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Jolicare Recognized by Malaysia Book of Records for Most Skin Repair Creams Sold in a Year

From supplier scam to national recognition, the herbal skincare brand rebuilds with integrity and achieves record-breaking success.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Herbal skincare brand Jolicare has reached a major milestone with official recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records for “Most Skin Repair Creams Sold in a Year.”

Founded in April 2021, Jolicare was established with a simple yet powerful belief: people struggling with dry, itchy, and sensitive skin deserve more than temporary relief. Over time, its flagship product, Jolicare Cream, became known for its steroid-free herbal formulation that provides lasting repair, trusted by families across Malaysia and Singapore with more than 100,000 units sold.

From Setback to Comeback

The brand’s journey to this achievement was far from easy.
Founder and CEO Caleb Wong recalls one of the company’s most difficult moments:

“We faced many challenges — from team management and cash-flow issues to factory scams. In 2022, our supplier incident nearly ended everything.”

Instead of giving up, the team focused on rebuilding trust through uncompromising product quality.

“We believe in doing the right thing,” Caleb said. “To us, that means ensuring every product meets the highest standards — authentic, safe, and effective.”

Since then, Jolicare has rebuilt its entire supply chain, ensuring every batch is audited, internationally certified, and compliant with strict safety and herbal-purity standards.

“The trust given to us by our customers is something we must always protect,” Caleb added. “One lesson from that experience was enough for a lifetime.”

From Rebuild to Record-Setting

In July 2025, the Malaysia Book of Records officially verified Jolicare’s achievement for Most Skin Repair Creams Sold in a Year — a first in its category.

“This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without our users,” Caleb said. “Every product purchased, every review shared, and every story told helped us reach this point.”

The recognition highlights growing consumer demand for gentle, herbal, and effective skincare solutions, especially among those managing eczema, psoriasis, and dry or sensitive skin.

Commitment to Quality and Innovation

Jolicare Cream continues to provide herbal-based, lasting repair with every application:

  • Over 100,000 creams sold
  • Formulated with 10 premium herbs
  • 0 Steroids. 0 Parabens. 0 Fragrances.
  • GMP-certified production
  • Lab-tested and verified by SGS and MyCO2
  • More than 20,000 five-star reviews

Looking ahead, the company plans to expand accessibility through new pharmacy partnerships and collaborations with dermatology specialists and selected hospitals across Malaysia and Singapore.

“This recognition is a proud milestone, but it’s only the beginning,” Caleb said. “Our mission remains the same — to make lasting repair accessible to everyone who needs it.”

About Jolicare

Jolicare is a Malaysia-born herbal skincare brand founded in 2021, dedicated to providing lasting, steroid-free solutions for sensitive and problem skin. The company’s flagship product, Jolicare Cream, is GMP-certified and laboratory-tested to ensure safety, purity, and effectiveness.

For more information, visit https://jolicare.com

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Ten Pao Group Unveiled AI Humanoid Robot Smart Charger and New Energy Solutions at 2025 Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), Driving an Intelligent and Green Future

HONG KONG, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ten Pao Group Holdings Limited (“Ten Pao” or the “Group”, Stock Code: 1979.HK), a leading provider of new energy and AI power solutions in China, participated in the 2025 Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council from 13 to 16 October. Under the theme of “AI Empowering Ten Pao Power Solution”, the Group welcomed investors, business partners and industry professionals to its booth for first-hand insights into Ten Pao’s latest breakthroughs in AI technology and new energy area, as well as the future development strategy.

At the exhibition, Ten Pao presented a comprehensive showcase of its innovations in power production and product development under the wave of AI technology. The exhibition area highlighted four major focus areas – Digital Factory, Intelligent Factory, Green Factory and New Quality Productivity, presenting AI power products and AI power solutions. Through AI power manufacturing, the Group has enhanced production efficiency and energy utilisation, supporting a low-carbon and sustainable industrial transformation.

Chairman Hung and management team from Ten Pao Group introduced new products and technologies at 2025 Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)
Chairman Hung and management team from Ten Pao Group introduced new products and technologies at 2025 Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)

Regarding the AI power products and solutions, Ten Pao featured its advanced innovations including the AI server computing power supply, AI humanoid robot smart battery charger, and high-end smart controllers (PCBA), demonstrating the Group’s strong R&D capability and market foresight in the AI power sector. The newly launched 3,500W high-power supply product is designed for high-performance computing environments such as cloud data centres, HPC systems and enterprise-grade servers, offering improved stability and operational efficiency for AI computing equipment.

As for the new energy segment, Ten Pao continues to capture opportunities arising from the global “fuel-to-electric” transition and carbon neutrality. The Group showcased its diversified product portfolio, including home and portable energy systems, electric vehicle battery-swap cabinet and fast-charging station, serving a variety of application scenarios such as household, industrial and urban transportation. Its self-developed energy storage modules have increased to 6,000W in output, catering to varying regional energy structures and consumption demands. The Group is also actively participating in Southeast Asia’s new energy infrastructure projects, such as Thailand’s two-wheeler electric vehicle battery-swap cabinet and fast-charging station projects, further strengthening
Ten Pao’s strategic presence in the green energy market.

During the exhibition, Ten Pao’s diversified product portfolio and technological innovations attracted significant interest from international clients. The management team engaged with global partners to explore future collaboration opportunities. While certain products remain in the research and development or pilot production phase, the products have strong market potential, particularly in the AI power and energy storage fields, which are expected to serve as major growth engines for the Group in the next phase.

Looking ahead, Ten Pao will continue to accelerate the integration of AI and new energy technologies, upgrade its product mix, and advance its transition towards high-end intelligent manufacturing. With the expansion of its Huizhou Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park, the Group’s overall production capacity and automation level have been significantly enhanced. Backed by its innovation-driven strategy, intelligent manufacturing capabilities and global production layout, Ten Pao is confident in capturing new opportunities, expanding its business scale, and steering towards a new stage of high-quality and sustainable development.

About Ten Pao Group

Established in 1979, Ten Pao has 46 years of experience in power supply industry. It has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2015. With the development direction of high-end and digital intelligence, it continues to provide customers with “intelligent, efficient, safe, reliable, and rapid response” product customization and production manufacturing services, whilst offering “one-stop” intelligent power supply solutions with market competitiveness. Over the years, Ten Pao has established a long-term stable cooperative relationship with many well-known international brands and become an international leading, reliable and innovative power supply group.

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Xinhua Silk Road: Guilin Bank pioneers use of digital RMB in individuals’ border trade

BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Guilin Bank has recently achieved the first application of digital RMB in individuals’ border trade at Dongxing Port in Fangchenggang City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

This initiative was under the guidance of the Fangchenggang Branch of the People’s Bank of China, and was launched as a national pilot scenario at the China-ASEAN Financial Cooperation & Development Forum 2025.

The bank adopts digital RMB as the fund circulation vehicle, leveraging the Beibu Gulf Port digital RMB comprehensive service platform to enable seamless payment channels and end-to-end transaction traceability. This provides a safer and more efficient settlement method for border trade. Besides, with its commitment to border financial services, Guilin Bank’s innovative practice has simplified settlement processes, enhanced trade facilitation, and contributed to the standardization and digitization of border trade.

In the future, Guilin Bank will continue to utilize the technical advantages of digital RMB to explore more application scenarios in cross-border trade. In doing so, the bank aims to provide financial support for Guangxi’s high-level opening-up and high-quality development, helping to build an efficient and open cross-border financial ecosystem.

Original link: https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/347869.html

World-Renowned CX Guru Shep Hyken Returns to Kuala Lumpur for the 10th Annual CX Summit 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —  The 10th Annual CX Summit Kuala Lumpur, organised by CX Malaysia and supported by Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM), will once again welcome Shep Hyken, global customer experience (CX) guru, on 11–12 November 2025 at the One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. This marks his third appearance at Malaysia’s premier CX event.

World-Renowned CX Guru Shep Hyken Returns to Kuala Lumpur for the 10th Annual CX Summit 2025
World-Renowned CX Guru Shep Hyken Returns to Kuala Lumpur for the 10th Annual CX Summit 2025

Shep Hyken, recognized worldwide as a leading voice in customer service and experience, has worked with global giants such as Amazon, FedEx, Marriott, and Deloitte. Author of eight best-selling books—including The Amazement Revolution, which appeared on both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists—Hyken has been a driving force in shaping how organizations worldwide build and sustain customer trust.

At CX Summit 2025, Hyken will share insights on Malaysia’s CX progress, providing a global perspective on local achievements and opportunities. He will be joined by top CX leaders from prominent organizations including CIMB Bank, Maxis Berhad, RHB Bank, CelcomDigi, Philip Morris Malaysia, Pos Malaysia, Malaysia Aviation Group, and Bank Simpanan Nasional to name a few.

A Decade of Elevating CX in Malaysia

Now in its 10th year, CX Summit has become a benchmark event for CX excellence in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Last year’s summit saw the launch of the State of CX in Malaysia Research and Report, which revealed Malaysia’s inaugural CX score of 3.61 – Proficient Level. This year, Manoj Menon, Founder and CEO of Twimbit, will unveil the 2025 findings and the nation’s latest CX score.

Themed “Reimagining a New World”, this year’s summit will explore the evolving landscape of CX, where empowered consumers expect richer, more seamless experiences. From brand promises and digital platforms to frontline service and AI-driven transformation, every business decision today is ultimately a CX decision.

Customer Experience is THE Business Strategy,” said Vigneswaran Sivalingam, President of CCAM and Chairperson of CX Malaysia. “The CX of today is holistic—spanning brand, marketing, service, corporate, digital, and technology. It is also the ultimate objective driving transformation and AI adoption strategies.”

He continues by saying, “The truth is simple. Competitors can copy your products, pricing, and marketing—but not how you make customers feel. Experience is the new battleground, and customer trust is the ultimate currency. Businesses that embrace this shift won’t just serve customers; they will earn relationships that last a lifetime.”

Innovation at the #DigitalCX Marketplace

In addition to thought leadership sessions, CX Summit 2025 will feature the #DigitalCX Marketplace—a showcase of the latest innovations in AI, cloud, CRM, omni-channel, and unified communications solutions. This year’s showcase partners include Genesys, NTT Data, Radiant Communications, ITApps, Zoom Communications, Webex by Cisco, Zendesk, VLAN, Enghouse Interactive, Talkdesk, Nubitel, Freshworks, Logitech,  AtasCloud, Orlig, Sestek, Fanolabs, uni4AI and CoffeeBot, with more to be announced.

Shaping a Customer-Centric Nation

CX Summit 2025 is more than just a conference—it is a catalyst for shaping Malaysia into a truly customer-centric nation.

Event Details
Date: 11–12 November 2025
Venue: One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur

For registration and enquiries, please contact cxsummit@ccam.org.my

ASUS Unveils AI Factory and Next-Gen Servers with NVIDIA HGX B300 systems at OCP 2025

ASUS AI POD built on the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform and latest AI Servers XA NB3I-E12 accelerated by the NVIDIA HGX B300 system now shipping for enterprise AI

KEY POINTS

  • Next-gen servers: ASUS XA NB3I-E12 with NVIDIA® HGX B300 systems deliver high performance for intensive AI workloads in enterprises & CSPs
  • Driving AI with ASUS AI Factory: NVIDIA Blackwell platform-based ASUS AI Factory delivers an end-to-end foundation to accelerate enterprise AI adoption
  • ASUS AI POD and XA NB3I-E12 Now Shipping: Since September, ASUS AI POD and XA NB3I-E12 servers give enterprises early access to AI performance.
  • ASUS Ascent GX10 launches: A compact personal AI supercomputer powered by NVIDIA GB10 will be available from October 15

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ASUS today announced its participation in the 2025 OCP Global Summit, being held from October 13–16 at the San Jose Convention Center, booth #C15. At the event, ASUS unveiled its XA NB3I-E12 series AI servers, based on NVIDIA® HGX B300 system integrated with NVIDIA ConnectX-8 InfiniBand SuperNICs, 5 PCIe® expansion slots, 32 DIMM and 10 NVMe. Designed for enterprises and cloud service providers (CSPs) managing intensive AI workloads, these servers deliver outstanding performance and stability, unlocking the full potential of AI.

Starting this September, ASUS AI POD built on NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 and XA NB3I-E12 servers based on NVIDIA HGX B300 have begun shipping, giving enterprises and cloud service providers early access to cutting-edge AI performance and reliability.

Driving AI transformation with ASUS AI Factory

ASUS is also showcasing the ASUS AI Factory built on NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. Featured products include ASUS AI POD built on the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform, and the XA NB3I-E12 servers accelerated by the NVIDIA HGX B300 system. These solutions serve as foundational building blocks for enterprise AI factories.

The ASUS AI Factory is a comprehensive, end-to-end approach that integrates cutting-edge hardware, optimized software platforms, and professional services to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. It enables organizations to deploy AI workloads from edge devices to large-scale AI supercomputing environments, supporting diverse applications such as generative AI, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. By combining ASUS servers, rack-scale ASUS AI PODs, and high-serviceability designs, the AI Factory reduces deployment complexity, improves operational efficiency, and maximizes computing resources.

All these products are on display on-site, giving a firsthand look at how the AI Factory empowers enterprises and cloud service providers to innovate faster, scale reliably, and unlock the full potential of AI across industries — from manufacturing automation to smart city initiatives. This holistic ecosystem ensures seamless integration, flexible deployment, and the scalability required for the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Furthermore, as part of its powerful AI-inference solutions, ASUS Ascent GX10, a compact personal AI supercomputer accelerated by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, will be available from October 15. Delivering up to 1 petaFLOP of AI performance for demanding workloads and equipped with an NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, a 20-core Arm CPU, and 128GB of memory, GX10 supports AI models of up to 200-billion parameters, bringing petaflop-scale inferencing directly to developers’ desktops.

Optimizing AI workloads with AMD EPYC 9005 processors

In addition, ASUS showcased server solutions powered by AMD EPYC 9005 processors, offering high performance and density for AI-driven, mission-critical data center workloads. ASUS ESC8000A-E13X accelerates generative AI and LLM applications, fully compatible with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition, while an embedded NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC supports 400G InfiniBand/ Ethernet per QSFP port for ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth connectivity, enabling unmatched scale-out performance with NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand or Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platforms.

The RS520QA-E13 series of servers are high-performance multi-node systems optimized for HPC, EDA, and cloud computing, supporting up to 20 DIMM slots per node with advanced CXL memory expansion, PCIe 5.0, and OCP 3.0, maximizing efficiency for demanding workloads.

Join the ASUS 2025 OCP Global Summit session

Don’t miss the 15-minute ASUS Infrastructure for Every Scale—from Edge to Trillion-Token AI session at Expo Hall Stage on October 15 from 16:25–16:40. During this insightful presentation we will share how ASUS helps customers build future-ready AI data centers. Learn how our servers, rack-scale ASUS AI PODs with NVIDIA GB200/GB300 NVL72, and high-serviceability designs address diverse AI workloads and deployment challenges.

About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.

MicroTouch Launches Mobile Tablet and Outdoor Open Frame Series for End-to-End Retail and QSR Solutions

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MicroTouch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., a leading provider of professional touchscreen solutions, proudly announces the launch of two innovative products that complete its end-to-end solution portfolio for the retail and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industries.

The Mobile Tablet M1-101RT-A1 and Outdoor Open Frame Series deliver reliable performance for POS, self-ordering, and drive-thru applications across QSR environments.
The Mobile Tablet M1-101RT-A1 and Outdoor Open Frame Series deliver reliable performance for POS, self-ordering, and drive-thru applications across QSR environments.

With the introduction of the ruggedized Mobile Tablet M1-101RT-A1 Android Touch Computer and ultra-bright Outdoor Open Frame touchscreen series, MicroTouch now offers end-to-end touchscreen solutions spanning every customer touchpoint – from indoor point-of-sale terminals and self-ordering kiosks to outdoor digital menu boards and drive-thru systems.

Mobile Excellence: Rugged Mobile Tablet

The M1-101RT-A1 Mobile Tablet combines commercial-grade durability with a powerful MediaTek Genio 700 processor, 8GB of RAM, and an integrated Zebra barcode scanner, as well as NFC payment support. Its 10.1″ display, IP67 waterproof housing, and 8-hour battery life make it ideal for retail floor service, mobile POS, and inventory tracking in demanding environments. Optional accessories including multi-device charging cradle, rotating hand straps provide flexible deployment options for diverse retail environments.

Outdoor Reliability: Open Frame Series

The new Outdoor Open Frame series delivers crystal-clear visibility with 1500-nit brightness across 10.1″ (M1-101OD-A1), 21.5″(M1-215OD-A1), and 27″(M1-27OD-A1) variants. Enhanced with UV protection, optical bonding, and IP66 weatherproof rating, these displays ensure reliable performance for outdoor kiosks, drive-thru operations, and digital signage applications.

From outdoor kiosks to indoor POS, MicroTouch provides a complete ecosystem of touchscreen solutions for every retail and QSR touchpoint.
From outdoor kiosks to indoor POS, MicroTouch provides a complete ecosystem of touchscreen solutions for every retail and QSR touchpoint.

Complete Solution Portfolio

Daniel Hu, Managing Director, APAC at MicroTouch, commented: “These launches represent the final pieces in our comprehensive retail and QSR solution puzzle. MicroTouch now provides a complete ecosystem of touchscreen solutions that work seamlessly together.”

“Retailers and QSR operators no longer need multiple vendors to outfit their locations. Our unified product portfolio ensures consistent performance, simplified procurement, and integrated support across all customer touchpoints – whether indoor or outdoor, mobile or fixed-installation.”

Immediate Global Availability

Both product lines are immediately available worldwide through MicroTouch’s authorized partner network, with comprehensive warranty coverage and technical support.

About MicroTouch

MicroTouch is a global leader in capacitive touch technology with over 40 years of industry expertise. We deliver a comprehensive portfolio of touch-driven solutions that power businesses across retail, hospitality, healthcare, industrial automation, gaming, and more.

Temasek-backed impact investment firm ABC Impact, DBS and UOB partner on sustainability-linked subscription loan facility

Transforms conventional loan facility into an innovative tool that drives measurable social and environmental outcomes

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ABC Impact, an impact investing firm backed by Temasek and a member of Temasek Trust Asset Management[i], has partnered with DBS and UOB on a sustainability-linked subscription loan facility. The USD 110 million (SGD 142 million)[ii] sustainability-linked subscription loan facility, jointly established by DBS and UOB, transforms an existing conventional loan facility into an innovative instrument that links financing to measurable impact targets.

Previously, ABC Impact had a conventional subscription loan facility, which is typically a short-term facility that allows private equity and impact funds to bridge the gap between investments made and the receipt of capital called from investors.

With the sustainability-linked loan facility – which is linked to sustainability performance targets – ABC Impact and the two banks will channel capital flows towards projects with meaningful outcomes while embedding a focus on measurable impact and disclosure into the financing structure itself.

The loan facility is for ABC Impact Fund II, which was incepted in August 2023 and held its final close in March 2025. Assets under management (AUM) of the fund currently exceed USD 600 million (SGD 712 million) – double the size of its inaugural Fund I – with commitments from investors including Temasek, Temasek Trust, the Asian Development Bank, Mapletree Investments, SeaTown Holdings, a Southeast Asian sovereign wealth fund and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Under the terms of the sustainability-linked loan facility, ABC Impact Fund II’s portfolio companies will be required to achieve sustainability performance targets related to avoided or reduced greenhouse gas emissions, as well as number of beneficiaries reached across key impact sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education and financial services.

ABC Impact has tracked key impact indicators across its portfolio since inception, providing a data-driven foundation for measuring and reporting the outcomes achieved by its investments. The conversion of this loan facility into a sustainability-linked loan facility creates additional incentives to raise the bar on performance and further aligns financing with the fund’s mission to address pressing environmental and social challenges in Asia and reframe them into growth and development opportunities.

With this facility, ABC Impact, DBS and UOB are establishing a new benchmark for the financial sector in integrating sustainability considerations into conventional fund financing.

Sugandhi Matta, Chief Impact Officer, ABC Impact, said, “This sustainability-linked loan marks an important milestone in ABC Impact’s journey. With our investors’ capital already fully dedicated to impact, and now our financing linked to measurable sustainability outcomes, every dollar we manage is aligned with our mission. By embedding performance targets into mainstream financing structures, we are reinforcing our commitment to deliver both financial discipline and positive social and environmental outcomes across Asia.”

Simon Ong, Group Head of Financial Institutions and Government-Linked Corporations, DBS said: “This partnership demonstrates financial innovation in action – taking a traditional product and reimagining it to better serve the ecosystem. By working with ABC Impact, we are helping to unlock capital for businesses that generate both financial and social returns. This is an example of how banks can act as enablers of sustainable and impactful development, steering capital towards solutions that improve lives and livelihoods.”

Edmund Leong, Head of Group Corporate Banking, UOB, said: “UOB is steadfast in our commitment to developing innovative financing solutions that enable our clients to drive meaningful and measurable impact. By structuring the financing to clearly defined sustainability outcomes, this facility represents a new standard in harnessing capital for both commercial success and societal progress. Our collaboration with ABC Impact underscores the critical role of strategic partnerships in tackling pressing environmental and social challenges across the region.”

About ABC Impact

ABC Impact is a Pan-Asia impact investment firm dedicated to delivering measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside risk-adjusted financial returns through sustainable growth. With over USD 900 million in assets under management, the firm follows a disciplined, thematic strategy to invest in high-potential businesses addressing Asia’s most pressing challenges.

Its portfolio spans climate and water solutions, sustainable food and agriculture, healthcare and education, and financial and digital inclusion. ABC Impact is a member of Temasek Trust Asset Management and is backed by Temasek Trust, Temasek, the Asian Development Bank, and other leading institutional investors.

As a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment and the Operating Principles for Impact Management, ABC Impact applies a rigorous, evidence-based impact measurement and management framework to ensure effectiveness and accountability. It is committed to mobilizing private capital for a more sustainable and inclusive Asia.

Visit www.abcimpact.com.sg for more information.

About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank’s “AA-” and “Aa1” credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.

DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.  

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.

About UOB

UOB is a leading bank in Asia. Operating through its head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, UOB has a global network of more than 470 branches and offices in 19 markets in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. Today, UOB is rated among the world’s top banks: Aa1 by Moody’s Investors Service and AA- by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

For nine decades, UOB has adopted a customer-centric approach to create long-term value by staying relevant through its enterprising spirit and doing right by its customers. UOB is focused on building the future of ASEAN – for the people and businesses within, and connecting with, ASEAN.

The Bank connects businesses to opportunities in the region with its unparalleled regional footprint and leverages data and insights to innovate and create personalised banking experiences and solutions catering to each customer’s unique needs and evolving preferences. UOB is also committed to help businesses forge a sustainable future, by fostering social inclusiveness, creating positive environmental impact and pursuing economic progress. UOB believes in being a responsible financial services provider and is steadfast in its support of art, social development of children and education, doing right by its communities and stakeholders.

For media queries, please contact:

ABC Impact

Email: media@abcimpact.com.sg

 

Tania Tan (DBS)

Group Strategic Marketing and Communications

Email: taniatanlilin@dbs.com

Tel: (65) 9692 2887


Michelle Toh (UOB)

Group Strategic Communications and Brand

Email: Michelle.Toh@UOBGroup.com

Tel: (65) 6539 3986

 

[i] Temasek Trust was established by Temasek Holdings to provide governance and financial oversight for philanthropic assets. Its Asset and Investment Management cluster, through Temasek Trust Asset Management, aims to generate sustainable cashflows to enable Temasek Trust to deliver on its purpose of building better for every generation.

[ii] All exchange rates as of 6 Oct 2025

 

UST Names Global D3CODE 2025 Hackathon Winners and Honors Innovators Ahead of Annual D3 Technology Conference

Winning entries received cash prizes, recognition, conditional job offers from UST

PENANG, Malaysia, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has announced the winners of D3CODE 2025, the fifth edition of its global hackathon. This edition of D3CODE, which drew participants from India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Malaysia, was the largest to date, featuring over 6,600 teams and 25,000 individuals from more than 2,900 colleges and universities. The teams collaborated to submit 2,600 innovative ideas, with winners being named for each country and a global winner was selected from them.

“D3CODE is where tomorrow’s creators turn frontier technologies into real-world outcomes. As data, GenAI, and future-ready technologies rapidly reshape industry and society, we’re challenging students to go beyond prototypes and build solutions that deliver measurable impact, responsibly, safely, and at scale. We are excited to mentor these innovators, connect them with a global community, and witness the very best of their innovative projects,” said Niranjan Ramsunder, Chief Technology Officer, UST.

The winners in each region are:

Regional Winner

Team name

Team Members

Malaysia

Databaes

•  Jun Quan Chin

•  Yong Jiang Woon

India

Pulimada

•  Ashwin Pavithran

•  Linto Jomon

•  Elston Savio

•  Aharon Mathews

From College of Engineering, Trivandrum

United Kingdom

safeWalk AI

•  Chris Kakoulis

•  Nathaniel Fisher

•  Sviat latyk

•  Marios Vovides

Mexico

JACA team

•  Andres Martinez Almazan

•  Josue Tapia

•  Emilio Martinez

•  Diego Arechiga

United States

Neural Navigators

•  Nagur Shareef Shaik (Georgia State University)

•  Vandna Rajpal (Stevens Institute of Technology (SIT), New Jersey)

Winners from each region were invited to present before the competition’s Grand Jury, who selected the Neural Navigators team from the United States as the global winner for their entry PRISM: Predictive & Reporting Insights with Science & Models. Neural Navigators will present its winning solution at UST’s upcoming D3 Conference on October 16 in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The global winning team will receive USD 10,000 and regional winners will receive prize money as well. The winning team from the India hackathon will get INR 3,00,000; the first runner-up team will get INR 200,000; and the second runner-up team will get INR 1,00,000. The members of the top teams in India will receive an opportunity for job offers (T&C apply) to join UST India.

Celebrating its tenth year, D3 is a global gathering for UST associates that serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration as well as for cutting-edge ideas. This year D3 will feature a tech expo, customer showcases, programming challenges, and worldwide hackathons. Participants at D3 will have the opportunity to compete and collaborate with some of the industry’s brightest minds, exchange ideas with technology leaders, and explore how to scale solutions, optimize operations, and drive sustainable business growth. With its focus on bold, boundary-pushing innovations that create meaningful social impact, D3 exemplifies UST’s ideals and ambitions.

At this year’s conference, Krishna Sudheendra, Chief Executive Officer, UST, will take the audience through the company’s bold pursuit of a future where data, intelligence, and quantum frontiers converge to drive discovery, reinvention, and customer impact. His keynote address will explore how agentic AI, quantum computing, and intelligent data ecosystems are generating new opportunities and accelerating transformation across industries.

“Since 2016, D3 has been UST’s premier global technology conference. This year attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs and innovations and gain valuable insights from a wide range of industry leaders. The much-anticipated event brings together UST talent from all over the world, fostering important connections and easing collaboration across our global workforce,” said Manu Gopinath, President, UST.

In addition to Krishna Sudheendra, other speakers scheduled to appear at D3 this year include: Niranjan Ram, CTO; Greg Williams, Editor-in-Chief, WIRED; Burgess Cooper, Chief Executive Officer – Cybersecurity, Adani Enterprises Limited; Shivani Arni, Enterprise CISO, Mahindra Group;  Tony Velleca, CEO, CyberProof, Dahnesh Dilkhush, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia; Abhinav Aggarwal, Founder and CEO, Fluid AI; and Kailash Attal, Chief Solutions Officer, UST.

For more information visit: https://www.d3.ust.com/

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