The partnership adds properties across all 6 of Hoshino Resorts Inc’s brands making Agoda the first travel platform to showcase Hoshino Resorts’ entire brand portfolio

SINGAPORE, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda joins forces with one of Japan’s leading hotel management company Hoshino Resorts Inc to make properties across the group’s portfolio accessible on Agoda’s platform. This partnership marks a key milestone as Agoda becomes the first digital travel platform to offer properties across Hoshino’s entire brand collection, enriching travel experiences within Japan.

Japan, the top-searched global destination on digital platform Agoda, recorded a 35% growth in inbound searches for accommodations in the first half of 2025 alone. Domestic travel saw an 11% growth in year-on-year searches whilst interest in travel to Japan among international travelers also continued to rise, with Agoda’s search data revealing the top travelers are from South Korea (#1), Taiwan (#2) and Hong Kong (#3).

The collaboration brings all 6 of Hoshino Resorts brands HOSHINOYA, KAI, RISONARE, OMO, BEB, the newly launched LUCY, as well as other unique properties to Agoda customers. Well positioned to meet the growing demand, Agoda and Hoshino Resorts Inc will provide travelers with seamless access to culturally rich stays across Japan’s unique landscapes.

“Hoshino Resorts’ commitment to quality resonates with Agoda’s dedication to understanding and meeting the evolving desires of travelers. We are thrilled to offer a diverse variety of accommodations at great value through Hoshino’s distinct brands, catering to every type of traveler. We are pleased to have Hoshino’s trust in our ability to deliver exceptional experiences, and together, we aim to create memorable journeys for our customers,” said Satomi Nakabayashi, Country Director, Japan at Agoda.

Yoshiharu Hoshino, Chief Executive Officer of Hoshino Resorts Inc, shared the group’s excitement: “Our collaboration with Agoda marks the beginning of a new era in delivering enhanced convenience and excellence to our guests. This partnership is a testament to the trust we place in Agoda and our commitment to strengthening our relationship.”

Agoda’s search data further underscores the strength of this collaboration. While Tokyo (#1), Osaka (#2) and Fukuoka (#3) remain as top choices for international travelers in 2025, secondary cities have also been rising in popularity. Takamatsu (+63%), Matsuyama (+44%), Sendai (+32%), Okinawa (+27%), and Sapporo (+26%) emerged as the destinations with the highest year-on-year accommodation search increases. Notably, Okinawa is also ranked amongst the top five destinations overall for international travelers. With many Hoshino Resorts properties available on Agoda located in these popular cities, Agoda and Hoshino are well positioned to help partners capture and convert this growing demand for travel across Japan’s most sought-after destinations.

This relationship not only demonstrates Agoda’s dedication to further integrating quality services but also signifies commitment and collaboration in offering high-quality travel experiences.

This alliance enriches Agoda’s offerings within Japan’s market, ensuring travelers have seamless access to premier accommodations via a globally connected platform. By leveraging Agoda’s extensive network of accommodations, flights, and activities, Hoshino Resorts Inc enhances its ability to cater to a broad spectrum of travel preferences.

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SYDNEY, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FXTRADING.com, a global multi-asset broker, has unveiled its newly built corporate website and integrated trading portal, both developed entirely by its in-house technology team. The launch marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to combine innovation, transparency, and performance within one seamless digital ecosystem.

A New Era of In-House Innovation

The redesigned, mobile-first website delivers a faster, more intuitive experience, giving traders real-time access to products, insights, and market education. By building the site internally, FXTRADING.com ensures end-to-end control over innovation, data security, and user experience, eliminating dependency on third-party systems and enabling quicker adaptation to client needs.

A Connected Trading Ecosystem

At the heart of the launch is FXTRADING.com’s proprietary All-in-One Trading Portal, a central hub that connects every part of the trading journey. The system integrates all major functions within one secure environment:

• Social Trading Platform: Built in-house, this feature allows clients to follow and copy top-performing strategies, encouraging collaboration and shared learning among traders.
• Funds Management System: A transparent, internally developed module that enables investors to allocate and monitor funds efficiently while maintaining full visibility of performance.
• WebTrader and Mobile App: FXTRADING.com’s own trading platforms provide fast, stable, and download-free trading across all devices, designed for both retail and professional clients.
• Enhanced Security Protections: The portal incorporates multi-layer encryption, two-factor authentication, and device management to ensure the highest level of account and data safety.

Built Around Client Success

Complementing the new portal are several key upgrades designed to enhance user value and scalability:

• AI-Integrated Service Hub that delivers intelligent support and real-time guidance.
• Advanced Partner Portal and Loyalty Program offering automated rewards and transparent rebates.
• Advanced Banking and Payment Solutions providing faster, more secure deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers.

A Platform Engineered for the Future

“Our technology team has built this entire ecosystem from the ground up,” said the FXTRADING.com leadership. “Owning our technology stack means we can innovate faster, protect our clients better, and deliver a superior trading experience globally.”

About FXTRADING.com

Founded in 2014, FXTRADING.com is a globally regulated broker offering access to more than 500 financial instruments including Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, and more. The company combines institutional-grade infrastructure with proprietary technology to empower traders worldwide.

Experience the new FXTRADING.com platform today on web and mobile app.

SYDNEY, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FXTRADING.com, a global multi-asset broker, has unveiled its newly built corporate website and integrated trading portal, both developed entirely by its in-house technology team. The launch marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to combine innovation, transparency, and performance within one seamless digital ecosystem.

A New Era of In-House Innovation

The redesigned, mobile-first website delivers a faster, more intuitive experience, giving traders real-time access to products, insights, and market education. By building the site internally, FXTRADING.com ensures end-to-end control over innovation, data security, and user experience, eliminating dependency on third-party systems and enabling quicker adaptation to client needs.

A Connected Trading Ecosystem

At the heart of the launch is FXTRADING.com’s proprietary All-in-One Trading Portal, a central hub that connects every part of the trading journey. The system integrates all major functions within one secure environment:

• Social Trading Platform: Built in-house, this feature allows clients to follow and copy top-performing strategies, encouraging collaboration and shared learning among traders.
• Funds Management System: A transparent, internally developed module that enables investors to allocate and monitor funds efficiently while maintaining full visibility of performance.
• WebTrader and Mobile App: FXTRADING.com’s own trading platforms provide fast, stable, and download-free trading across all devices, designed for both retail and professional clients. Explore the new platform at https://fxtrading.com or iOS and Android Apps.
• Enhanced Security Protections: The portal incorporates multi-layer encryption, two-factor authentication, and device management to ensure the highest level of account and data safety.

Built Around Client Success

Complementing the new portal are several key upgrades designed to enhance user value and scalability:

• AI-Integrated Service Hub that delivers intelligent support and real-time guidance.
• Advanced Partner Portal and Loyalty Program offering automated rewards and transparent rebates.
• Advanced Banking and Payment Solutions providing faster, more secure deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers.

A Platform Engineered for the Future

“Our technology team has built this entire ecosystem from the ground up,” said the FXTRADING.com leadership. “Owning our technology stack means we can innovate faster, protect our clients better, and deliver a superior trading experience globally.”

About FXTRADING.com

Founded in 2014, FXTRADING.com is a globally regulated broker offering access to more than 500 financial instruments including Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, and more. The company combines institutional-grade infrastructure with proprietary technology to empower traders worldwide.

Explore the new platform at https://fxtrading.com or log in at https://my.fxtrading.com. The FXTRADING.com app is available on iOS and Android.

A New Era of Smart Large-Format Visuals

TAIPEI, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As a global leader in display technology, Optoma unveils its brand-new All-in-One LED display solution, marking the beginning of a new era where large-format displays become seamlessly intelligent. Every aspect of design, performance, and management has been elevated to deliver a truly immersive experience that impresses the moment you power on.

At the heart of this launch is the ProScene AIO dvLED series, available in 108-, 135-, and 163-inch models. Powered by Flip-Chip + COB packaging technology, an integrated Android system, and dual intelligent management platforms, the series delivers a seamless, calibration-free, and hassle-free large-display ecosystem. Whether for corporate showcases, educational engagement, or stage presentations, content can be presented faster, clearer, and more elegantly than ever.

Minimalist Design × Flagship Visuals — Stunning from the First Power-On

The AIO dvLED series delivers professional-grade visuals with Full HD resolution and high brightness for sharper text and more dynamic images—instantly elevating presentations and exhibitions to a flagship level.

Each display undergoes precise individual color calibration before leaving the factory, ensuring peak performance right out of the box.

With its Flip-Chip LED architecture enhancing brightness and heat dissipation, and COB packaging for added protection and reduced dust intrusion, the series offers durability for long-term stability. The anti-glare matte surface maintains crisp visibility even in bright environments, combining premium aesthetics with reliable endurance.

Rapid Installation × High Flexibility — Large-Format Deployment, Simplified

The AIO dvLED lineup features lightweight pre-assembled modules and an ultra-slim design, significantly shortening installation time.

Hot-swappable modules and magnetic front-access maintenance make servicing as simple as snapping pieces into place.

With a built-in Android system and 64GB of local storage, users can upload content, create custom interfaces, and set schedules—all without requiring an external computer—creating a flexible, intelligent display environment.

Dual Intelligent Platforms × Cloud Management — Smarter, Centralized Control

Optoma’s integrated ecosystem brings professional management and collaboration together through two powerful platforms:
OMS (Optoma Management Suite) + OSS (Optoma Solution Suite).

• OMS / OMSC^® Cloud Management
  Enables remote monitoring, scheduling, content updates, and 24/7 alerts—empowering IT teams to manage multi-site deployments with ease.
• OSS Collaboration Platform
  Designed as an interactive hub supporting screen sync, multi-user annotation, and wireless casting, enabling seamless and intuitive collaboration.

For advanced multi-display applications, the system can be paired with the HQScene200 dvLED controller, supporting 4K input, image stitching, and synchronized multi-window output.

Wireless Casting × Multi-User Collaboration — Interaction Made Effortless

The built-in Display Share system supports wireless casting across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, enabling up to four split-screen views simultaneously ideal for business meetings and classroom engagement.

With up to 120W of integrated audio output, the sound system is fully built into the display, eliminating extra cabling or external speakers while delivering a complete immersive audiovisual experience.

Full Size Range × Built for Every Space

The Optoma All-in-One LED series offers three sizes to match diverse environments:

• FHDC108: Perfect for mid-size meeting rooms and classrooms
• FHDC135: The ideal choice for corporate presentations and business settings
• FHDC163: A commanding centerpiece for stages, exhibitions, and worship spaces

From professional offices to public venues, the series redefines what large-format displays can achieve through superior image quality and intelligent management.

For more details on Optoma All-in-One LED Display Solution, please visit our official website：https://www.optoma.asia/products/All-in-one-solutions

About Optoma
As a global leader in display solutions, Optoma is committed to delivering efficient, innovative display technologies and solutions across all industries. From projectors and monitors to intelligent display systems, Optoma adheres to its core philosophy of “continuous innovation,” striving to advance display technology and its applications, and to provide customers with outstanding visual experiences and management performance.

New Awards Categories for AI Innovation and Podcasts

FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Stevie® Awards are now accepting nominations for the 2026 (13th annual) Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, the only business awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region.

The early-bird entry deadline is 20 November 2025, the final entry deadline is 17 December, but late entries will be accepted through 15 January 2026 with the payment of a late fee. Entry details are available at https://asia.stevieawards.com/.

The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are open to all organizations and individuals in the 29 markets of the Asia-Pacific region: large and small, for-profit and non-profit, public and private.

The Stevie Awards have released a new website and entry system for the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The system now offers a single sign-on for all nine Stevie Awards competitions, and the option to submit nominations in any of more than 30 languages.  (The system will automatically translate nominations to English for the judges.)

The awards focus on recognizing innovation in all its forms, wherever it is achieved in the workplace. Entries will be accepted in the following category groups:

• Achievement Awards
• AI Innovation Awards
• Company/Organization Awards
• Corporate Communications & Public Relations Awards
• Customer Service Awards
• Human Resources Awards
• Individual Professional Awards
• Management Awards
• Marketing Awards
• New Product & Product Management Awards
• Podcast Awards
• Publications Awards
• Social Media Awards
• Technology Awards
• Thought Leadership Awards
• Video Awards
• Website Awards and App Awards
• …and more

There are many new categories for 2026 including:

AI Innovation Categories

R01. AI Innovator of the Year
R02. AI Leader of the Year
R03. AI Rising Star of the Year
R04. Women in AI Leadership
R05. Award for Excellence in Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
R06. Award for Excellence in Innovation in AI Products & Services
R07. Award for Excellence in Innovation in AI Strategy & Implementation

Podcast Categories

M01. Arts & Culture
M02. Business
M03. Creativity & Marketing
M04. Health, Wellness & Lifestyle
M05. Interview/Talk Show
M06. Lifestyle
M07. News & Politics
M08. Public Service & Activism
M09. Science & Education
M10. Technology

Asia-Pacific Stevie Award winners will be notified on 11 February. Winners will be celebrated and presented their awards during an awards banquet in April 2026.

Juries featuring more than 150 professionals throughout the region will participate in the judging process to determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners.

Stevie Award winners in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards included Athena, Ayala Corporation, AstraZeneca Philippines, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Beijing Linlian Real Estate Company Limited, Brian Bell Trade Electrical, Cable & Wireless (Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore), Cathay Financial Holdings Co., Ltd., DHL Express International (Thailand) Limited, Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Globe Telecom, Inc., Healthcare Innovated, HP Greater Asia, IBM Singapore, KB-RA IT Impianku, KIT Global, MSquare Technology (Shanghai, China), Ooredoo Maldives, PLDT and Smart, PT Pertamina (Persero), RESINC Solar, Singtel, Tata Consultancy Services, The Equine Practice Company, and Yell Worldwide.

The Stevie Award is among the world’s most coveted prizes. The name Stevie is taken from the name Stephen, which is derived from the Greek for “crowned.”

About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at https://www.StevieAwards.com.

PR Newswire Asia is the official news release distribution partner of the 2026 (13th annual) Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards.

TAICHUNG, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) has secured one of the world’s highest honors in digital health, becoming the first hospital in Taiwan to achieve Stage 7 certification under the HIMSS Digital Imaging Adoption Model (DIAM). The designation, awarded by the U.S.-based Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), represents the pinnacle of excellence in medical imaging worldwide.

With this achievement, CMUH has now completed the entire portfolio of HIMSS certifications, earning what hospital Superintendent Dr. Der Yang Cho described as a “grand slam” in global digital health standards. “This recognition symbolizes not only our commitment to advancing smart healthcare, but also our ability to integrate AI and digital imaging into clinical practice in ways that make diagnosis more precise, treatment faster, and patient care safer,” Cho said.

DIAM Stage 7: Showcasing AI Excellence Across Multiple Clinical Fields 

The DIAM Stage 7 recognition highlights how CMUH has deeply embedded artificial intelligence into its clinical workflows, with applications that span multiple medical disciplines:

• Hi-Things Tele-ICU: AIoT integration provides real-time ICU monitoring, strengthening team-based decision-making for severe thoracic conditions.
• Cardiovascular Emergencies: AI-assisted imaging enables faster detection of arrhythmias and myocardial infarction, improving life-saving interventions within the “golden minute.”
• Stroke Diagnosis: AI tools rapidly identify acute stroke lesions, dramatically shortening diagnostic time.
• Radiation Oncology: Automated organ contouring enhances treatment accuracy while improving workflow efficiency and reducing clinical workload.
• Pathology: Digital pathology interpretation improves diagnostic precision while enhancing overall operational efficiency
• Gastroenterology: Smart endoscopy allows early detection of gastrointestinal polyps, enabling timely intervention.
• Smart Ward Management: Real-time imaging systems, combined with robust data security, safeguard patient privacy and improve hospital operations.

Advancing Digital Maturity Toward a New Global Benchmark

CMUH began laying the groundwork for digital transformation in 2016, systematically pursuing HIMSS’s global standards to create a blueprint for a “smart hospital.” By 2025, it had completed a full sweep of top-tier HIMSS certifications:

• 2023: INFRAM (Infrastructure Adoption Model) Stage 7 and EMRAM (Electronic Medical Record Adaption Model) re-certification
• 2023: HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence
• 2023: Highest global score in the Digital Health Indicator (DHI) assessment
• 2025: AMAM (Analytics Maturity Assessment Model) Stage 7
• 2025: DIAM (Digital Imaging Adaption Model) Stage 7

Leading the Future of Smart Healthcare Worldwide Through Collective Commitment

Cho emphasized that the DIAM Stage 7 certification reflects years of dedication from CMUH’s entire team. “This is not just an institutional honor; it is the collective result of every colleague’s effort. We will continue to deepen our use of AI and digital health, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding patients’ safety and wellbeing,” he said.

By reaching the highest international benchmarks, CMUH has positioned itself as a world-class leader in smart healthcare, setting a standard that hospitals across Asia — and around the globe — will look to emulate.

For more information, reach out to Tinna Nien at 0975-680942.