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Peak Energy Celebrates Two-Year Milestone with Over 1.5 GW in Projects Across APAC

SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Peak Energy, a leading clean energy platform backed by Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, is marking its two-year anniversary having added 300 MW of operating assets, 313 MWh of BESS capacity delivered, and 1.5 GW under development across Asia-Pacific.


Peak Energy marks its two-year anniversary with over 1.5 GW of clean-energy projects pipeline across APAC, advancing 24/7 carbon-free power and renewable infrastructure for industrial and multinational clients.

In just 24 months, the company has become one of the region’s fastest growing renewable energy platforms, providing high-quality, solutions to corporates and utilities across diverse markets. Peak Energy uniqueness lies in the combination of proven operational delivery, deep in-house development skills, and the ability to craft clean-energy solutions that support the growth plans of industrial and multinational clients across different countries and market realities.

Engaged to accelerate the energy transition in Asia, Peak Energy has established a robust platform delivering high-quality clean energy infrastructure across the region. With active operations in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Australia, the company is uniquely positioned to serve both multinational and regional industrial clients.

Founded with the ambition to make renewable energy accessible, and scalable for Asia’s industrial and commercial sectors, Peak Energy delivers customized solutions – from onsite solar to battery storage and offsite PPAs – tailored to the needs of each customer.

“Peak Energy was founded with a clear mission: to deliver cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power to corporates and utilities across Asia. From day one, our vision was to combine global best practices with the expertise of experienced local teams to develop, finance, construct, and operate renewable energy infrastructure. Achieving that ambition in just 24 months – becoming one of the region’s largest and fastest-growing developers – is truly remarkable. This success reflects the passion and commitment of our teams and the trust placed in us by our customers and partners.” said Gavin Adda, CEO of Peak Energy.

Unlocking the Next Generation of Clean Energy Infrastructure

Peak Energy already supports major industrial companies, ranging from automotive suppliers and industrial manufacturers to food & beverage companies and logistics groups. Solutions span large-scale offsite supply for multinational decarbonization programs, as well as engineering excellence for rooftop systems on complex operational sites.

As corporate energy strategies across Asia evolve from decarbonization to full-scale energy resilience, Peak Energy is now going beyond traditional solar into round-the-clock, controllable renewable power. We combine advanced battery storage, flexible energy supply strategies, and intelligent technologies to ensure businesses receive dependable renewable power. This approach is particularly valuable for companies operating in areas with unstable grids, or where solar energy alone does not meet all their needs.

At the core of our strategy is 24/7 solar delivery: the ability to match clean energy production with real-time consumption. As an active member of the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (CFE 24/7) initiative, Peak Energy is at the forefront of implementing these solutions across Asia. In Japan, Peak Energy is already supporting key clients in achieving hourly-matched renewable power, enabling them to meet both global reporting standards and local energy stability needs.

“We’re seeing demand not just for clean energy, but for real-time, resilient, locally sourced and controllable energy,” said Gavin Adda, CEO of Peak Energy. “This marks a fundamental shift in how industrials procure and manage electricity.

Asia’s power markets with their volatility and curtailment risks, require more than solar panels. They require delivery partners who can design, finance, and operate integrated solutions that work.

By leveraging its local teams, engineering depth, and strong financial backing from Stonepeak, Peak Energy can offer clients bespoke 24/7 solar solutions.”

Built for Long-Term Impact

Peak Energy’s strength lies in its ability to execute complex projects with speed, discipline, and long-term reliability, combining local expertise with deep technical and financial capabilities. This applies to all projects, be it large scale solar farms, hybrid solar and BESS systems, or tailored rooftop installations for manufacturing clients

As Asia enters a decisive phase for clean energy deployment based on competitive and robust players, Peak Energy remains committed to growing alongside its customers on the long term, supporting their long-term decarbonization and energy resilience strategies with solutions that are engineered to last.

About Peak Energy

Headquartered in Singapore, Peak Energy develops, owns, and operates renewable assets across Asia Pacific (APAC). With 300 MW of operating assets and 1 GW worth of projects in development, our portfolio spans Japan, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. Our activities encompassing the full range of renewable energy business models – including utility-scale development, off-site PPAs, onsite PPAs, and energy storage applications – Peak Energy is a one-stop partner for corporates seeking to decarbonize their operations in APAC. We believe in establishing long-term partnerships with our corporate customers, to accompany them in their decarbonization journey, through cleaner, cheaper energy.  

An experienced team handles the complete life cycle of our energy assets from origination and development through to operations and decommissioning, employing state-of-the art technology and the industry best practices, respectful of the environment and following world-class HSE standards. 

Our business practices, technological and HSE standards are standardized across APAC, but we are implemented and operate locally, with teams in seven countries, and lasting partnerships with local customers, EPCs, vendors, channel partners. 

Peak Energy is wholly owned by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with more than USD 79.9 billion of assets under management. Our financial and technical strength coupled with our relationships in local markets allows us to optimize our capital deployment in high quality assets. 

For more information, please visit https://www.peakenergy.asia.

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Ottocast’s Human-Centered Tech Is Transforming the In-Car Experience

HONG KONG, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During the morning commute in stop-and-go traffic, on long family road trips, or in the quiet of a late-night drive home, the car has become more than a way to get from one place to another. It’s a moving extension of our routines, our conversations, and even our moods. As our time behind the wheel grows, so do our expectations for what the in-car experience should offer.

Meet Ottocast, the go-to for smart automotive technology. Ottocast knows that innovation should make life easier and tackle the daily bumps drivers encounter. Their newest products promise to make each trip safer, seamless, and a joy to experience. With user-friendly interfaces, advanced voice recognition, and reliable connectivity, Ottocast is changing the way you and your passengers connect with your car. It’s technology that feels natural and effortless from the get-go.

Smarter Connectivity with Safer Driving in Focus

Today’s drivers want their cars to keep up with the pace of everyday life—fast, smooth, and effortless. But in reality, small annoyances still get in the way: cables that end up in a tangle, menus buried under too many taps, and connections that drop when you need them most. They may seem minor, yet they can interrupt the flow of a drive and pull attention away from the road. Ottocast answers with a clear, simple idea: make the experience easier, smarter, and safer.

That philosophy shows up in every Ottocast device in the most practical way possible—Plug-and-Play. No complicated setup, no manuals to study. Just plug it in when you get in the car, and you’re instantly connected. With quick response times and an interface that feels natural to use, Ottocast brings a smarter cockpit to life right away—so every journey starts smoothly from the very first mile.

Where Detail meets Human-Centered Tech

True intelligence isn’t defined by stacking on more features. It comes from understanding real needs and responding proactively. Ottocast’s latest product advancements center on three core breakthroughs designed to make technology feel tangible, intuitive, and genuinely helpful in daily driving.

Smooth and Fluid AI Voice Assistant: Many factory voice systems still struggle with slow reactions, stiff phrasing, and frequent misunderstandings, which often push drivers back to manual controls. The OttoAiBox P3 Pro changes that experience entirely. Its next-generation AI assistant listens and responds in a way that feels natural, almost conversational. Commands like “find a nearby restarant,” or “play the kids’ favorite stories” are understood instantly without repetition or button presses. Drivers can stay focused while the system handles navigation, entertainment, and in-car comfort through simple voice interaction. By improving responsiveness, context awareness, and clarity, Ottocast turns voice control from a marketing promise into a practical tool; one that actually improves the driving experience.

Otto Drive OS 3.0—Intelligent Interactive System: The infotainment system serves as the critical bridge between driver and vehicle, significantly impacting driving convenience and safety. However, in the aftermarket, this component is often overlooked. Ottocast addresses this challenge by reimagining the logic of human-vehicle interaction to create an experience that is both intuitive and powerful. The newly launched Otto Drive OS 3.0 features a clean, user-centric interface and buttery-smooth operation, designed to feel like a thoughtful co-pilot riding alongside you. For example, with the split-screen feature, users can divide the screen into two, allowing the driver to navigate while the passenger operates other functions. Automatically switching to a dark interface at night. Customizable smart widgets in the UI allow users to tailor their experience to match their unique preferences….. Every element is designed to anticipate the driver’s needs, making interaction simple, efficient, and distraction-free.

Otto Drive OS 3.0 combines user-friendly design with intelligent features, it ensures every drive is safer and smarter, turning your vehicle into a truly connected and personalized digital cockpit. 

More Features, More Possibilities

This innovative spirit is evident across the product lineup. Mirror Touch, the industry’s first adapter supporting controlling mobile phone functions via the screen. Car TV Mate Max allows passengers to enjoy Amazon Prime Video directly from a plugged-in Fire TV Stick, transforming long commutes or road trips into engaging, connected experiences. For families, Cabin Care brings peace of mind, combining a camera with CarPlay to monitor children in the backseat while ensuring the driver remains focused on the road. Ottocast constantly pushes the boundaries of what in-car technology can do, integrating multiple capabilities into the CarPlay experience and redefining convenience, entertainment, and safety on the road.

We Believe Road Life Has More to Offer

‘Stay Connected, Stay Ahead’ – This is not just Ottocast’s tagline; it’s the promise our team is dedicated to fulfilling for our users. We’re not just focused on solving current challenges, but also on shaping the future of automotive intelligence. Ottocast will continue to embrace our mission of ‘exploring more, reducing worries’, integrating human-centered innovation into driving life, and transforming traditional car spaces into smarter, safer, and more personalized ‘mobile living spaces.’

Visit the official Ottocast website or our social media platforms now to discover more smart automotive solutions. Let technology infuse your every journey with assurance and delight – Your perfect cockpit starts here.

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DIGITIMES ASIA: AI workload surge creates opening for alternative memory and chiplet technologies, expert says

TAIPEI, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads is forcing a fundamental redesign of data center infrastructure, driving historic memory shortages and opening a rare market window for alternative memory technologies, according to Chuck Sobey, founder of ChannelScience and general chair of the Chiplet Summit.

Credit: Digitimes
Credit: Digitimes

Speaking on the industry’s shift, Sobey highlighted that AI workloads differ structurally from traditional enterprise tasks. While legacy workloads stress the CPU, network, and storage—often leaving processors waiting for I/O—modern AI tasks, such as deep learning training, large language model (LLM) inference, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), are critically bound by memory bandwidth.

The bandwidth gap and power crisis

The demands of the AI era are unprecedented. Sobey noted that AI systems can require up to 10 terabytes per second (TB/s) of GPU memory access—roughly 50 to 200 times the bandwidth of standard DDR5. Unlike web and cloud requests that deal in kilobytes, AI accesses involve gigabyte-sized tensors, necessitating algorithms that exercise the entire memory storage hierarchy.

This architectural strain has profound economic consequences. Sobey described the modern AI data center as a “token factory,” where revenue is derived strictly from processing tokens. Currently, these facilities are power-limited and memory-limited rather than compute-limited. Power density requirements are skyrocketing, forcing rack redesigns to support up to one megawatt—exceeding previous standards by 10 to 100 times.

Supply chains are already buckling under this pressure. Sobey pointed to a historic shortage in the memory sector, specifically for high-performance server memory, with reports of a 70% fulfillment rate for orders and price surges of up to 50%. Securing necessary memory inventory is becoming increasingly difficult for all but the largest hyperscalers.

Chiplets: the gateway for MRAM and RRAM

Sobey identified this supply/power crunch as a strategic entry point for “alternative memories”—technologies like MRAM (magnetoresistive RAM), RRAM (resistive RAM), and phase change memory (PCM) that lack the dedicated, multi-billion-dollar fabs of incumbents.

The chiplet architecture is the critical enabler for this transition. By disaggregating functions from monolithic ASICs into smaller units, chiplets allow designers to integrate esoteric materials required for alternative memory without contaminating high-end logic fabrication processes. This heterogeneous integration allows for specific performance advantages, such as radiation tolerance or high-temperature resilience, which Sobey argues are necessary differentiators beyond simple cost claims.

The new “five-second rule”

The velocity of AI is also compressing economic rules of thumb. Sobey observed that the long-standing “five-minute rule”—which dictates data should be kept in DRAM if accessed within five minutes—has accelerated to a “five-second rule.” In the AI era, if data is not accessed within five seconds, the cost-benefit analysis dictates it must be ejected from expensive, fast memory tiers.

Sobey said the current surge in AI is no mere ripple but a gathering wave, arguing that suppliers need to secure their positions now if they hope to retain an edge when pricing and supply chains eventually settle.

Sobey will discuss the impact of chiplets on the memory-storage hierarchy further during the DIGITIMES webinar on December 5, 2025, and at the Chiplet Summit in Santa Clara, California, scheduled for February 17–19, 2026.

Chula’s Deep GI: AI Revolutionizes Gastrointestinal Cancers Detection

BANGKOK, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, has developed “Deep GI,” an artificial intelligence (AI) innovation designed to assist doctors in detecting gastrointestinal cancers with high standard performance equal to that of expert specialists. Trained on hundreds of thousands of endoscopic images, the system has received the Thai FDA approval and is being prepared for national deployment and startup commercialization.

Chula’s Deep GI: AI Revolutionizes Gastrointestinal Cancers  Detection
Chula’s Deep GI: AI Revolutionizes Gastrointestinal Cancers Detection

Colorectal cancer remains the third most common cancer among Thais, and the high-risk group are people aged 50 and above. Yet with only about 1,000 endoscopy specialists in the country, Thailand faces a shortage of trained professionals to meet screening demand. Deep GI helps close this gap by serving as a “co-pilot” during endoscopic procedures, highlighting abnormal lesions mainly polyp in real time while allowing doctors to make the final diagnosis confidently and efficiently.

Deep GI Phase 1, completed in 2022, focused on detecting colorectal cancer. Its success paved the way for Deep GI Phase 2, launched in June 2025, which expands detection to gastric and bile duct cancers — making it the first AI system in the world capable of identifying all three GI organs. Gastric and bile duct cancers are difficult to diagnose in their early stages due to subtle or flat lesions, often missed by the human eye. Deep GI’s with AI learning capabilities enhance accuracy, consistency, and speed of diagnosis.

In tests, the AI achieved up to 97% accuracy in colorectal cancer detection — comparable to expert physicians. New diagnostic features, known as CADx, are being developed to help classify polyps as benign or precancerous, marking a new milestone in computer-assisted diagnosis.

According to Prof. Dr. Rungsun Rerknimitr, MD, Assistant to the President for Innovation and a GI specialist, “AI trained on Thai medical data is more accurate for Thai patients. With more Deep GI systems in hospitals, we can make nationwide screening faster, broader, and more efficient.”

Supported by the Board of Investment, Chulalongkorn University plans to pilot 35 Deep GI units in many hospitals nationwide. The innovation is expected to enhance access to early cancer detection, reduce healthcare costs, and improve survival rates.

“We hope Deep GI will serve as a powerful tool for early GI cancer screening — preventing severe illness, improving quality of life, and reducing cancer-related deaths/cost in Thailand,” said Prof. Dr. Rungsun.

Read more at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/273772/

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Zoho One Elevates Work with Unified Experience, Integrations, and Intelligence

Significant reimagining removes boundaries between apps for users, administrators, and AI


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, today announced numerous enhancements to Zoho One, its all-in-one business software platform, featuring an evolution in the user experience that facilitates easy and secure collaboration. The new Zoho One offers a seamless experience across its 50 applications, putting the user and context at the core.

Integrations now unified in one dashboard

“Today’s Zoho One update redesigns the user experience to address how work is evolving from an app-based system to a platform-based system,” says Gibu Mathew, VP & GM, Zoho APAC. “Customers are not licensing apps with Zoho One. They are licensing peace of mind. They expect Zoho to take care of the technology part and let them be productive in their business. Our enhancements with this release deliver essentially that – a unified experience delivered through unified integrations, context, workflows, and data.”

Navigate easily across your app ecosystem

Originally launched in 2017 as a first-of-its-kind suite allowing businesses to run every aspect of their organization, today, Zoho One includes over 50 applications and serves over 75,000 customers worldwide, with an average of more than 22 apps used per customer. The software platform stands out for its privacy, security, and trust, underpinned by Zoho’s ownership of the entire technology stack. End-to-end control, coupled with deep integrations, ensures consistent reliability and compliance, equipping organizations with a competitive edge through seamless, intelligent operations.

Contextual AI with your own content

Zoho One’s new features offer unification across three domains: Experience, Integrations, and Intelligence.

Experience – removing boundaries between apps

Zoho One’s new UX provides a connected, context-aware user experience:

  • Spaces bring easier access to your everyday apps. Apps within Zoho One are grouped into Spaces across the top toolbar, and each serves a distinct purpose. Personal Space includes apps unique to the individual, including personal productivity software. Organizational Space includes tools for company-wide communication (Forums, Town Hall, Ideas, and more). The software includes function-specific spaces grouped by Department (HR, Marketing, Finance, and more). All of these spaces can be customized to better serve employees’ needs. This user experience unifies several aspects between applications, from search to settings, and more, offering a consistent experience across the board.
  • Action Panel and Quick Navigation keep employees informed and on task. The Action Panel aggregates action items for the users across applications, helping user plan their day. The Approvals section unifies various review actions across various apps, whether it is approval of jobs, expenses, trips, or document signatures – all of these are aggregated in a single action panel, bringing information to users instead of asking them to visit the application. The Quick Navigation helps user access anywhere across the Zoho One Operating System with a few clicks.
  • Dashboard and Boards remove boundaries between apps. Zoho One’s expanded dashboard consolidates data from all connected apps, even third party ones, into a single location that can be personalized using pre-existing or custom widgets. Dashboards pre-created in Zoho One, powered by Zoho Analytics, can also be brought together as ‘Boards’ within Zoho One. The Boards concept is sprinkled throughout Zoho One, putting context ahead of the application. For example, the Tasks app brings together contextual boards for personal tasks, group tasks, unified tasks, and tasks from Projects and Sprints.
  • Visual collaboration platform Vani added to improve collaboration. Today’s announcement includes the addition of Vani to Zoho One, offering an all-in-one, visual-first intelligent virtual space. With Vani, Zoho One users can brainstorm, plan, and innovate together – across things like flowcharts, whiteboards, diagrams, mind mapping, and video calling.

Integrations – delivered natively

Zoho One offers native integration with Zoho apps and third-party software. Various types of integrations are supported:

  • Unified integrations. Zoho One offers a unified integration panel offering visibility into various Zoho-to-Zoho integrations, Zoho-to-third-party integrations, as well as third-party-to-third-party integrations. This unified integration panel provides administrator clear visibility into whatever is going on across their organization. New integrations can be enabled from a central place within Zoho One.
  • Foundational integrations. Zoho One offers a Unified Portal, a customizable space where users can consolidate all of their application-specific portals, allowing for control over multiple apps from a single screen. The Unified Portal supports third-party software portals, even those from custom apps.
  • Pragmatic integrations. Important integrations, such as domain verification, can be configured within Zoho One from a central place. Domain verification, typically needed across several applications, can now be configured centrally – without having to do so separately for each app – within Zoho One. Pre-built integrations with GoDaddy allow users to quickly verify their domains even if they aren’t tech-saavy.
  • Outcome-based integrations. Workflows that extend across many steps often require configurations across apps, and Zoho One allows for the proper integrations along the way. One example is Zoho One’s new Smart Offboarding tool: From within a single workflow, employees can easily transfer department ownership to a new department head, manage employee device data, and more, allowing smooth offboarding of users without having to hop between multiple applications.

Intelligence – unified and contextual

Zoho’s AI assistant, Zia, is now prominently featured across all of Zoho One:

  • Intelligence aggregated. AI capabilities across various Zoho apps are available within Zoho One. Thanks to unification, users can benefit from aggregated intelligence.
  • Hub for intelligence. Zoho’s intelligent content management system, Zia Hubs, has its own dedicated space within Zoho One alongside pre-created, dedicated workflows that automatically bring more utility to company data. For example, executed contracts from Zoho Sign and recorded Zoho Meeting conversations both are automatically added into Zia Hubs folders, allowing contract details and relevant conversational details to be surfaced in a Zia Search.
  • Integrated and Contextual intelligence. Ask Zia will soon be available within the bottom toolbar, allowing fast, prompt-based searches that pull relevant data across multiple Zoho apps to provide a full picture of a user’s schedule, unfinished tasks, or the latest action items from a meeting. Given the broad set of apps that are deeply integrated into Zoho One, Ask Zia can also deliver highly contextual intelligence to guide decision-making.

“We’ve been using Zoho One for five years, and it has completely transformed the way we operate. Moving from limited management visibility to real-time shared dashboards has allowed our leadership team to monitor pipelines, revenue, and service KPIs instantly. Our goal is to enable seamless data and insight sharing across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Customer Success, and Zoho’s continued commitment to delivering native, unified portals and smooth integrations aligns perfectly with the needs of a growing business like ours.” – Cera Koh, Head of Transformation, Singapore, Blue Wireless

When anchored by Zoho One, a company’s tech stack benefits from the software’s security features like smart offboarding, easy management of employee devices, and support for encryption keys. Furthering security is Zoho’s native integration, reducing entry points for potential breaches and streamlining anomaly detection, and Zoho Directory, providing admins a secure platform for workforce identity and access management, included as part of Zoho One. Zoho One also adds customer-defined encryption, Cloud LDAP, and CLOUD RADIUS to allow organizations to more effectively manage authentication, access, and authorization.

Despite the addition of these new features and Vani, Zoho’s visual collaboration platform, pricing for Zoho One remains at $37 per month per user. Zoho One is immediately available globally. AI features will be continuously rolled out.

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Alimentaria+Hostelco strengthens its international leadership with a 41% increase in global offerings

BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alimentaria+Hostelco, the leading international platform for food, beverages, food service and hospitality equipment, and one of the main international benchmarks for the sector, will return to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue from 23 to 26 March 2026, with a 41% increase in the space of international participation compared with the previous edition. More than 3,300 companies will take part as exhibitors, including nearly 1,000 international firms from more than 70 countries, with particularly strong representation from European, Asian and Latin American markets.

 

Alimentaria ranks among the top food industry events in Europe.
Alimentaria ranks among the top food industry events in Europe.

 

With just over four months to go before Alimentaria+Hostelco 2026, nearly 1,000 international companies have already confirmed their participation. They account for more than 30% of all exhibitors and represent an 11% increase compared with the previous edition. In addition, the exhibition space allocated to these companies is increasing by 41%.

Italy again leads international participation with more than 200 firms. Following Italy, the countries with the highest number of exhibitors will be Poland, China, Turkey, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, France, the Netherlands and Greece.

According to J. Antonio Valls, managing director of Alimentaria Exhibitions, the company of Fira de Barcelona organizer of Alimentaria+Hostelco, “The increase in international participation confirms that the show remains a global benchmark, able to attract the world’s leading producers and exporters and generate new business opportunities for the food industry as a whole”.

Alimentaria+Hostelco estimates that 25% of the more than 110,000 visitors expected for the next edition will come from abroad. To promote business opportunities in foreign markets, the event has a major buyer invitation programme through which it will bring together more than 1,500 importers, distributors, directors and international purchasing managers from more than 80 countries of strategic importance for exhibitors.

The programme aims to connect the sector’s main decision-makers: importers, distributors and Horeca operators across hotels, restaurants, retail, cruises and travel services, both in Spain and internationally. One of the event’s core features is the matchmaking meetings between invited buyers and exhibitors, which are expected 14,000.

In addition, the event will welcome buyers and importers from the United States, Mexico, mainland China and Hong Kong, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Germany and Chile, followed by the main destination markets for Spanish exports in Europe and Latin America.

 

 

 

Valuable Capital Group Showcases Cross-Border Leadership at China Securities 2026 Global Investor Conference and China-Saudi Cooperation Forum in Beijing

BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Valuable Capital Group, a leading global financial services provider with strong operational presence in both Asia and the Middle East, participated in the China Securities 2026 Global Investor Conference, held from November 11–13, 2025 in Beijing. The event, themed “Transform through Innovation, Win the Future with Quality,” gathered senior policymakers, financial institutions, market leaders, and global investors to discuss future capital market development and international cooperation.

As part of the China–Saudi Arabia Cooperation Forum, Mr. Jess Cheung, Co-Founder and CEO of Valuable Capital Group, joined a high-level panel titled “Global Asset Allocation Outlook – China, Saudi Arabia, and the World.” The panel explored the evolving dynamics of global capital flows and the deepening financial connectivity between Asia and the Middle East.

Highlighting an Exclusive Advantage: Dual-Market Presence

During the panel, Mr. Cheung highlighted Valuable Capital Group’s exclusive strategic position as one of the few financial institutions with deep-rooted, regulated operations across both the Greater China capital markets and the Saudi market through its subsidiaries — including Valuable Capital Limited and Sahm Capital.

“Our Group is uniquely positioned to bridge investors between two of the world’s most dynamic financial ecosystems,” Mr. Cheung said. “We operate at institutional depth in both Great China and Saudi Arabia, giving us a comprehensive understanding of regulatory transformation, investor demand, and innovation trends across both regions.”

He emphasized that Valuable Capital Group’s dual presence is not symbolic — it is reinforced by operational infrastructure, regulatory strength, and technology capacity that enable seamless multi-market trading, cross-border data services, and institutional-grade compliance support.

Saudi Arabia’s Growing Appeal to Global Investors

Mr. Cheung noted that Saudi Arabia’s capital is undergoing historic transformation under Vision 2030, and international interest — particularly from Asia — is rising rapidly.

He highlighted that this momentum is increasingly visible across several fronts — from the deepening financial cooperation between Saudi Arabia and major Asian markets, to the growing participation of institutional investors moving capital in both directions. He noted that new cross-border product opportunities are also emerging, including dual-listed vehicles and ETF collaborations that further integrate the two regions’ capital markets.

“Capital flows today are multidirectional. We are witnessing a realignment toward new regional power centers — and Great China and Saudi Arabia are at the heart of that shift,” Mr. Cheung added.

Technology as the Core Enabler of Market Connectivity

Mr. Cheung also highlighted Valuable Capital Group’s technology-driven approach, which powers cross-border trading, robust risk controls, compliance systems, and multi-market data delivery. He emphasized that the Group applies global-standard technology while developing solutions tailored for local investor needs.

“In Saudi Arabia, our proprietary trading platform — the Sahm App, developed by our subsidiary Sahm Capital — has reached more than one million users in under two years, supported by strong user feedback. Its success comes from a global-class technology foundation that is engineered and localized specifically for Saudi investors.”

He noted that this global-standard yet locally built model is a core pillar of Valuable Capital Group’s work to strengthen the financial bridge between Saudi Arabia and Asia.

Commitment to Long-Term Cooperation

Mr. Cheung concluded by affirming Valuable Capital Group’s long-term commitment to fostering financial collaboration between China and Saudi Arabia:

“The partnership potential between Saudi Arabia and China is tremendous. Our mission is to serve as the bridge — providing access, trust, and capability on both sides so that capital can flow with confidence. We are fully committed to supporting the next stage of cross-market growth.”

About Valuable Capital Group Limited

Established in 2016 in Hong Kong, VCGL is a leading technology-driven financial solution provider that has provided efficient, precise, comprehensive, and high-quality integrated financial services to millions of retail individuals, institutions, and corporate clients worldwide. The group has expanded its presence to major global financial markets, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, through the establishment of branches in these regions.

Alcott Global Unveils Initial Speaker Lineup for Makers & Movers 2026 in Zürich

SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alcott Global has officially announced the next edition of its flagship event, Makers & Movers, scheduled for April 22–23, 2026, at The Dolder Grand in Zürich.

Makers and Movers Summit 2026 - Speakers Banner
Makers and Movers Summit 2026 – Speakers Banner

The event is set to convene more than 120 C-level executives from global enterprises to discuss the evolving landscape of operations, business models, and global value chains. Themed “The Next Industrial Era: Value Chains in a Time of Geopolitics, Technology, and Global Transformation,” Makers & Movers 2026 will explore the strategic levers reshaping industries worldwide.

The first confirmed speakers are leaders with extensive hands-on experience across the supply chain. These executives are actively navigating a complex and uncertain environment and will share the insights, lessons, and emerging perspectives they are seeing in their work today, contributing to an open discussion on the trends shaping the next chapter of the industry.

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Jim Hagemann Snabe, Chairman of Siemens, Board Member of Temasek, and Member of the World Economic Forum Board of Trustees
  • Cliff Henson, Corporate Vice President, Cloud Supply Chain and Engineering, Microsoft
  • Max Chu, Chief Sourcing and Supply Chain Officer, Foxconn
  • Damien Decouvelaere, Global Supply Chain Officer, L’Oréal Groupe
  • Feiyu Xu, Board of Directors, Airbus, Siemens Energy, Chain IQ, ZF
  • Massimo Andolina, President Region Europe, Philip Morris International

Several speakers are recent honorees of the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, and will share case studies and practical insights from real-world transformation initiatives.

The 2026 agenda will focus on three macro forces:

  1. Geopolitical volatility and its impact on sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution
  2. Technological disruption, with AI as a driver of transformation and advantage
  3. Industry 5.0, emphasizing a more human-centric, innovation-led leadership model

Described by organizers as a “strategic convening platform,” the event will feature exclusive roundtables, private networking sessions, and cross-sector panels tailored to decision-makers across technology, consumer goods, industrials, and logistics. Attendees collectively represent companies with a combined global spend of over $500 billion.

“The supply chain world is evolving faster than any of us can predict. Makers & Movers 2026 is about bringing together people who challenge each other and explore the questions that matter most. No one has all the answers, but together, we can shape better ones.” — Radu Palamariu, Group CEO, Alcott Global

Official sponsors for the 2026 edition include Auger, AlixPartners, SAP, Maersk, o9 Solutions, 4FLOW, and Arvato, representing leadership across software, planning, logistics, and operational excellence.

About Alcott Global

Alcott Global is a global executive search and supply chain consultancy helping companies hire top leaders across end-to-end value chains, planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, and overall supply chain operations, including executive and non-executive board roles.

Through our in-person Makers & Movers events, we connect senior value chain executives worldwide, fostering innovation and collaboration through high-impact forums focused on business value creation.

Yearly, at the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, we celebrate and award the Top 30 Leaders in Supply Chain who push for excellence and inspire the future of the industry through exceptional leadership and operational excellence.

Alcott Global: https://alcottglobal.com

Makers and Movers: https://makersmovers.com/ 

Leaders in Supply Chain Awards: https://gala.makersmovers.com