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Akeso Announces Completion of First Dosing in Phase III Clinical Trial of Ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF) Combination Therapy for Immunotherapy-Resistant NSCLC

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HONG KONG, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) (“Akeso” or the “Company”) announced that the first patient has been dosed in its pivotal Phase III clinical study (AK112-305/HARMONi-8A) of ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody) in combination with docetaxel for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has progressed following PD-1/L1 inhibitors and platinum-based chemotherapy.

Ivonescimab is the only bispecific immunotherapy antibody currently undergoing Phase III registration trials for IO-resistant lung cancer.

In recent years, immunotherapy has achieved significant progress in the treatment of NSCLC. PD-1/L1 inhibitors, whether used as monotherapy or in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy, have become the standard first-line treatment for advanced NSCLC in patients without driver mutations. However, despite these advances, 60%-70% of patients experience disease progression within the first year of treatment.

Currently, there are no approved standard treatment options for IO-resistant NSCLC. Docetaxel is recommended in both China’s and international treatment guidelines for immunotherapy-resistant (IO-resistant) NSCLC. However, docetaxel’s monotherapy efficacy in the IO-resistant NSCLC patients remains limited. Several Phase III clinical trials investigating IO-resistant lung cancer, including immunotherapy combination therapies studies and ADC therapy studies, have failed to demonstrate positive results.

Mechanistic studies suggest that PD-1 therapy can restore the immune system’s anti-tumor activity, while anti-VEGF therapy alleviates VEGF-mediated immune suppression and promotes T-cell infiltration. When combined, these two therapies may produce synergistic effects. Ivonescimab simultaneously targets both PD-1 and VEGF pathways, reversing the immune-suppressive tumor microenvironment and reactivating anti-tumor immune responses. These synergistic mechanisms provide a scientific rationale for using ivonescimab to treat IO-resistant tumors.  Furthermore, the positive efficacy and safety data demonstrated in a Phase II study in this indication underscore the significant therapeutic potential of ivonescimab in this difficult to treat patient population.

The ivonescimab regimen has demonstrated remarkable efficacy and excellent safety across multiple tumor types. The ongoing AK112-305/HARMONi-8A Phase III study targeting IO-resistant NSCLC is expected to offer a novel and highly effective treatment option for patients with IO-resistant NSCLC, in line Akesos ‘ ‘Immuno-2.0’ strategy.

As the world’s leading PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, ivonescimab has achieved extensive population coverage for core indications in NSCLC and is positioned across multiple lines of treatment, with the potential to reshape the overall treatment landscape for advanced NSCLC.

Forward-Looking Statement of Akeso, Inc.
This announcement by Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK, “Akeso”) contains “forward-looking statements”. These statements reflect the current beliefs and expectations of Akeso’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any decision to purchase securities of Akeso. There can be no assurance that the drug candidate(s) indicated in this announcement or Akeso’s other pipeline candidates will obtain the required regulatory approvals or achieve commercial success. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in P.R.China, the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; Akeso’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the Akeso’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.

Akeso does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by law.

About Akeso
Akeso (HKEX: 9926.HK) is a leading biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of the world’s first or best-in-class innovative biological medicines. Founded in 2012, the company has created a unique integrated R&D innovation system with the comprehensive end-to-end drug development platform (ACE Platform) and bi-specific antibody drug development technology (Tetrabody) as the core, a GMP-compliant manufacturing system and a commercialization system with an advanced operation mode, and has gradually developed into a globally competitive biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative solutions. With fully integrated multi-functional platform, Akeso is internally working on a robust pipeline of over 50 innovative assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune disease, inflammation, metabolic disease and other major diseases. Among them, 24 candidates have entered clinical trials (including 15 bispecific/multispecific antibodies and bispecific ADCs. Additionally, 7 new drugs are commercially available, and 2 new drugs with 2 new indications are under regulatory review for approval. Through efficient and breakthrough R&D innovation, Akeso always integrates superior global resources, develops the first-in-class and best-in-class new drugs, provides affordable therapeutic antibodies for patients worldwide, and continuously creates more commercial and social values to become a global leading biopharmaceutical enterprise.

For more information, please visit https://www.akesobio.com/en/about-us/corporate-profile/ and follow us on Linkedin.

Eddid Financial Granted SFC Approval to Upgrade In-Kind Subscription/Redemption Mechanism for Digital Asset spot ETFs

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HONG KONG, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eddid Financial (“the Group”) announced that its subsidiary, Eddid Securities and Futures(“ESFL”), has received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (“SFC”) to upgrade its in-kind subscription and redemption mechanism for digital asset spot ETFs. This enhancement allows clients to directly subscribe to or redeem Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs using cryptocurrencies via their Eddid ONE Virtual Asset Account. Without the need to create a separate virtual asset trading platform account, operational efficiency and user experience are significantly enhanced.

The Group’s bespoke virtual asset account system will be seamlessly integrated with the SFC’s robust regulatory framework, enabling investors to conveniently transact relevant ETFs using cryptos. This upgrade substantially improves market flexibility and liquidity. The Group also offers margin financing services for virtual asset spot ETFs, allowing clients to leverage their ETF holdings to pursue investment strategies with greater agility.

ESFL was one of the first brokerages to receive a license uplift from the SFC in September 2023. Last year, it strengthened its position as a participating broker in Asia’s first Bitcoin spot ETFs and the world’s first Ethereum spot ETFs, while continuing to pioneer innovative tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA) solutions. With the rapid growing virtual asset market in Hong Kong, this upgrade is expected to deliver significant value to the market. The Group remains committed to driving Hong Kong’s evolution into a global hub for virtual asset finance, driven by its dual engines of innovation and compliance.

Hong Kong-developed EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M] challenges century old cooking traditions with breakthrough flavour enhancement technology

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Revolutionary Cooking Sauce Defies Culinary Logic: Frozen Chicken Rivals Fresh, Budget Beef Rivals Premium Wagyu


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – The revolutionary multifunctional sauce EXOTICA UMAMI (known to Chinese speakers simply as “EX M”) continues to win admirers and astound veteran chefs with its versatility, flavour,texture and remarkable time and money-saving capabilities.

At another groundbreaking introduction event on July 30, presented at the New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel, top Hong Kong chefs once again demonstrated the new seasoning and cooking sauce’s ability to generate intense, rich flavours and sometimes tenderise proteins—with results that challenged conventional culinary wisdom, showing how EXOTICA UMAMI can challenge culinary norms, improve dining experiences while potentially optimizing restaurant budgets.

THE IMPOSSIBLE TASK: USING FROZEN CHICKEN TO CHALLENGE FRESH

Star Chef Kenneth Loo pushed EXOTICA UMAMI to its absolute limits, taking on the extraordinary challenge of using EX M sauce in a carefully developed recipe to vacuum marinade and poach frozen chicken in direct comparison to a blind test using fresh chicken with soy sauce. In Hong Kong, using fresh chicken for soy sauce chicken is a deeply rooted practice driven by culinary tradition, as the meat needs to remain succulent while the skin takes on a shiny, flavourful finish. Fresh chicken—not frozen—is generally used because it retains natural moisture, has a tender texture, and absorbs marinade better due to its intact cell structure, resulting in juicier, more flavourful meat with a glossy, appealing skin. Frozen chicken releases excess water, has damaged cell structure, and may develop a mushy texture, reducing marinade absorption and diluting flavour while creating a drier and tougher texture when cooked.

The results were nothing short of revolutionary, defying traditional belief. The consensus was that the frozen chicken marinated in “EX M” delivered a depth of flavour far more captivating than any standard soy sauce. Not only was the skin colour deeper and much more appealing, but the inherent ingredients in EXOTICA UMAMI—such as thyme and other fermented ingredients—delivered a more complex taste, dramatically enhanced juiciness and comparable texture to fresh chicken, even when the chef experimented with frozen chicken.

TASTE CHALLENGE
TASTE CHALLENGE (1)
(FRESH) SOY CHICKEN VS (FROZEN) EX M POACHED CHICKEN

BUDGET BEEF RIVALS PREMIUM WAGYU

Moving onto the second demonstration, New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel Executive Chef Gary Wong personally conducted an ambitious test: grilling US Ribeye steak using EXOTICA UMAMI versus M5 Wagyu Ribeye without the sauce, directly challenging the perceived superiority of premium ingredients.

M5 Wagyu Ribeye, which costs approximately double that of US Ribeye, supposedly is characterised by exceptional intramuscular fat, resulting in a rich, buttery texture and a velvety, melt-in-the-mouth feel. Its fine marbling enhances tenderness and juiciness, with low-melting-point fat that should contribute to a much more luxurious bite compared to the more budget type US Ribeye Steak.

TASTE CHALLENGE
TASTE CHALLENGE (2)
EXOTICA UMAMI GRILLED US RIBEYE VS GRILLED M5 WAGYU RIBEYE

Once again, the results defied expectations and challenged industry assumptions. The consensus among the distinguished guests and professionals was that the US Ribeye through a few minutes of direct drizzling with “EX M” sauce in the grill made it have comparable texture in quality to the Wagyu and being equally—or more—succulent, rich and juicy than the far more expensive Wagyu.

RENOWNED ITALIAN CHEF ENDORSES

Also attending the demonstration was Italian chef Paolo Monti of acclaimed Wan Chai trattoria AMA. The Rome native took particular interest in EXOTICA UMAMI after learning the sauce draws inspiration from Garum, the 2,000-year-old Roman marinade. Instead of fish in Ancient Garum, creator Dan Gan developed this modern innovative alternative for salt, soy sauce and MSG using the concept of pork as the foundation.

Chef Monti demonstrated a sophisticated new dish of grilled pork neck with mashed potatoes, seasoned and vacuum marinated with EXOTICA UMAMI. The refined dish captivated everyone in attendance, showcasing the sauce’s remarkable flexibility for use in authentic Italian cuisine. Chef Monti confirmed his professional endorsement: “I respect Exotica Umami for not overpowering the original taste of the main ingredients while boosting savouriness, flavours and depth—something many other seasoning products fail to achieve.” Chef Monti announced he will be serving his new pork neck dish on AMA’s menu from August 1.

EXOTICA UMAMI INNOVATIVE DISHES LAUNCHED ONE AFTER ANOTHER

Through this comprehensive series of chef workshops and exploration of EXOTICA UMAMI, it has become evident that the sauce delivers revolutionary, game-changing effects for enhancing dishes while achieving substantial time and cost savings. More hotels and eateries are adopting this breakthrough to their competitive advantage. In addition to Chef Monti’s announcement of his new dish, New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel’s Sagano will serve Exotica Umami EX M Teppanyaki beef on their à la carte menu starting 1 August to give customers a different feel.

Chef Cheuk will also launch EX M Poached Chicken at New World Millennium’s Tao Li as part of their reinvented Chinese “Siu Mei” specialities from August 1, joining the successful EX M Char Siu, which he created and shared with overwhelming positive feedback during the June 30 workshop. Industry professionals praised his version of the local pork char siu as comparable to Spanish pork char siu—a significant achievement in flavour and texture elevation.

About EXOTICA UMAMI

This all-in-one multifunctional cooking sauce and natural type flavour enhancer has emerged as a genuine game changer for the food industry. The consensus confirms that EXOTICA UMAMI makes food demonstrably more succulent and juicy while contributing its own distinctly addictive taste profile. In numerous applications, the sauce can further tenderise meat and produce. This extraordinary ability to simultaneously add flavour and improve texture saves professional kitchens significant time and money.

The revolutionary alternative for salt, soy sauce and MSG was invented in Hong Kong by food visionary Dan Gan. Inspired by ancient Roman culinary heritage, it was developed and perfected at Gan’s Exotica Gelatea Restaurant through an unexpected journey. When his chef quit, Gan the proprietor was compelled to take over kitchen operations. Determined to elevate his food quality, he created a marinade to add directly to his burger while grilling. The transformative results helped earn recognition on the prestigious “Ranked: the world’s best burgers” list by UK platform Lovefood.

To further refine his revolutionary seasoning sauce, Gan temporarily paused his restaurant operations. Using a carefully crafted mixture of pork, herb, spice and closely guarded secret ingredients combined with time-tested fermenting techniques, Gan systematically experimented with his sauce to elevate it for fine dining applications. Through this meticulous process, EXOTICA UMAMI [“EX M”] was born. Made in small batches, the unique sauce currently is mainly supplied to the hotel and restaurant industry.

Currently, EXOTICA UMAMI maintains exclusive availability to industry professionals and is not actively sold in retail. However, EXOTICA UMAMI can be purchased at the JW Marriott e-shop and at Towngas Cooking Centre in Causeway Bay for non-industry professionals. For more information or details about the sauce or purchasing arrangements, contact: info@exoticaconcepts.com.

More information can also be found at www.exotica-gelatea.com

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“MMCA×LG OLED SERIES” KICKS OFF TO BRING DIGITAL ART CLOSER TO THE PUBLIC

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Featuring 88 LG OLED Screens, Inaugural Exhibition by Artist TZUSOO
Transforms MMCA’s Central Seoul Box into a Gateway for Digital Art

SEOUL, South Korea, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) announces “MMCA×LG OLED Series 2025 –TZUSOO,” the inaugural exhibition of a multi-year partnership with the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA). This forward-looking project explores the creative possibilities at the intersection of art and technology – beginning with a large-scale digital installation by Korean media artist TZUSOO, on view at MMCA Seoul’s iconic Seoul Box from August 1, 2025, through February 1, 2026.

Photograph by Hong Cheolki, image provided by MMCA (2)
Photograph by Hong Cheolki, image provided by MMCA (2)

The “MMCA×LG OLED Series” transforms Seoul Box – a soaring, publicly accessible space at the heart of MMCA – into a dedicated platform for contemporary media art. Each year, the series will present a new work by a leading contemporary artist, with LG as the title sponsor providing technical support to help bring ambitious artistic visions to life.

For the inaugural edition, TZUSOO presents “Agarmon Encyclopedia: Leaked Edition,” a multimedia installation comprising the sculpture “Agarmon” alongside the two-channel video work “The Eight Spirits of Flesh.” Known for her distinct voice rooted in digital-native culture and her explorations of gender and identity, TZUSOO engages themes of life, desire, and generative cycles through a hybrid of organic forms and digital avatars.

The installation is powered by 88 55-inch LG OLED screens, arranged into two towering media walls specifically designed to fill the Seoul Box space. With perfect blacks and vivid colors, LG OLED displays enhance the visual intensity of “The Eight Spirits of Flesh,” immersing viewers in a world where digital creatures shift and interact across screens. The scale and technical sophistication of the installation mark a significant moment for media art at MMCA – and underscore LG OLED’s digital canvas as a powerful and creative medium.

“It’s an honor to support the first of many exhibitions of the MMCA×LG OLED Series by helping bring the artist’s bold visual experiment to life through the immersive power of our LG OLED technology,” said Kate Oh, head of Experiential Marketing at the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company. “We hope this series offers audiences a deeper, more sensory experience of contemporary art and expands the possibilities for how it can be expressed and appreciated by art enthusiasts on a digital canvas.”

“As the first artist selected for the MMCA×LG OLED Series, TZUSOO’s multifaceted spirit of experimentation vividly reflects the creativity and innovation this project aims to foster,” said Kim Sunghee, Director of MMCA. “We look forward to this exhibition introducing new possibilities for contemporary art at the intersection of technology and artistic vision.”

LG OLED has a longstanding history of supporting artists at the intersection of art and technology. To learn more about LG’s global art collaborations, visit http://www.LGOLEDART.com.

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About LG Electronics Media Entertainment Company

The LG Media Entertainment Solution Company (MS) is a recognized innovator in televisions, audio, displays and smart TV platforms. The MS Company enhances the media entertainment experience with its OLED TVs, renowned for perfect black and perfect color, and premium LCD QNED TVs, all powered by the personalized webOS smart TV platform. The MS Company also offers Information Technology solutions (gaming monitors, business monitors, laptops, projectors, cloud devices and medical displays) as well as Signage solutions (Micro LED signage, digital signage, hospitality displays and signage software solutions) that are designed to maximize customers’ work efficiency and deliver strong value. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

About LG OLED ART

LG OLED celebrates the merging of ground-breaking technical essence and top-line artistic creativity to inspire the art we see around us today and tomorrow. Under the LG OLED ART initiative, artists reinvent or reinterpret their artform through LG OLED’s digital canvas. We redefine the artist’s canvas, by introducing the brilliance of LG OLED as their ideal medium with stunning color precision and unrivaled clarity. Our motto, “We inspire art,” reflects our vision to support all artists who seek to engage with digital art, embrace new forms of creativity and transcend traditional artistic boundaries. LG OLED ART has collaborated with over 40 globally acclaimed artists, including Anish Kapoor, Damien Hirst, Suh Do Ho, Kim Whanki (1913–1974), Barry X Ball, Kevin McCoy, and Six N. Five. To follow the journey of LG OLED ART, visit www.LGOLEDART.com.

Photograph by Hong Cheolki, image provided by MMCA (3)
Photograph by Hong Cheolki, image provided by MMCA (3)

Photograph by Hong Cheolki, image provided by MMCA (4)
Photograph by Hong Cheolki, image provided by MMCA (4)

Photograph by Hong Cheolki, image provided by MMCA
Photograph by Hong Cheolki, image provided by MMCA

Tongyu Launches “Satellite-Ship-Terminal” Integrated Maritime Solution, Ushering in New Era of Smart Maritime

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tongyu Communication , a global leader in communication infrastructure, today unveiled its next-generation Integrated Maritime Communication Solution at Indonesia International Maritime Exhibition (INAMARINE 2025). This industry-first “satellite-ship-terminal” ecosystem integrates shipborne satcom-on-the-move (SOTM), MacroWiFi intelligent mesh networking, high-performance satellite antennas, and portable terminals through converged space-ground and air-sea architecture, delivering end-to-end intelligent connectivity for global shipping.

Solution Highlights:

  • Intelligent SOTM System
    Features proprietary phased-array terminal enabling seamless LEO/GEO satellite handover, Maintains uninterrupted broadband connectivity during transoceanic voyages
  • Maritime MacroWiFi Solution
    Hybrid “satellite backhaul + shipborne access” architecture supports 2km-range transmission & 200+ concurrent connections, while ensuring efficient bandwidth distribution for seamless connectivity
  • 1.2m Ku-Band Satellite Antenna
    Delivers over 99% signal stability in hurricane-force winds, ensuring precise signal tracking even during extreme weather events
  • Portable Terminal
    1.2kg ultra-light design with 3-minute rapid deployment, meets emergency communication needs in distress scenarios

The solution leverages advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite technologies with high-performance shipborne terminals to achieve seamless global maritime coverage. Vessels operating in open oceans, offshore platforms, or congested ports gain stable high-speed connectivity for navigation management, HD monitoring, mission-critical data transmission, and life-saving distress communications.

“This represents not just technological advancement, but a fundamental paradigm shift.” stated Winnie Wu, Vice President of Tongyu. “By solving maritime’s three core pain points — continuity, cooperativity, and emergency response capability — our integrated SOTM and MacroWiFi delivers all-weather, ultra-reliable smart connectivity for the global maritime industry.”

Looking forward, Tongyu will accelerate 6G pre-research and integrated space-air-ground-sea technology development, driving various implementation of full-domain communication solutions. Through strategic collaboration with key partners including telecom operators and integrators, we are committed to extending cutting-edge digital connectivity to global users, collectively shaping a safer, smarter, and more sustainable communications future.

About Tongyu Communication

Founded in 1996, Tongyu Communication Inc. (Stock code: 002792.SZ) is a global leader in communication infrastructure. Specializing in R&D and manufacturing of mobile BS antenna systems, RF components, satcom payloads and terminals, and optical transceivers, the company holds over 1,000 patents in base station antennas and satellite communications. With products deployed across 100+ countries, Tongyu operates 10+ branches and 3 manufacturing bases worldwide, delivering end-to-end solutions from terrestrial to space networks.

For more information, please visit https://www.tongyucom.com 

Expert Organization Celebrates Centennial – 100 Years of DEKRA: Safety in a Changing World

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STUTTGART, Germany, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On 30th June, 2025, DEKRA celebrates its 100th anniversary – with a clear focus on the future. What began in 1925 with voluntary vehicle inspections is now a global expert organization for safety, sustainability, and digital trust. On its centennial, DEKRA reaffirms its commitment to tackling the major challenges of our time – in line with its anniversary motto: “Securing the Future.”

DEKRA was founded on June 30, 1925, in Berlin as the “Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein” (German Motor Vehicle Inspection Association) – at a time when the automobile was beginning to reshape the world. Its mission: voluntary technical inspections to bring safety to a new era of mobility. A century later, this initiative has evolved into a global expert organization with 48,000 employees in around 60 countries – all pursuing one clear goal: enabling safety and trust in a changing world.

What began in 1925 with vehicle inspections has grown into a comprehensive portfolio across mobility, industry, environment, and digital technologies. DEKRA tests both physical and digital products, processes, and systems. “Safety is not static – it evolves with the world we live in,” says CEO Stan Zurkiewicz. “Our task is to help shape key areas of transformation – mobility, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and sustainability – with expertise, responsibility, and foresight.”

Shaping Germany – Expanding Globally

DEKRA’s history is marked by constant progress. When periodic vehicle inspections became mandatory in Germany in 1951, DEKRA played a key role in their implementation. The 1960s and 1970s brought a focus on education and research, including the founding of DEKRA Akademie (1974), the Research and Development department (1968), and Accident Research (1978) – the latter with the aim of learning from data.

After German reunification, DEKRA took over responsibilities from the former East German vehicle authority and built a comprehensive inspection network in the new federal states. Shortly thereafter, the company entered international markets, including France, Spain, China, and the United States. Since then, DEKRA has pursued a globally focused strategy – while maintaining strong roots in its home market of Germany.

Read full version: https://www.dekra.com/en/100-years-of-dekra-safety-in-a-changing-world/

About DEKRA

For 100 years, DEKRA has been a trusted name in safety. Founded in 1925 with the original goal of improving road safety through vehicle inspections, DEKRA has grown to become the world’s largest independent, non-listed expert organization in the field of testing, inspection, and certification. Today, as a global partner, the company supports its customers with comprehensive services and solutions to drive safety and sustainability forward—fully aligned with DEKRA’s anniversary motto, “Securing the Future.” In 2024, DEKRA generated revenue of 4.3 billion euros. Around 48,000 employees are providing qualified and independent expert services in approximately 60 countries across five continents. DEKRA holds a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 1% of the world’s most sustainable companies.

TmaxSoft Empowers OK Bank Indonesia’s Digital Onboarding with AnyLink: An Integrated Interface for Internal-External Connectivity

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GYEONGGI-DO, South Korea, August 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TmaxSoft announced on July 31st  that it will provide its integrated interface solution, AnyLink, to OK Bank Indonesia, the Indonesian subsidiary of OK Financial Group.

Corporate Identities of TmaxSoft and OK Bank Indonesia
Corporate Identities of TmaxSoft and OK Bank Indonesia

Expanding globally, focusing on Southeast Asia and Japan, TmaxSoft won the project by thoroughly analyzing customer needs, considering the state of the Indonesian market and digital strategies, and conducting sales activities optimized for the local market.

OK Bank Indonesia is a commercial bank with its business network all across Indonesia, growing based on a portfolio centered on ICT-enabled financial services, global retail, and financial products for small and medium-sized enterprises. It has been expanding its business scope to digital payment services and is on its way to advancing mobile banking by integrating various digital capabilities.

Over the next seven months, TmaxSoft will carry out the project and work on integrating with major external systems and establishing internal business channels to enhance mobile banking. This effort is part of TmaxSoft’s support for creating a seamless digital onboarding environment at OK Bank Indonesia.

AnyLink, the solution adopted for this project, ensures efficient and stable integration across enterprise data, applications, and internal and external channels. It offers end-to-end strengths by providing comprehensive interfaces such as FEP, EAI, and MCI, plus cloud auto scaling, user-friendly development tools, and prompt maintenance and failure response support.

Backed by a strong track record across leading financial institutions, public sectors, and enterprises, AnyLink continues to prove its reliability and performance. In 2023, AnyLink created a new success story through Shinhan Bank’s next-generation project ‘The NEXT’ to develop a new external system, demonstrating its capabilities in critical and sensitive financial systems. In addition, it achieved successful business outcomes by optimizing Shinhan Bank Japan, SBJ DNX’s banking system for digital infrastructure.

Upon completing this project, TmaxSoft will initiate a follow-up effort to expand interface and channel capabilities for OK Bank Indonesia, while exploring new opportunities to strengthen OK Financial Group’s digital finance competitiveness.

Additionally, TmaxSoft aims to accelerate its digital transformation (DX) business across Southeast Asia, North America, and Japan, with the strategic ambition of becoming a top 10 global software leader. TmaxSoft is actively pursuing strategic partnerships in sales, technology, and infrastructure, leveraging its comprehensive portfolio of middleware, mainframe modernization, interface, and framework solutions.

“Organizations seeking to improve their competitiveness through advanced systems and services prefer solutions with robust customer references, reliable technologies, and guaranteed services and functionalities,” said Hyongyong Lee, CEO of TmaxSoft. “We will strengthen the core elements of this project, integrated solutions and comprehensive services, by addressing customer pain points and will accelerate growth into a global software company.”

About TmaxSoft
TmaxSoft is a global software company offering enterprise solutions in middleware, interface, and legacy modernization. Focused on high performance and secure architecture, TmaxSoft empowers organizations to accelerate digital transformation. Visit www.tmaxsoft.com for more information.

Contact: pr@tmaxsoft.com (TmaxSoft PR Team)

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AI-Driven Cyber Attacks and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Escalate Risk Landscape in Australia, Aon Report Finds

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the Australia-specific findings from its 2025 Cyber Risk Report. The report highlights the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyber attacks and the increasing exposure created by third-party technology supply chains.

The report reveals that Australian organisations are facing a new frontier of cyber risk, where traditional defences are being outpaced by the speed and sophistication of AI-driven threats.

“AI is no longer a future threat—it’s a present-day reality,” said Adam Peckman, head of risk consulting and cyber solutions in APAC and global head of cyber risk consulting at Aon. “We’re seeing relatively unsophisticated actors now wielding tools that rival state-sponsored capabilities. The barrier to entry has dropped dramatically, and the velocity of attacks is only increasing.”

One of the most concerning developments is the emergence of AI-powered social engineering attacks. Last year saw an incident involving the theft of USD $25 million from a large UK engineering firm through a deepfake-enabled scam—an attack that has since been replicated onshore in Australia at smaller financial scale. These incidents underscore the growing accessibility and replicability of such tactics.

In addition to AI threats, the report identifies technology supply chains as a critical vulnerability. A number of high-profile Australian breaches have stemmed from third-party compromises, where attackers exploit weaker security standards in vendors with privileged access to client systems.

“Organisations must start treating their vendors as part of their own attack surface,” added Joerg Schmitz, Cyber Risk Quantification and Analytics Leader for APAC at Aon. “The most lucrative attacks are those that can be scaled across multiple targets through a single compromised supplier. This is a wake-up call for Australian businesses to reassess how they manage third-party risk.”

Despite continued investment in cyber security, the report warns that core controls are being circumvented or rendered obsolete by evolving tactics. The use of AI to optimise every stage of the attack chain—from reconnaissance to execution—demands a fundamental rethink of defensive strategies.

Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report draws on CyQu data from over 3,000 clients globally and analyses more than 1,400 cyber events to identify emerging trends. The platform enables organisations to benchmark their cyber maturity, align insurance and security strategies, and make more informed, data-driven decisions.

Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report can be found here.

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