KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (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 Taiwan’s Union Insurance Company Limited (Union).
The outlook of these credit ratings (ratings) is stable, reflecting Union’s very strong balance sheet strength, adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
AM Best said Union’s balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, which was at the strongest level at the end of 2025.
Union’s risk-adjusted capitalisation is expected to remain at the strongest level over the intermediate term, supported by partial retention of positive operating earnings, while its regulatory solvency capital to maintain a healthy capital buffer above minimum requirements.
Other supporting factors include a comprehensive reinsurance programme, favourable financial flexibility, and a consistent investment strategy, according to AM Best in a statement.
A medium-sized insurer in Taiwan’s non-life market, Union reported stable operating results in 2025, with a return on adjusted capital and surplus of 11.8 per cent, based on AM Best’s calculations.
The company’s top-line performance has remained stable, despite a slightly lower-than-average premium growth rate in its voluntary motor segment. Union has refined its underwriting strategy to improve profitability while expanding its accident and health, as well as commercial liability, businesses.
AM Best said underwriting profitability improved consistently, with a record low net combined ratio of 91.1 per cent in 2025, while net investment yield stood at 3.0 per cent, including capital gains and losses.
Union’s underwriting portfolio remains moderately diversified but slightly skewed toward motor insurance, with other key business lines including commercial fire, liability, and accident and health insurance.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, May 21, 2026
AM BEST AFFIRMS TAIWAN’S UNION EXCELLENT CREDIT RATINGS
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
INTERSYSTEMS AI-NATIVE EHR EARNS EU MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATION CERTIFICATION
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- InterSystems announced that its electronic health record (EHR) solutions have received Class IIa Medical Devices certification under the European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745.
The company said the approval marks what it believes is the first fully unified artificial intelligence (AI)-native EHR to achieve MDR Class IIa certification in the EU.
The certification covers InterSystems IntelliCare and InterSystems TrakCare, validating that the platforms meet stringent EU safety, quality and regulatory standards for medical technologies.
In a statement, the creative data technology provider said the milestone strengthens healthcare organisations’ ability to responsibly scale AI capabilities while maintaining confidence among clinicians, providers and regulators.
“Healthcare organisations are rightfully demanding that AI be more than just an experimental add-on. By securing the EU’s first MDR certification for an AI-native EHR, we are establishing a standard that AI should be at the core of all healthcare applications,” said InterSystems President, Don Woodlock.
Built on TrakCare’s interoperability foundation, IntelliCare integrates AI directly into the platform’s data architecture rather than relying on standalone third-party applications.
The company said the system is designed to streamline governance, reduce clinician workloads and support safer clinical decision-making through embedded "human-in-the-loop" safeguards.
InterSystems IntelliCare includes features such as AI-generated patient summaries, clinical documentation support, conversational interfaces, and intelligent workflows.
The platform also has features such as ambient clinical orchestration capabilities that automatically capture, structure and save clinical data in real time while suggesting clinical documentation and orders for clinician approval.
The company said IntelliCare is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare information technology systems, leveraging InterSystems’ longstanding expertise in interoperability, integration and healthcare data management.
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The company said the approval marks what it believes is the first fully unified artificial intelligence (AI)-native EHR to achieve MDR Class IIa certification in the EU.
The certification covers InterSystems IntelliCare and InterSystems TrakCare, validating that the platforms meet stringent EU safety, quality and regulatory standards for medical technologies.
In a statement, the creative data technology provider said the milestone strengthens healthcare organisations’ ability to responsibly scale AI capabilities while maintaining confidence among clinicians, providers and regulators.
“Healthcare organisations are rightfully demanding that AI be more than just an experimental add-on. By securing the EU’s first MDR certification for an AI-native EHR, we are establishing a standard that AI should be at the core of all healthcare applications,” said InterSystems President, Don Woodlock.
Built on TrakCare’s interoperability foundation, IntelliCare integrates AI directly into the platform’s data architecture rather than relying on standalone third-party applications.
The company said the system is designed to streamline governance, reduce clinician workloads and support safer clinical decision-making through embedded "human-in-the-loop" safeguards.
InterSystems IntelliCare includes features such as AI-generated patient summaries, clinical documentation support, conversational interfaces, and intelligent workflows.
The platform also has features such as ambient clinical orchestration capabilities that automatically capture, structure and save clinical data in real time while suggesting clinical documentation and orders for clinician approval.
The company said IntelliCare is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare information technology systems, leveraging InterSystems’ longstanding expertise in interoperability, integration and healthcare data management.
-- BERNAMA
The Growth Story is Coming Together. Engineering Was Never the Destination.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy transition is underway, but the harder question has never been whether to transition. It is how to fund it without weakening the economics that make it viable.
As the country works towards its 2050 net-zero target, the energy sector must deploy substantial upfront capital while preserving return thresholds required by investors, lenders and project owners. At the same time, decarbonisation, energy security and infrastructure modernisation remain national priorities.
For Kinergy Advancement Berhad (“Kinergy”), the issue is not cost versus sustainability. The real test is whether both can be integrated in a way that is technically executable and commercially defensible.
This is where engineering discipline matters.
While shaped by financing structures and offtake agreements, capital discipline is equally embedded in technology choices. Run-of-river mini hydropower, where site conditions permit, can reduce capital intensity by avoiding large-scale civil works while delivering reliable renewable generation. Waste Heat Recovery (“WHR”) using Organic Rankine Cycle (“ORC”) technology, as deployed at Safran Landing Systems Malaysia, takes a different route — unlocking value from energy already available in industrial processes.
For clients, this improves cost efficiency and operational performance. For Kinergy, it creates recurring income through long-term contractual arrangements.
Malaysia’s energy transition also faces a trilemma: grid reliability, cost efficiency and decarbonisation. Solar capacity remains important, but it cannot solve every part of the equation on its own. Kinergy has built a diversified platform across mini hydro, biogas, waste heat recovery and solar, while strengthening its role in gas-fired transition assets.
Dato’ Lai Keng Onn, Kinergy’s founder, Executive Deputy Chairman and Group Managing Director, said:
“The energy transition is not about sacrificing cost efficiency for sustainability, or the other way around. It is about engineering solutions that deliver both.”
That approach is increasingly visible in Kinergy’s numbers. Its Sustainable Energy Solutions (“SES”) segment grew from MYR107.8 million, or 49% of Group revenue in FY2024, to MYR328.2 million, or 69% of Group revenue in FY2025. The increase of more than MYR200 million shows that the shift is now being reflected commercially.
Kinergy’s credibility is also supported by its relationship with PETRONAS-related entities, including three awarded projects and two gas-fired power plants that serve as transition-enabling infrastructure. These projects bridge Malaysia’s current energy mix and long-term decarbonisation ambitions.
For industrial businesses, energy strategy is no longer a utility decision. It shapes cost structures, competitiveness and compliance outcomes. Companies need solutions that reduce emissions without compromising reliability or financial discipline.
Kinergy’s evolution from an engineering-led business into a diversified energy platform is therefore not a reinvention. It is the natural extension of its engineering foundation.
“Our entry into the Independent Power Producer space and our technical alliance with B.Grimm mark the next deliberate step in that journey. They are the natural progression of a strategy that was never only about engineering.”
Malaysia’s transition will require companies that can balance capital intensity, technical execution and long-term returns. For Kinergy, engineering was never the destination. It was the beginning.
SOURCE : Aegis Communication
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Jason Fong
Tel: +6012-8631134
Email: jason@aegiscomm.com.my
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As the country works towards its 2050 net-zero target, the energy sector must deploy substantial upfront capital while preserving return thresholds required by investors, lenders and project owners. At the same time, decarbonisation, energy security and infrastructure modernisation remain national priorities.
For Kinergy Advancement Berhad (“Kinergy”), the issue is not cost versus sustainability. The real test is whether both can be integrated in a way that is technically executable and commercially defensible.
This is where engineering discipline matters.
While shaped by financing structures and offtake agreements, capital discipline is equally embedded in technology choices. Run-of-river mini hydropower, where site conditions permit, can reduce capital intensity by avoiding large-scale civil works while delivering reliable renewable generation. Waste Heat Recovery (“WHR”) using Organic Rankine Cycle (“ORC”) technology, as deployed at Safran Landing Systems Malaysia, takes a different route — unlocking value from energy already available in industrial processes.
For clients, this improves cost efficiency and operational performance. For Kinergy, it creates recurring income through long-term contractual arrangements.
Malaysia’s energy transition also faces a trilemma: grid reliability, cost efficiency and decarbonisation. Solar capacity remains important, but it cannot solve every part of the equation on its own. Kinergy has built a diversified platform across mini hydro, biogas, waste heat recovery and solar, while strengthening its role in gas-fired transition assets.
Dato’ Lai Keng Onn, Kinergy’s founder, Executive Deputy Chairman and Group Managing Director, said:
“The energy transition is not about sacrificing cost efficiency for sustainability, or the other way around. It is about engineering solutions that deliver both.”
That approach is increasingly visible in Kinergy’s numbers. Its Sustainable Energy Solutions (“SES”) segment grew from MYR107.8 million, or 49% of Group revenue in FY2024, to MYR328.2 million, or 69% of Group revenue in FY2025. The increase of more than MYR200 million shows that the shift is now being reflected commercially.
Kinergy’s credibility is also supported by its relationship with PETRONAS-related entities, including three awarded projects and two gas-fired power plants that serve as transition-enabling infrastructure. These projects bridge Malaysia’s current energy mix and long-term decarbonisation ambitions.
For industrial businesses, energy strategy is no longer a utility decision. It shapes cost structures, competitiveness and compliance outcomes. Companies need solutions that reduce emissions without compromising reliability or financial discipline.
Kinergy’s evolution from an engineering-led business into a diversified energy platform is therefore not a reinvention. It is the natural extension of its engineering foundation.
“Our entry into the Independent Power Producer space and our technical alliance with B.Grimm mark the next deliberate step in that journey. They are the natural progression of a strategy that was never only about engineering.”
Malaysia’s transition will require companies that can balance capital intensity, technical execution and long-term returns. For Kinergy, engineering was never the destination. It was the beginning.
SOURCE : Aegis Communication
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Jason Fong
Tel: +6012-8631134
Email: jason@aegiscomm.com.my
--BERNAMA
JENFI CROSSES US$100 MLN IN SME FINANCING ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Jenfi announced it has surpassed US$100 million in cumulative financing originations across Southeast Asia, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion in Singapore and Vietnam. (US$1 = RM3.97)
The Southeast Asia-focused small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) credit platform provides growth financing and working capital solutions to underserved businesses through proprietary underwriting infrastructure, alternative data models and institutional capital partnerships.
“Southeast Asia continues to face a significant SME credit gap, particularly for businesses underserved by traditional collateral-based lending.
“Crossing the US$100 million milestone reflects the underwriting infrastructure, operational discipline, and institutional partnerships we have built over time,” said Jenfi Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Liu in a statement.
Since inception, Jenfi has evaluated over 30,000 SME financing enquiries across Southeast Asia while continuing to expand its underwriting and portfolio monitoring infrastructure to support scalable credit deployment and faster financing turnaround times.
The company has also expanded beyond its initial revenue-based financing model into a broader SME credit platform supporting growth financing, working capital and supply-chain financing structures.
Jenfi continues to invest in AI-assisted underwriting automation and operational infrastructure designed to improve capital efficiency and credit decisioning capabilities. The platform currently delivers same-day underwriting decisions for qualified applicants and maintains a portfolio generating gross internal rates of return above 40 per cent.
To date, the company has completed more than 2,400 financings across Southeast Asia and reported strong repeat utilisation among eligible borrowers, reflecting sustained demand for flexible SME financing solutions.
Looking ahead, Jenfi plans to continue expanding its institutional funding relationships, embedded financing capabilities, and underwriting infrastructure as it continues building a broader SME credit platform for Southeast Asia.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, May 15, 2026
BAISE HOSTS CROSS-BORDER CULTURAL PROGRAMME TO STRENGTHEN CHINA-VIETNAM TIES
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| China-Vietnam ethnic costume display and interactive singing performance by singers. |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Baise City in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has held a series of cross-border cultural and people-to-people exchange activities with Vietnam under the 2026 Guangxi March 3rd · Bagui Carnival, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and regional cultural integration.
Leveraging its border location, Baise organised programmes spanning sports, intangible cultural heritage, literature, music and folk traditions, including football and basketball friendly matches, cultural performances, reading exchanges and community-based folk activities involving participants from both sides of the China-Vietnam border.
The initiatives featured participation from Chinese and Vietnamese athletes, artists, writers and youth representatives, with events designed to promote cultural understanding and grassroots connectivity, according to a statement.
Key highlights included the China-Vietnam Border Staff Football Invitational Tournament in Napo County and a basketball friendly match in Jingxi, alongside an intangible cultural heritage exchange gala showcasing Zhuang opera, traditional crafts and joint performances by Chinese and Vietnamese troupes.
Youth engagement was further strengthened through a joint reading event and a cross-border new folk song concert blending traditional and modern musical styles.
The programme also included community-based folk activities at Jingxi Equan Scenic Area, where residents from both countries participated in cultural demonstrations, handicraft-making and traditional food experiences such as five-colour glutinous rice.
Baise authorities said the series of events reflects ongoing efforts to deepen cross-border cultural exchange, enhance mutual understanding and consolidate long-standing friendship between China and Vietnam.
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MOBIX LABS TARGETS CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAIN WITH SPD DEAL
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mobix Labs has unveiled plans to expand into the strategic rare earth and critical minerals sector through a proposed acquisition of Special Project Delivery LLC (SPD), a United States (US)-based supply chain platform.
According to a statement, the proposed acquisition would expand Mobix Labs’ national security operations into the supply chain supporting modern defence, aerospace, and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Mobix Labs currently supplies technologies for US and allied fighter jets, missiles, submarines, and satellites.
The company said the Letter of Intent is non-binding, and there can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed or the proposed transaction completed.
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According to a statement, the proposed acquisition would expand Mobix Labs’ national security operations into the supply chain supporting modern defence, aerospace, and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Mobix Labs currently supplies technologies for US and allied fighter jets, missiles, submarines, and satellites.
The company said the Letter of Intent is non-binding, and there can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed or the proposed transaction completed.
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MARY KAY LAUNCHES GLOBAL SOCIAL SQUAD PILOT PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
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| The Global Social Squad ignites a diverse and talented group of 73 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants with representation across 15 markets in four regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Europe. These digital leaders create engaging, high-quality content, participate in global campaign activations, and share practical social media strategies with their communities and other Independent Beauty Consultants, fuelling both brand relevance and business growth. (Image Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.) |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening digital engagement by empowering Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as brand advocates and social media content creators.
The programme, which will be introduced in selected markets worldwide in 2026, is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its presence in an increasingly social-first business environment and enhance engagement with consumers across digital platforms.
According to Mary Kay, the GSS brings together IBCs who are recognised for their creativity, authenticity and social media capabilities to produce digital content, participate in global campaigns, and share social media strategies with their communities and fellow consultants.
Mary Kay Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer, Tara Eustace said the programme is intended to help consultants strengthen digital storytelling and consumer engagement in a social-first business environment.
In a statement, the company said the initiative is also expected to support brand visibility, increase product discovery through user-generated content, and strengthen peer-to-peer learning within the Mary Kay community.
A total of 73 members have been selected for the pilot programme, representing 15 markets across North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe.
Participants will receive exclusive merchandise, take part in content-based challenges, and gain access to training and development opportunities throughout the year.
Mary Kay said the pilot programme will allow the company to evaluate and refine the initiative ahead of a potential wider rollout beginning in 2027 and beyond.
The global leader in beauty and entrepreneurship added that the programme forms part of its efforts to develop a scalable business model that combines entrepreneurship, creativity, and personal connection.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Quest Software Extends Data and AI Leadership with Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, Enhancing its Trusted Data Management Platform
New capabilities deliver cloud-native modeling, AI-powered policy management, and an expanded library of QuestAI assistants, giving modern data teams a single, governed foundation for analytics and AI initiatives — from data structure to data access
AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Software, a global leader in data management, cybersecurity and platform modernization, today announced two major releases to the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, the industry’s only unified, end-to-end SaaS platform for trusted, AI-ready data. Building on the Automated Data Product Factory, the transformative new capability introduced earlier this year, the platform’s new AI-powered capabilities deliver innovative technology for modern data teams with the release of Quest Data Modeler, a cloud-native data modeling tool, and Quest Data Intelligence, which expands the library of AI assistants spanning governance, lineage, compliance, data products, data quality, and natural-language access to governed data. To learn more, visit: quest.com/data-management-platform.
Most organizations stitch together separate data modeling tools, governance suites, and AI assistants, leaving them with multiple naming definitions, broken audit trails, and AI assistants running on ungoverned data. Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, working jointly within the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, eliminates that fragmentation, giving customers a trusted, reliable experience with a shared understanding of their data. Data modeling establishes the logical definition and naming standards, and data governance keeps those standards consistent across the platform creating consistent business terms wherever data is consumed. QuestAI assistants speak the same language to every user. The result is one platform, one audit trail, and one shared understanding of data from how it is structured to how it is consumed.
”Trusted data is the backbone of any modern AI strategy, and our continued innovation is helping organizations turn AI ambition into real business value – with lower risk, higher accuracy, and the trusted data that makes faster AI deployment possible,” said Michael Laudon, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Quest Software. “At the pace we’re all moving in the AI era, trust can’t be tacked on after the fact – it has to be baked in from the start, or AI initiatives stall. That’s why we designed the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform with multiple entry points, each aligned to different stages of enterprise data and AI maturity, so we can meet our customers where they are. Some organizations are just beginning to address data visibility and quality; others are operationalizing governance and lineage to meet regulatory and risk requirements; and the most advanced are managing data as a product making it continuously trusted, reusable, and scalable for AI, analytics, and automation. By adding AI-powered data modeling and data intelligence, we are providing organizations with a first-of-its-kind solution that spans the entire data lifecycle, and helps them achieve trusted, AI-ready data faster – no matter where they are in their journey.”
“The bottom line is, there is no trusted AI without trusted data, and there is no trusted data without sound data modeling. That is where it all begins,” said Rocky Creel, Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase. “Fragmented data landscapes, inconsistent definitions, and manual processes slow everything down and erode confidence in what we deliver downstream. Quest Software’s data modeling solutions give us the rigor and consistency we need at the foundation through well-defined structures, shared semantics, and governed designs that every downstream capability can build from. When your models are right, governance, lineage, and AI readiness follow. That’s why Quest’s continued innovation in data modeling is so critical in helping to build a scalable, trusted, AI-ready data ecosystem.”
Across every industry and organization, data teams are dealing with fragmented, untrusted data that limits their AI readiness, accelerating regulatory compliance, and disparate tools and definitions that erode trust in data product outputs. Existing solutions have provided support for one of these problems, whereas the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform addresses all three within a single offering, and is built for how modern data teams work. With Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, the Trusted Data Management Platform now governs the two layers that matter most in the modern data stack – how data is modeled, and how data is governed. No other solution covers both in a single offering.
Quest Data Modeler is purpose-built for modern data stacks and to eliminate the trade-off between legacy tools that lack modern collaboration, and lightweight SaaS-enabled tools that lack governance. Drawing on Quest’s leadership in data modeling, it combines AI-powered data modeling with enterprise-level governance in a single offering, delivering real-time collaboration, governed business definitions, and standard naming across hybrid and cloud environments including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, and others. Quest Data Modeler capabilities include:
AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Software, a global leader in data management, cybersecurity and platform modernization, today announced two major releases to the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, the industry’s only unified, end-to-end SaaS platform for trusted, AI-ready data. Building on the Automated Data Product Factory, the transformative new capability introduced earlier this year, the platform’s new AI-powered capabilities deliver innovative technology for modern data teams with the release of Quest Data Modeler, a cloud-native data modeling tool, and Quest Data Intelligence, which expands the library of AI assistants spanning governance, lineage, compliance, data products, data quality, and natural-language access to governed data. To learn more, visit: quest.com/data-management-platform.
Most organizations stitch together separate data modeling tools, governance suites, and AI assistants, leaving them with multiple naming definitions, broken audit trails, and AI assistants running on ungoverned data. Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, working jointly within the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, eliminates that fragmentation, giving customers a trusted, reliable experience with a shared understanding of their data. Data modeling establishes the logical definition and naming standards, and data governance keeps those standards consistent across the platform creating consistent business terms wherever data is consumed. QuestAI assistants speak the same language to every user. The result is one platform, one audit trail, and one shared understanding of data from how it is structured to how it is consumed.
”Trusted data is the backbone of any modern AI strategy, and our continued innovation is helping organizations turn AI ambition into real business value – with lower risk, higher accuracy, and the trusted data that makes faster AI deployment possible,” said Michael Laudon, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Quest Software. “At the pace we’re all moving in the AI era, trust can’t be tacked on after the fact – it has to be baked in from the start, or AI initiatives stall. That’s why we designed the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform with multiple entry points, each aligned to different stages of enterprise data and AI maturity, so we can meet our customers where they are. Some organizations are just beginning to address data visibility and quality; others are operationalizing governance and lineage to meet regulatory and risk requirements; and the most advanced are managing data as a product making it continuously trusted, reusable, and scalable for AI, analytics, and automation. By adding AI-powered data modeling and data intelligence, we are providing organizations with a first-of-its-kind solution that spans the entire data lifecycle, and helps them achieve trusted, AI-ready data faster – no matter where they are in their journey.”
“The bottom line is, there is no trusted AI without trusted data, and there is no trusted data without sound data modeling. That is where it all begins,” said Rocky Creel, Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase. “Fragmented data landscapes, inconsistent definitions, and manual processes slow everything down and erode confidence in what we deliver downstream. Quest Software’s data modeling solutions give us the rigor and consistency we need at the foundation through well-defined structures, shared semantics, and governed designs that every downstream capability can build from. When your models are right, governance, lineage, and AI readiness follow. That’s why Quest’s continued innovation in data modeling is so critical in helping to build a scalable, trusted, AI-ready data ecosystem.”
Across every industry and organization, data teams are dealing with fragmented, untrusted data that limits their AI readiness, accelerating regulatory compliance, and disparate tools and definitions that erode trust in data product outputs. Existing solutions have provided support for one of these problems, whereas the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform addresses all three within a single offering, and is built for how modern data teams work. With Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, the Trusted Data Management Platform now governs the two layers that matter most in the modern data stack – how data is modeled, and how data is governed. No other solution covers both in a single offering.
Quest Data Modeler is purpose-built for modern data stacks and to eliminate the trade-off between legacy tools that lack modern collaboration, and lightweight SaaS-enabled tools that lack governance. Drawing on Quest’s leadership in data modeling, it combines AI-powered data modeling with enterprise-level governance in a single offering, delivering real-time collaboration, governed business definitions, and standard naming across hybrid and cloud environments including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, and others. Quest Data Modeler capabilities include:
- AI-Assisted Modeling, a natural-language interface that generates and refines models, suggests consistent naming conventions, and accelerates delivery through proposal-and-review workflows. Modeling cycles now drop from weeks to hours without sacrificing the audit trails that organizations require.
- Real-Time Collaborative Modeling allows data architects, analytics engineers, business analysts, and data stewards to work in a single live workspace, with comments and discussions handled directly in the modeling workspace to eliminate siloed work.
- Enterprise Model Repository delivers a centralized Mart repository with model locking, version history, multi-user conflict resolution and controlled change management, giving data teams the rigor required for large, multi-team programs and a governance infrastructure that other cloud-native modelers don’t have.
- Full-Stack Modeling includes conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling in one place with visibility across every layer, ensuring that “customer” and “revenue” mean the same thing across every team, dashboard and AI system.
- erwin Heritage and Hybrid Coexistence giving the tens of thousands of organizations that rely on existing erwin investments now can migrate assets, maintain hybrid workflows, and move to the cloud at their own pace, giving them the ability to protect decades of modeling discipline without starting over — a path no cloud-native competitor can match.
Quest Data Intelligence builds on Quest’s history of unmatched and proven data intelligence and governance capabilities, infusing AI-driven innovations to directly help organizations deliver trusted, AI-ready data at the speed and scale modern AI demands while reducing regulatory risk. Quest Data Intelligence capabilities include:
- AI-Powered Policy Manager delivers governance that keeps pace with regulation instead of chasing it. This feature generates policies directly from some of the most stringent regulatory frameworks – including the EU AI Act, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework and GDPR, with real-time policy enforcement at the point of data access, delivering a policy-as-code approach backed by continuous compliance monitoring and full audit trails.
- Expanded QuestAI Assistant Library builds on the QuestAI Stewardship Assistant and helps organizations develop business glossaries up to 75 percent faster and onboards new data sources up to 10x faster. New assistants now span glossary and ownership, data lineage, compliance, data products and data quality.
- Universal Semantic Assistant provides natural-language access to governed, trusted insights powered by Quest’s semantic layer, closing the persistent gap between business questions and the technical data that answers them.
MDSap Tech, a Quest Platinum Partner and SAP Gold Partner within the Midis Group ecosystem, brings more than 30 years of experience helping organizations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa modernize data management, analytics, and digital transformation strategies. “Quest Software is taking a strong step forward with the latest evolution of data modeling, making it more collaborative, accessible, and efficient. The Quest Data Modeler has the potential to significantly broaden participation beyond traditional technical users, enabling business users to play a more active role in the modeling process, which is hugely important for all organizations,” said Ömer Akgül, Technology and Analytics Solutions Manager, MDSap Tech. “This new offering can bring organizations substantial benefits, including improved alignment between business and IT, faster iteration cycles, and more accurate representation of business needs. The integration of AI-powered capabilities stands out as a key enabler, helping to simplify complex modeling tasks and accelerate productivity.”
Tecnet Dati has more than 30 years of experience as an IT consulting firm offering services across AI, advanced analytics, data governance and management, and more, and is a Quest Platinum+ Partner. “The user interface is much lighter, while still providing the substance and core functionality to someone that might not be as experienced with data modeling,” said Renato Comes, Sales and Marketing Director, Tecnet Dati. “With integration with the Mart repository, this will allow implementation of a hybrid environment where downstream consumers who are less technical can build the models to meet their business needs, while modeling teams can refine them from a more in-depth standpoint. It builds a modelling ecosystem of collaboration, speed and scale.”
About Quest Software
Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges through trusted, AI-ready data, secure identities, and modernized platforms. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies, including more than 90% of the Fortune 500, count on Quest Software. For more information, visit www.quest.com or follow Quest Software on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
Media contact:
Matt Hurst
Head of Corporate Communications
matt.hurst@quest.com
SOURCE: Quest Software Inc.
Tecnet Dati has more than 30 years of experience as an IT consulting firm offering services across AI, advanced analytics, data governance and management, and more, and is a Quest Platinum+ Partner. “The user interface is much lighter, while still providing the substance and core functionality to someone that might not be as experienced with data modeling,” said Renato Comes, Sales and Marketing Director, Tecnet Dati. “With integration with the Mart repository, this will allow implementation of a hybrid environment where downstream consumers who are less technical can build the models to meet their business needs, while modeling teams can refine them from a more in-depth standpoint. It builds a modelling ecosystem of collaboration, speed and scale.”
About Quest Software
Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges through trusted, AI-ready data, secure identities, and modernized platforms. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies, including more than 90% of the Fortune 500, count on Quest Software. For more information, visit www.quest.com or follow Quest Software on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
Media contact:
Matt Hurst
Head of Corporate Communications
matt.hurst@quest.com
SOURCE: Quest Software Inc.
HUAYAN ROBOTICS TO SHOWCASE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS IN MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Huayan Robotics, an intelligent collaborative robotics specialist, will showcase its latest automation solutions at METALTECH & AUTOMEX 2026 from May 20 to 23 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
The company in a statement said it will present a portfolio of flexible, efficient, and intelligent robotic systems, reflecting its commitment to the Malaysian and broader Southeast Asian market.
Huayan Robotics will highlight solutions for welding applications and high-frequency industrial scenarios, including collaborative welding robot models designed for large and complex workpieces, alongside a lightweight model equipped with a magnetic base for flexible deployment across multiple stations.
Tailored for industries such as shipbuilding, structural steel fabrication and metal fabrication, the systems feature force-controlled drag-to-teach, automatic seam tracking and adaptive path correction, helping reduce programming effort while improving welding precision and consistency.
In addition, Huayan Robotics will also showcase its integrated automation solutions, including CNC loading and unloading robots which deliver high speed, precision, and stable operation, supported by long-term partnerships with leading global machine tool manufacturers.
Its heavy-payload palletising robot solution offers up to 60-kilogramme payload, 2.2-metre reach and eight to 13 cycles per minute, targeting high-throughput industries such as food and beverage, daily chemicals and logistics.
Meanwhile, inspection robots equipped with artificial intelligence-enhanced 2.5D vision systems are designed to provide smarter and more cost-effective quality control by improving inspection accuracy and efficiency.
Backed by over 20 years of expertise and following its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), Huayan Robotics is accelerating its global expansion, with Southeast Asia identified as a key strategic growth market.
-- BERNAMA
The company in a statement said it will present a portfolio of flexible, efficient, and intelligent robotic systems, reflecting its commitment to the Malaysian and broader Southeast Asian market.
Huayan Robotics will highlight solutions for welding applications and high-frequency industrial scenarios, including collaborative welding robot models designed for large and complex workpieces, alongside a lightweight model equipped with a magnetic base for flexible deployment across multiple stations.
Tailored for industries such as shipbuilding, structural steel fabrication and metal fabrication, the systems feature force-controlled drag-to-teach, automatic seam tracking and adaptive path correction, helping reduce programming effort while improving welding precision and consistency.
In addition, Huayan Robotics will also showcase its integrated automation solutions, including CNC loading and unloading robots which deliver high speed, precision, and stable operation, supported by long-term partnerships with leading global machine tool manufacturers.
Its heavy-payload palletising robot solution offers up to 60-kilogramme payload, 2.2-metre reach and eight to 13 cycles per minute, targeting high-throughput industries such as food and beverage, daily chemicals and logistics.
Meanwhile, inspection robots equipped with artificial intelligence-enhanced 2.5D vision systems are designed to provide smarter and more cost-effective quality control by improving inspection accuracy and efficiency.
Backed by over 20 years of expertise and following its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), Huayan Robotics is accelerating its global expansion, with Southeast Asia identified as a key strategic growth market.
-- BERNAMA
SKHTU Launches Academy System: Making Education the Starting Point of Inclusive Finance
DENVER, May 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the crypto market enters a mature phase, user education has become the new engine driving industry growth. Recently, SKHTU Exchange announced the launch of SKHTU Academy, featuring systematic courses, data-driven learning models, and practical training paths. The goal is to help global users grow into professional investors with financial logic and risk awareness. Industry experts believe this systematic education strategy achieves the true meaning of “financial inclusion.”
The SKHTU Academy curriculum is divided into three main stages: foundational knowledge, strategic advancement, and asset management. In the introductory stage, courses use visual and case-based teaching to explain blockchain basics, trading logic, and asset security. The advanced stage focuses on derivatives operations, RWA investment, and risk diversification strategies. The senior stage simulates institutional asset management environments, teaching how to balance returns and risks.
The platform also features a “real-time market classroom,” integrating market hotspots and data updates to provide users with instant strategy analysis. SKHTU incorporates AI technology into its education system, generating personalized growth models for users based on learning data and trading behavior analysis. The system dynamically adjusts course recommendations and practical tasks according to user learning records, operational habits, and risk preferences.
Upon course completion, the system generates an “Investment Capability Index” to showcase user growth trajectory. SKHTU states that this data-driven learning model not only improves educational efficiency but also enables users to quantify their risk awareness and strategy level, turning educational outcomes into tangible investment capabilities.
SKHTU Academy is not just a learning platform, but also part of the community ecosystem. The platform regularly holds online seminars and regional offline events, inviting analysts and scholars to interpret market trends together. Data shows that users participating in SKHTU Academy courses have a retention rate 42% higher than ordinary users and a longer active cycle. This demonstrates that education is not merely an additional service, but a core pillar for the sustainable development of the platform.
Brand spokesperson Anna Kowalski said: “Financial education should not remain theoretical, but help users develop independent investment judgment, building long-term trust through understanding risk. This is not only the goal of our education program, but also a reflection of our platform values.”
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0e8213c3-4de3-421f-939d-74ad6889ebf9
Media Contact:
Anna Kowalski
minhquankg48@gmail.com
SOURCE: Skhtu Exchange Services Ltd
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
--BERNAMA
The SKHTU Academy curriculum is divided into three main stages: foundational knowledge, strategic advancement, and asset management. In the introductory stage, courses use visual and case-based teaching to explain blockchain basics, trading logic, and asset security. The advanced stage focuses on derivatives operations, RWA investment, and risk diversification strategies. The senior stage simulates institutional asset management environments, teaching how to balance returns and risks.
The platform also features a “real-time market classroom,” integrating market hotspots and data updates to provide users with instant strategy analysis. SKHTU incorporates AI technology into its education system, generating personalized growth models for users based on learning data and trading behavior analysis. The system dynamically adjusts course recommendations and practical tasks according to user learning records, operational habits, and risk preferences.
Upon course completion, the system generates an “Investment Capability Index” to showcase user growth trajectory. SKHTU states that this data-driven learning model not only improves educational efficiency but also enables users to quantify their risk awareness and strategy level, turning educational outcomes into tangible investment capabilities.
SKHTU Academy is not just a learning platform, but also part of the community ecosystem. The platform regularly holds online seminars and regional offline events, inviting analysts and scholars to interpret market trends together. Data shows that users participating in SKHTU Academy courses have a retention rate 42% higher than ordinary users and a longer active cycle. This demonstrates that education is not merely an additional service, but a core pillar for the sustainable development of the platform.
Brand spokesperson Anna Kowalski said: “Financial education should not remain theoretical, but help users develop independent investment judgment, building long-term trust through understanding risk. This is not only the goal of our education program, but also a reflection of our platform values.”
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0e8213c3-4de3-421f-939d-74ad6889ebf9
Media Contact:
Anna Kowalski
minhquankg48@gmail.com
SOURCE: Skhtu Exchange Services Ltd
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
--BERNAMA
MBSB BANK LAUNCHES SME STABILISATION RELIEF FACILITY (SME SRF) TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES NAVIGATING GEOPOLITICAL UNCERTAINTY
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PETALING JAYA, May 14 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Berhad (MBSB Bank) yesterday announced the launch of the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF), a strategic financing initiative designed to provide timely working capital support to viable Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This facility aligns with Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) RM5 billion fund established to help businesses manage operational disruptions and cash flow constraints arising from the ongoing geopolitical conflict in West Asia.
The SME SRF is specifically tailored for Malaysian SMEs that have experienced financial stress due to trade and supply chain disruptions since March 2026. By providing essential liquidity, MBSB Bank aims to support businesses in sustaining their operations and navigating this period of global economic uncertainty. In line with industry efforts to enhance access to financing, MBSB Bank is also streamlining its credit assessment processes to ensure affected businesses receive timely assistance.
Noor Mohamed Amin Bin Mohamed, Group Chief Commercial Banking Officer of MBSB Berhad, said “At MBSB Bank, we recognize that SMEs are the backbone of Malaysia’s economy, yet they are often the most vulnerable to global geopolitical shifts. The SME SRF is a proactive intervention designed to provide a vital liquidity buffer for businesses facing with supply chain disruptions and rising operational costs. By streamlining our credit assessment processes, we are ensuring that eligible SMEs receive the urgent financial support they need to maintain business continuity and emerge more resilient despite the current market volatility.”
MBSB Bank offers financing of up to RM750,000 per SME to help alleviate cash flow constraints. Eligible SMEs may obtain financing for a tenure of up to five years, at a maximum financing rate of 3.75% per annum (inclusive of the guarantee fee). The financing is supported by guarantees of up to 80% from Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (CGC) or Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP), particularly for SMEs without sufficient collateral. The facility is specifically designated for working capital purposes and strictly excludes the refinancing of any existing facilities.
To qualify for the facility, businesses must be viable Malaysian SMEs as defined by SME Corporation Malaysia with at least 51% share of ownership held by Malaysians.
Applicants must demonstrate that they have been materially affected by trade and supply chain disruptions resulting from the West Asia conflict.
SMEs interested in the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility can begin submitting their applications starting 15 May 2026 until 31 December 2026, or until the fund is fully utilised. For further information or to check eligibility, business owners are encouraged to:
· Contact their dedicated Relationship Manager.
· Visit the nearest MBSB Bank branch nationwide.
· Browse the official website at www.mbsbbank.com.
· Submit enquiries via email at commercialbanking@mbsbbank.com.
About MBSB Berhad
MBSB Berhad (MBSB) is a dynamic financial services group with a longstanding role in supporting the nation’s financial system and economic development. MBSB is the holding company of MBSB Bank Berhad, MBSB Investment Bank Berhad (formerly MIDF Amanah Investment Bank), and Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF). MBSB Bank Berhad is a progressive Islamic bank offering comprehensive Shariah-compliant banking solutions to retail, SME, and corporate customers, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainable financing. MBSB Investment Bank Berhad serves as the Group’s investment banking and capital markets arm, providing advisory, research, equity brokerage, and capital markets services. MIDF plays a pivotal role in supporting business and industrial development through development finance, nurturing a resilient and thriving SME ecosystem, complemented by its asset management capabilities.
SOURCE: MBSB Berhad (MBSB)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Norsiah Juriani Johari
Group Head Group Communications & Marketing Department
Group Corporate Strategy
Tel: +6012 900 1907
Email: norsiah.johari@mbsb.com
Name: Arna Farisa Binti Mohamad Isa
Senior Manager
Group Communications & Marketing Department
Group Corporate Strategy
Tel: +6013 394 2590
Email: arna.farisa@mbsb.com
--BERNAMA
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Green Building Initiative Announces Departure of CEO Vicki Worden
Vicki Worden, CAE, led GBI to achieve tremendous growth during her 11-year tenure; The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, appointed as GBI Interim CEO
PORTLAND, Ore., May 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Building Initiative (GBI) is announcing the planned departure of its CEO, Vicki Worden. Worden is leaving to take a new CEO role after serving as GBI’s chief executive since 2015. GBI is an international nonprofit organization and ANSI accredited standards developer that operates virtually with a 30-member staff.
“Vicki Worden’s tenure has been defined by an unwavering commitment to expanding GBI’s mission impact,” stated Sumayyah Theron, Chair of GBI’s Board of Directors and CEO and Founder of Avant-garde Sustainable Solutions. “Under Vicki’s leadership, GBI evolved from a U.S.-focused organization into a truly global presence, now serving members in more than 20 countries. Her vision and dedication helped GBI’s green building standards reach more than one billion square feet of certified commercial and multifamily space worldwide and positioned GBI as a leading certifier across multifamily housing, health care facilities, data centers, and beyond. We are deeply grateful for everything Vicki has brought to this organization and wish her great success as she continues to advance mission-driven leadership.”
GBI’s mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Its community of 15,000 is united by a vision of sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings for all.
Prior to her leadership at GBI, Worden’s experience included interim CEO roles and senior executive roles in the Washington, D.C., association community as well as more than ten years running her own strategic management consulting firm based in Maryland and Maine. She has been a significant force in sustainability and built environment spaces for more than 30 years.
“I am deeply grateful for the partnership of GBI’s Board members over my eleven years and for our joint commitment to meaningful growth,” stated Worden. “GBI is known for its culture of service, collaboration, transparency, and teamwork, and it is a culture we built intentionally to support our vision and mission. It has been an honor to serve alongside GBI’s highly passionate members, assessors, clients, and staff. I know I’m leaving GBI in great hands as it continues to advance and increase its positive impact in its next evolution.”
Worden’s departure is slated for late June 2026, and a consulting firm will be engaged to manage the search for Worden’s permanent replacement.
For the transition period, GBI’s Board has appointed The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, as GBI’s Interim CEO. Ayers is a nationally recognized leader in architecture, public service, and organizational transformation, with a distinguished career spanning government, nonprofit, and private sector roles. He most recently has served in multiple interim chief executive roles, including Interim CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (twice, in 2022 and 2024) and Interim CEO of the American Institute of Architects in 2025, where he provided steady leadership during pivotal transition periods and helped position each organization for long-term success. Mr. Ayers previously served as the 11th Architect of the Capitol, appointed by Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate.
About GBI
GBI, Inc. is an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer whose mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of the Green Globes®, Journey to Net Zero™, Guiding Principles Compliance™, and Ascent Building Certification™ programs, and it is the parent company of GB Initiative Canada. GBI also issues professional credentials, including the Green Globes Professional (GGP) and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). To learn more about opportunities to become involved with GBI, contact info@thegbi.org or visit the GBI website at www.thegbi.org.
MEDIA CONTACT
Joe Kurle, Director of Marketing & Communications, GBI jkurle@thegbi.org
SOURCE: Green Building Initiative
PORTLAND, Ore., May 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Building Initiative (GBI) is announcing the planned departure of its CEO, Vicki Worden. Worden is leaving to take a new CEO role after serving as GBI’s chief executive since 2015. GBI is an international nonprofit organization and ANSI accredited standards developer that operates virtually with a 30-member staff.
“Vicki Worden’s tenure has been defined by an unwavering commitment to expanding GBI’s mission impact,” stated Sumayyah Theron, Chair of GBI’s Board of Directors and CEO and Founder of Avant-garde Sustainable Solutions. “Under Vicki’s leadership, GBI evolved from a U.S.-focused organization into a truly global presence, now serving members in more than 20 countries. Her vision and dedication helped GBI’s green building standards reach more than one billion square feet of certified commercial and multifamily space worldwide and positioned GBI as a leading certifier across multifamily housing, health care facilities, data centers, and beyond. We are deeply grateful for everything Vicki has brought to this organization and wish her great success as she continues to advance mission-driven leadership.”
GBI’s mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Its community of 15,000 is united by a vision of sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings for all.
Prior to her leadership at GBI, Worden’s experience included interim CEO roles and senior executive roles in the Washington, D.C., association community as well as more than ten years running her own strategic management consulting firm based in Maryland and Maine. She has been a significant force in sustainability and built environment spaces for more than 30 years.
“I am deeply grateful for the partnership of GBI’s Board members over my eleven years and for our joint commitment to meaningful growth,” stated Worden. “GBI is known for its culture of service, collaboration, transparency, and teamwork, and it is a culture we built intentionally to support our vision and mission. It has been an honor to serve alongside GBI’s highly passionate members, assessors, clients, and staff. I know I’m leaving GBI in great hands as it continues to advance and increase its positive impact in its next evolution.”
Worden’s departure is slated for late June 2026, and a consulting firm will be engaged to manage the search for Worden’s permanent replacement.
For the transition period, GBI’s Board has appointed The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, as GBI’s Interim CEO. Ayers is a nationally recognized leader in architecture, public service, and organizational transformation, with a distinguished career spanning government, nonprofit, and private sector roles. He most recently has served in multiple interim chief executive roles, including Interim CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (twice, in 2022 and 2024) and Interim CEO of the American Institute of Architects in 2025, where he provided steady leadership during pivotal transition periods and helped position each organization for long-term success. Mr. Ayers previously served as the 11th Architect of the Capitol, appointed by Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate.
About GBI
GBI, Inc. is an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer whose mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of the Green Globes®, Journey to Net Zero™, Guiding Principles Compliance™, and Ascent Building Certification™ programs, and it is the parent company of GB Initiative Canada. GBI also issues professional credentials, including the Green Globes Professional (GGP) and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). To learn more about opportunities to become involved with GBI, contact info@thegbi.org or visit the GBI website at www.thegbi.org.
MEDIA CONTACT
Joe Kurle, Director of Marketing & Communications, GBI jkurle@thegbi.org
SOURCE: Green Building Initiative
SKHTU Exchange Optimizes Compliance System In Preparation For Singapore MAS License Application
DENVER, May 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, SKHTU Exchange has accelerated adjustments to its internal compliance architecture to ensure that the platform meets all review standards before formally submitting its application for a Singapore MAS license. The platform disclosed that its preparations have covered key areas including KYC/AML processes, fund custody mechanisms, risk control systems, and internal governance structures.
Currently, SKHTU Exchange has connected with the identity verification system of Singapore and introduced a multi-level review mechanism to conduct full-process verification of user identities and sources of funds, ensuring that all operations comply with the regulatory requirements of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Through these specific measures, the platform will complete full-process compliance preparations before formally submitting its MAS license application.
As one of the Asian financial centers, Singapore has established a relatively clear regulatory framework for digital assets. The stability of its regulatory environment has made it an important hub connecting traditional finance with the digital asset market.
SKHTU Exchange has disclosed that it plans to submit its Singapore MAS license application in May 2026. By aligning with the regulatory system and obtaining the license, the platform is expected to strengthen its trust foundation among institutional investors.
Singapore has established a clear review path for digital asset platforms, including key areas such as customer risk rating and identity verification, source-of-funds tracing, transaction behavior monitoring, and system security protection. This means that platforms need to complete comprehensive preparations from institutional design to system implementation.
From a regional development perspective, Singapore is a key node connecting Asia with global markets. By establishing a compliance foundation in the region, the platform can expand into surrounding markets more efficiently and occupy a more favorable position in cross-border capital flows.
As preparations are completed, SKHTU Exchange will enter the regulatory review stage after submitting its MAS license application in May 2026. The compliance processes, risk control system, and internal governance of the platform will undergo comprehensive assessment, providing institutional safeguards for its business development in Singapore and across the broader Asian market.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/822ac630-37e5-4a4f-a880-4eee9110fd18
Media Contact:
Anna Kowalski
minhquankg48@gmail.com
SOURCE: Skhtu Exchange Services Ltd
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.
Currently, SKHTU Exchange has connected with the identity verification system of Singapore and introduced a multi-level review mechanism to conduct full-process verification of user identities and sources of funds, ensuring that all operations comply with the regulatory requirements of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Through these specific measures, the platform will complete full-process compliance preparations before formally submitting its MAS license application.
As one of the Asian financial centers, Singapore has established a relatively clear regulatory framework for digital assets. The stability of its regulatory environment has made it an important hub connecting traditional finance with the digital asset market.
SKHTU Exchange has disclosed that it plans to submit its Singapore MAS license application in May 2026. By aligning with the regulatory system and obtaining the license, the platform is expected to strengthen its trust foundation among institutional investors.
Singapore has established a clear review path for digital asset platforms, including key areas such as customer risk rating and identity verification, source-of-funds tracing, transaction behavior monitoring, and system security protection. This means that platforms need to complete comprehensive preparations from institutional design to system implementation.
From a regional development perspective, Singapore is a key node connecting Asia with global markets. By establishing a compliance foundation in the region, the platform can expand into surrounding markets more efficiently and occupy a more favorable position in cross-border capital flows.
As preparations are completed, SKHTU Exchange will enter the regulatory review stage after submitting its MAS license application in May 2026. The compliance processes, risk control system, and internal governance of the platform will undergo comprehensive assessment, providing institutional safeguards for its business development in Singapore and across the broader Asian market.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/822ac630-37e5-4a4f-a880-4eee9110fd18
Media Contact:
Anna Kowalski
minhquankg48@gmail.com
SOURCE: Skhtu Exchange Services Ltd
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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
TSplus Showcases Global Strategy At Annual International Meeting In Greece
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- TSplus, a French software company, centred its annual International Meeting on collaboration and shared purpose during a six-day event held in Greece.
In a statement, TSplus said the week-long gathering featured presentations from TSplus executives outlining the company’s recent achievements and future roadmap, with chief executive officer Adrien Carbonne reaffirming the company’s long-term ambition and new brand strategy.
The company’s chief operating officer, Henri Merlin highlighted steady global growth and strong performance in North America in 2025, noting that enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems remain TSplus’ primary client segment and strategic focus. Expansion plans are also underway in China, South Korea, Japan, Africa and Australia.
Meanwhile, its chief technology officer, Thomas Montalcino presented new product developments aimed at simplifying information technology (IT) management, including a remote support mobile app for iOS and Android, a web-based administration platform, and enhanced ransomware protection within Advanced Security capable of defending against 21 known threats.
Beyond business sessions, participants engaged in cultural activities including a safari tour of the Cretan countryside, visits to the village of Krasi and a local monastery, as well as a traditional village celebration featuring an olive oil mill visit and Greek cultural performances.
The programme also included hands-on training sessions focused on marketing and sales, remote access, licensing portal, and remote support, designed to strengthen internal collaboration across teams.
The event concluded with a gala dinner where TSplus Awards were presented to recognise outstanding contributions. Founder Dominique Benoit was also honoured for his entrepreneurial vision and the company’s founding values.
In his closing remarks, Carbonne reiterated TSplus’ mission to deliver simple and accessible IT solutions, emphasising consistency, focus and fairness as the company continues to expand globally.
-- BERNAMA
Abaxx Teams Up With Alta On Collateral Initiative
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) has entered a commercial engagement with Alta Alternative Investments Pte Ltd (Alta) to advance the use of money market fund shares as T+0 collateral for margin at Abaxx Clearing, moving Digital Title toward its first commercial implementation.
According to a statement, Abaxx Digital Title pairs cryptographically secured evidence of ownership with verified identity to convert commodities and securities into high-velocity, yield-bearing T+0 instruments, enabling their use as collateral and supporting a more capital-efficient global trading system.
In December 2025, Abaxx demonstrated in a pilot that its Digital Title could provide a legally enforceable and operational mechanism to instantly mobilise money market fund shares as collateral for margin and financing while giving the receiving party direct ownership of the underlying assets.
Following the pilot, Abaxx expanded into commercial partnerships by engaging with Alta to further develop the use of money market fund shares as T+0 collateral for margin at Abaxx Clearing.
Both companies have signed a letter of engagement to establish a Singapore-based Variable Capital Company (VCC) umbrella structure, including a sub-fund investing in United States dollar-denominated money market instruments and short-term fixed income securities.
Subject to regulatory approval, the VCC will function as a Singapore-regulated open-ended fund vehicle designed for institutional use, providing the legal framework for fund shares to be recognised as collateral within Abaxx Clearing.
Abaxx is a financial software and market infrastructure company as well as the indirect majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore, owner of Abaxx Clearing, while Alta is a Singapore-based regulated brokerage, securities exchange and fund management platform.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, May 11, 2026
NMB Sustainably Advances National Energy Resilience with Green Innovations
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- In response to growing global energy challenges, on-going fossil fuel supply crisis, rising electricity demand, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions based on renewable energy, NMB (NanoMalaysia Berhad), a company limited by guarantee under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), is advancing a suite of clean energy innovations to strengthen Malaysia’s energy security towards enhanced resilience and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon emission future.
Through strategic programmes, partnerships and venture-building investment models, NMB is spearheading market-driven green technology development, leading towards real-world deployment of hydrogen production, energy storage systems, energy-efficient and EV-related technologies. These initiatives include the HyPEReactor off-grid hydrogen production system for stationary and mobility applications, Peninsular Malaysia’s first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) to catalyse the use of clean fuel in the public transportation sector, graphene-enhanced sodium-ion battery technology to shift away from lithium supply chain dependency, and solar-powered EV charging stations as a way to reduce reliance on coal-fired power stations. Together, these technologies form a package of solutions designed to improve energy security, reduce harmful emissions and fossil fuel dependency and scale through real-world validation and off-take based on partnerships with the industry.
NMB’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, said: “Principally, resilience should be built before impact and not a reaction to adversity. As global energy demand continues to rise and the world energy crisis disrupts fossil fuel supplies, countries are increasingly exploring alternative energy sources and resilient infrastructure. Malaysia is similarly facing challenges, including rising energy consumption in high-growth areas, particularly by digital economy infrastructure such as data centres and telco towers, grid reliability in remote areas, dependence on imported fuels, and growing demand for electric mobility. Energy security and sustainability are critical national priorities. Through these initiatives, NMB is strengthening Malaysia’s clean energy ecosystem by developing technologies that are scalable, resilient, and locally driven, while building long-term national capabilities.”
HyPEReactor: Clean Power for Underserved Communities
NMB’s HyPEReactor represents a breakthrough in off-grid renewable energy, delivering zero-emission hydrogen-based power to rural and underserved communities. Deployed at the Tibang Orang Asli village in Perak, the solid-state hydrogen system replaces diesel generators with clean, reliable electricity.
Powered by sodium-based hydrogen-generation technology, the HyPEReactor provides uninterrupted electricity at low operating pressure and with enhanced safety, making it suitable for rural electrification, telecommunications infrastructure, and mobile energy applications. The solution supports equitable energy access while reducing carbon emissions.
MHRS: Enabling Hydrogen Mobility
NMB and its collaborating partners also launched Malaysia’s first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) in Peninsular Malaysia, marking a key milestone in hydrogen mobility readiness. The MHRS serves as a pilot project to demonstrate hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel for transportation under real-world conditions.
The mobile refuelling station provides essential infrastructure to support trials of hydrogen-powered vehicles, including early pilot use cases involving buses and lorries. It also serves as a testbed for technology validation and future commercial pathways, creating opportunities for scale-up, particularly in heavy-duty transportation segments where hydrogen offers significant operational advantages and emissions reduction potential.
Graphene-Enhanced Sodium-Ion Battery: Next-Generation Energy Storage
NMB’s graphene-enhanced sodium-ion battery prototype, developed under the NanoMalaysia Energy Storage Technology Initiative (NESTI), delivers an energy density exceeding 300 Wh/kg and offers a safer, more sustainable alternative to lithium-based batteries. The technology has been successfully validated at the laboratory scale, and we are currently progressing towards further scale-up and higher TRL development for real-world applications.
The battery technology is designed for grid-scale energy storage, renewable energy integration, telecommunications backup systems, and electric mobility applications. By reducing reliance on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt, the innovation supports sustainable and cost-effective energy storage solutions.
Renewable Energy EV Charging Stations: Supporting Green Mobility
NMB is also advancing renewable energy EV charging infrastructure to support Malaysia’s growing electrification needs. These charging stations are designed to support both two- and four-wheeled environmentally friendly vehicles powered by renewable energy sources.
The integrated system reduces carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels by using renewable energy for EV charging, supported by solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage. The initiative also includes a wireless charging prototype capable of delivering approximately 18 kW, supporting NMB’s broader focus on next-generation wireless charging systems.
Collectively, these initiatives demonstrate NMB’s commitment to building a resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem through diversified alternative pathways. From hydrogen power for off-grid resilience and mobility infrastructure to next-generation batteries and renewable-electrification solutions, these projects reflect Malaysia’s growing capabilities in clean-energy technologies.
SOURCE: NanoMalaysia Berhad
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Email: corporateaffairs@nanomalaysia.com.my
--BERNAMA
Through strategic programmes, partnerships and venture-building investment models, NMB is spearheading market-driven green technology development, leading towards real-world deployment of hydrogen production, energy storage systems, energy-efficient and EV-related technologies. These initiatives include the HyPEReactor off-grid hydrogen production system for stationary and mobility applications, Peninsular Malaysia’s first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) to catalyse the use of clean fuel in the public transportation sector, graphene-enhanced sodium-ion battery technology to shift away from lithium supply chain dependency, and solar-powered EV charging stations as a way to reduce reliance on coal-fired power stations. Together, these technologies form a package of solutions designed to improve energy security, reduce harmful emissions and fossil fuel dependency and scale through real-world validation and off-take based on partnerships with the industry.
NMB’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, said: “Principally, resilience should be built before impact and not a reaction to adversity. As global energy demand continues to rise and the world energy crisis disrupts fossil fuel supplies, countries are increasingly exploring alternative energy sources and resilient infrastructure. Malaysia is similarly facing challenges, including rising energy consumption in high-growth areas, particularly by digital economy infrastructure such as data centres and telco towers, grid reliability in remote areas, dependence on imported fuels, and growing demand for electric mobility. Energy security and sustainability are critical national priorities. Through these initiatives, NMB is strengthening Malaysia’s clean energy ecosystem by developing technologies that are scalable, resilient, and locally driven, while building long-term national capabilities.”
HyPEReactor: Clean Power for Underserved Communities
NMB’s HyPEReactor represents a breakthrough in off-grid renewable energy, delivering zero-emission hydrogen-based power to rural and underserved communities. Deployed at the Tibang Orang Asli village in Perak, the solid-state hydrogen system replaces diesel generators with clean, reliable electricity.
Powered by sodium-based hydrogen-generation technology, the HyPEReactor provides uninterrupted electricity at low operating pressure and with enhanced safety, making it suitable for rural electrification, telecommunications infrastructure, and mobile energy applications. The solution supports equitable energy access while reducing carbon emissions.
MHRS: Enabling Hydrogen Mobility
NMB and its collaborating partners also launched Malaysia’s first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) in Peninsular Malaysia, marking a key milestone in hydrogen mobility readiness. The MHRS serves as a pilot project to demonstrate hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel for transportation under real-world conditions.
The mobile refuelling station provides essential infrastructure to support trials of hydrogen-powered vehicles, including early pilot use cases involving buses and lorries. It also serves as a testbed for technology validation and future commercial pathways, creating opportunities for scale-up, particularly in heavy-duty transportation segments where hydrogen offers significant operational advantages and emissions reduction potential.
Graphene-Enhanced Sodium-Ion Battery: Next-Generation Energy Storage
NMB’s graphene-enhanced sodium-ion battery prototype, developed under the NanoMalaysia Energy Storage Technology Initiative (NESTI), delivers an energy density exceeding 300 Wh/kg and offers a safer, more sustainable alternative to lithium-based batteries. The technology has been successfully validated at the laboratory scale, and we are currently progressing towards further scale-up and higher TRL development for real-world applications.
The battery technology is designed for grid-scale energy storage, renewable energy integration, telecommunications backup systems, and electric mobility applications. By reducing reliance on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt, the innovation supports sustainable and cost-effective energy storage solutions.
Renewable Energy EV Charging Stations: Supporting Green Mobility
NMB is also advancing renewable energy EV charging infrastructure to support Malaysia’s growing electrification needs. These charging stations are designed to support both two- and four-wheeled environmentally friendly vehicles powered by renewable energy sources.
The integrated system reduces carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels by using renewable energy for EV charging, supported by solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage. The initiative also includes a wireless charging prototype capable of delivering approximately 18 kW, supporting NMB’s broader focus on next-generation wireless charging systems.
Collectively, these initiatives demonstrate NMB’s commitment to building a resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem through diversified alternative pathways. From hydrogen power for off-grid resilience and mobility infrastructure to next-generation batteries and renewable-electrification solutions, these projects reflect Malaysia’s growing capabilities in clean-energy technologies.
SOURCE: NanoMalaysia Berhad
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Email: corporateaffairs@nanomalaysia.com.my
--BERNAMA
CYNREN FORMED TO SERVE FAMILY OFFICES, FUNDS, INSTITUTIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- CYNREN has launched as an independent international advisory firm focused on the intersection of capital, technology and geopolitics.
Operating globally through a network of senior advisors, investors and partners, the firm was co-founded by Anthony Cowell, Sunil Nair and Scott Lennon, specialising in family office, fiduciary and directorship roles, board-level strategy, impact and philanthropic structuring, as well as complex risk consulting.
According to a statement, Cowell and Nair are co-chief executive officers of the firm, and Lennon is the Global Head of Fiduciary, with additional appointments to be announced.
“We built CYNREN to reflect the reality our clients face today, combining a global network of experienced advisors with technology that allows us to scale, so we can be present at the moments that matter most and help clients navigate complexity with clarity,” added Cowell.
Cowell previously served as KPMG Global Lead Engagement Partner, KPMG IMPACT Regional Head of Asset Management and Regional Head. Nair was formerly Founding Partner and Managing Partner of Citi Venture Capital International, while Lennon founded 19 Degrees North Fund Services and has served as an independent director to alternative asset funds.
The firm’s leadership team also includes Lexi Bowes-Lyon as Global Head of Impact and Markets, Claire Griffin as Chief Operating Officer, and Arnaud van Dijk as Global Head of Sustainability.
CYNREN is supported by an Advisory Board comprising leaders across finance, technology and global business, including media and entertainment executive Leo Pearlman and engineering and artificial intelligence leader Stephen Toebes.
Together, the leadership team brings experience across global asset management, private equity, fund governance and sustainable finance, advising sovereign wealth funds, alternative asset managers and multi-generational family offices.
-- BERNAMA
Operating globally through a network of senior advisors, investors and partners, the firm was co-founded by Anthony Cowell, Sunil Nair and Scott Lennon, specialising in family office, fiduciary and directorship roles, board-level strategy, impact and philanthropic structuring, as well as complex risk consulting.
According to a statement, Cowell and Nair are co-chief executive officers of the firm, and Lennon is the Global Head of Fiduciary, with additional appointments to be announced.
“We built CYNREN to reflect the reality our clients face today, combining a global network of experienced advisors with technology that allows us to scale, so we can be present at the moments that matter most and help clients navigate complexity with clarity,” added Cowell.
Cowell previously served as KPMG Global Lead Engagement Partner, KPMG IMPACT Regional Head of Asset Management and Regional Head. Nair was formerly Founding Partner and Managing Partner of Citi Venture Capital International, while Lennon founded 19 Degrees North Fund Services and has served as an independent director to alternative asset funds.
The firm’s leadership team also includes Lexi Bowes-Lyon as Global Head of Impact and Markets, Claire Griffin as Chief Operating Officer, and Arnaud van Dijk as Global Head of Sustainability.
CYNREN is supported by an Advisory Board comprising leaders across finance, technology and global business, including media and entertainment executive Leo Pearlman and engineering and artificial intelligence leader Stephen Toebes.
Together, the leadership team brings experience across global asset management, private equity, fund governance and sustainable finance, advising sovereign wealth funds, alternative asset managers and multi-generational family offices.
-- BERNAMA
VEDANTA POSTS RECORD FY26 PROFIT, REVENUE FOLLOWING DEMERGER
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- India-based Vedanta Limited, a global leader in metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology, posted a record profit of US$2.8 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, up 22 per cent year-on-year (YoY), driven by structurally strong businesses and disciplined execution. (US$1 = RM3.91)
In a statement, Vedanta said the fourth-quarter (Q4) profit rose nearly 90 per cent YoY to US$1 billion.
Vedanta also recorded its highest-ever annual revenue of about US$20 billion, representing a 15 per cent increase from a year earlier, while its Q4 revenue rose nearly 30 per cent YoY to US$5.6 billion.
Annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased about 30 per cent to a record US$6.3 billion, with margins expanding to around 40 per cent. Q4 EBITDA stood at US$2 billion with margins of about 44 per cent.
The company said its balance sheet strengthened further during the year, with net debt-to-EBITDA improving to 0.95 times, supported by strong cash generation.
Vedanta said its demerger became effective on May 1, resulting in the creation of five independently scalable business entities spanning aluminium, oil and gas, power, iron and steel, and critical minerals.
The company’s AA credit ratings were reaffirmed by CRISIL and ICRA, while parent company Vedanta Resources received a ratings upgrade to BB- from Fitch Ratings.
Vedanta delivered a total shareholder return of nearly 50 per cent in financial year 2026 (FY26), outperforming India’s Nifty Metal Index.
-- BERNAMA
In a statement, Vedanta said the fourth-quarter (Q4) profit rose nearly 90 per cent YoY to US$1 billion.
Vedanta also recorded its highest-ever annual revenue of about US$20 billion, representing a 15 per cent increase from a year earlier, while its Q4 revenue rose nearly 30 per cent YoY to US$5.6 billion.
Annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased about 30 per cent to a record US$6.3 billion, with margins expanding to around 40 per cent. Q4 EBITDA stood at US$2 billion with margins of about 44 per cent.
The company said its balance sheet strengthened further during the year, with net debt-to-EBITDA improving to 0.95 times, supported by strong cash generation.
Vedanta said its demerger became effective on May 1, resulting in the creation of five independently scalable business entities spanning aluminium, oil and gas, power, iron and steel, and critical minerals.
The company’s AA credit ratings were reaffirmed by CRISIL and ICRA, while parent company Vedanta Resources received a ratings upgrade to BB- from Fitch Ratings.
Vedanta delivered a total shareholder return of nearly 50 per cent in financial year 2026 (FY26), outperforming India’s Nifty Metal Index.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, May 8, 2026
Tokyo’s MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Named One of the World's Most Beautiful Museums 2026 by the UNESCO-backed Prix Versailles
Photo : Yasuyuki TAKAKI
TOKYO, May 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, a new cultural hub within TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, has been selected by the Prix Versailles, hosted at UNESCO, as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2026. This marks the second nomination for a Japanese museum, following the Simose Art Museum in 2024.
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Established in 2015, the Prix Versailles honors global excellence in architecture by promoting "intelligent sustainability," where culture serves and transcends the environment. Selected projects are celebrated for their innovation, creativity, reflections of local heritage, and ecological efficiency, as well as values of social interaction and participation highly regarded by the United Nations.
Opened on March 28 at Japan's first railway birthplace, MoN Takanawa's verdant, spiraling form — from facade to flowing interior — redefines the museum's role in contemporary cities.
Comments from the architects and the Prix Versailles:
Kengo Kuma, Architect│Exterior Design
I envisioned a green hill within the city. Its slopes weave seamlessly between inside and outside, wandering between art, performance, and information—attaining a level of 'freedom' unprecedented in any museum. This is not merely an attempt to restore greenery to the city, but a challenge to restore freedom to the city itself.
Shinagawa Development Project (Phase 1) Design JV│Interior Design
MoN Takanawa is a museum open to the city, designed to foster diverse cultural experiences and community interaction. Its expansive atrium flows across split-level floors and ramps in a gentle three-dimensional composition, inviting visitors to move freely between activities.
Jérôme Gouadain, Secretary General of the Prix Versailles
At the dawn of this 12th edition of the Prix Versailles, MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives illuminates the panoramic frame of newly established museums with its architectural concept. The urban integration of this exceptional cultural consortium provides Tokyo with an ambitious and profoundly inspiring example of a sustainable achievement.
The List of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2026
The seven laureates are eligible for the World Titles to be announced at the end of the year.
Opened on March 28 at Japan's first railway birthplace, MoN Takanawa's verdant, spiraling form — from facade to flowing interior — redefines the museum's role in contemporary cities.
Comments from the architects and the Prix Versailles:
Kengo Kuma, Architect│Exterior Design
I envisioned a green hill within the city. Its slopes weave seamlessly between inside and outside, wandering between art, performance, and information—attaining a level of 'freedom' unprecedented in any museum. This is not merely an attempt to restore greenery to the city, but a challenge to restore freedom to the city itself.
Shinagawa Development Project (Phase 1) Design JV│Interior Design
MoN Takanawa is a museum open to the city, designed to foster diverse cultural experiences and community interaction. Its expansive atrium flows across split-level floors and ramps in a gentle three-dimensional composition, inviting visitors to move freely between activities.
Jérôme Gouadain, Secretary General of the Prix Versailles
At the dawn of this 12th edition of the Prix Versailles, MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives illuminates the panoramic frame of newly established museums with its architectural concept. The urban integration of this exceptional cultural consortium provides Tokyo with an ambitious and profoundly inspiring example of a sustainable achievement.
The List of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2026
The seven laureates are eligible for the World Titles to be announced at the end of the year.
- Zayed National Museum│Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Science & Technology Museum│Shenzhen, China
- Xuelei Fragrance Museum│Guangzhou, China
- MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives│Tokyo, Japan
- Lost Shtetl Museum│Šeduva, Lithuania
- National Medal of Honor Museum│Arlington, United States
- Islamic Civilization Center│Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Website: https://montakanawa.jp/
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--BERNAMA
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--BERNAMA
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Introducing Jumio Watch: Because Identity Risk Doesn’t End at Onboarding
Introducing Jumio Watch: Because Identity Risk Doesn’t End at Onboarding
Early studies show 25% more risk detected after onboarding — risk that is invisible to traditional identity verification
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jumio, the leading provider of AI-powered identity intelligence, today announced the launch of Jumio Watch, a first-of-its-kind continuous identity intelligence offering that fundamentally transforms how organizations understand and manage identity risk. Jumio Watch moves identity verification from a point-in-time decision into a dynamic, continuously evolving intelligence signal.
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For decades, identity verification has operated on the flawed assumption that a decision made at onboarding remains valid indefinitely. In reality, a user verified today can become a significant fraud risk tomorrow as new patterns, connections and signals emerge that were simply not visible at the moment of original verification. Some users start with legitimate intentions but over time may become money mules or commit other types of first-party fraud.
At the same time, the rapid proliferation of AI is changing the game. Fraudsters are deploying highly sophisticated AI agents to scale their attacks using deepfakes, synthetic identities, and injection techniques (Jumio saw injection attempts increase 700% year over year).
Jumio Watch continuously analyzes identity signals to detect meaningful changes in risk long after verification is complete, with early studies showing up to a 25% increase in risk detection after initial onboarding. When new intelligence indicates that a previously approved verification may now present risk, Jumio customers are proactively alerted to investigate, allowing them to take action after the initial onboarding and verification event, and closing a major gap in traditional identity verification approaches.
"Risk evolves, and so should your identity strategy," said Bala Kumar, president and chief product and technology officer at Jumio. "With Jumio Watch, we are giving our customers something the industry has never offered: not just risk at onboarding, but also the ability to detect risk that only becomes visible over time. Decisions become dynamic instead of static as they are informed by new data, new signals, and broader context."
Jumio Watch is built on the Jumio Identity Graph. Unlike siloed point solutions, the Identity Graph continuously collects and analyzes patterns and connections from tens of millions of legitimate and fraudulent identities across businesses and industries globally — surfacing risk that no single customer environment could detect alone.
This ongoing, cross-customer intelligence is what sets Jumio Watch apart. Fraud patterns identified in one environment sharpen risk assessments across the entire platform, enabling faster, broader detection for every customer. And because the graph is anchored in verified, legitimate identity data, Jumio Watch goes beyond one-time risk assessment and provides ongoing risk assurance, as it continuously reinforces confidence in the decisions that remain sound.
Jumio Watch is designed for the teams on the front lines of identity risk — fraud investigators, compliance analysts, risk leaders, and security teams across financial services, crypto, gaming and marketplace platforms. Capabilities include:
- Post-verification flagging: Verifications that passed at onboarding are continuously reassessed, surfacing fraud that only becomes visible over time.
- Proactive risk alerts: Daily summaries notify fraud and compliance teams of new risk, enabling teams to act quickly before losses occur.
- Portfolio risk management: Continuous reassessment of the full customer base allows teams to minimize losses by acting on risky accounts while focusing growth and engagement efforts on healthy, verified customers.
- Investigation-ready portal views: Detailed alert visibility within the Jumio Portal gives investigators the context they need to assess and respond quickly.
- Flexible access controls: User-level permissions ensure the right people have visibility into alerts and investigation workflows.
"The identity verification industry has focused almost entirely on the moment of onboarding," said Philipp Pointner, chief of digital identity at Jumio. "Jumio Watch makes identity a continuous, intelligent signal powered by a global platform that gets smarter with every verification. This gives organizations the ongoing assurance they need to stay compliant, reduce fraud exposure and make more informed decisions long after day one."
Jumio Watch is available now, with additional capabilities planned throughout 2026 as Jumio continues to expand its continuous identity intelligence offerings. To learn more or schedule a demo, visit jumio.com.
About Jumio
Jumio helps organizations to know and trust their customers online. From account opening to ongoing monitoring, the Jumio Platform provides AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights to accurately establish, maintain and reassert trust.
Leveraging powerful automated technology including biometric screening, AI/machine learning, liveness detection and no-code orchestration with hundreds of data sources, Jumio helps to fight fraud and financial crime, onboard customers faster and meet regulatory compliance including KYC and AML. Jumio has processed more than 1 billion transactions spanning over 200 countries and territories from real-time web and mobile transactions.
Based in Sunnyvale, California, Jumio operates globally with offices and representation in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and has been the recipient of numerous awards for innovation. Jumio is backed by Centana Growth Partners, Great Hill Partners and Millennium Technology Value Partners.
For more information, please visit www.jumio.com.
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Media Contacts
U.S. Media Contact
Haleigh Kent-Bryant
10Fold Communications
jumio@10fold.com
810-516-5486
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Luke Nazir
FINN Partners
Luke.Nazir@finnpartners.com
+65 8139 2504
LATAM Media Contact
Giancarlo Aracena
Sentidos Comunicaciones
giancarlo@sentidoscomunicaciones.com
+56 9 7969 5161
Source : Jumio
Jumio Watch is available now, with additional capabilities planned throughout 2026 as Jumio continues to expand its continuous identity intelligence offerings. To learn more or schedule a demo, visit jumio.com.
About Jumio
Jumio helps organizations to know and trust their customers online. From account opening to ongoing monitoring, the Jumio Platform provides AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights to accurately establish, maintain and reassert trust.
Leveraging powerful automated technology including biometric screening, AI/machine learning, liveness detection and no-code orchestration with hundreds of data sources, Jumio helps to fight fraud and financial crime, onboard customers faster and meet regulatory compliance including KYC and AML. Jumio has processed more than 1 billion transactions spanning over 200 countries and territories from real-time web and mobile transactions.
Based in Sunnyvale, California, Jumio operates globally with offices and representation in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and has been the recipient of numerous awards for innovation. Jumio is backed by Centana Growth Partners, Great Hill Partners and Millennium Technology Value Partners.
For more information, please visit www.jumio.com.
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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260430140369/en/
Contact
Media Contacts
U.S. Media Contact
Haleigh Kent-Bryant
10Fold Communications
jumio@10fold.com
810-516-5486
APAC Media Contact
Luke Nazir
FINN Partners
Luke.Nazir@finnpartners.com
+65 8139 2504
LATAM Media Contact
Giancarlo Aracena
Sentidos Comunicaciones
giancarlo@sentidoscomunicaciones.com
+56 9 7969 5161
Source : Jumio
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