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A Winter Spectacle of Rooks in the Sky: Samho Migratory Bird Park in Ulsan’s Nam-gu

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An Urban Ecotourism Destination Where Nature and People Coexist

ULSAN, South Korea, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Samho Migratory Bird Park in Ulsan’s Nam-gu District is an ecological destination where nature and people coexist within the city. Every winter, approximately 40,000 rooks flock, filling the sky in mesmerizing formations at sunset.

(Top) Every winter, rooks flock to the Samho Migratory Bird Park, filling the sky in mesmerizing formations at sunset. (Bottom) "Sound Walking” participants wear microphones and headsets to immerse themselves in the sounds of wind, water, and bird calls in the Samho Bamboo Forest.
(Top) Every winter, rooks flock to the Samho Migratory Bird Park, filling the sky in mesmerizing formations at sunset. (Bottom) “Sound Walking” participants wear microphones and headsets to immerse themselves in the sounds of wind, water, and bird calls in the Samho Bamboo Forest.

From early October to early March, these rook murmurations create a natural spectacle that attracts visitors, establishing the area as a premier winter ecotourism site.

Positioned in the lower basin of the Taehwagang River, the park offers an ideal environment for migratory birds, with its mild climate, abundant food sources, and predator-free surroundings. More than just a habitat, it integrates ecology, culture, and tourism, providing a space for education, recreation, and sustainable interaction with nature.

A standout attraction is the “Sound Walking” program offered in the Samho Bamboo Forest. Participants wear directional microphones and headsets to immerse themselves in the sounds of wind, water, and bird calls, guided by ecological interpreters. This experience has become a signature healing program for visitors seeking peace in nature.

Located near the park’s south entrance, the Migratory Bird Center serves as both an educational and experiential facility highlighting the ecology of the Taehwagang River and the dynamic movements of migratory birds. The five-story building features an exhibition hall, 5D theater and VR experience zone, a bird café, and an observatory. It regularly hosts exhibitions, birdwatching programs, and educational activities. Since 2023, it has also operated the Children’s Birdwatching Club in collaboration with local elementary schools, encouraging students to observe migratory birds and record ecological journals to foster environmental awareness.

Nearby, the Samho Migratory Bird Guesthouse allows visitors to watch the murmurations from a rooftop observatory and enjoy early-morning birdwatching. Combining accommodation with nature activities, it offers a stay-over ecotourism model.

Nam-gu continues to protect its natural environment through various initiatives – from deploying cleaning vehicles to minimize rook droppings, to conducting habitat research and conservation. These efforts have established the rook murmurations above Samho Bamboo Forest as a symbol of the district’s winter ecotourism appeal and its broader vision as a model eco-city.

Taiyo Holdings Launches Next-generation Semiconductor-packaging Material “FPIM (TM) Series,” Its First Successful Formation of 3-layer RDL with CD 1.6 Micrometers on 12-inch Wafer

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– Paper Presented at 14th IEEE CPMT Symposium Japan (ICSJ 2025) –

TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On November 13, 2025, Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. (Securities Code: 4626; hereinafter referred to as “Taiyo Holdings”), based in Tokyo, presented a paper, co-authored with imec, one of the world’s largest semiconductor research institutions, at the 14th IEEE CPMT Symposium Japan (ICSJ2025), focusing on the “FPIM (TM) Series” (hereinafter referred to as “this material”), a negative-type photosensitive insulating material for fine-pitch RDLs (*1) designed for the damascene process, developed as a next-generation semiconductor-packaging material.

The RDL is an important technology in the most advanced structures of semiconductor packaging for more efficient electrical connections, and it is currently manufactured mainly by the semi-additive process (SAP) (*2). The damascene process (*3), imec suggests, will become essential for forming interconnections with line spacing of 1.6 micrometers or less in the future, as finer wiring is pursued. In response, Taiyo Holdings has been developing this material as a next-generation fine-pitch RDL material for the damascene process and has been conducting joint research with imec since October 2022. In this study, a three-layer RDL structure was formed on a 12-inch wafer using this material, and evaluations were carried out. Each wiring pitch achieved the target dimensions as follows: CD (*4) 1.6 micrometers for the RDL1 layer on the wafer, CD 2.0 micrometers (with a via center-to-center pitch of CD 4.0 micrometers) for the via layer, and CD 1.6 micrometers for the RDL2 layer. These values are extremely close to the resolution limit of the low NA stepper (*5) used in this study. In addition, the evaluation results of the electrical characteristics, specifically, leakage current and resistance, of the RDL1 layer with CD 1.6 micrometers were favorable. As an outcome of this joint research with imec, it was confirmed that this material possesses excellent electrical properties, high resolution, and quality suitable for adaptation to the CMP process (*6).

In the future, the company aims to achieve the formation of RDLs on wafers with a wiring pitch of CD 500 nm or less, while continuing to verify the long-term performance of electrical characteristics and reliability. Taiyo Holdings will continue developing materials that contribute to advances in the semiconductor-packaging field, including further performance enhancement of AI semiconductors. In addition, shipment of small-quantity samples of this material for R&D purposes began in 2025.

Notes:
(*1) RDL (redistribution layer) is a layer formed on the surface of a semiconductor chip to redistribute electrical wiring.
(*2) A method in which a thin seed layer is first formed over the entire surface, and then wiring patterns are formed by electroplating on the wiring areas.
(*3) A method in which grooves for wiring are formed on an insulating film, and the grooves are filled and patterned using sputtering, CVD, electroplating, or similar processes.
(*4) CD (critical dimension) refers to the dimensions of fine patterns.
(*5) Veeco Low NA (0.16) i-line exposure system AP300 (first generation).
(*6) CMP process (chemical mechanical planarization/polishing) is a process in semiconductor manufacturing that chemically and mechanically planarizes the wafer surface.

Title of co-authored paper
Development of 1.6 micrometer Fine-Pitch RDL Damascene Process using Low-NA i-Line Stepper and a New Negative-tone Photosensitive Dielectric Material

Structure of evaluation sample:
https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108899/202511108806/_prw_PI1fl_9Rzhabg4.png 

Product image:
https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108899/202511108806/_prw_PI2fl_yb3oqDfr.png 

– About Collaboration between imec and Taiyo Holdings
Headquartered in Belgium, imec, which is short for “Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre,” is one of the world’s largest semiconductor research institutes. It promotes open innovation by collaborating with universities and companies around the world, contributing to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor technologies. In October 2022, imec and Taiyo Holdings began joint research on a negative-type photosensitive insulating material for fine-pitch RDLs used in the damascene process –a next-generation semiconductor-packaging material. Since November 2024, Taiyo Holdings has dispatched resident researchers to imec to establish an environment for smoother collaboration and continues daily research and development of advanced semiconductor materials.

– Company Overview of Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd.:
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202511108806-O1-ttbIvpYv.pdf 

Official website: https://www.taiyo-hd.co.jp/en/index.html 

MetaComp Unveils StableX Network: A Regulated Cross-Border Settlement Network that Embeds Risk Intelligence into Real-Time Payments

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Anchored by VisionX Engine, a real-time risk-intelligence engine, StableX Network bridges traditional finance and Web3 through a regulated, interoperable network that delivers instant, compliant, and cost-efficient settlements, empowering SMEs and financial institutions to move liquidity seamlessly across borders.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MetaComp Pte Ltd (MetaComp), the digital payment arm of Alpha Ladder Group Pte Ltd (Alpha Ladder Group), announced the official launch of its StableX Network at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025, marking a new chapter in cross-border finance where compliance, intelligence, and interoperability converge to make payments faster, safer, and smarter.

MetaComp StableX Network Launch. L:R - Ms Summer Yu, Group Chief Compliance Officer, Alpha Ladder Group, Ms Tin Pei Ling, Co-President, Alpha Ladder Group and MetaComp, Dr Bo Bai, Group Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Alpha Ladder Group, Mr Eddie Hui, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer, MetaComp
MetaComp StableX Network Launch. L:R – Ms Summer Yu, Group Chief Compliance Officer, Alpha Ladder Group, Ms Tin Pei Ling, Co-President, Alpha Ladder Group and MetaComp, Dr Bo Bai, Group Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Alpha Ladder Group, Mr Eddie Hui, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer, MetaComp

StableX Network is built on MetaComp’s Web2.5 integrated model, representing a milestone in the company’s mission to build a trusted bridge between traditional finance and Web3. At the heart of the StableX Network are two proprietary engines that power its intelligence and efficiency — StableX Engine and VisionX Engine.

StableX Engine is the network’s proprietary FX infrastructure and the essential Web 2.5 bridge that enables instant, low-cost liquidity movement. The Engine executes T+0 settlement across all major conversion types — fiat-fiat, fiat-stablecoin, and stablecoin-stablecoin. Leveraging smart programming, it automatically selects the most cost- and time-efficient pathway, whether through traditional SWIFT rails or regulated stablecoin networks.

Complementing it is VisionX Engine, MetaComp’s proprietary real-time risk-intelligence system that connects Web2/Fiat monitoring with Web3/Stablecoin/Crypto behavioural analytics, ensuring that bad actors cannot exploit gaps between the two worlds. VisionX Engine continuously screens, scores, and validates every transaction so that instant settlements remain not only fast but fully compliant across both traditional and blockchain rails.

As one of the industry’s first unified compliance intelligence systems, VisionX Engine embeds Know-Your-Transaction (KYT) insights directly into the payment flow, delivering the transparency and trust that make real-time payments truly institution-grade. By building this compliant bridge between traditional banking rails and blockchain liquidity pools, MetaComp delivers sophisticated financial engineering that makes complexity invisible to users — keeping the experience instant, transparent, and secure.

StableX Network is designed for and with partners of MetaComp, including Banks, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Stablecoin Issuers, Web3 Institutions, and Database Providers. StableX Network connects regulated financial systems with blockchain-based infrastructure, transforming dormant liquidity into continuous, 24/7 cross-border efficiency — all within institutional-grade compliance frameworks.

Bridging the Global Payments Gap — Especially for Payment Service Providers

Global trade continues to expand, projected by the World Trade Organization to exceed USD 33 trillion in 2025, yet cross-border payments remain fragmented and costly. Transactions can take up to two days to clear, with average fees as high as 6.2%, and delays and costs that hit Payment Service Providers and their clients, including small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), the hardest.

By combining instant settlement, integrated compliance, and Web2.5 interoperability, StableX Network directly addresses these structural inefficiencies, offering PSPs and their clients a smarter, more inclusive way to transact globally.

Key features of StableX Network include:

StableX Engine –

  • T+0 settlement at a fraction of the cost of traditional cross-border payments
  • Smart Path Selection using both SWIFT and stablecoin rails
  • Built-in regulatory adherence for smooth transactions

VisionX Engine –

  • Unified Web 2.5 intelligence linking fiat and crypto for comprehensive compliance monitoring
  • Multi-source KYT engine to unify data and standardize risk
  • Web 2.5 risk engine & dynamic CRR for end-to-end monitoring
  • Shared Intelligence Network for a unified and real-time collaboration for compliance purposes
  • Global Know-Your-Customer (KYC) account with a single verified identity that can access multiple services, reducing duplication and cost.

“We’re not just speeding up payments,” said Ms Tin Pei Ling, Co-President of MetaComp. “We’re reshaping the foundation of financial connectivity, where real-time, regulated, and risk-intelligent transactions become the new global standard. For Payment Service Providers, that means faster access to capital, improved cash flow, and a level playing field in international trade.”

Singapore’s Blueprint for Regulated Innovation

The launch of StableX Network comes as global regulators define new frameworks for stablecoin and digital asset oversight. From Europe’s MiCA regime to Asia’s progressive sandbox models, the next phase of financial evolution hinges on balancing speed with safety.

By embedding real-time compliance intelligence into its core, StableX Network positions MetaComp at the forefront of regulated fintech innovation, ensuring financial inclusion for both institutions and emerging-market SMEs that have historically struggled with liquidity gaps and high settlement costs.

“Singapore has demonstrated that regulation and innovation can advance together,” said Dr Bo Bai, Chairman and Co-Founder of Alpha Ladder Group. “StableX Network embodies that philosophy, creating the infrastructure where trust is programmable, compliance is continuous, and cross-border finance becomes truly borderless.”

Beyond Payments: Powering the Next Layer of Institutional Finance

MetaComp’s longer-term roadmap extends beyond payments, with infrastructure that can power future services such as treasury management, liquidity optimisation, and risk analytics across an integrated Web2.5 financial ecosystem.

MetaComp and its affiliated entities under Alpha Ladder Group hold a portfolio of licenses across 3 licence categories covering 10 regulated activities under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). These include Dealing in Digital Payment Tokens (DPT), Cross-border Money Transfer, Capital Market Services and Recognised Market Operator reinforcing StableX Network’s credibility as a regulated, bank-friendly cross-border rail.

As a regulated innovation born in Singapore, StableX Network reflects the nation’s role as a proving ground for the future of finance, where financial intelligence and institutional integrity move as one. As MetaComp expands across APAC, the Middle East, and Latin America, it remains focused on enabling every enterprise, from global banks, payment services providers, and Web3 Institutions to enterprises, to participate in a smarter, faster, and more trusted financial network.

About MetaComp Pte. Ltd.

MetaComp is a leading licensed cross-border FX and digital assets infrastructure provider headquartered in Singapore and licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019. Operating on a P2B2C (platform-to- business/partners-to-clients) model, MetaComp empowers institutions, payment service providers, fintechs, and global enterprises to navigate the evolving cross-border payments and the digital asset economy with confidence.

With a strong emphasis on compliance, security, and institutional-grade infrastructure, MetaComp delivers an end-to-end suite of digital finance solutions — including OTC and exchange trading, fiat payment rails, regulated digital asset custody, and prime brokerage services. MetaComp is a subsidiary of Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd., a MAS-licensed Capital Markets Services (CMS) licensee and Recognised Market Operator (RMO).

Through its proprietary Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP), MetaComp provides a secure, integrated environment that bridges traditional finance with digital assets.

MetaComp’s latest innovation, StableX, is a next-generation cross-border FX and liquidity routing infrastructure designed to simplify and accelerate global fund flows. Powered by stablecoins and USD, StableX intelligently optimises multi-currency conversions and settlements, enabling faster, more cost-effective, and highly competitive cross-border transactions. As the FX layer within CAMP, StableX combines the programmability of digital assets with the reliability of regulated infrastructure, delivering a scalable, compliant and seamless ecosystem for the future of global finance.

To learn more about MetaComp and its regulated infrastructure and solutions, visit www.mce.sg or follow us on Twitter @MetaCompHQ.

UN Global Compact Calls for Private Sector to Respond and Accelerate the Implementation of the Newly Submitted Nationally Determined Contributions

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Senior executives of business and finance, civil society, the United Nations and Government met on the margins of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) to identify key steps to accelerate stronger public-private collaboration for 1.5°C-aligned solutions and resilient development.

BELÉM, Brazil, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The United Nations Global Compact, together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), today convened the 13th Annual High-Level Meeting of Caring for Climate.

The meeting brought together CEOs, Government leaders, investors and representatives from civil society and the UN to explore how business and Government can work together to demonstrate progress and deliver greater ambition of newly submitted Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to transform the energy system, accelerating a just transition away from fossil fuels, and aligning all sectors of the economy with the 1.5°C goal.

At a moment when climate impacts are intensifying and costs of inaction are rising — from food insecurity to insurance losses — the forum reaffirmed 1.5˚C as the non-negotiable benchmark and highlighted the urgent need for a quantum leap in ambition and implementation. Participants showcased practical solutions demonstrating that bold climate action is not a cost, but the only viable pathway to long-term profitability, resilience and shared prosperity.

The discussion focused on the policy and finance mechanisms required to unlock private investment in national transitions, de-risk capital flows and build credible pipelines of bankable projects — particularly in emerging and developing economies.

Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, said: “The Caring for Climate initiative reminds us that reaching global net zero by 2050 — and moving swiftly to sustained net-negative emissions afterward — is the foundation for a resilient and robust global economy. Business has both the responsibility and the opportunity to drive this transformation. Done right, this is an economic growth strategy: it can unlock trillions in private investment, lower energy and input costs, spur innovation across value chains, and create good jobs in every region. But governments must create the enabling policy environments and incentives that allow ambition to translate into immediate and deep emissions reductions. At COP30, we need stronger alignment between public and private transition plans to bring temperatures back below 1.5°C and safeguard the future the world needs.”

Ojiambo noted that the UN Global Compact came to COP30 to: advance an inclusive, 1.5°C-aligned energy transition — scaling renewables and strengthening energy infrastructure to improve clean energy access for all; make adaptation a core business and finance priority so that it is viewed as an imperative in protecting people, assets and supply chains; and mobilize finance for a just and credible transition to meet global energy targets and needs, while prioritizing building resilience.

In his opening remarks, Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General on Climate Action, United Nations, said: “The private sector has a decisive role to play in supporting countries to over-deliver on their new Nationally Determined Contributions and keep the 1.5°C limit within reach. These new national climate plans must be the floor of ambition, not the ceiling. The economic case for climate action is unambiguous. With credible net zero transition plans in place, private sector and subnational actors can deliver real and rapid emissions cuts across entire value chains, shift finance from fossil fuels towards renewables, and build resilience to climate shocks, while boosting growth and competitiveness. Net zero must be real, not rhetorical.”

Noura Hamladji, Deputy Executive Secretary, UN Climate Change, in her closing remarks, stated: “This new era of implementation is about bringing our process closer to the real economy — and ensuring that the benefits of climate action are felt by billions more people through growth, jobs, health, and security.”

The meeting built on the momentum of the UN Secretary-General’s call for NDCs 3.0 to double energy efficiency, triple renewable capacity, and accelerate a just and funded transition.

According to the 2025 UN Global Compact–Accenture CEO Study, 88% of CEOs say the business case for sustainability is stronger today than five years ago, and 99% plan to maintain or expand their companies’ climate, environmental and social commitments.

These findings underline the private sector’s readiness to lead — provided that governments deliver the regulatory clarity, financial instruments and partnership frameworks needed to scale solutions across industries and regions.

Launched in 2007, Caring for Climate provides a platform for dialogue between CEOs, civil society, United Nations and policymakers at the UN Climate Change Conference to accelerate progress toward the Paris Agreement goals.

Notes to Editors

About the UN Global Compact
The ambition of the UN Global Compact is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 66 Country Networks covering 85 countries and 9 Country Managers establishing Networks in 16 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

CONTACT: Alexandra Gee, gee@unglobalcompact.org

China National Nuclear Corporation Showcases at World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 in Paris

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PARIS, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From November 4 to 6 local time, the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 (WNE 2025) was held in Paris, France. China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) showcased its comprehensive capabilities across the entire nuclear industry chain and demonstrated its commitment to sharing development opportunities with international partners.


China National Nuclear Corporation Showcases at World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 in Paris

During a workshop titled “From Dream to Delivery: CNNC Nuclear Energy Solution” held at the exhibition, CNNC representatives presented the company’s integrated nuclear energy solutions, outstanding nuclear power design and construction capabilities, and innovative practices in the comprehensive utilization of nuclear energy. The session attracted more than 200 professionals and experts. Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of the World Nuclear Association, praised CNNC for demonstrating world-leading project delivery and operational capabilities in the construction of Hualong One reactors.

At a dedicated panel discussion during the exhibition, CNNC representatives noted that China’s nuclear technology is making remarkable development, progressing from a latecomer to a front-runner in the global landscape. The fusion energy development is advancing systematically through national strategies and coordinated industry-academia-research efforts, while nuclear power construction has achieved standardization and end-to-end digital transformation, contributing a “China Solution” to the global industry.

The CNNC booth featured a comprehensive display of the company’s diversified spectrum of nuclear power technology, including Hualong One, Linglong One, and high-temperature gas-cooled reactors, as well as technologies in fuel fabrication and radioactive waste management. During the exhibition, CNNC held discussions with Électricité de France (EDF), Westinghouse, Framatome, and other companies, reaching broad consensus on cooperation.

CNNC is the only enterprise in China with operations spanning the entire nuclear science and technology industry chain, and ranks second globally in total installed capacity of operating and under-construction nuclear power units. Previously, CNNC has opened 12 nuclear research facilities to the world. Looking ahead, CNNC is committed to delivering tangible results through pragmatic cooperation. As Xin Feng, Vice President of CNNC, stated at the promotional event, “Facing the shared challenges of energy transition and climate change, CNNC is ready to work hand in hand with partners around the world to deepen innovation and cooperation, and jointly create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable energy future.”

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/wz_HA3tnFTI?si=E7NAJisOehvA8H4L

Thailand Is Emerging as a premium Beauty and Aesthetic tourism hub

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Aura Bangkok Clinic, a world-class beauty and aesthetic destination, is setting new benchmarks in Thailand and across Asia. The clinic delivers hospital-standard quality and innovative technologies led by medical experts. With more than 100,000 successful cases and 16 branches across Bangkok, Aura Bangkok Clinic is rapidly becoming as a trusted premium hub for both local and international beauty seekers.

Aura Bangkok Clinic, the No.1 Aesthetic Clinic in Thailand
Aura Bangkok Clinic, the No.1 Aesthetic Clinic in Thailand

Excellence in Advanced Beauty Solutions

Founded in 2014, Aura Bangkok Clinic offers a comprehensive range of advanced aesthetic and beauty treatments performed by expertly trained physicians using genuine, verifiable products to ensure safety and effectiveness, including:
  • Skin and Facial Rejuvenation (e.g.,IV drip, Botox, Fillers)
  • Non-surgical Lifting with the latest device such as Ulthera Prime and Ultraformer MPT


Commitment to Safety, Confidence, and Innovation

“Our mission goes beyond beauty — we aim to empower confidence through safe, honest, and innovative care,” said Dr.Jetbodin Prakoonsuksapan, Chief Executive Officer of Aura Bangkok Clinic. “By adhering to the highest standards of cleanliness, continuous training, and international medical protocols, we provide trustworthy care with remarkable outcomes.”

Recognized for Outstanding Service and Global Trust

Aura Bangkok Clinic has earned numerous awards and certificates for service excellence and innovation. With a focus on rigorous training, transparent pricing, and luxuries client experience, the clinic is a leading choice for beauty tourism—welcoming clients from around the world and reinforcing Thailand’s reputation as Asia’s beauty hub. International visitors choose Aura Bangkok Clinic for affordable, transformative, and premium aesthetic experiences.

Hashtag: #AuraBangkokCinic




The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Aura Bangkok Clinic

Aura Bangkok Clinic is a leading aesthetic provider in Thailand, offering advanced treatments in skin rejuvenation, facial lifting and contouring, body aesthetics, and holistic wellness. Since opening, the clinic has served serves 100,000+ clients through 16 branches across Bangkok. Guided by expert doctors, cutting-edge innovations, and hospital-standard safety, Aura Bangkok Clinic is a trusted beauty hub for clients worldwide.

IBM Study: Chief Data Officers Redefine Strategies as AI Ambitions Outpace Readiness

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  • 81% of Chief Data Officers surveyed prioritize investments that accelerate AI capabilities and initiatives.
  • 78% of surveyed leaders cite leveraging proprietary data is a top strategic objective to differentiate their organization in the market.
  • Nearly half of respondents identify advanced data skills as a top challenge – rising from 32% in 2023.

ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organizations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that while Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this transformation, many say their data is still not ready to unlock AI’s full potential.

IBM Corporation logo.
IBM Corporation logo.

Based on insights from 1,700 CDOs worldwide, the study* highlights a widening gap between AI ambition and readiness. Although 81% of surveyed CDOs report their organization’s data strategy is integrated with its technology roadmap and infrastructure investments –compared to 52% in 2023 — only 26% are confident their data can support new AI-enabled revenue streams. In addition, barriers such as data accessibility, completeness, integrity, accuracy, and consistency are preventing organizations from fully leveraging enterprise data for AI.

“Enterprise AI at scale is within reach, but success depends on organizations powering it with the right data. For CDOs, this means establishing a seamlessly integrated enterprise data architecture that fuels innovation and unlocks business value,” said Ed Lovely, VP and Chief Data Officer, IBM. “Organizations that get this right won’t just improve their AI, they’ll transform how they operate, make faster decisions, adapt to change more quickly and gain a competitive edge.”

Key findings include:

The CDO role is shifting from data custodian to business strategist as proving data’s value remains a challenge

  • The majority (92%) of CDOs surveyed say they must focus on business outcomes to succeed in their role.
  • Yet, only one-third of respondents strongly agree they can clearly convey how data facilitates business results, and just 29% have clear measures to determine the value of data-driven business outcomes.
  • Deploying data for competitive advantage is now the top priority for CDOs, ahead of governance and security as core responsibilities.
  • 84% of CDOs surveyed say their unique data products have already provided significant competitive advantages, and 78% cite leveraging proprietary data as a top strategic objective to differentiate their organization in the market.

AI ambitions remain high amid AI-data gap

  • 81% of CDOs surveyed prioritize investments that accelerate AI capabilities and initiatives.
  • Yet, only 26% of CDOs surveyed are confident their organization can use unstructured data in a way that delivers business value.
  • To help close this gap, 81% of CDOs surveyed say they bring AI to data rather than centralizing it.
  • While 80% of surveyed leaders have started developing diverse datasets to train AI agents, 79% admit being early in the process of defining how to scale and govern them.
  • Despite these challenges, 83% of respondents believe the potential benefits of deploying AI agents outweigh the risks, and 77% are comfortable with their organization relying on outcomes from AI agents.

A data-driven culture is viewed as essential, but talent gaps may slow progress

  • 82% of CDOs surveyed say data is wasted if their organization isn’t giving people access to it, and 80% say data democratization helps their organization move faster.
  • While 74% of respondents actively promote a culture of data stewardship among employees, fostering a data-driven culture remains a top strategic challenge for those surveyed.
  • At the same time, 47% of CDOs surveyed now say attracting, developing and retaining talent with advanced data skills is a top challenge – up from 32% in 2023.
  • 77% of surveyed leaders are struggling to fill key data roles, and only 53% say recruiting and retention efforts deliver the skills and experience needed – down from 75% in 2024.

To view the full study, visit: https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/2025-cdo

*Study Methodology
The IBM Institute for Business Value, in cooperation with Oxford Economics, surveyed 1,700 senior data and analytics leaders holding titles such as Chief Data Officer, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Chief Analytics Officer, Chief AI Officer and other senior roles. The survey was conducted across 27 geographies and 19 industries between July and September 2025. Survey topics included data strategy, data standards, quality, and integrity, data governance, data readiness for AI, talent, and organizational culture.

The IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM’s thought leadership think tank, combines
global research and performance data with expertise from industry thinkers and leading academics to deliver insights that make business leaders smarter. For more world-class thought leadership, visit: www.ibm.com/ibv. To receive more insights, subscribe to the IdeaWatch newsletter: https://ibm.co/ibv-ideawatch. 

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.  Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

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CNN’s ‘Tech for Good’ explores how young innovators are revolutionizing sports safety and performance with cutting-edge technology

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HONG KONG, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the latest episode of ‘Tech For Good’, CNN anchor and correspondent Kristie Lu Stout meets young innovators who are pushing the boundaries of sports science and engineering, designing cutting-edge technology that could one day redefine how athletes train, compete, and stay safe.

CNN's 'Tech for Good' explores how young innovators are revolutionizing sports safety and performance with cutting-edge technology
CNN’s ‘Tech for Good’ explores how young innovators are revolutionizing sports safety and performance with cutting-edge technology

CNN first visits the University of Hong Kong (HKU), where student Jan Wong Ho Wang and his team have meticulously built an electric race car from scratch that will compete at an upcoming “Formula Student” competition in China. Under the guidance of academic advisor Dr. Match Ko and with Jason Chu Yan Kiu leading aerodynamics, the team has developed a unique Electrical Control Unit that will optimize the car’s overall racing performance while specially designed crucial safety features guard against potential accidents and mishaps.

Across the globe, breakthroughs in athlete safety are taking shape at the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab. Led by Professor Steve Rowson, the lab, which began testing helmets in 2009, has expanded its scope from American football to a wide array of sports and occupational head protection gear. Illustrating this diversity, PhD student Caitlyn Jung‘s research is focused on kids’ bicycle helmets, while master’s students Andrew Calis and Katie Metrey are testing youth hockey helmets and the effects of lacrosse stick impacts directly to the head, respectively. Their work uses advanced sensors to measure impact forces, providing a detailed, public rating system (one to five stars) that goes beyond standard pass-fail certifications, driving manufacturers to prioritize safety.

Finally, CNN travels to the picturesque English countryside, to the University of Bath, where PhD student Mike Muckelt is part of a team revolutionizing the study of biomechanics in the gruelling winter sport of skeleton racing. Working with Senior Lecturer Dr. Steffi Colyer, the team developed a unique markerless motion capture system. This non-invasive technology uses specialized cameras to capture the athletes’ movements at 200 frames per second during push-starts, identifying body landmarks without the need for traditional sensors or body suits. This data helps optimize performance by analyzing the inherent asymmetry of the sport, with future applications extending to other sports like tennis and badminton, and even healthcare for clinical gait analysis and rehabilitation. Mike will apply what he’s learned from this trackside tech as a coach for Great Britain’s skeleton team at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Tech for Good trailers: https://bit.ly/4oE8z2G
Tech for Good images: https://bit.ly/4nUyAK3
Tech for Good microsite: https://cnn.it/3PB5DSq 

Airtimes for 30-minute special:
Saturday, 15th November at 2:30pm HKT
Sunday, 16th November at 12pm and 7pm HKT
Monday, 17th November at 6:30am HKT

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