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ZAGENO Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in Life Sciences E-commerce Leadership

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ZAGENO earns global recognition for driving innovation, operational efficiency, and transformative customer value across the life sciences e-commerce ecosystem.

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that ZAGENO has been recognized with the 2025 Global Company of the Year Recognition in the life sciences e-commerce industry for its outstanding achievements in digital innovation, customer value enhancement, and strategic market execution. This recognition highlights ZAGENO’s consistent leadership in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its global position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in a rapidly evolving life sciences landscape.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: visionary innovation & performance and customer impact. ZAGENO excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market demand while executing with scale, precision, and operational efficiency. “ZAGENO aligns closely with key technology trends shaping the life sciences industry by combining upstream integration, AI-driven automation, and personalized user experiences. The platform positions itself early in the procurement process, capturing product data directly from experiments through integrations with electronic lab notebooks and workflow automation tools,” said Amartya Bose, Senior Consultant at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on digital innovation, global expansion, and deep customer partnerships, ZAGENO has demonstrated strong adaptability in a fast-changing market environment. The company’s continued investment in data-driven procurement intelligence and automation has enabled it to scale effectively across global biotechnology and pharmaceutical markets.

Innovation remains central to ZAGENO’s operating model. Its AI-powered, end-to-end procurement platform consolidates millions of SKUs, streamlines workflows, and enhances decision-making across lab, procurement, and finance teams. The platform offers enterprise-grade flexibility, scalability, and performance. “We are honored to receive Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Company of the Year Recognition,” said Florian Wegener, Co-Founder and CEO of ZAGENO. “This acknowledgement underscores our belief that scientists, lab operations, and procurement teams deserve consumer-grade digital experiences that also meet the highest standards for compliance, data quality, and savings. By unifying millions of products, AI-driven guidance, and deep integrations into one platform, we help our customers accelerate R&D while making every dollar of lab spend work harder.”

ZAGENO’s unwavering commitment to customer experience further strengthens its market differentiation. By enabling seamless onboarding, supporting self-service procurement through a consumer-like interface, and maintaining high levels of platform reliability, the company delivers predictable, high-value outcomes for global life sciences organizations. Its customer-first engagement model, sustained support infrastructure, and localized partnership network have been instrumental in delivering long-term value across diverse customer segments.

Frost & Sullivan commends ZAGENO for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company’s vision, innovation roadmap, and customer-centric culture continue to shape the future of the life sciences e-commerce industry while driving tangible operational and financial impact for clients worldwide.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition honors organizations that are redefining their industries through bold innovation, strategic excellence, and forward-looking leadership.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.

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About ZAGENO

ZAGENO is the leading R&D lab supply procurement platform, bringing together Guided Buying, a Single-Entry Point (SEP), and AI-driven insights to streamline how scientists and procurement teams’ work. Researchers access 40M+ SKUs from 5,000+ brands with real-time availability, while procurement teams execute supplier strategies, consolidate orders, and enforce compliance. With fully automated source-to-pay workflows, ZAGENO removes manual work and maverick spend—saving money, saving time, and accelerating R&D through its industry-first Metacart and One-Creditor Model. Learn more at www.zageno.com.

Contact:
Stephanie Harold
E: stephanie.harold@zageno.com

Accord Healthcare Announces Launch of Denosumab∇ – Second Biosimilar in Bone Health

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∇ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information.

LONDON, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Accord Healthcare today announced the launch of Osvyrti (denosumab), a biosimilar to Prolia® (Amgen), and Jubereq (denosumab), a biosimilar to Xgeva® (Amgen), following the scheduled expiry of the reference medicine’s patent on 27 November 2025.

Both medicines were approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in September of this year following trials versus their reference product showing they are highly similar to the Prolia® (Amgen).

Denosumab marks the company’s second biosimilar launch within its bone health portfolio, further expanding Accord’s commitment to improving patient access to high-quality, cost-effective medicines in areas of high clinical need.

Supporting clinicians and healthcare systems in bone health

Osvyrti (denosumab) available as a 60 mg pre-filled syringe is indicated for1:

  • The treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at increased risk of fractures.
  • The treatment of bone loss associated with hormone ablation in men with prostate cancer at increased risk of fractures.
  • The treatment of bone loss associated with long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy in adult patients at increased risk of fracture.

Jubereq (denosumab) available as a 120 mg vial is indicated for2:

  • Prevention of skeletal related events (pathological fracture, radiation to bone, spinal cord compression or surgery to bone) in adults with advanced malignancies involving bone.
  • Treatment of adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumour of bone that is unresectable or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity.

“Both OSVYRTI and JUBEREQ have been approved for a wide variety of bone-related indications, including osteoporosis and bone loss from the treatment of certain kinds of cancer,” said Paul Tredwell, Global CEO of Accord Healthcare. “These biosimilars have the potential to provide a large number of patients with treatment alternatives that lessen cost as a barrier to accessing proven therapies. At Accord, we are passionate about leading biosimilar adoption, and OSVYRTI and JUBEREQ represent important progress in expanding access, supporting our strategic drive to have 20 biosimilars on the market by 2030.”

Addressing the burden of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition characterised by reduced bone mass and structural deterioration, leading to an increased risk of fractures.

It affects more than 200 million people globally, with around one in three women and one in five men over 50 years experiencing osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime. As populations age, the prevalence and economic impact of osteoporosis are expected to continue rising, placing additional pressure on healthcare systems.

OSVYRTI

  • Comparable increases in lumbar spine BMD at 12 months (6.25% vs. 6.36%).
  • Equivalent pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, safety, and immunogenicity profiles.
  • Low anti-drug antibody incidence (≤1.6%) in both treatment groups, with no neutralising antibodies observed.
  • No impact on efficacy or safety following treatment switch from the reference medicine to Osvyrti.
  • These results support Osvyrti as a biosimilar and clinically interchangeable alternative to reference denosumab

JUBEREQ

  • Proven bioequivalence to the reference denosumab, with no clinically meaningful differences in efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics profile or immunogenicity
  • Compared to their HRQOL status before experiencing their first SRE, patients with metastatic prostate cancer showed marked scores across quality-of-life domains following an SRE (Skeletal-Related-Events)
  • Superior, sustained prevention of skeletal related events for >2 years, delaying time to first event vs. zoledronic acid
  • No dose adjustments required in patients with renal impairment

Notes to editors:

  • Osvyrti (denosumab) is a biosimilar to Prolia® (Amgen).
  • The Phase 3 study (INTP23.1) was conducted in accordance with EMA and FDA biosimilar development guidelines.
  • Prolia® is a registered trademark of Amgen Inc.
  • This information is intended for healthcare and trade media and is not intended for use with patients or the general public.

About OSVYRTI and JUBEREQ
The approval of OSVYRTI and JUBEREQ was based on results from two trials: a Phase I trial and a Phase III trial that met their primary endpoints. The Phase I trial was a randomized, double-blind, three-arm pharmacokinetic (PK) study comparing JUBEREQ to Xgeva in healthy adult males. The study demonstrated that PK parameters were found to be comparable between the two products.4 The Phase III study was a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, parallel arm, multicenter study comparing PK/PD, efficacy and safety of OSVYRTI to Prolia in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. The clinical study results demonstrated that OSVYRTI and its reference product, Prolia, are highly similar, and have no clinically meaningful differences in terms of PK, PD, safety and efficacy.2,4

About Accord Healthcare
Accord Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing generic and biosimilar pharmaceutical companies in the UK and Europe. Through its focus on quality, accessibility, and sustainability, Accord works with healthcare professionals and the NHS to improve patient outcomes and deliver value across therapeutic areas including oncology, bone health, and autoimmune disease.

References:

  1. OSVYRTI® (denosumab-desu) Prescribing Information. Accord BioPharma.
  2. JUBEREQ® (denosumab-desu) Prescribing Information. Accord BioPharma.
  3. Amgen Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results.
    https://www.amgen.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/02/amgen-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results
  4. Accord BioPharma. Data on file.

 

ChatBar AI and Anam Partner to Launch Human-Real AI Personas

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A New Standard for Shareable AI Interaction

SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ChatBar AI and Anam today announced a strategic partnership that brings human-real AI personas to the web – combining Anam’s real-time audio-visual avatars with ChatBar AI’s patent-pending RAG engine and instant persona deployment workflow.


ChatBar AI and Anam unveil human-real AI personas ready to go in minutes, combining real-time avatars with secure, compliant, brand-aligned conversational intelligence.

Built on a Secure, Private API Infrastructure

The collaboration leverages ChatBar’s OpenAI-compatible API. This secure API and ChatBar’s unique low latency architecture matches optimally with Anam’s highly responsive stack, giving users an unmatched near real-time experience.

This approach ensures data security and sovereignty, aligning with ChatBar AI’s broader commitment to privacy-first AI engagement and sustainable, publisher-friendly architecture.

Together, the companies deliver AI personas that don’t just chat – they look, sound, and respond like real people. The experience is smooth, scalable, and fast enough to feel human – live on your website in minutes.

“What impressed us wasn’t just Anam’s latency and unique technological approach,” said Ryan McClure, a Co-Founder at ChatBar AI. “It was their ability to bring empathy and nuance to real-time interaction – and do it at scale. When you put all that together with ChatBar AI we can deploy a fully trained, brand-aligned AI assistant in 15-30 minutes. This is the new baseline for advanced AI UX.”

“ChatBar AI has shown exactly what’s possible when you combine their vision for fast, branded deployment with our foundation of expressive, real-time personas,” said Joshua Bailey. “Together we’re proving that latency and empathy don’t have to be trade-offs. You can deliver scale, speed, and humanity all at once — and that’s the future of AI interaction.” 

A New Standard for AI Interaction

Unlike legacy bots, static chat widgets or direct LLM embeddings, ChatBar AI enables each AI persona to pull real-time, context-rich responses directly from your website’s content – no hallucinations, no guesswork. Anam’s avatars add a natural human presence for the use cases where a live human face makes all the difference, with 50+ languages, facial expressions, and voice tone shifts in real time.

This partnership redefines what it means to engage customers online:

  • Minutes to Launch: From URL to fully deployed persona in minutes – thanks to ChatBar AI’s proprietary methodology.
  • Hyper-Real Interaction: Anam’s human avatar engine delivers low-latency, high-emotion video personas that speak like humans.
  • Enterprise-Ready: Secure, brand-safe, and scalable across industries – with options for LMS, CRM, and live agent handoff.

From Events to Enterprise

The first deployments are already underway in Asia, including:

  • Australia New Zealand Association Gala Ball (Jakarta): ChatBar-powered AI mascot engaging guests with live updates and trivia. Try asking Matilda about her role at the party.
  • Asian Tigers Group Golf Tournament: Cindy’s day job is answering questions about international logistics Asian Tigers Group, a relocation company, but for their charity tournament in Indonesia she played the role of AI caddy assistant offering tournament rules help, banter, and sponsor shoutouts in real-time. Try asking Cindy about moving internationally.
  • Premium Beverage Brand: Voice-activated virtual bartender recommending cocktails based on customer preferences. Let Emma craft the perfect mixed drink for your mood.
  • Software Founder: Trained to help business decision makers figure out the ROI of AI.

EverLinks in Action: Shareable AI Conversations

The partnership transforms how organizations distribute AI engagement through EverLinks – shareable conversation starters that combine ChatBar AI’s knowledge with Anam’s human presence.

Unlike traditional chatbots that wait passively on websites, EverLinks travel – turning every email signature, social post, or printed QR code into a portal for human-like AI engagement.

Why This Partnership Matters

This collaboration marks a breakthrough in sovereign, voice-driven AI engagement – giving companies full control over their AI content, tone, and training data. EverLinks represent the missing piece in AI marketing automation: the ability to create, share, and track individualized AI conversations at scale. While traditional marketing relies on static landing pages or form-fill experiences, EverLinks enable conversational distribution – now with interactive avatars – where every link becomes a branded, voice-enabled AI interaction. Each EverLink feels less like clicking a URL and more like calling a knowledgeable friend. For enterprise customers, EverLinks unlock campaign-level AI deployment: marketing teams can create dozens of conversation variants (by product, audience segment, or campaign goal), distribute them across channels, and track engagement – all without developer resources or complex integrations.

By combining Anam avatars, ChatBar AI, and EverLinks, marketers and service professionals can instantly launch focused, human-like conversations – preloaded with preset questions that serve as ice-breakers.

Try speaking with a live demo here: https://chatbar-ai.com/news/anam-partner/

About ChatBar AI

ChatBar AI turns websites into live, AI-powered assistants in minutes. Its patent-pending persona engine and RAG backend allow businesses to deploy customized, knowledge-safe AI personas you can speak with instantly aligned with brand content and tone. Through EverLinks, ChatBar AI enables shareable, persistent AI conversations that can be distributed via any channel – transforming AI from a website widget into a viral marketing asset.ChatBar AI is also the creator of TASK, a proprietary interface for enterprise-grade website insights and analysis, and is advancing VSP AI to ensure sustainable, sovereign AI search across the web.

About Anam

Anam builds emotive, real-time AI personas with sub-second latency and full audio-visual expressivity in 50+ languages. Designed for realism at scale, Anam enables brands to show up as a face and voice – not just a chatbot.

Race to Get Aid to Asia Flood Survivors as Toll Nears 1,200

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A woman carrying a child wades through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo on November 30, 2025. Low-lying areas of Sri Lanka's capital were flooded on 30 November 2025 after a powerful cyclone triggered heavy rains and mudslides across the island, killing at least 212 people and leaving many more missing. (Photo credit: ISHARA S. KODIKARA / AFP)

By Alfath Asmunda with Amal Jayasinghe/AFP – Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked to rush aid Tuesday, 2 December, to hundreds of thousands stranded by deadly flooding that has killed around 1,200 people in four countries.

Torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two separate tropical cyclones last week dumped heavy rain across all of Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia‘s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.

Climate change is producing more intense rain events because a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, and warmer oceans can turbocharge storms.

The floodwaters have now largely receded, but the devastation means hundreds of thousands of people are now living in shelters and struggling to secure clean water and food.

In Indonesia’s Aceh, one of the worst-affected regions, residents told AFP that survivors who could afford to were stockpiling supplies.

“Road access is mostly cut off in flood-affected areas,” 29-year-old Erna Mardhiah said as she joined a long queue at a petrol station in Banda Aceh.

“People are worried about running out of fuel,” she added from the line she had been in for two hours.

The pressure has caused skyrocketing prices.

“Most things are already sky-high… chillies alone are up to 300,000 rupiah per kilo ($18), so that’s probably why people are panic-buying,” she said.

On Monday, Indonesia’s government said it was sending 34,000 tons of rice and 6.8 million litres of cooking oil to the three worst-affected provinces, Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra.

“There can be no delays,” Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said.

Food shortage risk

Aid groups said they were working to ship supplies to affected areas, warning that local markets were running out of essential supplies and prices had tripled already.

“Communities across Aceh are at severe risk of food shortages and hunger if supply lines are not reestablished in the next seven days,” charity group Islamic Relief said.

A shipment of 12 tones of food from the group aboard an Indonesian navy vessel was due to arrive in Aceh on 2 December.

At least 631 people were killed in the floods across Sumatra, and 472 are still listed as missing. A million people have evacuated from their homes, according to the disaster agency.

Survivors have described terrifying waves of water that arrived without warning.

In East Aceh, Zamzami said the floodwaters had been “unstoppable, like a tsunami wave.”

“We can’t explain how big the water seemed, it was truly extraordinary,” said the 33-year-old, who like many Indonesians goes by one name.

People in his village sheltered atop a local two-storey fish market to escape the deluge and were now trying to clean the mud and debris left behind while battling power and telecommunications outages.

“It’s difficult for us (to get) clean water,” he told AFP on Monday.

“There are children who are starting to get fevers, and there’s no medicine.”

The weather system that inundated Indonesia also brought heavy rain to southern Thailand, where at least 176 people were killed.

Across the border in Malaysia, two more people were killed.

Colombo floodwaters recede

A separate storm brought heavy rains across all of Sri Lanka, triggering flash floods and deadly landslides that killed at least 390 people.

Another 352 remain missing, and some of the worst-hit areas in the country’s centre are still difficult to reach.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency to deal with what he called the “most challenging natural disaster in our history”.

Unlike his Indonesian counterpart, he has called for international aid.

Sri Lanka’s air force, backed by counterparts from India and Pakistan, has been evacuating stranded residents and delivering food and other supplies.

In the mountainous Welimada region, security forces on 1 December recovered the bodies of 11 residents buried by mudslides, a local official said.

In the capital Colombo meanwhile, floodwaters were slowly subsiding on 2 December.

The speed with which waters rose around the city surprised local residents used to seasonal flooding.

“Every year we experience minor floods, but this is something else,” delivery driver Dinusha Sanjaya told AFP.

“It is not just the amount of water, but how quickly everything went under.”

Rains have eased across the country, but landslide alerts remain in force across most of the hardest-hit central region, officials said.

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Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin Launches a Sparkling Festive Season

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TIANJIN, China, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin kicked off its festive season on November 27 with a dazzling lighting ceremony that transformed the hotel into a winter dreamscape. As classic carols echoed through the lobby, a Christmas tree decorated with star-like lights and whimsical hot-air balloons lit up the night, casting a warm, romantic glow. Guests were welcomed into the season with ballet performances by young talents, creating a poetic opening to the celebrations.


As one of Tianjin’s most anticipated holiday destinations, the hotel is rolling out a full lineup of festive experiences from indulgent dining to sparkling parties, designed to capture the joy of the season.

Festive Feasts at Cielo

Cielo presents a series of Christmas and New Year buffet dinners led by the hotel’s Executive Chef. Christmas Eve features Baked Lobster with Cream Cheese, Beef Wellington, Baked Oysters, Steamed Hairy Crab, and festive classics including Roast Turkey, Christmas Ham, And Yule Log Cake. Mulled wine, free-flow beverages, and a live band elevate the evening.

Christmas Eve Dinner • December 24 — RMB888 per person

Christmas Day Dinner • December 25 — RMB468 per person

*Early-bird offers available before December 20.

New Year’s Eve Dinner • December 31 — RMB688 per person

*Early-bird offers available before December 25.


Christmas Afternoon Tea at La Sala

La Sala serves a limited-edition Christmas Afternoon Tea, transforming festive cheer into sweet indulgence. The set features caramel apple cinnamon mousse wrapped in an adorable orange gift box, a duo matcha cheesecake sculpted as a miniature Christmas tree, plus savory treats such as Christmas ham and asparagus rolls and shrimp tart with caviar.

Festive gift boxes from Christmas chocolates to DIY holiday hampers make thoughtful seasonal treats.

Afternoon Tea for Two — RMB498 + 15% per set

Available from November 27 to December 25

Festive Cocktails at Gusto

Gusto Bar brings warmth to winter nights with seasonal cocktails served alongside live music:

Infusion Apple Pie — bourbon layered with classic American apple-pie notes

Christmas Berry Snowcap — bright berries with a creamy winter finish

New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at Gusto Bar

Ring in 2026 at Gusto Bar with a high-energy countdown party featuring live DJ and music, prize draws, and a sparkling late-night celebration.

Admission from RMB198 per person

Reservations for all festive experiences are now open.
For inquiries, call +86 22 2716 6688 or visit https://www.fourseasons.com/zh/tianjin/.

KVB Futures Indonesia Strengthens Client Trust Through Golf Networking Event with JFX

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KVB Futures Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to building stronger relationships with clients and industry partners through an exclusive Golf Networking Event held at Golfzone, The Ritz-Carlton Mega Kuningan, Jakarta.

KVB Indonesia & Trader Networking Golftainment Event
KVB Indonesia & Trader Networking Golftainment Event

The event brought together existing and prospective clients in a relaxed yet professional atmosphere — blending business insights with shared experiences on the golf course. The gathering not only served as a platform to strengthen trust between KVB and its clients but also highlighted the company’s position as a regulated, transparent, and client-focused futures broker.

Representatives from the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) were also in attendance, underscoring the spirit of collaboration and shared vision in advancing Indonesia’s futures trading ecosystem.

“Through this event, we aim not only to provide a trading platform but also to strengthen client relationships, as trust and transparency are our core values and the foundation of our commitment to delivering credible services that support client growth,” said Tonny Fong, President Director of KVB Futures Indonesia.

Adding to that, Mr Yazid Kanca from the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) emphasised the importance of such collaborative engagements in strengthening the market’s credibility:

“We appreciate KVB Futures Indonesia’s efforts in promoting transparency and education. Initiatives like this help build a more risk-aware, responsible, and informed trading community, ultimately supporting the growth of Indonesia’s financial industry.”

The program included a market and strategy seminar, followed by golf networking to strengthen professional connections. KVB Futures Indonesia, supervised by BAPPEBTI, the Financial Services Authority, and Bank Indonesia, ensures transparency, data protection, and reliable service for all traders.

To enhance client engagement and satisfaction, KVB Futures Indonesia continues to introduce various reward and support initiatives, including:

  • Welcome Reward – special reward up to $150 for new clients starting their trading journey.
  • Deposit Reward – extra deposit reward up to $5,000 The more you deposit, the more rewards you earn!
  • Swap Promo – allowing clients to trade selected instruments with no overnight interest fees, providing flexibility and efficiency in managing positions.

With a solid regulatory foundation and a strong focus on client education, KVB Futures Indonesia continues to reinforce its reputation as a trusted, innovative, and client-focused broker in Indonesia.

For more information on programs and activities, visit www.kvb.co.id

Disclaimer: Derivative trading carries high risk.

Apacer Introduces ECO Series and AS714 Portable SSD with Next-Gen Creative Performance

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TAIPEI, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In response to global sustainability trends, Apacer Technology Inc. has unveiled its new ECO Series portable storage products made from fully recycled plastic materials, alongside the AS714 Portable SSD, which combines which delivers mobile-ready convenience with IP65-rated protection. These launches reinforce Apacer’s long-term commitment to integrating sustainable design and innovative technology across its product lines.

Apacer CEO CK Chang emphasized that the company has been actively advancing green product design in recent years. “Beyond implementing sustainable actions into our product design , we aim to inspire more consumers to embrace environmental awareness through tangible, eco-conscious products,” he said.

According to the OECD’s 2022 Global Plastics Outlook report, the world generates approximately 353 million tons of plastic waste each year, with packaging accounting for around 40%. In line with its green product philosophy, Apacer developed the ECO Series, including the AH270 ECO USB Flash Drive and the AC236 ECO Portable Hard Drive – both built with housings made entirely from Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic materials.

The AC236 ECO weighs just 139.5g, about 14% lighter than typical portable HDDs, offering improved portability. It also features smart power management that automatically switches to power-saving mode after ten minutes of inactivity—reducing energy consumption while extending product lifespan.

Apacer also introduces the AS714 Portable SSD, designed for modern mobile users. It features a USB-C connector and a USB-C adapter, enabling convenient plug-and-play use to fit a wide range of on-the-go scenarios. Compatible with Android USB-C mobile phones, iPhone 15 and later models, the AS714 supports ProRes* direct video recording. Its compact all-in-one silicone case silicone case with a built-in lanyard offer safety and easy portability, while IP65 protection and 1000MB/s speeds enable smooth real-time capture and editing.

“At Apacer, we believe progress comes from both responsible design and meaningful innovation,” said CK, CEO of Apacer. “The ECO Series reflects our commitment to sustainability, while the AS714 demonstrates how we continue to enhance everyday user experiences.”

Apacer showcases sustainable design through the ECO Series and user-centric innovation with the AS714.
Apacer showcases sustainable design through the ECO Series and user-centric innovation with the AS714.

 *iPhone and ProRes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Publishes “To the World Heritage and the Cobalt Blue Sea! A Complete Guide to the Scenery and Cuisine of the Goto Islands” on Tourist Website

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GOTO, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has published a special feature article headlined “To the World Heritage and the Cobalt Blue Sea! A Complete Guide to the Scenery and Cuisine of the Goto Islands” on “LIVE JAPAN,” an inbound tourist information website. This aims to promote the history and faith of the “Hidden Christians,” symbolized by the World Heritage church groups, as well as the appeal of its rich “food culture,” including stunning cobalt blue scenery and fresh seafood, both domestically and internationally.

Traditional Chinese version
https://livejapan.com/zh-tw/in-tokyo/in-pref-other/in-pref-nagasaki/article-a0005796/

Korean version
https://livejapan.com/ko/in-tokyo/in-pref-other/in-pref-nagasaki/article-a0005796/

Background of Article’s Publication: Promoting Multi-faceted Inbound Tourism

Goto City is home to the World Heritage “Hidden Christian Sites,” conveying a deep history of faith during the ban on Christianity. Beyond this spiritual heritage, the city boasts diverse attractions: fresh seafood from cobalt seas, premium “Goto Beef,” scenic golf, and sea fishing. Goto City actively promotes high-quality inbound tourism centered on these unique experiences.

Image:
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“Special Experiences” of Goto Islands Also Introduced in Videos

In addition to the history of the Hidden Christians, this special feature article utilizes videos to convey the appeal visually and easily. It introduces diverse activities that allow visitors to experience the life and culture of the Goto Islands, such as beautiful scenery and culinary experiences unique to the Goto Islands.

Traditional Chinese version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np6IvEHyp2o

Korean version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjgV-mc16wE

Furthermore, to make it easier for media organizations to use, Goto City has started providing “Media Footage” videos, which capture the stunning scenery, historical buildings, and experiential activities of the Goto Islands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o-5zGnM9r0

Future Outlook

Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, will continue to promote the history of the Hidden Christians, the World Heritage sites, the beautiful scenery, and the culinary attractions of the Goto Islands overseas. To this end, the tagline “Goto Islands: Unveiling Japan’s Secret Paradise” has been adopted. Goto City will propose special journeys that deeply touch upon the essential charm of the Goto Islands–an “untouched paradise” where visitors can experience the authentic essence of Japan without crowds.

Goto City is located in the southwestern part of the Goto Islands and is a municipality composed of three main islands–Fukue Island, Naru Island, and Hisaka Island–along with 60 large and small islands. Its attractions include a history of deep faith, which encompasses constituent properties of the World Cultural Heritage site “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Region,” beautiful seas boasting some of Japan’s best clarity, and a rich food culture. There is little congestion from international visitors, and Goto City welcomes their arrival as an “untouched paradise” where the essential beauty of Japan can be leisurely enjoyed.

Traditional Chinese version
https://goto.nagasaki-tabinet.com/zh-TW

Korean version
https://goto.nagasaki-tabinet.com/ko/

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