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Toshiba’s Heavy Ion Therapy System CI-1000 Wins Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award and GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD at GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2025

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KAWASAKI, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Toshiba Group has announced that its heavy ion therapy system CI-1000 was honored with a GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD and the highly regarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2025, sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. 

This system was selected for the GOOD DESIGN BEST 100 from among all GOOD DESIGN AWARD recipients, a distinction that recognizes designs with the potential to contribute to future lifestyles, industries, and society. It was also honored with a GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD, which is presented to only nineteen outstanding designs and distinguished with the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, given only to three recipients this year, that are deemed to make a significant contribution to Japan’s economic development.

This year also saw three other Toshiba designs win significant recognition and a GOOD DESIGN AWARD for their distinctive value and exceptional design: Habuki™, a sewage pretreatment system using a rotating fiber unit for the oxidation ditch; the Delighting Everyone Project; and Goi Thermal Power Station.

  • Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD, and GOOD DESIGN BEST 100

Toshiba Heavy Ion Therapy System CI-1000 
Joint submission by Toshiba Corporation and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation

Toshiba Heavy Ion Therapy System CI-1000
Toshiba Heavy Ion Therapy System CI-1000

Toshiba’s latest iteration of its ground-breaking heavy ion therapy system, CI-1000, further advances cancer irradiation therapy that removes the need for surgery or hospitalization. In the course of continuing development, Toshiba has significantly miniaturized and refined the technology, taking it beyond that of conventional systems.

The system won high marks in many areas, including combining Japan’s advanced medical technology and premium services in a comprehensive package, and for delivering an excellent treatment experience and enhancing the well-being of many individuals, improving their quality of life.

For details: Heavy Ion Therapy | Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions

  • GOOD DESIGN AWARD

1. Habuki™:  A pretreatment system using a rotating fiber unit for the oxidation ditch

Toshiba Habuki™
Toshiba Habuki™

Habuki™ is a sewage pretreatment system that redesigns the sewage treatment process at facilities that use the oxidation ditch. It employs a new technology to pretreat inlet sewage before it enters the reaction tank, and in doing so it nearly doubles the tank treatment capacity.

In practical use, the system successfully reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs, shrinking the total life cycle cost. The system also won praise for bringing a new level of effectiveness to facility upgrades and for use in temporary operations during disasters.

For details: A pretreatment technology using the rotating fiber unit for oxidation ditch Habuki™ | Social Systems | Toshiba 

2. Delighting Everyone Project

Delighting Everyone Project
Delighting Everyone Project

The Delighting Everyone Project aims to make life easier for residents of the remote islands of South Pacific Islands by giving them access to electricity. This business development project is establishing shared economy services for the use of rechargeable electrical products powered by renewable energy, supported by a foundational equipment rental and payment infrastructure operated by local community stores. The project was admired for putting in place “Infrastructure that anyone can benefit from,” giving residents easy access to electricity generated from renewable sources, and for its aim of enhancing community productivity and the quality of life of local residents.

For details: Toshiba Clip | Co-creating a New Economic Sphere in Unelectrified Regions -Contributing to productivity improvement in island countries through electric product sharing services

3. Goi Thermal Power Station
Joint submission by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corporation, Takenaka Corporation, Takenaka Civil Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., and Daiken Sekkei, Inc.

Goi Thermal Power Station
Goi Thermal Power Station

In 2019, the Toshiba-led consortium won a contract of replacement work for Goi Thermal Power Station in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture. The completion of unit 3 this year brought the project to an early and successful conclusion. Since the early stages of the rebuild, interactive workshops were held with the many people involved in construction and operation. These sessions allowed issues to be shared and discussed, and the development of an ideal future vision. This led to co-creation of a grand concept: “Easy to see, Easy to Understand, Comfortable, and Easy to Operate.”

This approach to project advancement was recognized for achieving efficiency and workplace safety by implementing functional design that proactively prevented human error, and for realizing advanced facilities and spaces that foster a sense of pride and attachment among the people who work there. 

For details: Thermal Energy | Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions

GOOD DESIGN AWARD-winning items will be showcased in GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2025, at Tokyo Midtown from November 1 to 5, 2025.

About GOOD DESIGN AWARD
The annual GOOD DESIGN AWARD continues to build on the heritage of Japan’s Good Design Product Commendation System, established in 1957. It welcomes submissions from Japan and overseas, and aims to advance design that addresses societal challenges and themes, and that enhances quality of life. It promotes the winners through public outreach activities, and the ‘G Mark,’ the symbol of the award, widely recognized for denoting excellence in design.

Forrester’s Total Experience Score: Most Financial Services Firms In Singapore Fail To Match Their Brand Promise With Their Customer Experience

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Citibank, HSBC, and Raffles Health Insurance received the highest Total Experience Scores in the banking, investment, and health insurance sectors, respectively

SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) has released its inaugural Total Experience Score rankings for financial services firms in Singapore in 2025, revealing a wide disparity between how well banks, investment firms, and health insurers align their brand promises with the experiences they deliver to their customers. Only a handful of financial services firms excel in both areas, with the majority of brands struggling to deliver consistent experiences that build trust and engender long-term loyalty.

The Total Experience Score combines findings from Forrester’s Brand Experience Index (BX Index™) and its well-established Customer Experience Index (CX Index™) to generate a composite score that measures the perceptions that both noncustomers and customers form based on their cumulative interactions with a brand. As the only metric that measures brand impact across the entire customer lifecycle, the Total Experience Score empowers CX, marketing, and digital business leaders to identify the key drivers of BX and CX, top levers of trust, and the emotions that most affect brands’ ability to win, retain, and serve customers.

Key findings from the Singapore financial services Total Experience Score rankings include:

  • Banks:
    Of the six banks evaluated — Citibank, DBS, HSBC, OCBC, Standard Chartered, and United Overseas Bank (UOB) — the sector showed the weakest alignment between brand promise and customer experience. Brand perceptions among prospective customers were low, and experiences for existing customers remained flat. Only Citibank and DBS stood out, earning top rankings due to strong scores across both customer and noncustomer segments. To improve, banks must focus on creating welcoming branch environments and offering competitive interest rates to strengthen brand experience while simplifying account opening and using clear communication to enhance customer experience.
  • Investment Firms:
    Among the five firms assessed — Citibank, DBS, HSBC, OCBC, and UOB — HSBC led with the highest Total Experience Score, driven by strong BX and CX ratings from affluent customers. Brand promises generally resonated well with prospective customers, and experiences for existing customers were relatively solid. Notably, international brands outperformed local ones in customer favorability. To improve, investment firms should offer a diverse range of investment products, maintain transparent fees, and deliver high-quality customer service to elevate both BX and CX.
  • Health Insurers:
    Of the eight insurers evaluated — AIA, FWD, Great Eastern, HSBC Life, Income Insurance, Prudential, Raffles Health Insurance (RHI), and Singlife — RHI led across all metrics, thanks to its integrated healthcare ecosystem and high trust ratings. The sector suffers from a growing imbalance between customer and noncustomer perceptions, however, with existing customers being more critical than noncustomers. To improve, health insurers must offer affordable healthcare plans, ensure clear policy coverage, and provide hassle-free service to boost BX. Enhancing personal data security and improving website capabilities are essential to strengthening CX.

“Singapore’s financial services firms must rethink how they deliver value across the entire customer lifecycle, before and after the relationship starts,” said Tom Mouhsian, principal analyst at Forrester. “The Total Experience Score reveals that winning new customers and retaining existing ones requires more than just good branding; it demands consistent, emotionally resonant experiences. Total experience reflects the cumulative impact of every interaction across the customer lifecycle and is the most holistic measure of whether a brand is truly able to follow through on its promises, earn trust, and thus ensure sustainable growth and competitiveness.”

Resources:

  • Learn more about the Total Experience Score and how it can drive growth.
  • Read more about the results of Singapore financial services 2025 Total Experience Score rankings, and explore Forrester’s 2025 Total Experience Score rankings for banks, health insurers and investment firms (client access required).
  • Visit here to learn more about Forrester’s BX Index.

About Forrester
Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We empower leaders in technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, sales, and product functions to be bold at work and accelerate growth through customer obsession. Our unique research and continuous guidance model helps executives and their teams achieve their initiatives and outcomes faster and with confidence. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.

 

David Zipper and Jari Kauppila headline the speaker lineup of Tomorrow.Mobility 2025

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BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The fifth edition of Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), the global event driving a new sustainable and intelligent urban mobility, will gather 200 international experts in Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue from November 4-6. Among them are David Zipper, Senior Fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative, and Jari Kauppila, Head of the Secretary-General’s Office at the International Transport Forum (ITF).

David Zipper and Jari Kauppila, keynote speakers at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2025
David Zipper and Jari Kauppila, keynote speakers at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2025

Under the theme “Move Better”, TMWC, jointly organized by Fira de Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the European Union, will feature over 50 sessions addressing topics such as Staying competitive in the race to net-zero, The future of mobility: exploring the next decade of innovations, and Autonomous mobility in public transport.

Urban mobility expert David Zipper will headline the keynote lineup. Zipper, a Senior Fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative, explores the intersection of transportation policy, technology, and society. He has worked in city government, venture capital, and as an advisor in the smart cities and mobility sectors.

Jari Kauppila, Head of the Secretary-General’s Office at the ITF will also participate in the congress. Kauppila oversees the Forum’s strategic agenda. Prior to that, Kauppila led research and modelling work at ITF and coordinated international projects on topics such as decarbonization, and road safety and infrastructure investment.

Key insights to reshape mobility
EIT Urban Mobility will also share the insights from two recent studies. The first investigation quantifies the return on investment of bike-sharing schemes across Europe and reveals that these systems deliver significant benefits in emissions reduction, public health improvements, congestion alleviation and urban quality of life. Key findings reveal that one new job is created for every 75 shared bicycles deployed, and that European bike sharing schemes have saved 760,000 commuting hours, equivalent to €30 million in productivity gains.

The second study explores how people’s commuting habits are shaped by factors such as status quo bias, loss aversion, or friction costs. Based on the research insights and examples from deploy corporate mobility, the report highlights models and tactics that can incentivize more sustainable behaviour in commute, such as nudges and experimentation, instrumental to overcome psychological barriers and encourage sustainable mobility.

TMWC will be held alongside Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading international summit on smart cities and urban solutions, Tomorrow.Building and Tomorrow.Blue Economy.

G-AsiaPacific Achieves Premier Tier Status within the AWS Partner Network

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SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – G-AsiaPacific Sdn Bhd (G-AsiaPacific), a Malaysian-born cloud service provider and subsidiary of K-One Technology Berhad, has achieved AWS Premier Tier Services Partner status within the AWS Partner Network (APN). AWS is the acronym for Amazon Web Services. This designation, the highest tier within the APN, recognises partners with proven technical mastery, a consistent record of customer success, and deep collaboration with AWS.

G-AsiaPacific celebrates the anniversary of the AWS KUL Region together with Amazon Web Services.
G-AsiaPacific celebrates the anniversary of the AWS KUL Region together with Amazon Web Services.

This milestone marks a defining moment in G-AsiaPacific’s journey. Since becoming one of Malaysia’s earliest AWS Partners in 2013, the company has pioneered cloud adoption across the region by helping startups scale rapidly, guiding enterprises through complex migrations, and enabling digital transformation across the public sector.

AWS Malaysia Country Manager Peter Murray announcing G-AsiaPacific's Premier Tier achievement.
AWS Malaysia Country Manager Peter Murray announcing G-AsiaPacific’s Premier Tier achievement.

With more than a decade of partnership with AWS, G-AsiaPacific’s Premier Tier achievement reflects a legacy of industry firsts, including being the first Malaysian-born partner to earn the AWS Migration and Modernization Services Competency, and the first and only Premier Tier Partner in Malaysia with the AWS Managed Services Provider (MSP) specialization. These distinctions demonstrate the company’s capability to deliver full-lifecycle cloud transformation and sustained operational excellence.

“This achievement reflects the dedication of our people and the trust of our customers,” said Mark Goh, CEO & Co-founder of G-AsiaPacific, headquartered in Malaysia with regional offices in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. “Reaching Premier Tier with AWS alongside being recognised as the first Malaysian-born Migration Competency Partner, and one of the first AWS Premier Tier partners with AWS Managed Service Partner (MSP) Specialisation in the ASEAN region is both an honour and a responsibility. It reinforces our commitment to push the boundaries of what cloud technology can deliver, and to help organisations across Asia Pacific reimagine what’s possible in the digital era.”

G-AsiaPacific’s excellence has been recognised with multiple awards, including AWS Partner of the Year Malaysia in 2019, 2021, and 2024. Building on this recognition, the company continues to expand its capabilities across application modernisation, security, analytics, and generative AI. This combination of technical depth and a customer-first approach has earned the trust of leading organisations in financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, and education.

By attaining Premier Tier status, G-AsiaPacific joins an exclusive global community of AWS partners who work closely with AWS to deliver transformative outcomes. Customers working with G-AsiaPacific gain enhanced access to AWS resources, co-innovation opportunities, and the confidence of engaging a partner validated at the highest level of excellence.

With this designation, G-AsiaPacific strengthens its position as a leading cloud partner in Malaysia and across Asia Pacific, committed to helping businesses of all sizes innovate, grow, and thrive in the digital economy.

For more information, please visit the G-AsiaPacific website.Hashtag: #GAsiaPacific



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About G-AsiaPacific Sdn Bhd (G-AsiaPacific)

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Malaysia, G-AsiaPacific, a wholly-owned subsidiary of K-One Technology Bhd, is a leading multi-cloud service provider specialising in AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and other platforms. As a born-in-the-cloud company, G-AsiaPacific has helped thousands of organisations embrace digital transformation through services spanning cloud migration, managed services, application modernisation, data analytics, security, and AI/ML. G-AsiaPacific has been consistently recognised by AWS for its leadership, innovation, and customer success, including being a three-time recipient of the AWS Partner of the Year Malaysia award.

Save the Children’s “Journey Around the World” Addresses Deep-rooted Community Needs to Create Lasting Change for Children’s Futures

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Travel Influencers Christy Leung and “African Prince” Kunbi Journey into the Heart of Childhood

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Hongkongers love to travel, and in recent years, more people are seeking in-depth experiences, venturing into local communities to feel the cultural pulse. Travel enables us to experience diverse traditions and build genuine connections with people. Similarly, helping to improve the lives of children around the world is a connection that transcends borders. Save the Children works in different regions globally to assess the social issues affecting children’s wellbeing and develop long-term changes, building deeper, more meaningful connections with children through the Journey Around the World (JAW) programme.

Travel Influencers Christy Leung and “African Prince” Kunbi Journey into the Heart of Childhood

Christy Leung, a mother of three and travel show host, was inspired by a trip with her family where she witnessed first-hand the genuine smiles of children in hardship, deepening her convictions about children’s education and wellbeing. Meanwhile, Kunbi, known as the “African Prince” and a Nigerian influencer who has lived in Hong Kong for over a decade, shares his personal experiences to highlight the importance of love and community, calling for greater attention to the challenges faced by children worldwide.
Christy’s Unexpected Discovery: The Innocent Smiles of African Children
“What started as a family trip to Kenya to see the Great Migration of animals turned into an eye-opening experience,” Christy recalls, still moved by her African journey four years ago. Beyond the wildlife, she encountered indigenous and minority communities living in remote villages. “Some villages had only 10 to 20 people, and their homes were built from cow dung and mud. We mostly saw women and children because the men were away doing labour work.” The children’s smiles are still deeply etched in Christy’s mind. “Despite their harsh living conditions, they were easily satisfied, finding great joy in just kicking a football made of paper.”
Poverty remains a major challenge for children worldwide. In Zambia, for example, many girls are forced into early marriage due to poverty. Currently, 12 million underage girls are married, with over half becoming mothers before the age of 19. As a mother, Christy’s travels resonated with her. “These situations move me deeply. We saw young girls in African villages who, because they couldn’t go out to work, already had to shoulder family responsibilities, supporting their families by beading and selling bracelets. In a way, they lost their childhood and the chance to broaden their horizons.”
When asked what can empower children to change their future, Christy is unequivocal: “Education and knowledge. If children only know how to herd cattle and care for siblings, their lives will never change. Education can teach them life skills like farming and animal husbandry, or even allow them to become tour guides, improving the future of their entire village.” Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Save the Children has been working in Zambia for over 40 years to combat child marriage and help girls return to school, while improving literacy rates. In 2024 alone, nearly 100,000* children benefited from these efforts.
Kunbi Shares Childhood Memories, Thinking of Children in Hardship
“My fondest childhood memory is growing up in a Nigerian community”, When talking about his childhood, Kunbi, the “African Prince”, who has lived in Hong Kong for over a decade, always smiles as he describes growing up in a lively and warm community atmosphere. “We lived in a large, close-knit neighbourhood with about 15 families. Every evening, we cooked and ate together while the children played nearby.” After many years in Hong Kong, Kunbi’s lifestyle blends Nigerian and Hong Kong cultures, with friends joking that he is “not a real African”. Now a content creator, Kunbi bridges cultures by sharing videos about Nigerian music, food, and language. “People often notice the differences between Hong Kong and African children, but I see the similarities. The most important thing for a child is love.”
While Kunbi considers himself fortunate to have grown up in a loving environment, he has also witnessed the harsh realities in Nigeria. “Some children have no parents, live on the streets, and survive by begging.” When he and his girlfriend Zoe returned to Nigeria to visit family, they visited a floating slum and recalled the extremely poor living conditions: “There was no electricity, no proper toilets.” Kunbi laments, “Many children don’t even know how different the environment is outside their area.”
Elsewhere in Africa, children in Ethiopia face a dual crisis of drought and conflict. Over 4.39 million people are displaced, 4.26 million primary school students are out of school, and child malnutrition is severe. Save the Children is helping by providing high-energy peanut paste to treat malnourished young children and supporting families to learn how to grow fast-maturing crops and practise beekeeping, helping communities build economic resilience. At the same time, the organisation provides children with books, school uniforms, and school meals to help them return to school. In 2024, nearly 180,000* Ethiopian children benefited from these initiatives.

Helping children through hardship is not just about resources—it’s about sending a message: “You are not alone. As Kunbi concluded, he shared a heartfelt message to all children facing challenges: “Don’t give up.” He explained that sometimes life may feel unfair, “but as long as you stay happy, strive to be a good person, and believe that you are worthy of love, you can also have happiness.”
Connecting the World with Love: Journey Around the World Protects Children’s Futures
A journey may end, but human connections can continue through sustained support. Save the Children Hong Kong’s Journey Around the World programme meets the ongoing needs of children in Mainland China, Ethiopia, Nepal, Vietnam, Zambia and regions of greatest need. It tackles challenges like malnourished children, left-behind children, education for ethnic minority children, and child marriage through survival, poverty, disaster response and protection. In 2024, Save the Children has reached over 2.8 million* children, bringing sustainable change to them and their communities.

One trip changed Christy and her then 6-year-old daughter. After returning to Hong Kong, her daughter learned to cherish what she has and no longer complains about going to school, because she understands that some children cannot. Christy believes that letting children see the other side of the world helps cultivate respect and empathy, and inspires their innate care and willingness to give. Christy praises the programme as being very meaningful: “It provides targeted support to children who truly need it, and its scope is broad, not limited to one aspect. Donors can clearly see where their contributions are going, which gives people a lot of confidence.” She believes that through the case stories and reports they receive regularly, donors can truly witness how they are changing a child, a family, and even a community, and this emotional connection is the most enduring source of support.
Hunger, lack of schooling, displacement—children in different parts of the world are facing complex challenges and need long-term, dedicated support to achieve positive and lasting change. Kunbi says frankly, “Donating is the simplest and most effective way to help. It gives children who long to go to school—or even have a safe place to live—access to food, shelter, and education.” The programme is able to gain a deep understanding of local situations and articulate long-term support.
Let us join hands through the Journey Around the World to bring hope, love, and a brighter future to children everywhere.
Notes: *The figures are from the Global Child Sponsorship Programme which has been transformed into Journey Around the World to reach more children and support the collective needs of their communities. We are not leaving any sponsored children or communities behind and we will continue to serve those enrolled in our programmes.

Hashtag: #SavetheChildren #charity #JourneyAroundtheWorld #ChristyLeung #Kunbi





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About Save the Children Hong Kong

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Hong Kong and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – so children can fulfil their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. With over 100 years of expertise, we are the world’s first and leading independent children’s organisation – transforming lives and the future.
Established in 2009, Save the Children Hong Kong is part of the global movement which operates in around 100 countries. We work with children, families, schools, communities and our supporters to deliver lasting change for children in Hong Kong and around the world.

Riverchain Completes US$5M Series A to Accelerate Working Capital Solutions for SME Contractors

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New capital accelerates rollout of Hong Kong-based Riverchain’s deployment of working capital to SMEs in the construction industry, as funding surpasses US$100 million


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Riverchain International Limited (“Riverchain” or the “Company”), a Hong Kong-based fintech pioneering working capital solutions for the construction industry, today announced it has raised US$5 million in its Series A round led by Betatron Venture Group. The funding will support the Company’s expansion across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia and its continued investment in its origination and distribution technology capabilities.

Riverchain’s mission

Riverchain was founded to address one of the construction industry’s biggest pain points: the chronic liquidity gap faced by subcontractors. In Hong Kong alone, an estimated US$7 billion is tied up annually in payments with long or variable tenors, making it challenging for small and medium-sized enterprises to manage cash flows effectively and pursue growth opportunities.

Since January 2024, Riverchain has deployed over US$100 million in capital, supporting the 115 public and private projects in Hong Kong — from large scale infrastructure initiatives including the Northern Metropolis in Hong Kong to landmark developments such as the iconic Kai Tak Sports Park. Through agile working capital solutions, Riverchain enables contractors to access funds quickly and flexibly, empowering these essential businesses to flourish while building Asia’s future.

Series A fuelling growth

The closing of the US$5M Series A round follows a US$1.2 million Seed investment round that included participation from the Republic Asia Ecosystem Fund earlier this year.

With the latest fundraise, the Company is well-capitalised to expand its presence in key APAC markets where subcontractors face chronic liquidity gaps. The new capital will also accelerate investment in the Company’s data-rich operating system, proprietary credit underwriting model and embedded financing solutions, enabling faster, more scalable access to working capital for its clients. On the distribution side, the investment will support the development of technology that offers transparent, institutional-grade access to the Company’s alternative credit assets.

Following its latest milestone, the Company will continue to work closely with its credit facility and distribution partners, including Chong Hing Bank, ARTA TechFin, Abound Capital and Olea and others, to expand financing solutions for main contractors, subcontractors and related SMEs in the construction sector.

Leadership and investor partners

“The closing of our Series A validates our mission to empower subcontractors and provides the capital needed to scale our technology and expand our reach,” said Ben Wong, Founder & CEO of Riverchain. “By combining our specialised financial products with our data-driven platform, we are actively modernising the construction industry and helping a new generation of builders grow their businesses with confidence and transparency.”

Matthias Knobloch, Managing Partner & CEO at Betatron Venture Group, commented: “Despite its large size, the construction industry is only at the early stages of a significant digital transformation. Riverchain’s deeply integrated approach and leading position in the market allows it to play a meaningful role in the future growth of the industry.”

Adrian Cheng, Venture Builder, added: “We’re at a pivotal moment where technology, finance and infrastructure are converging to drive the next wave of economic growth. Riverchain is harnessing innovation to transform construction opportunities into pathways for long-term progress across regions.”

With this Series A funding, the Company will accelerate its mission of bridging the liquidity gap for subcontractors across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. The Company’s combination of liquidity, technology and strategic partnerships will enable faster, more efficient capital deployment. As the Company scales its operations and expands into new markets, it will continue to set the standard for data-driven, transparent and tailored financing solutions across the built environment.

Hashtag: #Riverchain


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About Riverchain International Limited

Riverchain is a trusted provider of working capital solutions tailored to the construction industry. Through proprietary technology and deep industry expertise, we simplify access to financing, empowering construction companies to achieve growth and success. Our offerings include bespoke and competitive factoring solutions, invoice financing and cash-flow-based loans.​

Beyond financing, Riverchain delivers value-added digital solutions and collaborates with technology partners to enhance supply chain transparency across the built environment. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Riverchain serves clients across the Hong Kong and Southeast Asia region.

About Betatron Venture Group

Betatron funds early-stage B2B tech startups innovating in Asia’s largest industries: construction, manufacturing, logistics, finance, trade, communications and environmental technology.

With a proven track record of identifying and scaling transformative technology companies, the firm provides both capital and strategic support to accelerate their portfolio companies’ expansion.

Senna Wellness Retreat brings Mid-Autumn festival to 700 children in Sin Suoi Ho Commune, Lai Chau Province through the ‘Trăng Lên Đỉnh Núi’ campaign

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BAC NINH, Vietnam, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Senna Wellness Retreat has successfully completed ‘Trăng Lên Đỉnh Núi’ (Moonrise over the mountain) campaign with a charitable trip to Sin Suoi Ho Commune, Lai Chau Province on October 02, 2025. The visit marked the completion of a two-month journey dedicated to bringing a meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival to children and local residents in Vietnam’s northern highlands, reflecting Senna’s commitment to give back to the community.

Senna Wellness Retreat wrapped up the ‘Trăng Lên Đỉnh Núi’ campaign with a charitable visit to Lai Chau province, bringing Mid-Autumn joy to 700 children at Sin Suoi Ho Commune
Senna Wellness Retreat wrapped up the ‘Trăng Lên Đỉnh Núi’ campaign with a charitable visit to Lai Chau province, bringing Mid-Autumn joy to 700 children at Sin Suoi Ho Commune

Launched in August 2025, the campaign introduced the ‘Về Nguồn’ (Return to Roots) mooncake collection and the initiative “A Cake for a Cake – A Box for a Box,” where each mooncake purchased funded another for the highland children. The project also featured the ‘Trăng Lên Đỉnh Núi’ art showcase celebrating Vietnam’s heritage and spirit of community.

The charitable trip to Sin Suoi Ho Commune, Lai Chau delivered a total of 750 gift sets of warm clothing, school supplies, lanterns, and 1,210 mooncakes to the local children and residents, exceeding the initial expectation by over 50%. The highlight of the journey was the celebration night “Sáng Mãi Nụ Cười Em” (To keep your bright smile), uniting the community for a memorable evening of music, traditional performances by children and border guards like lion dances.

The campaign’s success was made possible through the support of local authorities, Sin Suoi Ho border guards, co-organiser Kinh Bac International School, strategic partner The Brand Promise, artists Ngô Thành Nhân, Phạm Việt Hưng, Trần Thái, Nguyễn Văn Chuốt, Nguyễn Thị Minh, Trần Thị Phúc, and media partners PR Newswire, Fine Art Magazine, and Saigoneer.

“Trăng Lên Đỉnh Núi reflects Senna’s belief that true serenity comes not only from self-care but also from nurturing kindness within the community,” said Ms. Vũ Thiên Hà, Founder and CEO of Senna Wellness Retreat, “The children’s smiles are our sweetest reward.” With the campaign concluded, its message of empathy and connection continues to shine, reminding us that every act of giving fosters a more compassionate and happier society.

About Senna Wellness Retreat

Senna Wellness Retreat is a premium wellness resort that offers a personalized and holistic healing journey of body and mind through physical and spiritual pathways to body, emotional and social health. By assessing and working to improve the influencing elements that can affect this equilibrium, we help develop guests’ inner resilience and healing capabilities needed to maintain all-around wellbeing.

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WuXi Biologics Included in Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index

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  • The only company from pharmaceutical industry selected for inclusion in the Index
  • Also included in HSI ESG Index and Hang Seng ESG 50 Index
  • Green CRDMO solution provider with outstanding sustainability performance

HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced its inclusion in the 2025 Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index. It stands out as the only company from the pharmaceutical industry selected for this prestigious recognition. The company has also been previously honored for its inclusion in both the HSI ESG Index and the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index.

The Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index recognizes publicly listed companies that demonstrate outstanding ESG performance, providing benchmarks for sustainability investments. Constituent selection follows a comprehensive process based on the results from a sustainability assessment undertaken annually by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA), an independent and professional assessment body, using its proprietary sustainability assessment and rating framework.

As a global provider of biologics Green CRDMO solutions, WuXi Biologics has consistently embraced sustainability principles as integral to its robust business growth — advancing sustainable practices in biologics green research, development, manufacturing, and operations; optimizing energy and resource efficiency; enhancing governance transparency; and demonstrating unwavering dedication to employee welfare and societal improvement.

Dr. Chris Chen, WuXi Biologics CEO and Chairman of the ESG Committee, commented, “Being included in the Hang Seng Indexes is a significant recognition of our continuous efforts in pursuing sustainability. As a global leader in Green CRDMO, we will remain committed to creating long-term value for stakeholders while contributing to society and the environment.”

In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, WuXi Biologics has been actively engaged with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI). The company’s new near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions-reduction target matrix has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in August.

Over the past few years, WuXi Biologics has earned widespread recognition for its dedicated efforts in sustainability. The company was granted MSCI AAA ESG Rating; awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI); named to CDP Water Security “A List” and Supplier Engagement Assessment “A List”, and awarded a CDP Climate Change leadership-level “A-” score; given the highest negligible-risk rating by Sustainalytics, and recognized as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG top-rated company; selected as a Constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series; listed in the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index; and rated as Prime by ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of June 30, 2025, WuXi Biologics is supporting 864 integrated client projects, including 24 in commercial manufacturing.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

Contacts

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Media
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