BANGKOK, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chulalongkorn University researchers, led by Professor Dr. Supaart Sirikantaramas, discovered an innovative use for durian, a fruit known for its pungent aroma and unique flavor. By utilizing “baby durians,” which are typically discarded as agricultural waste, the team has successfully created a groundbreaking ingredient for premium skincare products. This initiative not only solves the food waste problem but also paves the way for sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the cosmetics industry.

The project, spearheaded by InnophytoTech (IPT), a spin-off company fostered by Chulalongkorn University’s Innovation Hub, focuses on utilizing bioactive compounds and phytochemicals to create innovative extracts for various applications. Baby durians, rich in pectin and procyanidins, offer moisturizing and antioxidant properties that are beneficial for skin health and combat skin aging.

IPT’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its adoption of green extraction methods while minimizing waste, and aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The team’s efforts have resulted in a high-quality durian extract that is free from harmful solvents and chemicals, ensuring a pure and potent product. This extract, approved by the FDA, can be incorporated into various cosmetic products, providing benefits like hydration, anti-aging, and protection against antioxidants.

Beyond cosmetic applications, the team at IPT is exploring further uses for durian in food products like ice cream, juice, and dietary supplements. This aligns with the zero-waste concept, utilizing every part of the fruit to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

Moreover, the company applies plant-based science to address challenges in food products, such as reducing sugar content in fruits like mangoes, bananas, and pomelos. By converting sucrose into fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS), a prebiotic that promotes gut health, IPT is transforming traditionally sweet treats into healthier options.

Professor Dr. Supaart Sirikantaramas believes that this innovation from baby durian and other initiatives will inspire further research into utilizing agricultural byproducts, leading to a more sustainable future. IPT is actively seeking collaborations with brands and manufacturers interested in incorporating sustainable and high-quality plant extracts into their product lines.

Read the full article at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/212835/.  

About Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University has made the world’s top 50 university list for employment outcomes, which reflects both the high employment rate and workability of Chula graduates. The university is also listed as the best in Thailand for the 15th Consecutive Year (since 2009), according to the newly released QS World University Rankings 2024, putting Chula at 211th in the world, up from 244th last year.

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TOKYO, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh today announced it has been selected as a member of the Sustainability Yearbook 2025, with a score within the top 10%* in its industry, by S&P Global, an American company and one of the world’s leaders in corporate ratings.

Each year, S&P Global assesses major companies’ sustainability in the three areas of Economic, Environment, and Society. Companies with outstanding sustainability efforts in each industry group are selected and awarded as members of the Sustainability Yearbook. S&P Global evaluated over 7,690 companies in 60 industries worldwide this year, and 780 companies were selected for this year’s Yearbook.

Ricoh’s approach to sustainability is to pursue a sustainable society through a Three Ps Balance—Prosperity (economic), People (society), and Planet (environment). To realise this desired society, Ricoh has identified seven material issues in two areas, “Resolving social issues through business” and “Robust management infrastructure,” and set 16 ESG targets in linkage with the material to work toward solving these issues. Ricoh will continue to align ESG and business growth to fulfil our responsibility for enhancing global sustainability.

Relevant Information

• The Sustainability Yearbook -2025 Rankings
  https://www.spglobal.com/esg/csa/yearbook/2025/ranking/index   

Related Links

• Ricoh Group’s seven material issues and SDGs
  https://www.ricoh.com/sustainability/materiality 

• Ricoh Group’s commitment and recognition
  https://www.ricoh.com/about/integrated-report/data/commitment 

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh’s global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).

It is Ricoh’s mission and vision to empower individuals to find ‘Fulfillment through Work’ by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

© 2025 RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX kicked off 2025 with a strong performance, driven by the broader crypto market’s recovery and renewed investor confidence. The exchange achieved significant growth in user base, asset performance, and product innovation, solidifying its position as a leading global cryptocurrency platform.

Record User Growth and Industry Recognition

January witnessed explosive growth for HTX, surpassing 50 million total registered users and achieving a remarkable 105% MoM growth, setting a new company record. Aligning with its mission of “Building the Metaverse Free Port” and vision of “Achieving Financial Freedom for 8 Billion People on Earth,” HTX continues its global expansion, providing high quality service to Web3 enthusiasts worldwide.

This growth was mirrored by a surge in platform popularity. From January 17 to 20, HTX search clicks reached an all-time high, increasing by 350% compared to December 2024. Platform exposure also rose by 520%, indicating growing user interest and recognition.

This exceptional performance garnered industry-wide acclaim:

• PANews PARTY AWARD 2025:
  • Awarded “Best Exchange of the Year”.
  • HTX Ventures honored as “Best Investment Institution of the Year”.
• Forbes: Recognized as one of the “Top 25 World’s Most Trustworthy Crypto Exchanges”.

Forbes, a leading financial media outlet, evaluated cryptocurrency exchanges based on trading volume, regulation, cost, and other key factors. HTX excelled in BTC & ETH holdings, spot trading volume, and product offerings, securing a 6th-place ranking in spot market share among all listed exchanges.

Trade New Cryptos Only on HTX! 25 New Assets Listed, Featuring Prominent AI and Celebrity-Themed Tokens

HTX listed 25 new assets in January, including notable AI and celebrity-themed tokens. AI projects like ELIZA (up 204%), ARCSOL (up 172%), GAME (up 159%), and GRIFT (up 225%) demonstrated strong performance. The platform was an early mover in listing the highly anticipated  $TRUMP token, which surged by 431% post-launch. $MELANIA also experienced a 60% increase. HTX remains committed to offering users diverse investment opportunities and identifying promising early-stage projects.

To further inform investors, HTX Ventures published a key research report, “A New Era for DeFi with Crypto Compliance and New Opportunities in RWA-Fi and Stablecoin Payments“. This report analyzes emerging market trends, focusing on compliance, DeFi growth, and the future of stablecoin payments, providing valuable investment insights for users.

Product Innovations and Community Growth Drive Enhanced User Experience

HTX continued to prioritize user experience with several product enhancements in  January, including Crypto Radar, HTX 2024 RECAP, Surprise Gifts, and a redesigned NewListing section. These features empower users to identify investment opportunities, optimize financial planning, and engage more effectively with the community. The platform also introduced an AI-powered FAQ product to streamline information access and improve customer service.

On January 15, 2025, HTX DAO completed  its Q4 2024 $HTX token burn, destroying 9,982,673,247,009.8082 $HTX tokens worth over $22.47 million.

Enhanced Security and Transparency for User Confidence

In January, HTX prioritized platform security by implementing robust measures to safeguard users accounts, transactions and assets.

Account Security: HTX sent out 380,003 security reminders (339,480 emails and 40,523 SMS) to users, empowering them to proactively address to potential threats. The platform also successfully shut down 6 phishing websites and fake app download sites to prevent users from falling victim to scams.

Transaction Security: HTX focused on blocking abnormal transactions, successfully intercepted 3 withdrawal attempts to scam addresses and  recovering 72,962 USDT for users. Furthermore, the platform resolved 7 incidents involving stolen assets flowing into the platform and assisting in freezing 193,702 USDT in stolen funds.

Asset Security: HTX added 189 new addresses to its blacklist, effectively preventing the inflow of illicit funds by intercepting 4 deposits from these addresses, totaling 624,190 USDT.

HTX has consistently demonstrated its commitment to transparency. The platform updated its Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves for February 2025, revealing that its reserve ratio for major assets (BTC 101%, ETH 100%, TRX 105%, USDT 101%, HTX 104%, XRP 101%, DOGE 100%, SOL 102%) consistently exceeds 100%. This marks the 28th consecutive month of public disclosure of reserve data, readily accessible for users on the “Assets – PoR Reports” page of the HTX official website.

Throughout January, HTX’s customer service team provided exceptional support, assisting 38,642 users and effectively addressing 78,931 inquiries across various areas such as P2P trading, on-chain transactions, 2FA, asset management, and KYC verification. The team’s dedication to providing professional and timely solutions resulted in an 80% user satisfaction rating, fostering a positive and loyal user base.

HTX’s strong January performance demonstrated its ambition and potential for continued success. This success was driven by its strong growth momentum, continuous product optimization, and a vibrant and engaged community. Moving forward, HTX remains committed to enhancing the user experience, driving product innovation, and providing safer, more convenient, and diverse trading services to users worldwide.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, we harbor global capabilities that enable us to provide users with safe and reliable services. Our growth strategy – “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance”, underpins our commitment to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit HTX Square or https://www.htx.com/, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com. 

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As a proud supporter of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), MAXHUB, a global leader in integrated communication and display solutions, is intensifying its efforts toward sustainable development and human rights protection. Through strategic integration of UNGC principles, the company aims to foster inclusive growth and environmental responsibility worldwide.

MAXHUB’s commitment to the UNGC underscores its dedication to aligning with ten fundamental principles concerning environmental protection, human rights, labor standards, and anti-corruption.

MAXHUB demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, integrating these principles into its operations. The company prioritizes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy and water efficiency, and managing waste responsibly. By leveraging technological innovation, MAXHUB creates environmentally friendly products, focusing on display technology, AI, and heat dissipation. The 2023 release of its large teaching model and smart conference model highlights this dedication.

Collaborating with industry partners, MAXHUB contributes to advancing sustainability efforts across the sector. Sustainable product lifecycle management is a key focus, emphasizing using eco-friendly materials and minimizing environmental impact from material selection to end-of-life. In 2023, MAXHUB reported total greenhouse gas emissions of 22,630.19 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, with an emission intensity of 1.12 tons per million yuan of revenue, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance carbon emission management strategies.

MAXHUB also places significant emphasis on respecting and protecting human rights, especially in its supply chain and labor practices. It strictly prohibits child labor, forced labor, and workplace discrimination or harassment. The company conducts due diligence on conflict minerals and prioritizes data privacy and security. Employee rights are upheld through a human rights declaration and collective agreements aligned with the International Labour Organization’s core conventions. MAXHUB promotes equality, diversity, and labor rights, fostering a diverse workforce and advancing women into leadership roles.

Moreover, MAXHUB maintains high ethical standards through its comprehensive Business Ethics Code of Conduct coupled with robust integrity systems ensuring transparency across all business dealings. Suppliers must adhere strictly by signing an Integrity Agreement which fosters ethical conduct throughout the supply chain network supported by regular audits reinforcing this culture.

Moving into the new year, MAXHUB plans to continue expanding into new markets while innovating further according to global sustainability trends. The company remains dedicated to pushing forward with sustainable development initiatives alongside corporate social responsibility efforts.

For more information, please visit: https://www.maxhub.com/en/esg/.

MUMBAI, India and NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AI Agents are rapidly transforming industries by automating routine tasks, making informed decisions, and unlocking new levels of human autonomy. From conversational bots to decision-support systems, AI Agents are reshaping work processes—freeing people to focus on creative, strategic endeavors.

Arya.ai’s Apex Enables the Future of Work with AI Agents

Building AI Agents, however, remains complex and resource-intensive. Apex, a platform for AI APIs developed by Arya.ai, simplifies this by offering pre-trained AI models in NLP, Computer Vision, and Predictive Analytics. These tools empower developers to create robust, autonomous solutions without requiring deep AI expertise or extensive infrastructure.

“Our vision at Arya.ai is to empower humans by making advanced AI accessible,” said Deekshith Marla, Co-founder of Arya.ai. “With Apex, any developer can easily create sophisticated AI Agents that manage the mundane and repetitive, allowing people to Innovate, Strategize, and Solve more complex problems while reducing development time and costs.”

Apex: Accelerating AI Agent Development

Apex offers essential tools for building AI Agents, including:

• Intelligent Security & Phishing Detection

  Detect phishing attacks with the Phishing Detector API, which assesses the security of a URL domain by providing a confidence score. Email Phishing Detection API scans emails, analyze text, links, and attachments for potential phishing or spam threats.

• Computer Vision:

  Detect objects, extract information from images/documents, and analyze video streams. APIs like Document Fraud Detection and KYC Extraction enable AI Agents to automate verification and ensure compliance.

• Predictive Analytics:

  Utilize machine learning APIs for forecasting, anomaly detection, and data-driven decision-making in financial transactions. This helps in providing personalized AI recommendations and adaptive learning models to drive sales and foster customer interactions.

• Workflow Orchestration:

  Seamlessly integrate with existing systems and automate workflows, enabling agents to coordinate complex, multi-step tasks across multiple channels.

These features simplify AI Agent development, reduce time-to-market, and cut infrastructure costs.

Real-World Applications

Developers leverage Apex to create Intelligent, Autonomous Solutions across industries, transforming operations and decision-making at scale.

Banking & Fintech

• AI-Powered Financial Underwriting
  • Lenders and insurers use Apex’s Document Extraction and Predictive Analytics APIs to analyze financial statements, employment records, and spending patterns.
  • Automates risk assessment and accelerates loan approvals while reducing fraud. Helps fintech platforms offer personalized lending recommendations.

Insurance

• Autonomous Claims Processing
  • Computer Vision APIs analyze images for Damage Assessment in Insurance Claims.
  • Reduces claim settlement time by over 50%, minimizing fraud and enhancing customer experience.

Healthcare & Diagnostics

• AI Diagnostics with Computer Vision
  • Medical Imaging Analysis helps detect anomalies in X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
  • Supports healthcare professionals in early disease detection and precision diagnostics.
  • Determine health claim eligibility and calculate the appropriate adjudication while proactively mitigating potential fraud.

Explore the Power of Apex

Don’t be left behind. Arya.ai invites Enterprises, Developers, and Innovators to discover how Apex can transform AI Agent deployment—driving higher efficiency, faster decision-making, and greater human autonomy.

• Learn More: Visit https://arya.ai/apex
• Schedule a Demo: Contact hello@arya.ai to witness Apex’s AI APIs in action

About Arya.ai

Arya.ai is now a part of Aurionpro Solutions, a global leader in enterprise solutions specializing in banking and financial services. As our parent company, Aurionpro brings decades of IT and Software Product expertise and a shared vision for leveraging AI to transform industries.

Arya.ai empowers businesses to boost productivity while reducing costs. Its flagship platform, Apex, offers AI APIs—enabling developers to build and scale AI Agents that streamline processes, drive strategic decisions, and free humans for more meaningful work, shaping a future where technology enhances human potential.