2nd anniversary marks service upgrade introducing instant pricing & design flexibility; aligned with Singapore’s $113.2B digital economy growth and strong SME tech adoption.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CUSTA, a leading regional customisation e-commerce platform, today announced a full-scale renewal of its service for Singapore customers. The upgrade doubles its catalogue to 4,000 products, introduces unlimited customisation combinations, and integrates instant best-price and lead-time features, replacing legacy processes that depended on manual templates and back-and-forth quotations.

This makes Singapore one of the first markets in the region to access unlimited customisation specifications combined with instant pricing at scale, setting a new benchmark for speed and flexibility. The renewed interface now features a streamlined catalogue page capable of displaying thousands of items with clarity, and a product page where users can freely adjust specifications while instantly viewing quotes, prices, and delivery times. Where traditional offline procurement often stretched from 8 to 15 business days, from quotation to final order, CUSTA reduces that process to within a week, with some orders fulfilled on the very same day.

The relaunch comes as Singapore’s digital economy accelerates, contributing S$113.2 billion in 2023 and growing at an 11.2% CAGR since 2018. While 83% of SMEs have digital strategies, fewer than half succeed, citing costs and skill shortages. In the past year alone, more than 7,200 businesses adopted AI-enabled and cloud solutions, underscoring demand for platforms that simplify workflows and reduce friction.

Since launching in 2023, CUSTA has delivered more than 500,000 customised items across Malaysia and Singapore. The company has recorded more than seven times year-on-year sales growth and supports businesses across sectors, from corporate gifting and merchandising to events and creative industries.

“Singapore’s businesses and creators demand speed and flexibility. Yet too many services still rely on fixed templates and manual back-and-forth that slow ideas down. The relaunch of CUSTA fills that gap by combining unlimited design freedom with instant price transparency, making customisation accessible to every person and business in Singapore. By bringing together unlimited combinations and instant quoting at scale, Singapore is now one of the first markets in the region to experience customisation at the true pace of business.” said Joe Takagi, Chief Executive Officer of CUSTA.

Looking forward, CUSTA plans to expand its customisation methods and product categories, while developing new services tailored for professionals and enterprises. As Singapore continues to advance under the Digital Enterprise Blueprint and national productivity agenda, CUSTA aims to empower SMEs and creators with faster, more flexible, and more accessible customisation, contributing to competitiveness and growth in the digital economy.

To mark its 2nd anniversary, CUSTA has launched the “CUSTA Service Renewal Campaign”, running until 30 November 2025. Customers can enjoy a 10% discount with the promo code NEWCUSTA and receive free design support for orders above SGD 100. More information is available at http://custa.sg.

About CUSTA
Founded in 2023, CUSTA is a regional customisation platform with headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and operations across Malaysia and Singapore. The platform enables businesses and individuals to design and order custom products, from apparel to accessories and branded merchandise, across a wide range of options. With a catalogue of over 4,000 SKUs, unlimited design combinations, and instant quoting features, CUSTA has processed more than 500,000 customised items to date. The company’s mission is to democratise access to customisation, providing SMEs, corporates, creators, and consumers with a one-stop solution that bridges creativity, production, and fulfilment in Southeast Asia.

HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As a pioneer in the AI entertainment technology space, Galaxy Corporation delivered growth against the market tide in the first half of 2025: its sales hit 126 billion Korean won and net profit reached 13 billion Korean won. This marks a twofold increase in sales from the entire year of 2024, representing a pivotal shift from losses to profitability. Such a strong performance has significantly bolstered the company’s confidence and momentum in preparing for its 2026 listing on the KOSDAQ (Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) market—operated by the Korea Exchange (KRX). Currently, Galaxy’s valuation has surged to 1 trillion Korean won.

ADATA Technology, a giant in the storage industry, and Star Plus Legend Holdings Limited, a “Jay Chou concept stock” listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, successively announced in 2025 that the two parties had jointly injected 50 million US dollars into Galaxy through a fund, becoming its important strategic investors.

Star Plus Legend specializes in IP creation and operation, with its core strength lying in building iconic celebrity-driven IPs. Centering on Mandopop superstar Jay Chou and renowned Chinese fitness coach Liu Keng-hung, the company has developed two flagship IPs: CHOUCHOU (Jay Chou’s official Nijgen-style personality) and Coach Liu. Together with its broader IP portfolio, these two core IPs have amassed a cumulative fan base of 280 million, establishing Star Plus Legend as a formidable force in the global cultural entertainment industry. Since its launch in 2019, the CHOUCHOU IP has forged partnerships with over 200 brands worldwide, driving cumulative sales of authorized co-branded products to exceed RMB 1 billion.

In the realm of content and scenario-based operations, Star Plus Legend has seamlessly integrated the CHOUCHOU IP into Jay Chou’s “Carnival” World Tour. For example, during Jay Chou’s Bangkok concert, the company joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to include the CHOUCHOU giant figure attraction in TAT’s recommended CityWalk routes. In July 2024, it also hosted the CHOUCHOU World Tour in Tokyo Tower exhibition at Tokyo Tower in Japan—further expanding the IP’s global footprint. Additionally, Star Plus Legend launched the “Hundred International Trend Artists Co-creation Initiative,” teaming up with artists from China, South Korea, the United States, Thailand, and beyond to craft new artworks and derivatives centered on the CHOUCHOU IP. This move marks a milestone step in the company’s push to internationalize its IP operations.

In media operations, Star Plus Legend tailored Jay Chou’s first outdoor reality show, “J-Style Trip”, in 2020. Across three seasons, the show has sustained immense popularity, with its ratings consistently topping all variety shows in the same time slot on its broadcasting channel.

The celebrity IPs under Star Plus Legend—particularly those linked to Jay Chou—boast enormous commercial potential, a robust fan base, and strong market appeal. Star Plus Legend’s entry as a strategic shareholder of Galaxy is more than just a resource integration; it is a two-way empowerment of brand influence. This partnership is poised to significantly elevate both entities’ global visibility and unlock a broader range of international collaboration opportunities.

• Successfully listed on KOSDAQ with unique competitiveness for AI lightweighting and optimization technology

• Driving rapid annual revenue growth through collaborations with global leaders including NVIDIA, Samsung Electronics, and Qualcomm

• Focusing post-IPO efforts on developing a next-generation optimization platform and expanding global markets

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NAVER D2SF–backed Nota AI, a company specializing in AI model compression and optimization technologies, announced its listing on the KOSDAQ market as of November. NAVER D2SF, NAVER’s corporate venture capital (CVC), made an early investment in Nota AI shortly after its founding in 2015 and has since continuously supported the company’s growth. Through its KOSDAQ listing, Nota AI has once again demonstrated the growth potential of its unique AI lightweighting and optimization technologies.

Nota AI has secured technological competitiveness through its independently developed AI model optimization platform, ‘NetsPresso®,’ and its on-device AI solutions. AI lightweighting and optimization technology is gaining significant global attention as it effectively reduces the burden of surging adoption and operational costs associated with high-performance AI models, whose recent emergence has increased enterprises’ expenditure on AI implementation.

AI model optimization technology of Nota AI is currently being advanced through collaboration with global industry leaders, including NVIDIA, Samsung Electronics, Qualcomm, Arm, and Sony. This technology is increasingly recognized as a core capability, particularly with the growth of Physical AI sectors such as autonomous driving and robotics. Furthermore, Nota AI was named one of the ‘2025 Global Innovative AI Startups 100’ by CB Insights this year.

Furthermore, Nota AI continues to expand the applicability of AI across diverse industries including industrial safety, traffic control, selective surveillance, retail, and healthcare through ‘Nota Vision Agent(NVA),’ a video monitoring solution that applies a generative AI-based Vision-Language Model(VLM) to on-device environments.

Nota AI is focusing its post-IPO efforts on enhancing its AI optimization technology competitiveness and expanding its target markets where Edge AI can be utilized. The company plans to strengthen its market position through proactive sales and marketing targeting global semiconductor companies and device manufacturers in key markets such as the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, and will heavily invest in developing a next-generation platform capable of optimizing an even wider variety of AI models. In particular, strategic collaborations with global embedded industry leaders are expected to increase market share and drive sales growth in high-growth sectors like defense and aerospace.

Nota AI has secured a broad base of global clients, including Fortune Global 500 companies and the UAE’s Dubai Roads and Transport Authority(RTA), driving rapid annual revenue growth. The company achieved more than double its revenue, increasing from approximately $2.52 million in 2023 to approximately $5.89 million in 2024. Nota AI is targeting approximately $10.17 million in revenue for 2025 and aims to achieve a turnaround to profitability by 2027.

Myungsu Chae, CEO of Nota AI, said, “This IPO is a crucial strategic decision that goes beyond mere capital procurement, serving instead as a definitive opportunity to earn the trust of the global market and establish a robust foundation for exponential future growth. We will continue to lead innovation across industries through our AI optimization technologies and realize the vision of ‘AI Everywhere,’ enabling intelligent systems to operate seamlessly across diverse environments.”

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SAMURAI Paint, the internationally trusted name in motorcycle spray paints, proudly celebrates its 28th anniversary with a major milestone — the launch of its first-ever car spray paint series.

This exciting expansion marks a new chapter for the brand, which has built its reputation since 1997 on quality, creativity, and customer-focused innovation. For nearly three decades, SAMURAI Paint has been the go-to choice for motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide, recognized for its advanced technology, long-lasting durability, and professional-grade finishes that are easy to use.

Today, the brand extends its expertise to a broader audience — bringing the same craftsmanship, technology, and passion for innovation to car owners.

A Bold Step Forward: From Two Wheels to Four

For years, car owners have faced a common frustration — finding an exact color match for vehicle touch-ups has often been costly, time-consuming, and unreliable. Addressing this gap, SAMURAI Paint has leveraged 28 years of coating expertise to develop a new color-matching aerosol spray system for automobiles.

At the heart of this innovation is SAMURAI’s proprietary color-mixing technology, allowing users to customize and fine-tune shades with exceptional precision before application. Supporting this breakthrough is the brand’s post-fill technology, which fills paint directly into cans without traditional machinery — improving efficiency, customization, and product consistency.

By transforming a long-standing challenge into a DIY-friendly solution, SAMURAI Paint evolves into a comprehensive automotive coating brand defined by innovation, precision, and performance.

New Headquarters, New Era

Coinciding with its 28th anniversary, SAMURAI Paint has also inaugurated its new headquarters in downtown Johor Bahru, symbolizing a major step forward for the company and its people-first philosophy.

Built to encourage creativity, collaboration, and innovation, the new HQ provides a modern, inspiring workspace for employees while complementing ongoing operations at its manufacturing facility. The city-based office also helps attract new talent and features eight purpose-built livestream studios, reinforcing SAMURAI Paint’s growing digital presence and customer engagement worldwide.

Driving Sustainability Through Partnerships

Even as the brand expands, sustainability remains a cornerstone of SAMURAI Paint’s vision. Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ian Ong Yoke En emphasized the company’s commitment “Each year, more than fifteen billion aerosol cans are discarded globally. Recognizing the scale of this environmental challenge, SAMURAI Paint is actively developing solutions to address it.”

Aligned with this goal, the company is building strategic partnerships with key players in the global automotive and aerosol industries, particularly across India and the United States. These alliances aim to create mutually beneficial collaborations, strengthen SAMURAI Paint’s international footprint, and accelerate its entry into larger markets.

28 Years Strong — Building the Future of Color

Looking ahead, SAMURAI Paint remains driven by innovation, sustainability, and expansion. Guided by Mr. Ong’s belief that “where there is market, there is talent — and where there is talent, there is opportunity,” the company continues to empower its people and push the boundaries of coating technology.

With its forward-thinking mindset, people-oriented culture, and commitment to sustainable innovation, SAMURAI Paint is poised to shape the future of automotive coatings — proving that after 28 years of excellence, its spirit of innovation still burns bright. For more information, please log on to www.samurai2kaerosol.com

MALACCA, Malaysia, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Birkin International Hotel today marked a historic milestone with the official launch of its Food Bank Program and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Secretariat of Domestic Trade and Service Industry, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) Putrajaya and Melaka.

The ceremony, held at Ballroom 2 of Birkin International Hotel, was attended by representatives from government agencies, hospitality partners, and members of the media. The event commenced with welcoming remarks by Mr. Simon Tan, General Manager of Birkin International Hotel, followed by a keynote address from the representative of KPDN. The signing of the MoU formalized a collaborative partnership to strengthen sustainability and social welfare initiatives in the local community.

Birkin Food Bank Program: Sharing Beyond Hospitality

The Birkin International Hotel Food Bank Program aims to address food insecurity among local communities by redistributing surplus food from hotel operations and partner suppliers to those in need.

This initiative aligns with the hotel’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework under the Community category and supports its mission to achieve zero food waste. Through the program, Birkin pledges to contribute 50 to 100 food packs per month, sourced from untouched buffet items and event surplus, ensuring that food is repurposed to support underprivileged families across Melaka.

ASEAN Record: First & Largest ESG Systems Deployment at Launch by a Five-Star Hotel

During the event, Birkin International Hotel was officially recognized by the ASEAN Records Organization for achieving the milestone of “First & Largest ESG Systems Deployment at Launch by a Five-Star Hotel”, featuring 12 initiatives across five sustainability categories.

In a pleasant surprise, the ASEAN Record Committee announced that Birkin’s achievement had surpassed regional boundaries, earning the hotel an official place in ASIA Records.

This recognition underscores Birkin’s leadership in sustainable hospitality and operational innovation — setting a new regional benchmark for environmental performance and community responsibility.

12 ESG Systems Implemented

Water (4): In-house RO water bottling system, rainwater harvesting, smart irrigation reuse system, and sewage treatment plant.

Energy (2): Smart HVAC system and motion-sensor LED lighting across guest and back-of-house areas.

Waste (2): On-site composting system and minimization of single-use plastics.

Mobility (3): EV charging stations, dedicated EV shuttle service, and EV patrol bike for hotel security.

Community (1): Food Bank Program (Bank Makanan Birkin).

Commitment to a Sustainable Future

“Birkin International Hotel strives to set the standard for responsible hospitality,” said Mr. Simon Tan, General Manager of Birkin International Hotel. “Our ESG systems are not just operational measures — they reflect our core belief that true progress comes from balancing business success with environmental care and social responsibility.”

Reflecting on the dual recognitions received, Mr. Tan shared, “Being honored by both ASEAN and ASIA Records is deeply humbling. It reaffirms our commitment to lead through innovation and sustainability. More importantly, it serves as a reminder that every step toward responsible hospitality makes a difference — not just for our hotel, but for the future of our planet.”

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic Food Bank handover, a media interaction session, and a luncheon prepared by Birkin Kitchen, celebrating community collaboration and shared purpose.

About Birkin International Hotel

Birkin International Hotel (BIH) is a new coastal haven located in Klebang, Melaka, offering guests the perfect blend of seaside serenity and the cultural charm of heritage Melaka. Guided by the principles of excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, BIH delivers unforgettable experiences while fostering strong community ties.