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Fortune Global 500 Steelmaker Shagang Group Celebrates 50 Years of Growth and Innovation

ZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 8, Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd. (Shagang) hosted a ceremony at the Shagang Gymnasium to commemorate its 50th anniversary. Company leadership, retired employees, workforce representatives, and Zhangjiagang municipal officials attended the event to reflect on the company’s five decades of progress and outline a forward-looking plan for continued, sustainable growth.

Shagang Group presents commemorative plaques to retired employee representatives
Shagang Group presents commemorative plaques to retired employee representatives

A special anniversary video highlighting Shagang’s 50-year history was presented during the event. It chronicled how the company, founded in 1975 with its own startup capital of RMB 450,000 as a small rolling mill along the Yangtze River, has developed into a leading global steel producer with annual steel output exceeding 40 million tons and total assets of more than RMB 300 billion.

Shen Bin, Chairman of the Board and Party Secretary of Shagang Group, stated that over the past five decades, the company has remained firmly rooted in the steel industry, maintaining a long-term focus on operational excellence and innovation. He noted that Shagang has built five core strengths—strategic discipline grounded in consistency and perseverance; a spirit of innovation driven by technology and leadership; operational excellence achieved through precision and cost efficiency; a people-centered culture that values talent and engagement; and a collaborative mindset focused on openness, partnership, and shared success. Together, these five strengths form the foundation for Shagang’s continued success and competitiveness in the global market.

Looking to the future, Shagang will continue to pursue its goal of becoming a world-class steel enterprise by emphasizing profitability, efficiency, and talent development. The company is focused on building an innovative, efficient, high-quality, intelligent, environmentally responsible, and accountable organization. Shagang’s strategic priorities include strengthening its core steelmaking operations, enhancing the value and performance of its steel supply chain, expanding and reinforcing its industrial ecosystem, and pursuing balanced, synergistic diversification. These initiatives are designed to accelerate the company’s transformation toward high-end, smart, and sustainable growth, ensuring the long-term success of Shagang as a trusted leader in the global steel industry.

Relax, Refresh, and Recharge at Amari Bangsaen – a New Coastal Escape Just Outside Bangkok


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Amari Bangsaen, the newly launched hotel by ONYX Hospitality Group—a leading hospitality company in Southeast Asia managing hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences—has received a warm welcome since its opening in June. Rapidly emerging as a favoured destination for short breaks, the hotel appeals to travellers seeking a retreat within close distance of Bangkok, to recharge, refresh, and embrace new experiences. This growing trend reflects the younger generation’s desire for a revitalising escape without the need for extended leave or high travel costs. Just 90 minutes from Bangkok, Amari Bangsaen is ideally situated to cater to the needs of today’s discerning travellers.

Amari Bangsaen-Bangsaen Suite-Living Room with Terrace and Balcony
Amari Bangsaen-Bangsaen Suite-Living Room with Terrace and Balcony

With 154 modern, well-appointed rooms, Amari Bangsaen blends contemporary comfort with signature Thai hospitality. Located just steps from the sandy shores of Bangsaen Beach, it offers a relaxing coastal retreat and memorable experiences for every journey.

Amari Bangsaen offers not only a tranquil seaside getaway that celebrates the natural beauty and distinctive charm of the area, but also actively supports the local community. The hotel prioritises the use of fresh ingredients sourced from local markets and farmers in Chonburi Province, and participates in the Crab Bank Ang Sila project—a marine conservation initiative aimed at preserving ecological balance and sustaining the livelihoods of local fishermen. These efforts underscore ONYX Hospitality Group and Amari Bangsaen’s commitment to operating a sustainable and environmentally conscious hotel that delivers meaningful value to both guests and the community.

Amari Bangsaen has been envisioned as a lifestyle destination tailored to meet the needs of modern Thais across all ages and walks of life. Whether it’s young professionals seeking work-life balance and a quick reset, individuals looking to recharge, modern families in search of a convenient seaside escape with activities for children, or groups of friends planning a short beach holiday—the hotel offers something for everyone.

Guests can also embark on a unique wellness journey at Breeze Spa, where the signature “Bamboo Sticky Rice Massage” awaits. Inspired by the beloved local delicacy Khao Lam, this treatment transforms a cherished Bangsaen delicacy into a world-class skincare experience. For culinary enthusiasts, the hotel features a variety of dining venues—Amaya Food Gallery, Maitree Bar, Aqua Eatery & Bar, and Aloha Beach Café—each offering distinct flavours and atmospheres, from contemporary Thai cuisine to refreshing beachside cocktails.

Beyond leisure, Amari Bangsaen is also an ideal venue for meetings and conferences of all sizes. With international-standard meeting rooms and a grand ballroom capable of accommodating up to 900 guests, the hotel seamlessly blends business and pleasure in one destination.

Whether it’s a family holiday, romantic escape, beach trip with friends, business stay, or a weekend reset, Amari Bangsaen promises a warm and vibrant stay, creating lasting memories for every guest.

For more information, please call 038-399200 or visit www.amari.com/bangsaen.

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About ONYX Hospitality Group:

ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers in Southeast Asia where their expertise lies. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food and beverage. With over five decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.

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It’s Double 10 Time! Celebrate with Comfee’s Smart Deals and Gifts

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Double 10 shopping festival is upon us! Across the archipelago, from bustling Jakarta to vibrant Surabaya, this annual event signals the perfect opportunity for Indonesian families to upgrade their homes. Given Indonesia’s tropical climate, where cooling and energy efficiency are critical to daily comfort, this is the time to invest smartly. From October 1–31, Comfee is bringing a selection of specially curated deals across Shopee, TikTok Shop and Tokopedia to make smart cooling and essential home comfort easier than ever to enjoy. We are blending real savings, practical perks, and a smooth online shopping experience, making it the perfect chance for Indonesian families and young homeowners to refresh their homes with appliances that offer both innovation and peace of mind.

Comfee, Germany No.1 AC Brand
Comfee, Germany No.1 AC Brand

Comfee is offering a lineup of special deals, turning every purchase into a chance to celebrate comfort and value in style. Shoppers can enjoy exclusive vouchers, surprise gifts, and extra savings throughout October across TikTok, Tokopedia, and Shopee to make the celebration even more rewarding.

During October 1-31th, find Comfee on TikTok and Tokopedia, exclusive gifts are as followed:

  • Shipping Voucher: The first 350 consumers get IDR 100,000 off voucher.
  • Giveaway: The first 400 customers who purchase any Comfee AC will receive a complimentary Dofia Pillow that shipped together with the product.

Meanwhile, meet special discount on Shopee during October 1-31th:

  • Shipping Voucher for All Products: IDR 50,000 off for the first 300 fans.
  • Follow Comfee Shop, get IDR 50,000 off voucher for the first 400 fans.
  • Get exclusive Installation Voucher of IDR 100,000 off for the first 200 fans.
  • Giveaway: The first 200 customers who purchase any Comfee AC will receive a complimentary Dofia Pillow, shipped together with the product.

Moreover, during Double-Day (10 Oct) and PayDay (25-31 Oct), buy Comfee AC on Shopee:

  • Free Installation for the first 100 fans in Certain Area who purchase Comfee AC can have change to get installation discount up to Rp278,000!

With Smart Energy Management, Visible Saving Under Your Thumb
With Smart Energy Management, Visible Saving Under Your Thumb

For Double 10, Comfee spotlights the Gusto inverter air conditioner as the flagship deal for shoppers seeking efficiency, durability and healthier indoor comfort.

  • Powered by ECO+ AI Algorithm, Comfee Gusto inverter AC achieves over 30% energy savings, it helps users reduce electricity costs while maintaining comfort in the whole summer.
  • Control your AC with just a APP on your phone: By automatically turning on/off from 15km away and customize cooling mode by needs, a comfy and cooling summer just at your ease.
  • The built-in Active Clean+ self-cleaning system performs a 42-minute deep frost-cleaning cycle to maintain a fresh and healthy environment.
  • With golden coating on both the aircon and compressor, it makes Gusto more resistant in oxidation & corrosion and furnish a steadier and long-lasting working environment, efficiently preventing bacteria from breeding and spreading.
  • Engineered for durability, Gusto features a reliable PCB with UV conformal coating that improves anti-corrosion capability and a wide voltage range of 80V–265V to ensure stable performance under power fluctuations.

Celebrate Double 10 with Comfee by grabbing vouchers, unlocking gifts, and enjoying exclusive deals crafted for everyday comfort. Enjoy peace of mind with our great warranty that 5 years for the general and 10 years for the compressor. Visit Comfee’s official stores on TikTok and Shopee during October 1–31 to shop the Gusto and other Comfee favorites.

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Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q3)


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2025 3rd quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series. The constituent changes will be implemented on the effective date of 17th October 2025 (Friday). The results of the constituent review and exchange review are as follows:

1. Constituent Review – ixCrypto Index Series

1.1 Constituent Eligibility Update
Following the latest quarterly review and careful consideration, the IX Asia Index Advisory Committee (“the Committee”) has approved the inclusion of Binance coin (BNB) as an eligible constituent in various ixCrypto Indexes, effective from the 2025 Q4 review. In accordance with Section 3.9 of the index methodology (“Conflict of Interest Rule”), BNB had previously been excluded to avoid potential conflicts of interest. The Committee noted that the inclusion of BNB has been discussed in past review meetings, reflecting a continuous evaluation of market developments over the years. The Committee considered various factors including change of its shareholding structure, evolution of world environment on cryptocurrencies and how Binance evolved in this evolution. With its significant market capitalization and liquidity, the inclusion of BNB is expected to enhance the index’s market representativeness and better reflect the overall performance of the cryptocurrency market.

1.2 ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)
The number of constituents will decrease to 19 with 0 additions and 2 deletions.

Additions
No addition

Deletions

  1. Pi
  2. Pepe

After the change, the free float adjusted market capitalization coverage is 84.74%* (excluding stablecoins, which represents 6.66% of the total crypto universe), while the 90-day-average volume is 75.38%*. The constituents change above and recapping at 40% will take effect on the effective date.

Since the last review, there has been a increase in the crypto total market capitalization from USD3.09T to USD3.83T (+23.95%)#, and a increase in the daily volume from USD107.37B to USD163.91B (+52.66%)#. Bitcoin remains the largest crypto in the constituent list, with its price increased by 3.45% since the last review.

1.3 ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes

1.2.1 ixCrypto 5 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW5”) and ixCrypto 5 Square Root Index (“IXSR5”)

Additions
No addition

Deletions
No deletion

1.2.2 ixCrypto 10 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW10”) and ixCrypto 10 Square Root Index (“IXSR10”).

Additions
No addition

Deletions
No deletion

1.2.3 ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index (“IXAEW10”) and ixCrypto Altcoin 10 SR Index (“IXASR10”).

Additions

  1. Stellar

Deletions

  1. Avalanche

1.4 ixCrypto BTC/ETH Indexes
As of the cut-off date on 30th September 2025, the ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index (“IX5050”) maintains a 50%/50% weighting for the ixBitcoin Index (IXBI) and ixEthereum Index (IXEI). The ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index (“IXPI”) has a weighting of 87.71% and 12.29% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively.

At the upcoming effective date, IX5050 weightings will remain unchanged at 50%/50%. IXPI weightings will be adjusted to 81.71% and 18.28% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively, reflecting the market capitalization proportions of Bitcoin and Ethereum at the cut-off date.

1.5 ixCrypto Stablecoin Index
The number of constituents will remain at 4. Stablecoin comprises 6.66% of the total crypto universe, and ixCrypto Stablecoin Index covers around 97.45% of the 90-day average market capitalization in the stablecoin universe.

Additions
No addition

Deletions
No deletion

3. Exchange Review

To ensure a fairest price objective, all indexes are calculated based on average of multiple exchanges. As a result of exchange review, 10 exchanges passed the review process, which are as follows:

  1. Binance
  2. MEXC
  3. Bitget
  4. OKX
  5. Gate.io
  6. OKX
  7. Huobi Global (NEW)
  8. Crypto.com
  9. Coinbase Exchange
  10. Upbit (NEW)

Removed Exchanges
Nil

The selected 10 exchanges will be used to generate each of the fair average prices for the IX indexes’ constituents. The exchange review covers volume rankings, exchange background checks, founders’ background checks, USD/USDT/USDC/BTC pair coverage, overconcentration rules, exchange API coverage checks, and stability, among other aspects, for an exchange.

For more details about our exchange selection criteria, please email info@ix-index.com. More information on the ixCrypto Indexes, including their constituents and constituents’ weights, is provided in the Appendices, or refer to the website https://ix-index.com/.

*Exclude stable coins and coins that trigger conflict of interest (based on conflict-of-interest rule methodology 3.9, effective on Oct 2, 2020)
#As of 30th September 2025, based on the past 90 days average
XXXX (NEW)Newly introduced exchanges as of 2025 Q3

ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)

Universe All crypto coins traded in at least two different exchanges around the world
Selection Criteria Cryptocurrencies ranking in the top 80% of cumulative full market capitalization (“MC”) coverage and within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume
Number of Constituents 19 in Q3 2025
Launch Date 12th December 2018
Base Date 3rd December 2018
Base Value 1,000
Reconstitution Rule If the coverage is below 75% or any of constituents is not within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume, IXCI will be reconstituted to bring MC coverage back and do liquidity screening.
Reconstitution and Rebalancing Frequency Quarterly and with a fast entry rule
Weighting Methodology Free float adjusted market capitalization weighted with a cap of 40%
Currency US Dollar
Dissemination Every 5 seconds for 24×7

(On Bloomberg, Reuters and major information vendors)

Website https://ix-index.com/


Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Index

Crypto 90-day-average- Market Cap 90-day-average-Volume Cut-off

Price

Cumulative

Market Coverage

Weighting (%) After 40% Cap#
1 Bitcoin $2,278,834,864,037 $60,457,203,956 $112,122.64 59.48% 40.00%
2 Ethereum $474,442,908,932 $36,732,560,860 $4,141.48 71.87% 29.90%
3 XRP $174,946,226,380 $6,744,877,164 $2.87 76.43% 10.26%
4 Solana $103,279,479,871 $7,173,252,818 $210.74 79.13% 6.85%
5 Dogecoin $33,834,299,395 $2,889,726,619 $0.24 80.01% 2.15%
6 TRON $31,227,703,047 $1,014,111,972 $0.34 80.83% 1.90%
7 Cardano $28,644,283,255 $1,501,932,628 $0.81 81.58% 1.73%
8 Hyperliquid $15,151,737,591 $345,997,654 $47.10 81.97% 0.95%
9 Chainlink $13,835,002,419 $1,051,639,356 $21.68 82.33% 0.88%
10 Sui $12,440,898,179 $1,364,157,180 $3.28 82.66% 0.70%
11 Stellar $12,174,766,375 $521,674,738 $0.37 82.97% 0.70%
12 Bitcoin Cash $11,100,080,657 $496,087,329 $556.21 83.26% 0.66%
13 Avalanche $10,440,454,130 $789,262,379 $30.01 83.54% 0.76%
14 Hedera $9,848,921,954 $430,732,838 $0.22 83.79% 0.55%
15 Litecoin $8,380,178,217 $742,597,878 $106.85 84.01% 0.49%
16 Toncoin $7,947,705,221 $238,221,371 $2.72 84.22% 0.41%
17 Shiba Inu $7,607,518,622 $252,779,336 $0.00 84.42% 0.42%
18 Polkadot $6,362,234,896 $329,933,823 $4.00 84.59% 0.39%
19 Uniswap $5,992,742,481 $476,047,315 $7.75 84.74% 0.30%

As of 30 September,2025

# Weighting (%) after 40% Cap is adjusted according to the cut-off price, the arrangement of order may not be the same as 90-day-average-Market Cap
Selection of index constituents is based on the past 90-day-average market capitalization and volume.
For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the “ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper” on our website

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes

Index Constituent ixCrypto 5 EW Index ixCrypto 5 SR Index ixCrypto 10 EW Index ixCrypto 10 SR Index ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index ixCrypto

Altcoin 10

SR Index

1 Bitcoin 20.00% 51.98% 10.00% 38.85%
2 Ethereum 20.00% 19.45% 10.00% 18.38% 10.00% 28.73%
3 XRP 20.00% 12.78% 10.00% 10.76% 10.00% 16.83%
4 Solana 20.00% 10.14% 10.00% 8.80% 10.00% 13.75%
5 Dogecoin 20.00% 5.65% 10.00% 4.92% 10.00% 7.70%
6 TRON 10.00% 4.63% 10.00% 7.24%
7 Cardano 10.00% 4.42% 10.00% 6.91%
8 Hyperliquid 10.00% 3.27% 10.00% 5.12%
9 Chainlink 10.00% 3.15% 10.00% 4.93%
10 Sui 10.00% 2.82% 10.00% 4.39%
11 Stellar 10.00% 4.40%

As of 30 September 2025

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index and ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index

Crypto 90-day-average Crypto Market Cap 90-day-average Crypto Volume Index Level Weight in BTC/ETH 50/50 Weight in BTC/ETH Proportional
Bitcoin $2,278,834,864,037 $60,457,203,956 27640.65 50.00% 81.72%
Ethereum $474,442,908,932 $36,732,560,860 36240.60 50.00% 18.28%

As of 30 September 2025

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Stablecoin Indexes

Crypto 90-day-average- Market Cap 90-day-average-

volume

Cut-off

Price

Cumulative

Market Coverage

Weighting (%) After 40% Cap
1 USDT $165,529,410,166 $117,007,574,784 $1.0003 4.32% 40.00%
2 USDC $67,794,328,942 $14,891,104,436 $0.9999 6.09% 40.00%
3 USDe $10,082,403,116 $266,715,140 $1.0008 6.35% 14.55%
4 Dai $5,365,005,371 $16,886,154,186 $0.9999 6.49% 5.45%

As of 30 September 2025

ixCrypto Indexes Dissemination

Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second interval for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. The real-time indexes are available for viewing on the IX Crypto Index official webpage. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI” and “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged.

The vendor tickers are shown below:

Index Name Bloomberg Ticker TradingView Ticker Reuters Ticker
Real-time Delayed
ixCrypto Index IXCI IXCI2 IXCI .IXCI
ixBitcoin Index IXCBI IXCBI2 IXBI .IXBI1
ixEthereum Index IXCEI IXCEI2 IXEI .IXEI1

For further information about ixCrypto Index and other available indexes including IX Crypto spot price index series, please visit company official webpage https://ix-index.com or subscribe to LinkedIn: IX Asia Indexes

For data licensing and product, please contact us at licensing@ix-index.com.

For free API use on academic research or trial, please contact enquiry@ix-index.com

Hashtag: #ixCryptoIndex

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About IX Asia Indexes and IX Asia Index Advisory Committee

IX Capital International Limited is an award-winning index and investment advisory company. The index business arm- IX Asia Indexes, providing real-time digital asset and innovative indexes, disseminated 24×7 globally and built on robust infrastructure. Since the launch of the first crypto benchmark index (“IXCI”) launched in Hong Kong in December 2018, the ixCrypto index series expand into 29 indexes designed for exchange futures products, mark-to-market, and fund managers’ portfolio construction purposes. To ensure the professionality and impartiality of the index methodologies and operations, IX Asia Indexes has established its index advisory committee with representation from different industries, including fund management, exchanges, brokerage, financial blockchain experts, crypto service providers, etc. The committee will meet quarterly a year to discuss matters relating to the IX Asia Indexes, including to review and to comment the data sources, methodologies, and operations of IX Asia Indexes, to provide guidance to the future development of new IX Asia Indexes and to handle other issues and decisions on an as-needed basis.

IX Asia Indexes was awarded the Fintech Award (wealth investment and management) 2019 and 2021 organised by ETNet. It as well won an award for Startup of the Year and Basic Technology (Big Data) from Hong Kong Fintech Impetus Awards 2022 by Metro Broadcast and KPMG. It also won Asia Pacific Enterprise Achievement Award 2024 by Echolade. IX Asia Indexes completed its IOSCO compliance statement and obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2013 UKAS certification.

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About IX Crypto Indexes

The ixCrypto index (“IXCI”) is the first crypto index launched in Hong Kong. It was launched on 12 December 2018. It is denominated in USD with a base value of 1000 and a base date on 3 December 2018. Designed to be easy to understand while providing a good representation of the crypto market, ixCrypto index aims to cover the top 80% of the cumulative free-float adjusted market capitalization in the crypto universe and, at the same time, the crypto currencies should fall within the top liquid cryptos ranked by trading volume in the 90 days preceding the review date. The index is to be reviewed quarterly and with a fast entry rule. Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. Real time index data together with ixBitcoin Index and ixEthereum Index can be obtained from IX Asia Indexes Data Services and Bloomberg terminal on IXCI . For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI”, “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged. Wechat: 信昇亞洲指數.

Major Quake Strikes Off Southern Philippines

This handout photo from Golden Cornucopia - Davao de Oro State College taken and received on October 10, 2025 shows students gathering outside the school buildings after an earthquake in Davao de Oro, Mindanao. A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on October 10, triggering warnings of a "destructive tsunami" on the country's Pacific coast within hours. (Photo by Handout / Golden Cornucopia - Davao de Oro State College / AFP) / NO USE AFTER OCTOBER 20, 2025 02:45:40 GMT - NO USE AFTER OCTOBER 20, 2025 02:45:40 GMT - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / GOLDEN CORNUCOPIA - DAVAO DE ORO STATE COLLEGE" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVE /

AFP – A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on 10 October, triggering tsunami warnings in the Asian nation as well as neighbouring Indonesia and Palau.

The quake hit about 20 kilometers from Manay in the Mindanao region at 9:43 am, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

“Destructive tsunami is expected with life-threatening wave heights” on the archipelago nation’s east coast, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

Coastal residents in these areas “are strongly advised to immediately evacuate to higher grounds or move farther inland,” it added.

Waves of up to three meters were forecast for threatened areas in the Philippines and up to a meter-high waves in Palau and Indonesia, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.

There were no immediate reports of casualties, though police officer Dianne Lacorda told AFP the province of Davao Oriental, which includes Manay, expects damage.

“Our tumblers on the table were moving and falling,” she said, adding power and communication lines have been cut and the authorities are currently unable to assess the potential damage in some areas.

‘Shaking was so strong’

Christine Sierte, a teacher in the town of Compostela near Manay, told AFP she was in the middle of an online meeting when the violent shaking started.

“It was very slow at first then it got stronger…. That’s the longest time of my life. We weren’t able to walk out of the building immediately because the shaking was so strong,” she said.

“The ceilings of some offices fell, but luckily no one was injured,” she said, though some of the school’s 1,000-odd students “suffered panic attacks and difficulty in breathing”.

Kath Cortez, a local journalist based in Davao city to the west of Manay, told AFP the ground floor walls of her family’s house were showing small cracks.

“I was surprised by the strength. I had just woken up and was about to take a shower,” she said, adding members of her family ran out of the house.

Around the same time as the Philippine quake, USGS reported a shallow 6.2 magnitude temblor just over 140 kilometres southeast of Manus Island in Papua New Guinea.

A 99-kilometre-deep quake struck on Tuesday near the Pacific island nation’s second-largest city of Lae. No major damage was reported

The latest Philippine quake struck just 11 days after a 6.9-magnitude quake killed 74 people and destroyed or damaged about 72,000 houses in the central island of Cebu.

Earthquakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which is situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, an arc of intense seismic activity stretching from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.

“Answer the Call”: vivo at 30, Still Listening, Still Building

DONGGUAN, China, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — September 2025 marks vivo’s 30th anniversary. Together with Fortune Magazine, vivo co-produced a short documentary, “Answer the Call”, revealing how a user-oriented philosophy, market-by-market strategy and early bets on imaging and AI transformed it from landline OEM to global smartphone mainstay.

Three decades can witness the rise and fall of tech brands. vivo has already outlasted two technological cycles—and is now China’s only phone brand to have thrived through the landline, feature phone and smartphone eras. Fortune asks what kept it alive. “We must focus on creating products that users truly need,” said Hu Baishan, vivo’s Executive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer.

Hu Baishan was interviewed inside the vivo flagship store by Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, at Fortune Magazine
Hu Baishan was interviewed inside the vivo flagship store by Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, at Fortune Magazine

In 2012, vivo X1, 6.55 mm thick and the first phone with a Hi-Fi chip, answered young consumers who wanted slim design and studio-grade music on the move. In 2020, the ZEISS partnership answered the shift to mobile photography, adding professional optics and colour science to the camera stack. User-oriented thinking also drives accessibility for all: AI features on current models help users with impairments to better hear and see.

Global growth follows the same rule. “First More Local, then More Global,” Hu told Fortune, during his visit in Bangkok, Thailand. The “Four-Season Portrait” mode that adds snowfall to tropical street scenes is beloved in Thailand.

While Thailand is serving as the pilot for vivo’s premium brand building, Indonesia also stands out as a model for local production and local talent empowerment. Indonesia’s plant, built in 2015, operates on 80% local staff. Local engineers trained in China and now help scale complex tasks like the mass production of foldable phones locally.

By 2027, more than two-thirds of vivo phones will be sold outside China. The target is backed by a premium push. This October, the X300 and X300 Pro will be launched both in China and the global markets, bringing OriginOS to international users for the first time. Ahead of them, the limited-edition V60—co-styled with POP MART’s Zsiga and armed with a 50 MP Super-Telephoto—has already lit up Gen-Z collectors across emerging markets.

vivo V60 series
vivo V60 series

At the anniversary event, vivo also introduced its first MR headset, vivo Vision Discovery Edition. “Our MR is a good intermediate carrier between smartphones and robots,” Hu said. “Coupled with large-model capabilities, it effectively becomes the eyes and brain of future robots.” The device will enter overseas concept stores for user feedback and further upgrades before commercial launch.

vivo Vision Discovery Edition
vivo Vision Discovery Edition

As vivo steps into its fourth decade, the company is poised to continue its trajectory. “First, we must clearly understand the future trends of industry development – what the right things to do are, then comes doing things right,” Hu noted. Guided by the user-oriented philosophy, vivo continues to listen to the world, and answer the call of the future.

Watch the documentary film “Answer the Call” here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfgqURHtMl0

About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.

*”Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

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Lee Kum Kee Global Culinary Immersion Programme Debuts in Bhutan

Collaboration with Bhutan’s National De-suung Skilling Programme for Youth Empowerment


THIMPHU, BHUTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), the global leader in Asian sauces and condiments, is excited to announce the debut of its Global Culinary Immersion Programme (the Programme) in Bhutan. The initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with Bhutan’s De-suung Skilling Programme (DSP) as part of a national effort to empower youth career development through vocational training. It marks a significant milestone in the expansion of Lee Kum Kee’s programme across the Asia-Pacific region and its commitment to nurturing talent through culinary exchange.

Zimpon Wom Sonam Thinley, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, sixth from left), Dasho Tashi Wangmo, Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan (back row, seventh from left), Dasho Kesang Chuki Dorjee, Eminent Member, National Council of Bhutan, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, eighth from right), Karma Tshering, Executive Director, Post Skilling, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, fifth from right), Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce (back row, seventh from right), and Chef Vincent Liew, Executive Chef at The Star Sydney (back row, sixth from right), present certificates to young chefs of the culinary culture exchange programme.
Zimpon Wom Sonam Thinley, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, sixth from left), Dasho Tashi Wangmo, Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan (back row, seventh from left), Dasho Kesang Chuki Dorjee, Eminent Member, National Council of Bhutan, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, eighth from right), Karma Tshering, Executive Director, Post Skilling, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme (back row, fifth from right), Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce (back row, seventh from right), and Chef Vincent Liew, Executive Chef at The Star Sydney (back row, sixth from right), present certificates to young chefs of the culinary culture exchange programme.

To kick off this new chapter, Lee Kum Kee hosted a five-day culinary culture exchange programme between 4-8 October at the DSP Training Centre in Taba, Thimphu. Chef Vincent Liew, Executive Chef at The Star Sydney in Australia, acted as programme instructor and advisor. The programme brought 16 young Bhutanese chefs from the DSP into an immersive learning experience focusing on Asian cuisine, including flavour pairing and food presentation, while drawing on insights from Chef Vincent’s extensive career.

Chef Vincent Liew shares professional techniques with a group of DSP young chefs.
Chef Vincent Liew shares professional techniques with a group of DSP young chefs.

The programme culminated in an exclusive dinner for which young chefs prepared dishes using Lee Kum Kee sauces and local ingredients. It was followed by a certificate and award presentation to celebrate the young chefs’ accomplishments.

Zimpon Wom Sonam Thinley, Steering Committee Member, Desuung Skilling Programme, said, “The five-day culinary cultural exchange with Chef Vincent Liew, which featured Lee Kum Kee sauces, has inspired new ideas and introduced our young chefs to a wider range of cuisines. We look forward to future collaborations with Lee Kum Kee to promote culinary education for young people in Bhutan.”

Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, said, “Lee Kum Kee is dedicated to nurturing culinary talent and empowering youth through the Global Culinary Immersion Programme, and we are delighted to bring this meaningful initiative to Bhutan. This collaboration is especially significant as it connects Bhutan’s aspiring culinary talents with the global expertise of a seasoned chef, fostering a cultural exchange that celebrates innovation and the joy of cooking.”

Though the programme in Bhutan has officially concluded, the journey continues: a group of nominated young chefs will be invited to a culinary programme to Hong Kong, China in 2026, which will offer further opportunities to broaden their horizons at the heart of Lee Kum Kee’s heritage.

Lee Kum Kee is dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Through the Global Culinary Immersion Programme, it has offered aspiring youths culinary education, scholarships and exchanges in China, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, the UK, USA and Canada. Looking to the future, Lee Kum Kee will continue to use sauce and food as a cultural bridge to inspire, educate and unite.

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About Lee Kum Kee

Lee Kum Kee is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee’s range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create, and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee’s rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices and “Constant Entrepreneurship” combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.LKK.com.

About De-suung Skilling Programme

The De-suung Skilling Programme (DSP) is a Royal Project initiated by His Majesty The King of Bhutan in 2021. As envisioned by His Majesty, DSP imparts a series of short-term high-quality trainings to unemployed Bhutanese youths who have mostly completed high schools and are in their early or mid-20s. These youths have all undergone the De-suung training, which is a valued-based personal development programme intended to encourage active citizenry in the process of nation-building. DSP provides series of short-term training in various fields imparted to Bhutanese youths entering the job market with varying degree of educational qualification. For more information, please visit .

Vantage Shines as Main Sponsor at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025, Wins ‘Most Trusted Broker’ Award

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage, a leading multi-asset broker, proudly took centre stage as the main sponsor of the prestigious Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025, underscoring its commitment to supporting key industry events.

Vantage Shines as Main Sponsor at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025
Vantage Shines as Main Sponsor at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025

The summit, which brought together global brokers, financial experts, and traders, served as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and showcasing the latest innovations in online trading. As main sponsor, Vantage played a pivotal role in driving conversations on transparency, technology, and client-centric service.

Adding to the occasion, Vantage was also honoured with the Most Trusted Broker Award, a recognition that reaffirms the company’s reputation for reliability, transparency, and commitment to client service. The award highlights Vantage’s innovative platforms, reliable services, and comprehensive support tailored to traders across diverse markets.

Vantage Wins ‘Most Trusted Broker’ Award at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025
Vantage Wins ‘Most Trusted Broker’ Award at Smart Vision Summit Bahrain 2025

Marc Despallieres, CEO of Vantage Markets, commented:

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The recognition reinforces Vantage’s growing presence and its mission to empower traders with secure, reliable, and cutting-edge solutions.

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