SINGAPORE and HONG KONG, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of global growth investing, today announced that it has signed an agreement to invest in Acclime, a leading provider of corporate and business services across Asia Pacific. Through this transaction, Warburg Pincus seeks to leverage its global track record in building leading business services platforms to support Acclime’s next phase of growth, international expansion, and innovation.

Founded in 2019 by industry veteran Martin Crawford, Acclime was established with a clear vision: to build a truly integrated professional services platform capable of supporting businesses operating across Asia’s most complex and fast-growing markets. From its inception, Acclime differentiated itself through a partner-led model that combines deep local expertise with global standards, enabling the firm to scale rapidly while maintaining strong governance, accountability, and client focus.

Since its founding, Acclime has executed an ambitious and disciplined growth strategy, completing more than 50 acquisitions to build a platform spanning 18 markets and employing more than 2,000 professionals. The firm today serves over 17,000 clients—including subsidiaries of multinational corporations expanding into Asia Pacific, regional businesses, family offices, private capital firms, and high-growth companies—with a comprehensive suite of services across accounting, tax, HR and payroll, fund services, corporate secretarial, and risk and advisory.

As part of its evolution into a scaled, multi-market platform, Acclime appointed Izzy Silva as Group Chief Executive Officer in early 2024. Since assuming the role, Mr. Silva has led the next phase of Acclime’s development, sharpening the firm’s strategic focus, strengthening its operating model, and accelerating investment across leadership, systems, and technology to support sustainable long-term growth. Under his leadership, Acclime has advanced its digital transformation agenda, including the development of Aura, the firm’s proprietary AI-enabled automation platform, enhancing service delivery, operational efficiency, and client experience at scale.

Martin Crawford, Founder and Chairman of Acclime, said: “Over the past several years, Acclime has evolved into a pan-regional leader by combining deep local knowledge with a commitment to high-quality service for our clients. What began as a plan on a page has grown into a scaled, multi-market platform that has exceeded our expectations, thanks to the dedication of our 60+ partners, Stem Financial as foundational investors, and our talented team. We are delighted to welcome Warburg Pincus as a partner. Its partnership-oriented culture, global network, and strong track record of supporting growth make it an ideal investor for our next chapter.”

Saurabh Agarwal, Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia Private Equity at Warburg Pincus, said: “Acclime has built one of Asia Pacific’s most scaled and differentiated corporate and business services platforms, powered by strong leadership, disciplined acquisitions, and a clear commitment to technology-enabled excellence. In a region defined by regulatory complexity and rising cross-border activity, the demand for an integrated, tech forward business services partner has never been greater. Acclime’s deep local expertise and scalable, technology-driven solutions position it to lead the next generation of corporate and business services across the region. We are excited to partner with Martin, Izzy, and the broader team to accelerate growth, expand capabilities, and create long-term value.”

“Acclime has reached an important inflection point in its journey,” said Izzy Silva, Group CEO of Acclime. “Warburg Pincus shares our conviction in the long-term opportunity to build a global, technology-enabled professional services platform, and brings deep experience in scaling complex, multi-market businesses. Together, we are well positioned to accelerate growth, broaden our capabilities, and create enduring value for our clients and partners.”

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About Acclime

Acclime is a leading professional services firm providing integrated corporate services, fund services, accounting, tax, and advisory solutions across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Founded in 2019 by Martin Crawford and Debby Davidson, Acclime was built on a partner-led model designed to prioritise client success. With over 2,000 professionals operating as one unified firm across 18 markets, Acclime serves a diverse range of private clients, regional enterprises, multinationals, funds, and family offices. The firm combines deep market knowledge, cross-border expertise and industry leading tech-enablement to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments, scale their operations and achieve their strategic objectives at every stage of success. For more information, please visit: www.acclime.com

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $85 billion in assets under management and more than 215 companies in its active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,000 companies across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies.

The firm is headquartered in New York with more than 15 offices globally. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com.

About Stem Financial

Stem Financial is a growth equity investment company focused on financial and professional services in Asia Pacific. The firm invests across business development stages to help entrepreneurs implement their ideas and accelerate growth. Stem Financial is hands-on, delivering support, governance and capital, and is driven by returns, not assets under management. For more information, please visit www.stemfin.com.

Revolutionary 9 Pillar AI Architecture Combines Threat Discovery, Intelligence, Prioritization, and Deception for Total Digital Security

SINGAPORE and TOKYO, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CYFIRMA, the global leader in Preemptive External Threat Landscape Management (ETLM), today announced the launch of DeCYFIR 4.0, a groundbreaking evolution of its flagship platform engineered for the AI era. DeCYFIR 4.0 is the first platform of its kind to seamlessly integrate predictive threat intelligence, dynamic deception, real-world threat-led training, and automated exposure management into a unified platform, empowering defenders to anticipate, confuse, and neutralize novel and emerging threats amid the surge in AI-accelerated cyberattacks.

At the heart of this transformative innovation is DeCYFIR 4.0’s robust 9-pillar architecture, delivering comprehensive external threat visibility, proactive risk mitigation, and sector-specific defenses:

1. Attack Surface Discovery & Intelligence
2. Vulnerability Intelligence & Threat Prioritization
3. Brand & Online Exposure Management
4. Digital Risk & Identity Protection
5. Third Party Risk Management
6. Situational Awareness & Emerging Threats
7. Predictive Threat Intelligence
8. Threat Adaptive Awareness and Training
9. Sector Tailored Deception Intelligence

Crowned by the innovative the eighth pillar, Threat Adaptive Awareness and Training, and the groundbreaking ninth pillar, Sector Tailored Deception Intelligence.

Threat Adaptive Awareness and Training delivers real-world, threat-led cybersecurity training that continuously adapts to the evolving tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of active adversaries. By leveraging predictive intelligence and real-time threat insights from the platform, it creates personalized, scenario-based simulations that mirror current and emerging attacks. This ensures security teams and employees remain sharply prepared, reducing human error, the leading cause of breaches, while fostering a proactive security culture and demonstrably improving readiness against sophisticated, AI-driven campaigns.

With Sector Tailored Deception Intelligence, DeCYFIR 4.0 introduces precision deception strategies and intelligence gathering uniquely customized for high-risk sectors such as government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, and finance. This capability enables organizations to deploy highly realistic decoys and honeypots that accurately mimic sector-specific assets, luring attackers into revealing their intent early. As adversaries interact with these tailored traps, the platform captures rich, actionable insights into their tools, techniques, and motivations, thereby turning defense into offense by confusing, derailing, and neutralizing threats long before they can target real systems.

“The adversary’s playbook has been rewritten by AI, demanding a fundamental shift from reactive blocking to proactive disruption,” said Kumar Ritesh, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of CYFIRMA. “DeCYFIR is built for this new reality. It decodes adversary behavior and intent in advance, allowing defenders to not just respond, but to strategically preempt. Our platform doesn’t just follow frameworks; it introduces a new operational model for defense.”

DeCYFIR’s pioneering architecture naturally embodies the proactive principles of the industry-recognized Gartner 3D Preemptive Cybersecurity Model (Deceive, Disrupt, Deny). This alignment further validates that DeCYFIR’s strategic approach is not only innovative but also fundamentally future-ready, providing a proven structural blueprint for countering the evolving threat landscape. The platform delivers on this paradigm through actionable capabilities, turning the theory of preemption into a tactical reality for defenders.

Deployable across cloud, hybrid, or on-premises infrastructures, DeCYFIR addresses the rigorous demands of regulated industries, critical infrastructure, and global enterprises. Organizations use DeCYFIR to:

• Deceive: Mislead attackers with false targets and a dynamically shifting attack surface.
• Disrupt: Anticipate and interrupt attacker campaigns before they reach real assets.
• Deny: Block discovery, access, or exploitation of legitimate systems and data.

Key benefits:

• Anticipate attacks weeks or months ahead.
• Reduce attack probability and breach impact.
• Protect brands, IP, and supply chains.
• Bolster defenses against AI-driven threats via proactive governance.

DeCYFIR 4.0’s 9-pillar architecture transforms cybersecurity from reactive to preemptive. It delivers early warnings, prioritizes vulnerabilities, minimizes digital and supply-chain exposure, and builds team readiness through adaptive training. As a unified platform, it eliminates silos, consolidates tools to cut costs, speeds decisions with actionable intelligence, and provides clear ROI via faster incident response and prevented financial/reputational damage so as to keep organizations ahead in a hostile threat landscape.

About CYFIRMA

CYFIRMA is a global leader in preemptive external threat landscape management, enabling organizations to predict and prevent cyberattacks through its AI-powered intelligence platform. By integrating nine pillars of external threat management including Attack Surface Discovery, Vulnerability Intelligence, Brand & Digital Risk Management, Third-Party Risk, Situational Awareness, Predictive Threat Intelligence, Threat Adaptive Awareness, and Sector-Tailored Deception Intelligence, CYFIRMA shifts cybersecurity from reactive to predictive. The platform delivers early warnings, personalized insights, and actionable intelligence from a hacker’s perspective, helping reduce cyber risk and costs through threat prioritization, contextual decision-making, improved visibility, and stronger operational resilience. CYFIRMA serves Fortune 500 companies and national agencies and is headquartered in Singapore with offices across APAC, the US, and EMEA.

Learn more about CYFIRMA @ cyfirma.com

Exclusive Offers for Seoul and Jeju; Flexible Travel through Mar/Oct 2026

SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — T’way Air, Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, announced year-end savings for travel to Korea, with a limited-time promo code and coupons available on flights to Incheon (Seoul) and Jeju Island for bookings made by December 31.

Daily Singapore–Incheon services operate on A330-200/300 aircraft, departing Singapore at 11:00 p.m. and arriving Incheon at 6:35 a.m. the next day. Return flights depart Incheon at 3:30 p.m. and arrive Singapore at 9:25 p.m. (local time).

Daily Singapore–Jeju services operate on Boeing 737-8, departing Singapore at 2:30 a.m., landing in Jeju at 9:30 a.m., while the return flight leaving Jeju at 7:45 p.m. and arriving in Singapore at 1:30 a.m. the next day (local time).

Book by December 31 to unlock T’way Air’s limited-time year-end savings:

• Up to 10% Off Promo Code: enter FLYDEC when booking on Singapore–Incheon (travel through March 28, 2026) and Singapore–Jeju (travel through Oct 24, 2026); valid on one way and round trip.
• SGD 25 Regular Coupon: for bookings over SGD 400, on Singapore–Incheon and Singapore–Jeju; travel through Mar 31, 2026.
• SGD 35 Early Bird Coupon: for bookings over SGD 350, on Singapore–Jeju; travel period Apr 1–Oct 24, 2026.
• Welcome SGD 20 Coupon: sign up at twayair.com and receive SGD 20 off bookings over SGD 180, on Singapore–Incheon and Singapore–Jeju.

T’way Air serves as a gateway to Korea’s seasonal highlights. In spring, Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon‘s Hanok lanes set a classic scene, and summer shifts to Hangang Park for riverside cycling and laid-back picnics. Autumn brings foliage walks along the Namsan trails and Seokchon Lake, while winter wraps up with holiday lights in Myeongdong.

For full flight schedules, coupon terms, and booking details, visit twayair.com. T’way Air currently serves 60 destinations worldwide and continues to expand its network.

About T’way Air

T’way Air Co., Ltd., headquartered in Daegu, South Korea, is a leading low-cost carrier (LCC) providing affordable and reliable air travel since 2010. T’way Air serves customers across East, Southeast, and Central Asia as well as Oceania, Europe, and North America with a modern fleet of Boeing 737-800s, 737 MAX 8s, and Airbus A330s, and Boeing 777-300ERs. T’way Air continues to expand its global network, offering great value to passengers worldwide. For more information, visit www.twayair.com.

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore-based Zuler Technology PTE. LTD. announced that its remote desktop software, DeskIn, is redefining industry standards for remote gaming through its groundbreaking “Smart Connect” technology. To date, DeskIn has been installed on over 180 million devices worldwide, serving more than 40 million users and thousands of global enterprise clients. With exceptional visual quality, ultra-low latency, and seamless cross-platform integration, DeskIn has established its leadership in remote desktop and cloud computing.

The boundaries of remote gaming are being redrawn. For every game player—casual, professional, streamer, or gaming developer—persistent issues like lag, blurry visuals, and device limits are finally solved.

DeskIn delivers six core features: Low-Latency Performance, Seamless Cross-Platform Connectivity, Highly Customizable Controls, Full Peripheral Support, Intelligent Multi-Screen Utilization, and Lossless File Transmission. Together, they deliver a near-local gaming experience that removes both geographic and hardware barriers.

Why Choose DeskIn? Six Scenarios That Reimagine Remote Gaming for You

No matter what type of player you are, DeskIn provides a tailored scenario for you:

1.  For Casual Players: Play Anytime, Even in Short Breaks
Quickly connect to your home gaming rig from your mobile during a commute or lunch break. Resume your game instantly and make productive use of every spare moment.

2.  For All Players: Collaborative Play & Real-Time Guidance
Invite friends to join your gaming PC remotely. Play together using controllers, or share your screen for real-time spectating and coaching—creating a new era of social play from anywhere.

3.  For Casual Players & Streamers: Immersive Big-Screen Gaming
With one click, project your mobile or tablet game to a larger display. Enjoy a wider field of vision and enhance visual impact, perfect for mobile gameplay and live streaming.

4.  For Pro Players & Streamers: Travel Light, Game Anywhere
Travel light with just a laptop, tablet, or phone. Remotely connect to your home gaming PC anytime to continue playing or stream live—without carrying heavy hardware or being tied to a fixed gaming set up.

5.  For Streamers & Pro Players: Simple Dual-Screen Management
Instantly turn any tablet into a second screen with DeskIn. Game on your primary display while monitoring Discord, chat, or streaming controls on the tablet—enabling seamless multi-screen collaboration.

6. For Developers & Cross-Platform Gamers: True Cross-Platform Play, No Emulator Needed
Run PC-exclusive games directly on a Mac, or control your PC games from a mobile device. DeskIn eliminates platform barriers without requiring emulators, offering gaming developers a secure and efficient workflow for testing cross-device compatibility.

Six Core Features: Technological Innovation Born for All Players

Among remote-control solutions, DeskIn’s gaming capabilities stand out for their technical depth and real-world performance– delivering an unprecedented cross-device gaming and work experience for players of all levels.

1.        Ultimate Smoothness: Precision Visuals with Ultra-Low Latency
1)        Supports ultra-HD output up to 4K 60FPS or 2K 240FPS.
2)        ZeroSync® technology reduces latency to under 40ms.
3)        Intelligent network routing ensures instant, precise control.

2.        Seamless Cross-Platform Connectivity
1)        Play across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS without barriers.
2)        Browser-based access requires no installation.
3)        A single account syncs progress and workflows across all your devices.

3.        Professional-Grade Game Control Mapping
1)        Customize virtual key presets on mobile mapping to complex PC-game combos seamlessly.
2)        Smart 3D-view detection delivers smooth, local-like camera movement.

4.        Seamless Pro-Peripheral Integration
1)        Fully compatible with Xbox, PlayStation, and other major controllers—plug and play via Bluetooth or wired connections.
2)        Perfectly supports gaming mice, 4K webcams, pro microphones, and audio interfaces, enabling lag-free streaming with synchronized audio-video output.

5.         Intelligent Multi-Screen Utilization
            Unlock new ways to play, stream, and collaborate:
1)        Screen Extension: Turn tablets, phones, or secondary devices into an extended monitor—ideal for streamers managing gameplay and chat, or developers expanding their workspace.
2)        Screen Mirroring: Mirror your display one-to-one or one-to-many, perfect for spectating, coaching, or team presentations.
3)        Mobile Projection: Cast mobile gameplay to a larger computer screen for an enhanced viewing and live streaming experience.

6.        Cross-Platform File Transfer, Sync Your Game Progress Seamless
1)        Instantly share screenshots and recordings with one-click transfer.
2)        Rapidly deploy game mods and settings—large files like 4K texture packs sync at speeds up to 12MB/s.
3)        Batch transfer simplifies version testing and save‑file management across devices for developers.

Together, these features make DeskIn far more than a remote-control tool—they represent a breakthrough in how players engage, create, and connect, enabling a true “play anytime, anywhere, without limits” lifestyle.

No Expertise Needed: Three Steps to an Advanced DeskIn Gaming Setup
DeskIn’s intuitive interface turns advanced configuration into a simple workflow. In just a few clicks, players can:
1)        Create custom virtual key‑mouse combos for instant skill chains.
2)        Enable screen mirroring or extension for multi‑display workflows.
3)        Auto‑activate 3D mode and controller mapping based on the game.
Complex setup becomes effortless—so gamers can focus on playing.

DeskIn’s Security Assurance
Security is foundational to DeskIn, built on a multi-layered protection system.

Flexible Access Control:
1)        Set temporary or permanent passwords to manage access.
2)        Create whitelists/blacklists for devices and accounts.
3)        Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for enhanced security.

Comprehensive Protection:
1)        Data Security: Full end‑to‑end encryption prevents interception or tampering.
2)        Operational Security: Every remote session requires approval from the host device.
3)        Management Control: Specify exactly what the other party can access—audio, files, keyboard/mouse, or camera.
4)        Privacy Protection: One‑click privacy screen before connecting; automatic screen lock when sessions end.

International Standards & Encryption:
1)        Bank‑grade AES‑256 encryption.
2)        Certified for ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management).

Enterprise editions further extend protection with advanced network security policies that integrate deeply with existing corporate security systems to jointly defend against potential network threats.

Looking Ahead: A Future of “Play Anywhere, Without Limits”

As technology continues to evolve, DeskIn’s mission remains clear: to turn every device into a gateway to the gaming world. By advancing visuals, latency, and control multi‑screen workflows, and cross‑platform integration, DeskIn elevates remote gaming from a fallback option into a powerful, flexible, and boundary-free way to play. For gamers seeking to break past physical constraints, DeskIn isn’t just a tool—it’s the key to a truly borderless gaming experience.

Ready to Experience the Future of Gaming?

With cross-platform access, ultra-low latency, and multi-screen integration, there’s never been a better time to try DeskIn.

For a limited time—until January 15—subscribe to DeskIn “Gaming Edition” and use code [deskin2026] to get 25% off annual plans, starting from $8.12 USD/month.

Start your journey into seamless, borderless play at: https://deskin.io/

About Zuler Technology PTE. LTD.
Zuler Technology PTE. LTD. brings over a decade of software development experience and a deep understanding of the core challenges in remote connectivity. As AI continues to reshape human-computer interaction, DeskIn will keep exploring new possibilities for intelligent connectivity and scenario integration—transforming remote connection from a mere function into an entirely new digital lifestyle. Our mission is to make every device accessible at your fingertips, enabling everyone to move freely across different scenarios in an AI-empowered world, truly achieving “Boundless Living, Infinite Possibilities.”

For Media Inquiries:
Name: Benjamin Lee
Title: Head of Global Marketing 
Company: Zuler Technology PTE. LTD.
Email: support@deskin.io

ABKEFIR® Boosts Probiotic Strength Over 50% by “Symbiotic Fermentation”

KAOHSIUNG, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SynbioTech INC., ranked among the top 20 global probiotic suppliers, proudly announced a significant triumph at the 2025 AII DaVinci International Innovation and Invention Expo. The company won five Gold Medals for its pioneering probiotic and postbiotic solutions. SynbioTech’s scientifically validated breakthroughs in precision health earned high acclaim from the international panel of judges. The award-winning innovations include:

• ABKEFIR^®: Developed using a proprietary “symbiotic fermentation” process, the innovative technology is verified to enhance antioxidant capacity, modulate immune response, and demonstrates a potent inhibitory effect against the common foodborne pathogen Salmonella typhimurium.
• LDL557 Postbiotic: A novel solution proven to mitigate joint swelling, prevent cartilage matrix damage, and alleviate inflammatory responses.
• SynForU^®-ReMain: An advanced formula that utilizes the gut-kidney axis mechanism to provide adjunctive support for managing chronic kidney disease.

The 6th Annual AII DaVinci International Innovation and Invention Expo, co-hosted by the American Innovation & Invention Institute and Southern Utah University in 2025, is a prestigious platform for global innovation, attracting participants from over ten countries, including the United States, Taiwan, China, Thailand, and Canada.

SynbioTech Innovations in Precision Health for an Aging Population

SynbioTech possesses one of Asia’s largest commercial lactic acid bacteria strain banks, with a collection exceeding 2,000 strains. “We are honored by this recognition from the Da Vinci Expo. As we believe that better probiotics make our lives better, the R&D team at SynbioTech has grown swiftly and focused on cutting-edge developments in functional probiotics.” Said Mr. Yang Lian-Chuan, President of SynbioTech. ” Those award-winning health products are scientifically proven to help boost immunity, protect joints, and support kidney health for the aging population.”

SYNTEK^® Thorough Enhances Probiotic Potency by Over 50%

Mr. Sean Yang, COO of SynbioTech, highlighted a key innovation: “SynbioTech’s ABKEFIR®, developed by our proprietary SYNTEK® thorough procedure, combines five selected lactic acid strains from traditional kefir with two dominant gut bacteria. The breakthrough technology of ‘Symbiotic Fermentation’ increases the stability and concentration of probiotics by over 50%. Furthermore, human clinical trials have confirmed its effectiveness in regulating gut microbiota and alleviating gastrointestinal discomfort.”

Another gold-medal highlight was the formula’s proven ability to inhibit harmful bacteria like Salmonella, a leading cause of fatal food poisoning worldwide according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This innovation is protected by patents in Taiwan (I854384) and the United States (US11839635B1).

SynbioTech’s Global Strategy for Acclaimed Products

ABKEFIR®, SynForU®-ReMain, and LDL557 are award-winning probiotics with significant global appeal, expanding their market presence across Greater China, North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region to serve aging populations. SynForU®-ReMain, in particular, addresses the unique nutritional needs of dialysis patients and seniors, with demand for renal health supplements rapidly rising in both the US and South Korea. COO Sean Yang said, “The company plans to accelerate its expansion into the Pacific Rim, focusing on active aging demographics in Southeast Asia, Australia, and South Asia.”

Established in 2000, SynbioTech INC. excels in microbial technology and probiotic research. Based in Taiwan, SynbioTech supplies over half of the local health food brands and collaborates with major international partners in the US, Germany, Korea, and Australia. The company holds 60 patents and has published over 100 scientific papers, nearly half of which appeared in peer-reviewed journals.

Please check SynbioTech official website.

SynbioTech participated in the US Da Vinci International Invention Exhibition. Studies show that ABKEFIR^®, using ‘symbiotic fermentation’ technology, offers superior antibacterial effects compared to single strains, enhancing its gut health benefits.