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InterContinental Osaka launches “INCREDIBLE OCCASIONS”

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OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — InterContinental Osaka (3-60 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka) is delighted to announce the launch of three exclusive Incredible Occasions that provide truly memorable experiences for their guests. Focusing on modern luxury travelers and diners who tend to place great value on experience in their lives, InterContinental Osaka is now offering truly unique and memorable opportunities to gather with family and friends, and to ensure that each moment will be a truly unforgettable occasion.   

The Incredible Occasions at InterContinental Osaka are currently available for high end dining in the private dining room at Michelin star Pierre restaurant, exciting children’s birthday parties in the private dining room at NOKA Roast & Grill and a truly unique weekend experience in the hotel’s 3-bedroom Residence on the top floor. All of these exclusive venues, combined with meticulous planning and service, allow guests to long-lasting create memories with friends and loved ones.

1. Incredible Dinner Parties
For gastronomy enthusiasts and wine lovers, Pierre; the 9 consecutive year awarded Michelin Starred French Restaurant invites diners for a private dinner party in their own private space. Pierre provides authentic French cuisine with a Japanese flourish, inspired by Chef Shibahara. To make the evening even more dramatic, the venue itself transforms into a verdant garden of seasonal flowers and decorations to bring the dining experience to the next level.

Incredible Dinner parties
Incredible Dinner parties

2. Incredible Birthdays
For families who are looking for a fun and vibrant venue to organize their child’s birthday party, NOKA Roast & Grill offers an enticing package. With child friendly decorations, balloons and buffet menus, the culinary team at the hotel will also create an original birthday cake and also offer a cooking class, specifically designed for children. The team at InterContinental Osaka team will realize the dreams of the birthday boy or girl, and a selection of entertainment options are available upon request. Throughout the event, parents can enjoy Champagne and canapes whilst the children are happily entertained.

Incredible Birthdays
Incredible Birthdays

3. Incredible Weekenders
For an intimate occasion with friends and loved ones, InterContinental Osaka is offering their dedicated space on the top floor with their 3-bedroom Residence, complete with outdoor terrace. In this stunning venue, guests can enjoy their own exclusive and private party, complete with private DJ, original menus from the culinary team and a selection of Champagne and beverages. After partying the night away, the next morning guests will be reinvigorated with their own private yoga session on the terrace, and a gourmet breakfast in the comfort of their room.

Incredible Weekenders
Incredible Weekenders

For more information and enquiries, please check the hotel website
https://icosaka.com/en/incredibleoccasions/ 

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Durapower Group and Kıvanç Enerji Forge Partnership to Explore Strategic Battery Manufacturing and Renewable Energy Collaboration in the United States

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Durapower Group (‘Durapower’), a Singapore-based leader in advanced lithium-ion battery solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish industrial group Kıvanç Enerji (‘Kıvanç’) on October 8, 2025, in Detroit, United States (US). The partnership will evaluate a joint venture for battery cell and pack manufacturing in Turkey to supply the US, while supporting the adoption of clean energy and enhancing supply chain resilience.

From left: Mr. Sanjay Bakshi, Senior Group Director for the Americas Market, Durapower; and Mr. Nizamettin Derbil, Deputy General Manager, Kıvanç Enerji.
From left: Mr. Sanjay Bakshi, Senior Group Director for the Americas Market, Durapower; and Mr. Nizamettin Derbil, Deputy General Manager, Kıvanç Enerji.

“Durapower is proud to partner with Kıvanç, establishing the foundation for a strategic battery manufacturing hub to serve the US and the Americas. By uniting over 15 years of Durapower’s cell and pack expertise with Kıvanç’s strong industrial capabilities, this collaboration underscores our shared commitment to driving lithium-ion battery adoption through innovation, scale, and global partnership,” said Sanjay Bakshi, Senior Group Director for the Americas Market, Durapower.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), US demand for electric vehicle batteries is set to more than double between 2024 and 2030, rising from 116 GWh to over 280 GWh annually. Through this alliance, Durapower and Kıvanç aim to establish a sustainable, diversified supply chain to meet this surge in demand while supporting the global transition to clean energy.

Strategic Collaborations to Drive Growth

The initial plan centres on a GWh-scale facility producing Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP), Nickel Manganese Cobalt-oxide (NMC), and/or NMC-XNO chemistries. The collaboration envisions a phased capacity buildout, aligning with regional market demand for energy storage and commercial mobility applications. Subject to suitable market conditions, there is also long-term potential for establishing a local battery manufacturing facility in the US.

“This strategic partnership enables us to integrate Durapower’s battery systems with Kıvanç’s solar modules to deliver comprehensive renewable energy solutions for institutional and commercial markets, including distributed generation projects. We will also explore direct-to-utility bidding and PPA-based deployment opportunities. Given Kıvanç’s active role in the Balkans as a renewable energy investor, this collaboration is expected to extend into those markets as well,” said Nizamettin Derbil, Deputy General Manager, Kıvanç Enerji.

For more information about the companies’ operations, visit https://durapowergroup.com/ and https://www.kivancenerji.com.tr/homepage.html.

About Durapower Group

Headquartered in Singapore, Durapower provides end-to-end energy storage solutions for electric mobility and renewable energy applications, including on-and off-road electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, electric marine vessels, and stationary storage systems. Since 2009, Durapower has focused on Lithium-Ion cell R&D, manufacturing, and system integration, with a global presence in 25 countries and 70 cities across Europe, China, India, and Southeast Asia. The group is committed to scalable, sustainable batteries that support the circular economy, empowering lives and transforming the future towards a carbon neutral economy. Durapower does not manufacture, sell or distribute batteries intended for use in relation to household or consumer electronics.

About Kıvanç Enerji

Kıvanç Enerji is a family-owned industrial group with operations spanning textiles, renewable energy, recycled paper, and solar panel manufacturing. The Group is also involved in electricity production, trading, and power plant development, targeting 1.3 GW of mainly solar capacity with battery storage.

Kıvanç Enerji plans to expand its solar panel output by commissioning a second production line, and its Board has approved further investments in Turkey to add 5 GW EVA-EPE-POE, 5 GW Ingot + Wafer, and 5 GW Cell capacity, enabling the group to offer non-Chinese solar panels and cells to the US market.

IHH Healthcare launches Global Incubator to fuel game-changing innovation

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By enabling early-stage start-ups to bring breakthrough ideas to life, IHH is catalysing next-level care and driving lasting impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

“Through this Global Incubator Programme, we are expanding our innovation drive to support early-stage healthcare innovators, empowering them to develop solutions that can transform patient care.

At IHH Healthcare, we catalyse next-level care through meaningful innovation, strategic partnerships and powerful synergies. By providing access to our extensive network, clinical expertise, and resources, we are helping early-stage startups turn their bold ideas into real-world outcomes that can be scaled across our network.  

This reflects our aspiration to Care. For Good. as we continue to collaborate with partners to advance solutions that can truly make a difference in people’s lives.” – Ashok Pandit, Group Chief Corporate Officer, IHH Healthcare

HONG KONG, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IHH Healthcare (“IHH” or the “Group”), a leading multinational healthcare provider, today announced its new Global Incubator Programme to empower promising early-stage startups in developing transformative healthcare solutions.

Unveiled by its Group Chief Corporate Officer Ashok Pandit at the Group’s 3rd Annual ‘Igniting Innovation in Healthcare’ Conference in Hong Kong, the programme seeks to nurture early-stage companies who are working on breakthrough technologies and ideas that can materially improve patient care and outcomes and tackle critical healthcare challenges of today.

IHH will work with selected healthcare startups from around the world in three-month cycles that offer:

  • Mentorship from IHH leadership and clinicians
  • Collaboration opportunities to co-develop, test, and refine solutions in real-world settings
  • Resources and infrastructure including access to IHH’s facilities
  • Scaling pathways through potential partnerships across IHH’s global network

Successful startups may also qualify for funding through IHH’s Innovation Fund or Research Grant and Innovation Sandbox.

With this latest initiative, IHH strengthens its commitment to advancing innovation and forging strategic partnerships that can shape the future of care.

Igniting Innovation in Healthcare Conference

IHH held its 3rd Igniting Innovation in Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, 8 October 2025 at the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel from 9:30am to 7.30pm.

Held annually since 2023, the flagship event explores how innovation can address the healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow. By bringing together global leaders and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem, including providers, payers, start-ups, investors and policymakers, the Conference aims to foster collaboration and development of innovative solutions that elevate patient care.

This year’s theme, “Healthcare Reimagined”, spotlighted the intersection of technology and empathy in delivering patient care. From designing AI that complements care to rethinking patient experiences, the Conference showcased bold ideas that are shaping the next decade of healthcare through a dynamic mix of keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, lightning talks and live pitches designed to inspire fresh thinking and practical action among the 150 attendees.

Some of the key speakers this year included: John Gillman, Head of APAC Strategic Health Solutions, Google; Dr NT Cheung, Head of Information Technology and Health Informatics, Hong Kong Hospital Authority and CEO of EHealth Plus Digital (a wholly owned subsidiary of Hospital Authority); Dr Alex Ng, President of Tencent Healthcare, Head of Tencent AI for Life Sciences Lab and Head of Tencent Inclusive Health Lab; and Ali Hashemi, Co-founder of Meta[bolic] and Glucare.Health.

Past editions were held in Mumbai, India (2024) and Singapore (2023).

SGD 80 Million Innovation Fund & SGD 5 Million Research Grant & Innovation Sandbox programme

IHH’s innovation drive began in 2018, with an SGD80 million Innovation Fund to invest in and partner with startups developing novel and cutting-edge healthcare technologies. Through strategic investments in promising startups such as Leo Cancer Care, Belun Technology, Doctor Anywhere, and Us2.ai, the fund has enabled IHH to expand its capabilities and service offerings across its healthcare network.

To further cultivate innovation from within, IHH launched a SGD5 million Research Grant & Innovation Sandbox programme in March 2025, to accelerate clinical research and innovation across its global network. Disbursed over five years, the fund empowers IHH clinicians and employees to pursue impactful clinical research and pilot ground-up, innovative ideas that address critical health issues, driving advancements that improve patient experiences and outcomes.

The first grant call focused on oncology and chronic diseases saw seven Research Grant projects and eight Innovation Sandbox applications shortlisted from 55 submissions.

Under the Clinical Research track, each project is expected to publish its findings and outcomes as part of its contribution to the wider healthcare literature. The projects under the Innovation Sandbox track will test ideas that demonstrate clear impact such as scalability across IHH markets, cost savings, improved patient outcomes and better patient experience.

Innovation Showcase

Malaysia:

  • Premier Integrated Labs introduced PathoInsight-T, an AI tool for cervical cancer screening, in 2024 – enabling fast, consistent, and reliable analysis of digitised cytology images while easing the workload of cytoscreeners and cytopathologists;
  • Gleneagles Hospital Johor is the first hospital in Malaysia to use AI for detection of anomalies in chest and brain imaging – through Annalise.ai, it is able to detect up to 124 abnormalities in under 20 seconds for chest X-rays, and up to 130 abnormalities in under two minutes for brain CT scans, setting a new benchmark in accuracy and efficiency;
  • Through the Innovation Sandbox, IHH Malaysia is piloting an AI-powered solution that automates cancer grading and predicts BRCA mutation status from routine slides -promising faster, more consistent results at lower costs while improving access to precision oncology across IHH facilities.

Singapore:

  • IHH invested in homegrown start-ups such as Lucence, Intellect, Doctor Anywhere, and US2.ai, scaling their innovative solutions across its markets to enhance patient care and outcomes – Lucence has enhanced early cancer screening and supports clinicians in selecting optimal treatments with advanced therapy technology; Intellect services are integrated into our maternity care, offering a more comprehensive support for new mothers;
  • IHH Singapore pioneered an AI-powered nurse rostering tool – NurseShift.ai – which won Best Practice Medal at the 2025 National Healthcare Innovation & Productivity (NHIP) Awards for helping Nurse Managers cut their time spent on roster management by more than 50% while giving nurses greater flexibility in their schedules; also deploying an AI-powered fall prevention system in all hospital wards that pre-empts nurses about patient fall to enhance patient safety while reducing unnecessary checks by nurses.
  • Through the Innovation Sandbox, Parkway Shenton is trialling a next-generation health app that provides AI-powered, coach-guided support for patients with chronic diseases, turning care into a continuous, personalised experience.

Turkiye:

  • Acibadem Healthcare has developed an AI-powered Speech to Text (STT) solution within its Cerebral+ 2.0 hospital information system platform that accurately interprets complex medical terms and transcribes examination conversations, with about 94% accuracy and 84% semantic similarity. The system is undergoing performance evaluations before wider clinical rollout;
  • Another in-house solution, SepsisAI, predicts sepsis risk in intensive care patients by analysing vital signs and lab results such as peripheral oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, blood pressure and blood tests. It proactively alerts clinicians to abnormal trends to extend the intervention window, supporting early diagnosis, improving safety, and enhancing survival outcomes;
  • Also developed by Acibadem, FaturaAI gathers information from millions of past invoice records to predict refund risks and identify likely causes using clinical and administrative data. The innovation reduces manual review workload, invoice errors, and financial losses while fostering a predictive, data-driven decision-making culture across the organisation.

India:

  • Fortis Healthcare is collaborating with Virtuleap to deploy virtual reality for greater patient engagement in cognitive therapy and rehabilitation at its hospitals;
  • Gleneagles Hospital Chennai is partnering with VIT University to pioneer AI-led neuroscience, supporting clinical applications in areas such as epilepsy care, neuro-oncology, neurorehabilitation and cognitive health monitoring;
  • Through the Innovation Sandbox, Fortis Memorial Research Institute is piloting FortisTR, a secure mobile app that acts as a “virtual caregiver” with real-time alerts, wearable integration and medication adherence tools, bringing continuous care to patients and families while reducing unplanned readmissions.

Hong Kong SAR:

  • IHH invested in local startup Belun Technology and introduced its home-based sleep disorder diagnostics and screening technology across Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Malaysia, India and Turkiye;
  • IHH North Asia established an AI Lab in June 2025 to advance patient care, service quality and operational efficiency by enabling researchers and innovators to develop and test AI-powered healthcare solutions;
  • Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong has collaborated with PanopticAI to integrate the startup’s contactless camera-based vital signs face scanning solution (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate etc) into the hospital’s patient mobile application. The function now supports teleconsultation service, giving doctors real-time access to the vital sign measurements;
  • Though the Innovation Sandbox, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong is piloting the use of Electronic Medical Record-driven AI to identify patients at risk of sleep apnea and offer them in-home Belun Ring testing with telecare follow-up, enabling earlier, more affordable detection with potential to scale to other chronic diseases.

Brunei:

  • At Gleneagles JPMC, a specialised cardiac centre, the use of US2.ai’s echo analysis has cut the time needed to detect heart disease by 30 to 50%.

ABOUT IHH HEALTHCARE (“IHH”)

IHH is a leading multinational healthcare provider shaping the future of care. Driven by our aspiration to Care. For Good., we unite medical excellence and innovation, pushing boundaries through our trusted brands such as Acibadem, Gleneagles, Fortis, Island, Mount Elizabeth, Pantai, Parkway and Prince Court.

Across 10 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Türkiye, India and Greater China, our 70,000-strong team delivers world-class excellence every day, within and beyond our 140 healthcare facilities, including more than 80 hospitals. Our comprehensive services span the full healthcare continuum, from primary and ambulatory to quaternary care, complemented by diagnostics, imaging, rehabilitation, telehealth and home care.

In partnership with our stakeholders, IHH is advancing value-based care, building a sustainable healthcare ecosystem and creating meaningful impact, as we work towards our vision to become the world’s most trusted healthcare services network. www.ihhhealthcare.com 

Fortune Global 500 Steelmaker Shagang Group Celebrates 50 Years of Growth and Innovation

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ZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 8, Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd. (Shagang) hosted a ceremony at the Shagang Gymnasium to commemorate its 50th anniversary. Company leadership, retired employees, workforce representatives, and Zhangjiagang municipal officials attended the event to reflect on the company’s five decades of progress and outline a forward-looking plan for continued, sustainable growth.

Shagang Group presents commemorative plaques to retired employee representatives
Shagang Group presents commemorative plaques to retired employee representatives

A special anniversary video highlighting Shagang’s 50-year history was presented during the event. It chronicled how the company, founded in 1975 with its own startup capital of RMB 450,000 as a small rolling mill along the Yangtze River, has developed into a leading global steel producer with annual steel output exceeding 40 million tons and total assets of more than RMB 300 billion.

Shen Bin, Chairman of the Board and Party Secretary of Shagang Group, stated that over the past five decades, the company has remained firmly rooted in the steel industry, maintaining a long-term focus on operational excellence and innovation. He noted that Shagang has built five core strengths—strategic discipline grounded in consistency and perseverance; a spirit of innovation driven by technology and leadership; operational excellence achieved through precision and cost efficiency; a people-centered culture that values talent and engagement; and a collaborative mindset focused on openness, partnership, and shared success. Together, these five strengths form the foundation for Shagang’s continued success and competitiveness in the global market.

Looking to the future, Shagang will continue to pursue its goal of becoming a world-class steel enterprise by emphasizing profitability, efficiency, and talent development. The company is focused on building an innovative, efficient, high-quality, intelligent, environmentally responsible, and accountable organization. Shagang’s strategic priorities include strengthening its core steelmaking operations, enhancing the value and performance of its steel supply chain, expanding and reinforcing its industrial ecosystem, and pursuing balanced, synergistic diversification. These initiatives are designed to accelerate the company’s transformation toward high-end, smart, and sustainable growth, ensuring the long-term success of Shagang as a trusted leader in the global steel industry.

Relax, Refresh, and Recharge at Amari Bangsaen – a New Coastal Escape Just Outside Bangkok

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Amari Bangsaen, the newly launched hotel by ONYX Hospitality Group—a leading hospitality company in Southeast Asia managing hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences—has received a warm welcome since its opening in June. Rapidly emerging as a favoured destination for short breaks, the hotel appeals to travellers seeking a retreat within close distance of Bangkok, to recharge, refresh, and embrace new experiences. This growing trend reflects the younger generation’s desire for a revitalising escape without the need for extended leave or high travel costs. Just 90 minutes from Bangkok, Amari Bangsaen is ideally situated to cater to the needs of today’s discerning travellers.

Amari Bangsaen-Bangsaen Suite-Living Room with Terrace and Balcony
Amari Bangsaen-Bangsaen Suite-Living Room with Terrace and Balcony

With 154 modern, well-appointed rooms, Amari Bangsaen blends contemporary comfort with signature Thai hospitality. Located just steps from the sandy shores of Bangsaen Beach, it offers a relaxing coastal retreat and memorable experiences for every journey.

Amari Bangsaen offers not only a tranquil seaside getaway that celebrates the natural beauty and distinctive charm of the area, but also actively supports the local community. The hotel prioritises the use of fresh ingredients sourced from local markets and farmers in Chonburi Province, and participates in the Crab Bank Ang Sila project—a marine conservation initiative aimed at preserving ecological balance and sustaining the livelihoods of local fishermen. These efforts underscore ONYX Hospitality Group and Amari Bangsaen’s commitment to operating a sustainable and environmentally conscious hotel that delivers meaningful value to both guests and the community.

Amari Bangsaen has been envisioned as a lifestyle destination tailored to meet the needs of modern Thais across all ages and walks of life. Whether it’s young professionals seeking work-life balance and a quick reset, individuals looking to recharge, modern families in search of a convenient seaside escape with activities for children, or groups of friends planning a short beach holiday—the hotel offers something for everyone.

Guests can also embark on a unique wellness journey at Breeze Spa, where the signature “Bamboo Sticky Rice Massage” awaits. Inspired by the beloved local delicacy Khao Lam, this treatment transforms a cherished Bangsaen delicacy into a world-class skincare experience. For culinary enthusiasts, the hotel features a variety of dining venues—Amaya Food Gallery, Maitree Bar, Aqua Eatery & Bar, and Aloha Beach Café—each offering distinct flavours and atmospheres, from contemporary Thai cuisine to refreshing beachside cocktails.

Beyond leisure, Amari Bangsaen is also an ideal venue for meetings and conferences of all sizes. With international-standard meeting rooms and a grand ballroom capable of accommodating up to 900 guests, the hotel seamlessly blends business and pleasure in one destination.

Whether it’s a family holiday, romantic escape, beach trip with friends, business stay, or a weekend reset, Amari Bangsaen promises a warm and vibrant stay, creating lasting memories for every guest.

For more information, please call 038-399200 or visit www.amari.com/bangsaen.

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About ONYX Hospitality Group:

ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers in Southeast Asia where their expertise lies. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food and beverage. With over five decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.

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It’s Double 10 Time! Celebrate with Comfee’s Smart Deals and Gifts

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Double 10 shopping festival is upon us! Across the archipelago, from bustling Jakarta to vibrant Surabaya, this annual event signals the perfect opportunity for Indonesian families to upgrade their homes. Given Indonesia’s tropical climate, where cooling and energy efficiency are critical to daily comfort, this is the time to invest smartly. From October 1–31, Comfee is bringing a selection of specially curated deals across Shopee, TikTok Shop and Tokopedia to make smart cooling and essential home comfort easier than ever to enjoy. We are blending real savings, practical perks, and a smooth online shopping experience, making it the perfect chance for Indonesian families and young homeowners to refresh their homes with appliances that offer both innovation and peace of mind.

Comfee, Germany No.1 AC Brand
Comfee, Germany No.1 AC Brand

Comfee is offering a lineup of special deals, turning every purchase into a chance to celebrate comfort and value in style. Shoppers can enjoy exclusive vouchers, surprise gifts, and extra savings throughout October across TikTok, Tokopedia, and Shopee to make the celebration even more rewarding.

During October 1-31th, find Comfee on TikTok and Tokopedia, exclusive gifts are as followed:

  • Shipping Voucher: The first 350 consumers get IDR 100,000 off voucher.
  • Giveaway: The first 400 customers who purchase any Comfee AC will receive a complimentary Dofia Pillow that shipped together with the product.

Meanwhile, meet special discount on Shopee during October 1-31th:

  • Shipping Voucher for All Products: IDR 50,000 off for the first 300 fans.
  • Follow Comfee Shop, get IDR 50,000 off voucher for the first 400 fans.
  • Get exclusive Installation Voucher of IDR 100,000 off for the first 200 fans.
  • Giveaway: The first 200 customers who purchase any Comfee AC will receive a complimentary Dofia Pillow, shipped together with the product.

Moreover, during Double-Day (10 Oct) and PayDay (25-31 Oct), buy Comfee AC on Shopee:

  • Free Installation for the first 100 fans in Certain Area who purchase Comfee AC can have change to get installation discount up to Rp278,000!

With Smart Energy Management, Visible Saving Under Your Thumb
With Smart Energy Management, Visible Saving Under Your Thumb

For Double 10, Comfee spotlights the Gusto inverter air conditioner as the flagship deal for shoppers seeking efficiency, durability and healthier indoor comfort.

  • Powered by ECO+ AI Algorithm, Comfee Gusto inverter AC achieves over 30% energy savings, it helps users reduce electricity costs while maintaining comfort in the whole summer.
  • Control your AC with just a APP on your phone: By automatically turning on/off from 15km away and customize cooling mode by needs, a comfy and cooling summer just at your ease.
  • The built-in Active Clean+ self-cleaning system performs a 42-minute deep frost-cleaning cycle to maintain a fresh and healthy environment.
  • With golden coating on both the aircon and compressor, it makes Gusto more resistant in oxidation & corrosion and furnish a steadier and long-lasting working environment, efficiently preventing bacteria from breeding and spreading.
  • Engineered for durability, Gusto features a reliable PCB with UV conformal coating that improves anti-corrosion capability and a wide voltage range of 80V–265V to ensure stable performance under power fluctuations.

Celebrate Double 10 with Comfee by grabbing vouchers, unlocking gifts, and enjoying exclusive deals crafted for everyday comfort. Enjoy peace of mind with our great warranty that 5 years for the general and 10 years for the compressor. Visit Comfee’s official stores on TikTok and Shopee during October 1–31 to shop the Gusto and other Comfee favorites.

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Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q3)

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2025 3rd quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series. The constituent changes will be implemented on the effective date of 17th October 2025 (Friday). The results of the constituent review and exchange review are as follows:

1. Constituent Review – ixCrypto Index Series

1.1 Constituent Eligibility Update
Following the latest quarterly review and careful consideration, the IX Asia Index Advisory Committee (“the Committee”) has approved the inclusion of Binance coin (BNB) as an eligible constituent in various ixCrypto Indexes, effective from the 2025 Q4 review. In accordance with Section 3.9 of the index methodology (“Conflict of Interest Rule”), BNB had previously been excluded to avoid potential conflicts of interest. The Committee noted that the inclusion of BNB has been discussed in past review meetings, reflecting a continuous evaluation of market developments over the years. The Committee considered various factors including change of its shareholding structure, evolution of world environment on cryptocurrencies and how Binance evolved in this evolution. With its significant market capitalization and liquidity, the inclusion of BNB is expected to enhance the index’s market representativeness and better reflect the overall performance of the cryptocurrency market.

1.2 ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)
The number of constituents will decrease to 19 with 0 additions and 2 deletions.

Additions
No addition

Deletions

  1. Pi
  2. Pepe

After the change, the free float adjusted market capitalization coverage is 84.74%* (excluding stablecoins, which represents 6.66% of the total crypto universe), while the 90-day-average volume is 75.38%*. The constituents change above and recapping at 40% will take effect on the effective date.

Since the last review, there has been a increase in the crypto total market capitalization from USD3.09T to USD3.83T (+23.95%)#, and a increase in the daily volume from USD107.37B to USD163.91B (+52.66%)#. Bitcoin remains the largest crypto in the constituent list, with its price increased by 3.45% since the last review.

1.3 ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes

1.2.1 ixCrypto 5 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW5”) and ixCrypto 5 Square Root Index (“IXSR5”)

Additions
No addition

Deletions
No deletion

1.2.2 ixCrypto 10 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW10”) and ixCrypto 10 Square Root Index (“IXSR10”).

Additions
No addition

Deletions
No deletion

1.2.3 ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index (“IXAEW10”) and ixCrypto Altcoin 10 SR Index (“IXASR10”).

Additions

  1. Stellar

Deletions

  1. Avalanche

1.4 ixCrypto BTC/ETH Indexes
As of the cut-off date on 30th September 2025, the ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index (“IX5050”) maintains a 50%/50% weighting for the ixBitcoin Index (IXBI) and ixEthereum Index (IXEI). The ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index (“IXPI”) has a weighting of 87.71% and 12.29% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively.

At the upcoming effective date, IX5050 weightings will remain unchanged at 50%/50%. IXPI weightings will be adjusted to 81.71% and 18.28% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively, reflecting the market capitalization proportions of Bitcoin and Ethereum at the cut-off date.

1.5 ixCrypto Stablecoin Index
The number of constituents will remain at 4. Stablecoin comprises 6.66% of the total crypto universe, and ixCrypto Stablecoin Index covers around 97.45% of the 90-day average market capitalization in the stablecoin universe.

Additions
No addition

Deletions
No deletion

3. Exchange Review

To ensure a fairest price objective, all indexes are calculated based on average of multiple exchanges. As a result of exchange review, 10 exchanges passed the review process, which are as follows:

  1. Binance
  2. MEXC
  3. Bitget
  4. OKX
  5. Gate.io
  6. OKX
  7. Huobi Global (NEW)
  8. Crypto.com
  9. Coinbase Exchange
  10. Upbit (NEW)

Removed Exchanges
Nil

The selected 10 exchanges will be used to generate each of the fair average prices for the IX indexes’ constituents. The exchange review covers volume rankings, exchange background checks, founders’ background checks, USD/USDT/USDC/BTC pair coverage, overconcentration rules, exchange API coverage checks, and stability, among other aspects, for an exchange.

For more details about our exchange selection criteria, please email info@ix-index.com. More information on the ixCrypto Indexes, including their constituents and constituents’ weights, is provided in the Appendices, or refer to the website https://ix-index.com/.

*Exclude stable coins and coins that trigger conflict of interest (based on conflict-of-interest rule methodology 3.9, effective on Oct 2, 2020)
#As of 30th September 2025, based on the past 90 days average
XXXX (NEW)Newly introduced exchanges as of 2025 Q3

ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)

Universe All crypto coins traded in at least two different exchanges around the world
Selection Criteria Cryptocurrencies ranking in the top 80% of cumulative full market capitalization (“MC”) coverage and within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume
Number of Constituents 19 in Q3 2025
Launch Date 12th December 2018
Base Date 3rd December 2018
Base Value 1,000
Reconstitution Rule If the coverage is below 75% or any of constituents is not within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume, IXCI will be reconstituted to bring MC coverage back and do liquidity screening.
Reconstitution and Rebalancing Frequency Quarterly and with a fast entry rule
Weighting Methodology Free float adjusted market capitalization weighted with a cap of 40%
Currency US Dollar
Dissemination Every 5 seconds for 24×7

(On Bloomberg, Reuters and major information vendors)

Website https://ix-index.com/


Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Index

Crypto 90-day-average- Market Cap 90-day-average-Volume Cut-off

Price

Cumulative

Market Coverage

Weighting (%) After 40% Cap#
1 Bitcoin $2,278,834,864,037 $60,457,203,956 $112,122.64 59.48% 40.00%
2 Ethereum $474,442,908,932 $36,732,560,860 $4,141.48 71.87% 29.90%
3 XRP $174,946,226,380 $6,744,877,164 $2.87 76.43% 10.26%
4 Solana $103,279,479,871 $7,173,252,818 $210.74 79.13% 6.85%
5 Dogecoin $33,834,299,395 $2,889,726,619 $0.24 80.01% 2.15%
6 TRON $31,227,703,047 $1,014,111,972 $0.34 80.83% 1.90%
7 Cardano $28,644,283,255 $1,501,932,628 $0.81 81.58% 1.73%
8 Hyperliquid $15,151,737,591 $345,997,654 $47.10 81.97% 0.95%
9 Chainlink $13,835,002,419 $1,051,639,356 $21.68 82.33% 0.88%
10 Sui $12,440,898,179 $1,364,157,180 $3.28 82.66% 0.70%
11 Stellar $12,174,766,375 $521,674,738 $0.37 82.97% 0.70%
12 Bitcoin Cash $11,100,080,657 $496,087,329 $556.21 83.26% 0.66%
13 Avalanche $10,440,454,130 $789,262,379 $30.01 83.54% 0.76%
14 Hedera $9,848,921,954 $430,732,838 $0.22 83.79% 0.55%
15 Litecoin $8,380,178,217 $742,597,878 $106.85 84.01% 0.49%
16 Toncoin $7,947,705,221 $238,221,371 $2.72 84.22% 0.41%
17 Shiba Inu $7,607,518,622 $252,779,336 $0.00 84.42% 0.42%
18 Polkadot $6,362,234,896 $329,933,823 $4.00 84.59% 0.39%
19 Uniswap $5,992,742,481 $476,047,315 $7.75 84.74% 0.30%

As of 30 September,2025

# Weighting (%) after 40% Cap is adjusted according to the cut-off price, the arrangement of order may not be the same as 90-day-average-Market Cap
Selection of index constituents is based on the past 90-day-average market capitalization and volume.
For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the “ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper” on our website

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes

Index Constituent ixCrypto 5 EW Index ixCrypto 5 SR Index ixCrypto 10 EW Index ixCrypto 10 SR Index ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index ixCrypto

Altcoin 10

SR Index

1 Bitcoin 20.00% 51.98% 10.00% 38.85% – –
2 Ethereum 20.00% 19.45% 10.00% 18.38% 10.00% 28.73%
3 XRP 20.00% 12.78% 10.00% 10.76% 10.00% 16.83%
4 Solana 20.00% 10.14% 10.00% 8.80% 10.00% 13.75%
5 Dogecoin 20.00% 5.65% 10.00% 4.92% 10.00% 7.70%
6 TRON – – 10.00% 4.63% 10.00% 7.24%
7 Cardano – – 10.00% 4.42% 10.00% 6.91%
8 Hyperliquid – – 10.00% 3.27% 10.00% 5.12%
9 Chainlink – – 10.00% 3.15% 10.00% 4.93%
10 Sui – – 10.00% 2.82% 10.00% 4.39%
11 Stellar – – – – 10.00% 4.40%

As of 30 September 2025

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index and ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index

Crypto 90-day-average Crypto Market Cap 90-day-average Crypto Volume Index Level Weight in BTC/ETH 50/50 Weight in BTC/ETH Proportional
Bitcoin $2,278,834,864,037 $60,457,203,956 27640.65 50.00% 81.72%
Ethereum $474,442,908,932 $36,732,560,860 36240.60 50.00% 18.28%

As of 30 September 2025

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Stablecoin Indexes

Crypto 90-day-average- Market Cap 90-day-average-

volume

Cut-off

Price

Cumulative

Market Coverage

Weighting (%) After 40% Cap
1 USDT $165,529,410,166 $117,007,574,784 $1.0003 4.32% 40.00%
2 USDC $67,794,328,942 $14,891,104,436 $0.9999 6.09% 40.00%
3 USDe $10,082,403,116 $266,715,140 $1.0008 6.35% 14.55%
4 Dai $5,365,005,371 $16,886,154,186 $0.9999 6.49% 5.45%

As of 30 September 2025

ixCrypto Indexes Dissemination

Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second interval for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. The real-time indexes are available for viewing on the IX Crypto Index official webpage. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI” and “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged.

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ixBitcoin Index IXCBI IXCBI2 IXBI .IXBI1
ixEthereum Index IXCEI IXCEI2 IXEI .IXEI1

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The ixCrypto index (“IXCI”) is the first crypto index launched in Hong Kong. It was launched on 12 December 2018. It is denominated in USD with a base value of 1000 and a base date on 3 December 2018. Designed to be easy to understand while providing a good representation of the crypto market, ixCrypto index aims to cover the top 80% of the cumulative free-float adjusted market capitalization in the crypto universe and, at the same time, the crypto currencies should fall within the top liquid cryptos ranked by trading volume in the 90 days preceding the review date. The index is to be reviewed quarterly and with a fast entry rule. Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. Real time index data together with ixBitcoin Index and ixEthereum Index can be obtained from IX Asia Indexes Data Services and Bloomberg terminal on IXCI . For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI”, “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged. Wechat: 信昇亞洲指數.

Major Quake Strikes Off Southern Philippines

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This handout photo from Golden Cornucopia - Davao de Oro State College taken and received on October 10, 2025 shows students gathering outside the school buildings after an earthquake in Davao de Oro, Mindanao. A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on October 10, triggering warnings of a "destructive tsunami" on the country's Pacific coast within hours. (Photo by Handout / Golden Cornucopia - Davao de Oro State College / AFP) / NO USE AFTER OCTOBER 20, 2025 02:45:40 GMT - NO USE AFTER OCTOBER 20, 2025 02:45:40 GMT - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / GOLDEN CORNUCOPIA - DAVAO DE ORO STATE COLLEGE" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVE /

AFP – A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on 10 October, triggering tsunami warnings in the Asian nation as well as neighbouring Indonesia and Palau.

The quake hit about 20 kilometers from Manay in the Mindanao region at 9:43 am, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

“Destructive tsunami is expected with life-threatening wave heights” on the archipelago nation’s east coast, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

Coastal residents in these areas “are strongly advised to immediately evacuate to higher grounds or move farther inland,” it added.

Waves of up to three meters were forecast for threatened areas in the Philippines and up to a meter-high waves in Palau and Indonesia, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.

There were no immediate reports of casualties, though police officer Dianne Lacorda told AFP the province of Davao Oriental, which includes Manay, expects damage.

“Our tumblers on the table were moving and falling,” she said, adding power and communication lines have been cut and the authorities are currently unable to assess the potential damage in some areas.

‘Shaking was so strong’

Christine Sierte, a teacher in the town of Compostela near Manay, told AFP she was in the middle of an online meeting when the violent shaking started.

“It was very slow at first then it got stronger…. That’s the longest time of my life. We weren’t able to walk out of the building immediately because the shaking was so strong,” she said.

“The ceilings of some offices fell, but luckily no one was injured,” she said, though some of the school’s 1,000-odd students “suffered panic attacks and difficulty in breathing”.

Kath Cortez, a local journalist based in Davao city to the west of Manay, told AFP the ground floor walls of her family’s house were showing small cracks.

“I was surprised by the strength. I had just woken up and was about to take a shower,” she said, adding members of her family ran out of the house.

Around the same time as the Philippine quake, USGS reported a shallow 6.2 magnitude temblor just over 140 kilometres southeast of Manus Island in Papua New Guinea.

A 99-kilometre-deep quake struck on Tuesday near the Pacific island nation’s second-largest city of Lae. No major damage was reported

The latest Philippine quake struck just 11 days after a 6.9-magnitude quake killed 74 people and destroyed or damaged about 72,000 houses in the central island of Cebu.

Earthquakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which is situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, an arc of intense seismic activity stretching from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.

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