Mevion Medical Systems and Tam Anh General Hospital Partner to Bring Advanced Proton Therapy to Vietnam

Bridging the Gap in Cancer Care with Practical, Accessible, and High-Precision Technology

LITTLETON, Mass., May 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mevion Medical Systems has signed a definitive purchase agreement to bring the MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System™ to Tam Anh General Hospital in Vietnam. This would be the first proton therapy system in Vietnam. This signing reflects a broader shift in cancer care: proton therapy is becoming more practical to deploy, enabling more hospitals to bring advanced treatment closer to the patients who need it. Both the MEVION S250-FIT™ and MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System® have recently received regulatory approval in Vietnam, marking an important step toward clinical implementation. 

The introduction of proton therapy at Tam Anh General Hospital marks a turning point for cancer care in Southeast Asia and is facilitated by TD Tech Company, Mevion’s distributor in Vietnam. By establishing this domestic capability, Vietnam joins a growing group of countries expanding access to advanced proton therapy, ensuring that Vietnamese patients have access to world-class treatment within their own borders. The MEVION S250-FIT system at Tam Anh General Hospital is expected to become operational as early as late 2027, upon the inauguration of Tam Anh’s new facility in Phu My Hung, one of Vietnam’s most modern urban areas. 

Proton therapy is widely regarded as one of the most advanced forms of radiation treatment available today. Unlike conventional photon (X-ray) radiation therapy, proton beams can precisely deposit the majority of their energy directly within the tumor while minimizing exit dose beyond the target. This level of precision reduces radiation exposure to healthy tissues and helps lessen treatment-related side effects in select clinical scenarios, particularly for complex tumors and pediatric cancers. 

MEVION S250-FIT™: Making Proton Therapy a Reality 

The cornerstone of this partnership is the MEVION S250-FIT, a breakthrough technology designed to make proton therapy a practical reality for hospitals worldwide. Historically, proton therapy required massive, multi-story facilities and decade-long planning cycles. The FIT™ platform changes this paradigm, enabling advanced care to be deployed with unprecedented ease:

• Bunker-Ready Design: It is the only FDA-cleared proton system designed for installation in a standard, existing radiation therapy vault.
• Rapid Deployment: By eliminating the need for massive new construction, the FIT allows hospitals to begin treating patients much faster than traditional systems.
• Operational Simplicity: The FIT system fits directly into conventional oncology workflows, using AI-driven treatment planning and integrated diagnostic CT imaging.
• Upright Patient Positioning: The installation will feature an upright patient positioning system from Leo Cancer Care, providing enhanced flexibility in patient setup and a more comfortable experience for those treated in a seated position.
• State-of-the-art Treatment Planning: Powered by RaySearch Laboratories, the RayStation®* treatment planning system features multi-criteria optimization, HYPERSCAN® and DirectARC™ planning, and highly accurate dose engines tailored specifically for advanced proton therapy.

Leadership Vision

"Our partnership with Tam Anh General Hospital marks an important step in Mevion’s mission to make the most advanced cancer care accessible to patients worldwide," said Tina Yu, Ph.D., CEO and President of Mevion Medical Systems. "By integrating the MEVION S250-FIT into their oncology program, Tam Anh is demonstrating how the next generation of compact proton therapy can be seamlessly adopted by leading health systems to deliver precise, life-saving treatment closer to home."

“As one of Vietnam’s leading general hospital systems in terms of clinical excellence, advanced and specialized technologies, and comprehensive services, Tam Anh has consistently taken the lead in acquiring world-class, cutting-edge medical technologies and equipment,” said Mr. Ngo Chi Dung, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Tam Anh General Hospital Group. “The purchase of the next-generation MEVION S250-FIT™ Proton Therapy System marks a significant milestone, not only for the Tam Anh General Hospital Group but also as a major step forward in Vietnam’s efforts to access and effectively deploy the world’s most advanced medical technologies in cancer care. This event reaffirms Tam Anh’s strategic vision of making large-scale, comprehensive investments in healthcare in general, and oncology in particular, serving millions of Vietnamese people as well as international patients, in alignment with international standards of quality, clinical effectiveness, and patient safety.”

About Mevion Medical Systems

Mevion Medical Systems is a leading provider of compact proton therapy systems for cancer care. Dedicated to advancing the design and accessibility of proton therapy worldwide, Mevion pioneered the single-room platform and continues to further the science and application of proton therapy. Since 2013, Mevion compact proton therapy single-room systems have been used by leading cancer centers for treating patients. Mevion’s series of products, including the flagship MEVION S250i® and MEVION S250-FIT™ with HYPERSCAN® pencil beam scanning, represent the world’s most compact proton therapy systems that eliminate the obstacles of size, complexity, and cost. Mevion is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts with a presence in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mevion.com.

About Tam Anh General Hospital Group

Tam Anh General Hospital Group is a high-tech hospital system delivering advanced diagnostics and treatment, specialized care, and training and research meeting international standards. After a decade of development, the Tam Anh General Hospital Group has become one of Vietnam’s leading modern private healthcare systems. The system currently operates five facilities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, serving more than two million patient visits each year, including tens of thousands of international patients. For more information, please visit: https://tamanhhospital.vn. 

About TD Tech Company

Toan Dien Medical Technology Company Limited (TD Tech Company) is a medical device distributor in Vietnam with more than twenty years of experience in the field of radiation oncology. For more information, please visit: https://xatri.vn.

*RaySearch products are subject to regulatory clearance in some markets.

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TSplus Deploys Remote Access Solution At Malaysia’s Kangar Municipal Council

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- TSplus marks a major milestone in Southeast Asia with the successful deployment of its Remote Access solution at the Kangar Municipal Council (MP Kangar), the capital municipal authority of Perlis State, Malaysia.

TSplus announced it has deployed its Remote Access solution at the Kangar Municipal Council (MP Kangar) in Perlis, Malaysia, in a project aimed at supporting the authority’s smart city development plans.

The deployment, delivered in partnership with Malaysian technology distributor Aswant Group, is intended to support MP Kangar’s roadmap to achieve Level 1 certification under Malaysia’s Smart City Framework by 2026, the company said in a statement.

TSplus said the system provides secure remote access for hybrid government operations, enabling municipal employees and smart city operators to access applications through a centralised digital workspace.

The solution integrates TSplus Remote Access, Centerm enterprise thin clients, KasperskyOS-based cybersecurity technology, TSplus Universal Printing, and a dedicated RDP-based connection client to simplify user access.

The company said the platform allows centralised management of information technology (IT) infrastructure and enables rapid recovery in the event of device failure, while reducing hardware and maintenance costs compared with traditional personal computer (PC) environments.

MP Kangar’s IT operations can replace endpoints within minutes without affecting municipal systems, the company said, adding that implementation was completed in less than one week.

TSplus said the deployment represents its first public reference in Malaysia and could serve as a model for other municipal councils in the country as demand for secure and scalable remote access infrastructure grows across Southeast Asia.

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Holafly partners with Valientes Colombia to support community-led initiatives and address the social impact of tourism

DUBLIN, May 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As discussions about responsible travel move beyond sustainability toward real impact, Holafly, the global eSIM provider for travelers, announces a partnership with Valientes Colombia, a locally led organization that prevents exploitation and supports vulnerable communities through education and long-term initiatives.

The collaboration comes as destinations such as Colombia see strong growth in international tourism, creating new opportunities while also revealing realities that are harder to ignore in certain regions. Among these realities, the presence of exploitative dynamics linked to tourism, including forms of sexual exploitation, remains a complex issue that cannot be addressed from a distance and requires sustained, on-the-ground work.

Holafly approaches this partnership with a clear conviction: that travel should care, not only about the experience itself, but about the people, communities, and environments that make it possible. “As a global travel brand, we see our role as extending beyond enabling travel and taking an active position in promoting a more responsible, conscious, and safe way of moving across borders, particularly in contexts where mobility and digital environments can intersect with social risks that are not always visible to travelers,” said Pedro Maiquez, co-founder and VP of Growth at Holafly.

This perspective reflects a growing awareness that travel can shape local realities in different ways, and that being part of the industry requires engaging with those contexts in a more thoughtful and consistent manner. The partnership with Valientes Colombia supports an organization that works directly with communities and combines research, school-based prevention programs, and on-the-ground action to better understand these challenges, raise awareness, and respond when needed.

The collaboration also reflects Holafly’s commitment to understanding responsibility beyond environmental terms, and to being part of a broader conversation about the role travel plays in society, one that increasingly includes people, communities, and local contexts.

By supporting Valientes Colombia, Holafly aims to contribute to a more responsible and inclusive approach to travel; one that extends beyond the experience itself and considers the lasting impact on the communities that make those journeys possible.

About Holafly
Holafly is the global leader in eSIMs for travelers, delivering coverage in over 200 destinations. With an outstanding 4.6/5 rating on Trustpilot and more than 15 million satisfied users, it has become the preferred eSIM choice for international travelers. Its unlimited data and build-in back up plan offering ensures peace of mind anywhere in the world.

About Valientes Colombia
Valientes Colombia is a locally led organization dedicated to preventing exploitation and supporting vulnerable communities through education, awareness, and long-term development programs. By working directly with communities, the organization creates opportunities that strengthen social resilience and promote safer, more sustainable local environments. 

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BOOMI PLATFORM STREAMLINES CITYCARE PROPERTY'S HR OPERATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company, announced that Citycare Property has streamlined its human resources (HR) and employee management processes using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, resulting in faster onboarding, improved data quality, and increased employee satisfaction.

Boomi Chief Technology Officer, APJ, David Irecki said the project demonstrated how employee-centred integration strategies can deliver measurable operational improvements.

“In partnership with Adaptiv, Boomi is proud to support Citycare Property's workforce modernisation and provide the data foundation that keeps their operations running smoothly,” he said in a statement.

Citycare Property, a New Zealand-owned social infrastructure organisation serving central and local governments nationwide, sought to modernise its HR systems to support business growth and operational evolution.

The company implemented a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platform to ensure seamless employee management processes across HR, payroll and information technology (IT) systems while maintaining a unified workforce view.

To support the integration, Citycare Property engaged Boomi partner Adaptiv, which implemented the Boomi Enterprise Platform’s Data Hub and Integration capabilities.

The solution established a unified employee data framework across all platforms, improving the accuracy and reliability of workforce data updates, including onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing HR operations.

All updates are automatically reflected across HR, payroll and IT systems, enabling secure and efficient changes without disrupting daily operations while providing a scalable foundation for future growth.

By centralising and synchronising workforce data, Boomi helped reduce onboarding timelines and enabled new employees to be activated across systems more quickly and efficiently.

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Toshiba Starts Shipping Engineering Samples of TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group, Standard Microcontrollers with Arm® Cortex®‑M4 Core for System Control Applications

 

^{Toshiba: TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group, standard microcontrollers featuring an Arm® Cortex®‑M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU).}


—Standard microcontrollers supporting a wide range of system control applications for consumer products and industrial equipment—


KAWASAKI, Japan, May 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has announced TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group, standard microcontrollers^[1] featuring an Arm^® Cortex^®‑M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU). The new microcontrollers are designed for application in small‑scale system control of consumer products, such as air conditioners and washing machines, and in industrial equipment, including multifunction printers and factory automation systems. Toshiba is now providing engineering samples of the new products.

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As modern consumer products and industrial equipment become increasingly sophisticated and diversified, microcontrollers used in system control must deliver enhanced real‑time capabilities and stability, support ease of design, deliver the versatility necessary for long‑term operation, and be flexible enough to support development of derivative products. Toshiba has addressed these challenges by developing TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group for system control applications, with an emphasis on versatility.

The new microcontrollers are designed as entry level products that deliver a set of essential functions. They employ an Arm^® Cortex^®‑M4 core with an FPU, and have a maximum operating frequency of 120MHz—the computing performance and responsiveness required for consumer products and industrial equipment, and they can also handle the core applications of system control, including control logic, interface processing, and timing control.

M4H products support a supply voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V and, by integrating a high‑speed oscillator with ±1% accuracy, help to reduce external components and improve design flexibility. This suits them for use in consumer products and industrial equipment with 5V power supplies.

The microcontrollers also integrate essential peripheral functions for system control, including a 12‑bit analog‑to‑digital converter (ADC), timers, universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART), serial peripheral interface (SPI), inter‑integrated circuit (I²C^[2]), and direct memory access (DMA^[3]). An additional feature is an advanced programmable motor driver (A‑PMD) that supports brushless DC motor control, ensuring flexible use in line with application requirements and system configurations.

Toshiba supports device evaluation and review with provision of engineering samples and a development environment. The company also supports smooth progress from initial evaluation to application development, by providing starter kits, sample software, CMSIS^[4]-compliant drivers, and user environments for major IDEs ^[5].

Toshiba will continue to expand these enablement resources, including documentation, and will further strengthen its lineup of microcontroller products to meet diverse needs.

Notes:
[1]	A standard microcontroller that is not specialized for a specific application, designed to emphasize versatility in supporting power supply conditions and peripheral functions, and suitable for a wide range of system control applications.
[2]	Inter‑Integrated Circuit: A serial communication standard for short‑distance, low‑speed communication between ICs.
[3]	Direct Memory Access: A mechanism that enables direct data transfers between peripheral devices and memory without CPU intervention.
[4]	Common Microcontroller Software Interface Standard: A software standard for Arm® Cortex®‑M microcontrollers.
[5]	Integrated Development Environment: An integrated set of tools required for software development.

Applications

• System control units for home appliances and consumer equipment
• Industrial equipment and factory automation (FA) systems
• Office and commercial equipment

Features

• Arm® Cortex®‑M4 core with FPU: operating 120MHz (max)
• Supply voltage range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Internal memory
  Code flash memory: 256 KB
  RAM: 18 KB
• Self-diagnosis functions for functional safety
• Three types of package, selectable according to mounting area and assembly conditions

Main Specifications

Product group		M4H group
Part number		TMPM4H4FYUG	TMPM4H2FYDUG	TMPM4H1FYUG
CPU core		Arm® Cortex®-M4 - Floating point unit (FPU) ‒ Memory protection unit (MPU)
Maximum operating frequency		120MHz
Internal oscillator	Oscillation frequency	10MHz (±1%)
Internal memory	Flash (code)	256KB (Program/erase cycles: up to 100,000 times)
	RAM	18KB, with parity
I/O port		51 pins	37 pins	33 pins
External interrupt		11 factors, 16 pins	10 factors, 12 pins	9 factors, 11 pins
DMA controller (DMAC)		32 channels	27 channels
Timer function	32-bit timer event counter (T32A)	6 channels (12 channels if used as 16-bit timer)
Communication function	UART	4 channels	3 channels	3 channels
	I2C interface/I2C interface version A (I2C/EI2C)	1 channel
	TSPI	4 channels	2 channels
Analog function	12-bit AD converter (ADC)	12 inputs in 1 unit	10 inputs in 1 unit	9 inputs in 1 unit
Motor control circuit	Advanced programmable motor control circuit (A-PMD)	1 channel
Other	CRC calculation circuit (CRC)	1 channel CRC32, CRC16
System function	Watchdog timer (SIWDT)	1 channel
	Voltage detection circuit (LVD)	1 channel
	Oscillation frequency detector (OFD)	1 channel
Debug interface		JTAG/SW TRACE (4bits) NBDIF	JTAG/SW
Operating voltage		2.7V to 5.5V, single voltage supply
Package/Pin		LQFP64 (10mm×10mm, 0.5mm pitch)	LQFP48 (7mm×7mm, 0.5mm pitch)	LQFP44 (10mm×10mm, 0.8mm pitch)

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TMPM4H4FYUG
TMPM4H2FYDUG
TMPM4H1FYUG

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Microcontrollers

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* TXZ+™ is a trademark of Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation.
* Other company names, product names, and service names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
* Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

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 17,400 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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CIMB records resilient 1Q26, underpinned by disciplined execution of Forward30 strategy

Delivers RM1.9 billion net profit, translating to 11.0% ROE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Group”) delivered a resilient performance, recording a net profit of RM1.9 billion for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026 (“1Q26”), translating to return on equity (“ROE”) of 11.0% and earnings per share (“EPS”) of 17.8 sen. The performance reflected the Group’s steady underlying momentum despite FX and geopolitical headwinds, supported by disciplined execution of its Forward30 strategy.

Operating income remained stable QoQ at RM5.4 billion, supported by strong non-interest income (“NOII”), which rose 11.9% QoQ to RM1.7 billion on stronger trading and FX income. This helped offset a 5.0% QoQ decline in net interest income (“NII”) to RM3.7 billion, due to Group net interest margin (“NIM”) compression of 2bps during the quarter, although the impact on NII was partially cushioned by asset growth. Nonetheless, the Group is seeing early signs of NIM compression bottoming out, with country-level NIM expanding QoQ by 1bp in Malaysia, 12bps in Singapore and 5bps in Thailand.

CIMB’s total assets and gross loans grew marginally during the quarter, while its Cash-led strategy continued to gain traction. Total current account saving account (“CASA”) expanded further, bringing the CASA ratio to 43.3% as at Mar-26, from 42.7% in Dec-25.

The Group remains relentless in becoming simpler, better and faster to drive productivity and efficiency. CIMB continues to simplify processes, strengthen execution and maintain strict cost discipline. During the quarter, operating expenses declined 5.5% QoQ, contributing to an improvement in the cost-to-income ratio (“CIR”) to 47.2% in Mar-26 from 49.9% in Dec-25, while investments in technology, data and AI remained within its target TCIR range of 8–9%.

Asset quality remained strong, with gross impaired loan ratio maintained at 1.7%, reflecting disciplined risk management amid a more uncertain macroeconomic environment. Capital and liquidity positions remained robust, with Common Equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) ratio at 14.3%, providing sufficient capacity to absorb potential headwinds and support future growth.

Forward30 progress
The Group is beginning to see the impact of its Forward30 strategy, with clear execution across the 4Cs. CIMB remains disciplined with Capital allocation, as reflected in the RM2 billion capital return programme announced in November 2025 and the recent sale of CIMB Thai’s automotive financing portfolio, a key milestone in CIMB Thai’s transformation programme. The divestment is expected to sharpen CIMB Thai’s operating model, with sale proceeds and capital released to be used to repay high-cost funding in Thailand, support growth in the Wealth and Wholesale segments, and return up to THB11 billion in capital to the Group.

Under its Cash strategy, CIMB is executing a Cash-led approach to optimise funding costs and cushion the impact of NIM compression. This contributed to a 7bps QoQ reduction in cost of funds, reflecting continued focus on strengthening the quality and sustainability of the Group’s funding base.

Cross-sell initiatives are also translating into stronger customer income, with fee and commission income rising 4.0% QoQ, and treasury client sales up 1.0% QoQ. CIMB is deepening customer relationships and capturing more opportunities across its regional platform, supported by its expanding wealth franchise and strategic partnerships. This includes the launch of its Private Wealth proposition in Indonesia, with a rollout in Malaysia planned for mid‑2026, followed by Singapore and Thailand by end‑2026, as well as its collaboration with Ant International to explore innovations in cross-border payments, cash management, treasury and liquidity management solutions.

Outlook
Commenting on the results, Novan Amirudin, Group Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Group said, “We are encouraged by the resilience of our performance and the early signs of NIM stabilisation, supported by disciplined balance sheet management and sustained customer activity across our core markets. As Forward30 gains traction, we remain focused on being disciplined with capital, strengthening our funding franchise and making the organisation simpler, better and faster to deliver sustainable long-term returns.”

“At the same time, we will continue investing in our digital and regional capabilities to strengthen our franchise, deepen customer relationships and capture longer-term growth opportunities across ASEAN. As we build for the future, we remain committed to being a trusted partner to our customers and SMEs as they navigate this challenging macroeconomic environment, including through repayment assistance programmes and customised restructuring and rescheduling solutions to help them build resilience.”

“Looking ahead, CIMB remains cautiously optimistic. While our direct exposure to West Asia remains limited, we continue to assess potential second-order impacts on the broader macroeconomic and operating environment. We continue to see resilient asset and loan growth, supported by a healthy pipeline, alongside steady client franchise income across our key markets. Together with continued cost discipline, robust asset quality and disciplined capital allocation, the Group is well positioned to deliver sustainable performance and long-term value creation for our stakeholders, in line with our purpose of advancing customers and society.”

About CIMB

CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM81.6 billion as at 31 March 2026. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present across ASEAN in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong and UK. CIMB has one of the most extensive retail branch networks in ASEAN with 545 branches and over 33,000 employees as at 31 March 2026. CIMB’s investment banking arm is one of the largest Asia Pacific-based investment banks, which together with its award-winning treasury & markets and corporate banking units comprise the Group’s leading wholesale banking franchise. CIMB is also the 91.45% shareholder of Bank CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, and 94.83% shareholder of CIMB Thai in Thailand.

SOURCE: CIMB Group Holdings Berhad

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CIMB Group Holdings Berhad
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INSTRUQT POWERS LARGE-SCALE AGENTIC AI TRAINING AT GOOGLE NEXT 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Instruqt, the hands-on product experience platform, announced that Google Cloud Security used its platform to train more than 150 practitioners on Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities during Google Next 2026.

The session, branded the Agentic SOC Experience, was described as one of the largest hands-on Agentic AI training workshops held at a major industry conference this year, according to Instruqt in a statement.

Using Instruqt’s platform, participants created dedicated Google Cloud Vertex AI environments, enabling them to build and test AI agents in isolated sandbox settings instead of relying on slide-based demonstrations.

Instruqt Vice President of Marketing, Tyler Crumpler said companies developing AI products must focus on enabling customers to use the technologies effectively through real-world environments and practical applications.

Meanwhile, Google Cloud Security pre-sales engineer, Keith Manville said the platform enabled participants to gain practical understanding of agentic AI tools and workflows through interactive learning.

The initiative reflects broader industry efforts to narrow the gap between AI product launches and customer adoption, as enterprises seek more practical and scalable training methods.

Citing the 2026 State of Developer Adoption Report by SlashData, the company said 92 per cent of practitioners face at least one major adoption challenge, including technology complexity, team misalignment and outdated content.

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STONESHIELD CAPITAL TO INCREASE STAKE IN EXOLUM TO 20 PCT

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Stoneshield Capital, a European real assets investment firm, has signed an agreement to acquire a 15 per cent stake in Exolum from OMERS, building on its existing investment in the company.

According to a statement, the firm acquired a 4.93 per cent stake in January this year, and once the transaction closes in the third quarter of 2026, its total holding in Exolum will rise to approximately 20 per cent.

The remaining 10 per cent of OMERS’ approximately 25 per cent stake is being separately acquired by a leading global investment firm. OMERS, together with its investment partners, has been invested in Exolum since 2016.

Stoneshield Capital co-founders, Felipe Morenés Botín and Juan Pepa said the firm has followed Exolum’s progress closely as an existing shareholder, including its international expansion, operational performance and growing role in the energy transition.

“Increasing our investment and taking active board representation reflects our conviction in Exolum’s distinctive combination of real assets quality, geographic reach and strategic relevance, and our commitment to supporting management as the company continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s leading energy logistics platforms,” said the co-founders.

Meanwhile, OMERS Infrastructure Senior Managing Director and Head of Europe, Luca Lupo said the transaction reflects the quality of the business and the firm’s disciplined approach to portfolio management and capital rotation.

Exolum is a Spanish-headquartered global energy logistics company specialising in the transportation, storage and distribution of refined products, bulk liquids and aviation fuels, while also supporting the energy transition.

The company operates a 4,000-kilometre (km) pipeline network in Spain and a further 2,000 km network in the United Kingdom, alongside 68 storage terminals with more than 11 million cubic metres of capacity serving over 48 airports globally.

Following completion, Stoneshield Capital will assume three of OMERS’ board seats, while the second investor will take the remaining two.

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DNeX launches next-gen AI productivity suite to supercharge meeting productivity

DNeX IT CEO Shiraz Ramli: XWHIZ marks a strategic milestone in DNeX IT’s evolution from a systems integrator and national digital infrastructure provider into a creator and owner of sovereign digital intellectual property and scalable AI-driven platforms.

 

CYBERJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Dagang NeXchange Berhad (“DNeX”) has announced the launch of its groundbreaking speech-to-text and productivity platform powered by artificial intelligence (“AI”).

Called XWHIZ, the productivity suite is designed to redefine how modern teams collaborate, enabling workplace meetings to be seamless and productive by automating tedious administrative tasks that follow meetings.

It is a sovereign AI-powered meeting intelligence platform that transforms spoken conversations into structured and actionable outputs including accurate transcripts, concise written summaries, customisable Minutes of Meeting templates, and automatically generated decisions and action items such as assigning task ownership, tracking deadlines, identifying follow-up requirements, monitoring project milestones, and escalating key issues requiring management attention.

XWHIZ goes beyond simple transcription. By leveraging advanced AI, it automatically detects and generates precise meeting minutes, captures critical action items, and tracks overall team productivity.

Built for today’s diverse and hybrid work environments, XWHIZ boasts robust dual-language capabilities, seamlessly transcribing both Malay (including popular accents in Malay) and English with transcriptions that can be translated to more than 50 languages including Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi and Arabic which are among widely spoken languages globally. Additionally, its cutting-edge speaker-recognition technology identifies individual participants by their unique voice prints, ensuring that summaries and action items are accurately attributed.

XWHIZ, built and deployed entirely within Malaysia, operates as a fully sovereign solution. The platform supports on-premises deployment on customer infrastructure, ensuring that meeting audio, transcripts, and derived insights never leave the organisation's environment. With full Malaysian data residency and a design aligned to the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”), XWHIZ removes reliance on foreign cloud providers for inference, addressing the data governance, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements that have constrained enterprise adoption of overseas meeting intelligence tools.

It is engineered for the realities of Malaysian business communications where conversations routinely shift between Malay and English, often within a single sentence. The platform handles this codeswitching natively rather than treating each language as a separate stream. Its speaker recognition capability supports persistent voiceprint enrolment, meaning that once a participant has been identified, he or she is recognised consistently across all future meetings, with summaries and action items attributed to the correct individual without manual tagging.

To fit effortlessly into existing workflows, the productivity suite features native, seamless integration with the world’s leading workplace tools:
• Video Conferencing: Works directly within Microsoft Teams and will embed Google Meet, Zoom, and other online meeting platforms as part of its product roadmap.
• Scheduling: Synchronises with Outlook Calendar to automate meeting preparation and follow-ups and will also include other popular scheduling systems at a later stage.

A standout feature of XWHIZ is its integrated AI bot. Users no longer need to manually skim through hours of recordings or pages of transcripts. Instead, they can interact directly with the AI bot to ask specific questions about what was discussed, such as, "What did Adam promise to deliver by Friday?" or "Summarise the budget objections raised during the call."

"The launch of XWHIZ represents more than the introduction of a new AI product. It marks a strategic milestone in DNeX IT’s evolution from a systems integrator and national digital infrastructure provider into a creator and owner of sovereign digital intellectual property and scalable AI-driven platforms. Our new productivity suite acts as an intelligent digital Chief of Staff; it listens, organises and captures what matters most. By bridging language barriers and integrating seamlessly across software ecosystems, it enables teams to work smarter, collaborate better and operate at peak productivity,” said Chief Executive Officer of DNeX IT Shiraz Ramli.

“Developed entirely by our in-house technical team, this homegrown solution was purpose-built to deliver seamless operational workflows and empower organisations to achieve maximised productivity, collaboration and execution effectiveness,” she said.

‘For DNeX IT, this is an important inflection point in our growth journey. Historically, our strengths have been built around delivering and operating mission-critical national platforms that support Malaysia’s digital backbone. With XWHIZ, we are now extending that capability into sovereign AIpowered products that can be commercialised and scaled across government agencies, regulated sectors and enterprises, creating stronger recurring revenue opportunities and expanding our growth engines beyond traditional project-based engagements,’ said Shiraz.

She added that beginning in 2026 onwards, XWHIZ is expected to contribute to DNeX IT’s long-term business growth strategy by strengthening its portfolio of proprietary solutions and accelerating the company’s expansion into high-growth areas such as sovereign AI, enterprise productivity solutions, and intelligent automation.

“ASEAN is entering a new phase of AI adoption, where organisations are moving beyond pilots and increasingly embedding AI into everyday operations to drive productivity and efficiency. But as AI becomes deeply integrated into mission-critical environments, the conversation is rapidly evolving from capability to control. In high-trust sectors, the question is no longer whether organisations will adopt AI — it is whether they can do so while retaining ownership of their data, intelligence and digital sovereignty. We believe the next generation of AI leadership in ASEAN will belong to those who can deliver both innovation and trust,” she said.

XWHIZ was designed precisely with these realities in mind. It is sovereign by design - built entirely in Malaysia, operating within Malaysian borders, and ensuring that sensitive information remains under customer ownership and control. For DNeX, this is not simply about productivity enhancement; it is about enabling digital trust, national resilience and technological independence.

As Malaysia continues to accelerate its digital and AI ambitions, DNeX aims to play an increasingly important role as a sovereign technology partner, developing solutions that allow organisations to adopt AI confidently without compromising security, governance or sovereignty.

XWHIZ addresses critical challenges commonly faced by organisations, particularly in producing timely Minutes of Meeting and ensuring highly accurate transcriptions from virtual engagements. In addition, she said XWHIZ is equipped with intelligent analytical capabilities that can review and interpret digital information, helping organisations streamline operations, surface key action items, improve accountability and accelerate the achievement of performance goals.

The new AI-powered productivity suite is currently available, and for more information please reach out to communications@dnex.com.my.

About Dagang NeXchange Berhad
Dagang NeXchange Berhad ("DNeX") is a global technology company operating across three business divisions: Semiconductor, Energy and Information Technology ("IT"). In Semiconductor, the Group operates a 200mm specialty foundry. In Energy, the Group is engaged in upstream exploration and production in the UK North Sea and Malaysia, alongside downstream equipment supply and maintenance services. In IT, the Group provides eServices for trade facilitation, technology consulting and systems integration, and is the operator of mission-critical national platforms in trade facilitation as well as a centralised financial and accounting system. The Company is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. For more information, visit www.dnex.com.my.

SOURCE: Dagang NeXchange Berhad

​FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Sharifah Kasim Al Edrus
Head, Group Corporate Communications
Dagang NeXchange Berhad
Tel +603 8230 6900 / HP +6013 342 1505
Fax +603 8230 6969
Email sharifah.kasim@dnex.com.my

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AirAsia MOVE, Intebix, and Solana Foundation collaborate to explore stablecoin integration in Kazakhstan

Photo caption: (L-R) Lim Ben Jie, Chief People and Partnerships Officer, AirAsia MOVE; Talgat Dossanov, Chief Executive Officer, Intebix; Anna Yiran Zhang, Head of Payment Growth, APAC, Solana Foundation at the LOI signing in conjunction with Solana Summit Kazakhstan.

ALMATY, May 25 (Bernama) -- AirAsia MOVE, Intebix, and the Solana Foundation signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a strategic collaboration which will explore integrating Evo (KTZE), a Tenge-denominated stablecoin on Solana into the AirAsia MOVE platform in Kazakhstan, with the aim of expanding digital payment options and creating a more seamless travel experience.

By combining AirAsia MOVE’s extensive travel distribution network as Asia’s leading travel platform, serving over 17 million monthly active users (MAU), with Intebix’s licensed digital asset infrastructure and Solana’s industry-leading blockchain technology, the initiative aims to explore a real-world application and travel focused use case for Evo stablecoin.

Under this initiative, AirAsia MOVE and Intebix will work together to evaluate the technical architecture, settlement mechanics and regulatory alignment required to pilot Evo on Solana within the AirAsia MOVE ecosystem in Kazakhstan. The initiative paves the way for a more flexible and innovative digital experience, potentially enabling users to use digital assets across AirAsia MOVE’s global travel ecosystem.

Lim Ben-Jie, Chief of People and Partnership Officer at AirAsia MOVE, said, “This initiative reflects AirAsia MOVE’s ambition to redefine the future of travel commerce through innovation and emerging technologies. We are pleased to collaborate with Intebix and the Solana Foundation to explore such an exciting pilot project, made possible through AirAsia Next, the brand and innovation arm of the Capital A ecosystem. By exploring the utility of the Evo stablecoin and its regulatory pathways, we are not only looking at the future of digital payments, but also strengthening our position as one of the most forward-thinking and innovative OTAs in the region. As digital asset adoption grows globally, this could eventually enable travellers from markets like Kazakhstan to seamlessly book flights and hotels on AirAsia MOVE using digital assets like stablecoin.”

Talgat Dossanov, Chief Executive Officer, Intebix, said, “At Intebix, we believe digital assets must solve real-world problems to achieve mainstream adoption. Through this collaboration, we are exploring how Evo stablecoin can create a faster, lower-friction payment experience for travellers while maintaining compliance within Kazakhstan’s regulatory framework. Together with AirAsia MOVE and Solana Foundation, we are building practical use cases that move blockchain technology beyond speculation and into everyday utility.”

Anna Yiran Zhang, Head of Payment Growth, APAC, Solana Foundation, added, “Solana is built for high-speed, institutional-grade applications that require near-instant finality and low costs. We are thrilled to support AirAsia MOVE and Intebix in this initiative. This project exemplifies the real-world impact of blockchain technology in transforming how everyday consumers interact with digital assets through practical, high-frequency use cases like travel.”

The proposed collaboration will focus on ensuring the project meets all regulatory requirements in Kazakhstan. All parties will now begin a formal period of assessment regarding the technical, legal, and commercial feasibility of the project within the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan's regulatory sandbox, with the intent to establish definitive agreements for a pilot phase.

Evo stablecoin was launched by Intebix on Solana, with Mastercard and Eurasian Bank in 2025. It was the first tenge-denominated stablecoin launched within the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s regulatory sandbox for digital assets.

This proposed initiative for AirAsia MOVE, facilitated by AirAsia Next aligns with the Capital A’s mission to deliver smarter, faster and more connected experiences across its ecosystem, strengthening the ability to serve customers and partners with greater efficiency and innovation.

About AirAsia MOVE

AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), is Capital A’s travel platform and voted Asia’s Best Travel Booking App at the World Travel Tech Awards for three consecutive years since 2023. It envisions a comprehensive travel ecosystem, offering affordable, seamless, and personalised travel experiences across Asean and beyond. As a travel platform, MOVE offers over 700 global airlines and more than a million hotels worldwide, alongside a full suite of travel services including airport transfers, travel insurance, duty-free shopping, attractions, live-events ticketing, and more. The platform aims to be a social experience for travellers, evolving into a robust community to facilitate discovery and conversational commerce, complemented by a strong loyalty programme and the AI-driven AskBo chatbot.

About Intebix

Intebix is a fully licensed digital asset exchange and infrastructure provider operating in Kazakhstan. The company focuses on building regulated blockchain-based financial infrastructure and advancing the adoption of digital assets through compliant, real-world applications. Intebix is the issuer of Evo (KZTE), Kazakhstan’s first tenge-denominated stablecoin launched within the National Bank of Kazakhstan’s digital asset regulatory sandbox, in collaboration with Solana, Mastercard and Eurasian Bank.
SOURCE: AirAsia MOVE (MOVE)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Ryan Chan
Email: loionchanl@movetravel.com

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MIDA, DAIKIN AND SHRDC COLLABORATE TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL SUPPLIER CAPABILITIES THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Image 1: Opening remarks by Mr. Faizal Jalaludin, Executive Director, Investment Promotion, MIDA




SHAH ALAM, Selangor, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), in collaboration with Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and the Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC), successfully organised the MIDA – Daikin Supply Chain Programme (Awareness Session), aimed at helping Malaysian suppliers and local SMEs strengthen their competitiveness and participate more actively in global manufacturing supply chains.

Held on 21 May 2026 at SHRDC, Shah Alam, the programme brought together more than 100 participants comprising Daikin’s ecosystem partners such as Daikin Electronics Devices Malaysia, local SMEs, financial institutions and government agencies. The session provided practical guidance on supplier requirements, digital transformation, smart manufacturing and financing support to help Malaysian companies grow, upgrade their operations and better meet the evolving requirements of multinational corporations.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, emphasised, "Integrating Malaysian SMEs into global value chains is critical to sustaining our nation's industrial competitiveness. Through targeted vendor development programmes like this, MIDA is helping Malaysian SMEs build the capabilities needed to become trusted partners in global supply chains. When Malaysian companies become part of the global chain, the impact goes beyond business growth. It creates better jobs, strengthens local industries, encourages technology adoption and opens more opportunities for Malaysians to participate in higher-value economic activities."

Speaking on the importance of ecosystem collaboration in supporting industrial transformation, SHRDC highlighted that talent development remains a key foundation in strengthening industry competitiveness and future readiness.

Ms. Teh Sook Ling, Executive Director of SHRDC, said, “At SHRDC, we believe that transformation begins with people. Guided by our tagline, Leading Transformation Through Training, we continue to champion a people-first strategy in supporting industry growth and future readiness. Through SINERGI, we are able to strengthen the support ecosystem by connecting talent, technology, policy makers, industry, and collaboration under one platform — enabling industries not only to transform, but to accelerate transformation collectively and sustainably.”

Ms. Ho Much Jia, VP, Procurement, Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., said, “At Daikin, we believe a strong manufacturing ecosystem is built upon capable and future-ready suppliers. Through this collaboration with MIDA and SHRDC, we strive to support local companies in strengthening their capabilities, accelerating digital transformation and adapting to evolving industry requirements. By fostering closer collaboration across the supply chain, we can collectively build a more resilient, connected and sustainable manufacturing ecosystem that creates long-term value for both industry and the nation.”

The programme featured opening remarks by Mr. Faizal Jalaludin, Executive Director, Investment Promotion, MIDA, and Mr. Sukri Abu Bakar, Director of MIDA’s Domestic Investment Division, both of whom underscored MIDA's proactive facilitation role in supporting scaling companies, including assistance with Manufacturing Licence applications and regulatory compliance.

Due to the strong response, the programme was conducted in two sessions to accommodate overwhelming participation from industry players and SMEs. The sessions featured presentations by representatives from MIDA, Daikin Malaysia, Daikin Electronics Devices Malaysia, SHRDC, Alliance Bank and industry players, covering supplier requirements, smart manufacturing transformation, sustainable supply chain development and financing solutions to support digitalisation. Participants also toured SHRDC’s facilities to gain first-hand exposure to automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 applications.

Due to the strong response, the programme was conducted in two sessions to accommodate overwhelming participation from industry players and SMEs. The sessions featured presentations by representatives from MIDA, Daikin Malaysia, Daikin Electronics Devices Malaysia, SHRDC, Alliance Bank and industry players, covering supplier requirements, smart manufacturing transformation, sustainable supply chain development and financing solutions to support digitalisation. Participants also toured SHRDC’s facilities to gain first-hand exposure to automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 applications.

The initiative reflects MIDA’s proactive efforts to deepen domestic supply chain capabilities and broaden the participation of local companies in high-value industries. Through targeted initiatives such as the Supply Chain Programme, the Grow Local Great initiative, the Enterprise Growth Platform (EGP) and the #InvestLokal campaign, MIDA connects Malaysian SMEs with multinational corporations, facilitates technology adoption and supports capability upgrading in line with the aspirations of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030). These efforts are aimed at enabling more Malaysian companies, especially SMEs, to grow alongside multinational corporations and participate more meaningfully in the country’s industrial development.

Refer this link for contact details and enquiries: https://tinyurl.com/5dujf5sr

SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIDA
Name: Mr. Sukri Abu Bakar
Director
Domestic Investment Division
Tel: +603 2267 3685
Email: sukri@mida.gov.my

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