KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS and ENEOS Xplora (“ENEOS”) have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership, first established in 1995, through the signing of definitive agreements formalising ENEOS’ re-entry into Malaysia LNG Tiga Sdn. Bhd. (MLNG Tiga).
Subject to the fulfilment of certain closing conditions, ENEOS will hold a 10 percent equity stake in MLNG Tiga for the next decade, following the expiry of the previous MLNG Tiga Joint Venture Agreement in 2023.
The agreements were signed by PETRONAS Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer of Gas & Maritime Business, Datuk Adif Zulkifli and ENEOS Xplora Representative Director and President, Yasuhiko Oshida.
Witnessing the signing ceremony were PETRONAS Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Marina Md Taib and Executive Officer and Senior Vice President and Head of Business Division 1, ENEOS Xplora, Jotaro Tomoeda.
The agreement marks a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between PETRONAS and ENEOS, reflecting shared commitment to strengthening long-term energy security and supporting reliable LNG supply to international markets, particularly Japan, amid an increasingly complex and volatile global energy landscape.
“LNG continues to play an indispensable role in the global energy mix, bridging the demands of today's economies while supporting a credible transition toward lower-carbon futures. With Asia at the centre of global LNG demand growth, stable supply and long-term partnerships remain fundamental to economic resilience across the region. The collaboration with ENEOS which now spans three decades reflects that long-term conviction, one that continues to serve the energy interests of both nations well into the decades ahead,” said PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik.
ENEOS’ re-entry underscores continued confidence in MLNG Tiga’s operational resilience and long-term value proposition, as well as PETRONAS’ proven capabilities as a world-class LNG operator and trusted partner.
“ENEOS’ re-entry into MLNG Tiga reflects shared confidence in the asset’s resilience and long-term role within Asia’s LNG landscape. It also reinforces PETRONAS’ focus on building a reliable LNG system that continues to deliver value to customers and partners, particularly in important markets such as Japan,” said Adif Zulkifli.
“MLNG Tiga has been a project that has steadily supplied LNG to Japanese buyers since commencing operations in 2003, under the cooperation between our group and PETRONAS, and we are very pleased to be participating once again. While further strengthening our partnership with PETRONAS, we will also work closely with our fellow shareholders - the Sarawak State Government and Mitsubishi Corporation, to pursue new value creation during the energy transition.” said Yasuhiko Oshida.
The agreement reinforces continued foreign investor confidence in Malaysia’s investment climate and long-term growth prospects. This reflects the country’s strong fundamentals, supported by a stable regulatory framework and a conducive business environment that continues to attract long-term investments in the energy sector.
About PETRONAS
Established in 1974, Petroliam Nasional Berhad ("PETRONAS") is Malaysia's fully integrated energy and solutions partner ranked among the largest corporations on FORTUNE Global 500.
PETRONAS is the custodian and developer of Malaysia's oil and gas resources, and seeks investment opportunities in the global energy sector, especially cleaner energy solutions, as the world progresses towards a low carbon future. The company employs advanced technologies and innovation solutions to ensure excellence in all that it offers, believing in being an energy partner that enriches lives and helps build a sustainable future.
About ENEOS Xplora
ENEOS Xplora has been engaged in the development and production of oil and natural gas both domestically and internationally, functioning as a principal operating company of ENEOS Group, the largest energy, resources, and materials corporation in Japan.
In addition to these activities, the overseas natural gas liquefaction business, the LNG procurement business, and the LNG receiving terminal and gas pipeline operations in Japan, formally conducted by ENEOS Corporation were transferred into ENEOS Xplora as of April 1, 2026.
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Photo 1: (From left) Representing PETRONAS, Datuk Adif Zulkifli & Marina Taib and representing ENEOS Xplora, Yasuhiko Oshida & Jotaro Tomoeda during the virtual signing ceremony earlier today.
Photo 2: (From top) Representing PETRONAS, Datuk Adif Zulkifli & Marina Taib and representing ENEOS Xplora, Yasuhiko Oshida & Jotaro Tomoeda during the virtual signing ceremony earlier today.
SOURCE: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
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--BERNAMA
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Nearly Half a Million Users Utilize Bitget’s AI-Trading Infrastructure, Messari Report Highlights
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), highlighted findings from a newly published Messari Pulse report documenting early adoption across its AI trading stack, a four-layer product system built as part of Bitget's broader trading infrastructure serving 125 million users worldwide.
The Messari report identifies four core layers within Bitget's AI architecture: GetAgent for conversational market analysis, GetClaw for autonomous execution, Agent Hub for developer access to exchange functions, and Gracy AI, a strategic guidance interface built around the public market voice of Bitget CEO Gracy Chen. Together, these products extend AI across analysis, executions, infrastructure, and user engagement inside the Bitget platform.
According to Bitget data cited in the report, Gracy AI attracted more than 460,000 users and generated over 2.6 million replies within its first eleven days after launch in February, producing over 390 million impressions in the same period. GetAgent has also surpassed 450,000 registered users since its launch. Its invite-only phase, which ran from July to August 2025, drove 100 million+ impressions and a waitlist exceeding 25,000 users.
Messari also highlights Agent Hub, infrastructure layer for connecting AI systems directly to exchange functions. Launched in February 2026, it supports MCP Server, Skills, REST and WebSocket APIs, and a command-line interface. The report notes Bitget is the only exchange to offer all four simultaneously. The platform has since expanded to include five analytical AI Skills and 15+ integrated data tools spanning macro analysis, technical signal detection, sentiment monitoring, market intelligence, and news aggregation.
GetClaw, the autonomous execution layer, operates through a constrained structure designed for retail risk control. Trades execute via dedicated sub-accounts isolated from user-held assets, while sandbox environments and fund limits define where the agent can operate and how much capital it can deploy. The product is currently live on Telegram, with Discord, WhatsApp, and in-app expansion planned in later releases.
"We want to provide billions of people with the ability to trade like Wall Street professionals," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "AI is becoming part of how modern trading infrastructure is built. Early adoption across our AI infra shows that users increasingly expect analysis, execution, and strategy integrated inside one trading platform."
The full Messari Pulse report is available at messari.io.
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.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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The Messari report identifies four core layers within Bitget's AI architecture: GetAgent for conversational market analysis, GetClaw for autonomous execution, Agent Hub for developer access to exchange functions, and Gracy AI, a strategic guidance interface built around the public market voice of Bitget CEO Gracy Chen. Together, these products extend AI across analysis, executions, infrastructure, and user engagement inside the Bitget platform.
According to Bitget data cited in the report, Gracy AI attracted more than 460,000 users and generated over 2.6 million replies within its first eleven days after launch in February, producing over 390 million impressions in the same period. GetAgent has also surpassed 450,000 registered users since its launch. Its invite-only phase, which ran from July to August 2025, drove 100 million+ impressions and a waitlist exceeding 25,000 users.
Messari also highlights Agent Hub, infrastructure layer for connecting AI systems directly to exchange functions. Launched in February 2026, it supports MCP Server, Skills, REST and WebSocket APIs, and a command-line interface. The report notes Bitget is the only exchange to offer all four simultaneously. The platform has since expanded to include five analytical AI Skills and 15+ integrated data tools spanning macro analysis, technical signal detection, sentiment monitoring, market intelligence, and news aggregation.
GetClaw, the autonomous execution layer, operates through a constrained structure designed for retail risk control. Trades execute via dedicated sub-accounts isolated from user-held assets, while sandbox environments and fund limits define where the agent can operate and how much capital it can deploy. The product is currently live on Telegram, with Discord, WhatsApp, and in-app expansion planned in later releases.
"We want to provide billions of people with the ability to trade like Wall Street professionals," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "AI is becoming part of how modern trading infrastructure is built. Early adoption across our AI infra shows that users increasingly expect analysis, execution, and strategy integrated inside one trading platform."
The full Messari Pulse report is available at messari.io.
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.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
MAVENIR PACKET CORE GOES LIVE WITH JAPAN'S RAKUTEN MOBILE
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the software company building artificial intelligence (AI)-by-design mobile networks, announced that its Converged Packet Core is now live in Rakuten Mobile’s nationwide mobile network, deployed on Rakuten Cloud Platform.
Mavenir, in a statement said the deployment plays a key role in enabling Rakuten Mobile to deliver multi-carrier roaming via ‘JAPAN Roaming’, a nationwide emergency service launched by Japan’s leading mobile carriers on April 1.
Mavenir Executive Vice President and General Manager, Packet Core, Security and Messaging, Michael Cooper said the deployment demonstrates how cloud-native packet core technology can support resilient, large-scale connectivity under extreme network conditions, contributing to public safety and service continuity.
Meanwhile, Rakuten Mobile General Manager of the Core Network Department, Ryo Watanabe said Mavenir’s cloud-native packet core is central to the operator’s role in JAPAN Roaming, enabling flexible and reliable connectivity when it is needed most.
Mavenir’s cloud-native packet core provides the scalable, resilient data foundation required for Rakuten Mobile to support cross-carrier access under emergency conditions, demonstrating how cloud-based core networks can strengthen national communications infrastructure and support service continuity at scale.
JAPAN Roaming enables users to temporarily connect to another domestic carrier’s 4G LTE network if their primary service is disrupted by major outages or disasters. The service supports 4G LTE voice, SMS and data, alongside an emergency-calls-only mode to maintain access to critical services.
Mavenir added that its cloud-native core portfolio supports voice, data, messaging, fraud protection and security, and is designed to scale with operators’ evolving service and resilience requirements—enabling faster service deployment, increased automation and improved responsiveness to changing network conditions.
The company also noted its long-standing relationship with Rakuten Mobile, including earlier deployments of cloud-native voice and messaging capabilities for Rakuten Link, supporting ongoing service innovation within the operator’s fully virtualised network.
-- BERNAMA
Mavenir, in a statement said the deployment plays a key role in enabling Rakuten Mobile to deliver multi-carrier roaming via ‘JAPAN Roaming’, a nationwide emergency service launched by Japan’s leading mobile carriers on April 1.
Mavenir Executive Vice President and General Manager, Packet Core, Security and Messaging, Michael Cooper said the deployment demonstrates how cloud-native packet core technology can support resilient, large-scale connectivity under extreme network conditions, contributing to public safety and service continuity.
Meanwhile, Rakuten Mobile General Manager of the Core Network Department, Ryo Watanabe said Mavenir’s cloud-native packet core is central to the operator’s role in JAPAN Roaming, enabling flexible and reliable connectivity when it is needed most.
Mavenir’s cloud-native packet core provides the scalable, resilient data foundation required for Rakuten Mobile to support cross-carrier access under emergency conditions, demonstrating how cloud-based core networks can strengthen national communications infrastructure and support service continuity at scale.
JAPAN Roaming enables users to temporarily connect to another domestic carrier’s 4G LTE network if their primary service is disrupted by major outages or disasters. The service supports 4G LTE voice, SMS and data, alongside an emergency-calls-only mode to maintain access to critical services.
Mavenir added that its cloud-native core portfolio supports voice, data, messaging, fraud protection and security, and is designed to scale with operators’ evolving service and resilience requirements—enabling faster service deployment, increased automation and improved responsiveness to changing network conditions.
The company also noted its long-standing relationship with Rakuten Mobile, including earlier deployments of cloud-native voice and messaging capabilities for Rakuten Link, supporting ongoing service innovation within the operator’s fully virtualised network.
-- BERNAMA
CHINA’S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE NON-GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE SECTOR VISITED MALAYSIA, EXPLORING PARTNERSHIP AND CROSS-BORDER HEALTHCARE COLLABORATION
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| MHTC and CNMIA Emblem Exchange |
MHTC hosted 30–40 senior Chinese healthcare leaders for hospital familiarisation programme under Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026) initiative
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) hosted a delegation of 30 to 40 senior healthcare decision-makers from the Chinese Non-government Medical Institutions Association (CNMIA) for a hospital familiarisation (FAM) visit from 26 to 30 April 2026. The visit, organised under the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026) initiative, introduced China’s largest private healthcare coordinating body to Malaysia’s medical tourism ecosystem through curated hospital tours and strategic discussions.
The visit took place amid accelerating demand from China. Healthcare traveller volume from China grew from 50,000 in 2021 to 121,000 in 2025, while revenue more than tripled, from RM54.4 million to RM200.4 million over the same period. The sharpest growth was recorded between 2023 and 2025, reflecting renewed confidence and stronger patient movement following the pandemic.
Commenting on the visit, MHTC Chief Executive Officer Suriaghandi Suppiah said: “We have seen remarkable growth in the trust and confidence that Chinese patients place in Malaysia’s healthcare system, and this visit reflects the depth of that relationship. CNMIA represents over 500,000 medical institutions across China, and their decision to bring senior decision-makers to Malaysia is a strong signal of mutual confidence. Our goal is to build enduring partnerships that benefit patients on both sides connecting China’s healthcare leaders with the clinical excellence and patient-centred care that define the Malaysia Healthcare experience.”
Approved by the State Council of China, CNMIA represents over 500,000 medical institutions, including approximately 27,000 hospitals. It serves as a key coordinating body within China’s private healthcare sector, connecting providers, investors, and policymakers while facilitating service standards and international collaboration.
For MHTC, engaging CNMIA signals a shift from broad market outreach to targeted institutional partnerships that directly influence referral pathways and cross-border collaboration. Chinese institutions are increasingly seeking stable, regionally accessible destinations for medical partnerships, and Malaysia’s combination of geographical proximity, competitive costs, multilingual support, and hospitality-driven care positions it as a compelling alternative within Asia.
The delegation comprised investors, hospital chairpersons, presidents, clinical leaders, and specialists in international medical tourism from leading non-government medical groups and specialty centres across China. As part of the programme, the delegation undertook a series of curated visits to several of Malaysia’s leading private healthcare institutions, including Alpha IVF & Women’s Specialists, Prince Court Medical Centre, Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Cengild G.I Medical Centre as well as our Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Accolades Winner, Subang Jaya Medical Centre. These engagements provided first-hand exposure to Malaysia’s healthcare capabilities while creating opportunities for deeper institutional engagement and future collaboration.
Suriaghandi added: “MYMT 2026 is our invitation to the world to experience what Malaysia’s healthcare system has to offer. When CNMIA’s delegation visits our hospitals and meets our clinicians, they will see first-hand what Healing Meets Hospitality means in practice—clinical excellence delivered within an experience built around the patient. We look forward to welcoming them and to exploring how Malaysia and China can work more closely together in healthcare.”
About Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009 under the purview of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is entrusted with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates, and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and building valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. With 80 member hospitals nationwide, MHTC continues to elevate the healthcare travel ecosystem through strong branding, seamless patient experiences, and strategic market initiatives. In line with these efforts, MHTC is spearheading the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, the nation’s first dedicated year to celebrate and advance healthcare travel. MYMT 2026 serves as a milestone initiative to showcase Malaysia’s world-class healthcare offerings, strengthen its position as the premier global healthcare destination, and highlight the industry’s significant contribution to the national economy.
More information can be found at https://www.malaysiahealthcare.org
SOURCE: Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Mohamad Shahizam Fauzi
Head, Communications
Tel: +603 8776 6168
Email: shahizam.f@mhtc.org.my
Name: Muhammad Rasydan Ma’at
Head of Unit, Communications
Tel: +603 8776 6168
Email: rasydan.m@mhtc.org.my
--BERNAMA
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Guangdong Goods Go Global: Zhongshan Products in Malaysia Event Makes Its Debut Abroad
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- More than 70 manufacturers from Zhongshan presented consumer goods and smart-manufacturing products in Kuala Lumpur this weekend as part of the first overseas edition of Guangdong’s “Goods Go Global” trade promotion programme.
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Held at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, the two-day event combined a business conference with an offline product exhibition aimed at helping companies from Zhongshan expand their presence in Southeast Asian markets.
The programme, titled “Zhongshan Premium Products, Trade Connecting Southeast Asia,” featured more than 300 products across categories including smart home appliances, lighting systems, hardware, household goods, industrial equipment and rehabilitation robotics.
Participating companies included major Chinese manufacturers such as TCL, Changhong and Vatti. Organisers said more than 20 firms conducted direct retail sales during the event, while around 30 companies focused on brand promotion and distributor outreach.
A dedicated exhibition zone branded “Intelligent Manufacturing Zhongshan” highlighted the city’s manufacturing capabilities, while additional displays introduced Zhongshan’s urban development, cultural heritage and tourism resources.
To support digital market entry, representatives from Shopee met participating firms to discuss onboarding procedures, platform policies and local distribution opportunities in Malaysia.
During the event, organisers also announced the launch of a new trade platform in Johor Bahru designed to provide Zhongshan companies with a permanent base for product display, sales and business matching in Malaysia.
Alongside product promotion, officials from Zhongshan presented the city’s investment environment and appointed members of the Malaysian business community as advisers for future cooperation projects.
According to organisers, the initiative is intended not only to support exports but also to encourage longer-term industrial partnerships between companies in Zhongshan and Southeast Asia.
Officials said the programme reflects a broader effort by manufacturing centres in southern China to diversify overseas market access amid growing competition in global trade.
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E-mail: 11294606@qq.com
Source : Guangdong Goods Go Global
--BERNAMA
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260427456072/en/
Held at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, the two-day event combined a business conference with an offline product exhibition aimed at helping companies from Zhongshan expand their presence in Southeast Asian markets.
The programme, titled “Zhongshan Premium Products, Trade Connecting Southeast Asia,” featured more than 300 products across categories including smart home appliances, lighting systems, hardware, household goods, industrial equipment and rehabilitation robotics.
Participating companies included major Chinese manufacturers such as TCL, Changhong and Vatti. Organisers said more than 20 firms conducted direct retail sales during the event, while around 30 companies focused on brand promotion and distributor outreach.
A dedicated exhibition zone branded “Intelligent Manufacturing Zhongshan” highlighted the city’s manufacturing capabilities, while additional displays introduced Zhongshan’s urban development, cultural heritage and tourism resources.
To support digital market entry, representatives from Shopee met participating firms to discuss onboarding procedures, platform policies and local distribution opportunities in Malaysia.
During the event, organisers also announced the launch of a new trade platform in Johor Bahru designed to provide Zhongshan companies with a permanent base for product display, sales and business matching in Malaysia.
Alongside product promotion, officials from Zhongshan presented the city’s investment environment and appointed members of the Malaysian business community as advisers for future cooperation projects.
According to organisers, the initiative is intended not only to support exports but also to encourage longer-term industrial partnerships between companies in Zhongshan and Southeast Asia.
Officials said the programme reflects a broader effort by manufacturing centres in southern China to diversify overseas market access amid growing competition in global trade.
View source version on businesswire.com:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260427456072/en/
Contact
Chun Luo
E-mail: 11294606@qq.com
Source : Guangdong Goods Go Global
--BERNAMA
AMAZON SIGNS DEAL WITH META TO DEPLOY AWS GRAVITON FOR AI
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| Meta Signs Agreement With AWS to Power Agentic AI on AWS Graviton Chips |
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Amazon has signed an agreement with Meta to deploy Amazon Web Services (AWS) Graviton processors at scale, marking a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership as Meta builds its next generation of artificial intelligence (AI).
According to Amazon in a statement, the deployment starts with tens of millions of Graviton cores, with the flexibility to expand further as Meta’s AI capabilities grow.
The deal reflects a shift in how AI infrastructure is being built. While graphics processing units (GPUs) remain essential for training large models, the rise of agentic AI is driving strong demand for central processing unit (CPU)-intensive workloads.
Graviton5 is purpose-built for these workloads, such as real-time reasoning, code generation, search, and orchestrating multi-step tasks, giving Meta the processing power to run them efficiently at scale.
The chips will power a range of workloads at Meta, including supporting its AI initiatives, which require infrastructure capable of handling billions of interactions while coordinating complex, multi-step agent workflows—precisely the type of CPU-intensive computing Graviton is designed to support.
Guided by customer obsession, pace of innovation, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking, AWS is trusted by millions of customers to accelerate innovation, transform their businesses, and shape the future.
-- BERNAMA
HERE, NEUEHCT TO ADVANCE GLOBAL INTELLIGENT DRIVING EXPANSION
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the mapping and location data company, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with neueHCT, the intelligent driving company jointly established by Horizon Robotics and AUMOVIO.
The partnership is focused on strengthening next-generation intelligent driving programmes and full-scenario Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) expansion for global automakers, accelerating the progression from L2+ capabilities toward higher levels of automation, including L4 and robotaxi use cases across international markets such as Europe and the Gulf region.
In addition, the partnership brings together neueHCT’s intelligent driving and automotive robotics software with HERE’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live map and location services to enable faster innovation in NOA and intelligent vehicle decision-making across diverse vehicle segments.
By integrating AI-driven perception, planning and control software with high precision, real-time global map data, the two companies aim to deliver more capable, safer and scalable intelligent driving systems, according to HERE in a statement.
This collaboration also addresses data compliance and localisation requirements for international markets, supporting smoother lane-level guidance, enhanced hazard awareness and improved driving safety across regions.
HERE provides globally consistent map data, cloud-based services, and an automotive-grade platform widely adopted by global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), while neueHCT contributes deep expertise in intelligent driving software research and development, mature NOA product solutions, and large-scale mass production experience with leading Chinese automakers.
Together, the partnership creates a pathway for China-origin intelligent driving and automotive robotics technologies to scale globally, supporting OEMs as they expand advanced driving programmes across international markets.
-- BERNAMA
The partnership is focused on strengthening next-generation intelligent driving programmes and full-scenario Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) expansion for global automakers, accelerating the progression from L2+ capabilities toward higher levels of automation, including L4 and robotaxi use cases across international markets such as Europe and the Gulf region.
In addition, the partnership brings together neueHCT’s intelligent driving and automotive robotics software with HERE’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live map and location services to enable faster innovation in NOA and intelligent vehicle decision-making across diverse vehicle segments.
By integrating AI-driven perception, planning and control software with high precision, real-time global map data, the two companies aim to deliver more capable, safer and scalable intelligent driving systems, according to HERE in a statement.
This collaboration also addresses data compliance and localisation requirements for international markets, supporting smoother lane-level guidance, enhanced hazard awareness and improved driving safety across regions.
HERE provides globally consistent map data, cloud-based services, and an automotive-grade platform widely adopted by global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), while neueHCT contributes deep expertise in intelligent driving software research and development, mature NOA product solutions, and large-scale mass production experience with leading Chinese automakers.
Together, the partnership creates a pathway for China-origin intelligent driving and automotive robotics technologies to scale globally, supporting OEMs as they expand advanced driving programmes across international markets.
-- BERNAMA
MASAN GROUP UNVEILS VIETNAM CONSUMER OPERATING SYSTEM AT 2026 AGM
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| The Annual General Meeting of Masan Group - Masan Consumer - Masan MEATLife, held on April 24, attracted thousands of shareholders and partners. |
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Masan Group Corporation, together with its listed subsidiaries Masan Consumer and Masan MEATLife, held their 2026 Annual General Meeting in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “The Great Connectivity – Đại Kết Nối”.
The theme reflects Masan’s multi-year transformation toward building Vietnam’s consumer operating system (cOS), an integrated platform designed to connect retail, brand, and digital ecosystems.
In a statement, the company said the initiative aims to address long-standing fragmentation in the consumer market and improve efficiency across the end-to-end retail value chain.
At the core of the strategy is WinCommerce (WCM), Masan’s retail platform, which has completed its turnaround and is targeting profitability in 2026. The company plans to expand its network to around 6,100 stores by end-2026, with a strong focus on rural areas, where modern trade penetration remains relatively low.
Masan also outlined a long-term target of reaching approximately 13,000 stores by 2030, supported by improving unit economics, faster store payback periods, and continued scale benefits from its retail footprint.
Beyond its owned retail network, Masan is expanding its reach through Retail Supreme, a platform designed to digitally integrate Vietnam’s traditional general trade ecosystem. The initiative enables direct territory-based engagement with retailers, improving distribution efficiency and strengthening brand presence in fragmented markets.
The company said Retail Supreme has significantly expanded its active retail coverage and improved ordering frequency and stock-keeping unit (SKU) penetration, with further scaling expected as it deepens engagement with general trade partners nationwide.
Masan also highlighted its Brand Engine strategy, which focuses on scaling branded consumer products across food and daily essentials. The company aims to expand its portfolio of mega brands and increase penetration of branded products in key categories, including protein, across Vietnam.
Supporting these initiatives is Masan’s Digital Engine, anchored by its WinX platform, which connects consumers, retailers, and brands through data-driven intelligence. The system enables real-time decision-making across store expansion, product assortment, pricing, and marketing execution, supported by its logistics platform Supra to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Masan Group chief executive officer, Danny Le said that “The Great Connectivity” reflects the company’s commitment to Vietnam, adding that integrating its brands, retail network and digital intelligence delivers benefits for consumers, employees and shareholders.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, April 27, 2026
PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad Marks Another Year of Steadfast Operations and Sustainable Growth
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| (From Left) Chief Operating Officer, Azureen Azita Abdullah; Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Azrul Osman Rani; Chairman, Datuk Anuar Ahmad and Chief Financial Officer, Mazlie Minhat at PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad's 44th AGM. |
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) reaffirmed its commitment to serving Malaysians through safe and reliable nationwide operations. Anchored on customer centricity, PDB continues to prioritise solutions that enhance convenience, accessibility and reliability for Malaysians.
Central to this effort is Setel, PDB’s proprietary digital platform, which has played a pivotal role in strengthening customer engagement and accelerating the adoption of cashless and seamless transactions nationwide. During FY2025, this digital capability was instrumental in supporting the successful rollout of the Government’s BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy framework, ensuring smooth implementation while maintaining continuous nationwide operations.
At its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, the Company shared that for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 (FY2025), sales volume reached a record high of 17.1 billion litres and profit after tax (PAT) was RM1.14 billion. PDB also declared a total dividend of 112 sen per share, including a 20 sen per share special dividend, reflecting a 100 per cent payout ratio.
FY2025 Highlights:
• Resilient Volume and BUDI95 enablement: Retail volumes remained stable, attributed by high Setel app adoption rate. With more than 11 million registered users nationwide, Setel was instrumental in facilitating the smooth implementation of BUDI95.
• Commercial agility: The Commercial segment recorded strong growth, led by aviation fuel demand and the delivery of Malaysia’s first locally blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) CORSIA certification. This milestone underscored PDB’s capability to support aviation decarbonisation while meeting stringent operational requirements.
• Sustainability and community: 303 stations were solarised, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 4695.6 tonnes CO₂e. The used cooking oil (UCO) collection initiative resulted in the collection of 749 tonnes of UCO, generating RM2.2 million for community beneficiaries. Additionally, the PETRONAS Malaysia Open sponsorship in collaboration with the Badminton Association of Malaysia supports the development of ~140 athletes annually. This demonstrated PDB's commitment to responsible operations and positive environmental and social impact.
• Sales volume: 17.1 billion litres, supported by high Jet A-1 and Commercial Diesel demand.
• Revenue: RM38.3 billion, supported by higher volumes despite lower average selling prices.
• PAT and dividend: PAT of RM1.14 billion, underpinned by disciplined cost management and focused operational execution; total dividend of 112 sen per share, including a 20 sen per share special dividend (100 per cent payout ratio).
The AGM was chaired by Chairman Datuk Anuar Ahmad and attended by Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Azrul Osman Rani, Chief Operating Officer Azureen Azita Abdullah, Chief Financial Officer Mazlie Minhat and other Board members.
Guided by the theme “Win the Moment, Shape the Next” and aligned with the Company’s Integrated Report 2025, the AGM reaffirmed PDB’s drive to remain resilient in facing challenges. It also underscored PDB’s focus on agility and disciplined execution in facing the future.
Azrul said, “FY2025 was a year that tested our discipline and resilience amid a dynamic operating environment. Our performance was anchored by the strength of our core businesses, supported by steady operations and growing digital adoption. Our priority is our customers, and we are committed to meeting their needs while remaining mindful of costs. Looking ahead to 2026, our priorities are to further strengthen our core, scale digital adoption and embed sustainability, ensuring the business remains resilient and well-positioned for the future.”
“While the outlook for the industry is expected to be challenging in the coming months, due to the impact of the crisis in West Asia, PDB remains committed to ensure meeting domestic fuel requirements will continue to be our priority,” Azrul added.
Despite ongoing global changes and shifting energy policies, PDB is prepared to perform well. The Company remains committed to keeping Malaysia moving by ensuring reliable supply, supporting national priorities and delivering sustainable value to shareholders. "
For further reading, visit FY2025 PDB’s Integrated Report at www.mymesra.com.my/ir2025 and Bursa Malaysia’s website at www.bursamalaysia.com under Annual Report.
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PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad
ABOUT PETRONAS DAGANGAN BERHAD
PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad is the principal domestic marketing arm of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), which holds 63.94 per cent of its equity. Incorporated in Malaysia on 5 August 1982 and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia on 8 March 1994, PDB has since established itself as Malaysia’s leading retailer and marketer of downstream oil and gas products.
The Company markets a wide range of high-quality petroleum products including motor gasoline, aviation fuel, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, bunker fuel, lubricants, liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and bitumen.
In line with its strategy to grow beyond fuel, the Company has established Mesra Retail & Cafe Sdn Bhd in 2021 to drive its food and beverage (F&B) business and expanded its retail footprint with the PETRONAS Shop, which offers exclusive PETRONAS-branded merchandise and souvenirs.
PDB’s proprietary digital platform, Setel, underpins this ecosystem by driving convenience, efficiency and delivering a seamless, end-to-end customer experience. This digital capability positions the Company to strengthen customer connectivity and enhance value beyond fuel sales.
Since 2015, PDB has been certified as a constituent company member of FTSE4Good Index Series – a testament to the Company’s commitment to strong environmental, social and governance practices measured against globally recognised standards.
SOURCE: PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Dayang Ainul Mardiah Zainal
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Tel: 03 – 2392 3759 | 013 – 904 2724
Email: anisaadnin.mohamad@petronas.com.my
--BERNAMA
CHERY’S ICAUR TARGETS EUROPE WITH URBAN OUTDOOR VEHICLES
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Chery Group announced its vehicle brand iCAUR is preparing to launch in Europe as it promotes its Urban Outdoor mobility concept ahead of its 2026 International Business Summit.
In a statement, the company said iCAUR is positioned as a premium brand aimed at redefining rugged boxy vehicles by combining off-road capability with improved comfort and practicality for everyday and family use.
The brand addresses limitations of conventional off-road vehicles, particularly in comfort and long-distance usability, positioning itself as a more versatile option bridging urban commuting and outdoor travel.
At the centre of the European push is the iCAUR V27, which offers a combined range of more than 1,000 kilometres, 224 millimetres (mm) ground clearance and a 2,900 mm wheelbase designed to support both city driving and off-road conditions.
The model is engineered for varied environments, with stable performance in wet and mountainous terrain, alongside a focus on cabin space and practicality for family use.
Chery said the brand’s strategy focuses on design, technology and user-centric functionality, targeting consumers seeking utility, simplicity and flexible mobility rather than conventional off-road performance alone.
It added that European expansion aligns with a broader strategy of localisation and product optimisation, as it seeks to tailor offerings to regional driving preferences and conditions.
The company said it will continue refining its product portfolio and services for Europe as it advances its international rollout of Urban Outdoor mobility solutions.
-- BERNAMA
In a statement, the company said iCAUR is positioned as a premium brand aimed at redefining rugged boxy vehicles by combining off-road capability with improved comfort and practicality for everyday and family use.
The brand addresses limitations of conventional off-road vehicles, particularly in comfort and long-distance usability, positioning itself as a more versatile option bridging urban commuting and outdoor travel.
At the centre of the European push is the iCAUR V27, which offers a combined range of more than 1,000 kilometres, 224 millimetres (mm) ground clearance and a 2,900 mm wheelbase designed to support both city driving and off-road conditions.
The model is engineered for varied environments, with stable performance in wet and mountainous terrain, alongside a focus on cabin space and practicality for family use.
Chery said the brand’s strategy focuses on design, technology and user-centric functionality, targeting consumers seeking utility, simplicity and flexible mobility rather than conventional off-road performance alone.
It added that European expansion aligns with a broader strategy of localisation and product optimisation, as it seeks to tailor offerings to regional driving preferences and conditions.
The company said it will continue refining its product portfolio and services for Europe as it advances its international rollout of Urban Outdoor mobility solutions.
-- BERNAMA
HERE, BAIDU MAPS TO CO-DEVELOP GLOBAL INTELLIGENT DRIVING, NAVIGATION SOLUTIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the mapping and location data company, and Baidu Maps have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced mapping, navigation and intelligent driving solutions for global automakers.
Under the agreement, the two companies plan to combine HERE’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live map and location services for Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and automated driving features with Baidu Maps’ navigation capabilities and research and development expertise.
According to HERE in a statement, the collaboration aims to deliver a unified global solution for next-generation intelligent vehicles, covering key in-vehicle experiences and assisted-driving functions across multiple markets.
In advanced lane-level navigation, the companies will integrate HERE’s global map content, Dynamic Map Content and Connected Vehicle Service APIs with Baidu Maps’ global navigation engine and lane-level capabilities.
The solution is intended to support Chinese automakers in serving both domestic and international markets through a single, scalable navigation framework with enhanced precision and positioning.
The partnership also includes development of HERE Predictive Signal Timing, combining HERE’s global probe data and cloud-based application programming interfaces (APIs) with Baidu Maps’ traffic intelligence algorithms and deployment experience. The feature is designed to improve driving smoothness and safety by enabling more stable stopping behaviour at traffic signals and reducing abrupt manoeuvres.
For ADAS and ISA, HERE and Baidu Maps will integrate lane-level data, speed-limit advisory systems and predictive road attributes to support machine-readable inputs for advanced driving functions. The combined offering is designed to enable compliance with global regulatory requirements while accelerating deployment of assisted-driving capabilities, including navigation-on-autopilot-level functions.
The companies also plan to explore AI-driven collaboration to enhance in-vehicle intelligence, including generative AI applications for contextual navigation, predictive alerts and voice-assisted driving features tailored to real-world conditions.
The solutions will be introduced to automakers in phases, starting with pilot programmes before scaling into broader digital cockpit platforms.
-- BERNAMA
Under the agreement, the two companies plan to combine HERE’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live map and location services for Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and automated driving features with Baidu Maps’ navigation capabilities and research and development expertise.
According to HERE in a statement, the collaboration aims to deliver a unified global solution for next-generation intelligent vehicles, covering key in-vehicle experiences and assisted-driving functions across multiple markets.
In advanced lane-level navigation, the companies will integrate HERE’s global map content, Dynamic Map Content and Connected Vehicle Service APIs with Baidu Maps’ global navigation engine and lane-level capabilities.
The solution is intended to support Chinese automakers in serving both domestic and international markets through a single, scalable navigation framework with enhanced precision and positioning.
The partnership also includes development of HERE Predictive Signal Timing, combining HERE’s global probe data and cloud-based application programming interfaces (APIs) with Baidu Maps’ traffic intelligence algorithms and deployment experience. The feature is designed to improve driving smoothness and safety by enabling more stable stopping behaviour at traffic signals and reducing abrupt manoeuvres.
For ADAS and ISA, HERE and Baidu Maps will integrate lane-level data, speed-limit advisory systems and predictive road attributes to support machine-readable inputs for advanced driving functions. The combined offering is designed to enable compliance with global regulatory requirements while accelerating deployment of assisted-driving capabilities, including navigation-on-autopilot-level functions.
The companies also plan to explore AI-driven collaboration to enhance in-vehicle intelligence, including generative AI applications for contextual navigation, predictive alerts and voice-assisted driving features tailored to real-world conditions.
The solutions will be introduced to automakers in phases, starting with pilot programmes before scaling into broader digital cockpit platforms.
-- BERNAMA
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Framery HQ Preferred Over Home Despite No Mandates
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Framery, a soundproof pod and smart office solutions provider, unveiled its headquarters (HQ) has become the preferred workplace over home for employees, despite having no attendance mandates.
Framery Chief Executive Officer, Samu Hällfors said in a statement that the company does not tell people when to come, but data shows they prefer to come to the office anyway.
Leesman, the leader in independent workplace research, has quantified exactly what makes a commute "worth it". In its assessment, Leesman captures employee sentiments on how effective their work environments are at supporting them, benchmarking these results against the Leesman Index, a global database of over 1.5 million employee responses.
The global average workplace experience score (Lmi) is 69.5, while the global benchmark for the homeworking experience (H-Lmi) is 79.5. Framery’s Tampere HQ scored an Lmi of 82.5, placing it among the global elite of workplaces.
Framery uses its own headquarters as a live laboratory, implementing every new feature in-house before it reaches the market. The results suggest the company has cracked the code on office appeal by mastering the fundamentals.
Framery’s “Live Lab” philosophy centres on the simple idea of giving people the right space the moment they need it. The impact is reflected in the data, with 96 per cent of Framery staff satisfied with access to soundproof pods, compared to 66 per cent of office workers globally who struggle with noise.
In addition, smart office solutions mean spaces are bookable in seconds, translating to a 99 per cent satisfaction rating for planned meetings and 97 per cent for room booking systems, while 89 per cent of employees say the office supports creative thinking and 97 per cent feel comfortable having private conversations.
Furthermore, Framery’s office supports video calls effectively for almost all its staff (99 per cent), while 90 per cent say it enables productivity, compared with a global benchmark of 67 per cent.
“We have learned that making the office worth the commute is really about removing friction. When you give people the right tools, the office becomes somewhere they want to be, not somewhere they have to be,” concluded Hällfors.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, April 24, 2026
BIDGELY EMPOWER AI 2026 TO SPOTLIGHT SCALABLE UTILITY AI
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| 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.
-- BERNAMA
PETRONAS REINFORCES INDUSTRY RESILIENCE AND COMPETITIVENESS AT OGSE PARTNERS DAY 2026
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| 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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Group Strategic Relations & Communications
PETRONAS
SOURCE: PETRONAS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Aisyah Mustapha Kamil
Tel: 012 3818 790
Email: aisyah.mustaphakamil@petronas.com
--BERNAMA
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.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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.
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.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/14b0b485-5218-45ea-938f-3d4cb2563cbd
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.
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.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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.
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.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/14b0b485-5218-45ea-938f-3d4cb2563cbd
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.
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.
-- BERNAMA
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.
-- BERNAMA
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.
-- BERNAMA
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.
-- BERNAMA
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
FOR MORE INFORMATION,PLEASE CONTACT:
Email: corporateaffairs@nanomalaysia.com.my
--BERNAMA
MELTWATER EXPANDS YOUTUBE PARTNERSHIP FOR VERIFIED CREATOR DATA
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has expanded its partnership with YouTube, bringing verified YouTube data into the Meltwater platform, powered by YouTube’s Creator Partnerships API.
This integration builds upon Meltwater’s existing capabilities to give customers access to new, verified YouTube insights, enabling confident creator decisions and clearer performance measurement for more effective, data-driven creator campaigns on YouTube.
“Creator marketing on YouTube is growing quickly, but many teams are still piecing together tools to make it work. We are focused on simplifying that experience, so our customers can spend less time managing workflows and more time understanding what actually drives results,” said Meltwater Chief Product Officer, Chris Hackney in a statement.
With access to verified YouTube performance and audience data, teams can identify the right creators and launch campaigns faster without switching between tools while gaining a clearer understanding of their audiences and content performance.
Meltwater said it also helps brands better understand what is driving results on YouTube, where teams can track performance across creators and content, understand what resonates with audiences, and make more informed decisions for future campaigns.
In addition, brands can clearly measure impact and continuously optimise their YouTube strategy with consistent and trusted data in one place.
This partnership further strengthens Meltwater’s ability to deliver a unified view of brand and market intelligence across news, social, and other key channels, helping customers connect insights and make more informed, strategic decisions.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260422271493/en/
Contact
Media Contact
Tiffany Francis, Material
tiffany.francis@materialplus.io
Source : Material
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.
View source version on businesswire.com:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260422271493/en/
Contact
Media Contact
Tiffany Francis, Material
tiffany.francis@materialplus.io
Source : Material
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