BIDGELY EMPOWER AI 2026 TO SPOTLIGHT SCALABLE UTILITY AI

This year's EmPOWER AI conference will demonstrate how utilities move from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide scalability with Bidgely's UtilityAI.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bidgely's premier energy intelligence conference, EmPOWER AI, will be held May 12 to 14 in New York City to unite utility leaders, energy researchers and technology experts around artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector.

Hosted by OG&E, the conference will focus on how utilities are moving beyond AI experimentation toward enterprise-wide deployment, with participation from major industry players, including Alabama Power, Eversource, NV Energy, PSEG Long Island, and Xcel Energy.

In a statement, Bidgely chief executive officer, Abhay Gupta said the company’s technologies have been developed in collaboration with utilities, with active deployments demonstrating that enterprise-wide AI can be both secure and scalable as grid pressures intensify.

Each year, Bidgely unveils the latest advancements in its AI and machine learning platform technology. The event will showcase new agentic AI capabilities designed to turn smart meter signals into personalised customer interactions at scale.

Conference sessions will examine practical deployment strategies, operational trade-offs and the requirements for scaling AI within regulated utility environments, covering topics such as affordability, grid intelligence, electrification planning and enterprise AI integration.

Speakers from utilities and research organisations, including International Data Corporation, will share insights on breaking down data silos, advancing data-driven innovation and building more resilient energy infrastructure.

According to Bidgely, the event reflects growing momentum behind purpose-built AI solutions as utilities address rising costs, regulatory complexity and energy transition demands.

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PETRONAS REINFORCES INDUSTRY RESILIENCE AND COMPETITIVENESS AT OGSE PARTNERS DAY 2026

Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong, Senior Vice President, Malaysia Petroleum Management (third from right), alongside (from left to right) Mohd Razali Kamin, Senior General Manager, Group Procurement, PETRONAS; Terry Biusing, Chief Corporate & OGSE Officer, SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd; Ts Syed Saggaf, President, Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC); Rashidah Alias, Vice President, Group Procurement, PETRONAS; PETRONAS; Ir. Norafizal Mat Saad, Vice President, Group Strategic Relations & Communications, PETRONAS and Mohd Yazid Ja'afar, President/Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation officiating at the OGSE Partners Day.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS reaffirmed the importance of strengthening resilience, competitiveness and execution capability across Malaysia’s oil and gas service and equipment (OGSE) ecosystem at its OGSE Partners Day, held today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Themed “Empowering Resilience”, the event brought together more than 800 participants, including vendors, association representatives, production sharing contractors, financial institutions and government agencies.

In his keynote address, Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong, Senior Vice President of Malaysia Petroleum Management PETRONAS highlighted that the programme today aims to demonstrate a future-ready and resilient OGSE ecosystem that is financially sound, technologically capable, talent ready and governed with integrity.

“The key areas of focus – from sustainability and digital operations to finance and talent development – are interconnected. Transformation does not happen in silos. It happens when technology, talent, capital and governance move forward together,” he said.

The event featured a series of panel sessions exploring pathways to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and accelerate capability development across the supply chain. Discussions covered technology adoption, talent development and financing solutions, alongside the importance of deeper collaboration across the OGSE value chain.

Panelists included representatives from the Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) and the Malaysian Oil, Gas and Energy Services Council (MOGSC), who shared perspectives on market volatility, global competition, sustainability requirements, technological shifts and evolving policy expectations. These discussions are aligned with the National OGSE Industry Blueprint 2021-2030, which aims to strengthen the regional competitiveness of Malaysian OGSE companies.

PETRONAS also formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its Sustainable Vendor Financing Programme with Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, UOB Malaysia, RHB Bank Berhad and Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF). Launched last year, the programme enhances vendors’ access to sustainable financing by leveraging sustainability disclosures, enabling them to tap into Bank Negara Malaysia’s financing facilities, including the Low Carbon Transition Facility (LCTF) and High Tech and Green Facility (HTG) and MIDF’s Sustainable & Green Biz Financing (SGBF). This initiative is aimed at supporting PETRONAS vendors in adopting more sustainable practices across their operations.

The OGSE industry remains a key pillar in Malaysia’s economy, contributing between five to eight per cent to national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and supporting more than 123,000 jobs nationwide.

As a progressive energy and solutions partner, PETRONAS is committed to driving sustainable and inclusive growth by working closely with industry partners to strengthen ecosystem capabilities and foster a resilient, capable and competitive industry for the future.

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SOURCE: PETRONAS

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Bitget Partners with Market Prophit to Expand Data-Driven Social Trading Capabilities

 

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a strategic integration with Market Prophit, a specialized crypto trading intelligence and data analytics platform. The collaboration introduces AI-powered social trading tools that allow users to automatically act on verified market sentiment, including both copying high-performing signals and trading against consistently inaccurate ones.

Through the integration, Bitget users can automatically copy high-performing social accounts or take opposing positions against historically underperforming ones. This introduces a structured way to engage with social-driven market movements, turning both accurate and inaccurate calls into actionable strategies.

Market Prophit’s AI analyzes millions of posts across X (formerly Twitter), scoring accounts based on realized predictive accuracy rather than follower metrics. Its first-ever AI-powered Social Media Copy Trading quant engine allows Bitget’s users to identify consistently performing social accounts and execute trading strategies directly into their accounts by copying the calls of positive performers and “Inverse-Copying” the calls of negative performers.

“At Bitget, we are mindful of creating tools for users that bring clarity to increasingly noisy markets,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Integrating Market Prophit helps users separate influence from actual trading performance, while making it easier to act on that insight.”

The integration also enables users to evaluate social signals at the asset level, allowing them to assess which social accounts have historically demonstrated accuracy across specific tokens or market segments. By combining account verification with signal execution, Bitget extends its existing copy trading framework into a more data-driven model that reduces reliance on subjective interpretation.

“Crypto markets move at the speed of social sentiment, but most of that signal is unstructured and noisy, requiring sophisticated analytical tools to extract predictive signals from the noise,” said Igor Gonta, CEO of Market Prophit. “Our partnership with Bitget turns that noise into something measurable and tradable, giving users a systematic way to act on both accurate and inaccurate market calls enabling potential additional alpha generation opportunities”

This integration strengthens Bitget’s UEX framework by linking data directly to execution, enabling users to move from signal to trade within a single unified account across crypto and tokenized markets. Market Prophit brings structured analytics and automated social trading into Bitget’s execution layer, turning information into immediate action.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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About Market Prophit

Market Prophit is a specialized crypto financial technology intelligence and data analytics platform. It utilizes AI to analyze, organize, and filter social media information by objectively and quantitatively scoring and ranking social accounts based on the accuracy of their crypto price predictions allowing investors to research and navigate the social media landscape. Market Prophit’s unique and objective approach provides traders with data-backed asset level Leaderboard, signals and automated quant execution tools through its AI-powered Social Copy Trading and Inverse-Copy Trading technology.

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SOURCE: Bitget Limited

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HERE, LOTUS BRING HIGHWAY NAVIGATION ON AUTOPILOT TO GLOBAL MARKETS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, a mapping and location data company, and Lotus have announced a major milestone in their global collaboration with the debut of Lotus’ first overseas integrated navigation and Highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) solution.

The launch marks the first time a Chinese automaker has introduced a unified cockpit navigation and Highway NOA system for international markets, underscoring a step in China’s automotive push toward global innovation leadership.

According to HERE Technologies in a statement, the rollout builds on Lotus’ earlier deployments in China and the subsequent European introduction of HERE Navigation across its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio.

Lotus’ digital cockpit uses HERE Navigation and HERE’s live map as its foundation, enabling EV-aware routing, range assistance and over-the-air updates.

Building on this, the collaboration is extending into Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), including Highway NOA, as it expands across the Asia Pacific, North America and the Middle East.

By leveraging HERE’s AI-powered live map for advanced ADAS capabilities, Lotus drivers gain precise localisation, accurate road geometry, reliable speed limit information and automated lane change.

The system also supports Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), introduced in Europe to meet regulatory requirements, highlighting the role of HERE’s mapping intelligence in enabling both safety and driving automation.

The partnership reinforces the long-term collaboration between HERE and Lotus and their shared goal of advancing connected and automated driving experiences globally.

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AM BEST AFFIRMS EXCELLENT RATINGS FOR CHINA'S TMNCH

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of The Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company (China) Limited (TMNCH).

The outlook of these credit ratings (ratings) is stable, reflecting TMNCH’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

According to AM Best in a statement, the ratings also consider support from its parent, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd (TMNF), the main insurance operating entity of Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

A small-sized, long-standing player in China’s non-life insurance markets, TMNCH’s very strong balance sheet strength is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation at the strongest level, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, strengthened by its low underwriting leverage and reinsurance dependency, as well as positive liquidity.

The company’s capital and surplus remain comparatively modest, while its solvency stays robust with a comfortable buffer above regulatory requirements.

AM Best assesses TMNCH’s operating performance as strong, demonstrated by a track record of positive underwriting results that outperformed the market over the past five years.

However, underwriting performance and net profitability were more subdued in 2025 due to intensifying market competition and reduced risk exposure, with return on equity falling to the mid-single-digit level.

Supported by interest income from bank deposits, TMNCH’s investment results remained stable, and the company will continue to explore business opportunities in the upstream and downstream industries of Japanese clients in the future.

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NMB Commercialises Renewable Energy EV Charging Stations to Strengthen Green Mobility Ecosystem

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Johor, April 22 (Bernama) -- NMB (NanoMalaysia Berhad) recently completed the installation and commercialisation of the Renewable Energy Charging Stations project under the Enabling Mobility Electrification for Green Economy (EMERGE) programme. The milestone was commemorated during a visit by the delegation from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Johor, highlighting the project’s readiness for broader market deployment and real-world implementation.

The project involves the development and deployment of two units of One-Stop Renewable EV Charging Stations in nano-grid configuration (<100 kW) to support both two- and four-wheeled electric vehicles. Each station is powered by on-site solar energy, which serves as the primary power source, with excess energy stored in a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for later use. The national grid serves only as a backup when both solar generation and battery reserves are insufficient.

In addition, the station can operate in both on-grid and off-grid modes, with seamless transition in the event of grid disruption. Collectively, the charging station significantly reduces dependence on fossil fuels and lowers carbon emissions for every charging session. This integrated approach helps alleviate grid burden while promoting sustainable electric transportation.

The integrated system has successfully progressed to an advanced commercialisation stage and achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8, demonstrating full system functionality in a real operational environment. Two pilot sites have been deployed, tested, and opened for public use, with nearly 300 EV charging sessions recorded to date, validating system reliability, operational stability, and user acceptance. Additionally, the wireless charger prototype developed under this project has demonstrated 18 kW operation with efficiency of up to 98% at TRL 6 with the power receiver unit fitted to an electric bus, further showcasing technical viability.

NMB’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, said: “The successful -completion and early-stage commercialisation of this project demonstrate Malaysia’s capability to develop integrated renewable energy EV charging infrastructure using local expertise and innovation. By combining renewable energy generation, energy storage, and smart charging technologies, this initiative supports Malaysia’s transition towards sustainable mobility hence reduced carbon emission while strengthening the country’s green economy aspiration by creating new opportunities for industry growth through private investments.”

Malaysia’s EV charging market continues to expand alongside increasing EV adoption. As of 2025, Malaysia had installed 5,360 public EV charging points valued at approximately USD 220 million, with projections indicating growth to USD 270 million by 2030.

The One-Stop Renewable Energy Charging Station integrates multiple technologies including nano-coated solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), AC and DC EV chargers, wireless charging prototype capabilities, battery swapping systems, and a smart energy management system. These components are coordinated through an IoT-enabled platform to optimise energy use, enable off-grid capability, and ensure reliable charging performance.

The project was led by NMB, which oversaw the development and commercialisation efforts, in collaboration with industry and academic partners including Iskandar Investment Berhad, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Malaya, as well as industry collaborators such as EV Connection Sdn Bhd and APM Automotive Sdn Bhd., supporting charging infrastructure, wireless charging integration, and battery swapping solutions. Through initiatives such as EMERGE, NMB continues to accelerate the commercialisation of advanced technologies and to support Malaysia’s transition towards a greener, more sustainable economy. Additionally, the stations are open to the public, allowing end users and EV owners to utilise the charging facilities directly as part of their daily mobility needs, thereby indirectly contributing to a more sustainable environment.

NMB, through its subsidiary Electrick Sdn. Bhd, remains open to collaboration with existing Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and potential investors to further scale the commercialisation of the deployed EV charging stations. Moving forward, NMB welcomes strategic partnerships to optimise and expand the use of existing EV charging infrastructure, including replicating the One-Stop Renewable EV Charging Station model in areas with limited charging coverage. This collaborative business model aims to accelerate nationwide EV infrastructure deployment, enhance access to green charging solutions, and support Malaysia’s broader transition towards a sustainable and inclusive electric mobility ecosystem.

SOURCE: NanoMalaysia Berhad

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Email: corporateaffairs@nanomalaysia.com.my

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Material Names Raman Kalra President, Asia Pacific

– New appointment brings AI-first expertise and deep Asia Pacific fluency to help global clients accelerate performance across the region –


NEW YORK, April 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Material, an intelligent growth company providing consumer data and insights, brand strategy and product innovation, is pleased to welcome Raman Kalra as President, Asia Pacific (APAC).

Kalra’s appointment comes as Material continues to expand its global footprint with capabilities across insights, strategy, design and marketing technology. Kalra will lead the company’s APAC operations, bringing AI-driven data- and technology-enabled solutions closer to both global and local clients for whom the region is strategically vital.

Laila Worrell, Material’s CEO, stated, “This is a transformative time for the industry and our clients. Raman’s expertise in AI-driven transformation and success in APAC makes him the ideal leader as we deepen our commitment to clients who compete in and across this vibrant, growing market.”

Specializing in business transformation and demand engineering through data-backed insights, Kalra will partner with global teams to deliver Material’s full strategy-to-execution capabilities of insights, design and marketing technology to clients across the region.

Kalra commented, “I am excited to lead Material in APAC as we intensify our commitment to global clients and especially the region. This is a pivotal moment for the industry as we reimagine how human insights and AI-first technology redefine how brands grow and businesses perform. I look forward to leveraging the company’s deep legacy of behavioral insights to build tech-based solutions that help our clients not only understand their markets but also shape them.”

About Raman Kalra, President, Asia Pacific

Raman Kalra brings over 30 years of experience at the intersection of strategy, technology and enterprise growth. He previously served as a senior partner with IBM and PwC Consulting, where he led AI-first growth strategies for global brands across media, telecom and energy.

Most recently, he led Business Transformation Services for IBM in India and South Asia, managing an end-to-end portfolio across digital strategy, AI transformation and customer experience (CX). He also engineered the cross-border acquisition of a Belgian digital energy venture for ReNew, successfully diversifying their portfolio.

About Material

Material is an intelligent growth company. Fueled by a powerful core in market research, behavioral science and data analytics, Material has a 50-year history of building customer intelligence into brands and experiences that compete and win. Material works with world-class companies to anticipate and capitalize on cultural and market shifts, understand and influence consumer behavior and shape demand. Integrated capabilities across insights-driven strategy, design innovation and customer engagement bring clients clear growth choices and solutions that drive outsized business impact. In addition to serving the corporate market, Material has helped some of the world’s most celebrated cultural icons extend their personal brands into new product lines. Learn more at materialplus.io.

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