Guardsquare Accelerates Asia-Pacific Growth with Office Opening in Singapore

 

^{Guardsquare celebrates the opening of its first Asia-Pacific office in Singapore on October 1, 2026, joined by employees, partners, customers, and government representatives.} 


Mobile application security leader expands its APAC presence to help financial services, healthcare, retail, government, and other industries combat sophisticated app tampering and fraud threats


SINGAPORE & LEUVEN, Belgium, Oct 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Guardsquare, the leading provider of mobile application security, today announced the opening of its regional office in Singapore. Its first physical presence in Asia-Pacific (APAC) builds on a customer base of more than 200 organizations across Asia and 50% year-over-year revenue growth in the region.

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Located at 9 Temasek Blvd, Suntec Tower 2, #15-02A, Guardsquare’s new office will serve as an operational and technical center of excellence for Asia-Pacific, with dedicated sales, technical support, and solutions engineering teams. The office will help the company serve rising demand for mobile application and API security across testing, protection, threat intelligence, and app attestation.

Guardsquare marked the milestone on October 1 with an on-site celebration, attended by regional partners, customers, government representatives, and local business leaders. Speakers included Roel Caers, CEO of Guardsquare; Severine de Potter, Belgium's Ambassador to Singapore; Soo Haw Yun, Vice President, Global Enterprises, Singapore Economic Development Board; and Kim De Meyer, Science and Technology Counselor at Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT).

“The Asia Pacific region is operating at the frontier of the global mobile economy, with organizations building increasingly sophisticated, high-value applications that their users rely on every day,” said Roel Caers, CEO of Guardsquare. “As the market leader in mobile application security, our presence in Singapore ensures regional developers have direct access to the most comprehensive security available, so they can build, release, and defend their mobile apps with confidence.”

"Guardsquare's decision to establish its first APAC office in Singapore reflects our role as a trusted base for companies to drive growth in the region. The expansion is a valuable addition to our vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem, and we look forward to partnering with Guardsquare in creating opportunities for local talent and delivering impactful solutions across the region," said Soo Haw Yun, Vice President, Global Enterprises, Singapore Economic Development Board.

The investment comes as Southeast Asia’s digital economy is projected to surpass $300 billion and more than 60% of payments in the region are digital, according to Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company. As mobile banking, digital wallets, and super-apps expand, the team will help organizations protect their applications against tampering, reverse engineering, and fraud while addressing growing regulatory expectations.

The opening event also served to deepen Guardsquare's relationships with key regional partners and customers. Guardsquare works with a growing network of partners across APAC to bring its mobile application security platform — including DexGuard, iXGuard, AppSweep, App Attestation, and ThreatCast — to organizations across the region’s banking, fintech, and retail sectors, among others.

“Proximity to our customers and partners is paramount in cybersecurity,” said Philippe Cazaubon, APAC managing director, Guardsquare. “Organizations across the region are navigating dynamic regulatory environments and increasingly sophisticated threat landscapes. Establishing our direct presence in Singapore allows us to deepen our relationships across the local ecosystem, collaborate more closely with our channel network, and deliver responsive, in-region support to help organizations protect their mobile innovations and revenue stream.”

The Singapore office joins Guardsquare’s six other offices worldwide, marking a milestone in the company’s global expansion. The company is hiring across sales, marketing, and engineering in Singapore. To explore current opportunities, visit the Singapore careers page: https://www.guardsquare.com/careers#singapore

About Guardsquare

Guardsquare offers the most complete approach to mobile application security on the market, delivering the highest level of protection, with ease. Guardsquare integrates seamlessly across the full development cycle, from mobile app security testing and code hardening to real-time threat detection and API security. Guardsquare provides enhanced mobile application security across the entire development process. More than 1,000 customers worldwide across all major industries rely on Guardsquare to help them identify security risks and protect their mobile applications and SDKs against reverse engineering and tampering in the ever-evolving threat landscape. Learn more atGuardsquare.com and onLinkedIn.

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Contact

Philippe Cazaubon
Managing Director, APAC region
Guardsquare
philippe.cazaubon@guardsquare.com

Tracy Wemett
BroadPR for Guardsquare
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Digital Science appoints Charlesworth as strategic sales partner of Altmetric and Dimensions in China’s scholarly publishing sector

London, UK, Oct.6, 2026 / Agility-AsiaNet/--

Digital Science has appointed Charlesworth as its strategic sales partner of Altmetric and Dimensions in China’s scholarly publishing sector. This collaboration aims to support the growing demand for research data and information across this rapidly developing market.

China’s local publishing industry has grown significantly in scale and maturity, with journal publishers actively strengthening their international position, investing in publishing capability and seeking greater insight into the reach and impact of research.

The partnership brings together Digital Science’s research technology and data solutions with Charlesworth’s extensive knowledge of the Chinese publishing market and established relationships across publishing clusters, publishers and journals.

Dimensions is one of the world’s largest connected research databases, with 430M+ interconnected records – including publications, conference abstracts, grants, patents, clinical trials and more – enabling users to discover and analyze the global research landscape.

Altmetric tracks and analyzes engagement with research as it is shared, mentioned, reviewed and read online, providing insight into the attention surrounding research beyond traditional citations.

Together, the products can support the continued development of Chinese publishers by providing greater access to research information and a broader understanding of the reach and attention generated by published research.

Michael Evans , CEO of Charlesworth, said:

“Chinese scholarly publishing has developed significantly over recent years. We are seeing increasingly ambitious publishers, publishing clusters and journals looking to build their capabilities, strengthen their international presence and better understand their position within the global research landscape.

“Charlesworth has worked with Chinese publishers for many years, giving us a strong understanding of both the market and its changing needs. Altmetric and Dimensions are highly relevant to this next stage of growth, and we are delighted to be working with Digital Science to make these products more accessible to publishers across China.”

Stephen Leicht , CEO of Digital Science said:

“China is an important and rapidly developing part of the global research ecosystem. As its publishing sector continues to grow and mature, access to high-quality research data and insights can play an important role in supporting that development. Charlesworth’s knowledge of the local market and relationships across the publishing community make them an excellent partner for Digital Science in China.”

The agreement builds on Charlesworth’s long-standing work with the Chinese scholarly publishing community and its role in connecting publishing clusters, publishers and journals with international publishing expertise, technology and services.

About Charlesworth

Charlesworth, part of Enago, works with publishers and the wider research community in China and internationally, providing sales, marketing, technology and author services to support the development and internationalisation of scholarly publishing.

About Digital Science

Digital Science is an AI-focused technology company providing innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by researchers, universities, governments, funders, industry and publishers. We work in partnership to advance global research for the benefit of society. Through our brands – Altmetric, Dimensions, Figshare, IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, metaphacts, Overleaf, ReadCube, Symplectic, and Writefull – we believe when we solve problems together, we drive progress for all. Visit digital-science.com and follow Digital Science on Bluesky , on X or on LinkedIn .

Media Contact

David Ellis , Press, PR & Social Manager, Digital Science: d.ellis@digital-science.com 

SOURCE: Digital Science

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AM BEST ASSIGNS B++ FINANCIAL STRENGTH RATING TO BEIBU GULF INSURANCE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Beibu Gulf Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd (Beibu Gulf Insurance).

The outlook assigned to these credit ratings (ratings) is stable, reflecting the company’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

Headquartered in Guangxi province, China, Beibu Gulf Insurance was established in 2013 through a joint partnership comprising 10 state-owned enterprise shareholders and three private sector investors, according to AM Best in a statement.

Its ultimate controlling shareholder, Guangxi Investment Group Co Ltd, a provincial-level state-owned capital investment company in Guangxi, holds a 29.73 per cent equity stake through its subsidiaries.

Despite being a small-to-medium-sized non-life insurer in China, Beibu Gulf Insurance holds a prominent position in Guangxi province, capturing nine per cent of the local market share by premium income in 2025. It maintains a diversified product mix, with motor insurance making up nearly half of its gross written premiums.

Leveraging strong relationships between its shareholders and local governments, Beibu Gulf Insurance gains access to business opportunities in policy-driven agricultural insurance and has continued to expand its liability lines in recent years.

Beibu Gulf Insurance’s strong balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by its strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalisation as at year-end 2025, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, supported by organic capital accumulation and controlled expansion in underwriting and investment risks.

After posting two years of net losses, Beibu Gulf Insurance returned to profitability in 2023 and sustained momentum to deliver mid-single-digit return on equity in both 2024 and 2025.

AM Best said the company maintains a well-diversified and liquid investment book, dominated by bonds, fixed-income wealth management instruments and cash. The investment portfolio generated a low single-digit investment return, which was above the average level of the domestic non-life industry in 2025.

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MORE THAN HALF OF BUSINESS TRAVELLERS MANAGE OWN CONNECTIVITY - HOLAFLY

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- More than half of planned business travellers manage their own internet access when travelling for work, according to Holafly's 2026 Summer Travel & eSIM Report.

The report found that 53.4 per cent of planned business travellers arrange their own connectivity, including through hotel or airport Wi-Fi, mobile roaming or other options after arriving at their destination.

Security was identified as the top connectivity priority by 41.7 per cent of business travellers overall, rising to 52 per cent among those whose organisations provide their mobile data, the report found.

“When a company provides the connection, employees do not have to make that decision themselves after landing. It gives them a clear, company-approved way to get online from the start while giving businesses greater control over the travel experience,” said Holafly Vice-President of B2B & Partnerships, Alex Bryszkowski.

In a statement, Holafly said the findings suggest that connectivity can form part of the employee experience and corporate travel arrangements, particularly when organisations provide mobile data directly to employees.

Holafly said its business service allows organisations to assign international eSIMs to employees before they travel and manage their plans centrally through its Business Center.

The company said the findings highlight the importance of connectivity arrangements as international business travel increasingly requires employees to have immediate access to corporate systems and work resources.

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Technology with Style: The KAIYI X7 Hybrid Showcases Electrified Design

 

YIBIN, China, Sept 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since completing its global premiere in April 2026, the KAIYI X7 Hybrid has successively entered markets in Central Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East, becoming an important model for KAIYI Auto in expanding its overseas business and advancing the globalization of the brand. Looking ahead, KAIYI Auto will continue to enrich its global product portfolio and plans to launch the all-new X7 Plus for global markets in 2027.  

Digital Light Front Fascia Creates a Distinctive Identity
Designed for global markets, the X7 Hybrid features a digital light front fascia. Sigma-shaped daytime running lights and parametric dot-matrix detailing create a layered lighting signature. Triangular grille lines reference the peaks of the Kunlun Mountains, while lightning-inspired daytime running lights evoke flashes across the mountain sky, giving the front a stronger visual presence. The lighting system also supports intelligent high- and low-beam switching, delayed shutoff and multiple lighting animations, combining practical illumination with a distinctive visual signature.

Wide-Body Proportions Balance Presence and Aerodynamic Performance
From the side, the KAIYI X7 Hybrid measures 4,710 mm long, 1,955 mm wide and 1,715 mm high, with a 2,800 mm wheelbase. Its nature-inspired sporty design and flowing profile guide air rearward, helping suppress vortices and reduce aerodynamic drag. Flush power-retractable door handles preserve the clean body surface and provide a 20 kg ice-breaking capability for dependable operation in low temperatures. The X7 Hybrid also rides on 255/50 R20 tires with 20-inch sport wheels, reinforcing its athletic stance and solid visual presence.

Full-Width Tech Taillights Combine Design and Function
The rear features full-width LED taillights. A broad horizontal light bar integrates with the illuminated rear badge, presenting dynamic lighting animations whenever the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The light bar also provides clear, highly visible brake and turn signals, communicating vehicle movements and helping other road users recognize its status promptly.

Across the front, profile and rear, coordinated lighting, balanced proportions and functional details give the X7 Hybrid a cohesive, distinctive exterior. The all-new X7 Plus will arrive in petrol and hybrid variants, combining a new design language and fresh styling with upgraded intelligent comfort features to offer families worldwide a broader choice of SUVs.

Contact for media enquiries: 
Wang Hanlu | Senior Brand Manager
Email: wanghanlu@newcowin.com

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SOURCE: Yibin Kaiyi International Trade Co.,Ltd

GTCFX Marks a Successful Presence at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTCFX successfully concluded its participation in Forex Expo Dubai 2026, held on September 22 and 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Throughout the two-day event, visitors met the GTCFX team at Hall 2, Booth 54 to learn more about the company’s multi-regulated trading solutions, mobile trading capabilities and commitment to client education.

Alt: GTCFX at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

A highlight of the event was GTCFX receiving the Best Forex Mobile Application award. The achievement complemented the company’s presentation of the GTC Go App at the exhibition and reflected its continued focus on providing traders with convenient access to global financial markets.

GTCFX also contributed to the expo’s educational programme through public presentations delivered by Jameel Ahmed, Chief Analyst at GTCFX. During the session titled “Trading Themes to Watch Out for: Q4 2026,” Ahmed examined several developments influencing global markets. The presentation covered geopolitical risk, inflation expectations and the changing interest-rate outlook, together with their potential implications for oil, the US dollar, gold and USD/JPY.

A further presentation introduced the GTC brand and highlighted the importance of investor education in a market environment increasingly shaped by political developments and fast-moving news. It also presented GTCFX’s growing presence in Dubai, including the development of GTC Tower as the company’s global headquarters.

Forex Expo Dubai 2026 gave GTCFX an opportunity to connect face-to-face with traders, partners and industry professionals while sharing its latest market perspectives and digital trading solutions.

Following a successful two days in Dubai, GTCFX looks forward to building on the relationships established at the expo and continuing to support its global community through market education, technology and accessible trading solutions.

About GTCFX:

GTCFX is a global financial services provider offering access to a wide range of financial markets through advanced trading technology and client-focused solutions. Since 2012, GTCFX has served clients across more than 100 countries and regions, with a continued focus on transparency, innovation, and responsible trading.

Media Contact

Email: marketing@gtcfx.com

Website: https://www.gtcfx.com/

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SOURCE: GTC Global Trade Capital Co. Limited

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NIO and HERE Technologies expand European collaboration to support fresher maps and Navigation on Autopilot driving experiences

HERE Technologies, the world's leading mapping and location data company, and NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO), a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced an expanded collaboration to advance intelligent navigation and future AI-driven driving experiences across Europe.

• Expanded collaboration brings continuously refreshed location intelligence across NIO's entire European vehicle lineup, supporting smarter navigation experiences and future assisted driving innovation.

Amsterdam, Sept 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HERE Technologies, the world's leading mapping and location data company, and NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO), a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced an expanded collaboration to advance intelligent navigation and future AI-driven driving experiences across Europe.

Building on the successful deployment of HERE’s industry-leading location technologies in NIO vehicles, the expanded collaboration now extends beyond Firefly to NIO’s entire European vehicle lineup, including the ET5, ET7, EL6, EL7 and EL8. The collaboration combines HERE’s automotive grade location intelligence with NIO’s innovation in smart electric vehicles to deliver the evolution of NOA and future intelligent driving experiences tailored for European roads and drivers.

As vehicles become increasingly software-defined and intelligent, high-quality location intelligence plays a vital role in helping vehicles understand and respond to the road environment. Continuously refreshed map data provides critical context about road conditions, traffic regulations, lane configurations and other real-world changes, supporting safer, more informed and more capable driving experiences.

As part of the expanded relationship, NIO is adopting HERE’s streaming map capabilities to deliver fresher map content across European markets. By providing continuous updates on road network changes, traffic regulations and points of interest, HERE helps NIO ensure drivers benefit from more accurate, reliable and up-to-date navigation experiences.

"NIO is committed to delivering a premium intelligent mobility experience for our customers around the world," said Chris Chen, Vice President of NIO Global Business Development. "By deepening our collaboration with HERE, we are providing drivers with more up-to-date map experiences today while strengthening the foundation for future innovations in intelligent navigation and assisted driving across Europe."

Deon Newman, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific at HERE Technologies said: "As Chinese automotive brands continue expanding globally, they need reliable, fresh and scalable location intelligence to deliver the driving experiences customers expect. We are proud to deepen our collaboration with NIO and support its European growth journey through advanced mapping, navigation and location technologies. Together, we are delivering a navigation experience tailored for European consumers, while shaping the next generation of intelligent driving."

Driving innovation across Europe

By combining NIO's innovation in smart EV technologies with HERE's AI-powered location intelligence, mapping expertise and automotive-grade map content, the two companies are laying the foundation for next-generation assisted driving capabilities tailored to the unique requirements of European road networks and driving environments.

Looking ahead, HERE and NIO will continue exploring how advanced location intelligence and fresh map intelligence can help accelerate the development and deployment of AI-driven driving experiences, including future innovations enabled by NIO World Model (NIO’s end to end AI driving architecture) and NOA.

Media Contacts

HERE Technologies
Vanessa Lee
Vanessa.lee@here.com

NIO & firefly 
Nenah Bonarius
nenah.bonarius@nio.io 

About HERE Technologies
HERE is the global leader in mapping and location technology. For over 40 years, we've been powering innovation for the world's most recognizable companies: from launching our first digital map in 1985, to shaping the future of software-defined vehicles today. With the industry's freshest and richest unified map and a portfolio of products, services and solutions that serve the needs of multiple industries, HERE reveals opportunities that drive progress and unlock new possibilities for every moving vehicle. Discover more at here.com. 

About NIO
NIO is a global smart electric vehicle company founded in November 2014. Dedicated to shaping a sustainable and brighter future together by providing high-performance smart electric vehicles and exceptional user experience, NIO is the first car company listed on the NYSE, HKEX and SGX. NIO currently has three major brands under its umbrella: NIO, ONVO and firefly. Ten years into establishment, NIO is now one of the leading companies in the global premium smart electric vehicle market, committed to fostering its own research and development capabilities for core technologies, the company had filed for and obtained over 13,000 patents. Additionally, NIO has developed NIO Full Stack, a collection of 12 technology domains. Currently, NIO has R&D centers and manufacturing facilities in over 10 locations, including Shanghai, Hefei, Beijing, Nanjing, San Jose, Munich, Oxford, Budapest, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. Additionally, it has built a sales and service network across 24 countries and regions, including China, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central America. NIO Inc. currently offers eight premium smart electric vehicle models under the NIO brand, two smart electric vehicles under the ONVO brand and one small, smart, high-end electric vehicle under firefly brand. As of September 1, 2026, NIO Inc.’s cumulative deliveries reached 1,260,485 vehicles, reinforcing its position as a leader in advancing technological innovation and premium brand development in China’s smart EV industry.

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