Thursday, 16 January 2025

AACSB, AARU INK MOU TO ENHANCE BUSINESS EDUCATION IN ARAB REGION

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- AACSB International (AACSB) and The Association of Arab Universities (AArU) have formalised a strategic partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during the AACSB’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The agreement outlines a shared commitment to providing opportunities for schools within the AArU membership to experience the advantages of specified membership benefits in both parties, according to AACSB in a statement.

AArU members will be provided the opportunity to work towards advancing accreditation efforts and promote best practices in business education.

AACSB President and Chief Executive Officer, Lily Bi expressed pride in partnering with AArU to advance quality education in the Arab region.

“This partnership underscores our shared commitment to fostering excellence, innovation, and impact in education worldwide. With a century-old tradition of continuous improvement and impact, we are honoured to join AArU today and celebrate our mutual commitment to quality education,” said Bi.

Meanwhile, AArU Secretary General, Professor Dr Amr Ezzat Salama said: “This agreement with AACSB, one of the most important international accreditation institutions, is part of the association's vision to develop academic excellence, improve the efficiency of Arab educational institutions, and enhance their competitiveness.”

This partnership will support universities across the Arab world in achieving global standards of excellence while also addressing region-specific challenges in higher education and economic development.

The MoU is a testament to the shared vision of both organisations to nurture future-ready business leaders in higher education, as this partnership represents a significant step toward creating a more globally connected and impactful business education ecosystem in the Arab region.

AArU, established in 1964, connects 450 member universities across the Arab world, promoting sustainable development, while AACSB has been advancing business education for over a century, with a global network of more than 1,900 members.

-- BERNAMA

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

EBC FINANCIAL GROUP EARNS FOUR PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS IN FXEMPIRE’S 2025 REVIEW

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC), a leading global brokerage, has been recognised in FXEmpire’s 2025 review, receiving accolades in four key categories.

According to the statement, the four categories are Best FCA-regulated Broker for Professionals, Best ASIC-regulated Broker for Automated Trading, Best Order Execution for Copy & Social Trading, and Best Fast Execution Broker for Day Traders.

These recognitions underline EBC’s standing as one of the top FCA-regulated brokers on FXEmpire’s platform, showcasing its ongoing commitment to excellence and continuous growth.

In addition to these awards, EBC was praised for its exceptional trading services, which focus on providing a seamless, reliable, and accessible experience for traders of all levels.

EBC’s deposit and withdrawal process were commended for their speed, efficiency, and reliability, ensuring traders can confidently transfer funds with ease. It also offers personalised account structures tailored to both novice and professional traders, enhancing the overall trading experience.

The company’s platforms empower traders to execute strategies with precision, while its proprietary copy trading platform, which utilises artificial intelligence, was also recognised for enhancing social trading.

With low spreads and commissions, ultra-fast order execution speeds of under 20 milliseconds, and exceptional customer support, EBC offers a cost-effective and reliable trading environment.

Additionally, EBC provides advanced tools like order flow analysis powered by CME data, offering institutional-grade insights, and supports a broad range of financial products, including forex, stocks, indices, and commodities. The company also prioritises trader education with webinars, tutorials, and market insights to ensure clients make informed decisions.

Looking ahead, EBC plans to expand its tradable instruments, improve educational resources, and maintain its strong regulatory standards with oversight from the FCA, CIMA, and ASIC. With insurance coverage from Lloyds of London, EBC continues to prioritise security and innovation, setting new benchmarks in the financial industry.

EBC’s recognition in FXEmpire’s comprehensive review is a testament to its high industry standards, validated through a rigorous evaluation process that evaluates over 250 variables across nine critical categories. This continued excellence positions EBC for future success as it leads the forex industry with integrity, innovation, and opportunity.

-- BERNAMA

Thursday, 9 January 2025

BITGET EXPANDS BGB ECOSYSTEM WITH MORPH CHAIN INTEGRATION AND $1.1M LIQUIDITY POOL ON BULBASWAP

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is excited to announce the cross-chain integration of its native token, Bitget Token (BGB), onto the Morph Chain. This strategic move marks another milestone in expanding BGB's on-chain ecosystem and its commitment to empowering users with expanded accessibility and utility.

With the integration, BGB is now available on the Morph Bridge, facilitating seamless token transfers across multiple blockchains. Bitget has also launched a liquidity pool for BGB on Bulbaswap, the central trading and liquidity marketplace on Morph, with the Total Value Locked (TVL) exceeding $1.1 million within days of its launch. Users can now participate in the liquidity pool to earn rewards while supporting BGB's ecosystem growth.

To incentivize on-chain activities related to BGB, participants of The Great Token Migration (Morph Zoo Season 2) can include BGB in their bridging activities to earn Morph Points. Eligible actions include bridging BGB from Ethereum to Morph, bridging it back from Morph to Ethereum, and holding BGB on Morph to accumulate Season 2 points. Bitget Wallet users benefit from a 1.2x multiplier on bridge scores during the event.

Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, commented on the integration: "Our commitment to BGB's long-term growth and utility remains resolute. By bridging BGB to the Morph Chain and introducing new liquidity pools, we are expanding its reach and providing users with more opportunities. This integration aligns with our vision to make BGB a cornerstone of both decentralized and real-world applications, empowering the BGB community to participate in the evolving Web3 ecosystem fully."

The Morph Chain integration is aligned with Bitget's broader strategy to enhance BGB's utility in both on-chain and off-chain scenarios. Recently, Bitget unveiled a new BGB whitepaper, outlining its ambitious plans for the token's future. Key initiatives include a buyback and burn program to establish a deflationary model to support long-term value. The first phase of this initiative has seen 800 million BGB burned, representing 40% of the total supply.

The whitepaper also outlines plans to position BGB as a core asset for staking, liquidity provision, and on-chain DeFi applications. Additionally, Bitget is actively working on integrating BGB into PayFi use cases, enabling real-world utility that includes payments for dining, travel, and shopping via the Bitget Card.

In 2024, BGB demonstrated remarkable growth, achieving a tenfold increase over the year and solidifying its position as one of the best-performing exchange tokens. According to CoinMarketCap, BGB now ranks #25 with a market capitalization of 74 billion.

Morph is an advanced Layer 2 scaling solution built on Ethereum, designed to enhance transaction speed and reduce costs while maintaining Ethereum’s security and decentralization. Backed by leading investors such as DragonFly Capital, Pantera Capital, and Foresight Ventures, Morph launched its mainnet in late 2024, introducing seamless cross-chain bridging and supporting a growing ecosystem of decentralized applications (dApps).

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 45 million users in 150+ countries and regions, Bitget is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM market, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4f042830-e0ae-43ad-9503-71c971587134

SOURCE: Bitget Limited

--BERNAMA


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Wednesday, 8 January 2025

BITGET INTRODUCES BANK DEPOSITS WITH ZEN INTEGRATION, ENABLING ACCESS FOR ELEVEN FIAT CURRENCIES

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is excited to announce the integration of ZEN.com, a renowned banking solution, into its fiat deposit and withdrawal channel. With this integration, Bitget users can now seamlessly deposit and withdraw funds using 11 supported fiat currencies, including PLN, CZK, DKK, AUD, CAD, NOK, SEK, CHF and HUF.

This collaboration shows Bitget’s focus on enhancing accessibility and improving the user experience, particularly in underserved European markets and major regions such as Oceania.

“Our partnership with ZEN.com aligns with our plans of making crypto trading more accessible to users worldwide. By supporting more fiat currencies than our competitors and offering instant fiat on-ramp options, we’re empowering users with convenient and innovative trading solutions," said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

Bitget’s ZEN integration offers a multitude of benefits. Users can deposit and withdraw funds in 11 fiat currencies, more than what other CEXs currently provide. With instant fiat on-ramp, users gain access to instant cash conversion to crypto via Bitget. There are no hidden charges, and zero deposit fees help users benefit from fee rebates during the promotional period.

To celebrate this partnership, Bitget and ZEN are launching an exclusive campaign, rewarding users with a 3-month ZEN PRO trial, zero deposit fees, and up to 25% rebates on fiat-to-crypto conversions.

The event runs from January 7th, 2025, 18:00 (UTC+8) to February 4th, 2025, 18:00 (UTC+8). Participants can register here by creating a ZEN account for a free 3-month PRO trial, making a fee-free deposit in supported fiat currencies, and converting fiat to crypto to earn up to 25% rebates.

For detailed instructions on how to deposit via ZEN, visit here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 45 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin priceEthereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c5896ba2-052c-4cfa-8f39-e222f41ad1be

SOURCE : Bitget Limited

CARTERRA SHIPS ULTRA BIOSENSOR PLATFORM, WRAPS UP 2024 WITH DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Carterra Inc, the world leader in enabling high-throughput biology, announced it has delivered its first Carterra Ultra biosensor platform and closed 2024 with double-digit growth and record revenues.

Announced in September 2024, the Ultra instrument provides a full complement of small and large molecule applications while reprising gold-standard surface plasmon resonance (SPR) detection, high-throughput, and the minimal sample requirements of Carterra’s systems.

Its Chief Commercial Officer, Tim Germann acknowledged the challenges in capital equipment spending over recent years.

“Even so, drug and vaccine discovery groups are focused more than ever on going faster and spending less money to bring life-saving therapies to market, that is exactly what Carterra platforms enable,” he said in a statement.

The Ultra is capable of characterising molecules as small as 100 Daltons, with early customers utilising it to study molecular glues, PROTACS, DNA-encoded libraries (DELs), kinases, membrane proteins, and ligandability.

The platform also boasts faster analysis speeds, flexible referencing, and new screening software for fragment and small molecule applications.

For the first time, investigators can conduct fragment-based lead discovery, small-molecule analysis, and large molecule protein-protein interactions, including on- and off-target measurements at industrial scale.

Leading biopharma scientists will be showcasing groundbreaking new data generated with the Carterra Ultra platform this month with presentations at SLAS2025 International Conference & Exhibition, and Drug Discovery Chemistry 2025, both to be held in San Diego, California.

These presentations will highlight the platform's impact on advancing fragment and small molecule drug discovery while also demonstrating how Ultra enables innovative workflows and accelerates discovery timelines.

-- BERNAMA

Saturday, 4 January 2025

IHERB DEBUTS DIGITAL WELLNESS HUB TO EMPOWER PERSONAL HEALTH GOALS

Complimentary online resource offers over 1,200 informative articles, recipes, videos and podcasts from numerous wellness experts and translated in 14 languages

IRVINE, Calif., Jan 3 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb, one of the world's leading online retailers for vitamins, minerals, supplements and other health and wellness products, today announced the launch of its iHerb Wellness Hub, an online multimedia destination for wellness, fitness, nutrition, beauty and more. This innovative global platform features a wide array of health articles, recipes, videos, and podcasts, providing valuable insights on the role vitamins, minerals, and supplements, herbs and natural remedies play in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Available in 14 languages, the iHerb Wellness Hub empowers its global community to make informed decisions about health and wellness products through comprehensive, accessible resources. The platform offers a diverse range of content, including over 1,200 articles written by experts, including doctors, naturopathic doctors, physicians, registered dietitians, and other leaders in the healthcare industry.

“With the abundance of misinformation available online, finding trustworthy sources for health-related content has never been more important,” said Neil Folgate, SVP of Global Marketing at iHerb. “The iHerb Wellness Hub is designed to help address this issue by curating objective, research-based content that covers a variety of topics related to diet and nutrition, longevity, energy, metabolism, and overall health. We're proud to help consumers confidently make informed choices about their health and will continue these efforts in the spirit of advancing wellness globally.”

The expert-driven content ensures that individuals have unlimited access to reliable information when making decisions about their well-being, empowering them to take the next step in their health journey. This is particularly impactful at a time when, according to NIH*, nearly 60 percent of adults struggle to distinguish reliable sources of health information online. Staying true to its decades-long mission of making health and wellness accessible to all, the iHerb Wellness Hub is completely free and doesn’t require visitors to create an online profile to gain access.

Whether consumers are wanting to learn about the potential benefits of specific vitamins, the importance of essential minerals, or the most effective supplements for their needs, the iHerb Wellness Hub serves as a trusted resource for all their health-related queries.

The iHerb Wellness Hub will replace the popular iHerb Blog, which attracted nearly 20 million visitors in 2024. The new Wellness Hub organizes iHerb’s extensive blog content, enabling consumers to easily navigate the vast library that is now categorized by Wellness, Fitness, Nutrition and Beauty. The iHerb Wellness Hub offers tips on managing sleep, gut health, menopause, bone health, hair loss, and so much more. Some of the articles also include natural ways to increase testosterone, how to support healthy aging, and the benefits of snail mucin for daily skincare.

Anyone who is ready to take charge of their health can join the growing community of wellness enthusiasts who are utilizing the iHerb Wellness Hub to guide and enhance their personal health journey.

The following insightful articles: “How to Start a Healthy Lifestyle” and “How to Detox your Body in 8 Simple Steps” offer practical guidance for a fresh start to the new year.

The Wellness Hub does not intend to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2020/08/finding-reliable-health-information-online

About iHerb:
iHerb is one of the world's leading online retailers dedicated to offering an unbeatable selection of vitamins, minerals, supplements and other health and wellness products, including sports nutrition, beauty, bath and personal care, grocery, baby and pet care from over 1,800 reputable brands. Supported by a global workforce of 3,000 team members, iHerb serves over 12 million global customers across 180 countries and 22 languages. iHerb's sophisticated global logistics network is anchored by seven climate-controlled fulfillment centers located in the U.S. and Asia, providing customers a seamless and reliable shopping experience. Founded in 1996 and based in Irvine, California, iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. For more information, please visit corporate.iherb.com.

iHerb Media Relations:
press@iherb.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3f0d1fca-e9f3-4169-9306-072eef590ef7 

SOURCE: iHerb Holdings, Inc.

--BERNAMA

Saturday, 28 December 2024

Wisson Robotics To Make Waves At CES 2025, Debuting Pliabot Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Wisson Robotics, a leader in general-purpose soft robotics, will debut its Pliabot technology, a revolutionary commercial and universal soft robotics with human-like muscles and embodied artificial intelligence (AI), at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025.

At the same event, the company said in a statement it will also introduce its innovative Pliabot robots for aerial operations and electric vehicle (EV) automatic charging, which aims to demonstrate Pliabot’s potential and seek industry partners to explore new applications.

Committed to freeing humans from harsh environments or repetitive tasks through disruptive innovation in robot core technology, Wisson leverages a decade of expertise in soft robotics to make Pliabot technology commercially available and universally applicable to provide safe, dexterous, lightweight, resilient, and affordable robots and solutions for various industries.

These cost-effective robots are designed to thrive in complex and dynamic environments, enabling more sectors beyond manufacturing to benefit from enhanced productivity and improved user experiences.

Wisson's Pliabot stands out in the world of soft robotics, mimicking human muscles through its "soft muscles + neuronic intelligence" dual-propeller approach, bringing high adaptability, a superior load-to-weight ratio, safe interaction, strong environmental resistance, and significant cost savings compared to rigid robots.

Additionally, designed as a modular platform, Pliabot bionic joints, arms, and "neuronic-cerebellar-cerebral-cloud" AI systems could easily integrate with mobile chassis, lifts, assembly lines, wearable devices, unmanned aerial vehicles, robotic dogs, and humanoid robots, making it ideal for diverse applications across industries.

Powered by Pliabot's technological and commercial advantages, Wisson has been a pioneer in bringing general-purpose soft robotics to market, being the first to achieve mass production and delivery of soft robots worldwide.

Furthermore, versatile Pliabot robots have been developed and deployed to over 100 countries, regions and cities, serving industries such as facade cleaning, autonomous driving, new energy, logistics, urban management, marine services and power grid, generating substantial commercial and social value for its clients and the community.

At CES 2025, Wisson will demonstrate the capabilities of its popular AP3-P3 facade cleaning, the versatile AP30-N1 aerial manipulator featuring the signature Pliabot arm, and the one-of-a-kind Pliabot EV charging robot.

-- BERNAMA