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More Than 100 Prestigious Organisations and Institutions Have Recognised Linguaskill for Admission, Recruitment, Training and Development in Asia.

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Linguaskill, an advanced AI-powered English language test for higher education institutions and corporate sectors developed by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a part of the University of Cambridge, has won the trust and recognition of more than 100 respected and prestigious organisations in Asia since its launch around three years ago. This is mainly because Linguaskill has proven invaluable in enabling institutions and employers across Asia to ensure their candidates and teams have the necessary language skills to compete internationally.

Of these more than 100 organisations, six were ministries and government agencies. These include MEXT Japan (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), the Ministry of Higher Education and the Department of Private Education in Malaysia, the Thai Ministry of Education, the Vietnamese Ministry of Education, and the Service Institution of Higher Education, regional DKI Jakarta.

In terms of corporate organisations, Linguaskill has been adopted by more than 40 reputable organisations in Asia for staff recruitment, training and development. These organisations include Japan Airlines, DHL Asia Pacific, Le Meridien Hotel Jakarta, Tokyo Olympics, PT Kino Indonesia TBK, PT Sinar Sosro, PT Mayora Indah TBK, Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association, Prince Court Medical Center Malaysia, to name a few.

Francesca Woodward, Global Managing Director of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said: “Linguaskill helps employers recruit people with the right language skills – not just a passive knowledge of English, but the ability to communicate effectively. As such, Linguaskill was developed to simplify the process of determining job applicants’ language skills and audit existing staff’s language skills to plan and evaluate training.”

Additionally, more than 70 prestigious universities and higher education institutions across Asia recognise Linguaskill as the admission criteria for student enrolment to ensure the candidates have the right global standard English language skills. For the list of these universities and institutions, please visit https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/why-choose-us/global-recognition/

Linguaskill is produced by Cambridge English, which develops the world’s leading examinations for language learners and teachers, including the Cambridge English Qualifications and IELTS. It covers the four key language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing using advanced artificial intelligence to assess language skills in as little as 48 hours accurately. Results are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the global standard for describing language ability.

In response to a huge demand for English skills for education and workplaces worldwide, Cambridge developed the Linguaskill Test. This high-tech, computer-based exam, which comes in 2 versions (Linguaskill General and Linguaskill Business), is the innovative English assessment solution that education institutions and employers are looking for.

Why so?

It’s accurate: Linguaskill is backed by Cambridge research and was trialled by speakers of over 40 languages from 50 countries to ensure reliability.It’s adaptive: The test is individually tailored to each candidate’s ability level, making for a personalised experience.It’s convenient: Linguaskill can be administered anywhere, at any time in a standard test environment and under standard invigilation.Its results are fast and internationally recognised: You’ll receive your results within 48 hours of taking the test, with instant results for Listening and Reading. The results are internationally recognized, as they are aligned to CEFR.

Why choose Linguaskill?

Linguaskill is a quick and convenient online test to help organisations check the English levels of individuals and groups of candidates: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/lingu… This video introduces Linguaskill and explains the benefits of using the test.

 

“Our exams have helped more than 55 million people worldwide to learn English and prove their skills to the world. Our unique experience and expertise put Cambridge in a prime position to help bridge the communications gap in the Asia Pacific region. As Asia continues to internationalise, stronger English language skills will help businesses unlock opportunities and compete globally. Linguaskill will help organisations to recruit the right people and shape more effective training programmes,” added Francesca Woodward.

Linguaskill is easy to administer for individuals or groups of candidates because it is one test for people of all levels, from basic to advanced. The multi-level online test also simplifies testing by allowing organisations to operate and invigilate at their venue. Within 48 hours, test administrators can access a comprehensive, in-depth report. The speediness of the reports allows organisations to make informed decisions on recruiting candidates with the right language skills and helping individuals improve their language proficiency over time.

Globally, more than two thousand organisations have adopted and recognised Linguaskill. Companies are already integrating Linguaskill as a core aspect of their in-house training programme. A number of banking groups have worked closely with Cambridge to set internal English standards across various job levels. Linguaskill is used to screen new candidates and as a tool for competency levels assessment as a standard for internal promotion. It has been a huge motivator for staff to attend language training programmes. 

Find out more about Linguaskill:

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/my/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/jp/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/vn/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/id/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/th/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/kr/

About Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Cambridge English is the producer and proud co-owner of IELTS, the world’s leading English test for migration and higher education. We help millions of people learn English and prove their skills to the world.

Part of the University of Cambridge, we provide the world’s leading range of qualifications and tests for learners and teachers of English. For us, learning English is more than just exams and grades. It’s about having the confidence to communicate and access a lifetime of enriching experiences and opportunities.

Whether you’re planning to live, work or study in your own country or abroad, we can give you the English language skills to succeed. We provide the world’s leading range of qualifications and tests for learners and teachers of English. Globally recognised by more than 25,000 leading universities, employers and governments, our research-based assessments are a mark of excellence that open doors.

English is spoken in every corner of the globe: from cafés to campuses, markets to meeting rooms and everywhere in between. We deliver exams in over 130 countries to over 5.5 million people every year. We offer comprehensive preparation, support materials and resources for learning and teaching English. Through years of research, we have gained indepth understanding of how people learn languages. This enables us to design assessments that help learners acquire the right skills based on how people use English today.

Our work is supported around the world by a network of 2,800 exam centres, over 50,000 schools and tens of thousands of examiners, teachers, education experts and publishers. Working together, we inspire learners to go further.

With the right support, learning a language is an exhilarating journey. We’re with you every step of the way.

What we believe – To learn English is to enjoy and experience a language that opens up opportunities across the world.

What we offer – Together with teachers and our partners, we’re here to engage and inspire millions of people throughout their entire English language learning journey, helping them confidently prove their skills to the world.

How we do things and the impact we have – As part of a university with global reputation for academic excellence, we create insights derived from deep research, expertise and experiences. This ensures our unique approach meets the real-life needs of learners through inclusive and accessible products and services.

The global role of English – As a global language, English unlocks a lifetime of experiences, and – because language is at the heart of being human – we help people everywhere connect, communicate and come closer together.

What we promise – Where your world grows.

 

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XTransfer Export PMI: Emerging Markets Drive Growth, High-End Upgrading Opportunities Stand Out

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, released its latest figures at the 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair). In the first quarter of this year, emerging markets across Asia, Africa, and Latin America accounted for 73% of XTransfer’s inbound cross-border payment collections, with 45% increase year-on-year. Collections from Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia increased 115%, 97%, and 18% year-on-year, respectively, highlighting growing demand among exporters for secure and efficient cross-border collection channels.

According to statistics from the China General Administration of Customs, emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have become a key driver of export growth. However, underdeveloped local financial infrastructure, incomplete cross-border payment systems, and shortages of foreign exchange mean buyers often struggle to access U.S. dollars. As a result, exporters in these markets frequently face low settlement efficiency, slow cash recovery, and risks such as account freezes.

To address these collection challenges, XTransfer has developed a comprehensive set of cross-border collection solutions. In 2025, payment collections from emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America rose 106% year-on-year. By region, collections increased 273% in Africa, 82% in Southeast Asia, and 94% in Latin America.

Over the same period, customs statistics show that in 2025, China’s total goods exports to Asia, Africa, and Latin America increased 14.6% year-on-year, with exports to Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America up 26.6%, 14%, and 8%, respectively. XTransfer’s significantly faster growth in collections compared with export growth suggests exporters are accelerating the shift from informal channels to secure, compliant collection methods, and that market recognition of high-quality cross-border payment services continues to rise.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, said emerging markets offer long-term opportunities for Chinese exporters, but many are held back by the “last mile” of collections. He added that XTransfer is committed to helping SMEs collect funds safely and quickly through secure, compliant, and efficient cross-border financial services comparable to those used by multinational companies.

Release of XTransfer PMI

At the Canton Fair, XTransfer partnered with the Yicai Research Institute to publish the “China Small and Medium Enterprises (B2B) Merchandise Export Purchasing Manager Index” (XTransfer Export PMI), offering operational guidance and decision-making reference for small and micro export-oriented businesses.

This edition draws on a sample survey of XTransfer’s 800,000 SME users, selecting over 3,000 companies nationwide. It covers the full export process across export orders, pricing, procurement, logistics, staffing, and cash flow. The report shows that the March 2026 XTransfer PMI was 51.56%, indicating export conditions for SMEs are generally improving. Despite a complex external environment, SMEs have remained resilient and steadily strengthened their pricing power in international markets. Meanwhile, demand structures in emerging markets are reshaping, with export focus shifting toward intermediate goods and higher value-added products.

Resilience Amid Geopolitical Disruptions

Customs data show that in the first quarter, China’s goods exports reached RMB 6.85 trillion, up 11.9% year-on-year, marking a strong start to the year and benefiting SMEs. The XTransfer PMI also shows expansion in the export order index (53.85) and the export price index (56.15). While seasonal factors like the Spring Festival affected the short term, the underlying “volume and price rising together” trend suggests SMEs are accelerating their shift from “low-price internal competition,” strengthening pricing power through technology upgrades and improved quality.

Geopolitical disruptions have also extended delivery times, pushing the logistics time PMI down to 37.50. In contrast, the sales collection (receivables) index rose to 68.59, showing a pattern of “goods moving slower, money returning faster”. This suggests overseas buyers remain strongly tied to China’s high-quality supply chain and are willing to raise prepayment ratios or shorten payment terms to secure capacity. One exhibitor, Mr Wang, said, “A Southeast Asian customer increased its deposit from 30% to 70% to lock in production, worried our capacity would be booked by others.”

Emerging Markets Demand Trends Toward “High-End” Upgrading

The report highlights a shift toward higher-end demand in emerging markets. Africa’s export orders index (57.55) points to rising infrastructure-related demand; Latin America’s export orders index (56.47) and price index (57.81) signal opportunities in electromechanical and optical medical equipment; and Southeast Asia is absorbing components and semi-finished goods, calling for SMEs to move from finished-goods suppliers to supply-chain partners.

As industrialisation accelerates in emerging markets, demand for high-quality intermediate goods, complete electromechanical equipment, and technical services is rising. SMEs are moving from “low-end capacity exports” to “exports of technology and supply chain support”.

The composite PMI for the “New Three” (new energy vehicles, photovoltaics, and lithium batteries) was 54.59. The “New Three” sectors continue to hold growth potential, and enterprises need to enhance profit margins by delivering differentiated value.

 

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BingX Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth as AI Users Surpass 5 Million and TradFi Hits 50% of Volume

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Q1 2026 Highlights:

BingX launched the TradFi Market, delivering a multi-asset suite of stocks, indices, commodities, and forex, with over 100 traditional assets on offer.BingX TradFi was integrated with BingX’s full ecosystem of perpetual futures, copy trading, VIP, AI tools and more, with its trading volume peaking at a 50% share in Q1.BingX AI surpassed 5 million users in Q1, with over 57 million cumulative queries resolved.AI Claw and AI Skills Hub joined BingX AI in Q1, offering real-time trading signals and new ways to interact with markets.BingX VIP updated “Access More. Go Further.” mission, enhancing accessibility, performance, and rewards for advanced users.BingX VIP saved users over $700,000 in trading fees.

PANAMA CITY, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today released its Q1 2026 review, highlighting momentum across its AI-driven, Tradfi ecosystem. The quarter was defined by the launch of the BingX TradFi Market and continued expansion of the BingX AI suite, alongside strong user feedback to its VIP program enhancements.

In Q1, BingX officially launched its TradFi Market, marking a significant step in bridging traditional finance and crypto trading. The platform now supports over 100 TradFi assets across commodities, forex, stocks, and indices. At its peak during the quarter, TradFi trading accounted for 50% of BingX’s total volume, reflecting strong user demand for diversified markets within a unified trading environment. Fully integrated across the BingX ecosystem, TradFi capabilities extend into perpetual futures, copy trading, AI-powered tools, and VIP benefits, enabling users to manage their trading efficiently through one platform.

BingX continued to advance its position as the first AI-native crypto exchange, with two key products launched in Q1: BingX AI Claw and the BingX AI Skills Hub. AI Claw delivers real-time, cross-validated trading signals with explainable insights, while the AI Skills Hub introduces a new interaction layer through AI agents capable of executing trades, analyzing markets, and managing accounts using natural language. Adoption of BingX AI surpassed a total of 5 million users in Q1, with over 57 million queries resolved, underscoring users’ growing reliance on AI-driven trading support.

BingX VIP also saw strong growth through the “Access More. Go Further.” update, improving accessibility, performance, and rewards for advanced users. $1.4 million airdrops has been delivered, while optimized execution mechanisms helped users save over $700,000 in trading fees. With expanded entry pathways, enhanced benefits, and integration across both crypto and TradFi markets, BingX VIP continues to evolve as a comprehensive premium trading ecosystem.

About BingX

Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.

Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.

BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

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Ontinue Opens New Headquarters in Zurich, Strengthening Commitment to European Growth and Innovation

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New Office Reflects Continued Investment in Talent, Customers, and Security Excellence Across DACH and Beyond

ZURICH, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ontinue, a leading provider of nonstop managed security operations through its Agentic SOC, today announced the opening of its new headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, located at Grubenstrasse 54, 8045 Zurich. This new office represents a significant milestone in Ontinue’s continued expansion across Europe and reinforces its long-term commitment to delivering exceptional security outcomes for customers globally.

The opening of the Zurich headquarters reflects Ontinue’s position of strength and accelerating momentum, driven by rising demand for a new agentic security operations model built for scale, speed, and trust. As organizations face growing complexity across their digital environments, Ontinue continues to invest in regional expertise, world-class talent, and operational excellence to support customers where they are.

“Zurich has always been an important hub for Ontinue, and this new headquarters marks the next chapter in our growth,” said Moritz Mann, CEO of Ontinue. “We are investing in exceptional talent and creating an environment where our teams can continue to innovate, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers. This expansion underscores our commitment to Europe and our belief in the opportunity to lead the future of security operations on a global scale.”

Ontinue’s presence in Zurich brings together a highly skilled team spanning security operations, threat intelligence, detection engineering, AI engineering, customer success, sales, and marketing. This proximity between human defenders and AI engineering teams is foundational to Ontinue’s Agentic SOC approach, enabling faster innovation, deeper context, and continuous improvement across customer environments. The new office is designed to foster deeper collaboration across these functions, enabling Ontinue to continue delivering its signature approach to managed security, combining advanced AI with human expertise to stop threats and reduce risk in customer environments.

As part of its European growth strategy, Ontinue is focused on helping organizations modernize their security operations by moving beyond traditional SOC models that struggle with scale, noise, and complexity. The Zurich headquarters will serve as a central hub for innovation and customer engagement, supporting Ontinue’s ongoing investment in agentic security operations where intelligent automation and human judgment operate as one system.

Ontinue’s Agentic SOC service, powered by its ION SecOps Platform, enables organizations to move beyond reactive security models by delivering proactive threat detection investigation, response, and continuous posture improvement. By combining AI and automation with expert human defenders, Ontinue helps customers reduce noise, accelerate response times, and reduce risk by strengthening their overall security posture.

The opening of the new headquarters further strengthens Ontinue’s ability to scale its operations while maintaining the high-touch, customer-centric approach that has become a hallmark of its service.

For more information about Ontinue and its ION SecOps Platform, visit www.ontinue.com.

About Ontinue

As a leading provider of AI-powered managed agentic SOC services, Ontinue is on a mission to be the most trusted security partner, empowering customers to embrace and accelerate digital transformation while reducing risk. By combining advanced AI with deep human expertise, Ontinue delivers managed security operations that are tailored to each organization’s unique environment, operational needs, and risk profile.

Ontinue’s ION SecOps Platform integrates AI-driven insights, automation, and real-time collaboration to continuously prevent, detect, and respond to threats. With deep expertise in Microsoft security technologies, Ontinue helps customers maximize the value of their existing investments while achieving stronger, more scalable security outcomes.

Continuous protection. AI-powered Nonstop SecOps. That’s Ontinue.

Ontinue Media Inquiries
Alison Raymond
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
araymond@ontinue.com 

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