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Subotiz Enables AI SaaS to Reduce CAC by 30%

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As acquisition costs surge, Subotiz’s unified revenue infrastructure helps SaaS companies shift from cash-intensive growth to predictable, recurring revenue.

ARCADIA, Calif., Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As customer acquisition costs (CAC) continue to rise, AI-native SaaS companies are facing growing pressure to convert demand into durable, recurring revenue. Subotiz, a next-generation subscription and payment infrastructure platform, today announced new performance results demonstrating how unified revenue operations can dramatically improve conversion, retention, and growth efficiency for AI-driven software businesses.

Subotiz enhances global payment performance through customizable, locale-optimized checkout components that turn the payment step into a conversion driver rather than a point of friction. Its subscription management center allows teams to adjust billing cycles, test pricing strategies, and implement proactive renewal flows, all of which strengthen retention and increase lifetime value.

To support global scale, Subotiz provides an end-to-end revenue infrastructure that integrates payments, subscription management, global tax and compliance frameworks, multi-currency processing, and accelerated payout. This unified foundation reduces operational overhead and gives AI SaaS teams more predictable cash flow as they expand into new markets.

Subotiz’s revenue intelligence dashboard displays LTV/CAC data and enables teams to analyze user quality across acquisition channels. By identifying low-retention or low-intent traffic sources, even when initial CAC appears attractive, companies can redirect spend toward channels that deliver sustainable, recurring revenue.

A global AI technology provider adopted Subotiz to address rising CAC and inconsistent payment performance. Within three months, the company reduced CAC by 30 percent and increased Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) to over USD 170,000 after consolidating payments and subscriptions on Subotiz’s unified platform.

“Payments and subscriptions are no longer back-office functions; they’re core growth levers,” said Jeff Li, CEO of Subotiz. “By unifying payments, subscriptions, and revenue intelligence, we help teams convert acquisition spend into predictable, long-term revenue.”

About Subotiz

Subotiz is a next-generation subscription and payment infrastructure platform designed for global digital businesses. By combining flexible subscription management, AI-powered automation, and robust compliance capabilities, Subotiz empowers businesses to scale their recurring revenue operations with intelligence and confidence. Subotiz operates independently with a global team bringing together deep expertise in payments, SaaS and AI innovation. Learn more at https://www.subotiz.com/.

Razer Gold: The 7 Year Power Up

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Celebrating seven years of rewards, community, and the future of gaming currency.

SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Razer Gold, the go-to virtual currency for gamers worldwide is celebrating its 7th Anniversary with its biggest rewards event yet. Accepted in more than 68,000 games, the platform gives players a seamless way to move across the worlds they love. The anniversary campaign, “The currency that keeps giving,” highlights a long-standing commitment to giving players more with every top-up and purchase. Through this initiative, the brand honors seven years of global trust and deepens engagement across its community.

Razer Gold 7th Anniversary
Razer Gold 7th Anniversary

The idea is simple: as the community tops up and follows Razer Gold on socials, more rewards and benefits are unlocked — making this celebration more valuable for everyone. From December 7th, 2025 through January 31, 2026, players can unlock massive giveaways, special in-game content, and meaningful discounts tied to community participation and transaction milestones.

Community-driven Milestone Quests anchor the event, where every action helps fill a communal vault. The campaign features three quests designed to reward players both individually and collectively:

  • The Gold Growth Quest unlocks bonus codes as social milestones are achieved, culminating in a major giveaway of Gold vouchers.
  • The Power Up Quest releases bonus rewards to early participants as global spending milestones are met.
  • The Silver Rush Quest offers immediate value through deep discounts on popular digital content and gift cards, including PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Discord, and Xbox, plus chances to win premium Razer gear bundles.

The campaign also features collaborations with major global publishers, offering special deals and content available only during the celebration (Terms and conditions apply):

  • Legend of Ymir: Social giveaway offering premium prizes, including the Huntsman V3 Pro keyboard, DeathAdder V4 Pro mouse, BlackShark V3 Pro headset, and USD50 in Razer Gold.
  • Zenless Zone Zero: Players can enjoy a 7% discount on eligible top-ups with a minimum purchase of USD14.99, plus access to limited-edition Razer gear.
  • Honor of Kings: Players who purchase the 2400 + 480 Token bundle via Razer Gold will receive a bonus Legendary Magic Cube.
  • VoiceMod: The celebration includes 500 free one-month Voicemod subscriptions and a 7% discount on Lifetime Licenses.

Players are invited to join the anniversary now. Visit gold.razer.com to unlock rewards, and follow Razer Gold on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for updates.

Learn more about Razer here.

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Driving the Era of Intelligent Computing: MINISFORUM and AMD Unite for AI-Powered Performance

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Together, MINISFORUM and AMD are transforming the landscape of intelligent computing, setting new standards for power, efficiency, and creativity.

BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On December 10th, MINISFORUM and AMD are proud to announce a high-level AI Application Product Experience Event, “Leading Intelligent Computing, Renewing the Core for the Future,” in Beijing, China. This unique event, co-hosted by MINISFORUM and AMD, highlights two relatively new flagship AI computing products: the AI Mini Workstation MS-S1 MAX and the AI NAS N5 Pro, while exploring the wide-reaching impact of AI-powered innovation for enterprises and individuals.

(Left to Right) Xie Huoping, Senior Product Manager of MINISFORUM; Jonathan Liao, Director of Consumer Marketing, Greater China, AMD; Tim Li, Director of Emerging Business Department, Greater China, AMD; Jovi Chi, Senior Director of Marketing, Greater China, AMD; Roy Jiang, Chairman of MINISFORUM; Gai Bintao, Channel Director of MINISFORUM; Jiang Xue, Product Director of Workstation & NAS, MINISFORUM; Emily Yeh, Director of Brand & Marketing, MINISFORUM
(Left to Right) Xie Huoping, Senior Product Manager of MINISFORUM; Jonathan Liao, Director of Consumer Marketing, Greater China, AMD; Tim Li, Director of Emerging Business Department, Greater China, AMD; Jovi Chi, Senior Director of Marketing, Greater China, AMD; Roy Jiang, Chairman of MINISFORUM; Gai Bintao, Channel Director of MINISFORUM; Jiang Xue, Product Director of Workstation & NAS, MINISFORUM; Emily Yeh, Director of Brand & Marketing, MINISFORUM

Through live demonstrations, onsite product experiences, and in-depth discussions, attendees witnessed how MINISFORUM and AMD are working together to redefine the frontier of intelligent computing with next-generation performance, robust AI capabilities, and flexible deployment for real-world productivity.

“Our vision at MINISFORUM is to accelerate the transformation of intelligent computing for everyone,” said Roy Jiang, Chairman of MINISFORUM. “Partnering with AMD enables us to leverage world-class AI processors, empowering users to reach new levels of productivity and creativity. The rapid evolution of global AI trends motivates our continuous product innovation and drives real value for businesses and personal applications.”

Jovi Chi, Senior Director of Marketing at AMD, stated: “The cooperation between AMD and MINISFORUM fully demonstrates how AMD’s technologies empower endpoint and edge AI. Powered by Ryzen™ AI Max and Ryzen™ AI series processors, MINISFORUM’s products have achieved cutting-edge performance, accelerated AI workflows, and supported multi-scenario applications across industries. We look forward to advancing AI+ endpoint and edge computing together with MINISFORUM.”

AI Mini Workstation MS-S1 MAX: 4-Node Cluster for Local LLMs Anywhere

The MS-S1 MAX is equipped with the advanced AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 CPU (16 cores, 32 threads) and Radeon™ 8060S GPU, making it a compact, ultimate-performance AI mini workstation. Supporting up to 128GB LPDDR5x-8000MT/s quad-channel unified memory and featuring high-speed USB4 V2, dual 10GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4, the MS-S1 MAX can scale from a desktop to rack deployments. It can locally run large models such as Llama 109B and DeepSeek-R1 70B, and cluster multiple units to handle the DEEPSEEK 671B Q4 LLM. Real-world applications include content creation, research, rapid AI inference, and edge computing. Compared with a traditional 5U RTX 5090 server for large-model inference, when handling the DEEPSEEK 671B Q4 LLM, an MS-S1 MAX four-node cluster offers about 50% less volumn, 80% lower power consumption, and up to 77% cost savings. Each node draws only 180W at full load, so the entire cluster operates at just 0.72 KW, much less than 4-5 KW of 5U RTX 5090 server at full load, making it an exceptionally efficient solution for on-premises large-model inference.

MS-S1 Max is available on MINISFORUM official brand shop, and currently on Christmas sale at $2,639.90.

MS-S1 Max with AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip, 4-node cluster display
MS-S1 Max with AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip, 4-node cluster display

AI NAS N5 Pro: The First NAS to Realize AI PC Operation

Powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX PRO 370 (12 cores, up to 5.1GHz) and up to 80 TOPS neural processing power, the MINISFORUM N5 Pro redefines secure and intelligent storage for homes and small teams. It supports up to 144TB hybrid storage (5 HDDs + 3 SSDs), up to 96GB DDR5 ECC RAM, and advanced expansion via native PCIe x16 and OCuLink interfaces. The N5 Pro can be an AI PC while securing data privacy at the same time, and runs on MinisCloud OS for local LLM deployment, enhanced privacy, and versatile AI-powered tasks—including an intelligent photo library, secure media center, work vault, and smart home data solutions.

MINISFORUM and AMD remain committed to advancing the future of intelligent computing through collaboration and innovation in the integration of AI PC in compact form factor. Together, they continue to set new benchmarks for performance, security, and adaptability in next-generation enterprise and personal AI solutions.

AI NAS N5 Pro is available on MINISFORUM official brand shop, and currently on Christmas sale at $1,019.

About MINISFORUM

Founded in 2018, MINISFORUM is dedicated to “Bringing technology into everyday life.” The brand applies its AI research to PC design, production, and manufacturing, offering high-performance computer solutions across AI Mini PCs, AI Mini Workstations, AI Mini Gaming PCs, AI NAS, and accessories. Now MINISFORUM has over 4 million users worldwide, with a presence in nearly 100 countries. For more information, please visit: https://www.minisforum.com/

© 2025 MINISFORUM. All rights reserved.

 

BUMA Australia Secures AU$740 Million Multi-Year Contract Extension with Whitehaven at Blackwater Mine Through 2030

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  • BUMA Australia Pty Ltd (“BUMA Australia”), a wholly owned subsidiary of PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (“BUMA”), under PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (“BUMA International Group”; IDX: DOID), has secured a multi-year contract extension valued at approximately AU$740 million with Blackwater Operations Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Whitehaven Coal Mining Limited, to provide pre-strip mining services at the Blackwater Mine in Queensland, Australia, through to 2030.
  • The extension reinforces BUMA Australia’s role as a long-term mining partner with deep technical expertise at one of Australia’s largest and most complex open-cut metallurgical coal mines.
  • The contract renewal highlights BUMA Australia’s proven operational excellence and strong safety performance while supporting local employment, community programs, and inclusion initiatives across Central Queensland.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BUMA Australia Pty Ltd (“BUMA Australia”), a wholly owned subsidiary of PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (“BUMA”) under PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (“BUMA International Group, IDX: DOID”), today announced a multi-year contract extension valued at approximately AU$740 million with Blackwater Operations Pty Ltd (“Blackwater”), a subsidiary of Whitehaven Coal Mining Limited (“Whitehaven”). The extension secures BUMA Australia’s operations at the Blackwater Mine in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin, one of Australia’s largest open-cut metallurgical coal operations, through to June 2030, cementing BUMA Australia’s role as a long-term partner delivering extensive pre-strip operations at the site.

Johan Ballot, CEO of BUMA Australia, stated, “This extension underscores Whitehaven’s confidence in BUMA Australia to deliver safely and efficiently at scale across one of Queensland’s largest metallurgical-coal operations. Our understanding of site conditions, strong local team, and consistent results enable us to sustain productivity while contributing to the long-term success of the Blackwater Mine.”

Located 20 kilometers south of the township of Blackwater, the mine spans an 80-kilometre strike length across multiple pits and remains a key economic driver in Central Queensland. BUMA Australia, together with its Predecessor Operations, has delivered mining services at Blackwater since 2012, employing approximately 390 permanent personnel and drawing on experience with the site’s complex geology. The company upholds industry-leading safety performance and leverages advanced monitoring systems, both third party and in-house for predictive maintenance and real-time fleet optimization.

“This renewed partnership with Whitehaven strengthens our portfolio of Tier-1 operations and reinforces BUMA’s reputation for delivering sustainable, world-class performance,” said Iwan Fuad Salim, Director of BUMA International Group. “It enhances the Group’s earnings visibility and cash-flow stability through long-term partnerships with high-quality clients, while supporting our broader growth and diversification strategy.”

Beyond operations, BUMA Australia continues to generate local and social value across Central Queensland. At Blackwater, the company actively supports local initiatives through job creation, skills training, and its dedicated First Nations employment program. Its sponsorship of regional sporting teams and community events continues to foster local connections and contributes to long-term resilience.

About PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (BUMA International Group)

Established in 1990, PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (BUMA International Group) is a globally diversified mining holding company with operations across Indonesia, Australia, and the United States. The Group operates under four key business pillars: Mining Services, Mine Ownership, Social Enterprise, and Technology.

At the core of its Mining Services operations is PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), one of the largest mining services providers in Indonesia and Australia (operating under its fully owned subsidiary, BUMA Australia Pty Ltd). The Group transformed its business as a mine owner in 2024 with the acquisition of Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. (ACG), and positioning itself as the leading producer of ultra-high-grade anthracite in the United States. The Group further strengthened its mine ownership portfolio by acquiring Dawson Complex, one of the largest metallurgical coal mines in Australia, in November 2024 (subject to regulatory approvals and pre-emptive rights, with completion targeted in 2025).

Expanding its diversification, the Group entered the future-facing commodities sector in 2024 by acquiring a stake in 29Metals Limited, an Australian-based copper and base metals mining company. The Group has also invested in AIM-listed Asiamet Resources Limited for its flagship BKM Copper Project in Central Kalimantan. The Group’s other portfolios include PT Bukit Teknologi Digital (BTech), focusing on developing deep learning technologies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing emissions, and minimizing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks, and PT BISA Ruang Nuswantara (BIRU), a social enterprise dedicated to education, vocational training, and promoting a circular economy.

Headquartered in Jakarta, BUMA International Group is publicly listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX: DOID) and employs over 13,000 people worldwide. In June 2025, the company was once again recognized among the Top 200 in the FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500, underscoring its position as one of the region’s largest companies by revenue.

About BUMA Australia Pty Ltd (BUMA Australia)

BUMA Australia provides end-to-end mining and rehabilitation services. Founded in 2021, BUMA Australia emerged as a prominent mining contractor through the acquisition of Downer’s Open Cut Mining East business (Predecessor Operations). This acquisition encompassed the transition of personnel, mining services contracts, assets, systems, and intellectual property, ensuring the continuation of a 100-year legacy in Australia.

JBD Launches “Roadrunner I” Polychrome Projector, Setting a New Benchmark for AR Color Displays with a 2.5μm Pixel Pitch

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SHANGHAI, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global MicroLED microdisplay technology leader JBD has officially launched the “Roadrunner I” polychrome projector. As the inaugural product of the new “Roadrunner” series, “Roadrunner I” not only achieves breakthroughs in pixel size and optical efficiency, translating into a substantial advantage in overall form factor, but also elevates the visual experience to a new level and accelerates the popularization of consumer-grade full-color AR smart glasses.

Smaller Pixels, Clearer Vision

At the core of “Roadrunner I” is a newly developed MicroLED microdisplay panel whose pixel pitch has been reduced from 4μm in the “Hummingbird” series to 2.5μm. This substantial step in pixel scaling marks a major advance in the evolution of the MicroLED microdisplay industry and delivers a comprehensive enhancement in image quality. As a result, the pixel density of the “Roadrunner” series microdisplay panels reaches 10,160 PPI.

With a 25-degree field of view (FOV), “Roadrunner I” leverages its ultra-high pixel density to achieve an angular resolution of up to 32 pixels per degree (PPD), delivering an increase of over 20% relative to previous products. This enhances the ability to accurately reproduce fine image details, reduces perceived graininess, and delivers a more delicate, refined image. At the same time, “Roadrunner I” supports an ultra-high refresh rate of 480 Hz, effectively eliminating flicker and judder and ensuring exceptionally smooth dynamic display performance.

In addition to the significant increase in pixel density, the optical system of “Roadrunner I” has been completely re-architected. At a limiting spatial frequency of 200 lp/mm, the modulation transfer function (MTF) at the center of the field still reaches a high level of 0.4, while delivering an ultra-high contrast ratio of 100:1. A higher limiting spatial frequency means the optical system is better able to resolve and faithfully reproduce high-frequency image details, resulting in sharper imagery and richer gradation. These enhancements enable “Roadrunner I” to achieve a systemic improvement in visual quality and deliver an outstanding viewing experience. 

Smaller Volume, Greater Design Freedom

The smaller pixel pitch gives “Roadrunner I” a distinct edge in miniaturization. Built on an X-cube architecture, “Roadrunner I” is engineered down to just 0.2 cubic centimeters in volume and only 0.5 grams in weight. Compared with “Hummingbird I” at the same 640×480 resolution, both volume and weight are reduced by approximately 50%, positioning it among the lightest and most compact polychrome projectors in the market and offering substantially greater design latitude for lightweight AR/AI smart glasses.

“Roadrunner I” also features deep optimization of the light engine’s physical architecture, compressing the total optical path length to 7.8 mm—a 35% reduction from the 11.99 mm of “Hummingbird I”. This breakthrough design dramatically reduces the space occupied by the light engine around the eyeglass hinge, becoming a key technological cornerstone for terminal manufacturers seeking to build full-color smart glasses with user-friendly aesthetics and comfortable wearability.

While achieving extreme miniaturization, “Roadrunner I” also delivers a step change in performance: it provides luminous flux of up to 3.2 lumens, with typical operating power consumption of only 90 mW, resulting in exceptional energy efficiency. This is enabled by the adoption of a 22-nm backplane process across the “Roadrunner” series microdisplays, which reduces backplane power consumption to 18 mW, alongside continual process optimization at JBD that significantly enhances the emission efficiency of ultra-small pixels.

Compared with traditional AR light engines such as LCoS, “Roadrunner I” outperforms incumbent solutions across key metrics including pixel size, volume, weight, contrast ratio, refresh rate, and typical power consumption, making it the preferred display solution for lightweight full-color AR smart glasses. The “Roadrunner I” polychrome projector is now officially available for customer sampling.

A New Platform, A Higher Benchmark

JBD CEO Li Qiming stated: “Roadrunner I marks a pivotal exploration and breakthrough at the frontier of MicroLED microdisplay pixel scaling. Its ultra-compact footprint enables truly lightweight form factors, its ultra-high angular resolution sets a new benchmark for visual fidelity, and its ultra-low power consumption supports extended battery life. Together, these advances represent a key step toward bringing consumer-grade full-color AR smart glasses from the cutting edge into everyday use.”

With the debut of “Roadrunner I”, JBD has established a well-defined MicroLED microdisplay product portfolio: the “Hummingbird” series is positioned for lightweight, high-volume adoption and continues to accelerate the rollout of consumer AR devices, while the new “Roadrunner” series is engineered for flagship visual performance, raising the bar through a compact package, higher angular resolution, and expanded fields of view. Together, the two series inject powerful momentum into the AR/AI smart device industry.

Building on the leading 2.5-μm pixel-pitch platform, the “Roadrunner” product line will continue to evolve and iterate. In the future, based on microdisplay panels with different resolutions, JBD will introduce a series of products covering broader fields of view (FOV) and higher angular resolutions (PPD), with the aim of meeting the diverse needs of end users across AR near-eye display scenarios and providing a core driving force for the next wave of display innovation in next-generation AR devices.

About JBD

Founded in 2015, JBD stands at the forefront of technological innovation, revolutionizing the realm of MicroLED microdisplay technology. Renowned for delivering the smallest, brightest, and most energy-efficient micro-display panels, JBD has become a global pioneer in advanced display solutions. From ultra-compact MicroLED displays to state-of-the-art projectors and optical modules, JBD’s visionary products are reshaping the future of near-eye display technology. Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, JBD illuminates the path to a brighter, more vibrant digital world.

Explore more about JBD’s groundbreaking advancements by visiting their website(www.jb-display.com) or engaging with them on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).

ZeroAvia Completes Financing Round

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KEMBLE, UK and EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZeroAvia today announced that it has completed a further round of financing, led by Barclays Climate Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Horizons Ventures, Summa Equity, and AP Ventures, with participation from the National Wealth Fund and the Scottish National Investment Bank.

With additional investment secured, ZeroAvia has extended its cash runway for the next two years and will continue to fully industrialize its hydrogen power and propulsion technology for the aviation and defense markets.

The company is already supplying its SuperStack Flex modular fuel cell power generation system to the defense sector, and there is increasing interest in the systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. The dual-use potential is strong: ZeroAvia is also in active customer discussions with eVTOL and fixed-wing commercial players in relation to deploying the compact, lightweight, flexible systems.

The SuperStack Flex can enable both electric propulsion and enhanced on-board electrical power generation with greater power density than battery systems. It unlocks all of the benefits of electrical operation – lower thermal and noise signatures, reduced maintenance costs, enhanced reliability and zero-emissions – and with significantly enhanced endurance. With Design Organisation Approval granted by the UK CAA in November, ZeroAvia is well positioned to deliver the first fuel cell systems for aviation with regulatory approvals.

As well as a standalone power generation system with a wide variety of defense and civil applications, the SuperStack Flex is a core module of ZeroAvia’s first planned full hydrogen-electric powertrain, ZA600, designed for 10-20 seat commercial aircraft. With a prototype extensively flight tested, hundreds of engine orders in place with airline customers (including a launch customer), and funding in place to support the entry-in-service of 15 aircraft in Norway, ZeroAvia’s focus is now on pushing towards its first certification to support these opportunities.  

Val Miftakhov, Founder and CEO, ZeroAvia, said: “The support shown in this investment to power the next phase for the company is a great vote of confidence in the company’s technology and roadmap. With this latest financing we are able to progress at pace on the most immediate market opportunities – such as the SuperStack Flex – which will enable us to derisk later stages of our roadmap.”

For more information on the SuperStack Flex, download the brochure or get in touch with the team. 

About ZeroAvia
ZeroAvia is leading the transition to a clean future of flight by developing hydrogen-electric propulsion technologies for aviation and defense to unlock lower costs and emissions, lower detectability, cleaner air, reduced noise, energy independence and increased connectivity. The company is developing hydrogen-electric (fuel cell-powered) engines for existing commercial aircraft segments and also supplying hydrogen and electric propulsion component technologies for novel electric air transport applications (including battery, hybrid and fuel cell powered electric fixed-wing aircraft, novel eVTOL designs, rotorcraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). ZeroAvia has submitted its first full engine for up to 20-seat planes for certification and is working on a larger powertrain for 40–80-seat aircraft, with significant flight test and regulatory milestones achieved with the U.S. FAA and UK CAA.  

For more, please visit ZeroAvia.com, follow @ZeroAvia on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

Laos, Cambodia Launch Phase 2 of Cross-Border QR Payments: Allows Both Sides to Scan

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On 19 December, Laos and Cambodia launched Phase 2 of their cross-border QR payments, allowing citizens from both countries to pay seamlessly using mobile banking apps.

Laos and Cambodia officially launched Phase 2 of their cross-border QR code payment system on 19 December, enabling seamless digital transactions for travelers from both nations.

The new phase allows Lao citizens to use mobile banking applications to scan Khmer Quick Response (KHQR) codes, Cambodia’s national unified QR code standard, at approximately 4.5 million merchants across the country.

This follows Phase 1, launched in August 2023, which enabled Cambodian tourists to make payments in Laos using their own currency.

Phase 2, designated as the LAO QR Scan KHQR system, enables Lao travelers to pay using mobile banking apps from five commercial banks, BCEL, ACLEDA, APB, Sacombank, and Maruhan Japan Bank, at merchants displaying KHQR codes across 62 banks in Cambodia.

Bounkham Vorachit, Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR, explained that the second phase allowed people in both countries to pay for goods and services in their own currencies by scanning QR codes. 

Phase 1 was implemented through eight commercial banks in Laos, including BCEL, ACLEDA Bank Lao, Kbank Lao, BIC, APB, LVB, Indochina Bank, and JDB, with technical support from LAPNet Company and ACLEDA Bank Cambodia.

Both central banks also held a bilateral meeting during the launch, exchanging views on macroeconomic policies, banking sector development, foreign exchange management, cross-border payments, and technical cooperation.

Alpro Launches “2026 Health & Habit Calendar” to Make Daily Self-Care Easier for Every Family

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Although wellness conversations are rising, many Malaysians still struggle with consistent daily self-care. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, 54.4% of Malaysian adults are overweight or obese, highlighting widespread lifestyle-related health risks linked to poor diet, inactivity, and inconsistent preventive care. As healthcare costs continue to increase and lifestyle-driven diseases become more common, practical and preventive self-care at home has never been more crucial.

(From left: Ms. Winnie Hsiung (Alpro Trade Marketing Manager); Ms. Mindy Leong (Alpro Branding Manager); Alpro SilverSneakers members)
(From left: Ms. Winnie Hsiung (Alpro Trade Marketing Manager); Ms. Mindy Leong (Alpro Branding Manager); Alpro SilverSneakers members)

In response to this growing need, Alpro Group Malaysia (parent company of Alpro Pharmacy, Malaysia’s largest prescription pharmacy chain) today launched the 2026 Health & Habit Calendar, a nationwide self-care education initiative developed to bring simple, credible, and actionable health guidance into Malaysian households throughout the year.

Drawing from daily patient engagements across Alpro’s nationwide network, this calendar compiles real-world self-care gaps frequently observed by pharmacists. It further includes insights curated together with family doctors, nutritionists, and dietitians to ensure each habit is both practical and medically credible.

The 2026 Health & Habit Calendar covers five key foundations of daily wellbeing like nutrition: healthier everyday food choices; rest: better sleep routines and fatigue reduction; movement: simple physical activities suitable for all ages; emotional Wellbeing: stress management and mindful practices; preventive care: small reminders that reduce long-term health risks.

The cover of the calendar presents easy-to-follow habits designed to support gradual, sustainable lifestyle improvement, making self-care more achievable for Malaysian families.

“Most people only start thinking about their health after something goes wrong, and as pharmacists, we see this every day,” said Pharmacist Lim En Ni, Chief Pharmacist and Engagement Director of Alpro Group. “This calendar brings self-care earlier into daily life. When families practice small habits consistently, it can significantly reduce long-term health risks.”

Beyond health education, the initiative also embodies a strong social mission. 100% of proceeds from the 2026 Health & Habit Calendar will be donated to the Alpro Foundation’s Growing Stars Project, providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children nationwide. Each calendar purchased directly contributes to improving both community health and children’s access to education.

The 2026 Health & Habit Calendar is now available for purchase online via Alpro OneClick: https://bit.ly/Alpro-2026-HealthandHabitCalendar . Customers may also receive the calendar with a minimum spend of RM288 at any Alpro subsidiary, including Alpro Pharmacy, Alpro Sugi Pharmacy, Alpro OptiSaver, and Alpro Baby. Members of the public, organisations, and corporate partners are encouraged to support this initiative and help make preventive self-care a visible, daily habit in Malaysian homes.

Hashtag: #Alpro

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

Alpro Group

Founded in 2002, Alpro Group’s ecosystem has grown to include Alpro Pharmacy, Apotek Alpro, Alpro スギ (Sugi) Pharmacy, Alpro Physio, Alpro Clinic, Alpro Baby, Alpro OptiSaver, Alpro Audiology, and Alpro Health. Supported by a team of more than 1,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists, dietitians, physiotherapists, optometrist and many others, Alpro serves over 5 million families in Malaysia and Indonesia through its extensive network of 500 physical outlets.

Alpro Pharmacy is the first and only community pharmacy in the region to offer product liability insurance of MYR 1 million in Malaysia and IDR 3 billion in Indonesia, ensuring the supply of genuine medications and enhancing consumer trust.

With the vision of a healthy and vibrant world, Alpro Group aims to become the No. 1 prescription pharmacy chain in Southeast Asia.

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