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Tanoto Foundation Develops Impactful Future Leaders at Tanoto Scholars Gathering 2025

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – High unemployment among educated youth and a lack of leadership readiness are significant challenges on Indonesia’s path to its “Golden Indonesia 2045” vision. Data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) in February 2025 indicated a national open unemployment rate of 4.76%, with 7.28 million people unemployed. Alarmingly, the unemployment rate for university graduates is even higher at 5.25%. This gap highlights that academic qualifications alone are insufficient for the demands of the modern workforce and future leadership roles.

To address this, graduates need to have not only technical competence but also strong soft skills, leadership abilities, a collaborative spirit and robust social awareness, especially in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world.

Tanoto Foundation, an independent philanthropic organisation that catalyses systems change in education and healthcare founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, is committed to nurturing university graduates to become impactful future leaders through its flagship TELADAN (Transforming Education to Produce Future Leaders) Programme. The TELADAN Programme provides scholarships to undergraduate students from 10 partner universities in Indonesia. What distinguishes the TELADAN Programme is its structured leadership training provided to its recipients, known as Tanoto Scholars, from their second to eighth semesters to enhance their leadership and soft skills.

Tanoto Scholars Gathering 2025: To Learn and To Lead
A key component of the TELADAN Programme is the Tanoto Scholars Gathering (TSG), an annual forum that brings together Tanoto Scholars from across Indonesia to learn, network and strengthen their leadership capabilities. This year’s TSG was held from July 24 – 26, 2025 at the RAPP Complex in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau. The event was attended by 291 Tanoto Scholars from 10 partner universities: IPB University, Diponegoro University, Gadjah Mada University, Brawijaya University, Universitas Indonesia, University of North Sumatra, Bandung Institute of Technology, Hasanuddin University, Mulawarman University, Riau University, and Andalas University. Through the theme, “Learn & Lead: Becoming the Champion of Good”, Tanoto Scholars were encouraged to embody impactful and sustainable leadership.

Benny Lee, CEO of Tanoto Foundation, stated that the TSG aims to shape scholars into role models. “The core value we instil is that every Tanoto Scholar must be a role model for doing good. This philosophy of creating a positive impact is a legacy from our founders, Mr. Sukanto Tanoto and Mrs. Tinah Bingei Tanoto,” he said at the opening ceremony. “As future leaders, Tanoto Scholars must not only be examples but also lead others to do good. They have a responsibility to bring progress to society.”

Eduward Ginting, Chief Operating Officer of RAPP, who also opened the event, urged the scholars to become impactful leaders. “You are champions selected through a rigorous process. As chosen students, you must create an impact not only in your immediate surroundings but also on a broader scale for Indonesia,” said Eduward.

During her session at the start of TSG 2025, Veronica Tan, Deputy Minister of Women Empowerment and Child Protection, emphasised the importance of a positive mindset. “You must feed yourselves with things that build you up. Surround yourselves with a positive environment and supportive people,” she advised. “Intellect is important, but conscience is even more so. A sharp mind without a good character is useless. Therefore, be leaders with a conscience who bring positive impact to others”.

In his session, Professor Brian Yuliarto, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, called the university years a “golden time” for building networks, character and life vision. He shared 12 characters for success, including strong desire, self-belief, specialised knowledge, imagination and persistence. “We need smart people who produce breakthroughs that change the quality of life for society. They must be not just competent, but also relevant and contributive,” he concluded.

Adding another perspective, Angkie Yudistia, CEO of Thisable Enterprise, shared her inspiring journey of creating opportunities amid challenges. She recounted how losing her hearing at a young age motivated her to rise up and become a sociopreneur. Angkie urged the scholars to become future leaders who possess empathy, self-awareness and a strong commitment to equality and collaboration.

The TSG 2025 activities were designed to be immersive. Scholars participated in an industrial visit to a business group of the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) – also founded by Sukanto Tanoto – to learn firsthand how a sustainable business is built and developed. They also engaged in an experiential leadership workshop and outbound activities to hone their teamwork, quick decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The overall goal is to equip Tanoto Scholars with relevant soft skills and a leadership mindset, preparing them to create a positive impact in any field they enter.

A Model for Leadership Development: The TELADAN Programme
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment, Tanoto Foundation’s TELADAN Programme offers a holistic leadership development model for students at its partner universities in Indonesia. This comprehensive scholarship goes beyond financial aid by providing structured training to build critical soft skills. The programme also provides support for its scholars to participate in international competitions, internships, and research projects.

Upon graduation, scholars join the global Tanoto Foundation alumni network, which spans across Indonesia and the world. Since 2006, the foundation’s scholarship programmes have benefited 8,559 students as of 2024.
Hashtag: #RGE #RoyalGoldenEagle #TanotoFoundation #TELADAN #Education #Leadership #GoldenIndonesia2045 #SocialImpact

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About Tanoto Foundation

At Tanoto Foundation, we unlock human potential, help communities thrive, and create lasting impact. Founded in 1981 by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto, we are an independent family foundation that believes in providing every person with the opportunity to realise his or her full potential. To do so, we catalyse systems change in education and healthcare. Our approach is impact-first, collaborative and evidence-based. We invest for the long term and strive to develop leaders who can drive sustained, positive outcomes.

More information is available at www.tanotofoundation.org.

Integral Awarded National “Zero Carbon Park” Certification

GUILIN, China, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Integral, Esquel’s Sustainable Development Garden, has been awarded the “Zero Carbon Park” certification by the China Energy Conservation Association (CECA), becoming one of the first industrial parks in China to achieve this national-level certification.

The certification ceremony was held at Integral, with officials from the CECA, industry experts, and Esquel leadership in attendance, including Wang Ting, Executive Deputy Secretary General of the Carbon Neutrality Committee of CECA; Guo Erfu, President of Tianjin Eco-City Green Building Research Institute; Mo Zhenhua, Vice Chairman of the Guilin Municipal People’s Political Consultative Conference and Secretary of the Xiangshan District Party Committee; Liang Haitao, Deputy Secretary-General of the Guilin Municipal Government; Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group; Calvin Tsang, Chairman of Esquel China Holdings Limited; and Sun Dayong, General Manager of Integral.

Mr. Wang Ting, Executive Deputy Secretary General of the Carbon Neutrality Committee of the China Energy Conservation Association (CECA) (left), presents the "Zero Carbon Park" certification to Ms. Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group
Mr. Wang Ting, Executive Deputy Secretary General of the Carbon Neutrality Committee of the China Energy Conservation Association (CECA) (left), presents the “Zero Carbon Park” certification to Ms. Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group

Manufacturing remains both a key driver of economic development and a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. As China advances its “dual carbon” goals, industries are under growing pressure to accelerate green transformation, develop low-carbon technologies, and adopt new models for sustainable growth.

“The case of Integral illustrates how industrial parks can balance economic development with environmental responsibility,” said Wang Ting, Executive Deputy Secretary General of the Carbon Neutrality Committee of CECA. “Through its seven net-zero strategies across full life cycle, Integral offers a systematic approach to emissions reduction and sets a practical benchmark for low-carbon transition. This experience can inspire more companies to create ecological value and strengthen the global competitiveness of China’s manufacturing sector.”

Mr. Wang Ting, Executive Deputy Secretary General of the Carbon Neutrality Committee of CECA, delivers a speech
Mr. Wang Ting, Executive Deputy Secretary General of the Carbon Neutrality Committee of CECA, delivers a speech

The certification was granted under the Technical Specification for Evaluation of Zero-Carbon Parks (T/CECA-G 0344—2025), a newly issued national standard developed by CECA. The framework covers nine key dimensions, including compliance, management systems, industrial planning, circular economy practices, building and equipment operations, emissions monitoring, as well as reduction and offset measures. Following a rigorous review, Integral recorded greenhouse gas emissions of 226.17 tCO₂ between July 2024 and June 2025, achieving a 100% offset rate and balancing between emissions with absorption.

Integral’s achievement builds on Esquel’s Net Zero Roadmap, which sets out seven key action areas: optimizing energy efficiency, driving responsible material use, prioritizing clean energy, growing a green value chain, leveraging purposeful networks, promoting sustainable lifestyles, and implementing credible and lasting offset programs.

This latest recognition adds to Integral’s track record of sustainability achievements, including being named one of the “Top 20 Sustainability Cases in 20 Years” by the UN Global Compact, winning the Gold Key Award for SDG Action in China, and earning LEED O+M Gold Certification for existing buildings.

Sun Dayong, General Manager of Integral, said, “This certification reflects Esquel’s long-term commitment to energy efficiency, clean energy adoption, and process optimization. Looking ahead, we will continue to scale up energy-saving and emission-reduction technologies, contributing to a development model that grows from local practice to global adoption.”

Mr. Sun Dayong, General Manager of Integral
Mr. Sun Dayong, General Manager of Integral

At a time when industries face growing pressure to decarbonize, Integral demonstrates how systematic innovation can help traditional manufacturing transition toward a zero-carbon future.

About Esquel Group 

Esquel is a leading global knowledge-based innovation company, with over 45 years of experience in operating a vertically-integrated supply chain to drive the digital transformation of traditional manufacturing industries. With responsible corporate operations at its core, the Group actively embraces technological innovation. Through innovative R&D and brand management, Esquel is committed to guiding both the company and the industry towards the higher value ends of the “smiling curve”. 

Located in Guilin, Esquel’s Sustainable Development Garden, Integral, demonstrates a pioneering development model in the textile and apparel industry that combines cultural heritage, quality employment, innovative thinking, and environmental sustainability, to showcase how manufacturing and nature can coexist in perfect harmony.

Train with intention and perform with purpose: Suunto introduces the Race 2 and Wing 2

SYDNEY, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Suunto announces the new Suunto Race 2, the latest edition of its flagship performance GPS watch, redesigned for upgraded wearability, functionality, and future scalability while retaining the trusted tools athletes rely on. The Suunto Wing 2 is a second-generation open-ear bone conduction headphone that lets users stay alert to their surroundings while enjoying audio and receiving real-time voice feedback directly from the Race 2. Together, this powerful duo empowers athletes and adventurers to train smarter, feel stronger, and stay safer.

The Race 2 and Wing 2 are the ultimate training duo for adventurers.
The Race 2 and Wing 2 are the ultimate training duo for adventurers.

Suunto Race 2: Designed for the driven

Suunto Race 2 builds on the original Race, refining what athletes value most while advancing design and performance. Created for those who train daily—chasing summits, preparing for races, or fitting workouts into everyday life—the Race 2 features a larger, brighter AMOLED display in a lighter, slimmer body, extended battery life, free offline maps, and smart training tools, empowering athletes to elevate performance and make every workout more effective.

Lightweight design meets powerful display.

The upgraded 1.5-inch AMOLED display delivers ultra-high resolution, sharp detail, and crystal-clear visuals. With a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, it remains readable in direct sunlight. LTPO technology allows the screen to drop to 1 Hz in Always-On mode, conserving battery while keeping key metrics visible. Despite the larger display, the watch is lighter and slimmer than ever, weighing 65g in titanium and 75g in stainless steel, and housed in a 49mm case that is only 12.5mm thick. A narrower bezel further expands the view, creating a more immersive experience.

Endurance supports exploration.

Race 2 offers up to 55 hours of continuous GPS tracking in full-performance mode using dual-band GNSS, providing highly accurate positioning essential for trail running. This endurance is enough to support ultra events ranging from 168 km to 200 km. Beyond GPS usage, the watch lasts up to 16 days with continuous 24/7 heart rate tracking enabled, giving users the freedom to train and live without constant charging.

Navigation elevates safety.

Users can download offline maps directly via the Suunto app, enabling full navigation without a phone or network. This boosts safety on remote trails with clear terrain details and real-time progress tracking. Specialized ClimbGuidance provides elevation insights to help pace uphill and downhill sections, ensuring smarter energy management.

Intelligence drives performance.

With over 115 sport modes, Race 2 supports trail running, cycling, swimming, skiing, and more. Athletes gain access to outdoor tools such as weather alerts, sunrise/sunset notifications, heatmaps, and a built-in compass. The evolving Suunto Coach offers personalized, data-driven training guidance, while recovery tracking, pacing, and nutrition reminders, and the ZoneSense system help optimize readiness and prevent overtraining.


Suunto Wing 2: Awareness and audio for every session

Built for endurance.
Wing 2 is designed to support the longest training sessions, with up to 12 hours of continuous playback and a total of 36 hours using the included power bank—enough for multi-day or overnight adventures. When time is short, fast charging provides three hours from 10 minutes. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3, Wing 2 ensures a fast, stable connection in any environment for seamless audio wherever users go.

Crafted for performance 
A specially designed metal filter further reduces wind noise at speeds up to 30 km/h, making Wing 2 perfect for cycling, running, or any outdoor activity. Whether speeding down trails or navigating busy streets, Wing 2 ensures voices come through clear and natural to the person on the other end. Direct connection with the Race 2 allows real-time voice feedback on pace, heart rate, and key metrics. Head movement control enable quick adjustments with simple head movements, and dual noise-reducing microphones ensure clear calls.

Engineered for the wild
Smart LED safety lights built into the frame improve visibility in low light and can be customized via the app. Waterproof and dustproof, the Wing 2 withstands all-weather conditions. With USB-C fast charging and extended battery options, it’s built for any adventure.

Availability and Pricing

The Suunto Race 2 will be available starting September 16, 2025, with:

  • Stainless steel: AU $899 / NZ $1,049
  • Premium titanium edition: AU $999 / NZ $1,159

The Suunto Wing 2 headphones will also be available from September 16, 2025, at AU $299 / NZ $349.

Products can be purchased at suunto.comthe Suunto Amazon store, and select retail partners.

About Suunto

We stand for adventure. Pioneering exploration has been in our DNA since 1936, when Finnish orienteer Tuomas Vohlonen developed a more accurate compass. Today, Suunto is at the forefront of design and innovation for sports watches, dive computers, compasses, and digital services used by adventurers all over the globe. We are proud that Suunto products can take a beating but are also designed with an everyday aesthetic that reflects our Nordic identity.

Media Contact

Bella Liu
ANZ Marketing Manager
bella.liu@suunto.com 

FANTA® TEAMS UP WITH UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND BLUMHOUSE TO BRING TOGETHER INFAMOUS HORROR ICONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

Halloween fans rejoice as horror film icons both old and new return to get their hands on a new Limited-Edition flavour!

ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Get ready to scream…for Fanta®! Ahead of this Halloween season, Fanta®, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse are delivering chills and thrills like never before with a global partnership which sees four horror icons come together for the first time in the ultimate Halloween line-up.  

The partnership sees horror icons Chucky (Chucky franchise), Freddy Fazbear (Five Nights at Freddy’s 2), The Grabber (Black Phone 2) and M3gan (M3GAN 2.0) united over one insatiable craving: Fanta®! Across the globe, fans can expect to see the cult and modern Halloween characters on the hunt, with a series of experiences in the run up to Halloween. They may be from very different worlds, but this time, they share the same desire – They Wanta Fanta®. 

FANTA® TEAMS UP WITH UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND BLUMHOUSE TO BRING TOGETHER INFAMOUS HORROR ICONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
FANTA® TEAMS UP WITH UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND BLUMHOUSE TO BRING TOGETHER INFAMOUS HORROR ICONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

Universal will release two terrifying new chapters for these horror icons, including Black Phone 2 (in theatres October 17) and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (in theatres December 5). Both films are from Blumhouse, the leader in horror. 

Not only are these horror icons chasing and gracing the limited-edition Halloween Collection packaging of the classic Fanta® flavours, but for a limited time, they’re also after Chucky’s custom flavour: Chucky’s Punch. This berry flavour Fanta® is available worldwide from today alongside all four icons on cans across the full Fanta® flavour range. Portraits include Chucky on Chucky’s Punch; The Grabber on Strawberry; Freddy Fazbear on Orange and M3gan on Grape (flavours and characters vary by market). Fans can get more from the characters by scanning the QR code on the side of cans to access exclusive content and experiences. 

Ibrahim Salim Khan, Global VP, Fanta® at The Coca-Cola Company says “Fanta promises deliciousness, and only deliciousness. What better occasion to have a little fun with that, than Halloween? The festival of tricks and treats. The one time of the year where your deepest cravings resurrect. This Halloween, in a delicious, thrilling partnership with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse, we will bring back the most legendary horror icons for the first time ever. They’re back. But they’re not here to haunt you. They just… Wanta Fanta!” 

From September to October and beyond, fans are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled as the horror icons are set to show up everywhere that Fanta® does, from the limited-edition packaging, to retail, vending machines, factories and real-life experiences, all to get their hands on a delicious Fanta®, so you need to grab yours before they do!  

Don’t let these horror icons steal all the Fanta®! The full Fanta® Halloween Collection flavour range is now available nationwide. To find out more information on the partnership and They Wanta Fanta®, please visit https://www.fanta.com  

*flavours vary by market

Notes to Editors  

About The Coca-Cola Company  

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website or social media channels is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document. 

About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment 
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE – www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). UFEG produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms, as well as consumer products, interactive gaming and live entertainment. The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango and DreamWorks Animation Film and Television.  UFEG is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.  NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

About Blumhouse 

Founded by CEO Jason Blum in 2015, Blumhouse is the home of horror across film, television and gaming. Following its merger with James Wan’s Atomic Monster in January 2024, the combined companies are responsible for nearly $9 Billion in worldwide box office, and have represented nearly 50% of the horror market in the last ten years. The companies have produced nearly 250 movies and television series, including Halloween, The Purge, The Black Phone, Annabelle, Paranormal Activity, The Exorcist, Insidious, M3GAN, and Five Nights at Freddy’s, and the most successful horror franchise in history with the Conjuring Universe. In television, Blumhouse produces scripted and unscripted series, including the upcoming Scarpetta for Prime Video; The Rainmaker for USA; and Worst Roommate Ever and Worst Ex Ever for Netflix. The company also recently launched a games division with titles including Fear The Spotlight and the upcoming Eyes of Hellfire and Sleep Awake.  

Blumhouse was honored by Fast Company as one of its Most Innovative Companies in 2024 and one of its Brands That Matter in 2023. The company also invests in immersive real-world and virtual experiences including The Van newsletter; consumer products at Blumhouse Shop; its consistent presence at Universal Studios’ annual Halloween Horror Nights; its annual Halfway to Halloween Film Festival and BlumFest; the Blumhouse HorrorVerse in Meta Horizon on Meta Quest; and its upcoming transformation of an exhibit space at the iconic Stanley Hotel from The Shining. 

Contact:
fantaeu@bursonglobal.com

TESSAN to Unveil a New Vision for Power Connection, Challenging Industry Conventions at IFA 2025

BERLIN, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TESSAN, a global innovator in travel charging solutions, today announced its highly anticipated return to IFA 2025. The brand is set to occupy Hall 2.2, Booth 186, where it will unveil a new ecosystem of charging solutions and a bold brand vision poised to redefine the relationship between people, power, and the planet. This year, TESSAN is moving beyond simple hardware to address the fundamental compromises that have long defined the personal power industry.

Meet TESSAN at IFA 2025
Meet TESSAN at IFA 2025

For years, the daily ritual of charging has been a source of universal frustration. Tech-savvy professionals and global travelers have been forced to navigate a world of inconvenience: juggling a heavy bag of disparate power bricks, wrestling with a tangled mess of cables, and facing the constant anxiety of outlet compatibility in a new country. At IFA 2025, TESSAN will argue that this era of compromise is over.

“The industry has been in a race for bigger numbers, but it has often overlooked the human experience,” said Alex, CEO of TESSAN. “We’ve taken a step back to ask a more fundamental question: how can we make power feel seamless, intuitive, and truly integrated into our lives? What we are bringing to Berlin is not just an iteration on existing technology; it’s a re-imagination of what personal power should feel like. We believe it should be empowering, not burdensome.”

Instead of a traditional product-centric showcase, TESSAN will transform its booth into an interactive “Innovation Hub.” This space is designed to be a conversation starter, inviting attendees to experience the brand’s new direction firsthand. Visitors will get an exclusive first look at:

  • A “One-for-All” Travel Power Solution: TESSAN will preview a flagship device that promises to consolidate an entire collection of chargers—for laptops, phones, tablets, and more—into a single, elegant unit. The focus is on delivering uncompromising performance without the clutter, a direct answer to the needs of the modern digital nomad and business traveler.
  • The Next Generation of Portable Power: The company will also introduce a new line of intelligent power banks designed to solve the chronic “cable chaos” problem. With clever, integrated designs and a focus on minimalist aesthetics, these devices are crafted for the on-the-go professional who values both form and function.
  • The Future, Co-Created: In a rare move for a hardware brand, TESSAN will be showcasing a range of exclusive concept products that are still in the development pipeline. The company is actively inviting industry experts, journalists, and everyday users to provide direct feedback that will shape the final design and feature set of these future products, turning a static product display into a live, collaborative R&D session.

Beyond its hardware innovations, TESSAN will use its platform at IFA to unveil two major brand initiatives that underscore a new chapter of purpose-driven growth. The first, the “Charging the Future” campaign, demonstrates the brand’s deep commitment to sustainability, established through key partnerships with environmental leaders One Tree Planted and Climate Partner. Complementing this environmental pledge is the official launch of the “100 TESSAN Travellers” global campaign—an ambitious initiative designed to invest in the authentic human stories that define modern exploration.

“The connection of power is truly global. It fuels our work, our passions, and the journeys that define us,” Alex added. “At IFA, we will show the world how TESSAN is making that power smarter, more responsible, and more inspiring.”

TESSAN is extending a formal invitation to all media representatives and industry professionals to visit Hall 2.2, Booth 186 for a private demonstration and they also invited their partners to join them for the Traveler’s Night cocktail vip reception held at the Berlin ORANGERIE CHARLOTTENBURG in Germany on the evening of September 5th.

About TESSAN:
TESSAN is a global brand specializing in charging solutions for home and travel. Its main products include universal travel adapters,digital charging power strips , multifunctional wall outlets, and smart home devices. TESSAN lives by the mantra: “The Journey Begins at Home.” With a commitment to simplicity, efficiency, and safety, TESSAN products enhance connectivity and convenience for users worldwide, powering your journey from home to every destination.

Contact:
Derien Lin
+1 833-362-9899
derien@tessan.com 

TCMA leads Thai cement industry to reaffirm climate action leadership towards Net Zero 2050 at 2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) successfully hosted its flagship event, the “2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition” from 21-22 August 2025 at Hotel La Casetta by Toscana Valley, Khao Yai. The event brought together key figures from the Thai cement industry, global organizations, and leading innovators/ technology providers to exchange insights and strengthen collaboration to accelerate decarbonization in cement industry towards net zero 2050. The two-day conference, with theme ‘Decarbonization Technology: Advancing the Cement Industry towards Net Zero 2050’ underscored the industry’s commitment to ‘determined collaboration’ on the path towards Net Zero 2050, its experience can inspire the region and beyond.

TCMA leads Thai cement industry to reaffirm climate action leadership towards Net Zero 2050 at 2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition

The Power of Collaborative Action

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of TCMA emphasized that the 2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition reflected the continuing effort of cement industry in decarbonization path, including marked a significant collaborative action among all stakeholders in the country and global partnerships towards Net Zero 2050 and a sustainable future with leaving no one behind.

The conference highlighted the latest technologies, innovations, products, and solutions to support the industry’s low-carbon transition, included: – 1) Alternative Fuel & Material Innovation 2) Digital & AI Strategic Transformation 3) Decarbonization & Green Technologies, and 4) Advancing Towards Net Zero 2050, as well as tangible global progress in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS).

The transition to Net Zero represents more than carbon reduction, but also significant opportunities for job creation, income generation, innovation, industrial development, and strengthened country competitiveness, with vital to success is cross-sector cooperation.

TCMA extended its gratitude to global partners who presented their perspectives, fostering collaboration across all levels, including representatives from 10 countries, innovators and technology developers across the world who showcased state-of-the-art carbon reduction technologies, innovations, products, and solutions.

Leading Global Organizations Join Forces

Mr. Zhao Jie, Chief of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), delivered the opening keynote address, noting that “Achieving Net Zero is a formidable challenge. The key enablers can be highlighted: – clear, long-term policy signals and government commitment to provide a stable investment environment, technology collaboration to accelerate innovation, minimize costs and share knowledge, enabling market conditions to create sustained demand for low-carbon products, particularly through Green Public Procurement, and green financing mechanisms. UNIDO commends TCMA’s leadership in advancing the cement industry’s transition to Net Zero 2050 and stands ready to support its efforts.”

A panel discussion ‘From Integration to Implementation’ followed, with contributions from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH by Mrs. Insa Illgen, Programme Director, Thai-German Cooperation Energy Mobility Climate, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) by Mr. Joe Phelan, Executive Director Asia Pacific & Member of the Extended Leadership Group, ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) by Dr. Chana Poomee, AFCM President, and Asian Development Bank (ADB) by Mr. Christopher J. Best.

The representatives from GIZ, WBCSD, AFCM, and ADB agreed that TCMA’s leadership has been instrumental in driving the industry’s collective progress with continued support to all organizations in line with their respective mandates. With a clear framework in the Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap and multilateral collaboration, domestically and internationally, Thailand is well-positioned to serve as a role model on industry decarbonization and inspire the regional and beyond.

Bridging the Knowing–Doing Gap, Advancing to Net Zero 2050

In closing, Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of TCMA stressed that enabling the transition to Net Zero 2050 strongly require not only knowledge but also the continuing of collaborative meaningful action at all levels, including the importance of timely investment in advanced technologies that will help reduce long-term costs, leveraging the potential of each sector for co-creation value, establishing efficient capital allocation mechanisms to drive the entire system e.g. the energy transition from fossil to renewable or low-carbon energy by utilizing agricultural waste and maximizing domestic resources to strengthen the industrial sector.

“The 2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition highlights the industry’s priorities: adopting advanced technologies, securing green financing, and leveraging collaborative action among all stakeholders in the country and global partnerships to meet shared goals. This will enable Thailand’s cement industry to achieve Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap and inspire other industries in the regional and beyond on decarbonization.” Dr. Chana concluded.

Hashtag: #TCMA #สมาคมอุตสาหกรรมปูนซีเมนต์ไทย #ThaiCementClimateAction #TCMAtoNetZero2050

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Together Diamonds Launches in Singapore as the First Keepsake Diamond Atelier for Life’s Milestones, Not Just Memorials


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – Together Diamonds, Singapore’s first homegrown keepsake diamond atelier, has officially launched with a mission to transform life’s milestones into timeless treasures. A true market disruptor, the brand is the first in Singapore to create authentic, IGI-certified diamonds from the hair, fur, or ashes of loved ones and pets using advanced High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) technology. This innovative service offers customers a deeply personal way to celebrate relationships and memories, from engagements and anniversaries to everyday gestures of love.

This intricate process allows customers to carry a part of their loved ones with them, encapsulated in a beautiful, enduring diamond. The brand’s commitment to quality ensures that each diamond meets exceptional standards, with color grades of DEF (colorless), clarity of VS (Very Slightly Included), and excellent cut.

What Sets Together Diamonds Apart:

  1. Most Affordable in the Industry: Offering the best prices without compromising on quality, making keepsake diamonds accessible to everyone.
  2. Fastest Lead Time: Custom diamonds delivered in just 3 months, compared to competitors who often take over a year.
  3. Full Transparency: The only company that videos the entire process of crafting each customer’s diamond.
  4. Guaranteed Quality: Every custom diamond is guaranteed to be at least DEF color, VS clarity, and excellent cut—standards unmatched in the industry.
  5. Added Value: Free IGI certification for diamonds 0.5 carats and above.

In conjunction with this innovative offering, Together Diamonds is excited to announce the opening of its first physical store at Excelsior Shopping Centre, located at 5 Coleman Street, Singapore 179805. This new retail space provides customers with the opportunity to explore the brand’s bespoke jewelry collections firsthand and consult with experts to craft their personalized keepsakes.

Building on founder Andrew Lim’s success with Apart.sg, a local keepsake jewelry brand, Together Diamonds takes a bold leap forward, turning hair, fur, and ashes into authentic diamonds. This unique offering not only honors cherished memories but also reinvents the emotional significance of diamonds.

“After working with so many customers at Apart.sg, I realized that one of the biggest regrets people have after loss is not celebrating life enough with their loved ones. Don’t wait till it’s too late. That’s why Together Diamonds is all about celebrating every milestone,” mused founder of Together Diamonds, Andrew Lim. “Lab-grown diamonds have become popular because they’re affordable, but in the process, they’ve lost their emotional meaning. Together Diamonds is here to change that.”

Unlike traditional keepsake jewelry that often centers around grief and farewells, Together Diamonds is redefining the narrative by positioning keepsake diamonds for celebratory events. Be it engagements, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, or simply as a gesture of love, Together Diamonds offers a meaningful way to celebrate every milestone, no matter how big or small.

Together Diamonds believes in the power of creativity when celebrating life’s most important milestones, beyond just memorialising end-of-life moments:

  • Family Bonds: Create a diamond using hair from every family member to symbolize unity and closeness.
  • Unbreakable Love: Combine hair from partners to craft a diamond that represents an enduring bond—perfect for engagements or anniversaries.
  • Memorial Tributes: Transform the hair, fur, or ashes of loved ones and pets into a lasting tribute, honoring their memory in a meaningful way.

The possibilities are endless. Imagine a mother wearing a diamond made from the hair of every family member, keeping her loved ones close no matter where they are. Or a couple celebrating their 30th anniversary with a diamond made from both their hair, symbolizing an unbreakable bond. The concept is designed to be as creative and personal as each customer’s journey.Hashtag: #TogetherDiamonds

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About Together Diamonds

Together Diamonds is Singapore’s first keepsake diamond atelier dedicated to celebrating life’s milestones—not just memorials. Using advanced High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) technology, the brand transforms hair, fur, and ashes from loved ones into authentic, IGI-certified diamonds of the highest quality (DEF color, VS clarity, excellent cut).

Founded by Andrew Lim, the entrepreneur behind keepsake jewelry brand Apart.sg, Together Diamonds is a true market disrupter that redefines the emotional meaning of lab-grown diamonds. More than a symbol of luxury, each diamond is a deeply personal treasure—whether honoring family bonds, celebrating anniversaries, or paying tribute to cherished memories.

With a flagship store at Excelsior Shopping Centre, Together Diamonds combines transparency, craftsmanship, and accessibility, offering customers affordable luxury with quick lead times and a fully documented process. The brand empowers individuals to carry their most meaningful connections with them, turning life’s most important moments into everlasting brilliance.

Address: 5 Coleman Street B1-16B Excelsior Shopping Centre, Singapore 179805
Operating Hours: By appointment only, via +65 8955 2713
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XTransfer Hosts “2025 TradeVision Summit”

Announces “Export Purchasing Manager Index” of China
B2B Export Outlook Remains Positive in July 2025

HONG KONG, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, successfully held “XTransfer TradeVision Summit 2025” in Guangzhou, an annual grand event of the Chinese foreign trade industry. Organised by XTransfer and supported on-site by multiple international financial institutions, including ICBC, Bank of China, Deutsche Bank, and OCBC Bank. More than 3,000 representatives from foreign trade enterprises, factories, and trading companies across the country gathered to discuss global trade trends and new opportunities in emerging markets.

XTransfer Founder & CEO, Bill Deng, speaks at “XTransfer TradeVision Summit 2025”.
XTransfer Founder & CEO, Bill Deng, speaks at “XTransfer TradeVision Summit 2025”.

During the event, XTransfer Founder & CEO Bill Deng stated, “Trade disputes between China and the US have evolved into global trade disputes, yet China’s SMEs in foreign trade have shown great resilience and innovation, actively exploring non-European and non-U.S. markets. Emerging markets, such as those in Africa, have become new blue oceans for exports, offering vast business opportunities due to demographic dividends and infrastructure needs. XTransfer is also actively expanding in emerging markets, providing fast, secure, and affordable cross-border payment services to both Chinese and local foreign trade enterprises. XTransfer now serves over 700,000 clients worldwide and is leading a mobile payment revolution in cross-border B2B trade. In the next five years, we aim for tenfold growth, at which point the mobile payment revolution will be largely complete.”

XTransfer Releases July 2025Small and Medium Enterprises (B2B) Merchandise Export PMI Index” of China

At the summit, XTransfer released the July 2025 “Small and Medium Enterprises (B2B) Merchandise Export Purchasing Manager Index” of China (referred to as the XTransfer PMI), the first index initiated by the private sector to focus on export trends in China’s foreign trade industry. Data shows that the XTransfer PMI for July 2025 recorded 52.4%, above the 50% threshold, reflecting continued positive export momentum and strong resilience among SMEs. The survey found that African countries posted the highest export PMI, making them the new blue ocean for SME overseas market expansion, with “New Three” export categories showing outstanding performance.

The XTransfer PMI is derived from a sample survey of over 2,500 foreign trade SMEs drawn from a pool of more than 700,000 on the XTransfer platform. This survey encompasses 28 major export provinces and 148 cities across China, providing an authoritative reference for the industry. The index analyses various aspects of the export process, including procurement, sales, logistics, personnel, and capital. It aims to assist SMEs in forecasting trends and optimising their business strategies.

SMEs Showcase Resilience Amid Positive Export Environment

Looking at the sub-indices of the XTransfer PMI, the three key indicators reflecting overall SME export performance, namely the Export Orders Index, Export Price Index, and Capital Turnover Index, all remain well above the 50% threshold. This indicates a strong and stable export environment for SMEs.


African Countries Record Highest Export PMI; Emerging Markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America Show Strong Performance

Among different export destination countries/regions, the Export PMI for African countries reached the highest (53.7%). Especially in the Export Orders Index, African countries far outperformed other areas, with Ghana and Nigeria standing out. As demand from the U.S. market declines, Africa, with its demographic advantages, significant infrastructure needs, and evolving consumer markets, has emerged as a promising opportunity for SMEs seeking to expand overseas. In addition, the Export Orders and Price Index for SMEs in ASEAN, Africa, and Latin America demonstrated a strong performance, reflecting the continued efforts of SMEs to develop in emerging markets.


XTransfer helps foreign trade companies efficiently expand into emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America by providing localised cross-border payment solutions. Working with local banks and financial institutions in Nigeria, Ghana, Brazil, South Africa, and other countries, XTransfer has launched Local Currency Accounts, supporting settlements in over 30 currencies, including the Nigerian Naira, Ghanaian Cedi, Brazilian Real, and South African Rand. This enables buyers to pay directly via local payment systems, reducing intermediaries and FX losses.

The “New Three” Categories Lead Export Growth

The export product structure is further optimised, with mechanical and electrical products, base metals, and textiles remaining the backbone. The “New Three” products, represented by lithium batteries, new energy vehicles, and solar cells, have performed exceptionally well, with the Export Price Index significantly higher than the overall market. Lithium batteries and new energy vehicles have seen both volume and price increases, and export destinations are becoming increasingly diversified.

Southeast Asia has become a major export destination for the “New Three” products, with significant growth in exports of electric vehicles and batteries to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and other ASEAN countries. European policies promoting reduced carbon emissions and renewable energy have also driven demand for related products. Meanwhile, infrastructure demand in Latin America and Africa presents significant market potential for these categories.

Customer interviews reveal that SMEs remain highly resilient amid global uncertainty and increasing competition, responding to challenges through product innovation, service upgrades, and diversified market layouts, and actively expanding into emerging markets beyond traditional markets in Europe and the US.

About XTransfer

XTransfer, the world-leading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Shanghai and has branches in Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, the UAE, and Nigeria. XTransfer has obtained local payment licences in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and Australia. To date, XTransfer serves over 700,000 enterprise clients worldwide.

By cooperating with well-known multinational banks and financial institutions, XTransfer has built a unified global multi-currency clearing network and a data-based, automated, internet-based and intelligent anti-money laundering risk control infrastructure centred on SMEs. XTransfer uses technology as a bridge to link large financial institutions and SMEs around the world, allowing SMEs to enjoy the same level of cross-border financial services as large multinational corporations.

XTransfer completed its Series D financing in September 2021 and achieved unicorn status. The company has a diverse composition of international investors, including D1 Capital Partners LP, Telstra Ventures, China Merchants Venture, eWTP Capital, Yunqi Capital, Gaorong Capital, 01VC, MindWorks and Lavender Hill Capital Partners.

For more information, please visit: https://www.xtransfer.com/