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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.

The vendor tickers are shown below:

Index Name Bloomberg Ticker TradingView Ticker Reuters Ticker
Real-time Delayed
ixCrypto Index IXCI IXCI2 IXCI .IXCI
ixBitcoin Index IXCBI IXCBI2 IXBI .IXBI1
ixEthereum Index IXCEI IXCEI2 IXEI .IXEI1

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For free API use on academic research or trial, please contact enquiry@ix-index.com

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About IX Asia Indexes and IX Asia Index Advisory Committee

IX Capital International Limited is an award-winning index and investment advisory company. The index business arm- IX Asia Indexes, providing real-time digital asset and innovative indexes, disseminated 24×7 globally and built on robust infrastructure. Since the launch of the first crypto benchmark index (“IXCI”) launched in Hong Kong in December 2018, the ixCrypto index series expand into 29 indexes designed for exchange futures products, mark-to-market, and fund managers’ portfolio construction purposes. To ensure the professionality and impartiality of the index methodologies and operations, IX Asia Indexes has established its index advisory committee with representation from different industries, including fund management, exchanges, brokerage, financial blockchain experts, crypto service providers, etc. The committee will meet quarterly a year to discuss matters relating to the IX Asia Indexes, including to review and to comment the data sources, methodologies, and operations of IX Asia Indexes, to provide guidance to the future development of new IX Asia Indexes and to handle other issues and decisions on an as-needed basis.

IX Asia Indexes was awarded the Fintech Award (wealth investment and management) 2019 and 2021 organised by ETNet. It as well won an award for Startup of the Year and Basic Technology (Big Data) from Hong Kong Fintech Impetus Awards 2022 by Metro Broadcast and KPMG. It also won Asia Pacific Enterprise Achievement Award 2024 by Echolade. IX Asia Indexes completed its IOSCO compliance statement and obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2013 UKAS certification.

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About IX Crypto Indexes

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.

“Answer the Call”: vivo at 30, Still Listening, Still Building

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DONGGUAN, China, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — September 2025 marks vivo’s 30th anniversary. Together with Fortune Magazine, vivo co-produced a short documentary, “Answer the Call”, revealing how a user-oriented philosophy, market-by-market strategy and early bets on imaging and AI transformed it from landline OEM to global smartphone mainstay.

Three decades can witness the rise and fall of tech brands. vivo has already outlasted two technological cycles—and is now China’s only phone brand to have thrived through the landline, feature phone and smartphone eras. Fortune asks what kept it alive. “We must focus on creating products that users truly need,” said Hu Baishan, vivo’s Executive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer.

Hu Baishan was interviewed inside the vivo flagship store by Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, at Fortune Magazine
Hu Baishan was interviewed inside the vivo flagship store by Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, at Fortune Magazine

In 2012, vivo X1, 6.55 mm thick and the first phone with a Hi-Fi chip, answered young consumers who wanted slim design and studio-grade music on the move. In 2020, the ZEISS partnership answered the shift to mobile photography, adding professional optics and colour science to the camera stack. User-oriented thinking also drives accessibility for all: AI features on current models help users with impairments to better hear and see.

Global growth follows the same rule. “First More Local, then More Global,” Hu told Fortune, during his visit in Bangkok, Thailand. The “Four-Season Portrait” mode that adds snowfall to tropical street scenes is beloved in Thailand.

While Thailand is serving as the pilot for vivo’s premium brand building, Indonesia also stands out as a model for local production and local talent empowerment. Indonesia’s plant, built in 2015, operates on 80% local staff. Local engineers trained in China and now help scale complex tasks like the mass production of foldable phones locally.

By 2027, more than two-thirds of vivo phones will be sold outside China. The target is backed by a premium push. This October, the X300 and X300 Pro will be launched both in China and the global markets, bringing OriginOS to international users for the first time. Ahead of them, the limited-edition V60—co-styled with POP MART’s Zsiga and armed with a 50 MP Super-Telephoto—has already lit up Gen-Z collectors across emerging markets.

vivo V60 series
vivo V60 series

At the anniversary event, vivo also introduced its first MR headset, vivo Vision Discovery Edition. “Our MR is a good intermediate carrier between smartphones and robots,” Hu said. “Coupled with large-model capabilities, it effectively becomes the eyes and brain of future robots.” The device will enter overseas concept stores for user feedback and further upgrades before commercial launch.

vivo Vision Discovery Edition
vivo Vision Discovery Edition

As vivo steps into its fourth decade, the company is poised to continue its trajectory. “First, we must clearly understand the future trends of industry development – what the right things to do are, then comes doing things right,” Hu noted. Guided by the user-oriented philosophy, vivo continues to listen to the world, and answer the call of the future.

Watch the documentary film “Answer the Call” here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfgqURHtMl0

About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.

*”Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news  

Lee Kum Kee Global Culinary Immersion Programme Debuts in Bhutan

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Collaboration with Bhutan’s National De-suung Skilling Programme for Youth Empowerment


THIMPHU, BHUTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), the global leader in Asian sauces and condiments, is excited to announce the debut of its Global Culinary Immersion Programme (the Programme) in Bhutan. The initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with Bhutan’s De-suung Skilling Programme (DSP) as part of a national effort to empower youth career development through vocational training. It marks a significant milestone in the expansion of Lee Kum Kee’s programme across the Asia-Pacific region and its commitment to nurturing talent through culinary exchange.

Zimpon Wom Sonam Thinley, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, sixth from left), Dasho Tashi Wangmo, Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan (back row, seventh from left), Dasho Kesang Chuki Dorjee, Eminent Member, National Council of Bhutan, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, eighth from right), Karma Tshering, Executive Director, Post Skilling, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, fifth from right), Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce (back row, seventh from right), and Chef Vincent Liew, Executive Chef at The Star Sydney (back row, sixth from right), present certificates to young chefs of the culinary culture exchange programme.
Zimpon Wom Sonam Thinley, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, sixth from left), Dasho Tashi Wangmo, Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan (back row, seventh from left), Dasho Kesang Chuki Dorjee, Eminent Member, National Council of Bhutan, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, eighth from right), Karma Tshering, Executive Director, Post Skilling, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, fifth from right), Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce (back row, seventh from right), and Chef Vincent Liew, Executive Chef at The Star Sydney (back row, sixth from right), present certificates to young chefs of the culinary culture exchange programme.

To kick off this new chapter, Lee Kum Kee hosted a five-day culinary culture exchange programme between 4-8 October at the DSP Training Centre in Taba, Thimphu. Chef Vincent Liew, Executive Chef at The Star Sydney in Australia, acted as programme instructor and advisor. The programme brought 16 young Bhutanese chefs from the DSP into an immersive learning experience focusing on Asian cuisine, including flavour pairing and food presentation, while drawing on insights from Chef Vincent’s extensive career.

Chef Vincent Liew shares professional techniques with a group of DSP young chefs.
Chef Vincent Liew shares professional techniques with a group of DSP young chefs.

The programme culminated in an exclusive dinner for which young chefs prepared dishes using Lee Kum Kee sauces and local ingredients. It was followed by a certificate and award presentation to celebrate the young chefs’ accomplishments.

Zimpon Wom Sonam Thinley, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme, said, “The five-day culinary cultural exchange with Chef Vincent Liew, which featured Lee Kum Kee sauces, has inspired new ideas and introduced our young chefs to a wider range of cuisines. We look forward to future collaborations with Lee Kum Kee to promote culinary education for young people in Bhutan.”

Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, said, “Lee Kum Kee is dedicated to nurturing culinary talent and empowering youth through the Global Culinary Immersion Programme, and we are delighted to bring this meaningful initiative to Bhutan. This collaboration is especially significant as it connects Bhutan’s aspiring culinary talents with the global expertise of a seasoned chef, fostering a cultural exchange that celebrates innovation and the joy of cooking.”

Though the programme in Bhutan has officially concluded, the journey continues: a group of nominated young chefs will be invited to a culinary programme to Hong Kong, China in 2026, which will offer further opportunities to broaden their horizons at the heart of Lee Kum Kee’s heritage.

Lee Kum Kee is dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Through the Global Culinary Immersion Programme, it has offered aspiring youths culinary education, scholarships and exchanges in China, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, the UK, USA and Canada. Looking to the future, Lee Kum Kee will continue to use sauce and food as a cultural bridge to inspire, educate and unite.

Hashtag: #LeeKumKee #LKK #GlobalCulinaryImmersionProgramme

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About Lee Kum Kee

Lee Kum Kee is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee’s range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create, and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee’s rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices and “Constant Entrepreneurship” combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.LKK.com.

About De-suung Skilling Programme

The De-suung Skilling Programme (DSP) is a Royal Project initiated by His Majesty The King of Bhutan in 2021. As envisioned by His Majesty, DSP imparts a series of short-term high-quality trainings to unemployed Bhutanese youths who have mostly completed high schools and are in their early or mid-20s. These youths have all undergone the De-suung training, which is a valued-based personal development programme intended to encourage active citizenry in the process of nation-building. DSP provides series of short-term training in various fields imparted to Bhutanese youths entering the job market with varying degree of educational qualification. For more information, please visit .

Vantage Shines as Main Sponsor at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025, Wins ‘Most Trusted Broker’ Award

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PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage, a leading multi-asset broker, proudly took centre stage as the main sponsor of the prestigious Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025, underscoring its commitment to supporting key industry events.

Vantage Shines as Main Sponsor at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025
Vantage Shines as Main Sponsor at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025

The summit, which brought together global brokers, financial experts, and traders, served as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and showcasing the latest innovations in online trading. As main sponsor, Vantage played a pivotal role in driving conversations on transparency, technology, and client-centric service.

Adding to the occasion, Vantage was also honoured with the Most Trusted Broker Award, a recognition that reaffirms the company’s reputation for reliability, transparency, and commitment to client service. The award highlights Vantage’s innovative platforms, reliable services, and comprehensive support tailored to traders across diverse markets.

Vantage Wins ‘Most Trusted Broker’ Award at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025
Vantage Wins ‘Most Trusted Broker’ Award at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025

Marc Despallieres, CEO of Vantage Markets, commented:

“Being recognised as the Most Trusted Broker is a true honour and speaks volumes about the trust our clients place in us. Sponsoring the Forex Traders Summit Bahrain reflects our dedication to supporting the trading community and fostering meaningful industry connections. We remain committed to innovation, transparency, and providing world-class experiences for our clients.”

The recognition reinforces Vantage’s growing presence and its mission to empower traders with secure, reliable, and cutting-edge solutions.

Visit Vantage Markets to learn more about our award-winning services.

About Vantage

Vantage Markets (or Vantage) is a multi-asset CFD broker offering clients access to a nimble and powerful service for trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) products, including Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds.

With 15 years of market experience, Vantage goes beyond the role of broker, providing a reliable trading platform that provides clients access to trading opportunities.

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MetaMask Expands Into Trading With Perpetual Futures and Rewards, Confirming Token Plans

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MetaMask confirms token plans and announces exclusive Polymarket integration, bringing Prediction Markets to users later this year as part of its transformation into a global trading and investment self-custodial platform.


TEXAS, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – MetaMask, the world’s leading self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Consensys, today announced the launch of Perpetual Futures (Perps), now live, and MetaMask Rewards, going live by the end of October. These two foundational features establish MetaMask as an all-in-one self-custodial trading and investment hub for global finance. The launch also comes at a time when MetaMask is experiencing strong growth, underscoring a pivotal moment in the wallet’s transformation.

Later this year, MetaMask will become the first wallet to natively integrate Prediction Markets through an exclusive partnership with Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market. These launches follow MetaMask’s recent confirmation that it will launch a token, long anticipated by the community and now officially in motion, as part of its broader strategy to open new ways for users to engage.

“MetaMask was built to give people true ownership of their assets. Now we’re extending that same principle to the world’s most important markets, giving people access without ever giving up custody. This marks another step in transforming MetaMask into an onchain platform for personal finance. Ultimately, we’re working not just to bring people onchain, but to create the reasons users will never want to leave”, said Gal Eldar, Global Product Lead at MetaMask.

Transforming Access to Global Markets

Perpetual futures account for about 75% of all crypto trading volume, yet participation was historically confined to centralized exchanges. Since 2024, we’re seeing a shift with total perpetual DEX trading volume hitting an all-time high in August 2025, reaching more than $765 billion, driven by rising demand for non-custodial alternatives, but adoption remained hampered by fragmented infrastructure and poor mobile experiences.

MetaMask is closing this gap by launching in-wallet perpetual trading powered by Hyperliquid, the leading decentralized perpetual exchange. With a redesigned mobile app that significantly improves speed and reduces latency, alongside one-click funding from any EVM chain and zero swap fees on perps, MetaMask becomes one of the first self-custodial wallets to offer native perps trading, available in permitted regions.

By embedding pro-grade derivatives, MetaMask empowers passive holders to become active traders at scale, unlocking one of crypto’s most active markets for traders globally, securely, instantly, and under full self-custody.

Introducing MetaMask Rewards

For the first time, MetaMask is launching in permitted regions a seasonal points system with level-based rewards designed to reward onchain trading activity. Users earn points every time they swap tokens and trade perps on MetaMask. Users can also earn points through referrals, adding a social layer to the program. Soon after launch, points will also be earned by spending with the MetaMask Card, further extending Rewards across the broader MetaMask ecosystem. In addition, users will be able to earn points by buying and holding mUSD in their MetaMask wallet, extending Rewards into stablecoin utility as well.

The program is structured around three-month “Seasons,” with points unlocking rewards across levels such as:

  • $30MM in $LINEA token allocations
  • Perps fee discounts
  • Priority customer support
  • Time-limited points boosts
  • One free year of MetaMask Metal Card

Season 1 includes special boosts for swaps on the Linea network and for swaps and bridges made via MetaMask Mobile. Points earned will carry over into future seasons, which will offer broader perks, more exclusive benefits, and deeper integration across the MetaMask ecosystem, including with the upcoming MetaMask token.

Expanding into Prediction Markets with Exclusive Polymarket Integration

Later this year, in permitted regions, MetaMask’s exclusive integration with Polymarket will enable users to participate in onchain prediction markets directly within the MetaMask platform.

Together, these developments mark MetaMask’s evolution from a wallet into the gateway to global, democratized finance. Each new feature expands what users can do with their financial assets: trade, earn, invest, speculate, and diversify, all while maintaining full self-custody. This strategic shift toward real-world utility, user incentives, and open access reinforces MetaMask’s mission to make advanced financial tools broadly available to anyone, anywhere.
Hashtag: #Consensys #MetaMask

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Consensys

is the leading Ethereum software company, building the infrastructure, tools, and protocols that power the world’s largest decentralized ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Ethereum co-founder , Consensys has played a foundational role in Ethereum’s growth, from pioneering products like MetaMask, Linea and Infura to shaping protocol development and staking infrastructure. With a global product suite and deep roots across the ecosystem, Consensys is uniquely positioned to accelerate Ethereum’s role as the trust layer for a new global economy.

Shoplazza Wraps 2025 DTC Summit, with AI-Innovations and Record Merchant Participation

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TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shoplazza, a global SaaS platform for direct-to-consumer (DTC) commerce, has successfully concluded its 2025 DTC Summit, marking another milestone in its mission to deliver speed, intelligence, and growth for merchants worldwide. The summit gathered nearly 800 merchants on-site, attracted more than 2,500 registrations, and drew over 35,000 livestream viewers, reaffirming Shoplazza’s influence in the global eCommerce industry.

At the summit, Shoplazza unveiled its latest achievements across performance, AI capabilities, checkout, and reliability, highlighting its continued strides in innovation. Full store launch time has been reduced from three days to just 30 minutes, while Google Lighthouse scores now average over 95. Stores with more than one million SKUs maintain sub-1.2 second P99 load times, meaning that 99% of users experience page loads in less than 1.2 seconds, ensuring smooth browsing even during peak demand. Homepage rendering has improved to 1.9 seconds at the P95 level, and product listing pages now load in 2.0 seconds, outperforming the industry average of 2.87 seconds. These improvements reflect Shoplazza’s commitment to empowering merchant growth through faster, more seamless user experiences.

AI-driven capabilities also took center stage. Shoplazza’s proprietary translation engine processes 100 product descriptions in 0.8 seconds with 26 percent greater accuracy across 109 languages. Enhanced search and recommendation systems have lifted conversion rates by up to 30 percent and increased ARPU to more than $2. With the built-in Loyalty & Push system, merchants reported a 77.5 percent increase in member registrations and more than 10 percent growth in overall conversion rates, demonstrating how AI can scale enterprise-level precision to businesses of all sizes.

Checkout has been redefined to deliver both speed and reliability. Payment pages now load in under 0.8 seconds, price calculations complete in 0.6 seconds at P95, and payment responses finish in 1.5 seconds at P95. One-click checkout covers 70 percent of payment options and accounts for 42.8 percent of orders, while authorization success rates rose to 67.47 percent. Shoplazza Payments‘ three-stage risk control framework, integrating Rapid Dispute Resolution (RDR), Ethoca, intelligent routing, and real-time fraud detection, has further reduced chargebacks and secured global transactions.

Resilience remains a cornerstone of Shoplazza’s infrastructure. The platform achieved 99.99 percent uptime with less than 50 minutes of downtime over the past year. Its API ecosystem exceeded 10 billion calls, with more than 80 percent of functions available through open interfaces, supporting seamless integrations with ERP, CRM, and third-party systems. Multi-region active-active deployment, canary releases, and automated rollback provide the operational resilience merchants need during global sales events.

“The 2025 DTC Summit underscores our mission to turn uncertainty into certainty for global merchants,” said Jeff Li, CEO of Shoplazza. “For us, speed is not just a metric but a growth strategy, and we are committed to equipping merchants with enterprise-grade infrastructure that is fast, intelligent, reliable, and scalable.”

The event reinforced Shoplazza’s role as a trusted partner for merchants aiming to expand globally, showcasing how AI-powered infrastructure can transform every stage of commerce.

About Shoplazza

Shoplazza is a leading Canadian e-commerce platform empowering global businesses to build, launch, and grow their online stores. With a robust omnichannel infrastructure, Shoplazza simplifies how merchants connect with customers across online, in-store, and social channels. Learn more at https://www.shoplazza.com/.

Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge Partners with Royal University of Agriculture to Drive Youth-Led Climate Solutions

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PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – The Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge, an initiative by philanthropist Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, has partnered with the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) to inspire and equip Cambodian youth to develop impactful, community-based climate solutions. Guided by his belief that real progress on climate change requires not only policies and investments but also the creativity and determination of young people, Neak Oknha Chen Zhi launched this initiative to provide a platform for youth to experiment, learn, and showcase innovative ideas for a more resilient future.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony with Royal University of Agriculture to advance the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge—an initiative empowering Cambodian youth to develop scalable climate solutions.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony with Royal University of Agriculture to advance the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge—an initiative empowering Cambodian youth to develop scalable climate solutions.

Philanthropist and business leader Neak Oknha Chen Zhi has long championed youth-led progress in Cambodia, with initiatives spanning education, community resilience, and environmental sustainability. The Climate Action Challenge is the latest expression of this commitment, offering young Cambodians mentorship, resources, and a platform to design solutions that safeguard the environment for future generations.

The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at RUA’s Phnom Penh campus by Dr. Huon Thavrak, Vice Rector of RUA, and a representative from Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge program team. The ceremony was witnessed by senior representatives, including H.E. Ky Chanromdoul, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Under the agreement, RUA—through its Faculty of Agricultural Education and Communications—will lead student outreach, host ideation workshops, and provide mentorship in the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security thematic area. The Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge will coordinate the program, award up to $30,000 in seed funding for winning proposals, and guide the implementation process.

The initiative engages Cambodian youth across four thematic areas: Renewable Energy, Nature-Based Solutions, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. Participants receive technical training, expert mentorship, and funding to transform innovative ideas into practical climate action.

“This collaboration is a valuable opportunity to channel the creativity and energy of Cambodia’s youth, especially in agriculture and rural development. Together, we can inspire the next generation to advance sustainable solutions that protect our environment and communities,” H.E. Ky Chanromdoul said.

Both sides have committed to joint branding, co-promotional activities, and a shared vision to expand the program’s reach. The partnership aligns with Cambodia’s climate priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 13: Climate Action, and reflects philanthropist Neak Oknha Chen Zhi’s strong commitment to empowering youth and advancing sustainable development in Cambodia.
Hashtag: #ChenZhi #ChenZhiClimateActionChallenge #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Environment #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy

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About the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge

Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge is a national program, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and the Royal University of Agriculture, that empowers Cambodian youth (ages 18–30) to design and implement impactful climate solutions through a structured hackathon and implementation journey.
Participants receive mentorship, attend hands-on workshops, and compete for seed funding to bring their ideas to life. CAC focuses on four priority themes: Renewable Energy, Nature-Based Solutions, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security — encouraging innovation that creates real environmental and community impact.

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