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CJ 4DPLEX and Scene Cinemas Expand Partnership with Launch of Multisensory 4DX Auditorium in Egypt

Scene Cinemas Becomes the First in Egypt to Feature Both 4DX and 270-Degree Panoramic SCREENX Auditoriums

BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CJ 4DPLEX, a worldwide leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and Scene Cinemas, one of Egypt’s largest exhibitors, today announced the expansion of their partnership with the launch of Scene Cinemas’ first 4DX multisensory auditorium at Cairo Festival City Mall, New Cairo.

This milestone marks the introduction of CJ 4DPLEX’s cutting-edge 4DX format at the same location that debuted Egypt’s very first 270-degree panoramic SCREENX auditorium.

The newly opened 4DX auditorium will deliver an unparalleled cinematic experience that fully transports moviegoers directly into the heart of the film. 4DX engages multiple senses while also utilizing over 21 unique effects, including motion-synchronized seats, wind, snow, water, lightning, and scents, all perfectly timing to the on-screen action. Each movement and environmental cue enhances the cinematic experience into a thrilling, multisensory adventure that amplifies emotion in every scene.

Scene Cinemas’ 4DX auditorium will feature 60 seats, offering audiences ample opportunity to experience the exhilaration and innovation that define the multisensory premium format.

“We are proud to continue our collaboration with CJ 4DPLEX to bring the 4DX experience to Scene Cinemas,” said Omar Abdelkhalek, Chief Business Officer of Scene Cinemas. “This launch reflects our ongoing commitment to offering exceptional entertainment and creating memorable moviegoing experiences for our guests.”

“Scene Cinemas has transformed this partnership from the ground up into a full two-format flagship in record time, driven by the clear vision and leadership of its management,” said Jamil Valiyev, Managing Director of Global Partnerships & Operations, CJ 4DPLEX. “Introducing 4DX at Cairo Festival City Mall alongside Egypt’s first SCREENX sets a new standard for premium moviegoing and establishes the venue as Cairo’s top destination for the most immersive cinematic experiences.”

In addition to the 4DX auditorium, Scene Cinemas continues to showcase Egypt’s first-ever 270-degree SCREENX theater. CJ 4DPLEX’s multi-projection SCREENX format extends select sequences beyond the main screen and onto the left and right side walls, surrounding viewers with dynamic visuals that push the traditional boundaries of storytelling.

About Scene Cinemas:
Scene Cinemas is Egypt’s leading premium cinema exhibitor, setting new standards in entertainment through state-of-the-art technology, contemporary design, and a deep passion for film. Established as part of UVF Group, the brand has quickly become synonymous with innovation and sophistication in Egypt’s cinema landscape, offering audiences world-class experiences that rival top international destinations.

With a philosophy built on delivering a new scene in every visit, Scene Cinemas tailors each location to feature its own signature technology. The D5 branch showcases the power of IMAX with Laser, offering unmatched clarity and scale, while Cairo Festival City Mall location introduces both SCREENX and 4DX — a first-of-its-kind combination in Egypt. By continuously introducing new formats and experiences, Scene Cinemas invites audiences to rediscover their love for movies in bold, immersive ways.

At the heart of Scene Cinemas is a vision to transform how audiences connect with film — combining premium storytelling environments with innovation and hospitality. Every screening is designed to engage the senses, creating memorable moments that go beyond the screen. Whether it’s through panoramic views, multisensory effects, or simply the comfort of its signature seating, Scene Cinemas continues to set a new benchmark for entertainment in the region.

About CJ 4DPLEX
CJ 4DPLEX is a proud subsidiary of CJ Group, Korea’s leading lifestyle and culture company. Headquartered in Sangam, Seoul, we design and develop immersive cinema technologies that inspire audiences worldwide. Guided by creativity, technology, and cultural vision, we are committed to redefining the future of cinema starting right here in Korea.

CJ 4DPLEX is redefining the moviegoing experience across many countries worldwide, working with the world’s top exhibitors to deliver SCREENX, 4DX and ULTRA 4DX to audiences everywhere. From the United States to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, our global presence keeps growing driven by our mission to make immersive storytelling the standard in cinema. Innovation drives us to connect people beyond language and borders through shared experiences.

About SCREENX
SCREENX is the world’s most immersive platform, breaking free from the boundaries of a single screen to place audiences at the heart of the story.

With visuals flowing seamlessly across the walls, SCREENX connects film and space, creating moments of true natural immersion. Every sequence is curated to reflect the director’s vision, turning each film into a journey only SCREENX can deliver.

About 4DX
4DX provides the best synesthetic viewing experience that connects the audience with movies through its state-of-the art motion-seats and 21 environmental effects that include water, wind and scents. The 4DX theater is a special theater where you can feel various environmental effects such as wind, light, fog, fragrance, and vibration, as well as motion chairs that move according to the scene of the movie. Audiences can feel a new level of 4DX effect that maximizes vividness in each scene beyond simply watching movies with limitations of existing video and sound.

About ULTRA 4DX
ULTRA 4DX is a powerful combination of the “first” and “best” of our premium immersive theatre technology, SCREENX and 4DX in one auditorium. ULTRA 4DX provides the ultimate cinema experience which is a never-before-seen experience for cinemagoers.

CJ 4DPLEX can be found at www.cj4dplex.com.

 

ExploMar Closes Over USD 10 Million Financing to Accelerate Global Expansion

SHANGHAI, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ExploMar, a global brand specializing in high-performance electric propulsion systems for boats, has announced the completion of a new Series A financing exceeding USD 10 million. The investment was jointly led by renowned private equity funds and a listed company in China, with existing shareholder DCM Ventures continuing to participate. The proceeds will be mainly allocated to global distribution and service network expansion, supply-chain optimization, and product upgrade.

As the globe shifts toward green mobility, the electrification of water transportation has become an irreversible trend. A single speedboat can emit 15 to 20 times more pollutants than a bus of comparable length, making it one of the most polluting modes of public transportation. Historically, electric outboards have been limited to small and medium-power ranges due to constraints in power density and lightweight engineering, leaving the high-performance segment underserved.

ExploMar was thus created in 2021 to focus on the R&D and application of medium- to high-power electric propulsion systems and integrated energy solutions. Over past year, ExploMar has achieved great progress in its commercialization: delivered its systems to clients across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, and established a distribution network in over 20 countries and regions, including China, Norway, Italy, Nigeria, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.

With a disruptive design philosophy, ExploMar has developed the WAVE series of high-performance electric outboard systems — including the WAVE 300, WAVE 150+, and WAVE 70+ — along with the 5S Energy Station, an integrated solar-storage-fast-charging solution. Combining high performance, low maintenance, intelligent control, and sustainability, these systems offer efficient, zero-emission propulsion for a broad range of marine applications, backed by over 100 patents. The flagship WAVE 300 stands as an industry benchmark with its lightweight design and exceptional torque: a 25-inch shaft model weighs only 218 kg and delivers 655 N•m of maximum torque.

Throughout product development, ExploMar maintains a test-driven innovation approach. The company has established a systematic testing framework and built multiple electric prototype vessels — including RIBs, bass boats, and patrol boats — to validate system performance across various operating conditions. Through extensive real-world trials and extreme-environment testing, ExploMar continuously enhances the stability and reliability of its systems, ensuring each product performs optimally in actual marine environments. In 2025, the company’s WAVE 300 system has empowered a client’s carbon RIB boat competing in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, where it achieved outstanding results — further proving ExploMar’s technological leadership and product readiness in high-performance electric marine propulsion.

As global carbon-neutral initiatives accelerate and clean-energy technologies advance, the electrification of waterborne mobility stands at a historic turning point. ExploMar is committed to driving this transformation through continuous innovation and global collaboration — building a high-performance, intelligent, and zero-emission water mobility ecosystem for a sustainable blue future.

o9 Solutions Files Trade Secret Misappropriation Complaint Against SAP and Former o9 Executives in U.S. District Court

o9 Solutions Is Committed to Protecting its Valuable Intellectual Property Against Illegal Theft and Copying

DALLAS, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — o9 Solutions, Inc. (“o9” or the “Company”) announced today that it has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against SAP SE of Baden-Württemberg, Germany and SAP America, Inc. (NYSE: SAP; FWB: SAP; FWB: SAPA) (“SAP”). The complaint asserts that SAP utilizes stolen o9 trade secrets and confidential documents, including for its Integrated Business Planning supply chain management software and services, as well as its related commercialization and sales activities.

International corporate espionage and technology theft are major threats to American technology investments and innovation. o9 believes that SAP is intentionally misappropriating its trade secrets and sensitive business information, enabling SAP to compete unfairly by bypassing investment in innovation. o9 outlines in its complaint how SAP’s behavior was assisted by at least three former o9 executives who were entrusted with access to o9’s trade secrets but conspired with SAP while still working at o9. The lawsuit alleges that these executives downloaded tens of thousands of files before resigning from o9 to join SAP, where they now hold key roles in executing SAP’s strategy to unfairly compete against o9 by using misappropriated o9 Solutions’ technologies and business information.

Chakri Gottemukkala, Co-Founder and CEO of o9, said: “o9 created its market-leading platform for AI-enabled enterprise planning and execution through extensive investments in research and development. We are proud of the innovations of the o9 Digital Brain platform powered by its Enterprise Knowledge Graph technology, and the value that it is driving in the marketplace. Blatant copying and misappropriation of proprietary intellectual property create an unfair playing field.”

Mr. Gottemukkala continued: “o9 believes that the evidence of SAP’s coordinated attack on o9 is clear and compelling. We will vigorously protect o9’s valuable intellectual property and confidential business knowledge while continuing to develop industry-changing technologies that benefit our customers across many industries worldwide.”

In its complaint, o9 alleges that in the period leading up to their resignations, through a series of serious misrepresentations, these three former o9 executives accessed and downloaded over 20,000 highly confidential files related to o9’s technologies, including confidential architecture and technical design, marketing, sales, business roadmap, and other types of confidential and trade secret materials. The complaint alleges that contemporaneously with these acts, with the benefit of o9’s confidential business knowledge, SAP began marketing and selling technologies and services that contained innovations invented, designed, developed, and deployed by o9.

o9 is seeking to stop SAP from possessing, accessing, and using o9’s trade secrets and confidential files. o9 will also pursue monetary damages. The complaint can be accessed at https://o9solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-25-o9-Complaint.pdf.

o9 Solutions is represented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

About o9

o9 is a leading Enterprise Knowledge & AI-powered platform helping companies build Agile, Adaptive & Autonomous Planning & Execution Models for transforming enterprise decision making in environments of rising volatility and uncertainty. Whether it is improving forecast accuracy, matching demand and supply and driving visibility and collaboration across the multi-tier supply chain to improve resilience at optimal costs and inventory,  or optimizing new product and commercial initiatives to drive revenue growth and improve margins, decision making from long range to tactical to execution horizon can be made faster and smarter on o9’s Digital Brain Platform. 

o9 brings together game changing technology innovations—such as enterprise knowledge graph modeling, big data analytics, advanced algorithms for forecasting, demand/supply balancing, scenario planning, real time learning, collaboration,  generative and agentic AI, easy-to-use interfaces and cloud-based delivery, and innovative management methods  – including organization, process and change management best practices to transform enterprise decision making agility.

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Esports Nations Cup Confirms New Official Publishing Partners

Chess.com, MOONTON Games, and SNK join the ENC alongside Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft, to strengthen the foundation of the world’s first international, nation-based competition at this scale

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced the addition of Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete for the honor of representing their countries. The ENC introduces national pride to the global esports stage in a recurring format and is the first event of its kind at this scale.

Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK join the Esports Nations Cup as Official Publishers, alongside Founding Publishers and video game companies EA, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft.
Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK join the Esports Nations Cup as Official Publishers, alongside Founding Publishers and video game companies EA, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft.

Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK join as Official Publishers, alongside Founding Publishers and video game companies EA, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft – the core partners developing the foundational structure of the ENC – bringing with them their iconic titles, global reach, and player communities to enhance the first Esports Nations Cup.

The three new publishers and all forthcoming Official Publishers will co-design qualification paths and competition formats for their respective titles — ensuring integrity, competitive relevance, and a consistent global structure.

The EWCF and its Founding Publishers continue to co-develop the ENC to establish the tournament’s foundational framework, structure, and format from inception, representing a deeper level of strategic partnership and commitment than other publishers.

“By partnering closely with publishers, we can make the Esports Nations Cup truly player-centric, and give players the opportunity to represent their country in the games that define their careers,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “With the seven partners announced so far as close collaborators, we can activate players worldwide and deliver a Nations Cup that feels earned for players and real for fans, and build a stage that national teams can aspire to for years to come.”

As the newest addition to the EWCF portfolio, the Esports Nations Cup builds on the momentum of the Esports World Cup — the world’s largest multi-title esports event — and extends its mission to a new layer of global competition. While the Esports World Cup unites the best clubs, the ENC unlocks a new frontier powered by national identity and regional representation.

The ENC will feature national teams from all major regions – including North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania – competing in both team-based and solo-player formats. A multi-layered qualification model will balance competitiveness and inclusivity: combining global rankings, regional qualifiers, and wildcard entries, including solidarity placements, to ensure a broad and representative competitive stage in every game.

The Esports Nations Cup will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2026, before moving to a rotating host model, bringing national esports teams to fans and cultures worldwide. Held every two years, the ENC will provide a dependable structure for players and esports organisations, encouraging long-term investment in national team programmes.

Additional information about the Esports Nations Cup will be released in the coming weeks. To stay up to date, visit esportsnationscup.com, and follow ENC on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and follow the Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn.

About the Esports Nations Cup
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a biennial global esports competition created by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) that brings national pride to the world stage. Launching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2026, the ENC will feature the world’s best players competing not for their clubs, but for their countries, across a lineup of leading esports titles. Built in collaboration with publishers, clubs, and esports organizations, the ENC establishes the first recurring, large-scale platform for national teams in esports. Beyond competition, it aims to fuel fandom, inspire heroes, and provide sustainable pathways for nations, players, and partners to grow within the global esports ecosystem. esportsnationscup.com

About Esports World Cup Foundation
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is a non-profit organization based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, dedicated to advancing and professionalizing the global esports industry. Through the annual Esports World Cup (EWC) and the biennial Esports Nations Cup (ENC), EWCF brings together the world’s top players, leading clubs, and millions of fans for the biggest stages in competitive gaming. Beyond hosting tournaments, the Foundation works year-round to grow the esports ecosystem, support talent development, and create lasting opportunities for players, teams, and partners worldwide.

 

Ulike Launches Share Your Light Campaign for the Holiday Season — A Celebration of Confidence and Connection

NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ulike, the world’s most-loved at-home hair removal brand, has launched Share Your Light, a special campaign for the holidays that perfectly embodies what the company stands for: championing confidence.


Instead of focusing solely on savings, Ulike is taking a more meaningful route with its exclusive Ulike Air 10 Holiday Gift Set — one of the most thoughtful tech gifts of the season. With the recent shift toward beauty and wellness gifting, and as consumers prioritize useful gifts instead of novelty items, this gift set ensures the emotional connection around gifting stays intact.

Share Your Light comes at the perfect time of the year, when the season is filled with sparkle and warmth. Ulike’s safe, science-backed technology makes sure the gift is as innovative as it is fulfilling. Leading the beauty tech space while making millions of holidays feel more special marks a significant moment for the brand.

Ulike Air 10 Holiday Gift Set 

An Amazon-favorite, the Ulike Air 10, has been revamped into Purple and Pink editions for the holidays and is discounted to $259 (originally $359). Delivering 96% hair reduction in just two weeks, the Air 10 targets stubborn hair with ease. It is FDA-cleared for safety and easily stows in your bag.

Ulike’s ReGlow LED Light Therapy Mask is also part of the brand’s holiday savings. As one of the most efficient masks on the market, it delivers clearer skin within two weeks. It’s powered by four times the number of LEDs compared to competitor masks, outputting four times the power. With 360° mirror tech, ReGlow enables even full-face coverage. It’s available at a 25% discount for the holidays, retailing for $299.

Ulike has also paired its Air 10 with the ReGlow LED Mask in a limited-edition GLOW DUO bundle. For a discounted price of $548 (originally $748), the bundle delivers an effortless glow from head to toe. It’s the best choice for going hair-free while enhancing facial tone.

Share Your Light

The Holiday Gift Sets launch on December 1, 2025, and are available for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas. The campaign also includes BFCM and greeting card sharing, awarding customers with cards to share when they purchase a device.

Ulike’s holiday campaign highlights three layers of meaning. The first is the physical layer representing Air 10’s innovative technology. The second is the emotional layer of confidence and ease that comes from long-lasting smoothness. The third layer is the social aspect of sharing: a reminder that the holidays are for connection.

Ulike has recently expanded into U.S. offline retail, marking its launch at Ulta Beauty, where both Ulike’s devices and its sub-brand JMOON are now available. This expansion comes at a key moment as the brand introduces its holiday campaign and broadens its presence across major retailers.

Ulike is also offering holiday savings for its sub-brand JMOON. The JMOON Ucollagen+ Device will be available for $399 (originally $499) at Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s during their Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. This limited-time offer gives shoppers an accessible way to experience JMOON’s advanced collagen-boosting technology.

About Ulike

Since 2013, Ulike has harnessed the power of clinical technology to create luxurious, comfortable, and cost-effective at-home skincare solutions. The brand is known for its FDA-cleared, dermatologist-recommended IPL and LED beauty devices, designed to deliver professional-grade results from home. With over 7 million units sold across 17 countries, Ulike continues to lead in innovation, investing heavily in research to provide cutting-edge beauty-tech solutions.

Learn more at Ulike.com

PRESS CONTACT
Alessio Bradde
Global Communications & PR Senior Manager
alessiobradde@ulike.com

These Beetles Gel Polish Winter Picks are the Perfect Gifts This Holiday Season

Bring Holiday Sparkle to Beauty Enthusiasts, Family, Friends, or Anyone Who Loves a Touch of Glam

NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The holidays mark the start of gifting season, and Beetles Gel Polish makes an ideal present. With festive touches and heartfelt appeal, its holiday sets continue to delight users. Whether gifting a loved one or treating yourself, these curated collections bring joy and warmth to every celebration.


The Go-To Gift for the Holiday Season

Beetles Gel Polish aims to make holiday gifting easier by offering what shoppers value most: joyful energy, sentimental meaning, and trend-forward style. With aesthetically pleasing, ready-to-gift packaging, its beauty sets feel personal, thoughtful, and immediately useful, which helps address the annual challenge of choosing a holiday present that feels both meaningful and broadly appealing.

This winter release includes 58 holiday sets featuring a wide range of shades, styles, and tools designed for different types of beauty lovers. From surprise-driven gifts to practical picks and versatile crowd-pleasers, the collection highlights three representative sets below:

  • Merry Glitzmas Advent Calendar — the surprise pick
  • Crystal Christmas Gel Nail Kit — the practical pick
  • Christmas Lash Cluster Gift Kit — the universal pick

Beetles Merry Glitzmas Advent Calendar: Sparkle at Your Fingertips

This Christmas-exclusive advent calendar unveils 24 moments of curated luxury, each designed to make the holiday countdown feel truly special. Inside, you’ll find everything from radiant gel polishes to premium nail-care essentials, which are thoughtfully arranged to elevate every step of the journey. A mini lamp is also included, ensuring effortless, salon-quality curing anytime and anywhere.

A refined gift for beauty lovers, surprise seekers, and anyone dear to your heart, this 24-day celebration of color and glow delivers a sense of warmth, elegance, and heartfelt appreciation throughout the festive season.

Beetles Crystal Christmas 12 Colors Gel Nail Kit: A Christmas Tree of Creativity

This all-in-one kit includes a full set of tools and a nail lamp, making it ideal for any first-time gel users. Its Christmas-tree display stand turns DIY into part of the holiday décor, while each finished press-on becomes a personalized ornament. The set adds creativity, fun, and festive charm to every nail art session, whether you’re building your own “Mani Christmas Tree” or enjoying a small holiday moment at your desk.

Beetles Christmas Lash Cluster Gift Kit: A Portable Lash Wardrobe

This kit blends charming holiday-themed accessories with practical lash essentials, making it easy to use, store, carry, and personalize, like a portable “lash wardrobe.” Presented in an elegant Christmas gift box and paired with a greeting card, it offers a beautifully thoughtful gifting experience. With its refined packaging and travel-friendly design, it becomes a touch of eye-enhancing magic for anyone who loves beauty.

Beauty as Connection

Beetles fits naturally into every occasion: Christmas parties, family gatherings, Secret Santa, winter travel, or a year-end self-treat. The kits are as enjoyable to give as they are to receive. If you’re seeking a gift that transcends the ordinary, one that becomes a heartfelt exchange, a cherished shared moment, or a luminous memory, these gel polish kits turn that feeling into something beautifully tangible.

Explore more holiday picks by Beetles Gel Polish:Gift Guide.

About Beetles

Founded in the U.S. in 2017, Beetles Gel Polish has grown from a cult favorite into one of the world’s most trusted nail brands. With a vision to make beauty a mindful ritual, Beetles transforms nail art into an immersive experience of creativity, confidence, and connection.

From salon-quality gel formulas to DIY-friendly innovations, Beetles Gel Polish empowers every user — from beginners to pros — to express themselves through the nail journey.

Read more about the latest nail trends at: https://www.beetlesgel.com/pages/blogs 

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brand@beetlesgel.com 

FranklinWH aPower S Wins “Best-in-Show” in Solar Power World’s 2025 Top Products Awards

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc., a leader in residential energy storage solutions, is proud to announce that its newly launched home battery, the aPower S, has been selected as a Best-in-Show winner in the Residential category of Solar Power World’s 2025 Top Products contest.

The annual Top Products awards program from Solar Power World honors the most innovative and installer-friendly technologies in the solar and storage industry, with a particular emphasis this year on solutions that improve ease-of-use during installation and commissioning. The recognition of the aPower S underscores FranklinWH’s commitment to elevating installer experience and delivering homeowner value.

What Sets the aPower S Apart

FranklinWH’s value that product innovation should be market-oriented and technology-driven is what enables aPower S to gain a competitive edge:

  • With a leading-edge usable storage capacity of 15 kWh and the ability to manage up to 20 kW of PV input power, a single aPower S unit meets the growing demands of modern homes.
  • Its direct DC solar integration system architecture and backward compatibility minimize the need for extra equipment and simplify future expansions.
  • Designed with top-quality components, advanced thermal design and a long-term warranty, it delivers unrivaled reliability and performance, with flexible scalability.

“Being chosen as a Best-in-Show winner by Solar Power World is a tremendous validation of our efforts,” said Gary Lam, CEO & Co-Founder of FranklinWH. “The aPower S was built to meet the evolving energy demand for homeowners: higher loads, more intelligent energy use, and long-term resiliency. This award reflects our team’s dedication to creating storage solutions that aren’t only technically advanced. They’re designed to be truly practical for installers and meaningful for homeowners.”

As the home energy storage market continues to accelerate, FranklinWH plans to continue expanding manufacturing capacity, installer partnerships and ecosystem integration. The company views this award as both an endorsement of what the aPower S already achieves and a motivation for future innovation.

FranklinWH’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing further strengthens this momentum. With its new domestic production facility now in place, the company is ramping up its capacity to innovate faster, maintain greater market stability, and shorten delivery timelines for installers and homeowners.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH Energy Storage is the manufacturer of the FranklinWH System, a next-generation home energy management and storage solution. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH’s team brings decades of experience across energy system design, manufacturing, sales, and installation. The company is AVL-listed with multiple financial institutions and continues to empower homeowners to achieve true energy freedom. Learn more at franklinwh.com.

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AmChamSG Manpower Survey Reveals AI Disruption and Workforce Contraction alongside Progress in Local Talent Skills at Human Capital Conference

SINGAPORE, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) hosted its annual Human Capital Conference – themed ‘Taming the Algorithm: Staying Ahead in the Age of AI’ – with guest-of-honor Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade & Industry, Dr. Tan See Leng.

The conference saw the release of the 2025 AmChamSG Manpower Survey findings, which highlight growing concerns over workforce contraction and AI disruption alongside positive developments in local talent skill gaps and hybrid work adoption.

Additionally, outstanding graduates from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) who received the AmChamSG Awards earlier this year were recognized for their achievements.

Key Findings: 2025 AmChamSG Manpower Survey

Developed in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), the 2025 AmChamSG Manpower Survey examined the changing landscape of Singapore’s job market.

Key findings include:

  • Workforce Contraction and AI Disruption: Over 40% of companies anticipate reducing headcount in the next year, primarily in areas such as data analytics, customer service, and finance. Separately, close to half (49%) expect some job reductions due to AI adoption over the next two years.
  • Narrowing Local Skill Gaps, but Global Exposure Lags: Critical skill gaps among mid-level local talent have reduced in areas such as creativity, adaptability, entrepreneurial thinking, and communication. This underscores the need for sustained collective efforts by the government, companies, universities, and trade organizations to further strengthen Singaporeans’ skills and capabilities. However, ‘lack of overseas exposure’ remains the top barrier preventing more Singaporeans and PRs from taking senior leadership roles, with 46% of companies citing it as the most significant constraint.
  • Hybrid Work Adoption and Local Talent Investment: 56% of companies surveyed have fully embraced flexible work policies, with more than half of employees viewed as “Champions” of hybrid work environments. In parallel, employers express strong confidence in Singapore’s Institutes of Higher Learning and are sustaining investments in structured training and mentorship programs to strengthen the local talent pipeline.

Ms. Elisa Mallis, Global Vice President of Research, Innovation & New Content Creation, Center for Creative Leadership and Chair, AmChamSG Board of Governors, AmCham Singapore said, “The survey results affirm that progress happens when stakeholders – government, industry leaders and workers, move together. We are seeing growth among local talent, and there is room to deepen global exposure and experience. As AI reshapes roles, building adaptability across the workforce will help keep Singapore competitive. This is a shared effort, and everyone has a part to play.”

AmChamSG Recognizes Outstanding SUSS Graduates

Earlier this year, AmChamSG committed S$14,000 to support four convocation awards over the next four years that reinforce the Chamber’s commitment to nurturing future business leaders and supporting the development of the local workforce. The award recipients were recognized at the AmChamSG Human Capital Conference for outstanding achievement in the part-time Bachelor of Science in Business Program.  

AmCham Singapore CEO Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei said, “It is a joy to be able to celebrate the outstanding achievements and hard work of these adult learners who balanced work priorities, family needs and higher education to graduate at the top of their cohort. The latest manpower survey results emphasize the critical demand for talent such as these recent graduates who exemplify the best of a resilient and highly adaptable local workforce.”

The full 2025 Manpower Survey Results can be uploaded from this link: https://amcham.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Manpower-Survey-2025-Final-Version.pdf.

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About AmCham Singapore

Established in 1973, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) is the largest and the most active international business association in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with over 660 American and other global companies with significant U.S. business interests. AmChamSG is an independent, non-partisan business organization with the goal of offering insights and facilitating access and connections that provide members with a comprehensive understanding of the local, regional, and global operating environments. Our mission – to create value for our members by providing advocacy, community, and thought leadership. Visit: www.amcham.com.sg