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Hong Kong Lawyers Gain a Personalised AI Assistant with the Commercial Launch of Lexis+ AI with Protégé

Developed with customers leading the next wave of legal AI innovation, Lexis+ AI with Protégé uses AI agents and generative AI, grounded in proprietary LexisNexis Hong Kong content, for next-level productivity and outcomes

HONG KONG, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today announced the commercial availability of Lexis+ AI with Protégé in Hong Kong, marking a major milestone in the evolution of legal technology across Asia.

A Personalised Legal Assistant for the Hong Kong Market

Lexis+ AI with Protégé is a personalised AI assistant that intelligently powers productivity, drives next-level work quality, and enables legal and business professionals to unlock new economic value. Built with the highest levels of security, compliance, and privacy, and developed responsibly with human oversight, agentic AI capabilities in Protégé can autonomously complete tasks based on user goals, including reviewing its own work and identifying areas where it can improve its own output.

“At LexisNexis, we’re committed to driving better outcomes by unlocking new levels of efficiency and value in legal work to help our customers thrive,” said Michael Sit, Managing Director of LexisNexis Greater China. “Our goal is for every legal professional to benefit from a personalised AI assistant that enhances their daily work, and we’re proud to deliver that through our fully integrated, world-class AI platform.”

Leveraging proprietary agentic and generative AI technology from LexisNexis, Lexis+ AI with Protégé can:

  • Enable users to upload and analyse transactional documents to conduct streamlined, systematic analyses with speed and accuracy, and help the user refine their argument.
  • Ask questions of or summarise large, complex documents of up to 1 million characters or approximately 300 pages—a 250% increase over previous processing limits.
  • Draft full, personalised transactional documents, as well as litigation motions, briefs, and complaints with Draft Mode, and check its own work before turning them over to human legal professionals for final review. Documents can be further edited directly in Lexis+ AI or exported to Microsoft Word.
  • Generate a graphical timeline of events from uploaded documents.
  • Suggest legal workflow actions based on the type of documents uploaded (e.g., Draft a Legal Memo, Summarise, Draft an Argument) and dynamically generate follow-up prompts that are personalised to the lawyer’s workflow.
  • Provide prompt assistance, proactively suggesting refinements to queries to help the user accomplish their goals efficiently.
  • Allow users to securely upload and save tens of thousands of legal documents to Protégé Vault. On each Vault, users can perform numerous AI tasks to summarise, draft, analyse, and more.
  • Draft deposition questions based on fact patterns, descriptions of witnesses, and other relevant information.
  • And much more.

Customers can enjoy most of these features now, and more in the coming months.

Transforming Legal Workflows

The Hong Kong launch follows the successful rollout of Protégé in the United States earlier this year, and positions the region as a leader in legal AI innovation in Asia.

The LexisNexis global technology platform seamlessly integrates each wave of AI innovation, including extractive AI, which finds relevant results within data and provides deep insights; generative AI, which excels at creating new content from data based on user-entered prompts or instruction; and now agentic AI, which can intelligently and independently perform tasks on a user’s behalf.

To learn more about Lexis+ AI Hong Kong, visit: https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-hk/products-and-services/online-solution/lexis-plus-ai

To become a Lexis+ AI Insider and be among the first to receive essential updates on the development of legal AI tools at LexisNexis, visit: https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-hk/products-and-services/online-solution/ai-insider

About LexisNexis AI Development

LexisNexis customer-driven AI innovation focuses on analytics and decision tools that solve complex problems and enhance value. The company responsibly develops safe AI solutions with human oversight, backed by advanced encryption and privacy technology. Its global technology platform seamlessly integrates extractive, generative, and agentic AI within a scalable, multi-cloud infrastructure to drive rapid innovation and continuously improve answer quality, accuracy, and speed. A proprietary Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) platform grounds large language model (LLM) answers in a comprehensive repository of trusted legal content and metadata, delivering high-quality answers and validated citations. Its multi-model approach selects the best AI model for each use case, and model fine-tuning ensures high performance of domain-specific, personalized LLMs, supported by partners OpenAI, Mistral, Anthropic, AWS, and Microsoft. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles.

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional

LexisNexis® Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

Allianz Commercial: Insurance market for hydrogen could reach more than US$3 billion by 2030

  • Hydrogen demand could increase fivefold by 2050, while clean production may rise to 60% by 2035, driven by significant investments and planned projects globally.
  • While market potential for hydrogen is very high, there are lots of unknown variables and risks for setting up a robust and secure infrastructure.
  • The insurance sector has an important role to play in the hydrogen economy, addressing risks across the supply chain, from construction and production through to the end user, and through direct investment.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – Hydrogen will play a crucial role in driving the green transition with demand expected to surge in the coming decades. Around 60 governments have adopted hydrogen strategies, while the number of planned projects is already exceeding 1,500 globally compared to around 200 in 2021 – an increase of around 600%. To realize these projects, a total investment volume of US$680bn until 2030 may be needed, according to the Hydrogen Council and McKinsey, which will trigger a greatly increased demand for insurance to protect against risks as this investment is activated. Europe is leading the way by far with 617 planned projects and the highest total investment announced at $199bn.

While the potential of hydrogen is undoubtable, there are still challenges and headwinds to overcome. The potential size and scope of the hydrogen economy will depend on a range of factors including the evolving political, trade, and economic environment, as well as demand. Policymakers and regulators need to address costs for the development of the infrastructure, so that scaling up at a competitive level towards other energy sources is possible. Across all industries, stringent safety measures will be vital to manage hydrogen’s inherent risks. This is where the insurance industry comes into play. As hydrogen becomes integrated into the global economy, insurers can expect to see a significant increase in demand for coverage, with Allianz Commercial expecting the insurance market for hydrogen project coverage to grow to over US$3 billion in premiums by 2030.

Insurers have a key role to play in the development of the hydrogen economy, enabling investment and innovation, and providing risk management advice and guidance. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing within this industry are essential for developing best practices and building expertise. By addressing these multi-faceted challenges, the insurance sector can support the growth of the hydrogen economy and help facilitate the transition to net-zero emissions,” says Anthony Vassallo, Global Head of Natural Resources at Allianz Commercial.

Hydrogen offers great potential in Asia Pacific, but challenges and risks remain

While it holds much promise and has been used in the chemical and refinery sectors for many decades, with risks such as fire, explosion and embrittlement being already well-known, the integration of hydrogen into other industries brings a range of challenges with currently planned mega projects requiring a scale-up of risk management. Energy production facilities will involve hydrogen storage and high-temperature combustion, which can lead to leaks and explosions. In transport, applications like hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will also face risks of hydrogen embrittlement and leaks. Port operators, bunkering facilities and fuel handlers will need to manage highly flammable and cryogenic hydrogen fuels, bringing accident and contamination risks.

“Hydrogen holds significant promise in driving the energy transition across the Asia Pacific region, and we are already seeing power generation projects being developed that are designed to run with hydrogen as a potential fuel source. Further collaboration between countries can also be expected, in areas such as storage and transportation infrastructure, that will help to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen in the region. Allianz Commercial, with its proven expertise in low-carbon and energy sectors, is dedicated to supporting clients on their sustainability journey,” adds Trent Cannings, Regional Head of Natural Resources & Construction and Head of Specialty Hub at Allianz Commercial Asia Pacific.

Risk management and mitigation are crucial for hydrogen projects

Given hydrogen’s unique properties and high combustibility, ensuring safety throughout the value chain is crucial. Analysis of hydrogen-related incidents shows that undetected leaks can easily lead to explosions; equipment design, maintenance and training can help prevent the escape of flammable hydrogen gas, while the risks of ignition can also be reduced by locating hydrogen facilities in the open. Embrittlement risks can be managed using hydrogen-compatible materials and specifically designed resistant coatings. In addition to preventing incidents, organizations can take steps to limit the extent of property damage, business interruption, and third-party liability. Buildings and facilities should be designed and constructed to withstand natural hazards, fire and explosion, and limit damage to adjacent property and equipment. Robust hydrogen leak detection and isolation systems are also paramount. Human error is also a common factor in large losses. Operational, safety, emergency procedures, and training should be frequently updated, including having robust and well-rehearsed plans in place for accidental releases.

Given the wide reach of the hydrogen value chain and its potential uses, the implications for insurance could be far-reaching, touching on multiple sectors and lines of business over the next decade. However, from an exposure and potential claims perspective, product lines such as Energy, Natural Resources and Liability are likely to see the biggest impact from hydrogen risks over the next five to 10 years, followed by Property and Marine,” explains Vassallo.

Hashtag: #allianzcommercial


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About Allianz Commercial

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world’s largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry as well as family-owned and medium enterprises which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or film productions. Powered by the employees, , and network of the world’s #1 insurance brand, we work together to help our customers prepare for what’s ahead: They trust us in providing a wide range of traditional and risk transfer solutions, outstanding and services as well as seamless handling. Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either through our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2024, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated around €18 billion in gross premium globally.

Sungrow Inverters Successfully Pass the Brazilian Grid Operator Validations

SAO PAULO, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, proudly announced that all dynamic models of its inverters sold in Brazil have been officially approved by Brazil’s National Electric System Operator (ONS). This milestone confirms that Sungrow’s products meet the strict compliance standards and accurately represent the dynamic behavior during electromechanical and electromagnetic transients, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to technical excellence and active contribution to the modernization and reliability of the national electricity sector.

Sungrow Inverters Successfully Pass the Brazilian Grid Operator Validations
Sungrow Inverters Successfully Pass the Brazilian Grid Operator Validations

Addressing Challenges Revealed by Grid Disturbances

In August 2023, Brazil experienced a large-scale blackout that underscored the importance of accurate dynamic modeling for wind and solar power plants. The event brought attention to the need for greater confidence in the behavior of inverter-based resources during system disturbances, particularly in scenarios involving reactive power support and low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) capability.

As a result, the ONS published a Report (RAP 0012/2023) in October 2023, launching a structured initiative to evaluate and verify the models of inverters and power plant controllers (PPCs), aiming to enhance the reliability and robustness of power system simulations.

Robust Validation Process for Grid Compliance

In close coordination with ONS, Sungrow’s inverters underwent extensive simulation and testing applying PSCAD for electromagnetic transients and ANATEM for RMS-based electromechanical transients, crucial for analyzing dynamic events like switching operations, faults and power electronics interactions. The processes were structured around two key stages, both of which posed significant challenges.

  • Inverter Level 1 (L1): Sungrow validated its PSCAD model using a semi-physical controller to ensure alignment between simulation and actual hardware performance.
  • Inverter Level 2 (L2): Based on the verified PSCAD model, an ANATEM model was developed and cross-checked to confirm consistency between the two platforms.

Sungrow deeply recognizes and values the role of the operator throughout the process, always with a high technical level and collaborative posture to ensure the robustness of the Brazilian National Interconnected System (SIN).

The company invested significant resources to ensure its inverters successfully met all required modeling verification standards and assembled a dedicated local team, global R&D experts, and specialized consultants to support the process from start to finish. As a result, Sungrow received this official approval for all sold inverters, ranging from central, string inverters to modular inverters.

“This achievement reinforces our commitment to delivering high-performance, grid-compliant solutions that contribute to the stability and modernization of Brazil’s national power system,” said Ada Li, Vice President of Sungrow Americas.

About Sungrow

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of December 2024, Sungrow has installed 740 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world’s most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com.

 

VARON Launches Hot Summer Sale to Help Customers Stay Cool and Oxygenated

NEW YORK, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The rising summer heat presents new challenges for individuals with respiratory conditions. To help meet these seasonal needs, VARON has launched its Summer Sale—featuring exclusive offers on trusted oxygen concentrators for home and small portable oxygen concentrators

With the Summer Sale, VARON aims to ensure that individuals with respiratory needs can stay active and well-supported—even during peak heat or vacation plans. The following limited-time offers are now available as part of the VARON Summer Sale:

VARON Summer Sale Highlights

  • 18% Off Sitewide
  • Up to 40% Off select oxygen concentrators and featured bundles
  • Free Shipping on orders over $49
  • No coupon needed – discounts applied automatically at checkout

The Summer Sale is only available for a limited time.

Shop VARON’s Summer Sale now

Travel Light, Breathe Freely: Portable Oxygen Solutions for Summer Adventures

Whether you’re planning a weekend road trip or a long-awaited vacation, staying mobile shouldn’t mean compromising your oxygen. VARON’s portable oxygen concentrators are compact, quiet, and designed for on-the-go freedom—with car adapters, long-lasting rechargeable batteries, and travel-ready accessories. These devices empower users to travel with confidence and comfort.

Among VARON’s small portable oxygen concentrator, the new VP-8G has quickly become a customer favorite since its launch—thanks to its ultra-lightweight design, dependable oxygen delivery, and travel-friendly features. With summer in full swing, many users are finding it the perfect choice for staying active and comfortable on the go.

“Lightweight, quiet, and easy to carry—I finally feel free to go anywhere I want!” — Michelle R., Florida

“The VP-8G is a game-changer for my daily life. The battery lasts longer than expected, and I love the compact design.” — George T., California

See our best-selling portable oxygen concentrators built for travel.

Powerful Oxygen Support for Everyday Home Use

For those spending more time at home, VARON’s oxygen concentrators for home provide continuous oxygen, quiet operation, and sleek, compact designs—eliminating the hassle of bulky tanks. These devices combine high performance with everyday convenience, including user-friendly interfaces, a full set of accessories, remote controls, and more.

Discover VARON’s Oxygen Concentrators for Home Now.

Stay Safe with Smart Oxygen Use in Summer Heat

High temperatures can pose challenges for oxygen machine users. To ensure optimal performance and safety, VARON shares these important summer tips:

  • Use devices in cool, well-ventilated areas, preferably with air conditioning. If used outdoors in high heat, give the machine a few minutes to cool down every two hours.
  • Never leave oxygen concentrators or batteries inside vehicles parked in the sun, where temperatures can rise rapidly.
  • Always carry spare, fully charged batteries when on the go.
  • Clean air filters regularly to maintain efficiency and airflow.
  • Store equipment away from direct sunlight and high humidity.

Enjoy Every Breath This Summer with VARON

Whether you’re relaxing at home or heading out for your next adventure, VARON helps you stay cool, stay active, and stay oxygenated all season long. Experience the reliability, portability, and performance of VARON oxygen concentrators—backed by unbeatable summer deals.

About VARON

VARON is a trusted global brand offering advanced oxygen concentrators for both home and travel use. Dedicated to supporting respiratory wellness, VARON empowers users with innovative, easy-to-use devices that promote independence, mobility, and peace of mind.

Media Contact:
VARON Oxygen Solutions
Email: official@varoninc.com
Website: www.varoninc.com

Escape the Heat: Agoda’s Summer ‘Cool-cation’ Destination Guide

– Agoda recommends five international summer getaways to cool down

SEOUL, South Korea, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With unprecedented heatwaves sweeping across the globe this summer, South Korea is in the grip of its most intense heatwave in 117 years. Travelers are increasingly seeking cooler destinations to escape the hot and humid conditions. In response, digital travel platform Agoda has curated a list of refreshing ‘cool-cation’ destinations ideal for those looking to beat the heat.

Those looking to travel abroad to escape the heat can venture to destinations in the Southern Hemisphere like New Zealand and Australia where the seasons are reversed, offering the opportunity to enjoy a winter wonderland throughout July and August. Alternatively, mountainous, high-elevation destinations in the Northern Hemisphere like Canada, Austria and Switzerland also offer excellent conditions for cozy, cool-weather getaways.

New Zealand has experienced a 379% year-on-year rise in search volume from South Korean travelers, making it a top summer escape for skiers and snowboarders. July and August offer prime winter sports conditions, while visitors can also soak in stunning glacier views or relax in alpine hot springs.

Australia, with a 28% increase in interest, invites travelers to its snowy mountains and cool breezes. Phillip Island’s famous Penguin Parade, where Little Penguins waddle ashore at sunset, is a must-see for nature lovers.

Canada, up 91% in searches, is the ultimate “cool-cation” with mild summer temperatures and abundant outdoor adventures. Highlights include guided glacier walks on the Athabasca Glacier and paddling through Ontario’s Algonquin Park.

Austria, seeing a 44% rise in search volume, offers alpine relief from the heat. Adventurers can hike or bike scenic trails and swim in crystal-clear lakes like Wolfgang, Hallstatt, and Achensee, all set against breathtaking mountain backdrops.

Switzerland, with a 4% increase, remains a classic cool-cation choice. Visitors can ride scenic trains to snow-capped peaks, explore ice caves, or enjoy swimming and sailing in pristine glacial lakes.

Jay Lee, Country Director, South Korea at Agoda, said, “Following an early monsoon exit and the onset of a long, hot summer, travelers are increasingly turning to cooler, more refreshing destinations. At Agoda, travelers can discover and book an ideal stay where they can relax in comfort and enjoy a much-needed cool escape.”

With over 6 million holiday properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities available, Agoda makes it easy to plan the perfect ‘cool-cation’. Visit Agoda.com/deals or download the Agoda mobile app for the best deals.

Letright Spotlighted In Nikkei Bizruptors For Revolutionizing Sustainable Luxury In Outdoor Living.

Recognition by Nikkei BizRuptors underscores Letright’s role in redefining eco-conscious luxury in global outdoor living


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – Letright Industrial Corp., Asia’s leading sustainable outdoor living specialist, has been featured in Nikkei BizRuptors, a case study platform by Nikkei Business Lab Asia. The feature highlights Letright’s bold vision of merging sustainability with luxury in outdoor furnishing.

Ombra by Letright-smart pergola that combines solar innovation with luxury design, redefining sustainable outdoor living.
Ombra by Letright-smart pergola that combines solar innovation with luxury design, redefining sustainable outdoor living.

Originally developed by the ACES Institute, the business case was adapted for educational use by Nikkei BizRuptors. It spotlights Letright’s innovation-driven leadership and sustainable engineering, focusing on Ombra, its flagship solar pergola that blends sleek design with advanced solar integration and patented technologies

“Our journey goes beyond profits, it’s about creating positive environmental and social impact,” said Ren Li, Founder and CEO of Letright.

Letright has become a global benchmark in eco-luxury by replacing traditional wood with sustainable materials such as aluminum and wood-plastic composites. It has also advanced surface technology with thermoregulating TIGER powder coatings and integrated solar systems, setting new industry standards.

From a local startup to a global brand with a presence in Europe, North America, and emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa, Letright’s growth reflects its strong ESG focus.

Nikkei BizRuptors, part of the Nikkei Group, which also publishes Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times—showcases real-world case studies for business education. Letright’s inclusion adds to a growing body of Asia-centric materials used in schools and leadership programs globally.

“This feature affirms our role in shaping responsible innovation,” said Ren Li. “We’re proud to be part of the global conversation on sustainability and design.”

Letright’s spotlight marks a strategic step forward in expanding its influence and partnerships worldwide.
Hashtag: #Letright #SustainableLuxury #OutdoorLiving #GreenInnovation #ESGLeadership #SustainableDesign #NikkeiBizRuptors #BusinessCaseStudy




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Letright Industrial Corp., Ltd.

Letright Industrial Corp. specializes in sustainable outdoor furnishing and living, redefining luxury through eco-conscious design. Since 1999, it has pioneered materials like aluminum and wood-plastic composites to reduce environmental impact. Known for precision engineering, patented technologies, and ethical practices, Letright’s products including the Ombra solar pergola blend form, function, and sustainability. Headquartered in Asia with a growing global presence, Letright is committed to doing the right things and doing things right, shaping the future of responsible outdoor living.

For more information, visit

Storefriendly Introduces New Self-Service Storage System & IoT-Driven Smart Management — Enhanced Facilities to Meet Evolving Customer Needs


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – Storefriendly Self Storage Group has recently been honored with the prestigious “I&T Award (Hong Kong)” and “ESG Award (Hong Kong)” by the Self Storage Association Asia (SSAA). As an industry pioneer, the Group is the first to introduce a cutting-edge self-service storage system, including intelligent management solutions and AI-powered real-time customer support. The Group will soon celebrate the grand opening of its new flagship location, Storefriendly Tower (Peninsula West) in Lai Chi Kok, marking a milestone in its mission to deliver faster and higher-quality services to its customers.

Award-Winning Innovation: Cutting-edge Self-Service Storage System

Storefriendly’s innovative self-service storage solution earned the 2025 SSAA “I&T Award (Hong Kong)”, underscoring the Group’s relentless pursuit of innovation and its role in setting new standards for the industry. Embracing the digital era, Storefriendly has pioneered the integration of the O2O (Online-to-Offline) model to streamline the storage rental process. Customers can now select branches and unit sizes, complete payments, and confirm bookings online, all from their mobile devices or computers. Upon confirmation, a QR code is issued for seamless access to the selected branch, enabling a swift and user-friendly move-in process.

24/7 Security and IoT Monitoring for Enhanced Safety

Storefriendly’s physical locations are equipped with 24/7 security surveillance and automated environmental monitoring, powered by Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This system detects anomalies such as power surges or water leakage in real time, ensuring rapid response and optimal storage conditions. Coupled with a 24-hour customer support hotline, these features offer customers peace of mind when using the self-service storage units.

Hybrid AI + Human Customer Service for Faster & More Personalized Support

Customer service is another cornerstone of Storefriendly’s development strategy. After years of listening to customer feedback, the Group identified a need for faster and more in-depth support. By incorporating a smart AI-driven customer service system, Storefriendly now offers 24-hour assistance for basic inquiries and facility tour bookings. At the same time, the Group remains committed to providing personalized support through human agents during service hours, ensuring a premium and empathetic customer experience.

Full-Building Storage Tower Ecosystem Promoting Sustainability

In addition to offering comprehensive storage services, Storefriendly Tower locations, including the Lai Chi Kok branch, are equipped with solar systems and EV charging stations, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability. These green initiatives have earned the Group the “ESG Award (Hong Kong)”, recognizing its leadership in sustainable development within the storage industry.

Premium, Club-Level Facilities Unlock New Possibilities for Storage

As Hong Kong’s first full-building self storage ecosystem, Storefriendly Tower provides club-class storage experiences with added-value amenities that enrich the customer journey. These include but are not limited to:

  • Free on-site parking with complimentary EV charging
  • Bike repair station for cycling enthusiasts renting bike units
  • Tool stations on traditional storage floors to facilitate packing and transport
  • Dedicated workspaces for customers to handle personal tasks etc.

Specialized Storage: Wine Storage & Safety Box

Beyond conventional storage, Storefriendly is expanding into specialized and boutique storage solutions, such as climate-controlled wine cellars and on-demand safety boxes. The wine storage units are equipped with temperature and humidity control systems to preserve wine quality, while the smart safes offer high-security storage for valuables with real-time monitoring and secure access, meeting the diverse needs of modern customers.

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About Storefriendly Self Storage Group

Founded in 2002, Storefriendly Self Storage Group is one of Asia’s leading self storage brands, operating over 90 branches and 40,000 storage units across Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Taiwan. More than half of its branches are self-owned properties, strategically located with 24-hour smart access systems and robust security infrastructure. The Group is committed to providing safe and flexible storage solutions for both personal and business clients.

Storefriendly continues to invest in technology, including AI customer service, wine cellars, and smart safes, to enhance service quality and deliver an exceptional storage experience.

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Hydroleap Secures USD 4.75 million in Latest Funding Round to Accelerate Sustainable Water Technologies in APAC

SINGAPORE, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hydroleap, a pioneering company in sustainable water treatment technologies, has successfully raised an additional USD 4.75 million in its latest funding round from strategic investors including EDBI, which operates under SG Growth Capital – the investment platform of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore, Antares Ventures and Woh Hup, bringing its total funding to nearly USD 12 million till date. This helps extend Hydroleap’s solutions to more hyperscale data centres in the Asia-Pacific region and build teams in key markets. This also supports the company’s continued development and deployment of advanced water treatment solutions for surging industries, including pharmaceutical, semiconductor and agrifood, where sustainable water management technologies are critical for operational efficiency and environmental impact.  

This investment rallies strategic partners who recognise the economic and environmental potential of Hydroleap’s technologies. EDBI, Antares Ventures and Woh Hup back Hydroleap’s electrochemical solutions that enable industrial customers to become chemical-free, recycle their wastewater and reduce their energy consumption by 10%.

“This funding round, particularly with the backing of strategic and institutional investors, underscores strong confidence in Hydroleap’s technologies,” said Dr. Mohammad Sherafatmand, Founder and CEO of Hydroleap. “Critical infrastructure such as data centres, semiconductor and pharmaceutical facilities urgently require smarter, more sustainable water and energy management. This is where Hydroleap delivers solutions that drive both financial efficiency and environmental impact.”

“Hydroleap delivers what industries across Asia Growth Markets increasingly need: efficient, scalable water treatment that’s both commercially viable and sustainable,” said Michael Gryseels, Founder and Managing Partner of Antares Ventures. “As demand grows across sectors like AI, semiconductors, and sustainable agrifood systems, their solution helps cities and infrastructures reduce resource use without compromising performance. AI isn’t just about chips and software. It drives up needs for efficient energy and water-cooling management, and Hydroleap tackles that challenge head-on. Through our deep connectivity in the region, Hydroleap has been able to access critical industries in Asia and turn innovation into real-world results. We’re proud to continue standing with them as long-term partners, alongside leading institutional investors committed to Asia’s sustainable future.” 

“Investing in companies that drive sustainability is not only beneficial for the environment and financially compelling but also aligns with Woh Hup’s commitment to pioneering innovative solutions in the built environment sector where our business primarily operates.” said Austyn Yong, Director of Woh Hup. “Hydroleap has delivered promising results in enhancing energy and water efficiency across a range of asset types — particularly data centres — and we are proud to support them as they continue to expand across Asia.”

About Hydroleap

Hydroleap, a Singapore-headquartered company, pioneers sustainable water and wastewater treatment through its proprietary electrochemical technologies. By redefining how industries manage water, energy, and chemical consumption, Hydroleap delivers innovative, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions that enhance operational performance while supporting environmental sustainability.

Visit our website here.

For more information, please contact:
Zachary Loh
Hydroleap Pte Ltd
z.loh@hydroleap.com
+65 8282 7242