• Objective of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to reduce CO2 emissions combining GE Vernova’s Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system and Toshiba’s CO2 capture technologies in natural gas fired power plants in Japan and other parts of Asia.
• The MoU strengthens a strategic collaboration that has spanned 40 years between the two companies.
• This initiative is related to the focus group introduced last June by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and GE Vernova.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba) and GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on an integrated Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) CCS solution to reduce power plant CO₂ emissions. The solution will combine GE Vernova’s Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system with Toshiba’s carbon capture solution, which utilizes Toshiba’s proprietary solvent. This initiative is related to the recently created focus group between the Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and GE Vernova, and it was announced during an event attended by METI’s Director-General for Energy and Environmental Policy, Shinichi Kihara, and Toshiba’s and GE Vernova’s representatives.

This collaboration aims to improve the efficiency of CO₂ separation and capture by integrating their respective technologies in GTCC power plants in Japan and other parts of Asia, where GE Vernova supplies or will supply the gas turbines. Toshiba and GE Vernova jointly conducted comprehensive feasibility studies with leading utility companies operating GTCC power plants across Japan. These studies, completed prior to the signing of the MoU, confirmed the significant potential of the collaboration.

METI’s Director-General for Energy and Environmental Policy, Shinichi Kihara said: “We welcome this initiative, to achieve decarbonization of the power generation by utilizing CCUS technology, as there is a global urgency to simultaneously achieve stable energy supply, economic growth, and decarbonization towards the global common goal of achieving net-zero.”

Takehiko Matsushita, Vice President of Toshiba’s Power Systems Division, said: “While thermal power plants offer a constant supply of electricity and are a primary power source, a growing global commitment to environmental sustainability has made cutting CO₂ emissions from these facilities a crucial and immediate goal. We are delighted to sign this MoU, which will help us to contribute to the achievement of carbon neutrality while driving further business growth. Through our collaboration with GE Vernova, we aim to advance EGR and CO₂ capture systems in Japan and other parts of Asia.”

Jeremee Wetherby, Carbon Solutions Leader at GE Vernova, said: “We are pleased to explore the benefits from our steam integration, exhaust gas recirculation system, and high gas turbine backpressure solutions with Toshiba’s extensive expertise in engineering and constructing of steam cycle systems. These steam systems are critical to the performance of GTCC power plants and will be important design considerations to maximize the performance of the capture systems, as well as reducing the decline in power output that occurs when CO₂ capture systems are integrated.”

Toshiba has extensive expertise in the design and construction of thermal power systems that incorporate steam turbines for GTCC systems, and in the development and refinement of CO₂ capture systems. It uses a plant’s own heat source to raise the temperature of the solvent used to capture CO₂, an approach that eliminates the need for additional boilers to generate steam, and that optimizes and streamlines the system. Comprehensive expertise allows it to do this while minimizing any decline in the plant’s net power output, its generation capacity.

Integrating GTCC and CCS plants reduces capital costs and improves operational flexibility. GE Vernova solutions—such as steam integration, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and high gas turbine backpressure—lower costs and expand operational options. For example, GE Vernova’s EGR system recirculates exhaust gases into the turbine inlet, alters exhaust gas composition, allowing for a smaller carbon capture absorber tower, enhanced performance, reduced operating costs, and increased CO₂ capture.

About Toshiba and GE Vernova collaboration
Toshiba and GE Vernova have built a strong relationship in the GTCC sector since 1982. In 2013, they expanded their collaboration, combining GE Vernova’s gas turbines with Toshiba’s steam turbines and generators to deliver advanced GTCC systems in Japan. Since 1982, they have together received orders for 20 GTCC systems worldwide, with a combined capacity of more than 13 Gigawatts (GW), and 18 units are now in operation.

• Q3 2025; revenue KRW 385.9 bn while Operating Profit KRW 96.1 bn, according to Provisional performance based on consolidation. A new quarter financial record
• compared to the same period last year, 122% increased revenue, 253% increased operating profit… ‘Exceeding KRW 1 trillion revenue by the end of the year’ in range
• Cosmetics and Beauty Devices led the entire Q3 2025 performance while grown 3 times higher than last year… exceeding KRW 100 bn on beauty device revenue as well
• Overseas sales growing fast… revenue increased 210%, takes 80% from the total Q3 2025 revenue

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global beauty company APR Corp. (CEO Byunghoon Kim) announced record-breaking financial results for the third quarter of 2025, solidifying its position as a leading force in the global K-beauty market and setting the stage to exceed KRW 1 trillion in annual revenue for the first time.

According to its provisional consolidated earnings, which were posted onto Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System (DART) under Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of Korea, APR Corp. recorded revenue of KRW 385.9 billion (approximately USD 267 million, as of Nov 6th) and operating profit of KRW 96.1 billion (approximately USD 66.5 million) for the quarter. These figures represent year-over-year growth of 122% in revenue and 253% in operating profit, marking the company’s highest quarterly performance to date. Despite new U.S. tariff policy impacts in Q3 2025, APR Corp. achieved a strong 24.9% operating margin, maintaining three consecutive quarters of outperforming market expectations.

Driven by this momentum, APR Corp. is now virtually certain to reach its full-year goal of KRW 1 trillion in revenue. Cumulative revenue for the first three quarters totaled KRW 979.7 billion (approximately USD 678 million), more than double last year’s figure, while cumulative operating profit reached KRW 235.2 billion (approximately USD 163 million), surpassing the KRW 200 billion mark for the first time. The company had already exceeded its total 2024 operating profit (KRW 122.7 billion) by the 1^st half of 2025, with final ‘new record’ number to be determined following fourth-quarter performance.

Cosmetics and Beauty Devices Lead Growth

The cosmetics and beauty divisions were key growth drivers in Q3. Powered by surging global demand for K-beauty products, the cosmetics segment generated KRW 272.3 billion (approximately USD 189 million) in quarterly revenue, three times higher than the same period last year for the second consecutive quarters.

APR Corp’s flagship skincare brand, ‘medicube’, continued to expand its global footprint beyond Korea. Alongside its best-selling Zero Pore Pad, various product lines—particularly the PDRN line-ups, which surpassed 15 million cumulative global sales, saw strong performance across the U.S., Korea, and international markets.

The beauty device division also maintained steady growth, with revenue of KRW 103.1 billion (approximately USD 71 million), up 39% year-over-year. As of September 2025, global cumulative sales of medicube AGE-R at-home beauty devices exceeded 5 million units. More than half of total device sales now come from overseas, reflecting robust demand from global retail customers and the successful launches of new products.

Overseas Revenue Surges 210%, Reaching 80% of Total Sales

APR Corp’s international business posted a remarkable 210% year-over-year increase, exceeding KRW 300 billion in quarterly overseas sales for the first time. Overseas revenue accounted for 80% of total sales. The United States, representing 39% of total revenue, surpassed KRW 150 billion in quarterly sales, driven by strong results from various promotions such a ‘Amazon Prime Day’ and expanded distribution channels. In Japan, medicube ranked No. 1 in the beauty category during Qoo10’s “Mega-Wari (Japan’s one of the biggest online sales promotion periods)”, while emerging regions such as Europe and Southeast Asia recorded nearly four times higher sales compare to same period last year.

Outlook: Momentum to Continue Through Holiday Season

Building on its record-breaking third quarter, APR Corp. plans to further strengthen performance in the fourth quarter—the year’s biggest shopping season, encompassing Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year holidays. With K-beauty gaining strong traction among foreign consumers, APR Corp. will intensify its global marketing and sales efforts to sustain growth momentum through year-end.

An APR Corp. spokesperson said, “Thanks to enthusiastic support from global consumers, our cosmetics business delivered exceptional growth and helped drive record results in Q3. We will continue working to maximize performance across both domestic and international markets in the fourth quarter.

TAIPEI, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HD Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6873, “HDRE”), a leading smart energy company from Taiwan, is accelerating its global deployment of solar and battery storage assets, advancing at a pace of more than 2 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity each year.

With nearly 70 per cent of the company’s 9.4GW global development pipeline dedicated to energy storage, close to half of these assets are expected to be in operation by 2028. As overseas projects reach completion, the proportion of revenue generated from international markets is set to rise significantly by 2026, and is projected to account for over 55 per cent of total group revenue by 2027.

In Australia, HDRE is advancing large-scale solar and storage projects in tandem, with a combined installed capacity expected to reach 2.7GW by 2028. HDRE and ZEN Energy have entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement for the flagship Templers Battery Project in South Australia (111 MW / 330 MWh). The partnership marks a major milestone for both companies, with the project scheduled to commence commercial operations by the end of 2025. The partnership establishes a blueprint for HDRE’s future global expansion, with similar large-scale projects planned across Taiwan and other key international markets.

In Japan, the company continues to focus on grid-scale energy storage, targeting a total of 3.4GW of capacity by 2028. The Helios Project in Hokkaido, co-developed with Brawn Capital, is a 50 MW battery energy storage facility with an extra-high-voltage grid connection. The project was successfully connected to the grid in July and is scheduled to begin commercial operations in November, participating in Japan’s electricity trading market.

HDRE has also partnered with Arctrade to establish MWEX Solutions, which integrates advanced energy-trading platform technology with the company’s asset portfolio. MWEX Solutions is expanding into Japan and Australia’s deregulated energy markets, offering customised trading systems that automate decision-making and enable seamless data integration between generation assets, the grid, behind-the-metre storage, end users and the power market.

Jason Chou, General Manager of HDRE, said: “The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and data centre demand is reshaping global energy priorities. Energy will be the world’s most essential resource. Storage and virtual power plant technologies are key to ensuring grid stability and, as they mature, they are becoming scalable and economically attractive investment assets. Looking ahead, HDRE will continue to drive sustainable growth through infrastructure modernisation, market liberalisation, asset financialisation and global expansion.”

In the news release, DEEPX Wins Two CES 2026 Innovation Awards; Its DX-M1 Powers Best of Innovation Winner ALPON X5 by Sixfab, issued 05-Nov-2025 by DEEPX over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the dateline city should be “SEOUL, South Korea and LAS VEGAS” and the caption should read “DEEPX Wins Two CES 2026 Innovation Awards, While Sixfab’s ‘ALPON X5’ Powered by DX-M1 Earns the Prestigious ‘Best of Innovation’ Honor ” as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:

DEEPX Wins Two CES 2026 Innovation Awards; Its DX-M1 Powers Best of Innovation Winner ALPON X5 by Sixfab

SEOUL, South Korea and LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global AI semiconductor company DEEPX (CEO Lokwon Kim) announced that it has won two CES 2026 Innovation Awards, while Sixfab, a US-based IoT and edge computing company, received the Best of Innovation award — CES’s highest honor — for its AI gateway ALPON X5 powered by DEEPX’s DX-M1. This milestone demonstrates how DEEPX’s solutions are further solidifying its position as the global standard for ‘Physical AI’ while strengthening its global partner ecosystem.

Over the past three years, DEEPX has demonstrated both its technological innovation and market competitiveness on the global stage.

At CES 2024, DEEPX became the first AI semiconductor company to achieve a triple crown, winning Innovation Awards in the Robotics, Embedded Technology, and Hardware Components categories with its first-generation AI chipset, the DX-M1.

At CES 2025, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) officially recognized DEEPX as a “Must-See Company.” More than 16,000 visitors attended DEEPX’s exhibition booth to experience how its ultra-low-power, high-performance AI semiconductors serve as real-world enablers of intelligent and democratized industrial transformation.

At CES 2026, DEEPX once again received Innovation Awards in the Computer Hardware and Embedded Technology categories — recognition that its AI semiconductors go far beyond performance metrics to deliver practical, scalable technology capable of enabling large-scale AI deployment in real industrial environments.

This year’s CES marks a major turning point, as DEEPX-powered partner products are now beginning to deliver tangible market results. The most notable example is Sixfab’s ALPON X5, which integrates DEEPX’s DX-M1 and won the CES Best of Innovation award. This achievement symbolizes the completion of a ‘Chain of Innovation’ — where the technology that won CES Innovation Awards in 2024 has now evolved to power a global partner’s Best of Innovation product in 2026.

The ALPON X5 is recognized as a transitional solution toward the AI-6G era and a cornerstone for next-generation intelligent network infrastructure. As an on-device AI gateway, it performs real-time data processing and analysis directly at the edge — without cloud dependency — enabling ultra-low-latency and intelligent control across industrial, urban, and transportation systems. This capability is drawing attention as a key enabler of the forthcoming ‘AI 6G RAN (Radio Access Network)’ architecture, where AI is directly integrated into network nodes and base stations.

Headquartered in the United States, Sixfab is a leading IoT and edge computing company that provides AI gateways and edge modules based on single-board computers (SBCs) such as Raspberry Pi and Orange Pi, earning the trust of developer communities worldwide.

The award-winning ALPON X5 features DEEPX’s ultra-low-power AI semiconductor DX-M1, which delivers over 10 times greater power efficiency than GPUs while performing high-precision AI inference at less than 5 watts. Maintaining GPU-level accuracy with dramatically lower heat generation and cost, it enables reliable AI operations even in power-constrained industrial and infrastructure environments.

The CES judging panel praised the ALPON X5 as a “realistic and scalable AI infrastructure model,” describing it as a next-generation on-device AI gateway that can replace cloud-centric AI architectures. The product has been highlighted as a core platform that enables real-time data processing and autonomous perception in smart factories, smart retail, smart cities, and mobility applications.

Through this collaboration, DEEPX and Sixfab plan to establish a joint reference platform in the global industrial AI gateway market. Together, the two companies aim to accelerate the mainstream adoption of energy-efficient and sustainable AI infrastructure across diverse industries.

At CES 2026 (January 6–9, Las Vegas), DEEPX will unveil its award-winning products alongside Sixfab’s Best of Innovation ALPON X5 to global audiences for the first time. DEEPX will also host the newly established CES Foundry session, where it will present — together with global partners — its industrial vision and technological roadmap for the ‘Physical AI’ era.

Additionally, DEEPX will hold an on-site media briefing to unveil its next-generation ultra-low-power AI semiconductors and global ecosystem strategy for establishing a new industry standard for on-device AI.

Okan Saracoglu, Vice President of Sixfab, commented:

“Winning CES’s Best of Innovation award marks the official recognition of Sixfab’s pursuit of practical AI innovation. DEEPX’s DX-M1 chip has turned our long-standing vision of ultra-efficient, high-performance edge computing into reality. With ALPON X5, customers worldwide can now build more efficient and sustainable AI infrastructure.”

Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX, stated:

“This award is especially meaningful because it demonstrates that DEEPX’s technology extends beyond the semiconductor itself — it is powering our customers’ and partners’ products, together setting a new global benchmark for innovation. The fact that the DX-M1, which won CES Innovation Awards in 2024, has now powered a partner’s Best of Innovation product in 2026 is a symbolic testament to the momentum of our ‘Physical AI’ ecosystem. We will continue to strengthen our leadership to ensure that AI is deployed more efficiently, responsibly, and sustainably around the world.”

The new 10Gbps broadband service marks eight’s next step toward a complete connectivity ecosystem — delivering simple, reliable, and high-speed connections for every home.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — eight Telecom (powered by StarHub) has opened Registration of Interest (ROI) for its debut eight Home Internet, delivering high 10Gbps speeds with exceptional reliability and value.

With this launch, eight moves beyond mobile into home internet, establishing the brand as a complete connectivity provider that keeps customers seamlessly connected whether on the move or at home.

Singapore’s Love for Speed, Simplicity, and Value

Singaporeans love staying connected and they expect services that simply work, without fuss or hidden catches. eight Home Internet is designed exactly for that: fast, fair, and fuss-free connectivity that delivers real value.

At eight, quality always comes first. Offering lower prices does not mean cutting corners, it means doing things smarter. Every connection is backed by StarHub’s trusted network, ensuring the same reliability and performance Singaporeans have come to expect.

Redefining Service, the 8etter Way

eight Home Internet goes beyond traditional telco models with its Bring Your Own Router (BYOR) approach, giving customers the freedom to use their existing routers or purchase one from eight’s trusted installers. This flexibility not only promotes sustainability but also helps customers avoid unnecessary costs.

What truly sets eight apart is its Service Guarantee, created to give customers peace of mind long after installation. This includes:

• 28-day priority support via a dedicated hotline
• Twice-yearly Internet performance check-ins to ensure consistent speed and reliability
• An “eight Moment” welcome gift during installation

Together, these reflect eight’s promise of dependable service and real value, long after the first connection.

Fast, Fair, and Built for Value

Priced at just $28.80/month, the new home broadband plan offers 10Gbps speed with no hidden fees and no unnecessary bundles – creating 8etter, faster and fuss-free connections for every home.

Customers on eight’s existing 5G mobile plans can enjoy up to 18% off their broadband subscription, unlocking even greater value for households that stay connected across both mobile and home.

Register Your Interest Today

Customers who register early will be among the first to enjoy:

• First-hand updates on launch details
• Priority installation slots
• Exclusive early-bird promotions

For more information, please visit https://www.eight.com.sg/home-internet-roi.

– Honored in Both AI and EdTech Categories; Unveils the World’s First Visual LLM, CHALK AI –

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EdTech company Firsthabit announced that its next-generation learning platform CHALK AI has been awarded in two categories – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education Technology (EdTech) – at the CES 2026 Innovation Awards.
Following last year’s recognition at CES 2025, this year’s dual win marks a milestone achievement that highlights Firsthabit’s excellence in both technological innovation and educational impact.

This double honor is a rare achievement in the education field, demonstrating both engineering sophistication and learning effectiveness.
At CES 2026, Firsthabit plans to unveil CHALK 4.0, the first fully commercialized version of its AI-powered learning platform, to a global audience for the first time.

World’s First Visual LLM: Redefining the Learning Experience

CHALK AI introduces the world’s first Visual Large Language Model (Visual LLM) in education — a groundbreaking technology that brings learning beyond text-based AI.
Designed around visualization, interactivity, and personalization, CHALK AI enables an immersive learning experience that makes students feel like they are sitting and learning face-to-face with a real teacher.

The platform analyzes each learner’s cognitive process, combining real-time feedback, visual materials, and 3D interaction to automate and enhance every stage of learning.
Through these innovations, Firsthabit is turning its vision into reality: “AI should evolve from being a problem-solving tool to becoming a true thinking partner that helps students design and grow their own ways of learning.”

Global Expansion and U.S. Partnerships

At CES 2026, Firsthabit officially announced its plan to collaborate with U.S.-based partners to build the next generation of education.
The company is actively expanding global partnerships across AI technology, educational content, and curriculum development — aiming to establish a new global learning ecosystem that fuses advanced technology with pedagogical expertise.

Firsthabit is already working with world-class institutions such as MIT and The Concord Review (TCR), strengthening both its technological and content capabilities.
Starting next year, the company will launch its CHALK AI global business in North America, marking a major step in its international expansion.

“CES 2026 represents the starting point of redefining the standard of future education together with our U.S. partners,” said a Firsthabit spokesperson.
“With CHALK AI, we aim to lead the global transformation of learning in the age of AI — merging technology and education to create a new, intelligent learning paradigm.”

More information, please visit at https://www.firsthabit.com/en