Plans Regional Operational Hub and Supports Local SME Trade Settlements
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2026 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for key payment licences, including issuing electronic money, as well as a Money Services Business Licence (Class A) covering remittance and currency exchange.
XTransfer receives Malaysia Central Bank’s conditional approval for key payment licences.
Upon completing the pre-issuance conditions and being permitted to launch, XTransfer plans to introduce digital payment services in Malaysia designed to support businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in international trade. These services are intended to include streamlined onboarding, convenient funding options, efficient foreign exchange, and secure remittance and settlement experiences, with a focus on compliance, security, and operational reliability, helping Malaysian SMEs reduce friction in legitimate trade as they scale into regional and emerging-market corridors.
“Receiving conditional approval from Bank Negara Malaysia is an important milestone for XTransfer in the ASEAN region,” said Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer. “We appreciate BNM’s guidance and oversight. We look forward to bringing Malaysian businesses compliant and efficient payment solutions that help trade move faster and more predictably, especially as intra-Asia and broader South–South trade routes continue to expand.
Malaysia is also central to XTransfer’s regional strategy, with a plan to establish Malaysia as its regional operational hub, serving as a strategic control centre within Southeast Asia, coordinating compliance, risk management, customer support, and global operations to ensure alignment with both local and Group-wide standards. “Malaysia gives us the talent, governance environment, and regional proximity to scaleacross the region,” Bill added.
Founded in 2017, XTransfer is dedicated to using technology to bridge large financial institutions and SMEs worldwide, providing secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost cross-border trade payment and fund collection solutions. With more than 800,000 enterprise clients, XTransfer has become a global industry leader and continues to expand internationally to support trading companies worldwide. Hashtag: #XTransfer #PaymentLicense #Malaysia #BankNegaraMalaysia #Crossborder #SMEs
香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年2月26日 – 全球領先的衛星通訊、混合網絡管理、網絡安全及船員福利方案供應商 Pulsar International 宣佈,正式於香港設立亞太區總部。Pulsar 擁有逾 30 年行內經驗,業務遍佈全球,目前於北美、拉丁美洲、歐洲及中東地區設有 20 個辦事處。
我們的網絡和合作夥伴
是次進軍亞太市場體現了 Pulsar「全球網絡、本地支援」(Global Network, Local Offices)策略,旨在提供本地化的專業服務及實現更快的客戶服務,並致力解決亞洲和中國地區的網絡限制和盲點。新辦事處將支援香港、中國內地、新加坡、馬來西亞及印度等航運樞紐的海事營運商及商用船隊,推動亞太區全球貿易。
全方位海事通訊解決方案
Pulsar Asia 提供真正的一站式海事通訊方案,從船上設備安裝到高速衛星互聯網服務,均與世界知名的衛星營運商直接合作。作為唯一的全球四大衛星網絡的一級(Tier 1)供應商,Pulsar Asia 能為船隻提供包括 Viasat/Inmarsat、Iridium、Thuraya、Globalstar,以及 Starlink、OneWeb、SES/Intelsat 和 Space Norway 的連接服務。
除海事業務外,Pulsar Asia 同時為企業加強業務連續性(BCP)及災難恢復通訊。憑藉全冗餘(Fully Redundant)衛星連接及混合備援網絡,企業即使在網絡中斷或安全事故中,仍能維持關鍵業務運作。此外,其物聯網(IoT)連線及遠端資產追蹤方案,亦確保了港口、物流樞紐及交通設施的安全、合規與營運穩定性。
Pulsar International 總裁兼首席執行官 Robert Sakker 表示:「進軍亞太市場象徵 Pulsar 正式邁向真正的全球化。透過香港辦事處,我們為全球其中一個最具活力的航運區域提供恆常連線。亞太區客戶現可受惠於我們全球多軌道(Multi-orbit)衛星的本地專業服務,確保海陸通訊皆具備高韌性、安全性及卓越效能。」
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2026 – Pulsar International, a leading global provider of satellite internet communications, managed hybrid networking, cybersecurity, and crew welfare solutions, has opened its APAC headquarters in Hong Kong to better serve the Asia market. With more than 30 years of experience, Pulsar maintains a well-established global presence, already operating 20 offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Pulsar’s Network and Partners
This expansion into the Asia-Pacific market reflects Pulsar’s “Global Network, Local Offices” approach, delivering local expertise, faster response times, and dedication to solving regional network restrictions in Asia and Greater China. The new office will support maritime operators and commercial fleets across Hong Kong and Mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, and India – key shipping hubs driving global trade throughout the APAC region.
Pulsar Asia delivers a true end-to-end maritime connectivity solution, managing everything from onboard equipment installation to high-speed satellite internet services through direct partnerships with leading satellite operators. As the only Tier 1 provider for all four major satellite networks, Pulsar can equip vessels with connectivity from Viasat/ Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya, and Globalstar, as well as Starlink, OneWeb, SES/Intelsat, and Space Norway.
Through its partnership with Inmarsat, Pulsar delivers NexusWave, a bonded multi-network architecture that streamlines hybrid connectivity, with automatic network failover and 100% high-speed global coverage. Powered by NexusWave, Pulsar enables real-time data exchange and voyage optimization to support maritime digitalization, decarbonization, and global green shipping goals.
Through a comprehensive suite of Pulsar’s managed IT and ship connectivity services, vessel operators gain full visibility, control and seamless management of onboard communications, enabling real-time network monitoring, optimized bandwidth management, and enhanced crew welfare.
With cyberattacks posing an increasing risk to vessel safety and maritime business operations, Pulsar embeds enterprise-grade cybersecurity across its entire network and all digital services to safeguard critical operational systems and crew networks.
Beyond the high seas, Pulsar Asia strengthens business continuity and disaster recovery communications for Hong Kong enterprises. With fully redundant satellite connectivity and hybrid failover networks, businesses can maintain mission-critical operations during network outages or cyber incidents. IoT connectivity and remote asset tracking, ensure safety, compliance, and operational reliability across ports, logistics hubs, and transport facilities.
“Entering the Asia Pacific market makes Pulsar truly global,” said Robert Sakker, President & CEO of Pulsar International. “With our Hong Kong office, we are delivering always-on connectivity to one of the world’s most dynamic maritime regions. Our customers across the APAC region can now benefit from local expertise backed by our global multi-orbit satellite network, ensuring resilient, secure, and high-performance communications at sea and onshore.”
Pulsar’s Hong Kong office is now open, with satellite connectivity experts available to assist with any enquiries, offering tailored guidance and solutions for your operational and technical maritime requirements.
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About Pulsar
Pulsar International (‘Pulsar’) is a leading provider of maritime and land-based satellite communications products and services. Pulsar offers voice, data, and IoT solutions to customers in the commercial maritime, agri-tech, enterprise, and government markets. Pulsar operates across the globe, with offices located in North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Its global headquarters is in Hollywood, FL, USA.
Veritickets offers a ticket issuance promise as fast as 12 hours and guarantees that every ticket is verified and valid for entry.
The platform is an officially certified partner of Alipay, China’s leading payments and digital services platform, and of the cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global.
It provides multilingual interfaces and multi‑currency payment options.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2026 – Veritickets, a next‑gen global ticketing platform, recently launched its website and mobile app. The platform pledges to issue confirmed, in‑stock tickets in as fast as 12 hours and offers multilingual interfaces and multi‑currency payment options to address major pain points for cross‑border buyers and streamline the purchase experience.
The platform also guarantees “100% verified tickets,” supported by a consumer‑protection policy that offers a full refund plus additional compensation of up to the ticket price if a ticket is not delivered. Users can access the service via the Veritickets website or by downloading the mobile app from various app stores.
Screenshot of the Veritickets website showing the platform’s newly launched web ticketing interface.
Screenshot of the Veritickets app, now available for both iOS and Android users.
Designed specifically for international buyers, Veritickets accepts major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard and JCB. It is also an officially certified partner of China’s leading payments and digital services open platform Alipay and of the cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global.
The platform has already listed multiple high‑demand events, including the BTS 2026-2027 World Tour, the World Cup 2026 and Stefanie Sun _After Sunset_ World Tour.
With an initial focus on Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia, Veritickets is positioning itself as a global ticketing platform, aiming to deepen its presence across the Asia‑Pacific region while expanding into additional markets in phases.
To reduce search friction and enhance transparency, Veritickets aggregates official, vetted inventory into a single interface, enabling users to compare options efficiently. The platform provides real‑time availability and pricing, supported by an all‑in pricing model intended to minimize unexpected fees and last‑minute adjustments.
Its smart recommendation engine curates event suggestions based on user preferences. The platform also offers round‑the‑clock customer support and real‑time transaction verification as part of its agent supervision standards.
Veritickets is currently recruiting internationally qualified ticketing agents, requiring valid operating licenses, strong credit records and proven professional service capabilities. All agents must comply with stringent requirements, including real‑time ticket updates, instant transaction validation and round-the-clock customer support, ensuring a consistent and reliable experience for buyers worldwide. Hashtag: #Veritickets
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 – Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, delivered his 2026-27 Budget today (February 25), with a range of initiatives to support and diversify Hong Kong’s economic growth, boost innovation and technology (I&T), speed up development of the Northern Metropolis and proactively align with China’s National 15th Five-Year Plan.
The theme of the 2026-27 Budget, the fourth Budget of the current-term Government, is “Driving High-quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance”.
Hong Kong SAR’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, delivers the 2026-27 Budget today (February 25)
“Over the past year, as a result of the booming economy and capital market, our tax revenue has increased. Coupled with the reinforced fiscal consolidation programme gradually bearing fruit, our public finances have improved sooner than expected,” Mr Chan said.
The Financial Secretary revealed that Hong Kong’s Consolidated Account was expected to register a surplus of $2.9 billion in the current fiscal year, instead of a deficit of about $67 billion as originally estimated. The Operating Account for 2025-26, which was originally estimated to record a deficit of about $3 billion, will register a surplus of $51.3 billion, he said.
It was also confirmed that Hong Kong’s economy expanded by 3.5% in 2025, with growth forecast to be between 2.5% and 3.5% for 2026.
Mr Chan noted that this year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, and he stressed the need for Hong Kong to actively align with the Plan.
“Our country’s sustained high-standard two-way opening-up, coupled with scientific and technological innovation, have presented us with new opportunities,” he said. “We must embrace the 15th Five-Year Plan with an innovative mindset, fostering new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions.”
Mr Chan set out a series of measures to drive I&T development, including establishing the Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy; taking forward the Sandy Ridge data facility cluster project; promoting AI training; and accelerating digital intelligence transformation of the Government.
“We are pressing ahead with the industrialisation of AI and deepening its integration across various industries, while encouraging wider AI application, thereby achieving the target of adoption and utilisation by all,” he said.
The International Clinical Trial Academy will, he said, also be established to help enable the Chinese Mainland’s biomedicine technology to go global, attract foreign investment, and help develop Hong Kong into an international health and medical innovation hub.
To facilitate the development of new industrialisation, the Budget has earmarked resources for establishing in Hong Kong the first national manufacturing innovation centre outside the Mainland, and the New Industrialisation Elite Enterprises Nurturing Scheme will be launched.
The Government will promote the full integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation through key infrastructure, including the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, and the San Tin Technopole in the Northern Metropolis.
To support financial services, Hong Kong will proactively align with national development strategies, advance the internationalisation of the Renminbi, and continuously reform the securities market.
The Government will legislate this year to enhance tax regimes for family offices and funds, as well as establish licensing regimes for digital asset dealing and custodian service providers.
“Despite the complex and ever-changing external environment, Hong Kong’s financial market has performed strongly and our financial system remains robust,” Mr Chan said. “We will continue to consolidate our existing strengths, tap into emerging fields, strengthen market systems and risk control and deepen financial co-operation in the GBA (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area).”
Noting that Hong Kong saw a year-on-year 12 per cent increase in visitor arrivals last year, which had created business and job opportunities for related sectors, the Budget will allocate $1.66 billion (US$212 million) to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
“The HKTB will scale up its flagship events and promotion, introducing new elements and extending event duration, and organise more signature festive events to highlight Hong Kong’s East-meets-West uniqueness,” Mr Chan said.
The Budget also earmarks an additional funding of $1 billion (US$128 million) for the Built Heritage Conservation Fund to enrich city culture. Elsewhere, the Government will launch the Northern Metropolis Urban-rural Integration Fund as a pilot scheme to support rural tourism projects.
To further promote sports development in Hong Kong, the Financial Secretary will inject $1.2 billion (US$154 million) to the sports portion of the Arts and Sports Development Fund.
Mr Chan said that the global environment has remained volatile over the past year, and Hong Kong has continued to undergo economic transformation.
“Technological innovation, in particular the development of AI, has brought us a mix of opportunities and challenges. Yet, Hong Kong has always thrived amid changes and progressed through innovation. We must make full use of our strengths and leverage the resolute support of our country to speed up and scale up our economic development sustainably for creating better development opportunities for the people and enhancing their quality of life,” Mr Chan said.
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JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 – Olymptrade marked Ramadan with a continued commitment to supporting elderly communities through its long-term partnership with the YUM Community Center. As part of its ongoing social responsibility efforts, Olymptrade organized another distribution initiative aimed at providing essential assistance to those in need during this meaningful month.
Olymptrade’s Ramadan Commitment: Supporting the Elderly Community
Since the partnership began in September 2025, more than 1,000 food boxes have been distributed to elderly residents across local communities. Each package included staple items such as rice, mung beans, sugar, milk, honey, and eggs; helping ensure that basic nutritional needs were met with dignity and care.
Beyond food assistance, the initiative has also included free eye checkups and the provision of eyeglasses for elderly individuals requiring vision support, reinforcing a broader focus on well-being rather than one-time aid.
February 12 Distribution: Expanding Support During Ramadan
On February 12, the latest round of support reached hundreds of elderly community members. The distribution included:
300 hygiene kits with toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, floor cleaner, and other daily necessities
300 freshly prepared lunch boxes including rice with chicken, fried vegetables, tofu or corn fritters, crackers, fruit (bananas or oranges), and mineral water
The initiative was made even more meaningful through the involvement of local volunteers from the Olymptrade Indonesia community. Their participation helped transform the distribution from a logistical effort into a personal and compassionate exchange.
Ramadan is widely recognized as a time of generosity, reflection, and shared responsibility. By supporting elderly citizens during this period, the trading platform sought to reinforce the values of kindness and collective care that resonate deeply within Indonesian communities.
A Continued Commitment to the Community
The partnership with YUM Community Center reflects an ongoing commitment rather than a one-time effort. Since September 2025, consistent collaboration has delivered more than 1,000 food boxes, provided medical support, and strengthened local ties through steady, hands-on involvement.
What stands out most is not only the scale of the support, but its continuity. Volunteers return, relationships deepen, and elderly residents know they are not forgotten once the headlines fade. As Ramadan continues, the focus remains simple: provide practical help, show up consistently, and ensure that care extends beyond a single distribution day.
Hashtag: #Olymptrade
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JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 Februari 2026 – Olymptrade menandai Ramadan dengan komitmen berkelanjutan untuk mendukung komunitas lansia melalui kemitraan jangka panjangnya dengan YUM Community Center. Sebagai bagian dari upaya tanggung jawab sosial yang berkelanjutan, Olymptrade menyelenggarakan inisiatif distribusi lain yang bertujuan untuk memberikan bantuan penting kepada mereka yang membutuhkan selama bulan yang bermakna ini.
Komitmen Olymptrade di Bulan Ramadan: Mendukung Komunitas Lansia
Sejak kemitraan dimulai pada September 2025, lebih dari 1.000 kotak makanan telah didistribusikan kepada warga lansia di seluruh komunitas lokal. Setiap paket berisi bahan makanan pokok seperti beras, kacang hijau, gula, susu, madu, dan telur; membantu memastikan bahwa kebutuhan nutrisi dasar terpenuhi dengan bermartabat dan penuh perhatian.
Selain bantuan makanan, inisiatif ini juga mencakup pemeriksaan mata gratis dan penyediaan kacamata untuk individu lansia yang membutuhkan dukungan penglihatan, memperkuat fokus yang lebih luas pada kesejahteraan daripada bantuan sekali waktu.
Distribusi 12 Februari: Memperluas Dukungan Selama Ramadan
Pada tanggal 12 Februari, putaran bantuan terbaru menjangkau ratusan anggota komunitas lansia. Distribusi tersebut meliputi:
300 kotak makanan berisi bahan pokok rumah tangga
300 perlengkapan kebersihan berisi pasta gigi, sikat gigi, sabun, pembersih lantai, dan kebutuhan sehari-hari lainnya
300 kotak makan siang yang baru disiapkan termasuk nasi dengan ayam, sayuran goreng, tahu atau perkedel jagung, biskuit, buah (pisang atau jeruk), dan air mineral
Inisiatif ini menjadi lebih bermakna berkat keterlibatan sukarelawan lokal dari Komunitas Olymptrade Indonesia. Partisipasi mereka membantu mengubah distribusi dari upaya logistik menjadi pertukaran yang personal dan penuh empati.
Ramadan secara luas diakui sebagai waktu untuk bermurah hati, merenung, dan berbagi tanggung jawab. Dengan mendukung warga lanjut usia selama periode ini, platform perdagangan tersebut berupaya memperkuat nilai-nilai kebaikan dan kepedulian kolektif yang sangat berakar dalam masyarakat Indonesia.
Komitmen Berkelanjutan kepada Komunitas
Kemitraan dengan YUM Community Center mencerminkan komitmen berkelanjutan, bukan upaya sekali waktu. Sejak September 2025, kolaborasi yang konsisten telah memberikan lebih dari 1.000 kotak makanan, menyediakan dukungan medis, dan memperkuat ikatan lokal melalui keterlibatan langsung yang berkelanjutan.
Yang paling menonjol bukanlah hanya skala dukungannya, tetapi juga keberlanjutannya. Para sukarelawan kembali, hubungan semakin erat, dan warga lanjut usia tahu bahwa mereka tidak dilupakan setelah berita utama mereda. Seiring berjalannya Ramadan, fokusnya tetap sederhana: memberikan bantuan praktis, hadir secara konsisten, dan memastikan bahwa perawatan berlanjut melampaui satu hari distribusi.
Hashtag: #Olymptrade
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