Edisi kedua pameran topiari yang populer ini menghadirkan area interaktif bertema Disney’s Frozen, serta lebih banyak diorama karakter Disney dan Pixar yang digemari, termasuk Toy Story 5 dan Disney Princess
SINGAPURA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 Juni 2026 – Keajaiban Disney kembali hadir di Gardens by the Bay, destinasi hortikultura utama Singapura, melalui edisi kedua Disney Garden of Wonder (迪士尼奇妙花园), yang resmi dibuka pada Senin, 8 Juni. Menampilkan 23 topiari semarak yang terinspirasi dari berbagai karakter Disney dan Pixar yang digemari, pameran yang memukau ini mengubah Floral Fantasy menjadi dunia seni bunga dan imajinasi hingga tanggal 14 Maret 2027.
Si Cantik dan Si Buruk Rupa (Beauty and the Beast)
Diselenggarakan dalam kerja sama dengan Disney dan didukung oleh Singapore Tourism Board, Disney Garden of Wonder terinspirasi dari kisah-kisah Disney dan Pixar yang telah memikat penggemar dari berbagai generasi di seluruh dunia, mengajak pengunjung dari segala usia untuk menemukan kembali kisah favorit mereka tentang keberanian, kebaikan, persahabatan, dan cinta melalui keindahan tanaman. Setelah meraih kesuksesan pada penyelenggaraan perdananya di Gardens by the Bay tahun 2024, pameran bunga yang luar biasa indahnya ini hadir kembali dalam edisi kedua yang lebih istimewa.
Anna dan Olaf dari Frozen
Para pengunjung dapat menikmati lima area bertema:
Frozen, dengan topiari Anna, Elsa, dan Olaf yang menghiasi lanskap bersalju yang memikat, dihidupkan melalui pencahayaan bertema yang menghadirkan imajinasi akan dunia penuh keajaiban yang diselimuti dengan sentuhan embun beku. Terinspirasi dari Istana Es Elsa, pengunjung dapat melangkah di atas lantai interaktif tempat kepingan salju ajaib menari dan bereaksi terhadap gerakan.
Disney Princesses, area dimana Rapunzel tampil bersama sahabatnya, Pascal si bunglon; Belle bersama Beast dan para sahabat ajaib mereka; serta Jasmine yang ditemani harimau setianya, Rajah.
Hundred Acre Wood, tempat Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, dan Tigger berkumpul dalam suasana pesta yang ceria. Tigger melompat-lompat sementara Piglet berputar riang, dan pengunjung dapat membayangkan diri mereka ikut bergabung bersama semua karakter di meja tersebut!
Toy Story 5, menampilkan Woody, Jessie, dan Buzz Lightyear dalam bentuk topiari di lingkungan bermain yang terinspirasi dari Kamar Bonnie, bersama tampilan karakter baru Lilypad dan Smarty Pants.
Go Local, zona bertema Singapura yang menampilkan karakter Disney dalam suasana khas lokal Singapura. Chip ‘n Dale bertengger di atas roti lapis es krim raksasa; Minnie Mouse dan Daisy Duck menikmati hidangan laksa; sementara Mickey Mouse membuat minuman tradisional teh tarik bersama Donald Duck.
Di luar Floral Fantasy, topiari Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey setinggi empat meter berdiri di pintu masuk dan menyambut pengunjung ke Gardens by the Bay.
Topiari yang dirakit secara manual ini dibuat menggunakan lebih dari 40 jenis material bunga kering dan bunga yang diawetkan, dengan total lebih dari 16.000 jam kerja.
Tiap material dipilih berdasarkan warna, tekstur, dan bentuknya untuk membantu menampilkan ciri khas masing-masing karakter. Sebagai contoh, banyak bunga digunakan untuk karakter para Disney princesses, sementara rambut Rapunzel dibuat dari Stipa, sejenis rumput menahun yang memiliki bunga lembut menyerupai bulir gandum.
Lanskap di sekitarnya juga menggunakan pilihan tanaman yang mencerminkan suasana zona masing-masing, seperti bunga matahari dan marigold yang menggambarkan padang rumput bernuansa warna madu yang identik dengan Winnie the Pooh, sementara lili dan mawar menonjolkan suasana romantis dan warna-warna permata yang khas seperti dalam kisah para Disney Princess. Hydrangeas dan dusty miller menghadirkan nuansa biru es, putih, dan perak yang menjadi ciri khas Frozen.
Selama berlangsungnya Garden of Wonder, pengunjung dapat mengikuti sesi Meet and Greet pada akhir pekan tertentu bersama Mickey Mouse dan Minnie Mouse yang akan mengenakan busana yang terinspirasi dari bunga nasional Singapura, Vanda Miss Joaquim. Donald Duck dan Daisy Duck juga akan hadir pada akhir pekan tertentu, sambil mengenakan busana yang cocok untuk berlibur di pulau tropis yang cerah. Tanggal Meet and Greet tersedia di www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/disneygardenofwonder.
Para pengunjung dapat melengkapi pengalaman mereka dengan berbelanja di suvenir yang menawarkan berbagai produk eksklusif yang diluncurkan khusus di Disney Garden of Wonder.
Disney Garden of Wonder Tanggal: 8 Juni 2026 – 14 Maret 2027 Waktu: 10.00 pagi – 9 malam Lokasi: Floral Fantasy di Gardens by the Bay Rincian: Harga tiket SG$24 untuk dewasa dan SG$16 untuk anak-anak. Cara menuju lokasi: Akses melalui MRT dengan turun di Stasiun Bayfront. Alternatif lainnya, turun di area Bayfront Plaza Carpark menggunakan taksi atau layanan transportasi online. Informasi lebih lanjut tersedia di sini.
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Gardens by the Bay
Sebagai bagian penting dari visi “City in Nature” Singapura, Gardens by the Bay merupakan taman nasional dan atraksi hortikultura unggulan yang menampilkan keindahan taman serta seni rangkaian bunga terbaik untuk dinikmati semua orang. Membentang seluas 101 hektare di Marina Bay, pusat kota Singapura, kawasan ini terdiri atas tiga taman tepi laut, yaitu Bay South, Bay East, dan Bay Central. Bay South, yang merupakan kawasan terbesar dengan luas 54 hektare, resmi dibuka pada tanggal 29 Juni 2012.
Berpedoman pada visi menjadi dunia taman yang dapat dimiliki, dinikmati, dan dihargai oleh semua orang, koleksi tanaman yang luas, tampilan bunga yang terus berubah, serta beragam program menarik di Gardens by the Bay telah memikat banyak pengunjung. Melalui prakarsa sosial Gift of Gardens, dengan Presiden Republik Singapura, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, sebagai Pelindung, Gardens by the Bay juga menjangkau masyarakat dari berbagai lapisan kehidupan.
Sejak dibuka, Gardens by the Bay telah menyambut lebih dari 115 juta pengunjung dan meraih berbagai penghargaan internasional, termasuk menempati peringkat ketiga Destinasi Terbaik Dunia di Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026, Pencapaian Luar Biasa dalam Keberlanjutan di Singapore Tourism Awards 2024, Atraksi Tema Terbaik di TTG Travel Awards 2022 dan 2023, serta Pengalaman Atraksi Terbaik di Singapore Tourism Awards 2019. Gardens by the Bay terus memperbarui dan menyempurnakan berbagai penawarannya agar menjadi tempat yang dapat dinikmati semua orang, taman tempat keajaiban berkembang.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – YesStyle, the global online beauty retailer under YesAsia Holdings Limited (“YesAsia Holdings”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (02209.HK), has announced the launch of its new physical retail store in the US. Located on the main level of Great Mall in Milpitas, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, the new concept store not only marks a significant step in bringing the latest K-beauty trends to a broader US audience, but also represents a major strategic milestone in advancing the Group’s B2C-B2B dual-engine strategy to expand market share in North America.
Driving O2O Synergy: Expanding Offline Reach to Complement B2C Strategy Celebrating 20 years of delivering trending Asian products worldwide, YesStyle has transformed 1,500 square feet into an immersive retail fantasy. Serving as a strategic extension of the Group’s core B2C business, this new physical footprint enhances offline visibility and reaches a wider demographic of consumers who value hands-on product discovery and immediate purchase. The store offers a “Yesful playground” where beauty lovers can connect with over 60 Asian brands, featuring interactive makeup stations with beloved K-beauty labels like UNLEASHIA, dasique, fwee, and rom&nd, alongside a customizable mask bar. This experiential retail environment functions as a powerful, culturally rich marketing engine, generating offline brand awareness and foot traffic that seamlessly feeds into the digital platform, creating a complementary offline-to-online (O2O) loop that supports repeat purchases and maximizes customer lifetime value (LTV).
Mr. Joshua Lau, Founder, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of YesAsia Holdings said: “The launch of YesStyle‘s retail store marks a significant milestone for our brand, as we bring our top-tier and bestselling K-beauty products, along with advanced skin care innovation, into an offline setting for customers in the Bay Area. The Bay Area holds a special place in our history as the city where the Group was founded and where our first office was established. Opening our first YesStyle beauty retail store here feels like coming home and reinforces our commitment to continue innovating and delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, both online and offline.”
Empowering the B2B Wholesale Business AsiaBeautyWholesale (ABW) Growth This physical retail expansion also creates substantial value for YesAsia Holdings’ B2B operations, ABW. By physically showcasing a curated yet expansive selection of bestselling Korean beauty brands, including SKIN1004, Medicube, Anua, Dr. Althea, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and more, in a premium US retail environment, YesStyle acts as an effective market-testing ground. The elevated brand awareness and consumer validation generated at the retail level will bolster confidence among other local US retailers and distributors, effectively catalyzing B2B orders and driving synergistic growth across both of the Group’s core business modules.
Hashtag: #YesAsia #YesStyle
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About YesAsia Holdings Limited (02209.HK)
Established in 1997, YesAsia Holdings is a leading e-commerce platform operator recognized for its expertise in identifying and procuring quality Asian beauty, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment products. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Group deliver products promptly and efficiently to a global audience through its strong ties with over 400 leading Asian beauty brand and supplier partners. The Group operates three major platforms: YesStyle, an e-commerce B2C platform for serving the increasingly popular Asian beauty, fashion and lifestyle products, particularly Korean beauty products; AsianBeautyWholesale, a B2B platform for Asian beauty products; and YesAsia, an e-commerce retail platform for entertainment products. YesAsia Holdings is a constituent of the MSCI Hong Kong Micro Cap Index.
YesStyle, a global B2C online retailer under YesAsia Holdings Limited. (02209.HK), is the go-to destination for the largest selection of authentic Asian beauty, fashion, and lifestyle products. As an authorized retailer of 400+ premium K-beauty brands, YesStyle aims to help everyone find their ‘yes!’ through innovative beauty inspired by Asia, friendly guidance and smart prices since 2006.
16-18 June 2026, at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator transforming sustainable water infrastructure management, is pleased to announce its participation in Singapore International Water Week 2026 (SIWW), one of the world’s premier platforms to share and co-create innovative water, coastal, and flood solutions to meet urban water and associated climate challenges.
Organized by Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, SIWW is Asia’s premier global platform for co-creating innovative water solutions. Held biennially, the event is expected to gather over 2,500 global leaders, experts, and practitioners from governments, utilities, academia, and industry to share best practices, showcase the latest technologies, and harness business opportunities.
As a cornerstone of the event, the SIWW2026 Water Expo serves as the pre-eminent marketplace for urban water technologies, innovations, and solutions tailored for municipal and industrial water users across Southeast Asia. Organized by Messe München in cooperation with IFAT, the Expo connects the full water value chain—from advanced treatment, reuse, and desalination to digital solutions and climate-resilient coastal protection. Taking place from 16–18 June 2026 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, the Expo is expected to welcome over 24,000 trade visits, making it Asia’s leading business platform for sustainable water management.
Tenchijin will showcase “KnoWaterleak,” our water leakage assessment and management platform, at the exhibition booth. Additionally, Yohei Nishiyama, VP of Business Development, will speak as a guest panelist in the Technology Forum, sharing insights on sustainable water management solutions driven by AI and space technology.
Event Overview ■ Organizer: SIWW: Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd／Water Expo: Messe München ■ Date: SIWW: 15–18 June 2026 / Water Expo: 16–18 June 2026 ■ Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre Marina Bay Sands, Singapore ■ Event URL: https://www.siww.com.sg/
Tenchijin-SIWW Water Expo ■ Date: Water Expo: 16–18 June 2026
[Exhibition Booth] ■ Booth Number: B2-N08PIC
[Panel Discussion] ■ Tenchijin’s Panelist: Yohei Nishiyama, VP of Business Development ■ Date: 16 June, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (Technology Forum) ■ Venue: Hall E, Level B2 ■ Discussion Theme: “Reactive to Predictive: AI Applications in Managing Aging Water Infrastructure”
With much of the world’s water infrastructure aging rapidly, the cost of reactive management is no longer sustainable. This panel examines real-world AI applications—from predictive leak detection to asset performance modeling—that help utilities anticipate failures, prioritize investments, and transition toward proactive, data-driven operations that improve efficiency and long-term infrastructure resilience.
Panelists: ・Shanmugavel Subramaniam, Water and Wastewater Segment Leader, Schneider Electric ・Yohei Nishiyama, VP of Business Development, Tenchijin Inc.
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Tenchijin Inc.
About Tenchijin KnoWaterleak KnoWaterleak is an innovative platform that harnesses satellite data and AI to predict and prevent water infrastructure risks. The system analyzes space-derived data to identify potential leaks within 100-meter square zones, providing unprecedented insights through a 5-level risk evaluation system.
Through continuous AI learning and data collection, the platform demonstrates efficiency in sustainable water management. This technology has earned recognition from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare at the 7th Infrastructure Maintenance Grand Prize.
About Tenchijin Inc. Tenchijin Inc. is a space-tech innovator leveraging satellite data and AI to detect hidden water infrastructure risks, predict potential leaks, and drive more sustainable, efficient water management through space-derived insights. Our flagship product, KnoWaterleak, combines satellite technology with advanced AI algorithms to proactively identify and prevent costly infrastructure failures, enabling organizations to manage their water systems more sustainably.
Company Overview:
Company Name: Tenchijin Inc.
Address: 5F, Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building, 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Yasuhito Sakuraba, CEO
Business Content: Land evaluation consulting using satellite data
Website: https://knowaterleak.space/
For inquiries regarding the expansion of Tenchijin COMPASS KnoWaterleak globally: Asia Business Development Representative: asia-t@tenchijin.co.jp
For media inquiries: Satomi, Kiki pr@tenchijin.co.jp
Dual-use technology approach on target – establishing new areas of business based on core expertise boosts strategic diversification
Strong partnerships – new Memorandum of Understanding to be announced at ILA between ONBERG and Ukrainian company
Core business stable – global positioning ensures robust development and underlines market leadership
Focus on efficiency – cost base streamlined and competitiveness strengthened
Financial year 2025/2026 – EBITDA margin down on previous year, while sales and net result after taxes improve
Outlook for financial year 2026/2027 – challenging geopolitical environment, systematic expansion of HEIDELBERG Technology growth segment
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – News Aktuell – 10 June 2026 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has made full use of financial year 2025/2026 to significantly accelerate its transformation into a more broadly based technology company, despite a challenging environment. Based on its strong industry and systems expertise, HEIDELBERG has adopted an approach centered on dual-use technologies to systematically tap into additional markets in the areas of defense, security, energy, charging infrastructure, and industrial system solutions. One key aspect of this strategy is combining all relevant activities under the umbrella of HD Advanced Technologies GmbH. In this way, HEIDELBERG is making itself more future-proof and laying the foundations for long-term attractive and profitable growth.
HEIDELBERG is expanding its position as a system integrator in the growing packaging market.
Strong partnerships – new Memorandum of Understanding to be announced at ILA between ONBERG and Ukrainian company
By systematically building up its defense business, HEIDELBERG has established a further new mainstay alongside its e-mobility subsidiary Amperfied. One example of this strategy in action is ONBERG, a joint venture with the US‑Israeli technology company Ondas that is focusing on autonomous anti-drone defense and security systems. The plan under this collaboration is to initially use the Brandenburg site for the sale and distribution of state-of-the-art anti-drone systems and subsequently industrialize these systems and put them into series production at the site. This strategy is drawing attention to the technological strength of HEIDELBERG in new markets, too. The next step is envisaged within the week – a new Memorandum of Understanding between ONBERG and a Ukrainian drone business regarding a potential partnership is set to be announced at the ILA Berlin Air Show.
“In recent months, we have significantly accelerated the strategic development of HEIDELBERG and further raised our profile as a technology-oriented high-tech business,” says Jürgen Otto, CEO of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. “We are one of the world’s top companies when it comes to complex, high-precision mechanical engineering. With HD Advanced Technologies and our focus on dual-use technologies, we are leveraging this expertise and capacity to create additional, attractive areas of business alongside our core business in printing and packaging. Thanks to our broad technology base, we are successfully establishing partnerships in attractive growth areas, including service and software. Our goal is clear – to position HEIDELBERG as a high-performance, high-tech company with sustainable growth in profitability,” he adds.
Focus on core business – expanding digital business and becoming a systems integrator in packaging printing
HEIDELBERG is continuously expanding its portfolio in the growth area of digital printing. One particular driver of this development is the digital print ramp-up in the inkjet market. In parallel with this, HEIDELBERG is building on its position as a systems integrator and increasingly covering the entire packaging production value chain on an end-to-end basis. One key focus is on processes upstream and downstream of actual printing. For example, HEIDELBERG has substantially extended its strategic postpress packaging partnership with the Chinese manufacturer Masterwork, moving beyond the previous sales and distribution collaboration. At the same time, the company is pressing ahead with the technological development of its core business portfolio and systematically expanding its activities in growth regions such as Latin America, Vietnam, and India. In addition to this, focused strategic M&A measures such as acquiring the brand rights of Polar are further strengthening the portfolio.
“The packaging market is a key growth engine for HEIDELBERG, because it is being driven by global trends such as population growth, urbanization, and the necessity for sustainable business practices. We are systematically extending our solutions to cover the entire manufacturing process in packaging production – from substrate selection, printing, postpress operations, and logistics all the way through to digital integration,” explains Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at HEIDELBERG.
Focus on efficiency – cost base streamlined and competitiveness strengthened
Effective efficiency measures such as completely relocating production of the Speedmaster CX104 to China and opening a new site in North Macedonia to reduce future manufacturing costs for individual product groups are helping to further optimize the cost structure. Overall, important progress has been made with key cost and efficiency targets. For example, the plan for the future at the company’s German sites is exceeding expectations and playing a key role in adjusting the personnel cost structure and strengthening competitiveness.
Financial year 2025/2026 – EBITDA margin down on previous year, while sales and net result after taxes improve
HEIDELBERG has held its own in a difficult environment, keeping its operational performance stable and even significantly improving its net result after taxes. The audited business figures for financial year 2025/2026 confirm the preliminary figures already published. For example, sales in the reporting period were slightly up on the previous year’s figure of € 2,280 million at € 2,293 million. Sales adjusted for exchange rate movements amounted to around € 2,362 million. Sales increased in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and Americas regions. The positive trend for incoming orders in the final quarters of previous years continued. The figure of € 619 million for the fourth quarter was the highest during the reporting year and also higher than in the previous year. Over the year as a whole, however, the current geopolitical tensions had an adverse effect on incoming orders, which totaled € 2,246 million (previous year: € 2,433 million). In the year under review, incoming orders were also affected by negative exchange rate effects amounting to some € 71 million.
During the reporting period, the HEIDELBERG Technology segment’s incoming orders and sales were both up on the previous year. EBITDA improved slightly compared with the previous year but remained negative. In the Print & Packaging Equipment segment, incoming orders fell in financial year 2025/2026, but sales increased slightly. The adjusted EBITDA figure was down on the previous year. The Digital Solutions & Lifecycle segment recorded lower incoming orders than in the previous year and sales fell slightly. The adjusted EBITDA figure for financial year 2025/2026 was also slightly down on the previous year’s level.
The overall adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.6 percent for financial year 2025/2026 was in line with the adjusted forecast and therefore below the previous year’s figure (7.1 percent). This was due to bringing forward investments and expenditure for new, promising activities outside of the company’s core business (especially in the area of security and defense). Further factors in addition to another sudden drop in investment demand due to the onset of the war in the Middle East – and the associated supply bottlenecks, order delays, and increases in energy prices – included tariffs, continuing negative exchange rate effects (reducing EBITDA by € 20 million), and a less favorable product mix than in the previous year. Key positive aspects were the improvement in the cost structure (personnel costs, for instance), efficiency and structural measures, and the visible successes of the measures established in the plan for the future.
Before adjustment for special items, EBITDA increased from € 137 million in the previous year to € 145 million in the reporting year. The net result after taxes in the reporting period tripled to € 15 million (previous year: € 5 million). The free cash flow in the year under review totaled € -19 million (previous year: € 51 million). The equity ratio improved to 27 percent (previous year: 25 percent).
Outlook for financial year 2026/2027 –challenging geopolitical environment, systematic expansion of HEIDELBERG Technology growth segment
Forecast planning for financial year 2026/2027 (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027) is based on the underlying economic and sector-specific conditions in the markets that are relevant to HEIDELBERG. Forecasts are also conditional on the global economy growing at least to the extent currently anticipated by economic research institutions.
Based on the above assumptions, the company forecasts stable Group sales matching the previous year’s level in financial year 2026/2027 and a noticeable improvement in the adjusted EBITDA margin compared with the previous year. It is assumed that there will be no substantial changes in relevant exchange rates for business activities.
Important note:
This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the overall economic situation, in exchange and interest rates, and within the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability for future developments and results deviating from the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.
Hashtag: #HEIDELBERGDruckmaschinenAG
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About HEIDELBERG
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has been standing for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for more than 175 years. With a clear focus on growth and as a total solution provider and system integrator, HEIDELBERG is driving further development in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and lifecycle business with service and consumables so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. Building on decades of industry and system expertise, the company is also systematically tapping into new markets in the areas of security, energy, charging infrastructure, and industrial system solutions—with a clear scaling expertise and attractive growth prospects. With its strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creative power and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the USA, and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is globally well positioned.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – OOm Institute, a Singapore-based AI and digital skills training provider, is calling for greater AI fluency as businesses adopt Generative AI and concerns grow over declining critical thinking and verification skills.
The rapid adoption of AI tools without sufficient verification, contextual understanding, or critical oversight is contributing to a growing “Human Critical Thinking Gap”.
Recent research from Professors Rick Dakan and Joseph Feller also corroborates this; only 8.7% of participants consistently verified high-stakes AI-generated claims before accepting them.
Beyond the Prompt: The Human-Centric Shift
While prompt engineering remains a foundational skill for today’s workforce, OOm Institute suggests the discipline must evolve beyond simple input mechanics.
“We are entering a false competence trap,” says Ian Cheow, CEO at OOm Institute. “People are learning how to prompt, but they aren’t learning how to make the right decisions. If you cannot spot when an AI’s logic fails, you aren’t using a tool, you are delegating your intelligence.”
The Warning: If You Let AI Think for You, You “De-skill”
Professionals who rely heavily on AI without developing critical evaluation skills risk “de-skilling”, where domain expertise erodes over time due to over-dependence on automated systems.
The concept of AI Fluency is built around three core capabilities:
Decision to Correct: The ability to determine when AI-generated output is sufficient and when it poses a risk that requires human revision or rejection.
Contextual Sovereignty: Ensuring human oversight remains central so AI outputs align with Singapore’s cultural, commercial, and ethical contexts.
Critical Inquiry: Moving beyond prompting to actively question assumptions, logic, accuracy, and completeness in AI-generated responses.
Real-World Practice vs Theory
As AI tools evolve rapidly, practitioners argue that effective AI capability cannot rely solely on static classroom theory. Real-world usage often involves changing workflows, unpredictable outputs, and context-specific decision-making that require continuous practical application and human judgment.
Maintaining AI fluency increasingly requires learning from practitioners actively applying these tools in commercial environments.
“At OOm Institute, our focus is on building practical decision-making in AI usage,” Mr Cheow added. “Our goal is to help professionals use AI with stronger critical thinking, clearer accountability, and practical business understanding.” Hashtag: #aicourse #wsqaicourse #aisingapore #aifluency #aiskills
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OOm Institute
OOm Institute is a WSQ course provider in Singapore, supporting workforce upskilling in AI, Digital Marketing, and Soft Skills, backed by expert trainers and over 20 years of digital expertise. They deliver industry-oriented learning programmes designed to help organisations apply digital tools effectively in real-world business environments.
OOm Institute is operated by the approved entity, OOm Pte Ltd.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 June 2026 – Credit Bureau (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CBS) and Experian Information Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Experian Malaysia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a two-way cross-border credit reporting service between Singapore and Malaysia.
From left to right: Ms. Dawn Lai, Chief Executive Officer of Experian Information Services Malaysia and Mr. William Lim, Executive Director of Credit Bureau Singapore
The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration to facilitate consented cross-border credit report applications for individuals with financial footprints in either country. The initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion, strengthen credit risk assessment, and support the growing economic integration between the two neighbouring markets.
Singapore and Malaysia share one of ASEAN’s most dynamic economic relationships, with bilateral trade regularly exceeding SGD 100 billion annually. Both countries maintain deep labour, education and business linkages, supported by strong digital infrastructure and rapidly growing digital financial services ecosystems.
The collaboration is strategically aligned with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which places strong emphasis on digital industries, data-driven enterprises and technology-enabled services. As the digital economy accelerates cross-border business models, including fintech, e-commerce, digital banking and platform-based SMEs, trusted cross-border credit infrastructure will be critical to enabling secure digital onboarding, responsible lending and seamless access to capital across both markets.
Under the MOU, CBS and Experian Malaysia intend to collaborate on a cross-border initiative that enables the structured and secure exchange of individual credit information between the two markets.
The proposed framework will define:
The operational roles of the “Source Bureau” and “Processing Bureau” in generating and facilitating cross-border credit data applications
Secure mechanisms for obtaining and managing consumer consent for a one-time release of the credit report
Personal data protection and compliance safeguards in accordance with applicable laws
Commercial and governance models to support sustainable implementation
For consumers, the initiative is expected to improve access to financial products by enabling lenders to consider verified credit histories of individuals from across the border. This may particularly benefit digital-native workers, entrepreneurs and professionals whose financial footprints span both jurisdictions. As more individuals build financial footprints on both sides of the Causeway, the ability to securely and responsibly reflect their credit history across borders becomes increasingly important. A structured cross-border credit reporting framework can help ensure that consumers are assessed more fairly and comprehensively, rather than being treated as “new-to-credit” applicants when they move between Singapore and Malaysia.
For financial institutions, access to cross-border credit data can provide a more holistic view of an applicant’s financial obligations, supporting stronger digital underwriting, reduced cross-border fraud risk and more confident expansion into adjacent markets. Improved cross-border data transparency may also enhance operational efficiency and portfolio resilience in increasingly digital lending environments.
CBS and Experian Malaysia emphasised that data protection, regulatory compliance, and consumer consent are foundational to the initiative. Both parties are committed to working within their respective legal and regulatory frameworks and engaging relevant authorities to facilitate responsible implementation. The MOU also contains confidentiality provisions governing information exchanged in the course of collaboration.
Mr. William Lim, Executive Director of Credit Bureau Singapore, said:
“As individuals and businesses operate more seamlessly across Singapore and Malaysia, credit information systems must evolve to reflect cross-border realities. This collaboration represents an important step towards enabling more seamless and responsible access to credit for consumers.”
Ms. Dawn Lai, Chief Executive Officer of Experian Information Services Malaysia, added: “Trusted data collaboration is key to strengthening digital financial ecosystems. By working together, we aim to enhance financial inclusion, improve risk transparency and support sustainable growth across both markets.”
Mr. Vincent Yap, CBS Board Chairman & Group Chief Credit Officer, Consumer Credit Risk Management of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, said “The access to cross-border credit data can provide a more comprehensive view of an individual applicant’s financial obligations, supporting more accurate risk assessment outcomes, reduced cross-border fraud risk and promote seamless access to capital across both markets.”
Hashtag: #Experian
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About Credit Bureau (Singapore) Pte Ltd (www.creditbureau.com.sg)
Credit Bureau (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CBS), a subsidiary of Credit Bureau Asia Limited (CBA), is Singapore’s most comprehensive consumer credit bureau that has full-industry uploads from financial institutions such as retail banks, merchant banks, finance companies and credit card issuers licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). CBS is a joint venture between The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) and Infocredit Holdings Pte Ltd.
The setting up of a consumer credit bureau in Singapore is a significant addition to enhance the Republic’s risk management capability. Since 2002, the Banking Act, administered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has allowed CBS members to disclose and obtain credit-related information to mitigate consumer credit risk through information pooling from CBS. From 2021, credit bureaus that conduct consumer credit reporting businesses in Singapore, such as CBS, are regulated under the Credit Bureau Act 2016.
As part of consumer credit reporting business, CBS aggregates credit-related information amongst participating members and presents a more complete risk profile of a customer to credit providers. This helps credit providers to determine the likelihood of the customer repaying, thus enhancing their risk assessment capabilities. Our goal is to also educate and reach out to the wider community on the importance of credit reputation.
CBS has also been designated by the Ministry of Law as the operator of the Moneylenders Credit Bureau (MLCB) under Section 56 of the Moneylenders Act.
MLCB is a central repository of data on borrowers’ loans and repayment records with all licensed moneylenders (LMLs) in Singapore. It will allow LMLs to assess the creditworthiness of borrowers and make informed decisions when granting loan applications. MLCB will also help borrowers to understand their loan information report so as to work towards achieving better financial health.
About Credit Bureau Asia Limited (www.creditbureauasia.com) Credit Bureau Asia Limited (CBA) is a leading player in the credit and risk information solutions market in Southeast Asia. CBA provides credit and risk information solutions to an extensive client base of financial institutions (“FI”), multinational corporations, telecommunication companies, government bodies and public agencies, local enterprises and individuals across Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Myanmar. CBA’s business has two core segments, the FI Data Business and the Non-FI Data Business, covering both consumer and commercial credit risk information.
As at 31 December 2024, the Group has more than 255 financial institution members across Singapore, Cambodia and Myanmar, including banks, microfinance institutions, leasing companies and rural credit operators.
For its Non-FI Data Business, the Group has more than 6,000 enterprise customers, ranging from multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises. CBA’s Non-FI Data Business operates in Singapore and Malaysia, where enterprise customers can access a wide range of business information and risk management services, sales and marketing solutions, and commercial insights. CBA combines data sourced from a variety of publicly accessible registries, Dun & Bradstreet’s extensive international network, as well as information contributed by businesses which subscribe to CBA’s payment bureau services. The Group has access to a database of more than 580 million business records globally.
CBA was named in Forbes Asia’s 2025 “Best Under A Billion” list, marking the second consecutive year that CBA has been named among the top 200 top-performing publicly listed small and mid-sized companies across the Asia-Pacific region.
About Experian (www.experianplc.com)
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and platforms. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 33 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 June 2026 – Kapsch TrafficCom, a globally recongized leader in intelligent transportation systems and tolling solutions, has been awarded three new video-based tolling projects by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) of New Zealand.
The projects were awarded between November and December 2025 and represent a combined contract value of more than NZD 8.5 million. Delivery timelines extend from late 2026 through early 2028.
Daniel Vazquez, EVP APAC at Kapsch TrafficCom, comments on the project awards: “We are proud to deepen our successful partnership with NZTA. Our tolling technology is proven in New Zealand and globally, and road users and our partners are already familiar with our system, allowing even closer cooperation in delivery and operation.”
Across all three projects, Kapsch TrafficCom will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and testing of state-of-the-art, standalone tolling systems. Once operational, Kapsch will also provide Level 2 and Level 3 maintenance and support services, ensuring long-term system reliability and performance.
The solutions are based on proven Kapsch barrier-free tolling technology already in use across New Zealand, enabling straightforward integration into NZTA’s existing operational framework. All three projects are located on the North Island of New Zealand, where they will ensure a more resilient transport network and enable regional growth for more than four million island residents.
Awarded in November 2025, this project supports one of the Bay of Plenty’s most important transport corridors, recognised by the government as a Road of National Significance. The toll system covers four lanes and is set to be completed later this year, ensuring users of the new connection contribute fairly to the infrastructure cost.
Awarded in December 2025, Takitimu North Link Stage 1 is a vital transport link designed to support economic growth and provide a safer, more efficient route between Tauranga and Ōmokoroa. Kapsch TrafficCom is delivering the tolling system for the first stage of the project, which is scheduled for completion by end of 2027. Stage 2 will be tendered separately at a later date.
Also awarded in December 2025, the Ō Mahurangi – Penlink project involves a new 7-kilometre highway connecting Whangaparāoa Road with State Highway 1. The toll system will reduce travel times and support regional growth, particularly in areas of new housing development. Completion is planned for early 2028.
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About Kapsch TrafficCom
Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative solutions in the areas of tolling and traffic management contribute to a healthy world without congestion.
With one-stop-shop-solutions, the company covers the entire value chain of customers, from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems.
Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: KTCG). In its 2024/25 financial year, more than 3,000 employees generated revenues of EUR 530 million.
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