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Bluffton Painting Named “Best Painting Contractor in Bluffton” by Living Local Guide
Bluffton Painting, the Lowcountry’s trusted choice for high-quality residential and commercial painting, has been named the Best Painting Contractor in Bluffton, South Carolina by Living Local Guide in its annual Best Home Service Contractors 2026 awards . A Community Honor Built on Craftsmanship and Care For years, Bluffton Painting has set the standard for painting services in the Lowcountry, combining meticulous surface preparation, high-quality materials, and a customer-first approach. The company specializes in both interior painting in Bluffton and exterior painting in Bluffton , providing homeowners and businesses with beautiful, lasting finishes designed to withstand the unique coastal climate. “Being named Bluffton’s top painting contractor by Living Local Guide is a true honor,” said Gabriel Orta, owner of Bluffton Painting. “Our team takes pride in every brush stroke, whether it’s refreshing a family kitchen, repainting a coastal home exterior, or restoring one of Bluffton’s historic properties. This recognition reflects our commitment to craftsmanship and community.” Why Bluffton Painting Stands Out Attention to Detail: Every project begins with detailed prep work, including drywall repair, sanding, priming, and protecting surfaces to ensure a flawless finish. Local Expertise: From coastal humidity to sun exposure, Bluffton Painting understands how Lowcountry conditions affect paint performance and uses the right products for long-lasting results. Professional Service: On-time scheduling, transparent estimates, and clean, respectful crews define the Bluffton Painting experience. Interior and Exterior Excellence: Whether updating interiors with warm, coastal-inspired colors or revitalizing exteriors with durable, weather-resistant coatings, Bluffton Painting delivers results that elevate curb appeal and protect your investment. About the Living Local Guide Award Living Local Guide curates its annual list of Best Home Service Contractors in the Lowcountry based on craftsmanship, reliability, customer reviews, and community reputation. The 2026 winners represent the highest standards across categories including painting, roofing, landscaping, and renovation. Looking Ahead Bluffton Painting plans to continue expanding its residential and commercial services across Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Okatie, bringing its signature quality and care to even more homes and businesses. The team remains dedicated to delivering results that make clients proud to show off their space, inside and out.
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- November 20, 2025Business
Chinese Open-Source Power Shines on the Global Stage: Highgo Database and IvorySQL Open-Source Database Community Make a Splash at GITEX GLOBAL 2025
From October 13 to 17, 2025, one of the world’s most influential technology events—GITEX GLOBAL 2025—was held at the Dubai World Trade Center. Under the theme "AI Everywhere," the exhibition brought together over 6,800 tech companies and 2,000 startups from more than 180 countries, focusing on cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 6G communication, and sustainable technology. The event explored how intelligent technologies empower government governance, business operations, and public services, driving global digital transformation and innovation growth. Highgo Database made a prominent appearance at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, showcasing its open-source product, the IvorySQL Open-Source Database. The team engaged with global tech enthusiasts and industry experts to explore the future of database technologies and innovations. As the global wave of digitalization and intelligence accelerates, Highgo, a leading Chinese firm in database sector, has remained steadfast in its commitment to open-source community. With the mission of "Linking the world through open-source," Highgo actively contributes to the core development of PostgreSQL, while also playing an instrumental role in organizing and supporting the PostgreSQL open-source community. To date, Highgo has submitted over 1.5 million lines of code to the PostgreSQL community, published more than 100 technical articles, and contributed over 800 patches and bug fixes, providing strong support for the continued growth of the PostgreSQL ecosystem. Building on the global open-source PostgreSQL technology foundation, Highgo has successfully developed a series of database products and founded the IvorySQL open-source database community. IvorySQL aligns closely with international community technology trends, ensuring rapid version iterations and synchronization with the latest PostgreSQL kernel versions. It also ensures compatibility with a wide range of PostgreSQL tools and extensions. Featuring a dual-parser architecture, IvorySQL is 100% compatible with native PostgreSQL and offers customized tool services tailored to user needs. The product also provides comprehensive Oracle compatibility, excelling in SQL and PL/SQL compatibility, offering enterprises an efficient, stable, and flexible database solution. The Middle East is a crucial region for the "Belt and Road" initiative. With its open economic policies and favorable financial environment, it has become a key market for Chinese tech companies to expand internationally. Highgo Database’s participation in GITEX GLOBAL 2025 marks a pivotal step in its strategy to enter the Middle Eastern market and advance its internationalization efforts. Throughout the exhibition, Highgo's team engaged in in-depth discussions with global tech professionals and industry experts, sharing insights on cutting-edge database technologies and open-source ecosystem development, while showcasing an integrated "technology output + industry application + service support" ecosystem for global expansion. This highlighted the company’s comprehensive strength in database technologies. In recent years, Highgo has continuously enhanced product performance and service quality, laying a solid foundation for expanding its international market presence. With the successful conclusion of GITEX GLOBAL 2025, Highgo’s internationalization journey has entered a new stage. Looking ahead, Highgo will further increase its investment in research and development, deepen global open-source ecosystem collaborations, and drive innovative applications and high-quality development of database technologies across a broader range of industries, contributing to global digital transformation with the power of Chinese innovation.
- November 20, 2025Business
Frasers Property Thailand achieves local and international sustainability benchmarks
Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or “FPT” has reaffirmed its sustainability leadership in Thailand’s real estate sector by attaining two prestigious Thai and international sustainability standards. The achievements reflect the company’s tangible progress and steadfast commitment to integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations into its business while continuously advancing its operations. This year, FPT received the highest 5-Star “Excellent” rating for the sixth consecutive year in the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies (CGR), conducted by the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) with support from The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC). FPT’s recognition demonstrates its outstanding governance practices along four categories evaluated: Rights and Equitable Treatment of Shareholders, Role of Stakeholders and Business Sustainability, Disclosure and Transparency, and Board Responsibilities. Concurrently, FPT participated in the GRESB Real Estate Assessment, a widely recognised international benchmark for evaluating and reporting the sustainability performance of the real estate sector. The company achieved the highest ‘A’ rating for sustainability disclosure and was awarded the GRESB Green Star in both the Standing Investments and Development Projects categories. The assessment criteria comprehensively cover both the management policy and the performance results in sustainability, including promoting the use of environmentally friendly construction materials, efficient natural resource management, risk management, building certification, and stakeholder engagement, among others. FPT’s local and international recognition underscores the robust efforts of FPT as an integrated real estate platform to integrate ESG considerations while driving stable growth across its residential, industrial, and commercial businesses. Furthermore, it reflects the company's commitment to elevating sustainability practices across all business units, creating long-term value, and fostering trust among all stakeholders.
- November 20, 2025Business
Delta and Siemens to Complement their Power Solutions to Help Customers Cut Data Center Deployment Time, Costs, and Carbon Emissio
Delta, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, and Siemens Smart Infrastructure have formalized a global partnership to deliver prefabricated, modular power solutions designed to accelerate the deployment of data center infrastructure , while significantly reducing CAPEX. The partnership will ensure hyperscale and colocation operators enjoy a strategic advantage in the competitive AI and cloud computing data center market, with the highest performance in power management and reliability. Victor Cheng, CEO of Delta Electronics (Thailand) said, "The fast-growing AI trend requires dynamic collaboration with partners, a core of Delta’s long-term strategy. Hosting this agreement signing in Thailand reinforces the strategic importance of our global manufacturing and integration capabilities. By activating our integration hubs across APAC and EMEA, we are bringing a transformative solution to the market: a prefabricated, modular solution that ensures fast, localized delivery, enhanced project certainty, and accelerated time-to-market for new capacity.” "Our partnership with Delta represents an important milestone for data center construction in the world's fastest-growing markets," said Stephan May, CEO of Electrification & Automation at Siemens Smart Infrastructure . "By combining Siemens' electrical power distribution and engineering services with Delta's high-efficiency UPS, battery and cooling offerings, together we are delivering a prefabricated, customizable solution that can drastically cut time-to-market by up to half. This approach also lowers construction risk with better predictability, while enhancing energy efficiency and supporting the long-term sustainability goals of our customers.” Jimmy Yiin, Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations, Delta Electronics, Inc., said, "Delta's commitment to energy efficiency is foundational to this agreement. By leveraging our expertise in power solutions from grid to chip, which enables us to architect the system closer to the critical load, our Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), batteries, and advanced thermal management technologies are uniquely designed for the high-density demands of the AI era. Working with Siemens allows us to further expand the reach of our cutting-edge, energy-saving solutions rapidly through a single, globally supported supply chain across EMEA and APAC.” The core of the agreement centers on the delivery of prefabricated, integrated containerized power solutions (SKIDs, eHouses) . By prefabricating and pre-testing these modular power systems off-site with an optimized layout, the solution provides a standardized, plug-and-play approach that reduces time-to-market by up to 50%, lowers construction risk, and maximizes valuable data center square footage. The efficient design can provide up to 20% CAPEX reduction and up to 27% lower carbon emissions by using less concrete in the space-optimized layout. Siemens and Delta are committed to leveraging partnerships which complement their expertise and portfolio to create the best outcomes for their customers. By connecting the dots between major players across the value chain, this partner ecosystem approach fosters innovation and encourages the interoperability required to solve the worlds’ greatest challenges.
- November 20, 2025Business
Innovation and Comfort with Kaiya Baby Sleep Sacks
Kaiya Baby Unveils Innovative Camel Wool Sleep Sacks to Enhance Sleep Safety and Comfort for Babies and Toddlers As sleep safety for babies and toddlers continues to draw increased attention among new parents, the demand for natural, temperature-regulating sleepwear is rapidly growing in the North American market. Parents who want comfort and safety can use Kaiya Baby Sleep Sacks. These sleep sacks are made from natural materials and thoughtfully designed to keep newborns warm and comfortable. Examples are the Camel Wool Sleep Sack and Sleep Suit Sack. “We hope to provide parents with greater peace of mind through natural materials and thoughtful innovation,” said the founder of Kaiya Baby. This caring approach is at the heart of every design detail. Camel Wool: A Natural Solution for Baby Comfort Many of the Kaiya Baby Sleep Sacks are made with camel wool, which is known for being soft and warm. The 2.5 TOG and 3.5 TOG are Kaiya Baby’s specially designed winter styles. They offer thicker insulation to keep babies warm during colder nights while still allowing comfortable airflow. This balance helps maintain steady body temperature, giving parents confidence that their baby stays cozy without feeling weighed down. Temperature Monitoring Made Easy Studies show that over 60% of new parents worry about their baby becoming too hot or too cold at night. One great feature of Kaiya Baby Sleep Sacks is that they help monitor your baby's temperature, giving parents an easy way to avoid overheating during sleep. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the ideal sleep environment temperature for infants is 20°C–22°C (68°F–72°F), and about 70% of nighttime awakenings in infants are related to temperature discomfort. Here, the unique feature makes Kaiya stand out and makes it easy for parents to keep their baby comfortable by maintaining the ideal sleep temperature. Scientifically Designed for Safety and Comfort The filling in Kaiya Baby Sleep Sacks is equally spread out so that the warmth stays the same. In the 1.0 TOG Camel Wool Sleep Sack, the front is made with more stuffing than the back. This lets air flow through while keeping newborns warm without adding too much bulk. The Multifunctional Camel Wool Sleep Sack has a four-way zipper that makes it easy for parents to use for different sleeping situations and even stroller walks. Whether you're at home or out and about, this sleep sack will keep your baby warm and cozy. It's also soft on the skin. The Perfect Gift: A Thoughtful Keepsake for Every Baby Want to give a gift that means something for a baby shower or another special event? Kaiya Baby Sleep Sacks are great presents. Better comfort and safety, plus the custom embroidery service, give each sleep sack a special touch that makes it one of a kind. This customization turns a useful item into a beloved keepsake, whether it's a baby's name or a special message. According to the 2024 Pinterest Gift Trends Report, the popularity of sleep sacks as baby shower gifts has increased by 35%. The sleep sack can be used for many things and is made of high-quality materials, so it will be loved and used for months. It's a gift that both parents and kids will enjoy. Conclusion Kaiya Baby Sleep Sacks are the best choice because they are innovative, comfortable, and safe. Kaiya wants to provide parents peace of mind by offering things like Camel Wool Sleep Sacks, temperature tracking, and a well-thought-out design. Kaiya has won NAPPA Awards for its devotion to quality, which ensures that both newborns and parents may sleep soundly. Many American parents trust the NAPPA Awards when they choose safe and reliable baby items. They are one of the most trusted consumer awards programs in the US. Because these awards are based on stringent testing and input from real parents, winning one means that the device is safe, comfortable, and easy to use every day.
- November 20, 2025Business
St Barbara Limited : Presentations to 2025 Annual General Meeting
CHAIR’S ADDRESS 2025 Annual General Meeting, 20 November 2025 The 2025 financial year saw continued progress on our Simberi and Atlantic growth projects, alongside the successful extension of oxide processing at Simberi to maintain business continuity until the transition to sulphide ore. In preparing this year’s address, I reflected on the substantial momentum achieved across our two major development opportunities: the Simberi Expansion Project in Papua New Guinea and the 15-Mile Processing Hub in Nova Scotia. Both projects represent significant value potential, and our ongoing study and early-works programs, together with permitting improvements in Nova Scotia, have materially strengthened the platform from which we will make critical decisions in FY26. During FY25, our focus has been to take a disciplined approach to assessing our strategic and funding options with regard to these two projects and to retain optionality on them and on delivering value for our shareholders and stakeholders. When undertaking a strategic portfolio review earlier in the year and as announced, one option we pursued was the possible separation of the Atlantic assets from the broader St Barbara group. However, as the year progressed, with improving permitting environment and government support in Nova Scotia, no proposal was received that reflected the level of future value we believe the 15-Mile Processing Hub can deliver for our shareholders. Encouragingly, the permitting environment and government support for responsible resource development in Nova Scotia improved markedly during the year and has continued to do so into FY26. This shift positions St Barbara to continue advancing development of the 15-Mile Processing Hub. At Simberi the scale, quality, and long-life potential of the Simberi Expansion Project has attracted unsolicited interest. As a result, and ahead of formal funding discussions, the Board is evaluating strategic alternatives for the project that could best support the pathway to a Final Investment Decision and deliver greater value to shareholders. Several parties are in advanced due diligence, which may or may not lead to a potential transaction. People and Safety Safety remains our highest priority. The re-launch of the Safety Always program in FY25 significantly improved safety performance at Simberi. Our Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate fell from 4.1 at the end of FY24 to 1.1 at the end of FY25, and continued its downward trend to 0.2 by the end of the September quarter FY26. Simberi Expansion Project A key strategic objective for the year was the completion of the Pre- Feasibility study on the Simberi Expansion Project, which confirmed over 200,000 ounces per annum with life of mine plan extending to 13 years based on Proven and Probable Ore Reserves. Of note we advanced a key permitting milestone by lodging the early renewal of the Simberi Mining Lease, seeking to extend the mine life from 2028 to 2038. In the first quarter of FY26 the Mining Advisory Committee recommended granting the extension to the Mining Lease, and the matter has been formally submitted to the Mining Minister for approval and we await the final decision. 15 Mile Processing Hub In Nova Scotia, we advanced the 15-Mile Processing Hub Concept Study, which confirmed strong project economics as well as a dramatically reduced environmental disturbance. In addition, we continued the assessment of pumpedhydro and solar-generation opportunities at Touquoy. Operational Performance Throughout FY25, Simberi focused on maintaining business continuity and achieving operating break-even cash flow ahead of the expansion. This strategy reduces risk, strengthens operational readiness, and avoids disruption for our workforce, communities, and landowner partners. Simberi produced 51,168 ounces of gold at an All-in Sustaining Cost (AISC) of A$4,582 per ounce, meeting revised guidance. Gold sales totalled 48,354 ounces at an average realised price of A$4,428 per ounce. In Nova Scotia, we progressed the reclamation activities at the Touquoy mine and gold sales from the decommissioning of the Touquoy processing plant were 3,515 ounces at an average realised price of A$4,280 per ounce. The improved permitting conditions in Nova Scotia have continued into FY26, supporting our recent announcement of a potential re-opening of the Touquoy processing plant to process stockpiles remaining on surface after the closure in 2023. Investing for the Future A key theme for FY25 was to invest for the future and we invested A$78 million in growth capital during the year to advance the development projects in both regions. At Simberi, this included pre-expansion work such as camp expansion, installation of the new sizer, ordering the new 5.8 MW ball mill, haul-road design, geotechnical drilling, and mobile-fleet additions – key drivers behind the capital raise that we undertook in the first half of FY25. In Nova Scotia, capital supported the study work for the 15-Mile Processing Hub and the energy-storage and solargeneration opportunities at Touquoy. St Barbara ended FY25 with A$67 million in cash (excluding restricted cash of A$89 million) and A$25 million in listed investments. Early in FY26, we completed a A$58 million institutional placement – introducing new shareholders and broadening the register – to support ongoing pre-expansion works at Simberi and continued evaluation of the stockpile processing at Atlantic. Looking Ahead Our FY26 strategy focuses on advancing Simberi and Atlantic to decision points that maximise shareholder value. For Simberi, any corporate interest must be carefully weighed against our ability to fund and progress the expansion independently. Oxide production at Simberi will continue under our business-continuity strategy, targeting operating break-even cash flow. FY26 guidance for Simberi is 54,000–70,000 ounces of gold at an AISC of A$4,000–A$4,400 per ounce. The Simberi Expansion Feasibility Study is nearing completion, with outcomes expected this quarter. Work continues on long-lead procurement items, finalising Conservation and Environmental Protection Authority permit conditions, and completion of the camp expansion. A Final Investment Decision is now targeted for Q3 FY26. In Nova Scotia, the Pre-Feasibility Study for the 15-Mile Processing Hub remains on schedule for Q3 FY26. In parallel, the evaluation of the Touquoy stockpile opportunity will continue, supported by the significantly more favourable permitting environment. In relation to the tax assessments issued by the Papua New Guinea Internal Revenue Commission (IRC), the Company lodged a formal objection to all assessed amounts in February. We understand that the IRC engaged external taxation consultants to review the objections and that the consultant’s findings are now with the Deputy Commissioner. St Barbara remains committed to engaging constructively with the IRC and seek a timely and positive resolution. Conclusion As we move into FY26, we will continue applying discipline to our assessment of strategic options and funding pathways for our two major growth projects. With both the Simberi Expansion Project and the Atlantic Growth Projects advancing, the Company is well positioned to progress into development in a strong gold-price environment. I would like to acknowledge, with my thanks, our Managing Director and CEO, Andrew Strelein and his leadership team for their ongoing commitment in positioning St Barbara for this next phase, and I extend my sincere thanks to my fellow Directors, the entire St Barbara workforce, and shareholders for your ongoing support. Thank you. For more information Investor Relations David Cotterell General Manager Business Development & Investor Relations [email protected] T: +61 3 8660 1959 M: +61 447 644 648 Media Relations Paul Ryan / Russell Quinn Sodali & Co M: +61 409 296 511 / +61 403 322 097
- November 20, 2025Business
EDXM Announces Strategic Partnerships With Global Financial Institutions to Develop New Models for Stable Digital Financial Services
EDXM, a digital asset technology company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, today announced that it has entered into a new round of strategic collaborations with multiple international financial institutions to jointly explore compliant, standardized development pathways for “stable digital financial services” on a global scale. The initiative marks an important step in EDXM’s evolution from a traditional digital asset trading platform into an integrated provider of digital financial infrastructure. Founded in 2020, EDXM focuses on digital asset trading technology, risk management systems and cross-border financial infrastructure. Leveraging a distributed architecture, multi-layer encryption framework and audit-grade security model, the platform has gradually built a stable user base and technology network across North America, Europe and parts of Asia. The new collaborations are expected to provide EDXM with institutional-level compliance resources, enhanced data-driven risk controls and deeper integration with multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks. According to EDXM, the strategic partnerships will focus on three core areas: Building more robust and stable digital financial infrastructure; Strengthening transparency and risk management standards for cross-border payments; and Exploring innovative digital asset application scenarios under strict compliance requirements. Partner financial institutions will work with EDXM to assess the feasibility of using stablecoins in cross-border payment and enterprise-level settlement scenarios—specifically, how to combine the real-time characteristics of stablecoins with the prudential mechanisms of traditional banking to improve international settlement efficiency while satisfying regulatory expectations around auditability, anti-money laundering (AML) and traceability of fund flows. Sources close to the discussions indicate that the parties are placing particular emphasis on an “enterprise-grade digital asset clearing framework,” including real-time risk scoring algorithms, on-chain fund transparency modules, institutional custody structures and multi-node settlement schemes. In the future, this technology framework could be applied to cross-border e-commerce settlement, payment channels for fintech companies and digitalized fund allocation for trading and export-import enterprises. “Digital economies are shifting from a phase of rapid expansion to a stage where stability and regulatory compliance matter more than ever,” an EDXM spokesperson said. “Through close collaboration with financial institutions, EDXM aims to build a global digital financial ecosystem that combines security, transparency and sustainability, enabling users to participate in digital asset activities in a lower-risk environment.” In the area of cross-border financial services, EDXM is piloting multi-node settlement technologies to reduce cross-border payment latency and friction in on-chain transactions. The Company is also working with partners to study a “stable digital account architecture” intended to improve control, verification and reconciliation capabilities for enterprise clients’ funds management. Industry analysts note that as international regulatory frameworks for digital assets become more mature, the sector is undergoing a structural shift from “speculation-driven” to “institution-driven” growth. The collaboration between EDXM and established financial institutions not only supports the creation of more stable digital financial infrastructure, but also provides a practical blueprint for building trust between traditional finance and the emerging crypto-finance ecosystem. Since its inception, EDXM has adhered to risk management, security and technology transparency as its core principles. The Company stated that it will continue to expand its global footprint and work with more licensed financial institutions, payment providers and custodians worldwide to promote the digital finance industry’s transition toward greater resilience, compliance and maturity. As these strategic partnerships deepen, EDXM is laying a stronger foundation for the future digital financial system and delivering safer, more stable and more transparent digital financial tools for both institutional and individual users.
- November 20, 2025Business
Vector AGR Unveils Full Line of Smart Agricultural Solutions at AGRITECHNICA 2025
The world’s leading agricultural machinery exhibition, AGRITECHNICA 2025, officially opened at Messe Hannover, bringing together 2,905 exhibitors from over 150 countries. At this global event themed “Touch Smart Efficiency,” Vector AGR drew significant attention by unveiling its full range of smart agriculture products, including next-generation auto steering systems, agricultural drones, intelligent irrigation system, and unmanned ground vehicle. The company’s latest innovations underscored China’s growing strength in smart farming technologies and its commitment to advancing global agricultural efficiency. During the exhibition, Vector AGR hosted its official new product launch event — Vector AGR 2025 Launch | Smart Farming, Connected Future — on November 11. The event marked an important milestone for the company as it introduced its latest generation of intelligent agricultural equipment, underscoring its ambition to build a more efficient and interconnected global smart farming ecosystem. The new-generation auto steering systems HD818 and HD812 made their debut at the exhibition, drawing significant interest for their integrated vision guidance and intelligent spraying system. The vision guidance combines attitude sensing, path planning, and intelligent steering to enhance precision and reduce mechanical wear, while the intelligent spraying function enables speed-based quantitative and sectional control, greatly improving pesticide efficiency and reducing waste. The V180 agricultural drone also made its international debut at the exhibition. With a maximum payload capacity of 180 kilograms, it is designed for both spraying、spreading and transport tasks. Meanwhile, the VH300 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), developed for complex farming environments such as orchards and greenhouses, further demonstrated the company’s commitment to diversified innovation. Featuring autonomous path planning and modular task execution, it can be equipped with multiple operation modules — from spraying and transport to mowing — offering flexible solutions for different field conditions. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDxTDp3KoAk In addition, Vector AGR’s intelligent irrigation system was well received by professional growers for its precise control, automatic adjustment, and remote management capabilities. By connecting irrigation, spraying, and data-driven management, Vector AGR continues to expand the boundaries of smart agriculture with integrated, high-performance solutions. With over 50 countries of sales presence and a rapidly growing network of international partners, Vector AGR has become one of China’s most globally recognized providers of smart agriculture technologies. Its products have been widely adopted in farming operations across North America, South America, Europe, Russia,and Southeast Asia, providing strong support for agricultural modernization and sustainable productivity. Looking ahead, Vector AGR will continue to uphold its principles of “Intelligent, Precise, and Efficient”, leveraging Agritechnica Hannover as a key platform to deepen global collaboration, accelerate international market expansion, and drive the application of advanced smart farming solutions.
- November 20, 2025Business
Refreshing Room Essential Oil Sprays: Post-Workout Spray Recipe Guide Released
With a recent released guide, Loving Essential Oils notes the ease with which readers can make their own essential oil sprays at home. It also provides a list of suggested oils for implementation as part of spray mixtures - including peppermint, lavender, tea tree, and other popular fragrances. For more information see https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/a/blog/homemade-essential-oil-sprays-made-easy The latest guide is penned by certified aromatherapist Jennifer Lane - and as such, offers an expert perspective on oil blends that can suit enthusiasts in different contexts. Readers can expect to find ideal sprays for freshening their home interiors, repelling insects, and even sanitizing their kitchens. Peppermint, in particular, is cited as an effective spray for athletes to apply post-workout. With refreshing properties and a minty scent, mixtures that use these essential oil drops provide users with a portable means of cooling down their bodies in hot weather. Moreover, Lane associates peppermint with heightened clarity and a range of wider benefits for allergy sufferers. “The cool and minty aroma of peppermint oil can help open up the airways and provide relief from respiratory congestion and sinus issues,” writes Jennifer Lane. “It can also provide a refreshing pick-me-up and uplift your mood, making it a great choice for a mid-day energy boost.” Loving Essential Oils’ guide looks to help readers experience these benefits at home or on the go - revealing a simple procedure for creating DIY sprays. Distilled or filtered water, grain alcohol, and drops of one’s chosen essential oils are all that’s needed to create blends, advises the document - while a small glass spray bottle is suggested for storing and distributing mixtures. Unlike topical application methods - such as massage balms - sprays allow more people to enjoy the scents and extended effects of essential oils. By following the steps outlined in Loving Essential Oils’ guide, says Lane, readers can share uplifting, refreshing, and stimulating fragrances with their families, friends, and colleagues alike. As written in the guide: “Essential oils are a great way to naturally scent your home. This homemade essential oil spray recipe can be used for any type of essential oil spray you need - so feel free to experiment until you find a scent you love.” Interested parties can find Loving Essential Oils’ full DIY spray recipes guide at: https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/a/blog/homemade-essential-oil-sprays-made-easy
- November 20, 2025Business
Inside Midland Capital: The U.S.-Based FinTech Platform Redefining Intelligent Investment
Midland Capital Limited (MCG) is a U.S.-based, globally oriented financial technology and asset management platform known for integrating innovation, regulatory compliance, and intelligent investment. Established in 2015 and formally registered in 2021, the company operates under two major U.S. regulatory frameworks: oversight by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and authorization as a Money Services Business (MSB) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). SEC supervision ensures that MCG conducts its securities-related activities in compliance with stringent operational and disclosure standards, while the MSB license permits the firm to engage legally in money-transfer and digital-asset-related services under mandated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. This dual-license structure underscores MCG’s legitimacy and its strong international compliance capabilities—providing investors with a secure and trustworthy intelligent-finance environment. Guided by the vision of “connecting global capital and driving an intelligent and sustainable future,” the company aims to bridge global investment with emerging innovation. MCG is far more than a traditional asset management firm. It positions itself as a builder of an intelligent investment ecosystem powered by the convergence of artificial intelligence and financial engineering. The company’s core business spans three strategic pillars: AI-driven intelligent trading, digital asset investment, and green and sustainable finance. In intelligent trading, MCG has developed the proprietary MCG-KI platform, which leverages machine learning, quantitative models, and automated risk-control systems to deliver intelligent decision-making and execution across global equities, ETFs, options, and other asset classes. This framework significantly enhances both investment efficiency and stability. Within digital assets, the company maintains active exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader Web3 ecosystem, exploring opportunities within decentralized finance (DeFi) and contributing to the evolution of next-generation digital financial infrastructure. MCG also embeds environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its investment philosophy, with a focus on renewable energy, carbon markets, and green bonds—using capital to support the parallel advancement of environmental and economic development. By integrating AI-driven capabilities, global market insight, and responsible-investing principles, Midland Capital is building a high-efficiency, intelligent, and sustainable global financial ecosystem. Its diversified asset management solutions continue to gain traction among institutional and high-net-worth clients worldwide, consolidating MCG’s position as an emerging leader in international intelligent finance.
- November 20, 2025Business
GEN Launches Malaysia’s First Green Digital Asset at GEN Impact 2025 — Uniting Digital Assets with Real Green Impact
Green Energy Network (GEN) officially launched Malaysia’s First Green Digital Asset at its signature event, GEN Impact 2025 , marking a milestone for the country’s renewable energy transition and regulated digital asset ecosystem. Co-hosted with Gambit Group, the event demonstrated GEN’s vision of merging digital assets with real, measurable green impact powered by transparent, verifiable energy data. GEN Impact represents GEN’s long-term mission: to turn real-world clean energy infrastructure into investable digital instruments with full traceability and compliance. Through AIoT-enabled data, blockchain validation, and a regulated custody framework, GEN is reshaping how sustainable investments are created, measured, and distributed. GEN CEO Ines Yong and Gambit Group CEO Dato’ Clifford Hii officiating the signing that marks Malaysia’s First Green Digital Asset, symbolizing their partnership under a regulated hybrid trust and digital asset custodial framework. Malaysia’s First Green Digital Asset — A Transparent, Data-Backed Milestone At the event, GEN revealed its first tokenized green energy asset valued at USD 1 million, backed by a live operating facility under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement. This is Malaysia’s first digital asset directly supported by real-time verified renewable energy generation, creating an entirely new category of transparent, regulated impact investments. The asset is issued through GEN’s portfolio token $GENX , giving investors fractional access to solar, EV charging, and energy-efficiency facilities. Returns are distributed in USDC, tied directly to verified energy output, ensuring a stable, data-driven yield model with complete transparency. A visual summary of how GEN converts real-world energy infrastructure into investable $GENX digital assets — moving from PPA-backed green energy production, through on-chain verification, to investor yield distribution in USDC. GEN Core — Turning Real Energy Data Into Investable Value A highlight of GEN Impact was the unveiling of GEN Core , the AIoT and blockchain architecture powering GEN’s digital asset ecosystem. GEN Core captures electricity generation and consumption data directly from GEN’s AIoT devices, validates it at the edge, and anchors it immutably on-chain. This creates a tamper-proof, audit-ready data foundation that supports yield distribution, ESG reporting, carbon credit generation, and long-term asset valuation. By ensuring that every watt is verified, GEN positions $GENX as a digital asset built on authenticity — not speculation. Recognition, Milestones & the Rise of GEN in Southeast Asia GEN’s achievement today is backed by a strong journey of recognition across the region. The company’s most significant validation came from obtaining Malaysia Digital (MD) Status, a national recognition awarded to companies driving digital transformation and innovation. GEN has also won top placements at the Solana Mega Hackathon, earned an Honourable Mention at the Colosseum Breakout Hackathon, and secured first place in the Superteam Malaysia Build Station program. In addition, GEN was selected among the Top 20 Startups at Solana APAC, where founder Ines Yong spoke on real-world asset tokenization and AIoT-powered renewable infrastructure. GEN’s partner project CREAM continues to complement the ecosystem by advancing residential rooftop solar aggregation initiatives, contributing to community-driven renewable adoption. Gambit Group — A Regulated Partner in Trust and Custody GEN Impact also highlighted GEN’s partnership with Gambit Group , holder of both Hybrid Trust and Digital Asset Custodian licenses from the Securities Commission Malaysia. Gambit provides GEN with a fully regulated custodial environment, ensuring investor assets remain segregated, monitored, and protected under Malaysia’s trust framework. The GEN–Gambit collaboration establishes a benchmark for compliant, institution-grade infrastructure supporting real-world asset tokenization in Malaysia. Looking Toward 2026 — Expanding the Green Digital Asset Ecosystem GEN Impact provided a preview of GEN’s 2026 roadmap. The company will continue onboarding additional solar farms, EV charging networks, and high-efficiency energy projects into the GEN ecosystem. GEN will also expand its renewable credit and carbon credit framework, enabling enterprises to automatically generate, verify, and retire credits based on GEN Core data. Next year, GEN will enhance its investment platform with diversified green portfolios, live performance dashboards, and verified USDC yield distribution — reinforcing GEN’s position at the nexus of sustainability and digital finance across Southeast Asia. A Vision Becoming Reality Closing the event, GEN Co-Founder Ines Yong said: “GEN Impact reflects our belief that digital assets must be built on real asset, real data, and real impact . Launching Malaysia’s first green digital asset marks the beginning of a transparent and sustainable investment ecosystem — built on trust, powered by verified energy performance, and aligned with the future of green finance.” GEN Contact Website: https://ge.network Twitter: https://x.com/genpowered LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genpowered/
- November 20, 2025Business
The Consumer Value Revolution: A Paradigm Shift from "Spending" to "Value-Adding"
While traditional e-commerce platforms battle fiercely in a saturated market, a profound revolution in consumer value is quietly unfolding. This is not merely an innovation in business models, but a complete redefinition of the very nature of consumption. Traditional Consumption: The End Point of Value In traditional commerce, consumption signifies the termination of value. The moment a payment is completed, funds transfer in a single direction, and the process of value creation comes to an end. This centuries-old consumption model has established a fixed value loop: capital flows from the consumer to the merchant, and value returns from the endpoint to the source, leaving the consumer consistently at the tail end of the value chain. Data shows that in traditional e-commerce, for every $100 spent by a consumer, $15-$30 becomes platform commission. Beyond receiving the physical product, the consumer gains no ongoing value return from this expenditure. This model creates a one-way flow of value, resulting in a zero-sum game where "platforms profit, merchants bear pressure, and consumers foot the bill." DeSpend: Ushering in a New Era of Value DeSpend fundamentally changes this dynamic through three key innovations: 1.A Revolution in Value Distribution: In the traditional model, the platform acts as the "value distributor," monopolizing profit allocation. DeSpend utilizes smart contracts to automate and bring transparency to value distribution. The value generated from each transaction is allocated precisely according to pre-set rules, ensuring fair reward for all contributions. 2.The Evolution of Consumer Rights: Leveraging RWA tokenization technology, consumer rights are upgraded from "one-time use" to "ongoing assets." Consumers receive the product while simultaneously acquiring digital assets with potential for appreciation, enabling the continuous accumulation of value from their spending. 3.A Restructuring of Ecosystem Roles: Within the DeSpend ecosystem, consumers are no longer mere spenders; they become value investors, ecosystem co-builders, and profit sharers. This shift in role breaks down the value barriers inherent in traditional business. The Deeper Significance of the Paradigm Shift The core of this transformation lies in redefining how value is created and distributed: First, it dismantles the zero-sum game of traditional commerce, establishing a multi-party, win-win value cycle. Consumers receive ongoing returns from their spending, merchants gain loyal customers by sharing value, and the platform earns stable revenue through its services. Second, it alters the direction of value flow. Value is no longer a one-way street from consumer to merchant but circulates continuously throughout the entire ecosystem. Every transaction injects new vitality into the value network. Most importantly, it redefines the essential meaning of consumption. Consumption is no longer just a means to fulfill a need; it becomes a process of value creation. Through the act of spending, consumers acquire both the utility value of a product and the appreciating value of an asset. Conclusion This paradigm shift from "spending" to "value-adding" represents a significant evolution in commercial civilization. With its official launch on November 20th, DeSpend will translate this vision into tangible business practice. It reframes consumption not as the endpoint of value, but as its starting point for creation. In this new paradigm, every consumer is no longer a terminus of value but a co-creator of value. As consumption undergoes this fundamental transformation from an expense to an investment, we are witnessing not just the birth of a new business model, but the establishment of a new type of economic relationship. This marks our progression towards a fairer, more sustainable commercial era—an era where every value creator can also become a value beneficiary.
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