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Paint Manufacturer Mowilex Earns Fourth Deloitte “Best Managed Company” Recognition, Achieving Gold Standard

Key News Highlights:

  • Mowilex’s fourth consecutive recognition as Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies elevated it as a Gold Standard winner, reinforcing its commitment to best-in-class management and performance, aligning strong leadership with innovation and long-term value creation.
  • Mowilex views this recognition as a constant reminder to continue striving for excellence, and as an achievement to be shared with everyone who has been a part of Mowilex’s journey.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PT Mowilex Indonesia has once again been honored by Deloitte as one of Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies, marking its fourth consecutive year receiving this recognition. This also means that Mowilex has now been elevated to a Gold Standard winner, underscoring its enduring commitment to best-in-class management and performance. In Indonesia, only three companies were conferred with the Gold Standard recognition this year, and Mowilex is proud to be among them.

Mowilex CEO Niko Safavi (second left), accompanied by CMO Johanna Daunan (left), CSCO Yossy Tresinya Prameswari (second right), and CFO Rizal Iswara (right), receives Mowilex's fourth consecutive award as one of Indonesia's Best Managed Companies.
Mowilex CEO Niko Safavi (second left), accompanied by CMO Johanna Daunan (left), CSCO Yossy Tresinya Prameswari (second right), and CFO Rizal Iswara (right), receives Mowilex’s fourth consecutive award as one of Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies.

The Best Managed Companies program is widely regarded as a benchmark of organizational excellence for leading companies around the world.

“As a Best Managed Companies award winner, PT Mowilex Indonesia has demonstrated itself as a leading private enterprise in Indonesia—driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation, and delivering meaningful impact for its customers and employees. This recognition is a testament to excellence, underscoring PT Mowilex Indonesia’s leadership and strategic vision. We look forward to witnessing their continued success and growth in Indonesia and on the global stage,” said DIONISIUS Damijanto, Best Managed Companies Leader, Deloitte Indonesia.

Niko Safavi, CEO of PT Mowilex Indonesia emphasized that Deloitte's recognition is not merely an affirmation of performance, but also a test that demands well-crafted strategies and business tactics.
Niko Safavi, CEO of PT Mowilex Indonesia emphasized that Deloitte’s recognition is not merely an affirmation of performance, but also a test that demands well-crafted strategies and business tactics.

Mowilex emphasized that this recognition serves as a reminder to stay grounded and continue striving for excellence. “We are an independent challenger in an industry dominated by large multinationals and a handful of very well-run local players. Each year, Deloitte’s process challenges us with rigorous reviews and tough questions. Rather than taking this recognition as validation, we treat it as a test — asking whether our strategies and tactics would still hold up under such scrutiny,” said Mowilex CEO, Niko Safavi.

Winners are assessed against a comprehensive framework with four pillars shaped by more than 30 years of Deloitte’s global benchmarking, namely: strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities and innovation, governance and financials. This framework encourages companies to align strong leadership with innovation and long-term value creation.

Mowilex also highlighted that the recognition is not about individual leadership alone. “This is a management award that belongs to our managers and employees. It’s their discipline, innovation, and everyday decisions that shape PT Mowilex Indonesia into what it is today. We proudly share this Gold Standard achievement with everyone who has been part of our journey,” said Niko Safavi.

About PT Mowilex Indonesia

PT Mowilex Indonesia , a subsidiary of Asia Coatings Enterprises, Pte. Ltd., is a leading producer of premium paints and coatings with a reputation for quality and strong brand loyalty. The company is Indonesia’s only certified carbon neutral paint manufacturer, maintaining that status for six consecutive years, and offers a wide range of low- and zero-VOC products. In 2025, Mowilex was recognized by Deloitte as one of Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies for the fourth consecutive year, becoming a Gold Standard winner.

About Best Managed Companies

Best Managed Companies is a global awards program that recognises privately held companies for their organisational excellence, business success, and entrepreneurial spirit.

The program offers a robust framework for management teams to evaluate their strategies, strengthen operations, and benchmark themselves against the top-performing private companies worldwide.

Established in Canada in 1993, Best Managed Companies has since expanded to more than 45 countries across Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, with plans to launch in Africa. Today, its global network comprises over 1,700 outstanding companies that come together as a community to build alliances, exchange knowledge, and share best practices.

In 2025, the Best Managed Companies awards program marks five years in Southeast Asia, with a community of winners in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

For more information on the awards program, visit the Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies website.

Houaphanh Province Recognizes a 459-Year-Old Temple as National Cultural Heritage

Wat Phra Chao Ong Tue temple, a 459-year-old temple in Houaphanh Province, has been recognized as National Cultural Heritage at the local level. 5 December 2025. (Photo credit: Pathedlao)

On 5 December, authorities in Houaphanh Province recognized Phra Chao Ong Tue temple and its revered Phra Chao Ong Tue (King Ong Tue) statue as National Heritage at the local level, acknowledging their profound cultural significance.

Located in Tueam village, Sam Neua district, the temple has served as a vital spiritual and cultural center for the local community for centuries. According to local legend, the temple, built in 1566 under the direction of Ong Phahao, a master craftsman from Vientiane, was established during the Lane Xang era as a symbol of cultural prosperity and religious devotion. 

Lane Xang, meaning “Million of Elephants,” was the Lao kingdom that flourished from around the 13th to late 17th centuries.

The temple exemplifies traditional Lane Xang cultural and architectural artistry. Constructed with brick and mortar, it features a distinctive high, multi-tiered roof adorned with intricate wood carvings and vibrant wall murals that reflect the artistic traditions of the era. These decorative elements make it one of Houaphanh Province’s most culturally significant temples.

At the heart of the temple stands Phra Chao Ong Tue, a highly venerated Buddha image depicted in the Maravijaya posture. The statue measures 227 centimeters tall from its base, with a shoulder width of 85 centimeters and lap width of 122 centimeters. 

Cast in 1638 with community support, the statue was ceremonially enshrined with inscriptions that preserve its cultural and historical legacy and name still preserved today.

MIPIM Asia Summit 2025 Concludes in Hong Kong with Strategic Insights and Celebrated Prestigious Achievements in Real Estate


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – The 19th edition of the MIPIM Asia Summit concluded successfully on 4 December at the Rosewood Hong Kong, uniting over 400 senior executives and thought leaders from more than 20 countries. As the region’s premier platform for real estate innovation and investment, the summit addressed navigating global volatility, digital transformation, climate resilience, alternative assets, and sustainable urban growth.

The event opened with a forward-looking keynote by Lord Stockwood, UK Minister for Investment, on international strategies and UK-Asia Pacific ties. Dynamic sessions explored technology’s role in real estate, ESG integration, and emerging opportunities, while the Investors Forum enabled sovereign wealth and capital owners to discuss private debt and generative AI applications. High-level delegations from Diriyah, Paris La Défense, Invest Seoul, and the UK’s Department for Business and Trade enriched exchanges across asset management, urban development, private equity, and advisory sectors.

Prominent speakers included senior leaders from APG Asset Management, ARCH Capital Management, Ares Management, BGO, Blackstone, CK Asset Holdings Limited, Chinney Group, Chongbang Group, CPP Investments, ESR Hong Kong Limited, Fidelity International, Fosun UK, Gaw Capital Partners, H Properties Limited, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hongkong Land, KKR Asia Limited, La Caisse, LaSalle Investment Management, Link Asset Management Limited, Liu Chong Hing Investment Limited, Mitsui Fudosan Investment Advisors, Nuveen, Partners Group, QuadReal Property Group, Rava Partners, SC Capital Partners, and Warburg Pincus, among others.

The shift to Rosewood Hong Kong marked a new chapter, delivering high-level networking, bold urban showcases, thematic expert sessions like “Lunch with the Speakers,” and an inspiring environment for collaboration in Asia’s transforming property landscape.

The summit culminated in the MIPIM Asia Awards Gala Dinner, announcing 2025 winners and honoring exceptional projects and leadership. Chairman of the Jury George Hongchoy, Executive Director and Group CEO of Link Asset Management Limited, lent prestige to the evening.

As Nicolas Boffi, Head of MIPIM Markets Global, reflected: “As we close another successful edition of MIPIM Asia, we reflect on the power of this platform to unite the brightest minds in real estate across the region. The discussions and partnerships formed here demonstrate our collective commitment to shaping a resilient, innovative, and sustainable future for Asia Pacific’s property markets. Together, we are not only navigating today’s challenges but also laying the foundation for long-term growth and inclusive communities.”

This resounding success reaffirms MIPIM Asia Summit 2025 as a vital platform catalysing strategic partnerships, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions for sustainable growth. Building on this momentum, the 2026 edition will continue advancing these themes. The next MIPIM events will take place in Cannes from 9–13 March 2026 and in Riyadh from 20–21 October 2026. For updates on MIPIM Asia Summit 2026, visit mipim-asia.com.

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Empowering Modern Mothers: Ddrops® Supports the Health of Children and Families

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ddrops® participated in the Dear Mom x Ddrops® event, hosted by Innity Group, at IPC Shopping Centre, Malaysia, to engage with modern mothers and emphasize the importance of maternal support, emotional well-being, and self-care. Reflecting the realities of motherhood today, the event featured interactive zones, including the Self-Love Consultation Booth, Sponsored Brands Experience Zone, Dear Me Reflection Wall, and Creator Photo Zone, offering mothers a space to connect, share experiences, and rediscover themselves beyond caregiving.

Ddrops® x Dear Mom, Malaysia
Ddrops® x Dear Mom, Malaysia

Founded to provide simpler and safer daily nutritional support, Ddrops® is committed to the health of mothers, children, and families. At the event, Ddrops® booth offered expert guidance, helping mothers learn about the Ddrops® story and the benefits of high-quality supplements into their daily routine.

Ddrops® focuses on clean, pure, and effective formulations. The products are free from sugar, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and common allergens. All Ddrops® products are manufactured in GMP-certified facilities in Canada and carry multiple international and regional certifications, including NPN, NSF, SGS, USDA Organic, NPRA, and HMA HALAL. 

During the event, Dr. Kavitha Kalaimany, Chairperson of the Family Reproductive Health Association (FReHA), shared valuable insights on maternal mental health. She stressed that emotional support, adequate rest, and strong family involvement are critical for mothers, especially as responsibilities continue to increase.

Supporting maternal mental health goes beyond emotional care and rest—it also includes proper nutrition.

Scientific studies show that maternal mental health also depends on proper nutrition. Maintaining adequate Vitamin D levels during pregnancy and postpartum supports emotional stability and may reduce the risk of PPD. Ddrops® Vitamin D3, made with pure Vitamin D3 and MCT oil and free from sugar, artificial colors, flavors, and common allergens, is a safe supplement for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, supporting both physical and mental well-being with confidence.

As Canada’s #1 selling infant Vitamin D brand and a trusted pediatrician-recommended choice, Ddrops® remains dedicated to supporting families with a complete range of nutritional solutions. When moms care for themselves and their families stay healthy, it brings joy and balance to home life.

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  • Vitamin A & D3
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  • Probiotics
  • Calcium supplements
  • Gummies
  • DHA
  • Liquid iron

As Dr. Kavitha said, “When mothers are happy, children are happy.”

Through meaningful events like Dear Mom, Ddrops® supports mothers in staying healthy, being themselves, and enjoying the parenting journey with love and care.

Supermicro Expands NVIDIA Blackwell Portfolio with New 4U and 2-OU (OCP) Liquid-Cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 Solutions Ready for High-Volume Shipment

  • Introducing 4U and 2-OU (OCP) liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 systems for high-density hyperscale and AI factory deployments, supported by Supermicro Data Center Building Block Solutions® with DLC-2 and DLC technology, respectively
  • 4U liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 systems designed for standard 19-inch EIA racks with up to 64 GPUs per rack, capturing up to 98% of system heat through DLC-2 (Direct Liquid-Cooling) technology
  • Compact and power-efficient 2-OU (OCP) NVIDIA HGX B300 8-GPU system designed for 21-inch OCP Open Rack V3 (ORV3) specification with up to 144 GPUs in a single rack

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, today announced the expansion of its NVIDIA Blackwell architecture portfolio with the introduction and shipment availability of new 4U and 2-OU (OCP) liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 systems. These latest additions are a key part of Supermicro’s Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS) that deliver unprecedented GPU density and power efficiency for hyperscale data centers and AI factory deployments.

B300 liquid cooled systems
B300 liquid cooled systems

“With AI infrastructure demand accelerating globally, our new liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 systems deliver the performance density and energy efficiency that hyperscalers and AI factories need today,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “We’re now offering the industry’s most compact NVIDIA HGX B300 solutions—achieving up to 144 GPUs in a single rack—while reducing power consumption and cooling costs through our proven direct liquid-cooling technology. Through our DCBBS, this is how Supermicro enables our customers to deploy AI at scale: faster time-to-market, maximum performance per watt, and end-to-end integration from design to deployment.”

For more information, please visit https://www.supermicro.com/en/accelerators/nvidia

The 2-OU (OCP) liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 system, built to the 21-inch OCP Open Rack V3 (ORV3) specification, enables up to 144 GPUs per rack to deliver maximum GPU density for hyperscale and cloud providers requiring space-efficient racks without compromising serviceability. The rack-scale design features blind-mate manifold connections, modular GPU/CPU tray architecture, and state-of-the-art component liquid cooling solutions. The system propels AI workloads with eight NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs at up to 1,100W TDP each, while dramatically reducing rack footprint and power consumption. A single ORV3 rack supports up to 18 nodes with 144 GPUs total, scaling seamlessly with NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand switches and Supermicro’s 1.8MW in-row coolant distribution units (CDUs). Combined, eight NVIDIA HGX B300 compute racks, three NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand networking racks, and two Supermicro in-row CDUs form a SuperCluster scalable unit with 1,152 GPUs.

Complementing the 2-OU (OCP) model, the 4U Front I/O HGX B300 Liquid-Cooled System offers the same compute performance in a traditional 19-inch EIA rack form factor for large-scale AI factory deployments. The 4U system leverages Supermicro’s DLC-2 technology to capture up to 98% of heat generated1 by the system through liquid-cooling, achieving superior power efficiency with lower noise and greater serviceability for dense training and inference clusters.

Supermicro NVIDIA HGX B300 systems unlock substantial performance speedups, with 2.1TB of HBM3e GPU memory per system to handle larger model sizes at the system level. Above all, both the 2-OU (OCP) and 4U platforms deliver significant performance gains at the cluster level by doubling compute fabric network throughput up to 800Gb/s via integrated NVIDIA ConnectX®-8 SuperNICs when used with NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand or NVIDIA Spectrum-4 Ethernet. These improvements accelerate heavy AI workloads such as agentic AI applications, foundation model training, and multimodal large scale inference in AI factories.

Supermicro developed these platforms to address key customer requirements for TCO, serviceability, and efficiency. With the DLC-2 technology stack, data centers can achieve up to 40 percent power savings1, reduce water consumption through 45°C warm water operation and eliminate chilled water and compressors in data centers. Supermicro DCBBS delivers the new systems as fully validated, tested racks ready as L11 and L12 solutions before shipment, accelerating time-to-online for hyperscale, enterprise, and federal customers.

These new systems expand Supermicro’s broad portfolio of NVIDIA Blackwell platforms — including the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72, NVIDIA HGX B200, and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition. Each of these NVIDIA-Certified Systems from Supermicro are tested to validate optimal performance for a wide range of AI applications and use cases – together with NVIDIA networking and NVIDIA AI software, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise and NVIDIA Run:ai. This provides customers with flexibility to build AI infrastructure that scales from a single node to full-stack AI factories.

1https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/liquid-cooling

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro’s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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Supermicro Expands NVIDIA Blackwell Portfolio with New 4U and 2-OU (OCP) Liquid-Cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 Solutions Ready for High-Volume Shipment

  • Introducing 4U and 2-OU (OCP) liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 systems for high-density hyperscale and AI factory deployments, supported by Supermicro Data Center Building Block Solutions® with DLC-2 and DLC technology, respectively
  • 4U liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 systems designed for standard 19-inch EIA racks with up to 64 GPUs per rack, capturing up to 98% of system heat through DLC-2 (Direct Liquid-Cooling) technology
  • Compact and power-efficient 2-OU (OCP) NVIDIA HGX B300 8-GPU system designed for 21-inch OCP Open Rack V3 (ORV3) specification with up to 144 GPUs in a single rack

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, today announced the expansion of its NVIDIA Blackwell architecture portfolio with the introduction and shipment availability of new 4U and 2-OU (OCP) liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 systems. These latest additions are a key part of Supermicro’s Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS) that deliver unprecedented GPU density and power efficiency for hyperscale data centers and AI factory deployments.

B300 liquid cooled systems
B300 liquid cooled systems

“With AI infrastructure demand accelerating globally, our new liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 systems deliver the performance density and energy efficiency that hyperscalers and AI factories need today,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “We’re now offering the industry’s most compact NVIDIA HGX B300 solutions—achieving up to 144 GPUs in a single rack—while reducing power consumption and cooling costs through our proven direct liquid-cooling technology. Through our DCBBS, this is how Supermicro enables our customers to deploy AI at scale: faster time-to-market, maximum performance per watt, and end-to-end integration from design to deployment.”

For more information, please visit https://www.supermicro.com/en/accelerators/nvidia

The 2-OU (OCP) liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B300 system, built to the 21-inch OCP Open Rack V3 (ORV3) specification, enables up to 144 GPUs per rack to deliver maximum GPU density for hyperscale and cloud providers requiring space-efficient racks without compromising serviceability. The rack-scale design features blind-mate manifold connections, modular GPU/CPU tray architecture, and state-of-the-art component liquid cooling solutions. The system propels AI workloads with eight NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs at up to 1,100W TDP each, while dramatically reducing rack footprint and power consumption. A single ORV3 rack supports up to 18 nodes with 144 GPUs total, scaling seamlessly with NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand switches and Supermicro’s 1.8MW in-row coolant distribution units (CDUs). Combined, eight NVIDIA HGX B300 compute racks, three NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand networking racks, and two Supermicro in-row CDUs form a SuperCluster scalable unit with 1,152 GPUs.

Complementing the 2-OU (OCP) model, the 4U Front I/O HGX B300 Liquid-Cooled System offers the same compute performance in a traditional 19-inch EIA rack form factor for large-scale AI factory deployments. The 4U system leverages Supermicro’s DLC-2 technology to capture up to 98% of heat generated1 by the system through liquid-cooling, achieving superior power efficiency with lower noise and greater serviceability for dense training and inference clusters.

Supermicro NVIDIA HGX B300 systems unlock substantial performance speedups, with 2.1TB of HBM3e GPU memory per system to handle larger model sizes at the system level. Above all, both the 2-OU (OCP) and 4U platforms deliver significant performance gains at the cluster level by doubling compute fabric network throughput up to 800Gb/s via integrated NVIDIA ConnectX®-8 SuperNICs when used with NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand or NVIDIA Spectrum-4 Ethernet. These improvements accelerate heavy AI workloads such as agentic AI applications, foundation model training, and multimodal large scale inference in AI factories.

Supermicro developed these platforms to address key customer requirements for TCO, serviceability, and efficiency. With the DLC-2 technology stack, data centers can achieve up to 40 percent power savings1, reduce water consumption through 45°C warm water operation and eliminate chilled water and compressors in data centers. Supermicro DCBBS delivers the new systems as fully validated, tested racks ready as L11 and L12 solutions before shipment, accelerating time-to-online for hyperscale, enterprise, and federal customers.

These new systems expand Supermicro’s broad portfolio of NVIDIA Blackwell platforms — including the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72, NVIDIA HGX B200, and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition. Each of these NVIDIA-Certified Systems from Supermicro are tested to validate optimal performance for a wide range of AI applications and use cases – together with NVIDIA networking and NVIDIA AI software, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise and NVIDIA Run:ai. This provides customers with flexibility to build AI infrastructure that scales from a single node to full-stack AI factories.

1https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/liquid-cooling

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro’s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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HGC and Cisco Launch Secured Broadband 2.0 Redefines Next-Generation Connectivity with Security Seamlessly Embedded

Empowering Enterprises with AI-Driven, Built-In Security and Unmatched Flexibility


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – As digitalization accelerates, Hong Kong enterprises of all sizes are confronting an increasingly challenging cyberattack landscape, where system vulnerabilities, phishing, and ransomware are becoming more prevalent, jeopardizing operational continuity and corporate cybersecurity. Addressing these challenges, HGC Global Communications (“HGC”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, and Cisco jointly launched Secured Broadband 2.0 (“SBB 2.0”) — a next generation solution that redefines connectivity by embedding cybersecurity directly into network connectivity. Build on “SecurityFirst” design philosophy, SBB 2.0 ensures network-based cybersecurity protection, creating a secure foundation that empowers businesses of all sizes to thrive. With its four key attributes — simple, hassle-free, robust and sustainable evergreen technology development — this upgrade delivers enterprise-grade security without complexity or compromise.

HGC Global Communications and Cisco Host the Launch Ceremony for Secure Broadband 2.0
HGC Global Communications and Cisco Host the Launch Ceremony for Secure Broadband 2.0

The “2025 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index”[1] revealed a critical disconnect in cybersecurity. Despite 49% of global organizations were hit by a cyberattack within the last year and 71% anticipating a disruptive cybersecurity incident, most remain critically underprepared with readiness levels stagnating over the past 12 months. Secured Broadband has successfully blocked more than 4,000,000 cyberattacks since its launch, underscoring this “preparedness gap”. To address this critical need, HGC and Cisco introduce SBB 2.0, an advanced solution that moves beyond conventional security add-on solutions. Rather than adding external devices in your network, it embeds comprehensive, enterprise-grade protection directly into the broadband network. This “security-from-the-foundation” approach ensures enterprises are protected from the moment they are connected, seamlessly and effortlessly elevating their readiness towards cyber threats.

Andrew Kwok, Chief Executive Officer of HGC, said, “The introduction of SBB 2.0 is a strategic leap forward in our commitment to driving Hong Kong’s digital transformation. We are not only improving our ICT solutions, but also redefining the industry benchmark for business broadband. By combining Cisco’s advanced technology with HGC’s unparalleled ICT network infrastructure and solutions, we are building a future-ready foundation for businesses’ cybersecurity, allowing them to safely navigate the complex and rapidly shifting digital landscape with truly secure connectivity.”

Robust Connectivity Enhanced with Built-in Security

On top of the robust HGC’s broadband connectivity foundation, SBB 2.0 leverages a uniquely customized Cisco SASE solution. This integration revolutionizes business broadband by weaving security directly into the service. Key features of SBB 2.0 include:

  • “CPE-less” network-based security feature: SBB 2.0 embedded protection into our core network and offer integrated cybersecurity without CPE. This reduces installation hassles and extent the protection to non-company devices, allowing enterprises to extend cybersecurity protection to all members who work with their own devices including contractors.
  • Cloud Application & DNS Layer Protection: Cloud Application offers secure access to cloud applications via a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), which effectively prevents data leaks and unauthorized usage. DNS Layer Protection safeguards devices, ensuring they remain secure even when accessing resources outside the corporate network.
  • AI-Powered, Proactive Threat Intelligence: The solution harnesses the power of AI to proactively detect and block a diverse array of cyber threats. By addressing these threats before they can affect users or systems, it ensures continuous protection.
  • Zero Trust Principles: SBB2.0 implements a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) framework to ensure that only trusted and verified users, devices, and applications can access critical business resources — whether in the office or remote work environments.
  • Simplified, Fully Managed Service: HGC’s security experts fully manage the service, and provide 24/7 hotline support. Businesses could gain clear visibility into their security status through easy-to-understand reports, reducing the burden of closely managing network security.
  • Unique Subscription Payment Model: As the only provider in Hong Kong with a straightforward unique subscription payment model, we offer businesses of all sizes enterprise-grade security that is accessible, predictable, and scalable.

Argon Ho, Chief Commercial Officer – Group ICT Business of HGC, said, “In Hong Kong’s next wave of digital growth, secure connectivity must be inborn, not bolted on. With SBB 2.0, we’re redefining the foundation of business broadband by embedding security at the network core. This approach empowers enterprises and SMEs to operate with confidence — less complexity, greater resilience, and the freedom to grow in a fast‑changing digital world.”

Iris Feng, General Manager of Cisco Hong Kong, Macau and South China, said, “At Cisco, we believe that security must be at the heart of every digital experience. Together with HGC, we are raising the bar for business connectivity in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area by integrating powerful, AI-driven security directly into the broadband network. Secured Broadband 2.0 empowers organizations of every size to confidently embrace digital transformation, knowing their operations are protected from evolving cyber threats the moment they connect. This partnership reflects our commitment to helping enterprises build a secure, resilient, and future-ready digital foundation.”

To learn more about HGC cybersecurity solutions and services, please visit: https://www.hgcbiz.com

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About HGC Global Communications Limited

HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a leading Hong Kong and international telecom operator and ICT solution provider. The company owns an extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and provides various kinds of services. HGC has 20 global offices and staff presence in 31 cities worldwide. It provides telecom infrastructure service to other operators and serves as a service provider to corporate and households. The company provides full-fledged telecom, data centre services, ICT solutions and broadband services for local, overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fibre-optic network, five cross-border telecom routes integrated into tier-one telecom operators in mainland China and connects with hundreds of world-class international telecom operators. The company is committed to further investing and enriching its current infrastructure and, in parallel, adding on top the latest technologies and developing its infrastructure services and solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology solution and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview further accelerates HGC Group’s digital transformation path and positioning as a pioneering ICT and digital services leader. HGC is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities, transport, social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and environmental infrastructure in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

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Beijing 101 Launches Tri-Action Scalp Revival Treatment, The Ultimate Multi-Technology Scalp Rejuvenation Solution

SINGAPORE, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beijing 101 Hair Consultants is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest treatment innovation – the Tri-Action Scalp Revival Treatment – a systematic, multi-technology hair and scalp treatment that cleanses, nourishes, and rejuvenates the scalp through a defined sequence of professionally guided steps. This new treatment reinforces Beijing 101’s pledge to provide effective, state-of-the-art treatment solutions for hair and scalp issues, with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles.

Developed with precision and a clear methodology, the Tri-Action Scalp Revival Treatment is a three-step treatment that provides multi-faceted scalp rejuvenation.

Structured Three-Step System for Scalp Renewal

1. Suction – Hydro Scalp Reset
This first step helps restore scalp balance by removing impurities, product buildup, and clogged hair follicles. It also helps regulate excess oil production, to prevent the causes of oily scalp, greasy hair, dandruff, hair thinning or hair loss.

2. Vibration – Nutrient Booster
Using targeted vibration technology, this phase supports hair growth, improves scalp condition, reduces inflammation, and decreases congestion to prepare the scalp for optimal nutrient absorption.

3. Spray – Follicle Reawakening
The final step enhances scalp circulation, nourishes the scalp, minimises hair loss, and encourages hair growth. This step is designed to help reawaken dormant hair roots for healthier, more resilient hair.

The treatment is recommended for customers with a wide range of conditions, including female hair loss, male pattern baldness, postpartum hair loss, stress-related hair loss, thinning hair, dandruff, scalp inflammation, itchiness, and oily scalp.

Beijing 101 – Continued Innovation in Hair and Scalp Health

Founded in 1974: As part of its long-standing mission to provide hair and scalp care through various methods, Beijing 101 continues to innovate by integrating advanced technology, modern + traditional techniques with TCM premium herbs and decades of industry knowledge. The Tri-Action Scalp Revival Treatment marks the brand’s next step in expanding its suite of effective solutions for hair and scalp wellness.

About Beijing 101 Hair Consultants

Beijing 101 Hair Consultants has been an established and recognised brand in providing hair and scalp treatments for female and male customers in Singapore. Combining TCM with traditional methods and advanced technology, the company offers effective solutions for a variety of hair and scalp issues. Beijing 101 has earned numerous awards and recognition for its innovative approach to hair care.

For more information on Beijing 101 Hair Consultants, please visit https://beijing101hair.com/.