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Macronix Introduces Cutting-Edge Secure-Boot NOR Flash Memory

ArmorBoot MX76 Features Ultra-Fast Boot Times, High Performance, Integrated Authentication Protection, Data Integrity Verification, Secure Update, SPI Interface, Low-Power Options

HSINCHU, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, today announced ArmorBoot MX76, a robust NOR flash memory combining in a single device, the essential performance and an array of security features that deliver rapid boot times and iron-clad data protection. The newest member of Macronix’s highly successful and widely deployed ArmorFlash™ family, ArmorBoot MX76 is a high-performance, highly secure flash memory designed for artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), automotive electronics and other demanding applications that require ultra-fast boot times, integrated authentication protection, data integrity verification, secure flash updates, a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), power options of 3V or 1.8V, and capacities up to 1 Gb.

“We developed ArmorBoot MX76 to address specific challenges designers in the AI, IoT and automotive-electronics markets face: achieving fast boot times, enhanced security and seamless updates,” said F.L. Ni, vice president of marketing at Macronix International. “Those, along with other rapidly growing markets – industrial automation, healthcare and wireless communications, for example — represent broad spectrum of system and device manufacturers demanding the greater performance and heightened security that ArmorBoot MX76 provides. In an age when cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a necessity, and boot times are increasingly consequential to products’ success, Macronix is delivering the highest level of security and performance in flash memory.”

ArmorBoot MX76’s unique architecture sets it apart from previous secure NOR flash solutions in that it combines in-demand performance and security functions in a single device; no additional chips are needed to ensure required levels of data protection. During a system’s critical startup or update phase, the memory’s performance and security features kick in automatically and seamlessly. In addition to being a single-device solution for ultra-fast booting and robust security, ArmorBoot MX76’s SPI interface enables smooth integration into new or existing systems.

Top worldwide manufacturers who’ve already designed ArmorFlash memories into their AI, IoT and automotive-focused solutions are presently evaluating ArmorBoot to expand their product portfolios to offer enhanced performance and secure-boot capabilities.

ArmorBoot’s Key Features

  • Support for the secure boot process without exposing code on the data bus
  • Device authentication
  • Unmatched array of security features that ensure data protection
  • SPI interface for seamless design integration
  • Ideal flash solution for AI, IoT, automotive, healthcare, communications, industrial systems
  • 3V or 1.8V for optimal power efficiency
  • Capacities up to 1Gb – suitable for targeted applications

Broad Array of Secure NOR Flash

Macronix’s award-winning ArmorFlash family, of which ArmorBoot MX76 is the latest addition, features a broad array of NOR flash memories developed for a wide range of applications demanding data security. It features security schemes such as Physical Unclonable Function, or PUF, and unique ID, with authenticated and encrypted links for NOR, NAND or e.MMC™ flash. ArmorFlash has achieved several safety and security certifications, including from standards bodies focused on automotive electronics and cybersecurity. For more information and specifications on ArmorFlash and ArmorBoot, go to https://www.macronix.com/en-us/products/Pages/ArmorFlash.aspx.

Availability

ArmorBoot MX76 is sampling now, with production scheduled for later in 2025.

Showcased at FMS

Macronix will showcase ArmorBoot, along with a range of other NVM solutions, at the Future of Memory and Storage conference, August 5-7, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California. Macronix will be located in booth #1142.

About Macronix

Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, provides a full range of NOR Flash, NAND Flash, and ROM products. With its world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high-quality, innovative and performance-driven products to its customers in the consumer, communication, computing, automotive, networking and other market segments. Find out more at www.macronix.com.

ArmorFlash is a trademark of Macronix International Co., Ltd. eMMC is a trademark of JEDEC/MMCA

HDBank Hits Record H1 Pre-tax Profit


HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2025 – HDBank (HoSE: HDB) has reported a record pre-tax profit of VND10.1 trillion (US$383 million) for the first half of 2025, up 23.3 per cent year-on-year, driven by strong digital transformation, robust credit growth, and prudent risk management.

HDBank has announced its highest-ever H1 pre-tax profit of VND10.1 trillion (US$383 million). — Photo Courtesy of HDBank
HDBank has announced its highest-ever H1 pre-tax profit of VND10.1 trillion (US$383 million). — Photo Courtesy of HDBank

In Q2 alone, the bank posted VND4.7 trillion ($179 million) in pre-tax profit. Total operating income grew 30 per cent to nearly VND20.8 trillion ($791 million), supported by a 15.8 per cent rise in net interest income and a 210 per cent surge in non-interest income, notably from digital banking and forex trading.

Digitalisation enhanced cost efficiency, with the cost-to-income ratio falling to 25.5 per cent. HDBank maintained high profitability with a return on equity (ROE) of 26.5 per cent and return on assets (ROA) of 2.2 per cent.

As of June 30, total assets stood at VND784 trillion ($29.8 billion), up 12.4 per cent year-to-date. Customer deposits reached VND664 trillion ($25.2 billion), rising 7 per cent, while outstanding loans climbed 18.2 per cent to over VND517 trillion ($19.6 billion), nearly double the sector-wide growth. Credit was channeled to infrastructure, manufacturing, consumption, and low-risk sectors.

Its non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was kept low at 1.94 per cent, and the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) exceeded 13 per cent under Basel II.

The bank continued to support key government and central bank programmes, including loans for affordable housing, digital infrastructure, high-tech agriculture, and green finance.

Subsidiaries under HD Financial Group also recorded strong performances. HD SAISON served 15.5 million customers across 27,100 service points, with a H1 pre-tax profit of VND709 billion ($26.9 million), up 18 per cent. Vikki Digital Bank, formerly Đông Á Bank, surpassed one million app downloads in five months. HD Securities reported VND382 billion ($14.5 million) in profit and an ROE of 29 per cent, ranking among the top 10 most profitable brokerages.

Digital channels contributed 75 per cent of new customer acquisitions in Q2, while 94 per cent of individual transactions were made online. The bank continues to expand its digital ecosystem with AI-driven solutions and advanced platforms.

HDBank recently received several prestigious awards, including from Forbes Vietnam and the ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards 2025.

Hashtag: #HDBank

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WuXi Biologics Named to A List for CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment

  • Earns CDP’s highest rating for supply chain engagement on climate
  • Adds to other CDP recognition—Water Security A List and leadership score on climate change
  • Drives sustainability through value chain decarbonization empowerment

SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced it was named to the A List for the Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) by CDP, the environmental non-profit organization. The annual SEA A List recognizes top-scoring companies that demonstrate leadership in supply chain engagement on climate-related issues and make impactful contributions in the transition toward a net-zero sustainable economy.

CDP is recognized as the global standard for corporate environmental reporting, and its annual ratings are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions. In 2024, nearly 25,000 companies—representing two-thirds of the global market value—reported environmental data through CDP. WuXi Biologics was named to the CDP’s SEA A List for superior performance regarding supplier climate engagement in terms of governance and business strategy, targets, Scope 3 emissions reporting, and risk management process. The company has also been included in CDP’s Water Security A List and has received Climate Change Leadership-level scores from the organization for two consecutive years.

Committed to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), WuXi Biologics has adopted an integrated strategy to tackle climate change with measurable targets and a refined roadmap. The company realized a 30% intensity reduction of GHG (Scope 1 and Scope 2) emissions in 2024 from the base year 2020, and aims to achieve net-zero emissions from overall operations by 2050. While diligently pursuing its own climate goals, the company also actively engages with suppliers—through comprehensive sustainable supply chain management, Scope 3 data disclosure and target tracking—to help achieve positive impacts across the entire value chain.

Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics and Chairman of its ESG Committee, commented, “We are very pleased to be named to the CDP’s A List for its Supplier Engagement Assessment, an acknowledgement that further inspires our steadfast dedication to driving sustainability. As a global leader in Green CRDMO, we consistently deliver ESG excellence, enable partners worldwide with end-to-end solutions, and work together with all stakeholders to promote responsible practices.”

As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI), WuXi Biologics proactively advocates sustainability and has earned widespread recognitions for its efforts. The company was granted an MSCI AAA Rating; awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI); named to the CDP Water Security “A List” and awarded an A- CDP Climate Change leadership-level score for two consecutive years; given the highest negligible-risk rating by Sustainalytics, and recognized as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG top-rated company for five consecutive years; selected as a Constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series; listed in the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index; and rated as Prime by ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, the organization believes in transparency and the power of data to drive change. Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, CDP surfaces the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. It helped more than 24,800 companies and 1,100 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions. Aligned with the ISSB’s climate standard, IFRS S2, as its foundational baseline, CDP integrates best-practice reporting standards and frameworks in one place. The team is truly global, united by a shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are truly balanced.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of December 31, 2024, WuXi Biologics is supporting 817 integrated client projects, including 21 in commercial manufacturing (excluding COVID CMO projects).

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

Easou Technology Announces Strategic Investment in CP Group’s Lightnet, Creating New Growth Opportunities in the Global RWA Market

HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Easou Technology Holdings Limited (“Easou” or the “Company”; HKEX stock code: 2550), a leading AI-powered search and recommendation technology company, is pleased to announce a USD 5 million strategic investment in Lightnet Group (“Lightnet”), a fintech company under The Charoen Pokphand Group (“CP Group”). This investment marks a pivotal step in Easou’s global strategy, uniting the Company’s expansive content ecosystem and vast user base with Lightnet’s leading capabilities in Web3 technology and cross-border payment solutions. Easou will also benefit from CP Group’s global resource network, which will further strengthen the Company’s strategic positioning and leadership in the Real-World Asset (RWA) sector.

Easou Technology and Lightnet Group Strategic Cooperation Signing Ceremony
Easou Technology and Lightnet Group Strategic Cooperation Signing Ceremony

Lightnet is a leading fintech platform under CP Group, one of Asia’s largest diversified conglomerates, and is the world’s first cross-border remittance service provider built on stablecoin technology with robust payment technology and a global acceptance network. In 2024, Lightnet’s platform recorded transaction volumes exceeding USD 15 billion, serving over 100 financial institutions and more than 200,000 merchants. Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon, chairman and founder of Lightnet, is a key member of CP Group Family and also serves chairman and founder of Charoen Energy and Water Asia. In addition to CP Group’s strong backing, Lightnet has secured USD 150 million in joint investments from prominent international institutions, including United Overseas Bank (UOB), Seven Bank, Hanwha Group, and HashKey.

At the signing ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, Mr. Wang Xi, Executive Director, Chairman, and CEO of Easou, and Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon, Chairman and Founder of Lightnet, had in-depth discussions about collaboration opportunities. Mr. Wang Xi emphasized: “As a company deeply engaged in artificial intelligence and digital content, Easou Technology is committed to building a forward-looking digital economy ecosystem. This strategic investment in Lightnet will create powerful synergies between our ecosystems and technological strengths. By combining Lightnet’s pioneering Web3 fintech expertise with CP Group’s robust global network, Easou will accelerate the development of a comprehensive ‘AI+Web3+RWA’ ecosystem, with a focus on RWA digitization and new energy assets to capture opportunities in Southeast Asia’s emerging markets.”

About Easou Technology Holdings Limited

Easou Technology Holdings Limited (HKEX: 2550) is a China-based digital technology company specializing in AI-powered content distribution and recommendation. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Shenzhen, it is recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise and an Innovative SME. Easou’s core businesses span digital marketing, online reading, game publishing, and other digital content services. Its proprietary AI recommendation engine underpins personalized content delivery and ad targeting across these verticals, making it one of China’s earliest commercial adopters of AI recommendation technologies.

XtalPi and DoveTree Announce Landmark $6 Billion AI Drug Discovery Collaboration

Strategic partnership leverages AI and robotics for novel therapeutics across oncology, immunology, inflammation, neurology, and metabolic diseases.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XtalPi (2228.HK), a leading global technology company in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics for drug and materials discovery, announced a transformative strategic collaboration with DoveTree Medicines, a biotechnology pioneer founded by renowned drug developer Dr. Gregory Verdine. The collaboration, worth up to $5.99 billion, represents one of the largest commitments to date for AI- and robotics-driven pharmaceutical R&D.

Under the agreement, DoveTree gains exclusive global rights to develop and commercialize a portfolio of innovative therapeutics generated through the partnership. XtalPi has received an upfront payment of $51 million and is eligible for $49 million in additional near-term payments, plus development and commercial milestones, as well as tiered royalties totaling up to $5.89 billion.

This collaboration merges XtalPi’s integrated drug discovery capabilities with DoveTree’s deep biological expertise in selecting and validating novel targets of high therapeutic potential. Together, the companies will focus on developing first-in-class candidates across oncology, immunology and inflammatory diseases, neurological disorders, and metabolic dysregulation with significant unmet needs. The partnership will advance DoveTree’s selected pipeline of projects targeting historically challenging mechanisms, with plans to expand joint R&D capabilities in emerging modalities like molecular glue.

DoveTree Medicines was founded by Dr. Gregory Verdine, an internationally esteemed scientist, entrepreneur, and seasoned investor in the biopharmaceutical field, with outstanding achievements in both academia and industry. He has co-founded over a dozen biopharmaceutical companies, including more than five publicly listed firms such as Enanta Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ENTA), Rein Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RNTX), and WaVe Life Sciences (NASDAQ: WVE). Credited with originating the “drugging the undruggable” concept, Dr. Verdine has pioneered unique molecular glue and peptide technology platforms, successfully applying them to the drug development against “undruggable” proteins such as RAS, Myc, and β-catenin. He has co-developed three FDA-approved drugs, with over a dozen additional candidates currently in clinical development.

XtalPi has developed an intelligent de novo drug discovery platform that spans small molecules, biologics, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and molecular glues. This multimodal capability enables the efficient exploration of parallel drug development approaches against single targets and unlocks broader chemical space. By integrating quantum physics predictions, AI-driven molecular design, and a large-scale robotic lab-in-the-loop, XtalPi significantly accelerates the drug discovery workflow—from target analysis and molecular generation to affinity prediction, ADMET assessment, and synthesis design—with enhanced accuracy and efficiency. Through extensive partnerships with innovative pharmaceutical companies, XtalPi’s platform has been rigorously validated in real-world projects, accumulating vast datasets of standardized experimental data and high-precision computational data to continuously optimize models within a closed feedback loop.

Dr. Gregory Verdine, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DoveTree, stated: “XtalPi’s unique platform has the potential to transform the profound uncertainties of drug discovery into quantifiable engineering solutions. Their demonstrated ability to innovate at scale makes them a valuable partner in pursuing drug targets that are beyond conventional methods. By merging DoveTree’s biological insights and extensive R&D expertise with XtalPi’s powerful platform, we aim to deliver transformative therapies for patients globally.”

Dr. Shuhao Wen, Chairman of XtalPi, commented: “Dr. Verdine and DoveTree bring exceptional biological acumen, business vision, and a proven track record of translational success, perfectly complementing our platform’s strengths in high-throughput molecule generation, design, and validation. This partnership positions us to accelerate breakthroughs against complex diseases while expanding the frontiers of AI-driven drug discovery. XtalPi remains committed to advancing our core technologies and working closely with leading innovators to help build diverse pipelines of impactful medicines.”

About DoveTree Medicines

DoveTree Medicines is a biotech company dedicated to discovering first-in-class medicines for diseases with profound unmet medical needs. Founded and led by distinguished scientist-entrepreneur Dr. Gregory Verdine, DoveTree integrates deep biological insight and advanced AI to unlock novel therapeutic pathways and accelerate the development of transformative medicines, translating pioneering science into meaningful patient benefit.

About XtalPi

XtalPi Holdings Limited (XtalPi, 2228.HK) was founded in 2015 by three physicists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is an innovative R&D platform powered by quantum physics, artificial intelligence, and robotics. By integrating first-principles calculations, AI algorithms, high-performance cloud computing, and standardized automation systems, XtalPi provides digital and intelligent R&D solutions for companies in the pharmaceutical, materials science, agricultural technology, energy, new chemicals, and cosmetics industries.

Kavalan Makes History at Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition 2025 Clinching Double ‘Best of the Best Single Malt’

TWSC Says Their Top ‘Best of the Best’ Award Has Never Been Awarded to Two Whiskies Before 

TAIPEI, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the final round of the 2025 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition (TWSC), Taiwan’s premier whisky distillery achieved the impossible, scooping not just one “Best of the Best Single Malt”, but two of the same award.

Kavalan breaks new ground winning two TWSC "Best of the Best Single Malt" awards.
Kavalan breaks new ground winning two TWSC “Best of the Best Single Malt” awards.

Organisers said: “Due to a tie, this category has two winners. This marks the first time in TWSC history that the ‘Best of the Best’ title has been awarded to two whiskies.”

Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Cask and new expression, Kavalan Lán, were jointly named “Best of the Best Single Malt” after a rigorous double selection procedure.

Judges found PX Sherry to have a “silky and profound finish with umami depth“, while Lán was described as “caramelised nuts, honey, and temple incense” creating a “deep and intriguing aroma”.

King Car Group Chairman Mr. YT Lee said Japan was one of the world’s most refined whisky markets. 

Japan is where connoisseurs appreciate complexity, depth, and character. To win the first ever tied ‘Best of the Best’ in Tokyo is an extraordinary honour. We are thrilled to have our craftsmanship recognised on such a grand stage.”

King Car Group Chairman Mr. YT Lee receives the prestigious Best of the Best Single Malt Whisky 2025 award certificates from TWSC Executive Committee Chairman Mamoru Tsuchiya.
King Car Group Chairman Mr. YT Lee receives the prestigious Best of the Best Single Malt Whisky 2025 award certificates from TWSC Executive Committee Chairman Mamoru Tsuchiya.

Product Descriptions

LÁN Single Malt Whisky (700ml, 43% ABV)

The name LÁN carries deep meaning. It stands for “Kavalan”, pays homage to our home “Yilan” and represents the orchid “lán” in Mandarin, symbolizing Taiwan’s reputation as the “Kingdom of Orchids.”

This is the first Kavalan whisky named after our home region, with packaging featuring expressive calligraphy and delicate orchid motifs, reflecting a distinctly Asian aesthetic.

On the nose: orchid, rose, jasmine, peony, orange blossom, butter, vanilla, chocolate, and sandalwood.

On the palate: floral-fruity freshness, butter, cocoa, and spiced oak, finishing like a fine eau de parfum.

Kavalan Solist PX Single Cask Strength (700ml, 50–59.9% ABV)

PX (Pedro Ximénez), the sweet dessert sherry, is often referred to as the “King of Sherries,”. Kavalan Solist PX is a rich, warming whisky, brimming with juicy raisins and honeyed syrup. In blind tastings, its surprising maturity has judges mistaking it for a 20 or 30-year-old dram.

This is the second time Solist PX has been awarded “Best of the Best,” following its 2023 win.

On the nose: rich raisins, fig jam, toffee sweetness, and a touch of dark chocolate.

On the palate: silky and full-bodied, with honeyed dates, cocoa, nutmeg spice, and a lingering sherry warmth.

The Solist series takes its name from the idea of a soloist performing in Kavalan’s warehouse. Each cask is bottled at single cask strength without colouring or chill-filtration.

Kavalan also set a new record of 7 superior gold and 11 gold medals in the contest this year.

Judges’ notes for select Superior Gold medal whiskies:   

Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Cask

  • Sweetness leads the palate, beautifully balanced later by gentle bitterness and refined astringency
  • Silky and profound finish with umami depth and a subtle, comforting warmth reminiscent of high-quality sherry casks
  • Rich as dried plums with concentrated aroma

Kavalan Lán

  • Caramelised nuts, honey, and temple incense create a deep and intriguing aroma
  • Flavours of roasted pineapple, vanilla custard, and orange peel lead to a rich and satisfying profile
  • Delicate yet powerful, evoking the grace of a Disney princess

Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask

  • Refined like a Western dessert, with elegant sweetness and a long finish featuring oak and mint
  • Aromas of caramel, muscat grape, and peach are beautifully integrated
  • Full-bodied and expressive, suitable neat or over ice

Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask

  • Lush and complex like a sweet wine, with delightful transitions across the palate
  • Prominent sherry character, balanced with dried fruits and oak spice
  • Citrus notes rise smoothly, soft on the tongue, recommended to enjoy neat

Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Cask

  • Red grape, blackberry, and nutmeg aromas lead into raisin, tiramisu, and black coffee flavours
  • Buttery and umami-rich, with a pleasing mix of sweet-savoury notes
  • Long and layered finish, with complexity reminiscent of dark chocolate and dried citrus

Kavalan continues to break boundaries and redefine what world-class whisky can be, crafted on the small island of Taiwan, but celebrated across continents.

Full List of the Awards:

Superior Gold

  • Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Solist Peated Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Lán Single Malt Whisky

Gold

  • Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Wine Oak Single Malt Whisky
  • Kavalan Port Oak Single Malt Whisky

About the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition

The TWSC is one of Asia’s largest competitions and the only one in Japan. Building on the relationships of the more than two decades since the establishment of the Japan Whisky Research Centre, TWSC can draw from hundreds of judges from across Japan of bartenders, manufacturers, importers, and more, as well as Whisky Connoisseur certification holders. In the 2025 competition, approximately 30 countries participated, with a total of 639 spirit entries submitted. In the first round, 213 judges participated and in the second round, 41.

About Kavalan Whisky

Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County has been pioneering the art of single malt whisky in Taiwan since 2005. Our whisky, aged in intense humidity and heat, sources the crystal meltwaters of Snow Mountain and is enhanced by sea and mountain breezes. These conditions combine to create Kavalan’s signature creaminess. Taking Yilan County’s old name, our distillery is backed by more than 45 years of beverage-making under parent company, King Car Group. We have collected 900 gold or higher awards from the industry’s most competitive contests.

Contact: 
Kaitlyn Tsai
kaitlyn@kingcar.com.tw 

Solace Appoints Yo Ohara as Country Manager for Japan

Veteran enterprise software leader to drive adoption of event-driven architecture and expand Solace’s footprint in Japan


TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2025 – Solace, the leader in powering real-time, event-driven integration for the agentic age, today announced the appointment of Yo Ohara as country manager for Japan, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation across the country.

With over 25 years of leadership experience in enterprise software, Ohara brings a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in Japan’s dynamic technology landscape. Prior to joining Solace, he served as Japan country leader at Software AG, where he led strategic initiatives in API integration, business process management, and IoT analytics. He also held senior leadership roles at ABBYY, Nuance Communications, and Sun Microsystems, consistently delivering results through customer-centric strategies and high-performing teams.

“Japan is a critical market for Solace as we continue to help organizations modernize their IT infrastructure through event-driven integration. Yo’s deep industry expertise makes him our instrumental leader to expand our presence and help organizations capitalize on the transformative potential of data and AI in Japan,” said Kent Nash, EVP, global sales of Solace.

Ohara will lead Solace’s Japan operations from its expanded Tokyo office, focusing on scaling customer engagement, strengthening the partner ecosystem, and enabling enterprises to leverage real-time data movement via Solace’s advanced event streaming and management platform. Under Ohara’s leadership, the Tokyo team is well-positioned to support rising demand for event-driven architecture and deliver greater value to customers across industries.

Solace is deeply committed to supporting digital innovation in Japan by helping organizations become more agile, responsive, and connected. Through its industry-leading event-driven integration and agentic AI solutions, Solace enables enterprises to distribute data in real-time across diverse environments — from on-premises to cloud to IoT — enabling faster decision-making and enhanced customer experiences.Hashtag: #Solace


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LG Display presents world’s best OLED technologies alongside historic firsts at K-Display 2025

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today its participation in K-Display 2025 at COEX in Seoul for three days from Aug. 7, as the company is showcasing innovative technologies and products ranging from large, medium, and small-sized panels to automotive displays.

LG Display's 45-inch 5K2K Gaming OLED
LG Display’s 45-inch 5K2K Gaming OLED

LG Display is presenting OLED innovations and display solutions that bridge the present and future under the theme, “Shaping the Future.”

In particular, the exhibition features an experience Zone where visitors can directly encounter the world’s first and best technologies, enhancing their understanding of LG Display’s capabilities.

The OLED Heritage exhibition space allows visitors to see at a glance the technological leadership LG Display has achieved since becoming the first in the world to successfully mass-produce large-sized OLED panels.

This journey covers the company’s 15-inch OLED panel prototype from 2009, which laid the foundation for OLED TV panels, as well as a Tandem OLED panel with a two-layer structure, the deuterium atom structure of second-generation OLED, the Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology of third-generation OLED, and the Primary RGB Tandem structure of fourth-generation OLED. All are presented so that visitors can more intuitively understand OLED technology.

At the booth’s entrance, visitors witness LG Display’s 83-inch OLED panel featuring fourth-generation OLED technology, which was newly unveiled by the company this year. Fourth-generation OLED achieves a maximum brightness of 4,000 nits based on the industry’s first Primary RGB Tandem technology, which stacks the three primary colors of light (red, green, and blue) as independent layers.

LG Display is demonstrating a comparison of the previous generation’s picture quality with that of fourth-generation OLED panels using ultra-large-sized panels, highlighting the incredible three-dimensionality and rich color reproduction of its latest technology.

In addition, it is unveiling the world’s fastest OLED monitor panel for the first time. LG Display’s 540Hz 27-inch OLED panel (QHD) applies Dynamic Frequency & Resolution (DFR) technology to achieve an ultra-high refresh rate of up to 720Hz (HD) depending on the user’s needs. Combined with fourth-generation OLED technology, it boasts the highest level of picture quality among OLED monitor panels, with 99.5% DCI-P3 color reproduction and a maximum brightness of 1,500 nits.

Also on show is a 45-inch 5K2K (5120×2160) OLED panel, which boasts the world’s highest resolution among existing OLED monitor panels. Visitors are able to play games using this panel and thereby discover the difference refresh rates make to gaming.

Those in attendance additionally have the chance to experience LG Display’s various automotive display technologies and products in an auto cockpit with a living space concept that facilitates fully autonomous mobility beyond software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

The 57-inch Pillar-to-Pillar LCD at the center of the cockpit is the largest automotive display currently available, providing information and entertainment functions as desired through its natural curved screen. There is also a 32.6-inch Slidable OLED for vehicles, which unfolds downward when needed, as well as an ultra-bright 29-inch Outdoor LCD, which can be used for both advertising and communication with the world outside the vehicle.

Moreover, LG Display is exhibiting a 47.8-inch LTPS LCD equipped with Switchable Privacy Mode (SPM) technology, allowing the screen in front of the passenger seat to be adjusted so that it is not visible from the driver’s seat. The company is also introducing the world’s first jog dial for vehicles that utilizes a Stretchable display that can stretch up to 53%. This innovative product maintains a smooth and flat form when not in use, but when a button is touched, it stretches to form a jog dial.

Additionally, there is a 14-inch Tandem ATO featuring LG Display’s Tandem structure for the first time in the industry, offering both high brightness with low power consumption while also enabling a thin and lightweight design with a single glass substrate structure. A 14.5-inch LCD unveiled alongside it uses advanced Oxide TFT and low-power backlight technology to maximize battery life, providing an optimized display solution for the AI era’s significantly higher power consumption.

“The LG Display-led technological evolution of OLED is changing the paradigm of displays,” said an official at LG Display. The official added, “We will secure sustainable technological competitiveness and provide differentiated customer value by not only bringing commercial technologies to maturity but also solidly preparing R&D capabilities for future technologies.”

About LG Display

LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, including thin-film transistor liquid crystal and OLED displays. The company manufactures display panels in a broad range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in TVs, notebook computers, desktop monitors, automobiles, and various other applications, including tablets and mobile devices. LG Display currently operates manufacturing facilities in Korea and China, and back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China, and Vietnam. The company has approximately 70,707 employees operating worldwide. For more news and information about LG Display, please visit www.lgdisplay.com.

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