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Antengene to Present Latest Results From Two Clinical Studies at ASCO 2025

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Antengene Corporation Limited (“Antengene“, SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, today announced that it will release the latest clinical data of the CD73 small molecule inhibitor ATG-037 and the mTORC1/2 small molecule inhibitor ATG-008 in Poster Presentations at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, taking place from May 30th to June 3rd in Chicago, IL, the United States.

Previously, Antengene entered into a global clinical collaboration with MSD (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA) on the Phase I/IB STAMINA-01 trial evaluating ATG-037 in combination with MSD’s anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), in patients with anti-PD-1 resistant solid tumors, with encouraging preliminary results in melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Currently, the dose optimization and expansion portion of the study is enrolling in China and Australia.

Details of the Poster Presentations:

ATG-037 (CD73 Small Molecule Inhibitor)
Title: A first-in-human phase I/Ib study of ATG-037 monotherapy and combination therapy with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors: STAMINA-01
Abstract: 3123
Session: Developmental Therapeutics—Molecularly Targeted Agents and Tumor Biology
Date: June 2, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Central Time)
          2:30 AM – 5:30 AM, June 3, 2025 (Beijing Time)

ATG-008 (mTORC1/2 Small Molecule Inhibitor)
Title: A TORC1/2 inhibitor onatasertib combined with toripalimab in patients with advanced cervical cancers with prior anti-PD-(L)1 therapy
Abstract: 5540
Session: Gynecologic Cancer
Date: June 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time)
          10:00 PM, June 1, 20251:00 AM, June 2, 2025 (Beijing Time)

KEYTRUDA® is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.

About Antengene

Antengene Corporation Limited (“Antengene”, SEHK: 6996.HK) is a leading commercial-stage R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative first-in-class/best-in-class therapeutics for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, in realizing its vision of “Treating Patients Beyond Borders”.

Antengene has built a pipeline of 9 oncology assets at various stages going from clinical to commercial, including 6 with global rights, and 3 with rights for the APAC region. To date, Antengene has obtained 31 investigational new drug (IND) approvals in the U.S. and Asia, and submitted new drug applications (NDAs) in 11 Asia Pacific markets, with the NDA for XPOVIO® (selinexor) already approved in Mainland of China, Taiwan China, Hong Kong China, Macau China, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia.

Forward-looking statements

The forward-looking statements made in this article relate only to the events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this article. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this article completely and with the understanding that our actual future results or performance may be materially different from what we expect. In this article, statements of, or references to, our intentions or those of any of our Directors or our Company are made as of the date of this article. Any of these intentions may alter in light of future development. For a further discussion of these and other factors that could cause future results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement, please see the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the documents subsequently submitted to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Contacts: 
Donald Lung
E-mail: Donald.Lung@antengene.com 
Mobile: +86 18420672158

PR Contacts:
Peter Qian
E-mail: Peter.Qian@antengene.com 
Mobile: +86 13062747000

“ChatGPT for golf”: Golf.ai launches with Emajin to bring AI to the fairway–and the boardroom

SYDNEY, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tech entrepreneur Clive Mayhew has launched the world’s first fully comprehensive AI-powered golf assistant Golf.ai, alongside Emajin Golf, launching the technology across one of Australia’s largest c-suite communities of golf enthusiasts.

The partnership will seek to educate Australia’s business community on the benefits of AI both on the golf course and in the boardroom, with 94 percent of the 7,500 golf enthusiasts and executives hosted by Emajin Golf being c-suite executives or business owners.

Over 70 percent of members also do business with one another, according to founder and former Westpac exec Raj Narayan, who set up the company to offer a more structured approach to business networking on the golf course.

The AI golf assistant – or “ChatGPT for golf” as Mayhew describes it – is powered by a sophisticated AI-integrated rules engine that generates on-course support, live media interaction, and game improvement tips delivered through multiple avatars – one being Narayan herself, in her own voice.

Through the partnership, Emajin members will receive access to a suit of products that will transform the golfing experience for both golfers and fans alike, delivered in the literal voice of their community’s leader:

  • Ai Caddie™ offers personalised recommendations for golfers to improve their game in real-time while on the course
  • What’s in My Bag is an equipment insights and optimisation tool that comes as part of the Ai Caddie, helping golfers to select the best equipment for the situation at any given point of a game
  • Ai Scorecard™ allows fans to track pro events from the PGA and LIV tours with live, interactive stats, fresh stories, insights, and news.
  • Ai Golf Rules™ is a rules interpretation assistant consistently achieves 10 to 15 percent more accurate results than base models

This multi-purpose tool aims to make AI more accessible for the business community by embedding it into a familiar and enjoyable context that is also a common tool for networking—the golf course.

The idea to insert AI integration into Emajin’s existing golf networking structure was based on research that shows 46 percent of Australian organisations have yet to implement any AI strategies at all, and only 14 percent have adopted AI as a core part of their business strategy.

Yet 80 percent of Australian business leaders believe AI is absolutely critical to their organisation’s competitiveness over the next three years, and also see benefits to the streamlined decision-making and productivity boosting in their personal lives too.

AI has also increasingly been a topic of growing interest at Emajin educational events, with multiple business leaders sharing the significance of the transformation being driven by AI, both with their own businesses and broader industries.

AI advocates at these events have included CEO of Australia Post, Paul Graham, CEO of Metcash, Doug Jones, and Grant Ramage, former managing director of Xero, Trent Innes, and managing director of Vistage Australia, Stephanie Christopher – among others.

By creating a digital ecosystem for golfers that now includes cutting-edge AI integration, this partnership represents more than a tech upgrade—it’s a signal that the future of sport, business, and AI will be increasingly intertwined, according to Golf.ai.

Clive Mayhew, CEO and Founder of Golf.ai, said: “Golf.ai is the world’s first fully comprehensive AI golf assistant spanning the entire spectrum of golf experience. It covers golf fanatics while they watch (the media), while they play (caddie and rules), and even while they seek off-course knowledge, rules, planning, and game improvement.

This operates at the intersection of two huge and growing global trends. Golf participation in Australia is on the rise, and so is the demand for clarity around AI. So we’re meeting business leaders where they already are—on the course—and giving them hands-on experience with AI in a context they understand and enjoy. This isn’t about theory; it’s about lived experience. And that’s where real adoption begins.”

Raj Narayan, founder & CEO of Emajin, said: “Golf has long been a place where deals are done and relationships are built. Now, it’s also where leaders are learning how AI can transform the way they work and make decisions. This partnership shows how emerging technologies can be seamlessly woven into industries with tradition—and unlock a whole new level of opportunity.

“This partnership with golf.ai is the start of what I believe to be a long road in using AI within Emajin Golf to enhance the business networking experience. We are introducing it in many ways throughout our business, including an AI-powered matching tool to connect members based on business size, scale, operations and industry.”

Golf.ai (golf.ai) is pioneering the next era of golf technology, leveraging artificial intelligence to make the game smarter, more accessible, and deeply personalised. By combining advanced data analytics with real-time insights, Golf.ai empowers golfers to make better decisions on and off the course. With a commitment to continuous innovation, Golf.ai is shaping the future of the sport. For more information, visit golf.ai.

Emajin Golf (emajin.golf) is the largest and fastest growing business networking community across the eastern seaboard, providing members with access to exclusive and top tier golf courses, learning opportunities from senior keynote speakers such as listed CEOs and Sporting Personalities and provide opportunities for members to connect with one another and build business networks both on the course and via our members app.

Wood Capitol Strengthens Environmental Practices with Responsibly Sourced Wood Policy


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – Wood Capitol, a Singapore-based manufacturer of live-edge and solid wood furniture, has formalised its commitment to environmental responsibility by standardising the use of responsibly sourced wood across all product categories. The company has implemented sourcing protocols that prioritise legal harvesting, FSC-certified supply chains, and independent environmental verification.

Wood Capitol's reforestation initiatives: Over 10,000 trees replanted, resulting in 20 tons of carbon offset annually.
Wood Capitol’s reforestation initiatives: Over 10,000 trees replanted, resulting in 20 tons of carbon offset annually.

Wood Capitol’s material of choice, Suar Wood, is sourced from South America through suppliers certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain of custody programme. These suppliers operate in accordance with local regulations, including approvals from the region’s Ministry of Forest. Additional certifications held by these partners include ISO 9001:2008, GB/T 19001-2016, and QSHE bureau veritas compliance.

Product Longevity and Material Reuse Support Waste Reduction Goals

Wood Capitol manufactures each solid wood table using responsibly sourced wood with an emphasis on durability and future adaptability. The company estimates that furniture made from solid wood slabs typically remains in use for over 100 years. In contrast to laminated or veneered alternatives, which often have limited reuse potential, solid wood can be resized or repurposed as functional needs evolve.

Clients have adapted original dining tables into shelving units, wooden countertops, and compact study desks. To extend product lifespan, Wood Capitol provides maintenance and resurfacing services after approximately ten years of use. Surplus material, including offcuts or wood with surface cracks, is redistributed to schools or independent retailers, contributing to waste reduction and resource circularity.

Emissions Offset and Reforestation Initiatives

As part of its ongoing environmental contribution, Wood Capitol participates in reforestation efforts via platforms aligned with UNFCCC carbon credit projects. To date, the company has supported the planting of more than 10,000 trees. Using a standardised benchmark of 20 kilograms of carbon dioxide offset per tree annually, this initiative is estimated to generate approximately 200 metric tonnes of carbon offset each year.

The use of responsibly sourced wood forms a key part of Wood Capitol’s broader emissions strategy. By reducing reliance on short-lived, disposable materials, the company aims to lower the overall environmental impact associated with the production and lifecycle of large-format furniture.

Verified Supply Chain and Labour Practices

In line with its commitment to sustainable operations, Wood Capitol requires all suppliers of their responsibly sourced wood to comply with documented labour, safety, and quality management standards. These include QSHE certifications, which cover occupational health, environmental responsibility, and ethical employment practices.

All timber procurement is limited to certified sources operating under legal and ecological oversight. Wood Capitol does not engage suppliers in at-risk or uncertified regions and does not source materials from Indonesia due to environmental concerns. The company maintains its supply chain exclusively through partners that demonstrate verifiable compliance with international standards.

Company Outlook

Wood Capitol is currently exploring additional sustainability certifications to strengthen its environmental credentials. The company is also evaluating opportunities to expand its material portfolio to include recycled metals, complementing its continued focus on responsibly sourced wood.

“We believe materials should support long-term use, not short-term disposal,” said Anthony, founder of Wood Capitol. “Our role is to ensure our sourcing and product design meet that principle without compromise.”

To learn more about Wood Capitol, visit their website: https://woodcapitol.com/.
Hashtag: #solidwoodtable #naturalwoodconferencetable #woodencountertops

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About Wood Capitol

Founded in 2012, Wood Capitol is a Singapore-based wooden furniture manufacturer specialising in live-edge and solid wood designs. The company produces customised tables, , countertops, and interior fittings using premium wood slabs. With fully equipped in-house carpentry facilities and CNC technology, Wood Capitol merges traditional craftsmanship with modern fabrication. Its Singapore showroom offers a wide selection of wood slabs, with all production and delivery managed locally for quality and efficiency.

TTC AgriS and Sungai Budi advance Vietnam-Indonesia strategic cooperation, promoting a high-tech circular agriculture model

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 18th, 2025, in Vietnam, TTC AgriS (HOSE: SBT) – Leading high-tech agricultural enterprise in the region, successfully signed an agreement with Sungai Budi Group to implement the cooperation commitments outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in March 2025 in Indonesia. This initiative, witnessed by Vietnamese Party General Secretary – H.E. To Lam and senior officials from both Vietnam and Indonesia, aims to enhance scientific and technological application and foster the development of agricultural value chains in both countries.

Ms. Dang Huynh Uc My - Chairlady of TTC AgriS and Mr. Oey Alfred – CEO of Sungai Budi Group – formalized the implementation of the cooperation agreements under the MOU signed in Jakarta, Indonesia in March 2025.
Ms. Dang Huynh Uc My – Chairlady of TTC AgriS and Mr. Oey Alfred – CEO of Sungai Budi Group – formalized the implementation of the cooperation agreements under the MOU signed in Jakarta, Indonesia in March 2025.

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The signing ceremony was held in the presence of H.E. Rachmat Pambudy – Minister of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia; H.E. Denny AbdiIndonesia Ambassador to Vietnam; H.E. Agustaviano Sofjan – Consul General of Indonesia in Ho Chi Minh City; H.E. Tran Van Chien – Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tây Ninh Province; H.E. Le Viet Binh – Deputy Chief of Office, Chief Representative of the Southern Region – Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; H.E. Le Truong Duy – Director of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Center in Ho Chi Minh City; and senior leaders from both companies.

Strengthening bilateral cooperation, shaping the future of ASEAN agriculture

Under the newly signed agreements, TTC AgriS and Sungai Budi Group will jointly establish a Research & Development Center for sustainable agriculture and launch a 2,000-hectare model sugarcane farm (demo farm) in Indonesia. The project will leverage advanced farming technologies to enhance yield, improve raw material quality, and accelerate green transformation across the agricultural value chain. 

In the coconut sector, both parties discussed plans for a 2025 joint venture that aims to scale operations up to 300 million liters/kilograms over two phases. The initiative will build a production and commercial platform for coconut-derived products, with an initial capacity of 120 million liters/kilograms for both the Indonesian and international markets. Additionally, the partners plan to develop 20,000 hectares of organic coconut plantations in close collaboration with local farmers.

The Signing Ceremony was witnessed by Rachmat Pambudy – Minister of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia – and senior leaders of both countries.
The Signing Ceremony was witnessed by Rachmat Pambudy – Minister of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia – and senior leaders of both countries.

In her remarks, Ms. Dang Huynh Uc My, Chairlady of TTC AgriS – emphasized: “With over half a century of continuous innovation, TTC AgriS has evolved from a domestic sugar company into a comprehensive international agricultural solutions provider. We believe that robust investments in R&D and technology, along with building a circular value chain, are fundamental not only to enhancing our competitiveness but also to affirming our commitment to global ESG standards.”

Mr. Oey Alfred – CEO of Sungai Budi Group – echoed the significance of this strategic partnership, highlighting the synergy of vision and strengths between two leading agricultural groups.

Representatives from the Indonesian Embassy, Consulate General, and Tay Ninh Province praised the potential of this cooperation and affirmed their full support, pledging close collaboration with TTC AgriS and Sungai Budi Group.

Firsthand experience of Vietnam’s high-tech circular agriculture model

Following the signing ceremony, the Indonesian delegation visited TTC AgriS’s high-tech agricultural complexes in Tay Ninh and BenTre, showcasing the company’s innovation capacity, optimized operations, and scalable sustainable solutions.

At the Ninh Dien demo farm in Tay Ninh, delegates observed precision agriculture in action – from smart irrigation systems and crop-monitoring drones to IoT sensors that optimize resource use and improve crop quality. This technological platform was developed by TTC Agricultural Research Institute (ARI), TTC AgriS’s core R&D center.

The delegation visited the Ninh Dien demo farm in Tay Ninh
The delegation visited the Ninh Dien demo farm in Tay Ninh

The next highlight was TTC Tay Ninh Sugar Factory, where the circular economy model is implemented on a large scale: bagasse is converted into electricity, molasses into ethanol, and filter mud into organic fertilizer. This closed-loop model, encompassing R&D, cultivation, and processing, was highly praised by Indonesian partners, particularly Sungai Budi leadership, for its sustainability, investment efficiency, and scalability.

The delegation visited the Ninh Dien demo farm in Tay Ninh
The delegation visited the Ninh Dien demo farm in Tay Ninh

The delegation then traveled to Ben Tre, where TTC AgriS and Betrimex are building a comprehensive coconut value chain — from organic plantations to international-standard deep processing plants. Notably, the organic coconut farming model integrates traceability (via QR codes) and aligns with the principles of a circular economy, leaving a strong impression as a testament to efforts to enhance the value of Vietnamese agricultural products through sustainable development.

TTC AgriS and Betrimex proudly own the largest organic coconut plantation in Vietnam. Beyond traditional products like desiccated coconut and virgin coconut oil, the companies showcased a growing portfolio of high-value coconut products, including convenient canned coconut water and coconut milk, meeting international demand for direct consumption, mixing, and cooking.

Sungai Budi’s senior leadership team experienced the coconut value chain firsthand
Sungai Budi’s senior leadership team experienced the coconut value chain firsthand

Indonesia – a strategic market in TTC AgriS’s regional vision

As the world’s fourth most populous country and Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia has always been central to TTC AgriS’s regional strategy. Fulfilling these strategic commitments not only expands TTC AgriS’s international footprint but also deepens the Vietnam–Indonesia partnership, contributing to the goal of raising bilateral trade to USD 18 billion by 2028.

Through these efforts, TTC AgriS affirms its pioneering role in building a resilient and adaptable agricultural supply chain, capable of weathering global economic shifts while reinforcing ASEAN’s central role in the international agri-value chain.


TTC AgriS (Ticker: SBT) – Business Profile FY 2023-2024

Media contact: Investor Relations & Public Relations Department

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CUHK Faculty of Arts Achieves Global Recognition, Consolidating Position as Leading Asian Hub for Humanities Research


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – The Faculty of Arts at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has made remarkable advancement in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Eight subjects offered in the Faculty are ranked in the top 50 globally, among them Linguistics (#10), Modern Languages (#24), Anthropology and Philosophy (both #28). These rankings highlight the Faculty’s growing impact in global humanities education and research.

Innovative Interdisciplinary Approach in Academic Offerings

The Faculty has always been pivotal to CUHK’s mission of integrating Chinese and Western traditions and advancing bilingual education and humanities research. As the largest institution for postgraduate humanities education in Hong Kong, the Faculty offers over 40 postgraduate programmes across its academic departments: Anthropology, China Studies, Chinese Language and Literature, Cultural and Religious Studies, English, Fine Arts, History, Japanese Studies, Linguistics and Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, and Translation.

The Faculty’s commitment to interdisciplinary education is reflected through programmes such as the MA in Intercultural Studies, which draws on faculty members’ expertise in film, digital media, gender studies, and urban studies. In addition, many research centres and affiliated units actively promote interdisciplinary research. The Research Institute for the Humanities (RIH), in particular, supports research projects ranging from AI to bioarchaeology, from digital to urban humanities. RIH also runs initiatives that help extend postgraduate students’ intellectual horizons and professional preparations.

Three Faculty of Arts PhD students were sponsored by the RIH to attend the Higher Education Young Talent Alliance 2024 Forum at the University of Exeter, UK, where they engaged in meaningful discussions on key topics, such as Interconnectivity and Interculturality, AI, Technology and the Post-Knowledge World, and Sustainable Development Goals.
Three Faculty of Arts PhD students were sponsored by the RIH to attend the Higher Education Young Talent Alliance 2024 Forum at the University of Exeter, UK, where they engaged in meaningful discussions on key topics, such as Interconnectivity and Interculturality, AI, Technology and the Post-Knowledge World, and Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Recognition and Student Success

Recent faculty accolades include the Dan David Prize won by Professor Stuart McManus, Associate Professor in the Department of History. A historian of the global Renaissance and the first scholar from an Asian university to receive this prestigious award in global history, Professor McManus examines both the brighter and darker sides of the Renaissance as an important early period of globalisation: the histories of slavery, the spread of renaissance humanism and the connected histories of law and religion.

Professor Stuart McManus received the Dan David Prize, the largest history prize in the world.
Professor Stuart McManus received the Dan David Prize, the largest history prize in the world.

The Faculty makes available many resources and opportunities in support of student development. Dr. Fabricio Oliveira da Silva, a PhD graduate in Applied English Linguistics, gained invaluable experience through international conference presentations and extensive research opportunities provided by the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS). “Studying at CUHK was an incredible journey of intellectual growth and personal development. The academic environment, supportive faculty, and diverse student community at CUHK fostered my passion for research. The fact of being a CUHK student and HKPFS awardee has already opened doors for me, such as job offers, publishing a book chapter, invited lectures and research cooperation. I am sure there is more to come.”

Since its establishment in 1963, the Faculty of Arts at CUHK has seen tremendous growth. It continues to advance today by fostering cutting-edge, collaborative, and impactful research. Through its comprehensive programmes and international partnerships, it is now truly a leader of humanities education and research in Asia.

Explore the diverse postgraduate programmes offered by CUHK’s Faculty of Arts: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/programme/arts.
Hashtag: #CUHK

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ACES Awards 2025 Nominations Now Open

Singapore’s Leaders Invited to Benchmark Against Asia’s Most Rigorous Platform for Purpose-Driven Excellence


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – In a world overflowing with accolades, one platform continues to raise the bar on meaningful recognition. The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards has opened Wave 2 nominations for its 2025 edition, inviting Singapore’s leading businesses and executives to benchmark themselves against the region’s highest standards of leadership, innovation and sustainability.

Tanya Suvannapong, Design Director & Principal of Gensler Singapore, receives the 2024 ACES Green Initiative Award in recognition of her firm’s leadership in sustainable design.
Tanya Suvannapong, Design Director & Principal of Gensler Singapore, receives the 2024 ACES Green Initiative Award in recognition of her firm’s leadership in sustainable design.

Now in its 12th year, ACES has earned a reputation for rigour, credibility and substance. Unlike awards driven by sponsorships or popularity, ACES is guided by a comprehensive evaluation framework, a dedicated research team and a panel that values action over appearances.

Singapore has long stood at the intersection of innovation, governance and sustainability. With over 100 ACES Awards secured by Singapore-based organisations, the nation’s business community continues to lead by example—proving that true excellence is not just measurable, but repeatable.

In 2024, Gensler Singapore earned the Green Initiative Award, while Regional Managing Principal David Calkins was again named an Outstanding Leader in Asia. Tata Consultancy Services Asia Pacific, headquartered in Singapore, was named Industry Champion of the Year—reflecting the city-state’s growing ESG influence.

“ACES was built to recognise leadership that holds up to scrutiny,” said Dr. Shanggari Balakrishnan, President of ACES and CEO of MORS Group. “Singaporean companies often ask the hard questions—about transparency, process and integrity. That’s why they belong on this platform.”

The ACES Awards 2025 will take place 27–28 November, shortly after COP30 in Rio de Janeiro. The host city—Bali, Taiwan, or Malaysia—will be announced in June.

Categories open: Individual Leadership, Corporate Leadership, Corporate Sustainability.
Wave 2 closes April 30; Wave 3 ends June 2025.

Visit www.acesawards.com to nominate.
Hashtag: #ACESAwards2025 #ACESAwards




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About ACES Awards

The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards, organised by MORS Group, is a leading platform that recognises businesses and leaders across Asia for their impact in leadership, sustainability, and responsible growth. ACES highlights those driving meaningful change in their industries and communities.

To nominate for the 2025 ACES Awards, contact Rhasvin Sidhu at rhasvin@acesawards.com.

CDNetworks Empowers Global Enterprises to Seamlessly Enter Emerging Markets with Ready-to-Market Solutions

SINGAPORE, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, is reinforcing its commitment to supporting global enterprises as they expand into key emerging markets, including Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. With a well-established presence in these rapidly growing regions, CDNetworks helps global enterprises accelerate their market entry and expand with greater confidence.

100% Network Coverage in Emerging Markets
100% Network Coverage in Emerging Markets

As global enterprises seek to unlock the potential of these emerging markets, they often face challenges such as inconsistent network performance and security risks.

To overcome these obstacles, CDNetworks offers a ready-to-market portfolio of web performance and security solutions, aimed at simplifying market entry and supporting sustained growth for global enterprises:

  • 100% Network Coverage in Emerging Markets: With over 2,800 CDN PoPs and over 40 scrubbing centers across more than 70 countries and regions worldwide, CDNetworks provides full network coverage in key emerging markets. This robust infrastructure ensures global enterprises can deliver low-latency, reliable, and secure digital experiences to local users.
  • Comprehensive Solutions for Security and Acceleration: CDNetworks offers a complete suite of solutions, including cloud security, web & network performance, media delivery, and edge computing, designed to ensure efficient content delivery, adaptive security defense, and optimized performance for your enterprise in emerging markets.
  • Strategic ISP Partnerships: CDNetworks has forged strong partnerships with leading ISPs in key emerging markets, ensuring global enterprises can stay closely aligned with the distinct demands of each local market.
  • Tailored Support & Services: CDNetworks provides end-to-end technical assistance, helping global enterprises reduce complexity during market entry while maintaining high-performance operations.

“Emerging markets are an exciting frontier, but they come with their own set of challenges,” said Antony Li, APAC Head of Sales at CDNetworks. “We’re confident that our solutions will help global enterprises navigate these challenges, ensuring their operations remain as adaptable and resilient as the markets they are entering.”

About CDNetworks

As the APAC-leading network with over 2,800 global Points of Presence and more than 20 years of technology experience, CDNetworks delivers the fastest and most secure digital experiences to end users. Our diverse products and services include web performancemedia deliverycloud securityzero trust security, and colocation services — all designed to spur business innovation. To learn more, visit cdnetworks.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Octa broker wins the ‘Best Proprietary Trading Platform 2025’ award


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – Octa, a trusted and regulated broker founded in 2011, recently received its 10th award in 2025. This time, World Business Star Magazine recognised Octa as the broker with the best proprietary trading platform of 2025.

Octa Broker

World Business Star Magazine recently announced the winners of its 2025 awards. These accolades recognise leaders and companies in various business and financial sectors and aim to honour individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their respective fields.

In the ‘Best Proprietary Trading Platform’ category, the 2025 World Business Star Magazine award went to Octa—an international CFD broker founded in 2011 whose proprietary trading solution, OctaTrader, has already reaped 10 industry accolades this year alone.

About OctaTrader, Octa’s proprietary trading platform
OctaTrader is a dynamically evolving trading platform that focuses on relieving traders’ cognitive load by driving data-driven and AI-enhanced trading processes. Its most prominent features include:

  • AI pattern recognition: a feature that shows the most relevant technical analysis patterns for a chosen instrument and time frame. This instrument scans a vast database of historical data, automatically analyses current price dynamics, and uses machine learning algorithms to highlight actionable trends. Embedded into the Octa app, AI pattern recognition covers all the tradable assets available on the OctaTrader platform. The tool’s customisation capabilities allow it to match any client’s trading style.
  • OctaVision: an accessible AI-powered tool that allows traders to analyse an individual closed order or a whole trading session in bulk. OctaVision serves as a detailed and personalised source of trading feedback. It provides relevant data from the client’s historical trades and helps traders hone their skills, strategies, and practices. The feature uses plain language to highlight strengths and weaknesses in decision-making.
  • Space: an expert-curated feed of trading ideas and insights right in the trading platform. Space allows you to connect with like-minded traders while staying up-to-date with the most relevant market trends. By adjusting the feed according to your trading style and preferences, Space provides personalised guidance to keep you in touch with volatile markets.

About World Business Stars Magazine
World Business Stars Magazine is a UK-based publication covering the financial, business, and technology sectors worldwide. It provides news, features, analysis, commentary, and interviews with industry experts, contributors, and in-house writers. The editorial team endeavours to address key economic and business developments to engage, inform, and connect business leaders, decision-makers, investors, and companies in key markets with factual content every day.

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Octa

is an international CFD broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

In Southeast Asia, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.