Mehret Mandefro.Additionally, she emphasized that a global shift is occurring in the world of cinematography. Stories that are repeated have devalued and are uninteresting to anyone. The future belongs to authentic stories."Stories that have already been told don't sell anymore—they're often called plastic stories. Now we're experiencing such a shift, a revolutionary change. New creative forms are emerging that use local language—it's a whole cosmos. I believe there's really great potential there; we can open up a whole new world in storytelling," said Mehret Mandefro.The International Symposium "Creating the Future" brings together participants from more than 85 countries worldwide, including China, USA, Italy, Latin American countries, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Among the guests are scientists, engineers, futurists, art, culture, and media figures, united by the desire to comprehend and shape tomorrow's appearance.The recording of the broadcast of the expert session "New Economy: Competition for Positive Development" of the Open Dialogue is available on the Russia.ru website and in the official social networks of the National Center "Russia."Social Linkshttps://t.me/gowithrussiahttps://vk.com/gowithrussiahttps://ok.ru/gowithrussiahttps://dzen.ru/gowithrussiaContact for the mediaBrand: Russia National CentreContact: Media teamWebsite: https://russia.ru Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年10月8日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在首屆 SAP Connect 大會上，SAP 展示如何通過AI、數據與應用程式的整合，創造前所未有的商業價值。本次發布的突破性創新涵蓋多個範疇，包括能與人類協作以提升效率的全新角色型 Joule 智能助手網絡、可推動更深入洞察的數據生態系統，以及可實現中斷預測的供應鏈軟件。這些創新為企業營運模式帶來新一輪變革。SAP 在首屆 SAP Connect 大會上，展示如何通過AI、數據與應用程式的整合，創造前所未有的商業價值重。SAP 執行董事會成員、產品研發負責人Muhammad Alam表示：「在不確定性成為新常態的當下，企業需要的不是由各種『單項優勢軟件（Best-of-Breed）』拼湊而成的系統。今天的發布展示了 SAP Business Suite 的強大力量，讓AI、數據與應用程式整合，推動更明智的決策、更迅速的執行以及更大規模的轉型。」SAP 執行董事會成員、產品研發負責人 Muhammad Alam與人類協作的AISAP 公布了 Joule 的新階段，它將作為 SAP Business Suite（商業套件）價值創造核心的AI引擎。有賴 SAP Business Suite 的應用程式與數據，SAP 推出新一代具備角色感知的 Joule 智能助手。每個 Joule 智能助手均設計為可與特定業務角色的人員協作，並能調用、編排和管理適配的智能體，從而讓人類專注於提升洞察力和生產力。支撐 Joule 智能助手的是一個持續擴展的專業化智能體庫，能執行特定職能下的複雜工作流程。例如，一個「人員管理」智能助手可協調一組專用智能體，其中包括全新的人員洞察智能體，幫助洞悉和解決薪酬異常等問題，助力管理者提升績效。一個新的「財務規劃」智能助手將由多個專業智能體支持，包括全新的現金管理智能體，幫助優化現金流和利息收益，推動財務效率提升。這一系列角色感知型智能助手不僅能在各自領域提升人機協作效率，還能跨業務職能協作，解決複雜的企業問題。打破界限的數據數據在推動AI變革的力量，但往往被孤立在不同系統中。在 SAP Connect 大會上，SAP 推出 SAP Business Data Cloud Connect（BDC Connect），以消除此類障礙。SAP BDC Connect 能夠將 BDC 與合作夥伴平台安全連接，實現跨組織和跨技術界限的業務就緒型數據產品的雙向流動。通過零複製共享，數據可始終安全地儲存在 SAP 系統內，同時客戶現有的數據平台也能即時存取，保留業務情境，無需成本高昂的數據複製。如此一來，可減少數據孤島、簡化數據管道，避免冗餘，確保能在所需時間和場景下獲取可靠的數據產品。此外，SAP 宣布 Databricks 和 Google Cloud 已率先成為支持 SAP BDC Connect 的合作夥伴，未來還將有更多夥伴加入。如 2025 年 2 月發布，SAP Databricks 是 SAP Business Data Cloud（業務數據雲）的一項數據服務，而 BDC Connect 會將其優勢拓展至開放的數據生態系統中。這些合作將讓客戶更快獲取專為分析和AI設計的數據產品，幫助團隊更快速、更簡便地將原始數據轉化為實時業務成果。將數據轉化為行動的應用企業級應用程式是 SAP 獨特價值主張的核心所在，既能創造數據，又能體驗AI驅動的洞察。SAP Supply Chain Orchestration 是一款全新的AI原生解決方案，結合 SAP Joule 的強大功能與實時知識圖譜，可在多層供應商環節中實時檢測風險並協調響應，幫助客戶降低成本，維持供應鏈正常運作。SAP Engagement Cloud 作為一款全新的客戶體驗解決方案，能利用業務關鍵情境，實現與客戶、供應商及其他利益相關方的個性化互動。下一代 SAP Ariba 採購套件則是一款AI原生解決方案，可將智能融入支出管理的每個階段，涵蓋從採購尋源到供應商協作的全過程。這些 SAP Business Suite 創新標誌著一個新時代的開啟，AI、數據與應用程式之間的自我強化正推動企業更智能、更高效、更具韌性。關於SAP作為企業應用和商業AI的全球領導者，SAP位於商業和技術的交匯點。50多年來，企業一直信賴SAP通過整合財務、採購、人力資源、供應鏈和客戶體驗等核心業務營運，來發揮其最佳表現。如需瞭解更多SAP資訊，請瀏覽https://www.sap.com/hk 。如要查詢更多資訊，請聯絡（只限傳媒）：縱橫公共關係顧問集團 （SPRG）葉銘諾（Vincent Ip）崔駿宏（Andico Tsui）電話：2114 4341 / 5498 9705電話：2114 4346 / 6902 3831電郵：vincent.ip@sprg.com.hk電郵：andico.tsui@sprg.com.hk傳真：2114 0880傳真：2114 0880 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At its inaugural SAP Connect event, SAP showcases how the integration of AI, data and applications creates unparalleled business value. These breakthroughs – including a new network of role-based assistants in Joule that partner with humans to elevate performance, an expanding data ecosystem that drives deeper insights and supply chain software that anticipates disruptions – once again revolutionize how business gets done.SAP showcases how the integration of AI, data and applications creates unparalleled business value at its inaugural SAP Connect event.“To thrive when volatility is the new normal, businesses need more than a patchwork of disparate best-of-breed applications,” said Muhammad Alam, member of the Executive Board of SAP SE, SAP Product & Engineering. “Our announcements today demonstrate the power of SAP Business Suite, where AI, data and applications come together in an experience to propel smarter decisions, faster execution and scalable transformation.”Muhammad Alam, member of the Executive Board of SAP SE, SAP Product & EngineeringAI that Partners with PeopleSAP unveils Joule’s next stage as the AI force at the center of SAP Business Suite’s value creation. Drawing on the applications and data from across SAP Business Suite, SAP is introducing a new generation of role-aware assistants in Joule. Each assistant is designed to partner with a human being in their specific business role. Assistants in Joule tap into the right agents for the job, configuring, orchestrating and managing them so humans can focus on unlocking new levels of insight and productivity.Supporting the assistants in Joule is a growing library of specialized Joule Agents, designed to help execute complex workflows within a specific function. For instance, a People Manager Assistant coordinates a team of specialized agents — including the new People Intelligence Agent, which helps spot and resolve issues like compensation anomalies — to support managers as they drive performance. A new Financial Planning Assistant will be aided by a group of expert agents — including the new Cash Management Agent, which optimizes cash flow and improves interest yields — to help finance professionals drive efficiencies. This new roster of role-aware AI assistants not only partner with people to elevate performance in their lines of business but also work together across business functions to solve complex enterprise-wide problems.Data that Defies BoundariesData fuels AI’s transformative power but it’s often siloed in different systems. At SAP Connect, we are removing those barriers with SAP Business Data Cloud Connect. SAP BDC Connect securely links SAP BDC with partner platforms to enable a bidirectional flow of business-ready data products across organizational and technological boundaries.With zero-copy sharing, data stays securely in SAP systems yet remains instantly accessible in customers’ existing data platforms, preserving business context without costly copies. The result: fewer silos, simpler pipelines, no duplication — just trusted data products where and when they’re needed.SAP also announced that Databricks and Google Cloud are the first partners enabled for SAP BDC Connect, with more to follow. As announced in February 2025, SAP Databricks remains a data service within SAP Business Data Cloud, and SAP BDC Connect extends its benefits across an open data ecosystem. These partnerships give customers faster access to data products for analytics and AI, helping teams move from raw data to real-time business outcomes with greater speed and simplicity.Applications that Turn Data into ActionAt the heart of SAP’s unique value proposition are enterprise applications where data is created and AI-driven insights are experienced. SAP Supply Chain Orchestration is a new AI-native solution that combines the power of Joule with a live knowledge graph to detect real-time risks several suppliers deep and orchestrate a coordinated response, helping customers cut costs and keep supply chains moving. SAP Engagement Cloud, a new customer experience solution, uses business-critical context to personalize interactions across customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. And our next-generation SAP Ariba procurement suite stands out as an AI-native solution, bringing intelligence to every stage of spend management, from sourcing through supplier engagement.Altogether, these SAP Business Suite innovations mark the beginning of a new era powered by self-reinforcing AI, data and applications that drive intelligence, speed and resilience.About SAPAs a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP (NYSE: SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visit https://www.sap.com/hkFor media enquiries, please contact:Strategic Public Relations Group （SPRG）Vincent IpAndico TsuiTel: 2114 4341 / 5498 9705Tel: 2114 4346 / 6902 3831Email: vincent.ip@sprg.com.hk  Email: andico.tsui@sprg.com.hk  Fax: 2114 0880Fax: 2114 0880  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BANGKOK, October 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sappe PCL (SAPPE), Thailand's leading innovator in beverages, showcased the strength of Thai beverage innovation on the world stage once again at Anuga 2025, the world's largest food and beverage trade fair. Held from October 4 ~ 8, 2025 in Cologne, Germany, under the theme "Sustainable Growth", the event gathered more than 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries.SAPPE presented its iconic brand Mogu Mogu, the world-famous Snackable Drink alongside other popular brands, underscoring the company's innovative spirit in the main exhibition zone. The highlight of the showcase was the official launch of Mogu Mogu's new global campaign, 'Life's too Short, You Gotta Chew,' introduced to an international audience as part of SAPPE's mission to bring Thai creativity and innovation to the global beverage market.Ms Piyajit Ruckariyapong, CEO of Sappe, said the Mogu Mogu booth drew strong attention from international visitors with its vibrant, playful design that captured the brand's cheerful DNA. As the world's first Snackable Drink, Mogu Mogu celebrated the joy of chewing with interactive experiences like the 'Play Game!' station, which invited attendees to experience the brand's fun and engaging personality. The booth also featured the debut screening of the new 'Life's too Short, You Gotta Chew' campaign films, highlighting positivity, creativity, and playfulness - values that align closely with SAPPE's vision of building a global lifestyle brand through innovation and emotional connection.Participating in Anuga 2025 marks another milestone in SAPPE's journey to elevate Thai innovation to the world stage. This year's Anuga spotlighted the key trends shaping the future of global food and beverage - from plant-based diversity and personalized nutrition to clean label transparency and sustainability as the new standard - all of which resonate with SAPPE's commitment to enhancing consumer well-being through creative, sustainable products.With distribution in over 100 countries, Mogu Mogu - the World-Famous Nata de Coco Snackable Drink - has become a symbol of Thai soft power and a pioneer in the global Snackable Drink category. This year, SAPPE continues to expand its global footprint and strengthen engagement with fans worldwide through the new campaign 'Life's too Short, You Gotta Chew', which connects with the young generation's lifestyle of Social Connection, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and Playful & Fun energy. The campaign extends across key international markets including South Korea, Indonesia, France, and the United Kingdom, with immersive activations both online and offline."Being part of Anuga this year reaffirms our pride as a Thai brand that can compete on the world stage," said Ms Ruckariyapong. "We believe in the power of innovation, creativity, and determination to continuously deliver happiness and value to consumers around the world."In addition to the global spotlight on Mogu Mogu, SAPPE introduced new product innovations such as Mogu Mogu Candy and Mogu Mogu Pretzel, extending the brand's playful concept into new formats. Visitors also enjoyed SAPPE's popular beverage lines including Sappe Aloe Vera Drink, Sappe Beauti, and All Coco, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and creativity in every product.Anuga, held biennially in Cologne, has been the world's leading food and beverage trade fair for over 106 years, since its debut in 1919. The event continues to serve as a key platform driving innovation and setting global benchmarks for the industry. SAPPE's participation underscores its mission to connect with global partners, strengthen the presence of Thai brands in international markets, and position itself as a company driven by innovation, sustainability, and the joyful spirit of the 'Home of Innovators.'Through its presence at Anuga 2025, SAPPE continues to inspire and deliver happiness to consumers worldwide - one bottle of Mogu Mogu at a time.About SAPPESappe PCL (SAPPE) is a leading Thai beverage innovator and the creator of the "Snack Drink" category through its iconic global brand, Mogu Mogu, now exported to over 100 countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The company specializes in fruit juice and functional health beverages designed to serve the evolving lifestyle needs of modern consumers around the world.SAPPE's diverse portfolio includes globally recognized brands such as Mogu Mogu, the world's first snackable drink; Sappe Aloe Vera, known for its refreshing taste and natural ingredients; and Sappe Beauti, a functional drink line focused on health, wellness, and women empowerment. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, SAPPE is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) under the symbol SAPPE.Driven by innovation, deep consumer insights, and a strong commitment to sustainability, SAPPE operates with a balanced focus on product innovation, economic performance, social responsibility, and environmental impact. The company believes that building a sustainable future begins with valuing people, embracing diversity, and leading with authenticity, creativity, and the courage to drive positive change. SAPPE's mission is to inspire lives worldwide one meaningful beverage at a time.Sappe official: https://www.sappe.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sappeplaygroundInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mogumogu_global/Line: https://shop.line.me/@sappeonlineShopee: https://shopee.co.th/sappe.officialEmail: corpcom@sappe.comSappe PCL [SET: SAPPE, SAPPE/F, SAPPE-R] https://www.sappe.com/en/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

荷蘭海牙, 2025年10月8日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球反詐騙聯盟（Global Anti-Scam Alliance，簡稱 GASA）與 Feedzai 合作發佈了《2025 年全球詐騙現狀報告》（Global State of Scams 2025 Report）。該報告基於對來自 42 個市場、共 46,000 名成年人的調查結果，全面分析了詐騙行為在全球範圍內的普遍程度、影響以及相關政策挑戰。GASA《全球詐騙現狀》報告在過去 12 個月中，全球有 57% 的成年人曾遭遇詐騙事件，其中 23% 實際遭受了金錢損失。購物詐騙影響了 54% 的受害者，而投資詐騙與“意外之財”類詐騙各影響了 48% 的人群。詐騙事件在南美洲、非洲及大洋洲最為頻繁，這些地區每四位成年人中就有一位在過去一年內遭受了經濟損失。研究還揭示了詐騙對人們造成的情感創傷。69% 的受害者表示因此承受了巨大的心理壓力，17% 表示自信心受到打擊，14% 則稱詐騙事件導致家庭關係緊張。儘管如此，許多詐騙案件仍未被舉報，主要原因在於人們不清楚該向何處報告。全球有 93% 的成年人表示，他們在面對可疑優惠或交易時會採取至少一項驗證措施以確認其真實性。然而，許多人依然依賴一些效果較低的方法，例如：檢查拼寫或語法錯誤（27%）、在同一網站上查看評論（24%）、或確認該公司是否擁有社交媒體帳號（21%）。儘管全球近四分之三的成年人對自己識別詐騙的能力充滿信心，但詐騙仍然普遍存在，許多受害者不僅蒙受經濟損失，還有相當一部分人從未舉報過遭遇。全球反詐騙聯盟（GASA）總經理 Jorij Abraham 表示：“我們面臨著巨大的挑戰——全球有 73% 的人相信自己能夠識別詐騙，但過去一年仍有近四分之一的人遭受了經濟損失。詐騙不僅在掏空人們的錢包，更在侵蝕信任、加劇家庭壓力。事實證明，僅靠反詐騙宣傳活動遠遠不夠。我們必須持續教育消費者，開發更完善的技術方案來識別並阻止（人工智能驅動的）詐騙行為，同時加強國際合作，才能真正抓住詐騙分子。”Feedzai 首席執行官 Nuno Sebastião 補充道：“如今的欺詐行為早已不只是交易問題，而是意圖問題。犯罪分子正在實時利用人們的信任、行為與科技漏洞。要阻止他們，不僅要發現異常，更要理解人類行為模式。沒有任何一家銀行或支付機構能單獨做到這一點。唯一的出路是——金融機構與網絡安全團隊之間的協同合作。唯有如此，我們才能在全球範圍內保護消費者的安全。”《2025 年全球詐騙現狀報告》強調，詐騙行為已不再是個別的犯罪事件，而是對消費者安全、金融穩定及數位經濟信任構成的全球性威脅。GASA 與 Feedzai 呼籲全球各方加強國際協作，開發更高效的防詐騙工具，並在各大平台、政府及行業間建立明確的責任機制。完整報告可在此下載： https://www.gasa.org/research聯繫資訊Metje van der MeerMarketing Directormetje.vandermeer@gasa.org來源: Global Anti-Scam Alliance Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United StatesRouyn-Noranda, Quebec--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 7, 2025) - Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) ("Radisson" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced "bought deal" private placement pursuant to which the Company issued a total of 41,667,000 Class A common shares of the Company (the "Offered Shares") at a price of $0.60 per Share, for gross proceeds of $25,000,200 (the "Offering").The Offering was completed pursuant to an underwriting agreement dated October 7, 2025 between the Company and a syndicate of underwriters led by Cormark Securities Inc. (collectively, the "Underwriters"). In consideration for the services provided to the Company in connection with the Offering, the Underwriters received a cash commission equal to $1,500,012, representing 6% of the gross proceeds of the Offering.The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offered Shares for ongoing exploration and advancement of the O'Brien gold project and for general corporate purposes.The Offered Shares were issued pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions, as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 - Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the "Listed Issuer Financing Exemption"). The Offered Shares sold pursuant to the Offering will not be subject to a hold period in Canada pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.An amended offering document related to the Offering and the use by the Company of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption can be accessed under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website at www.radissonmining.com.The Offering remains subject to the final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States. The securities described herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any of the securities laws of any state of the United States, and are not being offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and any applicable securities laws of any state of the United States.Qualified Persons Disclosure of a scientific or technical nature in this news release was prepared under the supervision of Mr. Richard Nieminen, P.Geo, (QC), a geological consultant for the Company and a Qualified Person for purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Nieminen is independent of the Company and the O'Brien Gold Project.About Radisson MiningRadisson is a gold exploration company focused on its 100% owned O'Brien Gold Project, located in the Bousquet-Cadillac mining camp along the world-renowned Larder-Lake-Cadillac Break in Abitibi, Québec. A July 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment described a low cost and high value project with an 11-year mine life and significant upside potential based on the use of existing regional infrastructure. Indicated Mineral Resources are estimated at 0.58 million ounces (2.20 million tonnes at 8.2 g/t Au), with additional Inferred Mineral Resources estimated at 0.93 million ounces (6.67 million tonnes at 4.4 g/t Au). Please see the NI 43-101 "O'Brien Gold Project Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment, Québec, Canada" effective June 27, 2025, and other filings made with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedarplus.ca for further details and assumptions relating to the O'Brien Gold Project.For more information on Radisson, visit our website at www.radissonmining.com or contact:Matt MansonPresident and CEO416.618.5885mmanson@radissonmining.comKristina PillonManager, Investor Relations604.908.1695kpillon@radissonmining.comNeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking information"), including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Company's expectations with respect to the use of proceeds, the use of the available funds following completion of the Offering and the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words and phrases such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.Forward-looking information reflects the Company's beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time such statements were made. Actual results or events may differ from those predicted in forward-looking information. All of the Company's forward-looking information is qualified by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in such forward-looking information, including the assumptions listed below.Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking information contained in this news release are reasonable, this list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any forward-looking information. The key assumptions that have been made in connection with forward-looking information include the following: the significance of drill results and ongoing exploration activities; management's beliefs on resource expansion; the predictability of geological modelling; the accuracy of the Company's records of its property interests; the global economic climate; commodities prices; inflation; environmental risks; climate change; cybersecurity threats; community and non-governmental actions; that required permits will be obtained on a timely basis in order to permit the Company to proceed on schedule with its planned drilling programs; that skilled personnel and contractors will be available as the Company's operations continue to grow; the relevance of the assumptions, estimates and projections; the impact of international conflict, or the escalation thereof, on the markets, generally, and on the business and prospects of the Company; and that the Company will be able to continue raising the necessary capital to finance its operations and realize on its mineral resource estimates.Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, future events, conditions, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; public health crises; costs of exploration; the actual results of current exploration activities; risks and uncertainties related to the ability to obtain or maintain necessary licenses, permits or surface rights; errors in geological modelling; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; exploration results not being consistent with the Company's expectations; the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the future prices of commodities; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; the availability of qualified employees and contractors; political instability; the impact of value of the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar, foreign exchange rates on costs and financial results; market competition; changes in taxation rates or policies; technical difficulties in connection with mining activities; changes in environmental regulation; environmental compliance issues; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and other risks of the mining industry.Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should consider reviewing the detailed risk discussion in the Company's disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company's business and operations. Forward-looking information contained herein is given as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or results, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/269394 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

JAKARTA, Oct 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Indonesia reaffirmed its ambition to become the hub for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the Asia-Pacific region, marked by the opening of The 3rd International & Indonesia CCS Forum 2025 (IICCS Forum 2025), from Oct 7~8 at the Mulia Hotel, Jakarta, under the theme "Advancing Indonesia as a CCS Hub Leader in the Asia Pacific: Achieving Net Zero and Economic Growth.” The forum is supported by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, and People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI).The opening session featured high-level discussions with government officials, energy industry experts, academics, and global investors. Deputy Speaker of People’s Consultative Assembly Eddy Soeparno emphasized that the government is committed to accelerating the implementation of CCS through clear regulations, investment incentives, and inter-ministerial coordination. He noted, however, that success will not be achieved without collaboration among all stakeholders—government, industry, academia, and investors. With strong cooperation, he expressed confidence that Indonesia can become a CCS hub in APAC, while ensuring a just energy transition that delivers long-term economic benefits for society.As the host, Belladonna Troxylon Maulianda, Executive Director of the Indonesia CCS Center (ICCSC), stressed that the forum was designed to drive tangible collaboration: “The IICCS Forum is a space where all stakeholders can come together to find joint solutions. We hope this forum will generate policy recommendations, partnerships, and new projects that accelerate CCS implementation in Indonesia,” she said.Echoing this, Evan Lukas, Chairman of The 3rd IICCS Forum 2025 and Director of Indonesia Advocacy & Policy Development at ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, added: “This forum is more than just a discussion. We want every session to result in concrete actions that make Indonesia a CCS investment magnet and a regional success story,” he noted.The 3rd IICCS Forum 2025  features Plenary and Panel Sessions on strategies to establish Indonesia as a regional CCS hub, Policy and Investment Sessions on regulatory frameworks, incentives, and CCS business models, as well as Technical Workshops and Project Showcases highlighting lessons from domestic and global CCS projects. The forum also includes an Exhibition and Networking Session to connect industry players with potential strategic partners and investors.This event aligns with Indonesia’s commitment to reducing emissions by up to 43.2% by 2030 (with international support) and achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2060 or sooner. CCS is seen as a key technology supporting the energy transition, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors.In addition to reducing emissions, CCS has the potential to create a new economic value chain—ranging from carbon storage infrastructure development and job creation to opening new business opportunities for the energy, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.This forum marks a significant step forward for Indonesia in ensuring that the energy transition not only supports climate targets but also creates long-term economic benefits for society. The full support and synergy between the government and industry, along with the strategic role of On Us Asia as a co-organizing partner, make this forum not just a platform for discussion, but a concrete step toward Indonesia’s leadership in the global energy transition.For more information on The 3rd IICCS Forum 2025, visit the official website: www.iiccsforum.com About IICCSThe International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum  is a platform dedicated to promoting CCS technology and facilitating collaboration between governments and industries in addressing climate change through CCS implementation.About  ICCSCThe Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) is a community of experts from various industry, including engineering, science, policy, and business, united by a shared commitment to finding practical solutions to COâ‚‚ emission challenges. Through research, innovation, and advocacy, we strive to accelerate carbon capture and storage development in Indonesia and position the country as a Regional CCS Hub. https://iccscenter.com.Media Contact:info@iccscenter.com+62 878 8721 3208 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, Oct 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), in partnership with Feedzai, has released the Global State of Scams 2025 Report. Based on a survey of 46,000 adults across 42 markets, the report provides a comprehensive analysis of the prevalence, impact, and policy challenges of scams worldwide.GASA's Global State of ScamsIn the past 12 months, 57 percent of adults worldwide experienced a scam and 23 percent lost money. Shopping scams affected 54 percent of victims, while investment scams and unexpected money scams each impacted 48 percent. Scam encounters were most frequent in South America, Africa, and Oceania, where up to one in four adults lost money in the last year.The research also highlights the emotional toll of scams. 69 percent of victims reported (huge) stress as a result, while 17 percent reported a loss of confidence and 14 percent said scams created heightened tension within their family unit. Despite this, many scams remain unreported, with uncertainty over where to report being the main barrier.93% of adults globally claim to take at least one step to verify if an offer is legitimate or not. However, many often rely on methods that are less effective such as checking for spelling and grammar errors (27%); looking for reviews on the same website (24%) and checking if the company is on social media (21%).Despite nearly three quarters of adults globally feeling confident in their ability to recognise a scam, scams remain prevalent, with many scam victims losing money and a significant proportion never reporting their encounters.Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of GASA, comments: "We have a huge challenge, 73 percent of people worldwide feel confident they can recognize scams, however, nearly a quarter still lost money in the past year. Scams are not only draining finances but also eroding trust and creating significant stress within families. We are learning that scam awareness campaigns alone are not enough. We need to continuously educate consumers, build better solutions to recognize and block (AI) scams and work internationally closer to get to catch the scammers."Fraud isn't just about transactions anymore. It's about intent. Criminals are exploiting trust, behavior, and technology in real time. Stopping them takes more than spotting anomalies; it takes understanding human patterns. No single bank or payment provider can do that alone. The only way forward is collaboration across financial institutions and cybersecurity teams. That's how we protect consumers everywhere." adds Nuno Sebastião, CEO, FeedzaiThe Global State of Scams 2025 Report emphasizes that scams are no longer isolated crimes but a global threat to consumer safety, financial stability, and trust in digital economies. GASA and Feedzai call for stronger international collaboration, better scam prevention tools, and accountability across platforms, governments, and industries.The full report can be downloaded here: https://www.gasa.org/researchContact InformationMetje van der MeerMarketing Directormetje.vandermeer@gasa.orgSOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

LONDON, Oct 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VirPoint.com today announced a major expansion of its CFD trading platform, unveiling a new AI-enhanced trading suite designed to empower both day traders and long-term investors across Europe. Building on its 2020 foundation, VirPoint is positioning itself as a trusted UK CFD broker that blends cutting-edge artificial intelligence with expert human guidance to deliver a secure, transparent, and data-driven trading experience.VirPoint.com, a leading CFD trading platform established in 2020, is redefining online trading by combining advanced AI technology with expert human guidance. By offering a secure, intuitive, and data-driven trading experience, VirPoint provides investors with the confidence to trade actively or manage long-term portfolios.At the core of VirPoint.com is its advanced multi-asset trading technology, recognized for flexibility, robust features, and seamless execution. This framework enables VirPoint Trading to offer access to a wide range of instruments, including equities, forex, indices, and commodities, all through a secure and user-friendly interface.VirPoint.com is designed for both day traders and long term investors who are seeking a trusted CFD Broker. By combining AI analytics with expert guidance, VirPoint provides both active trading opportunities and long-term investment strategies tailored to individual goals.VirPoint Trading: AI and Human Expertise CombinedVirPoint stands out by merging the analytical power of AI with the nuanced understanding of human trading experts. This dual approach allows the platform to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and deliver personalized trading strategies for each investor.By offering both automated and human-guided trading, VirPoint.com caters to a diverse audience—from hands-off investors to active traders—ensuring every decision is data-driven, transparent, and secure.VirPoint UK Broker: A Trusted Partner for Long-Term InvestorsBeyond trading, VirPoint offers long-term investment options designed to build wealth over time. Using a combination of AI-driven analytics and expert asset selection, VirPoint Trading portfolios focus on equities, blockchain innovations, and emerging technologies.As a leading VirPoint CFD UK Broker, the company emphasizes transparency, responsible growth, and fair access to financial tools, earning a reputation as a trusted partner for investors seeking reliable market guidance.VirPoint.com Review: Looking AheadWith continuous innovation and expansion, VirPoint.com empowers traders and investors with advanced tools and actionable insights needed to succeed in today's dynamic financial markets. By integrating AI technology and human expertise, VirPoint is poised to transform the way individuals engage with CFD trading and long-term investments.Key Advantages:Advanced Trading Tools: AI-driven insights and real-time analytics.Trusted CFD Broker: Secure, transparent, and user-friendly.AI + Human Expertise: Balanced automation with expert guidance.Flexible Investments: Options for short-term trades and long-term portfolios.For more information or to start trading with VirPoint.com, visit https://virpoint.com.About VirPointVirPoint is a UK-based CFD trading platform founded in 2020, offering traders access to a wide range of instruments with precision, security, and expert guidance. By combining advanced technology with professional insights, VirPoint Trading delivers a comprehensive CFD experience for both novice and experienced market participants.Social Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578768718123 https://www.linkedin.com/company/virpoint https://x.com/VirpointX Media contactVirPoint CommunicationsWebsite: https://virpoint.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

倫敦, 2025年10月7日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - HotelRunner，身為領先的旅遊與旅宿科技平台，與全球數位支付領導者 Visa 宣布建立全球策略性首選合作夥伴關係，旨在賦能旅遊與旅宿產業中各種規模的企業。此次合作結合 Visa 值得信賴的全球基礎設施與安全的跨境支付能力，以及 HotelRunner 在旅宿科技領域的深厚佈局與廣泛觸及，致力於解決旅遊業的「最後一哩」挑戰，並讓新興市場的中小企業 (SMEs) 更加公平地取得金融服務。透過此合作，HotelRunner 將與 Visa 共同提供強大的技術基礎設施與 B2B 連結，讓住宿供應商──從摩洛哥的精品飯店到峇里的家庭旅館──都能快速且安全地跨境收款。結合雙方的優勢，兩家公司旨在推動全球旅遊與旅宿生態系的經濟成長，同時提供無縫、安全且可擴展的金融解決方案。此合作為嵌入式金融的新時代奠定基礎，特別著重於獨立飯店，藉由提供進入全球支付網絡的管道，帶來嶄新的發展機會。「旅遊建立在信任之上，而信任則取決於安全且可靠的基礎設施。」HotelRunner 創辦人兼管理合夥人 Ali Beklen 表示：「透過結合 HotelRunner 的全球旅宿網絡與 Visa 無可比擬的專業，我們正在打造旅遊產業的自動化金融基礎設施。這不僅僅關乎支付，更是關乎建立能夠驅動未來十年全球旅遊的金融軌道。我們正在重塑跨境旅遊商務的未來，讓其對全球企業而言更安全、更智慧、更具包容性。」針對此次合作，HotelRunner 創辦人兼管理合夥人 Arden Agopyan 表示：「HotelRunner 已經花費逾十年時間，構建起旅宿產業的數位中樞。長期以來，中小型與獨立住宿業者及旅行社一直被排除在全球金融流動與支付經濟之外。而如今，我們與 Visa 攜手改變這一現況。我們將我們的觸及力與可靠平台，結合全球最受信任的網絡之一，共同打造新一代的標準──一個自動化、安全、無縫且可擴展的旅遊支付體系。」Visa 全球 B2B 旅遊業務負責人 Tania Platt 表示：「我們與 HotelRunner 的合作展現了雙方如何攜手推動整個 B2B 旅遊生態系的創新。透過結合 Visa 值得信賴的全球支付網絡與 HotelRunner 的旅宿平台，我們正在協助旅遊企業更無縫且更安全地連結、交易與成長。我們正共同開啟新的機會，並強化全球旅遊生態系。」此次合作將在全球範圍內推動，Visa 與 HotelRunner 將與歐洲、亞太、中東、非洲等地的重要旅遊企業攜手合作。此夥伴關係將帶來創新的嵌入式與自動化金融服務，支持全球數以百萬計的旅遊企業。聯絡資訊Suheyla van TaarlingDirector of Marketing & Growthsuheyla@hotelrunner.com來源: HotelRunner Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

LONDON, Oct 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HotelRunner, a leading travel and hospitality technology platform, and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, have announced a global strategic preferred partnership to empower businesses of all sizes across the travel and hospitality industry. The collaboration brings together Visa's trusted global infrastructure and secure cross-border payments capabilities with HotelRunner's deep presence and extensive reach in hospitality technology. Solving the "last-mile" challenge in tourism and democratizing financial access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets, HotelRunner is collaborating with Visa to provide robust technology infrastructure and B2B connectivity that enables accommodation providers, from boutique hotels in Morocco to guesthouses in Bali, to get paid quickly and securely across borders.By uniting their strengths, the two companies aim to accelerate economic growth across the global travel and hospitality ecosystem while delivering seamless, secure, and scalable financial solutions. This partnership sets the foundation for a new era of embedded finance with a specific focus on independent hotels by providing access to global payment rails."Travel runs on trust, and trust depends on secure, reliable infrastructure," said Ali Beklen, Founder and Managing Partner of HotelRunner. "By combining HotelRunner's global hospitality network with Visa's unmatched expertise, we are building the autonomous financial infrastructure of travel. This is not only about payments; it is about building the financial rails that will power the next decade of global tourism. We are reshaping the future of cross-border travel commerce, making it safer, smarter, and more inclusive for businesses worldwide."On this partnership, Arden Agopyan, Founder and Managing Partner of HotelRunner, said, "HotelRunner has spent more than a decade building the digital backbone of hospitality. For too long, small and independent accommodations and travel agencies have been excluded from global financial flows and the payments economy. Together with Visa, we're changing that. We're combining our reach and reliable platform with one of the world's most trusted networks to create a new standard for autonomous, secure, seamless, and scalable travel payments.""Our collaboration with HotelRunner demonstrates how together we can drive innovation across the B2B travel ecosystem. By combining Visa's trusted global payments network with HotelRunner's hospitality platform, we're enabling travel businesses to connect, transact, and grow more seamlessly and securely. Together, we're helping to unlock new opportunities, and strengthen the global travel ecosystem" Tania Platt, Global Head of B2B Travel, Visa.Operating globally, this collaboration will bring Visa and HotelRunner together with key travel companies in Europe, APAC, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. This partnership is set to deliver innovative embedded and autonomous finance services supporting millions of travel businesses worldwide.Contact InformationSuheyla van TaarlingDirector of Marketing & Growthsuheyla@hotelrunner.comSOURCE: HotelRunner Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

巴林麥納麥, 2025年10月7日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2025 年金融科技前瞻論壇（FinTech Forward 2025，簡稱 FF25）——該地區首屈一指的戰略性金融科技盛會——今日宣布，今年的論壇將邀請兩位享譽全球的創新領袖擔任主題演講嘉賓：前幣安（Binance）執行長趙長鵬（Changpeng Zhao，簡稱 CZ），以及 Shazam 共同創辦人迪拉吉·穆克吉（Dhiraj Mukherjee）。他們的參與彰顯了這一旗艦盛會作為全球創新舞台的地位，匯聚了那些推動產業變革、並重新定義全球數以百萬計人們與科技及金融服務互動方式的領袖人物。趙長鵬（Zhao），廣為人知的 CZ，是全球交易量最大之加密貨幣交易所幣安（Binance）的創辦人兼前執行長。在他的領導下，幣安迅速成長，服務遍及 180 個國家、超過 2.35 億名用戶，並提供逾 350 種數位資產的交易。自 2017 年創立以來，幣安在不到十年的時間內便躍升為全球領導者，其發展歷程充分體現了金融科技產業變革的規模與速度。CZ 將在論壇中分享其深刻洞見，為 FF25 關於金錢、金融市場與全球創新未來的討論注入極具啟發性的觀點。穆克吉（Mukherjee）則是革命性應用程式 Shazam 的共同創辦人，該應用徹底改變了人們發現與連結音樂的方式。Shazam 於 2002 年推出，是最早在大規模層面運用人工智慧的行動應用之一，全球下載量最終突破二十億次。該公司於 2018 年被蘋果公司（Apple）收購。穆克吉現今被廣泛視為「負責任創新」與「數位生態系統未來」領域的思想領袖，他的職業生涯展現了科技塑造人類體驗的強大力量，使其觀點對於 FF25 關於創意、顛覆與影響的討論尤具啟發價值。他們的參與進一步強化了本次盛會匯聚多元觀點的能力，讓更多聲音共同探討塑造金融未來的力量。兩位講者將分別於「爐邊對談」（Fireside Chat）環節中發表演說——CZ 的場次主題為「加密貨幣的轉型：合法性、信任與現代金融的未來」（Crypto in Transition: Legitimacy, Trust and the Future of Modern Finance）；而迪拉吉·穆克吉（Dhiraj Mukherjee）的對談則將聚焦於如何進行長期成功的策略規劃，並實現持久且永續的影響力。2025 年 10 月 8 日至 9 日於巴林會展世界中心（Exhibition World Bahrain, EWB）舉行的 FF25，由巴林經濟發展委員會（Bahrain Economic Development Board, Bahrain EDB）主辦，充分發揮巴林作為區域金融樞紐與進入 2.15 兆美元海灣合作理事會（GCC）市場門戶的優勢。巴林以其靈活且前瞻的監管架構著稱，在開放銀行（Open Banking）、數位資產與雲端採用等領域皆居於領先地位。再加上高素質的雙語人才與先進的科技基礎設施，使巴林成為金融科技公司及國際企業進入中東市場的理想啟航基地。藉由邀請 CZ 與迪拉吉·穆克吉等遠見卓識的領袖人物，2025 年金融科技前瞻論壇（FinTech Forward 2025）再次確認其作為中東地區領先金融科技論壇的地位，同時彰顯巴林作為全球商業樞紐及推動金融未來發展催化者的獨特角色。如欲了解更多有關 FinTech Forward 2025 的資訊及註冊方式，請點此瀏覽。如需更多資訊，請聯絡: Abdulelah AbdullaCommunications DepartmentEconomic Development BoardPhone: +973-39798919E-mail: internationalmedia@bahrainedb.com來源: Bahrain Economic Development Board Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

NEW YORK, NY, October 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Catalyst Now, a worldwide movement of social innovators spanning 156 countries and more than 6,170 members, today announced the launch of the Social Innovation House Talks (SIH Talks) at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.The purpose of SIH Talks is to lift up the experience of local changemakers, cultivate alliances across diverse communities, and strengthen bridges between civil society, philanthropy, business and government. The conversations will address urgent global priorities—from mental health and migration to sustainable industries and gender equality—linking local innovations with international decision-making.Co-created by Catalyst Now, the initiative in UNGA is powered by ecosystem partners including Echoing Green, General Atlantic Foundation, Greater than Equal, Myriad USA, Aid for Life, Caring for Colombia, Crisis Text Line, Ecoinno, East Side Institute, FIT, Pace University, Soydoy, Tinker Foundation, Crisis Text Line and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.As part of SIH Talks, Catalyst Now unveiled its 2024 Collective Impact Report during the United Nations General Assembly. The report captures the collective progress of more than 6,170 members representing more than 4250 organizations and over 75 active collaborations across 156 countries, showcasing how grassroots innovations are achieving systemic transformation. Highlighting stories from local changemakers, data-driven results, and new multi-stakeholder partnerships, the report reflects the growing momentum of the movement."This year's report is a demonstration to the power of collaboration, it reveals how communities, social innovators, and partners are addressing root causes, shifting systems, and accelerating change at scale. That's why is crucial to share it at UNGA 2025 because this is more than a diplomatic gathering; it is an opportunity to place community voices at the center of global dialogue," said Gaby Arenas de Meneses, Co-Chief Facilitator of Catalyst Now. "By amplifying innovators' perspectives, mobilizing new models of collaboration, and advancing impact, SIH Talks are building the cross-sector approach that lasting change requires.""Social innovation flourishes when purpose meets power," said Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green. "SIH Talks creates a rare space where lived experience drives the agenda, ensuring that solutions shaped in communities have the reach and visibility to influence global policy.""The arrival of SIH Talks at UNGA signals a turning point," said Fredrik Galtung, Co-Chief Facilitator of Catalyst Now. "By bringing innovators to the center of the multilateral stage, we’re shifting from conversation to concrete action—and demonstrating that systemic solutions are already within reach."Catalyst Now will be hosting a series of events – you can find the full list here.About Social Innovation HouseLaunched in the heart of Davos’s Promenade in January 2025, the Social Innovation House has become a catalyst for global transformation—where groundbreaking solutions scale, visionary leaders find community, and world-changing ideas come to life. Throughout the week in Davos, we hosted 39 sessions with 149 speakers, engaging nearly 2,000 participants from around the world, including corporate leaders, social entrepreneurs, impact investors and policymakers.About Catalyst NowCatalyst Now is a dynamic global movement of social innovators transforming systems and driving sustainable change to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals worldwideCo-founded in 2019 and launched at Davos 2020 by members of prestigious organizations including Ashoka, Echoing Green, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, and the Skoll Foundation, the initiative was initially incubated by One Family Foundation with support from Panorama Global. It has since grown into an impactful network of more than 6,170 members dedicated to systemic transformation.Through bold collaborations across sectors, we connect, empower, and amplify local and regional initiatives, creating spaces where innovative solutions emerge and scale to address the world’s most pressing social challenges. By partnering with communities, governments, businesses, and funders, we implement sustainable solutions that create a more equitable and thriving future for all. Learn more and become a member.If you should have any questions or need to contact anyone in charge of the event please do not hesitate to contact:Catalyst Now SecretariatCorina Wallis New York, New YorkEmail: corina@catalystnow.net  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

PARIS, October 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Crypto Blockchain Industries (CBI; Euronext Growth Paris: FR0014007LW0, ALCBI; OTCQB: CBIPF)) announces that it has been granted an option to purchase up to $10 million in convertible notes issued by Blockware Solutions, offering a  10% discount on the price of Blockware potential future initial public offering ("IPO"). A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised and paid in CBI shares, which are only transferable on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the daily volume. CBI and Blockware aim to grow CBI's U.S. shareholder base, in which case CBI will exercise a phased share of the call option  and increase its equity stake in Blockware.Blockware is a recognized player in the blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining industry.  The company stands out for its ability to operate large-scale installations, provide state-of-the-art hosting  services, and develop innovative technology solutions, making it a natural partner for CBI.CBI's mining activities recorded a return on investment of more than 40% in August 2025 thanks to this  partnership.CBI has the option to acquire up to $10 million of convertible notes issued by Blockware. The  convertible notes issued by Blockware have a maturity of two years and bear an interest rate of 5%  per annum. They offer a 10% discount on the price of a potential future IPO and, if this IPO does not take  place before maturity, the convertible notes are redeemed in cash. They also benefit from a liquidation  preference in the event of an asset distribution or bankruptcy.This transaction paves the way for a strategic partnership to strengthen CBI's presence in the U.S. market and  gradually increase its stake in Blockware.A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised by CBI and paid for in shares, which can only be  resold on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the trading volume.CBI and Blockware aim to develop the size and visibility of CBI's American shareholding, based in  particular on the listing of the share on the OTCQB market, which is a privileged gateway for institutional and  individual investors in the United States. The gradual increase in liquidity and trading volume in this market  will broaden the investor base and strengthen CBI's reputation. CBI plans to gradually exercise its option to  purchase convertible notes, within the limit of 10% of the trading volume of the OTCQB market.This mechanism is part of CBI's ACE (Acquire, Create, Earn) strategy, strengthening its ability to seize  international growth opportunities and helping to position CBI as a leading player in the blockchain ecosystem, while maximizing its exposure to the US market.For the period ending September 30, 2025, CBI has invoiced consulting fees to Blockware solutions for an  amount of $1 million, paid through the remittance by Blockware of a convertible note for that amount.DisclaimersThe completion of CBI's projects, as well as their operating budget and financing plan, remain fundamentally subject to  major uncertainties, and failure to achieve the underlying assumptions may have a material and adverse impact on the  value of CBI's assets and liabilities.In addition, investing in crypto-assets involves risks related in particular to their intrinsic volatility that could have an impact  on CBI's financial performance. CBI considers it useful to remember that the past performance of crypto-assets is not a guarantee of future performance. A detailed description of the risks associated with an investment in CBI securities can be found in the Company's financial  reports available on CBI's website.About Crypto Blockchain Industries SACrypto Blockchain Industries ("CBI") is a French company listed on Euronext Growth (compartment E2), whose  objective is to build the largest possible portfolio of Bitcoins and other crypto-assets by buying them at a below-market  price by applying the ACE strategy: ACQUIRE, the purchase mainly of Bitcoins on the market; CREATE, the creation of  its own utility tokens in the field of the metaverse (AlphaVerse, Football at AlphaVerse) or that of digital assets backed by real goods (Gemplay, diamonds); EARN, the acquisition of Bitcoin at a reduced cost via mining operations, as part of a  long-term strategic partnership with Blockchain Solutions, one of the first Bitcoin miners in the United States. To learn  more, visit www.cbicorp.io and www.alphaverse.com.About BlockwareBlockware Solutions, LLC ("BWS") is an American company specializing in blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency  mining services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Blockware Solutions provides comprehensive  solutions, including mining hardware sales, secure data center hosting, and blockchain investment advisory services. The  company also operates a large-scale network of mining farms and contributes to the decentralization of the Bitcoin network.  Leveraging its technical expertise and commitment to transparency, Blockware helps individuals and institutions grow their  digital asset businesses. For more information, visit www.blockwaresolutions.com.ContactsIssuer – CBIinfo@cbicorp.ioListing sponsor on Euronext – Atout Capitalinfo@atoutcapital.comOTCQB sponsor – Aldebaran Global Advisorshello@aldebaran-advisors.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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MANAMA, Bahrain, Oct 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - FinTech Forward 2025 (FF25), the region's premier strategic financial technology event, today announced that two globally renowned innovators will headline this year's edition as title speakers: Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance and Dhiraj Mukherjee, Cofounder of Shazam. Their participation reflects the flagship event's growing role as a global stage for innovation, convening leaders who have transformed industries and reshaped how millions around the world engage with technology and financial services.Zhao, widely recognised as CZ, is the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Under his leadership, Binance grew to serve more than 235 million users across 180 countries, offering access to over 350 digital assets. From its founding in 2017 to becoming a global leader in less than a decade, Binance's journey highlights both the scale and speed of transformation in financial technology. His insights will provide unique relevance to FF25's exploration of the future of money, markets, and global financial innovation.Mukherjee co-founded Shazam, the revolutionary app that revolutionised how people discover and connect with music. Launched in 2002, Shazam was among the first mobile applications to harness artificial intelligence at scale, ultimately achieving more than two billion downloads worldwide. The company was acquired by Apple in 2018. Mukherjee is now widely recognised as a thought leader on responsible innovation and the future of digital ecosystems. His career highlights the power of technology to shape human experiences, making his perspective particularly valuable to FF25's conversations on creativity, disruption, and impact.Their presence further strengthens the event's ability to convene diverse perspectives on the forces shaping the future of finance. Both will be speaking at fireside chats, CZ in a session titled "Crypto in transition: legitimacy, trust and the future of modern finance", and Dhiraj's fireside chat is set to tackle how to strategically plan for the long-term success and achieve durable, sustainable impact.Taking place on the 8th and 9th of October 2025 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), FF25 is hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), leveraging the Kingdom's position as a regional financial hub and gateway to the USD 2.15 trillion GCC market. Bahrain is recognised for its agile and forward-looking regulatory framework, pioneering initiatives in areas such as open banking, digital assets, and cloud adoption. Combined with a highly skilled bilingual workforce and advanced tech infrastructure, the Kingdom has become a launchpad for fintechs and international firms expanding into the Middle East.By welcoming visionaries such as CZ and Dhiraj Mukherjee, FinTech Forward 2025 reaffirms its status as the Middle East's leading fintech forum and highlights Bahrain's unique role as a hub for global business and a catalyst for the future of finance. For more information about FinTech Forward 2025 and to register, please click here.For more information, please contact:Abdulelah AbdullaCommunications DepartmentEconomic Development BoardPhone: +973-39798919E-mail: internationalmedia@bahrainedb.comSOURCE: Bahrain Economic Development Board Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 6, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is proud to announce the following updates on THERMAL-XR®.GMG is pleased to announce it has received REACH registration in Europe – enabling THERMAL-XR® to be sold in Europe. Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is the process mandated by the European Union (EU) regulation for companies manufacturing or importing chemical substances into the EU in quantities of one tonne or more per year.GMG is also very proud to launch its "GMG SPRAY ACADEMY" – which is a training program to enable more distributors and contractors around the world to understand how to clean, prepare and coat surfaces with GMG's patented graphene coating system – THERMAL-XR®. The training programs are conducted in person, online and eventually through video-training. Customers can receive the 5 year warranty for the THERMAL-XR® coating if the coating is provided by a trained and accredited technician. https://graphenemanufacturinggroup.arlo.co/w/.Figure 1: GMG PRODUCT RANGETo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/269248_0b4778627431e8dc_001full.jpgGMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "Another big step for GMG's commercialisation of its world leading products – really good to see!"GMG's Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "Congrats to the team – each step to commercialisation is important and demonstrates progress in the Company's transition to fully commercial operations."About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding the products being available for order or delivery to distributors around the world.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, that GMG will be able to take orders and deliveries to meet distributor demand around the worldwide. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation, that products may not be available for sales or delivery to meet customers' expectations.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/269248 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, Oct 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in cybersecurity but is now the frontline. Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, has unveiled findings from a 2025 IDC survey that show a dramatic surge in AI adoption across Singapore’s enterprises, with 82% of organisations already integrating AI into their security operations.The IDC study, commissioned by Fortinet, highlights how AI is now central to threat detection, incident response and even recruitment and investment strategies. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, AI is being deployed not just to keep pace, but to get ahead.AI: A double-edged swordAI is transforming cybersecurity on both sides of the battlefield. While defenders use it to automate detection and scale threat intelligence, attackers are also leveraging AI to launch faster, stealthier and more adaptive campaigns.The survey found that some 56% of Singapore organisations encountered AI-powered threats in the past year. Among them, 52% saw a two-fold increase in threat volume, while 42% reported a three-fold surge. These attacks often exploit gaps in visibility and governance, making them harder to detect and contain.From detection to predictionAI’s role in cybersecurity is advancing rapidly. Beyond basic detection, organisations are now deploying AI for automated response, predictive threat modelling and behavioural analytics.Generative AI (GenAI) is gaining traction for tasks like updating rules, detecting social engineering, and guiding investigations. However, trust in full autonomy remains low. Auto-remediation is still rare, indicating that most teams are in the “co-pilot” phase of AI adoption.Building AI-first teamsThe rise of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity workforce. The top five roles in demand across Singapore include security data scientists, AI security engineers and AI-specific incident response professionals.Organisations are no longer just buying AI tools but building teams around them. This reflects a broader trend of aligning talent with technology to stay ahead of evolving threats.Strategic spending and smarter investmentsCybersecurity budgets are increasing, but cautiously. While 86% of organisations reported budget growth, 68% saw increases of less than 5%.Spending is being directed toward high-impact areas like identity security, Zero Trust frameworks, and cloud-native protection. This marks a shift from infrastructure-heavy investments to more targeted, risk-centric strategies.Understaffed and overwhelmedDespite growing executive attention, many cybersecurity teams remain stretched thin. Only 6% of the total workforce is allocated to internal IT, and just 13% of that focuses on cybersecurity. Less than 15% of organisations have a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and only 6% have purpose-built threat hunting teams.This lack of specialisation is contributing to burnout and reduced effectiveness.Convergence and consolidation take centre stageTo combat complexity, organisations are embracing unified cybersecurity frameworks. A staggering 96% are either converging security and networking or actively evaluating it. Additionally, 70% are considering vendor consolidation – not just for cost savings, but for better integration, faster support and improved security posture.Simon Piff, Research Vice-President at IDC Asia-Pacific, noted: “Organisations are no longer experimenting with AI, they are embedding it across threat detection, incident response and team design. This signals a new era of security operations that is smarter, faster and more adaptive to the evolving risk landscape. AI is fundamentally reshaping how threats are identified, prioritised and acted upon. This evolution demands a parallel shift in strategy and talent.”Jess Ng, Country Manager, Singapore and Brunei, Fortinet, added: “CISOs across Singapore are entering a more advanced phase of cybersecurity planning – one where AI is not just augmenting defences but influencing how organisations structure teams, allocate budgets and prioritise threats. At Fortinet, we are helping customers embrace this shift by embedding AI across the platform, enabling faster detection, smarter responses, and more resilient operations as cyber risks become more complex and distributed.”About FortinetFortinet is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet's solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.Media Contact:Leonard Lowleonard.low@priorityconsultants.com  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com