FOREIGN DIPLOMATS TOUR HANGZHOU’S ANCIENT RUINS, TECH HUBS AND UNIVERSITY

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Diplomats from Chile, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan and Iraq toured Hangzhou in east China from Oct 17 to 19, visiting an ancient archaeological site, technology exhibitions and a university.

According to a statement, the delegation was invited by Haiwainet, part of People’s Daily, as part of the Zhejiang Tour for diplomatic envoys.

Chile’s Ambassador to China, Alfonso Silva said he was impressed by the Liangzhu civilisation and described the site as “a great heritage of which the Chinese people must be proud”.

The visit began on Oct 17 at the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, which marks the 90th anniversary of its discovery this year. At the Liangzhu Museum and the Liangzhu Archaeological Site Park, the diplomats viewed jade cong, stone yue axes, earthen embankments and rice fields from the 5,000-year-old civilisation.

On Oct 18, the delegation visited exhibitions in Hangzhou’s new urban centre featuring local technology companies, including those known as the “Six Little Dragons” and the “New Eight Steeds”. The diplomats tried augmented reality glasses and played Gomoku, a traditional five-in-a-row board game, against artificial intelligence.

On Oct 19, at Zhejiang International Studies University, the diplomats viewed folk-art exhibits, tried Chinese calligraphy and made Chongyang cakes, a traditional snack for the Double Ninth Festival. They also met students to exchange views on cultural understanding.

The tour was guided by the Information Office of the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government and the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism.

It was organised by the Zhejiang International Communication Center, with support from People’s Daily Haiwainet, the Hangzhou bureau of Zhejiang Daily Press Group and the university.

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NANNING EXPANDS ASEAN GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT WITH TRADE, AI INNOVATION

A robot performs music at the China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Guangxi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Nearly 100 preliminary artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation agreements worth around two billion Chinese yuan were reached in Nanning during the recently concluded 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), including more than one billion Chinese yuan in planned cooperation with ASEAN countries.

The expo’s new AI marketplace featured more than 70 companies displaying over 500 products, from large AI models and AI chips to AI glasses and intelligent robots, generating transactions worth over 28 million Chinese yuan (around US$3.9 million). (US$1 = RM4.08).

Nanning, the capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and permanent host of CAEXPO, is home to 1,552 AI-related companies, accounting for 57.3 per cent of Guangxi’s total, according to a statement.

ArcherMind Technology has set up its ASEAN headquarters in the city, with its robots used in schools in ASEAN countries including Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, while iFLYTEK has signed a strategic agreement with Nanning to develop AI applications for ASEAN markets in education, healthcare and urban governance.

In the first eight months of 2026, Nanning’s foreign trade rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year to 65.171 billion Chinese yuan. Trade with ASEAN reached 18.246 billion Chinese yuan, or 28 per cent of the total, while trade with Vietnam grew 18.6 per cent.

The Pinglu Canal, which opened on Sept 16, allows vessels of up to 5,000 tonnes to sail directly from Nanning to the Beibu Gulf. For cargo from southwest China, it shortens the inland waterway route to the sea by more than 560 kilometres compared with the route via Guangzhou Port.

Nanning is planning industrial development along the canal, including port upgrades at Liujing and a dedicated railway line to improve rail-water transport, while non-ferrous metals, green chemicals and equipment manufacturing industries are increasingly clustering along the route.

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YYForce Unveils NVIDIA-Powered Robotics Software For Hotels

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce), a workforce solutions provider, has announced its strategic plans to develop Workforce OS, a robotics operating system built on NVIDIA computing and robotics technology, starting with deployments in hotels.

YYForce in a statement said it is designed to let human workers operate alongside artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robots, including Unitree humanoid robots and other service robots.

“Our strategic objective is to own the software intelligence layer that makes diverse commercial robots truly useful in live business environments.

“By combining NVIDIA’s industry-defining physical AI computing stack with versatile hardware like Unitree humanoid platforms, we aim to bridge the gap between simulation and real-world execution,” said YYForce Chief Executive Officer, Mike Fu.

YYForce plans a phased roll-out in hotel settings. Over the first two months, it aims to set up robot navigation and guest-facing concierge services, followed by robotic arms for food and beverage service from months two to four.

By month six, it plans to run multi-robot operations, including pilot Unitree humanoid robots, at hotel banquets and events. In the longer term, it aims to extend the system to facility maintenance and industrial cleaning.

Workforce OS is designed to work across different robot hardware, covering computer vision, navigation, robotic arm control, conversational interaction and fleet management.

It will use NVIDIA Jetson edge AI modules on the robots for real-time perception and control and NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim and Project GR00T to train robots in simulation before real-world deployment.

YYForce is setting up a dedicated engineering team covering navigation, perception, motion control, AI models and systems architecture.

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Generali Malaysia and Porsche Malaysia Bring Road Safety Lessons from the Racetrack to Students

Generali Malaysia and Porsche Malaysia joined forces to promote safer journeys through a road safety education programme at Menara Generali for students from Suriana Welfare Society's PAL (Pathways to Achieve and Learn) Centres. Through interactive games, an inspiring sharing session with Team Porsche Malaysia race driver Naquib Azlan, and a road safety awareness talk by the Malaysia Road and Transportation Safety Association (MRTSA), students gained practical road safety knowledge and pledged to become Road Safety Champions.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Generali Malaysia and Porsche Malaysia (represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance Sdn. Bhd.) have taken their partnership beyond the racetrack, by bringing road safety education to students through a community programme designed to promote safer road habits among young Malaysians.

The initiative builds on Generali Malaysia's sponsorship and strategic partnership with Porsche Malaysia in the Porsche ARbox Carrera Cup Asia 2026. While the championship celebrates performance, precision, and skill on the track, the two organisations share a broader commitment to promoting responsibility and safer road use in everyday life. Held at Menara Generali as part of Generali Malaysia's Corporate Responsibility efforts, the programme introduced students from Suriana Welfare Society's PAL (Pathways to Achieve and Learn) Centres to practical road safety knowledge through a series of interactive activities and learning experiences.  

The students explored the importance of staying alert around roads, understanding the risks of distracted walking, and practising safe habits as pedestrians, passengers, and future road users. Through hands-on activities, they learned how focus, good judgement and responsible decision-making can play a crucial role in keeping themselves and others safe.

A highlight of the event was a sharing session with Malaysian racing driver Naquib Azlan, who competes in the Porsche ARbox Carrera Cup Asia, representing Team Porsche Malaysia in the #17 911 Cup. Drawing from his experience in motorsport, Naquib spoke about the importance of discipline, focus and control behind the wheel, and how these qualities are equally important when using public roads.

The programme also included a road safety awareness session conducted by the Malaysia Road and Transportation Safety Association (MRTSA), providing students with practical guidance on road safety and responsible road behaviour.

"Protection is at the heart of what we do at Generali, and it extends beyond insurance. By helping young people understand the importance of road safety and responsible decision-making, we hope to empower them to make safer choices for themselves and those around them. We are proud to partner with Porsche Malaysia to bring these important lessons to the next generation," said Fabrice Benard, Chief Executive Officer of Generali Insurance Malaysia Berhad and Country Head for Generali entities in Malaysia.

 “Motorsport is deeply embedded in Porsche's DNA, but beyond that, road safety remains a fundamental part of responsible driving. Through this collaboration with Generali Malaysia, we hope to inspire greater awareness among young Malaysians by equipping them with essential road safety knowledge and encouraging responsible habits from an early age. Education is the first step towards creating safer roads, and by reaching students today, we are helping to shape the drivers of tomorrow. We are proud to support initiatives like this and look forward to seeing its positive impact extend into the wider community,” shared Christopher Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance.

As part of the programme, students made personal road safety pledges, committing to actions such as using pedestrian crossings, wearing helmets and seatbelts, avoiding dangerous road behaviour, and encouraging their peers to stay safe. Students who completed all activities and made their road safety pledge were recognised as Road Safety Champions.

By combining the excitement of motorsport with practical road safety education, Generali Malaysia and Porsche Malaysia hope to inspire safer road habits and reinforce the importance of protection both on and off the track. 

SOURCE: Generali Insurance Malaysia Berhad

Isentia strengthens advisory leadership with expanded roles for Ho Paik San and Karthi Puvanendran

From left: Ho Paik San and Karthi Puvanendran, whose expanded leadership roles will strengthen Isentia’s client engagement, insights capabilities and advisory services.

Leadership changes bring client relationships and insights expertise closer together

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Isentia is expanding the leadership roles of Ho Paik San and Karthi Puvanendran to bring client relationships and insights expertise closer together and support a more consultative approach to client work. Paik San will extend her current insights remit to include commercial leadership, while Karthi will take over accounts and insights leadership.

The changes build on clients’ longstanding trust in Isentia for media intelligence, social listening and advice. That trust provides the foundation for working more closely with clients to understand which developments could affect their organisation, how their audiences are responding and where to focus their communications efforts.

These discussions will connect Isentia’s analysis more directly to the decisions clients face. Teams will work with clients to interpret emerging reputation risks, assess whether messages are reaching their intended audiences and develop measurement approaches tied to communications and business objectives. Monitoring and reporting will provide the evidence for this advice.

“Good advice begins with understanding the business behind the brief. The same media trend can have very different implications for two organisations, depending on their priorities, audiences and circumstances. We want our teams to bring that understanding into every client conversation, so that our recommendations are grounded in the decisions clients actually face,” said Prashant Saxena, VP Revenue & Insights, SEA.

Paik San brings experience across marketing, media intelligence and communications strategy, with regional advisory work spanning finance, technology and consumer goods. Through this work, she has helped clients assess brand perception, campaign effectiveness and reputation risk, and contributed to projects recognised with multiple AMEC Gold awards. Her experience and established relationships with clients in Malaysia provide a strong foundation for bringing insights and commercial leadership together.

Karthi brings more than 12 years of industry experience in client management and account strategy with expertise in managing client expectations across government ministries, agencies and diverse corporate sectors. This role will connect the teams managing client relationships with those developing analysis and recommendations, helping them carry a shared understanding of each client’s priorities through the work they deliver.

Together, Paik San and Karthi will lead teams that know their clients, understand their priorities and turn Isentia’s intelligence into advice they can act on.

About Isentia

Isentia provides media intelligence, social listening and advisory support to 300+ organisations in Malaysia and 6000+ globally to understand media coverage and audience conversations and make informed communications decisions. Trusted by governments, public sector agencies, leading enterprises, and communications leaders every day, Isentia delivers the real-time intelligence needed to inform public policy, manage reputation, and drive high-impact decisions. Learn more atwww.isentia.com.

SOURCE: Isentia Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Antalpha Increases Investment in Aurelion with US$2 Million Share Subscription

SINGAPORE, Oct 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Antalpha Platform Holding Company (NASDAQ: ANTA) ("Antalpha"), a leading institutional digital asset financing platform, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Antalpha Capital (HK) Limited, has entered into a share subscription agreement with Aurelion Inc. (NASDAQ: AURE) ("Aurelion" or the "Company"). Under the agreement, Antalpha, through Antalpha Capital (HK) Limited, will subscribe for 952,381 newly issued Class B ordinary shares of Aurelion at a price of US$2.10 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds to Aurelion of approximately US$2 million (the "Subscription"). The Subscription is expected to close as soon as practicable, subject to customary closing conditions and a long-stop date of December 21, 2026.

Antalpha currently holds 31.7% of the ordinary shares of Aurelion's issued and outstanding shares, based on Aurelion's outstanding shares/pre-funded warrants/primary warrants, representing approximately 77.5% of Aurelion's total voting power. Upon completion of the subscription, Antalpha is expected to hold approximately 33.4% of Aurelion's issued and outstanding shares, based on Aurelion’s outstanding shares/pre-funded warrants/primary warrants representing approximately 78.8% of Aurelion's total voting rights.

“Increasing our investment in Aurelion reflects our continued confidence in its strategy and the long-term potential of tokenized gold,” said Paul Liang, Chief Financial Officer of Antalpha. “Aurelion’s focus on digital gold infrastructure complements our expertise in financing and risk management. Through this additional commitment, we are supporting the development of practical institutional applications for tokenized gold, with disciplined execution and long-term shareholder value as our priorities.”

“Antalpha’s continued support as our controlling shareholder reinforces its commitment to Aurelion’s next phase of development,” said Frank Zheng, Chief Executive Officer of Aurelion. “Upon closing, this investment would provide additional financial flexibility as we advance our digital gold business. Our focus is on building the technology and risk-management capabilities that institutions need to use tokenized gold with confidence.”

About Antalpha

Antalpha is a leading fintech company specializing in providing financing, technology, and risk management solutions to the Web3 industry. Antalpha offers Bitcoin supply chain and margin loans through the Antalpha Prime technology platform, which allows customers to originate and manage their digital assets loans, as well as monitor collateral positions with near real-time data. Building on this foundation, Antalpha is also exploring AI-powered tools to help users navigate the digital asset space more effectively.

About Aurelion

Aurelion is a publicly listed company building a digital gold risk and technology infrastructure around XAU₮, on-chain gold backed by physical LBMA bars. Combining the characteristics of physical gold with the efficiency of blockchain technology, XAU₮ serves as the foundation of Aurelion's digital gold treasury strategy. The Company is committed to the prudent management and efficient utilization of its proprietary digital gold holdings, while providing risk management and technical support for selected tokenized gold initiatives. Through its technology-driven approach, Aurelion seeks to contribute to the responsible development and broader adoption of digital gold and tokenized asset solutions.

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Contacts

Investor Contact: ir@antalpha.com

SOURCE: Antalpha Platform Holding Company

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Deepavali Fest 2026 Brings Cultural Celebrations with Community to Strand Mall

KOTA DAMANSARA, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- With Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, approaching next month, Strand Mall was buzzed with festive excitement as Deepavali Fest 2026, organised by ASC Agenda Suria Communications Sdn Bhd, held its official opening ceremony. Running from 16 to 18 October 2026, the festival was warmly graced and officiated by Y.B. Tuan Dr. Gunarajah A/L R George, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Sentosa, highlighting the role of local gatherings in bringing communities together.

Featuring 110 vendors and approximately footfall of 40,000 visitors over the span of three days, the festival offered visitors a variety of experiences, celebrating Indian culture and traditions through food, retail and entertainment under one roof.

Commenting on the event, Vithya Shaline, Head of Marketing of ASC Agenda Suria Communication Sdn Bhd shared, “Deepavali is a celebration of light, hope and togetherness, and we wanted Deepavali Fest 2026 to bring that spirit to life. Through this festival shopping, traditional performances, interactive activities and the flavours of our Spice & Sizzle Indian Food Bazaar, we hope to create a welcoming space where Malaysians of all backgrounds can experience and appreciate Indian culture.

Our aim is also to provide local entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their products, reach new customers and benefit from the festive season. Above all, we want families and friends to enjoy meaningful moments together, while keeping our traditions alive and sharing them with the next generation.”

Commenting on the mall's community-first vision, Encik Ahmad Harzimi bin Mohd Taib, Group Chief Executive Officer of Encorp Berhad said, "Shopping malls today are about much more than retail, they are shared spaces for the community to come together. We take pride in creating an open, welcoming environment in Kota Damansara and we are always delighted to collaborate with partners and organizers who bring meaningful energy, culture and life to our venue."

Over the years, Strand Mall has evolved into an active community hub for Kota Damansara. Building on a dynamic 2026 event calendar featuring the PERKESO Festival Mega I Lindung U Kesuma Bersama Rakyat, the Selangor Youth Netball Challenge 2026, the Apex Strand Mall Chess Tour IX 2026 and public sports viewings like the FIFA World Cup Live Screening, it is increasingly a preferred venue for major event organisers. Its outdoor area further complements these indoor offerings by providing space for lifestyle activities, gatherings and community events.

Conveniently located in Kota Damansara, Strand Mall is easily accessible via major highways serving Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley, including the LDP, NKVE, DUKE, MRR2, DASH, and SPRINT Expressway (Penchala Link).

For the latest updates on events, activities and promotions, follow Strand Mall on Facebook
(www.facebook.com /StrandMallMY/) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/strandmall). 

About Encorp Berhad
Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia (Ticker: ENCORP/6076), ENCORP is principally an investment-holding company. The Group is currently involved in three core businesses – property development, property investment and construction. For more information, visit www.encorp.com.my or follow us on facebook: @encorpbhdub 

SOURCE:  Encorp Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Saidah Umairah binti Zul Azki
Executive, Media & Public Relations
Tel: +603 6286 7777 ext 7634
Email: umairah@encorp.com.my

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