Bitget and Obside Partner to Launch Live AI Trading Arena for Copy Trading

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a partnership with Obside, bringing the AI Trading Arena to Bitget through copy trading. Developed by Obside, the AI Trading Arena is a live environment where advanced AI models trade real markets autonomously using real-time data. The collaboration makes Obside’s AI traders available exclusively for copy trading on Bitget Futures.

The AI Trading Arena has been operating for over three months as a transparent, real-time benchmark for AI-driven trading performance. Through the partnership, Bitget users can copy AI traders that have already been tested through real market conditions, including volatility and drawdowns. Select AI traders in the Arena have delivered net performance exceeding 70 percent over multiple months, while maintaining controlled risk profiles. Access to copy trading was opened only after sufficient live trading history was established, reflecting a structured approach to user protection and transparency.

“AI trading is moving beyond simulation and into live market environments,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “The AI Trading Arena offers users a way to follow AI-driven strategies with observable track records, operating under real conditions. This partnership allows Bitget users to engage with AI trading in a way that is transparent and grounded in live performance.”

Copy trading of Obside’s AI traders is available exclusively on Bitget Futures, initially covering Bitcoin (BTCUSDT), Gold (XAUUSDT), and Nvidia (NVDAUSDT). The selected assets reflect a deliberate focus on liquidity, market depth, and varied market dynamics, allowing users to observe AI behavior across different asset classes.

“The Arena was built to evaluate how AI performs when exposed to real markets, not historical data,” said Benjamin Sultan, Co-founder of Obside and former trader at a hedge fund. “Partnering with Bitget allows these live AI traders to be accessed by a broader audience, while preserving the transparency and structure that define the Arena.”

The partnership reflects Bitget’s continued expansion of intelligent trading infrastructure within the broader UEX framework. The convergence of AI, multi-asset access, and transparent execution continues to shape how traders engage with global markets. By combining Bitget’s copy trading ecosystem with Obside’s live AI Trading Arena, the collaboration introduces a new category of market participation, where AI-driven strategies can be observed and followed in real time.

About Bitget

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

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Polyplastics Develops Recycled PLASTRON LFT Grades

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Polyplastics Co Ltd has developed two new PLASTRON long-fibre thermoplastic (LFT) grades made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP), delivering mechanical performance equivalent to virgin material products.

The two developmental grades, PLASTRON SG20011 and RSG20013, contain more than 30 per cent PCR content and 30 per cent to 40 per cent glass fibre reinforcement and are currently undergoing sample production and evaluation.

According to the company in a statement, the new materials offer high rigidity and impact strength comparable to its existing commercial grades, while reducing product carbon footprint by more than 20 per cent compared with products made from virgin raw materials. 

Polyplastics said it will continue expanding its lineup of recycled and environmentally friendly materials, including products reinforced with cellulose fibres, to support broader application needs and sustainability goals.

Polyplastics is a global developer and producer of engineering thermoplastics, with a product portfolio covering POM, PBT, PPS, LCP, PET, COC and LFT.

Backed by more than 60 years of industry experience, the company operates an extensive global network of research and development (R&D), manufacturing and sales facilities, and holds leading global market share positions in POM, LCP and COC.

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NIPPON KINZOKU EXPANDS MAGNESIUM ALLOY FOIL SALES

Magnesium Alloy Foil (Alloy: AZ31B, Thickness: 0.05 mm, Width: 100 mm)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd, a pioneer in the rolling of magnesium alloys, has announced a strategic expansion in the sales of its magnesium alloy foil, positioned as a core "Eco-Product" to help reduce environmental impact.

The company said in a statement the high-performance material offers the lightest weight among practical metals and features superior vibration-damping properties, addressing a wide range of industrial applications.

The magnesium alloy foil is currently used in the chassis of personal computers (PCs) and smartphones, and the company expects strong growth in demand from the expanding extended reality (XR) device market, beyond mobile PCs.

Nippon Kinzoku said it has integrated its proprietary rolling and material development technologies to establish mass-production capability for ultra-thin magnesium alloy foil, achieving a thickness of as low as 0.044 millimetres.

The product features long-length coils that enable stable production of difficult-to-roll magnesium, allowing continuous processing and improving manufacturing efficiency.

It also offers high strength and formability comparable to thicker plates, enabling press-forming with the same ease as standard-gauge magnesium alloys.

In addition, its vibration-damping properties help absorb noise and vibration, enhancing audio quality in speaker diaphragms and improving stability in mobile device chassis.

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BINGHATTI NAMED SIGNATURE SPONSOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY SHOW 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The International Property Show (IPS 2026) will feature Binghatti, a Dubai-based real estate development company, as part of its upcoming exhibition scheduled for April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The developer will exhibit in Hall 7, as IPS continues to position its exhibition as a platform showcasing developers and projects across key regional and international real estate segments, according to a statement.

“Binghatti’s participation as the Signature Sponsor of IPS 2026 underscores our commitment to giving investors access to our most exceptional properties defined by real, lasting value.

“This year, we are presenting a portfolio of luxury developments across Dubai’s most strategic locations, offering high-potential opportunities shaped by our signature design DNA and disciplined quality execution,” said Binghatti Developers Chairman, Muhammad Binghatti.

Binghatti’s return follows strong on-site unit sales and investor engagement at IPS 2025. For the 2026 edition, the company will present a curated portfolio of residential projects across prime locations in Dubai, highlighting high-potential investment opportunities supported by distinctive design and project execution.

The developer’s participation will be led by its largest project of the year, Mercedes‑Benz Places | Binghatti City, positioned as the world’s first Mercedes-Benz branded city and Binghatti’s first master-planned community.

Binghatti is known for its branded residential strategy and distinctive architectural identity in Dubai, with projects such as Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences forming part of its luxury development portfolio.

IPS 2026 will continue to serve as a business-focused platform for developers, investors, brokers, and real estate professionals, facilitating property transactions, project showcases and cross-border investment engagement across global markets.

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LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL WINS NATO NCIA TRAINING CONTRACT

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Learning Tree International, a global leader in workforce transformation and mission-critical technology training, has secured a multi-year sole-award contract from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to serve as its education and training industry partner.

“Being selected for a multi-year agreement reflects the strength of our partnership and the trust placed in our secure workforce transformation solutions,” said Learning Tree International Chief Executive Officer, David Brown in a statement.

The Commercial Training Services Contract covers the delivery of training solutions and consultancy support to more than 3,000 students a year across NATO entities in Europe and North America, supporting operational readiness throughout the contract term.

The award builds on an existing strategic partnership and reflects confidence in Learning Tree’s ability to deliver scalable, secure and mission-aligned training in complex multinational defence environments, the company said.

Under the agreement, Learning Tree will provide commercial and tailored instructor-led training and consultancy services to strengthen digital, cyber and technical capabilities across the Alliance, delivered through private team courses and open schedules.

Training will span information technology (IT) technical and hard skills, cybersecurity, project management, service management and consultancy support.

With more than 50 years of experience supporting enterprise, public-sector and defence organisations in over 65 countries, Learning Tree said it brings established expertise in secure delivery requirements and operational readiness standards.

The company said the contract further reinforces its position as a global provider of secure workforce transformation services for defence and government organisations, as NATO continues to modernise its technology infrastructure and cyber resilience.

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AERIS, VERIZON BUSINESS LINK GLOBAL IOT OPERATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programmes, has formed an inbound Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity management partnership with Verizon Business to help multinational enterprises manage and scale international IoT deployments.

The collaboration introduces Aeris IoTA Inbound Services, integrating the Aeris IoTA Connectivity Management Platform with Verizon ThingSpace environment to simplify multi-region operations and extend existing outbound connectivity capabilities into the United States (US) market for global device fleets.

In a statement, Aeris said the integration addresses a key barrier for international IoT deployments in the US by eliminating fragmented platforms and complex domestic connectivity stacks, enabling unified SIM management, consistent commercial terms and centralised operational control.

“Global enterprises require a shift away from managing multiple connectivity contracts and disparate platforms,” said Aeris Chief Commercial Officer of IoT business unit, Mark Cratsenburg.

He said the integration enables global partners to expand customer solutions into the US market more quickly while maintaining a seamless experience for Verizon customers deploying devices abroad.

Meanwhile, Verizon Business Vice President of Strategic Connectivity and IoT, Shamik Basu said: “Our collaboration with Aeris enables global customers to access our connectivity and platforms in the US market.”

The integrated solution leverages the SGP.32 eSIM standard to support remote provisioning and centralised device management and is designed to support 5G use cases such as automotive, industrial automation and smart city applications.

The platform is structured to accelerate time-to-market for multinational enterprises, streamline operational processes through a unified interface for provisioning, billing and analytics, and extend security via Aeris IoT Watchtower for real-time monitoring and zero-trust control. Its 5G-enabled infrastructure also provides the scalability and responsiveness needed for high-density, mission-critical IoT deployments.

According to IDC, global enterprises continue to view IoT as a critical pillar of digital transformation, although deployment complexity remains a major challenge. IDC estimates that global investment in the IoT ecosystem will exceed US$1 trillion in 2026, as industries such as manufacturing, utilities and retail accelerate digital transformation spending. (US$1=RM3.88)

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EVERCORE APPOINTS BEN HART AS SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF ASIA PCA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Evercore, a global independent investment banking advisory firm, has appointed Ben Hart as senior managing director and head of its Asia Private Capital Advisory (PCA) division.

Based in Singapore, Hart will oversee Evercore PCA’s activities across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and work closely with the global PCA team to expand the firm’s secondaries advisory and broader private markets capabilities.

“We are very pleased to welcome Ben to the Singapore office. His appointment reflects the priority we have placed on expanding our private capital advisory capabilities in the region.

“Ben brings deep relationships and experience across Asia’s private markets ecosystem, and we believe he will play an important role as we continue to build out our franchise in a disciplined and thoughtful way,” said Evercore Asia Chairman, Keith Magnus in a statement.

Meanwhile, Hart said he is excited to join the team and help build on its strong momentum in one of the most dynamic private market regions, where secondary opportunities are expanding rapidly.

Hart holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder and brings more than two decades of experience in private markets fundraising, institutional investor relations, capital formation, and business development across APAC.

He most recently served as partner and head of investor relations (Asia) at Adams Street Partners, leading the firm’s business development and client service efforts across institutional and private wealth channels.

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