SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Farmdar, an agritech company that uses AI and space technologies for sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture, today announced that it has raised funding from ADB Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Asian Development Bank.

This strategic investment and long-term partnership will allow Farmdar to accelerate deployment of its AI and precision agriculture product to farmers, agribusinesses, and allied industries across South and Southeast Asia.

“Farmdar harnesses satellite data and AI-powered analytics to tackle critical challenges in agriculture and its supply chain. With ADB’s strong presence in the sector, this collaboration creates a unique opportunity to scale Farmdar’s solutions across Southeast Asia, advancing climate resilience and adaptation at a transformative level,” said Arsalan Farooquee, from ADB Ventures.

“We are excited for ADB Ventures to join us on our bold journey to transform lives and impact society,” said Muhammed Bukhari, Co-founder and CEO. “Farmdar is already deeply committed to Asia. Partnering with ADB, with its rich institutional history and legacy, will enable us to drive sustainable and inclusive growth in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.”

The investment arrives at a critical time. Farming communities in Asia face mounting climate change pressures, declining productivity, and volatile supply chains. The ability to monitor, predict, and respond with precision is indispensable for farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions, and governments alike.

Farmdar serves multiple agricultural segments — seed and crop protection, fertilizer, food and beverage, machinery, agritech, and financial institutions — covering all major crops, including wheat, rice, corn, soybean, sugarcane, potato, and other fruits and vegetables.

Its products include CropScan™, an AI and space technology driven crop insights platform that helps agribusinesses plan better, and YieldPro™, a crop monitoring platform enabling farmers and agribusinesses to increase yields, cut input costs, and adapt to climate change.

The funding will allow Farmdar to strengthen existing markets and launch pilots in new ones across Asia. The round, which also included existing investors Indus Valley Capital and Moment Ventures, underscores broad investor support for Farmdar’s growth strategy.

About Farmdar
Headquartered in Singapore with teams in Thailand, Colombia, India, Brazil and Pakistan, Farmdar uses AI and space technologies to generate insights that help farmers, agribusinesses, and financial institutions increase productivity, improve sustainability, and manage risk. Its clients include global enterprises such as Corteva Agriscience and Bayer Crop Science, leading national organisations like Thai Roong Ruang Group, more than 30 food producers including top sugar mills, and financial institutions like the Bank of Punjab. For more information, visit farmdar.ai.

About the Asian Development Bank Ventures
ADB Ventures is the Asian Development Bank’s venture arm, supporting and investing in early-stage technology companies with the potential to scale and deliver climate impact in emerging Asia. ADB Ventures typically invests across seed and early stages, providing leading technology companies with capital, deep insights, and networks to reduce market entry risks and accelerate operational scale-up. For more information, visit ventures.adb.org.

HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vietnam’s fintech sector is gaining strong momentum amid global economic shifts, propelled by progressive digitalization policies and increasing investor confidence. At the forefront of this transformation, 9Pay, a fintech company licensed by the State Bank of Vietnam, is bridging global and local businesses through Made-in-Vietnam payment solutions that are seamless, secure, and fully compliant with national financial regulations.

In 2025, even as global FDI shows signs of cooling, Vietnam continues to stand out as an attractive investment destination, supported by political stability, a strategic geographic location, and the government’s unwavering commitment to digital transformation. According to the Foreign Investment Agency, FDI inflows increased by 15.2% year over year in the first nine months of 2025, reaffirming Vietnam’s position as a dynamic, technology-driven economy. In this momentum, 9Pay emerges as a pioneer in digital payments and cross-border connectivity, empowering both international and domestic enterprises to operate efficiently and in compliance in the Vietnamese market.

With deep market insight and advanced technology, 9Pay’s Collection – Disbursement and Payment Gateway Services enable businesses to manage money flows efficiently. By partnering with more than 50 local banks and financial institutions, 9Pay allows global partners to open a Vietnam-based Virtual Account, operating just like a local enterprise to simplify collection and payout processes. Major e-commerce and online education platforms have already adopted 9Pay’s localized payment solutions to improve customer experience, enhance transaction speed, and ensure full regulatory compliance.

At its core, the Payment Orchestration Platform centralizes all incoming and outgoing transactions in one place, reducing operating costs by up to 20% while maintaining a 99.9% transaction success rate. Certified with PCI DSS Level 1, 9Pay commits to world-class data protection and system stability for every payment processed.

In response to new cross-border payment regulations in 2025, 9Pay has expanded its global service portfolio with 9Remit – a compliant, fast, and transparent Cross-Border Payment Solution. 9Remit allows foreign-invested companies and global merchants to repatriate profits, pay suppliers, and manage payroll effortlessly, backed by T+0 settlement, live FX rates, and clear, competitive fees. The platform aligns with Vietnam’s regulatory standards, helping businesses navigate complex compliance with confidence and efficiency.

Recently, Vietnam has begun piloting NDAChain, a licensed Make in Vietnam permissioned blockchain developed by the National Data Center and the National Data Association (NDA). Envisioned as the backbone of the nation’s digital trust infrastructure, NDAChain marks a major step toward a secure and transparent data-driven economy. 9Pay believes the future of Vietnam’s digital government goes beyond public service digitization, but also about building an open, transparent, and connected data ecosystem. As a leading fintech, 9Pay is committed to accompanying this journey, where every transaction, payment, and money flow is transparent, interconnected, and contributes to a trusted, sustainable digital economy.

From November 12–14, 2025, 9Pay will attend the Singapore FinTech Festival, the world’s largest fintech event, showcasing its Made-in-Vietnam All-in-One Payment Platform at booth 4C21. Through this global stage, 9Pay reinforces Vietnam’s reputation as a rising fintech powerhouse, connecting international enterprises with the opportunities of Vietnam’s booming digital economy and bringing the strength of Vietnamese innovation to the world.

– Targeting the world’s second-largest instant noodle market through major retailers and e-commerce platforms

– Expanding local reach with BTS Jin as brand ambassador, supported by tasting events and live commerce

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OTOKI Corporation has officially begun sales of its halal-certified JIN RAMEN in Indonesia, marking a full-scale entry into the world’s second-largest instant noodle market.

Upon obtaining halal certification from the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in December 2024, OTOKI completed import licensing (ML) in early August and is set to launch sales this November through major hypermarkets and supermarkets across the country.

Earlier this year, OTOKI unveiled a new global packaging for JIN RAMEN and launched its worldwide campaign, “Jinjja Love, JIN RAMEN,” featuring Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS as the brand’s global ambassador. In Indonesia, where BTS has a devoted fan base, the announcement of OTOKI’s collaboration featuring BTS’ Jin has already generated significant excitement among local consumers.

To build on this momentum, OTOKI is strengthening its integrated marketing both online and offline in the second half of the year. The company will host tasting events at leading premium supermarket chains such as Ranch Market and Farmers Market, while also rolling out products on major e-commerce platforms including Shopee and TikTok Shop. OTOKI plans to reach consumers through both offline and online sales channels, including live commerce, and will collaborate with over one hundred popular influencers to further expand local engagement.

The Indonesian launch includes not only JIN RAMEN but also three halal-certified varieties of CHEESY RAMEN. Positioning CHEESY RAMEN as a locally tailored growth product, OTOKI aims to strengthen its brand lineup and capture broader market demand.

An OTOKI official said, “Indonesia is a strategically important market for our global business. Through our halal-certified JIN RAMEN and CHEESY RAMEN, we hope to deliver both the taste and quality that define OTOKI’s ramen. We will continue to expand our reach through diverse distribution channels and strengthen communication with local consumers for a successful market entry.”

• Omnichannel strategy comes to life with Moomoo Stores at 313@Somerset and Jem
• Blends digital strengths with physical spaces where investors can learn, grow and connect
• Building a stronger community for 1.5 million Moomoo users in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Moomoo Singapore today announced the launch of its first physical boutiques across the island, underscoring its commitment to building stronger ties with investors and creating spaces where the moomoo community can come together to learn, connect, and grow.

An Omnichannel Approach to Investor Engagement

In a market increasingly shaped by digital-first platforms, Moomoo is taking investor empowerment to the next level by complementing its award-winning app with in-person experiences. The new physical boutiques are designed to bring digital strengths into the real world — offering spaces where investors can receive personalised guidance, attend workshops, and engage in real-time tutorials with expert advisors.

The first boutique store is at 313@Somerset, strategically located along Singapore’s main shopping belt. The site was chosen to reach a diverse mix of retail investors — from young professionals and students beginning their investing journey, to seasoned market participants seeking new strategies. The second store is loacated at Jem in Jurong East, a major heartland mall that sits at the crossroads of the west and one of the largest suburban malls in Singapore. This location reflects Moomoo’s mission of accessibility, bringing investing education and community experiences closer to families and retail investors living outside the city centre.

This expansion comes at a milestone moment for the company, which now serves more than 1.5 million users in Singapore since its launch in 2021. The rapid growth highlights the trust investors have placed in Moomoo’s digital-first platform, and the boutiques represent a natural evolution — ensuring that investors feel supported not only online but also face to face.

“Our vision has always been about reimagining how Singaporeans experience investing. With the launch of our  concept stores, we are taking that vision beyond the app and into the heart of everyday life. These spaces are not just extensions of our business; they are symbols of our belief that investing should feel accessible, human, and inspiring. By blending the scale of technology with the warmth of face-to-face connection, we are creating an ecosystem where every investor feels empowered to take part in Singapore’s next chapter of growth,” said Echo Zhao, Country Head, Moomoo Singapore.

Building Community at the Heart of Investing

At its core, the launch of physical stores is about strengthening the Moomoo community. More than service counters, these spaces are conceived as gathering points for the moomoo community — where investors can share experiences, learn from one another, and build connections that last. By turning online interactions into offline relationships, Moomoo is creating an ecosystem where investing becomes a collaborative journey rather than a solitary pursuit.

“At Moomoo, we believe that investing is stronger when it’s shared. Our community is already one of the most active and engaged in Singapore, and these new stores are designed to give that community a physical home. They are places where investors can meet, learn, and grow together — where conversations move beyond screens into real, meaningful connections. By creating spaces that blend education, dialogue, and belonging, we are strengthening the bonds that turn individual investors into a collective force, and ensuring that everyone feels part of Singapore’s financial story,” Erika Chiang, Southeast Asia Chief Marketing Officer, Moomoo, said.

Beyond offering an omnichannel experience, Moomoo Singapore sits at the nexus of a larger investing ecosystem — connecting over 1.5 million clients with leading financial educators, market KOLs, global exchanges, and institutional partners. These new concept stores serve as a physical hub within that ecosystem, bridging online and offline channels to make investing knowledge, products, and networks more accessible than ever before.

As Singapore looks toward its next era of growth, Moomoo remains dedicated to shaping the future of investing by combining digital innovation with human connection — and by building not just users, but a true community of investors.

About Moomoo Singapore

Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Moomoo Singapore) is an award-winning advanced financial technology company transforming the investing experience through our digitalised brokerage and wealth management platform – moomoo. Moomoo enhances the user experience with market data, news, and powerful analytical tools. Moomoo also embeds a unique digitalised investment community to connect all users, investors, companies, analysts, media and key opinion leaders.

Moomoo Singapore offers investment products for trading via the moomoo platform, and it is a capital markets services license holder regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Licence No. CMS101000), Major Payment Institution (Licence No. PS20200617) holder with the Exempt Financial Adviser Status. In July 2025, Moomoo Singapore reached the 1.5 million users milestone in Singapore.

Moomoo Private Wealth offers bespoke investment strategies for HNW and institutional clients. Backed by its cutting-edge technology platform, Moomoo Private Wealth offers a portfolio of innovative investment products and has been recognised by Asia Banking and Finance for its product excellence.

Our achievements include the WealthTech of the Year and Personal Finance Tech of the Year at the 2025 Asia Fintech Awards and the SIAS Best Retail Broker 2024.

HSINCHU, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ICP DAS-BMP participated in the Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony organized by Towards Buddha Co., Ltd. on October 28, where it showcased its R&D achievements and diverse applications in medical-grade TPU materials. Moving forward, ICP DAS-BMP will collaborate with industry experts and think-tank teams to foster innovation and jointly drive the development and wider adoption of TPU materials in global markets.

The event brought together industry partners including ICP DAS CO., LTD. / ICP DAS-BMP, Intype Enterprise Co., Ltd., A-Max Technology Co., Ltd., MedServ Biotech Co., Ltd., LEON Biotech Co., Ltd., VOLER Biotech Consulting Co., Ltd., Chi Feng Co., Ltd., and Towards Buddha Co., Ltd.

Their combined expertise spans a wide range of sectors, covering medical-grade TPU material manufacturing, smart manufacturing and IIoT applications, precision extrusion machinery and processing technologies, dehumidifying and drying equipment, injection molding and accessory production, catheter manufacturing and OEM molding services, as well as medical device design and regulatory consulting.

In the medical device supply chain, ICP DAS-BMP offers a complete range of medical-grade TPU materials that fully support various medical applications, including catheters, guidewire coatings, Luer-Lock connectors, and orthodontic components.

The basic Arothane™, Alithane™, and Durathane™ TPUs (ARP/ALP/ALC series) meet the requirements for most body-contact medical devices. Among them, the Arothane™ ARP-B20 and Durathane™ ALC-B40 have passed the ISO 10993-6 13-week implantation test, making them suitable for implantation up to 90 days. With excellent dispersibility and biocompatibility, these materials are a preferred choice for invasive catheter manufacturing.

ICP DAS-BMP will continue to strengthen its relationships with existing customers and MOU partners, providing medical-grade TPU materials that combine safety and high quality. The company aims to enhance its competitiveness in the global medical supply chain and support partners in developing more comprehensive and reliable medical devices.

About ICP DAS-BMP

ICP DAS-BMP, a leading TPU manufacturer and supplier based in Taiwan, is ISO 13485 certified and operates specialized laboratories focused on quality management. Leveraging over thirty years of industrial automation expertise from its parent company ICP DAS, ICP DAS-BMP employs smart factory practices to enhance product quality and expedite delivery times. The company is committed to responsive after-sales support and flexible solutions, even for small order quantities, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.

For more information, please visit: https://bmp.icpdas.com

SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This November, Jakarta will host one of 2025’s most dynamic gatherings for the ASEAN architect community: the ‘Shaping Resilient Future: Heritage and Modernity in Steel Architectural Design’ symposium. The landmark event unites Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI), Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH), AustCham Singapore, and BlueScope in a powerful collaboration to explore how steel architecture can bridge cultural heritage and modern innovation. A highlight of this year’s symposium is the participation of the prestigious Glenn Murcutt Architecture Foundation Australia, bringing globally renowned design insights to the region. The symposium also marks the exciting launch of the 2026 ASEAN Steel Architectural Awards presented by BlueScope.

The strong partnership behind the event is a group of like-minded organisations focused on advancing the industry and celebrating the innovation, creativity and authenticity of the region’s architects. Its origins lie in the bi-annual ASEAN Steel Architectural Awards, which were created by BlueScope in 2024 to widespread acclaim. The symposium is taking place between two awards cycles and provides an important platform for inspirational knowledge sharing from award winners and leading architects from across the region.

A much-anticipated feature of the symposium will be the attendance of the respected  Glenn Murcutt Architecture Foundation Australia. The Foundation, named after Australia’s most celebrated living architect and Pritzker Prize laureate Glenn Murcutt AO, is renowned for its commitment to culturally sensitive, environmentally responsible design. Its presence at the symposium provides a valuable opportunity for ASEAN architects to engage with world-class thought leadership. Representing the Foundation is Ar. Nick Sissons, AIA, RIBA of Sissons Architects, a scholar of Glenn Murcutt’s design philosophy, who will share insights into his work and impact.

Complementing this is the keynote speaker Ar. Steve Woodland, BArch FRAIA AIUS MDIA, Creative Director at COX Architecture, one of Australia’s largest and most successful award-winning architectural practices. With over 45 years of professional experience, Steve has led design on numerous nationally and internationally acclaimed projects. He will deliver an enlightening speech on emerging design directions from Australia and beyond, focusing on the evolution of steel architecture to meet new living needs with adaptable solutions.

In addition, there’s a series of panel discussions which will create a lively forum for collective learning with speakers already confirmed including: Ar. Kulthida Songkittipakdee from Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee/HAS design and research, Thailand; Eng. Do Huu Nhat Quang, Co-Founder and Managing Director from GreenViet in Vietnam; Ts. Leong Sai Pink, Head of the Sustainability Unit at Gamuda Land, Malaysia; and Ar. Budi Pradono, Founder a research based architecture & urbanism firm at budi pradono architects a+u. The panel discussions will be moderated by Ar. Intanon Chantip, Founder of INchan-atelier, an architectural and interior design firm based in Thailand.

“Celebrates our collective dedication to resilient, culturally vibrant, and visionary design. This partnership underscores the vitality of our regional alliances and will motivate the ASEAN architectural community toward bolder, more impactful achievements,”  said Ar. Budi Pradono, a respected senior architect of IAI.

The ‘Shaping Resilient Future: Heritage and Modernity in Steel Architectural Design’ symposium takes place on November 27 in Jakarta, with the central aim of strengthening the circle of excellence in steel architectural design through knowledge sharing. Distinguished from other architectural events, it carries a unique focus on building stronger ties across ASEAN as well as between ASEAN and Australian architect communities. Around 150 industry delegates are expected to attend from across Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.