GILI TRAWANGAN, Indonesia — The Instructor Development Course (IDC) Gili Islands has solidified its reputation as a globally recognized destination for elite scuba instructor education. Nestled in the crystal-clear waters of the Indonesian archipelago, the IDC program offers a structured pathway to PADI Instructor certification with an unparalleled focus on professionalism, safety, and hands-on experience....

GILI TRAWANGAN, Indonesia —A new benchmark in professional scuba diving training has been established through the highly respected PADI Divemaster IDC (Instructor Development Course) program offered at Blue Marlin Dive in Gili Trawangan. Designed for committed dive professionals seeking to advance their skills and responsibilities, the program is being recognized as one of the most...

Singapore, August 7, 2025 – CupSpoon™, Singapore’s innovative hyperlocal wellness beverage brand, proudly announces the launch of its nationwide crew recruitment drive, inviting everyday residents to join its purpose-driven franchise model. This initiative offers Singaporeans the opportunity to operate micro-franchise beverage stations from their homes as CB1 Brewers and CB2 Deliverers, serving their HDB neighborhoods...

A major breakthrough in surgical embodied intelligence in Robot-Assisted Surgery (RAS) has been achieved in Hong Kong, China. At a press conference held on 5 August, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) officially announced that its multidisciplinary research team, in collaboration with Cornerstone Robotics, a leading global innovator and unicorn enterprise in surgical robotics, has successfully...

MyFintech Week 2025 (4~7 August) spotlights the forces reshaping the financial sector – digitalisation, sustainability and demographic shifts. Emerging technologies such as generative AI and blockchain are transforming business models and redefining consumer expectations. Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions is also driving demand for innovative financial solutions. In addition, the challenges posed by an ageing population...

 SWL Miner, a global cloud mining platform licensed in the United Kingdom, has announced the launch of a new initiative enabling XRP holders to activate Bitcoin mining contracts directly through its platform. This development comes as part of a broader industry shift toward passive, blockchain-based income strategies made more viable by evolving regulatory clarity under...

As new regulatory frameworks from the Federal Reserve, SEC, and the GENIUS Act reshape the digital asset landscape, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP are stepping into their global roles: With institutions increasing holdings, ETFs setting new inflow records, and payment networks integrating at record speed, these assets are now ​systemic value carriers​, not just...

Global M&A Surges to $2.6 Trillion as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Strategic Consolidation Reshape Corporate Deal Landscape in 2025 Global mergers and acquisitions have reached $2.6 trillion in the first seven months of 2025, driven by strategic consolidation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity investments, according to the latest analysis by ELD Asset Management. Transaction volumes dropped...

Australia and Hong Kong join the Wyndham hotel brand. Under the deal—which marries Ovolo’s boutique appeal with Wyndham’s global reach and best in class infrastructure—Ovolo Group will continue to own and manage the Ovolo brand while exclusively working with Wyndham to unlock additional development opportunities throughout Asia Pacific. Caption: Joon Aun OOI, President of Asia...

In February 2025, the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine imposed sanctions on Petro Poroshenko, which included measures affecting the International Investment Bank (IIB), a notable entity within his business portfolio. Under Ukrainian law, such sanctions require the transfer of control over the bank to an authorised representative of the National Bank of Ukraine...