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Topband and Ecosolex Make Debut at Solartech Indonesia 2025: Full-Stack Innovation Powers a New Energy Future in Southeast Asia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Topband Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 002139.SZ), together with its sub-brand Ecosolex, made a high-profile debut at Solartech Indonesia 2025, one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most influential renewable energy exhibitions. Under the theme “Full-Stack Innovation for a Smarter Energy Future,” Topband showcased its comprehensive energy solutions designed for both residential and commercial-industrial applications.

As a key platform in Southeast Asia’s energy transition, the exhibition drew widespread attention from global energy companies, government agencies, and industry experts. Backed by its robust capabilities in energy storage, Topband presented its signature “One Core, One Cloud, 3S” full-stack technology ecosystem—including self-developed battery cells, BMS, PCS, EMS, and a proprietary cloud platform. From cell to complete system, this vertically integrated approach demonstrated Topband’s end-to-end innovation capabilities. Combined with its ongoing localization strategy, the company quickly became a focal point at the event, securing multiple partnership intentions and underscoring its leadership in the new energy sector.

Full-Stack Technology for High-Value Energy Scenarios

At the exhibition, Topband emphasized its vertically integrated “component-to-system” development path by unveiling a series of tailored solutions for diverse use cases across the residential and commercial-industrial segments. Designed with the high heat, humidity, and grid instability of Southeast Asia in mind, Topband introduced its 215kWh and 100kWh C&I liquid-cooled energy storage cabinets. These systems, equipped with high-performance battery cells and advanced fire safety mechanisms, are well-suited for factories, shopping centers, hotels, and industrial parks—offering stable, 24/7 power supply.

Topband also showcased its 50kW and 100kW three-phase PV inverters, which deliver peak conversion efficiencies of up to 98.6%. These units are optimized for compatibility with a variety of PV modules and grid characteristics specific to Indonesia, enabling users to significantly reduce levelized cost of electricity (LCOE).

In the EV charging segment, Topband introduced its 60kW DC fast-charging solution, supporting dual-vehicle charging and real-time dynamic power allocation. With IP54 protection and an operating temperature range from -20°C to 50°C, it is engineered for outdoor reliability. OCPP protocol support allows seamless integration with customer cloud platforms, providing an efficient energy replenishment solution for electric commercial fleets and public charging infrastructure.

Localized Innovation to Support Indonesia’s Energy Transition

During the concurrent high-level forum, Riko Sugiyanto, Country Manager of Topband Indonesia, delivered a keynote titled “Trends in Energy Storage Battery Technology and Applications in Southeast Asia.” He emphasized the importance of safety and efficiency in storage systems, especially under Indonesia’s unique climate and geographical conditions. Riko highlighted Topband’s commitment to understanding the practical needs of local C&I energy users and offering adaptable solutions, such as modular system design, to respond rapidly to real project demands.

Drawing on years of global market experience and a responsive customer service framework, Topband is rapidly building a localized service and support network across Indonesia. This includes technical assistance, operations, and maintenance—ensuring quick response times and reliable aftersales care. These initiatives are in strong alignment with Indonesia’s national sustainability goals, including its “Net Zero Emission by 2060” commitment and the “Program Kepulauan Surya”(”Solar Archipelago”)development vision.

Driving Southeast Asia’s Energy Transformation

With its full-stack R&D capabilities and deep adaptation to local market needs, Topband is taking firm steps to participate in the transformation of Southeast Asia’s energy landscape. The company is playing a key role in accelerating the region’s transition to clean power—injecting long-term momentum into global sustainable energy development.

Trip.com Unveils 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings: Malaysia Shines with Top Hotels, Attractions and Dining Experiences

  • Malaysian properties and destinations stand out in Asia rankings for family-friendly hotels, scenic stays, local experiences and more.
  • Iconic hotels in Langkawi, Penang and Kuala Lumpur earn recognition as Asia’s Best Luxury, Family, Scenic, Cultural and Instagrammable Hotels.
  • Leading Malaysian restaurants and attractions make their mark on the Trip.Best 2025 Global Rankings for family travel, nightlife and local eats.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Malaysians planning their next great getaway can now look to Trip.com’s newly-released 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings, which showcases the most-loved travel experiences based on verified traveller reviews and booking data. From luxury stays and family hotels to unforgettable attractions and dining hotspots, the annual Trip.Best rankings offer travellers a curated guide to the best the region has to offer — and Malaysia has scored big.


Trip.Best is Trip.com’s signature collection of curated travel rankings, updated annually and powered by an AI-driven analysis of verified user ratings, reviews and booking trends. Covering categories such as Stays, Attractions, Restaurants and Nightlife, Trip.Best helps travellers discover the top destinations and experiences globally and regionally. By combining user data with expert insights, Trip.Best presents a trusted, data-backed guide to help travellers plan meaningful and memorable trips.

Trip.Best 2025 features Malaysian establishments across multiple Asia-focused categories, highlighting how Malaysia continues to impress travellers with its vibrant hospitality, cultural richness and diverse culinary offerings.

Top-Recognised Malaysian Establishments in Trip.Best 2025

Category

Malaysian Establishments

Asia’s Best Luxury Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

One&Only Desaru Coast

Asia’s Best Family Hotels

Legoland Malaysia Hotel

Club Med Cherating Beach

PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

Asia’s Best Scenic Hotels

 

The St. Regis Langkawi

The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort

The Danna Langkawi

Asia’s Best Cultural Hotels

 

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Cheong Fatt Tze – the Blue Mansion

Asia’s Most Instagrammable Hotels

The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Asia’s Best Gourmet Hotels

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

The Datai Langkawi

Asia’s Best Villas

The Datai Langkawi

Four Seasons Resort, Langkawi

Ambong Pool Villas Langkawi

Asia’s Best Things to Do

 

Petronas Twin Towers

LEGOLAND Malaysia

KL Hop-on Hop-off

Asia’s Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Legoland Malaysia

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

Aquaria KLCC

Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park

Underwater World Langkawi

Asia’s Best Night Attractions

Petronas Twin Towers

Kuala Lumpur Tower

KL Hop-on Hop-off

Asia’s Best Nightlife Bars

Vertigo Restaurant & Bar

Penrose KL

Whisky House Kuala Lumpur

SKY51

The Iron Fairies KL

Heli Lounge Bar

SkyBar

Asia’s Best Nightlife Clubs

Pitt Club KL

Asia’s Best Local Restaurants

Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh

Madam Kwan’s

Hai Kah Lang TRX

Limapulo: Baba Can Cook

Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish

Asia’s Best Light Bites Restaurants

Ho Know Hainam Kopitiam

Pao Xiang Bah Kut Teh

Yik See Ho Bak Kut Teh

Tao Xiang Bah Kut Teh Fish Head Noodles

Yut Kee Restaurant

Yu Yi Bak Kut Teh

Asia’s Best Fine Dining Restaurants

Dewakan 

DC Restaurant

Sushi Taka

Asia’s Best Restaurants for Views & Experiences

ALVA KL

Manten Omakase

DEWAKAN

Blackbyrd KL

Asia’s Best Destinations

Kuala Lumpur

Semporna

Kota Kinabalu

Langkawi

Melaka

Asia’s Best Family Friendly Destinations

Kuala Lumpur

Asia’s Best Coastal Destinations

Semporna

Langkawi

Stephane Thong, General Manager, Trip.com Malaysia, said, “It’s truly exciting to see Malaysian establishments being recognised across so many categories in this year’s 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings. From family-friendly hotels and scenic resorts to local culinary gems and iconic attractions, this recognition reflects the richness and diversity of our travel offerings. We hope this not only inspires Malaysians to rediscover local favourites but also encourages more international travellers to explore what Malaysia has to offer — especially as we gear up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.”

Trip.Best Global Highlights

While Malaysian establishments dominate Asia-focused categories, the 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings spotlight broader trends and key highlights from across the world:

  • Luxury and experiential stays dominate, with Paris, Tokyo and New York leading the Global 100 Luxury Hotels list. Paris’ Hôtel de Crillon tops the chart, joined by other icons like Raffles Singapore and Aman Tokyo.
  • Family travel is thriving, with world-class resorts like Atlantis Sanya (China), Tokyo Disneyland Hotel (Japan), and Atlantis, The Palm (Dubai) ranked among the best global family-friendly destinations.
  • Theme parks are top global attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Japan, and Shanghai Disney Resort. These destinations continue to dominate the Global Best Things to Do list.
  • Seasonal experiences such as autumn foliage viewing and water-themed fun are now featured in new categories like Fall Views and Water Fun, responding to travellers’ growing interest in nature and seasonal trips.
  • Dining becomes part of the journey, as global food capitals Paris, New York, Bangkok and Singapore top fine dining lists. Meanwhile, new experiences like sky-high dining in Dubai or riverside feasts in Seoul lead the Restaurants for Views & Experiences category.
  • The “Destinations for the Months” feature helps travellers plan the best seasonal itineraries, suggesting top spots to visit based on time of year—like Kyoto in winter or Seoul in cherry blossom season.

These global insights showcase how Trip.Best is helping travellers uncover not just where to go, but when and why, through a blend of real-time data, expert curation and trend mapping.

Discover what’s trending and where to go next with Trip.Best here.

About Trip.com

Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions in 35 local currencies. Trip.com has an extensive hotel and flight network consisting of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 600 airlines covering 3,400 airports in 220 countries and regions around the globe. Trip.com‘s world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service, as well as additional centres in Edinburgh, Tokyo and Seoul, help to ‘create the best travel experience’ for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit Trip.com.

Keymed Biosciences Announces Approval of IND for CM518D1 by the National Medical Products Administration of China for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers

CHENGDU, China, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Keymed Biosciences Inc. (HKEX: 02162) (“Keymed” or the “Company”) recently announced CM518D1, a CDH17-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developed by Keymed, received Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), and is currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials in China for the treatment of solid tumors. This milestone marks another breakthrough in Keymed’s ADC drug development, further strengthening its innovative therapeutic pipeline in oncology.

CM518D1: a novel ADC drug targeting CDH17

CDH17 (Cadherin-17), a member of the cadherin superfamily, is an emerging therapeutic target in gastrointestinal cancers. Studies indicate that CDH17 is highly expressed in multiple gastrointestinal cancers including colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, and plays a critical role in tumor invasion and metastasis.

CM518D1 delivers cytotoxic payloads precisely to tumor cells by a CDH17-specific monoclonal antibody, which combines the specificity of antibodies and the potent cytotoxicity of chemotherapeutics. Preclinical studies demonstrated that CM518D1 exhibits strong direct cytotoxic activity, potent bystander killing effect and excellent plasma stability. CM518D1 exhibits remarkable anti-tumor efficacy in multiple solid tumor xenograft models and a favorable safety profile and wide therapeutic window in toxicological evaluations.

Clinical development: providing a potential treatment regimen for gastrointestinal cancers

Keymed is currently conducting Phase I/II clinical trials in China to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of CM518D1 in patients with advanced solid tumors. Future studies aim to provide a more precise, effective, and safe therapeutic option for patients worldwide with gastrointestinal cancers.

Keymed’s ADC platform: a next-generation of proprietary ADC program for innovative drug development

Keymed’s proprietary ADC platform has capabilities for developing next-generation ADCs with novel payloads (e.g., diverse mechanisms of action), hydrophilic linkers (optimized for stability and drug release) and engineered antibodies (enhanced binding and pharmacokinetics).

To meet the demands of next-generation ADC development and clinical research, Keymed has established GMP-compliant facilities for linker-payload and ADC drug substance production. This infrastructure positions Keymed at the forefront of ADC therapeutic development, helping to address unmet medical needs for patients worldwide.

About Keymed Biosciences

Keymed Biosciences Inc. (HKEX: 02162) is a biotech company focused on the urgent unmet clinical needs, and committed to providing high-quality, affordable, innovative therapies for patients in China and overseas. Keymed was founded by medical and scientific experts who have strong experience in the transformation of scientific and technological achievements to commercialization at home and abroad.

Tencent Cloud Completes Airstar Bank’s Full Migration to the Cloud to Create a More Agile Digital Bank

HONG KONG, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Migrating to the Cloud is quickly becoming an industry standard for the financial industry as it enables institutions to achieve greater performance, digital capabilities, operational efficiencies and cost management. Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced it has helped Hong Kong’s Airstar Bank to successfully migrate its entire operations onto the Cloud, to facilitate more agility for their digital bank services and operations. Airstar Bank has been operating steadily on the cloud for over 100 days, witnessing significant improvements to the greater speed, stability and security that they are able to provide to their digital banking customers.

Tencent Cloud Completes Airstar Bank’s Full Migration to the Cloud
Tencent Cloud Completes Airstar Bank’s Full Migration to the Cloud

Airstar Bank is one of the first digital banks to be granted a banking license in Hong Kong and it continues to grow in market presence today. This has placed significant technological demands on Airstar Bank, as it needs to scale up quickly while balancing the high costs and resources that are required to support its growing operations.

In December 2023, Airstar Bank partnered with Tencent Cloud to initiate its cloud business migration plan, which will see all aspects of its business operations housed on the cloud. Tencent Cloud drew from its own extensive experience in cloud migration, formulating detailed technical plans and migration strategies to ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient transition to the cloud, while adhering to strict industry regulations and standards at all times.

Liming Hu, Vice President of Tencent Cloud, said: “Migrating to the cloud is the optimal solution for the digital transformation of the financial industry, and Airstar Bank’s comprehensive cloud migration reflects its forward-looking approach to digitalization. Tencent Cloud is honored to assist Airstar Bank in smoothly and efficiently migrating to the cloud, helping to provide more diverse financial products and services to customers, improve customer satisfaction, and promote a virtuous cycle that enables rapid business development. In the future, Tencent Cloud will continue to focus on fintech and cloud services, offering leading digital banking solutions to financial institutions worldwide and supporting product and business innovation in the financial industry.”

Felix Tao, Chief Technology Officer of Airstar Bank, said: “We are very pleased to partner with Tencent Cloud to successfully and smoothly complete the bank’s cloud migration. We anticipate significant optimization in terms of resource costs and workload as well as the complexity of infrastructure operations and maintenance. As a ‘user-oriented’ digital bank, we remain committed to providing our customers with more diverse products and services. This development not only helps reduce costs and enhance efficiency, accelerating product iteration, but the flexibility and scalability of the new core system will also assist Airstar Bank in dynamically adjusting resources to meet future business expansion and peak customer flow demands. In view of all this, we strive to build a more agile digital bank supported by cloud technology.” 

Airstar Bank adopted a layered architecture design to maintain the highest levels of security, utilizing partition isolation based on its unique business characteristics. Combined with Tencent Cloud’s comprehensive security product capabilities, they built a security protection system at key nodes to safeguard bank data comprehensively. The bank’s business data retrieval is also enhanced by integrating content acceleration and edge security through an edge security acceleration platform.

The financial industry, especially the banking sector, has very high requirements for the stability and security of IT systems. In terms of disaster recovery architecture, Tencent Cloud designed a multi-layer business disaster recovery architecture system for Airstar Bank, covering traffic access, business applications, and data storage. The overall system achieved a cross-AZ dual-active disaster recovery architecture, ensuring second-level rapid switching in the event of extreme failures. Relying on Tencent Cloud’s observability platform, they monitored the operational status of all business nodes in real time.

During the cloud migration process, phased data migration proved to be critical. Each stage of the process needed to be completed quickly within a limited time window to ensure that various bank businesses were not affected. Tencent Cloud provided the tools and expert services to help Airstar Bank adapt and implement the migration effectively with limited disruptions. During the critical database migration phase, an assessment tool helps to first generate a report, which allows the bank to evaluate its business workload. After completing code refactoring, data synchronization is carried out using Tencent Cloud’s DBbridge migration tool, ultimately switching business traffic to the cloud. The success rate of the overall cloud migration reached 100%, with no occurrence of business fallback or data rollback issues.

After completing the full cloud migration, Airstar Bank has seen significant improvements in high-performance data processing capabilities, along with a reduction in resource costs and the workload and complexity of infrastructure maintenance—estimated to lead to annual cost savings worth millions in the future. Additionally, the business systems can now fully leverage the diverse enterprise-grade commercial products available in the cloud to replace self-built open-source product components, significantly enhancing development efficiency and enabling agile application iterations and rapid responses to market changes.

About Tencent Cloud:

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.

About Airstar Bank:

Airstar Bank is a digital bank in Hong Kong with Xiaomi Corporation and Futu Group as its key shareholders. The Bank upholds the virtue of financial inclusion by making cutting edge digital banking services accessible at our customers’ fingertips. Airstar Bank has become a licensed bank under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority since May 9, 2019.

TCL Solar Debuts in Korean Market, Pioneering a New Era of Renewable Energy Innovation

DAEGU, South Korea, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pioneering New Asia Solar Partnerships, TCL Solar debuted its cutting-edge solar technologies at Korea International Green Energy Expo, the nation’s premier renewable energy event held at Daegu EXCO Convention Center. The showcase at Booth L-260 featured TCL Solar’s industry-leading Shingled, TOPCon and BC module technologies, drawing exceptional interest from attendees throughout the three-day exhibition.

This exhibition marks TCL Solar’s first appearance in Korea after completing its brand upgrade. As a strategic extension of TCL in renewable energy sector, TCL Solar deeply integrates the advantages of TCL Group, TCL Zhonghuan and SunPower. Relying on TCL’s global layout advantages, TCL Zhonghuan’s leading advantages in the vertical field of silicon wafers and SunPower’s revolutionary patented technology advantages in the research and development of multiple modules.

As the world’s 8th largest energy consumer and 7th biggest carbon emitter, Korea faces significant energy security and climate challenges. With 93.8% energy dependence on imports and only 8.2% renewable energy in its total energy mix, the country is actively transforming its energy landscape. Under the government’s “Carbon Neutrality by 2050” strategy, Korea plans to increase renewable energy generation to 30% by 2030, creating substantial market opportunities for global green energy leaders like TCL Solar.

TCL Solar showcased its full product lineup, including BC, TOPCon half-cut, and shingled modules during this big event, offering customers a wide range of choices for different scenarios. TCL Solar’s BC technology is built upon the legacy of SunPower. And it was fully acquired by TCL Zhonghuan in 2025. Its’ BC modules perfectly address Korea’s market characteristics with three core advantages: high efficiency, superior reliability, and premium aesthetics – particularly suitable for Korea’s limited land/roof resources, high architectural standards, and diverse environmental conditions. The exhibited G11RA-72P BC module demonstrates significant power generation improvement over mainstream TOPCon products through optimized performance in partial shading, temperature coefficient, operating temperature, and power linear attenuation.

While Korea remains one of the few GW-level PV markets globally, its high entry barriers and lengthy certification processes pose challenges. TCL Solar completed thorough preparatory work, with multiple shingled and half-cut module types already obtaining KS (Korean Industrial Standards) certification, establishing solid reputation and customer foundation in this steadily growing market. TCL Solar Shingled module adopts large-sized silicon wafer in various specifications, efficient TOPCon cell technology and high-density packing technology. Combined with a series of innovative technology such as 1/3 cut cell design and series parallel circuit design with independent intellectual property rights, it significantly improves product performance and reliability. Moreover, Shingled module pays attention to aesthetic feature, with consistent appearance and strong identification, making it perfectly integrated with various application scenarios.

During the exhibition, TCL Solar successfully signed module supply agreements with two renowned local companies in South Korea, Dabin E&C and Korea Green Power Co., Ltd. Both companies have long been deeply rooted in Korea market and have accumulated extensive experience in photovoltaic project development and operation. “We are very pleased to have this collaboration with TCL Solar. The performance and high efficiency of TCL Solar’s modules align perfectly with our requirements. We look forward to working hand in hand with TCL Solar to drive the development and transition of renewable energy in Korea.” Said representative from Korea Green Power Co., Ltd.

Moving forward, TCL Solar will continue to uphold its customer-centric philosophy, maintain a long-term commitment to technological research and development, and increase R&D investment. TCL Solar is dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for Korean photovoltaic market, promoting regional sustainable development, and fully supporting the achievement of Korea’s 2030 renewable energy goals.

Eastspring Investments Berhad Launches Asian Low Volatility MY Fund

New fund designed to help Malaysian investors navigate the current market environment with a focus on stability and risk mitigation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eastspring Investments Berhad, part of Prudential plc, is pleased to announce the launch of the Eastspring Investments Asian Low Volatility Equity MY Fund (“Fund”) in Malaysia.

Mitigating Market Volatility with a Proven Strategy

The Fund feeds into the Eastspring Investments – Asian Low Volatility Equity Fund (“Target Fund”), leveraging on this proven low volatility strategy, which has demonstrated resilience and consistent performance across various market conditions. As highlighted by Michael Sun, Director of Quant Capability at Eastspring Investments, the Asian Low Volatility Equity (“ALVE”) strategy is well-suited to mitigate the volatility seen in today’s markets.

“Eastspring’s ALVE strategy has consistently provided robust downside protection while capturing as much of the market rally as possible. This is achieved through our systematic investment process, which adapts to market changes and dynamics, guiding us to invest in more resilient, less volatile names within sectors such as Financials, Utilities, Consumer Discretionary, and Industrials, and in markets such as China, Singapore and India“, said Michael Sun.

Key Benefits of the Fund

  • Resilient Returns Amid Market Ups and Downs: The Target Fund demonstrates lower volatility compared to its peers during market downturns. This encourages investors to stay invested, not miss the market’s best days, and benefit from compounding.
  • Differentiated Investment Process: The Target Fund selects stocks based on multiple factors, not just low volatility, to create a well-diversified and attractively valued portfolio. This approach is enhanced by quant style analysis, which incorporates factors such as low risk, quality, value, momentum and sentiment.
  • Expertise: The Target Fund is managed by an experienced team, who has been managing Low Volatility strategies since 2013, with an AUM of USD603 million as of 30 November 2024.

Navigating Trade Tensions and Geopolitical Risks

The current market environment is characterised by significant uncertainty due to factors such as deglobalisation, trade tariff protectionism, and geopolitical tensions. Michael Sun noted that the ALVE strategy is well-positioned to provide resilience in such conditions. “Our portfolio has underweight exposures to markets and sectors with higher US sales exposure, making it well-positioned to provide downside protection during trade tensions. By focusing on domestically oriented companies, the portfolio can offer resilience against export volatility.”

A Timely Solution for Investors

“As investors increasingly seek stability and risk mitigation without sacrificing returns, the Fund offers a timely solution. With the Target Fund’s track record of consistent performance and effective risk management, this Fund is designed to meet the needs of investors looking for a reliable investment option in today’s unpredictable market”, said Yap Siok Hoon, Chief Executive Officer of Eastspring Investments Berhad.

The Fund is available through participating banks and Eastspring’s licensed Unit Trust Consultants.  For more information about the Eastspring Investments Asian Low Volatility Equity MY Fund, please visit our website: www.eastspring.com/my 

About Eastspring Investments: 

Eastspring Investments, part of Prudential plc, is a leading Asia-based asset manager that manages USD 258 billion (as of 31 December 2024) of assets on behalf of institutional and retail clients. Operating since 1994, Eastspring Investments has one of the widest footprints among asset management companies across Asia*. We provide investment solutions across a broad range of strategies including equities, fixed income, multi asset, quantitative and alternatives and are committed to delivering high quality investment outcomes for our clients over the long term.

We incorporate ESG factors into our investment process and are aligned with a number of global sustainability initiatives including the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investments (PRI) and the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC). We collaborate alongside industry peers to harness a collective investor voice to influence and drive change with investee companies.

About Eastspring Investments Berhad

Established in 2000 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Eastspring Investments Berhad (“EIMY”)  is part of Prudential plc, an international financial services group and has one of the widest footprints across the region. EIMY is one of the largest asset management companies in Malaysia in both institutional and retail segments, managing a total of 36 funds with approximately RM 69.2 billion of assets under management (“AUM”) as at 31 December 2024.

For more information on Eastspring Investments Berhad, please visit: www.eastspring.com/my 

*Eastspring Investments companies (excluding joint venture companies) are ultimately wholly owned/indirect subsidiaries of Prudential plc of the United Kingdom. Eastspring Investments companies (including joint venture companies) and Prudential plc are not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.

Important Information:

This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (“SC”). This press release is solely for information purposes and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to anyone to invest in investment products. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Investors are advised to read and understand the contents of the Fund Prospectus (“Prospectus”) and the Fund’s Product Highlights Sheet before investing. The Prospectus has been registered with the SC who takes no responsibility for its contents. The registration of Prospectus with the SC does not amount to nor indicate that the SC has recommended or endorsed the product. Any view, opinion, projection, or forecast on the economy, securities markets or the economic trends of the markets is not necessarily indicative of the future performance of Eastspring Investments or any funds managed by Eastspring Investments. An investment is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Whilst we have taken all reasonable care to ensure that the information contained in this document is not untrue or misleading at the time of publication, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Any opinion or estimate contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

70 years later: Seeking answers in the Bandung Spirit again

BEIJING, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on Bandung Conference:


70 years later: Seeking answers in the Bandung Spirit again

The Chinese Delegation has come here to seek unity and not to quarrel, to seek common ground and not to create divergence.

Seven decades ago, at the Bandung Conference, then Chinese Premier and Foreign Minister, Zhou Enlai, clearly stated the fundamental philosophy in China’s diplomacy, which also set the tone for the Bandung Spirit.

That was in 1955, a time when the world still suffered from the aftermath of the Second World War, and the United States and the Soviet Union were deep in rivalry. Amongst such a backdrop, 29 countries and regions from Asia and Africa initiated, convened, and attended the Bandung Conference. This conference and the Bandung Spirit which arose from it, signify the awakening of the Third World in political awareness. Asian and African countries who uphold nationalism stepped onto the international stage with an independent stance, and hand-in-hand, they started the chapter of South-South Cooperation.

For 70 years, although there have been problems and tensions among the Global South countries, the major trend continues to be negotiations on equal stances, mutual help and unity in strength. From the Non-Aligned Movement and the G-77 in the 20th century, which respectively opposed camp confrontation and appealed to a new global economic order, to the rise of platforms including BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the 21st century, the Global South countries have constantly voiced their collective concerns, and have become a force not to be neglected in the international arena. They are a driver of inclusive economic globalization, a builder of equal and orderly multi-polarization, and a proactive leader of mutual learning and communication among civilizations. Take the economy and trade front as an example, now the Global South accounts for over 40% of the world’s GDP. From 2007 to 2023, South-South trade volume has increased from 2.3 trillion USD to 5.6 trillion USD. In the next five years, it is projected that the South-South trade will contribute about 70% of global economic growth.

Seven decades have passed. In 2025, the world is faced with new factors that endanger stability. 

Liu Haifang, Professor at Peking University: I think the paramount spirit to take away from the Bandung Conference is to galvanize the once-colonized and weak countries into developing their own capabilities to keep independent and take initiative.

So, faced with the challenges today, we may as well review the key takeaway from the Bandung Conference. Are we still able to safeguard a fair international order with joined hands? Are we developing countries still treating each other with an inclusive and open mindset where we seek common ground while shelving differences?

70 years ago, the Asian and African countries reached a consensus on independence and common development despite their different ideologies and social systems. 70 years later, with the pressure of development, countries all over the world can also think about how to forge new consensus amongst differences, and form institutional connections in negotiations. The Bandung Spirit has long transcended the framework of AsiaAfrica cooperation and South-South Cooperation; it has in fact provided a timeless example for South-North cooperation and even global governance.

The dynamism of current changes in the world originates from the South. We hope all the entities can follow the Bandung Spirit as guidance, and march towards modernization where there’s independence and thriving progress.

China Mosaic 
http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htm 

Smartcom Expands into Indonesia to Strengthen Regional PTT Communications


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2025 – Smartcom, a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Singapore, is expanding its reach beyond the city-state into Indonesia. This initiative aims to bring Smartcom’s mission-critical Push-to-Talk (PTT) solutions to a significantly larger market, addressing the communication needs of various key industries.

Smartcom Expands into Indonesia to Strengthen Regional PTT Communications
Smartcom Expands into Indonesia to Strengthen Regional PTT Communications

Advancing from Local to Regional Mission-Critical Communications
Since 2015, Smartcom has partnered with TASSTA and Singtel to deliver reliable PTT communication coverage in Singapore. However, expanding into a larger and more diverse market like Indonesia presents new challenges.

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, offers a growing market for mission-critical communication solutions. With a developing digital economy, government initiatives like
“100 Smart Cities”, and a workforce of approximately 160 million, the country presents opportunities for expanded PTT services. Additionally, the adoption of TASSTA’s solutions by the Indonesian police force (Korlantas) and national railway operator (Kereta Api Indonesia) highlights the need for large-scale, reliable communication systems in key industries.

Meeting Industry-Specific Needs with Scalable Solutions
Indonesia’s industrial landscape, particularly in mining and oil and gas (O&G), differs from Singapore’s, creating a demand for specialised push-to-talk solutions. Large-scale events, such as national celebrations and religious gatherings, also require mission-critical PTT communication that remains functional despite high network congestion.

As part of its expansion, Smartcom is collaborating with Indonesia’s largest telecommunications provider, Telkomsel, to offer priority bandwidth during high-traffic events. Additionally, solutions designed for hazardous environments, such as ATEX-certified mobile phones and tablets, provide reliable tools for O&G companies that require safe, reliable communication in high-risk settings.

Driving Business Growth and Customer Value
Smartcom’s regional expansion is part of its long-term strategy to grow its customer base and extend services to new markets. By entering the Indonesian market, Smartcom aims to scale its offerings and strengthen its regional footprint.

With a broader customer base, the company aims to optimise economies of scale to enhance product range, customisation capabilities, and local technical support. Clients with operations in both Singapore and Indonesia may benefit from streamlined, cross-border PTT solutions that drive coordination.

This also demonstrates the adaptability of Smartcom’s business model in different markets. Unlike traditional PTT trunking operators, which often face regulatory and financial challenges when expanding internationally, Smartcom’s cellular-based technology offers a more flexible approach to regional operations.

Strengthening Partnerships and Technological Advancements
As part of its growth strategy, Smartcom is exploring partnerships with software providers in areas such as facilities management and service optimisation. These collaborations aim to enhance its PTT platform by integrating software solutions that support operational efficiency in various industries.

They are also working with Samsung Knox Mobile Device Management (MDM) to incorporate security measures into its cellular-based PTT communication solutions. As these systems rely on mobile networks, cybersecurity remains a key consideration in ensuring secure and uninterrupted communication for businesses.

Overcoming Challenges and Looking Ahead
Expanding into a new market comes with its challenges. To mitigate these, Smartcom has been working closely with Enterprise Singapore to better understand Indonesia’s business landscape. With support from the Market Readiness Grant, they have been able to address initial obstacles related to legal and market-entry requirements.

Looking ahead, Smartcom will continue to adapt its approach based on industry demands and regulatory developments in Indonesia. The company aims to refine its service offerings, assess potential expansion into other sectors, and explore further partnerships.

The official launch event for Smartcom’s Indonesia expansion will take place on 29th April, at BAKU Jakarta (Electronic City SCBD), starting at 12pm.
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About Smartcom

is a licensed Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) based in Singapore, specialising in islandwide Push-To-Talk (PTT) communication solutions. Since its establishment in 2015, the company has been dedicated to delivering reliable PTT services tailored to industries such as oil and gas, healthcare, retail, and hospitality.