KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- PT Nanotech Indonesia Global Tbk (NANO), together with its controlling shareholder, PT Nanotech Investama Sedaya, announced a strategic capital commitment of up to 200 billion Indonesian rupiah from LDA Capital Group LLC. (1 million Indonesian rupiah = RM241.2)
The facility is structured to support the execution of 4.95 trillion Indonesian rupiah in secured contracts over the next three years, strengthening NANO’s execution-driven growth across projects involving national, multinational, and publicly listed companies.
NANO President Director, Suryandaru said the company’s growth is underpinned by tangible execution and applied nanotechnology with measurable industrial value.
“The 200 billion Indonesian rupiah facility from LDA Capital accelerates execution while preserving governance discipline and shareholder value,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, LDA Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Anthony Romano said the firm sees strong alignment between NANO’s science-driven operating model and rising demand for applied technologies with real industrial impact.
“NANO has built a meaningful portfolio of secured contracts supported by credible scientific leadership, and we are pleased to support the company as it advances into its execution phase and delivers practical technology solutions across Indonesia and the region,” said Romano.
In addition, NANO has appointed Pangiran Hj Abdul Rahman Hj Abas of Brunei as its International Strategic Advisor to support its regional and international expansion, leveraging his extensive ASEAN-wide networks and strategic expertise.
NANO is an Indonesian technology company specialising in research and development–based science and technology services, including nanotechnology and materials engineering, while LDA Capital is a global alternative investment group with expertise in cross-border transactions.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Datavault AI Inc. Announces Board Approval of Dividend of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II to All Eligible Record Equity Holders of Datavault AI
Innovative Dream Bowl Meme Coin II’s NFL Alumni Health addition will Commemorate the World’s First AI Powered Tokenized Bowl Game
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, and digital engagement technologies, today announced two major developments to enhance and elevate the profile of Dream Bowl XIV, scheduled for Jan. 11, 2026, at AT&T Stadium, of which the Company is a licensing partner and co-sponsor.
First, Datavault AI, in collaboration with Dream Bowl XIV and NFL Alumni Health, proudly announces a strategic partnership supporting the launch of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing player health, wellness, and long-term care for former professional athletes, while elevating the Dream Bowl’s mission of preparing elite college football talent for the next level—both on and off the field.
“We are genuinely excited to be working with Datavault AI on a breakthrough initiative that brings artificial intelligence, digital assets, and real-world impact together for the first time,” said Billy Davis, two-time Super Bowl champion and Co-Director of Healthcare Initiatives for the NFL Alumni Association. “Datavault AI is building something truly innovative—an AI-powered token designed with purpose, transparency, and long-term potential in mind.”
Second, in commemoration of the Dream Bowl XIV and consistent with Datavault AI’s focus on applying artificial intelligence to level the playing field in professional organizations, the Company is highlighting how AI can support football organizations in identifying and evaluating talent across traditional athletics and e-sports. In connection with these initiatives, and to demonstrate how tokenization can make select aspects of the game immutable, interactive and verifiable, the Board of Directors of Datavault AI (the “Datavault Board”) has approved a dividend of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II token to all eligible record equity holders of Datavault AI common stock and other equity securities. The record date for this dividend is Jan. 7, 2026.
The record date for the dividend may be changed by the Datavault Board for any reason at any time prior to the actual payment date, and payment of the dividend is conditioned upon the Datavault Board having not revoked the dividend prior to the payment date, including for a material change to the solvency or surplus analysis presented to the Datavault Board. Subject to the right of the Datavault Board to change the record date, the payment date for the dividend will be determined by subsequent resolutions of the Datavault Board, which payment date will be within 60 days following the record date (the “Payment Date”).
In order to receive the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II digital collectibles, all eligible recipients will be required to open a digital wallet with Datavault AI and execute an Opt-In Agreement, pursuant to which such holders will agree, among other things, to the payment conditions set forth therein, and acknowledge that such holders understand the process for receiving the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II digital collectibles, that the Datavault Board can change the record date or payment date or revoke the distribution prior to the payment date, and that the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II digital collectibles may not have or maintain any value.
The Company will provide further instructions regarding wallet setup, token access, and distribution procedures to stockholders of record of Datavault AI on the books and records of the transfer agents of Datavault AI in a subsequent communication prior to the payment date.
Datavault AI remains committed to innovative stockholder value creation. Building on the successful distribution of the original Dream Bowl Meme Coin on Dec. 24, 2025, this special Dream Bowl Meme Coin II distribution celebrates the historic NFL Alumni Health partnership and provides additional utility to stockholders. Each exclusive digital collectible will feature enhanced utility, including immutable proof of ownership. The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II will be airdropped to Data Vault® wallets on or after the Payment Date. Datavault AI will provide detailed instructions regarding wallet setup, token access, and distribution procedures in a subsequent communication prior to the Payment Date.
The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II is a digital collectible intended solely for personal, non-commercial use in connection with the Dream Bowl XIV event. The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II does not in and of itself: (i) represent or confer any equity, voting, dividend, profit-sharing, or ownership rights in Datavault AI or any other entity; (ii) provide any right to receive monetary payments, distributions, or appreciation; or (iii) create any expectation of profit or reliance on the managerial or entrepreneurial efforts of Datavault AI or others. The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II is not designed or intended to function as an investment, currency, or financial product, and it is not being offered, sold, or distributed for fundraising or capital-raising purposes. Use of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II is limited to entertainment, event-access, and digital-collectible functions. Any transferability features are provided solely to support personal digital item portability and not to facilitate or imply investment or speculative use.
About Datavault AI
Datavault AI™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) leads AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions through its collaborative Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science Division includes WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at www.dvlt.ai.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, Datavault AI’s potential distribution of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II and the timing thereof (including that the payment date will be determined by subsequent resolutions of the Datavault Board, and that the Datavault Board may change the record date and, as a result, the payment date, once determined), are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.
Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: risks related to legal proceedings that may be instituted against Datavault regarding the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II and the distribution thereof to Datavault AI’s eligible equity holders; risks associated with the right of the Datavault Board to change the record date and the payment date of the distribution of, and/or to revoke, the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; uncertainties regarding valuation methodologies and third-party reports; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.
The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments it may make.
Investor Inquiries:
ir@dvlt.ai
Corporate Communications
IBN
Austin, Texas
www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com
512.354.7000 Office
Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com
SOURCE: Datavault AI Inc.
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, and digital engagement technologies, today announced two major developments to enhance and elevate the profile of Dream Bowl XIV, scheduled for Jan. 11, 2026, at AT&T Stadium, of which the Company is a licensing partner and co-sponsor.
First, Datavault AI, in collaboration with Dream Bowl XIV and NFL Alumni Health, proudly announces a strategic partnership supporting the launch of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing player health, wellness, and long-term care for former professional athletes, while elevating the Dream Bowl’s mission of preparing elite college football talent for the next level—both on and off the field.
“We are genuinely excited to be working with Datavault AI on a breakthrough initiative that brings artificial intelligence, digital assets, and real-world impact together for the first time,” said Billy Davis, two-time Super Bowl champion and Co-Director of Healthcare Initiatives for the NFL Alumni Association. “Datavault AI is building something truly innovative—an AI-powered token designed with purpose, transparency, and long-term potential in mind.”
Second, in commemoration of the Dream Bowl XIV and consistent with Datavault AI’s focus on applying artificial intelligence to level the playing field in professional organizations, the Company is highlighting how AI can support football organizations in identifying and evaluating talent across traditional athletics and e-sports. In connection with these initiatives, and to demonstrate how tokenization can make select aspects of the game immutable, interactive and verifiable, the Board of Directors of Datavault AI (the “Datavault Board”) has approved a dividend of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II token to all eligible record equity holders of Datavault AI common stock and other equity securities. The record date for this dividend is Jan. 7, 2026.
The record date for the dividend may be changed by the Datavault Board for any reason at any time prior to the actual payment date, and payment of the dividend is conditioned upon the Datavault Board having not revoked the dividend prior to the payment date, including for a material change to the solvency or surplus analysis presented to the Datavault Board. Subject to the right of the Datavault Board to change the record date, the payment date for the dividend will be determined by subsequent resolutions of the Datavault Board, which payment date will be within 60 days following the record date (the “Payment Date”).
In order to receive the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II digital collectibles, all eligible recipients will be required to open a digital wallet with Datavault AI and execute an Opt-In Agreement, pursuant to which such holders will agree, among other things, to the payment conditions set forth therein, and acknowledge that such holders understand the process for receiving the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II digital collectibles, that the Datavault Board can change the record date or payment date or revoke the distribution prior to the payment date, and that the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II digital collectibles may not have or maintain any value.
The Company will provide further instructions regarding wallet setup, token access, and distribution procedures to stockholders of record of Datavault AI on the books and records of the transfer agents of Datavault AI in a subsequent communication prior to the payment date.
Datavault AI remains committed to innovative stockholder value creation. Building on the successful distribution of the original Dream Bowl Meme Coin on Dec. 24, 2025, this special Dream Bowl Meme Coin II distribution celebrates the historic NFL Alumni Health partnership and provides additional utility to stockholders. Each exclusive digital collectible will feature enhanced utility, including immutable proof of ownership. The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II will be airdropped to Data Vault® wallets on or after the Payment Date. Datavault AI will provide detailed instructions regarding wallet setup, token access, and distribution procedures in a subsequent communication prior to the Payment Date.
The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II is a digital collectible intended solely for personal, non-commercial use in connection with the Dream Bowl XIV event. The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II does not in and of itself: (i) represent or confer any equity, voting, dividend, profit-sharing, or ownership rights in Datavault AI or any other entity; (ii) provide any right to receive monetary payments, distributions, or appreciation; or (iii) create any expectation of profit or reliance on the managerial or entrepreneurial efforts of Datavault AI or others. The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II is not designed or intended to function as an investment, currency, or financial product, and it is not being offered, sold, or distributed for fundraising or capital-raising purposes. Use of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II is limited to entertainment, event-access, and digital-collectible functions. Any transferability features are provided solely to support personal digital item portability and not to facilitate or imply investment or speculative use.
About Datavault AI
Datavault AI™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) leads AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions through its collaborative Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science Division includes WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at www.dvlt.ai.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, Datavault AI’s potential distribution of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II and the timing thereof (including that the payment date will be determined by subsequent resolutions of the Datavault Board, and that the Datavault Board may change the record date and, as a result, the payment date, once determined), are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.
Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: risks related to legal proceedings that may be instituted against Datavault regarding the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II and the distribution thereof to Datavault AI’s eligible equity holders; risks associated with the right of the Datavault Board to change the record date and the payment date of the distribution of, and/or to revoke, the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; uncertainties regarding valuation methodologies and third-party reports; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.
The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments it may make.
Investor Inquiries:
ir@dvlt.ai
Corporate Communications
IBN
Austin, Texas
www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com
512.354.7000 Office
Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com
SOURCE: Datavault AI Inc.
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Bitget Introduces Major App Upgrade, Unifying Crypto, Stocks, Onchain, and TradFi Markets in a Unified Interface for 120 Million Users
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec 29 (Bernama- GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has rolled out a comprehensive visual and functional upgrade to its mobile app for its 120 million users, further advancing its multi-asset trading experience. The update delivers a universal interface that enables users to access cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks, onchain assets, and traditional financial markets through a single, cohesive navigation flow.
The upgraded homepage introduces a consolidated market overview, allowing users to view and move between asset classes including crypto, stocks, onchain assets, and TradFi such as gold and indices (limited access) without switching pages or workflows. Asset performance indicators, portfolio value, and market snapshots are now presented within one unified layout, reducing friction for users managing diversified portfolios across multiple markets.
The Stocks section has been redesigned to provide clearer market context and faster decision-making. Users can access sector-based views, real-time price movements, trending equity themes, and an integrated earnings calendar directly from the app. The platform currently supports over 100 onchain stock tokens and more than 30 mainstream stock futures, allowing users to trade leading global equities such as Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and Alphabet using USDT, without traditional brokerage account requirements. Flexible margin modes and leverage of up to 25x support a range of trading strategies while maintaining consistent capital management across asset classes.
The upgrade also highlights the introduction of the TradFi section, which brings traditional financial markets into the same interface. Users can trade forex pairs, precious metals, commodities, oil, and major indices using USDT as margin, supported by deep liquidity, competitive pricing, and leverage options of up to 500x on selected instruments. The TradFi offering operates under regulatory oversight from the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, providing structured access to traditional markets while maintaining the operational efficiency familiar to crypto-native users.
“As more asset classes move on chain, the challenge for users is no longer access, but clarity,” said Ignacio Franco, Chief Marketing Officer at Bitget. “This upgrade simplifies how traders discover, evaluate, and act across crypto, tokenized stocks, and traditional markets from a single interface. By reducing fragmentation at the product level, we’re making multi-asset trading more intuitive and aligned with how global investors actually manage capital today.”
The updated interface provides cross-market access, where asset classes are no longer limited by technology or geography. By consolidating crypto-native products, tokenized equities, onchain markets, and traditional financial instruments within a single app experience, Bitget continues to address fragmentation in modern trading workflows.
The latest upgrade aligns with Bitget’s UEX strategy, which centers on unified access, continuous market availability, and capital efficiency across asset classes. Additional enhancements and expanded market coverage are expected to follow as Bitget continues to advance its multi-asset trading infrastructure.
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, XRP price and other cryptocurrency prices, all on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI-powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real-world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet is an everyday finance app built to make crypto simple, secure, and part of everyday finance. Serving over 80 million users, it bridges blockchain rails with real-world finance, offering an all-in-one platform to on/off ramp, trade, earn, and pay seamlessly.
Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0ac414da-97a6-4f90-9d45-8d155b847580
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/91e79d07-df53-4e14-be02-8dae68cbcfa1
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4d7b5abf-ef3e-44a3-9d4b-1131610acb99
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8cfe5a04-7c7a-4e56-b0ce-2b7087a0327c
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/98abbf0b-5de3-44ad-b834-88bb415e3044
SOURCE: Bitget Limited
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
--BERNAMA
The upgraded homepage introduces a consolidated market overview, allowing users to view and move between asset classes including crypto, stocks, onchain assets, and TradFi such as gold and indices (limited access) without switching pages or workflows. Asset performance indicators, portfolio value, and market snapshots are now presented within one unified layout, reducing friction for users managing diversified portfolios across multiple markets.
The Stocks section has been redesigned to provide clearer market context and faster decision-making. Users can access sector-based views, real-time price movements, trending equity themes, and an integrated earnings calendar directly from the app. The platform currently supports over 100 onchain stock tokens and more than 30 mainstream stock futures, allowing users to trade leading global equities such as Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and Alphabet using USDT, without traditional brokerage account requirements. Flexible margin modes and leverage of up to 25x support a range of trading strategies while maintaining consistent capital management across asset classes.
The upgrade also highlights the introduction of the TradFi section, which brings traditional financial markets into the same interface. Users can trade forex pairs, precious metals, commodities, oil, and major indices using USDT as margin, supported by deep liquidity, competitive pricing, and leverage options of up to 500x on selected instruments. The TradFi offering operates under regulatory oversight from the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, providing structured access to traditional markets while maintaining the operational efficiency familiar to crypto-native users.
“As more asset classes move on chain, the challenge for users is no longer access, but clarity,” said Ignacio Franco, Chief Marketing Officer at Bitget. “This upgrade simplifies how traders discover, evaluate, and act across crypto, tokenized stocks, and traditional markets from a single interface. By reducing fragmentation at the product level, we’re making multi-asset trading more intuitive and aligned with how global investors actually manage capital today.”
The updated interface provides cross-market access, where asset classes are no longer limited by technology or geography. By consolidating crypto-native products, tokenized equities, onchain markets, and traditional financial instruments within a single app experience, Bitget continues to address fragmentation in modern trading workflows.
The latest upgrade aligns with Bitget’s UEX strategy, which centers on unified access, continuous market availability, and capital efficiency across asset classes. Additional enhancements and expanded market coverage are expected to follow as Bitget continues to advance its multi-asset trading infrastructure.
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, XRP price and other cryptocurrency prices, all on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI-powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real-world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet is an everyday finance app built to make crypto simple, secure, and part of everyday finance. Serving over 80 million users, it bridges blockchain rails with real-world finance, offering an all-in-one platform to on/off ramp, trade, earn, and pay seamlessly.
Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0ac414da-97a6-4f90-9d45-8d155b847580
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/91e79d07-df53-4e14-be02-8dae68cbcfa1
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4d7b5abf-ef3e-44a3-9d4b-1131610acb99
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8cfe5a04-7c7a-4e56-b0ce-2b7087a0327c
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/98abbf0b-5de3-44ad-b834-88bb415e3044
SOURCE: Bitget Limited
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
--BERNAMA
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Bitget Closes November with $10B+ Stock Futures Volume and 34K BTC Reserves as UEX Momentum Accelerates
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its November 2025 Transparency Report, highlighting sustained growth across derivatives, onchain infrastructure, payments, and community initiatives as the platform continues to evolve into a fully integrated financial ecosystem.
One of the month’s standout milestones was the rapid scaling of Bitget’s tokenized equity products. Cumulative trading volume for Bitget’s U.S. stock futures surpassed $10 billion, while overall stock futures volume exceeded $5 billion, reflecting strong global demand for crypto-native access to traditional equities. The products allow users to gain synthetic exposure to major stocks through perpetual contracts, extending market access beyond traditional trading hours and reinforcing Bitget’s UEX vision of unifying crypto and traditional financial instruments in a single environment.
On the infrastructure front, Bitget became the first centralized exchange to integrate Morph Chain into its onchain ecosystem. The move expanded Layer-2 access through Bitget Onchain, improving scalability and interoperability while allowing users to interact with emerging blockchain networks directly from Bitget’s interface. The integration underscores Bitget’s focus on simplifying multi-chain participation without compromising transparency or efficiency.
Capital confidence remained a defining theme throughout November. On-chain data from CryptoQuant showed Bitget’s Bitcoin reserves rising to approximately 34,000 BTC by early December, continuing a steady accumulation trend despite heightened market volatility. This growth stood in contrast to broader industry behavior, where total Bitcoin held across centralized exchanges continued to decline, highlighting Bitget’s position as a liquidity destination rather than a transient execution venue. At the same time, industry data compiled by CoinDesk indicated that Bitget maintained around 6.16% of global derivatives market share, placing it firmly among the top four derivatives venues worldwide during a period of macro-driven repositioning across futures markets.
Bitget Wallet also recorded meaningful progress in real-world and onchain usability. The zero-fee crypto card expanded across more than 50 markets in Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, while new bank transfer rails launched in Nigeria and Mexico, two regions with significant crypto usage and remittance demand. On the yield side, assets held in Bitget Wallet’s self-custodial Earn products surpassed $80 million, supported by strong adoption of stablecoin yield offerings and the rollout of native staking through Bitget-operated validator infrastructure. Gas-free transaction support was further extended to Morph and Sei, bringing the total number of supported networks to seven.
November also saw Bitget publish its “Ask Satoshi” report, analyzing global user interactions with the AI-powered GetAgent feature. The findings offered insight into how users across regions think about Bitcoin’s purpose, regulation, and long-term adoption, while highlighting AI’s growing role as an educational and analytical tool within Bitget’s unified platform.
Beyond products and markets, Bitget continued to pair growth with responsibility. The company supported emergency relief efforts following a major fire in Hong Kong and provided aid to communities affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu, Philippines. At the same time, Bitget strengthened its presence at global events and grassroots initiatives, from the Australia Crypto Convention to the LALIGA Youth Tournament in Southeast Asia, reinforcing its commitment to education, youth engagement, and community building through Blockchain4Youth.
Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, said: “Our progress this year reflects constant evolution in how we serve our users. From expanding onchain access and tokenized markets to strengthening reserves, payments, and education, every step is about building a more connected and resilient ecosystem. UEX is not a static idea, it’s an ongoing commitment to meet users wherever they are in their financial journey.”
Bitget’s November 2025 Transparency Report underscores how the Universal Exchange model continues to take shape in practice, bringing together crypto assets, tokenized equities, onchain infrastructure, and real-world payments under one cohesive framework. As the year draws to a close, Bitget remains focused on deepening interoperability, maintaining transparency, and advancing a financial ecosystem designed for global participation and long-term trust.
For the full report, visit here.
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, XRP price, and other cryptocurrency prices, all on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI-powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real-world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet is an everyday finance app built to make crypto simple, secure, and part of everyday finance. Serving over 80 million users, it bridges blockchain rails with real-world finance, offering an all-in-one platform for on- and off-ramping, trading, earning, and paying seamlessly.
Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
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SOURCE: Bitget Limited
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On the infrastructure front, Bitget became the first centralized exchange to integrate Morph Chain into its onchain ecosystem. The move expanded Layer-2 access through Bitget Onchain, improving scalability and interoperability while allowing users to interact with emerging blockchain networks directly from Bitget’s interface. The integration underscores Bitget’s focus on simplifying multi-chain participation without compromising transparency or efficiency.
Capital confidence remained a defining theme throughout November. On-chain data from CryptoQuant showed Bitget’s Bitcoin reserves rising to approximately 34,000 BTC by early December, continuing a steady accumulation trend despite heightened market volatility. This growth stood in contrast to broader industry behavior, where total Bitcoin held across centralized exchanges continued to decline, highlighting Bitget’s position as a liquidity destination rather than a transient execution venue. At the same time, industry data compiled by CoinDesk indicated that Bitget maintained around 6.16% of global derivatives market share, placing it firmly among the top four derivatives venues worldwide during a period of macro-driven repositioning across futures markets.
Bitget Wallet also recorded meaningful progress in real-world and onchain usability. The zero-fee crypto card expanded across more than 50 markets in Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, while new bank transfer rails launched in Nigeria and Mexico, two regions with significant crypto usage and remittance demand. On the yield side, assets held in Bitget Wallet’s self-custodial Earn products surpassed $80 million, supported by strong adoption of stablecoin yield offerings and the rollout of native staking through Bitget-operated validator infrastructure. Gas-free transaction support was further extended to Morph and Sei, bringing the total number of supported networks to seven.
November also saw Bitget publish its “Ask Satoshi” report, analyzing global user interactions with the AI-powered GetAgent feature. The findings offered insight into how users across regions think about Bitcoin’s purpose, regulation, and long-term adoption, while highlighting AI’s growing role as an educational and analytical tool within Bitget’s unified platform.
Beyond products and markets, Bitget continued to pair growth with responsibility. The company supported emergency relief efforts following a major fire in Hong Kong and provided aid to communities affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu, Philippines. At the same time, Bitget strengthened its presence at global events and grassroots initiatives, from the Australia Crypto Convention to the LALIGA Youth Tournament in Southeast Asia, reinforcing its commitment to education, youth engagement, and community building through Blockchain4Youth.
Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, said: “Our progress this year reflects constant evolution in how we serve our users. From expanding onchain access and tokenized markets to strengthening reserves, payments, and education, every step is about building a more connected and resilient ecosystem. UEX is not a static idea, it’s an ongoing commitment to meet users wherever they are in their financial journey.”
Bitget’s November 2025 Transparency Report underscores how the Universal Exchange model continues to take shape in practice, bringing together crypto assets, tokenized equities, onchain infrastructure, and real-world payments under one cohesive framework. As the year draws to a close, Bitget remains focused on deepening interoperability, maintaining transparency, and advancing a financial ecosystem designed for global participation and long-term trust.
For the full report, visit here.
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, XRP price, and other cryptocurrency prices, all on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI-powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real-world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet is an everyday finance app built to make crypto simple, secure, and part of everyday finance. Serving over 80 million users, it bridges blockchain rails with real-world finance, offering an all-in-one platform for on- and off-ramping, trading, earning, and paying seamlessly.
Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/24b8c21b-3fba-436d-837c-18365c47818c
SOURCE: Bitget Limited
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
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Saturday, December 27, 2025
Toshiba Releases High-Speed Response, Full Input/Output Range CMOS Dual Comparator Suitable for Overcurrent Detection in Industrial Equipment
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| Toshiba: TC75W71FU, a CMOS dual comparator that features a high-speed response and a full input/output range (Rail to Rail). |
KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched a CMOS dual comparator, "TC75W71FU." It features a high-speed response and a full input/output range (Rail to Rail), suiting it for use in overcurrent detection in industrial equipment[1]. Shipments start today.
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Today’s industrial equipment uses large currents in motor drives and power circuits. This brings with it the risk of sudden overcurrent, which can damage equipment, shut down production line, and even reduce safety; its rapid detection and protection from it are essential. In the constant search for higher efficiency and product miniaturization, the range of current and voltages that circuits can support has narrowed, and even slight overcurrent can impose a significant load on the circuit. This increases the need for faster and more precise overcurrent detection technologies.
The new product offers a faster propagation delay than the current TC75W56FU, with a maximum of 45ns for low-to-high transitions and 30ns for high-to-low transitions[2]. This enables immediate equipment shutdown in overcurrent, enhancing operational safety.
The input/output voltage range supports the full range—operation from minimum (GND) to maximum (Vcc) supply voltage—making design easier. The minimum operating supply voltage, 1.8V, supports low-voltage operation. Since the new comparator also features a push-pull output[3], signal rise and fall times are fast, no external pull-up resistor is required, and a stable voltage level can be maintained.
In addition to TC75W71FU, TC75W72FU, which features added hysteresis for enhanced noise immunity, and TC75W73FU[4], which offers hysteresis and an open-drain output[5] capable of sending signals to voltage domains different from the comparator’s supply, are scheduled to start mass production in February 2026.
Toshiba will continue to develop comparators that contribute to improved safety and reliability of industrial equipment, and to expand the product lineup to meet a wide range of customer needs.
The new product offers a faster propagation delay than the current TC75W56FU, with a maximum of 45ns for low-to-high transitions and 30ns for high-to-low transitions[2]. This enables immediate equipment shutdown in overcurrent, enhancing operational safety.
The input/output voltage range supports the full range—operation from minimum (GND) to maximum (Vcc) supply voltage—making design easier. The minimum operating supply voltage, 1.8V, supports low-voltage operation. Since the new comparator also features a push-pull output[3], signal rise and fall times are fast, no external pull-up resistor is required, and a stable voltage level can be maintained.
In addition to TC75W71FU, TC75W72FU, which features added hysteresis for enhanced noise immunity, and TC75W73FU[4], which offers hysteresis and an open-drain output[5] capable of sending signals to voltage domains different from the comparator’s supply, are scheduled to start mass production in February 2026.
Toshiba will continue to develop comparators that contribute to improved safety and reliability of industrial equipment, and to expand the product lineup to meet a wide range of customer needs.
| Notes: | |
| [1] | Industrial robots, generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), transformers, etc. |
| [2] | Propagation delay time of existing product TC75W56FU: Under measurement conditions of VDD=3V, low to high is typically 550ns, high to low is typically 250ns. |
| [3] | Push-pull output: a configuration in which the output circuit includes two transistors, one at the top of the circuit, the other on the bottom, actively driving both the high and low levels. |
| [4] | Propagation delay time is only 30ns (high to low) under measurement conditions of VDD=3.3V. |
| [5] | Open-drain output: a configuration in which the output circuit includes only the lower transistor, actively driving the low level. |
Applications
· Industrial equipment (Industrial robots, UPS, photovoltaic generators, power supply, etc.)
· Consumer equipment (home appliances, power supplies, etc.)
Features
· Full I/O range
· Low voltage drive: 1.8V
· High-speed response: tPLH 45ns (max), tPHL 30ns (max) (VDD=3.3V)
Main Specifications
| Part number | TC75W71FU | TC75W72FU[6] | TC75W73FU[6] | ||
| Package name (Package code) | SOT-505 (SM8) | ||||
| Operating rating | Supply voltage VDD (V) T opr=-40 to 125°C | 1.8 to 5.5 | |||
| DC characteristics | Supply current IDD (μA) VDD=1.8V, VOUT=High, VIN=VSS, Ta=25°C | Typ. | 276 | ||
| Input offset voltage VIO (mV) VDD=1.8V, VSSINDD, Ta=25°C | Max | 17 | |||
| Input hysteresis voltage VHYST (mV) VIN=VSS, VDD=1.8V, Ta=25°C | Typ. | － | 3.5 | ||
| Low to High, 100 mV Overdrive tPLH (ns) VDD=3.3V, Ta=25°C | Typ. | 23 | － | ||
| Max | 45 | － | |||
| High to Low, 100 mV Overdrive tPHL (ns) VDD=3.3V, Ta=25°C | Typ. | 14 | 11 | ||
| Max | 30 | 30 | |||
| Output type | Push-pull | Open-drain | |||
| Input and output full range | Rail to Rail I/O | ||||
| Sample Check & Availability | Buy Online | － | － | ||
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| [6] | Scheduled to start mass production in February 2026. |
Follow the link below for more on the new product.
TC75W71FU
To check related contents on Toshiba’s operational amplifiers and comparators, visit:
Basics of Operational Amplifiers and Comparators
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TC75W71FU
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About Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD products.
Its 17,000 employees around the world share a determination to maximize product value, and to promote close collaboration with customers in the co-creation of value and new markets. The company looks forward to building and to contributing to a better future for people everywhere.
Find out more at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/top.html
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Friday, December 26, 2025
New MITI Leadership Charts Malaysia's Path Towards Outcome-Driven Investment Growth
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1. Puan Masni Muhammad, Acting Senior Executive Director Investment Policy Advocacy of MIDA
2. Datuk Bahria Mohd Tamil, Deputy Secretary General (Investment & Management) of MITI
3. Dato' Hairil Yahri Yaacob, Secretary General of MITI
4. YB Tuan Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister of MITI
5. YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of MITI
6. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA
7. Puan Zalina Zainol, Deputy CEO (Investment Promotion and Facilitation) of MIDA
8. Puan Zuaida Abdullah, Deputy CEO (Investment Development) as well as Acting for Executive Director, Services Development of MIDA
Minister Johari and Deputy Minister Sim Emphasis Execution in First MIDA Visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Shortly after their appointments, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and Deputy Minister YB Tuan Sim Tze Tzin made their inaugural visit to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur Sentral recently, underscoring the new leadership's emphasis on execution and delivery.
The visit focused on strengthening investment delivery through data-driven decision- making, and tangible economic outcomes that benefit the rakyat.
From Approvals to Impact
The leadership of YB Datuk Seri Johari and YB Tuan Sim Tze Tzin brings together corporate experience and execution capability in advancing Malaysia’s investment agenda.
YB Datuk Seri Johari, armed with more than 25 years of experience navigating corporate restructurings, including during the 1997-98 financial crisis, champions investor-friendly policies grounded in business realities. YB Tuan Sim, a civil engineer from San Jose State University, brings technical discipline and implementation rigour to policy execution.
"MIDA is central to Malaysia's future investment and industrial strategy," YB Datuk Seri Johari said. "We must move beyond headline investment approvals towards an outcome-focused approach that delivers tangible economic impact, including job creation, contributions to national income, exports, localisation, and supply-chain spillovers. This approach reinforces the importance of measuring investment success through real economic outcomes."
Converting Pipeline to Reality
The visit focused on actionable priorities to accelerate the conversion of MIDA's investment pipeline into realised investments, with emphasis on the following:
1. Outcome-Based Incentives
Malaysia's New Investment Incentive Framework (NIIF) will tie tax benefits to actual achievement, with incentives realised only upon the delivery of commitments, ensuring accountability and maximising returns to the nation.
2. Data-Driven Decision Making
MIDA will enhance data reporting to track key indicators, including foreign versus domestic investments, approved versus implemented projects, employment impact, exports, and economic spillovers, enabling more informed policymaking and better allocation of national resources.
3. Ecosystem Building
Strengthening linkages between anchor investors and local SMEs will deepen supply-chain integration, facilitate technology transfer and build domestic capabilities.
4. Streamlined Execution
Efforts to streamline approval and facilitation processes will continue for strategic sectors such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, AI, and advanced manufacturing, aligned with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 to support investment promotion.
Backing MIDA's Transformation
The leadership expressed strong support for MIDA's ongoing transformation, particularly the One-Stop Portal (OSP), which aimed at improving coordination across government stakeholders. The OSP is expected to provide investors with a clearer and more predictable facilitation experience.
The leadership also called for closer engagement with State Governments through targeted roadshows and outreach to ensure consistent implementation of investment policies on the ground.
A Leadership Built for Geopolitical Shifts
YM Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz, in welcoming YB Datuk Seri Johari Ghani, said, “MIDA’s alignment with the new MITI Ministerial leadership gives Malaysia the momentum we need to turn ambition into impact. With clear direction and a shared commitment to execution, MIDA will help ensure every realised investment strengthens our people, our industries, and our future. The world is shifting fast — and MIDA is ready to rise to the moment to support Malaysia’s investment and economic ambitions.
MIDA Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim welcomed the alignment: "The combined corporate insight and technical expertise of Datuk Seri Johari and YB Tuan Sim together with YM Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s experience in championing high-impact investment frameworks, will strengthen our momentum into 2026 and beyond. Through close coordination between MITI and MIDA, Malaysia is well- positioned to further enhance its standing as a destination for both global and domestic investors."
Looking Ahead
As global supply chains continue to evolve and Southeast Asia emerges as a key manufacturing and services hub, Malaysia is positioning itself to remain competitive and reliable.
The partnership between YB Datuk Seri Johari and YB Tuan Sim reflects a shared commitment to execution and practical policy-making, as Malaysia leverages its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 heading into 2026.
For investors, the message is clear: Malaysia remains focused on delivery, outcomes, and long-term value creation.
About MIDA
MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 21 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Puan Fatmah Ahmad
Corporate Communications Division, MIDA
Tel: 03-22632428
Email: fatmah@mida.gov.my
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Yayasan PETRONAS Spreads Festive Joy Across Malaysia Through Uplifting Lives Festive Initiative
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| From left: Mohd Zaki Dato’ Haji Mahat, General Manager of PETRONAS Southern Region; Ahmad Hashim Selamat, Director of Johor State Social Welfare Department; and Hayatiha Amin, Senior Assistant Community Development Officer during one of the distribution activities, which took place in Johor Bahru. |
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Yayasan PETRONAS is bringing festive cheer to families across Malaysia in conjunction with the Christmas celebration through its annual Uplifting Lives Festive (ULF) programme, distributing festive food packs to underserved communities nationwide.
A total of 2,350 families in 11 states received festive packs consisting of essential food items such as festive cookies and beverages, bringing warmth and festive cheer to households celebrating the occasion.
The ULF programme is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ ongoing community well-being and development efforts, in line with the Sejahtera MADANI initiative.
A continuation of its previous festive distributions under ULF, the effort reflects Yayasan PETRONAS’ commitment to uplifting communities while fostering social support and a spirit of togetherness during major cultural celebrations.
Shariah Nelly Francis, Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan PETRONAS said, “Yayasan PETRONAS nurtures social well-being by ensuring that underserved communities have access to the care and support they need, especially during the festive season. We continue to promote sustainable livelihoods by improving access to basic needs and encouraging social entrepreneurship. Through ULF, Yayasan PETRONAS hopes to bring meaningful joy to those celebrating.”
Adding to the community focus, the festive cookies included in this year’s packs were produced by entrepreneurs under the Yayasan PETRONAS MEKAR (Memperkasakan Kesejahteraan Rakyat) programme. This initiative supports income generation and capacitybuilding for local micro-entrepreneurs, reflecting the foundation’s long-standing commitment to creating sustainable livelihoods.
The nationwide distribution, which began on 5 December, is carried out in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and PETRONAS’ regional offices to ensure timely and efficient delivery of assistance to families in need.
In 2025, more than 13,000 families have benefitted from the foundation’s festive distributions, in line with the foundation’s mission to deliver positive and sustainable impact to communities throughout Malaysia.
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Yayasan PETRONAS
SOURCE: Yayasan PETRONAS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Yayasan PETRONAS
Name: Low Jia Yin
Tel: +60 12 385 8631
Email: low.jiayin@petronas.com
PETRONAS
Name: Yip Yoke Teng
Tel: +60 12 680 2906
Email: yoketeng.yip@petronas.com
--BERNAMA
PETRONAS STRENGTHENS LNG PARTNERSHIP WITH CNOOC THROUGH SUPPLY AGREEMENT
Long-term deal supports China’s Dual Carbon ambitions and reinforces PETRONAS’s role as a reliable LNG partner in Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS, through its subsidiary PETRONAS LNG Ltd., has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with CNOOC Gas and Power Singapore Trading & Marketing Pte. Ltd. for the supply of 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The agreement builds on the long-standing working relationship between PETRONAS and CNOOC, strengthening cooperation in LNG supply while supporting China’s economic growth, and national clean energy agenda, including the “Dual Carbon” aspirations of peaking emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Shamsairi M Ibrahim, Vice President of PETRONAS LNG Marketing and Trading, stated: “This agreement marks an elevation of our relationship with CNOOC, advancing our shared commitment to energy security and a lower carbon future. Beyond supplying LNG, it reflects the continued development of our long-term partnership. PETRONAS remains committed to delivering reliable and cleaner LNG solutions, working with partners to advance shared energy transition goals.”
This long-term commitment reinforces PETRONAS’ position as a trusted LNG partner to China, while reflecting ongoing collaboration with CNOOC, in one of Asia’s most dynamic gas markets. With Asia’s rising demand for lower-carbon fuels, PETRONAS will continue to deliver LNG from its established portfolio to support customers’ evolving energy needs across the region.
About Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
As a global energy and solutions partner, PETRONAS is driven by its purpose to enrich lives for a sustainable future. With presence in over 100 countries, the group continues expanding its portfolios ranging from conventional and cleaner energy solutions to a diverse range of fuel, lubricants and petrochemical products. While ensuring sustainable practices across its operations, PETRONAS strives to ensure just and equitable outcomes in transitioning to a lower carbon future
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PETRONAS
SOURCE: PETRONAS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Esha Lim Hwee Nee
Tel: +6012 412 0117
Email: eshalim.hweenee@petronas.com
Name: Nabil Basaruddin
Tel: +6012 424 9750
Email: nabil.basaruddin@petronas.com
Name: Hana Nazsulaeeqa Harun
Tel: +6010 455 3378
Email: hananazsulaeeqa.haru@petronas.com.my
--BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS, through its subsidiary PETRONAS LNG Ltd., has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with CNOOC Gas and Power Singapore Trading & Marketing Pte. Ltd. for the supply of 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The agreement builds on the long-standing working relationship between PETRONAS and CNOOC, strengthening cooperation in LNG supply while supporting China’s economic growth, and national clean energy agenda, including the “Dual Carbon” aspirations of peaking emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Shamsairi M Ibrahim, Vice President of PETRONAS LNG Marketing and Trading, stated: “This agreement marks an elevation of our relationship with CNOOC, advancing our shared commitment to energy security and a lower carbon future. Beyond supplying LNG, it reflects the continued development of our long-term partnership. PETRONAS remains committed to delivering reliable and cleaner LNG solutions, working with partners to advance shared energy transition goals.”
This long-term commitment reinforces PETRONAS’ position as a trusted LNG partner to China, while reflecting ongoing collaboration with CNOOC, in one of Asia’s most dynamic gas markets. With Asia’s rising demand for lower-carbon fuels, PETRONAS will continue to deliver LNG from its established portfolio to support customers’ evolving energy needs across the region.
About Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
As a global energy and solutions partner, PETRONAS is driven by its purpose to enrich lives for a sustainable future. With presence in over 100 countries, the group continues expanding its portfolios ranging from conventional and cleaner energy solutions to a diverse range of fuel, lubricants and petrochemical products. While ensuring sustainable practices across its operations, PETRONAS strives to ensure just and equitable outcomes in transitioning to a lower carbon future
Issued by:
Media Management
Channels & Media Relations
Group Strategic Relations & Communications
PETRONAS
SOURCE: PETRONAS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Esha Lim Hwee Nee
Tel: +6012 412 0117
Email: eshalim.hweenee@petronas.com
Name: Nabil Basaruddin
Tel: +6012 424 9750
Email: nabil.basaruddin@petronas.com
Name: Hana Nazsulaeeqa Harun
Tel: +6010 455 3378
Email: hananazsulaeeqa.haru@petronas.com.my
--BERNAMA
TABELOG LAUNCHES MULTILINGUAL APP FOR GLOBAL TRAVELLERS
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The Tabelog Multilingual App for International Travelers — Japan's Largest Restaurant Search and Reservation Service |
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Tabelog, Japan’s largest restaurant search and reservation service operated by Kakaku.com Inc, has launched a multilingual smartphone application for international travellers, expanding its offering beyond web-based services as inbound tourism continues to grow.
The new iOS and Android app provides overseas visitors with access to Tabelog’s extensive database of approximately 890,000 restaurants nationwide, supported by over 85 million reviews and photos generated by local Japanese users. The platform attracts about 100 million monthly users, making it Japan’s most widely used restaurant discovery service.
In a statement, Tabelog said the app is designed to help travellers discover restaurants favoured by locals rather than establishments geared primarily toward tourists by leveraging authentic ratings and reviews from Japanese users.
Previously available only via web browsers, the multilingual service has now been optimised for mobile use to support the full journey from trip planning to dining during travellers’ stays in Japan. In November 2025, the app ranked No. 1 in downloads among Japanese gourmet search apps chosen by international travellers, according to AppTweak research.
The app addresses common challenges faced by visitors, including difficulty finding non-tourist restaurants and barriers to making reservations due to Japanese-language phone requirements.
Users can search nearby restaurants via a map-based interface, view detailed photos and reviews, and complete online reservations directly from their smartphones without phone calls.
The interface supports English, Traditional Chinese and Korean, offering a smartphone-optimised design intended to improve usability and reduce friction for users navigating Japan’s dining scene.
Tabelog aims to support regional revitalisation by connecting travellers with neighbourhood restaurants and helping to ease overtourism pressures in popular destinations.
Founded as Japan’s leading restaurant search and reservation platform, Tabelog is part of Kakaku.com Inc., which operates a range of online comparison and information services.
-- BERNAMA
Jeju–Seoul Gimpo Tops OAG’s Busiest Airline Routes In 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Jeju to Seoul Gimpo has emerged as the busiest airline route of 2025, with 14.4 million seats scheduled, marking a modest one per cent increase compared with 2024, according to OAG’s ranking of 2025’s Busiest Airline Routes.
OAG Chief Analyst, John Grant said the scale and importance of these routes cannot be underestimated and highlight the strength of emerging markets globally.
“For Asia Pacific to be home to nine out of the 10 largest routes in the world, all of which are domestic, is a remarkable indication of how these routes have recovered in recent times and their significance to the airlines operating those sectors,” he added.
Powered by OAG’s Global Airline Schedules Data, the analysis provides an overview of global route performance and trends, noting that capacity on the Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route remains 17 per cent below its 2019 level, indicating further room for growth.
OAG in a statement said the second- and third-busiest routes are both in Japan, namely Sapporo New Chitose to Tokyo Haneda and Fukuoka to Tokyo Haneda, with 12.1 million and 11.5 million seats scheduled, respectively.
The analysis revealed that the top 10 busiest airline routes are all domestic flights, with Asia Pacific dominating the ranking, as nine out of the 10 routes are located in the region. The only route outside Asia Pacific is the Jeddah to Riyadh sector, which ranked fifth and recorded the fastest growth among the top 10, with 9.8 million seats and a 13 per cent year-on-year increase.
Fourth-placed Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh recorded four per cent year-on-year growth, while the Shanghai to Shenzhen route rose into the top 10 for the first time, registering a five per cent increase in capacity compared with the previous year.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong to Taipei continued to be the world’s busiest cross-border route in 2025, with 6.8 million seats, followed by Cairo to Jeddah with 5.8 million seats and Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi with 5.6 million seats.
-- BERNAMA
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