SHANGHAI, Dec. 23, 2025 -- PwC was awarded its second International Innovation Awards (IIA) accolade, organized by Enterprise Asia, under the Service and Solution category, earning recognition this year for developing the first agentic-native audit ecosystem — a human-led, technology-powered platform where auditors can work dynamically with embedded AI agents to help orchestrate audit workflows more efficiently across audit planning, walkthroughs, substantive testing, and validation. PwC's proprietary AI agentic architecture creates a unified, secure, and integrated platform – improvin
SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2025 -- Lotusia Group ("Lotusia") today announced the continued appointment and expanded leadership portfolio of Co-CEO Jacob Tao who has served in the role since 2024. As the Group accelerates its cross-border advisory, digital compliance, and China-ASEAN business connectivity initiatives, Jacob's leadership will remain central to strengthening Lotusia's regional footprint and community programmes. "Jacob has played a pivotal role in shaping Lotusia's identity as a trusted connector between Singapore, China and Southeast Asia," says Huo
SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2025 -- Coda, the global leader in digital content monetization and payment optimization, has officially launched Coda Links, a new solution that empowers publishers to transform link outs into seamless, secure, and high-converting direct-to-consumer (D2C) experiences. The introduction of Coda Links comes at a significant moment for out-of-app monetization. Recent regulatory changes in the United States, Europe, and Asia are creating new opportunities for developers to transact directly with users. Recent antitrust rulings in the US, including the
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2025 -- As a fintech company committed to improving quality of life through digital financing, PT JULO Teknologi Finansial (JULO) continues to expand its role in advancing financial inclusion and literacy across Indonesia, including underbanked communities across the country. Over nine years of operation, JULO has reached 3.28 million users nationwide, across Indonesia's 38 provinces from Aceh to Papua. As of December 2025, JULO has disbursed more than USD 1.7 billion in total financing to support a wide range of user needs. Of this amount, USD 380
[ 메디채널 황정호 기자 ] 홍콩 2025년 12월 23일 -- 홍콩이 전통적 산업은 물론 신흥 기술 분야를 아우르는 글로벌 분쟁 해결 중심지로서의 입지를 공고히 하고 있다. 지난 19일 홍콩에서는 프라이데이 컬처(Friday Culture Limited), 홍콩 연합(Hong Kong Coalition), AALCO 홍콩 역내 중재 센터가 공동 주최한 '문제 해결의 도시: 분쟁 해결사 홍콩(Problem-Solving City: Hong Kong as a Disputes Resolver)' 포럼이 성황리에 개최됐다. 이번 포럼에는 정부 고위 관계자, 법률 전문가, 기업계 리더들이 대거 참석해 홍콩의 국제적 위상을 확인했다. 홍콩 정부는 자체적인 'LEAP' 프레임워크와 선제적인 규제 조치를 통해 홍콩을 글로벌 분쟁 해결 및 디지털 금융의 핵심 기지로 육성하고 있다. AALCO 홍콩 역내 중재 센터는 스포츠와 디지털 금융 분야에 특화된 전문 중재자 및 조정자 그룹을 운영 중이다. 닉 찬(Nick Chan) 센터장은 센터가 리걸테크(LawTech) 역량을 강화하고 학제간 융합 전문가를 양성해 글로벌 분쟁 해결을 주도
[ 메디채널 황정호 기자 ] Recognizing the Power of Brands That Truly Move Hongkongers HONG KONG, Dec. 23, 2025 -- Yahoo has announced the winners of the Yahoo HK Best Brand Awards 2025, recognising over 20 brands that have built strong, lasting connections with Hong Kong consumers and demonstrated meaningful market influence amid an increasingly dynamic digital landscape. The awards ceremony, held last week at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, brought together brand leaders, industry partners, and government representatives to celebrate brands that continue to resonate deeply with Hongko
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 23, 2025 -- BUMA Australia Pty Ltd ("BUMA Australia"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama ("BUMA"), under Indonesian listed holding company PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk ("BUMA International Group, IDX: DOID"), announced that the Supreme Court of Queensland has delivered its judgment in BUMA Australia Pty Ltd v Queensland Power Company Pty Ltd & Ors, ruling in favour of BUMA Australia in a contractual dispute arising from a Contract Mining Agreement. The Court's decision affirms BUMA Australia's entitl
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 23, 2025 -- BUMA Australia Pty Ltd ("BUMA Australia"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama ("BUMA"), under Indonesian listed holding company PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk ("BUMA International Group, IDX: DOID"), announced that the Supreme Court of Queensland has delivered its judgment in BUMA Australia Pty Ltd v Queensland Power Company Pty Ltd & Ors, ruling in favour of BUMA Australia in a contractual dispute arising from a Contract Mining Agreement. The Court's decision affirms BUMA Australia'
BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2025 -- South China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has taken measures to continue optimizing its business environment in a bid to further enhance the development of a high-standard FTP. Hainan regards the business environment as the productivity, vitality and core competitiveness of the Hainan FTP, said Ren Duanping, director of Hainan Provincial Department of Business Environment Development, at a Hainan FTP promotion event held recently in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. The province adheres to the demand orientation of enterprises and the public
포트빌라, 바누아투 2025년 12월 19일 -- 밴티지(Vantage)가 베트남에서 고속 성장 중개사 2025(Fastest Growing Broker 2025), 영국에서 최우수 제휴 프로그램 중개사 2025(Best Affiliate Program Broker 2025)로 연이어 선정되며 파이낸스 매그네이츠 어워드 2025(Finance Magnates Awards 2025) 2관왕에 올랐다. 어워드 시상 부문 중 지역 부문과 국가 부문에서 각각 선정된 것이다. 파이낸스 매그네이츠 어워드는 업계에서 큰 권위를 인정받고 있는 상으로 지역사회 투표와 전문가 평가를 통해 수상자가 결정된다. 이번에 밴티지는 영업소 전체를 대상으로 꾸준히 사업을 진행했으며, 신입 트레이더와 경력 트레이더 모두 좋은 교육과 기자재를 제공하면서 높은 평가를 받았다. 최우수 제휴 프로그램 중개사 상은 추적의 투명성과 합리적 수수료, 고객 지원 전담 인력을 바탕으로 구축된 파트너 생태계가 수상의 원동력이 되었다. 마크 데스팔리에스(Marc Despallieres) 밴티지 최고경영자(CEO)는 "베트남과 영국에서 모두 수상