WUHU, China, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 20, during the 2025 Chery International User Summit, Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, visited the summit’s Ecosystem Exhibition Hall and toured the pavilion of LEPAS—Chery Group’s newly launched global new-energy brand. As a long-standing advocate for sustainable development, Ban’s visit brought an international perspective to LEPAS and highlighted their shared commitment to advancing green mobility around the world.

At the LEPAS pavilion, Ban Ki-moon explored the exhibition area and viewed three of the brand’s models—the LEPAS L8, LEPAS L6, and LEPAS L4. He learned in detail about LEPAS’s sustainability philosophy, technological innovations, and user ecosystem, and praised the brand for its forward-looking vision and technological strength in integrating green concepts into everyday mobility.

Developed by Chery Group for the global market, LEPAS has placed green mobility at its core since its inception. Embedding sustainability into its brand DNA, it positions itself as the “Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life” and pioneers a new category of “Elegant Driving.”

As globalization and sustainability continue to converge, LEPAS will deepen its commitment to sustainable development. Guided by its philosophy of Elegant Technology, the brand will continue to deliver eco-friendly, high-quality products and services—creating greener, more refined mobility experiences for users worldwide and contributing the strength of Chinese brands to global sustainable development goals.

QINGDAO, China, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 18, Weichai New Energy Commercial Vehicle’s LANDKING unveiled its latest generation of intelligent products, injecting new momentum into global markets with advanced technology and scenario-based solutions. Nearly 300 new models were showcased, highlighting the group’s comprehensive industrial layout and innovation strength.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Weichai Group, the company is deeply integrated into the group’s global innovation network. Supported by operations in over 150 countries and regions and nearly 3,000 service stations, it has established a full value chain from powertrain systems to complete vehicles.

Weichai New Energy Commercial Vehicle now offers a full product range from 2.5 to 18 tons, covering pure electric, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, clean diesel, and natural gas technologies. This diversified strategy ensures adaptability to evolving market demands and maintains technological leadership across segments.

To handle diverse operating conditions worldwide, LANDKING promotes localized adaptive development. For instance, heat management systems are reinforced for the extreme climates of the Middle East; anti-corrosion technologies have been upgraded for humid and saline environments in Southeast Asia, the CIS, and the Americas; and mountain-specific models have been engineered for countries with complex terrain.

The newly released LANDKING product lineup includes the X7 new energy and fuel series, X1 pure electric mini truck, and the large VAN series, all designed to meet global logistics and commercial transport needs.

The X7 light truck features a 2,120 mm ultra-wide cab and flat-floor design, maximizing interior space. With a 200 kW•h battery, the largest in its class, it delivers exceptional endurance through regenerative braking and load-adaptive control. The L2+ ADAS system, integrating LDW, FCW, AEB, and ESC, provides top-tier safety performance.

The X1 mini truck adopts a 1,650 mm wide-body cab with a customized chassis, improving handling and comfort by 8%. Its column-mounted shifter enhances smart operation, while a low cargo platform and under-2-meter height make it ideal for height-restricted areas.

The new energy large VAN offers 5.9–7 m length options, 1200 N•m torque, and 150 kW power. It includes EBD, ABS, ESC, dual airbags, and four-wheel disc brakes, with a dual rear-wheel drive allowing a 3.3-ton payload.

Driven by innovation, LANDKING’s new generation will empower users worldwide to maximize operational value and co-create a green logistics ecosystem through intelligent, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — X-PHY Inc, the cybersecurity arm of the Singapore-headquartered Flexxon Group, and leader in hardware-based cybersecurity solutions, and Ensign InfoSecurity, Asia Pacific’s largest pure-play- end-to-end cybersecurity service provider, have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen cyber resilience across critical sectors. Together, the parties will explore the co-development and commercialisation of joint innovations, that combine their respective areas of expertise to deliver holistic and seamlessly integrated solutions that secure the digital systems of clients around the world.

The agreement was formalised at GovWare 2025, Singapore’s flagship cybersecurity event that brings together leaders from the public and private sectors across Asia. Ms May Chng, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of X-PHY Inc, and Mr Simon Cheong, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales for International Business & Commercial at Ensign InfoSecurity, signed the partnership agreement on behalf of their respective organisations, with Mr Ted Tan, Board Advisor of the Flexxon Group, and Mr Lim Minhan, Executive Vice President and Head of Consulting at Ensign InfoSecurity, in attendance as witnesses.

The partnership combines X-PHY’s patented AI-embedded hardware cybersecurity innovations – including the X-PHY Cybersecure Solid State Drive and Deepfake Detector – with Ensign’s deep capabilities in end-to-end cybersecurity services, creating a powerful synergy that delivers holistic protection across both hardware and software layers.  

This collaboration also opens opportunities for joint innovation to further enhance the combined portfolio of products, solutions and services offered by both organisations, bridging the gap between device-level protection and enterprise-wide defense against deepfakes, enabling organisations to achieve true end-to-end cyber resilience.

May Chng, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, X-PHY Inc, said: “This partnership unites best-in-class innovation and expertise – combining X-PHY’s advanced hardware-embedded technologies with Ensign’s deep capabilities in technology development, integration and managed security. Together, we are raising the bar for proactive, autonomous and holistic security across the digital infrastructures within Singapore and beyond.”

Simon Cheong, Senior Vice President & Head of Sales for International Business & Commercial, Ensign InfoSecurity, said: “Cybersecurity today demands more than point solutions and requires tightly integrated capabilities that secure every layer, from devices to enterprise systems. This partnership brings together X-PHY’s hardware innovation with Ensign’s deep cybersecurity expertise to create a unified defence fabric that is both intelligent and resilient. By combining our strengths, we are not just enhancing protection but also shaping how next-generation cyber defence is built and delivered.”

Leveraging Ensign’s deep capabilities in end-to-end cybersecurity services and its established global network, the partnership will enhance the reach of these innovations beyond Singapore, supporting cybersecurity modernisation efforts across key regions and countries such as Asia-Pacific, Japan, India, and Europe – showcasing Singapore’s strength as a hub for cybersecurity innovation and export.

Advancing Singapore’s and the Region’s Digital Agendas

The collaboration supports Singapore’s strategic direction towards a multi-layered, coordinated cybersecurity approach – one grounded in the principles of defence-in-depth and Zero Trust readiness, as outlined in the country’s Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 and Government Zero Trust Architecture.

By combining X-PHY’s AI-embedded, hardware-based cybersecurity technologies with Ensign’s end-to-end cybersecurity expertise and integration capabilities, the partnership helps organisations strengthen continuous validation and verification across users, devices, and systems – extending protection to the hardware layer as part of a holistic, multi-layered defense model for critical sectors.

About X-PHY Inc

X-PHY Inc is a pioneering cybersecurity company dedicated to hardware-based cybersecurity solutions that protect data at its core. Built on the principle of Security by Design, X-PHY embeds AI-embedded protection directly at the physical layer to deliver proactive, autonomous, and real-time defense against evolving cyber threats.

Established in 2021, X-PHY has developed a growing portfolio of over 50 global patents, reinforcing its commitment to advancing zero-trust resilience through hardware-anchored security. Its patented technologies safeguard endpoints, servers, and data centers, providing a holistic foundation for secure digital infrastructure across industries.

For more information, please visit:
X-PHY: x-phy.com

About Ensign InfoSecurity

Ensign InfoSecurity is Asia Pacific’s largest pure-play, end-to-end cybersecurity service provider. Headquartered in Singapore, Ensign offers bespoke solutions and services to address their clients’ cybersecurity needs. Their core competencies are in the provision of cybersecurity advisory and assurance services, architecture design and systems integration services, and managed security services for advanced threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response. Underpinning these competencies is in-house research and development in cybersecurity. Ensign has two decades of proven track record as a trusted and relevant service provider, serving clients from the public and private sectors in the Asia Pacific region.

For more information, please visit www.ensigninfosecurity.com

Bank takes top spot in inaugural report combining 
brand and customer experience

SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Citibank was ranked first out of six banks in the inaugural Singapore total customer experience score rankings, 2025 report by global research and advisory firm Forrester.

The Total Experience Score is a composite of Forrester’s Brand Experience (BX) Index and Customer Experience (CX) Index scores that measure the perceptions that both noncustomers and customers form based on their cumulative interactions with a brand.

Yeo Wenxian, Citibank Singapore Chief Executive Officer, said: “This ranking validates Citibank’s commitment to serving our clients holistically, and reflects our strong global brand among customers and non-customers. From the 100+ digital enhancements in 2024 to specially curated experiences, we are focused on client-centric innovation that delivers exceptional value, and building lasting, trusted relationships across generations.”

The latest Forrester recognition follows Citibank winning the Best Digital Experience at the Asian Experience Awards 2025 and Best Wealth Manager South Asia at the Digital CX Awards 2025. Citi Singapore was named Best International Bank award at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025.

In the last 12 months from May 2024, Citibank has rolled out a slew of customer initiatives aimed at making bank more seamless, convenient and secure. These included enhancements in the transaction authorization journey slashing the time it takes for client  to authorize to seconds with a single mobile click in a secure and seamless manner. Clients also enjoy an improved eBrokerage experience allowing them to top up funds and open brokerage accounts within minutes using the Straight Through Operations process with predictive search, seamless design, and upfront error checks.

Gourab Kundu, Head of Digital Growth for Asia South Wealth, said: “We will continue to boost our client experience and build on our ranking. Since May 2025, we have already launched over 20 enhancements including Singpass onboarding, a gateway for Accredited Investors and curated dashboards for our client advisors to deepen client engagement. We are looking at further enhancing the app curated for Wealth customers and productivity tools for client advisors in the coming months.”

About Citi

Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.

Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com | X: @Citi | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/citi | YouTube: www.youtube.com/citi | Facebook: www.facebook.com/citi 

Note:

Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester’s objectivity here .

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Teaming up with the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC), Bank Indonesia successfully held the peak event of the Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MOTIONFEST) 2025 from October 8–12, 2025, at the JIEXPO Convention Centre & Theater, Jakarta, as part of the Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF) 2025. ISEF is Indonesia’s largest annual sharia economic and financial event, serving as a platform that integrates various activities in the Islamic economic and financial (sharia economy) sector.

IN2MOTIONFEST 2025, officially opened by the Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo, carried the theme “One Vision, One Movement: Advancing Indonesia Modest Fashion Through Synergy & Collaboration”, emphasizing collective action, cross-sector collaboration, and synergy among industry players to enable Indonesia’s modest fashion to dominate the domestic market and compete globally.

This annual event serves as a driving platform for Indonesia’s modest fashion ecosystem by enhancing product capacity and quality, promoting brands, and expanding into global markets.

IN2MOTIONFEST remains committed to optimizing the use of Indonesia’s rich cultural diversity and wastra (traditional textiles) in sustainable modest fashion products. This approach aligns with the implementation of a green economy within the Indonesian modest fashion industry, positioning it as a strong player in the global market.

A wide variety of wastra from across Indonesia—including batik, songket, ikat weaving, ATBM (non-machine weaving), lurik, tapis, sasirangan, jumputan (tie-dye), embroidery, knits, and eco-print—were showcased in diverse modest fashion styles. These pieces were designed by members of IKRA (Indonesia Sharia Creative Industry), fashion brands, MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises), and fashion school students, and were among the highlights of IN2MOTIONFEST 2025.

IN2MOTIONFEST 2025 featured an international-standard fashion show and trade exhibition, presenting 1,785 modest fashion collections from 214 designers and brands, both local and international, along with 100 wastra artisans participating in the Wastra Business Matching program. This year, IN2MOTIONFEST collaborated with 11 international designers from Thailand, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Malaysia, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Australia, and Dubai.

The IN2MOTIONFEST 2025 documentation can be accessed through the following link:

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