On 28 April, Wharf No. 3 at the Lao-Viet International Port was officially inaugurated in the Vung Ang Economic Zone, Ky Anh township, Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam, in a ceremony attended by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith.
SWAS Announces SESA AWARDS 2025 – 2026: Recognizing Excellence In Beauty & Wellness

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The Specialists in Wellness Association Singapore (SWAS) is proud to announce the launch of the SESA Awards 2025 – 2026, taking place on 8 July 2025. The awards continue the association’s tradition of recognizing outstanding achievement in the wellness, beauty, and complementary therapy sectors.
Registration for this prestigious event is now open: https://awards.swas.sg/
For the first time, the SESA Awards 2025 – 2026 are open to regional businesses and professionals in the wellness, beauty, and complementary therapy industries. This exciting opportunity allows top-tier service providers from across the region to showcase their expertise, elevate their recognition, and gain exposure to a broader audience. Whether the company is based in Southeast Asia or beyond, participation is encouraged to celebrate excellence, professionalism, and innovation. With regional participation, the SESA Awards continues to set the standard for service excellence, inspiring growth and collaboration on an international scale.
Since its inception, the SESA Awards has become a cornerstone event for professionals across the wellness and beauty industries. These awards have consistently celebrated service excellence, innovation, and dedication, elevating industry standards and fostering growth. With a history of honoring top-tier talent and service providers, the SESA Awards 2025 – 2026 will build on this legacy, taking the recognition of service delivery to new heights.
Winners of the SESA Awards 2025 – 2026 will have the opportunity to be listed under the SWAS Registrar of Complementary Therapists (SRCT). The SRCT is an industry-recognized registry that identifies and classifies practicing therapists who meet the required standards in skills, qualifications, and professionalism within the complementary therapy sector. Being listed under the SRCT affirms that the therapist has attained a high level of service competency and adheres to a structured framework of ethical conduct, continuous learning, and client care.
“The SESA Awards represent more than just a title; they symbolize the hard work, commitment, and exceptional standards of service that define industry leaders. As we continue to grow and adapt, our aim is to bring recognition to outstanding individuals and businesses who set the bar for service excellence,” said Raymond Ooi, spokesperson and Organizing Chairman of the SESA Awards 2025 – 2026.
Who Should Look At Participating
The awards are open to businesses operating within the wellness, beauty, and complementary therapy sectors that have a minimum of three employees. Categories include, but are not limited to:
Operators in the Beauty & Wellness Industry:
- Beauty & Aesthetics
- Hairdressing & Hair Care
- Spa & Body Wellness
- Nails, Brows & Lashes
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Wellness
- Education & Training in Wellness Beauty
- Wellness Product Brands
Solution Providers to the Beauty & Wellness Industry:
- Point-of-Sale Systems
- Appointment Systems
- CRM & ERP Systems
- AI Automation & Robotics
- Digital Transformation & Automation
- Lead Generation & Digital Marketing
- E-commerce Solutions
- Training & Certification Services
Benefits this will bring
Industry Recognition – Stand out and gain acknowledgment as a leader in service excellence.
Professional Advancement – Qualified therapists will be included in the SRCT registry, boosting their professional credibility.
Business Growth – Elevate reputation, attract more clients, and enhance customer trust.
Judging Panel
The SESA Awards 2025–2026 will be evaluated by a panel of distinguished educators and industry experts from Singapore. Each judge brings years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the standards, trends, and evolving expectations within the wellness, beauty, and complementary therapy sectors. The panel includes:
- Suzanne NG
Programme Chair, Diploma in Wellness and Hospitality Business, Diploma in Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Management, Republic Polytechnic - Lynn TAN
Director, School of Business & Services, ITE College East - Jessie TONG
Deputy Director, Singapore Polytechnic - Carol LEE
Senior Specialists (Lifestyle), Employment and Employability Institute (E2i)
A Legacy of Excellence
The SESA Awards have a rich history of honoring professionals who go above and beyond in delivering high-quality services. Past winners have consistently reported increased business growth, enhanced brand recognition, and more opportunities for networking and collaboration. By participating in the SESA Awards, businesses gain the chance to be celebrated as a top-tier service provider in the wellness industry.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the ranks of the industry’s best.
Registration is now open: https://awards.swas.sg/
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About SWAS:
The Specialists in Wellness Association Singapore (SWAS) is dedicated to raising standards in the wellness, beauty, and complementary therapy industries. By supporting professional growth and ensuring consumer confidence in wellness services, SWAS plays a key role in enhancing the professional image of the industry through initiatives such as the SESA Awards.
Innodisk Paves the Way for Next-Gen Data Centers with its First PCIe Gen5 SSD Series
TAIPEI, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Innodisk, a leading industrial-grade flash storage provider, announces the launch of its latest PCIe Gen5 SSD series, designed to meet the OCP Data Center NVMe SSD spec v2.0 and the increasing demands of AI model training, big data analytics, and data-intensive environments.
Innodisk announces the launch of its latest PCIe Gen5 SSD series, designed to meet the OCP Data Center NVMe SSD spec v2.0 and the increasing demands of AI model training, big data analytics, and data-intensive environments.
The new series supports multiple form factors, including U.2, as well as EDSFF E1.S, E3.S, and the brand-new E3.L for data center applications, catering to the diverse needs of enterprise and data center environments. This marks a new chapter for Innodisk in further fulfilling enterprise demands.
The Innodisk PCIe Gen5 SSD, built with the latest PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0 protocol, overcomes the speed and latency limitations of traditional storage interfaces. With up to 128TB of high-density NAND storage, it delivers speeds of up to 14GB/s (read) and 10GB/s (write), enabling lightning-fast data transfers for data-intensive applications.
Enterprise data centers managing large-scale storage deployments and multi-tiered environments often require out-of-band and batch management capabilities, which present growing challenges. Innodisk PCIe Gen5 SSD addresses these demands with NVMe-MI for streamlined SSD management and multi-namespace support, ensuring scalable and efficient storage operations.
To ensure high quality and alignment with market trends, the PCIe Gen5 SSD aims to enhance integration with industry-leading data center standards, such as OCP Data Center NVMe SSD spec v2.0. Additionally, it is intended to be built for seamless integration with VMware, optimizing compatibility with virtualized environments and overall system performance.
Innodisk’s PCIe Gen5 SSD also features advanced security mechanisms, ensuring robust data protection and seamless integration. Secure Boot technology authenticates digital signatures during firmware updates, preventing unauthorized modifications and ensuring that only trusted firmware is executed.
Other than that, Innodisk offers exceptional extensive firmware compatibility and customizable solutions, ensuring seamless integration into diverse enterprise environments.
The Innodisk PCIe Gen5 SSD will be available starting Q2 2025. For more information, please visit www.innodisk.com.
Innodisk Paves the Way for Next-Gen Data Centers with its First PCIe Gen5 SSD Series
TAIPEI, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Innodisk, a leading industrial-grade flash storage provider, announces the launch of its latest PCIe Gen5 SSD series, designed to meet the OCP Data Center NVMe SSD spec v2.0 and the increasing demands of AI model training, big data analytics, and data-intensive environments.

Innodisk announces the launch of its latest PCIe Gen5 SSD series, designed to meet the OCP Data Center NVMe SSD spec v2.0 and the increasing demands of AI model training, big data analytics, and data-intensive environments.
The new series supports multiple form factors, including U.2, as well as EDSFF E1.S, E3.S, and the brand-new E3.L for data center applications, catering to the diverse needs of enterprise and data center environments. This marks a new chapter for Innodisk in further fulfilling enterprise demands.
The Innodisk PCIe Gen5 SSD, built with the latest PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0 protocol, overcomes the speed and latency limitations of traditional storage interfaces. With up to 128TB of high-density NAND storage, it delivers speeds of up to 14GB/s (read) and 10GB/s (write), enabling lightning-fast data transfers for data-intensive applications.
Enterprise data centers managing large-scale storage deployments and multi-tiered environments often require out-of-band and batch management capabilities, which present growing challenges. Innodisk PCIe Gen5 SSD addresses these demands with NVMe-MI for streamlined SSD management and multi-namespace support, ensuring scalable and efficient storage operations.
To ensure high quality and alignment with market trends, the PCIe Gen5 SSD aims to enhance integration with industry-leading data center standards, such as OCP Data Center NVMe SSD spec v2.0. Additionally, it is intended to be built for seamless integration with VMware, optimizing compatibility with virtualized environments and overall system performance.
Innodisk’s PCIe Gen5 SSD also features advanced security mechanisms, ensuring robust data protection and seamless integration. Secure Boot technology authenticates digital signatures during firmware updates, preventing unauthorized modifications and ensuring that only trusted firmware is executed.
Other than that, Innodisk offers exceptional extensive firmware compatibility and customizable solutions, ensuring seamless integration into diverse enterprise environments.
The Innodisk PCIe Gen5 SSD will be available starting Q2 2025. For more information, please visit www.innodisk.com.
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Smart Mowing Prevails: Segway Navimow’s Revolutionary Robot Mower Arrives at Lowe’s
BOSTON, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Segway Navimow, a global leader in robotic lawn care, today announced its groundbreaking robotic mowers will be available for purchase at Lowe’s online stores. The lineup includes Segway Navimow’s signature wire-free H Series, fan-favorite i Series. Homeowners can now embrace a smarter, wire-free future in lawn care, transforming outdoor spaces into effortlessly maintained retreats.
The Future of Lawn Care is Autonomous
Segway Navimow’s robot mower lineup disrupts traditional lawn maintenance with wire-free precision, powered by RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) technology that provides centimeter-level GPS accuracy, vSLAM, and AI-empowered algorithm. These mowers autonomously map, learn, and optimize cutting paths in real time, delivering flawlessly patterned lawns while adapting to changing landscapes. Gone are the days of manual labor and perimeter wiring—Segway Navimow redefines convenience.
Quiet, eco-friendly, and intelligent, Segway Navimow’s mowers seamlessly integrate into daily life. Their ever-evolving smart software also unlocks endless possibilities, such doodle on the lawn, weather adaptive, connect to smart home devices, explore mowing reports and more. Homeowners can enjoy fun, lush, vibrant outdoor spaces with minimal effort.
Three Revolutionary Series Designed for Tomorrow’s Yard
Navimow i Series
Engineered for lawns up to 1/4 acre, the Amazon best-selling i Series combines compact power with effortless control. Featuring RTK and vision-enhanced navigation, AI-assisted mapping, 150+ obstacle avoidance types, and intuitive app integration, it’s the go-to choice for small-to-medium lawns.
Segway Navimow H Series
The brand’s signature wire-free model, the H Series, conquers expansive yards up to 0.74 acres with rugged durability. Its RTK-based navigation, predictive algorithms, and advanced terrain sensors ensure precision through complex landscapes with slopes up to 27°.
Availability
Discover more how Segway Navimow is shaping the future of yard maintenance at Segway Navimow official website. Visit Lowe’s.com for delivery to your doorsway.Available SKUs include:
- Navimow i105, i110
- Segway Navimow H1500-VF, H3000-VF
About Segway Navimow
Segway is a global innovator in intelligent short-distance transportation and service robotics. Founded in 1999 by inventor Dean Kamen, the company integrates R&D, production, sales, and service worldwide. Launched in 2021, Navimow leverages Segway’s 20+ years of robotic expertise and its patented Exact Fusion Locating System (EFLS) for centimeter-level precision. Today, Segway Navimow serves households in over 30 countries, including the U.S., Germany, France, and Australia.
Navimow was first introduced by Segway in 2021 and is the company’s entry into offering gardening and outdoor tools. Powered by Segway’s spirit of innovation and over 20 years of experience in the robotic sector, Navimow developed the Exact Fusion Locating System (EFLS) capable of centimeter-level precise positioning and continues to enhance its offerings with groundbreaking features. Today, Segway Navimow serves households in over 30 countries, including Germany, France, Denmark, the US, the UK, Australia, and more.
OutSystems AI-Powered Low-Code Advances ARTHALAND’s Real Estate Sustainability
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Using OutSystems, ARTHALAND has integrated its core systems, enhancing operational efficiency and advancing sustainable development in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ARTHALAND, the only real estate developer in the Philippines with a 100% sustainable residential and commercial portfolio certified by both local and global organizations, has chosen OutSystems, a global leader transforming how companies innovate through software, to deliver transformative digital solutions. Leveraging AI-powered low-code, ARTHALAND is rapidly developing and deploying enterprise-grade applications to optimize operational efficiency, while supporting its mission to deliver 100% sustainable developments of the highest quality and innovation.
As the Philippines commits to decarbonization by 2030, the need for sustainable urban development is accelerating, opening up opportunities for urbanization businesses like ARTHALAND to drive smarter, greener solutions. Yet, despite rising market expectations, ARTHALAND faced challenges with resource constraints, vendor dependency, and fragmented systems, hindering innovation and scalability.
By reducing development time to three months per application using OutSystems, ARTHALAND developed NAVIS BY ARTHALAND, a suite of purpose-built mobile and web applications unifying the company’s previously isolated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. These applications enable seamless data and workflow integration, including:
- NAVIS BY ARTHALAND for Sales: Automatically generates real-time computation sheets with multiple payment options to enhance sales efficiency and customer experience.
- NAVIS BY ARTHALAND for Customers: Provides property buyers with a centralized platform to manage transactions, browse properties, access digital payments, and retrieve property documents and details.
- NAVIS BY ARTHALAND for Brokers: Digitizes and streamlines broker accreditation with easy applications, secure document submission, and real-time status tracking, eliminating paperwork delays and ensuring up-to-date accreditation status.
- Rewards System: Transparent, structured incentive program that converts successful broker sales into redeemable points to enhance broker engagement.
- Handover: A quality assurance tool that efficiently ensures unit deliveries meets ARTHALAND’s stringent quality benchmarks by streamlining inspection, documentation, and issue resolution.
“At ARTHALAND, our mission is to be a world-class, pioneering property company, crafting boutique, sustainable, and exceptional developments that enrich life at home, work, and in our communities. We chose OutSystems because true innovation demands speed, flexibility, and sustainability. With its AI-powered low-code agility, we craft powerful, enterprise-grade solutions faster than ever, reducing development waste and optimizing resources. This isn’t just about technology — it’s about creating a greener, smarter, and more connected world, where every digital transformation aligns with our unwavering commitment to sustainability and excellence,” said Gerard Vincent Casanova, Head of Information and Business Technology at ARTHALAND.
The adoption of OutSystems has provided significant outcomes for ARTHALAND, particularly in speeding up iterations and prototyping. Additionally, with the cloud-based workflows enabled by OutSystems, ARTHALAND is championing a 360-degree approach to sustainability, optimizing resource usage and reducing energy consumption during development.
“ARTHALAND’s success demonstrates how organizations can develop profitable real estate developments while upholding their responsibility to the environment. OutSystems AI-powered low-code has enabled them to simplify complex processes and advance their transformative goals. We are proud to partner with ARTHALAND in their mission to enhance lives in the Philippines through building sustainable legacies,” said Arnold Consengco, Regional Vice President, South East Asia and Greater China Region at OutSystems.
Moving forward, ARTHALAND plans to continue leveraging OutSystems to expand its suite of applications by developing a one-stop supplier portal and upgrading NAVIS BY ARTHALAND for Customers to include vendor offerings. AI-powered solutions are planned to be embedded across all applications to drive operational efficiency and scalability, empowering ARTHALAND to enhance the lives of the Philippine population through impactful, sustainable developments.
Discover more about OutSystems AI-powered low-code.
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About OutSystems
OutSystems is a global leader transforming how companies innovate through software, empowering IT leaders with a better way to build the software that matters most. The OutSystems platform helps companies develop, deploy, and maintain mission-critical applications by unifying and automating the entire software lifecycle. With OutSystems, organizations leverage generative AI to deliver software instantaneously, adapt faster to changing requirements, and reduce technical debt by building on a future-proof platform. Helping customers achieve their business goals by addressing key strategic initiatives, OutSystems delivers software up to 10x faster than traditional development. Recognized as a leader by analysts, IT executives, business leaders, and developers around the world, global brands trust OutSystems to tackle their impossible projects and turn their big ideas into software that moves their business, people, and the world forward.
Founded in 2001, the company’s network spans more than 800,000 community members, over 500 partners, and active customers in 75+ countries across 21 industries. Learn more at www.outsystems.com.
Octa Broker Analysis: Why the U.S. Dollar is Struggling Amid Global Trade Turmoil

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The U.S. Dollar, the world’s reserve currency and the ultimate safe-haven asset, is now the world’s worst-performing major currency in 2025. Octa Broker explains why. The historical role of the U.S. dollar as the world’s leading safe-haven currency is under threat. Despite rising macroeconomic uncertainty, investors are fleeing the U.S. dollar, defying conventional safe-haven flows. Greenback’s rapid depreciation over the past weeks has fuelled speculation over the loss of confidence in its safe-haven status. With USDCHF trading news multi-year low, Octa Broker analyzes if we are in the midst of dramatic regime change in markets and explains why the U.S. dollar is struggling amid global trade turmoil.

The U.S. dollar (USD), the buck or the greenback, as it is often informally referred to, has long occupied a rather exclusive position in global finance. Ever since the end of World War II and the establishment of the Bretton Woods monetary system, the greenback has played a crucial role in facilitating cross-border transactions and smoothing international trade flows, in addition to serving as a primary reserve currency for central banks around the world. Being the official currency of the world’s largest economy, the United States, has certainly helped the dollar maintain its dominant position. Indeed, the sheer size of the U.S. economy, its deep and liquid financial markets, strong private property rights and the rule of law enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, and last but not least, the unrivalled power of the U.S. military, made the dollar the most trusted global currency. As a result, the greenback became what market participants call ‘a safe-haven currency’, a refuge for investors during times of macroeconomic uncertainty or market turmoil. Most recently, however, the instability in global financial markets triggered by rising trade tariffs and exacerbated by fears of a global recession seems to have upended this narrative, undermining the dollar’s established role.
Trade tensions
The U.S. dollar has been depreciating almost relentlessly since mid-January. In just three and a half months, the Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the greenback relative to a basket of six major foreign currencies, including the euro, Japanese yen, British pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc, lost more than 10% in value (from 13 January high to 21 April low). On 11 April, it breached the critical 100.00 level, and although it has since increased slightly, it remains by far the worst-performing currency among other major currencies this year so far. This decline has raised an important question: Is the U.S. dollar losing its safe-haven status, or is it merely a temporary setback.
The catalyst for the dollar’s slide is rooted in the escalating trade tensions, particularly the aggressive tariff policies enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump. In recent weeks, the U.S. imposed a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with much steeper duties imposed on key trading partners like China, which, in turn, retaliated with its own 125% levies on U.S. goods. These moves have stoked fears of a global recession, as international supply chains may get disrupted with potentially devastating consequences for the world economy. Historically, such uncertainty would bolster the dollar, as investors seek the safety of U.S. assets. However, this time around, the greenback is faltering, while alternative safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc (CHF) and Japanese yen (JPY) are gaining ground.
Hedging
Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa Broker, says that the U.S. dollar’s recent weakness is driven by a diversification shift among investors into alternative safe-haven currencies, motivated by risk-hedging and fears over the growth prospects of the U.S. economy. ‘We are witnessing a major reallocation of capital. Market participants realise that in a trade war, there are no winners. In the short term, the U.S. economy will face the consequences, and they will not be pretty. Big players with large investments in the U.S. realised they needed to hedge their currency risk, so they moved into the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen. Also, higher tariffs are fuelling recession fears, so traders have increased their bets on additional rate cuts by the Fed [Federal Reserve]. That too had a bearish effect on the greenback’.
Indeed, on April 21, USDCHF dropped below the 0.80500 mark, the level unseen in almost 14 years, while USDJPY was hovering near the critical 140.00 area, a drop below which will open the way towards new multi-year lows. Significant shifts in capital flow allocations have prompted some analysts to conclude that the U.S. dollar is facing a crisis of confidence. However, Octa analysts have a different view and believe that the current situation doesn’t reflect a broad erosion of investors’ long-term trust in the U.S. dollar. Kar Yong Ang said: ‘The issue isn’t so much a fundamental loss of faith in the U.S. dollar’s long-term prospects. What we are witnessing right now is a dramatic, yet logical response to the probable economic implications of Donald Trump’s trade policies. You have an administration, which is effectively re-structuring the global trade order, that does not conceal its dissatisfaction with the Fed and apparently believes in a weak dollar. If you’re a foreign investor in the U.S., you simply cannot afford to be unhedged these days. But also, let’s not forget that the greenback has been falling from relatively high levels, so a healthy downward correction was long overdue’. In other words, the recent slide in the U.S. dollar is not an unusual phenomenon or an anomaly; it is quite natural and probably a short-term occurrence. In fact, even after an 11% drop in 2025, the greenback is still some 38% above its historical low set in 2008. Furthermore, it is clear that once key global actors adopt more conciliatory diplomatic rhetoric and engage in active trade negotiations, the situation will normalise immediately.
Conclusion
As for the dollar’s long-term prospects, its dominant status will likely continue to be challenged, but no single currency can take its crown for now. According to the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), the U.S. dollar still accounts for nearly 88% of international transactions, and its dominance in Forex markets remains unmatched, with daily trading volumes dwarfing those of the yen or franc. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), more than half (57.8%) of the $12.4 trillion in global foreign exchange reserves were in U.S. dollars. Therefore, while the greenback may not be the automatic refuge it once was, its role as a Forex cornerstone endures for now.
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Octa
Octa is an international CFD broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.
The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.
In Southeast Asia, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively
UNDP and Trigger Team Up to Supercharge SDG Startups and Businesses with Smarter Investment and Support

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a landmark partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration brings together UNDP’s global innovation and finance expertise with Trigger’s strength in sustainable and scalable investment solutions.
Based in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and education.
Through this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability.
Key areas of collaboration include:
- Designing and launching investment opportunities for SDG-aligned startups and businesses that will be guided by structured acceleration and incubation pathways;
- Creating a next-generation AI and Web3-powered digital platform to connect startups and businesses with investors and streamline collaboration;
- Building a comprehensive, interactive database of startups and businesses supported by UNDP accelerator programmes, enabling smart matchmaking between ventures, donors, and investors;
- Delivering tailored capacity-building programs, including training in SDG impact management, innovative financing, business development, and agile project design;
- Rolling out a Digital MBA programme and peer learning workshops to upskill business owners and enhance organizational readiness for investment.
“We’re seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support,” said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. “This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world problems, while giving those ventures the tools and networks they need to thrive.”
“This partnership is a critical step toward redefining how impact capital is mobilized and applied,” said Goh Seh Harn, Founder and CEO of Trigger Asset Management. “We are building an ecosystem where capital not only scales businesses but also fuels systemic change for people and the planet.”
By combining UNDP’s global development reach with Trigger’s leadership in sustainable investment, the partnership is poised to support a new generation of investment-ready startups and businesses capable of delivering economically sustainable, and measurable social and environmental impact at scale. More information at www.triggervc.com
Hashtag: #TRIGGER #UNDP #impactinvesting #sustainableinvestment #sustainabledevelopment
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TRIGGER
Trigger Asset Management, headquartered in Singapore, is an investment firm that aligns private and institutional wealth for high-impact, sustainable ventures to preserve and grow economic and social capital. Through technology, strategic partnerships, and deep domain expertise, Trigger is building ecosystems where innovation meets purpose. Learn more at www.triggervc.com.
UNDP
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization working to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. With a presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP helps nations build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow @UNDP.
UNDP AltFinLab
AltFinLab is UNDP’s flagship innovation lab for alternative finance, pioneering solutions in blockchain, crowdfunding, and impact investing. It works with governments, startups, and private sector partners to mobilize resources for sustainable development.