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DFI Retail Group and The Mills Fabrica Launch DFI Sustainability Innovation Challenge to Drive Decarbonisation in Beef and Dairy

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Collaboration aims to connect groundbreaking innovators with Asia’s leading retail network to address agriculture’s most urgent climate challenges


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI), a leading Asian retailer, and The Mills Fabrica, a global collaborative hub propelling sustainability-focused innovations in techstyle (textile and apparel) and agrifood sectors, today announced the launch of the DFI Sustainability Innovation Challenge (the programme), a search for breakthrough ideas to create a more sustainable future for the beef and dairy industries. The initiative invites innovators worldwide to tackle one of agriculture’s most pressing climate challenges and offers a direct pathway to scale their solutions.

DFI Retail Group and The Mills Fabrica today announced the launch of the DFI Sustainability Innovation Challenge, to drive Decarbonisation in Beef and Dairy
DFI Retail Group and The Mills Fabrica today announced the launch of the DFI Sustainability Innovation Challenge, to drive Decarbonisation in Beef and Dairy

Livestock production is among the largest contributors to climate change, accounting for significant greenhouse gas emissions. The programme aims to accelerate practical, scalable innovations that can significantly lower emissions from cattle and dairy farming. By connecting pioneering innovators with DFI’s extensive business network, it bridges the gap between pilot projects and widespread commercial adoption. Through this programme, DFI underscores its commitment to addressing Scope 3 emissions, starting with key commodities, by engaging suppliers to transition toward low-carbon product supply.

What’s in it for innovators?

This programme seeks to overcome a common barrier for climate-tech solutions: the gap between successful pilot project and widespread commercial adoption. It offers:

  • HK$120,000 grant for the winning solution
  • Business partnership opportunities with DFI Retail Group
  • Mentorship, networking and global exposure through The Mills Fabrica’s and DFI’s ecosystems.

The Mills Fabrica x DFI Retail Group – A Partnership Built on Complementary Strengths

“In addressing Scope 3 emissions, we are prioritising four key commodities—rice, beef, dairy, and coffee. In the beef and dairy categories, our collaboration with The Mills Fabrica reflects our commitment to fostering cross-sector innovation and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies to drive decarbonisation efforts. This partnership is not just about making progress; it is about creating transformative long-term benefits for the environment, communities, and the customers we serve.” said Scott Price, Group Chief Executive, DFI Retail Group.

“This partnership is a powerful alignment of mission and capability,” said Vanessa Cheung, Group Managing Director of Nan Fung Group and Founder of The Mills. “This initiative with DFI is built on a shared vision: to move beyond simply identifying problems to actively building solutions. For over seven years, we have supported dozens of clean tech developments emerging globally, such as innovative animal feed, alternative proteins, and smart farming practices. Our unique expertise can perfectly support DFI in its ambitions. Through the programme, we will leverage our global network to scout promising innovators, while DFI provides a crucial real-world pathway to scale impact in Asia’s vast supply chains.”

The programme seeks breakthrough projects across multiple categories, including improved livestock management, innovative feed ingredients and additives, advanced breeding strategies, cutting-edge monitoring and measurement systems, and novel microbial interventions. Winning solutions must demonstrate the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions without compromising livestock wellness or production outcomes, with emphasis on benefits to farmers and applicability for farmers across different geographies.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until 8 March 2026. Up to 15 solutions will be shortlisted for review by DFI Retail Group, with five finalists invited to pitch at an event in Hong Kong in June 2026. The Mills Fabrica will leverage its extensive global network of universities, research institutes, venture capitalists, incubators, and accelerators to identify promising innovations.

For more information about the DFI Sustainability Innovation Challenge and to submit your application, please visit: https://bit.ly/DFI-sustainability-innovation-challenge-pr

Hashtag: #DFIRetailGroup #DFISustainabilityInnovationChallenge #TheMillsFabrica #Sustainability #Scope3 #Decarbonisation #AgrifoodTech

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DFI Retail Group

DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to “Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments”. At 1 December 2025, the Group and its associates operated over 7,400 outlets, and employed over 81,000 people across 12 markets. The Group is dedicated to delivering quality, value and service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply chains. The Group, including associates, operates a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings and restaurants.

About The Mills Fabrica

The Mills Fabrica is a global collaborative hub propelling sustainability-focused tech innovations within the techstyle and agrifood sectors, grown out of the legacy of Hong Kong conglomerate Nan Fung Group. To innovators at various growth stages, it uniquely offers resources encompassing venture capital, incubation support, impact retail (Fabrica X), prototyping lab, co-working and event spaces in Hong Kong and London. The Mills Fabrica’s partnership service is designed to help businesses—of any size and at any sustainability stage—to discover new opportunities for advancing environmental and social impact in their operations.

MindHYVE.ai™ and Inter-University Council for East Africa Forge Transformative AI Partnership to Accelerate the Region’s Leap into the Future of Work

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. and KAMPALA, Uganda, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MindHYVE.ai, Inc. and the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) have announced a groundbreaking partnership that positions East Africa as a leader in global AI fluency, ethical AI adoption, and workforce transformation. This collaboration marks one of the most ambitious regional initiatives for AI literacy and agentic learning ever undertaken on the African continent.

MindHYVE.ai™ × IUCEA: Strengthening East Africa’s Workforce Through AI Literacy at Scale.
MindHYVE.ai™ × IUCEA: Strengthening East Africa’s Workforce Through AI Literacy at Scale.

Through a Memorandum of Understanding, IUCEA, which represents over 170 universities across the East African Community, will act as a regional advocate and facilitator for MindHYVE’s agentic education technologies. This partnership will enable universities throughout the region to access world-class AI reasoning platforms, certified learning programs, and training for future skills.

A Continental Momentum Shift Toward an AI-Ready Generation

Africa has the world’s youngest population. East Africa alone holds tens of millions of young people whose creativity, resilience, and adaptability are unmatched. This partnership recognizes that the future of the region’s economic power depends on one critical factor: AI literacy and workforce readiness at scale.

Through the collaboration, MindHYVE.ai™ will:

  • Deliver 50 certified courses from The Dawn Directive — California Institute of Artificial Intelligence (CIAI’s) flagship AI literacy and fluency program — powered by ArthurAI™, MindHYVE’s agentic learning platform.”
  • Deploy ArthurAI™, the world’s first agentic educational intelligence system, in selected IUCEA member universities as part of a region-wide adaptive-learning pilot.
  • Provide California Institute of Artificial Intelligence (CIAI), recognized AI literacy and fluency certifications, co-branded with IUCEA.
  • Train instructors and institutional leaders through capacity-building and Train-the-Trainer programs to sustain long-term adoption.

The partnership’s aim is clear: equip East Africa’s next generation of students, educators, and professionals with the skills required to thrive in an AI-mediated global economy.

Vision Rooted in Ethical AI, Equity & Explainability

MindHYVE’s technological philosophy — reasoning-first intelligence, transparency, moral alignment, and explainability — mirrors IUCEA’s commitment to equitable access and quality education.
The program embeds:

  • Privacy-by-design safeguards,
  • Ethical AI modules,
  • Fairness and gender-equity principles,
  • Compliance with national, regional, and international standards.

This ensures AI adoption is not only powerful but responsible, inclusive, and ethically governed.

Quotes From Leadership

Prof. Idris A. Rai, Acting Executive Secretary, IUCEA

“This partnership marks a defining moment for East Africa. Equipping our universities, our educators, and our students with AI literacy and ethical AI fluency is essential for our region’s advancement. Through this collaboration, we strengthen our collective capacity to compete, innovate, and lead in the global digital economy.”

Bill Faruki, Founder & CEO, MindHYVE.ai™

“East Africa is one of the most important regions in the world for the future of ethical AI. Its youth, its universities, and its shared commitment to progress make it a natural leader in the global knowledge economy. Through our partnership with IUCEA, we are not simply deploying technology — we are helping build a continental foundation for reasoning, transparency, and human-aligned intelligence.
This is how a generation leapfrogs. This is how a region becomes a force in the AI century.”

This MoU establishes a two-year framework for cooperation and shared governance, supported by a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) that will oversee implementation, pilot evaluation, and evidence-based scaling.

Looking ahead, IUCEA and MindHYVE.ai™ will explore deeper integrations, expanded curricula, cross-border academic mobility initiatives, and the potential creation of an East African Center of Excellence for AI Fluency & Ethical Agentic Systems.

About IUCEA

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is dedicated to enhancing the integration and quality of higher education across the East African Community. Its primary focus is to harmonize the diverse higher education systems of member countries, which includes developing standardized curricula and ensuring that academic programs meet regional and international quality benchmarks.

About MindHYVE.ai™

MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE’s technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.

With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.

Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668

Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io

Laos Ready to Compete at 33rd SEA Games in Thailand, Targeting at Least Five Golds

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embers of Laos' delegation wave their country's national flag as they take part in the athletes' parade during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on December 9, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

The Lao National Olympic Committee announced on 5 December that Laos will send its athletes to compete in the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, taking place in Thailand from December 9 to 20. The nation is set to compete in 39 sports with the goal of securing at least five gold medals.

Sichanh Chittapanya, Director-General of the Department of Sports under the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), noted that 39 sports include 19 government-funded and 20 self-funded events.

Lao athletes have already begun competing in their respective events.

Kingmano Phommahaxay, Minister of Education and Vice President of the National Olympic Committee, emphasized the importance of discipline and urged athletes to adhere strictly to their coaches’ training plans, respect competition rules, and demonstrate good sportsmanship. He also encouraged athletes to accept both victory and defeat with grace.

Kingmano further highlighted that the delegation’s mission extends beyond winning medals. He stressed the aim to honor athletes, their families, and the nation, while also serving as ambassadors of Lao culture and showcasing the country’s values and heritage on the international stage. 

iQIYI Scream Night 2025 Spotlights Creative Excellence and Industry Momentum

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iQIYI and Galaxy Arena renew three-year strategic partnership to boost entertainment and tourism

BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On December 6, iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment platform, hosted its annual Scream Night at the Galaxy Arena in Macao, presenting 63 honors across six content categories. The event drew over 100 celebrities and industry leaders, alongside thousands of fans, with hundreds of millions streaming the ceremony globally.


iQIYI Scream Night has grown into a key industry barometer since its launch. Now in its 11th year, the ceremony highlights the year’s standout productions and talent, connecting creators directly with their audience.

This year, the event expanded with a two-day “iQIYI Scream Carnival” at the Galaxy International Convention Center Forecourt Area. The festival featured live performances and showcases, offering fans an interactive and immersive experience alongside the main ceremony.


Honoring Creative Excellence 

In the drama category, “Thriving Land” took home “Top Drama of the Year”, while “Rose Finch” received “Short Drama of the Year”. iQIYI Founder and CEO Yu GONG and Chief Content Officer Xiaohui WANG joined screenwriter Heping LIU to honor six original drama titles that surpassed a content popularity index of 10,000 – the platform’s benchmark for a blockbuster. These selections leverage a new four-tier evaluation system designed to surface premium content recommendations for users.

Variety show honors went to “The King of Stand-up Comedy 2”, which gained “Influential Show of the Year,” while “HAHAHAHAHA 5”, “The Blooming Journey 2”, and “Become a Farmer 3” shared the “Variety Show of the Year” honors.

“The Shadow’s Edge” secured “Film of the Year”, recognized as the highest-rated Chinese crime action movie of the decade. While seven honors were presented for global excellence, alongside acting honors recognizing audience engagement.

Highlighting technological innovation, director Youxue CHEN’s “Under the Fireworks Lies My Home” won iQIYI’s inaugural AI Short Film Competition – a joint initiative with ByteDance and Google to integrate generative AI into storytelling.

The event also spotlighted the year’s most popular virtual characters from iQIYI’s “Taodou World”, a feature powered by AI that enables real-time user interaction with over 1,000 characters from iQIYI titles.

Expanding Strategic Partnership 

Following the event, iQIYI and Galaxy Arena announced a renewed three-year strategic partnership on December 9. The agreement deepens collaboration across large-scale events, variety shows, film and television production. The partnership supports Macao’s development as a “City of Performing Arts” while strengthening iQIYI’s offline entertainment footprint.


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iQIYI Press
press@qiyi.com 

Over Half a Million Evacuated in Cambodia, Thailand During Border Clashes

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Phontham Visapra
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Over Half a Million Evacuated in Cambodia, Thailand During Border Clashes
Displaced residents rest as they take shelter at an evacuee center during clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border in Thailand's Sa Kaeo Province on December 10, 2025. Photo by LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

More than 500,000 people have fled their homes to safety in Thailand and Cambodia since the start of a reignited border conflict, both governments said on 10 December, surpassing the total number evacuated during similar clashes earlier this year.

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Exito’s Rising Power in ASEAN: Five Years of Regional Impact Backed by a 15-Year Global Legacy

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BENGALURU, India, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Exito’s presence in ASEAN isn’t an overnight story. It’s the result of fifteen years spent building one of the most reliable, productive, and commercially impactful event ecosystems in the B2B technology space.

Since its inception, Exito has delivered more than 1,000 events across 25+ countries, connecting over 200,000 attendees and linking technology vendors, enterprises, and government leaders in ways that move markets. This long-standing global experience is exactly what laid the foundation for Exito’s accelerated success across ASEAN in the past five years.

And here’s the thing: the region’s digital transformation wave isn’t slowing down. Enterprises are modernising faster, governments are driving strong digital-first mandates, and vendors are competing to capture the next big cycle of demand across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, automation, fintech, DevOps, and enterprise IT. In this surge, Exito has become the trusted neutral ground where serious conversations turn into partnerships, pilots, and real commercial outcomes.

 

A Five-Year ASEAN Story Fueled by Momentum

Over the past half-decade, Exito has delivered 100+ high-impact exhibitions, conferences, and trade shows across ASEAN, shaping the region’s B2B tech ecosystem with remarkable consistency. Across Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok, and Hanoi, Exito’s platforms have emerged as the meeting point for senior IT leaders, digital strategists, regulators, and global technology providers.

The impact has been direct and measurable:

  • Vendors have accelerated regional entry and expanded their pipelines.
  • Enterprises have found faster access to credible solution partners.
  • Government bodies have used Exito platforms to push national digital blueprints and innovation agendas.

This isn’t about event volume. It’s about market creation.

 

2025: A Breakout Year That Proved the Model

2025 set a new benchmark for Exito in ASEAN. Packed auditoriums, exponential B2B meeting numbers, and a record count of returning sponsors reinforced one thing:

The region sees Exito as a high-trust, outcomes-driven partner.

From Manila and Bangkok to Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, the response validated the model, curated events, clear buyer–vendor alignment, senior-level participation, and content formats that reflect real market needs.

2026 now builds on this momentum at a larger, sharper scale.

 

The 2026 ASEAN & APAC Calendar: A Year Designed for Impact

The 2026 lineup reflects a dual focus: sector-specific depth and wider geographic reach. Across digital transformation, BFSI, cybersecurity, DevOps, manufacturing IT, and cloud adoption, Exito is doubling down on themes where enterprises are investing the most.

February – Mumbai

  • 4 Feb – Digital Transformation Summit

March – Bangkok & Manila

  • 11 Mar – MITS IT Summit, Bangkok
  • 27 Mar – Cyber Security Summit, Manila

April – Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore

  • 14 Apr – Cyber Security Summit, Sydney
  • 15 Apr – BFSI IT Summit, Sydney
  • 16 Apr – BFSI IT Summit, Jakarta
  • 23 Apr – Digital Transformation Summit, Kuala Lumpur
  • 29 Apr – Exito DevOps Summit, Singapore

May – Manila & Bangkok

  • 21 May – Digital Transformation Summit, Manila
  • 22 May – BFSI IT Summit, Manila
  • 29 May – Cyber Security Summit, Bangkok

June – India

  • 11 Jun – MITS IT Summit, Mumbai

July – Vietnam

  • 15 Jul – Cyber Vietnam (34th Edition), Hanoi

August – India & Singapore

  • 6 Aug – BFSI IT Summit, Mumbai
  • 13 Aug – BFSI IT Summit, Singapore

September – Malaysia

  • 10 Sep – Cyber Security Summit, Kuala Lumpur

October – Indonesia & Thailand

  • 14–15 Oct – Digital Transformation Summit, Jakarta
  • 28 Oct – Digital Transformation Summit, Bangkok
  • 29 Oct – BFSI IT Summit, Bangkok

This calendar mirrors both market demand and Exito’s commitment to serving the region with depth, consistency, and serious audience quality.

 

Why ASEAN Chooses Exito

  1. A legacy built on trust and results
      • 1,000+ global events.
      • 25+ countries.
      • 200,000+ attendees.
      • Fifteen years of doing what works: delivering value for sponsors and clarity for delegates.

     

  2. A platform built for high-intent conversations
    Exito summits don’t just host people—they engineer outcomes. With curated B2B meetings, senior-level attendance, and focused agenda tracks, every interaction is designed to unlock next-step opportunities.
  3. Regional familiarity with global execution standards
    Exito understands ASEAN’s cultural nuances, enterprise priorities, and government narratives while bringing global event rigor, production quality, and sponsor experience to every city.

 

Looking Forward: The Next Phase of Growth

ASEAN is entering a defining decade of technology investment. AI integration, cloud modernisation, national digital blueprints, cyber resilience, and sector-wide automation are no longer future plans, they’re now.

Exito’s next chapter is built around this reality.

With a powerful 2026 calendar, deeper regional collaborations, and an unwavering focus on business outcomes, Exito is doubling down on its mission:
to be the region’s most trusted and consistently high-performing platform for technology growth.

The momentum is real.
The region is ready.
And Exito’s next five years in ASEAN will be even bigger than the last fifteen worldwide.

PR Newswire is the Official Press Release Distribution Partner of Exito.

For more information, partnership enquiries, or speaking opportunities, please contact: Sanpriya Mohanty – enquiry@exito-e.com

BIG CARiNG Group Partners with Lark to Drive Digital Healthcare Transformation, Enhancing Efficiency and Customer Experience

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lark, the all-in-one productivity platform trusted by leading brands across Southeast Asia, is proud to partner with BIG CARiNG Group to implement and deploy Lark’s productivity tools across BIG CARiNG Group’s operating network of over 600 community stores nationwide.

Through this partnership, Lark will serve as the central platform connecting headquarters, retail outlets, and distribution hubs, allowing teams across hundreds of outlets to collaborate more seamlessly and respond quickly to customer and market needs. By improving internal efficiency, Lark further empowers staff to focus on delivering trusted, accessible, and high-quality healthcare services to the communities they serve.

Strategic Shift to Digital Healthcare Transformation

By digitizing and unifying daily operations, BIG CARiNG Group is set to elevate organizational efficiency, improve staff productivity, and build a stronger digital backbone to support its business ambitions. Lark will become the go-to platform for streamlining communications, managing operational workflows, and centralizing information.

Key applications include:

All-in-One Collaboration

  • Integrates communication, approvals, forms, and ticketing into a single platform, reducing platform switching and improving efficiency.

Process Standardization & Digitization

  • Leverages Lark Base and Wiki to unify workflows, store checklists, and SOPs, enabling digital management and better compliance.

Employee Engagement & Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Uses Lark Moments to foster team interaction and company culture, while supporting multi-language communication for distributed teams.

Upscaling Healthcare Operations to Better Serve Communities

On the announcement, Mark Dembitz, General Manager of Lark APAC, shared:

“This collaboration with BIG CARiNG Group marks a significant milestone in Lark’s mission to drive faster, more scalable growth for Southeast Asian retail businesses through transformative digital solutions. Our partnership with BIG CARiNG Group is a perfect example of how the right technology can power a homegrown brand’s fast-paced growth and regional ambitions, ensuring that teams spread across multiple locations and countries can collaborate effortlessly, overcome language and cultural differences, and increase productivity levels.”

With a legacy of over 50 years, BIG CARiNG Group brings together BIG Pharmacy, CARiNG Pharmacy, Georgetown Pharmacy, Ting Pharmacy and Welling Pharmacy under one roof, operating a network of over 600 community pharmacy stores across the country. Leveraging the combined expertise and reach of its brands, the Group has earned the trust of households nationwide, delivering accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare solutions. Today, BIG CARiNG Group is advancing into its next chapter, creating a fully integrated healthcare ecosystem that spans retail pharmacy, digital health, primary care, distribution, and manufacturing with a goal of redefining how Malaysians access healthcare.

Lim Sin Yin, Executive Director of BIG CARiNG Group, said:

“Meaningful digital transformation doesn’t start at the customer touchpoint; it starts from within. For us, that means strengthening how our teams communicate, collaborate, and operate across more than 600 outlets nationwide. Our partnership with Lark enables us to build a smarter, more integrated ecosystem where information flows seamlessly and our people are empowered to respond more effectively to customer and market needs.

“By reinforcing our digital backbone, we’re not only elevating operational excellence today, but also creating a scalable foundation that will support the Group’s growth ambitions across Malaysia and the region. This is how we ensure a healthcare experience that remains consistent, accessible, and trusted in every community we serve.”

About Lark

Lark is the next-generation collaborative tool that boosts efficiency, creativity, and engagement by integrating Messenger, Docs, Calendar, Video calls, Emails, and more into one easy-to-use app. Lark helps organizations create, distribute, and consume information quickly and efficiently, regardless of where staff are, the device they use, or the language they speak.

For more information, please visit https://www.larksuite.com/

About BIG CARiNG Group

BIG CARiNG GROUP is Malaysia’s largest pharmacy chain, bringing together BIG Pharmacy, CARiNG Pharmacy, Georgetown Pharmacy, Ting Pharmacy and Wellings Pharmacy under one roof. With over 50 years of retail pharmacy experience and more than 600 stores nationwide, the Group serves millions of Malaysians across the country. Its reach includes 6.5 million loyalty members, over 4.5 million monthly transactions, and 5,000 touchpoints spanning hospitals, clinics, and physiotherapy centres.

Beyond retail, BIG CARiNG GROUP is building Southeast Asia’s No. 1 Integrated Healthcare Group with a holistic ecosystem covering digital health, primary care, corporate healthcare, distribution, private labels, and manufacturing. Backed by decades of R&D and collaborations with over 3,000 local and global partners, the Group continues to redefine healthcare access and innovation, united by a shared vision of quality and smarter healthcare.

IIJ Launches Enhanced Safous Security Assessment With Expanded Attack Surface Monitoring and New Support Capabilities

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  • Enhanced service delivers continuous external attack surface visibility and more precise threat monitoring.
  • Annual subscribers receive monthly risk assessment reports, real-time alerts, and access to a dedicated support portal.
  • Optional analyst-led consulting provides prioritized risk interpretation, actionable insights, and tailored improvement roadmaps.

TOKYO, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, TSE Prime: 3774) today announced the launch of an enhanced version of its Safous Security Assessment, designed to help organizations strengthen cyber resilience through continuous external attack surface monitoring and expert-driven remediation support.

First introduced in December 2022, Safous Security Assessment identifies and assesses internet-facing risks such as exposed systems, misconfigured firewalls, vulnerable DNS records, leaked credentials, and dark web or social media exposure. The updated version expands IIJ’s use of SecurityScorecard‘s scanning capabilities to deliver more precise visibility and threat intelligence.

Starting December 2025, annual subscribers will receive monthly risk assessment reports, real-time alerts for newly discovered threats, and access to a dedicated support portal for managing notifications, submitting correction requests, and scheduling consultations.

Organizations can also opt for analyst-led consulting services, where IIJ cybersecurity experts provide tailored risk interpretation, remediation guidance, and strategic improvement roadmaps based on each customer’s environment.

“The enhanced Safous Security Assessment enables organizations to continuously understand their external attack surface and strengthen their security posture through expert insights and actionable improvement strategies,” said Atsushi Suenaga, Consulting Manager of Cybersecurity at IIJ.

The enhanced Safous Security Assessment will be available beginning December 2025.

Learn more: https://www.safous.com/services/security-assessment

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan’s leading providers of Internet access and comprehensive network solutions. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions primarily for high-end corporate customers. IIJ’s services include high-quality Internet connectivity services, systems integration, cloud computing services, security services and mobile services. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ was first listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2005, and subsequently moved to the TSE Prime Market in 2022. For more information about IIJ, visit the official website: https://www.iij.ad.jp/.

The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results.

For inquiries, contact:

IIJ Global Solutions Singapore (Safous Team)
Regional Head, Sales and Marketing
Roy Kikuchi

Email: info@safous.com
https://www.safous.com

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