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MetaComp and Stable Join Forces to Redefine Cross-Border Payments with Stablecoins

Partnership integrates StableChain into MetaComp’s StableX™ Network to deliver faster, more transparent, and compliant global fund flows.

SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Building on the recent launch of its StableX Network at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2025 and its partnership announcement with USDT0, MetaComp Pte. Ltd. (“MetaComp”), a Major Payment Institution and Digital Payment Token service provider licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has entered into a strategic collaboration with Stable, a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain optimised for stablecoin adoption and cross-border payments.

MetaComp and Stable Join Forces to Redefine Cross-Border Payments with Stablecoins
MetaComp and Stable Join Forces to Redefine Cross-Border Payments with Stablecoins

Stable operates a high-throughput “StableChain” network powered by USDT that offers sub-second block finality, full EVM compatibility, and native integration with LayerZero-based tokens such as USDT0. By adopting USDT as its native gas token, StableChain enables seamless, cost-efficient settlement, laying the foundation for programmable payments and tokenised financial infrastructure at scale. This stablecoin-native design helps unify fragmented payment rails, enabling businesses to operate with the speed, certainty, and cost consistency required in modern global commerce.

Through this collaboration, MetaComp will integrate StableChain into its StableX™ Network, powered by a proprietary cross-border FX and liquidity-routing platform, the StableX Engine, and a real-time compliance and crypto/fiat integrated web 2.5 AML/CFT risk engine, the VisionX Engine. This integration will enable MetaComp’s StableX™ Network to further expand its reach and support real-world payments across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Europe, and South America. By combining the speed and efficiency of Stable with the compliance-first design of MetaComp’s StableX infrastructure, the partnership will simplify global fund flows, enhance transparency, and reduce costs for businesses.

The partnership also introduces new capabilities for asset conversion and institutional-grade liquidity. Users within MetaComp’s ecosystem will be able to convert seamlessly between USDT0 and XAUt0 tokens on StableChain, supporting both payments and inflation-hedging wealth management. The latter will be delivered through Alpha Ladder Finance Pte Ltd (ALFin), MetaComp’s affiliated company and a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licensee and Recognised Market Operator (RMO) under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This integration strengthens MetaComp’s StableX Network proposition by bridging regulated fiat infrastructure with compliant digital asset flows.

In parallel, the collaboration enhances the compliance and risk-management layer across the network. MetaComp’s VisionX Engine — a real-time, AI-driven KYT and behavioural risk-intelligence system — will be extended via API to interoperate with Stable’s monitoring infrastructure. This enables end-to-end AML/CFT traceability, ensuring that stablecoin-based fund flows meet institutional and regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions. Both organisations will co-develop advanced on-chain AML/CFT controls, further strengthening industry standards for compliant stablecoin adoption.

As part of the agreement, both USDT0 and XAUt0 will be listed on MetaComp’s Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP), providing institutional clients with broadened access to tokenised assets under a regulated framework. Stable will also be added to the StableX Engine’s smart routing platform, where USDT0 may serve as a regional or corridor-specific intermediary asset to enhance settlement efficiency.

Beyond infrastructure, MetaComp and Stable will collaborate to promote the adoption of USDT0 and XAUt0 for cross-border payments, institutional liquidity management, and wealth solutions. Joint initiatives will focus on accelerating the shift from traditional settlement methods toward faster, transparent, and programmable digital fund flows.

Tin Pei Ling, Co-President of MetaComp, commented:
“Stablecoins are progressing from speculative tools to becoming increasingly integral to the backbone of global financial infrastructure. With the launch of the StableX Network and this new collaboration with Stable, we are building a regulated, interoperable ecosystem that delivers instant, transparent, and fully compliant settlement for businesses worldwide.”

Brian Mehler, CEO of Stable, added:
“MetaComp’s regulated infrastructure and institutional reach complement Stable’s high-performance blockchain network. By integrating with the MetaComp’s StableX platform, we are demonstrating how stablecoin-native systems can power programmable payments, efficient FX settlement, and compliant digital asset adoption at global scale.”

About Stable

Stable is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for seamless financial transactions, powered by USDT as the native gas token. Its design prioritizes usability, reducing friction for end users by eliminating the need for volatile tokens for transaction fees. Ideal for global digital payments, remittances, and cross-border transactions, Stable enables virtually instant settlement, enhances capital efficiency, and creates a user-friendly ecosystem for developers and users alike.

Learn more at www.stable.xyz or follow us on Twitter @Stable

About MetaComp

MetaComp is a leading Singapore-headquartered Major Payment Institution (MPI) and Digital Payment Token (DPT) service provider licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019. Operating on a P2B2C (platform-to-business/partners-to-clients) model, MetaComp provides regulated cross-border payments, FX and digital assets solutions to institutions, payment service providers, fintechs, and global enterprises. MetaComp is a subsidiary of Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd. (ALFin), which holds Capital Markets Services (CMS) and Recognised Market Operator (RMO) licences from MAS.

With a strong emphasis on compliance, security, and institutional-grade infrastructure, MetaComp delivers an end-to-end suite of digital finance solutions through its Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP), providing OTC and exchange trading, fiat payment rails, on/off-ramp settlement, custody of digital tokens, and brokerage activities relating to DPTs. Its latest innovation, the StableX Network, is powered by the StableX Engine for FX and liquidity routing and the VisionX Engine, MetaComp’s real-time AML/CFT and KYT intelligence system, enabling instant, transparent, and compliant multi-currency settlement.

Learn more at www.mce.sg or follow us on Twitter @MetaCompHQ

ZEELOOL Launched Show Stopper Glasses Collection Campaign

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The “Show Stopper Collection” from ZEELOOL, a top eyewear company, was finally released in December 2025. With all the amazing glasses in this collection, you’re sure to brighten up your holidays and stand out anywhere you go.


Your Holiday Statement Starts Here, Celebrate with ZEELOOL

The Show Stopper Glasses Collection features frames with glitter, bright colors, and different materials. These glasses are made to be noticed and add a little more glam to any look. These glasses are a great way to make your look better for holiday parties, family get-togethers, or wintertime city outings.

ZEELOOL‘s CEO Fiona says, “We’re so happy to show our customers our new Show Stopper Glasses Collection.” We wanted to make a collection that would give our customers the chance to show who they are and how they feel through their choice of high-quality glitter glasses. If you want to add some shine and style to your holidays, these glasses are just the thing.

Starting in December 2025, ZEELOOL’s website let customers buy the Show Stopper Glasses Collection. This collection has a lot of different styles, including women’s glasses and men’s glasses, so there is something for everyone. So, whether you’re going away for the holidays or just spending a weekend in the city, be sure to wear your Show Stopper Glasses and light up the room.

ZEELOOL’s Show Stopper Glasses will make you shine this holiday season—get ready!

ZEELOOL Show Stopper Glasses Collection
ZEELOOL Show Stopper Glasses Collection

 

Dewan Architects Redefines Luxury Branded Residences in Southeast Asia Through Global Expertise and Local Insight

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As branded residences gain momentum, Dewan Architects + Engineers has emerged as a leading partner for developments requiring both global design intelligence and local cultural fluency. With over four decades of experience across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, the firm has built a reputation for translating the identity and operational expectations of international brands into architecture that resonates with its surroundings.

La Mer by ELIE SAAB
La Mer by ELIE SAAB

Dewan’s expertise is evident in projects such as La Mer by ELIE SAAB and the award-winning Oceano—developments where brand DNA, lifestyle programming, and architectural quality merge seamlessly. With longstanding involvement in Asia, strengthened by its Vietnam branch, the firm is equipped with the cultural insight and on-the-ground experience needed to navigate the region’s evolving luxury landscape.

Bridging Global Brands with Local Design

Vietnam, Thailand and its Southeast Asian neighbors are witnessing a pronounced rise in branded residential developments – homes closely aligned with global hospitality and lifestyle brands. This shift is driven by affluent buyers who increasingly seek a refined, five-star living experience rather than traditional property ownership. Across the Asia-Pacific region, branded residences have grown 230% in the past decade, with Vietnam alone recording 210% growth, demonstrating the region’s appetite for elevated living concepts.

Global luxury hotel operators are accelerating this movement. Nearly 80% of branded residences worldwide are associated with leading hotel brands, and Southeast Asia has become a significant destination for them. From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City, groups such as The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, and Four Seasons are collaborating with local developers to introduce internationally recognized design standards and hospitality-led living to fast-growing cities. This model combines the comfort of a home with the curated experience of staying in a luxury resort.

Asia’s emerging luxury scene demands much more than aesthetic excellence—it requires cultural understanding and a deep sensitivity to how people truly want to live. Our Vietnam base enables us to interpret these lifestyle nuances while delivering the global standards associated with high-end branded living,” says Mohammed Adib, Chief Design Officer at Dewan Architects + Engineers.

Expanding into Asia’s High-End Markets

Dewan’s engagement in Southeast Asia dates back well before the formal establishment of its Vietnam studio. Beginning in 2018, the firm collaborated extensively with Asian developers, resulting in notable early works such as Solforest, EcoRivers, and the nearly complete TUI Blue Han River. With the Vietnam studio now fully operational and integrated into the firm’s wider global network, Dewan is well-positioned to lead new opportunities across Southeast Asia.

Vietnam and Southeast Asia are rapidly evolving markets with an increasing demand for international-level design capabilities. Our teams in Dubai and Vietnam operate as one unified studio, ensuring every project benefits from our collective expertise,” says Ammar Al Assam, CEO of Dewan Architects + Engineers.

This synergy is reflected in new commissions across Vietnam, Thailand, and the wider region. Among them is the upcoming Maia Ho Tram development, where Dewan’s architectural and interior design introduce a wellness-driven hospitality and residential experience to Vietnam’s southern coastline.

Maia Ho Tram
Maia Ho Tram

With Vietnam now ranked among the top six global markets for branded residences—ahead of both China and India—Dewan’s established presence makes it a central contributor to the country’s evolving luxury residential identity.

Flagship Highlight: Layan Verde, Phuket – Resort Living Redefined

Layan Verde, Phuket – Resort Living Redefined
Layan Verde, Phuket – Resort Living Redefined

Layan Verde in Phuket—one of the island’s most extensive branded residential developments—showcases Dewan’s capabilities in delivering integrated, resort-style living environments. Spanning 78,000 square meters, the development unites a five-star hotel, a four-star hotel, branded condominiums, residential units, and a lifestyle-oriented commercial axis within one cohesive master plan.

Slated for completion in 2028 and operated by Dusit International, Layan Verde represents the future of branded resort living. With its curated wellness offering, elevated dining experiences, and family-oriented amenities, the project exemplifies Dewan’s holistic approach to designing lifestyle-driven residential communities.

Mastering Brand Collaboration and Global Standards

Dewan has become a trusted partner for branded residence developments due to its deep familiarity with the stringent requirements of global hotel operators and luxury brands. Each brand brings unique design guidelines, operational standards, and service expectations. Dewan’s teams navigate these frameworks with precision, ensuring that every development authentically reflects the brand’s values while remaining rooted in its local context.

Whether interpreting the refined expectations of Marriott or the wellness-forward ethos of Dusit, Dewan expertly balances operational needs with architectural expression. This ability to integrate brand identity into the built environment strengthens the partnership between developer, operator, and end-user—resulting in developments that deliver both experience and long-term value.

The Future of Luxury Living in Asia

Dewan sees branded residences as a defining frontier for luxury living across Southeast Asia. These developments merge hospitality, lifestyle, and residential architecture into a single offering—introducing new expectations for comfort, community, and personalized service.

“Branded residences are reshaping what luxury living means. They combine identity, aspiration, and experience in a way that resonates strongly with today’s buyers, particularly in Southeast Asia,” says Mohammed Adib.

With a strong Southeast Asia presence and unified collaboration between the Dubai headquarters and regional teams, Dewan Architects + Engineers is positioned to lead this next chapter in luxury living—designing meaningful spaces that embrace global standards while celebrating local culture.

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Visa Unveils New Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice

Visa Consulting & Analytics combines advanced payments strategy and expert crypto knowledge to help clients innovate and grow with stablecoins technology in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of its Stablecoins Advisory Practice. The new value-added service offering by Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) provides actionable insights and recommendations to guide banks, fintechs, merchants, and businesses of all sizes on market fit, strategy, and implementation.

As the stablecoin market cap surpasses $250 billion, Visa’s settlement volume has accelerated, reaching a $3.5 billion annualised run rate as of November 30. Businesses are turning to Visa’s new Stablecoins Advisory Practice to unlock growth opportunities. 

“Visa Consulting & Analytics brings together Visa’s scale, expertise and specialized consultants to offer a unique service, and Pathward appreciates the invitation to be one of the first banks to explore this work with them,” said Anthony Sharett, president of Pathward. “Stablecoins could provide innovative solutions for the financial services sector, and Visa’s team delivered impressive work, insights and actionable recommendations for businesses exploring them.”

The Stablecoins Advisory Practice offers a suite of services designed to guide strategy and implementation amid the growing prevalence and stability of stablecoins infrastructure and emerging regulatory standards.

“The stablecoin ecosystem is evolving rapidly, driven by crypto-native innovators,” said Prateek Sanghi, Head of Visa Consulting & Analytics Asia Pacific, Visa. “Financial institutions have a unique opportunity to leverage their trust and scale – but only if they act decisively and without delay. At Visa Consulting & Analytics, we help turn this disruption into a growth engine by partnering with clients to think like crypto natives while delivering practical strategies and execution that position them ahead of the curve.”

Tapping into VCA’s global network of thousands of consultants, data scientists, and product experts, the practice provides:

  • Stablecoin training and market trend programmes, including a new Visa University course
  • Stablecoin strategy development and market entry planning
  • Use case sizing and go-to-market planning
  • Technology enablement for stablecoins integration

“Working with Visa Consulting & Analytics gave VyStar access to Visa’s scale, crypto expertise, and specialized consulting talent—a combination that is hard to match in the consulting world,” said Lauren Morrison, vice president, Payments Products, VyStar. “The VCA team provided practical insights and tailored recommendations that helped us deepen our understanding of the stablecoin landscape and its potential relevance to our members. This engagement allowed us to explore opportunities thoughtfully and shape an informed strategy.”

The services are part of Visa’s longstanding leadership in modernising global payments through blockchain and stablecoin technology. In 2023, Visa became one of the first major payments networks to pilot stablecoin settlement using USDC. Now, Visa has more than 130 stablecoin-linked card issuing programmes in over 40 countries and territories. Additionally, Visa Direct’s latest pilots will enable qualified businesses in certain jurisdictions to pre-fund cross-border payments using stablecoins and send direct payouts to individuals’ stablecoin wallets.

To learn more about how Visa Consulting & Analytics can help clients design and grow their stablecoins business, click here.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

The “ANDPAD” Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Service Adds Supporting Indonesian, Thai, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), and Spanish Languages


TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – ANDPAD Inc. (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; hereinafter “ANDPAD”), which operates a cloud-based construction project management service bearing its name, has newly launched language support for Indonesian, Thai, Taiwanese Mandarin (Traditional Chinese), and Spanish in the ANDPAD app, effective today.

The "ANDPAD" Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Service Adds Supporting Indonesian, Thai, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), and Spanish Languages

With the new addition of these four languages, ANDPAD now supports six languages, including the previously released English and Vietnamese.

■ Background

Japan’s construction sector faces chronic labor shortages, leading to an increase in the hiring of foreign nationals from Southeast Asia. This trend is accelerated by the Specified Skilled Worker system, supported by bilateral Memoranda of Cooperation (MOC) between Japan and various Southeast Asian governments. Consequently, a growing number of technical interns are transitioning to Specified Skilled Worker status. Consequently, a growing number of technical interns are transitioning to Specified Skilled Worker status.

Simultaneously, the construction sector is expanding in many Southeast Asian countries, although it still faces common challenges of on-site quality and boosting productivity.

In response to these trends, ANDPAD has expanded its language support to include Indonesian, Thai, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), and Spanish. Initially, this multi-language support will cover the Construction Management features—the most widely used function of ANDPAD—to facilitate centralized information management and smoother communication at construction sites in both Japan and Southeast Asia.

Going forward, ANDPAD will continue to actively pursue expansion of functions in multiple languages along with development efforts to offer support for various languages. The company will proceed to promote DX in the Southeast Asian construction industry in addition to the Japanese market.

■ About Usage

Existing ANDPAD users can use these new language options version at no additional cost.

Scope of Support

ANDPAD app:

  • iOS: 5.99 or higher
  • Android: 5.98 or higher

Hashtag: #ANDPAD

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

About the ANDPAD Service

The cloud-based construction project management service with the top share of the market in Japan*, ANDPAD makes the central management of everything from enhancing onsite efficiency to improving management possible. Since provision of the service started in 2016, through associated development efforts that emphasize intuitiveness and ease of use and thorough support for implementation and utilization, the service has reached over 233,000 corporate users and 684,000 individual users.

ANDPAD was selected as a “2024 Recommended Technology” under the NETIS (New Technology Information System) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Details (Japanese language only):

*”Trends and Vendor Share in the Construction Business Management Cloud Service Market” (December 2024 MIC IT Report)” (According to research by the Deloitte Tohmatsu MIC Economic Research Institute)

■Company Overview

Name : ANDPAD Inc.

Location : Sumitomo Fudosan Tokyo Mita Garden Tower 37F, 5-19 Mita 3 Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative : Takeo Inada, CEO

Business Activities : Development, sales and operation of “ANDPAD” cloud-based construction project management service

Company Website (Japanese language only):

Six trends to watch in 2026 as Asia-Pacific prepares to overtake North America as the largest consumer market worth $36 trillion in 2035

SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Asia Pacific is set to overtake North America as the largest consumer market in 2035, according to a new joint report by Bain & Company and NielsenIQ (NIQ). Private consumption in the region is expected to grow at 7% CAGR to reach $36 trillion by the end of the next decade, as global private consumption nearly doubles from about $65 trillion in 2025 to $110–$120 trillion by 2035.

This shift underscores the changes underway in how and where consumers across Asia Pacific spend, setting the stage for new growth patterns that will define 2026 and beyond.

In the moving annual total ending in June 2025, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) value grew 4% in the Asia Pacific region, fueled by 2.8% volume growth and 1.2% price, signaling a healthier balance than the largely price-driven growth seen in North America and Western Europe. The region remains central to the growth agenda of global consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, although performance varies significantly across its consumer markets.

Asia Pacific is where the next decade of global consumption will be decided,” said David Zehner, head of the APAC Consumer Products practice at Bain & Company. “The region’s opportunities while vast, are uneven across markets – and companies need to understand local nuances while scaling to capture the full potential of the APAC region.”

Research by NIQ shows that India is demonstrating robust momentum, with value growth of 7.2% in 2024 accelerating to 13.7% in the first half of 2025. By contrast, Southeast Asia’s growth eased to 1.8%, down from 3.5% a year earlier. China is showing early signs of rebound. Its overall FMCG growth rose from 2.8% in 2024 to 4.7% in H1 2025, led by online channels. Likewise, South Korea’s performance remains buoyed by e-commerce expansion. This divergence in performance across markets underscores the need for localized strategies.

Looking ahead to 2026, the report outlines six forces shaping the region’s consumer landscape – key dynamics that CPG leaders should watch closely in the year ahead:

  1. Shifting market dynamics calls for diversified strategy – The region no longer relies on a single market growth engine. While China remains the largest contributor to APAC GDP growth, India and parts of Southeast Asia are expected to rise in economic significance, creating a multi-market growth reality that demands diversified strategies.
  2. Diverging consumer preferences – Consumers across markets are not uniformly trading down. Bain’s analysis shows distinct pricing trends – from premiumization in India and Indonesia to polarization in China – underscoring the need for differentiated offerings.
  3. Increasing channel complexity and AI alter consumer journey – Online remains the central growth engine, with e-commerce accounting for about 40% of FMCG sales in China and South Korea. Emerging channels such as social commerce and quick commerce are expanding rapidly, reshaping how consumers discover and purchase brands. According to a NIQ survey, 39% of consumers in Asia Pacific already use generative AI in online shopping, and an additional 40% are willing to adopt it in the future.
  4. Rising local heroes – Asia Pacific is largely dominated by local and regional brands, with domestic players gaining share across most developing markets, except India. Local brands are outpacing multinationals in innovation speed and market agility. They are also more closely attuned to local consumer needs.
  5. Scalable agility as the next differentiator – Successful CPGs are learning to replicate best practices across markets to empower agility and sharing capabilities to improve cost efficiency.
  6. AI as a game changer – Leading companies are embedding AI across the value chain, including innovation, marketing, sales, supply chains and operating models. Those seeing real transformation are grounding AI initiatives in reliable data and complete and comprehensive consumer insights so that automation supports smarter and faster decisions. Instead of treating AI as a standalone technology deployment, CPGs are using it to augment human expertise and improve market responsiveness.

To achieve sustainable growth, Bain and NIQ recommend that CPGs leverage these six emerging trends and adapt their approaches to create new and lasting competitive advantages. Companies should clearly define the role of each market – whether as a growth engine, profit hub or innovation testbed – and align investments and resources accordingly. Brands need to redefine value beyond price, adapting to varied consumer preferences and market dynamics.

CPGs must also build fit-for-purpose business models to capture new channel growth, such as from social and quick commerce, and compete like local brands by empowering in-market teams with speed and autonomy in “big bet” markets.  Likewise, multinational companies should systematically transfer knowledge and build capabilities across markets, turning existing success into a competitive advantage. Finally, leaders should look to scale AI adoption at the enterprise level ensuring it is powered by reliable data and comprehensive consumer insights to drive sustainable growth and efficiency.

“In China, India, Indonesia and Thailand, where adoption is higher than the regional average, over 50% of consumers are already using generative AI to help with their online shopping,” said Craig Houliston, Asia Pacific Regional Consulting and Insights Lead at NIQ. “As Asia Pacific consumers continuously look for more convenience and affordability, we expect Generative AI to play a bigger part in empowering the shopper.”

“The APAC region is complex in nature. Consumer behaviors and channel dynamics are fragmenting faster than ever,” added Elle Yang, partner at Bain & Company. “Winning in this environment means having the courage to localize – adapting faster to market signals while building models that can scale across borders.”

Media contacts:
Dan Pinkney (Boston) — dan.pinkney@bain.com
Gary Duncan (London) — gary.duncan@bain.com
Ann Lee (Singapore) — ann.lee@bain.com
NielsenIQ (APAC) — liza.martija@nielseniq.com 

About Bain & Company

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future.

Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

About NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. Our global reach spans over 90 countries covering approximately 85% of the world’s population and more than $7.2 trillion in global consumer spend. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™.    

Forward-Looking Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding anticipated consumer behaviors, market trends, and industry developments. These statements reflect current expectations and projections based on available data, historical patterns, and various assumptions. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “believes,” “forecasts,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future outcomes and are subject to inherent uncertainties, including changes in consumer preferences, economic conditions, technological advancements, and competitive dynamics. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. While we strive to base our insights on reliable data and sound methodologies, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except to the extent required by applicable law.

© 2025 Bain & Company, Inc. and Nielsen Consumer LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Southeast Asian Games Thailand 2025 Esports Appoints Moonshot as Official Mobile Controller Partner


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – Moonshot, a next-generation phygital mobile gaming company, has announced the appointment as the Official Controller Partner for Southeast Asian(SEA) Games Thailand 2025 Esports, one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most-watched competitive esports events sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee. This marks the first time a mobile gaming controller brand has been selected for the regional tournament.

Moonshot X Controller
Moonshot X Controller

Taking place from the 9th to 20th December, the SEA Games Thailand 2025 Esports competition is expected to draw millions of viewers across the region, with widespread engagement from gaming communities across Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam. The 2025 edition will feature leading mobile eSports titles such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Arena of Valour, Free Fire and FC Online, further strengthening the event’s reputation as a cornerstone of competitive gaming culture in Asia.

As the Official Controller Partner, Moonshot will also debut a special SEA Games Controller Collection, this will be a commemorative series featuring designs inspired by participating countries and co-designed with global IP partners. The limited series will be available exclusively during the competition period via Moonshot’s official website (https://shop.themoonshot.xyz/)

“We’re honoured to support SEA Games Thailand 2025 Esports and contribute to one of the most influential gaming events in Southeast Asia,” said Managing Director at Moonshot, JW Lee. “Our vision is to bring hardware, software, and digital rewards together to inspire a new generation of gamers, and SEA Games is the perfect place to begin that journey.”

Strengthening the future of Mobile Esports

Mobile gaming is the dominant force in Southeast Asia’s gaming landscape, with the region being home to hundreds of millions of mobile-first players. Moonshot’s partnership with SEA Games Esports 2025 reflects the company’s commitment to driving innovation in this fast-growing segment.

Throughout the event, Moonshot will activate a series of on-site experiences, including demo zones, creator interactions, and community gaming activities powered by the Moonshot gaming ecosystem. The partnership aims to elevate the tournament experience for both competitors and fans by merging physical gameplay with digital engagement features, collectible rewards, and interactive app-based challenges.

Hashtag: #Moonshot #SEAGames2025 #SEAGamesEsports #EsportsAsia #MobileEsports #MobileGaming

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About Moonshot

Moonshot is building the world’s first phygital mobile gaming ecosystem that seamlessly integrates premium hardware, digital gameplay, and a unified rewards layer to enhance how players discover, play, and engage with mobile games, whether casually or competitively. Moonshot also collaborates with gaming studios, IP licensors, creators, and ecosystem partners to deliver co-branded campaigns, limited-edition collections, and reward-driven engagement experiences. Learn more at

Zuellig Pharma expands partnership with Lundbeck to support commercialization of neuro-psychiatric health solutions in Asia


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with H. Lundbeck A/S (“Lundbeck”), a biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health.

Under this new agreement, Zuellig Pharma will take on the role of agency partner to commercialize Lundbeck’s portfolio of products – including leading brands such as Lexapro®, Brintellix® and Cipralex® – across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. This builds on its existing distribution agreement with Lundbeck, under which Zuellig Pharma has been responsible for distributing the company’s products in the four markets. In addition, Zuellig Pharma will also partner with Lundbeck in Taiwan.

As part of the expanded partnership, Zuellig Pharma will provide end-to-end commercialization and healthcare services, including marketing and commercial execution, market access, distribution and supply chain management, medical information services, regulatory and quality support, as well as pharmacovigilance for Lundbeck’s portfolio.

This collaboration is grounded in Zuellig Pharma’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality access to medicines across the region. The company’s regional network and local market expertise will provide a strong foundation for Lundbeck to continue serving patients that rely on its products.

“We value our long-standing collaboration with Lundbeck over the years and remain committed to improving access to neuro-psychiatric health solutions in Asia. Our strong regional network, expertise and deep grasp of local regulatory environments will be critical in ensuring continuity of care for populations in the region, and we look forward to enhancing access to Lundbeck’s solutions for patients who need them most,” said John Graham, CEO of Zuellig Pharma.

Hashtag: #ZuelligPharma #Lundbeck #Healthcare #BrainHealth #Pharmaceutical #HealthcareSolutions #Commercialization


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

About Zuellig Pharma

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, commercialization, and clinical trial support services, underpinned by a strong culture of innovation to support the growing healthcare needs in this region. The company was founded a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 18 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

About H. Lundbeck A/S
Lundbeck is a biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases.

Brain disorders affect a large part of the world’s population, and the effects are felt throughout society. With the rapidly improving understanding of the biology of the brain, we hold ourselves accountable for advancing brain health by curiously exploring new opportunities for treatments.

As a focused innovator, we strive for our research and development programs to tackle some of the most complex neurological challenges. We develop transformative medicines targeting people for whom there are few or no treatments available, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.

We are committed to fighting stigma and we act to improve health equity. We strive to create long term value for our shareholders by making a positive contribution to patients, their families and society as a whole.

Lundbeck has approximately 5,700 employees in more than 50 countries and our products are available in more than 80 countries. For additional information, we encourage you to visit our and connect with us via .