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Abu Dhabi to take economic partnership with Singapore and India to new heights

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its ongoing efforts to build and cement relations with leading economies, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will lead a high-level economic delegation to Singapore and India from 17 to 21 November 2025. The two visits reaffirm the emirate’s commitment to expanding international engagement, advancing bilateral trade and investment relations, and unlocking new opportunities for sustainable development.

The Abu Dhabi economic delegation will hold meetings with senior government officials, investors, and business leaders in both Singapore and India to explore partnerships in sectors with high growth potential, including agritech, healthcare and life sciences, advanced technologies, renewable energy, financial services, logistics, and manufacturing.

H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, said: “Singapore and India are among the world’s most dynamic, fast-growing economies, and are key strategic partners for Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Our visit aims to deepen these partnerships by engaging policymakers, business, and investment leaders to create and seize opportunities in various sectors.”

“Powered by visionary leadership and an enabling ecosystem that supports innovation and entrepreneurship, Abu Dhabi’s ‘Falcon Economy’ continues to soar and accelerate our transition to smart, diversified, and sustainable economy. Backed by strong economic fundamentals and a world-class investment landscape, we are doubling down our efforts to further strengthen collaboration with local and international partners in strategic economic clusters including AI, fintech, green energy, life sciences, logistics, and advanced industries”.

Special forums and events will be organised in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ADGM, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), bringing together influential businesses and investors to discuss pathways for long-term partnerships.

These events will showcase the opportunities arising from Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation and diversification initiatives, highlighting the emirate’s position as a global magnet for talent, business, and investment.

Singapore and India are among Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s most significant trade and investment partners. Bilateral trade between the UAE and Singapore exceeded USD 18.5 billion, while non-oil trade with India surpassed USD 65 billion in 2024, driven by strong cooperation in energy, technology, and services.

Abu Dhabi’s thriving, innovation-led business ecosystem continues to attract companies from Singapore and India, with a growing number of enterprises in fintech, healthcare, infrastructure, and education, establishing regional operations in the emirate to access global markets, benefiting from its world-class infrastructure, connectivity, and regulatory environment.

CCB Singapore Partners with NUS Enterprise, TTFA, and Co-Axis to Promote Green Tech and Innovation Ecosystems at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2025

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  • For the first time, China Construction Bank Singapore collaborated with NUS Enterprise, supporting 22 of its start-ups to showcase their solutions at the Singapore FinTech Festival
  • CCB Singapore’s partners — TT Foundation Advisors and Co-Axis, initiatives by Temasek Trust — facilitated the collaboration
  • CCB’s participation in the SFF2025 marked an extension of its partnership with Gprnt, a first-of-its-kind nationwide sustainability reporting platform launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Construction Bank Corporation (“CCB“) Singapore Branch is partnering for the first time with NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial heart of the National University of Singapore (“NUS“), to showcase 22 cutting-edge start-ups from its ecosystem at the 2025 Singapore FinTech Festival (“SFF2025“). Temasek Trust’s digital impact marketplace Co-Axis and its professional philanthropy services advisory arm TT Foundation Advisors (“TTFA“) played an active role in facilitating this multi-party collaboration.

Partners at the event: Sun Nianbei, General Manager, CCB Singapore (middle), Andrew Sim, Senior Associate Director, NUS Development Office (3rd from right); Lionel Wong, CEO of Gprnt (3rd from left); Li Chao, Deputy General Manager, CCB Singapore (2nd from left); Fifi Pang, Associate Director, Strategy & Partnership of NUS Enterprise (2nd from right); Lawrence Ng, Head of Impact Opportunity Origination and Syndication, Co-Axis (leftmost); Joyce Teo, Senior Philanthropy Advisor, TTFA (rightmost).
Partners at the event: Sun Nianbei, General Manager, CCB Singapore (middle), Andrew Sim, Senior Associate Director, NUS Development Office (3rd from right); Lionel Wong, CEO of Gprnt (3rd from left); Li Chao, Deputy General Manager, CCB Singapore (2nd from left); Fifi Pang, Associate Director, Strategy & Partnership of NUS Enterprise (2nd from right); Lawrence Ng, Head of Impact Opportunity Origination and Syndication, Co-Axis (leftmost); Joyce Teo, Senior Philanthropy Advisor, TTFA (rightmost).

Building an Innovation Ecosystem for a Greener Future

Guided by NUS’ mission to nurture entrepreneurial talent and power global innovation, NUS Enterprise seeds ideas, sparks innovations, and scales ventures into global companies. Since 2001, it has nurtured nearly 4,300 students and supported over 3,000 start-ups, including 10 unicorns, enriching innovation and start-up ecosystems globally.

At SFF2025, CCB Singapore, through its CCB SG Vision Foundation, supported 22 high-potential tech start-ups in showcasing breakthrough technologies at SFF2025. These start-ups were incubated in the NUS Enterprise ecosystem through platforms such as BLOCK71, NUS Enterprise’s global network of physical accelerators across 11 cities, and programmes like the NUS Graduate Research Innovation Programme (NUS GRIP), which transforms research into market-ready ventures.

The showcase provided start-ups with a platform to engage directly with investors, industry partners, and potential collaborators. Participating start-ups include:

  • Ohceans: An AI and data analytics tech company that uses data-driven monitoring and circular solutions to help coastal industries reduce waste and protect marine ecosystems, advancing ocean sustainability.
  • ConcreteAI: A Singapore-based construction tech start-up providing real-time concrete monitoring to speed floor cycles, cut waste, and lower embodied carbon.
  • Polar Cold: An IoT-enabled tech company that offers energy-efficient, eco-friendly cold storage rentals, reducing cold room energy use by around eight per cent[1] compared with standard facilities.
  • Ecovolt: A smart energy platform with over 1,500 smart plugs deployed, reducing “phantom energy” waste by eight to 20 per cent[2] and lowering costs through plug-level monitoring and automated device management.
  • MADCash: A fintech company empowering women entrepreneurs with access to capital, financial literacy, and business support to grow micro-businesses.

NUS Enterprise’s booth at the SFF2025.
NUS Enterprise’s booth at the SFF2025.

Deepening Strategic Partnerships and Fostering Cross-Sector Synergies

In June 2025, CCB Singapore partnered with TTFA to establish a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), aimed at supporting a wide range of initiatives including ESG and tech innovation to foster a more inclusive and sustainable society. Co-Axis supported this partnership by bridging NUS Enterprise and CCB Singapore, and driving participation at SFF2025, to bring visibility and funding opportunities for the featured start-ups. This partnership aims to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and accelerate the development of a sustainable green ecosystem.

Sun Nianbei, General Manager of CCB Singapore, said, “We are delighted to partner with NUS Enterprise, Co-Axis, and TT Foundation Advisors to showcase 22 promising tech start-ups at SFF2025. This collaboration reflects our commitment to connecting cross-sector resources, advancing tech innovation, and amplifying social impact.

Digital finance, Fintech and green finance are important parts of our business strategy for both CCB Group and CCB Singapore, and we look forward to forging more collaborations with Singapore’s government agencies, our clients, and partners to drive meaningful fintech innovation within the green ecosystem.”

Associate Professor Benjamin Tee, Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise), NUS Enterprise, said, “Partnering with China Construction Bank, Co-Axis and TT Foundation Advisors at this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival gives our start-ups a global stage to showcase their timely innovations especially for sustainability use cases. The deep networks across demand and supply-side stakeholders they access here through our partners help drive our ecosystem growth towards a thriving globally connected start-up ecosystem.”

“The partnership between CCB Singapore, NUS Enterprise, TTFA and Co-Axis exemplifies how collaboration among likeminded organisations can transform bold ideas into reality,” said Joycelyn Ong, Head, Co-Axis. She adds that “this milestone demonstrates Co-Axis mission to support high-impact start-ups, by connecting them with impact-driven funders and build capability.”

Dickson Lim, Head, TT Foundation Advisors, said “TT Foundation Advisors is proud to join CCB Singapore, NUS Enterprise, and Co-Axis in advancing sustainable innovation. Through strategic philanthropy and donor-advised funds, we enable cross-sector collaboration to empower impact-driven start-ups and build a resilient green ecosystem.”

Driving Green Finance and Strengthening China–Singapore Collaboration

As a leading commercial bank in China and globally, CCB is a global advocate of sustainability and has developed a comprehensive suite of products including green credit, green bonds, green funds, and green investment solutions. In April 2024, CCB Singapore signed a Statement of Intent with Gprnt to support SMEs’ decarbonisation and transition financing needs. At SFF2024, CCB Singapore held a forum on Fintech and Sustainability at its Insights Forum, where Mr Leong Sing Chiong, Deputy Managing Director of the MAS welcomed CCB Singapore as one of the pioneer members of the Green Circle, a flagship sustainability ecosystem programme initiated by Gprnt. 

About the Singapore FinTech Festival

The Singapore FinTech Festival, launched in 2016, is an annual global gathering of policymakers, regulators, central bankers, fintechs, technologists, investors and the finance industry. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations, SFF is a platform to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations. SFF champions sustainable practices, emphasising responsibility in every aspect of the festival.

About China Construction Bank Corporation

China Construction Bank Corporation, headquartered in Beijing, is a leading large-scale commercial bank in China. Its predecessor, People’s Construction Bank of China, was established in October 1954. It was listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in October 2005 (stock code: 939) and Shanghai Stock Exchange in September 2007 (stock code: 601939). At the end of 2024, the Bank’s market capitalisation was approximate US$212,427 million, ranking sixth among all listed banks in the world. The Bank ranks second in “Top 1000 World Banks Ranking” in 2024 by The Banker magazine and second in the “Top 500 Banking Brands” by Brand Finance.

The Bank provides customers with comprehensive financial services, including corporate finance business, personal finance business, treasury and asset management business and others, serving 771 million personal customers and 11.68 million corporate customers. Moreover, it has subsidiaries in various sectors, including fund management, financial leasing, trust, insurance, futures, pension and investment banking. At the end of 2024, the Group had 376,847 staff members and 14,750 operating entities.

China Construction Bank Corporation, Singapore Branch (“CCB Singapore” or the “Branch”) commenced business in 1998 under an offshore banking licence, which was upgraded to a wholesale banking licence in 2010. In December 2020, CCB Singapore was awarded a Qualifying Full Bank (“QFB”) licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, allowing the Branch to offer a full suite of banking products and services to the Singapore market.

Under the QFB licence, the Branch delivers dedicated, professional services through its five business centres, namely, the Commodities Trade Financing Centre, the Infrastructure Financing Service Centre, the Investment Banking Transaction Centre, the Private Banking Centre and the FinTech Innovation Centre. These five centres are collectively the driving force for the Branch’s business growth in Singapore and the region. Tapping onto CCB Group’s vast client network and strong capabilities in Fintech innovation, CCB Singapore is committed to building an integrated, cross-border financial service platform that serves our clients in Singapore and China, as well as countries participating in the “Belt and Road Initiative” and along the “New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor”.

For more information, please visit www.ccb.com

About TT Foundation Advisors (TTFA)

TT Foundation Advisors is an independent professional philanthropy services advisory arm of Temasek Trust. It provides specialised philanthropy advisory and management services to philanthropic foundations, family offices, business corporations, philanthropists, and charities. It taps on Temasek Trust’s insights, capabilities, and resources, as well as the expertise and evidence-based interventions across the wider philanthropic ecosystem, to deliver strategic and impactful solutions for its clients. For more information, please visit www.ttfa.sg. Follow TTFA on LinkedIn for the latest updates.

About Co-Axis:

Co-Axis – Collaborative Action to Xcelerate Impact and Sustainability – is a digital impact marketplace that catalyses high-impact solutions at speed and scale by unlocking capital across the spectrum and galvanising action within the global impact community. It curates opportunities ranging from research and early-stage innovations to new business models, connecting them with a diverse network of funders, solution providers, and expert advisors. Beyond transactions, Co-Axis fosters knowledge exchange and capacity-building through forums, a knowledge hub, and workshops – empowering global leaders to seed capital, spark ideas, and scale impact for a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.coaxis.network and follow Co-Axis on LinkedIn for updates.

YTL Cement Pledges 70,000 Trees and Appointed as Local Agenda 21 Strategic Partner

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Building on a 70-year legacy, YTL Cement’s ‘Beyond 70’ Initiative Invests in a Sustainable Future for the City and the Community.


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – YTL Cement Group has pledged to donate 70,000 trees to Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) for planting across Kuala Lumpur city. The initiative reinforces YTL Cement Group’s commitment to creating cleaner, more liveable and sustainable cities, a reflection of its aspiration of Helping Nations Build Greener.

A symbolic tree handover from YTL Cement Group to then Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, YBhg. Dato’ Seri TPr. Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, celebrating the 70 000-tree pledge. From left: Executive Director (Planning) TPr. Md. Nazri bin Abdullah, YBhg. Dato’ Seri TPr. Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, then Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Syed Muhammad bin Syed Nadzir, Director of Government Affairs and External Relations, and Ong Ping Ping, Director of Communications, YTL Cement Group.
A symbolic tree handover from YTL Cement Group to then Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, YBhg. Dato’ Seri TPr. Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, celebrating the 70 000-tree pledge. From left: Executive Director (Planning) TPr. Md. Nazri bin Abdullah, YBhg. Dato’ Seri TPr. Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, then Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Syed Muhammad bin Syed Nadzir, Director of Government Affairs and External Relations, and Ong Ping Ping, Director of Communications, YTL Cement Group.

This initiative was officially announced during the KL Park Festival 2025 held recently at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, where YTL Cement was also appointed a Strategic Partner of Local Agenda 21 Kuala Lumpur (LA21KL). The event was graced by YBhg. Dato’ Seri TPr. Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, then Mayor of Kuala Lumpur alongside senior representatives from YTL Cement Group.

Through this partnership, YTL Cement will contribute to DBKL’s sustainability efforts in two key ways. The first is the donation of 70,000 trees, supporting the city’s climate action and biodiversity goals. The second is through the Bintang Cemerlang programme, a collaboration between YTL Cement, DBKL and UCSI University, which provides enrichment opportunities for students from 22 schools in Sentul. The programme includes academic coaching, teacher training and creative learning initiatives designed to nurture long-term potential among underserved children.

Local Agenda 21 Kuala Lumpur (LA21KL) embodies collaboration between local government, the private sector and the community to co-design and co-manage Kuala Lumpur’s urban environment. YTL Cement’s appointment as a Strategic Partner underscores its alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) particularly Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15: Life on Land, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

The initiative also reflects the 4P model: Public, Private, People, Partnership, championed under LA21KL, where collaboration and community participation drive lasting positive change.

Both the tree donation and the Bintang Cemerlang programme are part of BUILDS, YTL Cement Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm. Together, they demonstrate the Group’s ongoing commitment to nation building, developing Malaysia’s infrastructure while uplifting communities and advancing environmental stewardship for generations to come.

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About YTL Cement Group

YTL Cement is Malaysia’s pioneer and largest building materials group. With a network of cement plants, terminals, ready mixed concrete batching facilities, drymix operations and aggregate quarries, YTL Cement is recognised as a partner in nation building. Over its 70 year legacy, the Group has contributed to iconic developments including the Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka 118, SMART Tunnel and the nation’s airports and bridges.

The Group has expanded its footprint regionally and recently introduced the ECO Product Range, offering low carbon alternatives including ECOCem low carbon cement, ECOConcrete, ECOSand and ECODrymix to support the construction industry’s transition toward more sustainable solutions.

About BUILDS
BUILDS is a Corporate Social Responsibility commitment from YTL Cement Group to build together with and for the communities we live and work in. BUILDS is dedicated to supporting causes which extend beyond business objectives. Its goals are centred around ensuring and contributing to the wellbeing of people, the environment, and the making of sustainable and worthwhile progress.

Empowering Global Creatives: EPWK International Launches Membership Service System

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XIAMEN, China, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the robust growth of the global digital economy and gig economy, cross-border creative services and project collaboration have become the new norm. To better serve global creative professionals and small and medium-sized enterprises, EPWK (Nasdaq Stock Code: EPWK) recently launched a comprehensive new membership service system on its international platform. Designed with tiered and refined benefits, the system aims to build a more efficient, equitable, and growth-oriented international online work community.

From “VIP-Client Priority” to Global Membership: Global Upgrade of a Proven Model

The launch of the Global Membership program on EPWK International (intl.epwk.com) is not built from scratch, but is firmly grounded in over a decade of EPWK’s successful operational experience. Its inspiration and core model are derived directly from the highly acclaimed “VIP-Client Priority” membership service in EPWK’s domestic market.

“VIP-Client Priority” membership is a premium membership service system specifically designed by EPWK platform for its service providers. By successfully integrating the platform’s traffic, data, and tool resources, it goes beyond the singular function of “project matching” to offer members an integrated online business revenue generation solution that combines “online opportunities, professional services, brand promotion, and smart tools.” This model, having been thoroughly validated in the domestic market over long term, has significantly enhanced members’ service capabilities, brand visibility, and order conversion efficiency, becoming a core tool for many creative professionals to operate steadily on the platform.

“We are thrilled to bring this market-proven successful model to global users,” said Mei Feng, Chief Product Officer (CPO) of EPWK. “The Global membership service system represents both an international and strategic upgrade of the “VIP-Client Priority” concept. We believe that no matter where creative professionals are based, they deserve better tools and support to grow their businesses.”

Building a Global Empowering Ecosystem: The Core Value of the Membership System

Today, a growing number of creative professionals from around the world are registering on EPWK International. Brand designer Elena Rodriguez shared her platform experience: “Finally, a reliable platform that allows me to connect directly with projects from Chinese clients. This is a completely new opportunity for overseas designers like me.”

Freelancer David Kim, who specializes in UI/UX design, noted: “Most of the projects recommended by the system match my expertise, allowing me to focus more on the design work itself without spending excessive time searching for clients.” Art director Marco Li shared his perspective on the platform’s competitive environment: “The platform has exposed me to outstanding designers from across the globe. Though the competition is intense, it motivates me to keep improving.”

To deliver greater value to a broader global community of creative professionals, the newly launched membership service on EPWK International introduces a clear three-tier structure: Basic, VIP, and SVIP. This represents a key initiative by the platform to build a globally empowered ecosystem, with its value reflected across multiple dimensions:

Enhanced Matching Efficiency: The membership system is designed to improve both the efficiency and accuracy of matches on the international platform. By offering members exposure benefits such as “priority ranking in talent listings” and intelligent algorithm-driven recommendations like the “Tasks You May Like” module, the system ensures that top creative talent is precisely matched with clients in need. This allows dedicated service providers to gain more passive visibility, significantly reducing search costs and decision-making time for both sides of the market.

Empowering Individual Growth: At its core, the membership system is designed to empower the growth of creative professionals. It goes beyond simply adding features, offering instead a complete “competitive toolkit.” Whether through additional “skill tags” to comprehensively showcase expertise, or utilize “bid opportunity analytics” to develop precise bidding strategies, each benefit is tailored to help creatives transition from passively seeking scattered gigs to actively managing and building their personal service brand.

Building a Trust Framework: Enhancing the user experience and constructing a platform-wide trust system are also key goals. An exclusive member badge serves not only as a status symbol but also as a visible endorsement of credibility, helping members stand out and gain employer trust quickly. Benefits such as “priority support” and “project dispute assistance” provide critical protection for high-value projects, significantly boosting users’ sense of security and reliability throughout the transaction process.

Fostering a Thriving Ecosystem: The benefit structure of the membership system is designed to collectively promote a vibrant and self-reinforcing platform ecosystem. A healthy ecosystem must reward users who contribute more and create greater value. Through its well-defined privileges, the membership system incentivizes service providers to continuously enhance their expertise and service quality, thereby attracting and retaining more quality-conscious employers. This creates a positive flywheel effect of “outstanding employers attract top-tier service providers, and top-tier service providers in turn produce high-quality projects”, continuously enhancing the value and vitality of the international platform.

Empowering Creative Professionals at Every Stage

EPWK International has now rolled out a clear three-tier membership structure—Basic, VIP, and SVIP—featuring a gradient of differentiated benefits tailored to the core needs of creative professionals at different phases of their careers.

For those just stepping into the freelance world or preferring a lighter level of involvement, the Basic membership offers an ideal, risk-free starting point. It provides free access to the platform’s most essential features: the ability to create a professional profile, select up to 5 core skill tags, and enjoy 10 bidding opportunities per month—enough for newcomers to fully explore how the platform works and begin taking on projects.

When creative professionals enter a stable and active phase, seeking more opportunities and breakthroughs, the VIP membership becomes a cost-effective choice. Upon upgrading, a prominent VIP badge will appear on the member’s profile, making them stand out in search results and attracting priority attention from employers. The platform also grants them weighted ranking in talent listings, generating more passive exposure. In terms of capability showcasing, the number of available skill tags expands to 15, allowing for a more comprehensive display of professional expertise. More importantly, the additional 100 bidding opportunities per month enable members to actively pursue more desirable projects. And the unlocked “Bid Opportunity Analytics” feature—which reveals the lowest, highest, and average quotes—acts as a strategic advisor, helping them formulate more competitive bids. The newly added “Tasks You May Like” intelligent recommendation module proactively delivers highly relevant opportunities, further enhancing matching efficiency. The VIP membership is available at a monthly fee of just $9.9 (original price $29.9 per month) or an annual fee of $99 (original price $299 per year), offering significant savings.

For full-time creative professionals, studios, and enterprises committed to long-term growth on the platform, the SVIP membership delivers a premium experience with enhanced privileges. This tier includes an exclusive SVIP badge and guarantees top priority in talent search rankings, ensuring their profiles remain at the forefront of employer visibility. With up to 25 skill tags available, members can cover more specialized niches and build a stronger service brand.

The most notable benefit is the “unlimited bidding opportunities,” allowing members to pursue every potential project without hesitation and fully unlock their order-taking potential. Meanwhile, their exclusive “Tasks You May Like” module includes advanced filtering features, enabling precise opportunity matching. Across all services, SVIP members receive the highest-priority customer support and professional project dispute assistance, providing end-to-end protection for high-value and complex initiatives. The SVIP membership is available at a monthly fee of just $19.9 (original price $59.9 per month) or an annual fee of $199 (original price $599 per year), delivering exceptional cost-effectiveness.

Driven by the platform’s expanding user base and vibrant ecosystem, EPWK International membership service is poised to become a key engine of revenue growth. In the short term, it is expected to attract a large number of active service providers to convert into paying members. As the network effects strengthen over the medium term, both the conversion rate and average spending per member are projected to rise steadily. This membership model will not only generate stable, predictable, and high-margin revenue but also enhance user loyalty and lifetime value. In doing so, it will lay a solid foundation for the future rollout of additional value-added services, creating a virtuous cycle of shared growth for both the platform and its users.

Building New Infrastructure for the Global Creative Economy

The launch of the EPWK International membership service marks a new phase of development for the platform. Drawing on the successful model of the domestic “VIP-Client Priority” program, it has been re-imagined with a global vision, evolving into a comprehensive, empowerment-driven ecosystem dedicated to enabling creative professionals worldwide.

Through this thoughtfully designed membership system, EPWK International is committed to transforming uncertain gig opportunities into predictable and promising career paths for creative professionals worldwide, enabling diverse types of service providers to find a growth trajectory that fits their unique needs.

Looking ahead, EPWK International will continue to enhance membership benefits and introduce additional value-added services such as professional training and global community networks. The goal is to become indispensable new infrastructure for the global creative economy — ensuring every quality idea meets the right people, and every talent shines on the international stage.

2025 China Enterprise Global Image Summit Convenes in Hefei

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HEFEI, China, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 China Enterprise Global Image Summit was held on November 9 in Hefei, Anhui Province. The event was hosted by China International Communications Group (CICG) and organized by the China Center for International Communication Development (CCICD) and Anhui New Media Group (Anhui International Communication Center). Under the theme “Leading with Technology, Shaping an Intelligent Future,” the summit brought together more than 300 participants from across the globe.

Three parallel sessions were held, addressing core priorities in global corporate communications: “INNOVATIVELY BUILDING A WORLD-CLASS CORPORATE IMAGE NARRATIVE SYSTEM,” “Anhui in Motion Worldwide: Communication Practices and Path Innovation for Regional Businesses Going Global,” and “Communication Challenges and Solutions for Technology Companies Expanding Overseas.”

Attendees included senior officials from the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and departments from Anhui Province and other local governments. The event also drew representatives from central and local state-owned enterprises, privately held companies, academic institutions, media organizations, and business association members. In addition, diplomatic envoys to China from seven countries — including North Macedonia, Fiji, and Mauritius — took part in the proceedings.

2025 China Enterprise Global Image Summit Convenes in Hefei
2025 China Enterprise Global Image Summit Convenes in Hefei

During the summit, the selection results for the 2025 Case Collection on Building the International Image of Chinese Companies were announced. The collection highlighted the Top 10 outstanding cases in both text-and-image and video categories, along with notable thematic cases across five focus areas: Green Development and ESG Practices, Technological Innovation and International Cooperation, Cultural Integration and Value Co-creation, Shared Progress in Development, and Mutual Learning among Civilizations.

Since its inception in 2013, the China Enterprise Global Image Summit has been held for twelve consecutive editions. It has grown into a key platform for providing strategic insights, supporting professional exchange, sharing proven practices, and strengthening communication initiatives aimed at enhancing the global profile and reputation of Chinese companies.

Now Live on Kickstarter: Nova Smart Ring Gen 2 Brings Balance to Everyday Life

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Next-generation smart ring for recovery, balance, and performance

DOVER, Del. , Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Building on the success of its first-generation ring, Nova Smart today unveils Nova S, the next evolution in everyday wellness technology, now live on Kickstarter.

Forget closing rings. Start knowing your real energy. Your body isn't the same every day—so why should your goals be? Train hard. Rest right. Recover smarter. Nova Gen 2 — It's more than a number.
Forget closing rings. Start knowing your real energy. Your body isn’t the same every day—so why should your goals be? Train hard. Rest right. Recover smarter. Nova Gen 2 — It’s more than a number.

After a highly successful debut campaign that raised over $100,000 from a large community of early supporters, Nova returns with a smarter, more powerful ring designed to help users better understand and manage their energy throughout the day.
At the heart of Nova S is a new Recovery-Exertion Algorithm, an intelligent system that analyzes how your body recovers and performs, translating data into simple daily guidance. Instead of just tracking numbers, Nova S interprets your recovery and turns raw data into a daily blueprint for optimized energy and performance.

During the pre-launch evaluation phase, early participants reported more consistent day-to-day energy levels, enhanced attentional stability, and smoother post-exertional recovery when engaging with the app’s individualized AI-derived recommendations. The Nova S system continuously models users’ physiological trajectories, adjusting activity and recovery directives in accordance with real-time autonomic and metabolic indicators. This adaptive modulation aligns with emerging evidence indicating that training loads calibrated to an individual’s recovery status are associated with more sustainable performance gains, reduced fatigue accumulation, and greater overall stability in physical output over time.

Early supporters can access the Nova S on Kickstarter at an exclusive Super Early Bird price of $99, saving $50 (33% off) before the official retail launch of $149. Claim yours now and be among the first to experience next-level wellness!

Back the campaign today to secure your discount: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/novaring/nova-smart-ring-gen-2-powerful-way-to-balance-your-wellness?ref=discovery&term=nova&total_hits=1064&category_id=341 

Nova Ring App

Seamlessly integrated with the ring’s advanced hardware, the Nova Ring App acts as your personal AI health coach, transforming algorithms into clear, actionable insights. Displayed through a clean, intuitive interface, you’ll find your personalized Recovery Score, dynamic Exertion Goal, and nightly sleep recommendations, all designed to help you understand and optimize your body at a glance.

About Nova

Nova Smart is a leading innovator in wearable technology with a proven record of powering devices used by over 100 million users worldwide. Leveraging full-stack expertise across hardware and software, the company now brings its vertically integrated technology directly to consumers with the Nova Smart Ring.

Contact us

Company Name: NOVAHUB INC
Email: bd@novaring.com
Country: United States
Website: https://www.novaring.com/ 

XTransfer and Maybank Enter Into a Strategic Partnership at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

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Expanding Cross-border Payment and Shariah-Compliant Solutions Across ASEAN


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and Maybank, a leading bank in ASEAN, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to expand cross-border payment and Shariah-compliant solutions. Coinciding with Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, senior representatives of XTransfer and Maybank officially signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the event.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer (Left) and Dato’ Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, President and Group CEO of Maybank (Right) signed MOU during Singapore Fintech Festival 2025.
Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer (Left) and Dato’ Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, President and Group CEO of Maybank (Right) signed MOU during Singapore Fintech Festival 2025.

Under the collaboration, XTransfer and Maybank will harness their respective strengths to deliver one-stop cross-border financial solutions, spanning domestic and cross-border payments and FX conversion, across key ASEAN markets, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and United States.

The parties will leverage new technologies and innovations, including APIs, digital platforms, collection solutions, and virtual accounts, to enable automated, real-time, and seamless FX conversion and transaction processing, enhancing the scalability, efficiency, and reliability of cross-border financial services.

Recognising the growing demand for Islamic finance-compliant services in ASEAN, XTransfer and Maybank will also explore and develop Shariah-compliant FX and payment offerings tailored to regional needs, broadening financial inclusion and meeting the evolving requirements of businesses seeking Shariah-compliant solutions.

This comprehensive partnership deepens XTransfer’s Southeast Asia coverage and multi-currency settlement capabilities, while supporting Maybank’s strategy to strengthen its regional franchise and ecosystem connectivity.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, said, “This collaboration with Maybank marks a significant step in elevating our services across ASEAN. With stronger local collection, FX conversion, and potential Shariah-compliant settlement capabilities, we will help businesses reduce costs, enhance cash flow, and improve transaction efficiency. We will continue to strengthen compliance and risk management to build a trusted cross-border financial infrastructure for our clients.”

Dato’ Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, President and Group CEO of Maybank, said, “Together with XTransfer, we can enable more seamless cross-border payments and collections with competitive forex rates for merchants engaged in ASEAN-China trade, and participate in the surging flows between the two regions—now each other’s largest trading partners. Total trade value is on track to reach USD1 trillion this year. This collaboration also opens opportunities to develop innovative solutions for businesses. With Maybank’s presence in the key ASEAN markets, we are truly well-positioned to support their cross-border needs.”
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About XTransfer

XTransfer, world-leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Shanghai and has branches in Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, the UAE, and Nigeria. XTransfer has obtained local payment licences in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and Australia. To date, XTransfer serves over 700,000 enterprise clients worldwide.

By cooperating with well-known multinational banks and financial institutions, XTransfer has built a unified global multi-currency clearing network and a data-based, automated, internet-based and intelligent anti-money laundering risk control infrastructure centred on SMEs. XTransfer uses technology as a bridge to link large financial institutions and SMEs around the world, allowing SMEs to enjoy the same level of cross-border financial services as large multinational corporations.

XTransfer completed its Series D financing in September 2021 and achieved unicorn status. The company has a diverse composition of international investors, including D1 Capital Partners LP, Telstra Ventures, China Merchants Venture, eWTP Capital, Yunqi Capital, Gaorong Capital, 01VC, MindWorks and Lavender Hill Capital Partners.

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About Maybank
Maybank is among Asia’s leading financial groups and Southeast Asia’s fourth largest bank by asset with close to 44,000 employees worldwide. The Group has an international network of 2,600 offices in 18 countries including the key ASEAN markets and also present in international financial centres such as London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai. With a purpose of Humanising Financial Services and guided by its M25+ strategy, Maybank provides an array of values-based solutions established on sustainable and ethical principles to meet its customers evolving needs. This extensive range of products and services, include consumer and corporate banking, investment banking, Islamic banking, stockbroking, insurance and takaful, wealth management and asset management. ()

Thai Retail Giant Central Pattana Launches “The Central” — A New Global Landmark Transforming Bangkok’s Urban Future

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BANGKOK, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s No. 1 sustainable real estate developer, introduces The Central — The Flagship of the Future, a world-class shopping centre set to become the house of flagship stores for global brands, setting a new benchmark for world-class retail in Bangkok. Positioned as “The Landmark of Northern Bangkok,” the THB 21 billion (approx. USD 575 million) development will anchor the city’s northern CBD, redefining urban living and retail excellence.

Thai Retail Giant Central Pattana Launches “The Central” — A New Global Landmark Transforming Bangkok’s Urban Future
Thai Retail Giant Central Pattana Launches “The Central” — A New Global Landmark Transforming Bangkok’s Urban Future

The project spans a 49-rai (19.4-acre) with a total GBA of 457,409 sq.m., including a 6,700 sq.m. Convention Hall for international concerts and global events. Strategically located between Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and Phahon Yothin Road, it offers seamless accessibility from both routes, with completion scheduled for Q4 2026.

“Our success with centralwOrld —one of Asia’s largest lifestyle landmarks and a global retail flagship where many world-renowned brands made their first debut in Thailand — reaffirms our vision and capability. With The Central, we are extending that flagship legacy to Bangkok’s northern district, defining the next chapter of urban evolution that blends commerce, creativity, and community into one global experience. The Central will drive the next era of retail and cultural evolution, positioning Bangkok among the world’s most dynamic and liveable global cities.” said, Mr. Chanavat Uahwatanasakul, President, Retail and Development.

The Phaholyothin corridor, linked by BTS, MRT, and Don Mueang International Airport, offers seamless access and serves a fast-growing 2.5-million catchment. Central Pattana’s data shows the local wealth segment in this area has purchasing power 2.3 times Bangkok’s average, sales per GLA outperform other city malls by 45%, and visitor frequency is 2.19 times higher than the Bangkok average. Surrounded by premium residences, Grade A offices, universities, and lifestyle hubs, The Central stands at the heart of a new northern growth cluster.

Designed under the concept “Flagship‑Reimagined Destination,” The Central redefines the retail experience for the future. Its world‑class architecture and interior program are tailored to meet the needs of global retailers and flagship stores.

Ms. Juthatham Chirathivat, Head of Business Development, said: “The Central is designed as more than a shopping centre — it’s a curated community for the new generation. Every element blends global design excellence with Thai warmth, creating a destination where multi‑generational living, flagship retail, and sustainable innovation come together to shape the future of Bangkok.”

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