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SBF partners UOB, Rajah & Tann and RSM to help Singapore companies expand into ASEAN through business missions

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has successfully hosted the eighth edition of the ASEAN Conference, a prestigious annual event that convenes leading decision-makers from the private and public sectors across the region. This year’s conference, which took place at Singapore’s Sands Expo and Convention Centre, provided a vital platform for exploring and shaping the future of international business partnerships in ASEAN.

1. Themed “Reimagining ASEAN for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” the conference delved into emerging trends in the circular economy and explored how businesses can leverage new resources to drive their next growth phase. The event commenced with a Ministerial Dialogue featuring Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Gan Kim Yong, who underscored the importance of collaboration and economic resilience in positioning the region as a hub for innovation and sustainable development in the years to come.

2. The conference also featured a fireside chat with Chief Minister of Johor, YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz bin Ghazi. He discussed how the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will contribute to ASEAN’s vision of a shared economy, highlighting its potential impact on regional integration and cross-border collaboration.

3. Two insightful panel discussions were also held at the event. The first panel reviewed the progress and achievements of the AEC as it approaches 2025, examining its impact on regional businesses. The second panel explored emerging trends in the circular economy and discussed how businesses can utilise new resources and financial tools to reassess and enhance their strategies within the region.

4. In a significant development, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed during the conference between SBF, UOB, Rajah & Tann and RSM Singapore. The MOU aims to support Singapore companies in expanding within the ASEAN region, through collaboration on internationalisation activities and knowledge sharing. The signing ceremony was witnessed by DPM Gan Kim Yong and covers the following areas of collaboration:

Strategic Platform: Utilise the ASEAN Conference platform to support the internationalisation of Singapore-based businesses.Business Mission: Partner in facilitating market exploration for Singapore companies through mission trips in ASEAN.Knowledge Sharing: Offer insights and in-market knowledge to aid business expansion within the ASEAN region.

5. Two additional MOUs were also signed by UOB with Lingang Group, a state-owned enterprise specialising in industrial park development and with Invest Johor, a one-stop-centre that represents the state of Johor in dealing with investment matters. 

6. Mr Lim Ming Yan, Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation, remarked, “ASEAN holds significant economic potential, with a GDP of US$3.6 trillion and a population of over 650 million. As we approach the milestone of the ASEAN Economic Community 2025 (AEC 2025), this conference underscores SBF’s and our partners’ pivotal role in steering crucial discussions on ASEAN’s economic future, providing a vital platform for strategic dialogue and collaboration among top decision-makers in Singapore and the region.”

7. Mr Wee Ee Cheong, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UOB, remarked, “Amid complex global challenges, the ASEAN economies continue to be resilient and outpace global growth. UOB is committed to Southeast Asia for the long term and our multiple partnerships with government investment agencies will enable us to continue our role as an effective gateway for companies expanding across borders.”

8. Mr Chia Kim Huat, Regional Head, Corporate & Transactional Practice Group of Rajah & Tann, said, “We are honoured to be part of the ASEAN Conference right from its inception. This year’s focus is on driving deeper collaboration and strengthening partnerships across ASEAN, amidst geo-political tensions and rising protectionism. Together with our conference partners, we are committed to advancing regional integration and fostering sustainable growth.”

9. Mr Terence Ang, Partner & Head of Advisory of RSM, said, “At RSM, we firmly believe that collaboration is key to success. The ASEAN Conference provides us with a valuable opportunity to strengthen our relationships and partnerships, reaffirming our commitment to supporting Singaporean companies in making a global impact. This MOU is a testament to our dedication to this mission.”

10. The conference also included regional tracks focusing on Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, which discussed the digital and sustainability landscapes in Indonesia, business and investment opportunities in Malaysia, and green investments in Thailand. Notable attendees included Indonesia and Thailand Ambassadors and Malaysia High Commissioner to Singapore, Indonesia Deputy Minister for Investment Mr Nurul Ichwan and Secretary General of Thailand Board of Investment Mr Narit Therdsteerasukdi. 

11. The event attracted more than 500 government leaders and C-suite executives from across the region, affirming its status as a premier forum for advancing regional economic dialogue and partnerships.

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About the ASEAN Conference

Launched in 2015, the ASEAN Conference is an annual signature event that brings together key decision makers from both the private and public sectors predominately in ASEAN to examine various business and investment-related topics with the vision to help the regional business communities tackle challenges, explore opportunities and concretise deals in ASEAN and beyond. Organised by Singapore Business Federation and jointly supported by United Overseas Bank, Rajah & Tann Asia and RSM Singapore as founding partners, the ASEAN Conference is a premium conference that features high-level speakers from Singapore and other ASEAN states to offer insights and contribute to the dynamic growth and development in ASEAN.

About Singapore Business Federation

As the apex business chamber, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) champions the interests of the business community in Singapore in trade, investment and industrial relations. Nationally, SBF acts as the bridge between the government and businesses in Singapore to create a conducive business environment. Internationally, SBF represents the business community in bilateral, regional and multilateral fora for the purpose of trade expansion and business networking. For more information, please visit: www.sbf.org.sg

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Greenzie releases 2025 Annual Safety Report, documenting multi-year safety performance at commercial scale

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The data shows zero lost-time injuries, zero OSHA medical attentions and zero human near-misses across real-world operation

ATLANTA, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Greenzie, the technology platform powering commercial autonomy across multiple OEMs, today shared multi-year safety data from real-world commercial operation, documenting more than 150,000 autonomous miles with zero lost-time injuries, zero OSHA medical attentions and zero human near-misses. The data is published in Greenzie’s 2025 Annual Safety Report, available at greenzie.com/safety.

The report is based on extensive operational data spanning more than 5.4 billion square feet of turf mowed, 68,000+ hours of autonomous mowing and more than 50,000 operator days, the equivalent of 265 mowing seasons.

“Greenzie is helping define safety in autonomous landscape operations, and transparency is a critical part of that,” said Steve Bush, chief operating officer of Greenzie. “These results show that commercial autonomy is operating safely at meaningful scale in the field. Transparency matters because as this category matures, real-world data helps build confidence in what responsible deployment looks like.”

The report’s findings are particularly significant in the context of the U.S. landscaping industry, which employs roughly 1.3 million workers and experiences a higher-than-average rate of workplace accidents compared to other fields. Greenzie’s multi-year operating data shows that autonomy is not theoretical; it is already being deployed consistently and performing safely at scale.

“Greenzie Powered Autonomy™ has been validated through years of sustained use in the field,” Bush said. “That level of real-world performance reinforces both the reliability of our platform and the broader readiness of commercial autonomy.”

Greenzie attributes this performance to a disciplined safety approach that includes robust perception, tested operating standards and continuous validation in real-world commercial environments.

For more information about Greenzie, visit greenzie.com.

About Greenzie

Founded in 2018, Greenzie is the technology platform powering commercial autonomy. Created to solve the landscape industry’s labor and productivity challenges, Greenzie works with leading equipment manufacturers to deliver the software, navigation and safety systems that enable mowing and other outdoor power equipment to operate autonomously in real-world commercial environments. Today, Greenzie’s platform is running on hundreds of machines in active use, helping manufacturers bring autonomy to market and allowing operators to get more done with limited labor—moving autonomy from early experimentation to everyday operations. For more information, visit greenzie.com.

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CGI renews global SAP S/4HANA operations and SAP BTP operations certifications, reinforcing its consistent, quality delivery at scale

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MONTRÉAL, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ – CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, announced that it has achieved the following recertifications for its global operation capabilities:

SAP S/4HANA operations and works with RISE with SAP SAP BTP operations and works with RISE with SAP

These recertifications highlight CGI’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality managed SAP services and operations across regions, including services aligned with RISE with SAP. CGI’s SAP-based services help clients reduce operational risk, improve performance and efficiency and scale transformation with greater predictability. This also builds on CGI’s SAP alliance relationship momentum, including its recent AWS SAP Competency Partner status which highlights CGI’s expertise in modernizing mission-critical SAP workloads with AI-enabled cloud solutions.

“Running SAP at enterprise scale requires a partner with proven capabilities, delivery discipline and the ability to innovate securely, including through the integration of AI to deliver tangible outcomes,” said Didier Thérond, President, CGI France operations, and Global Executive Sponsor for CGI’s partnership with SAP. “These global recertifications reinforce CGI’s end-to-end SAP capabilities, including AI-enabled services, helping clients operate mission-critical systems with confidence and advance their modernization and cloud strategies.”

“CGI remains a trusted partner in our SAP Operations Partner program, consistently demonstrating a structured and disciplined approach to certification,” said Rudolf Scheipers, VP, Head of SAP Operations Partner Certification, SAP Partner Innovation Lifecycle Services. “These recertifications highlight the company’s mature operating model and commitment to the high standards we expect globally, ensuring clients running SAP environments can rely on consistent, secure, and efficient operations.”

CGI’s global alliance strategy features partnerships with more than 150 technology companies and supports its local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network. Through its SAP alliance, CGI helps organizations accelerate innovation, deploy and manage SAP solutions globally, and deliver industry-specific business outcomes with rapid, scalable, and AI-enabled cloud and ERP services.

About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2025 reported revenue is CA$15.91 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

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Scholastic Corporation Announces Final Results of Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer

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NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Scholastic Corporation (the “Company” or “Scholastic”) (Nasdaq: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced the final results of its “modified Dutch Auction” tender offer for shares of its common stock, which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 20, 2026.

Based on the final count by Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the depositary for the tender offer, a total of 2,834,018 shares of Scholastic’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (each share of Scholastic’s common stock, a “Share,” and collectively, “Shares”), were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn at or below the purchase price of $40.00 per Share, including 989,343 Shares that were tendered by notice of guaranteed delivery.

Scholastic has accepted for purchase a total of 2,834,018 Shares through the tender offer at a price of $40.00 per Share, for an aggregate cost of $113,360,720.00, excluding fees and expenses relating to the tender offer.  The total of 2,834,018 Shares that Scholastic has accepted for purchase represents approximately 13.7% of the total number of Shares outstanding as of April 19,  2026.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as the dealer manager for the tender offer. Georgeson LLC served as the information agent. Holders of common stock who have questions or need information about the tender offer may call Georgeson LLC at (866) 539-9980 (toll free). Banks and brokers may call Georgeson at (866) 539-9980 or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at (877) 371-5947 (toll free).

About Scholastic 

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (Nasdaq: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children’s media. As the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

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This news release contains certain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including the conditions of the children’s book and educational materials markets generally and acceptance of the Company’s products within those markets, and other risks and factors identified from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated.

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