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...

Amid growing market volatility, more crypto holders are seeking income options for their BTC, XRP, and other major digital assets. In response to this demand, Sunny Mining has introduced a mobile-first mining solution designed to move beyond traditional “buy-low-sell-high” strategies. By combining cloud-based hashpower rental with smart contracts, the platform offers consistent returns. Mobile Mining Made Easy:...

As the global digital asset market continues to expand, Ripple’s cryptocurrency XRP has been gaining significant attention thanks to its fast transaction speeds, low fees, and wide range of use cases. More and more investors are beginning to wonder: Does XRP have the potential to surpass Bitcoin (BTC) and become the new leader in the digital...

VersusMedia has unveiled Media Mentor, a new AI-powered chatbot that gives independent filmmakers and musicians personalized creative feedback on their projects. The tool is now freely available to all registered users of VersusMedia.com. With Media Mentor, users can upload songs, scripts, images, and more to receive instant analysis and insight. Musicians can get feedback on melody...