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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – FBS, a leading global broker, proudly announces its latest achievements: Best Mobile Trading App Asia 2025 and Best IB Program Asia 2025, awarded by International Business Magazine. FBS Continues to Lead with Asia’s Best Mobile App and IB Program The trading app that empowers FBS has long prioritized providing clients with powerful, intuitive tools. Its award-winning mobile app is proof of that dedication. Designed to meet the needs of traders of all experience levels, the FBS app is a smart, secure, and simple solution for trading on the go. With real-time charts powered by TradingView, over 550 trading instruments, simplified deposits and withdrawals, and fast order execution, the app makes trading efficient and accessible anytime, anywhere. Customizable charts, 24/7 in-app support, and strong data protection provide a seamless user experience. Whether clients are opening a hot trade or analyzing price trends, FBS ensures everything they need is at their fingertips. Top-tier IB Program to achieve more The Best IB Program Asia 2025 award recognizes the success of FBS’s partner-driven growth model. With over 700 000 partners globally, the FBS IB Program empowers individuals to start their own business with no initial investment. FBS partners earn up to 43% commission from every trade made by clients they refer. They also gain access to educational tools and marketing resources to build their reputation and help educate traders in their region. With 100+ withdrawal methods and trusted global recognition, FBS partners benefit from flexibility, scalability, and strong brand association. FBS is proud to support a global network of partners and traders, making financial markets more accessible, educational, and rewarding. To learn more about FBS and its services, visit FBS.com. Disclaimer: This material does not constitute a call to trade, trading advice, or recommendation and is intended for informational purposes only. Hashtag: #FBS #Trading #Forex #Broker https://fbs.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/fbs-inc-/https://twitter.com/FBS_brokerhttps://www.facebook.com/financefreedomsuccess/https://www.instagram.com/fbs_forex/ The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About FBS FBS is a global brand that unites several independent brokerage companies under the licenses of FSC (Belize), CySEC (Cyprus), and ASIC (Australia). With 16 years of experience and over 100 international awards, FBS is steadily developing as one of the market’s most trusted brokers. Today, FBS serves over 27 000 000 traders and more than 700 000 partners around the globe.

PATTAYA, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – OZO North Pattaya, the vibrant beachside escape in the heart of Pattaya, is the ultimate destination for fun-filled, feel-good experiences this season. True to its name, OZO brings a smile with every stay — this dynamic lifestyle hotel brand is all about delivering endless joy and wide smiles through its signature concept: Unpack. Good. Vibes. From the moment of arrival, the experience comes alive — especially during the vibrant summer season. Every stay at OZO North Pattaya is filled with colour, energy, and unforgettable memories. OZO North Pattaya is a vibrant lifestyle hotel by ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading name in Southeast Asia’s hospitality scene, known for its portfolio of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and residences. Positioned in the upper-midscale segment, the hotel offers a bright, cheerful environment designed to spark joy and encourage self-expression — a dynamic space where guests can relax, play, and create unforgettable memories marked by genuine smiles. OZO North Pattaya is situated a mere 150 metres from Pattaya Beach, making it an ideal getaway for those who love to be by the sea. Nestled in a prime spot in North Pattaya, the hotel offers expansive sea views and the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and excitement. Guests can easily explore a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, street food, shopping centres, and top tourist attractions, with the area truly buzzing during the summer months. Beyond the lively atmosphere surrounding the hotel, returning to OZO North Pattaya means stepping back into a world of fun and excellent service. Guests can enjoy a spacious swimming pool complete with exciting slides for both grown-ups and little ones, a fully equipped gym for fitness enthusiasts, and a relaxing area perfect for unwinding. Guests can also enjoy delicious cuisine and refreshing drinks in a relaxed setting that perfectly balances comfort with playful, feel-good vibes. When it’s time to unwind, the rooms at OZO North Pattaya offer the perfect blend of smart simplicity and thoughtful design, with every detail crafted for guest comfort. Each room is equipped with modern amenities to ensure a restful stay, including OZO’s signature bed — specially engineered for exceptional sleep quality. The bedrooms are also cleverly designed to minimise noise and block out light, allowing for deep, uninterrupted rest so guests wake up refreshed and ready for the day. For those who like to stay connected, each room features a smart TV and fast, reliable Wi-Fi — ideal for streaming or working with ease. This summer at OZO North Pattaya, make the most of every moment with fun-filled experiences and restful nights. Wake up refreshed with a bright and wide smile! For more information, call 038 419 419 or visit www.ozohotels.com/pattaya. Hashtag: #OZOhotels The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The U.S. Dollar, the world’s reserve currency and the ultimate safe-haven asset, is now the world’s worst-performing major currency in 2025. Octa Broker explains why. The historical role of the U.S. dollar as the world’s leading safe-haven currency is under threat. Despite rising macroeconomic uncertainty, investors are fleeing the U.S. dollar, defying conventional safe-haven flows. Greenback’s rapid depreciation over the past weeks has fuelled speculation over the loss of confidence in its safe-haven status. With USDCHF trading news multi-year low, Octa Broker analyzes if we are in the midst of dramatic regime change in markets and explains why the U.S. dollar is struggling amid global trade turmoil. The U.S. dollar (USD), the buck or the greenback, as it is often informally referred to, has long occupied a rather exclusive position in global finance. Ever since the end of World War II and the establishment of the Bretton Woods monetary system, the greenback has played a crucial role in facilitating cross-border transactions and smoothing international trade flows, in addition to serving as a primary reserve currency for central banks around the world. Being the official currency of the world’s largest economy, the United States, has certainly helped the dollar maintain its dominant position. Indeed, the sheer size of the U.S. economy, its deep and liquid financial markets, strong private property rights and the rule of law enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, and last but not least, the unrivalled power of the U.S. military, made the dollar the most trusted global currency. As a result, the greenback became what market participants call ‘a safe-haven currency’, a refuge for investors during times of macroeconomic uncertainty or market turmoil. Most recently, however, the instability in global financial markets triggered by rising trade tariffs and exacerbated by fears of a global recession seems to have upended this narrative, undermining the dollar’s established role. Trade tensions The U.S. dollar has been depreciating almost relentlessly since mid-January. In just three and a half months, the Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the greenback relative to a basket of six major foreign currencies, including the euro, Japanese yen, British pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc, lost more than 10% in value (from 13 January high to 21 April low). On 11 April, it breached the critical 100.00 level, and although it has since increased slightly, it remains by far the worst-performing currency among other major currencies this year so far. This decline has raised an important question: Is the U.S. dollar losing its safe-haven status, or is it merely a temporary setback. The catalyst for the dollar’s slide is rooted in the escalating trade tensions, particularly the aggressive tariff policies enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump. In recent weeks, the U.S. imposed a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with much steeper duties imposed on key trading partners like China, which, in turn, retaliated with its own 125% levies on U.S. goods. These moves have stoked fears of a global recession, as international supply chains may get disrupted with potentially devastating consequences for the world economy. Historically, such uncertainty would bolster the dollar, as investors seek the safety of U.S. assets. However, this time around, the greenback is faltering, while alternative safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc (CHF) and Japanese yen (JPY) are gaining ground. Hedging Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa Broker, says that the U.S. dollar’s recent weakness is driven by a diversification shift among investors into alternative safe-haven currencies, motivated by risk-hedging and fears over the growth prospects of the U.S. economy. ‘We are witnessing a major reallocation of capital. Market participants realise that in a trade war, there are no winners. In the short term, the U.S. economy will face the consequences, and they will not be pretty. Big players with large investments in the U.S. realised they needed to hedge their currency risk, so they moved into the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen. Also, higher tariffs are fuelling recession fears, so traders have increased their bets on additional rate cuts by the Fed [Federal Reserve]. That too had a bearish effect on the greenback’. Indeed, on April 21, USDCHF dropped below the 0.80500 mark, the level unseen in almost 14 years, while USDJPY was hovering near the critical 140.00 area, a drop below which will open the way towards new multi-year lows. Significant shifts in capital flow allocations have prompted some analysts to conclude that the U.S. dollar is facing a crisis of confidence. However, Octa analysts have a different view and believe that the current situation doesn’t reflect a broad erosion of investors’ long-term trust in the U.S. dollar. Kar Yong Ang said: ‘The issue isn’t so much a fundamental loss of faith in the U.S. dollar’s long-term prospects. What we are witnessing right now is a dramatic, yet logical response to the probable economic implications of Donald Trump’s trade policies. You have an administration, which is effectively re-structuring the global trade order, that does not conceal its dissatisfaction with the Fed and apparently believes in a weak dollar. If you’re a foreign investor in the U.S., you simply cannot afford to be unhedged these days. But also, let’s not forget that the greenback has been falling from relatively high levels, so a healthy downward correction was long overdue’. In other words, the recent slide in the U.S. dollar is not an unusual phenomenon or an anomaly; it is quite natural and probably a short-term occurrence. In fact, even after an 11% drop in 2025, the greenback is still some 38% above its historical low set in 2008. Furthermore, it is clear that once key global actors adopt more conciliatory diplomatic rhetoric and engage in active trade negotiations, the situation will normalise immediately. Conclusion As for the dollar’s long-term prospects, its dominant status will likely continue to be challenged, but no single currency can take its crown for now. According to

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics is providing engineering expertise and services to Xeleqt Technology Innovations Inc. (Xeleqt), a Philippines-based tech startup, for developing its AIoT (Artificial intelligence of things)-powered solutions and offerings to help optimize workforce productivity and engagement across retail, construction, utilities, and manufacturing industries. Arrow Electronics Empowers Xeleqt with AIoT Technologies Adoption to Boost Workforce Productivity and Worksite Operations in the Philippines Powered by advanced electronic components and AI algorithms, Xeleqt’s AIoT devices and systems can help streamline workflows, digitize repetitive tasks, minimize human errors, and empower employees with real-time analytics for optimizing workforce management. Companies are increasingly combining the power of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create smarter, more powerful systems that enhance operational efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and provide optimal service experiences. The AIoT market in Asia-Pacific is projected to reach a revenue of US$261 million1 by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 36%. Founded in 2021 and based in Cebu City, Philippines, Xeleqt is an award-winning startup specialized in providing AIoT-enabled application services tailored to their specific business needs of SMEs. The growing complexity and high implementation costs of AIoT systems present significant barriers for many SMEs in adopting these digital tools and solutions. “We are dedicated to harnessing the power of AI and IoT technologies to revolutionize the collaboration between people and machines in the physical world. AIoT-powered devices not only provide humans with real-time intelligence and insights but also enhance workforce agility, engagement, and safety. By offering an AIoT-as-a-service model, our customers can benefit from affordable, easy-to-deploy digital solutions that reduce risk, monetize idle capacity, protect essential workers, and improve service quality,” said Norman Curato, CEO and co-founder of Xeleqt. “As an emerging tech startup, we rely on global technology leaders for guidance and best practices. Arrow has provided us with the essential engineering expertise and tools to overcome technical challenges and accelerate our AIoT design-to-prototype-to-product innovation journey.” Arrow supplies approximately 70% of the electronic components utilized by Xeleqt, ranging from AI chips, sensors, Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity modules to interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. The Arrow technical team has contributed engineering expertise and design tools to help Xeleqt address technical challenges, accelerating the transition from design to prototype to final product. Some of Xeleqt’s AIoT products are expected to launch recently include: WorkTraQ – a wearable device, equipped with Bluetooth location sensing, NFC module, advanced movement, and audio recognition AI to gather comprehensive data on worker activities and environmental conditions TimeTraQ is an always-on, fully connected, self-diagnosing time-and-attendance device that calculates the cost of shift hours in real-time and generates payroll. Embedded with facial or vein recognition camera, tampering and jamming detection features, it allows seamless identification and anomaly detection, enhancing security while minimizing administrative overhead. OmniTraQ is a telematics device equipped with a low-power, long-range connectivity module. It enables reliable data transmission across vast remote or rugged environments without the need for extensive network infrastructure. Dr. Raphael Salmi, president of Arrow Electronics’ South Asia, Korea, and Japan components business, said, “The adoption and integration of AIoT technologies propel industries towards a more interconnected and intelligent future. The contemporary AIoT ecosystem requires extensive technology competencies, from product ideation and design to engineering, supply chain management, and manufacturing. With our extensive network of technology suppliers and world-class technological capabilities, we are well positioned to provide optimal support to Xeleqt and many other tech startups as they endeavor to simplify and scale up AIoT offerings.” In addition, Arrow’s Silicon Expert intelligence tool and service help mitigate risks throughout a product’s entire lifecycle, from development and production to sustainment. Empowered by Arrow’s comprehensive technology portfolio and Silicon Expert’s tool, Xeleqt gains real-time operational insights, optimizes parts availability, reduces costs associated with the bill of materials, and minimizes risks. 1. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/artificial-intelligence-of-things-aiot-market/asia-pacific Hashtag: #ArrowElectronics The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Xeleqt Xeleqt, founded in 2021 and based in Cebu City, Philippines, specializes in AIoT products and solutions for human resources and asset management. Its main offerings include workforce engagement tools, payroll automation, and wage automation services, primarily serving field service industries and companies. About Arrow Electronics Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) sources and engineers technology solutions for thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers. With global 2024 sales of $28 billion, Arrow’s portfolio enables technology across major industries and markets. Learn more at arrow.com.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a landmark partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration brings together UNDP’s global innovation and finance expertise with Trigger’s strength in sustainable and scalable investment solutions. Led by UNDP’s Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the initiative called “‘Origin” will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of impact investment opportunities for mission-driven startups and businesses, particularly those nurtured by UNDP’s accelerator programmes. Based in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and education. Through this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability. Key areas of collaboration include: Designing and launching investment opportunities for SDG-aligned startups and businesses that will be guided by structured acceleration and incubation pathways; Creating a next-generation AI and Web3-powered digital platform to connect startups and businesses with investors and streamline collaboration; Building a comprehensive, interactive database of startups and businesses supported by UNDP accelerator programmes, enabling smart matchmaking between ventures, donors, and investors; Delivering tailored capacity-building programs, including training in SDG impact management, innovative financing, business development, and agile project design; Rolling out a Digital MBA programme and peer learning workshops to upskill business owners and enhance organizational readiness for investment. “We’re seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support,” said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. “This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world problems, while giving those ventures the tools and networks they need to thrive.” “This partnership is a critical step toward redefining how impact capital is mobilized and applied,” said Goh Seh Harn, Founder and CEO of Trigger Asset Management. “We are building an ecosystem where capital not only scales businesses but also fuels systemic change for people and the planet.” By combining UNDP’s global development reach with Trigger’s leadership in sustainable investment, the partnership is poised to support a new generation of investment-ready startups and businesses capable of delivering economically sustainable, and measurable social and environmental impact at scale. More information at www.triggervc.com Hashtag: #TRIGGER #UNDP #impactinvesting #sustainableinvestment #sustainabledevelopment https://www.triggervc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/triggervc/posts/?feedView=all The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. TRIGGER Trigger Asset Management, headquartered in Singapore, is an investment firm that aligns private and institutional wealth for high-impact, sustainable ventures to preserve and grow economic and social capital. Through technology, strategic partnerships, and deep domain expertise, Trigger is building ecosystems where innovation meets purpose. Learn more at www.triggervc.com. UNDP UNDP is the leading United Nations organization working to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. With a presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP helps nations build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow @UNDP. UNDP AltFinLab AltFinLab is UNDP’s flagship innovation lab for alternative finance, pioneering solutions in blockchain, crowdfunding, and impact investing. It works with governments, startups, and private sector partners to mobilize resources for sustainable development.

HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – Alibaba has launched Qwen3, the latest generation of its open-sourced large language model (LLM) family, setting a new benchmark for AI innovation. The Qwen3 series features six dense models and two Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) models, offering developers flexibility to build next-generation applications across mobile devices, smart glasses, autonomous vehicles, robotics and beyond. All Qwen3 models – including dense models (0.6B, 1.7B, 4B, 8B, 14B, and 32B parameters) and MoE models (30B with 3B active, and 235B with 22B active) – are now open sourced and available globally. Hybrid Reasoning Combining Thinking and Non-thinking Modes Qwen3 marks Alibaba’s debut of hybrid reasoning models, combining traditional LLM capabilities with advanced, dynamic reasoning. Qwen3 models can seamlessly switch between thinking mode for complex, multi-step tasks such as mathematics, coding, and logical deduction and non-thinking mode for fast, general-purpose responses. For developers accessing Qwen3 through API, the model offers granular control over thinking duration (up to 38K tokens), enabling an optimized balance between intelligent performance and compute efficiency. Notably, the Qwen3-235B-A22B MoE model significantly lowers deployment costs compared to other state-of-the-art models, reinforcing Alibaba’s commitment to accessible, high-performance AI. Breakthroughs in Multilingual Skills, Agent Capabilities, Reasoning and Human Alignment Trained on a massive dataset of 36 trillion tokens – double that of its predecessor Qwen2.5 — Qwen3 delivers significant advancement on reasoning, instruction following, tool use and multilingual tasks. Key capabilities include: Multilingual Mastery: Supports 119 languages and dialects, with leading performance in translation and multilingual instruction-following. Advanced Agent Integration: Natively supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and robust function-calling, leading open-source models in complex agent-based tasks. Superior Reasoning: Surpasses previous Qwen models (QwQ in thinking mode and Qwen2.5 in non-thinking mode) in mathematics, coding, and logical reasoning benchmarks. Enhanced Human Alignment: Delivers more natural creative writing, role-playing, and multi-turn dialogue experiences for more natural, engaging conversations. Qwen3 models achieve top-tier results across industry benchmarks Thanks to advancements in model architecture, increase in training data, and more effective training methods, Qwen3 models achieve top-tier results across industry benchmarks such as AIME25 (mathematical reasoning), LiveCodeBench (coding proficiency), BFCL (tool and function-calling capabilities), and Arena-Hard (benchmark for instruction-tuned LLMs). Additionally, to develop the hybrid reasoning model, a four-stage training process was implemented, which includes long chain-of-thought (CoT) cold start, reasoning-based reinforcement learning (RL), thinking mode fusion, and general RL. Open Access to Drive Innovation Qwen3 models are now freely available for download on Hugging Face, GitHub and ModelScope, and can be explored on chat.qwen.ai. API access will soon be available through Alibaba’s AI model development platform Model Studio. Qwen3 also powers Alibaba’s flagship AI super assistant application, Quark. Since its debut, the Qwen model family has attracted over 300 million downloads worldwide. Developers have created more than 100,000 Qwen-based derivative models on Hugging Face, making Qwen one of the world’s most widely adopted open-source AI model series. Hashtag: #AlibabaCloud The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Alibaba Group Alibaba Group’s mission is to make it easy to do business anywhere. The company aims to build the future infrastructure of commerce. It envisions that its customers will meet, work and live at Alibaba, and that it will be a good company that lasts for 102 years. www.alibabagroup.com

PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – OZO Phuket is inviting guests to join them this summer for a memorable getaway filled with relaxation and vibrant experiences. Whether unwinding by the pool, exploring the island, or soaking up the lively atmosphere, OZO Phuket offers the perfect setting for a fun-filled escape. True to its spirited Unpack. Good. Vibes. philosophy, OZO Phuket is a playful sanctuary designed to spark joy. From laid-back lounging to colourful adventures, the fun begins the moment guests arrive. OZO Phuket is part of the OZO brand, a vibrant collection of lifestyle hotels under ONYX Hospitality Group — a leading hospitality company in Southeast Asia with a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and residences. Perfectly positioned in a lively spot, OZO Phuket is within easy reach of must-see attractions, including breathtaking natural landscapes, rich local culture, popular eateries, and bustling night markets. Located just 150 metres from the pristine shores of Kata Beach, OZO Phuket is the perfect destination for those seeking both water-based adventure and sun-soaked relaxation. Whether guests are lounging on the expansive white sands or embarking on a snorkelling excursion to explore nearby islands, excitement is always within reach. Additionally, Kata Beach is a renowned surf hotspot, with its wide shoreline catering to both beginners and seasoned pros alike. In addition, OZO Phuket is just a few minutes from the lively night market, a vibrant hub filled with colour, energy, and distinct local charm. Ideal for all types of visitors, the market offers a true taste of Phuket’s dynamic nightlife, with a fantastic selection of mouthwatering local street food that showcases the island’s culinary diversity. At OZO Phuket, guests can fully immerse themselves in the island’s natural beauty and rich traditions, with an array of fun and unique experiences for all. Take a dip in the expansive outdoor pool, designed for family enjoyment and featuring a brilliant slide that promises endless fun. Stay active in the fully equipped gym or unwind by the poolside, basking in the relaxed atmosphere. Refresh with a selection of drinks and delicious afternoon snacks, making every moment even more enjoyable. For those craving authentic Italian cuisine, Prego restaurant offers a true taste of Italy, serving homemade dishes crafted from Chef Marco Boscaini’s cherished family recipes. Inspired by childhood memories of helping his grandmother in the kitchen, these recipes have been delighting Italian food lovers for over 20 years. Since the first Prego opened its doors on Koh Samui, the flavours have remained authentically traditional. When it’s time to unwind, the rooms at OZO Phuket are designed with every detail in mind. A perfect blend of simplicity and vibrant colours, the rooms embrace three key principles: Sleep. Connect. Explore. Guests can look forward to a restful night on the incredibly comfortable OZO bed (a must-try!), enjoy seamless connectivity with all the modern tech they need, and discover spaces designed in true OZO style to inspire their own unique sense of happiness. OZO Phuket is ready to offer a blissful, fun-filled, and unforgettable holiday this summer. For more information, give them a ring on 076 563600 or have a look at their website: www.ozohotels.com/phuket. Hashtag: #ONYX #OZOPhuket The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.