VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of the Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub: Semester 1, a new education initiative designed to help young learners explore blockchain not only as a field of study, but as a viable career path in the digital economy.
As part of Bitget’s broader Blockchain4Youth initiative, the Learning Hub expands the program’s mission of making blockchain education more accessible and actionable for young people worldwide. Through recent initiatives such as the LALIGA Youth Tournament in Thailand, its partnership with Google Developer Group on Campus, and the Web3 Young Learners’ Encyclopedia, Blockchain4Youth has engaged more than 15,000 participants since launch, reflecting its ongoing commitment to youth development and the rising interest among students in finding clearer pathways into the Web3 industry.
The Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub combines structured learning with professional recognition and career-oriented support. Learners who complete the program and pass the assessments will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by Ignacio Aguirre Franco, Chief Marketing Officer of Bitget, giving them a credential they can present across their professional profiles.
The certificate is intended to serve as more than proof of participation. It offers verified recognition of Web3 competency and unlocks access to a broader network of opportunities. Certificate holders can benefit from priority review for opportunities at Bitget and gain entry to the Blockchain4Youth Talent Alliance, a core pillar of the program designed to connect certified learners with the wider Web3 industry. Through the alliance, participants can access priority opportunities, industry exposure, and networking channels, creating a clearer pathway between demonstrated knowledge and real-world professional roles.
As part of this effort, Bitget has confirmed a partnership with Bondex, the Web3 professional network behind web3.career, the largest job board in the industry. Through the partnership, Bitget and Bondex aim to make career entry points into Web3 more transparent and accessible for the next generation of builders and professionals
“Most young people trying to break into Web3 hit the same wall, they take a course, then have no network, no verified credentials, and no clear path to a job.” said Ignacio Palomera, Co-Founder of Bondex. “Blockchain4Youth and Bondex fix that. Finish the program, build a verified profile, be discovered in the Bondex trusted talent pool and apply directly to companies hiring on web3.career. It's the bridge the industry's been missing.
“A lot of young people are interested in Web3, but interest alone does not always show them where to begin,” said Ignacio Aguirre Franco, CMO of Bitget. “The Learning Hub is about making that first step feel more real by giving learners knowledge, recognition, and a better sense of where this path can lead. When young talent can see opportunity more clearly, they are more likely to believe they belong in the future of this industry.”
Ultimately, Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub reflects a broader commitment to building long-term infrastructure for Web3 education and talent development. More than a standalone campaign, the Learning Hub demonstrates how Blockchain4Youth is evolving into a sustained platform that supports learners as they move from discovery to skill-building, and from participation to contribution. Through this initiative, Bitget continues to position itself not only as a platform for digital assets, but also as an ecosystem builder helping shape the workforce that will define the next phase of Web3.
The B4Y Talent Alliance welcomes recruiting companies that want to connect with emerging talent, expand industry access, and create more pathways into Web3. Interested organizations can contact blockchain4youth@bitget.com.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026
VESON, VERACITY BY DNV PARTNER ON VERIFIED EMISSIONS DATA INTEGRATION
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Maritime data and freight management solutions provider, Veson Nautical (Veson) has formed a strategic partnership with Veracity by DNV to integrate verified emissions data into operational and commercial shipping workflows.
The integration connects Veson’s IMOS with the Veracity platform, allowing emissions figures verified by DNV to flow directly into voyage financials and profit-and-loss tracking within IMOS.
According to Veson in a statement, this first-of-its-kind integration is designed to help shipping operators incorporate compliance and automated data quality checks into voyage decisions, regulatory reporting and settlement processes, while reducing manual data handling and audit risk.
Veson President and Chief Operating Officer, Sean Riley said the partnership reflects growing industry demand for verified data to support both compliance and commercial performance.
Meanwhile, Veracity by DNV Executive Director, Mikkel Skou said the collaboration demonstrates how verified data can improve decision-making, operational efficiency and data-sharing across the maritime sector.
The partnership is expected to expand into an end-to-end emissions reporting and verification workflow, enabling operational vessel data from IMOS to be transferred to Veracity for quality assurance and verification through DNV’s Emissions Connect.
The system is intended to support compliance with evolving frameworks such as the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime, while also supporting broader commercial use cases.
The partnership builds on Veracity by DNV’s maritime data network, which connects to more than 65,000 vessels worldwide through automated access to verified data, and Veson’s expanding Platform Partner Network. Together, they aim to extend trusted emissions and operational data into core shipping systems, providing a more connected ecosystem for maritime commercial operations.
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The integration connects Veson’s IMOS with the Veracity platform, allowing emissions figures verified by DNV to flow directly into voyage financials and profit-and-loss tracking within IMOS.
According to Veson in a statement, this first-of-its-kind integration is designed to help shipping operators incorporate compliance and automated data quality checks into voyage decisions, regulatory reporting and settlement processes, while reducing manual data handling and audit risk.
Veson President and Chief Operating Officer, Sean Riley said the partnership reflects growing industry demand for verified data to support both compliance and commercial performance.
Meanwhile, Veracity by DNV Executive Director, Mikkel Skou said the collaboration demonstrates how verified data can improve decision-making, operational efficiency and data-sharing across the maritime sector.
The partnership is expected to expand into an end-to-end emissions reporting and verification workflow, enabling operational vessel data from IMOS to be transferred to Veracity for quality assurance and verification through DNV’s Emissions Connect.
The system is intended to support compliance with evolving frameworks such as the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime, while also supporting broader commercial use cases.
The partnership builds on Veracity by DNV’s maritime data network, which connects to more than 65,000 vessels worldwide through automated access to verified data, and Veson’s expanding Platform Partner Network. Together, they aim to extend trusted emissions and operational data into core shipping systems, providing a more connected ecosystem for maritime commercial operations.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, 27 April 2026
AM BEST AFFIRMS EXCELLENT CREDIT RATINGS OF NEW ZEALAND'S TOWER
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (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 New Zealand’s Tower Limited (Tower), with a stable outlook.
In a statement, AM Best said the credit ratings (ratings) reflect Tower’s balance sheet strength, which was assessed as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
Tower’s balance sheet strength is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, which was at the strongest level at fiscal year-end 2025 (Sept 30, 2025).
AM Best expects capitalisation to remain at least very strong over the medium term, supported by earnings retention, solid financial flexibility, a prudent reinsurance programme, and a conservative investment strategy.
The insurer’s operating performance is assessed as adequate, reflecting a history of earnings volatility linked to catastrophe events. In FY2025, Tower reported a return-on-equity ratio of 23.5 per cent and a net/net combined ratio of 81.4 per cent, driven by technical performance and investment income.
The credit rating agency expects continued positive operating results supported by disciplined underwriting, pricing adequacy, and investment returns.
Tower holds a solid position in its core New Zealand insurance segments, despite a modest overall non-life market share of around five per cent. Its product portfolio is concentrated in domestic property and motor insurance.
AM Best assesses Tower’s ERM as appropriate, noting an increased focus on regulatory compliance amid recent regulatory developments in New Zealand. Following a self-reported issue, the Financial Markets Authority conducted an investigation that identified historical misleading representations resulting in a penalty payment.
The company is undertaking customer remediation and strengthening internal controls as part of its ongoing governance improvements.
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In a statement, AM Best said the credit ratings (ratings) reflect Tower’s balance sheet strength, which was assessed as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
Tower’s balance sheet strength is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, which was at the strongest level at fiscal year-end 2025 (Sept 30, 2025).
AM Best expects capitalisation to remain at least very strong over the medium term, supported by earnings retention, solid financial flexibility, a prudent reinsurance programme, and a conservative investment strategy.
The insurer’s operating performance is assessed as adequate, reflecting a history of earnings volatility linked to catastrophe events. In FY2025, Tower reported a return-on-equity ratio of 23.5 per cent and a net/net combined ratio of 81.4 per cent, driven by technical performance and investment income.
The credit rating agency expects continued positive operating results supported by disciplined underwriting, pricing adequacy, and investment returns.
Tower holds a solid position in its core New Zealand insurance segments, despite a modest overall non-life market share of around five per cent. Its product portfolio is concentrated in domestic property and motor insurance.
AM Best assesses Tower’s ERM as appropriate, noting an increased focus on regulatory compliance amid recent regulatory developments in New Zealand. Following a self-reported issue, the Financial Markets Authority conducted an investigation that identified historical misleading representations resulting in a penalty payment.
The company is undertaking customer remediation and strengthening internal controls as part of its ongoing governance improvements.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 24 April 2026
AM BEST AFFIRMS TAIWAN’S SHINKONG INSURANCE RATINGS AT EXCELLENT
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of Taiwan’s Shinkong Insurance Company Limited (Shinkong Insurance), with a stable outlook.
The credit ratings (ratings) reflect Shinkong Insurance’s very strong balance sheet strength, strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management, according to AM Best in a statement.
AM Best expects the insurer’s risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, to remain at the strongest level in 2025 and prospectively, supported by strong earnings generation, consistent capital management, prudent reserving, and a conservative investment strategy.
The insurer’s operating performance remained robust, underpinned by a five-year weighted average return-on-equity of 14.8 per cent and a net combined ratio of 87.5 per cent from 2021 to 2025. In 2025, the company posted favourable results with its net combined ratio edging down to a record low of 82.2 per cent, driven by solid underwriting profitability.
The global credit rating agency said stable investment returns, strict underwriting discipline and effective expense management are expected to continue supporting Shinkong Insurance’s performance over the intermediate term.
Shinkong Insurance is Taiwan’s third-largest non-life insurer by gross premiums written, with a moderately diversified underwriting portfolio led by motor insurance, while its developed risk management framework and stable distribution mix were also viewed as supporting factors in the ratings assessment.
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The credit ratings (ratings) reflect Shinkong Insurance’s very strong balance sheet strength, strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management, according to AM Best in a statement.
AM Best expects the insurer’s risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, to remain at the strongest level in 2025 and prospectively, supported by strong earnings generation, consistent capital management, prudent reserving, and a conservative investment strategy.
The insurer’s operating performance remained robust, underpinned by a five-year weighted average return-on-equity of 14.8 per cent and a net combined ratio of 87.5 per cent from 2021 to 2025. In 2025, the company posted favourable results with its net combined ratio edging down to a record low of 82.2 per cent, driven by solid underwriting profitability.
The global credit rating agency said stable investment returns, strict underwriting discipline and effective expense management are expected to continue supporting Shinkong Insurance’s performance over the intermediate term.
Shinkong Insurance is Taiwan’s third-largest non-life insurer by gross premiums written, with a moderately diversified underwriting portfolio led by motor insurance, while its developed risk management framework and stable distribution mix were also viewed as supporting factors in the ratings assessment.
-- BERNAMA
ICEKREDIT CALLS FOR STRONGER ASEAN ALIGNMENT ON AI GOVERNANCE, ADOPTION
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- IceKredit Chief Growth Officer Kong Chinang called for stronger regional alignment across policy, industry and education to support sustainable and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Southeast Asia.
Speaking at the inaugural AI Forward: Southeast Asia Policy Summit, hosted recently by Grab and ASEAN BAC in Jakarta, Kong said ASEAN has strong potential to play a leading role in the global AI landscape but requires coordinated action across sectors as AI evolves rapidly.
“ASEAN stands at an exciting inflection point for AI. To fully realise its transformative potential, we need deeper regional engagement and alignment among the tripartite pillars of policy, industry, and education.
“Equally critical is embedding sustainability and responsibility into every stage of AI adoption, ensuring technology benefits people, businesses, and economies inclusively,” he added in a statement.
During the panel session “Empowering the next phase of AI transformation in SEA”, Kong joined speakers including Timothy Yap of McKinsey, Dau Anh Tuan of the Vietnam Chamber of Industry and Trade, Gunish Chawla of Amazon, and Yann AitBachir of Google to discuss the current state and future trajectory of AI adoption in Southeast Asia.
The summit, held alongside Grab’s flagship GrabX product event at Shangri-La Jakarta, gathered senior policymakers, global technology leaders and industry experts to discuss the future of AI development and deployment across ASEAN.
The day-long event featured addresses from Grab Group Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Anthony Tan, Indonesian government ministers and sector leaders, alongside demonstrations of Grab’s latest AI-powered innovations.
As AI moves from concept to large-scale implementation across Southeast Asia, cross-sector collaboration and responsible innovation have emerged as key priorities to unlock inclusive growth and strengthen the region’s global competitiveness.
-- BERNAMA
Meltwater Expands YouTube Integration to Improve Creator Decisions and Campaign Performance
New integration brings first-party, authenticated YouTube data across discovery, evaluation, and campaign measurement into Meltwater’s unified platform
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, today announced an expanded partnership with YouTube, bringing verified YouTube data into the Meltwater platform, powered by YouTube’s Creator Partnerships API. This integration builds upon Meltwater’s existing capabilities to give customers access to new, verified YouTube insights, enabling confident creator decisions and clear performance measurement for more effective, data-driven creator campaigns on YouTube.
From Discovery to Activation, All in One Place
As brands increase investment in YouTube, managing creator campaigns across disconnected tools can be time-consuming and make it harder to execute efficiently and track results. Meltwater’s integration brings the entire workflow into one place, from creator discovery and evaluation to activation and measurement.
With access to verified YouTube performance and audience data through the Creator Partnerships API, teams can more easily identify the right creators and launch campaigns faster without switching between tools. This gives teams a clearer understanding of who they’re reaching and how content performs.
Bringing Clarity to Campaign Performance
Meltwater also helps brands better understand what’s driving results on YouTube. Teams can track performance across creators and content, understand what’s resonating with audiences, and make more informed decisions for future campaigns. With consistent, trusted data in one place, brands can clearly measure impact and continuously optimize their YouTube strategy.
Reinforcing Meltwater’s Commitment to Comprehensive Insights
“Creator marketing on YouTube is growing quickly, but many teams are still piecing together tools to make it work,” said Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer at Meltwater. “We’re focused on simplifying that experience, so our customers can spend less time managing workflows and more time understanding what actually drives results.”
This partnership further strengthens Meltwater’s ability to deliver a unified view of brand and market intelligence across news, social, and other key channels, helping customers connect insights and make more informed, strategic decisions.
For more information, please contact:
Stacy Slayden
Communications Manager
pr@meltwater.com
About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge needed to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,200 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner of choice for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.
SOURCE: Meltwater
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, today announced an expanded partnership with YouTube, bringing verified YouTube data into the Meltwater platform, powered by YouTube’s Creator Partnerships API. This integration builds upon Meltwater’s existing capabilities to give customers access to new, verified YouTube insights, enabling confident creator decisions and clear performance measurement for more effective, data-driven creator campaigns on YouTube.
From Discovery to Activation, All in One Place
As brands increase investment in YouTube, managing creator campaigns across disconnected tools can be time-consuming and make it harder to execute efficiently and track results. Meltwater’s integration brings the entire workflow into one place, from creator discovery and evaluation to activation and measurement.
With access to verified YouTube performance and audience data through the Creator Partnerships API, teams can more easily identify the right creators and launch campaigns faster without switching between tools. This gives teams a clearer understanding of who they’re reaching and how content performs.
Bringing Clarity to Campaign Performance
Meltwater also helps brands better understand what’s driving results on YouTube. Teams can track performance across creators and content, understand what’s resonating with audiences, and make more informed decisions for future campaigns. With consistent, trusted data in one place, brands can clearly measure impact and continuously optimize their YouTube strategy.
Reinforcing Meltwater’s Commitment to Comprehensive Insights
“Creator marketing on YouTube is growing quickly, but many teams are still piecing together tools to make it work,” said Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer at Meltwater. “We’re focused on simplifying that experience, so our customers can spend less time managing workflows and more time understanding what actually drives results.”
This partnership further strengthens Meltwater’s ability to deliver a unified view of brand and market intelligence across news, social, and other key channels, helping customers connect insights and make more informed, strategic decisions.
For more information, please contact:
Stacy Slayden
Communications Manager
pr@meltwater.com
About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge needed to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,200 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner of choice for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.
SOURCE: Meltwater
ACCERTIFY REPORT FINDS UNEVEN AIRLINE BOOKING FRAUD RISKS ACROSS REGIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Accertify, in its Global Air Travel Fraud Report: Q1 2026 unveiled that airline booking fraud risks vary significantly by route origin, with higher concentrations of prevented fraud in parts of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia.
The quarterly report, based on more than 180 million airline booking transactions processed between January and March 2026, analyses fraud rates by departure city as a proxy for route origin, offering airlines insight into where fraud prevention systems intervene most frequently at the booking stage.
“By looking at fraud rates by route origin, airlines can better see where controls are intervening most often and how fraud prevention maturity differs across markets,” said Accertify Director, Strategic Risk Services, Theodore Esser in a statement.
According to the report, routes originating in North America and Australia continued to show relatively low fraud rates, generally remaining below one per cent even among high-volume departure cities.
By contrast, several regions such as Latin America, parts of Africa, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia show materially higher concentrations of prevented fraud, with certain origin cities recording fraud rates multiple times higher.
The report said the figures represent prevented fraud, or transactions denied for fraud reasons before travel occurred, rather than realised fraud losses.
It also found fraud trends across Asia were mixed, with East Asia showing relatively low and improving fraud rates, while parts of South and Southeast Asia faced higher and more uneven fraud pressure.
Latin America and the Caribbean recorded some of the highest concentrations of prevented fraud, particularly across several Brazilian and Colombian origin cities.
The report said lower fraud rates tended to emerge in markets where airlines have invested in layered and consistently applied fraud controls over time.
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