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Dusit Hotels and Resorts signs to manage Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection in Flores, Indonesia

Elevated luxury meets natural beauty in one of Indonesia’s most exciting travel destinations.


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2025 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with PT Komodo Property Management to manage Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection, an exclusive new luxury retreat in Labuan Bajo, Flores island, one of Indonesia’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. This signing marks Dusit’s first Dusit Collection branded hotel in Indonesia, complementing the success of its subsidiary, Elite Havens—the region’s premier luxury villa rental provider—which already manages properties in Bali and Lombok.

Located on the western tip of Flores, just 10 minutes by car from Komodo International Airport and the vibrant town of Badjo—the gateway to Komodo National Park, renowned for its legendary Komodo dragons and world-class diving—Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection promises a serene escape in a private hillside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and offering panoramic sea views.
Located on the western tip of Flores, just 10 minutes by car from Komodo International Airport and the vibrant town of Badjo—the gateway to Komodo National Park, renowned for its legendary Komodo dragons and world-class diving—Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection promises a serene escape in a private hillside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and offering panoramic sea views.

Located on the western tip of Flores, just 10 minutes by car from Komodo International Airport and the vibrant town of Badjo—the gateway to Komodo National Park, renowned for its legendary Komodo dragons and world-class diving—Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection promises a serene escape in a private hillside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and offering panoramic sea views.

Developed in phases, with full completion scheduled for Q2 2028, the project will feature 63 spacious, well-appointed private villas with plunge pools, 194 contemporary apartments, and a clubhouse housing a restaurant, bars, shops, a gym, a spa, and a rooftop swimming pool.

As part of Dusit’s luxury Dusit Collection brand—dedicated to exceptional hotels and residences in iconic locations—the new property embodies sleek, contemporary architecture inspired by European style and standards. Each villa has been meticulously designed with unique shapes and orientations to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, ensuring an exclusive and immersive experience for guests.

Beyond its luxurious offerings, the property will provide easy access to Labuan Bajo’s rich cultural and natural attractions, including stunning pink beaches, fascinating underground caves, cascading waterfalls, breathtaking hiking trails with panoramic viewpoints, and extraordinary encounters with Komodo dragons—the world’s largest lizards—within Komodo National Park.

Recognised for its unique wildlife and pristine marine environment, Labuan Bajo has been designated the best of Indonesia’s five super priority destinations—with a target of attracting 1.5 million tourists annually. Ongoing infrastructure improvements, including recent upgrades to Komodo International Airport and new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (launching in March), and Perth, Australia (coming soon), are further elevating Labuan Bajo’s status as a premier destination for relaxation and adventure.

“The signing of Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection marks a significant milestone in Dusit’s expansion strategy, strengthening our presence in Southeast Asia’s thriving luxury hospitality market,” said Gilles Cretallaz, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. “Labuan Bajo is an extraordinary destination with immense potential, and we are delighted to introduce our signature Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to this stunning location. This project embodies everything Dusit stands for—refined luxury, cultural richness, and a commitment to creating value for the wider community. We look forward to delivering an exceptional experience for our guests.”

Alessandro Mugavero, CEO, PT Komodo Property Management, said, “As Labuan Bajo cements its position as a premier global destination, this project is perfectly timed to set new standards in sustainable luxury hospitality. Our vision for Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection is to create a sanctuary that harmonises with nature while delivering world-class amenities. With Dusit’s expertise and commitment to excellence, we are confident this collaboration will redefine the region’s hospitality landscape. The development and construction of the project are fully supported by local authorities and are being carried out in collaboration with the local community, further enhancing its positive impact on the local economy.”

With this latest addition, Dusit’s portfolio now spans 296 properties across 18 countries, including 57 operating under Dusit Hotels and Resorts and 239 luxury villas under Elite Havens. Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection joins two other Dusit Collection properties currently in development: Layan Verde in Phuket (opening 2027) and Plaza De Zamboanga – Dusit Collection, Philippines (opening later this year).

For more information, please visit www.dusit.com

Hashtag: #dusit

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About Dusit International

Established in 1948, or Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) is a leading hospitality group listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Its operations comprise five distinct yet complementary business units: Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Hospitality Education, Dusit Foods, Dusit Estate, and Hospitality-Related Services.

Dusit Internationals diversified investments in real estate development, hospitality-related services, and the food sector are part of its long-term strategy for sustainable growth, which focuses on three key areas: balance, expansion and diversification.

For more information, please visit

About Dusit Hotels and Resorts

is the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies. With a heartfelt belief and commitment to introducing Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the world, Dusit Hotels and Resorts offers guests a uniquely special stay in high-style surroundings and a personalised approach to service. The group’s portfolio of hotels, resorts and luxury villas includes more than 300 properties operating under a total of eight brands (Devarana – Dusit Retreats, Dusit Thani, Dusit Suites, Dusit Collection, dusitD2, Dusit Princess, ASAI Hotels, and Elite Havens) across 18 countries worldwide.

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VinFast and BNI sign comprehensive strategic partnership to accelerate green transition and sustainable growth


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2025 VinFast and PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Vietnam-Indonesia High-Level Business Dialogue, themed “Vietnam-Indonesia: Partnership for Progress and Prosperity.” The signing ceremony took place in the presence of To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, along with ministers from both Vietnam and Indonesia. This MOU not only marks both institutions’ significant progress in financial solutions and advancing green transportation across Southeast Asia but also strengthens the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (second row, fourth from the left) witnessed the signing of the MOU between VinFast and BNI in Indonesia.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (second row, fourth from the left) witnessed the signing of the MOU between VinFast and BNI in Indonesia.


Under the MOU, VinFast and BNI will actively work together to accelerate Indonesia’s green transition and sustainable growth. The partnership will focus on investments into and the development of financial solutions supporting VinFast’s “For a Green Future” ecosystem and facilitating Indonesian consumers’ shift to electric mobility.

As a comprehensive strategic partner, BNI will provide advisory support, local experience and knowledge, and facilitate access to financing products and resources for VinFast and other related companies in the Vingroup ecosystem, as well as their business partners and customers.

Meanwhile, VinFast and other companies in the Vingroup ecosystem will offer exclusive privileges and special policies for BNI employees and partners, such as preferential pricing for VinFast EVs and related products/services; flexible financing schemes in collaboration with BNI to facilitate EV adoption and green mobility transition for BNI.

Together, VinFast and BNI will collaborate on awareness campaigns, events, and strategic partnerships to encourage EV adoption and enhance EV accessibility in Indonesia. These efforts will contribute strongly to the country’s Net Zero goals and long-term prosperity, while reinforcing the “Vietnam-Indonesia: Partnership for Progress and Prosperity”.

Mr. Agung Prabowo, Director Wholesale and International Banking BNI stated: “BNI is strongly committed to promoting green initiatives, eco-friendly solutions, and social responsibility. We are highly impressed by VinFast’s pioneering ‘For a Green Future’ ecosystem in Indonesia. With our shared goal of driving sustainable development, we believe this collaboration will not only unlock strategic business opportunities but also strengthen the long-term partnership between Indonesia and Vietnam, contributing to economic and social prosperity.”

Ms. Pham Thuy Linh, Deputy CEO of VinFast Global, commented: “We are honored to partner with BNI, a leading financial institution in Indonesia. VinFast is committed to making the transition to electric vehicles as convenient and worry-free as possible for Indonesian consumers. Through this collaboration, we aim to create meaningful value for society and drive Indonesia’s green and sustainable development.”

Since entering the Indonesian market just over a year ago, VinFast has made remarkable progress, including breaking ground on its assembly plant, introducing a diverse range of products, launching pioneering sales and after-sales policies, and rapidly expanding its dealership and service network across the country.

Notably, VinFast has partnered with GSM and V-GREEN to establish a complete and comprehensive “For a Green Future” ecosystem in Indonesia. This initiative is helping to build a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous future for the country while further strengthening the Vietnam-Indonesia partnership in pursuit of progress and shared prosperity.

Hashtag: #vinfast

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About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at:

About BNI

PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI), one of Indonesia’s leading banks, is committed to providing various financial solutions for individuals and supporting business growth and success domestically and globally. With a dedication to building long-term partnerships, BNI offers a comprehensive suite of financial services, including capital loans, trade finance, cash management, project financing, and treasury.

BNI also supports Indonesian companies in expanding their global reach while assisting multinational corporations in entering the Indonesian market.

Learn more at:

Customer Intelligence Summit Singapore, 8 April 2025 at Marina Bay Sands

Empowering Intelligence: Data-Driven, Customer-Centric, Future-Ready

SINGAPORE, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Customer Intelligence Summit in Singapore. This groundbreaking event will bring together the region’s foremost experts in customer intelligence, data analytics, and experience management.

Customer Intelligence Summit Singapore, 8 April 2025 at Marina Bay Sands
Customer Intelligence Summit Singapore, 8 April 2025 at Marina Bay Sands

On 8 April 2025, join us at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands for Singapore’s first-ever Customer Intelligence Summit, an exclusive English-speaking event designed for senior leaders driving customer-centric transformation through data and analytics. This premier in-person summit promises an unparalleled platform to explore cutting-edge strategies, address critical challenges, and forge meaningful connections in the customer intelligence ecosystem.

Tickets

The summit agenda has been meticulously crafted to guide attendees through the complete customer intelligence journey, from foundational data collection to advanced real-time decision-making. Through dynamic formats, including Panel Discussions, Fireside Chats, Keynote Presentations, Interactive Roundtables, and Networking Sessions, participants will gain practical insights into transforming data into exceptional customer experiences.

What Will We Talk About?

As businesses compete in an increasingly data-driven world, the ability to harness customer intelligence (CI) is critical to delivering exceptional experiences and driving growth. The Customer Intelligence Summit 2025 will focus on the most relevant topics shaping the future of CI.

AI & Data-Driven Personalisation

  • Predictive Analytics: Anticipate customer needs and behaviours to stay one step ahead.
  • AI-Powered Personalisation: Transform data into meaningful, tailored customer experiences.

Omnichannel Experience & Customer Engagement

  • Seamless Customer Journeys: Create frictionless experiences across every touchpoint.
  • Customer Lifetime Value (CLV): Focus on maximising the long-term profitability of customer relationships.

 

Why Attend the Customer Intelligence Summit?

This summit is tailored for marketing professionals, data strategists, customer experience leaders, and technology innovators eager to unlock the potential of customer intelligence in their organisations.

The Customer Intelligence Summit 2025 will feature:

  • Panel discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities in customer intelligence from global CI leaders.
  • Interactive Roundtable offering hands-on learning and actionable takeaways.
  • Unparalleled networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry experts.
  • An 80:20 Ratio of Industry Participants ensures a perfectly balanced crowd for learning and networking.
  • To ensure inclusivity and accessibility, all sessions will be conducted in English, catering to a diverse global audience.
  • Hosted at Marina Bay Sands. A perfect environment for high-level networking, innovative learning, and engaging conversations

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Singapore’s customer intelligence event. Join us as we unlock the full potential of customer intelligence to drive business growth in an increasingly data-driven world!

Media Contact: 

Tiffany Nguyen
tnguyen@themartechsummit.com

Hong Kong Lawyers Can Expect Saving 11 Hours Weekly with Asia’s First Launch of Lexis+ AI in July 2025

Lexis+ AI delivers secure generative AI tools that fuel efficiency, effectiveness, and reliable results for the modern Hong Kong lawyer

HONG KONG, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today announced that Hong Kong would be the first in Asia to launch Lexis+ AI™, a generative AI solution designed to transform legal work, in July 2025. Grounded in one of the largest repositories of accurate and exclusive legal content, Lexis+ AI combines the power of generative AI with proprietary LexisNexis search technology and authoritative content.

LexisNexis’ first-to-market generative AI solution collaborates like a trusted colleague that can span millions of documents in seconds. Based on customer testimonials following successful launches in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, the US, and the UK, Lexis+ AI is anticipated to save Hong Kong lawyers an average of 11 hours per week across research, drafting, client communications, and case summarisation activity.

Lexis+ AI is an AI-powered assistant that features conversational search, insightful summarisation, and intelligent legal drafting and document upload capabilities, all supported by state-of-the-art encryption and privacy technology to keep sensitive data secure. All results are backed by verifiable, citable authorities or sources.

  • Conversational Search: simplifies the complex and time-consuming legal research journey, providing a search experience for diverse legal questions with citations, facilitating lawyers’ ability to complete research effectively and efficiently.
  • Enhanced Summarisation: provides a custom summary of legal documents to speed up and guide insightful analysis.
  • Generative Document Drafting: guides customers throughout the legal drafting process, generating a first draft of a legal document, and allowing users to change the language and tone from a simple prompt.
  • Document Upload Capabilities: enable users to rapidly analyse, summarise, and extract key insights from legal documents.

Michael Sit, Managing Director at LexisNexis Greater China, said: “We are thrilled to bring this transformative technology to Hong Kong, and indeed to be the first in Asia to do so. Lexis+ AI is a first-of-its-kind platform that will dramatically improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of every lawyer regardless of how they practice law. As always, we have taken a customer-first approach to our innovation, research, and product development, to ensure that the unique needs of Hong Kong legal professionals are met, and expectations surpassed.”

Lexis+ AI is the latest offering in LexisNexis’ long history of AI innovation. According to LexisNexis Legal & Professional Chief AI Officer Min Chen: “The LexisNexis evolution from extractive to generative to agentic AI makes our legal AI solutions easier than ever to use, helping customers accomplish a remarkable amount of work without needing to be an expert in prompting. By integrating the latest AI technology, we are enabling legal professionals to focus on the strategic work that only they can do and reducing the repetitive work that AI handles proficiently.”  

LexisNexis is responsibly developing legal AI solutions with human oversight. LexisNexis, part of RELX, follows the RELX Responsible AI Principles, considering the real-world impact of its solutions on people and taking action to prevent the creation or reinforcement of unfair bias. The company’s commitment to data security and privacy in the legal industry spans more than 50 years. LexisNexis employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and subject matter experts to develop, test, and validate its solutions and deliver comprehensive, accurate information.

To promote wider understanding of AI and the opportunities it will present to the legal profession in Hong Kong, LexisNexis also offers a Lexis+ AI Insider program providing exclusive educational content in the form of thought leadership articles, webinars, and the latest AI developments in the region.

To join the Lexis+ AI Insider program, and be among the first to experience Lexis+ AI in Hong Kong, visit the program here.

For more information on Lexis+ AI, visit the official website here.

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional 

LexisNexis® Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About RELX 

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. The market capitalisation is approximately £72.5bn | €87.4bn | $91.6bn

MiTAC Computing Showcases Cutting-Edge AI and HPC Servers at Supercomputing Asia 2025

G4520G6 and TN85-B8261 Servers Deliver Unparalleled Performance for AI, ML, and HPC Workloads.

SINGAPORE, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corp. (TSE:3706) and a global leader in server design and manufacturing, will showcase its latest AI and HPC innovations at Supercomputing Asia 2025, taking place from March 11 at Booth #B10. The event highlights MiTAC’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology with the introduction of the G4520G6 AI server and the TN85-B8261 HPC server—both engineered to meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.

Join MiTAC Computing in SCA25 to Empower the Future of AI and HPC
Join MiTAC Computing in SCA25 to Empower the Future of AI and HPC

G4520G6 AI Server: Performance, Scalability, and Efficiency Redefined

The G4520G6 AI server redefines computing performance with an advanced architecture tailored for intensive workloads. Key features include:

  • Exceptional Compute Power – Supports dual Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors with TDP up to 350W, delivering high-performance multi-core processing for AI-driven applications.
  • Enhanced Memory Performance – Equipped with 32 DDR5 DIMM slots (16 per CPU) and 8 memory channels, supporting up to 8,192GB DDR5 RDIMM/3DS RDIMM at 6400 MT/s for superior memory bandwidth.
  • Unmatched GPU Support – Supports up to eight full-height, dual-slot NVIDIA H200 NVL, NVIDIA H100 NVL, or NVIDIA L40S for scale-out AI training, ML, and rendering applications. Featuring the NVIDIA H200 GPU with 141GB of HBM3e memory and nearly 27 petaflops of FP8 deep learning compute, it accelerates AI and HPC workloads with exceptional speed and efficiency.
  • Superior Connectivity – Equipped with three standard PCIe 5.0 x 16 expansion slots and three OCP v3.0 mezzanine slots, the MiTAC G4520G6 platform enables high-performance network connectivity, such as NVIDIA ConnectX NICs, BlueField-3 SuperNICs and DPUs, for clustered computing.
  • Advanced Cooling & Power Efficiency – Engineered for superior thermal management, it includes eight hot-swap system fans and four external hot-swap fan modules. Four hot-swap CRPS power supplies provide (3+1) redundancy, delivering up to 9,600W with 80+ Titanium efficiency.

TN85-B8261: Versatile 2U Server for HPC and AI Workloads

The TN85-B8261 is a versatile 2U server designed to deliver exceptional performance for high-performance computing and AI applications. Key highlights include:

  • Powerful Dual-Socket Performance – Supports AMD EPYC 9005 / 9004 processors, delivering exceptional computing power for AI and HPC workloads.
  • Scalable Memory Architecture – Features (12+12) DDR5 DIMM slots, supporting up to 6,144GB DDR5-6000 RDIMM/LRDIMM for high-speed data processing.
  • Flexible Expansion Capabilities – Supports up to four full-height, dual-slot enterprise H100 NVL and L40S GPUs for scalable AI training, machine learning, and rendering applications. Additionally, two half-height, half-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slots enable high-performance cluster networking deployment.
  • Optimized Connectivity & Management – Dual 10GBase-T LAN ports for high-bandwidth networking and an AST2600 BMC with IPMI 2.0 & Redfish support for remote server management.
  • Reliable Power Efficiency – (1+1) redundant 2,700W hot-swap CRPS power supplies with 80+ Titanium efficiency, delivering sustainable energy and operational reliability.

Driving Innovation in AI and HPC

MiTAC Computing is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI and HPC technology. The G4520G6 and TN85-B8261 servers are designed to empower enterprises and research institutions with exceptional compute power, scalability, and energy efficiency, ensuring optimal performance for next-generation workloads.

Visit MiTAC Computing at Supercomputing Asia 2025

MiTAC Computing invites attendees to experience the power of the G4520G6 AI Server and TN85-B8261 HPC Server firsthand at Supercomputing Asia 2025. Visit our booth #B10 to explore how our latest innovations can accelerate AI and HPC applications.

For more information, please visit the links below:

About MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation

MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings, delivers comprehensive, energy-efficient server solutions backed by industry expertise dating back to the 1990s. Specializing in AI, HPC, cloud, and edge computing, MiTAC Computing employs rigorous methods to ensure uncompromising quality not just at the barebone level but, more importantly, at the system and rack levels—where true performance and integration matter most. This commitment to quality at every level sets MiTAC Computing apart from others in the industry. The company provides tailored platforms for hyperscale data centers, HPC, and AI applications, guaranteeing optimal performance and scalability.

With a global presence and end-to-end capabilities—from R&D and manufacturing to global support—MiTAC Computing offers flexible, high-quality solutions designed to meet unique business needs. Leveraging the latest advancements in AI and liquid cooling, along with the recent integration of Intel DSG and TYAN server products, MiTAC Computing stands out for its innovation, efficiency, and reliability, empowering businesses to tackle future challenges.

YouBiz and TikTok for Business Launch Partnership to Fuel E-commerce Growth in Singapore with Enhanced Financial and Marketing Solutions


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2025 – YouBiz, the leading multi-currency corporate card and spend management platform for businesses by YouTrip, and TikTok for Business, world’s leading destination for short-form mobile videos, announced a strategic partnership to empower Singapore e-commerce businesses by providing enhanced support for their advertising and financial operations.

Singapore’s e-commerce sector is experiencing significant growth, with gross merchandise value (GMV) increasing from US$8 billion in 2023 to US$9 billion in 2024 according to Google, Temasek and Bain & Company’s e-Conomy SEA 2024. The rise of video commerce, now accounting for 20% of e-commerce GMV (up from less than 5% in 2022), further underscores the dynamic nature of online retail.

Recognising the increasing demands of this market, YouBiz and TikTok for Business are joining forces to offer targeted support, helping local businesses maximise their marketing and advertising ROI, and streamline financial operations.

“Singapore’s e-commerce landscape presents immense growth potential, yet businesses need more than just access to the market—they need the right strategic tools and comprehensive support to truly unlock their success,” said Benedict Khong, General Manager of YouBiz. “This partnership with TikTok for Business is designed to bridge that gap. By seamlessly integrating YouBiz’s innovative financial solutions—such as multi-currency accounts, unlimited 1% cashback on all expenditures, and cost-effective remittance services—with TikTok’s dynamic advertising platform, we are empowering businesses to not only survive but thrive in the fast-evolving digital economy, providing them with a distinct competitive advantage.”

Exclusive Cashback Scheme to Boost Ad Performance
A key element to this partnership is an exclusive cashback scheme designed to provide e-commerce businesses with additional financial resources to optimise their TikTok advertising strategies. Under the joint scheme, new TikTok advertisers can receive up to US$100 in ad credits to facilitate campaign development, testing, and refinement.

On top of that, businesses can enjoy up to 3% upsized cashback on TikTok ad spend with YouBiz, directly improving ROI and freeing up capital for strategic reinvestment and expansion. Businesses can also enjoy unlimited 1% cashback perpetually on all spending, beyond TikTok and digital advertising. Full partnership perks can be found at https://www.you.co/biz/tiktok-youbiz-partnership/.

Panel Discussion to Unlock Growth on TikTok: Content, Ad and Financial Strategies for Success
The partnership was unveiled at a joint event featuring a panel discussion, “Unlocking Growth on TikTok: Content, Ad and Financial Strategies for Success.” Speakers shared insights on leveraging digital platforms for effective marketing campaigns and how financial solutions can provide a competitive advantage for sustainable growth.

During the panel, Genecia Alluora, co-founder of local skincare brand Alluora, shared her experience in navigating TikTok advertising and the importance of financial tools in mitigating FX fees and earning cashback—savings that were previously unattainable with traditional financial solutions.

With YouBiz’s expense management platform, e-commerce can simplify their finance processes by enabling efficient payment processing, expense tracking, and reporting. With 0% FX fees and competitive remittance rates, YouBiz empowers e-commerce, and all businesses, to facilitate seamless international transactions by eliminating unnecessary hefty costs for cross-border operations.

TikTok for Business allows marketers to manage and access advertising, creators, commerce and other marketing solutions in one place for quick collaboration and maximum flexibility.

Through this partnership, YouBiz and TikTok for Business are committed to empowering e-commerce businesses in today’s competitive market. By integrating financial and marketing solutions that return savings directly to businesses, they are driving growth, innovation, and long-term success in the digital economy.
Hashtag: #YouBiz #TikTok


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About YouBiz

YouBiz is the leading multi-currency corporate card and spend management platform for businesses. Built by YouTrip, a first-mover in the Southeast Asian fintech and digital payments space, YouBiz provides SMEs and startups with an intuitive, convenient and affordable spend management platform to power their cross-border payment needs and global expansion plans.

Today, YouBiz is one of the fastest growing spend management fintechs and a reliable partner for thousands of businesses in Singapore as they accelerate their business growth with the best in market exchange rates, at zero FX fees. For more information, please visit .

Clarios Honored as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the Third Consecutive Year

GLENDALE, Wis., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clarios, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, has once again been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. This marks the third consecutive year that Clarios has received this prestigious award, highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to ethical business practices, sustainability, and corporate governance. This recognition is particularly significant as only 136 companies globally have received this award, with just 7 being from the automotive industry.

Clarios Honored as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the Third Consecutive Year.
Clarios Honored as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the Third Consecutive Year.

Ethisphere uses a comprehensive set of evaluation criteria to identify the World’s Most Ethical Companies.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the third year in a row,” said Mark Wallace, President and CEO of Clarios. “This honor is a testament to the dedication and integrity of our nearly 18,000 team members worldwide. Their commitment to our core values and ethical standards drives our mission to create sustainable and innovative energy solutions.”

The evaluation process conducted by Ethisphere is both rigorous and extensive, encompassing over 240 proof points that cover practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; environmental and social impact; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by Ethisphere’s panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year’s group of applicants.  

Ethisphere’s recognition underscores Clarios’ efforts to foster a culture of ethics and integrity. The company’s initiatives in sustainability, compliance, and governance have set a benchmark for the industry. “Clarios continues to demonstrate that strong ethics and business success go hand in hand,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Executive Chair & Chief Strategy Officer of Ethisphere. “Their commitment to ethical excellence serves as an inspiration to other companies.”

“Being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies is not only a recognition of past achievements but also a commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to the highest ethical standards. This prestigious award underscores our dedication to fostering a culture of integrity and ethical excellence,” continues Mark Wallace.

About Clarios
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company.

About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global authority on defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust, and business success. Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® program honors outstanding achievements, provides a community of industry experts through the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and highlights trends and best practices in business integrity. Ethisphere also offers data-driven assessments, guidance, and benchmarking against the practices of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.

 

PUBLICIS SAPIENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL STRATEGIC COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES TO ACCELERATE ENTERPRISE IT MODERNIZATION

Publicis Sapient will leverage AWS’s advanced generative AI services to help enterprises accelerate their digital business transformation journeys and more easily build personalized campaigns and experiences to reduce churn and enhance customer loyalty

NEW YORK, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Publicis Sapient, a digital business transformation company, today announced a five-year global strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) where they will use AWS’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to accelerate how enterprises modernize and migrate their IT workloads and build personalized customer experiences that deliver business impact at scale.

Through this collaboration, the two companies will build solutions that combine Publicis Sapient’s deep delivery capability across its Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering and Data and AI (SPEED) methodology – Publicis Sapient’s approach to digital business transformation success – and AWS’s advanced cloud services to help customers across industries accelerate migration of legacy workloads to the cloud. Publicis Sapient will create new use cases that help enterprises leverage their data with generative AI tools to create and scale personalized digital assets that support end-customer conversion, acquisition, and retention. Additionally, the effort will help enterprises optimize and automate the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to support more efficient software development and faster speed to market.

Joint customers will also benefit from access to Publicis Sapient’s comprehensive ecosystem of tools, including Bodhi, an enterprise-ready AI/ML platform built on AWS, which helps customers deploy and scale generative AI use cases. Bodhi leverages Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock to offer customers vast model selection and enterprise-grade capabilities, as well as safeguards, data protections, and responsible AI principles to give customers confidence, flexibility, and control when building and deploying production-ready use cases. Additionally, customers can leverage Publicis Sapient’s Slingshot, an AI-powered platform built off Bodhi that helps accelerate legacy modernization and the SDLC.

“Publicis Sapient has been a proud partner of AWS for many years, and we’re excited to deepen our commitment by combining the world’s most broadly adopted cloud with our extensive experience in driving digital business transformation. Our collaboration puts the power of AWS’s advanced generative AI services at the fingertips of our shared C-suite customers globally, from CEOs to CIOs and CMOs, to deliver transformative value with AWS security, reliability, and scalability. Together, we will create solutions that transform how businesses operate IT and deliver innovative products, services, and experiences,” said Nigel Vaz, CEO of Publicis Sapient.

“In today’s business landscape, personalization at scale is key. Our collaboration with Publicis Sapient merges AWS’s advanced AI services and industry-leading security with their digital transformation prowess. Together, we’re accelerating cloud adoption and deploying production-ready AI solutions. By combining our enterprise-grade capabilities with Publicis Sapient’s SPEED methodology, we’re helping businesses across industries harness data to forge deeper customer connections and drive significant business outcomes,” said Matt Garman, CEO of AWS.

Publicis Sapient Creates AWS Business Unit
As part of the collaboration, Publicis Sapient launched an AWS business unit, investing in teams and capabilities in business development, sales, marketing, and operations, as well as business analysts, and data and AI scientists. The two companies will also invest in developing scalable, up-to-date capabilities, including:

  • Transformational journeys for customers: Publicis Sapient and AWS will combine resources and expertise to help customers accelerate their cloud adoption and migration, including through new solutions available in AWS Marketplace.
  • A roadmap of future technologies: Publicis Sapient and AWS will build and bring to market new generative AI solutions to meet industry-specific use cases for digital business transformation, AI for marketing, and more.
  • Talent growth and development: Publicis Sapient is also investing in additional training and certifications to upskill its workforce to become experts in AWS technology, including its leading AI and ML services.

This collaboration builds on the work that the two companies have already been engaged in to help enterprises across industries realize greater business impact for their end-customers. For example:

  • Publicis Sapient engaged with one of the world’s largest automakers to build a digital showroom that consolidates its online car shopping data from 190 markets and 105 countries into a single platform that turns data into actionable insights. Built on AWS using Publicis Sapient’s SPEED capabilities and leveraging AWS’s AI and ML services, the digital showroom analyzes online car shopping data to help the automaker prioritize offers and incentives to customers with the highest likely return on investment. The platform helped the automaker increase test drives by over 900% and improved conversion rates.
  • One of the leading global pharmaceutical companies utilized Publicis Sapient’s AskBodhi running on AWS to deploy a scalable generative AI solution for personalized marketing content generation. The solution automated the creation of localized marketing collateral, including images for banner ads and translations, and dramatically reduced time to market. The company estimates the solution reduced project content creation costs by 35%-45%.
  • A leading wealth management firm worked with Publicis Sapient to build a contextual search experience within its existing platform that ingests real-time financial data from a variety of sources and improves the user experience for its advisors to provide guidance to their clients. Initially built on-premises, Publicis Sapient migrated the solution to AWS to allow the firm to scale the platform and enroll more than 20,000 advisors and meet security requirements. The new experience reduced search response time by 80%, and more than 90% of advisors rated the contextual search as their favorite feature.

“The AWS and Publicis Sapient collaboration showcases the power of generative AI in driving IT modernization and delivering personalized customer experiences at scale. As Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia is dedicated to harnessing its data to create exceptional guest experiences, while ensuring the highest standards of security. The combination of AWS’s cutting-edge generative AI services, featuring robust data safeguards, and Publicis Sapient’s expertise, empowers us to innovate rapidly and contribute meaningfully to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious tourism objectives, a cornerstone of Vision 2030,” stated Abdulgader Attiah, Chief Data and Technology Officer of Saudia Group.

“Publicis Sapient, who was a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Professional Services 2024 Vendor Assessment, is positioned as a forward-thinking partner of AWS, offering industry-specific expertise and solutions for complex IT challenges, such as mainframe modernization. And its capabilities are further enhanced by offerings available in AWS Marketplace. It’s great to see Publicis Sapient and AWS collaborating to drive greater value to enterprises’ digital business transformation initiatives powered by AI,” said Gard Little, Research VP with IDC’s Global Services Markets and Trends research team.

Customers can access AskBodhi, Wealth Management Accelerator (WMX), and AI-powered Application and Mainframe Modernization – Slingshot by PS in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog – with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors – that makes it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on AWS.

To learn more about how Publicis Sapient and AWS work together, visit publicissapient.com/partnerships/aws

About Publicis Sapient
Publicis Sapient is a digital business transformation company. We partner with global organizations to help them create and sustain competitive advantage in a world that is increasingly digital. We operate through our expert SPEED capabilities: Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering, and Data and AI, which combined with our culture of curiosity and deep industry knowledge, enables us to deliver meaningful impact to our clients’ businesses through reimagining the products and experiences their customers truly value. Our agile, data-driven approach equips our clients’ businesses for change, making digital the core of how they think and what they do. Publicis Sapient is the digital business transformation hub of Publicis Groupe with 20,000 people and over 50 offices worldwide. For more information, visit publicissapient.com.

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