Mevion Medical Systems To Supply Vietnam’s First Proton Therapy System To Tam Anh General Hospital

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Mevion Medical Systems has signed a definitive purchase agreement with Tam Anh General Hospital to supply the MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System, marking what is expected to become Vietnam’s first proton therapy system.

According to a statement, the system is scheduled to become operational as early as late 2027 at Tam Anh’s new facility in Phu My Hung, Vietnam, following recent regulatory approvals for Mevion’s proton therapy systems in the country.

Mevion Medical Systems chief executive officer and president, Tina Yu said the partnership supports the company’s efforts to expand access to advanced cancer care globally.

Meanwhile, Tam Anh General Hospital Group chairman of the board of directors, Ngo Chi Dung said the acquisition marked a significant step in Vietnam’s adoption of advanced oncology technologies and reflected the hospital group’s long-term investment strategy in healthcare services.

The project is being facilitated by TD Tech Company, Mevion’s distributor in Vietnam, and forms part of broader efforts to expand access to advanced cancer treatment technologies in Southeast Asia.

The installation is expected to expand domestic access to proton therapy treatment in Vietnam, as the country joins a growing number of markets adopting advanced cancer treatment technologies.

Proton therapy is regarded as an advanced form of radiation treatment that enables targeted delivery of radiation to tumours while reducing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. The treatment is often used in selected complex tumour cases and paediatric cancers.

Mevion said the MEVION S250-FIT system is designed to simplify deployment of proton therapy through installation in standard radiation therapy vaults, reducing construction requirements and shortening implementation timelines compared with conventional proton therapy facilities.

The system will also incorporate upright patient positioning technology from Leo Cancer Care and treatment planning capabilities from RaySearch Laboratories.

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Uni-Fuels Posts Higher Q1 Revenue, Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels) reported a 64 per cent year-on-year increase in first-quarter (Q1) revenue to US$83.2 million for the period ended March 31, 2026, driven by stronger marine fuel trading volumes and expanded commercial activities, while also raising its full-year revenue guidance. (US$1 = RM3.96)

Its chief executive officer, Koh Kuan Hua said the company saw a “promising start” to 2026 with continued execution of its growth strategy.

He said operational performance remained strong during the quarter, though results were affected by a net loss mainly due to corporate communication expenses.

“We remain focused on building on this momentum through disciplined execution of our growth initiatives, driving consistent performance, and improving returns on capital,” Koh added in a statement.

Gross profit rose 85 per cent to US$1.8 million, with gross profit margin improving to 2.2 per cent from 1.9 per cent a year earlier, the company said.

Meanwhile, marine fuel volumes increased 58 per cent year-on-year to more than 140,000 metric tonnes (MT), reflecting higher commercial activities and customer engagement across key markets.

Following the stronger-than-expected first-quarter performance, Uni-Fuels raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of US$320 million to US$340 million, from a prior forecast of US$310 million to US$330 million.

Uni-Fuels is a global provider of marine fuel solutions serving the international shipping industry, with operations across major shipping hubs including Singapore, Seoul, Dubai, Shanghai, Limassol and Bangkok.

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AACSB and Scholarly Societies Release Framework to Advance Research Impact in Business Education

Collaborative report provides guidance, resources, and practical pathways for business schools seeking to broaden the impact of their research

TAMPA, Fla., May 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business schools are under growing pressure to demonstrate that their research matters beyond academia, yet most lack a clear framework for doing so. Today, a coalition of 10 global academic organizations is offering a path forward through the release of A Framework for Research Impact: Insights, Pathways, and Calls to Action.

The report coincides with AACSB’s inaugural Research Impact Conference, offered in partnership with the Academy of Management, and provides business schools with an actionable approach and resources to help broaden how they define, assess, and communicate research impact.

Developed by AACSB’s Global Research Impact Task Force, the framework presents an expanded understanding of the research impact ecosystem, one that connects scholarship to business practice, public policy, teaching, and society.

Global Research Impact Task Force

• AACSB International 
• Academy of International Business 
• Academy of Management 
• American Accounting Association 
• American Marketing Association 
• Asia Academy of Management 
• Association for Information Systems 
• European Accounting Association 
• Journal of Operations Management 
• Production and Operations Management Society
   

The framework reflects months of work by the task force and includes extensive input from across the business education ecosystem through global surveys, roundtables, focus groups, advisory discussions, and feedback on an exposure draft released in October 2025. It encourages institutions to adopt more intentional and mission-aligned approaches to supporting, evaluating, and communicating research impact.

“For too long, research impact has been defined too narrowly,” said Lily Bi, president and chief executive officer of AACSB. “I am excited to share the work of the task force from over the last year. This framework helps institutions move from measuring outputs to understanding and a outcomes and impact.”

The report, which is just phase one of an ongoing effort to drive systemwide change, emphasizes that impactful research often emerges through ongoing engagement among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, learners, and communities. It also highlights the importance of aligning institutional strategy, incentives, culture, and infrastructure to support multiple forms of research impact.

Among its recommendations, the framework encourages business schools to:

• Develop mission-aligned research impact strategies
• Strengthen connections among research, teaching, and external engagement
• Adopt more balanced approaches to evaluating research impact
• Recognize both quantitative and qualitative evidence of impact
• Create institutional environments that support diverse forms of impactful scholarship
   

To support business schools in implementation, the framework includes practical resources such as a Research Impact Assessment Tool and a Research Impact Ecosystem Guide. Together, these resources help schools evaluate current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen institutional alignment around research impact.

The framework also aligns with AACSB’s 2026 Global Standards for Business Education™ and associated Pathways to Impact model, which call for a broader understanding of impact by business schools.

The report concludes with a series of strategic imperatives for stakeholder groups across the research ecosystem—including scholarly associations, publishers, journals, media, ranking bodies, and others—calling for a more collective and coordinated approach to advancing research impact and building on the momentum generated by the task force.

For more information and to access the full report, visit aacsb.edu/research-impact-framework. 

About AACSB

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) connects educators, learners, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders. With more than 2,000 member organizations and over 1,000 accredited business schools worldwide, AACSB is the world’s largest business education network. Through its global standards, accreditation, and thought leadership, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. 

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​B2C2 and Solidus Labs Partner to Bolster Institutional-Grade Crypto-Native Market Integrity

LONDON & NEW YORK, May 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- B2C2, a leading global digital asset market maker, today announced a partnership with Solidus Labs, the gold standard for crypto-native trade surveillance. Under the collaboration, B2C2 will deploy Solidus Labs' HALO platform to provide multidimensional Trade Surveillance across its global operations, including the UK, USA, France, Luxembourg, Singapore and the Cayman Islands.

As the digital asset ecosystem continues to mature, institutional participants increasingly prioritize robust governance, oversight, and market conduct standards. The Solidus HALO platform helps B2C2 strengthen its surveillance framework, assisting in the detection and review of potentially manipulative trading activity across digital asset markets. 

"As a leading digital assets market maker, B2C2 has always prioritized the integrity of the markets in which we operate," said Thomas Restout, CEO of B2C2. "Solidus Labs brings significant digital asset market expertise and specialized surveillance technology that we believe will further strengthen our market oversight capabilities globally." 

“This long-term commitment is a testament to B2C2’s leadership and our shared belief that robust market integrity standards are the foundation of institutional trust,” said Asaf Meir, Founder and CEO of Solidus Labs. “B2C2’s adoption of HALO underscores a critical market shift: institutional leaders are moving towards Solidus as a platform that truly understands crypto-market structures.” 

The partnership takes effect immediately and reflects B2C2's continued investment in compliance and market oversight capabilities across global jurisdictions.

About B2C2
B2C2 is a global leader in institutional liquidity for digital assets. Founded in 2015, we are trusted by blue chip hedge funds, institutional managers, brokers, crypto exchanges, and crypto foundations. We provide deep, reliable liquidity and pricing in crypto, delivering seamless execution 24/7/365. Majority owned and backed by Japanese financial conglomerate, SBI, B2C2 Ltd is headquartered in the UK, with offices in the US, Japan, Singapore, France and Luxembourg. B2C2 Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 07995888 with its registered office at 41 Lothbury, London, EC2R 7HF. B2C2 Ltd is the parent company of the B2C2 group of companies. Visit: www.b2c2.com. 

Important Information: This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any digital assets or to enter into any transaction or trading relationship. Any products and services described are provided by relevant group entities only where permitted, and are subject to applicable laws, regulations, and client eligibility requirements. Certain statements may be forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ materially. 

About Solidus Labs
Solidus Labs is the category-definer for multidimensional market integrity. Founded by Goldman Sachs veterans, Solidus merges Wall Street rigor with advanced AI to reinvent compliance through its flagship platform, HALO, providing the gold standard for Agentic-Based Compliance. Visit: www.soliduslabs.com

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STONESHIELD CAPITAL TO INCREASE STAKE IN EXOLUM TO 20 PCT

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Stoneshield Capital, a European real assets investment firm, has signed an agreement to acquire a 15 per cent stake in Exolum from OMERS, building on its existing investment in the company.

According to a statement, the firm acquired a 4.93 per cent stake in January this year, and once the transaction closes in the third quarter of 2026, its total holding in Exolum will rise to approximately 20 per cent.

The remaining 10 per cent of OMERS’ approximately 25 per cent stake is being separately acquired by a leading global investment firm. OMERS, together with its investment partners, has been invested in Exolum since 2016.

Stoneshield Capital co-founders, Felipe Morenés Botín and Juan Pepa said the firm has followed Exolum’s progress closely as an existing shareholder, including its international expansion, operational performance and growing role in the energy transition.

“Increasing our investment and taking active board representation reflects our conviction in Exolum’s distinctive combination of real assets quality, geographic reach and strategic relevance, and our commitment to supporting management as the company continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s leading energy logistics platforms,” said the co-founders.

Meanwhile, OMERS Infrastructure Senior Managing Director and Head of Europe, Luca Lupo said the transaction reflects the quality of the business and the firm’s disciplined approach to portfolio management and capital rotation.

Exolum is a Spanish-headquartered global energy logistics company specialising in the transportation, storage and distribution of refined products, bulk liquids and aviation fuels, while also supporting the energy transition.

The company operates a 4,000-kilometre (km) pipeline network in Spain and a further 2,000 km network in the United Kingdom, alongside 68 storage terminals with more than 11 million cubic metres of capacity serving over 48 airports globally.

Following completion, Stoneshield Capital will assume three of OMERS’ board seats, while the second investor will take the remaining two.

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Toshiba Starts Shipping Test Samples of 1200V Trench-Gate SiC MOSFET that will Enhance Efficiency in Next-Generation AI Data Centers

Toshiba: TW007D120E, a 1200V trench-gate SiC MOSFET.

KAWASAKI, Japan, May 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") today started shipping test samples of “TW007D120E,” a 1200V trench-gate SiC MOSFET primarily intended for power supply systems in next-generation AI data centers that is also suitable for use in renewable energy-related equipment.

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With the rapid expansion of generative AI, increasing power consumption has become a pressing issue for data centers. In particular, the widespread adoption of high-power AI servers and the growing deployment of 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) architectures are driving demand for power supply systems with higher power conversion efficiency and power density. Toshiba has addressed these requirements for next-generation AI data centers by developing TW007D120E, which will contribute to lower power consumption and to the miniaturization and higher efficiency of power supply systems.

TW007D120E is built around Toshiba’s proprietary trench-gate structure[1], which achieves industry-leading[2] low On-resistance per unit area (RDS(on)A); it reduces conduction loss through lower On-resistance while simultaneously achieving lower switching loss. Compared with Toshiba’s current products, TW007D120E reduces RDS(on)A by approximately 58%[3] and improves the figure of merit, On-resistance × gate-drain charge (RDS(on) × Qgd), which represents the trade-off between conduction loss and switching loss, by approximately 52%[3]. These characteristics will help to realize highly efficient operation and reduced heat generation in data center power supply systems and contribute to improved overall system efficiency.

The new product is housed in a QDPAK package that supports top-side cooling. This contributes to both higher power density implementation and enhanced thermal performance in the power stage, which are essential for power conversion in next-generation AI data centers.

Toshiba will prepare for mass production of TW007D120E during fiscal year 2026 and will continue to expand its lineup, including development for automotive applications. Through the trench-gate SiC MOSFET, the company will contribute to improved power efficiency and reduced CO₂ emissions in data centers and a wide range of industrial equipment, supporting the realization of a decarbonized society.

TW007D120E is based on results obtained from JPNP21029, a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).

Notes:
[1] A device structure in which fine trenches are formed in the semiconductor substrate and gate electrodes are embedded within the trenches.
[2] Toshiba research, as of May 2026.
[3] Comparison of the newly developed 1200V SiC MOSFET with Toshiba’s 3rd-generation SiC MOSFET (TW015Z120C). Toshiba research, as of May 2026.

Applications

• Power supplies for data centers (AC-DC, DC-DC)
• Photovoltaic inverters
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
• EV charging stations
• Energy storage systems
• Industrial motors

Features

• Low On-resistance and low RDS(on)A
• Low switching loss and low RDS(on) × Qgd
• Low gate drive voltage: VGS_ON=15V to 18V
• High thermal performance QDPAK package

Main Specifications

(Unless otherwise specified, Tvj=25°C)
Part number				TW007D120E
Package	Name			QDPAK
Absolute maximum ratings	Drain-source voltage VDSS (V)			1200
	Drain current (DC) ID (A)	Tc=25°C		172
Electrical characteristics	Drain-source On-resistance RDS(on) (mΩ)	VGS=15V	Typ.	7.0
	Gate threshold voltage Vth (V)	VDS=10V		3.0 to 5.0
	Total gate charge Qg (nC)	VGS=15V	Typ.	317
	Gate-drain charge Qgd (nC)	VGS=15V	Typ.	33
	Input capacitance Ciss (pF)	VDS=800V	Typ.	13972
	Diode forward voltage VSD (V)	VGS=0V	Typ.	3.2
Note: Specifications and schedules for products under development are subject to change without notice.

Follow the link below for more on Toshiba’s SiC Power Devices.
SiC Power Devices

* Company names, product names, and service names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
* Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

About Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD products.

Its 17,400 employees around the world share a determination to maximize product value, and to promote close collaboration with customers in the co-creation of value and new markets. The company looks forward to building and to contributing to a better future for people everywhere.

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EIG’s MidOcean Energy Announces $120m Investment from The Arab Energy Fund as Part of Equity Raise

EIG’s MidOcean Energy Announces $120m Investment from The Arab Energy Fund as Part of Equity Raise 

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MidOcean Energy (“MidOcean” or the “Company”), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, today announced a $120 million equity investment from The Arab Energy Fund (‘’TAEF’’), a leading multilateral impact financial institution, as part of its current equity capital raise. 
 
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TAEF’s investment further strengthens MidOcean’s high-quality investor base and underscores continued strong interest in the Company’s strategy to build a diversified, resilient and long-life global LNG business. 

There is significant further momentum from additional investors currently in documentation, and MidOcean will continue to raise capital, with a cumulative target of up to $2 billion from new investors. 

R. Blair Thomas, MidOcean Chairman and EIG CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome The Arab Energy Fund as a shareholder in MidOcean. Their significant expertise in energy investments is a strong validation of MidOcean’s strategy to build a leading global LNG business. In parallel, EIG and TAEF are seeking collaboration opportunities across energy infrastructure in the Middle East, with the aim of further deepening our relationship.” 

De la Rey Venter, CEO of MidOcean, said: “This investment supports our strategy of building a diversified LNG portfolio and positions us well to execute on our identified growth opportunities. We welcome TAEF with its more than 50 years of experience in energy investing and focus on energy security and sustainability.” 

Khalid Al-Ruwaigh, CEO of The Arab Energy Fund, said: “Our investment in MidOcean Energy reflects the Fund’s commitment to supporting strategic energy platforms that contribute to global energy security and a more sustainable energy mix. LNG continues to play a critical role as a reliable and flexible energy source, and MidOcean’s disciplined approach and high-quality asset base align well with our long-term investment strategy. EIG is a great partner and we look forward to unlocking further value through collaboration across energy infrastructure, particularly in the Middle East.” 

Important Notice 

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or purchase any securities. Any offering will be made only pursuant to applicable offering documents and in compliance with applicable securities laws. 

About EIG 

EIG is a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors with $25.9 billion assets under management as of March 31, 2026. EIG specializes in private investments in energy and energy-related infrastructure on a global basis. During its 44-year history, EIG has committed - $53.9 billion to the energy sector through 426 projects or companies in 44 countries on six continents. EIG’s clients include many of the leading pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and sovereign wealth funds in the U.S., Asia and Europe. EIG is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Houston, London, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong and Seoul. For additional information, please visit www.eigpartners.com. 

About MidOcean 

MidOcean Energy, an LNG company formed and managed by EIG, seeks to build a diversified, resilient, cost- and carbon-competitive global LNG portfolio. It reflects EIG’s belief in LNG as a critical element of a lower carbon, competitive and more secure global energy system. MidOcean Energy has diverse LNG interests, including in LNG Canada, Gorgon LNG, Pluto LNG, QCLNG and Peru LNG. The company is headed by De la Rey Venter, a 30-year industry veteran who has held a variety of senior executive roles, including Global Head of LNG for Shell Plc. For additional information, please visit www.midoceanenergy.com. 

About The Arab Energy Fund 

The Arab Energy Fund (The Fund) is a multilateral impact financial institution focused on the MENA energy and utility sectors, established in 1974 by ten Arab oil-exporting countries. The Fund’s mission is to support the energy ecosystem with debt and equity solutions to enable energy security and sustainability and to develop local value chains and services in the MENA region. The Arab Energy Fund creates impact by contributing to economic prosperity and enabling local communities via talent development and knowledge creation. The Fund offers a comprehensive range of funding solutions across the entire energy value chain to leading public and private sector business partners in over 35 markets. The Arab Energy Fund applies best-practice ESG principles across all operations, with environmental and socially linked projects comprising c.20% of its USD 5.8bn loan portfolio. The Arab Energy Fund is the only energy-focused financial institution in the MENA region rated ‘Aa2’ by Moody’s, ‘AA+’ by Fitch and ‘AA-’ by S&P.

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EIG/MidOcean Contact Information
FGS Global
Kelly Kimberly / Brandon Messina
+1 212-687-8080
EIG@fgsglobal.com 

The Arab Energy Fund Contact Information
Communications Department
Yasa Ahmad
Yasa.Ahmad@edelmansmithfield.com 

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ITC Infotech, InsureMO Form Alliance To Drive Agentic AI Modernisation In Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- ITC Infotech, a global technology services and solutions provider, and InsureMO have formed a strategic alliance to help insurers accelerate modernisation through agentic artificial intelligence (AI), initially targeting markets in the Middle East, Africa and India.

The partnership combines ITC Infotech’s K-Fabric agentic AI framework with InsureMO’s insurance infrastructure platform, which comprises more than 2,500 application programming interfaces (APIs) covering policy, claims, underwriting, distribution and product configuration.

ITC Infotech Chief Executive Officer, Manas Chakraborty in a statement said insurers in high-growth markets are seeking faster transformation with lower risk and cost.

Meanwhile, InsureMO Chief Revenue Officer, Rajat Sharma said the partnership would provide insurers with a pathway from AI strategy to production deployment without disrupting existing systems.

The alliance is aimed at helping insurers modernise operations and launch new products more quickly without replacing existing core systems. InsureMO’s API layer will operate alongside legacy systems, while ITC Infotech’s AI agents automate processes traditionally requiring extensive manual configuration and integration work.

Under the collaboration, the firms will jointly develop AI-driven insurance solutions focused on intelligent underwriting, automated product configuration and claims workflow automation.

ITC Infotech will also establish a certified InsureMO practice, with engineers trained on InsureMO’s platform architecture and API framework, while its Digital and AI Experience Centres in Bengaluru and Kolkata, together with its AI Studio in Pune, will serve as co-innovation hubs for development and client validation.

The alliance takes immediate effect, with joint go-to-market activities planned across the Middle East, India and Africa in 2026.

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Curia Completes Aseptic Suites Upgrade In Valladolid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a global research, development and manufacturing organisation, has completed upgrades to its two aseptic suites in Valladolid as part of a US$4 million investment aligned with the European Union’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Annex 1 standards. (US$1=RM3.97)

Curia said the project’s central feature was the transition to a fully closed system aimed at strengthening process and product integrity while minimising microbiological risks throughout production stages.

The upgrades also included the installation of advanced isolators and improvements to HVAC systems, pharmaceutical utilities, automation, and sterilisation-in-place processes.

Curia Chief Executive Officer, Philip Macnabb said the investment reflects the company’s commitment to supporting customers with high-quality sterile manufacturing capabilities.

“These facility enhancements position us as a stronger partner when it comes to producing increasingly complex sterile products while maintaining the high standards of quality assurance that regulators and customers expect,” he said in a statement.

According to Curia, the enhanced aseptic capabilities will provide greater flexibility, reliability, and speed in sterile manufacturing operations.

The company added that the Valladolid facility is now positioned to deliver consistent, large-scale supply through advanced closed processing systems and strengthened contamination controls.

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Curia Completes Aseptic Suites Upgrade In Valladolid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a global research, development and manufacturing organisation, has completed upgrades to its two aseptic suites in Valladolid as part of a US$4 million investment aligned with the European Union’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Annex 1 standards. (US$1=RM3.97)

Curia said the project’s central feature was the transition to a fully closed system aimed at strengthening process and product integrity while minimising microbiological risks throughout production stages.

The upgrades also included the installation of advanced isolators and improvements to HVAC systems, pharmaceutical utilities, automation, and sterilisation-in-place processes.

Curia Chief Executive Officer, Philip Macnabb said the investment reflects the company’s commitment to supporting customers with high-quality sterile manufacturing capabilities.

“These facility enhancements position us as a stronger partner when it comes to producing increasingly complex sterile products while maintaining the high standards of quality assurance that regulators and customers expect,” he said in a statement.

According to Curia, the enhanced aseptic capabilities will provide greater flexibility, reliability, and speed in sterile manufacturing operations.

The company added that the Valladolid facility is now positioned to deliver consistent, large-scale supply through advanced closed processing systems and strengthened contamination controls.

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Bitget Launches “Gold Fast or Go Home Challenge” for Gold CFD Trading

VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched the “Gold Fast or Go Home Challenge,” a global campaign built around faster access to gold CFD trading on the Bitget app. The campaign follows Bitget’s recent product update that moved TradFi products, including gold, forex, commodities, and indices, to a first-level homepage tab, reducing the number of steps required to access these markets directly from the homepage.

The challenge invites users to record themselves by opening the Bitget app, entering the TradFi section, and completing an XAUUSD gold CFD trade as quickly as possible. Participants will publish their attempts across social platforms as part of a global speed-based trading challenge designed around accessibility, execution flow, and real-time market participation. The campaign combines trading culture with short-form social content, turning product speed into a visible user experience.

The campaign reflects Bitget’s broader direction of bringing traditional financial assets closer to crypto-native trading environments through a unified interface. Users can move between crypto assets, tokenized products, forex pairs, commodities, and gold CFD markets from a single account structure without switching across multiple platforms, wallets, or trading systems.

“Users increasingly move between crypto and traditional financial markets within the same trading cycle, especially during periods shaped by macro volatility,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. “We have designed the platform to make these markets more directly accessible inside the app. The challenge turns that trading flow into a public and community-driven experience that shows how multi-asset trading behavior is evolving.”

Gold trading activity has continued gaining traction globally as investors monitor interest rate expectations, central bank accumulation trends, inflation risks, and geopolitical uncertainty. Across digital asset platforms, gold CFDs have become one of the most actively monitored TradFi products during periods of elevated volatility, particularly as users look for faster access to macro-sensitive assets without leaving crypto-native trading environments.

The homepage TradFi integration forms part of Bitget’s wider Universal Exchange strategy focused on reducing fragmentation between digital assets and traditional financial markets. As more users diversify across asset classes, trading platforms are increasingly expected to support crypto, commodities, equities, FX, and tokenized assets within a single interface and collateral system. Bitget’s TradFi expansion reflects growing market demand for unified multi-asset access and faster capital movement between trading categories.

The launch also follows Bitget’s continued expansion of its TradFi offering across global markets. The platform currently provides access to crypto markets alongside tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, forex pairs, and precious metals such as gold within one trading ecosystem. In 2026, Bitget repositioned its TradFi section to the app homepage as part of a broader effort to simplify market access and improve execution efficiency across multi-asset trading activity.

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About Bitget

Bitget is the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry’s lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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PRIMER SECURES US$100 MLN FUNDING FOR AI, US EXPANSION

Primer leadership team pictured left to right. Top row: Pierre-Edouard Jumel (CFO), Gabriel Le Roux (Co-Founder and CEO), Sam Elgar (VP Merchant Experience) and Theo Spyrides (VP Product). Bottom row: Caitriona Staunton (VP People), Alex Mallet (CTO), Jade Maitland (VP Marketing) and Mikael Minvielle (COO).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Primer, the unified infrastructure for global payments, has secured a US$100 million Series C funding round as it expands its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled operating layer for global payments and finance. (US$1=RM3.97)

The funding round was led by Sofina, with participation from Peak XV Partners and continued backing from existing investors, including Balderton Capital, Accel, ICONIQ Capital, Tencent, and Speedinvest.

In a statement, Primer said the new funding will support expanded investment in AI capabilities, including the development of its proprietary AI agent, Primer Companion.

The company said Primer Companion is already being used by merchants to address payment-related queries and generate contextual insights, with future capabilities expected to include autonomous experimentation, performance optimisation, and execution within merchant-defined parameters.

Primer said fragmented payment data across processors, acquirers, and fraud tools remains a major challenge for businesses seeking to deploy AI-driven payment systems effectively.

Founded in 2020, the company said its unified payments infrastructure captures more than 400 data points per transaction and manages more than 95 per cent of customer payment volume on average.

According to Primer, the United States (US) currently accounts for around one-fifth of company revenue, with annual recurring revenue in the region doubling year-on-year.

The company plans to increase US revenue to more than one-third of its business by 2028 and expects to hire up to 50 employees in the region to support its expansion strategy.

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CLOUDFLARE, ANTHROPIC TO PROVIDE SECURE, SCALABLE FOUNDATION FOR AUTONOMOUS AI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Cloudflare Inc, the leading connectivity cloud company, is collaborating with Anthropic to launch Cloudflare Environments for Claude Managed Agents, aimed at providing a secure and scalable foundation for autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents.

The integration enables organisations to run core agent loops on Anthropic’s Claude platform while leveraging Cloudflare’s global network and Workers developer platform to execute code, secure private connections, and equip agents with specialised tools.

Cloudflare in a statement said the platform is designed to help developers build next-generation AI assistants quickly and securely at a global scale.

Cloudflare co-founder and chief executive officer, Matthew Prince said the partnership would enable businesses to securely execute code and access private data using Cloudflare’s network infrastructure.

“Now, businesses can focus on building the most innovative AI applications on the planet,” he said.

According to Cloudflare, the platform provides secure sandboxes for every AI agent session through a Workers-based control plane, while security and compliance controls are automatically applied.

The company said the infrastructure allows organisations to maintain strict security standards while scaling AI initiatives from prototypes to large-scale deployments without infrastructure bottlenecks.

Cloudflare Environments for Claude Managed Agents also enables developers to scale globally with diverse runtimes, secure sensitive data through Zero-Trust connectivity, audit agent behaviour using native observability tools, and extend agent capabilities through customisable frameworks.

The launch of Cloudflare Environments marks the latest milestone in its ongoing collaboration with Anthropic to strengthen AI connectivity and infrastructure capabilities.

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INTERSYSTEMS AI-NATIVE EHR EARNS EU MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATION CERTIFICATION

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- InterSystems announced that its electronic health record (EHR) solutions have received Class IIa Medical Devices certification under the European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745.

The company said the approval marks what it believes is the first fully unified artificial intelligence (AI)-native EHR to achieve MDR Class IIa certification in the EU.

The certification covers InterSystems IntelliCare and InterSystems TrakCare, validating that the platforms meet stringent EU safety, quality and regulatory standards for medical technologies.

In a statement, the creative data technology provider said the milestone strengthens healthcare organisations’ ability to responsibly scale AI capabilities while maintaining confidence among clinicians, providers and regulators.

“Healthcare organisations are rightfully demanding that AI be more than just an experimental add-on. By securing the EU’s first MDR certification for an AI-native EHR, we are establishing a standard that AI should be at the core of all healthcare applications,” said InterSystems President, Don Woodlock.

Built on TrakCare’s interoperability foundation, IntelliCare integrates AI directly into the platform’s data architecture rather than relying on standalone third-party applications.

The company said the system is designed to streamline governance, reduce clinician workloads and support safer clinical decision-making through embedded "human-in-the-loop" safeguards.

InterSystems IntelliCare includes features such as AI-generated patient summaries, clinical documentation support, conversational interfaces, and intelligent workflows.

The platform also has features such as ambient clinical orchestration capabilities that automatically capture, structure and save clinical data in real time while suggesting clinical documentation and orders for clinician approval.

The company said IntelliCare is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare information technology systems, leveraging InterSystems’ longstanding expertise in interoperability, integration and healthcare data management.

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HACK THE BOX HIGHLIGHTS AI CYBERSECURITY SKILLS SHIFT

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Hack The Box, the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity readiness, has released its Cybersecurity Workforce Intelligence Report, highlighting how AI is reshaping cybersecurity skills, career paths, and team structures globally.

Based on anonymised data from more than 702,000 cybersecurity professionals across 251 countries and territories, the report found growing demand for advanced AI-related skills and more integrated cybersecurity team models.

The findings suggest that as AI transforms both cyberattacks and defence strategies, the effectiveness of organisations will increasingly depend on workforce adaptability, readiness, and cross-functional expertise rather than technology alone.

According to Hack The Box in a statement, organisations are accelerating investments in AI security capabilities, with AI penetration testing emerging as a leading global training priority.

Cybersecurity practitioners are also placing greater focus on risks such as prompt injection, model exploitation, and agentic AI attacks, reflecting changing approaches to workforce preparation.

The report noted that traditional role boundaries are becoming less rigid, with growing overlap between offensive and defensive cybersecurity training supporting a more collaborative “purple-team” model.

Structured hands-on training programmes are accelerating this transition, with AI-focused training completion rates reaching 64 per cent, reinforcing the role of organisation-led learning in building advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

To remain effective in an AI-driven environment, the report said security leaders should prioritise AI security skills, expand global talent pipelines, invest in integrated training models, and commit to continuous workforce upskilling.

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​Celebrate Industry Excellence – Nominations Open for 2026 Elevate Best of the Year Awards

Peer-Nominated Awards Recognize Outstanding Individual Contributions Across the Heavy Building Materials Industry

HILLIARD, Ohio, May 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon, the global leader in software and platform technology for the heavy building materials industry, is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Elevate Best of the Year Awards. These awards honor the individuals who go above and beyond in their roles to drive operational excellence, innovation, and industry advancement.

Nominations are open to Command Alkon systems users, partners, and industry peers who wish to recognize colleagues and professionals making a meaningful impact in their organizations and across the heavy building materials industry. Submissions will be accepted through September 9.

“The Elevate Awards are an opportunity to recognize the individuals who are pushing our industry forward every day,” said Karli Langner, Public Relations Manager at Command Alkon. “From the field to the office, from technology and innovation to community involvement, these nominees represent the very best of what our industry has to offer.”

Best of the Year Award winners are selected from peer nominations submitted across the industry. Winners will be notified ahead of the event, and announced during the Opening Keynote at the 2026 Elevate Conference in November.

Command Alkon invites nominations for the following 2026 Best of the Year categories:

• Dispatcher of the Year
• Plant Operator of the Year
• Technical Services/QC Personnel of the Year
• Sales Professional of the Year
• Driver of the Year
• Fleet Operations Champion of the Year
• Back Office of the Year
• IT Specialist of the Year
• Outstanding Woman in Heavy Building Materials Industry
• Everyday Hero
• AI Innovator of the Year
• Cloud Innovator of the Year
• CALMS eLearner of the Year
   

To nominate an employee, colleague, or industry partner, fill out the nomination form here.

For more information about the Elevate Conference and awards program, visit www.commandalkon.com/elevate/. 

ABOUT COMMAND ALKON
Command Alkon is the global leader in software, and platform technology for the heavy building materials industry. Through Command Cloud, the company connects raw materials, production, dispatch, logistics, and financials in a single platform purpose-built for ready mix, asphalt, and aggregate producers. With 50 years of industry expertise and a presence in more than 80 countries, Command Alkon powers mission-critical operations for thousands of producers worldwide, delivering real-time visibility, operational precision, and data-driven insights across the entire materials value chain. 

Karli Langner
Command Alkon
(205) 879-3282 x 3968
klangner@commandalkon.com 

SOURCE: Command Alkon Incorporated

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HOLAFLY LAUNCHES GLOBAL ESIM INDEX TRACKING ADOPTION ACROSS 50 MARKETS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, launched the Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026, a study assessing commercial readiness for eSIM adoption across 50 markets and 168 mobile network operators worldwide.

Developed with TeleSemana.com, the index evaluates factors including market readiness, activation systems, competition, regulatory frameworks and user experience through a zero-to-100 scoring model.

In a statement, Holafly said the findings indicate eSIM technology has moved beyond the development stage into broad commercial deployment, with adoption now shaped mainly by regulatory conditions, device availability and service accessibility.

Holafly Vice President of Carriers and Operations, Chris Hills said future eSIM adoption would depend on how effectively markets enable seamless digital access and user experiences.

According to the index, the United States ranked first globally with a score of 90.2, followed by Estonia and the United Kingdom.

The study also identified structural and regulatory barriers limiting adoption in markets including Sudan, India and Liberia.

Holafly said the index includes a penalty mechanism for markets restricting access to international eSIM providers, aiming to reflect actual consumer accessibility alongside operator capability.

The company said growing demand for flexible and borderless mobile connectivity is accelerating the transition from physical SIM cards toward digital activation systems for international travellers.

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Toshiba Begins Sample Shipments Of Automotive Brushless DC Motor Control Device

 

Toshiba: TB9M040FTG, the new product in the Smart Motor Control Driver SmartMCD™ series.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started shipping engineering samples of "TB9M040FTG", a motor control device with built-in power MOSFETs for three-phase brushless DC motor drives.

The device is the latest addition to Toshiba‘s "SmartMCD" series of motor control devices, which integrates a microcontroller (MCU) and a motor driver and is suitable for controlling small motors used in automotive equipment.

According to Toshiba in a statement, electrification of vehicle moving parts continues to advance, driving demand for small three-phase brushless DC motors used in applications such as electric valves, dampers and flaps in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as grille shutters.

This trend is also increasing demand for devices with fewer components and smaller electronic control units (ECUs), alongside field-orientated control (FOC) support functions and sensorless control that enable more advanced motor control while reducing CPU load.

Housed in a compact VQFN36 package, Toshiba’s TB9M040FTG integrates an MCU, flash memory, a motor driver capable of directly driving three-phase brushless DC motors, a high-side driver for power supply applications, and a local interconnect network (LIN) transceiver.

It also incorporates a Vector Engine (VE) integrating Toshiba’s proprietary hardware, which helps to reduce CPU loads in FOC‑controlled motor applications and contributes to smaller software programmes, alongside featuring a back electromotive force (BEMF) detection function that enables sensorless square-wave control.

Toshiba said the combination of these functions enables system downsizing, reduced component count, and advanced motor control for a wide range of small automotive motor applications.

Toshiba will continue expanding its SmartMCD lineup with solutions designed for automotive motor drive systems, contributing to further system miniaturisation and efficiency improvements.

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Persona AI Collaborates with Under Armour to Explore Performance Materials for Humanoid Robotics

HOUSTON, May 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Persona AI today announced a research and development collaboration with Under Armour (NYSE: UAA) to learn how advanced performance materials will support the next generation of humanoid robotics operating in demanding environments.

The robots made by Persona AI will operate in physically intensive, high-risk environments such as welding, heavy manufacturing, extreme heat exposure, and hazardous material handling. This automation is designed to reduce strain and improve safety for human workers. Through this collaboration, Persona AI is working to establish a global standard for robot-specific performance gear, ensuring the next generation of humanoids is as protected, agile, and resilient as the humans they support.

As Persona AI continues to develop and test its systems for industrial applications, the company is evaluating how external material layers may enhance durability, thermal regulation, and overall humanoid performance in real-world conditions. This collaboration brings together Persona AI’s robotics expertise and Under Armour’s innovative approach to creating materials designed for high-performance use.

The joint effort focuses on early-stage research and testing, examining how different textiles behave under conditions such as heat, friction, repetitive motion, and more. “We chose to work with Under Armour because of their track record of innovation with these types of performance materials,” said Nicolaus Radford, CEO of Persona AI. “As we develop humanoids for intense and potentially hazardous environments, this collaboration helps us understand how advanced materials can enhance long-term reliability, thereby informing solutions to better protect workers in the field.”

“This is an opportunity to apply our innovation expertise in a new context,” said Kyle Blakely, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Design Studio, Development, and Testing at Under Armour. “Robotics presents a fascinating new design challenge, and we aim to play a leading role in shaping performance solutions for these environments. As humanoid systems take on more physically demanding roles, we see real potential to create new market opportunities, and we’re exploring how concepts like thermal management, abrasion resistance, and flexibility translate beyond sport."

About Persona AI, Inc.

Persona AI, Inc. a pioneering robotics company headquartered in Houston, Texas, is at the forefront of developing intelligent humanoid robots specifically designed for a wide array of industrial applications.

Persona AI leverages a rich heritage of expertise, drawing from decades of experience in crafting sophisticated robotics for demanding environments, including space and deep- ocean exploration. This unparalleled background enables the company to address real- world labor challenges with innovative and robust solutions. Learn more about Persona AI

persona.ai

Persona AI Media Contacts

Jared Bruder
Director of Marketing
Persona AI
pr@persona.ai
713.305.6158

Jonathan Reichel
Principal Marketing Architect
Persona AI
reichel@persona.ai
(409) 549-3892

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SOURCE: Persona AI

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