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iScreen Introduces Full iOS 26 Compatibility With New Creative Features and Expanding Global Reach

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App ranks No.1 in Graphic Design in the U.S. and worldwide.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Xiamen iScreen Information Technology Co., Ltd. today announced that its flagship mobile personalization application, iScreen, now offers full support for Apple’s latest mobile operating system, iOS 26, reinforcing its leadership in the global customization market.

iScreen: App of the Day, Loved by 100M+ Users
iScreen: App of the Day, Loved by 100M+ Users

Enhanced Compatibility and Creative Features

With the official release of iOS 26, Apple has unveiled a series of innovative visual advancements, most notably the Liquid Glass effect and immersive depth wallpapers.

In response, iScreen has swiftly optimized its platform to ensure full compatibility, introducing Liquid Glass widgets, enhanced support for maintaining True Tone across widgets, customizable 3D wallpaper templates, and additional personalization functions.

These features, combining enhanced compatibility and creativity, deliver a more interactive and visually engaging mobile personalization experience for users worldwide.

Popular Features and Customization Options

iScreen features over 1,000 customizable widgets for lifestyle, health, and productivity, including flip albums, calendars, and clocks. 

iScreen offers interactive and gamified tools on homescreen, such as bubble wrap, playing a virtual piano, interacting with plushies or simulated appliances, slot machines, mini-games like Pac-Man, and caring for the fish in a virtual aquarium.

The app also provides creative tools such as DIY wallpapers, social interaction features, and charging animations, allowing users to share photos, track real-time distance and moods, and enjoy daily updated themes from minimalist designs to AI-generated art.

Dynamic Island supports interactive pets, plants, and animations. Integrated with iOS 18 custom Control Center features, the app enables full flexibility for widgets and layouts while maintaining visual consistency, delivering a truly unique and expressive mobile experience.

Market Recognition and Position

The application has surpassed 100 million global users, ranking among the top three desktop customization platforms worldwide.

Earlier this month, Apple highlighted iScreen in its “Today” section for five consecutive days, reaching 128 countries and regions. This level of editorial attention not only affirms the app’s design quality but also signals the growing relevance of mobile personalization tools across international markets.

About Xiamen iScreen

Xiamen iScreen Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a mobile personalization company dedicated to innovation, R&D, and delivering exceptional user experiences.

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Yuno Accelerates Global Growth with APAC Expansion Across China and Singapore

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  • With Singapore as its regional headquarters in APAC and new operations in China, the payments orchestrator is simplifying cross-border commerce for global merchants.
  • Yuno is also announcing the regional availability of NOVA, the company’s first-of-its-kind suite of agentic AI solutions that turn payment friction into growth.

SINGAPORE & NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Yuno, the global payment orchestration platform, today announced important expansions within APAC including the opening of regional headquarters in Singapore and new operations in China. Yuno’s dual-office setup strengthens its mission to simplify global payments and empower merchants to scale across borders with confidence.

Yuno Expands in APAC

Today’s announcement follows Yuno’s entry into the Middle East and UK earlier this year, when the company launched its regional headquarters in Qatar and European headquarters in London to better serve the MENA & EU region’s fast-evolving payment needs.

Founded by Juan Pablo Ortega and Julián Núñez – the entrepreneurial minds behind Latin American tech giant Rappi – Yuno was built by merchants, for merchants. After navigating the complexities of global payments firsthand, the duo launched Yuno to address the growing need for a seamless, secure and scalable payment solution that adapts to different markets.

Expansion into China

With its new operations in China, Yuno is enabling Chinese merchants to participate in the global digital economy by offering a single API integration that connects to more than 1,000 payment methods and over 450 providers across 195 countries. This includes built-in compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR and local data privacy), smart routing to increase approval rates and reduce costs, and real-time payment insights that drive better decisions.

“China is one of the world’s most advanced digital economies, and its merchants are increasingly going global,” said SheueChee Beh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Yuno in APAC. “We’re proud to partner with Chinese brands to remove the friction in cross-border payments and help them scale confidently on the world stage.”

Building Roots in APAC

Yuno’s regional headquarters being placed in Singapore also marks a strategic move to anchor the company’s presence in APAC – one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce regions. With strong internet penetration, a tech-savvy population, and regional leadership in compliant digital infrastructure, Singapore is home to a significant number of fintech firms that consistently attract the highest funding in the region.

Yuno will benefit from having its regional headquarters in Singapore due to:

  • Singapore’s position as a leading fintech hub in Asia, supported by strong regulatory frameworks, innovation programs, and global connectivity.
  • The company’s ability to strengthen alignment with regulatory frameworks and contribute to the growth of the payments ecosystem as a member of the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) and Emerging Payment Association Asia (EPAA) and close work with local industry bodies.
  • Global and regional Yuno customers, including NetEase Games and other pilot merchants, have established their payment infrastructure in Singapore. Setting up Yuno’s APAC hub in Singapore allows the company to better support these customers and accelerate new product rollouts.
  • Singapore’s vibrant fintech ecosystem also provides Yuno with access to strategic partners, banks, and payment providers. This enables deeper collaboration and innovation to meet the evolving needs of businesses across the region.
  • Through active participation in industry discussions and fintech events, Yuno is committed to helping shape the future of payments in APAC, while leveraging Singapore as a hub for talent, marketing, and connections.

Yuno Launches NOVA, AI Agents to Turn Payment Friction Into Growth

Yuno also introduced a brand new AI-powered solution – NOVA – to further support merchants in APAC and across the world. NOVA turns card declines, abandoned checkouts, and missed payments into AI-powered customer conversations via phone and WhatsApp that recover revenue and surface additional data signals from customers in the process. The engagements with customers are built to delight them by utilizing intelligent decisioning to choose the optimal outreach method, generating the right script, localizing the conversation across over 70 languages, and adapting dynamically based on the customer’s responses and preferences.

Pilots of NOVA began in Q2 2025 with a select group of global merchants across retail, digital services, and delivery platforms. In early testing, NOVA helped recover up to 75 percent of failed payments on calls that were answered, and showed meaningful lift across WhatsApp messaging as well. Rappi, the Latin American delivery giant, was one of the first to adopt the solution—and within just a few months, it saw an 8 percent lift in recovery rates.

“Our goal is to become the go-to partner for businesses navigating global payments. Whether it’s a fast-scaling brand in China or an innovative startup in Asia, Yuno offers the infrastructure and intelligence to power their next stage of growth,” said Juan Pablo Ortega, Co-founder and CEO, Yuno. “Coupled with the launch of NOVA, Yuno is driving the charge towards agentic commerce, proactively solving merchant issues, all without manual intervention. We look forward to our continued expansion in the region and helping businesses scale globally with confidence and efficiency.”

Trusted by brands like McDonald’s, NetEase Games, GoFundMe, Uber, inDrive, and Rappi, Yuno continues to expand its footprint in high-growth regions through localised solutions and on-the-ground expertise.

Hashtag: #FinTech #PayTech #Payments #PaymentOrchestration #FutureOfPayments

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About Yuno

Yuno is a leading financial infrastructure platform that simplifies global payments for enterprise merchants and fast‑scaling companies around the world. With a unified API connecting over 1,000 payment methods and fraud tools, Yuno optimizes acceptance rates, reduces costs, and enhances security. Yuno supports leading brands across LATAM, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC, including McDonald’s, NetEase Games, GoFundMe, Uber, inDrive, and Rappi.

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Huawei Releases Global Digitalization and Intelligence Index Report for the Power Industry to Boost Electric Power Intelligence

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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – At the Huawei Global Electric Power Summit held during HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, Huawei released the Global Digitalization and Intelligence Index (GDII) Report for the Power Industry. This report aims to provide quantitative evaluation tools and strategic guidance in the construction of future power systems for global power companies as they go digital.

Jo Cops, Chairman of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), stated in his opening speech that with the widespread adoption of PV systems, electric vehicle charging piles, and microgrids, real-time operational monitoring of low-voltage grids has become crucial for ensuring the stability of power systems.

David Sun, CEO of Huawei's Electric Power Digitalization BU
David Sun, CEO of Huawei’s Electric Power Digitalization BU

David Sun, CEO of Huawei’s Electric Power Digitalization BU, emphasized in his speech that digital and intelligent enablement is vital to addressing the uncertainties of the future power system. AI has been elevated from an “efficiency tool” to a “survival essential.”

Driven by the target communication network architecture and guided by the principles of “intelligent and robust main network, medium-voltage integration, low-voltage transparency, high speed and security, and space-ground integration,” Huawei has constructed a multi-layered technical system based on “scenario applications + cloud-pipe-edge-device synergy.” The system aims to provide power companies with intelligent solutions covering all scenarios of power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption, so they can achieve digital transformation and sustainable development.

the 2025 Global Electric Power Showcase
the 2025 Global Electric Power Showcase

At the summit, Huawei and State Grid Shaanxi jointly released the 2025 Global Electric Power Showcase. In Shaanxi, through joint innovation and large-scale verification, the two companies achieved transparency in low-voltage 400V transformer districts, delivering real-time perception, centralized management and regulation, and quick response for the management of low-voltage distributed new energy.

Charles Tlouane, COO of City Power from South Africa, and Simon Dezsö, Deputy CEO of Hungary’s MAVIR, also shared their challenges and first-hand experiences as their companies went digital.

Looking to the future, Huawei will continue to inject intelligence into core electric power production scenarios with the aim of helping global power companies move towards smarter and more sustainable future.

Learn more https://e.huawei.com/en/industries/grid
Hashtag: #electric #grid #powergeneration #powertransmission #powertransformation #IDS #Huawei

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AS Watson Celebrates World Pharmacists Day

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Honouring Over 3,000 Pharmacists and Nearly 10,000 Health Professionals Worldwide


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – On World Pharmacists Day, AS Watson proudly celebrates the dedication and expertise of its global network of pharmacists and health professionals, who play a pivotal role in helping customers lead healthier lives.

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“On this meaningful day, we extend our deepest gratitude to over 3,000 pharmacists and nearly 10,000 health professionals at AS Watson across the globe. Their commitment goes far beyond in-store services—they also provide online consultations in most of our markets, ensuring customers receive trusted health advice anytime, anywhere. Their expertise is essential in helping our customers navigate their health journeys with confidence,” said Peter Macnab, International Commercial Director of AS Watson.

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Meeting the Rising Demand for Health and Wellness

AS Watson’s health and wellness business continues to accelerate, fuelled by evolving customer expectations, a growing focus on preventive care, and strong category growth. In the past 12 months alone, overall health & beauty sales have increased by over 10%, with the vitamins & dietary supplements category also rising more than 10%, and the diet & fitness category seeing an impressive surge of over 20%.

Weight management has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments, with sales of related products and services soaring by 130%. As global obesity rates climb, more customers are turning to trusted pharmacists for safe, expert guidance. AS Watson’s pharmacists provide access to weight management medicines and supplements, along with personalised advice on nutrition, lifestyle, and sustainable health practices empowering customers to take a holistic approach to their wellbeing.

Complementing this category momentum is the rapid adoption of AS Watson’s O+O (Offline plus Online) retail strategy. Online sales of health products have surged by 30% year-on-year, underscoring a shift in consumer behaviour towards convenient O+O access to trusted health essentials. This surge reflects not only a preference for O+O shopping experience but also a growing tendency among customers to proactively manage their wellbeing.

In response to these trends, AS Watson has significantly expanded its health product portfolio, offering a comprehensive range, from vitamins and supplements to condition-specific solutions. AS Watson is committed to supporting every customer’s unique health journey with both breadth and depth of choice.

Empowering Health Customers Across Age Groups

AS Watson is witnessing a dynamic shift in customer demographics, with both younger and silver generations increasingly prioritising their health and wellbeing.

There’s has been remarkable year-on-year growth of 30% in the young customer segment seeking health products. This surge reflects a growing awareness among younger consumers about preventive care, wellness. They are actively seeking expert advice and convenient access to products that support their lifestyle and long-term health goals.

Meanwhile, the silver generation now represents over 30% of AS Watson’s health customers and continues to grow steadily. Spending 1.4 times more than the average health shopper, they reflect increasing engagement and purchasing power, underscoring the importance of personalised health solutions tailored to their needs.

Peter added, “We are proud to serve a diverse and growing customer base. Both younger and silver generation are powerful forces in the health category, and we are committed to supporting them with relevant products, expert advice, and a seamless O+O health shopping experience.”

As AS Watson continues to evolve with the changing health landscape, our commitment to innovation, accessibility, and customer-centric care remains stronger than ever. By empowering pharmacists and health professionals with the right tools and platforms, we’re shaping the future of health retail—one that is more personalised, inclusive, and digitally connected.

Hashtag: #ASWatson



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#AyamBersamaMu: Ayam Brand™ and Sunway XFarms Join Forces to Empower Children with Nutrition and Real-World Learning

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The collaboration combines hands-on learning for children with nationwide food aid distribution to over 1,000 underprivileged individuals.


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Ayam Brand™, a household name with over 130 years of heritage, has once again reinforced its long-standing commitment to nutrition and community well-being through a collaborative CSR initiative with Sunway XFarms. #AyamBersamaMu brings together 60 children from underprivileged backgrounds for a day of experiential learning focused on healthy eating, sustainable farming, with fun, interactive activities. At the same time, the initiative extends its reach to over 1,000 underprivileged individuals nationwide through the distribution of nutritious food aid.

Ayam Brand™ in collaboration with Sunway XFarms brings together 60 children from Rumah Pengasih Warga Prihatin (RPWP) and Rumah Kebajikan & Anak Yatim Darul Najjah (An Najjah) for a day of experiential learning focused on healthy eating, sustainable farming, with fun, interactive activities
Ayam Brand™ in collaboration with Sunway XFarms brings together 60 children from Rumah Pengasih Warga Prihatin (RPWP) and Rumah Kebajikan & Anak Yatim Darul Najjah (An Najjah) for a day of experiential learning focused on healthy eating, sustainable farming, with fun, interactive activities

Ayam Brand™ has a proud legacy of promoting healthier eating habits among children and underserved communities. #AyamBersamaMu is part of its ongoing nationwide CSR programme to make nutritious food accessible to those who need it most. With more than a decade of impactful CSR work, Ayam Brand™ continues to combine food provision with nutritional education, creating lasting benefits for the communities it serves.

The one-day event at Sunway XFarms gives children an immersive experience that links nutrition and healthy-eating with real-world farming practices. Activities include an engaging “Suku Suku Separuh” nutrition sharing session featuring Ayam Brand™ products, a hydroponics farming workshop using Ayam Brand™ cans, and a tour of Sunway XFarms’ greenhouse facilities. The day concluded with a wholesome “Farm-to-Fork” lunch, where children enjoyed meals prepared with Ayam Brand™ products and fresh produce of vegetables from the farm. These activities are designed to build awareness of healthier food choices among the younger generation, while reinforcing the importance of sustainable living in everyday life.

“At Ayam Brand™, we believe that nutrition and education must go hand-in-hand to create meaningful change. Through #AyamBersamaMu we empower children to understand healthy eating while also addressing immediate food needs in communities, we are building a stronger foundation for the future,” says Teoh Wei Ling, Head of Marketing at Ayam Brand™.

“Our partnership with Ayam Brand™ demonstrates how collaboration can drive impact. By combining nutrition with sustainable urban farming, we hope to inspire children with practical knowledge while ensuring communities have access to nutritious meals,” says Afdhal Nayan, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway XFarms.

Beyond the event, Ayam Brand™ extends its impact nationwide by distributing food aid to underprivileged individuals through its trusted NGO partner, Food Aid Foundation. This outreach is set to benefit up to 1,000 recipients, ensuring that the impact of the programme lasts well beyond a single day.
The combination of education and distribution reflects Ayam Brand™’s holistic approach to tackling food security while empowering future generations with the knowledge and tools to make healthier choices.
#AyamBersamaMu continues Ayam Brand™’s legacy of impactful CSR, reflecting its vision of making nutritious food accessible while nurturing healthier generations. Through partnerships with organisations like Sunway XFarms and Food Aid Foundation, Ayam Brand™ is committed to strengthening food security and empowering communities nationwide.

Hashtag: #AyamBrand #AyamBersamaMu




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Ayam Brand™

Ayam Brand™, a 133-year old Malayan heritage brand famed for its wide range of quality, preservative-free, no added MSG, healthy, convenient and Halal certified canned food. Ayam Brand™ products are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities that meet the highest international standards with worldwide-recognized certifications (HACCP, ISO 9001). All Ayam Brand™ products are on the JAKIM (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia) whitelist of Trusted Halal Food Brand. Ayam Brand™ has been ranked in the Top 10 as Malaysia’s most chosen FMCG brands, according to Kantar Malaysia Brand Footprint Study 2024.

Vientiane-Boten Expressway Set for Completion by 2030, Says Deputy Prime Minister

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Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith announced during a welcoming ceremony for Xu Hao, Vice Governor of China’s Yunnan Province, on 24 September in Vientiane (Photo: Pathetlao)

The Vientiane-Boten Expressway, linking Laos’s capital to Boten in Luang Namtha Province, is expected to be completed by 2030, Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith announced during a welcoming ceremony for Xu Hao, Vice Governor of China’s Yunnan Province, on 24 September in Vientiane.

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Dr. Shunpei Yamazaki of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. Renews GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (TM) Title of “Most Patents Credited as Inventor” with 20,120 Patents

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ATSUGI, Japan, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Shunpei Yamazaki of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. (SEL) has renewed his own GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (TM) title of “Most patents credited as inventor” with a total of 20,120 patents on semiconductor devices, displays, and analog AI as of March 31, 2025. This achievement surpasses his previous records of 3,245 patents in 2004, 6,314 in 2011, and 11,353 in 2016.

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This record was verified by six IP experts on July 9, 2025. Dr. Yamazaki received a record certificate from a Guinness World Records adjudicator on September 17, 2025. It includes patents granted in countries such as Japan, the United States, South Korea, China, and Germany from 1969 to March 31, 2025. Notably, Thomas Edison (U.S., 1847-1931), known as the “king of invention,” held 2,332 patents during his lifetime; Dr. Yamazaki has significantly exceeded this number.

Yamazaki’s comment: “More than 20,000 patents are the result of nearly 60 years of research. Encouraged by this record, we will continue to promote the development of technologies such as ultra-low power consumption LSIs and analog AI that can help prevent global warming.”

Dr. Shunpei Yamazaki’s Profile
Doctor of Engineering, Chairman & CEO of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. (SEL)
He was born in 1942. In 1970, he invented a basic device of a non-volatile memory known as “flash memory” (basic inventions of 41 patents including Japanese Patent No. 886343; Japanese Examined Patent Application Publication No. 50-36955, and U.S. Patent No. 3,878,549). In 1980, he founded SEL and assumed the position of Representative Director. In 1997, he was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon from the Cabinet Office of the Japanese Government for the innovation of MOS LSI element technology. He presented an oxide semiconductor FET with an extremely low off-state current on the order of yA/micrometer (10 to the power of -24 A/micrometer) *1 & *2.

He is a Life Fellow of IEEE, a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA), a WAC (World Academy of Ceramics) academician, and an ECS (Electrochemical Society) fellow. He received an Honorary Doctor Degree of Culture from Doshisha University. He is also a member of Doshisha Shayu, a title given to distinguished contributors to Doshisha.

About Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
SEL has been practicing a unique business model that is specialized toward research and development. SEL is focusing on the research and development of ultra-low power consumption large-scale integrated circuits (OSLSI), analog AI, and organic EL displays, using crystalline oxide semiconductors (including CAAC-OS *3), and electronic circuits and OLED elements for higher-performance OLED displays.

The website of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.:
https://www.sel.co.jp/en/ 

*1 yA/micrometer: The y (yocto) in yA/micrometer is one of the International System of Units (SI) prefixes, and yA/micrometer represents “yoctoampere/micrometer” or 10 to the power of -24 A/micrometer.
*2 K. Kato et al., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys., 51, 021201-01 (2012)
*3 CAAC-OS: c-axis aligned crystal oxide semiconductor
*OSLSI, CAAC-OS, and CAAC are Japanese registered trademarks of SEL. (Nos. 5698906, 5473535, and 5473530)

L’Oréal announces top startups heading to Singapore for 2025 Grand Finale of the biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition

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Top innovators from across the SAPMENA region to compete for a L’Oréal-funded commercial pilot opportunity and a year-long mentorship program 

SINGAPORE, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Top innovative startups from across the South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) region are one step closer to win a L’Oréal-funded commercial pilot opportunity and year-long mentorship program. After a rigorous evaluation process by industry experts, 10 startups from the SAPMENA region have emerged as grand finalists of L’Oréal’s 2025 SAPMENA Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program, each offering bold, scalable and tech-driven solutions that address critical challenges in the beauty industry.

The biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition of this geographical scale, the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program intensifies L’Oréal’s startup focus and investment in beauty innovation. During the Grand Finale in Singapore on 7 November, these 10 finalists will pitch their ideas to a distinguished judging panel of industry experts from L’Oréal, Google, Meta and Veros Ventures. These innovative startups represent some of the most promising talent from SAPMENA, a region known for its rapid growth, large population, and young, digitally-savvy consumers. 

Grand Finalists of L’Oréal’s 2025 SAPMENA Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program

  1. Betterdata (Singapore): Betterdata offers large-scale synthetic data generation, ensuring privacy and the provision of synthetic data for analytics and model training.
  2. Digital First AI (UAE): Digital First AI is a platform which supercharges marketing campaigns and maximises ROIs through proprietary AI agents and workflows.
  3. Halo AI (UAE): Halo AI helps brands scale their content creator collaborations with AI-powered analysis to manage, vet and select creators.
  4. Heatseeker (Australia): Heatseeker enables marketers to run live, in-market experiments with real customers using its AI-powered platform, providing rapid, quantitative evidence.
  5. Infloso AI (India): Infloso AI is an ecosystem of AI tools at the convergence of technology, marketing, advertising and the creator economy, helping marketers build brands across platforms.
  6. Newera Bio (Australia): Newera Bio develops bio-based dyes and binders for the cosmetic and textile sectors that significantly lower the cost and resource intensity of material dyeing while improving performance.
  7. Springboards (Australia): Springboards AI is a cloud-based AI platform designed to accelerate and enhance creativity with AI-powered tools to assist creatives in research, ideation, concept validation and campaign creation.
  8. Sravathi AI (India): Sravathi AI is a silico chemistry AI platform that designs and develops advanced pharma using AI, molecular modelling, biochemistry and chemical engineering.
  9. Without (India): Without is a material science enterprise ethically transforming unrecyclable waste into high-quality, recyclable materials and products, creating a circular economy.
  10. Wubble.ai (Singapore): Wubble.ai is the world’s first enterprise grade AI solution for businesses to create royalty-free, personalised music in seconds.

During the Grand Finale on 7 November, these teams will compete for the opportunity to work with L’Oréal in a commercial pilot with one of the Group’s 37 international brands, tap into potential exposure in 35 markets across the SAPMENA region, and embark on a year-long mentorship program with senior executives from L’Oréal and the program partners.

Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer for L’Oréal SAPMENA, said, “The high quality of entries for the 2025 Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program truly speaks to the exceptional creativity and ingenuity of these innovative startups in beauty tech. At L’Oréal, we know that we cannot innovate alone, and collaborating with these leading startups allows us to explore new ideas, test groundbreaking solutions and push the boundaries of beauty tech to redefine what beauty can be. Congratulations to the teams competing in the Grand Finale and I look forward to seeing their pitches in Singapore this November.”

L’Oréal is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation. Fast Company named L’Oréal in its Top 50 2024 Best Workplaces for Innovators list and winner of the Beauty and Fashion category, in recognition of its commitment to encourage and develop innovation at all levels.

About the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program in SAPMENA
The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program is the biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition of this geographical scale. Designed to discover, support and nurture promising startups from across the South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) region, the competition is open to startups from countries including Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

Startups are given the opportunity to develop their pilots in Beauty Tech innovation in one of five challenge themes: Consumer Experience, Content & Media, New Commerce, Tech for Good and Science for Beauty. Top innovators crowned during four regional finals (Middle East, India, Australia & New Zealand, and Southeast Asia) advance to the SAPMENA Grand Finale on 7 November 2025. The judging panel comprises industry experts from L’Oréal, Google, Meta and Veros Ventures.

The top three Grand Finale winners will win a L’Oréal-funded commercial pilot opportunity and a year-long mentorship program with senior executives from L’Oréal and the program partners. Startups that run successful pilots in SAPMENA could gain access to L’Oréal’s global network, with the SAPMENA region acting as a launchpad to leverage valuable partnerships and market insights.

For more information, visit http://bigbang.lorealsapmena.com/.


About L’Oréal South Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa (SAPMENA) Zone
Home to 3 billion people and 40% of the world’s population, the South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa (SAPMENA) Zone is a major growth engine for L’Oréal and a global talent hub. The SAPMENA Zone was formed in 2021 to drive focus on consumer needs and growth in many of the world’s most populous, young and fast-growing economies. Across 13 entities and 35 markets spanning New Zealand to Morocco, the L’Oréal SAPMENA Zone is reinventing beauty experiences for our consumers through a portfolio of over 30 international brands and game-changing Beauty Tech innovations. Our business model is built on responsible and sustainable growth, with commitments which focus on three key areas – the planet, the people and our products.

About L’Oréal
For 115 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.

With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (ecommerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2024 the Group generated sales amounting to 43.48 billion euros. With 21 research centres across 13 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 8,000 Digital talents, L’Oréal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.

In 2025, L’Oréal Groupe has been named the most innovative company in Europe by Fortune magazine, out of 300 companies, in a ranking spanning 21 countries and 16 industries in Europe.

More information on https://www.loreal.com/en/mediaroom

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