Jakie and the Beadstalk

  Discover how Italian Atelier’s flagship panel redefined branded residences, turning European craftsmanship into tangible commercial value for Indonesia’s top developers. As Southeast Asia’s luxury real estate and hospitality sectors enter a period of rapid transformation, branded residences and high-end mixed-use developments are reshaping the region’s property landscape. In Greater Jakarta and beyond, developers are increasingly looking for ways to differentiate their projects while responding to a more sophisticated market of luxury homeowners, hotel guests, and international investors. Yet translating global luxury into a successful local development presents its own set of challenges. Developers must deliver distinctive, culturally resonant spaces while managing the demanding quality standards, delicate finishes, and extended lead times often associated with international luxury design. The ability to connect European craftsmanship with the practical realities of Southeast As...

LPIXEL Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Tomihisa Kamada; hereinafter “LPIXEL”) has entered into a business cooperation agreement with VNPT Information Technology Company (Headquarters: Hanoi; hereinafter “VNPT-IT”) to market the “EIRL” series, LPIXEL’s medical imaging diagnostic support AI solution, in the ASEAN market. VNPT-IT is the core IT subsidiary of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), the country’s largest telecommunications conglomerate. This partnership builds upon the successful Proof of Concept (PoC) project for “EIRL” launched in September 2025 by LPIXEL and VNPT-IT in collaboration with Japan Telecommunications Engineering and Consulting Service (JTEC; Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshiyuki Minami). JTEC will continue to support the ongoing development and growth of this strategic alliance. Through this partnership, EIRL’s AI-based medical image analysis functionality for radiology will be integrated in...

  Fresh Business Ventures Ltd is returning to the Philippines in October, with CEO Ray Leary set to visit Manila, Davao and Cebu amid growing interest from Filipino families and business owners in international wealth protection, succession planning and long-term financial structuring. The visit follows FBV’s growing engagement in the region since Leary’s first Philippines visit in 2025. CEO Ray Leary to visit Manila, Davao and Cebu in October 2026 Fresh Business Ventures Ltd (FBV) is returning to the Philippines this October, following Chief Executive Officer Ray Leary’s visit last year, with this year’s programme expanding from one location to three key cities — Manila, Davao and Cebu. Following growing engagement with Filipino families, business owners and professional advisers, Ray Leary will once again travel to the Philippines for a limited programme of private wealth briefings and confidential consultations. The visit comes as interest grows among internationally min...

   Alsons Power Group continues to strengthen its presence in Cebu’s retail electricity market following the addition of Japanese-affiliated Makoto Metal Technology Inc. (MMTI) to its growing customer portfolio. Alsons Power Group continues to strengthen its presence in Cebu’s retail electricity market following the addition of Japanese-affiliated Makoto Metal Technology Inc. (MMTI) to its growing customer portfolio. Through Alsons Power Supply Corporation (APSC), the company has recently closed a retail electricity supply agreement with MMTI’s manufacturing operations for its two (2) plants at the Mactan Export Processing Zone II (MEPZ II) in Lapu-Lapu City. The agreement marks another milestone in APSC’s expansion beyond Mindanao and strengthens its growing presence among commercial and industrial customers in the Visayas. “For a manufacturing company like Makoto Metal Technology, Inc., having a reliable, competitively priced, and flexible electricity supply is essential to ...

The autonomous mobility company is extending its presence across major U.S. markets as competition in driverless ride-hailing shifts from technology trials to commercial fleet operations. Carziqo is emerging as an increasingly visible participant in the autonomous mobility industry as the company extends its reach across a growing number of American cities. Founded in 2024, the company operates at the intersection of autonomous ride-hailing, intelligent fleet management and connected mobility. Its expanding geographic footprint reflects a broader industry transition: driverless transportation is gradually moving beyond limited testing environments and toward commercial services designed for everyday urban travel. Carziqo has been developing its presence in markets including Los Angeles, Austin, New York, San Francisco, Phoenix, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Miami. Collectively, these cities provide the company with access to diverse transportation environments, from densely populated ur...

 New partnership gives millions of Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card holders exclusive access to special PHILERGY solar offers as electricity costs reach historic highs. Pag-IBIG Fund and PHILERGY German Solar have officially joined forces to bring the benefits of solar energy closer to Filipino families through the Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Program. The partnership was formally marked through a signing ceremony between Pag-IBIG Fund and PHILERGY German Solar last September 9, 2026, opening access for eligible Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card holders in NCR to exclusive discounts on selected PHILERGY solar packages and services. More than a discount: helping Filipino families reduce one of their biggest monthly expenses Electricity prices in the Philippines have climbed to historic levels, placing increasing pressure on household budgets. For many homeowners, electricity is no longer a small monthly expense, and solar energy is increasingly becoming a practical way to take control of that cost. Pag-IBIG Loya...

Manila, Philippines – The ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) 2026 , organized by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), hosted by the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines, and co-organized by Leverage International (Consultants) Inc., will bring together policymakers, business leaders, investors, researchers, financial institutions, and key energy stakeholders from across ASEAN and beyond to advance regional cooperation and accelerate the transition toward a sustainable energy future. Scheduled to take place from 5–9 October 2026 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Metro Manila, Philippines, AEBF 2026 will serve as a premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, and investment in the region's evolving energy landscape. ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) is one of the notable flagship projects of the ASEAN Centre for Energy. It is an annual conference and exhibition that promotes and discusses the development of the energy sector in ASEAN through regional coopera...