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Great Place To Work® unveils the first Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia list, with Singapore's Capella Hotels earning a place in the top three

Three Singapore-headquartered companies were recognized for workplace culture in the inaugural 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia list. Over 1.3 million employees from ten countries were invited to share their views. Placing third overall, Capella Hotels & Resorts are helping grow Singapore's reputation for excellence in both hospitality and employee wellbeing. SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Singaporean employers have featured prominently on the prestigious, inaugural Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia list, published today Fortune in collaboration with Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ. The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list – first published in the US in 1998 – has long been one of the most recognised workplace benchmarks in North America. This year marks a major expansion of that legacy into Southeast Asia. More than 1.3 million employees across ten markets were invited to assess trust, fairness and support at work, with over 550,000 verified survey responses shaping the inaugural regional rankings. Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ, said the list reflects a region-wide commitment to strengthening workplace culture. "For decades, the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List defined the gold standard for great workplaces in the US. Following the list's global expansion – with the launch of the inaugural Europe list in 2024 – Southeast Asia now joins this international standard of excellence. This first-ever list reflects a diverse and dynamic region that is coming into its own by recognizing organizations that have intentionally built environments where people feel trusted and supported to do their best work. The decades of research and millions of employee voices collected in our data has shown that when that trust is strong, businesses grow in ways that lift up people, communities, and entire economies." The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list is the region's most comprehensive measure of the employee experience, based on Great Place To Work's proprietary Trust Index™ Survey. Rankings are driven primarily by confidential employee feedback, with company-provided information used to confirm basic eligibility and context. Only companies with consistently high survey responses from employees, regardless of their role, department, or status in the company, can secure a placement on the list. Singapore's Leading Workplaces RecognizedThe Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Southeast Asia list is compiled using rigorous benchmarks that assess employee trust and workplace culture. Companies headquartered in Singapore, or with a significant local footprint, that ranked within the 100 include: #3 Capella Hotels & Resorts (Singapore headquarters) "Being recognised in the inaugural Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in Southeast Asia is a meaningful recognition for all of us at Capella Hotels and Resorts. It amplifies our belief that exceptional hospitality begins with a workplace where our colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired," said Richmond Kok, Senior Director, Human Resources (Learning & Talent Development)#18 Micron Technology#21 Visa #33 HP #31 SC Johnson #39 Jebsen & Jessen Group (Singapore headquarters) #86 ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (Singapore headquarters) The full Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia list is available here: https://greatplacetowork.com.sg/best-companies-to-work-for-southeast-asia-2025/

2025-12-02

NEXCOM Simplifies Time-Sensitive Networking for Industrial Edge

TAIPEI, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXCOM, a leading supplier of network appliances, has unveiled the verified performance results of its Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) switch, ISA 142, confirming full IEEE 802.1AS (gPTP) compliance and nanosecond-level precision in extensive validation tests. As detailed in NEXCOM's newly released technical white paper, the report reveals test configurations, tools, and outcomes that demonstrate how ISA 142 delivers proven, real-world TSN accuracy. NEXCOM validated its TSN solution transforming standard Ethernet into a deterministic, time-aware network to power next-generation industrial edge. Designed for smart warehouse automation, production logistics, and industrial edge networks, ISA 142 acts as a factory time distribution gateway, synchronizing machines, sensors, and controllers under a unified, sub-microsecond clock. This precision coordination enables predictable, stable and real-time data transmission across large-scale automation environments. To simplify deployment, ISA 142 integrates NEXCOM TSN Switch Suite, a toolkit that makes TSN activation fast and manageable. It streamlines configuration of IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qav, and 802.1Qbv, reducing setup time and eliminating unnecessary complexity. With its hybrid design combining open-source synchronization and hardware-level control, NEXCOM TSN Switch Suite allows deterministic performance to be achieved quickly—even in networks combining legacy and modern equipment. Powered by an industrial-grade Intel® Atom® quad-core processor, ISA 142 delivers 16 ruggedized ports, dual DC power input, and wide-temperature operation, ensuring reliability in demanding industrial and logistics environments. Built-in security features safeguard critical industrial assets against network threats, providing both performance and protection at the edge. With TSN adoption accelerating across industries, NEXCOM validated ISA 142 solution bridges the gap between IT and OT, transforming standard Ethernet into a deterministic, time-aware network ready to power next-generation automation. Discover how NEXCOM simplifies TSN — read the full white paper. About NEXCOM Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, NEXCOM is shaping the future of AI-powered networking with its software-defined solutions. Through its Network and Communication Solutions (NCS) unit, NEXCOM delivers cutting-edge platforms for Cybersecurity, OT Security, SD-WAN, SASE, Load Balancing, 5G uCPE, edge AI, and more. NCS specializes in professional design and manufacturing services, enabling reliable and scalable network infrastructures for businesses of all sizes. With a focus on innovation, NEXCOM's solutions empower customers worldwide to build resilient, high-performance networks tailored to the demands of tomorrow's connectivity challenges.

2025-12-02

Agoda's Localization Pays Off: Agoda Report Finds Asia's Most Adaptable Hotels Outperform Peers by 59%

As regional travel increases, data shows that culturally fluent strategies now define the region's top-performing properties. SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda released its latest research report, Tailored to Win: Capturing Asia's Tourism Boom, showing that nearly all hotels adopting advanced localization reported improved guest satisfaction and loyalty, with 99% seeing higher satisfaction scores and 91% noting guests are willing to pay more per room. As Asia cements its position as the world's fastest-growing travel engine with over 2 billion middle class consumers alone, the report underscores how localization, tailoring experiences to reflect the cultural, linguistic, and behavioral preferences of travelers are becoming essential for hotels and accommodation partners vying to stand out in a highly competitive market. Over the past three years, Asia's share of global international arrivals has risen sharply from 9% in 2022 to nearly 28% by early 2025, with intra-Asia trips making up the bulk of this growth. Rising incomes, improved connectivity, and government-led tourism initiatives have powered this rise, creating a new wave of opportunity for the region's hospitality sector. Yet as this growth accelerates, so too does the complexity of traveler expectations. The "Asian traveler" is no longer a single archetype, rather a collective of differences in culture, cuisine, language, and payment preferences. This means that hotels must localize not only their marketing and booking experiences, but also their on-site guest journeys. According to the report, five key insights define this new phase of regional tourism: Localization is becoming a decisive competitive edge, with hotels that adapt culturally and linguistically to guests from neighboring markets witnessing stronger demand from China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Localization depth varies widely. While most hotels have implemented basic language and payment adaptations, only around one-third have reached "integrated tailoring," where personalization spans across marketing, booking, and on-site experiences. Returns grow with sophistication: hotels at advanced stages of localization report 59% stronger RevPAR impact, with nearly all noting higher satisfaction, more repeat bookings, and greater guest willingness to pay a premium. Data gaps persist, as 55% of hoteliers cite limited awareness of guest cultural preferences and 44% express uncertainty about ROI, preventing more targeted localization investments. Online travel agencies (OTAs) are bridging capability gaps, with nearly 80% of advanced localizers relying on OTA partners like Agoda for guest insights, cultural data, and digital tools that enable multilingual and multi-currency engagement. "Asia's travel landscape is incredibly diverse, and true success comes from understanding the nuances of each market," said Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President of Supply at Agoda. "Our report shows that hotels advancing their localization strategies see up to 95% higher repeat bookings and stronger guest satisfaction. From multi-currency payments to localized marketing and traveler insights, we help our partners turn these cultural nuances into measurable impact empowering them to grow by being as local as their guests expect." Reflecting its commitment to helping partners localize effectively, Agoda combines multilingual access, local payment support, and data-driven programs to help hoteliers and partners connect authentically with travelers across the globe. These initiatives aim to make localization not just accessible, but actionable for properties of all sizes. As intra-Asia travel continues to grow, the opportunity for hotels lies in moving from standardization to true localization designing experiences that feel familiar, seamless, and culturally authentic for every guest. Agoda's report calls on hoteliers and accommodation partners to audit their guest mix, invest in multilingual and culturally trained staff, and partner with digital platforms that can provide the insights and tools needed to deliver personalized, data-driven experiences at scale. Download the full report here, "Tailored to Win: How Hotels are Using Localization to Capture Asia's Tourism Boom."

2025-12-02

Chula's Deep GI: AI Revolutionizes Gastrointestinal Cancers Detection

BANGKOK, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, has developed "Deep GI," an artificial intelligence (AI) innovation designed to assist doctors in detecting gastrointestinal cancers with high standard performance equal to that of expert specialists. Trained on hundreds of thousands of endoscopic images, the system has received the Thai FDA approval and is being prepared for national deployment and startup commercialization. Chula’s Deep GI: AI Revolutionizes Gastrointestinal Cancers Detection Colorectal cancer remains the third most common cancer among Thais, and the high-risk group are people aged 50 and above. Yet with only about 1,000 endoscopy specialists in the country, Thailand faces a shortage of trained professionals to meet screening demand. Deep GI helps close this gap by serving as a "co-pilot" during endoscopic procedures, highlighting abnormal lesions mainly polyp in real time while allowing doctors to make the final diagnosis confidently and efficiently. Deep GI Phase 1, completed in 2022, focused on detecting colorectal cancer. Its success paved the way for Deep GI Phase 2, launched in June 2025, which expands detection to gastric and bile duct cancers — making it the first AI system in the world capable of identifying all three GI organs. Gastric and bile duct cancers are difficult to diagnose in their early stages due to subtle or flat lesions, often missed by the human eye. Deep GI's with AI learning capabilities enhance accuracy, consistency, and speed of diagnosis. In tests, the AI achieved up to 97% accuracy in colorectal cancer detection — comparable to expert physicians. New diagnostic features, known as CADx, are being developed to help classify polyps as benign or precancerous, marking a new milestone in computer-assisted diagnosis. According to Prof. Dr. Rungsun Rerknimitr, MD, Assistant to the President for Innovation and a GI specialist, "AI trained on Thai medical data is more accurate for Thai patients. With more Deep GI systems in hospitals, we can make nationwide screening faster, broader, and more efficient." Supported by the Board of Investment, Chulalongkorn University plans to pilot 35 Deep GI units in many hospitals nationwide. The innovation is expected to enhance access to early cancer detection, reduce healthcare costs, and improve survival rates. "We hope Deep GI will serve as a powerful tool for early GI cancer screening — preventing severe illness, improving quality of life, and reducing cancer-related deaths/cost in Thailand," said Prof. Dr. Rungsun. Read more at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/273772/ Media Contact: Pataraporn.r@chula.ac.th

2025-12-02

APAC marketers will increase spending across online video, e-commerce and influencer content in 2026

Netflix emerges as the region's most preferred ad platform for consumers and YouTube continues to resonate with marketers SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Over half of APAC marketers plan to further increase spending on online video, e-commerce, and influencer content in 2026, according to Kantar Media Reactions 2025. The annual study uncovering the attitudes of consumers and marketers also revealed that Netflix is officially the most preferred global ad platform among consumers in APAC. Kantar's APAC Head of Media Andy Gallagher says this is a significant shift in APAC's media landscape because for the first time, Netflix with ads is the first streaming service to top the list in APAC. "Almost two in five (37%) consumers believe Netflix delivers trustworthy ads and over one-third (35%) say they are of better quality. Notably, Netflix is the top-ranking media brand with highest ad equity in Korea and Japan. In particular, the Japanese say ads on Netflix are the most trustworthy and of the highest quality. This mirrors the Netflix's top global ranking too for better quality ads and being known for hosting immersive content. "Netflix is quickly gaining traction as the next big opportunity, with APAC marketers increasingly acknowledging its innovative ad formats and the highly positive consumer response contributing to its impressive rapid growth and appeal," adds Gallagher. "Ad equity matters. Our studies prove that campaigns are seven times more impactful among more receptive audiences. We are seeing steady growth over the last five years with more than half of APAC consumers are now receptive towards ads in general." The study also reveals that APAC marketers continue to rate YouTube as the best platform for capturing consumer attention, while Prime Video also features in the top five for both consumers and marketers, reflecting the growing influence of OTT platforms. Pinterest is the only social platform to break into the Top 5 for marketers, driven by Gen Z's preference for its positive and inspiring content. Google Search remains a dominant force, especially in India and the Philippines while Amazon delivers a strong performance in Australia. Social platforms also continue to be highly receptive for consumers on Southeast Asia with TikTok topping the consumer vote for ads that capture their attention; while for e-commerce, Grab has surpassed Shopee and Lazada in capturing consumers' positive receptivity toward ads on its platform. Top-ranking media channels in Asia Pacific 2025 Consumers APAC Marketers APAC 1 Digital Out of Home ads (+2) 1 Digital Out of Home ads (New to Top 5) 2 In-person Sponsored Events (-1) 2 Online Video ads (-1) 3 Out of Home ads (-1) 3 Display ads (New to Top 5) 4 Cinema ads (New to Top 5) 4 In-person Sponsored Events (New to Top 5) 5 Point of Sale ads (-) 5 Social Media Stories (-3) Note: (x) refers to rank changes versus 2024 Offline touchpoints continue to be the media channels most loved by consumers. Digital Out of Home (DOOH) ads have surged two spots from 2024, while the entry of cinema ads into the top five underscores a growing appreciation for immersive, high-quality advertising experiences. Gallager says that DOOH stands out for both consumers and marketers, recognised for its innovative, attention-grabbing formats and visually impactful campaigns. "The rise of DOOH signals a strategic opportunity for brands to leverage public spaces for creative storytelling and deeper engagement. Importantly, these rankings demonstrate that consumer preferences extend well beyond digital media, reaffirming the enduring relevance of traditional channels across Asia's diverse markets." "For marketers, this means that while digital innovation is crucial, integrating offline touchpoints into the media mix remains essential for maximising reach and resonance," adds Gallagher. "The blend of offline and digital priorities highlights the need for a balanced, omni-channel strategy that aligns with evolving consumer behaviours while capitalising on the strengths of both worlds. Test and learn to maximise the impact that new possibilities can bring for your brand." Generative AI has more of an influence for marketers, while consumer concerns are high. Gallagher also cautions that while marketers are embracing AI to boost efficiency and creativity, consumers are becoming more discerning and expressing concern over fake content. "Three in five APAC marketers (62%) are excited about the application of AI to ads (62%) and are using generative AI to work more efficiently (61%); but 56% of consumers say they can tell when an ad is AI-generated and 63% are concerned that generative AI can lead to fake ads." "When thinking of Gen AI for creative, remember that efficiency may capture time for marketers, but authenticity is what will capture the hearts and trust of consumers." Local, regional and global Media Reactions reports are available by contacting Marc.Toh@kantar.com or Carie.Lee@kantar.com. About Media Reactions 2025: Media Reactions combines insights from both consumer and marketer studies to provide a comprehensive view of the current media landscape. 2025's survey engaged 974 marketing professionals from advertisers, agencies, and media companies worldwide, alongside 21,300 consumers across 30 markets (Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam). About Kantar – Kantar is the world's leading marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world's top companies. We combine the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and advanced analytics to uncover how people think and act. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future. www.kantar.com.

2025-12-02

Great Place to Work launches first-ever Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™Southeast Asia list in collaboration with Fortune

DHL takes the #1 position, with ASEAN-headquartered organizations also featuring prominently, underscoring the region's capability to build competitive, people-first workplaces. Vietnam recorded the highest number of recognized companies, with ten organizations featured on the inaugural Southeast Asia list. The Philippines secured four places on the list across water infrastructure, hospitality, property, and business services. SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ announced the inaugural Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia. The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list – first published in the US in 1998 – has long been one of the most recognized workplace benchmarks in North America. This year marks a major expansion of that legacy into Southeast Asia. More than 1.3 million employees across ten markets were invited to assess trust, fairness and support at work, with over 550,000 verified survey responses shaping the inaugural regional rankings. Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ, said the list reflects a region-wide commitment to workplace culture. "For decades, the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For List has set the gold standard across the US and Europe for what great workplaces can look like. Today, Southeast Asia has earned its place within that international standard of excellence." "This first-ever list reflects a diverse and dynamic region that is coming into its own by recognizing organizations that have intentionally built environments where people feel trusted and supported to do their best work. The many years of research, and millions of employee voices, collected in our data, have shown that when that trust is strong, businesses grow in ways that lift people, communities, and entire economies." The 100 Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list is the region's most comprehensive measure of the employee experience, based on Great Place To Work's proprietary Trust Index™ Survey. Rankings are driven primarily by confidential employee feedback, with company-provided information used to confirm basic eligibility and context. Only companies with consistently high survey responses from employees, regardless of their role, department, or status in the company, can secure a placement on the list. The top ten 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast AsiaThese ten organizations – a mix of multi-national companies with regional headquarters in Southeast Asia, global leaders, and fast-growing home-grown firms, represent the highest-scoring workplaces in the region: #1 DHL #2 Hilton #3 Capella Hotels & Resorts (Singapore) #4 Cisco#5 COATS#6 Marriott International#7 Vinmec Healthcare System (Vietnam) #8 Carelon Global Solutions #9 Highlands Coffee (Vietnam)#10 Bangkok Hospital Headquarter (Thailand) The full Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia list is available here: https://greatplacetowork.com.sg/best-companies-to-work-for-southeast-asia-2025/ About the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast AsiaTo be included on the list, a company must first earn Great Place To Work Certification™ and have a minimum of 200 employees. Each organization's survey process must adhere to rigorous standards, ensuring honest feedback from their entire workforce collected between late 2024 and September 2025. Rankings are determined by confidential employee responses to the Trust Index™ Survey. Companies that foster positive workplace cultures are proven to excel across key business metrics, outperforming peers regardless of their size, industry, or location. About Great Place To Work®Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, drawing on 30 years of research and millions of employee voices worldwide. Its Trust Index™ Survey helps organizations benchmark culture, measure trust and qualify for Great Place To Work Certification™ and Best Workplaces™ Lists. THOUGHT STARTERS FOR MEDIA Hospitality in ASEAN & ANZ Has Entered Its High-Trust EraHospitality operators across Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand are investing in culture as seriously as they invest in service. Capella's topthree regional ranking, alongside the strong showing of hotel groups across the Philippines and Vietnam, signals an industry that has pivoted to workplaces that prioritize psychological safety, career development and wellbeing. ASEAN as a Headquarters Hub for Great Workplace CultureA significant number of companies recognized on the list are ASEAN-headquartered, showing the region's growing sophistication in leadership, culture and employee experience. From Vietnam's nine placements to strong performances in Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines, ASEAN-born employers are shaping the region's new standard for people-first performance. Media ContactLleufer SinsuaASEAN Marketing Team LeadGreat Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZlleufer.sinsua@greatplacetowork.com greatplacetowork.com.sg

2025-12-02

F1 TITLE TO BE DECIDED AT 2025 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 Formula One World Drivers' Championship will be decided under the lights at Yas Marina Circuit with a three-way title battle set for a thrilling conclusion in Abu Dhabi this weekend. F1 TITLE TO BE DECIDED AT 2025 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX Max Verstappen's dramatic victory in Qatar means the sporting world's eyes will be fixed on the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Dutchman locked in a tense fight for glory with the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The Red Bull driver's win lifted him into second place in the standings on 396 points, 12 behind series leader Norris. Polesitter Piastri dropped to third but reduced his deficit to Norris to 18 points. This weekend marks the fourth title decider to take place in the UAE capital and the first since 2021. It is also the first time three drivers have arrived in Abu Dhabi with a shot at the title. Verstappen, aiming for a fifth drivers' crown, has won four of the last five races at Yas Marina Circuit, with that run broken by Norris in 2024. As excitement reaches fever pitch and fans from 105 countries prepare to travel to the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organisers, Ethara, have announced new additions to the entertainment programme, further elevating the event's status as the region's mega-event. Saif Al Noaimi, CEO of Ethara, said: "The 2025 Formula One World Drivers' Championship will be decided in Abu Dhabi in the first three-way battle since 2010. We've built a weekend that matches this historic occasion with four nights of headline concerts, extended track access and a city-wide entertainment programme." Responding to high demand, the 2025 edition will feature two Pit Lane Walks on Thursday, December 4, giving fans the chance to see teams preparing their garages and sometimes even spot the drivers. Both sessions include a track walk and are exclusive to four-day ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis. In another first, more grandstand gates will open after the chequered flag on Sunday, December 7, inviting fans to join celebrations under the podium and witness history as the 2025 champion is crowned. Multi-day ticket holders receive complimentary access to Abu Dhabi's leading attractions, including Yas Island theme parks, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan, in addition to new destinations including teamLab Phenomena, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum, opening on December 3. The enhanced fan offering complements an already packed entertainment programme, including four nights of Emirates NBD Yasalam After-Race Concerts in Etihad Park featuring Benson Boone, Elyanna, Post Malone, Metallica and Katy Perry, along with Official After-Parties headlined by Idris Elba, Keinemusik and Calvin Harris. Fans can start their race week journey on the Abu Dhabi GP app, the central hub for tickets, Pit Lane Walk bookings, programme schedule, digital wayfinding and real-time alerts. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Very few tickets remain on abudhabigp.com

2025-12-02

FIT KING Announces Official Collaboration With Christian Guzman, Highlighting Authentic Recovery in His Training Lifestyle

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FIT KING, the smart-recovery brand known for helping athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts feel and perform better, is proud to officially announce its collaboration with Christian Guzman—athlete, entrepreneur, and one of the most respected voices in today's fitness community. This partnership centers on a shared belief: recovery is a real part of training, and having the right tools makes all the difference. A Collaboration Grounded in Real Training Needs Christian lives a performance-driven lifestyle—balancing intense lifting sessions, content creation, and business leadership across several fitness brands. With such a demanding schedule, recovery has become an essential part of how he stays consistent and feels his best. FIT KING's approach to smart, accessible recovery naturally aligns with Christian's daily routine and the way he communicates with his audience. "Recovery has always been important to me," Christian said. "FIT KING makes tools that actually help me unwind after long training days. It's something I've been adding into my routine, and I'm glad to share it with my community." How FIT KING Supports His Current Routine As part of the collaboration, Christian has been using FIT KING's 5-Zone Faster Recovery System Massager Boots—a full-leg compression system designed to help relieve soreness and support circulation. Rather than presenting the product as a promotion, Christian is simply showing how it fits into his day-to-day: Post-leg day sessions He uses the boots to help reduce tightness and encourage muscle relaxation after heavy training. Between busy workdays The boots offer a quick way to decompress and reset when balancing meetings, filming, and training. At-home recovery With easy controls and adjustable intensity levels, the system fits naturally into his home routine without adding extra complexity. Why FIT KING and Christian Guzman Are a Strong Match Christian has built a community centered around motivation, improvement, and honest communication. FIT KING shares that mindset: creating tools that simplify recovery and help people feel better so they can continue doing what they love. This collaboration is rooted in: Shared values around consistency, health, and long-term performance A mutual commitment to helping people take care of their bodies It's a partnership built on real alignment. A FIT KING spokesperson commented: "Christian represents dedication and authenticity—qualities that resonate deeply with our brand.We're excited to collaborate with someone who truly understands the importance of recovery and integrates it naturally into his lifestyle." About FIT KING FIT KING creates smart, user-friendly recovery tools designed to help people move better, feel better, and train better. From targeted massage devices to full-leg compression systems, the brand supports millions of users worldwide seeking effective and accessible recovery solutions.

2025-12-02

CooperVision Opens Regional Service Centre in partnership with CEVA Logistics to Accelerate Asia Pacific Growth.

Driving faster delivery and broader portfolio access across the region. SINGAPORE, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CooperVision Asia Pacific, in collaboration with CEVA Logistics, has opened a new Regional Service Centre in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in both companies' commitment to enhance supply chain and logistics capabilities across the Asia Pacific region. Strategically located in CEVA's healthcare hub facility within Singapore's Airport Logistics Park, a designated free trade zone adjacent to Changi Airport, the centre marks the first phase of a broader infrastructure investment plan focussed on strengthening regional leadership and driving operational excellence. By utilizing CEVA's robust logistics network, specialized infrastructure, and expert teams in healthcare quality assurance and regulatory compliance, CooperVision is well-positioned to drive continued growth and elevate service standards across the region. The Singapore-based centre now brings even greater choice to eye care professionals and patients across Asia Pacific, making up to 7,000 additional SKUs available regionally across CooperVision's world-leading toric and multifocal contact lens portfolio[1]. With 99.9%[2] of astigmatic patients and 99.7%[3] of presbyopes able to be successfully fitted with CooperVision contact lenses, this enhanced availability means practitioners across the region can confidently meet the needs of more patients—whatever their prescription or stage of life. As the rollout progresses, the new Regional Service Centre will reduce reliance on local stockholding and deliver faster fulfillment on non-stocked items. By centralizing inventory, this model will further expand product access, enhance flexibility, and drive sustainable cost efficiencies, ensuring a seamless experience across the region. To further enhance the operational efficiency of the new service centre, CEVA Logistics deployed a healthcare-focused warehouse management system and introduced in-house laser marking used in repackaging, for which CEVA obtained licensing from the National Environment Agency. Now fully operational, the regional service centre positions CooperVision to meet the evolving needs of eye care professionals and patients across Asia Pacific. Sam Ng, Head of Distribution, CooperVision APAC said "This collaboration with CEVA Logistics reflects our commitment to innovation and service excellence. Together, we're building smarter logistics solutions that empower markets and elevate customer experience." Brunno Matta, Vice President of Contract Logistics, APAC, CEVA Logistics, said: "As Asia Pacific's healthcare sector grows, we're expanding tech-driven and innovative logistics solutions. Our GDP- and GMP-trained teams help CEVA support CooperVision's success and scalability." ### About CooperVision CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of contact lenses. The company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly soft contact lenses that feature advanced materials and optics, and premium rigid gas permeable lenses for orthokeratology and scleral designs. CooperVision has a strong heritage of addressing the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia, childhood Myopia, and highly irregular corneas; and offers the most complete portfolio of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com. About CooperCompanies CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company focused on helping people experience life's beautiful moments through its two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, helping to improve the way people see each day. CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most. Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, CooperCompanies has a workforce of more than 16,000, sells products in over 130 countries, and positively impacts over fifty million lives each year. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com. About CEVA Logistics CEVA Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Headquartered in Marseille, France, CEVA Logistics offers a broad range of end-to-end, customized solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground and finished vehicle transport in 170 countries worldwide thanks to its approximately 110,000 employees at approximately 1,500 facilities. With 2024 revenue of US$18.3 billion, CEVA Logistics is part of the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions. 1 CVI data on file, 2024. 2 CooperVision data on file 2021. Rx coverage database n=101,973 aged 14 to 70 years 3 CVI data on file, 2020. Rx coverage database n=101,973 aged 14 to 70 years.

2025-12-01

Asia PGI and partners unveil preview of PathGen: new AI-powered outbreak intelligence tool

Asia-led, "sovereign-by-design" platform built for secure, decentralised pathogen intelligence-sharing across borders aims to break data silos and provide faster "time to actionable insight" of outbreaks, from detection to control measures being in place. SINGAPORE, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Asia PGI) today offered the first public preview of PathGen, an AI-powered sense-making and decision-making support platform of pathogen genomics and contextual data. Designed for public health practitioners, clinicians and industry, it can help detect emerging disease threats earlier, assess risks faster, and coordinate responses within and across borders, all without compromising countries' ownership of their respective sovereign data. The objective is to strengthen health security across Asia and beyond, reducing lives lost and livelihoods disrupted, and the economic impacts of communicable diseases. Asia Pathogen Genomics Initiative and partners at the PathGen preview. From left to right. Seated: Mr Ng Boon Heong, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Temasek Foundation; Ms Ho Ching, Chairman, Temasek Trust; Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies; Ms Jennie Chua, Chairman, Temasek Foundation; Mr Goh Yew Lin, Chair, Governing Board, Duke-NUS Medical School. The preview demonstration, hosted by the Duke-NUS Centre for Outbreak Preparedness (COP) and Temasek Foundation, showcased how PathGen could integrate diverse data sources—pathogen genomics, clinical information, population data, climate, and mosquito habitat patterns—powered by the latest AI technology and foundation models to provide enhanced situational awareness and decision-making support through timely, high-quality, actionable insights. The result: Faster decisions taken with higher resolution and greater confidence—for example, guiding decisions on when to adjust treatment protocols, where to deploy vaccines and how to allocate resources, before outbreaks spiral out of control. More than 100 attendees, comprising senior health officials from the region, as well as philanthropic, scientific and technology partners, were at the preview and discussed governance, strategy and next steps for regional deployment. In a symbolic show of regional commitment, partners from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam placed their hands on the PathGen logo to affirm their pledge to co-create PathGen as a shared public good for regional health security, while partners from the Philippines joined virtually. Mr Ong Ye Kung, Singapore's Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies was the guest-of-honour at the PathGen preview. PathGen is housed by Asia PGI which is led by the Duke-NUS Centre for Outbreak Preparedness. A coordination and capacity development hub advancing pathogen genomics sequencing for early detection, control and elimination of infectious diseases in the region, Asia PGI convenes more than 50 government and academic partners across 15 countries, with Singapore as its nerve centre. Asia PGI and PathGen are propelled by three key catalytic funders—the Gates Foundation, Temasek Foundation, and Philanthropy Asia Alliance. Four development partners—Amazon Web Services (AWS), IXO, Sequentia Biotech and Sydney ID at the University of Sydney—are contributing core technologies and expertise to bring PathGen from concept to practice. Why now? Traditional epidemiological surveillance reports what is happening (e.g., counts of disease cases, hospitalisations, etc), while genomic surveillance has the potential to reveal the "who, where, and how" infections emerge in populations. But today's systems are often hindered by silo-ed, non-interoperable databases that do not share information with one another, limited contextual data, data sovereignty barriers and policy constraints that slow responses and limit preparedness. Urgent action is needed to overcome these barriers as rapid population growth, unprecedented mobility, climate disruptions and antimicrobial resistance are driving more frequent and complex disease outbreaks across human and animal populations. Recent AI breakthroughs which underpin PathGen allow better synthesis of genomic, clinical, population, environmental and mobility data to help timely clinical and public health decisions. A "federated", "sovereign-by-design" platform such as PathGen shares only the analytics; the underlying raw data is not moved or centralised to one location and remains under the control of the respective country/owner, enabling cooperation without compromising data integrity or eroding trust. Professor Paul Pronyk, Director of Duke-NUS' Centre for Outbreak Preparedness said: "This proof of concept shows how AI and pathogen genomics can work together to provide actionable intelligence for clinicians and public health authorities. By sharing only essential insights, countries can respond faster to outbreaks while strengthening trust and sovereignty." Dr Lee Fook Kay, Head of Pandemic Preparedness, Temasek Foundation said, "Every delay between detecting a pathogen and making the right public health decision costs lives. Temasek Foundation is catalysing PathGen, as it can integrate genomic information with other relevant surveillance, population and environmental data sources into timely insights that health authorities can act upon. A shared intelligence system that protects sovereignty, cuts response time, and stops outbreaks before they become crises – that's the future of health security and preparedness!" Shaun Seow, CEO of Philanthropy Asia Alliance, added: "PathGen fills a critical gap with a decision-support platform built for Asia's needs and complexities. It enables shared intelligence without compromising data sovereignty, helping us better prepare for the next pandemic. Through our Health for Human Potential Community, we're proud to support this effort to strengthen public health resilience across the region." What's next? PathGen will advance from proof-of-concept towards a launch-ready platform over the next 18 months, with pilots from early 2026 and a staged roll-out through 2027. These efforts will be supported through the Asia PGI network of country partners. Country-level engagement aims to help define priorities and technical needs; establish plans for secure in-country deployment; set governance and benefit-sharing arrangements; deliver core analytics and decision support tools with integration to national systems; build capacity for public health laboratories and implementation teams; and provide regular briefings and demonstrations to align partners on strategy, governance, and next steps. Information on PathGen's development will be updated on the PathGen website. About Duke-NUS Medical School Duke-NUS is Singapore's flagship graduate entry medical school, established in 2005 with a strategic, government-led partnership between two world-class institutions: Duke University School of Medicine and the National University of Singapore (NUS). Through an innovative curriculum, students at Duke-NUS are nurtured to become multi-faceted 'Clinicians Plus' poised to steer the healthcare and biomedical ecosystem in Singapore and beyond. A leader in ground-breaking research and translational innovation, Duke-NUS has gained international renown through its five signature research programmes and 10 centres. The enduring impact of its discoveries is amplified by its successful Academic Medicine partnership with Singapore Health Services (SingHealth), Singapore's largest healthcare group. This strategic alliance has spawned 15 Academic Clinical Programmes, which harness multi-disciplinary research and education to transform medicine and improve lives. For more information, please visit www.duke-nus.edu.sg About Temasek Foundation Temasek Foundation supports a diverse range of programmes that uplift lives and communities in Singapore and Asia. Temasek Foundation's programmes are made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, as well as gifts and other contributions from other donors. These programmes strive to deliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come. Collectively, Temasek Foundation's programmes strengthen social resilience; foster international exchange and catalyse regional capabilities; advance science; and protect the planet. For more information, please visit www.temasekfoundation.org.sg

2025-12-01