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Kalkine Australia’s The Funds Report: Ranking Australian Managed Funds and ETFs

SYDNEY, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kalkine Australia recently launched its “The Funds Report, a research-driven publication that provides structured, objective rankings of Managed funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Developed by Kalkine’s in-house research team, the report is designed to help subscribers better understand and compare fund performance through a consistent, data-driven framework.

Kalkine’s The Funds Report delivers objective ranking of Managed funds and ETFs based on a defined set of performance, risk, and cost metrics. This allows users to make informed decisions by reviewing how various funds stack up against each other across key indicators.

Data-Driven Fund Ranking Based on Key Metrics

The report evaluates and ranks funds based on several quantifiable performance measures, including but not limited to the metrics below:

  • Alpha generation – Fund performance relative to benchmark indexes.
  • Sharpe ratio – Risk-adjusted returns assessing reward per unit of risk.
  • Three-year annualised returns – Historical performance over a meaningful timeframe.
  • Total expense ratio – Cost efficiency over time.

ASX listed Managed Funds or Exchange Traded Funds are grouped by thematic categories, enabling subscribers to easily identify and compare funds aligned with specific investment strategies or market sectors. This objective approach enhances transparency in fund evaluation.

Comprehensive Insights to Navigate the Australian Fund Market

Kalkine Australia’s TheFunds Report provides extensive analysis of Australian fund performance, helping users navigate the growing variety of options available on the ASX. Features include:

  • Regular Updates on New and Sector-Specific Funds: Stay informed about recent listings and sector specific funds.
  • Detailed Performance Breakdown: Analysis across equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes.
  • Risk and Return Profiles: Clear insights into risk-adjusted returns to support balanced investment information.
  • Fund Comparison Tools: Side-by-side comparison covering historical returns, fees, asset allocation, and investment styles.
  • Thematic Categorization: Organized by market themes and strategies to analyze diversified and trending investment areas.

A Comparative Resource

Kalkine Australia’s TheFunds Report is designed to assist both individual investors and financial professionals seeking a clear and structured way to compare ASX-listed funds. The report ranks the funds based on scores derived and offers valuable data and insights to complement comprehensive due diligence and research.

About Kalkine

Kalkine operates globally, providing an independent equity research services across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, and New Zealand. Kalkine Pty Ltd delivers technology-driven, timely financial research to its subscribers. Its unique engagement model ensures high-impact content and deeper insights, maintaining its position as a player in accessible financial research. 

For more information or to subscribe, visit: https://www.kalkine.com.au
Vivek Samnotra
Kalkine Pty Ltd
+61- (02) 90559490
info@kalkine.com.au
 

TPIsoftware’s AI Innovations Recognized with TAIA 2025 AI Award Best Solution

TAIPEI, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TPIsoftware‘s conversational AI product SysTalk.ai was named Best Solution at the 2025 AI Award by Taiwan Artificial Intelligence Association (TAIA). Established in 2023, the TAIA’s 2025 AI Award is a prestigious honor recognizing AI innovation and contributions. Finalists are carefully chosen through a three-round rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of experts.

The awards saw record-high submissions this year, and selected 18 tech leaders as well as 11 scholars, healthcare practitioners and professionals whose contributions to AI are impactful and innovative. TPIsofware’s SysTalk.ai ranked Distinction for its proven capabilities to deliver AI-complementing and -enhancing solutions using generative AI and discriminative AI, which classifies and predicts data for improved decision-making. With 120 million active users in Taiwan, SysTalk.ai has been widely adopted and seen effectiveness in AI-enhanced applications across key sectors, especially at a time when the labor market is constrained. Incorporating SysTalk.ai into AI strategy empowers businesses to further utilize AI to improve efficiency and drive iteration.

“In the rapidly-changing AI landscape, businesses confront technical challenges that impede their ability to leverage AI, causing gaps between expectations and real-world experience. Over the past five years, we completed 38 AI-related projects that deliver value and tangible outcomes, empowering businesses to better serve their customers with our one-stop GenAI solutions. We believe that by using the right AI, businesses will be equipped to make the right decision and achieve the best results, further enhancing productivity while capitalizing on AI adoption,” says Jeff Lin, Executive Vice President of TPIsoftware’s Innovation and AI Product Division.

“The industry awards affirm our commitment to addressing businesses’ AI-related challenges in their digital transformation journey. Integrating GenAI into a one-stop solution helps enhance business processes and improve decision-making throughout their critical operations,” comments Yilan Yeh, TPIsoftware’s General Manager. “We see ourselves as a tech leader, rather than a mere B2B software provider, as we always lean into innovative AI applications and industry expertise to strategize on a future-proof, impactful digital experience for our clients.”

TPIsoftware’s AI Innovations Recognized with TAIA 2025 AI Award Best Solution

TAIPEI, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TPIsoftware‘s conversational AI product SysTalk.ai was named Best Solution at the 2025 AI Award by Taiwan Artificial Intelligence Association (TAIA). Established in 2023, the TAIA’s 2025 AI Award is a prestigious honor recognizing AI innovation and contributions. Finalists are carefully chosen through a three-round rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of experts

The awards saw record-high submissions this year, and selected 18 tech leaders as well as 11 scholars, healthcare practitioners and professionals whose contributions to AI are impactful and innovative. TPIsofware’s SysTalk.ai ranked Distinction for its proven capabilities to deliver AI-complementing and -enhancing solutions using generative AI and discriminative AI, which classifies and predicts data for improved decision-making. With 120 million active users in Taiwan, SysTalk.ai has been widely adopted and seen effectiveness in AI-enhanced applications across key sectors, especially at a time when the labor market is constrained. Incorporating SysTalk.ai into AI strategy empowers businesses to further utilize AI to improve efficiency and drive iteration.

“In the rapidly-changing AI landscape, businesses confront technical challenges that impede their ability to leverage AI, causing gaps between expectations and real-world experience. Over the past five years, we completed 38 AI-related projects that deliver value and tangible outcomes, empowering businesses to better serve their customers with our one-stop GenAI solutions. We believe that by using the right AI, businesses will be equipped to make the right decision and achieve the best results, further enhancing productivity while capitalizing on AI adoption,” says Jeff Lin, Executive Vice President of TPIsoftware’s Innovation and AI Product Division.

“The industry awards affirm our commitment to addressing businesses’ AI-related challenges in their digital transformation journey. Integrating GenAI into a one-stop solution helps enhance business processes and improve decision-making throughout their critical operations,” comments Yilan Yeh, TPIsoftware’s General Manager. “We see ourselves as a tech leader, rather than a mere B2B software provider, as we always lean into innovative AI applications and industry expertise to strategize on a future-proof, impactful digital experience for our clients.”

Vietnamese Agri Trade Mission to Iowa


IOWA, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 June 2025 – A delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam led by Minister Do Duc Duy began a trade mission to the United States, with the first stop being Iowa. Welcoming and working with the delegation, on the side of the Iowa Department of Agriculture were Secretary Mike Naig and Deputy Secretary Grant Menke.

Ministers witnessed MoU signing between Vietnamese and Iowa agribusinesses.
Ministers witnessed MoU signing between Vietnamese and Iowa agribusinesses.

At the meeting, Minister Do Duc Duy expressed his interests to lead a delegation consisting of Vietnamese government agencies, associations and agribusinesses to visit Iowa state, known as the “Heart of Agriculture” in the United States. With a long history of farming system, Iowa is the leading corn production in the United States, with total output of 50 million tons of corn per year. Besides, the state is also home to many other agricultural commodities such as soybean, wheat, pork and beef.

“Vietnam has become one of the world’s leading agricultural exporters, contributing positively to global food security. We are constantly expanding our processing capacity, improving quality for sustainable agricultural development in Vietnam. Therefore, Vietnam and the United States can completely complement each other, jointly develop bilateral, stable and long-term agricultural supply chains,” Minister Do Duc Duy affirmed.

At the meeting, the two sides jointly recognized and assessed the current status of agricultural trade cooperation between Vietnam and Iowa, and shared information, needs and potentials for business cooperation between the two sides. The discussion opened a substantive direction, promoting the export of high-quality agricultural products from Iowa to the Vietnamese market and vice versa.

Notably, the delegation of 50 Vietnamese agribusinesses accompanying Minister Do Duc Duy to the United States this time is expected to sign MoUs to purchase over 2 billion USD of agrifood products from the United States. Particularly for the state of Iowa, businesses and associations of the two sides have signed 5 MOUs with a total value of about 800 million USD over 3 years. Those are significant deals compared to 44 million USD of agricultural exports from Iowa to Vietnam in 2024.

Specifically, Vietnam’s Khai Anh Binh Thuan Company signed an MoU to import one million tons of soybean meal, valued at approximately $380–390 million, from its partner Ag Processing Inc (AGP). The company also committed to purchasing 900,000 tons of corn and wheat from United Grain, valued at around $250 million.

Viet Nhat Nutrition Technology Company signed a contract with POET Group to import 100,000 tons of DDGS and 100,000 tons of soybean meal, with a total value estimated at 60–70 million USD.

Public–private partnership between the two countries also expanded through an MoU between the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health (under Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) and the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Under this agreement, both sides committed to strengthening trade ties and promoting collaboration between Vietnamese and Iowa pork industry by organizing technical seminars, market promotion and trade missions.

In addition, the meeting provided opportunities for many other Vietnamese and US businesses to connect, opening new avenues to enhance trade relations and strengthen the Vietnam–US agricultural supply chain linkages. These connections are expected to accelerate the transfer of advanced U.S. technologies to Vietnamese agribusinesses, paving the way toward green, smart, and sustainable agricultural development in Vietnam.

Minister Do Duc Duy expressed his confidence that today’s event marks the beginning of a new phase of deeper and more effective cooperation between the Vietnamese business community and the state of Iowa. He emphasized that the outcome reflects the shared goodwill of both sides to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the United States.Hashtag: #MAE

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Connect to Care Global Launches to Drive Post-Aid Development Across Global South

Singapore-based consultancy offers political, digital, business-driven and South–South solutions to overcome reduction in Global North aid budgets.

SINGAPORE, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Connect to Care Global (CTCG), a Singapore-based development organisation, officially launched today to help international agencies and regional partners across the Global South navigate a rapidly changing aid landscape. As the Global North reduces its traditional aid commitments, a post-aid world is emerging that demands smarter, faster, and more locally grounded solutions.

“It’s a critical time for all of us in the Global South as we grapple with a multitude of problems in the face of declining Global North aid budgets,” said Chandita Samaranayake, Founder and Director of CTCG. “Connect to Care Global is both a comprehensive response to this challenge and an opportunity to build a more resilient development sector across the Global South.”

Backed by a regional network of experienced consultants based across South and Southeast Asia, CTCG brings together deep local knowledge with cross-sector expertise in technology, strategic communications, and non-profit operations. The team includes former diplomats, advisors to governments, private sector and CSO leaders and has delivered projects in every part of Asia, offering a unique ability to bridge global strategic thinking with local execution.

While officially launching today, CTCG has been delivering for the past 12 months, including nutrition, water resource management and recycling projects in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Rwanda. 

CTCG’s approach is built upon three core pillars:

  • Think and acting politically – by aligning with local power structures and governance dynamics
  • Adopting digital solutions – leveraging tech to scale impact across health, education, agriculture, governance, and finance
  • Building South–South cooperation – promoting peer learning, context-aware solutions, and regional capacity-building

The organisation’s fundamental approach relies on unlocking the power of local and regional talent. Designing projects that include local private sector stakeholders and align with government priorities while taking into account the priorities and needs of development sector partners.  

Now open for partnerships, Connect To Care Global invites development agencies, multilateral institutions, private sector organizations and foundations to collaborate on politically smart, digitally enabled, and regionally grounded programs.

For more information, please visit the CTCG website.

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About CTCG

Connect to Care Global is a mission-driven consulting and implementation partner helping development actors accelerate sustainable impact across South and Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, CTCG combines regional expertise with global insights to support the next generation of development programs.

 

Where Excellence Meets Intelligence – ProPak China Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025

SHANGHAI, June 3, 2025/PRNewswire/ — Organized by Sinoexpo Informa Markets, ProPak China 2025, the premier trade fair for the processing and packaging industry in China, is set to take place from June 24 to 26, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. Co-located with FoodPack China, Hi & Fi Asia-China, HNC, and Starch Expo, the event will span 200,000 square meters, featuring over 2,500 exhibitors from around the globe.

Marking its 30th edition, ProPak China underscores the growing significance of Asian markets in the global processing and packaging landscape. The exhibition will showcase innovations in food processing, packaging, labelling, weighing, printing, logistics, automation, containers and materials, serving as a pivotal platform for industry professionals to discover the latest trends and forge strategic partnerships.

Attendees can expect to explore cutting-edge manufacturing equipment, advanced technologies, and comprehensive solutions tailored to industries such as food, beverage, dairy, confectionery, bakery, condiment, FMCG, pharmaceutical, personal care, cosmetic, 3C home appliance, e-commerce, logistics, and other industries.

Connect with Industry Leaders

ProPak China 2025 brings together both local and global participants, featuring specialized pavilions from Japan, North America, Germany, and Italy, to deliver a comprehensive showcase of the latest advancements in processing and packaging technologies advancements. ANRITSU, AZO, BAIYUEDA, EIAHE, FURUKAWA, GANTAN, HIGH DREAM, HUALIAN, HUITUO, ISHIDA, KENWEI, LENNO, METTLER-TOLEDO, OMORI, PRECISE, RENTIAN, RUIJIJINHONG, TECHIK, URSCHEL, VALCO MELTON, YAMATO, YA-VA, YILONG, ZHONGYA and other prominent companies will showcase their intelligent manufacturing, innovative products, and turnkey solutions. With pre-registered buyers over 100 countries and regions, ProPak China 2025 is poised to be a key hub for international trade and networking.

Explore the Future of Packaging Innovation

ProPak China 2025 will provide two thematic visiting tours unveiling cutting-edge packaging innovations onsite to discover the future of packaging industry. The Liquid Packaging Machinery Tour will give you the experience of precision in action with smart filling systems, aseptic solutions, and sustainable designs for beverages, dairy, and pharmaceuticals. Witness high-speed, AI-driven demos that redefine efficiency. The End-of-Line Packaging Machinery will feature a scope from robotic palletizers to AI-powered case sealers, explore how automation streamlines logistics with millimeter-perfect accuracy and eco-friendly practices.

Customized Business Matching Event

The highly anticipated ProPak China onsite business matching event, offering unparalleled access to top-tier manufacturers specializing in a wide range of product categories: filling machine, sealing machine, packaging machinery, weighing equipment, labeling and coding equipment, sterilization equipment, drying machinery, inspection equipment, crushing equipment, fermentation tank, pressure vessel, reaction kettle, sieving equipment, packaging design, packaging printing, packaging materials, etc. Meet face-to-face with verified packaging solution suppliers of all industries, this curated matchmaking event delivers efficient sourcing opportunities.

Discover Engaging Activities Onsite

The exhibition floor will also be packed with exciting on-site activities to explore, including interactive sessions with AI robots’ demonstration and captivating performances by humanoid robots. Additionally, ProPak China will feature multiple specialized thematic zones, such as Smart Manufacturing, Fermentation, Daily Chemicals, and Instrumentation, offering unique insights into diverse industries derived from processing and packaging. Complementing the exhibits, a series of high-level conferences will also be introduced alongside the period, including: the 20th Beverage and Ice Cream Forum & Awards Ceremony, 2025 Intelligent Manufacturing and Embodied Robotics Industry Conference, the 2nd Fermented Food and Bioprocessing Technology Forum, etc. We look forward to welcoming you to an exceptional professional experience at the expo!

As China’s expanding market and surging demand have spurred new visa-free policies by the government to foster a more open commercial environment, take this chance to ProPak China 2025 which provides unparalleled opportunities to capitalize on China’s evolving economic landscape. As a must-attend event for procurement and innovation, it promises to be an unmissable platform for industry leaders, buyers, and innovators alike.

For more information and get free registration pass, please visit: www.propakchina.com/en

Contact:
Ms. Amy Wang
Sinoexpo Informa Markets
Tel: +86-21-3339 2119
Email: 
Amy.Wang@IMSinoexpo.com

Self Storage Awards Asia Gala Dinner announces winners at Self Storage Expo Asia 2025

HONG KONG, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Self Storage Association Asia announces the Self Storage Association Awards Asia 2025 winners in Tokyo.

The Awards recognise Asia-wide and local excellence in self storage in customer service, the use of technology and other key industry metrics. Industry leaders across Asia are raising safety standards, customer service and good governance.

Consumers, investors and governments can look to the award winners for the gold standard in self storage in Asia. Self storage is proving a vital industry for empowering small and large businesses to grow through flexible use of space for modern economies.

The full list of finalists and  details of the entries are at the Awards website at https://selfstorageasia.org/award-winners-2025.

Multi-Site Operator Store of the Year recognises the best self storage site in Asia operated by a large company.

Winner Asia & Singapore: Work+Store

Regional winners:

  • Hong Kong SAR: RedBox Storage
  • The Philippines: Loc&Stor 24/7 Sucat

Independent Store of the Year recognises the best self storage site in Asia operated by a smaller company.

Independent Store of the Year & La Réunion Winner: IZIBOX

Regional winners:

  • The Philippines: INSTORAGE BY CLAIRMONT
  • Jordan: Easy Storage Jordan

Valet Storage of the Year recognises the best valet storage company in Asia providing door-to-door service.

Winner Asia and Hong Kong: Valet Stored!

Manager of the Year recognises an on-site manager who has outperformed their peers across Asia.

Winner Asia and Japan:  Quraz – Rumiko Uchida

Regional winners:

  • Singapore: Lock+Store – Soh Xun Ling
  • Hong Kong SAR: The Store House – Walter Wu

The Environmental, Social, and Governance Initiative Award (ESG Award) recognises excellence in initiatives advancing ESG goals.

Winner Asia and Japan: Arealink Co.,Ltd / Hello Storage

Regional winners:

  • Singapore: StorHub Self Storage
  • The Philippines: INSTORAGE BY CLAIRMONT
  • Dubai: The Box Self Storage
  • La Réunion: IZIBOX
  • Hong Kong SAR: Storefriendly

The Technology & Innovation Award recognises the implementation of technology in operations or customer service above and beyond industry standards.

Winner Asia and Thailand: LEO Self Storage

Regional winners:

  • Vietnam: MyStorage Vietnam
  • Hong Kong SAR: Storefriendly

The Creative & Effective Marketing Award recognises novel thinking that delivers results in driving sales through marketing.

Winner Asia and Singapore:  Work+Store

Regional winner:

  • La Réunion: IZIBOX

The Customer Experience Satisfaction Award recognises operators who have demonstrated outstanding service levels, customer care, and user experience, setting new standards in customer satisfaction.

Winner Asia and Thailand: i-Store Self Storage

Regional winners:

  • The Philippines: INSTORAGE BY CLAIRMONT
  • Hong Kong SAR: RedBox Storage

About the Self Storage Association Asia

The SSAA is the industry body representing and serving the self storage industry in Asia from Japan to Jordan. Its members comprise the best of class self storage operators, their suppliers and investors. The SSAA provides training, advocacy, intelligence, market reports and a networking platform to help operators to continue to improve and grow.

Investbanq Reflects on the Road Ahead After a Successful Meet the Drapers Finale

SINGAPORE, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the season seven finale of the global startup reality show Meet the Drapers aired, Singapore-based fintech startup Investbanq took a moment to reflect on what the experience meant—not just as a recognition of its product, but as a turning point in its journey.

One of seven finalists to be named winners of the competition, Investbanq presented its next-generation AI-powered wealth operating system built for financial institutions. The pitch stood out for its focus on enabling the next generation of wealth managers and family offices with scalable, intelligent financial tools.

During the finale, Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper encouraged the team to explore a new dimension—education—as part of their broader mission. As the episode closed, Draper extended his hand to CEO Oz Zhiyenkul, offering a mysterious, yet promising remark: “Soon to be congratulations.”

“Initially, I was disappointed we didn’t walk away with a definitive deal,” said Zhiyenkul. “But the production team shared that outcomes like ours are rare—and often signal something deeper could be in the works. That helped reframe it. For us, it was not just a pitch, but a catalyst.”

This milestone builds on Investbanq’s growing international momentum, which includes sustained revenue growth, institutional interest, and a recent industry award for Best WealthTech Solution – Artificial Intelligence from Global Private Banker. Inspired by Draper’s feedback, Investbanq has begun developing an AI-driven financial education module to support the next generation of investors—further reinforcing its mission of inclusion and accessibility in wealth management.

“Looking back, Meet the Drapers wasn’t just a stage—it was a mirror. It reflected where we are, and more importantly, where we’re headed,” said Zhiyenkul.

About Investbanq

Co-founded by Kazakhstani entrepreneurs Oz (Olzhas) Zhiyenkul and Tk (Talgat) Kantayev, Singapore-based Investbanq aims to redefine the future of wealth management by building a more inclusive, modular, and AI-native financial infrastructure. Its platform offers a full-stack digital infrastructure for banks, asset managers, and family offices, digitizing onboarding, CRM, portfolio management, compliance, and reporting.

AI is central to Investbanq’s architecture, not a bolt-on. Features like the Advisor Co-Pilot and LLM integrations deliver automation, personalization, and real-time insights—transforming how advisors serve clients.

Investbanq is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Kazakhstan and the UAE, and holds regulatory approvals from MAS, AIFC, and DFSA (IPA).

About Meet the Drapers

Meet the Drapers is a premier startup reality show where founders pitch their ventures to the legendary Draper family, a Silicon Valley dynasty known for backing early-stage game-changers. Finalists compete for funding, exposure, and access to a worldwide investor network.

Watch Investbanq’s finale pitch: https://drapertv.com/titles/6357/finale-meet-the-drapers-season-07