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Sino Jet Expands Charter Fleet with Gulfstream G650ER

HONG KONG, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sino Jet has officially incorporated the Gulfstream G650ER into its charter fleet. Recognized globally as a benchmark for ultra-long-range business jets, this model will expand long-distance travel options for private jet clients, particularly satisfying the needs of intercontinental business travel.

 

The Gulfstream G650ER is renowned for its ultra-long-range capability of 13,890 kilometers, allowing for nonstop flights such as Beijing to New York and Singapore to London. With a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.925, it is one of the fastest business jets in the world. The aircraft features a 15-seat cabin designed with advanced noise-reduction technology and a fully pressurized cabin system, maintaining a comfortable cabin altitude of 2,400 meters even on flights exceeding 10 hours. Since its entry into service in 2012, the G650ER has set more than 125 city-pair speed records, making it one of the most preferred aircraft for intercontinental travel among high-net-worth individuals and global business leaders.

As the operator with the largest fleet of Gulfstream G650 aircraft worldwide, Sino Jet aims to enhance its charter services by introducing this flagship model. A representative from Sino Jet commented, “The G650ER will be based in Asia and will complement our existing models, such as the G550. By leveraging the differences in cabin capacity, range efficiency, and operating costs, we can offer our clients more tailored aircraft solutions that precisely meet their needs”.

Sino Jet, headquartered in Beijing, has operational bases in over 20 cities across the globe, including key locations in China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including aircraft procurement, management, charter, ground services, business aviation terminal operations, and luxury travel, delivering business aviation solutions through “seamless integration of ground and air services” to clients worldwide. With a fleet size that has been the largest in the Asia-Pacific region for six consecutive years, Sino Jet is renowned for its commitment to the highest safety standards, its robust comprehensive service capabilities, and its innovative approach in the business aviation industry, earning it the distinction of being the World’s Leading Business Aviation Company for many years.

For queries please contact:
Sino Jet Marketing Department
Telephone: (+852) 2588 7007 / (+86 10) 8416 2637
Email: marketing@sinojet.org / marketing@sinojet.org.cn
Website: http://www.sinojet.org/

Wildberries launches ESG platform for charitable, environmental projects

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has launched an online portal called RWB Participation that enables users to learn about the company’s ESG projects and personally take part in charitable, social and environmental initiatives.

The platform’s Charity section features charitable foundations verified by the company that assist children, adults and the elderly, as well as supporting animals, environmental and cultural initiatives. Users will be able to support these foundations, with Wildberries to double the amount of user donations during the first month of the platform’s operation. The platform also enables users to sign up for volunteering projects across Russia.

“This project enables us to systematize our social and environmental initiatives in one place, ensuring transparent and accessible information about the company’s sustainability projects. But most importantly, the platform will unite the efforts of business, society, and foundations in socially significant and environmental projects, giving everyone the opportunity to easily contribute to charity, volunteering, and environmental care, as well as see the results of their involvement,” said Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim. “I believe what matters is not how much you have, but how much you give to others.”

RWB Participation responds to strong interest in ESG and charitable projects among Wildberries’ customers: according to a survey carried out by the company in May, 79% of customers have taken part in charitable initiatives, with 42% saying they do so currently and another 30% saying they would like to start. More than half of customers (55%) also said they take steps to help the environment.

Wildberries puts a strong emphasis on sustainability as part of its marketplace operations. The company has introduced AI-powered electric trucks with zero carbon emissions at its warehouses and sent more than 167,000 tons of waste for recycling in 2024. More than 1,600 Wildberries pick-up points are equipped with donation boxes for clothing and other items.

Hashtag: #Wildberries

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About Wildberries

Established in 2004 in Russia, Wildberries is a leading digital platform operating in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, while also partnering with sellers in China and the UAE. Wildberries provides a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure to support customers and sellers, along with a developed logistics network spanning more than 135 facilities and 87,000 pick-up points across its markets. As of 2025, Wildberries serves over 79 million customers and processes more than 20 million orders per day.

Etiqa Insurance Singapore Marks Fourth Year as Official Travel Insurer at NATAS Travel Fair 2025

Travel the world with Etiqa’s Extensive Travel Insurance Offers and Exciting Prizes


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore, a leading general and life insurer, returns to the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) Travel Fair 2025 as the Official Travel Insurer for the fourth consecutive year. Themed ‘DREAMS…to Destinations!, Singapore’s largest premier travel fair will be held at the Singapore Expo Hall from 15 to 17 August 2025, offering exciting promotions for travellers.

Customers can enjoy up to 45% discount on Etiqa Travel Infinite*, and up to 10% off Annual Travel Plans
Customers can enjoy up to 45% discount on Etiqa Travel Infinite*, and up to 10% off Annual Travel Plans

In a special nod to Singapore’s 60th birthday, Etiqa is rolling out a commemorative SG60 promotion at the NATAS Fair, ensuring Singaporeans can explore the world with confidence and peace of mind. Customers can enjoy up to 45% discount on Etiqa Travel Infinite*, and up to 10% off Annual Travel Plans. Maybank cardholders will receive an additional 5% off Annual Plans, bringing the total discount up to 15%. Additionally, a delightful surprise awaits lucky customers whose purchased policy number ends in ’60’ – marking Etiqa’s way of celebrating Singapore’s special day alongside our valued customers.

“At Etiqa Insurance Singapore, we are committed to being With You, ensuring that whether you’re travelling for adventure, business or with loved ones, you are doing so with complete peace of mind. We are proud to continue partnering with NATAS to safeguard every journey,” said Raymond Ong, CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore.

In the spirit of ‘DREAMS…to Destinations!’ at the NATAS Fair, every customer will receive a complimentary gift with every purchase. From must-have travel essentials such as a sleek toiletries pouch to a lock and weigh luggage strap, every traveller can enhance their journey with added convenience.

To explore these exciting offers, visit us at Booths 5H54 and 6H05 at Singapore Expo Hall 5 & 6. For more information or to buy your travel insurance today, simply scan the QR code or visit etiqa.com.sg.

*Terms and Conditions
This policy is underwritten by Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Company Reg. No. 201331905K), a member of Maybank Group. This content is for reference only and is not a contract of insurance. Full details of the policy terms and conditions can be found in the policy contract. Protected up to specified limits by SDIC.
Hashtag: #Etiqa

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Etiqa Insurance Singapore

Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Insurance Singapore is a licensed life and general insurance company regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and governed by the Insurance Act 1966. The local insurer is the Singapore operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group – a leading insurance and Takaful business in ASEAN offering life and general insurance and family and general Takaful products through its agents, branches, offices and bancassurance network in the region. Etiqa Insurance Singapore is rated ‘A’ by credit rating agency Fitch for the group’s ‘Favorable’ business profile and ‘Very Strong’ capitalisation.
Etiqa Insurance Singapore is owned by Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, a joint venture company that combines local market knowledge with international insurance expertise. The company is 69% owned by Maybank, the fourth largest banking group in Southeast Asia, and 31% by Ageas, an international insurance group with footprints across 13 countries and a heritage that spans over 190 years.

Establishing Highland for Computing Power, Guizhou’s Big Data Industry Seizes the Opportunities from the “East-Data-West-Computing” Strategy

GUIYANG, China, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by Huanqiu.com

As the digital economy develops rapidly, computing power has become the core engine driving the industrial development. Relying on its forward-looking layout plan and unique resource advantages, Guizhou province has achieved a critical leapfrog in China’s “East-Data-West-Computing” strategic blueprint, and transformed into a frontline hub and innovation highland of computing power supply today from a rear base of data storage in the past.


With the explosive growth of AI, the intelligent computing demand has increased quickly since the beginning of this year. To become a frontrunner in the intelligent computing sector, Guizhou has taken the lead in building a computing power highland. Its computing power has totaled 85 Eflops, where intelligent computing accounts for over 98% and reaching a homemade rate of approximately 90%. Guizhou has become one of the regions in possession of the most powerful homemade intelligent computing capacities in China.

Such extraordinary intelligent computing power is pillared by robust digital foundation. Currently a total of 48 key data centers are under construction or in service in Guizhou, including 28 large-scale data centers with a total storage capacity of up to 25EB, equivalent to the size of 5 billion HD movie files of 5GB each. This means that Guizhou is capable of efficiently bearing the load of valuable data resources required for AI training such as texts, images and videos. It is thoroughly repositioning the big data industry to transform from a storage center to the mode of integrating storage and computing with priority given to intelligent computing.

The upsurge of computing power depends on resilient energy supply, and the electricity consumption data demonstrate the bursting vitality of the intelligent computing sector in Guizhou. According to the statistics from the Gui’an Power Supply Bureau, the data center cluster increased its electricity consumption by 54.25% on a year-on-year basis in Gui’an New Area, Guiyang City, in the first quarter of 2025, while the big data centers had the most noticeable growth in their electricity consumption, up to 517.18% year on year. To meet such soaring power demand, Gui’an Power Supply Bureau has made forward-looking deployment for developing an energy supply system, by constructing one 220kV substation, four 110kV substations and one hundred and thirty 10kV dedicated transmission lines, thereby forming a safe and reliable power supply network.

Faced with the exponentially growing energy demand caused by large AI models, Guizhou has actively explored a path of green development to convert its rich green electricity resources into a deadlock breaker. Whilst hydropower and coal-fired power provide a solid foundation for energy supply, the installed capacity of new energy supply facilities has been growing fast as well, and registered 34.98GW by the end of May 2025, accounting for 35% of Guizhou’s total capacity, making new energy the second largest power source in Guizhou.

The installed capacity of new energy supply facilities has been expanded continuously, and the construction of the power grid has upgraded meanwhile. Gui’an New Area kicked off the construction of a 500kV substation this year. After being put into operation, this substation will increase a 4GW capacity locally, to effectively support the electricity needs of Huawei, Tencent and other large data centers. Till then, the main grid structure of Gui’an New Area will take on a new look of “one ring, three cores and three zones”.

Policy support acts as a key booster of Guizhou’s computing power development. In November 2024, Guizhou released the revised edition of the Management Measures of Guizhou for Computing Power Vouchers, sending out a strong positive signal. According to the Measures, adaptation and model training services for domestic computing power are included in the scope of the Computing Power Vouchers incentive policy, and will receive a financial subsidy based on a ratio of 30%, with the upper limits of 1.5 million yuan and 5 million yuan, respectively. The policy effect quickly emerged so that as of January 2025, Guizhou had issued 177 vouchers nationwide, which would facilitate computing power transactions of more than 10.5 billion yuan.

In 2025, Guizhou will further reinforce its computing power strength, and advance the construction progress of projects worth over 7.5 billion yuan, covering the Huawei Cloud Global Computing Center. Pilot efforts will be made for a national integrated computing power network to promote the coordination of electricity and computing, and also networking and computing. The computing power voucher policy will be further consummated to drive computing power businesses to an estimated beneficiary scale of 12 billion yuan.

The rise of Guizhou vividly interprets the optimal resource allocation under the national strategy of “East-data-west-computing”, and clarifies the new paradigm of propelling high-quality development with green computing power. Different from a simple industrial shift, west China proactively redefines a digital future by fully leveraging its resource endowment and innovation courage. Computing power is underpinning the coordinated regional development across China in this era when productivity is reshaped by computing power.

WELTRADE TEAMS UP WITH FOOTBALL ICON LUIS DÍAZ TO LAUNCH ‘FASTER, BETTER, STRONGER’ CAMPAIGN.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Award winning global forex trading platform weltrade.com is proud to announce its new brand ambassador: FC Bayern Munich international football star Luis Díaz.

The collaboration marks the launch of the company’s bold new campaign, “Faster, Better, Stronger,” aimed at inspiring a new generation of forex traders.


The campaign reflects the shared values between Luis Díaz and Weltrade—speed, resilience, precision, and ambition. With a dynamic rollout across digital platforms, the initiative fuses the world of elite sport with high-performance trading.

Through storytelling, Díaz will bring Weltrade’s mission to life, helping users across Asia trade with greater confidence and momentum.

            “Speed and precision are everything—on the field and in life,” said Luis Díaz. “I’m proud to partner with Weltrade to inspire people across Asia to take charge and trade with purpose. Together, we’re going faster, better, stronger.”

The campaign’s visual identity is rooted in movement and intensity, drawing on Díaz’s athleticism and Weltrade’s reputation for lightning-fast execution. This partnership not only elevates the brand’s regional presence but also deepens its connection with a fast-growing community of Asia traders.

            “Luis embodies the spirit of resilience, precision, and ambition—values that are core to our mission at Weltrade,” said Weltrade CEO Ilya Ilyasov . “This partnership marks a new era of dynamic engagement, and we’re thrilled to have him champion our journey forward.”

The “Faster, Better, Stronger” campaign will debut this month across Weltrade’s digital channels and regional media, including exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and limited-time offers for Asia-based users.

About Weltrade

Weltrade is a global financial services company offering advanced online trading solutions for retail and professional clients. Since 2006, Weltrade is trusted by over 100,000 traders worldwide for its transparency, security and high-speed trading experience.

Why Choose Weltrade

Weltrade’s smarter innovative, cutting-edge financial trading products are designed to help you achieve financial freedom.

Fast Seamless Experience

Wide range of instruments, alongside superior trading conditions, market research tools for informed insights, plus bonuses to boost their trades.

Trust and Security

Fully regulated broker licensed broker by the FSCA, SVGFSA, employing advanced data security measures, including SSL encryption.

Account Choices

Better trading with a wide choice of account choices and smarter trading tools.

Unbeatable Trading Conditions

Enjoy low swap fees and tight spreads with our Weltrade Pro account, designed to give you the edge.

24/7 Customer Support

Multilingual support team assisting you via live chat, email, or phone.

Rewarding Loyalty Program

Weltrade actively attracts traders from around the world not only with its high-quality service and user-friendly platform, but also with generous bonus programs. One of the most appealing offers is the first deposit bonus, which ranges from 50% to 100%, depending on the type of account chosen by the user.

Weltrade isn’t just a broker, we’re your partner in trading success helping you to achieve your financial goals. Ready to get started? Join Weltrade today and experience the difference.

www.weltrade.com

Myanmar Ethnic Group Vows to Block Elections in its Enclave

Myanmar Ethnic Group Vows to Block Elections in its Enclave
File photo of soldiers in the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army

AFP – One of Myanmar’s ethnic groups pledged on 11 August to block elections in areas it controls, rejecting polls the military government has touted as a way of ending the nation’s civil unrest.

Dr. Bronner’s Boosts Marketplace Revenue by 55% with Pattern

Strategic overhaul delivers stronger brand control and a 38% uplift in units sold

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global ecommerce and marketplace accelerator, Pattern, today announced it has supported iconic organic soap and personal care brand Dr. Bronner’s to transform its marketplace performance in Australia, achieving a 55% growth in monthly revenue.

Photo Credit: Dr.Bronner's
Photo Credit: Dr.Bronner’s

As the exclusive importer of Dr. Bronner’s Organic Body Care to Australia and New Zealand, Lateral Food Corporation has helped the brand build a loyal following locally. However, Dr. Bronner’s Amazon presence wasn’t reflecting the full strength of the brand. Product listings lacked structure, images were inconsistent, and pricing was frequently undermined by unauthorised resellers.

Pattern worked with Lateral Food Corporation to create a cleaner, more compelling brand experience on Amazon. The partnership aimed to sharpen Dr. Bronner’s presence, improve discoverability and put brand control back in the right hands.

“Dr Bronner’s. stands for integrity, in its products and how it shows up as a brand,” said Vanita Hutchinson, Sales Manager for Lateral Foods Corporation. “Dr Bronner’s. needed its Amazon storefront to reflect that; something that was structured, engaging and true to its values. Pattern helped make that happen.”

Pattern restructured Dr. Bronner’s catalogue, enhanced titles and SEO, and rolled out a refreshed storefront built around lifestyle content and intuitive navigation, including subpages by scent. These enhancements drove a 38% lift in average monthly units sold and a 55% increase in monthly revenue growth between January and May 2025, compared to the same period the year before. Storefront traffic nearly doubled, signalling a significant boost in customer interest and engagement.

“Dr. Bronner’s already had an incredible following and a strong product lineup,” explained Merline McGregor, Managing Director for Pattern Australia. “Our focus was on elevating the brand’s online presence to match that strength, refining the catalogue, optimising the experience and ultimately helping more customers connect with Dr. Bronner’s in an authentic way.”

Unauthorised sellers had previously flooded the listing space, creating inconsistent pricing and diminishing trust. Pattern’s tools helped the brand identify and respond to these sellers quickly, increasing Amazon Buy Box wins from 66% to 90%.

“Working with Pattern has made a real difference. They helped us protect the brand while opening up new opportunities to grow,” said Hutchinson. “Their team understood what matters to us and brought that to life in the way customers experience our products online.”

Advertising has played a crucial role in the brand’s marketplace turnaround. As of May, Pattern’s targeted campaign strategy now accounts for 93% of Dr. Bronner’s Amazon sales in Australia, driving sustained performance and standout results during key retail events.

“When brands combine great products with the right catalogue and promotional strategy, the results speak for themselves. By understanding when and how customers shop, we’ve been able to position Dr. Bronner’s front and centre during high-impact moments and turn that visibility into real growth,” McGregor concluded.

About Pattern Inc

Pattern is the category leader in global ecommerce and marketplace acceleration. It is the number one reseller on Amazon globally, selling over $3 billion of product each year into 60 countries. Since 2013, Pattern has profitably grown to over 2,000 employees operating from 24 global locations – including Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast – to help leading brands achieve accelerated growth on D2C websites and global ecommerce marketplaces. Pattern is also present on Tmall, JD.com, eBay and other ecommerce marketplaces. We act as the authorised Amazon seller to more than 300 brands globally, buying their stock to sell on the marketplace and taking care of every aspect of their Amazon presence. For more information, visit https://au.pattern.com/

CIMB Singapore unveils FX Online platform to empower SMEs with seamless cross-border transactions and guaranteed* best exchange rates in ASEAN

FX booking* made available digitally to all SMEs without having to open a business account.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CIMB Singapore today unveils CIMB FX Online, a digital foreign exchange (FX) solution tailored to meet the cross-border trade payments needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at every stage of growth – from startups managing initial overseas vendor payments to mature businesses servicing international loans. CIMB FX Online also enables non-CIMB customers to instantly make a one-time FX booking without having to open a business account.

CIMB’s FX solution offers guaranteed best exchange rates for Singapore Dollar (SGD) to Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) and Thailand Baht (THB), real-time FX pricing, and zero FX fees for the first transfer. The platform gives businesses full transparency of live exchange rates, enabling them to transact confidently without hidden fees. With simpler, faster and more cost-effective ways to managing finances, CIMB helps SMEs address common pain points like high costs, limited transparency and frequent delays in overseas payments.

“At CIMB, we are constantly innovating to meet the evolving needs of Singapore SMEs as they set their sights on overseas expansion. CIMB FX Online underscores our commitment to helping SMEs thrive across markets with a more transparent and cost-effective way to manage regional transactions. Backed by our strong digital capabilities, deep regional expertise, and customer-first approach, we remain dedicated to empowering SMEs with the tools they need to grow with confidence,” said Benjamin Tan, Head of Commercial & Transaction Banking, CIMB Singapore.

Existing CIMB Business Current Account holders can transact directly within the business banking portal, without needing to switch platforms. SMEs can trial FX Online for the first time without a CIMB business account, giving them an opportunity to have a first-hand experience of the service.

Key Features and Benefits*:

  • Best exchange rates in ASEAN: Guaranteed best rates for SGD to MYR, IDR, and THB.
  • Instant FX booking for non-customers: Enjoy a one-time FX booking without the need for a CIMB business account.
  • Zero FX fees for first transfer: No hidden costs to help business owners reduce operating costs.
  • Real-Time FX Rates: Full transparency of live exchange rates.
  • Wide currency selection: Lock in preferred exchange rates for transactions in multiple currencies.
  • Quick and secure platform: Seamless experience with an intuitive interface designed for easy navigation and secure transactions via Singpass MyInfo.

*Terms & conditions apply. For more information about CIMB FX Online, visit cimb.sg/fx-pr.  

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About CIMB

CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM75.2 billion as at 31 March 2025. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present across ASEAN in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Philippines. Singapore is one of its key markets with approximately 1,000 employees serving clients across consumer, commercial, wholesale and transaction banking products and services.

Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong SAR and UK. CIMB has one of the most extensive retail branch networks in ASEAN with 592 branches and over 33,000 employees as at 31 March 2025. CIMB’s investment banking arm is one of the largest Asia Pacific-based investment banks, which together with its award-winning treasury & markets and corporate banking units comprise the Group’s leading wholesale banking franchise. CIMB is also the 92.5% shareholder of Bank CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, and 94.8% shareholder of CIMB Thai in Thailand.

Sustainability is a core pillar of CIMB’s Forward30 strategy and 2030 roadmap. The Group is guided by its Green, Social, Sustainable Impact Products and Services (“GSSIPS”) framework, an internal taxonomy designed to deliver impactful sustainable finance. Since launching its sustainable finance framework in 2021, CIMB has progressively raised its ambitions, increasing its initial RM30 billion target to RM100 billion for 2021–2024. The Group now targets RM300 billion in sustainable finance by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to enabling a lower-carbon and more inclusive economy across the region.