1. SIM – International Students Onboarding - https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/admissions/international-students-onboarding
2. SIM Global Education – International Student Office - https://regional.simge.edu.sg/en/international-student-office/
3. SIM GE – International student support and buddy programmes - https://regional.simge.edu.sg/en/navigating-the-transition-to-studying-abroad/
4. SIM GE CCA - https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/life-at-sim/co-curricular-activities
5. SIM GE Student Ambassadors - https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/life-at-sim/student-ambassadors
6. SIM Student Care - https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/life-at-sim/student-care

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• Species accounts detailing features, characteristics, and providing identification guidance
• General information on local distribution
• Underwater photographs of reef fishes taken in Hong Kong waters
• Reef fish ecological stories
• Divers' observations and interactions with reef fish

• Enhance public understanding of reef fish diversity in Hong Kong waters
• Support environmental education for schools, teachers, and students
• Provide baseline knowledge usable for reef fish research and conservation
• Serve as a historical record of local reef fish diversity for the past 11 years

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The partnership brings together DFIQ Media's extensive omnichannel retail media ecosystem with WPP Media's advanced programmatic and predictive intelligence capabilities. By integrating customer audience insights through InfoSum - WPP's privacy-first, no-data-movement collaboration platform - advertisers can activate high-value audiences while ensuring strict data privacy and regulatory compliance.

Through this initiative, advertisers will gain access to aggregated customer insights from the yuu loyalty ecosystem and retail platforms across DFI Retail Group banners, enabling more precise and effective targeting strategies. These audience segments can be securely matched and activated via WPP Media's Open Intelligence, and delivered through WPP Open - WPP's agentic marketing platform. This enables brands to unlock new growth audiences, improve targeting accuracy, and access deeper performance insights across digital and in-store environments, including incremental sales, new-shopper contribution, and audience-level effectiveness.

"Retail media is the fastest growing media channel globally and rapidly becoming one of the most important channels for brands to connect with consumers in meaningful and measurable ways," said Wee Lee Loh, Group Chief Digital & yuu Rewards Officer from DFI Retail Group. The partnership also includes WPP Media's investment in DFIQ Media's omnichannel retail media inventory. This includes digital advertising opportunities across the e-commerce and mobile apps of yuu, Wellcome, 7-Eleven, and Mannings, as well as DFIQ Media's in-store digital screen network of more than 6,000 screens across these retail locations in Hong Kong. "Our collaboration with DFIQ Media represents an important step in shaping the future of commerce-driven media in Hong Kong," said Michael Beecroft, CEO of WPP Media North East Asia.

Collectively, these retail touchpoints generate more than 60 million store visits every month, giving brands a powerful platform to connect with consumers across the full shopping journey — from digital discovery to in-store purchase.

"By partnering with WPP Media and leveraging privacy-safe technology from InfoSum, we are unlocking the next phase of retail media in Hong Kong - one that combines powerful first-party data with omnichannel activation across digital and physical retail environments," said Chandana Sunder, Group Retail Media Director from DFI Retail Group.

WPP Media will also bring its advanced programmatic advertising, predictive modelling, and Open Intelligence capabilities to the partnership, enabling automated buying, real-time optimization, and sophisticated audience targeting powered by DFIQ Media's retail signals.

"By connecting DFIQ Media's rich retail audiences with our Open Intelligence framework, we can deliver high-yield, privacy-safe, and outcome-driven advertising solutions that reduce waste and drive measurable growth for brands," said Kenny Ip, Vice President, Media and Partnership Management at WPP Media Hong Kong.

Together, DFIQ Media and WPP Media aim to push the boundaries of retail media innovation - building a more advanced and future-ready retail media landscape in Hong Kong. The partnership marks a significant milestone in next-generation retail media development, combining privacy-first data collaboration, predictive intelligence, and large-scale omnichannel activation to create new opportunities for brands to engage shoppers and measure incremental impact.

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The World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, the flagship annual event of the innovation and technology sector, was officially launched yesterday (13 April). Under the theme "Digital and Intelligent Empowerment for Innovative Development– Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace", the summit brought together government and business leaders, representatives from international organisations, leading corporations, as well as experts and scholars from various countries and regions. They engaged in in-depth discussions on a range of cutting-edge topics, including digital and intelligent innovation, with a view to exploring new opportunities and jointly building a smart future.

As one of the digital banks in Hong Kong, Ping An Digital Bank is committed to driving fintech innovation by integrating AI and data analytics to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and improve data circulation and risk management, empowering individuals and businesses with convenient digital banking service. Drawing on its extensive experience in applying technological innovations, Ping An Digital Bank has once again been invited to speak at the "Digital Finance" sub-forum on the second day of the event (14 April). Ping An Digital Bank will share with attendees the breakthroughs and insights from its AI applications and cross-sector data flow, whilst also exploring how banks can utilise technology to strengthen risk control and regulatory compliance, thereby further demonstrating Hong Kong's leading position in fintech on the international stage.

Ronald Iu, Chief Executive of Ping An Digital Bank, stated at the sub-forum, "Leveraging the technological strength of Ping An Group, Ping An Digital Bank is committed to deepening technological innovation. In addition to continuously exploring data applications to transform the businesses' financing ecosystem, PingAnDB is actively deepening AI application scenarios to comprehensively enhance operational efficiency across the board. We believe that the application of AI can be both deeper and broader, allowing the savings in operational costs and time to be passed on to our customers. While our team can concentrate its resources on optimising the entire customer experience, individuals and businesses can use our services with peace of mind to achieve their wealth accumulation goals, thereby realising our brand value of 'Always with You, Always Ahead'."

Iu added that, in response to the strong demand from cross-border and trade enterprises, Ping An Digital Bank has consistently driven change through technology and data. Starting from Know Your Customer (KYC), data enables the team to gain a multi-dimensional understanding of businesses' operations, conduct customer due diligence more quickly and accurately, and thereby streamline the approval process. Ping An Digital Bank also uses data to enhance risk management efficiency, assist with anti-money laundering monitoring, and reduce the likelihood of bad debts. Committed to collaborating with the HKSAR Government and the industry, the Bank helps build data infrastructure and financial services platforms connecting the Greater Bay Area with international markets, supporting enterprises as they expand into broader regional and international markets.

Ping An Digital Bank integrates AI across various departments and scenarios to enhance the system's ability to detect deepfake technology, identify suspected forged or synthesised faces, and assist teams in monitoring and preventing potentially fraudulent activities. In the areas of anti-fraud and financial crime compliance, we will further apply AI to detect and analyse abnormal transaction patterns, thereby strengthening PingAnDB's risk management and fraud prevention capabilities. In addition, across the entire loan process, product development, technical infrastructure and even marketing promotion, Ping An Digital Bank utilises AI to assist teams with data collection, coding, design and other tasks, making operations more efficient.

Looking ahead, Ping An Digital Bank will continue to lead the development of digital banking and data infrastructure, deepen the application of AI technology in day-to-day operations and product innovation, support the sustainable upgrading of the financial sector, and enable more businesses and individuals to benefit from smart finance.

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Nexon supports organisations to strengthen their cyber resilience by combining deep domain expertise with Microsoft's advanced security technologies, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender. The company focuses on delivering clear, reliable outcomes across threat protection, identity security, and compliance, enabling clients to operate with confidence in a constantly evolving risk environment.

Nexon's subscription‑based Nexon Cyber service plans provide defined service delivery, agreed service levels, and measurable outcomes. This ensures that core protection across even the most complex environments is maintained through a consistent baseline of visibility and defense.

Nexon's admission to the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association reflects the quality and consistency of the work its security teams deliver every day. It reinforces that Nexon's solutions align with Microsoft's highest standards and that its security services integrate seamlessly with the technologies clients rely on. This recognition strengthens the trust placed in Nexon and validates the expertise behind the protection it provides.

"Being welcomed into MISA is a meaningful milestone for Nexon. It reflects the care, consistency, and integrity our teams bring to every security engagement," said Saba Maroun, Chief Customer Services Officer at Nexon Asia Pacific. "For our clients, this membership provides reassurance that the services we deliver are grounded in deep expertise and validated by Microsoft. Security and trust sit at the centre of everything we do, and this recognition strengthens our commitment to supporting organisations with solutions they can depend on."

"The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association has grown into a vibrant ecosystem comprised of the most reliable and trusted security vendors across the globe," said Maria Thomson, Director, Microsoft Intelligent Security Association. "Our members, like Nexon, share Microsoft's commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity community to improve our customers' ability to predict, detect, and respond to security threats faster."

Established in 2018 to bring together Microsoft leaders, & security vendors, MISA focuses on collaborating to combat security threats and create a safer environment for all. Its mission is to provide intelligent, industry-leading security solutions that work together to help protect organizations at the speed and scale of AI in an ever-increasing threat landscape.

Partners who are interested in learning more can visit the MISA Website: Microsoft Intelligent Security Association.

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Fahad Al Dhubaib has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aramco Stadium Company, and Mohammed Al Thomairi has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Board. Abdulrahman Alqudaib, Bader Alreziza, Nader Ashoor, Jefferson Slack, and James Bisgrove have also been appointed as Board members. In addition, Matthew Kittle has been named CEO. The board members and executive leadership possess extensive experience and skills in global sports and entertainment development, the management of major facilities and events, and commercial development and financial sustainability.

Located in Al-Khobar, Aramco Stadium is set to open this year with a capacity of 47,000 seats, and it will serve as the home ground for Al-Qadsiah Football Club. The stadium is part of an integrated complex spanning 800,000 square meters designed to welcome local residents and visitors from around the world throughout the year. The stadium is also intended to host international competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and the FIFA World Cup 2034, as well as other entertainment events, further strengthening its role in the evolving sports and entertainment landscape of the Kingdom.

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The new website introduces a modern, mobile-responsive design with streamlined navigation, faster load times, and a refreshed visual identity that reinforces Origin Agritech's brand as a pioneer in GMO phytase corn, proprietary hybrid seed varieties, and next-generation crop trait development. Content has been fully reorganized around the Company's three core stakeholder audiences: commercial partners, agricultural customers, and the global investment community, making it easier for each group to access the information most relevant to them quickly.

Key features of the new originagritech.com include:

• Expanded Company and Technology sections highlighting Origin Agritech's R&D capabilities, biotechnology pipeline, and product portfolio, including its industry-leading work in transgenic traits and hybrid seed breeding.
• A dedicated Investor Relations center offering centralized access to SEC filings, press releases, financial reports, earnings materials, stock information, and corporate governance documentation, enabling shareholders and analysts to track the Company's progress.
• Enhanced Newsroom and Media Resources, providing real-time updates on corporate developments, product announcements, and industry initiatives.
• Partner and customer resources designed to support distributors, growers, and strategic collaborators with product information and direct engagement channels.
• Improved accessibility and SEO architecture, ensuring the site performs strongly across devices, search engines, and international markets — reflecting Origin Agritech's global footprint.

"Our new website is an important step in how we communicate our story to the world," said Weibin Yan, Chief Executive Officer of Origin Agritech. "As we continue to advance our biotechnology platform and expand our commercial reach, it is essential that our digital presence reflects the quality, innovation, and transparency that define Origin Agritech. The new website gives our partners, customers, and investors a clearer, more engaging window into who we are, what we do, and where we are headed."

The website redesign is part of a broader corporate communications initiative aimed at strengthening Origin Agritech's engagement with the global capital markets and the international agricultural community. The Company invites stakeholders to visit https://originagritech.com to explore the new website.

As previously disclosed, on October 15, 2025, the Company received a notification letter from Nasdaq indicating that the closing bid price of the Company's Class A ordinary shares had been below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. Nasdaq has since determined that, for the last 10 consecutive business days, from March 27, 2026 to April 10, 2026, the closing bid price of the Company's Class A ordinary shares has been at $1.00 per share or greater. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

With Nasdaq's confirmation of compliance, STAK remains listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "STAK".

The omniDAWN MALS Photometer extends UPLC-compatible sizing ten-fold, enabling reliable characterization of more complex analytes including large molecules and advanced materials.

The omniDAWN MALS Photometer extends UPLC-compatible sizing ten-fold, from approximately 50 to 500 nm in radius, enabling reliable characterization of larger, more complex analytes such as protein aggregates, viral vectors, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and advanced materials. Because it provides absolute molar mass and size, the omniDAWN Photometer reduces reliance on column calibration standards and supports faster results and more confident comparisons, streamlining work across biosimilarity studies, antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) characterization, and viral vector analytics. As these modalities and other advanced therapeutics move into late-stage development and quality control, laboratories increasingly rely on UHPLC and UPLC Systems to meet rising throughput and resolution requirements.

"Advances in UHPLC and UPLC separations for complex biologics and newer modalities have outpaced detector technology, until now," said Rob Carpio, Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences, Waters Corporation. "The omniDAWN MALS Photometer brings extended-range multi-angle light scattering to modern separations. This means our customers can move faster while maintaining the resolution, robustness, and depth of characterization needed to accelerate the discovery, development, and quality control of next-generation therapies."

Integrating seamlessly with Waters UPLC Systems and columns, the omniDAWN Photometer eliminates traditional trade-offs between dispersion, robustness, and analytical performance, delivering a complete solution for multi-attribute characterization with improved usability2 compared to micro‑volume MALS approaches. When paired with UHPLC or UPLC Systems, the omniDAWN Photometer supports run times up to four times faster than conventional HPLC workflows, while reducing sample consumption by 30–50% and solvent use by approximately 40%.1,3 Its low dispersion design preserves resolution3 and sensitivity,1,2 while delivering high-quality data across complex samples.1,2 Sharper separations enhance the detection of low-level species, helping scientists distinguish monomer, aggregates, and fragments with greater clarity, supporting informed decision-making across discovery, development, and quality workflows.

"Extending the capabilities of multi-angle light scattering to UHPLC and UPLC analysis will enable absolute molar mass measurements, paired with faster and more flexible separations. This represents a critical leap forward in MALS-based analyses, empowering us to better understand the structure of complex materials across drug delivery and environmental nanotechnology applications, ultimately supporting improved health outcomes," said Stacey Louie, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston.

The omniDAWN Photometer is powered by ASTRA™ Software, built on more than 40 years of light scattering innovation. By integrating MALS with ultraviolet (UV) and refractive index (RI) detection, ASTRA Software enables comprehensive analysis of size, composition, and heterogeneity in a single run, with dedicated workflows for ADCs, LNPs, and viral vectors. The platform is 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 compliant and will be compatible with Waters Empower™ Software later this year.

The Waters omniDAWN MALS Photometer will be available globally in summer 2026. To learn more or request a demo, visit www.wyatt.com/omniDAWN.

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• Bailey Moody, a wheelchair basketball player from the USA. She won one Silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and one Bronze medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
• Jaydin Blackwell, a Para track & field athlete from the USA. He won two Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and was selected 2025 USA Track & Field Men´s Para athlete of the Year.
• Jamieson Leeson, a wheelchair boccia player from Australia. She won one Silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
• Josia Topf, a para swimmer from Germany. He won one Gold, one Silver and one Bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and was selected Para athlete of the year 2025 in Germany.
• Ksénia Chasteau, a wheelchair tennis player from France and ranked #7 in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Singles World Ranking.

These remarkable individuals were chosen following a global employee voting process in 2025, which engaged Allianz Partners employees worldwide in selecting athletes who embody resilience, determination, and excellence.

Tomas Kunzmann, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Partners, states: "At Allianz Partners, we believe in the power of sports to unite and inspire. We are proud to support these five exceptional Para athletes as their authenticity, resilience and excellence in execution mirror our culture and ambitions. Together, we believe in the strength of community and our aim is to support the athletes' journeys while fostering meaningful connections between our employees, partners, customers, and the athletes themselves."

Jean-Marc Pailhol, Connecting with Champions program sponsor, adds: "We are committed to providing the athletes with comprehensive support from the Allianz Partners community, which includes its employees and Board Members. Our ambition is that this program raises awareness for our athletes and creates a unique connection between the Allianz family and these inspiring champions. We look forward to seeing them succeed at the LA28 Games."

Chris McHugh, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Partners Australia, says:
"Para athletes embody focus, discipline, and resilience - qualities that deeply resonate with us at Allianz Partners Australia. These traits reflect the way our teams strive to support customers during critical moments, often when things don't go as planned. It's this shared commitment to perseverance and excellence that makes us proud to be part of this campaign."

This collaboration builds on Allianz's long-standing partnership with the Paralympic Movement, which celebrates its 20th year anniversary in 2026. This initial engagement led to a strategic relationship, evolving to Allianz becoming Worldwide Olympic & Paralympic Partner in 2021, which will continue through 2032. As the Official Insurer of the LA28 Paralympic Games, Allianz is dedicated to empowering athletes and fans worldwide, transcending social and cultural barriers through the unifying power of sports.

Stay tuned for more updates on the "Connecting with Champions" program and the incredible journeys of these five Para athletes via the Allianz Partners Social Media channels.

For more information, please visit: http://www.allianz-partners.com

Staples, Williamson, and Tsukada will report to Khoon-Fong Ang, Fortune CEO, Asia. Staples and Williamson will lead Fortune Asia's editorial and live‑media strategy by hosting live journalism events, driving multimedia coverage, and cultivating communities of CEOs and senior business leaders across Asia. Tsukada will oversee the regional branded content strategy and creative direction for Fortune Brand Studio, partnering with organizations across Asia to develop thought‑leadership storytelling for Fortune's global business audience. Staples and Tsukada will be based in Singapore, while Williamson will be based in Hong Kong.

"Fortune's reach among global business leaders and decision‑makers is best in class, and I'm excited to be joining the team in Asia to help drive strategic growth," said Staples, who previously led the Economist Intelligence Unit's briefing and advisory service for senior executives. "I'm especially looking forward to expanding the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 community as we shape conversations around the most pressing issues facing business leaders in this dynamic region, and to sharing those insights worldwide."

Williamson, who has led thought‑leadership content and events across Asia for multiple media brands including the South China Morning Post, said he was "thrilled to join Fortune at such an exciting stage in its growth trajectory in Asia." He added: "I look forward to supporting Fortune Asia's strategic ambitions through overseeing conference programming, growing its C‑suite communities, and building new editorial products and initiatives that deliver insight and deepen Fortune's engagement with the region's transformational business leaders."

As Head of Fortune Brand Studio, Asia Pacific, Tsukada will oversee the development of branded editorial and video content, bringing together strategic narrative and cinematic storytelling to help companies share ideas, innovation, and leadership perspectives on the Fortune platform. "Companies across Asia are doing extraordinary things, yet many of those stories remain under‑told globally," she said. "One of the most exciting parts of this role is discovering those ideas and working with organizations to bring them to Fortune's global audience."

For more information about Fortune, visit fortune.com.

"It's impressive to see people's reactions," Víctor González Herrera, president of Farmacias Similares and executive president of GPUPM, told EFE after learning that more than 600 people had already visited the store.

The pop-up shop, which will remain open for one month in front of the iconic Shibuya 109 department store, spans three floors featuring interactive experiences, where visitors can also purchase merchandise such as Dr. Simi plush toys and backpacks.

"The samurai Simi is a huge hit," González Herrera said, adding that the opening will also help the group understand what resonates most with Japanese audiences and seek potential partners in the market.

"Japan is going to love Dr. Simi"

One of the reasons GPUPM chose Japan as its gateway to Asia is that, much like in Mexico, there is a strong cultural affinity for characters known as "yuru-kyara"—mascots often used by brands, stores, and even local governments.

"These characters are part of Japanese culture, so I'm sure that people in Japan are going to love Dr. Simi," Carina, a flight attendant, whose Instagram account "Carina y Simi" has more than 13,000 followers, told EFE.

Carina, who travels around the world for work, posts photos of her Dr. Simi plush toys visiting countries such as Poland, Russia, and Zimbabwe. Although she does not recall the exact number, she estimates she has taken the character to more than 30 countries.

In this regard, González Herrera said that beyond its viral appeal and popularity as a mascot, what makes Dr. Simi a success is precisely how he connects with people. The executive also noted that all the plush toys are made in a factory that employs people with disabilities.

Grupo Por un País Mejor (GPUPM) is a coalition of institutions and commercial enterprises dedicated to building a fairer nation for everyone They currently comprise four social enterprises and four commercial enterprises, including Farmacias Similares.

AION UT combines a contemporary design with a spacious interior and advanced intelligence and safety technology. It has a wheelbase of 2,750 mm and an interior space comparable to that of a mid-size sedan. The infotainment system features dual screens: a 14.6-inch touchscreen and an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster. AION UT meets the highest safety standards, equipped with a double door ring, V-shaped side curtain airbags, and Level 2 ADAS technology.

The range is up to 430 km (WLTP). Charging from 30 to 80% via DC takes 24 minutes. The 0–100 km/h sprint is completed in 7.3 seconds. AION UT is available in two trim levels: Premium and Luxury.

Built in Austria

Like the SUV AION V, introduced in Europe last year, AION UT is assembled at Magna's facility in Graz. Localization improves supply efficiency and market responsiveness, and marks a strategic shift for GAC: from vehicle exports to deeper, localised roots in Europe. Guided by its "In Europe, for Europe" commitment, GAC aims to actively contribute to the European electric mobility ecosystem, through local manufacturing, regional partnerships, and investment in sustainable mobility.

Designed in Milan

GAC's European Advanced Design Centre bridges Eastern automotive expertise with European design sensibility, developing vehicles tailored to the European market. Located in Milan's Via Tortona design district, the Centre brings together an international team of designers working on future mobility concepts, including next-generation electrification technologies. Models such as AION UT illustrate the Centre's approach: combining GAC's global technology with the refined aesthetics and craftsmanship that European customers expect.

GAC is working to expand further across Europe through new partnerships and the development of sales and service networks.

Pricing

Depending on the different market conditions, European pricing starts at 27,990 Euros.

For further information about GAC, please visit: https://www.gacgroup.com/en or follow us on social.

"Protecting intellectual property is essential when building a marketplace that consumers and brands can trust," said a Temu spokesperson. "Joining the IACC reflects our ongoing commitment to IP protection, and we look forward to constructive collaboration with industry peers and stakeholders."

Temu joins as a General Member of the IACC and will seek to deepen collaboration with brands, industry associations and enforcement agencies across the coalition's network. Temu will contribute to cross-industry working groups, share expertise and advance joint efforts to strengthen intellectual property protection and consumer safety worldwide.

"We're pleased to welcome Temu as a member of the IACC and its continued efforts in intellectual property protection," said Bob Barchiesi, President of the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition. "Addressing counterfeiting requires coordinated, cross-industry action. The IACC brings stakeholders together to align efforts and share best practices. We look forward to Temu's active participation in our network as we continue advancing a safer and more trusted online ecosystem worldwide."

The IACC membership builds on Temu's existing partnership with the organization. In May 2025, Temu signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the IACC and joined its Marketplace Advisory Council (MAC) as an inaugural member — a cross-industry forum that includes online marketplaces, payment providers and global brands.

Temu's IP enforcement system operates across every stage of the platform, from seller vetting and pre-listing screening to 24/7 post-listing monitoring. The system's proactive monitoring database covers more than 6,700 brands using more than 38 million images and 9 million keywords. Over 99.9% of takedown requests are resolved within three business days, with an average resolution time of less than one business day.

Through its Brand Guardian Initiative, launched in April 2024, Temu works directly with more than 1,500 brands, providing enforcement tools, one-on-one support and regular enforcement data insights.

The patient was dosed at Austin Health in Melbourne, Australia, under the supervision of Professor Hui Gan. IPAX BrIGHT is assessing the safety and efficacy of TLX101-Tx in combination with chemotherapy (lomustine), compared to chemotherapy alone. The global, multicenter, open-label study will enroll patients with radiographically confirmed recurrent glioblastoma at first recurrence.

Telix's commitment to advancing care for patients with glioblastoma is driven by the significant unmet need in this space. In the past 25 years, only two drugs have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for glioblastoma[2], and no standard treatment currently exists for recurrent disease. Patients therefore face limited treatment options after initial therapy. TLX101-Tx offers a novel approach by targeting the L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1), a transporter that enables the radiopharmaceutical to cross the blood-brain barrier and delivers therapy directly to the tumor.

IPAX BrIGHT expands upon promising data from earlier trials in the recurrent glioblastoma setting, including IPAX-1[3], which reported a median overall survival (OS) of 13 months from the initiation of treatment with TLX101-Tx, or 23 months from initial diagnosis[4]. Preliminary results from the IPAX-Linz investigator-initiated trial of TLX101-Tx were consistent and confirmatory to IPAX-1, with a median OS of 12.4 months from initiation of treatment and 32.2 months from initial diagnosis[5]. Beyond the clinical trial setting, an early access program for TLX101-Tx in Europe has dosed 18 patients at first recurrence or later, further establishing the clinical utility of TLX101-Tx.

Professor Gan, Director of Cancer Clinical Trials at Austin Health, said, "Based on the prior safety profile and early efficacy data for TLX101-Tx in the IPAX-1 and IPAX-Linz studies, I am pleased to continue to explore this therapeutic modality in the first radiopharmaceutical pivotal trial in recurrent glioblastoma, where there are currently few effective treatment options."

Dr. David N. Cade, Group Chief Medical Officer, Telix, added, "Through the IPAX BrIGHT trial, we aim to offer a new option for patients affected by glioblastoma. This registration-enabling study represents a major step forward in our mission to improve therapeutic options in neuro-oncology. With very limited innovation in treatment in recent decades, TLX101-Tx has the potential to become a first-in-class therapy that meaningfully improves patient outcomes."

The IPAX BrIGHT study has received regulatory approval in Australia, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands with approval being sought in additional jurisdictions. Telix's investigational PET[6] imaging agent for glioma, TLX101-Px (floretyrosine F 18) will be used for patient selection in IPAX BrIGHT, as well as assessing metabolic tumor response according to PET RANO 1.0[7].

Since its launch in the Canadian market in October last year, 'Real Kimchi Ramyun Noodle Soup' has quickly gained traction, receiving strong positive responses from local consumers. Unlike conventional ramyun products that rely on dried flakes, Ofood Kimchi Ramyun uses real Kimchi from Korea's No.1* Kimchi brand Jongga, delivering the authentic taste of traditional Korean Kimchi stew. This differentiated approach has contributed to its rapid market growth.

Ofood Kimchi Ramyun is available in two varieties: 'Real Kimchi Ramyun Noodle Soup', featuring a spicy soup base, and 'Real Fiery Kimchi Stir-fried Ramyun', made with gochujang. Both products use fresh Kimchi instead of dried flakes, offering a crisp texture and deep fermented flavor. While balancing sourness and aroma, the products retain the signature spiciness of Korean ramyun, making them appealing to a wide range of consumers.

Active marketing efforts targeting local Gen Z consumers also contributed to the strong performance. Ofood enhanced brand awareness through outdoor advertising in major Canadian cities and digital campaigns on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. In addition, large-scale sampling events held around major universities, including the University of Toronto, helped expand engagement with younger consumers familiar with Korean culture and bold flavors, leading to actual purchases.

Following strong sales performance, distribution expansion is also accelerating. In addition to existing retail channels such as Costco and Loblaws, Ofood Kimchi Ramyun is now available at FreshCo, where it is currently sold in approximately 70 stores across Canada, with plans to expand distribution to more than 150 locations nationwide in the second half of the year.

Seungin Jung, Head of Global Discovery BO at Daesang, said, "Ofood Kimchi Ramyun is rapidly gaining traction in the Canadian market as a product that allows consumers to enjoy the authentic taste of Korean Kimchi. We will continue to strengthen the presence of K-food in North America through marketing tailored to local consumer lifestyles and expanded distribution channels."

Meanwhile, Ofood Kimchi Ramyun is also available through major online and offline channels in the United States, including Costco, Kroger, and Amazon, as Daesang continues to expand its global brand activities across the North American market.

For more information, visit www.ofoodglobal.com/

The findings are published in Resilience by Design: Building Connected Ecosystems for the Age of Disruption, a report supported by Telstra International. It draws on a survey of more than 1,400 senior executives across seven industries and 11 APAC markets[1], with comparative benchmarks from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany.

The findings highlight Singapore's focus for the next phase of digital resilience: bridging the gap between regulatory compliance and operational agility, ensuring that boards are prepared for failures not only within their own organisations, but across the broader digital ecosystem they rely on – including partners and supply chains.

Charles Ross, Head, Policy and Insights, APAC, Economist Impact said: "Singapore's top ranking is a testament to its gold-standard regulatory environment and national focus on digital resilience. However, our research shows that strong compliance and operational discipline are not enough. In an era of compounding risks, digital resilience depends not only on internal safeguards but on the strength of wider ecosystems. And ultimately, the ability to respond and adapt rests as much on leadership and culture as on technology."

Roary Stasko, CEO, Telstra International said: "Singapore shows up strongly in the research, reflecting its deep investment in digital capability. However, digital resilience today is no longer something any business can build alone. As ecosystems become more interconnected, leadership teams need to move beyond a compliance mindset and take shared accountability for digital resilience across partners, suppliers and networks. Organisations that embed digital resilience into strategy, governance and ecosystem design will be far better positioned to adapt and respond when disruption hits."

The research uses a Digital Resilience Barometer that evaluates capabilities across five pillars: the external enabling environment, technology and infrastructure, risk management, leadership, and workforce and cultural agility. In APAC, Singapore ranked #1 in overall digital resilience capability as well as in risk management and workforce and cultural agility. It was placed #2 in technology and infrastructure – but ranked lower in external enabling environment (#6) and leadership (#10).

Leadership, which assesses C-suite accountability and how deeply digital resilience is embedded in strategy, is the city-state's clearest gap. 71% of Singapore respondents say that boards or executive committees do not review the effectiveness of digital resilience plans on a regular basis, leaving this responsibility concentrated in a single function, such as IT, rather than shared across the C-suite. This siloed ownership reinforces the tendency to treat digital resilience as a cybersecurity issue rather than a strategic board priority.

Ecosystem digital resilience is the weakest link
Despite Singapore's lead in digital resilience, confidence collapses once operations move beyond a company's own walls (supply chains, cloud providers, and third-party vendors).

While 22% of Singapore organisations report having first-hand insight into the digital resilience capabilities of their suppliers and partners, limited information-sharing, infrequent joint resilience simulations with key ecosystem partners, and weak partner governance make ecosystem interdependencies the main source of digital resilience failure. This matters, especially in Singapore: as a regional digital hub, disruptions do not stay local; they cascade across supply chains, cloud platforms, and cross-border connectivity.

Execution gaps in digital resilience practices
Even with top rankings across the workforce and cultural agility and risk management pillars, Singapore faces a significant gap between preparedness and actual performance.

Despite high confidence in national reskilling and upskilling at scale, a closer look at employees' digital resilience behaviours shows that there is a persistent gap between awareness and effective action. While 82% have upskilling programmes and 85% run organisation-wide digital resilience training, only 12% mandate training that builds team adaptability, particularly during outages.

Although Singapore respondents are confident in structured preparedness to anticipate, mitigate and respond to disruptions, only 30% of organisations say their responses to recent disruptions went mostly or exactly to plan. Singapore is 14 percentage points above the average on citing inadequate scenario planning for when responses to threats do not go according to plan.

Additionally, organisations spend to comply, not to respond: 85% cite high compliance cost but 74% lack fulltime digital resilience teams and 60% lack dedicated budgets to digital resilience initiatives.

The next phase for Singapore's digital resilience
Amid rising digital risks, hybrid work and rapid AI adoption, enterprises must close the gap between strategy and execution to reach the next phase of digital resilience.

"As digital disruption grows in frequency and complexity, strengthening resilience amid operational or cyber risks is becoming a differentiator for organisational stability and competitiveness," Stasko added. "At Telstra International, we work closely with government, industry and key partners to stay ahead of emerging threats, with a global network designed with layered digital resilience, proactive monitoring and strong continuity planning to help keep businesses connected and prepared as conditions evolve."

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Energy productivity measures the economic value generated from each unit of energy – improving it delivers the same (or greater) output from less energy. The report shows that more efficient ships, planes and industrial plants, using less material, using things for longer and recycling more can reduce the cost and complexity of decarbonising energy-intensive industries while strengthening industrial competitiveness.

Energy-intensive sectors, aluminium, aviation, cement, plastics & chemicals, shipping and steel, form the foundations of modern economies: our houses, transport and goods. Together, these sectors account for around a quarter of global energy demand.

By 2025, steel, aluminium, cement and plastics & chemicals demand is expected to grow 25%-100%, aviation 150%, and shipping 45%, driven by rising global prosperity, urbanisation and industrialisation. This growth could be delivered using 25-45% less energy and at lower cost, by improving energy productivity, compared to a scenario with no productivity gains, says the new briefing Harnessing energy productivity for industrial competitiveness.

Three complementary strategies can reduce energy demand across energy-intensive sectors:

1. Technical efficiency - reducing the kWh input required to deliver the same product or service.

2. Service efficiency - reducing the volume of product or service required to deliver the same standard.

3. Material efficiency - reducing the material input to deliver a given product.

"Clean electricity and low-carbon fuels are essential to decarbonise steel, cement, plastics & chemicals, aluminium, aviation and shipping - and while they carry modest "green premiums", these are manageable at consumer level. Improving energy productivity by using materials more efficiently and deploying better technologies, enables us to meet rising demand for buildings, products and transport while reducing energy demand and related costs," said Adair Turner, Co-Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission.

"The energy crisis provoked by the conflict in the Middle East is a reminder of how exposed many economies still are to fossil energy supply disruptions and price spikes that feed through into everything from transport and industry to food production. The shift to clean industrial supply chains, anchored to a much greater extent in domestically produced energy, chemicals, and materials (including recycled materials), is essential to make economies more resilient. And using these resources more effectively will make the transition cheaper and faster." said Faustine Delasalle, CEO of Mission Possible Partnership.

The opportunity is substantial. Recycling aluminium is approximately 95% less energy-intensive than new production. In cement, reducing clinker content and optimising building design represent the largest levers to lower energy requirements.

Decarbonising some energy-intensive sectors requires a transition to low-carbon solutions, such as hydrogen, ammonia, bioresources, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). These low-carbon solutions are themselves energy intensive and depend on a scaling up of clean energy infrastructure. As industries adopt low-carbon solutions, productivity improvements can limit cost increases to materials and transport, and reduce the impact on businesses and consumers.

The Energy Transitions Commission and Mission Possible Partnership's work is anchored in four priorities that define this decisive decade: Doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement to 4% per year by 2030; Tripling global renewable power capacity by 2030; Electrify - scaling clean electrification of growing energy demand; and Build Clean Now, moving clean industrial capacity from ambition to execution. Energy productivity improvements align with all four priorities.

Download the technical briefing: https://www.energy-transitions.org/publications/energy-productivity-for-industrial-competitiveness

For further information, visit: www.missionpossiblepartnership.org and https://www.energy-transitions.org

The initial conversion price of the Convertible Bonds is US$13.85 (~A$19.55) per Ordinary Share, which represents a conversion premium of 37.5 per cent over the reference share price (A$14.22 per Ordinary Share), subject to anti-dilution adjustments set out in the final terms and conditions of the Convertible Bonds.

The Convertible Bonds will bear interest at a rate of 1.50 per cent per annum. Interest will be payable quarterly in arrear on 22 January, 22 April, 22 July and 22 October in each year, beginning on 22 July 2026. The Convertible Bonds will mature on or about 22 April 2031, unless redeemed, repurchased, or converted in accordance with their terms.

Under the reverse bookbuilding process announced by Telix on 14 April 2026 (the "Concurrent Repurchase"), Telix will concurrently repurchase approximately A$637 million of its existing A$650 million convertible bonds due 2029 ("Existing Convertible Bonds"). The Concurrent Repurchase will result in the repurchase and cancellation of more than 85% of the Existing Convertible Bonds. Telix intends to exercise its right to redeem the remaining Existing Convertible Bonds.

Settlement of the Offering and the Concurrent Repurchase is expected on 22 April 2026 and is subject to satisfaction of customary conditions. The Existing Convertible Bonds that are to be repurchased will be cancelled in accordance with their terms and conditions.

Managing Director and Group CEO, Dr. Christian Behrenbruch, said: "The successful completion of the convertible bonds refinance is in line with our capital management strategy and provides financial flexibility for Telix. We are pleased with the support we have received from both existing and new investors as part of the concurrent repurchase and new issue of convertible bonds."

J.P. Morgan Securities plc ("J.P. Morgan") is Sole Bookrunner on the Offering and Sole Dealer Manager on the Concurrent Repurchase.

J.P. Morgan completed the delta placement of Ordinary Shares at a clearing price of A$14.22 per Ordinary Share, which represents an 8.0 per cent discount to Telix's closing price of A$15.45 on 14 April 2026 and a 3.2 per cent discount to the 5-day volume weighted average price per share of A$14.69. This acts as the reference price to determine the initial conversion price of the Convertible Bonds.

Key terms of the Convertible Bonds

Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha addressing the meeting

Geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, have exerted significant pressure on global commodity and financial-monetary markets. Oil prices have surged, while supply chains have faced disruptions.

“In that context, central banks have responded more cautiously to the risk of inflation rebounding. These developments are placing pressure on monetary policy management in open, emerging and developing economies like Vietnam,” he said.

Despite such challenges, Vietnam’s economy recorded GDP growth of 7.83 per cent on-year in the first quarter. Macroeconomic stability has been maintained, with inflation kept under control. Monetary policy management and banking sector performance have played an important role in these overall achievements.

Regarding interest rate management, the Deputy Governor said that in the early months of the year, the SBV kept its policy rates unchanged, enabling credit institutions to access funding at low cost and thereby support the economy.

On April 9, newly appointed Governor Pham Duc An chaired a meeting to expedite banking sector tasks, where participating banks were unanimous on following the direction of the government and the SBV on lowering market interest rates to support businesses and households.

Pham Chi Quang, director-general of Monetary Policy at SBV, said that following the meeting with the new governor, most commercial banks demonstrated strong agreement with the central bank’s policy on lowering interest rates.

“Immediately after the meeting, based on our preliminary monitoring up to today, around 26 commercial banks have simultaneously reduced their listed interest rates across channels, from in-branch transactions to online platforms via internet-based applications. Most adjustments have focused on tenors of over six months, in line with the SBV's orientation,” Quang said.

“We expect that in the coming period, the spillover effects of lower deposit rates will help banks reduce funding costs, thereby creating room to further cut lending rates and support economic growth,” he added.

According to Deputy Governor Ha, in credit management, the central bank is targeting system-wide credit growth of around 15 per cent, with adjustments to be made in line with actual developments, ensuring inflation control, macroeconomic stability, and the safety of the credit institution system.

The SBV will continue to conduct monetary policy in a proactive and flexible manner, in close coordination with fiscal policy and other macroeconomic measures, while maintaining the priority of keeping average inflation at around 4.5 per cent in 2026, thereby supporting macroeconomic stability.

Accordingly, the SBV will flexibly manage open market operations in line with monetary policy objectives and provide timely liquidity support to credit institutions.

“With these coordinated measures, as of March 31, total outstanding credit across the system reached over $767.2 billion, up 3.18 per cent compared to the end of 2025,” Deputy Governor Ha said.

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Banks ramp up plans to establish VIFC subsidiaries Banks are accelerating plans to set up subsidiary banks at the Vietnam International Financial Centre to expand the ecosystem and enhance international competitiveness.

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Years of human development gains across Asia-Pacific are under pressure as the impacts of the recent military escalation in the Middle East ripple through economies and households, despite a temporary ceasefire.

As the situation remains fluid, a current preliminary analysis by the UNDP examines how heightened volatility, transmitted through energy, trade, and labour markets, is straining incomes, consumption, jobs and social protection across the region. Low-income households, informal workers, migrants, and small enterprises are among the most at risk. Women are the most vulnerable across these categories.

The report, “Military Escalation in the Middle East: Human Development Impact Across Asia and the Pacific,” released in April, synthesises impact and needs assessments covering 36 countries, complemented by macroeconomic simulations, and provides a regionwide outlook as well as how different countries are currently responding to these pressures.

Rising fuel and freight costs are the most immediate pressure point. With over 80 per cent of crude and liquefied natural gas transiting the Strait of Hormuz destined for Asian markets, the region is experiencing rapid pass through of higher pricing on transport, electricity, food and fertiliser.

For an export-oriented economy like Vietnam, these fluctuations in global shipping and energy costs present a direct challenge to maintaining stable growth and protecting the purchasing power of citizens.

Informal employment in Asia and the Pacific, per cent of total employment, population aged 15+

The report estimates that 8.8 million people across the region are at risk of falling into poverty. Output losses could range from $97 billion to $299 billion, equivalent to between 0.3 and 0.8 per cent of regional GDP.

Governments across the region, including Vietnam, have responded rapidly to cushion the domestic shocks through fuel price stabilisation, targeted subsidies, and early adaptive measures such as diversifying energy supply and improving energy efficiency.

“The UNDP welcomes Vietnam timely response through emergency fiscal measures and pricing support to stabilise the economy,” said Ramla Khalidi, the UNDP's resident representative in Vietnam. “At the same time, we remain mindful of international experience that shows that prolonged fossil fuel support measures risk reversing the country’s energy transition goals. Accelerating the just energy transition is essential for Vietnam long-term energy security and to build resilience against global shocks”.

In other countries, human development losses under a short‑duration scenario range from weeks to months of foregone development progress. While Southeast Asia experiences comparatively smaller setbacks than South Asia, the report warns that disruptions could escalate significantly if they persist.

“The strain this war is placing across Asia-Pacific is already visible. It is reaching households faster than policy can adjust,” said Kanni Wignaraja, UN assistant secretary‑general and UNDP regional director for Asia-Pacific. “The resulting prolonged volatility in global markets is imposing increasingly difficult tradeoffs between stabilising prices, supporting vulnerable households, and maintaining essential public services and market investments. At the same time, we see important opportunities for countries to accelerate long‑term resilience through adaptive social protection, stronger local and regional value chains, and diversified energy and food systems.”

The report is part of a series of socioeconomic analyses produced by the UNDP to support policymakers to unpack the human development consequences of the current conflict, and identify options for a development response as a first line of defence.

Resilient Vietnam economy faces Middle East headwinds Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam's economy remains resilient with strong growth prospects, according to Nguyen Dieu Huyen, deputy head of the National Accounts System Department at the National Statistics Office.

WWF, Dong Thap launch second phase of climate resilience project WWF-Vietnam has launched the second phase of a climate resilience project in the Mekong Delta, aiming to restore freshwater ecosystems and secure sustainable livelihoods.

Vietnam’s garment sector shows resilience despite headwinds Vietnam’s garments and textiles industry posted a resilient performance in the first quarter of 2026, with export turnover exceeding $8.8 billion. However, geopolitical uncertainties are posing significant challenges to the industry’s full-year target of nearly $50 billion.

Ministry of Construction drafts criteria to assess urban climate resilience The Ministry of Construction is drafting a circular to guide criteria for assessing climate change resilience in cities, as part of efforts to boost urban sustainable development.

According to Dao Xuan Tuan, director general of the SBV’s Foreign Exchange Management Department, the central bank is currently working with relevant ministries and agencies to review applications and determine which entities meet the required conditions.

“We are coordinating with ministries and relevant authorities to assess and grant licences to qualified institutions. Once licensed, eligible entities may also be considered for gold import permits in line with existing regulations,” Tuan said.

The update marks an increase from nine applicants reported at the end of 2025, reflecting stronger momentum following regulatory adjustments to the gold market.

The licensing push comes as gold prices continue to experience significant volatility, both globally and domestically. SBV data show that gold prices remained elevated in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by geopolitical tensions, military conflicts, and intensifying strategic competition worldwide.

On April 14, domestic gold prices staged a notable rebound after a recent correction. Prices quoted by major players such as SJC and DOJI rose by around VND2 million ($80) per tael on the buying side and VND1.5 million ($60) per tael on the selling side, bringing the popular range to VND170-173 million ($6,800-6,900) per tael.

This recovery follows a sharp decline in late March, when prices dropped to around VND163 million ($6,500) per tael, before stabilising and fluctuating within a VND169-175 million ($6,700-7,000) range in recent sessions.

On the global market, gold has also been influenced by macroeconomic and geopolitical developments. The recent collapse of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran has heightened inflation concerns, reinforcing gold’s role as a safe-haven asset. Spot gold prices are currently hovering around $4,700-4,800 per ounce.

Inflation trends continue to play a decisive role in shaping gold market dynamics. Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the country’s Consumer Price Index rose by 0.9 per cent in March, up sharply from 0.3 per cent in February, though slightly below market expectations of 1 per cent. Overall US inflation currently stands at 3.3 per cent, broadly in line with forecasts.

Rising inflation, combined with escalating geopolitical risks, is prompting investors to reassess expectations for monetary policy. Markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility of prolonged policy tightening or delayed interest rate cuts, which in turn contributes to continued volatility in gold prices.

Analysts note that gold will likely remain highly sensitive to developments in geopolitical negotiations and macroeconomic indicators in the near term. Amid these fluctuations, the SBV emphasised that it will continue to closely monitor both domestic and international gold markets, while implementing existing regulatory frameworks to ensure stability.

To qualify for a gold bar production licence, applicants must meet strict financial requirements. Enterprises are required to have charter capital of at least VND1 trillion ($40 million), while commercial banks must maintain a minimum of VND50 trillion ($2 billion).

Based on these thresholds, only a limited number of large corporations and financial institutions are eligible. Among enterprises, major players such as PNJ, DOJI, and SJC meet the capital requirements. On the banking side, institutions including Vietcombank, VPBank, Techcombank, BIDV, MB, VietinBank, and Agribank are considered qualified.

The move to expand licensed gold bar production, coupled with tighter regulatory oversight, signals a broader effort by authorities to formalise and stabilise Vietnam’s gold market.

Banks roll out God of Wealth Day promotions Banks are launching sweeping promotions for God of Wealth Day 2026, blending tradition with competitive interest rates, gold rewards and high-value prizes to attract early-year deposits and bolster spending.

Silver bullion could follow gold onto MXV trading floor Silver bullion could be listed on the Vietnam Mercantile Exchange as authorities move to standardise trading and establish a transparent pricing mechanism.

Gold market reform advances as SBV receives applications for bullion production Nine banks and enterprises have filed applications for gold bullion production licences with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) following new regulatory amendments, as authorities cautiously move to reshape the domestic gold market amid soaring prices and global uncertainties.