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MVGX Partners with World Free Zones Organisation to Launch ICER Book & Claim System

Connecting APAC, MEA and LatAm through Decarbonization and Digital Innovation

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MVGX Tech Pte Ltd (“MVGX”), a leading AI ESG company focused on carbon digitalization and decarbonization infrastructure, today announced the launch of the International Certified Emission Reduction (ICER) Book & Claim System jointly with the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO).

The partnership establishes a unified, blockchain-powered framework to bridge carbon markets across Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and Latin America (LatAm). This initiative will streamline processes including carbon credit registration, verification, trading and tracing across over 3,000 free zones and industrial parks worldwide, accelerating cross-border decarbonisation collaboration while creating a robust global marketplace for ICER Credits.

The system’s core significance lies in three key innovations:

  1. Building a Unified Marketplace, Activating Collaboration at Scale: By connecting economic hubs across APAC, MEA and LatAm through a single blockchain-anchored system, it creates the world’s largest integrated carbon market for emerging economies. This provides the scale needed to attract global capital while transforming free zones into active carbon market nodes, ensuring economic growth and emission reduction are mutually reinforcing.
  2. Embedding Technology-Driven Trust, Establishing a Global Benchmark: The ICER Credit represents a new global quality benchmark. By embedding technology-guaranteed integrity into its core, it transcends individual national standards, delivering unambiguous and verifiable carbon credits to businesses and governments.
  3. Innovating with Title Separation, Safeguarding Stakeholder Interests: The system innovatively registers both National Title (for future Nationally Determined Contribution applications) and Commercial Title. This dual-title structure enables secure, transparent transfers through blockchain-based traceability, safeguarding host nations’ climate sovereignty while providing commercial entities with clear carbon credit usage rights.

“Through this partnership with World FZO, we are constructing a trusted digital bridge between emerging and developed markets,” stated Dr. Bo Bai, Chairman of MVGX. “The ICER Book & Claim System will enable industrial ecosystems to participate in global decarbonisation whilst aligning with national and international climate goals.”

“Our collaboration with MVGX underscores the World FZO’s commitment to advancing sustainability within free zones worldwide,” commented Samir Hamrouni, CEO of World FZO. “This initiative empowers our members to drive carbon reduction and green transformation at scale.”

The ICER Book & Claim System marks a significant milestone for global voluntary carbon markets, establishing a unified, transparent and verifiable framework to connect industries and governments across continents on their journey towards net zero.

About MVGX Tech Pte. Ltd (MVGX)
MVGX, headquartered in Singapore, is a pioneer in sustainability compliance solutions across seven key markets in Asia-Pacific, with a growing presence. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV), regulatory compliance reporting, carbon credit advisory and trading, capacity building, and access to green finance. 

Leveraging proprietary AI inference models and the region’s most extensive emissions factor database, MVGX streamlines sustainability compliance, making it simpler, scalable, and seamless. Our plug and play solutions enable businesses to lower the cost of regulatory compliance while unlocking capital —whether by securing green finance or monetising carbon credits.

Discover how MVGX is shaping the future of sustainability compliance at www.mvgx.com.

About World Free Zones Organization
The World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) is a global, non-profit entity representing over 3,000 free zones worldwide. It promotes best practices, innovation, and sustainability to enhance the contribution of free zones to global economic development.

 

Daren Group Enters MoU with FLock Technology Holdings

HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A subsidiary of MBV International Limited, Daren Group (“Daren”), announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FLock Technology Holdings (“FLock”). The two parties will collaborate to develop privacy-preserving artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and are considering future strategic expansions, including potentially adding the FLOCK token to Daren’s strategic token reserves.

FLock created the first decentralized AI training platform, FLock.io, combining federated learning and blockchain to revolutionize AI development with its platform native utility token FLOCK. It enables secure, privacy-preserving training without centralizing data, allowing for collaboratively creating, training, and owning AI models. FLock also provides its clients with privacy-preserving, end-to-end AI solutions, including local model deployment, data anonymization, fine-tuning, co-training with federated learning, and application building.

FLock stated: “Partnering with Daren marks a key step in extending FLock’s privacy-preserving AI technology from highly regulated sectors like healthcare and finance to consumer manufacturing and apparel supply chains. Daren possesses strong distribution and manufacturing foundations in the Southeast Asian apparel and gift industries. FLock’s private AI platform can help optimize production forecasting, inventory management, and cross-regional sales analysis intelligently and locally. Through secure data collaboration and edge AI deployment, we aim to jointly drive a value transformation from ‘manufacturing-driven’ to ‘data-driven’. This will not only enhance profit margins and operational efficiency but also set a new benchmark for privacy-intelligent solutions in the Southeast Asian consumer goods industry.”

Daren commented: “We are pleased to partner with FLock, which brings extensive experience in blockchain technology and secure privacy protection. FLock is also a strategic AI partner of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and a new technical partner for its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Blockchain Accelerator project. The privacy-preserving AI models we develop with FLock will combine the liquidity advantages of tokenization with the needs of physical business development, creating significant potential to revolutionize global asset management and trading models.”

Global lead exposure still costs trillions and endangers children, NUS study finds

Despite the global phase-out of leaded gasoline, lead pollution continues to threaten health and widen inequality, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the brunt

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lead poisoning was once thought to largely be a problem of the past, as the globe gradually weaned itself off leaded gasoline in road vehicles in 2021. But has global lead pollution truly been resolved?

A new study led by Dr Chen Mengli, a Research Fellow from the Tropical Marine Science Institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS), in collaboration with researchers from Imperial College London, University of Warwick, University of Oxford, Jadavpur University, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Bristol, showed the answer is not yet: lead exposure remains a pressing public health and economic challenge in the 21st century. The researchers estimated that ongoing childhood lead exposure costs the world more than US$3.4 trillion in lost economic potential each year, with disproportionate impacts on low- and middle-income countries.

Published in the Communications Earth & Environment on 30 September 2025, the findings suggest that without stronger safeguards, the ever-increasing demand for electrification and poorly regulated recycling of lead-containing products could entrench global inequalities and set back decades of progress in children’s health. To avert this, the researchers proposed a four-pronged strategy that policymakers and industries can act on today.

Lessons from history

Lead has been woven into human society for thousands of years, from the plumbing systems of the Roman Empire to the paints, pipes and industrial alloys still in use today. Its widespread use has left a toxic trail. Some of the earliest mass poisonings were linked to contaminated food and drink in Europe centuries ago. But the most recent incident came with the introduction of tetraethyl lead in gasoline in the 1920s, which for decades spewed millions of tonnes of the metal into the atmosphere.

By the 1970s, children across the world carried dangerously high blood lead levels, and the repercussions were severe, causing neurological damage, impaired development and countless premature deaths. The eventual ban on leaded gasoline, completed worldwide only in 2021, is heralded as one of the great public health victories of the modern era. Importantly, it showed that determined, coordinated global action could reduce exposure and save lives.

However, the team noted that the celebration of a “lead-free” world was premature. While blood lead levels fell in many high-income countries, they plateaued or even rose again in parts of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Legacy contamination from soils and infrastructure, coal combustion, numerous lead-laden products such as leaded paint, and informal recycling of lead-acid batteries and e-wastes have all kept exposure alive.

“The perception that the problem was solved has to change. New sources of exposure continue to emerge and the historical emitted lead keeps redistributing through various natural processes,” added Dr Chen, who is also from the Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at NUS.

Today’s exposure and economic toll

Lead production today exceeds 16 million tonnes a year, with about 85 per cent going into lead–acid batteries that power vehicles, telecommunications and backup energy systems. Annual production now exceeds the total lead emitted during the entire era of leaded gasoline.

Though these items can be recycled, much of the reprocessing occurs under unsafe conditions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Informal recycling sites, often located near homes and schools, expose workers and surrounding communities to hazardous levels of lead. Coal combustion, contaminated soils and the continued sale of lead-laden paints, toys, and even food products, further compound the risks.

The researchers noted from numerous literatures that health consequences are most severe for children. Even at low levels, lead can damage the developing brain, lowering IQ, impairing learning and contributing to behavioural issues. This burden is often carried across one’s lifetime as the effects are irreversible. In particular, the team estimated that childhood exposure today translates into a global economic loss exceeding US$3.4 trillion annually, equivalent to over 2 per cent of the world’s GDP.

Four-pronged approach to curb a resurgence 

The team highlighted that recognising the continuing risks is the first step towards preventing another global health crisis. The study outlined four urgent areas for action to safeguard public health and reduce inequality:

  1. Manage the life cycle of lead-containing products. With demand for batteries and electronics rising, stronger oversight is needed to minimise leakage during production, use and disposal.
  2. Eliminate unsafe and illicit sources. Informal recycling and lead-laden goods such as lead paints, glazed ceramics and adulterated spices continue to expose millions to hazardous levels of lead.
  3. Strengthen monitoring and community involvement. Early detection of lead leakage is often underfunded. Advances in low-cost sensors and machine-learning-based tools, combined with local knowledge, can help identify and address hotspots more effectively.
  4. Capture the full socio-economic cost. Lead exposure disproportionately harms disadvantaged populations. Better models and population-level data are needed to quantify long-term impacts on health, education and productivity, as well as guiding equitable policy responses.

“The world rightly celebrated the phase-out of leaded gasoline as a triumph of international cooperation,” she said. “But the problem of lead exposure has not yet gone away. Unless we remain vigilant about both new sources of exposure and the legacy of lead in the environment, we may risk repeating the same tragedy,” Dr Chen emphasised.

Read more at: https://news.nus.edu.sg/global-lead-exposure-costs-trillions-endangers-children/   

 

VIVANT Launches Wine App to Enable Wine Lovers with AI-Powered Sommelier Guidance

New app pairs with VIVANT’s award-winning precision wine accessories to enable smart wine ecosystem


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – VIVANT, a pioneer in wine temperature technology, today announced the launch of its new Wine App designed to empower wine lovers with expert guidance and personalised recommendations. Together with VIVANT’s award-winning precision accessories, the app creates a smart wine ecosystem that redefines how wine is experienced. By uniting software intelligence with advanced hardware, VIVANT empowers both enthusiasts and professionals to enjoy wine to its fullest potential.

The new VIVANT Wine app pairs with the flagship TITAN Portable Electronic Decanter Chiller
The new VIVANT Wine app pairs with the flagship TITAN Portable Electronic Decanter Chiller

The VIVANT Wine App blends AI-powered recommendations with sommelier-level expertise, providing users instant insights into grape variety, region, vintage, ideal serving temperature, decanting time, and food pairings. With features such as wine label scanning, precise serving guidance, and remote control of VIVANT devices, the app makes professional wine knowledge both engaging and effortlessly accessible.

“VIVANT has built this app to make professional wine expertise available to everyone, regardless of their experience level,” said Daniel Fu, Founder of VIVANT. “Our app puts professional-grade knowledge in your pocket, whether it be intelligent temperature recommendations, insights into a wine’s heritage, or guidance on perfect food pairings. Precise temperature control and thoughtful presentation unlocks any wine’s full potential.”

Reeze Choi, VIVANT’s official brand ambassador and ASI Best Sommelier of Asia and Pacific 2025, adds, “Temperature control is non-negotiable in professional wine service. VIVANT makes such knowledge and technical know-how accessible to everyone in a simple smartphone app, creating new opportunities for wine education in Singapore. The city’s sophisticated palate and dynamic culinary scene provide the perfect environment for these innovations to flourish, whether it is across fine dining restaurants, boutique bars, or home settings.”

The app marks the first step in VIVANT’s digital journey. Upcoming updates will introduce more interactive and social functions, while new product innovations are set to debut next year — reflecting the company’s commitment to making wine knowledge and enjoyment more engaging, accessible, and seamlessly connected.

Seamless Integration with VIVANT’s Wine Accessories
The new VIVANT Wine App works in harmony with the company’s flagship Titan Portable Electronic Decanter Chiller. Recently recognised with a prestigious SMART LABEL 2025 Award for Product Performance, and iF design award, the Titan is engineered for collectors and connoisseurs who demand precision and elegance in service. With a cooling range of 8 to 20 °C, portable battery life up to 4 hours, and now integrated with the VIVANT Wine App, the Titan delivers refined control over wine temperature and decanting—anytime, anywhere.

VIVANT aims to expand its smart wine ecosystem with new software features, including social sharing, interactive wine games, and enhanced learning tools—alongside future device innovations and deeper integration across hospitality and lifestyle settings. By combining technology, design, and cultural appreciation of wine, VIVANT continues to shape the future of modern wine enjoyment—making professional-level service accessible to all.

The VIVANT Wine App is available as a free download on iOS starting today, with the Android release to be announced soon. Premium features and device integration options will be announced in the coming months.

Notes to Editors

VIVANT Products at a Glance

VIVANT’s Titan Portable Electronic Decanter Chiller, available in Burgundy Red and Black, via Walker Solutions and the official VIVANT website at the starting price of S$1,000.

VIVANT’s Venus Portable Red Wine Chiller, available in Burgundy Red and Black, via Walker Solutions and the official VIVANT website at the starting price of S$550. Designed for red wines within the 12–20°C range, the Venus comes with a removable battery that lasts up to 4 hours.

VIVANT’s Lyra Multi-Fit™ Bottle Chiller is now available in limited quantities on Amazon at a starting price of S$98. Compatible with all 750ml wine bottles, Lyra features a patent-pending adjustable system and modular cooling pack design to keep drinks perfectly chilled for up to two hours.
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About VIVANT

VIVANT is a Taiwan-based technology company specialising in wine and beverage equipment. Leveraging over 30 years of excellence in the semiconductor industry from its parent company, VIVANT has incorporated advanced temperature control technology to elevate everyday wine experiences. Today, VIVANT extends this expertise into a connected wine ecosystem, where intelligent software and precision hardware work seamlessly together.

In 2024, VIVANT was awarded the iF Design Award, followed in 2025 by the Smart Label Host Innovation Award, cementing its position as a leader in wine innovation.

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Ampace Debuts Advanced Lithium and Next-Gen Semi-Solid-State Battery Technologies at Data Centre World Asia 2025

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ampace, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, made a significant impact at Data Centre World Asia 2025, held on October 8-9 at the Marina Bay Sands. The company showcased its robust PU200 battery series for data centre backup and provided a strategic preview of its pioneering semi-solid-state technology, positioning itself at the forefront of power resilience for the digital infrastructure industry.

The exhibition served as a key platform for Ampace to address the critical power challenges faced by modern data centres, including the pressing needs for enhanced safety, greater energy density, and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO).

The highlight of the display was the PU200 Battery Series, a premier lithium solution engineered specifically for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. It is designed to provide mission-critical reliability, featuring exceptional safety standards, a long 15-year float service life, and high-power density, enabling data centre operators to optimize space utilization and achieve a lower TCO.

Alongside this mature product, Ampace presented its roadmap for the future with a reveal of its advanced Semi-Solid State Battery Technology. This next-generation innovation represents a substantial leap forward, promising a fundamental improvement in intrinsic safety and a significant increase in energy density. This development underscores Ampace’s commitment to leading the industry toward more secure and efficient energy storage paradigms.

The Ampace booth attracted numerous visitors, including data centre operators, engineers, and industry partners, facilitating in-depth discussions on the evolving energy landscape.

“The digital economy demands power solutions that are not only reliable today but are also pioneering for the challenges of tomorrow,” said a senior representative from Ampace at the event. “Our presence here, with both the commercially ready PU200 and our developmental semi-solid-state technology, demonstrates our dual focus: delivering proven performance for current needs while investing in the foundational technologies for a more resilient and sustainable digital future.”

About Ampace

Ampace is a leading technology company dedicated to developing and manufacturing advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. Leveraging its strong R&D capabilities and commitment to quality, Ampace provides reliable, safe, and efficient power solutions for a wide range of applications, including data centres, residential and commercial energy storage, and electric mobility. The company is focused on pushing the boundaries of energy technology to accelerate the world’s transition to a more sustainable future.

 

Nippon Budokan to Showcase Japanese Martial Arts in Singapore for Republic’s 60th Independence Anniversary

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To mark the 60th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Singapore, the Nippon Budokan and the Japanese Budo Association will present the BUDO – Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration & Workshop at the Singapore Sport Hub OCBC Arena Hall 1A on Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

“Budo is more than a martial practice; it is a way of human education that nurtures strong and virtuous individuals in both body and mind,” says the Secretary-General of the Nippon Budokan. “By sharing these traditions with the people of Singapore, we hope to inspire mutual understanding, strengthen cultural ties, and celebrate the enduring friendship between our two nations.”

A Celebration of Tradition, Friendship, and Cultural Exchange

Since its inception in 1978, the “Japanese Budo Delegation” has introduced audiences around the world to the profound traditions of Budo.

After adopting a new operational format in 2008, Singapore becomes the 14th destination of the delegation. As Japan and Singapore prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, this dispatch serves as a symbol of the deepening ties between the two nations.

The Singapore program will feature:

  • Budo Demonstration – Powerful demonstrations by leading masters of modern and classical Budo.
  • Workshops – There will be time set aside for you to try out the martial arts and ancient martial arts that will be demonstrated on the day, such as Judo, Kendo, Karate, and Aikido.

Disciplines represented include nine modern Budo forms (Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Sumo, Karatedo, Aikido, Shorinjikempo, Naginata, Jukendo) and three classical Kobudo schools (Hokushin Itto-ryu Kenjutsu, Hozoin-ryu Takada-ha Sojutsu, Okinawa Goju-ryu Bujutsu).

Building Global Bridges Through Budo

Each year, the Nippon Budokan and the Japanese Budo Association select around 70 expert practitioners to share their craft abroad. Its mission goes beyond the presentation of Budo; it is dedicated to fostering friendship, goodwill, and mutual understanding. Past destinations of the delegation include Brazil, Germany, Thailand, Australia, and, most recently, Vietnam.

Why You Should Attend

This one-day cultural event offers the people of Singapore a rare opportunity to experience up close the artistry and spirit of Japanese Budo.

In addition to world-class demonstrations, workshops and hands-on sessions open to beginners will also be available.

For families, students, children, and those interested in culture, this event will serve as an inspiring opportunity to experience the true essence of Budo.

Above all, it is also an occasion to celebrate the long-standing friendship between Japan and Singapore.

Event Details:

  • Event Title: BUDO – Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration & Workshop in Singapore
  • Date & Time: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM4:00 PM
  • Venue: Singapore Sport Hub OCBC Arena Hall 1A
  • Admission: Free (Registration required)
  • Registration Form: https://forms.gle/ykrWEWSwH4DsrUoc9

Check out the event poster here.

Organized & Supported By:

Organizers: Nippon Budokan, The Japanese Budo Association
Supported by: Japan Sports Agency, Embassy of Japan in Singapore, Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Japanese Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Singapore
Sponsor: Nihon Kobudo Association

Media Contact

BUDO – The Japanese Martial Ways Demonstration/Workshop in Singapore Office
Website: https://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/shinkoujigyou/gyouji_11
Facebook: BUDO Demonstration Singapore

About Nippon Budokan

The Nippon Budokan, founded in 1964 in Tokyo, is dedicated to the promotion, and development of Japanese martial arts (Budo).

In addition to being known as a venue for cultural and sporting events, it has actively dispatched Budo delegations overseas, fostering cultural exchange and promoting international understanding.

Its mission is to share the spirit of Budo and to strengthen the bonds of friendship around the world.

About the Japanese Budo Association

The Japanese Budo Association was established in April 1977 with the aim of fostering cooperation and harmony among nine modern Budo organizations in Japan, which are Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Sumo, Karatedo, Aikido, Shorinjikempo, Naginata and Jukendo, and the Nippon Budokan. Its mission is to promote and encourage the practice of each Budo discipline, contribute to the overall development of Budo, nurture the sound growth of young people, and advance peace and welfare throughout the world.

Singapore’s First Professional 3×3 Basketball Team Reaches All-Time High in FIBA 3×3 World Rankings

Having reached world No. 35, Jumpshot SG continues to raise Singapore’s 3×3 profile with blend of global talent, local ambition and youth development.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jumpshot Singapore, the nation’s first professional 3×3 basketball team, has reached a new milestone by climbing to #35 in the FIBA 3×3 Team Rankings, the highest-ever position achieved by a Singapore-based professional team. This breakthrough on the global stage underscores Jumpshot’s growing competitiveness and its mission to professionalise 3×3 basketball in Singapore and the region.

“Breaking into the world’s top 40 is an important step for both our team and Singapore basketball,” said Ms Esther Quek, Founder and CEO of Jumpshot Singapore. “It shows that with the right structure, vision, and perseverance, Singaporean teams can compete at the highest level.”

A Team Built on Experience and Local Development

Jumpshot’s rise in the international rankings has been driven by a core of experienced professionals and ambitious local talent. The team’s core features Filip Krämer from Austria and Hungary’s Attila Demeter, both seasoned 3×3 and 5×5 players who bring leadership, discipline and chemistry to the court. They are joined by global standouts such as reigning FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup MVP and gold medallist Dillon Stith (Australia), FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup MVP and silver medallist Omer Sadeh (Israel), Marek Klassen (Canada), Jose Blázquez (Spain), Diego De Blas (Spain), Charalampos Kiousis (Greece) and Jakob Strel (Slovenia), all of whom have represented their countries on the international stage, bringing an abundance of experience and pedigree to the Jumpshot roster.

Alongside these international stalwarts, Jumpshot continues to invest in emerging Singaporean players such as Sergul Toh, Ron Teh, and Jackson Mah, giving them exposure to international competition and mentoring opportunities. This combination of seasoned leadership and home-grown talent has become the hallmark of Jumpshot’s playing philosophy.

“The most sustainable way to build a strong team is to mix world-class experience with local drive,” said Demeter, who also serves as a coach and mentor within Jumpshot’s youth programme. “It raises standards across the board and helps young Singaporean players gain the confidence to compete internationally.”

Toh concurred as he shared how the team’s platform has allowed fellow Singaporeans to continue pursuing their competitive sporting ambitions.

“As a working adult in Singapore, opportunities to step onto the international stage and compete against elite players are admittedly scarce,” he said. “Jumpshot has given us a consistent platform to keep training and playing at a high level, keeping our competitive dreams alive even as we balance the realities of adult life.”

Together, these athletes have helped Jumpshot to establish itself as one of Asia’s most consistent and competitive professional 3×3 teams. Over the past season, the team has secured podium finishes across multiple tournaments in Penang, Seoul, Taipei, Hongcheon and Singapore, ultimately culminating in two international championship titles – the Yunnan 3×3 Grand Final in Kunming and the second season of the Jumpshot 3×3 right here in Singapore.

The Kunming victory marked the first-ever international 3×3 title for a Singaporean team, with national player Jackson Mah on the roster. The subsequent win on home soil featured two local players, underscoring Jumpshot’s commitment towards blending international experience and promising Singaporean talents.

Coaching Excellence and the Jumpshot 3×3 Academy

At the heart of Jumpshot’s mission is the Jumpshot 3×3 Academy, a youth development platform led by Demeter, Krämer, and Tan Kang Yi, Singapore’s first female professional 3×3 player. The Academy focuses on holistic athlete development, combining technical training, mental conditioning, leadership, and tactical court awareness.

Since its inception, the Academy has produced several promising players who have achieved top finishes at prominent local tournaments such as Pesta Sukan, Pink Warriors 3×3 and Locker Room 3×3. It continues to expand its reach to schools and community clubs, nurturing the next generation of Singaporean basketball talent.

“We are building an ecosystem, not just a team,” said Ms Quek. “The Academy is where our long-term vision comes to life, and it is proof that when you bring in world-class coaches and pair them with Singapore’s next generation, the results follow. We want young athletes to see a future in 3×3 basketball here at home.”

Building the 3×3 Ecosystem in Singapore and Beyond

Beyond competition, Jumpshot has played a leading role in developing the 3×3 ecosystem locally. In January 2024, it organised Singapore’s first 3×3 event held inside a shopping mall, capturing the sport’s urban energy and accessibility, and will continue to host this annual gathering of the region’s top teams in 2025 and beyond. This builds on a long history of innovation: in 2012, Jumpshot became the first local organiser to host a FIBA-endorsed 3×3 event, the Singapore Big Three, which helped lay the foundation for the growth of 3×3 basketball nationwide.

“From hosting community events to competing on the international stage, our aim has always been to make basketball exciting and accessible,” said Ms Quek. “We are proud to have created something that connects athletes and fans around the world while nurturing home-grown talent.”

These initiatives are part of Jumpshot’s broader ambition to establish Singapore as a regional hub for 3×3 basketball, combining professional competition, event management, and media production to grow the sport sustainably. This in line with the nation’s focus on the format in recent years, which include playing host to consecutive runs of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup as well as the upcoming FIBA 3×3 World Cup in 2027.

A Vision Beyond the Court

Since its founding, Jumpshot Singapore has evolved from a community platform into a professional sporting organisation. Ms Quek’s experience in both sports management and marketing has shaped Jumpshot’s holistic approach, integrating competition, youth development, and audience engagement.

“Our goal has always been bigger than winning tournaments,” Ms Quek explained. “We are building pathways, opportunities, and a culture around 3×3 basketball in Singapore. This ranking validates our approach, but what matters most is the ecosystem we’re creating for future generations.”

Looking ahead, Jumpshot continues to grow the sport through youth engagement and education. The upcoming Junior Pink Warriors 3×3 Camp will feature Carlos Martínez, the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2025 Champion and Spain’s number one 3×3 player. The camp aims to inspire young athletes by building their skills, teamwork and confidence, while promoting inclusivity and gender diversity in basketball.

“The Junior Pink Warriors Camp is more than just training.” added Academy coach Tan. “It is about empowering our youth to dream bigger dreams and believe in their potential. With world class players to impart their knowledge, we wish to bring Singapore basketball to the next level.”

Check out the team photos and the team in action here: [PHOTOS_SG 3×3 Team]

About Jumpshot Singapore

Founded by Esther Quek, Jumpshot Singapore is the nation’s first professional 3×3 basketball team and a leading sports media and events organisation. It operates across multiple verticals including professional competition, youth training through the Jumpshot 3×3 Academy, tournament organisation, and regional development initiatives.

In 2024, Jumpshot made history by becoming the first Singaporean team to win an international 3×3 title and has reached world #35 in the FIBA 3×3 Team Rankings. The organisation continues to grow Singapore’s basketball ecosystem by combining elite performance with community and youth engagement.

PFPFA Donates $100,000 to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, Raising an Additional $64,000 at Charity Night 2025

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PFPFA Singapore Pte Ltd (“PFPFA Singapore”) hosted its annual Charity Night on 11 October 2025 at the Pan Pacific Singapore, announcing a $100,000 corporate donation to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF). In addition, a further $64,000 was raised during the event, reinforcing PFPFA’s ongoing commitment to supporting children from low-income families through STSPMF’s programmes and outreach efforts.

Cheque presentation of a $100,000 donation from PFPFA to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund at the Annual Charity Night 2025, held on 11 October at Pan Pacific Singapore.
Cheque presentation of a $100,000 donation from PFPFA to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund at the Annual Charity Night 2025, held on 11 October at Pan Pacific Singapore.

Since its first Charity Night in 2007, PFPFA and its community of staff, wealth associates, associates, partners, and clients have collectively raised over $800,000 in support of various charitable causes, including those focused on education and children with special needs. For 2024 and 2025, contributions have been directed to STSPMF to support children from low-income families with their school expenses.

“We are extremely grateful to everyone at PFPFA for their support. It is heartening to know that our vision — that every child can look forward to a promising future — is shared, and that together, we can make it a reality,” said the spokesperson for STSPMF.

This year’s Charity Night featured an evening filled with performances, inspiring stories, and discussions. The event brought together PFPFA staff, wealth associates and partners not just to give, but also to celebrate the impact of their contributions.

“PFPFA’s Charity Night has become one of our most meaningful milestones of the year,” said Jeffrey Chow, CEO of PFPFA Singapore. “It reflects our belief that financial well-being goes hand-in-hand with social responsibility. We remain committed to building on this momentum through continued community outreach, enabling more individuals and families to experience the positive impact of these initiatives.”

In addition to Charity Night, PFPFA also organises regular initiatives throughout the year, such as the Bags of Joy 2024 campaign, which was held during the Christmas season. Three hundred goodie bags, valued at $100 each and filled with daily necessities, were distributed to STSPMF recipients. Each year, PFPFA introduces different initiatives that reinforce its ongoing commitment to supporting children and families in need through consistent and meaningful efforts.

About PFPFA Pte Ltd

Established in 2020 and licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in January 2021, PFPFA Pte. Ltd. has swiftly emerged as a leading financial advisory firm in Singapore. Offering a comprehensive suite of services—including investment advisory, insurance solutions, and estate and business succession planning—PFPFA is dedicated to delivering tailored financial strategies that meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses.

At PFPFA, we believe in fostering lasting relationships built on trust, expertise, and a deep understanding of our clients’ evolving financial goals. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we empower our clients to navigate their financial futures with confidence.

For more information, visit pfp-fa.com

For more information about SingWealth Holdings Pte Ltd, the parent company of PFPFA Pte. Ltd., visit https://singwealthholdings.com.

About The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF)

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) was started in 2000 as a community project initiated by The Straits Times that provides pocket money to children from low-income families to help them through school.

Since the project inception in 2000, STSPMF has helped more than 220,000 cases of children and youths in need and disbursed more than $100m. They come from families whose per capita gross monthly household income is not more than $750. Funds raised go towards school pocket money disbursements and support of the social and educational development of the children and youths. 

A primary school pupil receives $65 a month, while a secondary school pupil receives $100 a month. Students from ITE, Junior Colleges and Polytechnics receive $125 a month.

STSPMF was established as a Trust on 20 October 2010 and received charity status on 14 November 2011 with Institution of A Public Character (IPC) status effective from 1 January 2012. It is governed by a Board of Trustees. It was awarded the Charity Transparency Award 2022 for the fund’s good transparency and governance standards. For more information, please visit www.spmf.org.sg