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XTransfer and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch Sign the Strategic Agreement at Hong Kong FinTech Week

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co Ltd., Hong Kong Branch, jointly announced a collaboration on cross-border financial services and reached a strategic cooperation intention. The two parties aim to develop a strategic partnership focused on core capabilities, including payment and collection solutions and transaction processing. This collaboration will provide SMEs engaged in foreign trade with more secure, efficient, and convenient services for global payments and collections, and cash management.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer (From the Left), and Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch (From the Right) witnessed the official signing of a memorandum of cooperation at the XTransfer booth.
Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer (From the Left), and Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch (From the Right) witnessed the official signing of a memorandum of cooperation at the XTransfer booth.

Following the strategic partnership signed between XTransfer and SPD Bank Shanghai Branch in August this year, XTransfer is once again joining hands with SPD Bank. Coinciding with Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, and Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch witnessed the official signing of a memorandum of cooperation at the XTransfer booth.

XTransfer and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch are engaging in deep cooperation across multiple cross-border payment areas. Leveraging SPD Bank’s robust network and service capabilities through its Hong Kong branch, services such as “Global Accounts”, “Local Currency Accounts”, transaction processing, and cash management will be provided to XTransfer’s more than 700,000 clients. This ensures that XTransfer customers can efficiently and compliantly receive payments from global buyers through SPD Bank’s ecosystem. The two parties will initially focus on cooperation in the Chinese Mainland and the Hong Kong SAR, and as collaboration deepens, plan to expand to more regions.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch. By combining SPD Bank’s expertise and resource advantages in cross-border finance with XTransfer’s global network and technological capabilities, we can further strengthen end-to-end transaction processing and compliance governance, providing SMEs with integrated cross-border financial infrastructure to support compliant operations and global expansion.”

Mr. Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch said, “SPD Bank will continue to collaborate closely with XTransfer, aiming to enhancing our cross-border financial service system, providing more convenient and reliable financial support for Chinese enterprises expanding globally.”

Looking ahead, the two parties will continue to deepen cooperation in areas such as local accounts, multi-currency settlement, compliance and risk control system development, and interconnection of global payment and collection networks, promoting innovation and enhancing China’s foreign trade finance ecosystem, allowing SMEs to access cross-border financial services comparable to those offered to large multinational corporations.
Hashtag: #XTransfer #SPDBank #HKFTW #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs





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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.

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 Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

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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Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. (“SPD Bank”) was established with the approval of the People’s Bank of China on August 28, 1992, and officially commenced operations on January 9, 1993. It has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since 1999 (Stock Code: 600000). Headquartered in Shanghai, SPD Bank is a nationwide joint-stock commercial bank.

In 2025, SPD Bank ranked 19th among the “Top 1000 World Banks” by The Banker (UK) and 10th among Chinese-funded banks in “The Brand Finance Banking 500”. Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s Ratings and Moody’s all gave SPD Bank investment grade rating or higher.

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch officially commenced operations on June 8, 2011. It was the 149th licensed bank in Hong Kong at the time, the 8th Chinese-funded bank authorized to conduct the full spectrum of banking businesses in Hong Kong, and SPD Bank’s first overseas branch.

The establishment of the Hong Kong Branch marked a milestone in financial cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong, as well as a significant step in SPD Bank’s international expansion. Over a decade of development, the Hong Kong Branch has built a strong reputation and solid market presence through forward-looking strategies and professional services. Going forward, the Branch will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s status as an international financial center–Hong Kong financial cooperation, adhering to the position of “Based in Hong Kong, Committed to the Mainland, oriented toward the World.”

XTransfer and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch Sign the Strategic Agreement at Hong Kong FinTech Week

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Co-building Global Trade Finance Infrastructure


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co Ltd., Hong Kong Branch, jointly announced a collaboration on cross-border financial services and reached a strategic cooperation intention. The two parties aim to develop a strategic partnership focused on core capabilities, including payment and collection solutions and transaction processing. This collaboration will provide SMEs engaged in foreign trade with more secure, efficient, and convenient services for global payments and collections, and cash management.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer (From the Left), and Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch (From the Right) witnessed the official signing of a memorandum of cooperation at the XTransfer booth.
Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer (From the Left), and Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch (From the Right) witnessed the official signing of a memorandum of cooperation at the XTransfer booth.

Following the strategic partnership signed between XTransfer and SPD Bank Shanghai Branch in August this year, XTransfer is once again joining hands with SPD Bank. Coinciding with Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, and Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch witnessed the official signing of a memorandum of cooperation at the XTransfer booth.

XTransfer and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch are engaging in deep cooperation across multiple cross-border payment areas. Leveraging SPD Bank’s robust network and service capabilities through its Hong Kong branch, services such as “Global Accounts”, “Local Currency Accounts”, transaction processing, and cash management will be provided to XTransfer’s more than 700,000 clients. This ensures that XTransfer customers can efficiently and compliantly receive payments from global buyers through SPD Bank’s ecosystem. The two parties will initially focus on cooperation in the Chinese Mainland and the Hong Kong SAR, and as collaboration deepens, plan to expand to more regions.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch. By combining SPD Bank’s expertise and resource advantages in cross-border finance with XTransfer’s global network and technological capabilities, we can further strengthen end-to-end transaction processing and compliance governance, providing SMEs with integrated cross-border financial infrastructure to support compliant operations and global expansion.”

Mr. Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch said, “SPD Bank will continue to collaborate closely with XTransfer, aiming to enhancing our cross-border financial service system, providing more convenient and reliable financial support for Chinese enterprises expanding globally.”

Looking ahead, the two parties will continue to deepen cooperation in areas such as local accounts, multi-currency settlement, compliance and risk control system development, and interconnection of global payment and collection networks, promoting innovation and enhancing China’s foreign trade finance ecosystem, allowing SMEs to access cross-border financial services comparable to those offered to large multinational corporations.
Hashtag: #XTransfer #SPDBank #HKFTW #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs





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

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.

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 Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

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.

For more information, please visit:

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. (“SPD Bank”) was established with the approval of the People’s Bank of China on August 28, 1992, and officially commenced operations on January 9, 1993. It has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since 1999 (Stock Code: 600000). Headquartered in Shanghai, SPD Bank is a nationwide joint-stock commercial bank.

In 2025, SPD Bank ranked 19th among the “Top 1000 World Banks” by The Banker (UK) and 10th among Chinese-funded banks in “The Brand Finance Banking 500”. Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s Ratings and Moody’s all gave SPD Bank investment grade rating or higher.

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch officially commenced operations on June 8, 2011. It was the 149th licensed bank in Hong Kong at the time, the 8th Chinese-funded bank authorized to conduct the full spectrum of banking businesses in Hong Kong, and SPD Bank’s first overseas branch.

The establishment of the Hong Kong Branch marked a milestone in financial cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong, as well as a significant step in SPD Bank’s international expansion. Over a decade of development, the Hong Kong Branch has built a strong reputation and solid market presence through forward-looking strategies and professional services. Going forward, the Branch will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s status as an international financial center–Hong Kong financial cooperation, adhering to the position of “Based in Hong Kong, Committed to the Mainland, oriented toward the World.”

Visa and DealMe launch NanuPay, the world’s first cross-border card installment service, available in South Korea for Vietnamese cardholders

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HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – Visa (NYSE: V) and fintech DealMe have launched NanuPay – the first solution that lets Vietnamese Visa credit cardholders choose installment plans while shopping abroad. The service goes live in South Korea, enabling eligible Techcombank and Sacombank cardholders – to select an installment plan instantly at checkout – no app downloads or new card applications.

Visa and DealMe launch NanuPay

As Vietnam–South Korea travel and commerce deepen, NanuPay brings familiar, flexible payments to a top destination for Vietnamese consumers and businesses. By extending domestic-style installments across borders, Visa and DealMe aim to support Vietnam’s digital transformation and make international spending simpler, safer, and more affordable.

The pilot will launch for Vietnam-issued Visa cardholders from pioneer issuers Techcombank and Sacombank at Shinsegae Duty Free and select beauty and medical tourism providers in Seoul and Gangnam, including Lien Jang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic, Le Dental Clinic, Laprin Clinic, and many more, offering interest-free installments, special discounts, and complimentary gifts. Expansion is planned to enable the same interest-free installment experience for Visa credit cardholders in the United States, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other global markets.

According to Visa’s Green Shoots Radar survey, Vietnamese consumers, led by Gen Z and Millennials, are more likely than the Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific average to make big‑ticket purchases, with seven in ten expressing this intent, especially in healthcare (65%) and travel (61%)1. This makes NanuPay’s installment options at South Korean beauty and medical institutions, as well as duty‑free stores, particularly relevant for Vietnamese shoppers.

“This launch with DealMe underscores Visa’s commitment to delivering flexible and secure cross-border payments while connecting the entire ecosystem so innovation reaches consumers faster. As a trusted brand at the centre of commerce, Visa brings banks, fintechs, merchants, and platforms together to give Vietnamese cardholders unparalleled access to installment options and offers worldwide. Our aim is to make every payment seamless and safe, in line with the government’s ambition for a cashless, digitally inclusive economy, and support sustainable economic growth for Vietnam,” said Ms. Dung Dang, Visa Country Manager for Vietnam and Laos.

“We are proud to partner with Visa to successfully launch NanuPay in South Korea. By leveraging the country’s advanced installment infrastructure, we introduced a model that ensures rapid adoption while reducing the operational burden for merchants. We will continue to expand merchant coverage to provide greater convenience for international visitors,” said Mr. Kim Tae Hong, Senior Vice President of DealMe.

Visa’s Gen Z Decoded report shows Vietnamese Gen Z values personalised experiences and seamless digital payments, with South Korea ranking as a top travel and shopping destination2. NanuPay helps them enjoy those experiences more responsibly by offering transparent, interest-free installments at checkout in South Korea, making budgets easier to manage without extra apps or new cards. The service supports financial inclusion and Vietnam’s cashless vision while strengthening convenient, secure cross-border spending for Vietnamese consumers.

1 The Green Shoots Radar study (Wave 16, January 2025) was conducted online with 14,250 consumers across 14 Asia Pacific countries and territories including 1,000 Vietnamese respondents aged 18-65 years old.

2 The Gen Z Decode Study engaged over 560 Gen Z participants across 14 Asia‑Pacific markets, including Vietnam, using AI‑powered questioning and analysis via online bulletin boards, complemented by Zoom interactions in each market.

Hashtag: #Visa



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About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at .

About DealMe

DealMe was established in 2022 with technology investments from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). In June 2023, the company signed an agreement with Lotte Card to process installment payments for international customers visiting South Korea. The Initial Startup Package, a government-supported program organized by the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups and the Korea Startup Promotion Agency, has been crucial in supporting DealMe’s investment in the technology needed to implement cross-border credit card installment payments.

Hasten Sets a New Benchmark for Global Expansion‌ by Building an End-to-End Asia-Pacific Healthcare Commercial Platform

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hasten Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“Hasten”) announced that while completing 70 Marketing Authorization Transfers (MAT) for its Asia-Pacific product portfolio, the company has established an end-to-end commercial network covering Southeast Asia, Australia, Korea, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan, Province of China. This milestone marks Hasten successfully building a viable pan-Asia-Pacific commercial platform and setting a new benchmark for end-to-end global expansion of innovative biopharmaceuticals, which will benefit millions of chronic disease patients across the region.

From MAT to GTM: A Full-Cycle Showcase of Asia-Pacific Commercialization

Hasten’s Asia-Pacific strategy has been fully implemented since it acquired the commercial rights to a portfolio of branded products across eight Asia-Pacific countries and regions in June, 2024. While starting its commercialization quickly, the Asia-Pacific team leveraged expertise in overseas regulatory filing, market expansion across the Asia-Pacific region and cGMP compliance audits and quickly built a Go-to-Market (GTM) system spanning South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan, Province of China, etc. The entire process—from MAT transfers to revenue-generating commercialization—was completed within just 10 months.

Liu Wenjun, CEO of Hasten‌, stated: “Global expansion is a complex systematic challenge for start-up companies like Hasten, and successfully establishing a viable commercialization pathway from 0 to 1 is quite achieving. On this demanding journey, Hasten keeps collaborating with partners to strategize holistically and deliver rapid results together. We are committed to evolving our commercial system from V1.0 (focused on breakthrough initiatives) to V2.0 (upgrading an AP healthcare ecosystem), so as to empowering Chinese partners with replicable and operational globalization solutions as well as benefiting patients worldwide.”

Peggy Fung, EVP and Asia-Pacific Commercial Head of Hasten‌, added: “Southeast Asia represent particularly promising regions driven by population growth, a rising middle class and an evolving disease burden, of all which create demand for innovative branded treatments. By digging in-depth local insights, Hasten has marked a viable commercialization footprint and is about to embrace holistic eruptions across hospitals, clinics and retail markets. Strong partnerships are the key to encountering uncertainties. We invite collaborators to join our platform in co-creating a pan-Asia-Pacific healthcare ecosystem.”

Business Transition Meeting for Hasten AP Team with DKSH in Oct., 2025
Business Transition Meeting for Hasten AP Team with DKSH in Oct., 2025

Precise Localization: Key to Build a New Benchmark for Global Expansion

Southeast Asia, with a population of approximately 600 million, presents enormous potential in the chronic disease management market and significant unmet needs in chronic disease. Hasten has strategically targeted localized characteristics and high-potential products, tailored to local demands and pivoted around Thailand—the most representative market in Southeast Asia—as its primary breakthrough point. By fully leveraging our key partner DKSH’s overseas product registration, cGMP compliance audits and commercial expertise, Hasten has jumped into the leading position in Thailand market with its core chronic disease brands: ‌Edarbi®‌ has firmly held the top position in Thailand’s ARB market for hypertension, Madiplot® has secured the first place in Thailand’s third-generation CCB market of hypertension and‌ ‌Oseni®‌ has reached the top spot in Thailand’s DPP-4 inhibitor combination market for diabetes, which all exceeding performance targets.

Hasten Marched into the Thailand's Retail Market in 2025
Hasten Marched into the Thailand’s Retail Market in 2025

Hasten Asia-Pacific team has implemented “market insight driven strategy” since its operation. Combining deep market research and localized resource allocation, Hasten built an end-to-end closed loop system. Take Thailand market as an example, the team spearheaded ‌dozens of academic-driven Satellite Symposia‌ and collaborating closely with regional key medical institutions and KOLs to enhance both product awareness and brand influence. This model ensures ‌high alignment between strategy and execution‌, accelerating overseas product access and commercial success, which further demonstrated Hasten’s competitiveness as a global platform.

Rooted in China, thinking globally. A robust commercial operation capability has been deeply rooted in Hasten’s gene and will continuously strengthen as the company expands its business scope. As co-creators of social health value, we are committed to partnering with more innovative Chinese biopharmaceutical companies to build a ‌”global operation + local execution”‌ dual-track overseas platform. Through replicable commercial solutions, we will drive transformative changes in healthcare together and become a benchmark driving transformative changes in global healthcare.

About Hasten

Hasten Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., (Hasten), which integrates R&D, production and commercial promotion and covers the whole industrial chain, was established in 2020. Hasten is committed to building a premier commercial platform and becoming a leader in the healthcare industry. Adhering to the patient-centric philosophy, Hasten will fully leverage sustainable, self-sustaining commercialization capabilities to accelerate the value realization of high-quality products, provide innovative therapeutic solutions to benefit patients and create social value.

For more information, please view website: www.hastenpharma.com  

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Credibility Remains Core for Award-Winning Mitrade CFD Broker as Scam Vigilance Intensifies Across Asia Markets

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As scam activity intensifies across Asia’s retail trading sector, CFD broker Mitrade is reaffirming its focus on governance, trader protection, and regulatory transparency. The platform was recently recognised with four regional awards: Most Trusted Broker Asia 2025, Fastest Withdrawal Broker Asia 2025, Most Innovative Platform – Asia 2025, and Best Mobile CFD Trading Experience – APAC 2025.

This comes amid growing concern over online financial fraud. Indonesia’s Anti-Scam Centre reported 74,000 scam cases by March 2025, with losses surpassing IDR 1.4 trillion. AP reports Thailand saw 24,500 mobile scams in June. INTERPOL and UNODC also warn of syndicates expanding across the region, targeting vulnerable digital investors.

As scam operators mimic regulated platforms, brokers face heightened scrutiny from users seeking reassurance in a high-risk environment.

“Asia’s rapidly growing retail trading market is particularly exposed to fraud, especially as new traders enter the market,” said Kevin Lai, Vice President of Mitrade Group. “We address this through multi-layered protections—segregated client funds, third-party audits, million-dollar insolvency insurance, all regulated under five licenses.”

He added: “Although we operate within regulated frameworks, we understand that trust must be earned continuously—especially in regions impacted by fraud. That’s why we also invest in fraud prevention and user education, so traders can better recognise risks. Securing awards affirms this trust, but what matters is day-to-day vigilance and accountability.”

Mobile trading is the dominant channel for retail investors in Asia, where smartphone usage drives participation. Mitrade’s app is built with trader centricity and security—earning it the Best Mobile CFD Trading Experience – APAC 2025 award from Global Brands Magazine.

In a region where financial access is outpacing enforcement, Mitrade champions traders’ interests and continuously innovates to offer a secure, world-class trading platform.

About Mitrade

Mitrade is a globally recognised, award-winning CFD trading platform licensed under the Cayman Islands’ CIMA (SIB1612446), Mauritius’s FSC (GB20025791), Australia’s ASIC (AFSL398528), South Africa’s FSCA (FSP 54842) and Cyprus’s CySEC (CIF438/23). The group democratises market access, connecting 6M+ traders to 800+ OTC derivatives, including indices, forex, commodities, ETFs, and shares.

The platform offers microsecond execution, tight spreads, advanced risk mitigation, and multi-device compatibility, ensuring an intuitive trading experience tailored to every trader.

Trading involves risks. This article is for informational purposes only and not financial advice, an offer, or a solicitation.

Visit https://www.mitrade.com for more information.

Advantech Unveils New Edge AI Solutions for Robotics, Automation, and Gen AI Powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing

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TAIPEI, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Advantech (2395.TW), a global leader in edge computing solutions, today announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Edge Impulse Inc., a Qualcomm company, to accelerate the adoption of next-generation edge AI applications powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 processor. This collaboration combines Advantech’s edge AI platforms, with the Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor and the Edge Impulse developer platform—creating a powerful ecosystem that streamlines AI development and deployment at the edge. The Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor powers Advantech’s new AIR-055 and AFE-A503, delivering up to 100 TOPS of AI performance via dual Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPUs and an 8-core Qualcomm® Kryo™ Gen 6 CPU. Built for industrial reliability, Dragonwing IQ-9075 offers 10+ years of product longevity support, making it ideal for long-term deployment in harsh environments.

Advantech Qualcomm IQ-9075 Edge AI Solutions
Advantech Qualcomm IQ-9075 Edge AI Solutions

“We are excited to further strengthen our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies,” said Miller Chang, President of Advantech’s Embedded IoT Group. “By combining Qualcomm Technologies’ powerful Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor and Edge Impulse’s proven platform, we are creating new AI-ready solutions with strong foundation for intelligent edge applications. Together, we are enabling enterprises to unlock new levels of performance, scalability, and efficiency, driving AI innovation from concept to real-world deployment across a wide range of industries.”

“Our expanded collaboration with Advantech marks a pivotal step in bringing high-performance edge AI to industrial and embedded applications,” said Nakul Duggal, Group GM, Automotive, Industrial & Embedded IoT, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “This collaboration will empower industries to harness the full potential of intelligent, autonomous systems, accelerating the adoption of next-generation AI applications across diverse sectors.”

AIR-055, Compact Edge AI System for Vision AI and VLM/LLM
Please proofread: Powered by the Dragonwing™ IQ9075 processor with up to 100 TOPS, the AIR-055 edge system offers USB, RJ45, HDMI, and M.2 for connectivity. It incorporates MIPI-C, co-developed with Appropho and Orbbec, enabling direct MIPI-CSI connection through USB-C cable to 2D/3D industrial cameras without bridge ICs. Supporting 4K resolution and 200 cm transmission, AIR-055 is ideal for smart manufacturing, ITS, retail, public safety, robotics, and AMR applications.

AFE-A503, Robotic Controller 
The Advantech AFE-A503, built with the latest Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor, is tailor-designed for outdoor AMRs and delivery robots. It features 4x Ethernet ports for 2D/3D LiDARs and PoE cameras, 8x GMSL for RGB/3D camera combinations, isolated CANFD, and RS232 for IMU integration. The 20~36V power design enables all-day operation on battery-powered AMRs. The product also offers Advantech Robotic Suite, which pre-built with ROS2, AI acceleration SDK, sensor node integration, enabling faster time-to-market for robotic applications.

The new Edge AI Solutions powered by the latest Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor will be showcased at Advantech’s booth (#6048), Edge Impulse’s booth (#5061), and the Dev Kit Zone at Embedded World North America, from November 4–6.

Samples of AIR-055 and AFE-A503 are available now. For more information, please contact your local Advantech sales team or visit www.advantech.com. 

Great Place To Work® Urges Singapore Companies to Bridge the Confidence Gap in Leadership and Build Psychologically Safe Workplaces

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Record of 55 companies honoured as Best Workplaces in Singapore 2025

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Great Place To Work® Singapore held its annual awards gala on 30 October 2025, recognising 55 organisations across Micro, Small, Medium and Large categories, marking a record number of awardees to date for Best Workplaces in Singapore. The awards ceremony, held at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, was attended by about 330 leaders, executives, and employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies.

Micron Technology’s team on stage at the Best Workplaces in Singapore 2025 receiving the #1 Best Workplace award in the Large Category
Micron Technology’s team on stage at the Best Workplaces in Singapore 2025 receiving the #1 Best Workplace award in the Large Category

The Best Workplaces in Singapore™ 2025, themed “Change Happens Here”, celebrated high-trust organisations built on transparency and integrity in leadership. For the second year, Great Place To Work also honoured its Legends, organisations that have consistently made the Best Workplaces™ list for five or more consecutive years.

Bridging the Trust Divide in Singapore Workplaces

The data from the Great Place To Work’s Insights Report also shows that Singapore workplaces have a confidence gap, with only one in five employees in typical workplaces saying they trust their leaders. A confidence gap refers to the difference in the level of trust employees have in their management. In contrast, employees in Singapore’s Best Workplaces report consistently high levels of trust in their leadership.

In turn this trust dividend helps with business outcomes.
Best Workplaces outperform by more than 30% across key business outcomes: productivity recruitment, retention, customer service and agility.

The report reflects the voices of about 120, 000 employees across Singapore, assessed using the Trust Index™, which measures five key dimensions: respect, credibility, fairness, pride, and camaraderie.

Psychological Safety a Cornerstone of Great Workplaces

A joint survey by mental health organisation Calm Collective Asia and Southeast Asia consumer research firm Milieu Insight found that Singapore workers feel the least psychologically safe in Southeast Asia. Six in 10 employees reported they do not feel psychologically safe.

However, Best Workplaces and Certified Companies continue to outperform in this area, scoring 88% and 78% respectively.

The strongest drivers of psychological safety are leadership behaviours that acknowledge mistakes, communicate transparently, and create space for questions.

Emphasising the importance of psychological safety in shaping great workplaces, the gala dinner featured a panel discussion with Ms Low Peck Kem, President, SHRI; Mr Kevyn Yong, CEO, HCLI; and Aslam Sardar, CEO, IHRP.  The session was moderated by Ms Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ. The panel explored how psychological safety empowers innovation, resilience, and accountability at all levels.

The Insights Report also revealed a strong connection between opportunity for innovation and employee engagement. Employees who feel they have opportunities to innovate are four times more likely to find their work meaningful and 3.5 times more likely to remain with their organisation.

Ms Kwek said, “Psychological safety is essential for trust, growth, and performance. Our Best Workplaces show that when leaders prioritise people, employees feel safe to speak, contribute, and innovate. Building such workplaces isn’t optional, it is a non-negotiable. Innovation also drives engagement and retention. The data shows that employees empowered to explore ideas are more likely to find their work meaningful and stay. As Singapore continues to navigate a rapidly evolving work landscape, fostering environments where people feel safe and valued isn’t just good for employees. It is crucial for companies to stay competitive and future-ready.”

Micron Technology was awarded #1 Best Workplace for the first time after placing top three since 2022. “Being named one of the Best Workplaces is a powerful affirmation of Micron’s people-first culture. It reflects our unwavering commitment to creating an environment where every team member feels supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. This recognition is not just a badge of honour, it’s a celebration of the values we live every day, from inclusion and innovation to wellbeing and community impact,” said Mr Joshua Lee, Corporate Vice President and Singapore Country Manager, Micron Technology.

DHL has been on the Best Workplaces list for nine years consecutively. Ms Eunis Hew, Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Singapore said: “Being recognised as one of the Best Workplaces is a proud moment for all of us at DHL. It reflects the passion and commitment of our people who bring our culture to life every day. This recognition affirms our belief that when we put people first, we build not just a stronger workplace, but also a stronger business for the future.”

PotisEdge Secures Sixth Consecutive Quarter as BNEF Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturer

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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), a globally recognized authority in renewable energy research, has recently released its Energy Storage Tier 1 List for the fourth quarter of 2025. PotisEdge has once again been classified as a Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturer, marking its sixth consecutive quarter receiving this distinguished recognition from BNEF. This sustained achievement underscores PotisEdge’s enduring commitment to technological excellence, global operational capability, and leadership in the energy storage industry.

PotisEdge BNEF Tier 1 Again
PotisEdge BNEF Tier 1 Again

BNEF maintains its position as one of the most trusted third-party research organizations in the global renewable energy sector, operating through a transparent evaluation framework with rigorous supplier assessment standards. The Tier 1 classification methodology employs strict evaluation criteria focused on project bankability, including comprehensive analysis of innovation capability, market performance, financial stability, and project execution capacity.

Demonstrating Consistent Excellence in Energy Storage

This renewed acknowledgment does not stop at putting PotisEdge back at the front-line of the energy storage industry but goes further to support its commitment to deliver high-performance, scalable, financially viable energy storage solutions for residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale applications. Fully operational systems in Europe, North America, Australia, Asia and emerging markets continue to provide support to global decarbonization efforts and grid modernization projects in very diverse operating environments. Tier 1 is a stamp of more than just product reliability; it proves the confidence that financial institutions and international developers have in integrated solutions from PotisEdge.

Advancing the Future of Sustainable Energy

As the global energy transition gains momentum, PotisEdge continues to strengthen its competitive position through sustained research and development, adaptive local service frameworks, and integrated global supply chain management. The company remains steadfast in its mission to power the sustainable edge, delivering energy systems that are not only intelligent and seamlessly integrated but also universally accessible, thoroughly reliable, financially sound, and prepared for tomorrow’s energy challenges.

About PotisEdge:

PotisEdge maintains wholly-owned subsidiaries across Sweden, the U.S., Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong SAR, with manufacturing bases located in Suzhou, China and Atlanta, the U.S. It currently operates 31GWh of production capacity, targeting expansion to over 100GWh by 2028. PotisEdge combines cutting-edge innovation, operational excellence, and financial stability to serve C&I and utility-scale clients worldwide.

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