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GEEKOM Joins Best Buy’s E-Commerce Platform, Marking a Major Milestone in its Global Expansion

TAIPEI, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GEEKOM, one of the global leaders in the mini PC industry, is making waves with its official debut on Best Buy’s digital marketplace. With over 22 years of expertise in the PC industry, GEEKOM has earned a reputation for delivering compact, high-performance computing solutions that cater to professionals, gamers, and everyday users alike. Now, the brand is taking a bold step forward by joining one of America’s most trusted tech retailers—at a pivotal moment in Best Buy’s evolution.

As Best Buy continues its transition into a more digitally focused retail model, GEEKOM stands out as one of the first mini PC brands to embrace this shift. By entering Best Buy’s E-Commerce Platform, GEEKOM not only expands its reach but also lays the groundwork for future availability in Best Buy’s thousands of physical locations across the United States and Canada. This strategic move is set to elevate GEEKOM’s visibility in the US market, introducing its powerful mini PCs and laptops to a broader audience of tech-savvy consumers.

To celebrate its launch, GEEKOM is offering an exclusive promotion from September 1st to 5th—buyers can enjoy up to 20% off select products during its first week on BestBuy.com. It’s the perfect opportunity for customers to experience the brand’s cutting-edge technology at unbeatable prices.

Among the standout offerings now available are GEEKOM’s flagship mini PCs, each designed to meet diverse computing needs:

GEEKOM A8 – Powered by AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, this compact powerhouse features 8 Zen4 CPU cores and Radeon 780M graphics, ideal for multitasking, content creation, and gaming.

GEEKOM IT13 – With the Intel Core i9-13900HK, it delivers high-end performance for 3D rendering, software development, and more—all in a sleek, quiet design.

GEEKOM IT15 – Featuring the Latest Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, it’s built for content creators, offering smooth performance for photo editing, streaming, and media management.

GEEKOM GT1 – Powered by the impeccable Intel Core Ultra 9 185H chip, this model balances speed and portability, perfect for daily tasks, office work, and light creative use.

GEEKOM’s entrance into Best Buy’s digital marketplace marks a significant chapter in its global expansion strategy. With premium products, a strong legacy, and a forward-thinking approach, GEEKOM is ready to make its mark—and redefine what users expect from mini PCs in the US market.

Escape Indoors: Agoda Reveals Must-Visit ‘Mall-cation’ Destinations in Asia for South Korean Travelers

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled a curated list of must-visit ‘mall-cation’ destinations, ideal for travelers seeking the perfect combination of shopping, entertainment, and exploration at some of the most renowned shopping malls in Asia. As landmarks in their own right, these shopping malls offer remarkable architecture, a variety of activities, diverse culinary options and extensive shopping choices, making them convenient, weather-proof havens catering to all ages.

Agoda’s list of the best ‘mall-cation’ destinations in Asia includes:

Shanghai, China

Shanghai’s largest mall, Global Harbor, offers themed zones, a VR theme park, theaters, and boutique shopping in a palatial complex.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IOI City Mall in Kuala Lumpur features lush green spaces, water elements, an ice rink, an indoor adventure park, and a cinema.

Bangkok, Thailand

ICONSIAM in Bangkok combines luxury retail, global brands, high-end dining, and Thai cultural experiences, including an indoor floating market.

Daejeon, South Korea

Lotte Department Store Daejeon and Galleria Timeworld offer K-fashion, beauty products, and diverse dining options for shoppers.

Busan, South Korea

Shinsegae Centum City in Busan blends luxury shopping, gourmet dining, entertainment, and wellness facilities near Haeundae Beach.

Jay Lee, Country Director, South Korea at Agoda, said, “Asia is home to some of the world’s most impressive shopping malls, where travelers can unwind, shop, dine, and dive into a world of fun activities. These malls are must-see attractions, perfect to escape a rainy day and explore. With Agoda, you can grab everything from the best flights and stays to exciting activities that will make your shopping escapade unforgettable.”

For travelers looking to combine shopping, entertainment, and relaxation in one trip, Agoda offers over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all of which can be combined in a single booking. Visit the website at www.Agoda.com or download the mobile app for the best deals.

Ascential Technologies Welcomes Zhigang “Manfred” Zhuang as Senior Vice President for the APAC Region

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ascential Technologies, a leading global provider of automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly, and test systems and services across a wide range of industries, has appointed Zhigang “Manfred” Zhuang as senior vice president of Transportation for the Asian Pacific region (APAC). Zhuang is succeeding Tony Wu, who recently retired from his role as managing director of Transportation for APAC. In this position, Zhuang will play an integral role in accelerating growth in the Asian markets and strengthening the company’s partnerships regionally.

Zhuang will be leading Ascential Technologies’ Transportation business operations under the company’s flagship automotive brand, Burke Porter. With over three decades of leadership experience in manufacturing and industrial sectors, including extensive experience in automotive, he has a proven track record of driving strategic growth, operational excellence and international expansion. Additionally, he has extensive expertise in managing R&D activities for engineered products and capital equipment.

“We thank Tony for his years of service to the company and wish him well. And, with this transition, we continue to be excited for the future. Manfred’s manufacturing experience and his ability to build high-performing teams, coupled with his entrepreneurial mindset, perfectly position him to take us to the next level,” said Uwe Krueger, executive vice president, Transportation. “We are very pleased to have him with us.”

Zhuang’s experience includes years of leadership roles within the automotive industry. Recently, he was instrumental in the management of multiple Chinese plants. In this role he oversaw the managing directors for sales, project management, R&D and safety, as well as plant general managers and other supporting functions including finance, human resources and purchasing. In his new position at Ascential Technologies, Manfred will also draw on his deep expertise in global leadership and building commercial relationships from his successful work at leading international automotive companies, such as ThyssenKrupp, Joyson Group, Grammer AG and Brose.

Zhuang is fluent in English, Chinese, Japanese and German. His formal education includes a bachelor’s degree in mechanical automation and robot engineering from Shanghai University of Technology, and a Fudan-MIT International MBA offered jointly by the Fudan University School of Management in Shanghai and the MIT Sloan School of Management.

About Ascential Technologies
Ascential Technologies, (formerly known as Burke Porter Group), designs, develops, and automates complex diagnostics, inspection and test processes across medical & life sciences, transportation, and test & measurement systems end markets. The company tackles customers’ most demanding, mission-critical challenges where the cost of failure is high. With more than 70 years of innovation experience, Ascential has a global presence and the expertise of more than 2,300 professionals across 40 locations, helping customers accelerate critical solution innovation, mitigate risk, drive competitive differentiation, and shorten time to market, at scale. The company’s uniqueness lies in its commitment to guiding customers through the entire product life cycle, from ideation to commercialization, where quality and safety matter most. Ascential’s customers include Fortune 100 leaders and disruptive innovators. Learn more at www.ascentialtech.com

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The Veteran Suite partners with QENDO to advocate for female veteran care

SYDNEY, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Veteran Suite, a medical centre exclusively for Australian veterans and their families, has launched a new partnership with QENDO, an Australian organisation providing support and education for those affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, infertility or pelvic pain. Partnering with QENDO, The Veteran Suite aims to deliver targeted support for female veterans and their families, and raise awareness as to the support that both QENDO and The Veteran Suite can provide.

The Veteran Suite was founded as a telehealth-first clinic with a mission to reduce barriers for veterans and their families needing access to bulk-billed (where possible) medical care, with practitioners and staff who either have extensive experience working with veterans or are veterans themselves.

QENDO has the world’s only established support line for endo, adeno, PCOS and infertility, and offers face-to-face support groups, known as ‘QENDOMeets’, now expanding to over 21 locations.

With 1 in 5 permanent ADF personnel now being women and more than 65,000 former servicewomen in the community, there is a significant cohort of women who may not be aware of the support options that are available to them. Beyond female veterans, The Veteran Suite also supports and services family members of veterans including war widows.

By working closely with QENDO, The Veteran Suite intends to directly address these cohorts, offering a holistic approach to women’s health with a specific appreciation and compassion for the unique experiences and needs of active serving members, members transitioning to civilian life, veterans and their families.

The Veteran Suite provides care that extends beyond individual consultations, bringing together GPs, specialists, and allied health professionals in a truly multidisciplinary team. Many of its clinicians are veterans themselves or have experience supporting the ADF community, enabling a deep appreciation of the unique struggles that can accompany life during and after service.

This understanding shapes an approach that is both clinically comprehensive and genuinely empathetic, addressing healthcare concerns in a way that recognises the whole person and the broader impact on their families. By combining medical expertise with compassion and lived insight, The Veteran Suite delivers holistic care that resonates with veterans and those closest to them.

Sonny Didugu, a Director of The Veteran Suite, said: “We’re incredibly excited to be working with QENDO to support the needs of veterans and their families with women’s health, sharing our passion for holistic care. Women’s health concerns don’t just affect women, but their partners and children as well. This partnership provides our patients with access to the peak organisation for endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, infertility and pelvic pain, supplementing our broader holistic care offering.”

For further information, please visit theveteransuite.com.au.

Shoucheng Launches Robotics Advanced Materials Co. to Boost Value Chain

HONG KONG, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On August 31, 2025, Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) announced its 2025 interim results, reporting total revenue of HK$731 million, up 36% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached HK$339 million, representing a 30% increase. Operating income was HK$511 million, up 26%, while asset finance income surged 69% to HK$220 million.

The company continued its high dividend tradition, declaring a total payout of HK$1.159 billion for FY2025, with a dividend yield of nearly 8%, alongside repurchasing more than 40 million shares—underscoring management’s strong confidence in long-term value. Financially, Shoucheng holds more than HK$8 billion in cash, has fully repaid all bank loans, maintains a gearing ratio of just 7.9%, and has been awarded the highest AAA rating by domestic credit agencies for three consecutive years, reflecting its robust financial position.

On the business front, Shoucheng’s robotics strategy is accelerating. The company has invested in leading firms including Unitree, Galbot, Galaxea-AI, Noetix Robotics, and Booster Robotics, and is advancing large-scale deployment of robotics across diverse scenarios such as IAT Automobile Technology’s production lines, the Chengdu ICD autonomous charging station, and Peking University Shougang Hospital for surgical applications. In August, portfolio companies under Shoucheng’s robotics ecosystem won 37 medals at the World Humanoid Robot Games. Meanwhile, the “Shoucheng Robotics Experience Store” set up outside Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, achieved daily sales exceeding RMB 30,000, reflecting strong public enthusiasm for robotics adoption.

Notably, on the same day as its earnings release, Shoucheng announced the establishment of Shoucheng Robotics Advanced Materials Industrial Co., Ltd. through its wholly owned subsidiary Shouwo Investment. The new company will focus on upstream key materials such as electronic skin, tendon cables, and lightweight PEEK composites, addressing critical gaps in the robotics value chain. This move marks Shoucheng’s extension upstream beyond “investment + application“, building a comprehensive full-chain ecosystem from materials to systems to applications.

Industry observers note that with the launch of the new materials company, Shoucheng has effectively completed its robotics value chain loop—from capital investment to scenario deployment and now upstream materials. Against the backdrop of accelerating commercialization of humanoid robots globally, the company is well positioned for significant long-term growth potential.

MarcumAsia Expands with Opening of Japan Office in Tokyo

TOKYO, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Marcum Asia CPAs LLP (“MarcumAsia”), a leading independent public accounting firm specializing in SEC and PCAOB-compliant audits for Asian companies listing in the United States, today announced the official opening of its new office in Tokyo, Japan.

Located on the 27th floor of the Tokyo Sankei Building in Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, the new office will serve as a strategic hub to support Japanese corporates, financial institutions, and advisors seeking access to U.S. capital markets through IPOs, SPAC/De-SPAC transactions, and ongoing SEC reporting.

Japan is home to some of the world’s most innovative companies. With our Tokyo office, MarcumAsia strengthens its ability to connect Japanese enterprises with the opportunities and transparency of U.S. public markets,” said Rong Liu, Head of Japan Practice of MarcumAsia.

“Our expansion into Japan underscores MarcumAsia’s commitment to Asia as a whole. Together with our offices in China, Singapore, and the U.S., we are uniquely positioned to provide 24-hour cross-border audit and advisory services to our clients,” added Drew Bernstein, Co-Chairman of MarcumAsia.

The Tokyo office opening builds upon MarcumAsia’s track record as the No.1 SEC auditor for Asian issuers in the U.S. in 2024, with 25 IPOs (source: Renaissance Capital). The firm is a member of DFK International and LEA Global, enabling clients to leverage worldwide expertise for cross-border expansion.

MarcumAsia Japan Office /

Level 27, Tokyo Sankei Building, 1-7-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan
Phone: +81 3 3242 6225
Fax: +81 3 3242 6265

Website: https://www.marcumasia.com/jp 

About MarcumAsia
Marcum Asia CPAs LLP is an independent public accounting firm focused on cross-border audit and advisory services for Asian companies. With PCAOB registration and SEC audit experience across 50+ industries, MarcumAsia is a trusted partner for companies navigating U.S. capital markets.

 

ADAM BRADLEY JOINS AUTOMIC GROUP AS CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER TO ACCELERATE ASX200 EXPANSION

SYDNEY, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Automic Group, Australia’s market leader in technology-driven investor administration and services, announces the appointment of Adam Bradley as its Chief Growth Officer to accelerate market expansion and the Group’s presence in the ASX200 segment.

Adam brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services and technology sectors across Australia and the United Kingdom. His career is marked by a proven track record of leading growth initiatives and scaling technology businesses at major financial institutions including the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and BT Global Financial Services.

Throughout his career, Adam has built a reputation for driving commercial success. At the ASX, he led the $100 million per annum Technology & Data business unit, overseeing global growth and the commercialisation of key infrastructure assets. More recently, he led the APAC business for Beeks Group, securing a significant strategic partnership with the ASX, and founded Prospect, a boutique advisory firm assisting fintech companies with their go-to-market strategies.

“Adam’s appointment sends a clear signal that Automic is serious about leading industry change,” said David Raper, CEO of Automic Group. “His entire career has been about understanding what large institutions need and delivering value that builds long-term trust. Bringing Adam on board is a strategic move to double-down on Automic’s client-first approach.”

“The investor administration industry is at a clear inflection point,” said Adam. “Large companies, particularly in the ASX200, are no longer willing to accept the friction and risk that comes with legacy technology. I joined Automic because it was built from the ground up to answer that demand. Its ability to move faster, integrate more easily, and deliver a superior experience is a powerful advantage, and I’m looking forward to taking that message to the top end of the market.”

About Automic Group

Automic Group is Australia’s market leader in technology-driven investor administration. Combining proprietary cloud-native technology with expert service, Automic simplifies registry services, employee share plans, fund registry and administration, professional services, and board management for over 1,100 ASX-listed and private organisations. Founded to challenge an industry reliant on outdated systems, Automic is committed to delivering smarter, more efficient, and secure solutions that help Australia’s companies and fund managers. For more information visit www.automicgroup.com.au 

Media Contact: Dylan Mark, Senior Manager, dylan.mark@automicgroup.com.au | +61 475 783 675 

CJ 4DPLEX and SM Cinema to Bring First 270-Degree Panoramic SCREENX Auditorium to the Philippines

Set to Launch at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, the Country’s Largest Mall

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CJ 4DPLEX, a worldwide leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today a new partnership with SM Cinema, the largest exhibitor in the Philippines, to debut the country’s first-ever SCREENX theater to the SM Mall of Asia. 

This agreement will introduce CJ 4DPLEX’s 270-degree panoramic SCREENX format to Filipino moviegoers for the very first time. SCREENX enhances the traditional movie experience by extending the image across the main screen onto the theatre’s right and left walls, creating a fully immersive viewing environment unlike any other. 

With 76 sites across the country, SM Cinema is the No.1 cinema exhibitor in the Philippines. The new SCREENX auditorium will open at SM Mall of Asia, the largest shopping mall in the country and the second largest in Southeast Asia. Known as a flagship destination in Pasay City, the Mall of Asia is a fitting location to debut one of the most innovative cinematic formats in the region. 

“Launching SCREENX in the Philippines with SM Cinema—the country’s No. 1 exhibitor—is a major milestone in our mission to innovate cinematic storytelling,” said Jun Bang, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX.

“Bringing our immersive 270-degree format to the Mall of Asia, one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic destinations, allows us to offer Filipino audiences a bold new way to experience film,” added Don Savant, Chief Business Officer, CJ 4DPLEX.

“We are proud to bring SCREENX to the Philippines through our partnership with CJ 4DPLEX,” said Steven T. Tan, President of SM Supermalls. “At SM Cinema, we continue to push the boundaries of entertainment by introducing world-class innovations that elevate the moviegoing experience for our customers.” 

About CJ 4DPLEX
CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘SCREENX’, ‘4DX’, and ‘Ultra 4DX’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible. 

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, “Parasite”. 

SCREENX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theater, SCREENX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 435 SCREENX auditoriums around the world in 40 countries. 

4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 775 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 70 countries. 

About SM Cinema
SM Cinema is the largest film exhibitor in the Philippines, operating over 300 screens in more than 78 branches nationwide. As part of SM Lifestyle, Inc., a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, SM Cinema is committed to delivering world-class cinematic experiences to Filipino moviegoers. From the latest blockbuster films to premium formats such as IMAX, Director’s Club, and Event Cinema, SM Cinema continuously elevates the way audiences enjoy movies. 

Driven by innovation, customer service, and a passion for storytelling, SM Cinema remains a trusted entertainment destination for families, friends, and film lovers across the country. 

Learn more at www.smcinema.com or follow @SMCinema on social media.