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- July 5, 2026Business
Atturra Completes Three-Year Core IT System Business Transformation Program with Victoria’s Wyndham City Council
Atturra today announced that it has successfully enabled Wyndham City Council to go live with the final release of its Business Transformation Program, marking the culmination of a complex three-year journey to modernise its core systems and operations. The program delivered by Atturra provided a full transition from a fragmented legacy landscape, including Oracle ERP and on-premise solutions into a single, integrated TechnologyOne SaaS platform. This unified environment now supports finance, procurement, assets, strategic asset management, HR, enterprise content management and Property & Rating, providing a consistent, end-to-end digital foundation across council operations. By bringing these core capabilities together into one platform, Wyndham City Council now benefits from improved data integrity, streamlined processes and enhanced visibility across the organisation, supporting more informed decision-making and better service delivery to its rapidly growing community. Stephen Kowal, Chief Executive Officer at Atturra, said the program represents an important milestone for the organisation and its continued growth in the local government sector. “This is a significant achievement not only for Wyndham City Council, but for Atturra as well, says Kowal. “It highlights our ability to deliver complex, multi-year transformation programs and the value we bring as a long-term partner to our clients. We are proud to support councils like Wyndham as they modernise their operations and build a strong digital foundation to serve their communities into the future.” A defining feature of the program was the consistency of Atturra’s core project delivery team across all three releases. Atturra worked alongside Wyndham City Council as a single, integrated team, maintaining continuity of knowledge, governance and delivery from initial design through to final go-live. Following the final go-live, the focus now shifts to post go-live support and hyper care, ensuring a stable transition into business-as-usual operations. Atturra will continue to work closely with Wyndham to provide ongoing support, optimisation and continuous improvement. This next phase reflects an evolution from implementation partner to long-term strategic partner, supporting Wyndham City Council as it continues to enhance its digital capabilities and maximise the value of its TechnologyOne platform into the future. Suzie Latta, General Manager – VIC & TAS at Atturra, said the milestone reflected the dedication and resilience of the delivery team. “I’m incredibly proud of our team who have supported Wyndham over the past three years,” says Latta. “Their tenacity and commitment to getting this program over the line, while navigating complexity and change, has been outstanding. This was a true team effort, and it’s fantastic to see the impact that consistency and partnership can deliver.” Atturra worked closely and co-operatively with the TechnologyOne team and the Council’s program team over the duration of the program to deliver a successful transformation on time and within budget, as per the initial ambitious program schedule. With the support of the Council’s executive team and the leadership of Wyndham’s Director of Corporate Services, Mark Rossiter, as the program sponsor, this implementation represents a transformative milestone for the Council. David Seabridge, General Manager – TechnologyOne at Atturra, added that the program demonstrated the value of long-term partnership and delivery consistency. “Programs of this scale are delivered by people, not just technology” says Seabridge. “What made the difference at Wyndham was the consistency of the team over three years, building trust, maintaining momentum and working as one through every phase of the program.” Wyndham City Council is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia and delivers a breadth of services to its community, from waste collection, parks and open space, community centres through to libraries. The Council also looks after over $6.4 billion worth of community assets to cater for a population of more than 325,000 and growing, including roads, drains, community buildings and open spaces.
- July 5, 2026Business
Atturra Celebrates Ten Years of Industry-Winning Partnership with Boomi
Atturra has just marked the tenth anniversary of a successful relationship with Boomi, the data activation company. The engagement, which started in 2016, is one of the longest-running strategic partnerships for Atturra and includes the delivery of a wide range of services and solutions, including best-in-class cloud-based integration and data and application management, to help enterprises remove their organisational silos. Just last month, Atturra won four FY26 Boomi APJ Partner of the Year awards at Boomi World held in Chicago, taking home APJ Partner of the Year, ANZ Partner of the Year, Global Growth Partner of the Year, and Greater China Partner of the Year. This latest recognition is a continuation of a strong awards track record with Boomi over the years, reflecting the company’s consistent investment in the partnership. Alongside this, Atturra has continued to expand its global Boomi footprint, including a targeted push into the US with the acquisition of Kitepipe, an established Boomi Platinum Partner. In addition, Atturra has been honoured in recent years to participate in the Boomi Global Partner Council, where it has early access to Boomi’s product roadmap, advises on any solution and service gaps, supports targets for marketing campaigns, and provides input into education enablement materials. Today, Atturra has the largest team of Boomi-certified consultants across Asia-Pacific. “Atturra’s commitment and deep technical expertise have been pivotal in our journey towards creating a successful relationship with Boomi, said Jason Frost , Executive General Manager – Data and Integration at Atturra. “We’ve ultimately co-created a shared future through relationships and investments that have ignited mutual growth. “From building API strategy and iPaaS modernisation to iPaaS migration and Reference Architecture strategy, we’ve been able to deliver best-in-class solutions and services for Boomi customers across a range of vertical markets. The last 10 years have certainly been a rewarding journey, and it’s exciting to see this relationship grow beyond the contract to one where we have been able to deliver unique value consistently to Boomi users throughout the region, and now globally.” Today, Atturra has a team of more than 300 Boomi data consultants with experience of delivering over 1,250 projects for more than 400 clients across integration excellence, iPaaS migration, API strategy, data activation, as well as hosting and monitoring solutions for Boomi. “Atturra’s decade-long partnership with Boomi reflects the power of combining deep technical expertise with a shared commitment to deliver business outcomes for our customers,” said Jim Fisher, Vice President of Channels & Partners, APJ at Boomi. “Their continued investment in integration, data, and AI capabilities, alongside a strong track record of delivery, has made them a critical partner in helping organisations activate their data and scale agentic transformation. As we look ahead, we are excited to deepen this collaboration and bring even greater value to customers across APJ and globally.” Frost added, “Whereas in the past we were experts at moving data for automation, customers now need to move data with both logic and automation. As part of this, agentic AI will ultimately support data-driven automation decisions, since it will run only on high-quality data. With the winning combination of our data consulting expertise and Boomi’s data solutions, we’re in an exciting position to accelerate our integration business because of the need for data readiness for successful AI . “A true partner invests and believes in their vendor’s story. As a solution-selling business with a client-centric approach, Atturra is well-positioned for sustained growth and profitability with our Boomi business. The combination of our strong financial performance, growing market presence, and differentiated product offering provides us with confidence in our ability to deliver value for Boomi customer success, and we look forward to mutually driving innovation forward in the years ahead.”
- July 5, 2026Business
First Official hololive Mobile Game "hololive Dreams" Launching Simultaneously Worldwide* on Thursday, July 23!
CyberAgent, Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Takahiro Yamauchi; TSE Prime Market: Code 4751) announced that its consolidated subsidiary, QualiArts, Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Yoshitatsu Tsujioka), in joint development with COVER Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Motoaki Tanigo), will simultaneously release "hololive Dreams," the first official smartphone game for "hololive" worldwide on Thursday, July 23, 2026. "hololive Dreams" (abbreviated as "holodori") is the first official smartphone game for hololive, featuring a total of over 50 talents belonging to the female VTuber group "hololive". Pre-Registration for hololive Dreams is available at the following links: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6756641249 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=game.qualiarts.hololive.dreams.com Official Website: https://www.hololive-dreams.com/en *Excluding certain regions. Release Date for “holodori” Finally Confirmed!! The release date for "holodori" has been officially set for Thursday, July 23, 2026. *Excluding some regions. In addition, the official holodori X account will host a hashtag campaign where participants can enter for a chance to win official holodori merchandise. ▼ How to participate 1. Post with the hashtag “#holodoriJuly23Launch” 2. From those who post, 150 winners will receive official holodori merchandise. Steam Version Also Confirmed! The Steam version of “holodori” has also been confirmed. Players will be able to enjoy an immersive experience on a large screen with the holomems**, and data synchronization with the smartphone version will also be possible. The Steam store page will also be available for wishlisting. Please see the URL below. URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4282500/hololive_Dreams/ **A collective term for talents belonging to hololive, an abbreviation for "hololive members" Total Pre-Registrations Surpass 1.3 Million! To commemorate exceeding 1.3 million pre-registered users for "holodori" a total of 3 additional "Gacha Tickets" will be given. *The in-game milestone rewards confirmed as of the 1.3 million pre-registration milestone are as follows. 500,000: 2,500 Diamonds (equivalent to 10 Gacha pulls) 600,000: Memory "Live Stage Day/Night" (can be displayed in the Theme Park!) 700,000: Memory "Park Day/Night" (can be displayed in the Theme Park!) 800,000: ★4+ Guaranteed Gacha Ticket (Guaranteed ★4 or higher!) 900,000: Music Disk x3 (Items exchangeable for songs!) 1,000,000: Pixel Sunglasses for all 54 talents (Wearable in-game!) 1,300,000: Gacha Ticket x3 In the pre-registration campaign, if the total number of pre-registered users exceeds 1.5 million, a "Kawaii Hairpins" will be added to the rewards. If you have not yet registered, please take this opportunity to do so. hololive 9th Anniversary Event Confirmed! To celebrate the 9th anniversary of the female VTuber group "hololive", we are pleased to announce that a special event will be held in connection with “holodori”. This event is currently scheduled to take place around October 2026. Please note that specific details regarding the event's content will be revealed sequentially through official special programs and other channels following the game's service launch on Thursday, July 23rd. Pre-registration Campaign Part 4 Also Underway! It has been decided that an additional pre-registration campaign, Part 4, will be held from Friday, July 3 to Wednesday, July 22, the day before the release. This campaign gives participants the chance to win exciting prizes through a prize drawing, so be sure to take part. ▼ Featured Rewards ・hololive 9th Anniversary x holodori Event Tickets ・TURTLE BEACH Collaboration Headphones ・Various Gift Codes "hololive Dreams", the official smartphone game packed with the "hololive essence" fans have been waiting for. Please pre-register and look forward to the app's release. 【hololive Dreams Overview】 Title: hololive Dreams (holodori) Genre: Rhythm & RPG Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available) Supported OS: iOS/Android/Steam (May not be available on some devices) App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6756641249 GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=game.qualiarts.hololive.dreams.com Official Website: https://hololive-dreams.com/en Official X(Japanese): @hololive_dreams ( https://x.com/hololive_dreams ) Official X (English): @holo_dreams_en ( https://x.com/holo_dreams_en ) Copyright: ©️ COVER / ©️ QualiArts, Inc. Published by: QualiArts, Inc. Development/Operations: COVER Corporation / QualiArts, Inc.
- July 5, 2026Business
Aurizon Community Giving Fund: investing in regional community projects
Aurizon has announced the latest recipients of its Community Giving Fund (CGF), investing in a range of projects delivering practical benefits across regional communities in Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and South Australia. In this round, funding will support initiatives across environment, education, health and wellbeing, and community safety. Aurizon Managing Director & CEO Andrew Harding said the latest round highlights the impact of locally led initiatives across regional Australia. “Local organisations understand what their communities need and are delivering practical solutions, from improving safety and healthcare to supporting young people and protecting the environment,” Mr Harding said. “We’re proud to invest in these initiatives and support projects that deliver real outcomes in the regions where our people live and work.” For example, in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, the Mackay Isaac Koala Conservation Network will deliver critical rescue and trauma care for injured koalas, supporting efforts to protect the endangered species. In Western Australia, The Footpath Library will provide literacy kits for children in crisis accommodation, improving access to books and supporting early learning and development. CareFlight has received funding to equip its Northern Territory aeromedical service with specialised blood warming equipment, enhancing patient care during critical retrieval operations. In New South Wales, the Greta Rural Fire Brigade will strengthen its emergency response capability through new lighting and fan equipment, improving safety for volunteers and the communities they serve. In South Australia, funding will support the Roxby Downs Scout Group to deliver programs that help young people build skills, confidence and stronger community connections. A full list of recipients is available here . Background Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund distributes funds bi-annually and provides grants of up to $20,000. Over 720 charities and not-for-profit groups across Australia have received grants since the Fund was established in 2011. The next round of applications for the Community Giving Fund will open in September 2026. For more information about the Community Giving Fund visit www.aurizon.com.au/community/community-giving-fund For more information, please contact: Corporate Affairs: [email protected]
- July 5, 2026Business
EVT leads AI search with launch of EVT Hotels & Resorts app in ChatGPT
EVT Hotels & Resorts has become the first ANZ hotel group to launch its app in ChatGPT, enabling travellers to discover hotels, explore room options, access property information and begin the booking journey directly within AI-powered conversations. The launch represents the latest step in EVT's digital evolution as the business positions its hotel portfolio for the next generation of online discovery. EVT has invested in a dedicated property data hub across its hotel portfolio, designed specifically for AI systems. The initiative provides structured, machinereadable hotel and room data that allows AI platforms to better understand, surface and recommend EVT properties within conversational search experiences. As consumer behaviour shifts from traditional search engines to AI-assisted discovery, EVT is actively reshaping how its brands appear across the sources and platforms trusted by leading AI models. Andrew Turner, EVT Group General Manager of Technology and Digital, said the launch reflects EVT's focus on innovating and adapting to changing guest behaviours, to ensure its brands remain visible where travellers are increasingly seeking inspiration and information. "The way travellers discover and evaluate hotels is evolving rapidly. AI-powered search and conversational experiences are becoming an important part of the customer journey, and we see a significant opportunity to ensure our brands and properties are represented accurately and effectively in these environments." The initiative has included the development of structured hotel content, optimisation of how information appears in AI-generated responses, and ongoing monitoring of how leading AI models reference and recommend EVT brands. Unlike traditional search optimisation, EVT is actively analysing thousands of AIgenerated responses to understand how different models interpret and surface hotel information, providing valuable insights that can be incorporated back into its content and data strategy. "For years the focus has been on where a brand ranks in search results. The emerging question is why an AI model would recommend a particular hotel in the first place. That requires a different approach to content, data and digital visibility, and we're investing accordingly," said Turner. Through the ChatGPT app, guests can: Discover EVT Hotels & Resorts properties through natural language conversations Explore room types and property information Ask questions before or during their stay Begin the booking journey directly from within ChatGPT The launch reinforces EVT's broader commitment to innovation and delivering seamless, technology-enabled guest experiences across its portfolio.
- July 5, 2026Business
First Heavy-Duty Humanoid Robot Powered by CATL Batteries Goes Live in CATL Factory
CATL and Galbot have officially signed a global strategic cooperation agreement. The partnership will focus on upgrading smart manufacturing lines, accelerating the global expansion and large-scale application of AI humanoid robots, and jointly developing the world's first aftermarket service standard for AI humanoid robots. 01 50 kg-Class Payload: Designed for Hazardous, Repetitive and Physically Demanding Manufacturing Tasks Central to the collaboration is Galbot S1, a heavy-duty humanoid robot developed by Galbot. It is the world's first AI humanoid robot in regular operation that is powered by CATL batteries. Core Features: Dual-arm 50 kg payload capacity, vision-only centimeter-level precision positioning, and 360° omnidirectional obstacle avoidance. Additionally, the CATL battery cells feature cathodes with particle-size grading technology, low-lithium-consumption anodes, and a bionic self-healing electrolyte, achieving a cell failure rate at the parts per billion (PPB) level. This delivers up to 8 hours of continuous operation while ensuring extended service life and a high level of safety for production line operations. Production Applications: Galbot S1 has been deployed on CATL’s intelligent production lines, performing extended autonomous operations in module and battery pack manufacturing. It will directly replace human workers in high-intensity processes such as material handling and picking, significantly reducing physical workload for shop floor workers. 02 Extending CATL's After-Sales Network to Humanoid Robots CATL's NING Service Network, with its well-established service system covering battery inspection, maintenance, and recycling, will officially extend its scope from power batteries and energy storage systems to AI humanoid robots. Through this initiative, the company will also establish the world's first aftermarket service standard for AI humanoid robots.
- July 5, 2026Business
Cathay Cargo connects global produce to the Greater Bay Area by air, land and sea
Cathay Cargo today announced a major milestone in reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as the international cargo gateway for the wider Greater Bay Area (GBA), with the establishment of a fully integrated intermodal perishables network spanning air, land and sea. A new refrigerated barge service now connects Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) directly to Cathay Cargo Terminal Dongguan, while the Air-Land Fresh Lane has been extended across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to serve Macao. Together with the established air-to-air service to Guangzhou, shippers now benefit from more routing choices, stronger cold-chain assurance, and improved access to one of Asia’s most dynamic consumer markets. Cathay General Manager Cargo Commercial James Evans said: “The GBA is a key growth market for premium perishables, and we have listened closely to our customers by enhancing connectivity and strengthening service assurance across every touchpoint. With three intermodal routes now fully operational — each offering distinct advantages in speed, cost and flexibility — we remain committed to further expanding our network as demand continues to grow, while reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a world-leading air cargo hub.” The first air-sea perishables solution for the GBA The new barge service unlocks the first commercial air-sea transport of refrigerated perishables into the wider GBA from Hong Kong, now fully operational following successful trials in early 2026. Shipments are loaded pallet-intact without breakdown, preserving packaging integrity and minimising handling risk. The barge sails directly to Cathay Cargo Terminal Dongguan in Humen, where consignees collect from dedicated cold storage on the pier. Unlike fixed flight schedules, the barge service offers flexible departure timings, well suited to shipments where cost efficiency takes priority over speed. Fresh to Macao in four hours The extension of the Air-Land Fresh Lane to Macao adds a new destination onto the HZMB corridor, serving the city’s premium retail and hospitality market. Perishables can reach their final destination in Macao in as few as four hours from HKIA, including all customs and quarantine processing. Pre‑cleared by Hong Kong Customs and secured with a recognised seal, shipments are typically not re‑examined at the land boundary, eliminating a significant source of delay for time-sensitive consignments. The transfer terminal’s 24/7 operations and refrigerated trucks ensure uninterrupted cold-chain integrity from aircraft to the doorstep. Three modes, one ecosystem All three routes operate under a single air waybill within the Cathay Cargo ecosystem, backed by IATA CEIV Fresh certification expertise, giving shippers seamless, end-to-end cold-chain assurance. Each route is designed to address a distinct shipper need: Air-air: Offering bellyhold capacity on up to three daily passenger flights between Hong Kong and Guangzhou for time-critical cargo, with airside transfers and early-morning arrivals aligned to wholesale market cycles. Air-land : Cross-boundary cold-chain truck service via the HZMB to Zhuhai and Macao with direct delivery to customers. Air-sea: A new refrigerated link to Dongguan providing a cost-efficient, schedule-flexible alternative for less time-sensitive consignments. Eligible shipments using the Air-Land Fresh Lane into the GBA may also enjoy promotional trucking rates under the Airport Authority Hong Kong's Cross-boundary Trucking Subsidy Scheme, available until 31 December 2026. For more information, please visit www.cathaycargo.com .
- July 5, 2026Business
National Museum of Asian Art Partners With TOPPAN To Launch New Digital and Virtual Reality Projects
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Art and Japan-based TOPPAN Inc. are partnering to advance the museum’s growing digitization efforts, starting with implementation of cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality experiences. This partnership helps propel various goals in the museum’s strategic plan , including expansion of digital content, integration of technology-driven experiences and increasing audience reach. In its first collaborative project with the museum, TOPPAN will develop digital content for a virtual reality simulation of the Peacock Room, scheduled for completion in early 2027. The room, created by artist James McNeill Whistler, is one of the centerpieces of the museum, a synthesis of Whistler’s design ideas and influence drawn from the arts of Japan and China. Other projects outlined in the contract include digitally archiving works from the museum’s collection and making this content fully accessible worldwide. “There are so many stories, nuances and meanings behind a work of art that we’re not always able to experience within the physical space,” said Chase F. Robinson, director of the National Museum of Asian Art. “Digitization can make these stories come alive, if we embrace the technology. Through our contract with TOPPAN, we welcome technological innovation as a necessary tool to reach widespread audiences and to help them connect with the art in a more personalized, intimate way.” While much of the museum’s artwork can be shared with other institutions, the museum’s original objects—the collection of museum founder, Charles Lang Freer—must physically remain within the museum. When he donated the entirety of his art collection as a gift to the nation , Freer included a built-in contingency restricting loans. For this reason, the digital expansion of Freer’s collection through collaboration with TOPPAN is essential to share these works globally. Established in Tokyo in 1900, TOPPAN is a leading figure in printing, packaging, electronics and digital solutions both in Japan and globally. Since 2007, the company has spearheaded 4K virtual-reality projects around the world. Part of TOPPAN’s work for the Peacock Room virtual-reality project will include animating objects and artwork within the space, while overlaying audio of historical stories of controversy and intrigue associated with the room. These extra sensory layers will allow visitor interaction and understanding of the room that are not possible in the physical room itself. The contract also supports a framework for continued collaboration on projects that represent cultural exchange between the United States and Japan, with a focus on Japanese art. “We are both a printing company with a 125-year history and a modern-day leader of digital solutions, continually embracing the latest and greatest in technological advancements,” said Motomichi Nakajima, head of TOPPAN's Cultural Innovation Division. “In a way, we parallel the story of the National Museum of Asian Art—as an older organization that continually embarks on the new—to increase opportunities for public engagement with art and culture.” Chase F. Robinson (left), director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, with TOPPAN Holdings President and COO Satoshi Oya. About the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art opened in 1923 as America’s first national art museum and the first Asian art museum in the United States. It now stewards one of the world’s most important collections of Asian art , with works dating from antiquity to the present. The museum also hosts an important collection of 19th- and early 20th-century American art. Through an ambitious program of collection, conservation, exhibitions, programming and research, the museum serves as a global and national resource for understanding the arts and cultures of Asia and their interaction with America, past and present. By presenting the arts and cultures of Asia in their extraordinary diversity, the museum aims to exemplify foundational ideals of curiosity, creativity and respect. In a world growing ever more interdependent, the museum values cross-cultural understanding as a crucial element of personal and collective well-being. Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the museum is free and open 364 days a year (closed Dec. 25). The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum, education and research complex and welcomes millions of visitors yearly. For more information about the National Museum of Asian Art, visit asia.si.edu . About the TOPPAN Group Established in Tokyo in 1900, the TOPPAN Group is a leading and diversified global provider committed to delivering sustainable, integrated solutions in fields including printing, communications, security, packaging, décor materials, electronics, and digital transformation. The TOPPAN Group’s global team of more than 50,000 employees offers optimal solutions enabled by industry-leading expertise and technologies to address the diverse challenges of every business sector and society and contribute to the achievement of shared sustainability goals. https://www.holdings.toppan.com/en/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/toppan/
- July 5, 2026Business
Developed Asia-Pacific Real Estate: Adding Resilience and Growth to Global Portfolios Through Selective Deployment
For investors looking for diversification, the opportunity in developed Asia-Pacific (APAC) is not a broad regional call but a market- and sector-specific one that capitalises on transparent developed markets, supportive financing and real estate market conditions, and identifying investments where income resilience can be complemented by measured rental growth and value creation. While domestic markets remain cornerstones for investors, ongoing global uncertainty, shifting capital allocations and demand for more selective deployment are prompting investors to think harder about where genuine diversification can be found. Viewed through a global portfolio lens, developed APAC deserves a closer look. Across Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea, the region offers consistent policy frameworks, rule of law and transparent real estate markets. Central banks credibility provides more predictable paths for policy rates and therefore yield visibility. Supply dynamics are also becoming more supportive. Construction costs remain materially above pre-COVID levels across key markets, while higher financing costs, labour shortages and supply-chain uncertainty have made new development harder to justify. In select city-sector pairs, new supply is expected to contract meaningfully, reducing competitive pressure on existing assets and improving rental growth visibility. The key, however, is not to treat developed APAC as one regional trade. Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea each offer different market dynamics, sector cycles and supply-demand conditions. Correlations with Europe and the US remain relatively low, while growth patterns within the region are also varied. For global investors looking for lower risk diversified exposure, this dispersion supports diversification when capital is deployed selectively. For instance: In logistics, primary markets in Japan and South Korea are moving past near-term peak vacancy and supply, with conditions expected to tighten as new development slows. New supply is forecast to bottom out as absorption remains robust, supporting income stability and future rental growth for well-located quality assets. The living sector continues to benefit from structural drivers such as urbanisation, household fragmentation, labour mobility and affordability pressures. Japan’s multifamily sector is a clear example, supported by stable rental demand, wage growth and continued net migration into major cities. Select office markets are also showing renewed potential, particularly where limited new supply, improving utilisation and demand for high-quality space are supporting rental growth. Singapore and Tokyo are good examples, with low vacancy and strong leasing momentum. For investors seeking developed-market diversification, developed APAC provides exposure to transparent, stable markets with differentiated return potential. Capturing that opportunity, however, requires more than a broad regional allocation. It requires local insight, sector discipline and asset-level execution - which is where a regional core-plus approach can be especially well suited.
- July 5, 2026Business
From Commitments to Outcomes: Embedding Sustainability in Real Assets
As global markets navigate persistent volatility – driven by geopolitical uncertainty to the rising physical and transition risks brought about by climate change – sustainability is increasingly being evaluated through a more critical lens. Beyond commitments, investors are looking for measurable outcomes, credible transition pathways, and consistent and transparent disclosures that demonstrate how sustainability is integrated into investment decisions and portfolio management. The built environment accounts for a significant share of global emissions, so this shift is particularly pronounced in the real asset sector. For asset owners and managers, portfolio decarbonisation and environmental resilience is critical for long-term value preservation. Against this backdrop, the question is how to execute at scale, while maintaining financial discipline and transparency. Investors and regulators are also increasingly expecting disclosures to be aligned with global frameworks and internal targets that are supported by robust data, including climate-related financial disclosures under IFRS standards, and broader ESG reporting aligned with international benchmarks. At CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), we see sustainability as a key driver of long-term value creation across our global real asset platform. Sustainability targets are embedded within performance frameworks and linked to management remuneration, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution across the organisation. Translating strategy into measurable outcomes CLI recently published its Global Sustainability Report 2025 – our 17th edition – outlining our approach of embedding sustainability into the core of how we invest, operate and manage our platform. Since 2019, we have achieved: · 18.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity · 15.6% reduction in energy consumption intensity · 22.4% reduction in water consumption intensity · 44.1% reduction in waste intensity These improvements point to CLI’s coordinated effort to address resource efficiency and emissions holistically across our global portfolio, which has been achieved within the context of ongoing portfolio growth. For CLI, a global real asset manager with a growing portfolio, the challenge is to not only reduce emissions within a static footprint or a single asset, but to effectively manage carbon intensity through operational discipline, data visibility and portfolio-level execution. Scaling sustainability across a global platform One of the primary challenges is the ability to replicate processes and policy across markets and asset classes. Pilot projects and individual “green assets” are no longer sufficient. What matters is whether sustainability and innovation, and energy conservation measures such as consumption reduction and improvement in energy efficiency, as well as the adoption of renewable energy, can be embedded consistently across geographies, asset classes and operating platforms. In 2025, 66% of CLI’s global portfolio achieved green building certification, reflecting steady progress in improving asset-level performance. Notable highlights include 30 business park buildings in India certified LEED Platinum or IGBC Platinum; and 21 buildings in Singapore certified BCA Green Mark Platinum (including BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy for one logistics building, one office-retail building and one commercial building). At the same time, we expanded renewable energy procurement (including rooftop deployment) across more than 130 properties globally, while increasing engagement with tenants to address downstream emissions through green leases and operational collaboration. All stakeholders need to do their part, and coordination is required not just by asset managers, but across tenants, suppliers and capital partners. With Scope 3 emissions coming under greater scrutiny, this ecosystem approach has become even more critical. Navigating a complex but necessary transition The transition to a low-carbon built environment will not be linear. Stakeholder expectations will continue to evolve amidst market volatility, a global energy crisis, and worldwide uncertainty. Structural constraints, ranging from energy market dynamics to technological readiness, also continue to shape the pace of change. Clarity of direction and consistency of execution is paramount. CLI’s 2030 Sustainability Master Plan (SMP 2030) provides a clear framework to guide this journey, with our science-based targets, validated against a 1.5°C trajectory, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030, and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. CLI adopts a structured carbon mitigation hierarchy that prioritises the avoidance and reduction of emissions through better design and energy efficiency, concurrently scaling renewable energy deployment and the deployment of high-quality carbon offsets as the last-mile option to address residual carbon. This includes applying sustainable design principles early on to reduce resource consumption, deploying high-efficiency building systems and smart analytics to optimise asset performance, and expanding both onsite renewable generation and offsite green power procurement. Achieving these goals will require a multi-pronged and balanced approach comprising a combination of levers deployed progressively across the asset life cycle, including combining innovation in construction techniques, operational improvements, renewable energy deployment, innovation and ecosystem partnerships across the value chain. The growing link between sustainability and capital Sustainability is increasingly shaping capital allocation decisions. Capital is flowing towards platforms that can demonstrate not just intent, but consistent execution. In recent years, the rise of sustainable finance instruments has created a more direct linkage between environmental performance and funding conditions. CLI continues to explore new ways to improve its financial flexibility and resilience through sustainable financing instruments, reinforcing its commitment to responsible growth. Sustainability-linked loans and bonds, green loans and bonds, and green perpetual securities are pegged to specific targets, including performance ratings on global ESG indices, minimum green building certification levels of the underlying portfolio, and specific targets for reduction in carbon, energy and water intensities as described in SMP 2030. In 2025, CLI and its listed funds secured S$5.7 billion in sustainable finance, bringing cumulative sustainable financing to approximately S$26 billion since 2018. Reduced interest rates from sustainability-linked loans and bonds can be redeployed to support CLI’s decarbonisation initiatives, spurring better outcomes. Sustainability that’s executed with discipline can strengthen financial resilience through broader access to capital pools, enhanced asset competitiveness and long-term value creation. For asset managers, this reinforces the importance of aligning sustainability and operational outcomes with financing structures and capital allocation. The human capital challenge behind sustainable execution Beyond technical or capital concerns, sustainability is also a human capital challenge. At CLI, women comprise 36% of senior management, while 25% of the Board are female, reflecting our deliberate focus on leadership and board diversity. CLI invests significantly in workforce capability building, with staff completing approximately 240,000 training hours in 2025, alongside notable participation in ESG (96%), anti-corruption (93%) and cybersecurity (89%) training. Targets have also been set for sustainability-related training across the organisation. Beyond representation metrics, CLI continues to strengthen internal platforms that support inclusion and professional development, including an employee-driven network that fosters mentorship and leadership development across markets. Launched in 2025, the CLI Women’s Network, which aligns with the company’s business priorities and ESG goals, fosters a supportive environment for professional growth, leadership and networking opportunities. One of the activities organised by the network was a panel discussion of CLI senior management on Women Leadership, and a fireside chat with CLI Board member Judy Hsu, who shared reflections on pivotal career moments, staying true to values, championing women, and making decisions that shape people, culture and impact. Sustaining momentum As the global transition accelerates, sustainability is no longer an alternative or an adjunct to investment strategy. It is increasingly considered in the capital allocation process; used in identifying targets for acquisition or divestment; and in deciding how assets are managed to ensure that long-term value is created. For asset managers like CLI, the priority now is to keep pace with this shift, but to deliver progress while staying grounded in outcomes that are credible and enduring.
- July 5, 2026Business
Amata VN Holds Official Launch Ceremony and Strategic MOUs Signing with Government Witnessed
For Amata City Phu Tho - Doan Hung Industrial Park During Thai Connect Amata VN Public Company Limited marked the official launch of the Amata City Phu Tho project during Thai Connect 2026 in Phu Tho, a Vietnam – Thailand investment promotion programme jointly organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal Thai Embassy in Vietnam, and the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromaya, Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam; Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam; Mr. Tran Duy Dong, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; representatives from various departments and sectors of Phu Tho province; and Ms. Somhatai Panichewa, CEO of Amata VN, jointly pressed the button to launch Amata City Phu Tho project. The launch ceremony was held at the Phu Tho Provincial Cultural and Arts Center, formed part of a two-day programme bringing together government agencies, provincial leaders, business associations, and companies from both countries to promote investment cooperation and sustainable development. Among those present were H.E. Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya, Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam; Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam; Mr. Tran Duy Dong, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Phu Tho People’s Committee; along with representatives from central ministries, neighboring provinces, and leaders of Phu Tho’s departments and agencies, underscoring official support for the project. Representing Amata VN were CEO Mrs. Somhatai Panichewa, Deputy CEO Mr. Osamu Sudo, and General Director of Amata City Ha Long and Amata City Phu Tho Mr. Nguyen Van Nhan, together with other senior executives. Doan Hung Industrial Park (Amata City Phu Tho project) Amata City Phu Tho, also known as Doan Hung Industrial Park, spans 475.67 hectares with a total investment of US$185 million. The project follows key milestones already set out in earlier announcements, from the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in May 2025 to the receipt of investment approvals in December 2025, leading to its official launch at Thai Connect 2026. Amata City Phu Tho Project Positioned as a vital industrial hub in the Northern Gateway of Phu Tho province, Amata City Phu Tho boasts exceptional connectivity. Its direct access to National Road 70 and the Phu Tho – Tuyen Quang Expressway ensures seamless connectivity to the Hanoi – Lao Cai Expressway, drastically reducing freight times to the Lao Cai Border Gate with China, Noi Bai International Airport and seaports. This logistical edge is further amplified by a planned railway linking Lao Cai to Quang Ninh, positioning the park to become the new industrial hub for the Northern Midlands. The project will be developed in two phases, with Phase 1 covering 239.43 hectares from 2025 to 2029. It is designed to attract high-value industries such as advanced manufacturing, electronics, semiconductors, supporting industries, and clean technology, helping strengthen Phu Tho’s position as an emerging industrial base in Northern Vietnam. Strategic MOU Signing During Thai Connect 2026, Mr. Nguyen Van Nhan, General Director of Amata City Phu Tho, signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with multiple domestic and international strategic partners, including Marubeni Corporation, Bangkok Bank, Nippon Koei, Yokohama Urban Solution Alliance, VinEnergo, Winner Sky Property, and Phu Tho Vocational College. Additionally, Amata VN also signed an MOU with Winner Sky Property (JEIL) and Korean Land & Housing to foster cooperation in smart industrial park development. Amata City Phu Tho and Amata VN exchanged MOUs with partners These partnership agreements focus on key areas such as human resource development, investment promotion, financial support, renewable energy, logistics, and smart industrial park development. These serve as critical foundations that will drive the development of Amata City Phu Tho toward a modern, sustainable, and future-ready vision. Mr. Osamu Sudo, Deputy CEO of Amata Vietnam shared his practical insights regarding developing smart industrial urban infrastructure On the sidelines of the ceremony, Mr. Osamu Sudo, Deputy CEO of Amata VN, participated in the panel discussion as the investor developing smart industrial urban infrastructure, sharing practical insights and proposing support for businesses to develop in a more sustainable and modern direction, in line with the strategic development direction of both countries. Through this event, Amata VN once again reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development in Vietnam. Looking ahead, Amata City Phu Tho project is set to not only drive investment and economic growth for the province but also further strengthen the diplomatic relation and strategic cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand. About Amata and Amata VN Amata is a leading developer of integrated industrial cities and related infrastructure in Southeast Asia, with more than 50 years of experience creating modern industrial ecosystems and currently hosting over 1,600 factories and commercial outlets across Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. In Vietnam, Amata VN serves as the Group’s strategic investment arm, overseeing eight projects — five industrial parks and three townships — with more than 3,415 hectares under development. Across its Vietnam portfolio, the company supports over 220 tenants, has helped create approximately 62,100 jobs, and has attracted more than US$6.7 billion in investment capital, underscoring its long-term contribution to Vietnam’s industrial development — in line with Amata’s ALL WIN philosophy of creating shared value for business, communities and sustainable growth. ***** For inquiries, please contact Communications, Amata Corporation PCL, [email protected]
- July 5, 2026Business
Amata Steers Regional Expansion in Volatile Era with Appointment of Industry Veteran Roongrote Rangsiyophash as Strategic Advisor
Amata Corporation PCL, South-East Asia’s leading industrial city developer, announced a major reinforcement of its advisory leadership team with the appointment of Roongrote Rangsiyopash as a strategic Advisor. The move comes at a defining juncture as Amata accelerates its multi-country expansion across ASEAN amidst deep global geopolitical realignments and a shifting macroeconomic landscape. Mr. Roongrote, 62, is one of Thailand’s most prominent industrial leaders and corporate strategists. He served as CEO & President of Siam Cement Group (SCG) from 2016 to 2023, where he successfully spearheaded regional expansion, navigated complex market disruptions, and drove a pioneering decarbonisation and ESG agenda. Holding an MBA from Harvard Business School, an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a B.E. in Mining Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, his expertise spans large-scale industrial management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), crisis management, and global strategic planning. He currently holds significant board positions. The high-caliber appointment aligns perfectly with Amata’s current corporate restructuring and aggressive 2026 growth mandate. Driven by the "China Plus One" manufacturing diversification trend and accelerating foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, Amata has mounted a bold strategy to "not put all its eggs in one basket", offering investors properties across Thailand, Vietnam, and a newly debuted strategic hub in the North of Laos. Amata bets on ASEAN as the neutral staging ground for international capital, backed with an 10-billion-baht regional investment push into Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Mr. Roongrote’s appointment to Amata’s leadership team as Strategic Advisor will enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Directors, executive committee, and senior management. His role will strengthen business development and strategic decision-making, as well as refine risk-mitigation frameworks. This addition will help boost the confidence of investors, stakeholders, and business partners across our international network. The company is steadfast in its commitment to developing high-quality industrial cities with robust industrial ecosystems. It continues to broaden its operations, supporting industrial growth and transformation in Thailand and throughout the region, with a firm alignment to ESG principles to foster stable and sustainable progress. These initiatives are laying the foundation for a future-ready industrial city that will welcome new investments. By leveraging his extensive, world-class expertise in large-scale industrial management, regional market expansion, and financial leadership, he will help enhance the company’s competitiveness and support its long-term growth strategy. This will also strengthen Amata’s operational capacity to accommodate the ongoing high-tech manufacturing relocations, enabling the company to navigate the complex challenges of today’s global business landscape.
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