KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Kärcher Cleaning Systems Sdn. Bhd reaffirmed its global commitment to community and environmental care by sponsoring professional cleaning equipment to Zoo Negara. The handover event held last Friday, 19 December, marked a significant partnership aimed at upgrading the zoo’s cleaning standards through sustainable, high-performance solutions.

The sponsored equipment — including the HD6/15 G Classic Pressure Washer, LB 930/36 BP Leaf Blower together with high-performance batteries, and the Hose Trolley HT 3.420 Kit 5/8 — is valued at a total of RM40,592. These tools are designed to support the day-to-day maintenance efforts with efficient, eco-conscious technology.

The HD 6/15 G Classic Pressure Washer is built for heavy-duty outdoor cleaning, ideal for washing animal enclosures, walkways, and service areas. It delivers powerful high-pressure water flow and operates independently of a power supply, making it highly versatile for large outdoor spaces. The LB 930/36 BP Leaf Blower offers quiet yet powerful performance, perfect for clearing dry leaves and debris across landscaped areas without disturbing the animals. Meanwhile, the Hose Trolley HT 3.420 Kit 5/8 ensures organized and efficient water hose management for frequent cleaning tasks throughout the zoo grounds.

The day began with a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, where Kärcher’s team actively cleaned several sections of the zoo using the sponsored machines. This initiative aimed to enhance the cleanliness of the zoo’s environment and improve the overall living conditions for the animals. The hands-on effort also demonstrated Kärcher’s commitment to empowering cleaning teams by equipping them with advanced tools that elevate their productivity and effectiveness.

Following the CSR activity, a formal handover ceremony was held, attended by distinguished guests including YBhg. Dato’ Sr. Zaharin Md. Arif, President of the Malaysian Zoological Society, and YBhg. Datuk Rosly Lana, Deputy President of the Malaysian Zoological Society. The ceremony also featured the signing of the guestbook by Ms. Lydia Ng, Head of Marketing at Kärcher Cleaning Systems Sdn. Bhd., symbolizing the collaborative spirit and mutual appreciation between both organizations.

The occasion served as a dual celebration — honoring Kärcher’s nine decades of innovation and marking a new chapter in its social impact initiatives in Malaysia. The contribution is expected to significantly enhance the zoo’s ability to maintain clean, healthy spaces for its animals and provide a more pleasant environment for visitors. Kärcher also extended its appreciation to Zoo Negara for its continued trust in the brand and its products.

“Reaching our 90th anniversary is a proud milestone for Kärcher globally, and we wanted to commemorate it by making a meaningful contribution locally,” said a Kärcher Malaysia representative. “Supporting Zoo Negara reflects our mission to create cleaner, safer spaces through technology that respects both people and the planet.”

This sponsorship is part of Kärcher’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community partnerships — values that have defined the brand’s success for 90 years.

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wondershare today announced that its flagship video creativity product, Wondershare Filmora, has introduced a new intelligent editing assistant called AI Mate. Designed to simplify complex editing workflows and enhance creative productivity, AI Mate marks a further step in the company’s efforts to bring AI-driven efficiency and intuitive guidance into video editing workflows.

Built directly into Filmora V15, AI Mate supports four operational modes that help creators generate content, learn editing workflows, execute complex actions, and interpret user intent—all within one unified interface. AIGC Mode generates assets such as scripts, concept ideas, and short videos to accelerate early ideation. Guide Mode provides real-time explanations of editing features and practical workflow instructions, helping users understand how to achieve specific results. Action Mode breaks down multi-step editing operations and executes them automatically in a single click, reducing manual effort. Auto Mode interprets user intent and selects the most suitable mode to complete the task, offering a simplified interaction experience. Creators can switch between modes at any time, making the system adaptable to both beginners and experienced editors.

The introduction of AI Mate follows a series of recent enhancements to Filmora V15’s intelligent creation and editing capabilities. Filmora V15 now strengthens its AI-integrated workflow, bringing intelligent capabilities directly into the creative and editing pipeline. Rather than functioning as isolated tools, Filmora’s AI features now operate as part of a continuous, end-to-end production flow—from content generation and clip extension to refinement and final output. This approach reflects Filmora’s vision of enabling every creator to “edit as an expert with Filmora AI.”

This evolving AI workflow is further supported by the integration of leading generative and enhancement models, including Nano Banana Pro, Sora 2, and Veo 3.1. These models enhance Filmora’s ability to interpret motion, generate high-quality visuals, and produce more accurate scene-to-scene transitions, strengthening both creative generation and technical refinement. By embedding these advanced models directly into the editing pipeline, Filmora ensures that creators benefit from faster processing, improved visual consistency, and more reliable AI-driven results across both creation and post-production tasks.

“AI Mate arrives at a moment when creators everywhere are navigating rapid changes in how content is produced,” said Christy Wu, Vice President of Wondershare. “By integrating intelligence directly into the editing workflow, we aim to reduce friction and open up new creative possibilities. This initiative is part of Wondershare’s broader mission to make professional-grade creativity accessible to everyone.”

AI Mate is now available in Wondershare Filmora V15 for Windows and macOS. More features will continue to roll out in upcoming updates.

About Filmora

Launched in 2010, Wondershare Filmora is designed with its users in mind, featuring smoother performance and an intuitive user interface. With advanced features boosting content generation and editing, over 2.9 million creative assets, commercially available music, 3D LUTs, effects, and pre-set templates, Filmora stands out as a leader in video editing software and has served more than 400 million active users worldwide. Consistently introducing innovative tools, it enhances video creation and makes the process more efficient and accessible for all skill levels.

About Wondershare

Wondershare is a globally recognized software company founded in 2003, known for its innovative solutions in creativity and productivity. Driven by the mission “Creativity Simplified”, Wondershare offers a range of tools, including Filmora and SelfyzAI for video editing; PDFelement for document management; and EdrawMax, EdrawMind for diagramming. With over 2 billion cumulative active users across all products and a presence in over 200 countries and regions, Wondershare empowers the next generation of creators with intuitive software and trendy creative resources, continually expanding the possibilities of creativity worldwide.

SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lotusia Group (“Lotusia”) today announced the continued appointment and expanded leadership portfolio of Co-CEO Jacob Tao who has served in the role since 2024. As the Group accelerates its cross-border advisory, digital compliance, and China-ASEAN business connectivity initiatives, Jacob’s leadership will remain central to strengthening Lotusia’s regional footprint and community programmes.

“Jacob has played a pivotal role in shaping Lotusia’s identity as a trusted connector between Singapore, China and Southeast Asia,” says Huo Jincheng, CEO of Lotusia Group. “His deep expertise in cross-border structuring, government-to-business engagement and ecosystem-building has enabled us to support fast-growing companies while contributing meaningfully to society. We look forward to continuing this momentum under his joint leadership.”

A Track Record in cross-Border Advisory and Regional Ecosystem

Before joining Lotusia, Jacob built a strong foundation in corporate advisory and international market entry. He previously supported Chinese technology firms in establishing their Singapore presence, co-organised two SME Exchange Summits (2018–2019), and contributed to regulatory and corporate structuring for blockchain and fintech clients.

In 2022, he facilitated his firm’s onboarding into the Singapore Economic Development Board’s Connections Concierge, further strengthening Singapore’s position as a global headquarters hub.

At Lotusia, Jacob has been a key figure in advancing business cooperation under the China–Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity (CCI). He actively leads delegations, facilitates two-way business exchanges, and supports high-growth founders entering the ASEAN market. These efforts form the foundation for Lotusia’s next phase of development, which will centre on the firm’s digital compliance and incorporation platform, Bizzkey.

“Our goal is to turn policy intent into operational reality,” Jacob says. “Lotusia’s strength lies in giving founders clarity and confidence as they scale across borders.”

Strengthening Bilateral Relations Through Education and Cultural Exchange

Alongside business leadership, Jacob has contributed significantly to education and cultural development. Since 2022, he has donated annual sets of a Chinese prose anthology to the National Institute of Education (NIE), supporting literary appreciation among students under Assoc. Prof Tan Chee Lay. In 2023, he collaborated with the Goh Loo Club to sponsor its cultural seminar series, promoting dialogue and heritage exchange between Singapore and China.

In recent years, Jacob has also supported talk shows and cultural programmes aimed at deepening bilateral understanding.

Beginning in 2026, Lotusia plans to deepen its engagement with education institutions through school talks and industry-sharing initiatives. These efforts aim to provide students with practical insights, mentorship and exposure to real market-entry and digital compliance work. This reflects the firm’s commitment to nurturing globally aware graduates who are equipped to navigate Southeast Asia’s fast-evolving business landscape with confidence.

Driving Social Impact Through the Lions Club of Singapore Lotusia

Jacob currently serves as President of the Lions Club of Singapore Lotusia, where he has expanded the club’s outreach and community involvement. During Singapore’s 60th National Day celebrations, he led members in the “Keep Singapore Clean” movement as Environmental Ambassadors. He also introduced “Inclunema,” a sensory-friendly cinema experience designed for children with intellectual disabilities, where lighting, sound and seating were adapted for comfort.

In December 2025, he spearheaded “Little Hands, Big Joy,” a festive collaboration with MINDS Raintree SSCC that brought student’s handmade Christmas socks to public display at Fernvale Community Club. These efforts were supported by youth volunteers and corporate partners, reflecting his belief that CSR must be meaningful, accessible and community-led.

In 2026, the club will extend its initiatives with new youth-led volunteering programmes, cross-organisation collaborations, and support networks designed to strengthen community participation and inclusion.

Jacob believes community work must be continuous and grounded. “CSR should be part of how we operate, not an afterthought. It must be meaningful, accessible and community-led,” he says.

Lotusia Group’s Next Phase of Development

Looking ahead, Lotusia’s next phase of growth reflects a broader and more integrated approach to supporting clients across different stages of their journey.

One key area of focus is Bizzkey, Lotusia’s digital incorporation and compliance platform. The firm will continue to advance Bizzkey as a core pillar of its digital transformation, leveraging AI-driven solutions to digitalise business operations, enhance compliance management and streamline cross-border workflows. Through Bizzkey, Lotusia aims to redefine industry standards by offering clients a more transparent, efficient and scalable way to start, manage and grow their businesses across Southeast Asia.

Alongside this, Lotusia is expanding into wealth management, broadening its service capabilities beyond corporate advisory. The Group has already obtained the relevant SFC licence in Hong Kong and is in the process of establishing a dedicated wealth management team in Singapore. This expansion will enable Lotusia to provide more integrated solutions that align corporate structuring, cross-border expansion and long-term wealth planning for entrepreneurs, business owners and families.

Together, these developments strengthen Lotusia’s positioning as a holistic cross-border platform, supporting clients across both business growth and wealth preservation.

About Lotusia Group

Headquartered in Singapore, Lotusia Group supports high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across Asia in navigating international growth. With a regional footprint spanning major Asian business hubs including Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and Bangkok. The group specialises in global expansion, investment migration and cross-border business structuring.

By integrating tailored overseas landing services with end-to-end execution, Lotusia Group ensures clients experience a seamless journey across company setup, relocation, and operational compliance.

For more information, visit www.lotusiagroup.com or follow Lotusia Group on LinkedIn.

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PANAMA CITY, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, has released a new research report titled Pulse in the Cold: How x402 and ERC-8004 Signal Web3’s Next Technical Inflection Point. The report examines two emerging but often overlooked infrastructure upgrades—x402 and ERC-8004—and analyzes how they could reshape Web3’s payment, identity, and coordination layers as machines increasingly become primary network users.

HTX Ventures points out that periods of cooling market sentiment have historically coincided with the quiet formation of technologies that later define the industry’s next growth phase. In the current cycle, as price-driven narratives lose momentum, x402 and ERC-8004 stand out as structurally significant signals pointing to a deeper transformation underway.

It’s worth noting that the technical developments of machine economy have caught the attention of the industry leaders. HTX has actively tracked advances in AI agent–driven and machine-economy–oriented infrastructure this year, and has already listed projects associated with the x402 sector, including PING and PAYAI. These listings provide users with early exposure to technologies that may underpin future machine-native markets.

Machines Are Becoming the Internet’s New Primary Users

The report places today’s market environment in a broader historical context. From NFTs and DeFi to rollups, many of Web3’s most consequential infrastructure developments took shape during downturns, when attention shifted away from price action and toward underlying capabilities.

HTX Ventures observes that a similar pattern is emerging today, driven by a fundamental change in who—or what—uses the internet. Automation scripts, API-based services, AI agents, and model inference systems are rapidly increasing their share of global network activity. Unlike human users, these machine users do not rely on interfaces or subjective decision-making. Instead, they operate at high frequency, require fully automated execution, and depend on programmable, verifiable settlement.

This shift places new demands on infrastructure. Traditional Web2 systems, built around human workflows, account-based access, and centralized trust, struggle to support large-scale, machine-to-machine interaction. By contrast, Web3’s native properties—programmable payments, on-chain identity, and verifiable execution—are structurally aligned with the needs of machine-driven activity.

x402 and ERC-8004: A Minimal Infrastructure Stack for the Machine Economy

HTX Ventures argues that x402 and ERC-8004 should not be viewed as isolated proposals, but as complementary responses to a single question: how machines can participate in economic activity.

x402 redefines how payment functions on the internet. By reviving the long-dormant HTTP 402 (“Payment Required”) status code, x402 turns payment into a protocol-level semantic rather than a user-interface flow. A server can directly specify payment conditions, while a calling machine can autonomously complete the payment—typically via stablecoins—and proceed with execution. In this model, payment becomes machine-readable, machine-executable, and scalable, positioning stablecoins as a natural form of “machine money.”

ERC-8004 addresses the problem of trust and cooperation between machines. In a world where software agents can be copied or replaced at will, the default state is not weak trust, but zero trust. ERC-8004 introduces a standardized framework for task description and execution proofs, allowing agent behavior to be recorded, verified, and tracked on-chain. Over time, these records form a data-driven reputation, enabling collaboration based on verifiable history rather than implicit trust.

At a higher level, the report frames x402 and ERC-8004 as forming a minimal closed loop for the machine economy: payment, execution, verification, reputation, and cooperation. Within this loop, machines evolve from passive tools into active economic participants capable of initiating requests, bearing responsibility, and accumulating track records.

Conclusion

HTX Ventures concludes that major technical inflection points rarely coincide with immediate market feedback. Instead, they emerge gradually at the structural level. As machines increasingly become the internet’s dominant users, Web3’s role is likely to shift—from a human-facing interaction layer to a foundational system for machine payment, execution, and trust.

In this transition, x402 and ERC-8004 may not immediately dominate headlines, but they could become enduring components of future automated systems, forming a critical foundation for Web3’s next phase of technical evolution.

About HTX Ventures

HTX Ventures is the global investment arm of HTX, integrating investment, incubation, and research to identify and discover the best and most innovative projects in the market. Visit us here.

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FIH, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), announced that its key automotive electronics product, the Telematics Control Unit (TCU), has successfully passed DEKRA process certification and obtained both ISO 26262 Functional Safety certification and ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity certification. This milestone places FIH among a limited number of companies in the TCU domain to concurrently obtain both certifications, significantly reinforcing its strategic role in the global automotive electronics supply chain.

As the automotive industry accelerates toward electrification and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), functional safety and cybersecurity have become essential thresholds for global OEMs when evaluating Tier-1 suppliers. ISO 26262 is the internationally recognized standard for automotive functional safety, ensuring that electronic and electrical systems remain controllable under fault conditions. Meanwhile, ISO/SAE 21434 establishes a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for road vehicles, encompassing threat analysis, risk assessment, governance, and lifecycle management. Together, these two standards form a core foundation for smart and connected vehicles and are indispensable to the transition toward autonomous driving and SDVs.

As the communication hub of smart and connected vehicles, the TCU supports functions including remote diagnostics, connected vehicle services, vehicle data transmission, and over-the-air (OTA) updates. Its functional safety and cybersecurity protection levels directly impact the stability and risk management of the entire vehicle system. Through the successful attainment of both ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 certifications, FIH has demonstrated that its capabilities in hardware design, software architecture, secure communications, and cybersecurity protection meet the rigorous requirements expected by leading global automakers.

Dr. Wen Kuo, Vice President of FIH, stated, “By implementing ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434, FIH has established a comprehensive safety lifecycle management framework that enables customers to reduce system integration risks, accelerate validation timelines, and meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. Backed by our deep expertise in the ICT industry, as well as our capabilities in independent design, high-quality manufacturing, and system integration, FIH is committed to delivering robust, secure, and reliable solutions and becoming a long-term, trusted partner for global automakers.”

As global automotive electronic architectures and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) continue to evolve rapidly, safety and cybersecurity requirements across automakers’ supply chains have become increasingly stringent. “FIH’s ability to complete both certifications within a single year and to its achievement in the TCU domain reflects its strong R&D execution and well-established management systems. This achievement aligns closely with global automakers’ expectations for safety, quality, and cybersecurity and represents a highly meaningful industry milestone. We are pleased to witness this accomplishment together with FIH,” said Aaron Lee, Managing Director of DEKRA Taiwan.

Leveraging its century-long expertise in safety and extensive global resources, DEKRA will continue to support Taiwanese companies in strengthening their automotive capabilities and expanding onto the international stage. As international regulations such as UNECE R155 and R156 progressively raise requirements for cybersecurity and software updates, global automakers are continuously elevating standards for functional safety and cybersecurity across their supply chains. In this context, suppliers with internationally recognized certifications are increasingly positioned as preferred partners. As a leading global testing, inspection, and certification organization, DEKRA will continue to deliver comprehensive automotive standards services—including ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, TISAX, ISO 27001, and Automotive SPICE—combining local expertise with global experience to support industry partners in advancing toward intelligent mobility and world-class automotive supply chains.

About FIH Mobile Limited

FIH Mobile Limited, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), was established in May 2003. Leveraging its core technologies in handset ODM and its experience in hardware-software integration, FIH focuses on three main business categories: smart manufacturing, automotive electronics, and manufacturing equipment/robotics and provides exceptional engineering/manufacturing services and solutions to industry-leading customers.

For more information about FIH, please visit the official website: https://www.fihmobile.com

About DEKRA

For 100 years, DEKRA has been a trusted name in safety. Founded in 1925 with the original goal of improving road safety through vehicle inspections, DEKRA has grown to become the world’s largest independent, non-listed expert organization in the field of testing, inspection, and certification. Today, as a global partner, the company supports its customers with comprehensive services and solutions to drive safety and sustainability forward—fully aligned with DEKRA’s anniversary motto, “Securing the Future.” In 2024, DEKRA is expected to generate revenue of 4.3 billion euros. Around 49,000 employees are providing qualified and independent expert services in approximately 60 countries across five continents. DEKRA holds a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 1% of the world’s most sustainable companies.

Website: https://www.dekra.com.tw/