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ASEAN Cement Industry Unveils the World’s First Regional “2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap”


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – The ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) has officially launched the 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap, marking the world’s first regional decarbonization strategy for the cement sector. The announcement was made during the 46th AFCM Council Meeting in Brunei Darussalam, chaired by Dr. Chana Poomee and attended by leaders and representatives from cement associations across all eight AFCM member countries. The launch comes at a pivotal time as global momentum builds ahead of COP30 in Brazil, where climate action will be a central focus.

ASEAN Cement Industry Unveils the World’s First Regional “2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap”

Cement manufacturing is vital to infrastructure and economic growth across ASEAN, yet it remains a significant source of CO₂ emissions. The 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap represents a unified regional commitment to accelerate decarbonization in alignment with both national climate policies and global environmental goals, strengthening AFCM’s leadership in sustainable cement production.

Dr. Chana Poomee, AFCM President and Chairman of the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), described the 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap as a major milestone for the region’s cement sector. The shared framework will guide systematic CO₂ reduction, enhancing regional competitiveness, and reinforcing AFCM’s contribution to global climate solutions.

The 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap, with strong support from the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), outlines a comprehensive transition pathway built upon four strategic pillars:

  1. Expansion of low carbon cement enabled by performance-based standards,
  2. Transition to clean and renewable energy across production processes while enhancing efficiency to reduce both thermal and electrical energy consumption,
  3. Deployment of advanced decarbonization technologies, including CCUS, and
  4. Development of new supplementary cementitious materials to support next generation low carbon cement products.

The AFCM President calls on all members to consider the roadmap as a collaborative regional strategy for sustainable progress. At the regional level, these measures have the potential to reduce up to 38 million tons of CO₂ by 2035. While pursuing this collective vision, it acknowledges that the roadmap reflects the diversity of national circumstances, as each member country sets its own decarbonization targets based on regulations, industrial conditions, and available technologies. A key quick win is the reduction and phasedown of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), providing an immediate and impactful emissions reduction pathway, reflecting AFCM’s determination to accelerate tangible progress.

AFCM member associations from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam expressed support for the regional direction outlined in the 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing decarbonization in alignment with their respective national contexts. Members acknowledged that while the roadmap sets a collective vision, each country’s implementation pathway will vary based on its baseline conditions, energy mix, material availability, policy framework, and market maturity. Members, therefore emphasized the importance of collaboration and supportive policies, increased use of alternative fuels, enhanced energy efficiency, wider adoption of advanced technologies, and the promotion of low carbon cement and concrete, while acknowledging specific targets and pathways may differ across countries.

“The 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap presents a significant opportunity to enhance regional competitiveness, drive sustainable development, and deliver substantial economic benefits. Government support, including policy adaptation, will be essential to ensure the roadmap’s effective implementation. Through collaboration, innovation, and collective action, AFCM can accelerate the adoption of low carbon technologies, attract green investment, create new economic opportunities, and build a resilient, future-ready cement industry that makes a meaningful contribution to global decarbonization,” Dr. Chana concluded.

Hashtag: #TCMA #AFCM

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Coda Announces Partnership with Itemmania to Expand Game Top-Up Access in South Korea

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Coda, a global leader in digital content monetization and distribution, has partnered with Itemmania, South Korea’s largest digital commerce platform for gaming, which is operated by IMI, to bring a new, more accessible way for Korean players to buy in-game content. Itemmania’s newly launched ‘Game Top-Up Service’ is now powered by Coda, giving players better value, wider payment choice, and instant access to credits and top-ups for leading international game titles.

This partnership is a significant step in Coda’s global expansion, anchored by a trusted market leader with deep roots in South Korea’s gaming ecosystem. It deepens Coda’s presence in one of the world’s most influential gaming markets, reinforcing our commitment to being a driving force for growth across Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies.

Through this partnership, Coda will supply a wide range of international titles for sale on Itemmania’s ‘Game Top-Up Service‘. Korean players will be able to purchase top-ups with the payment methods they use every day, supported by Coda’s global infrastructure and Itemmania’s trusted local platform. For publishers, it provides a clear and dependable route into a market defined by high engagement, strong spending power, and global cultural impact.

“South Korea is a pivotal market for global publishers, and Itemmania has built a level of trust and reach that is unmatched. We are proud to partner with a company that understands its gamers so well, and we are excited about the impact this collaboration will have for gamers, publishers, and the wider industry,” said Zac Liew, Chief Commercial Officer at Coda.

Coda will continue to invest in partnerships that broaden access to games and create sustainable growth opportunities for publishers. Working with Itemmania marks a strong step forward and sets the foundation for what comes next.

About Coda
Coda is a global leader in digital content monetization and distribution. We’re trusted by 300+ publishers and brands—including Activision, Electronic Arts, and Riot Games—to grow their audiences and revenue worldwide. Our out-of-app solutions include Custom Commerce, a fully customizable web store; Codapay, which enables seamless direct payments through a single API integration on publishers’ websites; Codashop, the go-to marketplace for millions of gamers to purchase in-game content; and Distribution, which extends content reach through a network of trusted commerce partners. Founded in 2011, Coda is headquartered in Singapore with a team of 620+ Codans around the globe. Coda recently acquired Recharge, Europe’s leading prepaid payments platform. Coda is backed by Apis Partners, Insight Partners, and Smash Capital, and has been named an APAC High Growth Company (2023) by Financial Times, one of Granite Asia’s NextGenTech 30 (2024), a payments leader on Fortune’s Fintech Innovation Asia list (2024), and listed among The Straits Times Fastest Growing Fintechs (2024). For more on Coda, visit coda.co.

About Itemmania
Itemmania is Korea’s largest digital C2C(consumer-to-consumer) trade marketplace for in-game items and virtual goods, operated by IMI, a leading Korean digital entertainment and platform company. Trusted by millions of gamers, Itemmania connects players through a secure and reliable C2C trading platform, offering instant transactions for game items, accounts, and top-ups. Its flagship marketplace offers C2C and B2C item-exchange, a unified payment infrastructure supporting multiple currencies and payment methods, and a robust escrow & verification layer dedicated to building trust in the secondary market. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Jeonju, South Korea, IMI supports broad monetization and user-engagement for game publishers, service providers and gamers alike. With a vision of “Beyond the Game,” IMI is steadily expanding the game item trade platform and expanding into new business models and geographies. For more information, visit imicorp.co.kr.

FXTRADING.com Enters New Era of Growth with Appointment of Adam Phillips as CEO

SYDNEY, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FXTRADING.com, a leading global multi-asset broker headquartered in Sydney, today announced the appointment of Adam Robert Phillips as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion.

Adam Phillips, CEO of FXTRADING.com
Adam Phillips, CEO of FXTRADING.com

Adam brings over 25 years of specialized expertise in institutional trading operations, prime brokerage relationships and multi-asset investment management. Throughout his career, he has established and managed over $74 million in institutional mandates in FX and futures under AFSL and CTA designations, executing more than $2 billion monthly through tier-1 prime brokers including UBS, Deutsche Bank, Toronto Dominion Bank and Société Générale.

As Managing Director of Yellowfin Asset Management Pty Ltd, Adam provided sophisticated portfolio and trading solutions for wholesale and institutional clients across foreign exchange, derivatives and securities markets. Earlier, as Managing Director of Blue Fin Capital Pty Ltd, he secured and managed institutional mandates from major global financial institutions including Toronto Dominion Bank, FourWinds Capital Management ($42 million mandate) and Green Cross Capital. His responsibilities spanned prime brokerage setup, portfolio construction, risk management, regulatory compliance and execution of complex strategies across COMEX, CME, LIFFE, EUREX and ICE exchanges.

Adam Phillips, CEO of FXTRADING.com, said:

“I’m honoured to lead FXTRADING.com at this pivotal moment in the company’s evolution. The firm’s unwavering commitment to integrity, cutting-edge technology and trader success resonates deeply with my vision of building one of the industry’s most trusted and performance-driven brokers. Our mission is clear: expand FXTRADING.com‘s global footprint while elevating standards in client service, operational transparency and institutional-grade risk management. We will leverage the same rigorous frameworks that earned the confidence of major banks and asset managers to deliver exceptional value to our clients worldwide.”

Adam holds a Bachelor of Economics from The University of Sydney and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). He has been a Registered Representative of the Sydney Futures Exchange, a Principal and Associate Member of the National Futures Association (NFA ID 0421979) and holds a FINRA Series 3 certification. His extensive regulatory experience across ASIC and NFA jurisdictions positions him strongly to lead FXTRADING.com’s next phase of growth.

Established in 2014, FXTRADING.com is a trusted global broker offering access to over 500+ financial instruments including Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities and more. Operating under regulatory oversight in multiple jurisdictions, FXTRADING.com provides clients with institutional-grade liquidity, ultra-tight spreads and millisecond execution speeds on platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and WebTrader.

Access the Platform Today 

Clients can now explore the new website at https://fxtrading.com and log into the enhanced trading portal at https://my.fxtrading.com 

The FXTRADING.com mobile app is also available for download on iOS and Android, bringing all features to the palm of your hand. 

 

Zuellig Pharma unveils state-of-the-art Clinical Trial Support Innovation Center in South Korea to support both domestic and global clinical research needs

New facility is set to be South Korea’s most advanced automated hub for clinical logistics and sourcing, reinforcing the nation’s position as a leader in clinical research innovation


GYEONGGI-DO, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Clinical Trial Support (CTS) Innovation Center in South Korea.

The opening of this facility underscores Zuellig Pharma’s continued investment and commitment to advancing healthcare, reinforcing its position as a trusted regional partner in driving meaningful outcomes for patients, partners, and communities across the region.

Strategically located near the Gyeongbu Expressway in Gyeonggi-do province, the new 3,800-square-meter facility is set to redefine standards in clinical trial logistics through automation, digitalization, and stringent Good Practice (GxP) compliance. It is designed to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability across diverse therapeutic areas.

“As part of an integrated healthcare solutions company, this milestone marks a significant step forward for Zuellig Pharma in remaining agile and responsive to the evolving clinical trial landscape. It also reflects Zuellig Pharma’s continued commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and sustainable infrastructure, creating greater access to treatments and delivering meaningful outcomes for partners and communities we serve,” said John Graham, CEO of Zuellig Pharma.

The facility is equipped with advanced capabilities that set new standards for clinical trial logistics. It features a fully automated order fulfillment system that enhances the speed, accuracy, and reliability of clinical supply delivery. Its flexible and scalable architecture ensures uninterrupted operations, while robust cybersecurity measures safeguard sensitive clinical trial data.

In addition, the facility provides comprehensive temperature-zone support, enabling Zuellig Pharma to manage thousands of unique clinical trial SKUs under strict ambient, cold, frozen, deep frozen, cryogenic and return storage conditions. This ensures that temperature-sensitive products are handled with the highest level of precision throughout the entire supply chain.

Designed with precision, the facility’s specialized repackaging infrastructure is built to accommodate controlled environments tailored to ambient, cold, frozen, and amber light repackaging specifications. These environments meet stringent clinical and regulatory standards, ensuring product integrity is maintained throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. Furthermore, an integrated end-to-end tracking and monitoring system provides full chain-of-custody, complete traceability, and adherence to GxP requirements, reinforcing quality and compliance at every stage.

“As of 2025, South Korea ranks among the world’s top 10 clinical trials markets and holds the third-largest number of R&D pipelines globally. Our new facility has been built to meet this rising demand, redefining how investigational products are stored, managed, and distributed. With precision in mind, we aim to enable the reliable delivery of critical therapies to improve patient access and outcomes worldwide,” added Giuseppe Leo, SVP, Clinical Trial Support Business Unit Lead, Zuellig Pharma.

Over the past year, the center has supported over 3,000 cumulative studies in collaboration with more than 100 clients, managing an annual volume of approximately 13,000 outbound shipments, including chemical, biologics, medical devices and cellular and gene therapies. Its extensive track record includes partnerships with 14 of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies and 8 of the top 10 global CROs, underscoring its position as a trusted partner in global clinical trial research.

Hashtag: #ZuelligPharma #ClinicalTrials #Automation #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals #ColdChain #Logistics


The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Zuellig Pharma

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, commercialization, and clinical trial support services, underpinned by a strong culture of innovation to support the growing healthcare needs in this region. The company was founded a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 18 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

China Automotive News: Overseas Sales Surge as LANDKING Earns Strong Global Recognition

QINGDAO, China, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the global commercial vehicle market’s rapid transformation, Weichai NECV’s overseas business thrives. As of October, overseas sales rose 71% year-on-year, underscoring solid international expansion. Recently, its LANDKING brand unveiled a new product portfolio, with 30 new models debuting to highlight its technological strength and industrial layout.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Weichai Group, Weichai NECV leverages the Group’s global network (150+ countries/regions, 2,000 service stations) to build a full-chain tech system from powertrains to vehicles. Its lineup covers medium, light, small and mini trucks plus vans, with gross weights of 2.5-24 tons. It also offers new energy options (hybrid, pure electric, hydrogen) to meet diverse needs.

LANDKING continues to promote localized product development. For example, it has optimized thermal management systems for high-temperature conditions in the Middle East, upgraded anti-corrosion technologies for high-humidity and high-salinity environments in Southeast Asia, and the Americas, and developed specialized vehicles for mountainous regions—significantly enhancing product adaptability and application coverage.


New releases include light/mini trucks and vans: X7 (new energy/fuel), X1 pure electric mini truck, and new energy large van. X7 has a 2120mm wide cab, 200kWh battery, L2+ ADAS, and leading range/safety. X1 features a 1650mm wide cab and low platform for urban use. The large van (5.9-7m) delivers 360N・m torque and 3.3-ton load for professional applications.

Customer representatives from multiple global markets highly recognized LANDKING’s new products and offered valuable recommendations on vehicle configurations, service responsiveness, and regional adaptability. Weichai NECV stated that it will continue to listen to customer feedback, drive continuous product optimization, and achieve more precise scenario-based matching.

Looking ahead, LANDKING plans to introduce a broader and more diverse product portfolio to accurately respond to the evolving needs of global logistics and transportation markets. For this purpose, Weichai NECV will comprehensively strengthen its support for global partners around four major systems—constructing a local manufacturing system to promote the implementation of regional production capacity; improving the talent and organizational system to enhance organizational synergy efficiency; optimizing the marketing and service system to strengthen the customers’ full-process experience; and building a policy and financial system to empower the sustainable development of partners.

In the future, with the continuous enhancement of its full life-cycle logistics solutions, LANDKING will continue to inject new momentum of green, efficient, and intelligent innovation into the global commercial vehicle market.

MiniTool Released MovieMaker 8.4.0 with Bubble Text for Your Creative Videos

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool Software Limited has launched an update for its video editing application, MiniTool MovieMaker 8.4.0. The new version added bubble-style text and Christmas elements.

The New Default Text Feature

Text or captions are an important part of a good video because they offer direct information. MiniTool MovieMaker offers a vast library of pre-designed text templates to empower creators to make the video easier to understand and more engaging. This allows users, regardless of their editing level, to effortlessly add animated captions, dynamic title cards, and end credits to their projects.

In other words, you can choose from dozens of unique presets featuring a variety of modern styles and eye-catching animation effects, such as typewriter and floating effects.

But what if you just want to put clear text onto a video without any animation effects? With the latest release, MiniTool MovieMaker 8.4.0, this is now easier than ever.

This update brings the default text feature, allowing you to add static and clear text to videos with just a few clicks. MiniTool MovieMaker 8.4.0 offers multiple customization options, such as font, size, color, line spacing, alignment, opacity, and background color, to help you better control your text.

Enhance Text with Speech Bubbles

Plain text can sometimes seem dull. To add a touch of fun and enhance the appeal of your text, the latest version of MiniTool MovieMaker also comes with several speech bubbles. They can serve as distinct visual elements to make text stand out on the screen and catch the eyes of viewers. To highlight crucial information in your video, consider adding a bubble to the text.

This time, MiniTool MovieMaker 8.4.0 has introduced bubble effects in different shapes and colors. You can select the one that best suits your video style or tone to express different emotions. Apart from that, bubbles, especially those with tails, can naturally evoke the feeling of dialogue, create an atmosphere of face-to-face communication, and enhance the interactivity of videos.

With the combination of animated text templates and the simple default text tool, MiniTool MovieMaker 8.4.0 can be a comprehensive solution for your project text needs.

Access to More Christmas Elements

MiniTool MovieMaker includes a library of animated elements to enrich your video content. In addition to the bubble text feature, the new software version fills the elements library with some new Christmas stickers. Christmas is less than two months away. You can add a waving Santa Claus, a twinkling Christmas tree, a star wearing a Santa hat, or a Christmas candle to make videos for the big celebration in advance.

Together with the previous collection of Christmas stickers, MiniTool MovieMaker 8.4.0 provides you with more options to create amazing Christmas videos.

About MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker is an intuitive and feature-rich video editor for beginners. It’s easy to use and lets you create videos without watermarks.

Extensive Editing Tools

MiniTool MovieMaker provides a suite of tools for video editing, including a multi-track timeline, collage creation, aspect ratio adjustment, playback speed control, text overlay, and color correction.

Creative Assets for Video Enhancement

Additionally, MiniTool MovieMaker offers a vast collection of filters, transitions, effects, motion effects, and animated elements to enhance and add visual interest to your videos.

Custom Output Settings

When exporting videos, MiniTool MovieMaker lets you adjust the format, resolution, frame rate, and bitrate to control the file size of the final result.

About MiniTool® Software Ltd.

As a dedicated software development company, MiniTool® Software Ltd. provides comprehensive solutions for video editing, video conversion, video compression, speech-to-text transcription, disk management, data recovery, data backup, system optimization, PDF editing, etc.

After decades of development, the company has gained the trust of global users through the diversity, practicality, and safety of its products, helping them solve numerous computer-related problems. It will continue to dedicate itself to product development and providing users with better solutions.

Colosseum Establishes Japan Subsidiary to Accelerate Entry into Local Logistics Market

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Colosseum Corporation, a global logistics DX partner led by CEO Park Jin-soo, has officially completed the establishment of its Japan subsidiary and is launching a full-scale expansion into the country’s fast-growing e-commerce logistics market.

Since its founding in 2019, Colosseum has built an asset-light logistics network by connecting and upgrading more than 53 professional fulfillment centers globally or worldwide. Instead of constructing its own warehouses, the company transforms underutilized facilities and idle labor into high-performance logistics hubs, establishing itself as one of Korea’s notable logistics-tech innovators.

With the launch of the Japan subsidiary, Colosseum will introduce Colo AI, its AI-powered logistics SaaS solution equipped with an advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) designed specifically for Japanese on-site operations. The company noted that both Korea and Japan have traditionally focused on OMS (Order Management System), while the WMS—which directly influences the efficiency of receiving, storage, picking, and outbound processes—has not sufficiently evolved.

Executive Director Yoo In-hyung explained, “The Japanese market prioritizes on-site efficiency and data-driven operations. As the market handles a large volume of multi-SKU, small-lot orders, operational stability—such as picking accuracy, route control, and inventory precision—becomes critical. This is why the WMS plays a particularly important role.”

He added, “Based on the WMS-driven operational expertise we built in Korea and the United States, we prepared the Japan subsidiary with confidence that our experience will transfer effectively. We will offer a localized solution reflecting Japanese warehouse layouts, labor practices, workflow styles, and inventory rules.”

Colosseum’s Colo AI integrates OMS, TMS, and WMS into a unified platform that automatically optimizes picking routes, packaging methods, and order mapping. It also supports integrations with major Japanese e-commerce platforms such as Qoo10 Japan and Rakuten, significantly improving fulfillment productivity for local sellers.

Through its new entity, Colosseum will strengthen logistics connectivity between Korea and Japan while providing end-to-end fulfillment services covering inventory storage, order handling, and last-mile delivery. The company aims to offer Japanese consumers faster and more reliable delivery experiences.

Colosseum also brings proven operational expertise from its Los Angeles hub, where it has stably operated a fulfillment center in partnership with global beauty platform CTKCLIP. In addition, Colo AI has demonstrated its competitiveness in both Korea and the United States by delivering substantial efficiency gains, including up to 250 minutes of reduced labor time, up to 45% lower logistics costs, and up to 6.9 times higher processing volume.

Casio to Release 25 Design Calculators

Delivering Joy with Plenty of Color and Style Choices

TOKYO, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced the release of 25 new design calculators.



The 25 new design calculators offer users an abundant choice of colors to suit a wide range of personal preferences and lifestyles. As Casio celebrates the 60th anniversary of its electronic desktop calculator business, the company has reviewed the essential qualities of its design calculators. As a result, the company has updated the look of its design calculator series to appeal to today’s trends.

■Colorful Calculator

This lineup offers a broad color palette — from monotone and pastel to smoky tones — in two-tone calculators that work great in both casual daily use and business settings. The Mini Desk Type MS-20YC (10 colors) features a rounded, simple design that fits comfortably in the hand, while the Portable Type SL-310YC (5 colors) offers a sleek, compact from that slips easily into a pocket. Users can choose from a wide range of colors to match their style and intended use.

■Stylish Calculator

This slim, stylish lineup focuses on refined color tones and premium textures. The metal-finish Iron Black variation features a luxurious hairline texture, while the Ice Blue and Shiny Gold variations have a sophisticated blasted finish. The resin-finish Misty Green and Silky White variations are crafted with a soft matte-pearl sheen. The LCD and solar panel are integrated into a single surface layout, creating a simple design that highlights the texture of the material. The layered back design ensures a comfortable grip on this slim device. The Stylish Calculator lineup includes the Compact Desk Type JW-200DQ (5 colors), and the Mini Desk Type MS-200DQ (5 colors). These sophisticated calculators are suitable for a variety of purposes, from business use to gift giving.

With these new products, Casio reaffirms its commitment to offering not only practical calculation tools but also the joy of fun, personalized choices.

Availability of these new calculators may vary by country.

■Colorful Calculator site

MS-20YC   https://www.casio.com/intl/basic-calculators/product.MS-20YC-RD/
SL-310YC  https://www.casio.com/intl/basic-calculators/product.SL-310YC-BK/

■Stylish Calculator site

JW-200DQ  https://www.casio.com/intl/basic-calculators/product.JW-200DQ-GN/
MS-200DQ  https://www.casio.com/intl/basic-calculators/product.MS-200DQ-GN/

■Electronic desktop calculator 60th Anniversary special site
https://web.casio.com/calculator/60th/