CHICAGO, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fapon, a global leader in life sciences, will unveil its innovative one-stop IVD solutions at ADLM 2025, from July 29 to 31 in Chicago, IL. Fapon aims to be the trusted global partner for laboratories and IVD manufacturers with advanced innovations and dedicated localization services for the North American market.

Comprehensive and Customized IVD Solutions

Fapon offers a wide range of high-performance raw materials, reagent services, and open-system instruments tailored for the North American market. At ADLM, Fapon will introduce the new mouse-free IgG blocker and the new antibodies for cardiac marker assays (Fapon’s 4^th generation NT-proBNP and ultra-sensitive hs-cTnI). In addition, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance diagnostic products to meet the needs of the US market, such as antibodies for influenza A/B, H5N1, HIV p24, HCV, TP, CT, vitamin D and estradiol assays, and recombinant calibrator and control for the rheumatoid factor (RF) assay. In molecular diagnostics, Fapon provides solutions for qPCR/RT-qPCR, isothermal amplification, and NGS library preparation, featuring products like ProPrime Taq DNA polymerase and NextGen universal FS DNA library prep kit. It is worth mentioned that Fapon’s enzyme innovation is driven by AI-based enzyme engineering.

Expanding Open-System Instruments Portfolio

Fapon’s latest addition, Shine mT8000, integrates biochemistry and immunoassay, enhancing laboratory efficiency. The Shine i-series CLIA analyzers support various throughputs, and the portfolio includes compact immunofluorescence and PCR instruments for diverse testing scenarios. 

Cutting-edge R&D capabilities

With over two decades of innovation, we have developed our own cutting-edge technology platforms, including antibody discovery, protein expression, cell fermentation, and protein purification and analysis. To further drive innovation in the industry, we have established an R&D center in Boston, focused on molecular diagnostic enzymes and circRNA, and an R&D center in San Francisco for next-generation sequencing (NGS) and AI-driven life science, aimed to offer innovative diagnostic solutions to the market.

Strong US Presence

Fapon prioritizes customer needs with localized strategies, US-based R&D and production facilities. Furthermore, Fapon’s commitment to quality and robust supply chains is underscored by stringent ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, to guarantee the reliable and consistent delivery of its products.

Visit Booth No.3816 to explore Fapon’s innovative one-stop IVD solutions.

About Fapon

Fapon is a global leading life sciences company dedicated to providing integrated solutions and services for diagnostics, biopharma and biotherapy. Integrating a one-stop solution on raw materials, reagents and innovative open instrument platforms, the Company has grown into a leading supplier in in-vitro diagnostics. Fapon boasts advanced innovations in therapeutics technologies and AI algorithm platforms with data insights that contribute to a better and healthier world. Supported by its strong global R&D, manufacturing, sales and service network, Fapon’s products have established presence in over 70 countries and regions, serving more than 2,500 business partners worldwide.

Follow us on LinkedIn (Fapon) or visit our website https://us.faponbiotech.com 

The first champagne crafted for conditions of zero gravity celebrates a historic mission into space

REIMS, France, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar is back on Earth after its debut flight into space. On 25 June 2025, the first champagne adapted to space launched on an Axiom Space mission from Florida, returning to Earth 15 July 2025 in perfect condition in its specially designed, state-of-the-art bottle. This historic event represents the culmination of nine years of research and experimentation, during which Maison Mumm, in collaboration with a community of experts, once again pushed the boundaries, continuing the explorations it began when it was founded in 1827.

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Beyond the technological achievement of this brilliantly executed mission, Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar is a powerful symbol of the spirit of celebration and conviviality, which – having united people on Earth for centuries – will in future extend into space.

An unprecedented mission, nine years in the making

The project that took Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar into space began in 2017, when Maison Mumm assembled an expert team: Octave de Gaulle, founder of SPADE, which specializes in designing products and experiences for human life beyond Earth; the CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales), France’s national space agency; and Jean-François Clervoy, an astronaut with the European Space Agency, and the veteran of three NASA space missions.

The first prototype of Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar was presented in 2018, resulting in an initial set of observations, both technical and oenological. These were integrated into the design of a second prototype, produced in 2022, which also conformed to CNES specifications for safety and tasting in conditions of zero gravity. That same year, Maison Mumm announced its collaboration with Axiom Space, which would carry Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar on a future, real-life mission.

The final, crucial step before the mission could go ahead was a zero-gravity test flight, which was successfully completed in March 2025. And so, after nine years, on 25 June, Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar blasted off from Florida, as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). The Ax-4 Commander Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and biochemistry researcher, was accompanied by an international crew. The mission returned to Earth on 15 July, with Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar in apparently flawless condition. In approximately five months’ time, Yann Munier, Cellar Master of Maison Mumm, will be authorized to open the bottle and taste the world’s first champagne to have voyaged into space.

A new frontier

The unique feat achieved by Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar perpetuates Maison Mumm’s heritage of exploration, and once again demonstrates its capacity – in this case quite literally – to open new frontiers. The House’s pioneering spirit has long been epitomized by Mumm Cordon Rouge, which – over a century before it launched into space – accompanied Commandant Charcot, the first Frenchman to lead an Antarctic expedition, on his historic quest to the Polar Circle in 1904.

From the ends of the earth to the outer reaches of space… “Over and above its contribution to space exploration, the significance of this project lies in what champagne represents – shared values, an enduring art de vivre, a symbol of our culture – and in the possibility of recreating it in an entirely new environment,” comments César Giron, CEO of Maison Mumm. While Mumm Cordon Rouge is synonymous with earthly celebrations, Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar preserves, beyond the boundaries of our planet, the memory of a terroir, a climate, a savoir-faire and a ritual of conviviality – in short, a symbolic link to life on Earth.

Sébastien Barde, Deputy Director of Exploration and Human Spaceflight at CNES, adds: “The Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar project is a concrete example of the importance of considering conviviality and shared rituals in space. For CNES, these human dimensions are essential to the success of long-duration missions. By supporting projects like this one, we are exploring ways to improve the psychological well-being of crews and address the cultural challenges of human space exploration.”

Pushing the boundaries of design and winemaking

Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar represented a two-fold challenge: of design and of winemaking. The design had not only to respect the stringent safety standards of a space mission, but also to preserve and ensure the precious champagne bottle remained intact. Futuristic in conception, it features a glass half-bottle secured by an opening and closing mechanism of stainless steel – the same material used by Maison Mumm for its vats in Reims. The bottle is protected within a sleek outer casing of aeronautical-grade aluminum, emblazoned with the iconic red ribbon of Mumm Cordon Rouge. The casing’s long neck, ending in a cork secured by a metal ring, was designed to allow the champagne to be served in conditions of zero gravity.

The second, and equally important, aspect of the challenge involved the champagne itself. In order to counteract the dulling of the senses of smell and taste that occurs in space, the blend of Mumm Cordon Rouge had to be subtly tweaked. “The freshness and power of Mumm Cordon Rouge were retained, while the intensity of the aromas was heightened by extended aging and the addition of a dosage liqueur made from wines raised in oak casks,” explains Yann Munier. 

Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar is a way of encapsulating our culture, the memory of the terroir and tasting ritual that make champagne what it is.

ABOUT G.H. MUMM

G.H. Mumm – named after its founder Georges Hermann Mumm – has chosen Pinot Noir to define the style of its champagnes since its creation in 1827. For almost two centuries, its expertise has been dedicated to revealing the rich nuances of its signature grape variety. From the iconic Mumm Cordon Rouge to Mumm Blanc de Noirs, G.H. Mumm is an expert in selecting and blending the finest terroirs to express the diversity of Champagne’s Pinot Noir grapes. G.H. Mumm champagnes are distinguished by their exacting quality standards and singular aromatic personality: intense freshness, generous fruit and elegant structure, achieved after between two and five years’ aging in the cellars in Reims, France.

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Alpha Ladder Finance’s NFDT framework bridges physical assets and digital finance, creating a unique and transparent digital representation of live real-world assets, and enabling verifiable, compliant, and programmable ownership through tokens.

SINGAPORE, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alpha Ladder Finance Pte Ltd (ALFIN), a regulated financial institution under Alpha Ladder Group, proudly announces that it has been granted a patent protection in Singapore for its Non-Fungible Digital Twin (NFDT) framework, a blockchain-native architecture designed to represent real-world assets digitally with evolving performance and operational data.

The NFDT Patent (SG 11202307858Q), with initial priority filing in April 2021, was approved under the international Patent Cooperation Treaty before the patent was granted in Singapore. This milestone patent marks a significant advancement in Web3 and digital infrastructure, affirming a framework that ALFIN has been developing and refining over the past several years. Originally conceived to address the limitations of static Non-Fungible Token (NFT) models, the NFDT framework introduces an advanced smart contract architecture that enables asset records to evolve by capturing real-world changes in usage, condition, and ownership through a secure, time-stamped ledger.

Programmable Digital Twins for Real-Time, Auditable Asset Representation

The system combines digital twin technologies, originally developed in the context of Industry 4.0, with blockchain-integrated verification, providing institutions, asset owners, and regulators with a live, unique, non-fungible, auditable, and programmable representation of real-world assets. Unlike conventional NFTs that merely prove ownership of static assets, NFDTs are designed for live real-world assets with evolving data streams to support compliance-grade reporting, asset-backed financing, and ESG-linked claims with built-in transparency and auditability.

“The journey to securing this patent has been a multi-year effort,” said Dr. Bo Bai, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Alpha Ladder Group. “We started building the NFDT framework because we knew the market would eventually demand real-time, non-fungible and verifiable asset intelligence, not static records or speculation. With this patent now granted, it affirms our early vision and reinforces the infrastructure we’ve already built. NFDT brings life and logic to RWA tokenisation by providing proof of what’s happening, not just proof of ownership.”

Infrastructure for a Trust-Based Token Economy

The Non-Fungible Digital Twin (NFDT) is a next-generation smart contract framework designed to securely represent and manage real-world assets on-chain. The NFDT framework continuously captures real-time asset evolution, offering regulators and owners an immutable audit trail throughout the asset’s lifecycle. Each NFDT is linked to cryptographically verified reports and tracks changes over time via smart contract logic. The infrastructure supports programmable access, expiry, and revocation rules, and anchors real-time data, enabling regulators, investors, and asset owners to validate current asset state of an asset rather than relying on historical records.

Enabling Transparency, Compliance, and Performance-Linked Tokenisation Across a USD 16 Trillion Real-World Asset Market

The market for real-world asset tokenisation (RWA) is expected to surpass USD 16 trillion by 2030, driven by demand from sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, and capital market participants. However, this growth also comes with greater scrutiny. As stakeholders increasingly expect transparency, auditability, and proof of impact, tokenisation models must evolve accordingly.

With global regulators increasingly demanding auditability, transparency, and impact-proofing, NFDT provides a trust-grade solution fit for tokenised financial products, operational disclosures, ESG-linked disclosures, and asset-backed instruments.

The NFDT patent establishes a new digital foundation for financing, compliance, and asset ownership. By anchoring real-time operational data to each asset’s digital twin that is enhanced by blockchain technologies to serve as a unique and verifiable digital representation of the RWA, it enables smarter financing, leasing, and insurance decisions based on actual performance rather than assumptions. Investors gain greater transparency into fractional ownership structures, while assets can now be audited with greater confidence and credibility. Most importantly, this innovation opens the door for everyday consumers to participate in the real economy through transparent, data-backed investment opportunities.

The first wave of NFDT-powered pilots is already underway. ALFIN is collaborating with strategic partners to roll out applications across tokenised infrastructure for real world assets, including renewable energy projects, real estate assets, intellectual property with evolving data, and ESG-linked financial products.

With its patent now secured, Alpha Ladder Finance is doubling down on delivering trusted on-chain infrastructure that bridges real-world performance with digital finance, empowering enterprises, investors, and regulators alike.

About Alpha Ladder Finance

Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd. (ALFIN), formerly known as Metaverse Green Exchange Pte. Ltd., is a regulated financial institution headquartered in Singapore. Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), ALFIN holds a Capital Markets Services Licence for dealing in capital markets products and custodial services. The firm is also a Recognised Market Operator, positioning it at the forefront of regulated capital markets innovation.

ALFIN offers an integrated suite of capital markets solutions spanning securities, collective investment schemes, and both exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives. These services are purpose-built to meet the evolving needs of sophisticated clients, including institutional investors and accredited investors across both traditional and digital asset classes.

With a strong foundation in security and compliance, ALFIN’s custodial services leverage institutional-grade infrastructure to safeguard client assets with precision, reliability, and trust. As a Recognised Market Operator, ALFIN is powering the next generation trading platforms, bringing together regulatory rigour and cutting-edge technology to shape the future of capital markets.

To learn more about Alpha Ladder Finance, please visit: https://www.alphaladder.com/subsidiaries/alpha-ladder-finance/

PUNE, India, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, today announced the launch of TechM Orion, a next-generation AI agent development and deployment platform powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing. The platform is designed to help enterprises scale AI adoption responsibly and efficiently, with a focus on governance, transparency, and tangible business outcomes. 

TechM Orion is built on NVIDIA accelerated computing and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software suite, leveraging NVIDIA NIM, NVIDIA NeMo, and NVIDIA RAPIDS for efficient AI inference, model training and customization. It enables cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployments, allowing seamless integration with clients’ systems and third-party tools to maximize existing AI investments and support scalable growth. TechM Orion is architected to drive productivity and accelerate innovation, enabling global enterprises to deploy AI solutions faster, whether in assisted or fully autonomous environments, while maintaining control and transparency throughout the AI lifecycle. It also integrates AI agents from SaaS platforms, simplifying orchestration and boosting scalability with embedded assurance guardrails.

Nikhil Malhotra, Chief Innovation Officer, Tech Mahindra, said, “As enterprises race to embed AI into core operations, it is not enough to just democratize AI agent development. Enterprises are currently looking for ROI, assurance and a clear path to transform their business processes. Combined with NVIDIA’s unparalleled AI infrastructure and enterprise AI stack, TechM Orion empowers organizations to move from experimentation to transformation.”

TechM Orion will enable accelerated Agentic AI adoption for enterprises with:

• AI agents that can be built and deployed in under 1 week using the C2A (Chat-to-Agent) interface, compared to traditional timelines of 2–3 weeks.
• Library of 200+ pre-built, production-grade AI agents available across five industries: Banking and Financial Services, Telecom, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail & Consumer Goods.
• Seamless integration with enterprise systems in near real-time using a combination of:
  • Pre-configured connectors
  • Low-code custom adapters built in Python
  • Out-of-the-box agentic frameworks (e.g., Agentic RAG, document readers)
  • Enterprise adapters (e.g., Email, SAP, Salesforce)
• 30+ configurable AI governance checks for each agent to ensure transparency, validation, verification, and alignment with regional compliance standards.

Key benefits for enterprises:

• Rapid agent development and deployment: TechM Orion comes prepackaged with a large number of use cases on agentic workflows that seamlessly integrate with clients’ existing solutions.
• Verification and Validation observer: TechM’s proprietary VerifAI system sits as an observer agent across the workflow to provide guardrails for secure and ethical usage of data.
• Enterprise knowledge ready: The platform provides an ability to use local knowledge by RAG and fine-tuned models which enable enterprises to use their knowledge repositories to avoid hallucinations and drifts.

John Fanelli, Vice President, Enterprise Software Products, NVIDIA, said, “Agentic AI is redefining how work gets done—enabling software to perceive, reason and act across complex tasks. Tech Mahindra’s Orion platform, built on the NVIDIA AI software stack, brings this vision to life by helping organizations deploy intelligent agents that manage multi-step workflows, advancing adoption across industries and improving operational efficiency.”

This announcement builds upon Tech Mahindra’s established leadership in AI innovation, including the successful creation of Project Indus 2.0, India’s advanced multilingual large language model, and the company’s recent ‘AI Delivered Right‘ strategy launched in April 2025. TechM Orion represents the practical implementation of this strategy, embedding AI capabilities directly into the fabric of Tech Mahindra’s operations. It will be commercially available in Q3 2025, with early access programs for select clients in August. Tech Mahindra also plans to establish AI Engineering Centers of Excellence globally to support adoption and innovation at scale.

For more information on how TechM can partner with you to meet your Scale at Speed™ imperatives, please visit: https://www.techmahindra.com 

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MANILA, Philippines, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Ayala Group, one of the Philippines’ top business groups, once again made it to the prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series, affirming its sound Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices while strengthening the reputation of its business units among global investors.  

The FTSE4Good Index Series is reviewed semi-annually by FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group that periodically distributes stock market indices.

Ayala Corporation and core businesses ACEN, Ayala Land Inc., BPI, and Globe remain on the list this year. These Ayala businesses have been consistently on the index over several years: Ayala Corporation, Ayala Land, and BPI have been included since 2015, Globe since 2016, and ACEN since 2023.

“Our inclusion in the index reflects the commitment of our whole group to sustainability.  For a developing country like ours, sustainability means investing in a future where every Filipino can thrive. We want to be part of that future,” said Ayala Corporation President and CEO Cezar P. Consing. 

The Ayala Group’s sound sustainability practices and ESG-favorable portfolio have drawn sustainable financing from global investors. As of the end of 2024, the conglomerate’s total sustainable finance transactions have reached $6.2 billion.  

Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indexes are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.  

FTSE Russell evaluations are based on performance in areas such as Corporate Governance, Health & Safety, Anti-Corruption and Climate Change. Businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.  

To learn more about Ayala’s ESG practices, please visit ayala.com.    

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About Ayala Corporation

For 191 years, Ayala Corporation has been building businesses that enable people to thrive.

Ayala, currently one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines, has meaningful presence in real estate, banking, telecommunications, and renewable energy. It likewise has a growing presence in healthcare, mobility, and logistics as well as investments in industrial technologies, education, and other ventures. Ayala manages its corporate social responsibility initiatives through Ayala Foundation.

Visit our website at https://ayala.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about the company. 

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The prestigious exhibition in lifestyle sector,  Indonesia International Gifts and Housewares Expo, is set to return on August 6–8, 2025 at JIExpo. As a one-stop platform, IGHE is committed to becoming a premier stage that brings together thousands of business players and industry professionals from both Indonesia and abroad.

IGHE showcases a wide range of home décor, kitchenware, dining and party supplies, home textiles, and the latest lifestyle products. It serves as a hub of innovation, presenting the latest designs and technologies.

IGHE 2025 will be even more vibrant with the participation of 500 renowned brands from both domestic and international markets. Among the featured exhibitors at IGHE 2025 are ROBAM, D.KADI, X&W, CHANGJIANG, HUABAOCHENG and Homeco Living, who are set to showcase a wide range of innovative and premium products. The presence of the leading industry players reinforces IGHE’s position as a strategic platform for building business partnerships and expanding networks in both regional and global markets.

The Launch of IHA – Indonesia Housewares Association becomes highlight

In line with the spirit of industry transformation, IGHE 2025 marks a historic moment with the official formation of IHA – Indonesia Housewares Association. This strategic initiative aims to unite, empower, and strengthen the housewares industry ecosystem across Indonesia.

IHA is expected to serve as a central hub for cross-industry collaboration and a driving force for enhancing the global competitiveness of Indonesia’s housewares sector. The official inauguration of IHA will take place at IGHE 2025 on August 6. Will be attended by the founding board and members to mark a significant milestone in the advancement of the national industry toward the international stage.

The launch of IHA is a historic step forward for Indonesia’s housewares industry, paving the way for greater global recognition.

Seminars & Workshops Led by Experts

As part of its strong commitment to industry development, IGHE 2025 will feature a series of exclusive seminars and workshops organized in collaboration with partners including HIPMI-Indonesian Young Entrepreneur Association, ITC Group, Blibli.com, Tiktok by Tokopedia, etc. These programs will provide participants with in-depth insights, knowledge, and strategies to enhance business competitiveness.

IGHE 2025 is expected to welcome over 15,000 visitors and exhibitors from across the globe. More than just a product showcase, the exhibition promotes industry synergy and long-term growth for the industry.

Register to join the B2B exhibition!

Chaoyu Expo, expo@chaoyu-expo.com