ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM, May 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, has achieved four second-highest scores across five Use Cases, evaluated in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report. This report, a companion to the Gartner Magic Quadrant™, assesses the vendors of the SCP solutions evaluated in this research.This recognition follows OMP's recent position as highest on the Ability to Execute axis in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions - marking the tenth consecutive time OMP is named a Leader.Consistent strength across real-world planning challengesThe Critical Capabilities report evaluates 20 vendors on 15 key capabilities across five SCP Use Cases. We believe OMP's scores, particularly in supply planning, decision/plan alignment, and the breadth of resource types, demonstrate its strong performance in these critical areas."Supply chains today need real solutions that deliver measurable impact, and this report validates our ability to do just that," says Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP. "Unison Planning™ stands out in end-to-end multi-enterprise planning and decision/plan alignment, two capabilities essential in today's fast-moving landscape. It enables smart, fast, and unified decision-making in complex environments."Unison PlanningTM: enabling real-time, data-driven decisionsOMP's Unison Planning™ is an open, cloud-native, and AI-driven platform that supports supply chain planning across all layers, from strategic to operational, and from supply to demand. Designed for agility and resilience, it enables real-time collaboration, optimization, and response."By embedding generative AI and explainable AI (XAI) into every layer of the platform - from data-driven forecasting to scenario management - we empower planners to adapt with speed and intelligence," adds Tom Wouters, Chief Product Officer at OMP."Proven performance, global trust"We believe recognition in both the Magic Quadrant and the Critical Capabilities reports underscores our ability to execute and to deliver real business value," concludes Kurt Gillis, Chief Industry & Commercial Officer at OMP. "It reflects our deep industry expertise, which allows us to develop real solutions for industry-specific challenges. We're proud to help global leaders across industries turn complexity into a competitive edge."Gartner, Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Planning Solutions, Pia Orup Lund, et. Al, 14 April 2025.Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions, Pia Orup Lund, et. Al, 14 April 2025Gartner and Magic Quadrant are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.DisclaimerGartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Contact InformationPhilip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Global Survey Reveals Urgent Gaps in Awareness, Access, and Treatment for Hepatitis D
LONDON, May 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A new report released today by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) reveals widespread knowledge gaps, inequities in access, and critical systemic barriers impeding the global fight against hepatitis delta.Also known as hepatitis D, hepatitis delta is a severe liver disease affecting an estimated 12 million people worldwide. It occurs in people living with hepatitis B, leads to faster disease progression, and significantly increases the risk of liver cancer and death.The Hepatitis Delta Global Landscape Survey collected responses from 583 individuals across 102 countries, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of global stakeholder perspectives on awareness, testing, and treatment access around hepatitis delta.Key Findings:There are pronounced regional variations in reported availability and accessibility of hepatitis delta testing and treatment.Even where hepatitis delta testing and treatment are reported to be available, accessibility remains a significant challenge.Both direct and indirect costs are reported as considerable barriers to equitable access to hepatitis delta treatment and care.There are pronounced gaps in knowledge and awareness of hepatitis delta reported by all stakeholders with pronounced regional variations.Lack of knowledge is reported as the most common barrier to both testing and treatment.A third of respondents did not feel sufficiently informed to identify the barriers to hepatitis delta testing and treatment.HCPs reported low levels of training around hepatitis delta, and most expressed a clear interest in further education."These findings highlight an urgent need for coordinated action to scale up hepatitis delta education, diagnosis, and care," said Cary James, CEO of WHA. "Without informed providers, empowered communities, and accessible health services, millions will remain undiagnosed and untreated."Calls to Action:Increase both availability and accessibility of testing and treatment for hepatitis delta in health systems.Address the issues of direct and indirect costs of testing and treatment to increase engagement by communities.Adopt testing policies to follow WHO recommendations on reflex testing for hepatitis delta.Inform people living with hepatitis B of the need to test for hepatitis delta through culturally competent awareness campaigns.Provide more robust training on hepatitis delta to healthcare professionals throughout their career progression.Increase provision of knowledge and awareness programmes for community-based organisations and policymakers.Implement skills-building programmes for community-based organisations so they can better advocate to policymakers and public health officials for greater access to testing, treatment and care.Download the full report: www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/hepatitis-d-surveyNote to Editors:For further information or interview requests contact: Cary James, Chief Executive, World Hepatitis AllianceEmail: contact@worldhepatitisalliance.orgAbout WHA:The World Hepatitis Alliance is an international network of 400 civil society and community organisations across more than 100 countries. It is dedicated to harnessing the power of people living with viral hepatitis to drive its elimination. At WHA, member organisations are the cornerstone of the alliance, working collaboratively to combat hepatitis through advocacy, capacity building, and awareness-raising efforts. WHA also holds countries accountable to their commitments to elimination, fostering action by partnering with a diverse range of organisations worldwide, from local civil society groups to ministries of health and global institutions. www.worldhepatitisalliance.orgSOURCE: World Hepatitis Alliance Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
全球調查揭示對丁型肝炎的認知、取得與治療方面的緊急缺口
倫敦, 2025年5月6日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 世界肝炎聯盟(WHA)今日發布的一項新報告揭示,在對抗丁型肝炎的全球行動中,存在著廣泛的知識落差、醫療可及性的差異以及關鍵的制度性障礙。丁型肝炎,又稱為肝炎D,是一種嚴重的肝病,全球估計約有1,200萬人受到影響。該疾病發生於乙型肝炎患者中,病情進展更為迅速,並大幅提高罹患肝癌與死亡的風險。《丁型肝炎全球現況調查》共收集來自102個國家的583位受訪者意見,提供目前為止最全面的全球利害關係人對於丁型肝炎的認知、檢測與治療可及性的看法全貌。主要發現:丁型肝炎檢測與治療的可用性與可及性在不同地區之間存在明顯差異。即使在報告中指出丁型肝炎的檢測與治療可用,實際獲得服務仍是一項重大挑戰。直接與間接成本均被視為妨礙公平取得丁型肝炎治療與照護的重要障礙。所有利害關係人均指出對丁型肝炎的知識與認知存在顯著缺口,且具有明顯的地區差異。知識不足被報告為檢測與治療的最常見障礙。三分之一的受訪者表示,自己未具備足夠資訊以辨識丁型肝炎檢測與治療所面臨的障礙。醫療專業人員表示對丁型肝炎的培訓程度偏低,多數人表達出明確的進一步學習意願。「這些發現凸顯出迫切需要協調行動,以擴大全球對丁型肝炎的教育、診斷與照護工作,」世界肝炎聯盟(WHA)執行長凱瑞.詹姆斯(Cary James)表示。「如果缺乏知情的醫療提供者、具備能力的社區,以及可及的醫療服務,將有數百萬人持續處於未被診斷與未被治療的狀態。」行動呼籲:提高醫療體系中丁型肝炎檢測與治療的可用性與可及性。解決檢測與治療所涉及的直接與間接費用問題,以提升社區的參與度。採納檢測政策,依據世界衛生組織(WHO)對丁型肝炎反射性檢測的建議進行檢測。透過具文化敏感性的宣導活動,讓乙型肝炎患者了解進行丁型肝炎檢測的必要性。為醫療專業人員在其職涯發展過程中提供更完善的丁型肝炎相關訓練。加強對社區組織與政策制定者的知識推廣與認知計劃。為社區組織推行能力建構計畫,使其更有能力向政策制定者與公共衛生官員倡議,爭取更大的檢測、治療與照護可及性。下載完整報告:www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/hepatitis-d-survey編輯備註:如需進一步資訊或安排訪談,請聯絡:Cary James世界肝炎聯盟(WHA)執行長電子郵件:contact@worldhepatitisalliance.org 關於世界肝炎聯盟(WHA):世界肝炎聯盟是一個涵蓋超過100個國家、由400個公民社會與社區組織組成的國際網絡,致力於發揮病毒性肝炎患者的力量,推動肝炎的根除。在WHA,成員組織是聯盟的基石,透過倡議、能力建構與提升認知等方式共同努力對抗肝炎。WHA 同時督促各國履行其消除肝炎的承諾,並與全球各地的組織合作行動,合作對象涵蓋地方公民社會團體、各國衛生部門及國際機構。www.worldhepatitisalliance.org 来源: World Hepatitis Alliance Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
OMP在2025年Gartner《供應鏈規劃解決方案關鍵能力報告》中四項用例排名前二
比利時安特衛普,2025年5月6日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球供應鏈規劃解決方案領導者 OMP,在 2025 年 Gartner®《供應鏈規劃解決方案關鍵能力報告》中,在五項用例中取得四項第二高分。本報告是 Gartner 魔力象限™的配套報告,評估了參與本研究的供應鏈規劃(SCP)解決方案供應商。此次認可緊隨 OMP 在 2025 年 Gartner《供應鏈規劃解決方案魔力象限》中“執行能力”維度獲得最高排名——這是 OMP 連續第十次被評為領導者。在現實規劃挑戰中展現持續實力該關鍵能力報告從五項 SCP 用例出發,針對 15 項關鍵能力對 20 家供應商進行了評估。我們認為,OMP 在供應規劃、決策/計劃對齊以及資源類型廣度等關鍵領域的得分,展示了其在這些方面的卓越表現。“如今的供應鏈需要能夠帶來可衡量影響的真正解決方案,而本報告正驗證了我們實現這一目標的能力,”OMP 首席商務與市場官 Philip Vervloesem 表示。“Unison Planning™ 在端到端多企業規劃及決策/計劃對齊方面表現突出,這兩項能力在當今快速變化的環境中至關重要。它使在複雜環境中的智慧、高效、統一決策成為可能。”Unison Planning™:賦能即時資料驅動決策OMP 的 Unison Planning™是一款開放的、雲原生的、AI 驅動平台,支援從戰略到營運、從供應到需求的全層級供應鏈規劃。該平台專為靈活性與彈性而設計,實現了即時協作、優化與回應。“透過在平台的每一層嵌入生成式 AI 和可解釋 AI(XAI)——從資料驅動預測到情境管理——我們賦能規劃人員以更快速度和更高智慧適應變化,”OMP 首席產品官 Tom Wouters 補充道。卓越表現,贏得全球信任“我們認為,在魔力象限和關鍵能力兩大報告中獲得認可,進一步印證了我們在執行力和創造實際業務價值方面的能力,”OMP 首席產業與商務官 Kurt Gillis 表示,“這反映了我們深厚的產業專業知識,使我們能夠為不同行業的特定挑戰開發切實可行的解決方案。我們為能夠幫助全球各行各業的領導者將複雜性轉化為競爭優勢而感到自豪。”Gartner,《供應鏈規劃解決方案關鍵能力報告》,Pia Orup Lund 等人,2025 年 4 月 14 日。Gartner,《供應鏈規劃解決方案魔力象限》,Pia Orup Lund 等人,2025 年 4 月 14 日。Gartner 和 Magic Quadrant 是 Gartner 公司及其附屬機構在美國及其他國家/地區的註冊商標,此處經授權使用。版權所有。免責聲明Gartner 不為其研究出版物中提及的任何廠商、產品或服務背書,也不建議技術使用者僅選擇評級最高或獲得某種指定的廠商。Gartner 的研究出版物僅代表其研究機構的觀點,不應被視為事實陳述。Gartner 對本研究不作任何明示或暗示的保證,包括對適銷性或特定用途適用性的任何保證。聯絡資訊Philip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723來源:OMP Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
WIKA Wins Two Prestigious ESG Awards for Commitment to Sustainability and Social Responsibility
JAKARTA, May 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT WIJAYA KARYA (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) continues to demonstrate its commitment to being a national construction company with business performance excellence as well as sustainability and social responsibility performance. In April 2025, WIKA received two prestigious awards: InvestorTrust’s “Best Corporate Emission Reduction Transparency Award 2025” and The Iconomics’ “7th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Awards 2025” for the Construction category.The ”Best Corporate Emission Reduction Transparency Award 2025” was convened at the Sultan Hotel in Jakarta on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. The award was presented to companies that actively contributed towards national and global decarbonization efforts. WIKA was one of 95 selected awardees for its transparency and commitment to reporting and managing carbon emissions. Of the 370 companies nominated, WIKA was selected for having fulfilled the key criteria, including the timely release of the 2023 Sustainability Report, transparent emission declarations, and compliance with environmental governance principles without any serious legal conflicts.On the same day, WIKA received another award in the “7th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Awards 2025”, which was presented by The Iconomics dan Axia Research held at the Ministry of Transportation building. The event carried the theme “Developing Brand Companies with Government’s CSR Goals.” It served as a platform to recognize companies that have built strong and effective brand identities through CSR initiatives aligned with national development objectives. WIKA was recognized to have consistently incorporated sustainability values into its business strategy. The Company also demonstrated a strong commitment to implementing social responsibility programs that have a genuine impact on the environment and society.“We believe a company’s success is determined not only by its financial performance but also by the good impact that it has on society and the environment. These two awards serve as motivation for everyone at WIKA to continue innovating and making meaningful contributions,” said Agung Budi Waskito (BW), President Director of WIKA.As an important partner in national development, WIKA continues its active role in sustainability through various initiatives, from implementing inclusive and targeted CSR programs to energy efficiency and carbon emission management. WIKA remains committed to developing a responsible business that delivers added value to all stakeholders.PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk. [IDX: WIKA]Contact:Mahendra VijayaSekretaris PerusahaanEmail: mahendra.v@wikamail.id Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Eastern River Pty Ltd Marks Major Milestone with Appointment of Tom Paras as Managing Director – Head of Fund Investments
ADELAIDE, AUS, May 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With more than 30 years of executive experience in the property and investment sectors, Tom brings an extraordinary depth of expertise spanning office, retail, industrial, and residential asset classes. He has held senior leadership roles at several high-profile organizations, including CEO of Panda Global Funds, where he led operations across international markets, and as a senior specialist at Payton Capital, recently acquired by ASX-listed HMC Capital. He has also served as Senior Executive - Investments at Occasio Funds Management.Before joining Eastern River, Tom played a pivotal role in a number of corporate advisory and capital raising mandates across both domestic and international markets, with deep investor networks in the UAE, Asia, and the Americas. His global perspective and strategic insight will be instrumental in driving Eastern River's next phase of expansion.Tom has also served as a Non-Executive Director for several China-based companies seeking ASX listings, further demonstrating his unique capability in cross-border corporate structuring and capital markets. Beyond the boardroom, Tom holds equity positions across multiple businesses and investment entities in property development, construction, and venture capital. He holds an MBA and several professional diplomas in corporate and investment disciplines."Bringing Tom into the business is a landmark moment for Eastern River. His track record and depth of experience align perfectly with our long-term vision of becoming a leading force in the private investment and funds management sector," said Tekauri Ryan Hurst, CEO & Executive Director of Eastern River Pty Ltd.For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact:Mrs. Sally PetersPublic Relations OfficerEastern River Pty LtdEmail: media@easternriver.comWebsite: www.easternriver.comSOURCE: Eastern River Pty Ltd Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Northway Biotech Launches Full-Service Viral Clearance Studies, Delivering Results Faster Than Industry Standards
VILNIUS, LT, May 5, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Northway Biotech, a biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the expansion of its protein-based and gene therapy service offerings with the addition of Viral Clearance Studies (VCS) capabilities. This strategic growth follows the opening of Northway Biotech's new Gene Therapy Center with dedicated cGMP facilities for virus-related projects.With six newly established, identical BSL-2 laboratories now operational, Northway Biotech can conduct VCS programs for up to six clients simultaneously, significantly alleviating current market bottlenecks. Additionally, the company has expanded its capabilities to perform GMP-compliant manufacturing and testing under BSL-3 conditions, further strengthening its service offering across gene therapy and broader biologics development.Viral Clearance Studies are now offered both as part of Northway Biotech's integrated CDMO programs and as a standalone service. This flexibility allows external clients to access VCS expertise independently, without requiring a manufacturing agreement.Accelerated Delivery Timelines - Over One Month Faster Than IndustryLeveraging expanded infrastructure and integrated analytical capabilities, Northway Biotech is positioned to deliver Viral Clearance Studies substantially faster than the current industry standard. Comprehensive studies, assessing viral removal and inactivation, can now be completed with final regulatory-compliant reporting in under 10 weeks from initiation of project design when two model viruses are employed, and within 12 weeks when four model viruses are used."Our expansion into Viral Clearance Studies is a natural extension of our CDMO services, enabling us to manage these critical studies in-house and significantly reduce project timelines for our clients," said Prof. Vladas Algirdas Bumelis, CEO of Northway Biotech. "By investing in state-of-the-art BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities, expanding technical capabilities, and further strengthening our scientific teams, we are uniquely positioned to deliver high-quality VCS data faster - a key advantage for clients advancing through clinical development and regulatory approval."For more information on Northway Biotech's Viral Clearance Study processes, service offerings, and delivery timelines, please complete the contact form to connect with the Northway Biotech team.About Northway Biotech - https://www.northwaybiotech.comNorthway Biotech is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) supporting customers worldwide. Its highly experienced and professional team executes projects at every stage, from cell line construction and process development to cGMP manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. The company's extensive expertise and vertically integrated service offering enables rapid execution of multiple projects from its state-of-the-art GMP facilities while ensuring full process and product compliance at all stages of research, development, and commercial manufacturing. Northway Biotech is a privately owned company founded in 2004 and operates locations in Vilnius, Lithuania; London, United Kingdom; and Waltham, MA, USA.Media & Business Contact:bd@northwaybiotech.comProf. Vladas Algirdas BumelisCEO and Chairman of the BoardNorthway Biotechvladas.bumelis@northwaybiotech.comContact InformationVladas BumelisCEO and Chairman of the Boardvladas.bumelis@northwaybiotech.comSOURCE: Northway Biotech Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
New Database of Materials Accelerates Electronics Innovation
TSUKUBA, Japan, May 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In a collaboration between Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), researchers have built a comprehensive new database of dielectric material properties curated from thousands of scientific papers. The study, published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, also offers insights that could accelerate the development of next-generation electronic materials and energy storage technologies. Large-scale dielectric materials database built with the open database project "Starrydata" and generation of a materials map using machine learning-based data visualization.AI-driven materials discovery has great potential to accelerate innovation, but it relies on large and diverse datasets. The lack of such data remains a major bottleneck in the field. To address this challenge, researchers used the Starrydata2 web system to collect experimental data on over 20,000 material samples from more than 5,000 publications. The NIMS team has developed a standardized approach to extract data from graphs, including temperature-dependent properties, which are often omitted in other databases. "What makes our work unique is the meticulous process of manually tracing graphs and correcting inconsistencies in original research papers to create a clean, high-quality dataset," the researchers said.The database focuses on a specific class of materials necessary for electronics and is the largest ever reported, significantly surpassing previous collections. With this wealth of information, the team used machine learning (ML) to predict the properties of materials and how they would behave electronically.Although the ML models were effective, they initially worked as "black boxes" — the researchers couldn’t see why the models made their predictions. To understand the context for predictions, the team created visual maps of the data, making complex information easier to interpret. They used clustering algorithms to automatically group similar materials. This analysis helped them spot patterns in how a material's composition affects its properties. The team was also able to categorize the materials into distinct groups, including seven important ferroelectric families, providing a global landscape of the entire compositional space. The team took a closer look at ABO3 Perovskites, a family of materials which are essential components in everyday electronic devices and energy storage technologies, such as smartphones, computers, and solar cells. Their visualizations showed a simple link between the basic structure of the material and its dielectric permittivity, which coincides with previous academic knowledge.This work advances our understanding of dielectric materials and moves research beyond traditional trial-and-error approaches. "By curating the largest dataset as ever and combining various machine-learning methods, we succeeded in visualizing the landscape of the entire compositional space in unprecedented detail," the team explained.The NIMS team plans to make the dataset publicly available next year, allowing scientists worldwide to leverage it for new discoveries. Future work may involve expanding data collection to include manufacturing methods and processing conditions, allowing for more comprehensive predictions that would link production processes to material properties. "We hope that this foundational work will inspire similar data collection initiatives and new approaches to materials discovery, ultimately leading to smarter materials development pathways that benefit society through improved electronic technologies," the researchers concluded. Further informationTomoki MurataMurata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Email: tomoki.murata258@murata.comYukari KatsuraNational Institute for Materials ScienceEmail: KATSURA.Yukari@nims.go.jpPaper: https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2025.2485018About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods (STAM-M)STAM Methods is an open access sister journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), and focuses on emergent methods and tools for improving and/or accelerating materials developments, such as methodology, apparatus, instrumentation, modeling, high-through put data collection, materials/process informatics, databases, and programming. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM-MDr Kazuya SaitoSTAM Methods Publishing DirectorEmail: SAITO.Kazuya@nims.go.jpPress release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
FWD Group reports exceptionally strong first quarter new business update
HONG KONG, May 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) today announced exceptionally strong first quarter new business highlights for the three months ended 31 March 2025.- New business contractual service margin (“New business CSM”) growth of 55 percent year-on-year, to US$465 million. This adds to the company’s overall CSM balance, which is released over time to its income statement under IFRS 17.- New business sales (“APE”) growth of 46 percent, compared to the same corresponding period last year, to US$679 million.- Extended FWD Group’s partnership with JA Worldwide in April for a further three years to help primary school students in Asia develop financial literacy, through the award-winning programme, JA SparktheDream.Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, said, “FWD Group had a very strong start to the year, with our customer-led strategy driving some incredible new business results. We continued to respond to rapidly evolving customer needs for protection, health, and savings, with 10 new products introduced in the quarter, including FWD Private’s first high-net-worth indexed universal life proposition.”“FWD Group had a terrific quarter and maintained a strong balance sheet, however, we’re keeping a close watch on the volatility in global financial markets and the uncertain global macro-economic outlook. Risk management is always a top priority and FWD Group is taking a prudent approach in preparing for a range of possible scenarios and outcomes,” added Huynh Thanh Phong.The growth in new business indicators was driven by most of the 10 markets FWD operates in.In Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR, the particularly strong trajectory of growth in new business sales and new business CSM continued, reflecting demand from both local and Mainland Chinese visitor customers.In the Thailand & Cambodia reporting segment, new business indicators were impacted by weaker economic conditions as well as lower interest rates.Double digit growth in new business sales in the company’s Emerging Markets segment was broad-based, while Japan posted steady new business indicators. Quarter ended 31 March^ US$ millions, except for percentages 20242025Growth(year on year CER basis) New business growth indicatorsNew business sales (APE)46067946% New business CSM29746555% Value of new business (VNB)21528732% About FWD GroupFWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves approximately 30 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. For more information, please visit www.fwd.comFor media inquiries, please contact: groupcommunications@fwd.comSource: FWD Group Holdings Limited^The unaudited results are for the three months ended 31 March 2025 and are compared to the same period in 2024. Growth rates are represented on a constant exchange rate (CER) basis. New business sales are calculated on an annual premium equivalent (APE) basis, based on 100 percent annual premiums and 10 percent single premiums. New business CSM excludes the impact of one-off reinsurance contracts on in-force business. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
富衛集團首季度新業務表現強勁
香港, 2025年5月2日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 富衛集團有限公司(「富衛集團」或「富衛」)今天公布截至2025年3月31日止三個月的第一季度業績,新業務表現卓越。- 新業務合約服務邊際按年增長55%至4.65億美元。這增加了集團整體合約服務邊際的總結餘,並根據國際財務報告準則第17號隨著時間釋放至損益表。- 新業務銷售較去年同期增長46%,達6.79億美元。- 富衛集團於4月與 JA Worldwide 的合作關係再延長三年,透過其屢獲殊榮的「JA小財智.大夢想」課程提升亞洲小學生的理財素養。富衛集團行政總裁兼執行董事黃清風表示:「富衛集團在本年度開初即迎來強勁勢頭,憑藉以客為先的策略推動了一些令人矚目的新業務成果。我們繼續迅速應對客戶對保障、健康和儲蓄需求的演變,並於本季度推出了 10 款新產品,其中包括 FWD Private 的首個為高淨值人士而設的指數型萬用壽險產品。」黃清風補充:「集團在本季度表現出色,資產負債表保持強勁,然而,我們正密切關注全球金融市場的波動以及不確定的全球宏觀經濟前景。風險管理至關重要,富衛集團正採取審慎的態度,為各種可能的情況和結果做準備。」新業務指標的增長主要受惠於富衛運營的 10 個市場中的大多數市場的增長所推動。在香港特別行政區和澳門特別行政區,新業務銷售和新業務合約服務邊際增長勢頭延續,反映本地客戶和來自中國內地的訪客的需求。在泰國和柬埔寨地區業務分部,新業務指標受經濟狀況疲弱以及利率下降影響。新興市場分部的新業務銷售普遍錄得雙位數增長,而日本的新業務指標則維持穩定。 截至3月31日止季度^ 百萬美元,百分比除外2024年2025年增長(以固定匯率按年計算) 新業務增長指標 新業務銷售46067946% 新業務合約服務邊際29746555% 新業務價值21528732% 關於富衛集團富衛集團為泛亞洲人壽及健康保險公司,服務約三千萬名客戶,業務遍及亞洲十個市場,包括印尼人民銀行人壽保險(BRI Life) 。富衛秉持以客為先的方針,利用數碼科技,致力為客戶帶來創新定位、簡單易明的產品和簡單的保險體驗。自2013年成立以來,富衛於部分全球發展最迅速的保險市場營運業務,專注為大眾創造保險新體驗。如欲了解更多資訊,請瀏覽 www.fwd.com^本新聞稿列載之截至2025年3月31日止三個月業績未經審計師審核,並與 2024 年同期比較。所有增長率均按固定匯率計算。新業務銷售以年化保費計算,由年度首年保費的100%及整付保費的10%之和組成。新業務合約服務邊際不包括一次性再保險合約對有效業務的影響。此譯本僅供參考,中英文版本倘出現任何歧異,概以英文版本為準。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
Seven HKTDC mega events attract some 100,000 global buyers
- The seven lifestyle and licensing events organised by the HKTDC concluded successfully today, with buyer numbers increasing across all exhibitions and some 100,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions attending in total- Non-local buyers came primarily from Mainland China, Taiwan and Malaysia, underscoring Hong Kong’s influence as an international trade platform- On-site surveys conducted at the events indicated that nearly half of respondents (49.2%) expected overall sales to rise in the next one to two yearsHONG KONG, Apr 30, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The seven large-scale trade events organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), covering lifestyle products and licensing opportunities, concluded successfully today, with buyer numbers increasing across all exhibitions and some 100,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions attending for on-site purchasing and business negotiations. Among the lifestyle fairs, the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair recorded some 36,000 buyers, Home InStyle attracted over 20,000 buyers, Fashion InStyle drew over 11,000 buyers, while the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong saw over 11,000 buyers attend the concurrent events. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) attracted over 20,000 buyers, and the Asian Licensing Conference (ALC) featured nearly 20 international licensing industry leaders as speakers. Non-local buyers at the six fairs came primarily from Mainland China, Taiwan and Malaysia, highlighting Hong Kong’s influence as an international trade platform.Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “The seven major events held by the HKTDC in late April brought together some 6,000 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. Despite the current challenges in the global economic and trade environment, we actively attracted buyers to our fairs to enhance trade resilience and assist exhibitors in gaining a foothold in new markets such as the Middle East and ASEAN regions. The HKTDC remains committed to promoting cross-sector and international trade cooperation among exhibitors, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international trade hub and showcasing its unique advantage in building connections regionally and globally.”Nearly half of respondents forecast sales growthTo gain deeper insights into current trends in the lifestyle products industry, the HKTDC conducted a survey of 1,583 exhibitors and buyers at the Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, and Fashion InStyle. Key market overview and product trends include:- Nearly half of respondents (49.2%) expected their overall sales would rise in the next one to two years, while 44.5% foresaw that sales will remain stable. The greatest challenges identified were growing protectionist measures (45.7%), fluctuations in the global economy (43.3%) and the impact of inflation (32.0%).- Respondents believed sales prospects are promising or very promising over the next two years in Mainland China (77.3%), India (74.2%), Taiwan (67.6%), Republic of Korea (66.4%) and ASEAN countries (65.8%).- The following are the markets that the respondents are actively exploring: Europe (30.5%), ASEAN countries (17.2%), Japan (13.1%), North America (12.3%) and Republic of Korea (9.5%).- In the gifts and premium market, respondents believed cultural gifts (17.6%), tech gifts (17.0%) and fashion accessories (16.9%) had the most growth potential.- In the furniture and houseware market, smart home technology (21.0%), designer furniture and houseware products (17.0%) and kitchenware and tableware (15.7%) were considered to have the most growth potential.- Respondents identified womenswear (40.3%), urban clothing (39.1%), and fashion accessories (32.0%) as having the most growth potential in the fashion market.Concurrent mega events create synergies and promote new market opportunitiesThe seven concurrent events this year, spanning gifts, houseware, fashion, printing and packaging and IP licensing, helped to foster cross-industry collaboration for exhibitors and buyers. Jimmy Lo, Business Strategy Manager of Homelover Products Limited, a Hong Kong exhibitor at Home InStyle, said: “The number of new buyers visiting our booth has doubled over last year, coming mainly from Asia, the Middle East and South America. The fair attracted fashion buyers and also drew a children’s product exhibitor’s interest in partnering with us to develop eco-friendly tableware. It is expected that this fair will bring us approximately US$100,000 in sales.” A German buyer at the Gifts & Premium Fair, Michael Baumann, a partner in Know How International GmbH & Co KG, said: “I sourced products from India, Vietnam and Bangladesh as souvenirs and giveaways for the European football league. Additionally, I identified a sports bag supplier and a recycled paper box supplier from Mainland China, as well as a metal souvenir supplier from Hong Kong, with a potential total order value of approximately US$2.3 million to US$2.8 million. I am also highly interested in the licensed animated characters from a mainland exhibitor, with a potential order value of up to US$600,000.”In response to global trade challenges, exhibitors are prioritising market diversification and actively pursuing new customer acquisition. Hong Kong exhibitor Moral Team Holdings Ltd has participated in the Gifts & Premium Fair for 17 years, focusing on the development of eco-friendly bag products. The company’s Marketing & Ecommerce Manager, Charlotte Chui, said: “The new US tariff policies have impacted 10% of our export share, prompting us to focus more on the Asian market at this stage. The Gifts & Premium Fair has provided us with a platform to connect with buyers from Japan, Singapore and Taiwan. Our mid- to long-term plan is expanding into the Australian and European markets. The concurrent fairs have attracted interest from fashion and houseware buyers. On the first day alone, we secured several orders from the Asian market and anticipate achieving total sales of over US$500,000 at the fair.”Fairs drive the development of high-value cultural and creative industriesCultural and creative products that combine design and functionality are attracting significant attention from buyers. Stanley Kwok, Director of KnitWarm Ltd, a Hong Kong exhibitor at Home InStyle, said “We showcased our patented heat-conductive smart textile technology products in the Cultural and Creative Avenue and Gerontech Living Pavilion. Buyers from Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, the UK and the US, as well as social workers in Hong Kong, have expressed interest in our four-in-one warmer blanket cushions and warmer band series. We are confident that the fair will generate at least US$200,000 in sales for our company.” Taiwan buyer William Wu, owner of Royal Best Group Corp, said: “I was impressed by the home trends highlighted in the collaboration between the Cultural and Creative Avenue and Pantone. I connected with exhibitors from the Czech Republic, Taiwan, Hong Kong and more, and plan to make purchases of houseware products totalling US$50,000 to US$100,000 this year. I’m particularly interested in the Czech incense stick holder and look forward to future collaboration opportunities.” Global new materials at Fashion InStyle drive cross-sector interestThis year saw the launch of NEXT@Fashion InStyle at Fashion InStyle a new highlighted zone organised by the HKTDC and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the HKSAR Government. Han Chong, founder and creative director of Self-Portrait, joined as the zone’s ambassador. NEXT@Fashion InStyle was dedicated to establishing a collaborative platform for sustainable and new materials for buyers and exhibitors, as well as designer brands, successfully connecting a buyer from Malaysia, Richard Tsen, founder of CollbStore, with Indonesian exhibitor PT Miko Bahtera Nusantara (MYCL). Mr Tsen said: “I am very interested in the company’s mushroom leather material and was amazed by its solidness and coating after the baking process. This inspired me to apply it to my designer label. I also referred them to the Malaysian Furniture Design Institute to let them explore the creation of mushroom leather furniture. I believe it has the potential to make a significant impact and resonate within the Malaysian and wider Asian market.”Mary Ma, owner-principal of Textile Library, a mainland exhibitor at Fashion InStyle, expressed keen interest in leveraging the exhibition to explore establishing a base in Hong Kong. She said: “Hong Kong is a vibrant crossroads where eastern and western cultures meet. It connects factories across Southeast Asia and attracts European and American buyers.” Chinamind Next Interculture Group, the parent company of renowned fashion industry publication WWD China, also recognised the strategic advantages of Hong Kong as a gateway connecting the mainland with the world, signing a memorandum of understanding with the HKTDC during the fair.Diverse creativity unlocks new licensing opportunitiesChengdu Chenghau Butterflies Huatian Culture Development Co Ltd, one of the exhibitors at the HKILS, signed a cooperation agreement with Sureka.Z Limited worth RMB2 million during the show. The former granted Sureka.Z Limited the performance rights for 10 shows of Panda the Musical in Hong Kong and Macao. At the ALC, meanwhile, leaders from the industry shared their insights on the trends and opportunities in the creative industry. Gabriel Kwong, Panda IP Creator, Ocean Park Hong Kong and Co-Founder of Air World Limited said: “Our edge is being able to see the world from a panda's perspective, and as a park that raises pandas we can immediately gather real-life materials and transform them into IP content. The interplay between reality and virtual elements makes our IP increasingly entertaining."The Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong also created business opportunities for the industry. Zahoor A Qurashi, CEO of Regal Pack, a buyer from the UK, shared: “The fair featured a wide range of sustainable products, including luxury options such as skincare and perfume packaging, as well as ribbons, alongside practical everyday solutions like food and beverage packaging. I placed an order worth US$80,000 with one supplier and am optimistic about future collaborations. Additionally, I made an initial order of US$40,000 with another supplier for heat-expandable cups, which has the potential to grow significantly, possibly reaching US$1 million.” Seamless online-offline integration drives business engagementThe seven events adopted the EXHIBITION+ online-offline integrated model, enabling buyers to continue discussions with exhibitors online during and after the fairs, extending business interactions beyond the physical event. Photo download: https://bit.ly/44bMnphThe seven HKTDC lifestyle and licensing events concluded successfully today, attracting some 100,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions for on-site procurement.The Joint Networking Reception for the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and Home InStyle 2025 was held on Sunday, celebrating the 40th edition of the Gifts Fair. Joining the event were Legislative Council President Andrew Leung (front row, third from left), HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (front row, third from right), HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong (front row, far left), HKTDC Home InStyle and Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Organising Committee Chairman Jeffrey Lam (front row, second from left), The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association Chairman Eric Sun (front row, second from right), and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited Deputy Managing Director Diane Chen (front row, far right).The Hall of Fine Designs at the Gifts & Premium Fair featured renowned brands, including Hong Kong exhibitor China Pearl (HK) Company Limited which showcased Thomson Pottery’s exquisite porcelain tableware.Home InStyle collaborated with the European Product Design Award to present the “Best of Show Award”, recognising innovative houseware designs, with seven winning entries standing out this year.Funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission, Home InStyle introduced the Gerontech Living Pavilion in 2025, showcasing innovative products and solutions for the elderly from more than 10 local companies.At Fashion InStyle, some exhibitors expressed an interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong, using the fair as a platform to explore opportunities. They included first-time exhibitor Textile Library from Hangzhou, which successfully attracted buyers from Europe, the United States and Southeast Asia.Fashion InStyle launched the new NEXT@Fashion InStyle highlighted zone this year, holding a fashion parade to showcase garments designed by five Hong Kong designers using advanced fashion materials.WWD China co-organised a seminar titled "Upstream Circularity: Designing and Constructing a Closed-Loop System for the Fashion Industry" with the HKTDC. It brought together experts, scholars, material suppliers and brand representatives to share innovative ideas and practical strategies with industry representatives.DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong showcased a wide range of premium packaging products for jewellery, fine wines, watches and cosmetics.Raistlin Lau (back row, seventh from left), Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, joined HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Patrick Lau (back row, sixth from left) and other guests to visit the “Hong Kong Licensing Force” showcase on the first day of the Hong Kong International Licensing Show.WebsitesHKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enHong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkgiftspremiumfair/enHome InStyle: https://www.hktdc.com/event/homeinstyle/enFashion InStyle: https://www.hktdc.com/event/fashioninstyle/enHong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkprintpackfair/enDeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong: https://www.hktdc.com/event/deluxeprintpackhk/enHong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklicensingshow/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Home InStyleFraser LiTel: (852) 2584 4369Email: fraser.li@hktdc.orgFashion InStyleSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgHK Gifts & Premium Fair, HK International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong KongWinnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.orgHK International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing ConferenceKaty WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgAbout 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 Mainland China, 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 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.
FWD Group extends partnership with JA Worldwide for its award-winning financial literacy programme
HONG KONG, Apr 30, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) today announced a three-year extension of its partnership with JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide – a youth-focused charity and Nobel Peace Prize 2025 nominee – to reach 40,000 more students across Asia by the end of 2027 with its award-winning financial literacy programme.The JA SparktheDream programme gives students aged from nine years old to early teens financial education that’s integrated with social and life skills. It does this via a range of engaging learning experiences such as interactive games, digital activities, and classroom sessions supported by FWD volunteers in eight markets across Asia. In the next phase from 2025-2027, the goal is to educate another 40,000 students, engage more parents and teachers, and introduce new programmes to foster mental health resilience skills.Cathy Knezevic, Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, FWD Group said, “Children are the most important asset any community has – they’re our inspiration, future leaders and innovators. We know that financial literacy helps people to make better decisions for their future, empowering them to celebrate living. It’s also an important enabler for long-term economic and social development in the community. That’s why we’re delighted to continue our partnership with JA. We want to help more children to gain these skills early in life, to support their well-being later in life.”From 2022-2024, the FWD Group partnership with JA Asia Pacific – the regional operating centre of JA Worldwide – reached more than 37,000 students, exceeding the initial target by 49 per cent. Among participants, 88 per cent gained an understanding of money's role in daily life, while 80 per cent developed a greater awareness of community needs. Over 1,650 students also participated in the JA SparktheDream Social Challenge where they put their new skills and creativity into practice to solve real-world challenges in their communities.Asheesh Advani, Chief Executive Officer, JA Worldwide said, “Our partnership with FWD has provided tens of thousands of students with access to practical and impactful financial education. As we embark on this next phase, we look forward to deepening our impact and enabling even more young people to become financially capable and socially conscious individuals.” FWD Group co-created the JA SparktheDream programme with JA, successfully piloted it in Hong Kong SAR and Singapore in 2022 and expanded it to eight markets – Hong Kong SAR; Indonesia; Japan; Malaysia; the Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; and Vietnam – in its first three years from 2022-2024. The programme included almost 900 classes, supported by over 800 FWD employee volunteers.JA SparktheDream was recognised with a Silver Award in the 2023 Investor and Financial Education Awards from the Investor and Financial Education Council in Hong Kong SAR; a Bronze Stevie® Award at the Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards 2024 for Innovative Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility in the Philippines; and a Special Mention in the 2024 Bisnis Indonesia Corporate Social Responsibility Awards in Indonesia.About FWD GroupFWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves approximately 30 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. For more information, please visit www.fwd.comAbout JA Asia PacificJA Asia Pacific, a regional operating centre of JA Worldwide, empowers young people with the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities—and to actively shape it. As the voice of a region that holds 60% of the world’s youth, JA Asia Pacific delivers real-world learning in work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship—preparing young people not just for the jobs of tomorrow, but to create them. With a network spanning 17 countries and territories, we connect students to the global economy through hands-on experiences that spark innovation, grow resilience, and build purpose-driven leadership. Backed by over a century of global impact, JA is building the future of work, one young person at a time.To learn more, visit jaasiapacific.org or follow on social media @JAAsiaPacificAbout JA WorldwideAs one of the world's largest and most-impactful youth-serving NGOs, JA Worldwide provides hands on, immersive learning in entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial health. By partnering with 700,000+ business volunteers and teachers in 118 countries, JA Worldwide delivers more than 19 million student experiences each year—leveraging our scale, expertise, and passion to build a boundless future for the next generation. Visit jaworldwide.orgSource: FWD Group Holdings Limited Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Sensiba Acquires AssuranceLab to Fuel Innovation in Global Cybersecurity and Risk Assurance
SAN RAMON, CA AND SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, May 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sensiba LLP, a Top-75 U.S. accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of AssuranceLab Pty. Ltd., a high-growth cybersecurity audit and risk assurance firm headquartered in Australia, with operations across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.This milestone expands Sensiba's international reach and deepens its security, privacy, and compliance framework capabilities. Together, the combined firm now supports over 2,300 startup and technology-driven enterprise clients worldwide-providing streamlined, high-quality audits across more than 15 compliance standards, including SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, CSA STAR, and HITRUST."We're honored to welcome AssuranceLab to Sensiba. Their reputation in the market is well-earned, driven by innovation, credibility, and a commitment to raising the bar for cybersecurity audits. What makes this such a strong fit is the alignment across our values and client service philosophies, as well as our vision for the future," said John Sensiba, managing partner at Sensiba."Both of our firms have built deep relationships with startups and technology companies, businesses that increasingly recognize how cyber threats, ESG risk, and privacy concerns impact investor confidence, market relevance, and talent retention in a global landscape. AssuranceLab's technology-forward approach and entrepreneurial spirit will be central to how we continue supporting clients with the insight, scale, and expertise they need for rapid growth."Both firms are Certified B Corporations, with a shared commitment to responsible business practices, transparency, and fostering healthy communities. This acquisition brings a broader range of services, including cybersecurity consulting and penetration testing, while maintaining a client-centric, tech-enabled audit experience that both teams are known for."We're excited to take this next step in AssuranceLab's journey," said Paul Wenham, cofounder and co-CEO of AssuranceLab and now a Sensiba partner. "Sensiba shares our client-first and technology-led approach to client service, and their people radiate the kind of values we deeply respect. Joining Sensiba gives us a platform to bring our innovative programs, audit models, and tech to a broader audience, and to have more impact as our clients navigate increasingly complex assurance and compliance challenges.""What excites us most about coming together with Sensiba is the opportunity to build on our tech-forward foundation while tapping into new expertise, geographies, and ideas," said Nicholas Lew Ton, cofounder and co-CEO of AssuranceLab and now a Sensiba partner. "The compliance and risk landscape is changing rapidly, and clients value innovation as we lead the next wave of modern, meaningful audits."Clients will continue working with their existing teams, and there will be no reintroductions or disruptions to service. What's new is the expanded scale, broader framework coverage, and global footprint across The Americas, APAC, and EMEA to better support their cross-border compliance needs and demonstrate their commitment to data security and privacy.About AssuranceLabAssuranceLab is a modern cybersecurity audit and advisory firm, serving hundreds of fast-growing digital businesses worldwide. Headquartered in Australia, the firm offers streamlined, tech-enabled compliance services across global frameworks. AssuranceLab is a Certified B Corp, recognized for its people-first culture and commitment to excellence. Learn more at AssuranceLab.cpa.About SensibaSensiba's global accounting, tax, risk assurance, and consulting services help businesses and people solve problems, establish trust, and build a foundation for sustainable growth. Independent and partner-owned, we're a top-75 U.S. firm with a global footprint, maintaining operations across The Americas, Europe, Australia, and beyond. We're passionate about collaborating with clients to increase efficiency, mitigate risk, and embrace emerging opportunities. As a certified B Corp, we foster a culture where people, families, and communities thrive. As a member of Morison Global, we support our clients' international accounting and tax needs. For more information, visit Sensiba.com.Contact:Marc Stevens, Brand & Communications Manager925-271-8700 x7166mstevens@sensiba.comSOURCE: Sensiba LLP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
富衛集團與JA Worldwide延長合作 繼續推廣其屢獲殊榮的理財素養課程
香港, 2025年4月30日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 富衛集團有限公司(「富衛集團」或「富衛」)今天宣布與 JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide延長合作夥伴關係三年。JA Worldwide是一家專注於青少年發展的慈善機構,也是 2025 年諾貝爾和平獎的提名機構。富衛與 JA Worldwide 共同開發且屢獲殊的榮理財素養課程,預期到 2027 年底將惠及亞洲40,000 名學生。「JA小財智.大夢想」課程向9歲至青少年階段的學生提供財務教育,同時融入社會和生活技能。課程通過一系列引人入勝的體驗式學習活動進行,包括互動遊戲、數碼活動及由富衛義工輔助的課堂教學,課程目前已覆蓋亞洲8個市場。2025 年至 2027 年的下一階段目標包括是教育40,000多名學生,吸引更多家長和教師參與,並引入新元素以培養心理健康韌性的技能。富衛集團企業事務部總監 Cathy Knezevic 表示:「兒童是社區最重要的資源,他們是我們的靈感來源,也是未來的領袖與創新者。我們深知,財務知識有助他們在未來作出更好的決策,並令他們盡興人生。同時,這也是推動社區長期經濟及社會發展的重要基石。正因如此,我們非常高興能夠延續與 JA 的合作,共同支持更多兒童在生命早期掌握這些技能,以保障他們日後的福祉。」2022年至2024年間,富衛集團與青年成就亞太區部(JA Worldwide 的區域運營中心)合作,已惠及超過37,000名學生,超出原定目標49%。參與者中,有88%理解了金錢在日常生活中的角色,80%對社區需求有了更深入的認識。此外,超過1,650名學生參加了「JA小財智.大夢想社會挑戰」活動,將所學的技能和創意付諸實行,解決社區中的現實問題。JA Worldwide 行政總裁Asheesh Advani 表示:「與富衛的合作使數以萬計的學生能夠接觸到實用且有深遠影響的財務教育。隨著進入下一階段,我們期待擴大影響力,幫助更多年輕人增強財務能力和加深社會意識。」富衛集團與 JA 共同開發了「JA小財智.大夢想」課程,並於2022年在香港特別行政區及新加坡成功試行,至今擴展至八個市場,包括香港特別行政區、印尼、日本、馬來西亞、菲律賓、新加坡、泰國及越南。該課程共推行了近900堂課堂,並得到超過800名富衛員工義工的熱心支持。「JA小財智.大夢想」課程屢獲殊榮,包括在香港特別行政區2023年「投資者及理財教育獎」獲得銀獎;在菲律賓的2024年「亞太史蒂夫獎」中榮獲企業社會責任創新成就銅獎;以及在印尼2024年「Bisnis Indonesia 社會責任獎」中獲得特別表彰。關於富衛集團富衛集團為泛亞洲人壽及健康保險公司,服務約三千萬名客戶,業務遍及亞洲十個市場,包括印尼人民銀行人壽保險(BRI Life) 。富衛秉持以客為先的方針,利用數碼科技,致力為客戶帶來創新定位、簡單易明的產品和簡單的保險體驗。自2013年成立以來,富衛於部分全球發展最迅速的保險市場營運業務,專注為大眾創造保險新體驗。如欲了解更多資訊,請瀏覽www.fwd.com關於青年成就亞太區部(JA Asia Pacific)青年成就亞太區部是 JA Worldwide 的區域運營中心,致力為年輕人培養技能和思維,幫助他們建立繁榮的社區並積極參與其中。亞太地區的青年數量佔全球60%,青年成就亞太區部在職場準備、財務知識及創業精神等方面提供實踐與體驗式學習,幫助年輕人不僅為未來的工作做好準備,亦為他們創造新的就業機會。青年成就亞太區部網路遍及 17個地區(市場),透過實踐體驗,將學生與全球經濟聯繫起來,激發創新、增強韌性,並建立以目的為導向的領導能力。憑藉百年全球影響力,JA 正在構建工作未來,由每位年輕人開始。如欲了解更多資訊,請瀏覽www.jaasiapacific.org或在社交媒體上關注@JAAsiaPacific關於 JA Worldwide作為全球最大且最具影響力的年輕人服務非政府組織之一,JA Worldwide 提供創業、職業準備及財務健康方面的實踐與沉浸式學習。透過與 118 個國家超過 700,000 名商業義工及教師合作,JA Worldwide每年為超過 1,900 萬名學生提供學習體驗。憑藉其規模、專業知識與熱忱,致力於為下一代打造一個具無限可能的未來。請瀏覽 www.jaworldwide.org此譯本僅供參考,中英文版本倘出現任何歧異,概以英文版本為準。Source: FWD Group Holdings Limited Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
DataBurning and Vumonic Announce Strategic Partnership for India E-Receipt Data
BEIJING CHINA, Apr 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – DataBurning, a leading alternative data and digital solutions provider for financial institutions and corporates, recently announced a strategic partnership with Vumonic Datalabs, a pioneer in e-receipt technology. Under the agreement, DataBurning will serve as the official go-to-market partner for Vumonic's industry-leading India e-receipt panel.The partnership combines Vumonic's proprietary e-receipt technology and extensive India panel with DataBurning's established distribution network and client relationships. Financial institutions and corporations will now have exclusive access to granular spending data covering over 270 companies across India's rapidly growing digital economy.This landmark partnership brings Vumonic's high-frequency, low-latency e-receipt data to investment professionals for the first time. The dataset, delivered with industry-leading accuracy through Vumonic's proprietary processing technology, is designed to meet the exacting standards of hedge funds, quantitative investors, private equity firms, venture capital groups, and major investment banks seeking visibility into India's dynamic market."This partnership represents a significant advancement in alternative data on the Indian market," said Gabriel Appleton, Co-founder of Vumonic Datalabs. "By combining our comprehensive e-receipt technology and data with DataBurning's market reach, we're providing unprecedented visibility into spending patterns across India's digital economy."This marks the first time Vumonic's powerful e-receipt data is being made available to financial firms, following years of development and validation. The company's extensive panel and proprietary parsing technology have until now been reserved for select enterprise clients and internal research.Vumonic's e-receipt panel offers transaction-level insights for major platforms including Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, and hundreds more Indian companies. The data provides valuable signals for investors and brands looking to understand market share, growth trends, and spending behavior."We've been searching for a partner that could deliver reliable, granular e-receipt data on India's digital economy," said Joyce Xiang, Co-President of DataBurning's Finance Business Group. "Vumonic's e-receipt panel offers the scale, accuracy, and coverage institutional investors demand for making data-driven investment and strategic decisions."The partnership delivers several key benefits tailored specifically for institutional investors:· - Institutional-Grade Signal Quality: Transaction data with demonstrated correlation to company performance metrics, ideal for investment modeling- Ultra-Low Latency: Data delivered with minimal lag, critical for time-sensitive investment strategies- Comprehensive Coverage: Transaction-level data for over 270 companies, covering both public equities and private market opportunities- Multi-Frequency Options: Data available in daily, weekly, or monthly cadences to match various investment horizons- Ethical Data Collection: All data collected with explicit user consent and properly anonymized"Vumonic's technology can consistently process millions of complex e-receipts daily with 99.9% accuracy, providing the reliability that institutional investors require," added Appleton. "Our panel's scale and depth offer unprecedented visibility into transaction patterns across India's most dynamic sectors."As part of the collaboration, the companies will jointly host regular webinars showcasing market insights and trends derived from the data. Investors interested in the webinar could register on Databurning website.Founded in 2018, Vumonic has established itself as a leader in e-receipt technology, processing billions of transactions annually while maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security. The company's proprietary parsing and enrichment technology transforms raw receipt data into structured intelligence.DataBurning, founded in early 2019 and backed by SoftBank Asia, and IDG Capital, has quickly becomes Asia's premier provider of alternative data and digital solutions for financial institutions and corporations. By harnessing AI and other innovative technologies, DataBurning's highly skilled data-science and analyst team turn data into actionable insights, and commentary and fundamental analysis to enhance client’s decision-making.Financial institutions and corporations interested in accessing Vumonic's India e-receipt data should contact DataBurning for more information.Website: https://www.databurning.com/en/Email: market@databurning.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Emphasizes: ‘No Hajj Without a Permit’
RIYADH, Apr 30, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is the official government entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia responsible for regulating and overseeing the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. Its mandate includes organizing pilgrimage operations, ensuring the safety and well-being of pilgrims, and enforcing relevant policies. This announcement clarifies the Ministry's position on the mandatory requirement of Hajj permits for domestic pilgrims and Hajj visas for international visitors in order to ensure an orderly and secure pilgrimage experience.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has affirmed that the performance of Hajj rituals will only be permissible through adherence to the necessary regulations and laws, specifically by obtaining a Hajj permit for domestic pilgrims and a Hajj visa for pilgrims from abroad.The Ministry indicated that this requirement aims to foster a culture of compliance with regulations, which will, in turn, facilitate the Hajj rituals with ease and tranquility. This is being achieved in collaboration with the embassies of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, media offices, and Hajj and Umrah offices in various countries worldwide to ensure comprehensive and effective outreach.Through its continuous efforts, the Ministry seeks to guarantee the smooth, safe, and easy performance of the Hajj pilgrimage by organizing pilgrim numbers, efficiently implementing field plans, and improving the quality of services provided to pilgrims. This contributes to enhancing the Hajj experience and achieving pilgrim satisfaction through strict adherence to the necessary permits.For more information, visit the Ministry's official website: https://www.haj.gov.sa.Contact InformationMinistry of Hajj and UmrahMinistrycare@haj.gov.sa+966920002814SOURCE: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Melbourne’s Deputy Lord Mayor shares city’s path forward at PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) launch
ROSHENA CAMPBELL’S VISION ALIGNS WITH THE VALUE OF EXCELLENCE CELEBRATED BY PROPERTYGURU’S AWARDS SERIESMELBOURNE, Apr 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) has officially launched, opening entries for 2025 across expanded categories that showcase the finest of Australia’s thriving real estate markets, from Melbourne and Sydney to Brisbane and beyond.This year’s Awards will shine a spotlight on innovative developments in both established hubs and Australia’s fastest-growing "cities of tomorrow."From Left to right: Karen Kong, Head of Property Lending, Bendigo Bank; Nathanael Kitingan, AMBC Victoria President & Managing Principal, Macpherson Kelley; Ivan Lam, Executive Director, International Business, Charter Keck Cramer; Kathy Johnson, Managing Director, Yarraport Group; Josh Chye, Partner & Head of Tax Consulting, HLB Mann Judd; Deputy Lord Mayor Roshena Campbell, City of Melbourne; Jules Kay, General Manager, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & Events; and Bill Papastergiadis OAM, Melbourne Managing Partner, Moray & AgnewThe official launch announcement of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) was held on 9 April at the Melbourne Marriott Hotel during the “Asia Connect: Melbourne” event, with the Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Roshena Campbell, representing the City of Melbourne. The event was jointly organised by PropertyGuru Group and the Australia Malaysia Business Council (AMBC) in Victoria, with support from HLB Mann Judd and the Malaysian Developers Council of Australia (MDCA).Deputy Lord Mayor Roshena Campbell, City of MelbourneThe Deputy Lord Mayor’s attendance underscored the role of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in driving innovation, urban revitalisation, and cross-border investment in Australia’s real estate sector.During her special address at the Asia Connect: Melbourne event, Deputy Lord Mayor Campbell shared the vision for the city’s path forward and strategic focus on long-term development and opportunities for its multicultural communities. She also highlighted the city’s important trade relationship with Asia, as well as the impact of international events such as the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards that promote Melbourne as a great place to invest, study or live, calling it the “destination of choice.”Exceptional liveabilityDeputy Lord Mayor Campbell said: “Melbourne’s exceptional liveability is a drawcard for both domestic and international investors—with world-class sporting, cultural, and dining experiences, lush parks and gardens, and leading education opportunities, it’s no surprise we’re Australia’s fastest-growing city.”She added: "The City of Melbourne is backing quality development like never before—and we welcome bold, visionary minds to help shape the future of our city. Melbourne is built on smart design that reflects our unique identity. But great design is more than good looks. Every building can lift our quality of life, attract investment, and deliver better housing. Our Design Excellence Program and Design Review Panel help make that happen."The City of Melbourne proudly hosted the last two editions of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) ceremonies. In 2024, several leading real estate developers in the Australian market earned prestigious accolades, including OSK Property; BHC Property; FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM; Golden Sedayu; and Jean Yip Developments.Asia Connect: Melbourne Panel DiscussionAsia Connect: Brisbane Panel DiscussionOther guests at Asia Connect: Melbourne included Bill Papastergiadis, OAM, Melbourne managing partner, Moray & Agnew; Karen Kong, head of property lending, Bendigo Bank; and Kathy Johnson, managing director, Yarraport Group.From Left to right: Kiong Chan, CEO and Principal Trainer, Australian Leadership Skills Centre; Ivan Lam, Executive Director, International Business, Charter Keck Cramer; James Henderson, Managing Partner, Business Advisory, Tax Consulting, Brisbane, HLB Mann Judd; Shona Leppanen-Gibson, President, Australia Malaysia Business Council Qld; Josh Chye, Partner & Head of Tax Consulting , HLB Mann Judd; Jules Kay, General Manager, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & Events; Peter Li, General Manager, Plus Agency; and Karl Fu, Partner - Asian Markets, Winning CommercialLandmark expansionIn a landmark expansion, this year’s Awards programme was also launched at the Asia Connect: Brisbane event co-organised with HLB Mann Judd, the official supervisor. Held on 11 April at HLB’s headquarters in the Brisbane CBD, the presentation featured a panel discussion on the strengthening Brisbane property market. The speakers included Ivan Lam, chairperson of the judges, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia), and executive director for international business, Charter Keck Cramer; Josh Chye, partner and head of tax at HLB Mann Judd; James Henderson, managing partner for business advisory and tax consulting in Brisbane at HLB Mann Judd; Kiong Chan, CEO and principal trainer, Australian Leadership Skills Centre; and Shona Leppanen-Gibson, president of Australia Malaysia Business Council – Queensland.Asia Connect: Brisbane speakers highlighted the infrastructure improvements and development happening in Queensland’s capital city as it prepares to host the 2032 Olympic Games. Other notable guests at the event were Tina Field, honorary consul of the Royal Thai Consulate, and Sheryll Gabutero, honorary consul of the Philippines Consulate Brisbane.The annual black-tie gala dinner and presentation ceremony for the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) in September will take place in Sydney at the Shangri-La Sydney. Expecting participation from Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth, the Awards demonstrate a wider interest from developers across Australia’s key real estate markets.Key dates for this year’s edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) are:18 July 2025 – Entries Close11-20 August 2025 – Site Inspections22 August 2025 – Final Judging19 September 2025 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Sydney, Australia12 December 2025 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation in Bangkok, ThailandAccording to Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine of the Awards, the underlying demand for Australian residential real estate remains robust, despite supply constraints in new residential listings. With stabilising interest rates, improving supply chains, and increasing suburban demand, experts remain cautiously optimistic about the long-term prospects of the market.Jules Kay, General Manager, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & EventsJules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “With Australian real estate commanding global interest, we are thrilled to unveil our 2025 awards to showcase world-class projects to discerning property seekers throughout Asia Pacific. Alongside Melbourne and Sydney, Brisbane is a worthy addition to our event schedule this year, as Australia's property market continues to diversify with impressive growth beyond traditional urban hubs. We look forward to celebrating the ingenuity and innovation of developers from all key property destinations at our domestic and international galas later this year.”International stageThe 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) are part of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, organised by PropertyGuru Group, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company. First established in 2005 in Thailand, the series marks its 20th anniversary in 2025. Over the years, the Awards expanded to include Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, the Middle East, and Australia.Winners of the Australia awards may qualify to compete at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final to be held in Bangkok, Thailand in December 2025. At the Grand Final, the best of the best from more than a dozen dynamic property markets in the Asia-Pacific region will compete on the international stage.Josh Chye, Partner & Head of Tax Consulting, HLB Mann Judd, and Official Supervisor of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia)An esteemed panel of independent judges, comprising experts across various real estate sectors, will inspect and evaluate the entries. The judging process will be supervised by HLB International Real Estate Group, the "2024 Network of the Year," under Josh Chye of HLB Mann Judd.Ivan Lam, Executive Director, International Business, Charter Keck Cramer, and Chairperson of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) Ivan Lam, chairperson of the judges, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia), said: “We proudly launch our awards’ eighth edition amid Australia’s suburban growth, driven by demand for residences beyond city centres—especially from buyers undeterred by market shifts. With new categories this year, we honour developers who have agilely adapted to market shifts, delivering designs and masterplans that meet the needs of diverse property seekers in Australia. With economic stability improving and pressures easing, we are optimistic about long-term investment in Australia’s property market. As more projects rise, we look forward to celebrating innovation and excellence that will define the future of Australian real estate, setting benchmarks for 2025 and beyond.”The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) are supported by official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; supporting associations Australia Malaysia Business Council (AMBC) and Malaysian Developers Council of Australia (MDCA); and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS:PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2025, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2025. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP:PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 31 million property seekers2 to connect with over 50,000 agents monthly3 to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 17 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets. For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between January 2024 and June 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between January 2024 and June 2024.(3) Based on data between April 2024 and June 2024(4) Based on data between January 2024 and June 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:Watcharaphon Chaisuk (Jeff), Solutions ManagerM: +66 95 797 0595E: jeff@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:Monika Singh, Solutions ManagerM: +66 87 677 4812E: monika@propertyguru.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Katalon Officially Launches TrueTest(TM) – The First AI-Native Testing System That Thinks Like a Tester and Learns from Users
ATLANTA, GA, Apr 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As software teams increasingly rely on AI-generated code to build applications faster, traditional testing methods are becoming a critical bottleneck. Today, Katalon Inc., the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, announces the general availability of TrueTest™, the world’s first AI-native automated testing system that continuously learns from real users in production to create and maintain test coverage that actually matters.TrueTest eliminates guesswork and redefines the testing process. Traditional testing often relies on assumed user flows based on requirements documents or input from stakeholders. But real users rarely behave as expected. Guesswork leads to blind spots in test coverage, which TrueTest resolves by using actual production behavior as its source of truth.Instead of relying on pre-scripted, guess-based models, TrueTest observes real customer behavior, identifies business-critical user journeys, and auto-generates test cases that reflect how the application is truly used. As applications evolve, TrueTest keeps pace by automatically updating tests without the need for manual maintenance or brittle scripts.TrueTest was built from the ground up for the AI-native era. It does not treat AI as a bolt-on feature. It is an entirely new approach to quality, driven by usage, powered by intelligence, and built for change. Its key capabilities include:Live Usage Intelligence: Observes real user interactions in production and turns them into ready-to-run automated tests.Accelerates the Shift to Automation: Enables teams to quickly transition from legacy test scripts to intelligent automation with auto-generated tests.Self-Maintaining Test Suites: Frees QA teams from repetitive test upkeep by continuously adapting to application changes in real time. Automatically adapts to application changes, removing the manual effort for test upkeep.Prioritized Test Coverage: Highlights the most critical workflows based on actual user behavior, helping teams focus on what matters.Shared Visibility Across Teams: Gives QA, development, product, and even marketing teams a shared view of user journeys and digital experience quality.“Model-based test automation was built on guesswork. TrueTest ends that era. By learning directly from real users in production, it delivers AI-generated, always-relevant automated test coverage, without the need for scripts or guesswork. This isn’t a bolt-on AI feature; it is a ground-up reinvention of testing for the AI-native world. For the first time, QA has something every team wants: real visibility into how customers actually use their applications. Now, developers, product managers, and marketers are the ones asking to see what QA sees. TrueTest isn’t just our vision. It is shaped by our customers, who asked for a better and smarter path to quality.”– Vu Lam, CEO of KatalonMarket Validation: 2025 State of Software Quality ReportAccording to Katalon’s 2025 State of Software Quality Report, released earlier this month, 61% of QA teams are adopting AI tools to reduce repetitive tasks, and nearly half of QA pros surveyed report needing to update up to 30% of their test scripts on a regular basis.These trends reflect a clear need for more intelligent automation. Teams want to spend less time on maintenance and more time delivering quality. TrueTest was created in direct response to this demand. It provides testing that adapts to real usage, maintains itself, and focuses on the experiences that matter most to users.Trusted by Global Technology LeadersStrategic partners across the QA and DevOps landscape are already embracing TrueTest™:“TrueTest aligns perfectly with our mission to help clients release faster without compromising on quality. In modern CI/CD pipelines, test maintenance is often the hidden cost that slows everything down. By generating and updating tests based on real user behavior, TrueTest helps us eliminate that bottleneck entirely. Our teams now focus on enabling smarter quality engineering, while TrueTest ensures continuous coverage of what matters most.”— Amalesh Mishra, Chief Growth Officer, QualityKiosk Technologies“For us, innovation in software quality must be practical, scalable, and aligned with user outcomes. TrueTest checks all those boxes. It allows our teams to reduce test debt, accelerate feedback loops, and deliver continuous value across client applications. By turning real user behavior into self-maintaining tests, TrueTest gives our QA engineers superpowers and frees them to focus on optimizing digital experiences, not just catching bugs.”– Du Nguyen, Managing Director, KMS TechnologyLearn More About TrueTest™- Product Overview- Video: Vu Lam, Katalon CEO, discusses TrueTest in-depth (14 minutes)- On-Demand Webinar: Cut test automation time by 80% with TrueTest™About KatalonKatalon is the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, empowering hybrid testers—those blending manual, automation, and AI skills, to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Trusted by more than 30,000 QA and DevOps teams across 80+ countries, Katalon has been named a G2 Leader in software testing for 11 consecutive quarters. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Katalon helps teams accelerate software delivery and elevate quality through a powerful, integrated test automation platform, empowering them to release with speed and confidence.Media Contact:Arati Mukerjicommarati@gmail.com +91-9958895759(Ms) Nhung (Rosie) Nguyennhung.nguyen@katalon.com +84-039689137 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
燃數科技與Vumonic達成戰略合作 共同挖掘E-receipt數據投資價值
北京, 2025年4月29日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日,另類數據與數字解決方案領先服務商燃數科技(DataBurning)宣佈與電郵收據技術先驅Vumonic Datalabs建立戰略合作,燃數科技將獨家引入Vumonic印度電郵收據數據,賦能金融投資決策。本次合作整合雙方優勢:將Vumonic的核心技術和廣泛數據覆蓋與燃數科技的成熟管道網路和客戶服務體系相結合。雙方將攜手為金融機構及企業客戶提供深入細緻的消費市場洞察,覆蓋印度超過270家重點消費企業,助力客戶把握印度數字經濟發展機遇。這一戰略合作具有里程碑意義,標誌著Vumonic首次將高頻、低延遲的電郵收據數據引入專業投資領域,也是經多年研發與嚴格驗證後首次向金融機構開放。此前,其核心解析技術和廣泛數據覆蓋僅供特定企業客戶及內部研究使用。依託Vumonic的技術優勢,數據品質穩定可靠,深度覆蓋Zomato、Swiggy、Flipkart、MakeMyTrip等數百家印度數字經濟的代表性企業,能夠滿足對沖基金、量化機構、私募股權、風投及投行等機構對印度市場的研究需求,同時通過交易級數據幫助投資者深入瞭解市場份額、增長趨勢和消費者行為,為精准決策提供可靠依據。Vumonic聯合創始人Gabriel Appleton表示:"本次合作是印度另類數據領域的重大突破。將我們的數據和技術優勢,與燃數科技強大的市場觸達能力相結合,我們將為客戶提供更具價值的洞察,助力其深入解析印度數字經濟的消費模式與發展趨勢。"燃數科技金融事業部聯席總裁Joyce Xiang表示:“我們一直在尋找堅實可靠、高顆粒度的印度電郵收據數據,Vumonic無論在數據規模、精准度還是覆蓋面上,均符合機構投資者的高標準,我們相信這將為數據驅動的投資決策和戰略規劃提供堅實支持。”此次戰略合作將為機構投資者構建定制化的數據服務,滿足其在投資決策中的核心數據需求:- 品質標準:嚴格對標投資機構;交易數據與上市公司核心指標顯著相關,為投資模型提供可靠支撐。- 時效保障:最大程度壓縮數據傳輸延遲,滿足時間敏感型投資需求。- 覆蓋廣泛:覆蓋超270家企業交易數據,捕捉公開市場與私募市場投資機會。- 頻率靈活:提供日頻、周頻及月頻數據,滿足不同投資週期需求。- 合規採集:嚴格遵循用戶授權採集並進行匿名化處理,確保數據安全與合規。Appleton補充道:“Vumonic的核心技術每天能夠穩定處理數百萬條複雜的電郵收據,準確率高達99.9%,符合機構投資者對數據可靠性的標準。我們的數據在廣度和深度方面均表現出色,將為投資者提供前所未有的印度新經濟洞察。”作為合作的一部分,雙方公司將定期聯合舉辦網路研討會,展示從數據中得出的市場洞察和趨勢。有興趣參加網路研討會的投資者可以在 Databurning 網站上註冊。Vumonic成立於2018年,憑藉前沿的電郵收據數據處理技術,迅速成為行業標杆,年交易處理量達數十億,始終遵守最高的數據隱私和安全標準。通過自主研發的解析和數據增強技術,將海量原始收據數據有效轉化為結構化情報。燃數科技成立於2019年初,獲得軟銀亞洲和IDG資本等頂尖機構的戰略投資,現已發展成為亞太地區領先的另類數據和數字解決方案提供商。通過利用人工智慧等創新技術,燃數科技的數據技術和行業研究專家團隊致力於賦能客戶的決策效率,為金融機構和企業客戶創造顯著價值。對Vumonic印度電郵收據數據感興趣的金融機構及企業,敬請聯繫燃數科技以獲取更多資訊。官方網站: https://www.databurning.com/en/電子郵件: market@databurning.com Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
The Apipatana Foundation Donates S$50,000 to Support Lower-Income Students in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Apr 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Apipatana Foundation has donated S$50,000 through the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS)’s donor-advised fund to support children from lower-income families in Singapore.This donation qualifies for a 1-to-1 match under the SG Gives Matching Grant through the Collective for a Stronger Society (CSS) - a CFS-led initiative that consolidates resources to drive impactful social programmes.These funds will fully support a year of operational costs for CATCH THEM YOUNG’s new KidsExcel+ programme, an afterschool initiative dedicated to primary school students from households earning a per capita monthly income of S$750 or less. By ensuring sustained access to quality educational and extracurricular support, this investment directly empowers children with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed for long-term success.“I am honoured to support the KidsExcel+ programme with this inaugural donation,” said Thanit Apipatana, Founder, The Apipatana Foundation. “Many children face hurdles that go beyond the classroom, making it harder to stay on track academically. I look forward to seeing this programme support students in their studies and beyond.”"Real change doesn’t happen on its own – it happens when people come together," said Paul Tan, CEO, Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS). "We’re proud to support The Apipatana Foundation and Catch Them Young in their shared mission to uplift children’s lives. For 17 years, CFS has been a trusted partner, empowering givers like Thanit to fulfil their philanthropic purpose for good. We remain committed to advocating for a generous society and helping to build a more caring and inclusive Singapore for generations to come."The donations will benefit 650 participating lower-income students under the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF) ComLink+ and the Ministry of Education’s Financial Assistance Scheme this year.KidsExcel+ is an expanded version of the original KidsExcel programme, and following a successful pilot in 2024, it will fully replace the latter this year. The new programme has integrated a more holistic range of offerings to improve academic and socio-emotional development outcomes for its student intake.The KidsExcel+ programme will run for 50 weeks every year, with weekly three-hour sessions that provide academic tutoring in English, Mathematics, and Science. Beyond the core curriculum, the programme incorporates team sports to help students develop confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills, with biannual sports camps offering additional opportunities to strengthen leadership and collaboration. Students will also have access to e-resource libraries, adaptive assessments, and Android tablets with mobile connectivity – tools that allow them to learn on their own.“The generosity of our donors surpasses our expectations each year. We applaud their enthusiasm in seeing disadvantaged children succeed. According to the 2023 Household Expenditure Survey, lower-income families in Singapore spend nearly 4 times less on tuition than high-income families,” said Kevyn Sim, CEO, CATCH THEM YOUNG. “Donations like Mr Apipatana’s make it possible for us to help alleviate the burden on lower-income families by helping their children excel in school.”The KidsExcel+ programme aims for 50% of participating children to improve their academic performance in at least one subject by 15%, and for 50% of them to achieve a higher Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) score after completing the 50 week long programme.About The Apipatana FoundationEstablished in November 2024, The Apipatana Foundation is a philanthropic initiative under the Community Foundation of Singapore, dedicated to funding education and community programmes that provide academic support, mentorship, and essential resources for underprivileged groups.Established by Thanit Apipatana, a Bangkok-based entrepreneur, investor, and startup advisor, The Apipatana Foundation focuses on initiatives that create direct, measurable impact. Apipatana has invested in companies such as Singapore’s Mogul.sg and Thailand’s Life Below Labs, with a portfolio spanning venture building, real estate, F&B, and sports. He actively supports projects that improve access to education and strengthen social support systems.About The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS)The Community Foundation of Singapore empowers individuals and organisations to fulfil their philanthropic giving with purpose and impact. Our vision is to nurture a generous society of caring, inclusive and thriving communities.As specialists in Singapore’s philanthropic ecosystem, our dedicated team provides trusted guidance to help donors structure and optimise their giving based on their values and interests. We support a wide range of causes - from uplifting disadvantaged families and vulnerable children, to championing the arts, culture, and the environment.To ensure every donation makes a meaningful difference, we uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and collaborate with over 400 charity partners to drive effective, measurable impact.As at March 31, 2025, CFS has raised over S$344 million in donations, including legacy gifts, and disbursed over S$200 million to diverse charitable causes.Visit www.cf.org.sg to learn more about what we do.About CATCH THEM YOUNG and KidsExcel+CATCH THEM YOUNG is a charity that supports children from disadvantaged profiles by trying to level the playing field. One of its key programmes is KidsExcel+, which is a sports and academic enrichment programme, comprising weekly sessions held over the year.Partnering primary schools and social agencies, each year we support 500 children from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Through regular, consistent engagement, we hope to achieve sustained academic and behavioural progress in our children. KidsExcel+ aims to develop resilient, confident children with positive learning attitudes.For more details about the KidsExcel+ programme, please visit: https://www.cty.sg/kidsexcel Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.


















