KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Interactive Brokers, an automated global electronic broker, has launched its IBKR Lite pricing plan in Singapore, offering Singaporean investors a commission-free way to trade United States (US) stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) around the clock.
The Singaporean IBKR Lite programme delivers true cost transparency with no commissions, platform or settlement fees, or minimums, giving investors easy and low-cost access to the US markets.
“We are pleased to bring zero-commission US stock trading to investors in Singapore. With IBKR Lite, clients benefit from cost-effective access to the US markets, with zero commissions and no platform or settlement fees.
“This gives Singaporean investors yet another way to utilise IBKR’s transparent and powerful platform, and this launch reflects our continued commitment to offering the best value and trading experience globally,” said Interactive Brokers Singapore Chief Executive Officer, Yujun Lin in a statement.
IBKR Lite complements the firm’s existing IBKR Pro pricing plan, which utilises IB SmartRouting to help optimise execution, whereby clients can switch between Lite and Pro at any time, depending on their trading needs.
Both plans offer IBKR’s award-winning platforms, tools, and global market access. Key benefits of IBKR Lite in Singapore include zero commissions on US stocks and ETFs, around the clock, five days a week trading access, no fees for platforms, settlement, or account minimums, and access to over 160 global markets and 28 currencies, including the Singapore Dollar (SG$).
The platform also supports fractional shares, recurring investments, and overnight trading on more than 10,000 US stocks and ETFs, and offers artificial intelligence-powered news summaries for smarter, faster decisions.
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Thursday, August 14, 2025
INTERACTIVE BROKERS OFFERS SINGAPORE INVESTORS COMMISSION-FREE ACCESS TO US STOCKS, ETFS
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
HATCH: STEELMAKERS, ENERGY GIANTS LAUNCH CCUS HUB STUDY IN ASIA
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- A consortium of major steel producers and global industrial players, including ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, JSW Steel, Hyundai Steel Company, BHP, Chevron, and Mitsui & Co Ltd, has launched a pre-feasibility study to assess the development of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) hubs across Asia.
The initiative marks the first independent, industry-led study of its kind in the region, aiming to unlock scalable CCUS solutions for hard-to-abate sectors such as steelmaking and heavy industry.
According to a statement, the consortium, which is open to additional members joining and contributing to the study, has appointed Hatch as Project Management Officer in collaboration with the Global CCS Institute, McDaniel, and Pace CCS.
Led by the consortium, the study will explore technical and commercial pathways for deploying large-scale CCUS hubs that can capture, repurpose, or store carbon dioxide (CO2) using shared infrastructure. Captured CO2 may be reused in industrial processes or transported by pipeline or ship to designated storage sites in Asia or Northern Australia.
Each participant is expected to be included in at least one hub, and the study will deliver conceptual development strategies for each hub, including cost and schedule estimates and potential commercialisation pathways.
Expected to conclude at the end of 2026 with findings to be shared publicly, the study will also look at non-technical enablers required to make CCUS hubs a reality, for example, regulatory assessments, including intra- and inter-regional assessments of CCUS and cross-border transport.
The consortium is prioritising the next important – the study of scalable utilisation and storage solutions to test the potential for broader adoption to support decarbonisation, especially in regions where regulatory hurdles and market maturity limit progress.
By concentrating on regional hubs, the study will look to find ways to solve the challenge of scale by aggregating captured carbon into sufficiently large quantities to optimise the unit cost of capture, transportation, and storage through economies-of-scale, provide sufficient scale for economic utilisation solutions, as well as ensure cost and risk are appropriately shared among interested parties.
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Saturday, August 9, 2025
InvestCloud Unveils AI-enabled Solutions To Transform Wealth Management
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- InvestCloud, a global leader in wealth technology, has announced the first of a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions to help advisors increase productivity and deliver greater value to clients.
Available to new and existing clients, the new solutions, Intelligent Screening and Intelligent Meeting, are enhanced by technologies from smartKYC, an AI-driven know your customer (KYC) risk screening and monitoring solutions provider, and Zocks, a privacy-first AI assistant for financial advisors.
“With this new generation of wealth solutions, starting with Intelligent Screening and Intelligent Meeting, we are leveraging data and AI in new ways to address the disjointed systems and fragmented data challenges that are precluding optimal outcomes for advisors and their clients.
“smartKYC and Zocks share our commitment to creating a smarter financial future, and with them we are enabling advisors to work smarter across the full client lifecycle and to foster deeper, more productive relationships,” said InvestCloud President, Digital Wealth, Dan Bjerke in a statement.
Intelligent Screening enables private banks and wealth managers to perform faster, more accurate and cost-effective due diligence across every stage of the client relationship, freeing advisors, relationship managers and compliance officers to focus on decision-making rather than manual research.
Meanwhile, Intelligent Meeting transforms the way advisors prepare for, track and follow through on discussions with clients, in which meeting preparation, note-taking, action-item tracking and post-meeting workflows are automated and infused with intelligence from disparate systems to enable advisors to focus on meaningful client interactions and reduce time-consuming administrative and manual tasks.
To power this new generation of intelligent solutions, InvestCloud is connecting the wealth management ecosystem into a unified wealth data model that drives AI-enabled workflows, insights and experiences, enabling best-in-class advisor productivity and client engagement while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and efficiency.
In late 2024, InvestCloud introduced a new strategic direction, setting its sights on creating a smarter future for wealth management, while also renewing its commitment to client excellence, integration and innovation.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Box and Netpoleon, a Group Company of Macnica, Partner to Transform Intelligent Content Management in Singapore
Box and Netpoleon, a group company of Macnica, partner to transform Intelligent Content Management in Singapore
EDWOOD CITY, Calif. & SINGAPORE & YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), the leading Intelligent Content Management (ICM) platform, and Netpoleon Solutions Pte Ltd., a group company of Macnica, Inc., today announced a strategic partnership that combines their best-in-class offerings to transform the way organizations in Singapore manage and interact with their content. With this partnership, Netpoleon is now a Box distributor, offering access to Box’s platform and expanding the availability of ICM across various industries in Singapore.
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“We are proud to introduce Box solution, enabling organizations to handle the content enhancing security and improving efficiency in Singapore market,” said Francis Goh, Chairman and CEO at Netpoleon. “This partnership marks a significant step forward, promoting new era of content management in a rapidly evolving digital world. I believe Netpoleon can empower organization’s cloud-adaption safety by implementing Box solution together with Box and Macnica.”
“We are honored to partner with Netpoleon and Box to deliver the value of Box to even more customers in the Singapore market,” said Yusuke Kobayashi, Company President of Networks Company, Macnica. “For over a decade, we have driven the adoption of Box in Japan, supporting numerous customers. Our efforts were recognized last year with multiple awards, including ‘Best Channel Partner TAV.’ We have also built a strong partnership with Netpoleon in the cybersecurity space, and we are excited to expand that collaboration through this initiative. Together with Netpoleon and our trusted partners, we will help ensure successful adoption and integration of Box in Singapore by leveraging our proprietary tools and expertise in security integration.”
The Power of Box and Netpoleon
As a Value-Added distributor of Box, Netpoleon will provide specialized services to help organizations such as integration and customer success. With Box and Netpoleon, customers can:
- Integrate all of the contents into one platform, stored securely with enterprise-grade compliance controls.
- Extract Metadata and Automate Workflows: Use AI-driven metadata extraction and automation to streamline processes and reduce manual effort.
- Modernize ECM Workflows: Transition from outdated content management platforms to a unified, cloud-based solution.
Box Expands in Singapore
In Singapore, digital transformation has been rapidly progressing across public services and industries under the Government's Smart Nation initiative. In particular, advanced security measures and privacy protection are recognized as important topics, given the large number of regulated industries such as finance and healthcare. Box usage in Singapore has been based on online sales, but the number of users has been increasing year by year. As a platform for Intelligent Content Management, Box provides frameworks and functions are compatible with international security standards, such as ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 and ISO 27701.
With the addition of support from Netpoleon, which has a long history of helping companies implement IT solutions in Singapore, it is expected that the company will be able to meet further demand by offering proposals that meet the needs of its customers.
Macnica has been working with Box over 10 years as a premier distributor since the Box's business launch in Japan, and has contributed to the development of the Japanese market, including the cultivation of reseller partners. Macnica aims to address the needs of customers in Singapore by leveraging the knowledge and experience gained in Japan, in collaboration with Netpoleon.
For more information on how Box and Netpoleon are transforming content management, visit www.box.com or https://www.netpoleons.com/box.html
About Box
Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Our platform enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including AstraZeneca, JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Visit box.com to learn more. And visit box.org to learn more about how Box empowers nonprofits to fulfill their missions.
About Netpoleon
Netpoleon is a leading Value-Added Distributor (VAD) of Cybersecurity and IT solution, headquartered in Singapore with various full-fledged offices across APAC region in Australia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Netpoleon specializes in delivering innovative technologies to safeguard organizations against evolving threats. With a team of experienced professionals and strategic partnerships with industry-leading vendors, Netpoleon is committed to empowering organizations with robust cybersecurity defenses and driving digital transformation initiatives.
Please visit: https://www.netpoleons.com/
About Macnica
Macnica is a service/solution company that handles the latest technologies in a comprehensive manner, centered on semiconductors and cyber security. Developing business in 91 locations in 28 countries/regions around the world, leveraging the technological capabilities and global network cultivated over a history of more than 50 years, we discover, propose, and implement cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, and autonomous driving.
Please visit: www.macnica.co.jp/en/
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Netpoleon Comms
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Macnica Comms
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KIOXIA LC9 SERIES SSD BAGS FMS ‘BEST OF SHOW’ AWARD
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation announced that the KIOXIA LC9 Series 245.76 terabyte (TB) enterprise solid-state drive (SSD) has received the FMS ‘Best of Show’ award in the ‘SSD Technology’ category.
Kioxia in a statement said these awards recognise the cutting-edge products, services, and customer implementations that are pushing the boundaries of memory and storage technology.
Utilising a 32-die stack KIOXIA BiCS FLASH generation 8 QLC 3D flash memory, KIOXIA LC9 Series drives are well-suited to generative artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise applications.
The Awards Program Chair and Network Storage Advisors Inc President, Jay Kramer said when customers evaluate SSDs, important consideration is given to storage that scales to high capacities while delivering high performance and low power consumption.
“We are proud to recognise KIOXIA for its BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory and KIOXIA LC9 Series SSD. This solution is enabled by their CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology and the innovation of a 32-die stacked architecture in a package – delivering the capacity, power and density required for transformational SSDs,” added Kramer.
Featuring a 32-die stack of two terabit (Tb) BiCS FLASH QLC 3D flash memory with innovative CBA technology, KIOXIA LC9 Series SSDs deliver the speed, scale, and density required to support the next wave of AI-centric workloads.
This combination of advanced memory architecture and CBA technology enables eight TB in a small 154 BGA package, and this milestone was made possible with advancements in Kioxia’s high-precision wafer processing, material design, and wire bonding technologies.
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Jamie Lim Joins H2O.ai As Vice President Of Partnerships, APAC
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, the world’s leading Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) company, has appointed Jamie Lim as vice president of Partnerships for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Bringing over 15 years of experience in technology partnerships and channel development, Lim most recently served as senior director of ISG Channels and partner presales for Dell Technologies in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.
H2O.ai chief executive officer and founder, Sri Ambati said Lim has a deep understanding of the APJ’s AI and infrastructure partnerships and channel, as well as a proven ability to build robust ecosystems that thrive and scale.
“We want to raise a forest, not just a tree, and Jamie will amplify that growth with an outsized impact, strengthening our mission to democratise AI and our commitment to scale AI for Good through meaningful partnerships,” he added in a statement.
Meanwhile, Lim said she is honoured to join the company at this pivotal moment in the AI industry. Her approach has always been about working side by side with partners, supporting their success through a deep understanding of customer needs and shared outcomes.
“I look forward to bringing this perspective to H2O.ai, where we can co-create solutions and unlock new possibilities together with our partner ecosystem,” said Lim.
In her new role, Lim will be responsible for managing and building partner ecosystems across the APAC region, focusing on driving scale through trust, collaboration, and shared success.
She will strengthen H2O.ai's existing strategic partnerships with industry leaders in the region, while also expanding the company's partner network across the region to accelerate AI adoption.
Prior to joining H2O.ai, Lim held several senior leadership positions at Dell Technologies, SailPoint, Citrix, and EMC, where she consistently demonstrated her ability to build and maintain strong partner relationships and drive business growth.
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Saturday, August 2, 2025
HERE and EROAD Deepen Collaboration to Transform Trucking in Australia and New Zealand
· EROAD to launch first-ever vehicle-aware navigation application in Oceania, powered by HERE’s advanced platform and vehicle-specific data.
AUSTRALIA, July 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HERE Technologies, a global leader in digital mapping and location data, is expanding its collaboration with EROAD, a leading provider of fleet management and telematics solutions, to power EROAD’s first vehicle-aware navigation application for Oceania. The solution will be available in Australia and New Zealand and is designed to enhance driver safety, fleet efficiency and regulatory compliance. The new solution will be built on the HERE platform, leveraging advanced routing services and truck-specific data.
This deepened partnership reflects both companies’ shared commitment to delivering innovative transport solutions tailored to the needs of commercial vehicle and fleet operators globally. By combining HERE’s location intelligence with EROAD’s operational expertise, the partnership aims to improve delivery accuracy, simplify route planning, and elevate the day-to-day experience for both drivers and fleet managers.
Built for Fleets, Designed for Drivers
EROAD’s new vehicle-aware navigation application draws on key capabilities from HERE WeGo Pro, a mobile-first, professional-grade application that transforms centrally planned routes into real-time, turn-by-turn guidance. Designed specifically for commercial fleets, the new solution offers:
· Truck-specific routing that considers vehicle dimensions, cargo type and road restrictions.
· Real-time traffic updates are refreshed every five minutes across the entire road network.
· Multi-stop tour planning and predictive ETAs for SLA-compliant deliveries.
· Offline functionality for uninterrupted service in remote areas.
· Driver-centric design that reduces stress and supports retention.
“Our partnership with EROAD is critical in shaping the future of truck-specific navigation in the region,” said Deon Newman, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific at HERE Technologies. “With the HERE platform at its core, the vehicle-aware navigation application enables fleets to gain real-time insights, optimised truck routes, and critical alerts to prevent incidents like bridge strikes. It also helps operators remain compliant with road regulations, avoid costly fines and reduce operational risks. This level of intelligent navigation empowers fleets to operate more efficiently while enhancing safety and elevating the driver experience.”
Growing Demand in Oceania for Smarter, Connected Vehicle Technologies
The launch comes at a critical time for Australia and New Zealand’s transport and logistics sector. According to a recent report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the installed base of fleet management systems in ANZ is projected to reach 2.7 million units by 2028¹, reflecting the growing demand for smarter, more connected vehicle technologies.
Meanwhile, the industry faces mounting pressure from a looming driver shortage. A report by The International Road Transport Union highlights that 47% of Australia’s truck drivers are over the age of 55, with more than 21% expected to retire by 2029². The country is already short nearly 28,000 heavy vehicle drivers, underscoring the urgent need for tools that can support both new and experienced drivers on the road.
“Oceania’s transport and logistics sector is under immense pressure - from driver shortages to rising delivery demands and increasingly complex compliance requirements,” said Mark Davidson, Chief Product Officer at EROAD. “With our expanded partnership with HERE, we’re equipping our customers with a solution that not only helps them navigate these challenges, but also positions them to operate more safely, efficiently, and competitively in a rapidly evolving market.”
To learn more about HERE’s truck-optimised navigation capabilities, visit https://www.here.com/products/wego-pro
Media Contacts
EROAD
Rich Llewellyn
027 523 2362
richard@shanahan.nz
HERE Technologies
Vanessa Lee
+65 9188 6199
Vanessa.lee@here.com
About EROAD
EROAD (NZX/ASX: ERD) is a hardware-enabled SaaS company delivering safety, compliance, sustainability and efficiency solutions for complex fleets.
Its connected platform is used by commercial and government operators across New Zealand, Australia and North America to manage vehicles, assets and drivers with greater visibility and control. EROAD supports demanding, highly regulated fleet operations, including those moving food, concrete and aggregates, enabling them to operate smarter, safer and more sustainably. EROAD’s platform is built on a foundation of regulatory expertise, having delivered the world’s first GPS-based road user charging system in New Zealand, where it remains the market leader today.
About HERE Technologies
HERE has been a pioneer in mapping and location technology for 40 years. Today, HERE’s location platform is recognized as the most complete in the industry, powering location-based products, services and custom maps for organizations and enterprises across the globe. From autonomous driving and seamless logistics to new mobility experiences, HERE allows its partners and customers to innovate while retaining control over their data and safeguarding privacy. Find out how HERE is moving the world forward at here.com.
¹Fleet Management in Australia and New Zealand - 9th Edition
²Global Truck Driver Shortage Report 2024
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