OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, has achieved four second-highest scores across five Use Cases, evaluated in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report. This report, a companion to the Gartner Magic Quadrant™, assesses the vendors of the SCP solutions evaluated in this research. This recognition follows OMP’s recent position as highest on the Ability to Execute axis in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions – marking the tenth consecutive time OMP is named a Leader. Consistent strength across real-world planning challenges The Critical Capabilities report evaluates 20 vendors on 15…
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PT WIJAYA KARYA (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) continues to demonstrate its commitment to being a national construction company with business performance excellence as well as sustainability and social responsibility performance. In April 2025, WIKA received two prestigious awards: InvestorTrust’s “Best Corporate Emission Reduction Transparency Award 2025” and The Iconomics’ “7th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Awards 2025” for the Construction category. The ”Best Corporate Emission Reduction Transparency Award 2025” was convened at the Sultan Hotel in Jakarta on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. The award was presented to companies that actively contributed towards national and global decarbonization efforts. WIKA was one of 95…
Eastern River Pty Ltd is proud to announce a major milestone in its growth trajectory with the appointment of Tom Paras as Managing Director – Head of Fund Investments. This appointment signals a significant evolution in the company’s leadership capability as it expands its footprint across the fund investment landscape. With more than 30 years of executive experience in the property and investment sectors, Tom brings an extraordinary depth of expertise spanning office, retail, industrial, and residential asset classes. He has held senior leadership roles at several high-profile organizations, including CEO of Panda Global Funds, where he led operations across international markets, and…
With six newly established, identical BSL-2 laboratories now operational, biologics CDMO Northway Biotech can conduct VCS programs for up to six clients simultaneously, significantly alleviating current market bottlenecks Northway Biotech, a biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the expansion of its protein-based and gene therapy service offerings with the addition of Viral Clearance Studies (VCS) capabilities. This strategic growth follows the opening of Northway Biotech’s new Gene Therapy Center with dedicated cGMP facilities for virus-related projects. With six newly established, identical BSL-2 laboratories now operational, Northway Biotech can conduct VCS programs for up to six clients simultaneously, significantly alleviating…
FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group or FWD) today announced exceptionally strong first quarter new business highlights for the three months ended 31 March 2025. – New business contractual service margin (New business CSM) growth of 55 percent year-on-year, to US$465 million. This adds to the company’s overall CSM balance, which is released over time to its income statement under IFRS 17. – New business sales (APE) growth of 46 percent, compared to the same corresponding period last year, to US$679 million. – Extended FWD Group’s partnership with JA Worldwide in April for a further three years to help primary…
– The Theatrical Pre-Release, Screened Ahead of Its TV Broadcast, Makes Headlines! – A Special Exhibition for the Latest Installment in the Gundam Series – Dates: May 24 to August 11, 2025 TOKYO, May 2, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base around the world. It regularly hosts special exhibitions for popular anime, and attracts 156,458 visitors (as of April 13, 2025), children and adults alike, from both Japan and overseas. From May 24 to August 11, it will be hosting a special…
A massive new database of dielectric material properties could speed up the development of electronics like smartphones and energy storage systems. In a collaboration between Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), researchers have built a comprehensive new database of dielectric material properties curated from thousands of scientific papers. The study, published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, also offers insights that could accelerate the development of next-generation electronic materials and energy storage technologies. Large-scale dielectric materials database built with the open database project “Starrydata” and generation of a materials map using machine learning-based…
Sensiba LLP, a Top-75 U.S. accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of AssuranceLab Pty. Ltd., a high-growth cybersecurity audit and risk assurance firm headquartered in Australia, with operations across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. This milestone expands Sensiba’s international reach and deepens its security, privacy, and compliance framework capabilities. Together, the combined firm now supports over 2,300 startup and technology-driven enterprise clients worldwide-providing streamlined, high-quality audits across more than 15 compliance standards, including SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, CSA STAR, and HITRUST. “We’re honored to welcome AssuranceLab to Sensiba. Their reputation in the market is well-earned, driven…
Lifestyle and licensing trade fairs foster cross-sector business opportunities strengthen resilience and expand market horizons – The seven lifestyle and licensing events organised by the HKTDC concluded successfully today, with buyer numbers increasing across all exhibitions and some 100,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions attending in total – Non-local buyers came primarily from Mainland China, Taiwan and Malaysia, underscoring Hong Kong’s influence as an international trade platform – On-site surveys conducted at the events indicated that nearly half of respondents (49.2%) expected overall sales to rise in the next one to two years The seven large-scale trade events organised…
FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group or FWD) today announced a three-year extension of its partnership with JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide – a youth-focused charity and Nobel Peace Prize 2025 nominee – to reach 40,000 more students across Asia by the end of 2027 with its award-winning financial literacy programme. The JA SparktheDream programme gives students aged from nine years old to early teens financial education that’s integrated with social and life skills. It does this via a range of engaging learning experiences such as interactive games, digital activities, and classroom sessions supported by FWD volunteers in eight markets across Asia. In…
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is the official government entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia responsible for regulating and overseeing the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. Its mandate includes organizing pilgrimage operations, ensuring the safety and well-being of pilgrims, and enforcing relevant policies. This announcement clarifies the Ministry’s position on the mandatory requirement of Hajj permits for domestic pilgrims and Hajj visas for international visitors in order to ensure an orderly and secure pilgrimage experience. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has affirmed that the performance of Hajj rituals will only be permissible through adherence to the necessary regulations and laws,…
Turns Real User Journeys into Self-Maintaining Automated Tests, Ending the Era Defined by Human-Created Testing Models and the Guesswork They Required As software teams increasingly rely on AI-generated code to build applications faster, traditional testing methods are becoming a critical bottleneck. Today, Katalon Inc., the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, announces the general availability of TrueTest™, the world’s first AI-native automated testing system that continuously learns from real users in production to create and maintain test coverage that actually matters. TrueTest eliminates guesswork and redefines the testing process. Traditional testing often relies on assumed user flows based on requirements…
USPA Global, the company that manages U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announced that the sports brand has delivered a record $2.5 billion in global retail sales in 2024 with a target of $3 billion in sales and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. stores in the near future. U.S. Polo Assn.’s continued record growth resulted from expanding its existing footprint across all regions around the world. U.S. Polo Assn. delivered steady growth in North America, the brand’s largest market, and continued to gain market share in the other established regions of Western Europe, Middle…
Supported by the Collective for a Stronger Society, this donation is doubled through the SG Gives Matching Grant, expanding its impact The Apipatana Foundation has donated S$50,000 through the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS)’s donor-advised fund to support children from lower-income families in Singapore. This donation qualifies for a 1-to-1 match under the SG Gives Matching Grant through the Collective for a Stronger Society (CSS) – a CFS-led initiative that consolidates resources to drive impactful social programmes. These funds will fully support a year of operational costs for CATCH THEM YOUNG’s new KidsExcel+ programme, an afterschool initiative dedicated to primary…
Azurite Medical and Wellness, founded by entrepreneur Trina Eliassen, announces the launch of its innovative medical tourism service that combines affordable cosmetic surgery with exclusive luxury aftercare experiences in Thailand, fundamentally transforming how patients approach overseas surgical procedures. Azurite Medical and Wellness To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10373/249980_b94c71f2c41a5943_001full.jpg The new venture, led by American-born Eliassen who relocated to Australia in 2005, brings together world-class surgical expertise with comprehensive pre-operative preparation and 5-star recovery accommodations, delivering premium surgical packages at up to 75% less than Western prices. “We’ve created a service that addresses every aspect of…
– DataBurning becomes exclusive GTM partner for Vumonic’s comprehensive India e-receipt panel DataBurning, a leading alternative data and digital solutions provider for financial institutions and corporates, recently announced a strategic partnership with Vumonic Datalabs, a pioneer in e-receipt technology. Under the agreement, DataBurning will serve as the official go-to-market partner for Vumonic’s industry-leading India e-receipt panel. The partnership combines Vumonic’s proprietary e-receipt technology and extensive India panel with DataBurning’s established distribution network and client relationships. Financial institutions and corporations will now have exclusive access to granular spending data covering over 270 companies across India’s rapidly growing digital economy. This landmark…
Showcasing cultural and creative design excellence for gifts and home products and sustainable trends in the fashion and packaging sectors – Five HKTDC trade fairs kick off today, including the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle, Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong, while two major licensing events, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference, will begin tomorrow – Celebrating its 40th edition, the Gifts & Premium Fair showcases creative and functional products, with award-winning entries from the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards highlighting local design talent -…
ROSHENA CAMPBELL’S VISION ALIGNS WITH THE VALUE OF EXCELLENCE CELEBRATED BY PROPERTYGURU’S AWARDS SERIES The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) has officially launched, opening entries for 2025 across expanded categories that showcase the finest of Australia’s thriving real estate markets, from Melbourne and Sydney to Brisbane and beyond. This year’s Awards will shine a spotlight on innovative developments in both established hubs and Australia’s fastest-growing “cities of tomorrow.” From Left to right: Karen Kong, Head of Property Lending, Bendigo Bank; Nathanael Kitingan, AMBC Victoria President & Managing Principal, Macpherson Kelley; Ivan Lam, Executive Director, International Business, Charter Keck Cramer;…
The Industry’s First High-Volume Class-8 Hydrogen Refueling Station in the United States HydroFleet, Inc. (HydroFleet) is excited to announce the construction of its new hydrogen production and refueling station at the new HTWO Energy Savannah site in Pooler, Georgia. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant investment in clean energy and sustainable transportation solutions, aimed at servicing zero-emission FCEV heavy trucks. This investment will significantly enhance the region’s clean energy infrastructure, supporting zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and other clean energy vehicles, including port applications and nearby rail, while contributing to a sustainable future. HTWO Energy Savannah Station Depictions are Represented for the…
Focusing on IP Opportunities, Driving Creative Innovation – The Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) and Asian Licensing Conference (ALC) commence today for three days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre – Some 330 exhibitors from around the world, showcasing more than 600 brands and intellectual properties (IPs) will be attending HKILS – ALC features nearly 20 international licensing industry experts to discuss the latest global licensing trends, sustainable licensing models, immersive art and technology applications, and IP innovations – The event features more than 30 panda-themed IPs, with the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau and two Egyptian…