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Jo Malone London debuts newest global ambassador, India Amarteifio

LONDON, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jo Malone London is thrilled to introduce British actor India Amarteifio as the face of its Scent Layering campaign.

Jo Malone London's Scent Layering Ambassador India Amarteifio
Jo Malone London’s Scent Layering Ambassador India Amarteifio

 

A true Brit and unapologetic Londoner, India prefers tea to coffee and the Underground to black cabs. The actor rose to fame playing the young Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s Bridgerton prequel series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and is widely regarded as one to watch.

‘I’m so excited to be partnering with Jo Malone London, it feels incredibly special for me. As an actor, I’m always exploring ways to express character and emotion, and I’ve found that fragrance can be just as powerful in telling a story. The Scent Layering campaign is all about expressing yourself—and that’s something I really connect with’ India Amarteifio.

The campaign

At Jo Malone London, every cologne is a blend of carefully chosen ingredients made to combine with one another to create a scent that is uniquely you.

As Céline Roux, Global Head Of Fragrance explains, ‘The way we create always takes Scent Layering into consideration. Right from the start, when the perfumers and I start the fragrances, we create them so they can be layered with our other scents. It’s about self-expression. It’s about play.’

The Scent Layering campaign invites you to layer your signature scent with Grapefruit, English Oak & Hazelnut or Peony & Blush Suede. These three Scent Layering combiners adapt your chosen cologne to suit your mood, the occasion or season. Add a twist of citrus with Grapefruit to feel uplifted and bright, add a burst of freshness with English Oak & Hazelnut for an elegant edge to a fun night out and, for feel-good days through to cosy nights in, add a layer of warmth with Peony & Blush Suede.

In the Scent Layering campaign, India immerses herself in these three Scent Layering combiners. With each new combination, she channels the scents’ effects as she playfully explores new ways to wear the scent and express different moods.

‘Scent Layering is so playful and personal and gives you the freedom to experiment and create something that’s entirely your own. I love how I can combine the Jo Malone London fragrances, it’s fun, expressive and endlessly personal – which is exactly why this collaboration feels like such a natural fit for me’ India Amarteifio.

Discover more about Scent Layering online and in-store now. Follow Jo Malone London on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest @JoMaloneLondon #UniquelyYou

About Jo Malone London: Since 1994 Jo Malone London has created a palette of exquisitely simple, elegant scents and curated a world where every sense is indulged. Acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in 1999, today the brand is internationally known for its unexpected fragrances and distinctly British character.

 

Family Offices in Asia Pacific Prioritize Next-Gen Education Amidst Wealth Transfer, Demonstrate Proactive Response to Market Volatility: Citi Wealth 2025 Survey Reveals


Family offices in Asia Pacific leads in second-generation wealth control and education about family wealth, signaling a strong next-generation focus.

Demonstrating proactive response to market volatility and strong optimism for portfolio returns, with a significant portion expecting returns over 5% for the year.

HONG KONG SAR /SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – Citi Wealth today released its 2025 Global Family Office Report, offering a rare glimpse into the thinking and behaviors of some of the world’s most sophisticated investors, including the dynamic trends in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The report was compiled by Citi Wealth’s Global Family Office Group, which works with over 1,800 family offices worldwide.

Amid trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and technological transformation, this flagship publication explores issues such as investment sentiment, portfolio actions and operational best practices. Its findings are drawn from an annual survey, in which a record 346 family office respondents from 45 countries participated – with 29% from APAC. Conducted in June and July 2025, the survey sheds light on how expectations and strategies have changed since the U.S. tariff announcements earlier this year, and highlights APAC family offices as proactive leaders in internationalization and next-generation wealth education.

“These are exciting times for family offices worldwide,” comments Hannes Hofmann, Head of Citi Wealth’s Global Family Office Group.” These sophisticated clients are finding new ways to address their families’ ever-increasing expectations. Our 2025 report highlights how they are refining priorities, reimagining their operations and seeking to build resilient portfolios. We are proud to partner with them, drawing upon Citi’s global reach and deep resources to help them seize potential opportunities and achieve their ambitious goals.”

Within APAC, key themes that emerged from this year’s survey include:

  • Top Concerns: Survey respondents highlighted trade disputes (61%) and U.S.-China relations (53%) as their primary concerns related to investment strategies.
  • Bullish Outlook: A strong majority (83%) of APAC family offices anticipate portfolio returns above 5% this year.
  • Strategic Investment Shifts: Asia Pacific family offices responded more vigorously to the tariff turmoil than global counterparts, leading the way in allocating to perceived defensive asset classes (39%), geographies (22%) and sectors (17%).
  • Strong Internationalization: Families from APAC were among the most international, with 76% having a global footprint.
  • Preparation for the Next-Generation: The region leads with 43% of wealth under second-generation control, indicating a maturing market. Opportunities for education about family wealth (73%) were most common, which may relate to the upcoming wave of wealth transfers between first and second generations.
  • Gaps in Technology Adoption: 44% of respondents lack cybersecurity offerings, highlighting a potentially urgent area for development.

“The 2025 report clearly signals a new era for family offices in Asia Pacific,” says Bernard Wai, Asia Pacific Head of Citi Wealth’s Global Family Office Group. “We are seeing a proactive and highly confident approach to investment, particularly in public equities, coupled with a commendable dedication to nurturing the next generation of wealth stewards and embracing a global outlook. This region is truly setting the pace for wealth management evolution, and Citi Wealth remains deeply committed to supporting their continued growth and strategic development.”

Globally, key themes that emerged from this year’s survey include:

  • Staying Resolute: Asset allocations were largely held steady, with family offices making fewer shifts than last year, pending greater clarity on trade policy. Among those implementing changes, bullish moves predominated. Private equity saw the most positive activity.
  • Optimistic Outlook: Family offices expressed optimism about 12-month portfolio returns, despite limited consensus about which asset classes might drive performance. Potential U.S. deregulation, interest rate cuts and advances in artificial intelligence may explain positive sentiment.
  • Active Response to Market Volatility: U.S. tariff announcements triggered swift, calculated adjustments to bolster portfolio resilience, with 39% of family offices favoring active management. They also pivoted toward perceived defensive asset classes and geographies as well as hedging strategies.
  • Strong Commitment to Direct Investments: Seventy percent of respondents said they were engaged with direct investments. Of those, four out of ten said they had increased or significantly increased their activity in the last year, suggesting confidence in their ability to select deals that drive returns.
  • Geopolitical Concerns: Global trade disputes emerged as a top concern (60%) for family offices, followed by U.S.-China relations (43%) and a resurgence of inflation (37%). Geopolitical tensions and government initiatives to attract capital are fueling interest in asset location and a re-evaluation of jurisdictions.
  • Professionalization Gaps: While family offices have made progress in professionalizing their investment function, more improvement is needed in operational risk management, cybersecurity and leadership succession planning.
  • Outsourcing Services: To manage their growing responsibilities in a cost-efficient manner, many family offices are considering external suppliers, but with decision-making authority largely remaining in-house.
  • Advancing AI Deployment: The proportion of respondents mentioning they had deployed AI has doubled since last year, particularly in the automation of operational tasks and investment analytics. However, full integration will take time.

“Family offices globally remain highly focused on direct investing, as they seek exposure to the key transformative technologies of tomorrow and attractively valued companies across sectors,” says Dawn Nordberg, Head of Integrated Client Engagement for Citi Wealth. “We have a specialist team that works alongside colleagues from Citi’s world-class investment bank. Our mission is to enable our sophisticated family office clients to access proprietary private capital raises, asset divestitures, and thought leadership across industries and geographies to support their direct investing.”

About the Survey
This year’s survey was initiated during Citi Wealth’s tenth annual Family Office Leadership Summit in June 2025. The event was attended by over 150 family office leaders from more than 25 countries, with an average family net worth of $3.8 billion. The 56-question survey was subsequently opened to the wider population of family office clients globally.

About the Global Family Office Group
Citi Wealth’s Global Family Office Group serves single family offices, private investment companies and private holding companies, including family-owned enterprises and foundations, around the world. The team offers clients comprehensive private banking and advisory services, institutional access to global opportunities and connections to a community of like-minded peers.

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Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.

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Tektronix introduces 7 Series DPO, setting a new benchmark in ultra-high-performance test and measurement

 Powered by proprietary ASICs, the oscilloscope delivers the industry’s lowest noise, highest ENOB, and up to 10x faster data offload

BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tektronix today announced the 7 Series DPO oscilloscope, the first in a new generation of ultra-high-performance instruments. Engineered to deliver the industry’s lowest noise and highest ENOB, and architected for scale, the 7 Series launches with bandwidth up to 25 GHz. Featuring Tek’s latest signal path and data processing advancements—including two newly developed, custom ASICs—this new oscilloscope is purpose-built for engineering teams and researchers pushing the boundaries of high-speed communications, high-energy physics, AI, and quantum computing.

With up to 10x faster data offload than legacy instruments1, it helps teams capture and analyze complex signals with dramatically less noise—helping them see more, know more, and move faster.

“When the limits of your test system become the limits of your innovation, it’s time for a new approach,” said Chris Bohn, President at Tektronix. “The 7 Series was designed in collaboration with engineers working on the world’s most complex challenges, so it reflects what they need most, including high-frequency coverage, low noise, and fast analysis. This scope gives our customers the capabilities and confidence they need to achieve breakthroughs.”

A new benchmark for precision at the performance edge

Early customer collaborators include researchers in high-energy physics, leading semiconductor manufacturers, national labs, and RF system integrators—all of whom helped shape the series’ priority features:

  • Unmatched signal fidelity – ultra-low random noise delivers industry-leading effective number of bits (ENOB) – 7.5 bits at 8 GHz to 6.5 bits at 25 GHz) – providing crystal-clear precision across the full bandwidth range
  • Visibility without compromise – QuietChannel technology applies active equalization to compensate for high-speed signal loss, reducing noise and increasing measurement fidelity
  • Breakthrough speed – up to 10x faster data transfer with 10G SFP+ LAN and the TekHSIlibrary accelerates high-throughput validation
  • Designed for scale – upgradeable architecture and TekConnect® probe interface compatibility safeguard long-term investment
  • Engineered for modern workflows – native serial analysis tools, a 15.6″ 1080p touchscreen, and dual support for both Windows and Linux to streamline validation and accelerate insight

Powered by proprietary, custom silicon

The 7 Series DPO is built on a next-generation signal path architecture that combines custom ASICs, optimized FPGAs, and a high-performance GPU to reduce noise, preserve signal integrity, and accelerate analysis. At its core are Tektronix’s latest chipsets—Tek079 and Tek085—the silicon foundation for a new generation of oscilloscopes built for scale, advancing to higher bandwidths while maintaining the industry’s lowest noise and highest ENOB. This new silicon reflects years of focused engineering to push measurement precision in demanding environments, and close partnership with metrology experts to ensure every specification is rigorously validated for trusted accuracy.

Seamless experience enabled by TekScope software

The 7 Series is equipped with TekScope® software, recognized for its intuitive design, cross-platform consistency, and instant, touch-optimized access to deep insights. It unifies the user interface and programmatic control, providing a seamless experience across workflows and applications—accelerating discovery and innovation.

Availability

The DPO714AX, the first in Tektronix’s new ultra-high-performance 7 Series, is available to order today and begins shipping later this month. Learn more or request a demo at tek.com.

1Compared to Tektronix DPO70000 oscilloscopes

About Tektronix

Tektronix is the partner engineers have trusted to measure, discover, and innovate for nearly 80 years. Today we deliver test and measurement solutions that unite precision with simplicity, helping engineers accelerate breakthroughs that shape a better tomorrow. Learn more at tek.com/newsroom.

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Media Contacts:

Jill Bailey, Tektronix: jill.bailey@tektronix.com
Becca Wirta, Publitek: becca.wirta@publitek.com 

GSCF Advances Connected Capital Platform to Originate, Manage and Analyze Working Capital Programs

Platform Adoption Fosters Network Integrating Corporate Clients and Funding Partners

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GSCF, a leading global provider of working capital solutions, today announced strong market adoption and significant new platform enhancements one year after its launch of Connected Capital. Built to unify bank financing and alternative capital on one servicing platform, Connected Capital has evolved into a scaled ecosystem delivering broader risk coverage, faster liquidity access and a more streamlined servicing experience for global enterprises, growth-stage companies and financial institutions.

Since launching the platform in 2024, GSCF has activated 30 new working capital programs with leading enterprise corporates and emerging growth companies while deepening collaboration with its bank and asset manager partners to support more than $52 billion in volumes. The Company’s integrated servicing model helps clients optimize working capital through access to cost-efficient bank funding from a curated group of bank partners alongside flexible alternative capital solutions supported by GSCF’s asset manager partners.

“In 2025, we’ve moved from launch to scale,” said Doug Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of GSCF. “By combining our industry-leading service infrastructure with the Connected Capital funding model, we’re helping clients expand funding coverage, unlock liquidity in new places, drive sales growth and manage global programs with greater precision. This is what the Office of the CFO demands today – choice in capital, control in servicing and clarity in data.”

Platform Enhancement: Strengthening Connectivity and Control

GSCF continues to invest strategically in technology, introducing new capabilities that unify data, decisioning and workflows across global working capital programs:

  • Connected Capital Control Center: A centralized hub that consolidates program data across buyers, suppliers, funders and regions and offers real-time visibility into utilization, risk, KPIs and cash flow drivers. The solution offers tailored dashboards that empower finance teams to coordinate actions across complex, multi-entity programs with clarity and precision.
  • Data Integrations and AI Readiness: Enhanced API connectivity across multiple ERPs and financial systems to eliminate data silos and automate onboarding, reconciliation and reporting. GSCF’s cloud-native platform consolidates data to drive smarter decisions and deliver AI-powered analytics at scale.
  • Servicing at Scale: A flexible, technology-enabled operating model supported by GSCF’s expert managed services – from high-touch to self-service – accelerates the time to first funding and reduces operating costs for corporate clients.

“Clients want funding flexibility without operational complexity,” said Shannon Dolan, Chief Product Officer of GSCF. “Our next generation Connected Capital platform brings together data and decisioning across programs and partners, enabling teams to act from a single source of truth, accelerate access to capital and continuously optimize cash performance.”

Why Connected Capital Now

In today’s volatile operating environment, evolving supply chain networks and multi-entity corporate structures require broader risk coverage and faster execution. GSCF’s Connected Capital platform supports clients with:

  • Expanded Reach: Ability to serve more buyers, suppliers and geographies while mitigating program risk.
  • Greater Flexibility: Multi-funder structures that extend coverage across non-investment grade buyers, non-core geographies and complex program requirements.
  • Faster Liquidity Access: Near real-time execution achieved through program design and data integration.
  • Lower Operating Friction: Configurable workflows that reduce program complexity and custom builds.
  • Actionable Intelligence: Real-time insights that transform working capital from a tactical lever into a strategic growth engine.

About GSCF

GSCF is the leading global provider of working capital solutions. The Company enables corporates and financial partners to accelerate growth, unlock liquidity and manage the risk and complexity of the end-to-end working capital cycle. We originate, manage and analyze working capital programs through our innovative Working Capital as a Service offering, combining the power of a configurable and comprehensive technology platform, expert services and a Connected Capital ecosystem of alternative capital solutions and bank capital. GSCF’s team of working capital experts operates in over 75 countries to solve global working capital efficiency challenges. Visit www.gscf.com to learn more.

Contact Information: 

GSCF
Natalie Silverman                                                                                            
Chief Marketing Officer
Natalie.Silverman@gscf.com    

Tektronix redefines automated test with the MP5000 Series modular precision test system

First-of-its-kind system brings unmatched flexibility, density, and automation to validation and production environments

BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tektronix today unveiled the MP5000 Series modular precision test system, a transformative solution that sets the pace for the future of automated test. Built on the principle of modularity, it allows engineers to combine precision source measure units (SMUs) and programmable power supply units (PSUs) within a compact 1U mainframe—delivering the adaptability and scalability modern validation and production workflows demand.

 

MP5000 Mainframe front
MP5000 Mainframe front

 

At launch, the system includes a 60-volt dual-channel SMU, a dual-channel 50-watt bipolar power supply, and the MP5103 mainframe. Engineers can configure up to six independent channels per chassis and connect up to 32 mainframes for high-throughput, tightly synchronized multi-site testing. Modules can be swapped in minutes, enabling customers to expand capabilities or service individual channels without downtime.

“Automated test has always been about balancing precision with productivity,” said Chris Bohn, President, Tektronix. “With this modular system, customers can scale their power and measurement strategy as fast as their innovation demands—without compromise. This is more than a system; it’s a blueprint for the next decade of automated test.”

Applications that demand precision and flexibility

From validation and reliability testing to high-volume production, the MP5000 Series delivers the flexibility, channel density, and automation needed to keep pace with evolving requirements. By combining precision with scalability, it provides a modern foundation for the most demanding workflows—while the broader platform ensures customers can grow into what’s next.  

What sets the MP5000 Series apart

Every detail of the MP5000 Series was designed to help engineers do more with less—less rack space, less downtime, less complexity. Key advantages include:

  • Future-ready modularity – reconfigure in minutes to meet changing needs by mixing SMUs and PSUs within the mainframe
  • High density, compact design – scale up to 6 channels per 1U chassis and connect up to 32 mainframes for parallel, multi-site testing
  • Performance without limits SMU modules with 100 fA resolution and 1 MSa/s digitization for high-speed capture; PSU modules deliver up to 50 W per channel with bipolar output and advanced protection
  • Automation built in – a test script processor (TSP) eliminates PC-instrument latency with sub-microsecond synchronization across racks; integrates with Python, LabVIEW, and IVI drivers
  • Maximum uptime – module-only calibration, independent slot power control, and intuitive web and touch interfaces keep systems running with less interruption

Looking ahead: A modular future

This launch marks the beginning of a new modular era at Tektronix. Development is already underway on a 200-volt SMU module with higher pulsing capabilities, extending the platform into demanding semiconductor and optoelectronic applications. Expected in early 2026, it underscores the rapid pace of expansion—and reinforces that this system was built to evolve with the future of test.

Availability & models

The MP5000 Series modular test system is available for order today. The MP5103 mainframe and MPSU50-2ST power supply module will begin shipping in October, and the MSMU60-2 60V SMU module in November. At launch, customers can choose from:

  • MP5103 mainframe – 3-slot, 1U rack-mountable chassis
  • MSMU60-2 60V dual-channel SMU module – precision source/measure with high-speed digitization
  • MPSU50-2ST Dual-channel bipolar power supply module – 50 W per channel with advanced protection and bipolar output

About Tektronix

Tektronix is the partner engineers have trusted to measure, discover, and innovate for nearly 80 years. Today we deliver test and measurement solutions that unite precision with simplicity, helping engineers accelerate breakthroughs that shape a better tomorrow. Learn more at tek.com/newsroom.

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Media Contacts:

Jill Bailey, Tektronix: jill.bailey@tektronix.com
Becca Wirta, Publitek: becca.wirta@publitek.com 

Photo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/mp5000_mainframe_front.jpg

Students Rebuild Marks 15-Year Milestone of Global Impact:

Over 1M Youth Engaged, $16.6M Million Raised, and 7M Works of Art

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Students Rebuild, founded by the Bezos Family Foundation and now powered by Creative Visions, marks 15 years of global youth empowerment, celebrating over 1 million youth participants, $16.6 million raised, and 7 million works of art created worldwide. This milestone comes with the launch of its 2025-2026 Unique & United project – an open invitation for young people everywhere to use creative action to explore identity, bridge divides, and build connection.

From now until June 1, 2026, students, youth leaders, parents, and educators can learn more and sign up for the Students Rebuild 2025-2026 project at www.studentsrebuild.org. There they’ll access free resources, lesson plans, creative toolkits, and can submit creative works in any medium. Each submission or student engaged sparks a $5 donation, up to $1 million, for organizations fostering connection and championing collaborative change worldwide.

“Right now, young people are facing a world of division, uncertainty, and rapid change,” says Pat Chandler, CEO of Creative Visions. “Yet they are seeking ways to understand themselves and connect with others. This year’s project, Unique & United, helps students explore their uniqueness, challenge assumptions, and build bridges and empathy through creative expression.”

What is Students Rebuild?

Students Rebuild is a global program, founded by the Bezos Family Foundation, that invites young people to use their creativity to engage with our world’s most pressing issues and create meaningful change. Since 2010, the initiative has mobilized youth in all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries to use creative action to help communities address the most pressing issues of our time, from climate change to migration to war and conflict.

About Unique & United

Unique & United empowers youth to understand our shared humanity, foster dialogue, and collaborate to spark positive change.

This year, Students Rebuild is collaborating with global impact partners spanning Honduras, Ukraine, Greece, Kenya, and Los Angeles, whose work celebrates being unique, building unity, and expanding the reach of arts-based education and youth empowerment.

Meet the Impact Partners Driving Global Unity Through The Arts

  • CARE will empower young people in Honduras—especially girls—facing poverty, violence, and migration by fostering solidarity and equipping youth as community advocates.
  • Choose Love is partnering with organizations in Ukraine and Greece to provide youth with safe spaces for art-based healing from war trauma.
  • Kids for Peace will engage 1,000 youth across 50 states and 10 countries in inclusion activities like affirmation card creation and trust-building exercises.
  • Narrative 4 is expanding its Cities School Challenge to 40 schools in Kenya through story exchanges and creative projects that strengthen empathy and leadership.
  • Search for Common Ground will pilot the Common Ground Leadership Academy to train future leaders in navigating complex landscapes and fostering collaboration across divides.
  • Homeboy Art Academy will launch healing-centered arts programming, blending workshops and exhibitions to support formerly incarcerated and gang-involved youth in Los Angeles.
  • Ripples of Hope will support South Africa-based fellows in using creative activities like dance and spoken word to promote cultural exchange and strengthen community bonds.
  • Green Horizon Ventures will combine classroom participation with public awareness campaigns to engage 12,000 youth across Rwanda’s five provinces in arts-based education.
  • TREEAMS will empower students across Los Angeles to plant trees, restore optimism, and reimagine the city as greener and more resilient.
  • Open Roads will support program alumni in leading discussions about individuality, unity, and the importance of nature with youth in the US.
  • WelcomingAmerica will provide support to rural US leaders to increase their capacity and confidence for advancing inclusion efforts in their communities.

To learn more about the Unique & United Impact Partners, visit https://www.studentsrebuild.org/partners

 

About Students Rebuild
Students Rebuild is a Creative Visions program. Created in January 2010 by the Bezos Family Foundation in response to the devastating Haiti earthquake, Students Rebuild has mobilized more than 1.3 million participants in 102 countries and all 50 states and raised more than $16.6 million in matching funds. Annual Project funds have worked towards rebuilding schools in Haiti, bringing awareness to humanitarian crises in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, helping Syrian youth from conflict areas recover from crisis, and supporting empowerment opportunities for youth affected by hunger and food insecurity. Find more at www.studentsrebuild.org and @StudentsRebuild.

About Creative Visions
Creative Visions empowers artists, filmmakers, musicians, and other impact media makers to raise awareness of critical issues and drive positive change through storytelling – one of our most powerful tools for creating a more just, caring, and sustainable world. The nonprofit organization and United Nations NGO, was founded in memory of 22-year-old artist and photojournalist Dan Eldon, who died in 1993 while covering the conflict in Somalia for Reuters New Agency.Creative Visions’ Impact Education programs support youth, educators, and changemakers to understand how to use media, arts, and technology to take creative action about the things they care about. For more information: www.creativevisions.org.

 

Air Premia Signs Long-Term Component Support Agreement with Lufthansa Technik for Boeing 787-9 Fleet

  • First Korean airline to secure 10-year Total Component Support (TCS®) and Home Base Stock for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Air Premia, Korea’s leading hybrid service carrier, today announced that it has entered into a long-term component support agreement with Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will provide Total Component Support (TCS®) services for Air Premia’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet over the next ten years.

Air Premia Signs Long-Term Component Support Agreement with Lufthansa Technik for Boeing 787-9 Fleet
Air Premia Signs Long-Term Component Support Agreement with Lufthansa Technik for Boeing 787-9 Fleet

This marks the first collaboration between the two companies and makes Air Premia the first Korean airline to implement such a program for the Boeing 787-9. Through the agreement, Air Premia will gain direct access to Lufthansa Technik’s worldwide component pool, enabling faster part availability and significant cost savings compared to in-house procurement. To further strengthen operational stability, critical components will also be stationed as dedicated Home Base Stock at Incheon International Airport.

“In a time of global supply chain uncertainty, it was essential for us to secure a reliable partner,” said Seong-Gab Kim, Executive Director of Procurement at Air Premia. “This agreement ensures that Air Premia can operate its fleet with greater stability and efficiency, ultimately providing safer and more dependable service to our passengers.”

Jens Michel, Vice President of Corporate Sales Northeast Asia at Lufthansa Technik, added: “Air Premia is an innovative airline offering exceptional service at competitive fares. We are proud to support their Boeing 787-9 operations with our industry-leading component support solutions and look forward to a successful partnership.”

With this agreement, Air Premia strengthens its global-standard component support infrastructure, ensuring efficient and stable operations. The airline plans to leverage this foundation to deliver even safer and more reliable air travel experiences for its customers.

Lufthansa Technik operates one of the largest component pools in the industry, with over USD 2 billion worth of inventory across 15 logistics centers worldwide. The company’s comprehensive component services include round-the-clock availability and a closed-loop system in which replaced parts are repaired within its global MRO network and reintegrated into the inventory pool.

About Lufthansa Technik
The Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as maintenance, production and design organization, the company employs more than 22,000 people in dozens of locations around the globe. Lufthansa Technik offers the full range of services for commercial, VIP and special mission aircraft. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of airframes, engines, components and landing gears, as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products and digital fleet support.

About Air Premia
Air Premia, the only long-haul specialized airline in South Korea, operates on the philosophy of being a “beloved airline that provides high-quality services with only the essentials” as a Hybrid Service Carrier (HSC) at reasonable prices. Since commencing its first international flights in July 2022, Air Premia has rapidly established itself by flying to destinations such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Bangkok, and Narita. Notably, it operates long-haul routes that low-cost carriers (LCCs) typically do not cover, all while maintaining a competitive edge in pricing compared to HSCs. This aligns well with the current trend of “value-for-money travel”. More information: https://www.airpremia.com/kr/en

Lunit Showcases AI-Powered Cancer Ecosystem at APEC High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy and World Bio Summit 2025

Lunit highlights global leadership in cancer AI alongside world health experts with dedicated APEC HLMHE session and WBS 2025 Leaders’ Dialogue

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced its participation in two major global health gatherings taking place in Seoul this week: the 15th APEC High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy (APEC HLMHE) and the World Bio Summit 2025 (WBS 2025).

Lunit CEO Brandon Suh delivers a keynote presentation during the APEC High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy (HLMHE) in Seoul on September 16, 2025, highlighting the role of AI in transforming cancer care. (Photo courtesy of Lunit)
Lunit CEO Brandon Suh delivers a keynote presentation during the APEC High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy (HLMHE) in Seoul on September 16, 2025, highlighting the role of AI in transforming cancer care. (Photo courtesy of Lunit)

Lunit was the only company from Korea invited to lead a dedicated session at APEC HLMHE, held September 15-16 at Shilla Hotel Seoul, underscoring its role as a recognized global leader in AI-powered solutions that cover the entire cancer care continuum. The session on September 16 drew an audience of more than 300 policymakers, healthcare leaders, and industry experts.

During the session, Lunit CEO Brandon Suh, together with senior executives and research leaders, outlined how AI is transforming cancer screening and treatment across APEC member economies. Key themes included:

  • Korea’s AI leadership: government reimbursement approval, large-scale clinical adoption at more than 7,000 sites worldwide, and validation by the National Cancer Center.
  • Global case studies: how AI is enabling cancer screening in Southeast Asia, Australia, and Singapore, supporting health equity and cost-effective care delivery.
  • Future vision: advancing multimodal AI that integrates imaging, genomics, and clinical data to drive precision medicine, and proposing new APEC-level collaborations such as shared data infrastructure and cross-border training.

On September 17, Suh will also serve as moderator of the WBS 2025 Leaders’ Dialogue at the opening ceremony, bringing together senior figures such as Dr. Philippe Duneton, Executive Director of Unitaid, and other international healthcare leaders.

In addition, Lunit is showcasing its AI portfolio throughout both events with an on-site booth, offering demonstrations of its flagship solutions in cancer screening and AI pathology.

“AI is no longer a future vision—it is delivering tangible impact for patients and across healthcare systems today,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “By collaborating with governments, multilateral organizations, and research institutions, we aim to ensure that the benefits of AI-powered cancer care reach every corner of the world.”

About Lunit

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ) is a global leader in AI for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. With a mission to conquer cancer through AI, Lunit develops AI-powered solutions for medical imaging and biomarker analysis to enable precise diagnosis and personalized treatment. Lunit’s FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT suite supports cancer screening at over 7,000 medical institutions in more than 65 countries, while Lunit SCOPE is used in research partnerships with global pharma giants focused on biomarker development and companion diagnostics. Lunit clinical studies have been featured in top-tier journals—including The Lancet Digital Health and Journal of Clinical Oncology—and presented at major conferences such as ASCO and RSNA. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io.