KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- DEEP Robotics, a global embodied intelligence leader, displayed its full robot portfolio, six industrial solutions and two exclusive original robots at the 2026 WAIC in Shanghai, attracting strong interest from the heavy industry sector.
The company said in a statement that it showcased three core robot forms comprising humanoid, wheeled-legged and quadruped machines.
The newly launched Lynx S10 wheeled-legged robot weighs less than 20 kilogrammes, including its battery, and supports rapid single-person deployment. It can navigate narrow debris gaps inaccessible to larger equipment for lightweight rescue and scouting operations.
Meanwhile, the upgraded Lynx M20S, based on the Lynx M20 Pro, offers a higher payload, improved environmental protection and faster movement for industrial inspection, logistics and security patrols.
The company also unveiled the fully upgraded DR02, the world's first industrial-grade all-weather humanoid robot, which demonstrated boxing routines and controlled backflips during the event. It has passed substation precision operation tests and entered commercial deployment in 2026.
In addition, DEEP Robotics introduced two pioneering robots — the AI Flood-Fighting Warrior and the confined-space Reconnaissance and Communication Robot — as part of six sector solutions developed from more than 1,200 real-world scenarios.
The robots are designed to conduct hazard inspections, data transmission and search-and-rescue operations in flood, landslide and collapse zones while also replacing human rescuers in mines and tunnels by scouting environments, establishing emergency communication networks and detecting signs of life.
An interactive zone at the event allowed visitors to operate robot dogs and watch the Lynx S10 perform backflips, one-legged handstands and stair-climbing demonstrations.
The company said it leads the global quadruped robot market by industrial revenue and is partnering with organisations worldwide to accelerate the large-scale commercial deployment of robots under its embodied foundation model strategy.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Bitget Enhances Algorithmic Trading Experience with Siebly.io SDK Integration
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a collaboration with Siebly.io, a provider of professional-grade API SDKs for algorithmic traders and developers, to simplify integration with Bitget’s V3 Unified Trading Account and V2 Classic APIs. The collaboration gives developers access to the Bitget SDK by Siebly, enabling faster, more reliable connectivity across Bitget’s spot, futures, copy trading, and real-time market data infrastructure.
Developers and algorithmic traders increasingly rely on stable API tooling to build, test, and deploy trading systems. However, fragmented API environments, inconsistent client libraries, and complex migration paths can slow down development and introduce operational risk. By working with Siebly, Bitget is helping developers reduce integration complexity while supporting both its new Unified Trading Account architecture and existing V2 Classic workflows.
Siebly.io provides ready-made developer tools that help trading teams connect to crypto exchanges without building every API connection from scratch. For developers and algorithmic traders, especially those built with JavaScript and TypeScript, they can connect to Bitget faster, reduce technical errors, and spend more time building trading strategies, bots, and market data tools instead of managing complex API integrations.
“UEX is about delivering a better trading experience for users and developers worldwide independent of the assets they trade,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Collaborating with Siebly makes it easier to build reliable tools across Bitget’s unified account architecture, helping traders spend less time on integration and more time building strategies on Bitget.”
Siebly’s SDKs provide comprehensive coverage across Bitget’s ecosystem, including spot trading, futures trading, copy trading, public market data streams, and private account management. For latency-sensitive strategies, the SDK also supports WebSocket API functionality, allowing developers to execute REST-like request-response patterns over a persistent connection and reduce request overhead without the added complexity of managing WebSockets manually.
The SDK also includes built-in support for HMAC, RSA, and Ed25519 authentication, helping developers securely interact with Bitget’s infrastructure while maintaining flexibility across different authentication standards. With consistent development patterns across supported exchanges, Siebly’s tooling is designed to help developers move between platforms with less friction and shorter implementation cycles.
“Developers building automated trading systems need SDKs that are consistent, secure, and tested in production environments,” said Tiago Siebler, Lead Developer at Siebly.io. “By collaborating with Bitget, we are making it easier for developers to integrate with one of the industry’s leading trading ecosystems.”
Bitget’s UEX framework is strengthened with this collaboration by improving the infrastructure layer that connects developers, trading systems, and Bitget’s unified account environment. By making API access more efficient across spot, futures, copy trading, and real-time data, Bitget continues to expand the tools available to retail and professional developers building the next generation of crypto trading applications.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ 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 such as MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | X | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
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SOURCE: Bitget Limited
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Siebly.io provides ready-made developer tools that help trading teams connect to crypto exchanges without building every API connection from scratch. For developers and algorithmic traders, especially those built with JavaScript and TypeScript, they can connect to Bitget faster, reduce technical errors, and spend more time building trading strategies, bots, and market data tools instead of managing complex API integrations.
“UEX is about delivering a better trading experience for users and developers worldwide independent of the assets they trade,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Collaborating with Siebly makes it easier to build reliable tools across Bitget’s unified account architecture, helping traders spend less time on integration and more time building strategies on Bitget.”
Siebly’s SDKs provide comprehensive coverage across Bitget’s ecosystem, including spot trading, futures trading, copy trading, public market data streams, and private account management. For latency-sensitive strategies, the SDK also supports WebSocket API functionality, allowing developers to execute REST-like request-response patterns over a persistent connection and reduce request overhead without the added complexity of managing WebSockets manually.
The SDK also includes built-in support for HMAC, RSA, and Ed25519 authentication, helping developers securely interact with Bitget’s infrastructure while maintaining flexibility across different authentication standards. With consistent development patterns across supported exchanges, Siebly’s tooling is designed to help developers move between platforms with less friction and shorter implementation cycles.
“Developers building automated trading systems need SDKs that are consistent, secure, and tested in production environments,” said Tiago Siebler, Lead Developer at Siebly.io. “By collaborating with Bitget, we are making it easier for developers to integrate with one of the industry’s leading trading ecosystems.”
Bitget’s UEX framework is strengthened with this collaboration by improving the infrastructure layer that connects developers, trading systems, and Bitget’s unified account environment. By making API access more efficient across spot, futures, copy trading, and real-time data, Bitget continues to expand the tools available to retail and professional developers building the next generation of crypto trading applications.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ 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 such as MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | X | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
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SOURCE: Bitget Limited
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.
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MEXC and Yuma Bring Bittensor Staking to 40M+ Users
MEXC users across 170+ countries can now stake TAO through validator infrastructure run by Yuma
STAMFORD, Conn., July 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEXC launched TAO staking today, running on Yuma’s validator infrastructure. The launch expands TAO staking access to MEXC’s 40M+ users.MEXC integrated infrastructure from Yuma, an operator focused exclusively on Bittensor. Because Yuma evaluates network performance firsthand and submits its own weights—a form of performance grading to achieve network consensus—TAO staked via MEXC earns rewards by supporting the strongest Bittensor contributors and enhancing the network’s overall health.
Bittensor is a decentralized AI protocol coordinating open-source AI development. Companies are building and deploying services built on Bittensor across many disciplines, including cybersecurity, financial intelligence, and AI model training. The protocol has emerged as a leading open-source ecosystem where builders and operators collaborate to develop and monetize AI capabilities at scale.
“Introducing millions of users to Bittensor takes broad distribution and high-quality infrastructure,” said Evan Malanga, Chief Revenue Officer at Yuma. “Our proprietary research enables Yuma to commit stake to rewarding the most productive and valuable subnets, enhancing the health of the Bittensor ecosystem. Our infrastructure now backs every MEXC user’s staked TAO, expanding access to the Bittensor network and supporting the open-source production of artificial intelligence.”
MEXC will support the launch with limited-time promotions to encourage network participation.
Learn more about Yuma Staking at https://www.yumaai.com/staking and stake on MEXC at https://mexc.com/earn.
About Yuma
Yuma is a Bittensor-focused infrastructure and investment firm operating within the open-source artificial intelligence industry. The firm invests, validates, mines, researches, and builds across the Bittensor AI network through staking infrastructure, subnet acceleration, and institutional asset management. Combining deep financial and technical expertise, Yuma applies institutional discipline while engaging directly with the Bittensor protocol. Yuma is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG). Learn more at yumaai.com.
About MEXC
MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
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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.
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Tuesday, 21 July 2026
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to MAAGAP Insurance Inc.
SINGAPORE, July 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good), a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) and a Philippines National Scale Rating of aa.PH (Superior) to MAAGAP Insurance Inc. (MAAGAP) (Philippines). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect MAAGAP’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).MAAGAP’s balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), which is expected to remain at the strongest level over the medium term. The company’s robust capital adequacy benefits in part from healthy earnings retention over recent years. In addition, MAAGAP has a low-to-moderate risk investment portfolio with the majority of investments allocated to Philippine government bonds and well-rated domestic corporate bonds. A partially offsetting balance sheet strength factor is MAAGAP’s elevated reinsurance reliance to support the underwriting of catastrophe-exposed business; however, this risk is partially mitigated by the fact that the majority of reinsurance recoverables are from counterparties of sound credit quality.
AM Best assesses MAAGAP’s operating performance as adequate, with a five-year average return-on-equity of 8.8% (fiscal-years 2021-2025). The company’s underwriting performance showed some volatility over the last five years, partly due to losses arising from natural catastrophes and large loss events. However, ongoing remedial measures have supported an improvement in underwriting results in fiscal year 2025. The elevated expense ratio recorded in recent periods is viewed as an offsetting factor. Prospectively, this is expected to improve as the company grows its book of business and benefits from greater economies of scale. Additionally, investment returns, derived mainly from interest income, are viewed to be stable and supportive of overall earnings.
AM Best views MAAGAP’s business profile as limited. The company is a non-life insurer domiciled in the Philippines, with a market share of approximately 2%, based on 2025 gross premiums written. Major lines of business include motor and property, which are subject to elevated market competition. Products are mainly distributed through agency and broker networks.
AM Best considers MAAGAP’s ERM to be developed and appropriate for the company’s risk profile and operational scope.
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Monday, 20 July 2026
Bitget Launches Industry-First Cross-Asset Unified Account With 100 US Stock Tokens as Margin
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched the industry's first Cross-Asset Unified Account (UTA), bringing more than 370 eligible assets—including 100 US stock tokens (rTokens)—into a single margin pool. The launch extends unified margin beyond crypto, allowing tokenized equities to function alongside digital assets within one account.
As crypto and traditional financial markets become increasingly connected, users expect assets to do more than represent ownership. The next stage of tokenization focuses on utility, allowing assets to support multiple financial activities from a single account. Bitget's Cross-Asset Unified Account advances that shift by integrating tokenized US equities into the same capital framework used for crypto trading.
The Cross-Asset Unified Account represents the third evolution of exchanges’ trading account architecture, with each stage focused on improving capital efficiency. The first generation isolated margin by asset and position, leaving capital fragmented across multiple accounts. The second unified multiple cryptocurrencies into a single margin pool, allowing one pool of collateral to support multiple crypto positions. The latest generation extends that framework beyond cryptocurrencies, bringing tokenized US stocks and other real-world assets into the same unified margin system. By giving RWAs the same status and utility as crypto, the Cross-Asset Unified Account allows eligible assets across different markets to work together within a single capital framework.
“Bringing stocks onchain is the first step but the real breakthrough comes when those assets can work with the same flexibility as crypto,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Capital efficiency is one of the principles behind UEX, and the Cross-Asset UTA puts that idea into practice. A stock position should be able to hold value, support another trade, or unlock liquidity instead of sitting in isolation.”
Eligible rTokens can now serve several purposes simultaneously. Users can maintain exposure to the underlying US equities, receive cash dividend distributions where applicable, use rTokens as margin for futures and margin trading, or pledge them as collateral to borrow stablecoins. The same asset can support multiple portfolio strategies without requiring users to exit their positions.
The initial rollout supports 100 tokenized US equities spanning leading US-listed companies, including rAAPL, rAMZN, rMETA, rTSLA, rGOOGL, rNVDA, rMSFT, rQQQ, rSPY, rJPM, rWMT, rV, and rMSTR, among others. Eligible collateral receives discount rates of up to 95%, subject to asset-specific tiers and holding size. Borrowing rates remain market-based and update hourly according to supply and demand.
The Cross-Asset Unified Account builds on the rapid expansion of Bitget's tokenized equities ecosystem. Since the launch of the licensed RWA protocol Reality, rToken, the RWA asset issued by Reality, has surpassed $100 million in assets under management within its first month, while generating more than $671 million in cumulative trading volume. By bringing tokenized equities into the same capital framework as crypto assets, Bitget is extending their role beyond market access to capital deployment, allowing users to trade, borrow, and manage global assets more efficiently through a single account.
Bitget plans to continue expanding the range of assets supported within the Cross-Asset Unified Account as the Universal Exchange evolves to connect crypto and traditional financial markets through a single trading experience.
For more information, visit here.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ 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 such as MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | X | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
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SOURCE: Bitget Limited
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.
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Friday, 17 July 2026
DENODO PLATFORM 9.5 OFFERS ACTIVE CONTEXT FOR AGENTIC AI, ANALYTICS
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Denodo, an artificial intelligence (AI) data layer company, has announced the availability of Denodo Platform 9.5, advancing its role in providing active context for agentic AI, analytics, and self-service data delivery.
Denodo Platform 9.5 makes trusted enterprise context easier to define, operationalise and reuse, strengthening the platform's semantic and contextual intelligence while simplifying how teams build, manage and share trusted data products across the enterprise.
“Denodo Platform 9.5 helps organisations deliver the trusted active context that AI, analytics, and data consumers across the entire enterprise need to act with confidence,” said Denodo chief technology officer, Alberto Pan in a statement.
New features include an expanded enterprise knowledge graph within the Denodo Data Marketplace, metric views, enhanced reasoning capabilities for Denodo Assistant to streamline data-view development, and expanded connectivity across the data and AI ecosystem.
Denodo Platform 9.5 expands its Data Marketplace with a new 360-degree graph and asset extensions, enabling organisations to define an enterprise knowledge graph with a broader set of data ecosystem assets and the relationships that connect them.
The metric views feature enables organisations to define, govern and reuse business metrics such as revenue, profit, order count and customer value more consistently across reports, dashboards and tools.
Denodo Platform 9.5 also advances the VQL Shell towards a more conversational development experience, with Denodo Assistant supporting an interactive workflow that helps teams create accurate data views faster.
These capabilities help organisations bring more enterprise information into governed AI, analytics, and data-sharing workflows while reducing integration friction and improving performance across distributed environments.
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Denodo Platform 9.5 makes trusted enterprise context easier to define, operationalise and reuse, strengthening the platform's semantic and contextual intelligence while simplifying how teams build, manage and share trusted data products across the enterprise.
“Denodo Platform 9.5 helps organisations deliver the trusted active context that AI, analytics, and data consumers across the entire enterprise need to act with confidence,” said Denodo chief technology officer, Alberto Pan in a statement.
New features include an expanded enterprise knowledge graph within the Denodo Data Marketplace, metric views, enhanced reasoning capabilities for Denodo Assistant to streamline data-view development, and expanded connectivity across the data and AI ecosystem.
Denodo Platform 9.5 expands its Data Marketplace with a new 360-degree graph and asset extensions, enabling organisations to define an enterprise knowledge graph with a broader set of data ecosystem assets and the relationships that connect them.
The metric views feature enables organisations to define, govern and reuse business metrics such as revenue, profit, order count and customer value more consistently across reports, dashboards and tools.
Denodo Platform 9.5 also advances the VQL Shell towards a more conversational development experience, with Denodo Assistant supporting an interactive workflow that helps teams create accurate data views faster.
These capabilities help organisations bring more enterprise information into governed AI, analytics, and data-sharing workflows while reducing integration friction and improving performance across distributed environments.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Jabil Opens Next-Generation Intelligent Logistics Hub in Penang
AI-enabled facility leverages automation, connected systems, and real-time insights to strengthen supply chain resilience
PENANG, Malaysia, July 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a global leader in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions, has opened its next-generation logistics hub in Penang.
Jabil’s new Intelligent Logistics Hub (or the Hub) spans around 417,000 square feet and is located in the Valdor Industrial Park in Sungai Jawi, Penang. The digitalised facility is set to boost the company’s back-end operations and support customers’ rapidly growing product complexity and capacity demands using AI-enabled capabilities to streamline inventory management, enhance traceability and tracking, deploy autonomous robots, and more.
“Supply chain volatility, rising logistics and operating costs, and the need for greater visibility into inventory are a few challenges faced in today’s advanced manufacturing and electronics supply chains. Coupled with the growth we see in the region, the new facility is a timely investment to enhance our automation capability and help Jabil grow to meet our customers’ future needs,” said HH Yeo, Jabil’s Senior Vice President of Operations.
"The Jabil Intelligent Logistics Hub demonstrates how Malaysian innovation and engineering capabilities can deliver world-class industrial infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of global supply chains. This project reflects our commitment to enabling smarter, more resilient, and future-ready industrial ecosystems that support Malaysia's economic growth and competitiveness," said Dato' Hj Abd Rahim bin Hj Jaafar, Executive Chairman of PTT Synergy Group Berhad, which delivered the facility through its subsidiary PROTT Sdn. Bhd. (PROTT).
Leveraging Penang’s strategic location, the new logistics hub will support end-to-end material flow, with capabilities including kitting, inventory management, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), sequencing, packing, cross-docking, traceability, and just-in-time (JIT) delivery to production lines.
Jabil opened its first Penang location in 1995. Across its eight Malaysian facilities, the company today employs more than 14,000 people and serves a wide range of industries, from automotive and transportation; cloud and data centre infrastructure; defence and aerospace; healthcare; and semiconductor capital equipment.
Jabil has been recognised as Best Employer and Employer of Choice in the Malaysia- International HR (MIHRM) Award in 2024; Responsible Business Alliance Validated Assessment Program (RBA VAP) Gold Certificate (Penang); received the CSR Malaysia Award 2025; Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award; ESG Commitment Award by the Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI); and is a longstanding recipient of MY AmCham Cares Excellence Awards.
To learn about and apply for open positions at Jabil’s facilities in Malaysia, visit jabil.com/careers.
About Jabil
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customised solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimise environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. Discover more at www.jabil.com.
Additional Information:
The Jabil Intelligent Logistics Hub Facility Highlights
Scale: The facility accommodates approximately 52,300 pallet positions and incorporates a fully Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), climate-controlled environments, and intelligent warehouse technologies to ensure the secure handling of high-value and sensitive materials, including semiconductors and advanced electronic components. The facility also features high-bay stacker cranes, autonomous robotics and digital twin capabilities.
Security: Designed and constructed in accordance with FM Global standards, the facility provides a highly resilient and secure operating environment.
Real-time visibility and traceability: At the core of the operation is an integrated Digital Twin platform powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Internet of Things (“IoT”) technologies. The data-driven system delivers real-time operational visibility, preventive maintenance capabilities, energy optimisation, and end-to-end inventory traceability, enhancing operational efficiency while supporting long-term reliability and sustainability objectives.
Safety: Supported by an integrated fleet of approximately 160 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), forklift mobile robots (FMRs), sky transfer units (STUs), robotic arms, and automated scanning systems, the facility enables seamless material movement and inventory management from inbound receipt to outbound fulfilment.
Sustainability considerations have been embedded throughout the facility's design and operations. A rooftop solar photovoltaic system is scheduled for installation in September 2026, supporting the facility's target to achieve GreenRE Bronze certification and contributing to lower-carbon industrial operations.
The facility was delivered by PTT Synergy Group Berhad (Bursa: PTT) through its wholly owned subsidiary, PROTT Sdn. Bhd., (PROTT) which served as the total complete intelligent intralogistics solutions provider, integrating smart warehouse technologies, automation, and digital twin capabilities.
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PENANG, Malaysia, July 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a global leader in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions, has opened its next-generation logistics hub in Penang.
Jabil’s new Intelligent Logistics Hub (or the Hub) spans around 417,000 square feet and is located in the Valdor Industrial Park in Sungai Jawi, Penang. The digitalised facility is set to boost the company’s back-end operations and support customers’ rapidly growing product complexity and capacity demands using AI-enabled capabilities to streamline inventory management, enhance traceability and tracking, deploy autonomous robots, and more.
“Supply chain volatility, rising logistics and operating costs, and the need for greater visibility into inventory are a few challenges faced in today’s advanced manufacturing and electronics supply chains. Coupled with the growth we see in the region, the new facility is a timely investment to enhance our automation capability and help Jabil grow to meet our customers’ future needs,” said HH Yeo, Jabil’s Senior Vice President of Operations.
"The Jabil Intelligent Logistics Hub demonstrates how Malaysian innovation and engineering capabilities can deliver world-class industrial infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of global supply chains. This project reflects our commitment to enabling smarter, more resilient, and future-ready industrial ecosystems that support Malaysia's economic growth and competitiveness," said Dato' Hj Abd Rahim bin Hj Jaafar, Executive Chairman of PTT Synergy Group Berhad, which delivered the facility through its subsidiary PROTT Sdn. Bhd. (PROTT).
Leveraging Penang’s strategic location, the new logistics hub will support end-to-end material flow, with capabilities including kitting, inventory management, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), sequencing, packing, cross-docking, traceability, and just-in-time (JIT) delivery to production lines.
Jabil opened its first Penang location in 1995. Across its eight Malaysian facilities, the company today employs more than 14,000 people and serves a wide range of industries, from automotive and transportation; cloud and data centre infrastructure; defence and aerospace; healthcare; and semiconductor capital equipment.
Jabil has been recognised as Best Employer and Employer of Choice in the Malaysia- International HR (MIHRM) Award in 2024; Responsible Business Alliance Validated Assessment Program (RBA VAP) Gold Certificate (Penang); received the CSR Malaysia Award 2025; Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award; ESG Commitment Award by the Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI); and is a longstanding recipient of MY AmCham Cares Excellence Awards.
To learn about and apply for open positions at Jabil’s facilities in Malaysia, visit jabil.com/careers.
About Jabil
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customised solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimise environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. Discover more at www.jabil.com.
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The Jabil Intelligent Logistics Hub Facility Highlights
Scale: The facility accommodates approximately 52,300 pallet positions and incorporates a fully Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), climate-controlled environments, and intelligent warehouse technologies to ensure the secure handling of high-value and sensitive materials, including semiconductors and advanced electronic components. The facility also features high-bay stacker cranes, autonomous robotics and digital twin capabilities.
Security: Designed and constructed in accordance with FM Global standards, the facility provides a highly resilient and secure operating environment.
Real-time visibility and traceability: At the core of the operation is an integrated Digital Twin platform powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Internet of Things (“IoT”) technologies. The data-driven system delivers real-time operational visibility, preventive maintenance capabilities, energy optimisation, and end-to-end inventory traceability, enhancing operational efficiency while supporting long-term reliability and sustainability objectives.
Safety: Supported by an integrated fleet of approximately 160 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), forklift mobile robots (FMRs), sky transfer units (STUs), robotic arms, and automated scanning systems, the facility enables seamless material movement and inventory management from inbound receipt to outbound fulfilment.
Sustainability considerations have been embedded throughout the facility's design and operations. A rooftop solar photovoltaic system is scheduled for installation in September 2026, supporting the facility's target to achieve GreenRE Bronze certification and contributing to lower-carbon industrial operations.
The facility was delivered by PTT Synergy Group Berhad (Bursa: PTT) through its wholly owned subsidiary, PROTT Sdn. Bhd., (PROTT) which served as the total complete intelligent intralogistics solutions provider, integrating smart warehouse technologies, automation, and digital twin capabilities.
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Wednesday, 15 July 2026
PRAYTELL EXPANDS INTO ASIA WITH SINGAPORE OFFICE
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Praytell has expanded into Asia with the opening of a Singapore office, marking the creative communications agency's latest step in its global growth strategy and strengthening its presence across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
According to the company in a statement, the new office will be led by industry veteran Debbie Chin, who joins Praytell as Executive Vice President, Asia. Based in Singapore, the regional hub will support global brands operating across Asian markets while helping Asian companies expand into the United States and other international markets.
Praytell Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Beth Cleveland said the expansion reflects Praytell's continued investment in growth, with the Singapore office combining the agency's global capabilities with regional expertise to deliver localised communications and storytelling for clients.
Chin brings more than 25 years of communications experience across London, Shanghai and Singapore, having worked with multinational brands including Unilever and Procter & Gamble. She joins from Weber Shandwick, where she led global communications for major consumer portfolios.
Praytell said its Singapore office will also strengthen collaboration within the Project Worldwide alliance by working alongside sister agencies George P. Johnson and DARKHORSE to provide integrated marketing, communications and brand experience services across the region.
Project Worldwide APAC CEO, Ben Taylor said adding Praytell's creative communications capabilities strengthens the alliance's regional offering and supports its strategy of delivering integrated marketing solutions for global brands.
Founded in 2010, Project Worldwide comprises 13 agencies, 45 offices and 2,300 employees globally. Praytell first entered the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in 2021 with the launch of its Melbourne office and has since expanded into Sydney.
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According to the company in a statement, the new office will be led by industry veteran Debbie Chin, who joins Praytell as Executive Vice President, Asia. Based in Singapore, the regional hub will support global brands operating across Asian markets while helping Asian companies expand into the United States and other international markets.
Praytell Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Beth Cleveland said the expansion reflects Praytell's continued investment in growth, with the Singapore office combining the agency's global capabilities with regional expertise to deliver localised communications and storytelling for clients.
Chin brings more than 25 years of communications experience across London, Shanghai and Singapore, having worked with multinational brands including Unilever and Procter & Gamble. She joins from Weber Shandwick, where she led global communications for major consumer portfolios.
Praytell said its Singapore office will also strengthen collaboration within the Project Worldwide alliance by working alongside sister agencies George P. Johnson and DARKHORSE to provide integrated marketing, communications and brand experience services across the region.
Project Worldwide APAC CEO, Ben Taylor said adding Praytell's creative communications capabilities strengthens the alliance's regional offering and supports its strategy of delivering integrated marketing solutions for global brands.
Founded in 2010, Project Worldwide comprises 13 agencies, 45 offices and 2,300 employees globally. Praytell first entered the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in 2021 with the launch of its Melbourne office and has since expanded into Sydney.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 10 July 2026
Abaxx Approves CIX As Custodian For Carbon Futures Contract
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc announced that Climate Impact X (CIX), a global environmental markets exchange, has been approved as an eligible custodian for Abaxx Exchange’s carbon futures contracts.
Participants taking delivery under these contracts can now hold their credits with CIX, giving them an additional route to manage post-trade activity.
Abaxx Exchange Chief Commercial Officer, Joe Raia said market participants need clearer ways to price carbon exposure before they trade and more efficient ways to manage credits after they do.
“Abaxx carbon futures are designed to provide a transparent, exchange-traded price signal, and CIX’s approval as an eligible custodian expands the post-trade choices available to participants taking delivery under those contracts,” added Raia in a statement.
Environmental markets remain fragmented, with carbon credits held across multiple registries, creating operational complexity and added cost for companies moving assets between markets.
With CIX as an approved custodian, clients can use its omnibus custodial service and multi-registry connectivity to hold, transfer and retire credits delivered under Abaxx carbon futures alongside credits from their own spot market activities. The arrangement provides greater flexibility, enhances trading efficiency and reduces the need to maintain multiple service provider accounts or relationships.
The arrangement was first utilised on July 1 to facilitate the transfer and delivery of 120 lots under Abaxx’s CORSIA Phase One futures contract, with each lot representing 100 CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs).
The arrangement covers Abaxx's Jurisdictional REDD+ and CORSIA Phase One futures contracts and forms part of CIX's ongoing efforts to build the market infrastructure needed to scale participation. CIX is currently connected to 12 registries, with plans to expand further.
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Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Vivani Medical Enters into Agreement with Novo Nordisk to Evaluate NPM-139, a Miniature, Ultra Long-Acting Semaglutide Implant for Chronic Weight Management
Novo Nordisk will conduct a non-exclusive internal evaluation of semaglutide implants prepared by Vivani
ALAMEDA, Calif., July 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) (“Vivani” or the “Company”), an innovative, biopharmaceutical company developing novel, ultra long-acting drug implants, today announced the signing of a new agreement with Novo Nordisk to enable Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139, the Company’s semaglutide drug implant. NPM-139, which utilizes Vivani’s NanoPortal™ platform technology, is under development for chronic weight management. There are no exclusivity provisions for NPM-139, or Vivani’s proprietary NanoPortal technology associated with this agreement.
Adam Mendelsohn, Ph.D., Vivani President and CEO, stated: “The new agreement announced today supporting our semaglutide implant program in chronic weight management demonstrates Novo Nordisk's interest in evaluating our technology and its lead semaglutide application. This agreement reinforces our confidence regarding the market opportunity for our GLP-1 implants under development. We believe that our NanoPortal implants under development, including NPM-139, could address a growing segment of patients who would prefer a convenient once- or twice-yearly treatment option and the peace of mind that treatment could be stopped at any time if that became necessary.”
Separately, Vivani expects to initiate a Phase 1, randomized, first-in-human study evaluating the NPM-139 semaglutide implant, with Wegovy® injections as an active comparator, in mid-2026. The study’s objectives are to characterize the safety, pharmacokinetics, and tolerability of NPM-139 to support the initiation of a Phase 2 dose-ranging study pending successful results of the Phase 1 study.
About Vivani Medical, Inc.
Leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal™ platform, Vivani develops biopharmaceutical implants designed to deliver drug molecules steadily over extended periods of time with the goal of guaranteeing adherence and improving patient tolerance to their medication. Vivani is developing a portfolio of GLP-1 based implants for metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes. These NanoPortal implants are designed to provide patients with the opportunity to realize the full potential benefit of their medication by avoiding the numerous challenges associated with the daily or weekly administration of orals and injectables, including tolerability issues and loss of efficacy. Medication non-adherence occurs when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. This affects an alarming number of patients, approximately 50%, including those taking daily pills. For more information, please visit: www.vivani.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “would,” “positioned,” “future,” and other similar expressions that are used in this press release, including statements regarding Vivani’s business, products in development, including the therapeutic potential thereof, the planned development thereof, and its technology, strategy, cash position and financial runway. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on Vivani’s current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Vivani’s control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements, including, without limitation, risks of unexpected costs or delays; and risks and uncertainties associated with the development and commercialization of products and product candidates that may impact or alter anticipated business plans, strategies and objectives. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from our expectations in any forward-looking statement. There may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial, or which are unknown. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties are more fully described in periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including the factors described in Vivani’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 13, 2026, as updated by future filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by Vivani in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of added information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Company Contact:
Donald Dwyer
Chief Business Officer
info@vivani.com (415) 506-8462
Investor and Media Relations Contact:
Jami Taylor
Investor and Media Relations Advisor
investors@vivani.com (415) 506-8462
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f2d15b13-32f3-42ba-afed-e1cea67006b1
SOURCE: Vivani Medical, Inc.
ALAMEDA, Calif., July 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) (“Vivani” or the “Company”), an innovative, biopharmaceutical company developing novel, ultra long-acting drug implants, today announced the signing of a new agreement with Novo Nordisk to enable Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139, the Company’s semaglutide drug implant. NPM-139, which utilizes Vivani’s NanoPortal™ platform technology, is under development for chronic weight management. There are no exclusivity provisions for NPM-139, or Vivani’s proprietary NanoPortal technology associated with this agreement.
Adam Mendelsohn, Ph.D., Vivani President and CEO, stated: “The new agreement announced today supporting our semaglutide implant program in chronic weight management demonstrates Novo Nordisk's interest in evaluating our technology and its lead semaglutide application. This agreement reinforces our confidence regarding the market opportunity for our GLP-1 implants under development. We believe that our NanoPortal implants under development, including NPM-139, could address a growing segment of patients who would prefer a convenient once- or twice-yearly treatment option and the peace of mind that treatment could be stopped at any time if that became necessary.”
Separately, Vivani expects to initiate a Phase 1, randomized, first-in-human study evaluating the NPM-139 semaglutide implant, with Wegovy® injections as an active comparator, in mid-2026. The study’s objectives are to characterize the safety, pharmacokinetics, and tolerability of NPM-139 to support the initiation of a Phase 2 dose-ranging study pending successful results of the Phase 1 study.
About Vivani Medical, Inc.
Leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal™ platform, Vivani develops biopharmaceutical implants designed to deliver drug molecules steadily over extended periods of time with the goal of guaranteeing adherence and improving patient tolerance to their medication. Vivani is developing a portfolio of GLP-1 based implants for metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes. These NanoPortal implants are designed to provide patients with the opportunity to realize the full potential benefit of their medication by avoiding the numerous challenges associated with the daily or weekly administration of orals and injectables, including tolerability issues and loss of efficacy. Medication non-adherence occurs when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. This affects an alarming number of patients, approximately 50%, including those taking daily pills. For more information, please visit: www.vivani.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “would,” “positioned,” “future,” and other similar expressions that are used in this press release, including statements regarding Vivani’s business, products in development, including the therapeutic potential thereof, the planned development thereof, and its technology, strategy, cash position and financial runway. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on Vivani’s current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Vivani’s control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements, including, without limitation, risks of unexpected costs or delays; and risks and uncertainties associated with the development and commercialization of products and product candidates that may impact or alter anticipated business plans, strategies and objectives. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from our expectations in any forward-looking statement. There may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial, or which are unknown. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties are more fully described in periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including the factors described in Vivani’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 13, 2026, as updated by future filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by Vivani in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of added information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Company Contact:
Donald Dwyer
Chief Business Officer
info@vivani.com (415) 506-8462
Investor and Media Relations Contact:
Jami Taylor
Investor and Media Relations Advisor
investors@vivani.com (415) 506-8462
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f2d15b13-32f3-42ba-afed-e1cea67006b1
SOURCE: Vivani Medical, Inc.
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
PROXIMA FUSION SECURES 411 MLN EUROS TO ADVANCE FUSION POWER
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Proxima Fusion has raised 411 million euros (US$468 million) in a financing round, valuing the company at 2.4 billion euros (US$2.7 billion) and making it Europe's best-funded fusion energy company. (US$1=RM4.08)
The financing round was led by XTX Ventures and East X Ventures, with German energy company RWE and Google participating as strategic investors.
According to Proxima Fusion, the funding will support the construction of Alpha, its net-energy stellarator demonstrator near Munich, Germany, and accelerate the development of technologies required for commercial fusion power plants.
Proxima Fusion co-founder and chief executive officer, Dr Francesco Sciortino said the investment demonstrates growing confidence in Europe's ability to develop globally competitive fusion technology companies.
“Investors recognise both the urgency and the opportunity of what we are doing and are backing us to develop a generational energy technology company,” he said in a statement.
The company said Alpha is being developed in partnership with the State of Bavaria, the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and RWE to validate key technologies for future fusion power plants.
Proxima Fusion said the new funding will also support the completion of its Stellarator Model Coil, expansion of high-temperature superconducting cable and magnet production, and recruitment across engineering, manufacturing and operations.
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The financing round was led by XTX Ventures and East X Ventures, with German energy company RWE and Google participating as strategic investors.
According to Proxima Fusion, the funding will support the construction of Alpha, its net-energy stellarator demonstrator near Munich, Germany, and accelerate the development of technologies required for commercial fusion power plants.
Proxima Fusion co-founder and chief executive officer, Dr Francesco Sciortino said the investment demonstrates growing confidence in Europe's ability to develop globally competitive fusion technology companies.
“Investors recognise both the urgency and the opportunity of what we are doing and are backing us to develop a generational energy technology company,” he said in a statement.
The company said Alpha is being developed in partnership with the State of Bavaria, the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and RWE to validate key technologies for future fusion power plants.
Proxima Fusion said the new funding will also support the completion of its Stellarator Model Coil, expansion of high-temperature superconducting cable and magnet production, and recruitment across engineering, manufacturing and operations.
-- BERNAMA
HELICAL FUSION, HAZAMA ANDO PARTNER ON FUSION PILOT PLANT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Helical Fusion Co Ltd (Helical Fusion) and Hazama Ando Corporation (Hazama Ando) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the future construction of Helix KANATA, Helical Fusion’s fusion pilot plant targeted for the 2030s.
The partnership also sees Hazama Ando joining the Helix Program as an Official Partner, strengthening the industrial and construction capabilities supporting Helical Fusion’s commercial fusion energy initiative.
Helical Fusion said the Helix Program, launched in April 2026, is designed to accelerate the development of commercially viable fusion power plants by bringing together industrial and engineering partners.
Helical Fusion Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Takaya Taguchi said the programme aims to deliver a new long-term energy source capable of sustaining future generations.
“The goal of the Helix Program is not only to realise commercial fusion power, but also to bring humanity a new source of energy that can sustain civilisation for generations to come,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Hazama Ando Representative Director and President, Kazuhiko Kuniya said the company would contribute its experience in power and energy infrastructure projects to support the development of fusion energy facilities.
Under the MoU, the two companies will study construction requirements and project execution approaches for future fusion energy facilities, including Helix KANATA and Helix HARUKA, an integrated demonstration device.
Founded in Japan, Helical Fusion is developing fusion power plants based on the Helical Stellarator approach, a magnetic-confinement fusion concept backed by decades of research at Japanese universities and public research institutions.
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The partnership also sees Hazama Ando joining the Helix Program as an Official Partner, strengthening the industrial and construction capabilities supporting Helical Fusion’s commercial fusion energy initiative.
Helical Fusion said the Helix Program, launched in April 2026, is designed to accelerate the development of commercially viable fusion power plants by bringing together industrial and engineering partners.
Helical Fusion Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Takaya Taguchi said the programme aims to deliver a new long-term energy source capable of sustaining future generations.
“The goal of the Helix Program is not only to realise commercial fusion power, but also to bring humanity a new source of energy that can sustain civilisation for generations to come,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Hazama Ando Representative Director and President, Kazuhiko Kuniya said the company would contribute its experience in power and energy infrastructure projects to support the development of fusion energy facilities.
Under the MoU, the two companies will study construction requirements and project execution approaches for future fusion energy facilities, including Helix KANATA and Helix HARUKA, an integrated demonstration device.
Founded in Japan, Helical Fusion is developing fusion power plants based on the Helical Stellarator approach, a magnetic-confinement fusion concept backed by decades of research at Japanese universities and public research institutions.
-- BERNAMA
Saturday, 4 July 2026
ROYC To Establish Luxembourg Feeder Fund For Slättö
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- ROYC, a global structuring and platform provider, has been selected by Slättö, a Nordic private markets real estate firm, to establish and manage a Luxembourg-domiciled feeder fund to efficiently aggregate individual subscriptions from professional investors.
The Luxembourg-domiciled vehicle will be fully structured and administered on ROYC’s proprietary platform, delivering investors a seamless digital experience with real-time portfolio access, automated reporting, and efficient global distribution.
In a statement, ROYC said it streamlines onboarding and governance, standardises legal documentation, and broadens access to capital.
ROYC Founder and President, Mathias Leijon said private markets are undergoing a structural shift as global banks and wealth platforms seek more efficient access to private equity strategies.
“By combining our deep structuring expertise with ROYC’s digital operating infrastructure, we enable leading managers like Slättö to launch investor-ready vehicles rapidly while delivering a seamless and fully transparent experience for investors throughout the entire fund lifecycle,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Slättö Deputy Managing Partner, Jonas Andersson said the firm evaluated several solutions and found ROYC’s platform simplifies investor onboarding, reporting and fund lifecycle management, enabling broader investor access.
The platform offers accelerated time-to-market through templated legal architecture and automated workflows while supporting end-to-end digital lifecycle management benefits investors through Know Your Customer (KYC)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML), digital subscriptions, capital activity tracking and performance dashboards via secure investor portals.
ROYC is a business-to-business financial technology company that provides a digital platform for private equity firms, banks, wealth managers, and multi-family offices to structure, distribute, and manage private market investments more efficiently.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 3 July 2026
8X8 BAGS 2026 METRISTAR TOP PROVIDER FOR CPAAS BY METRIGY
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Global business communications platform provider, 8x8 Inc has been named a 2026 MetriStar Top Provider for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) by Metrigy, an independent research and advisory firm.
The CPaaS recognition is part of a broader result in Metrigy’s 2026 MetriStar Award programme, with 8x8 also receiving the MetriStar Top Provider recognition for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS).
“Most of the companies we work with are not just looking for a messaging API; they need the whole chain: campaign management, AI, analytics, and a contact centre that talks to all of it.
“This recognition from Metrigy validates our approach helping organisations improve customer satisfaction, drive growth, and simplify operations at scale,” said 8x8 General Manager, CPaaS, Sylvain Chaperon in a statement.
The awards are based on Metrigy’s Customer Experience MetriCast 2026 study, which surveyed 1,437 customer experience (CX) leaders across 10 countries in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
8x8 achieved above-average scores on both business success and customer sentiment, with particular strength in CSAT improvement, revenue growth, platform reliability, and no-code/low-code application quality.
Metrigy highlighted 8x8's integrated communications portfolio as a key differentiator, noting that the company is among a small number of vendors offering CPaaS, CCaaS, and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) within a single platform.
The research also highlighted 8x8's approach to treating CPaaS not as a standalone developer toolkit but as a programmable layer across the CX stack, expanding customer engagement capabilities beyond the contact centre to sales, field service, and frontline teams.
-- BERNAMA
The CPaaS recognition is part of a broader result in Metrigy’s 2026 MetriStar Award programme, with 8x8 also receiving the MetriStar Top Provider recognition for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS).
“Most of the companies we work with are not just looking for a messaging API; they need the whole chain: campaign management, AI, analytics, and a contact centre that talks to all of it.
“This recognition from Metrigy validates our approach helping organisations improve customer satisfaction, drive growth, and simplify operations at scale,” said 8x8 General Manager, CPaaS, Sylvain Chaperon in a statement.
The awards are based on Metrigy’s Customer Experience MetriCast 2026 study, which surveyed 1,437 customer experience (CX) leaders across 10 countries in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
8x8 achieved above-average scores on both business success and customer sentiment, with particular strength in CSAT improvement, revenue growth, platform reliability, and no-code/low-code application quality.
Metrigy highlighted 8x8's integrated communications portfolio as a key differentiator, noting that the company is among a small number of vendors offering CPaaS, CCaaS, and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) within a single platform.
The research also highlighted 8x8's approach to treating CPaaS not as a standalone developer toolkit but as a programmable layer across the CX stack, expanding customer engagement capabilities beyond the contact centre to sales, field service, and frontline teams.
-- BERNAMA
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