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Acer Gadget Unveils Smart E-Mobility Innovations at Taipei Cycle 2025

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Expanding Smart Mobility: New ebii-M and Predator Series e-bikes and e-scooters present innovative hardware-software solution upgrades for more intelligent riding experiences

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Acer Gadget introduces the latest ebii-M e-bike, featuring Bosch’s Performance Line SX e-bike motor system, Apple Find My[1] integration, and modular cargo solutions for urban commuting.Following the success of the Predator eNomad-R, Acer Gadget expands its fat-tire e-bike lineup with the new Predator eRanger, designed to take urban exploration further with enhanced versatility, power-assist modes, and a 7-speed gear system.The new Predator series e-scooters offers high-performance riding for outdoor adventurers, featuring high-torque 500 W rear-drive motors that make them capable of conquering inclines of up to 23%.Acer Gadget’s latest vehicles provide greater functionality with full Acer eMobility App integration, enabling real-time monitoring, personalized riding settings, and remote management for safety and convenience.

TAIPEI, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Gadget, a subsidiary of Acer Inc., unveiled its latest e-bikes and e-scooters at the Taipei Cycle 2025 tradeshow, integrating data-driven smart riding technology through enhanced hardware-software synergy and several upgrades to its e-mobility systems. The new products bring unique and intuitive mobility experiences and expand the company’s footprint in the e-bike and e-scooter market.

ebii Series E-Bikes: A Minimalist Evolution with ebii-M

Acer Gadget adds to the ebii e-bike series with the launch of ebii-M, showcasing its signature minimalist, white-finish frame design. The new ebii-M is equipped with a Bosch Performance Line SX lightweight and efficient e-bike system, four riding modes, and a maximum range of 86 km delivering up to 250 W of power output. Featuring a Bosch Purion 200 OLED display, the ebii-M shows essential information for daily commutes and extended rides.

Weighing just 19 kg, it incorporates modular front and rear racks, offering added convenience and functionality for inner-city riders. Additionally, ebii-M is compatible with the Apple Find My network, enhancing security and enabling users to locate their bicycles via the Apple Find My app.

Building on the success of the original ebii, which has received accolades including the 2023 TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions, the 2024 iF Design Awards, and the Good Design Award 2023, the ebii-M further enhances riding experience and practicality while maintaining its minimalist design philosophy.

Fat-Tire E-Bike Innovation: The Multi-Purpose Predator eRanger

The all-new Predator eRanger e-bike is built for urban exploration and versatile riding, featuring a retro motorcycle-style frame combined with three power-assist modes and a Shimano 7-speed gear system for enhanced power and control, and allows for less work when pedaling. The eRanger also boasts a dual suspension system with external compression adjustments that can adapt to various terrains for improved comfort and stability even on rough trails.

As the multi-purpose fat-tire e-bike market continues to grow, Predator eNomad-R has gained strong market recognition with its square-tube frame, dual front suspension, and expandable cargo racks.

The Predator eNomad-R is currently available in the US Market, starting at USD 2,999, and the Predator eRanger is available in EMEA in September, starting at EUR 1,499.

Predator Outdoor Series E-Scooters: Built for Power and Adventure

Acer Gadget expands its e-scooter lineup with the Predator Thunder and Predator Storm, designed for high-performance riding, and fully-compatible with the Acer eMobility companion application.

The Predator Thunder e-scooter features 10-inch all-terrain pneumatic tires for superior traction, paired with a dual suspension system that effectively absorbs shocks, ensuring a smooth ride across rugged terrains. Equipped with a 500 W rear-drive motor delivering 30 Nm of powerful torque, it effortlessly conquers 23% inclines. Additionally, custom LED ambient lighting enhances safety and visibility during nighttime travel.

Designed for lightweight navigation and agility, the Predator Storm e-scooter features a front-fork suspension system and 10-inch tubeless tires, ensuring smooth and worry-free riding as these are made to be puncture-resistant. While it shares the same 500 W rear-drive motor and 23% incline capability as the Predator Thunder, its lighter frame makes it easier to steer and ideal for short-distance commutes. It also offers a 60 km battery range for worry-free riding. The Predator Storm is now available, starting at USD 699, while the Predator Thunder will be available in EMEA in September, starting at EUR 799.

Acer eMobility App: For Smarter and Safer Rides

The Acer eMobility App brings more to the table with greater vehicle compatibility and convenience-focused developments, allowing commuters to monitor their vehicle status, adjust riding preferences, and leverage remote management features for improved safety and convenience. Utilizing Bluetooth connectivity, the app displays real-time ride status, battery levels, and riding history while enabling quick power mode adjustments based on the user’s ride ahead. Currently, Predator e-scooters and more e-bike models support the Acer eMobility App, bringing a more personalized mobility experience to riders.

To learn more about Acer Gadget’s e-mobility solutions, visit the main showcase at Booth R0508 and the test ride area at Booth S1103 in Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 4F during Taipei Cycle 2025.

Acer Gadget Inc., a dynamic arm of Acer Inc., innovates across industries with products and services that drive digital transformation and enhance lifestyles. Spanning hardware, software, IoT, and cloud solutions, we leverage our rich history and expertise to make the future possible.

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UOB partners Visa to launch new Visa Infinite tiers across ASEAN in landmark multi-market launch of such scale

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More than 300,000 cardholders will enjoy expanded suite of premium benefits as UOB strengthens its regional leadership in premium payment solutions.

SINGAPORE, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UOB has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to relaunch several card products across its five key markets (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam) under Visa’s newly introduced premium card tiers, Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private.

UOB is progressively upgrading its suite of affluent and high-net-worth (HNW) card solutions to the new Visa Infinite tiers, reinforcing the Bank’s leadership in premium card innovation. With the relaunch, more than 300,000 UOB Visa Infinite cardholders across ASEAN will be upgraded to higher card tiers, giving them access to an expanded suite of premium benefits. All other cardholders will continue to enjoy their existing privileges, with no downgrades across the portfolio. Eligible UOB Visa Infinite cardholders will be notified of their new card tiers via UOB’s official channels from September onwards, with no action required from them.

UOB is currently Visa’s largest card issuer in ASEAN[1] and brings an unparalleled regional footprint and customer base, serving over 8.5 million customers across the region. As the first Visa issuer across ASEAN to execute a launch of this scale across multiple markets, UOB and Visa are setting a new benchmark for regional card offerings, delivering elevated privileges and experiences to affluent cardmembers in the region. This collaboration is timely as affluent spending in ASEAN experiences strong growth. The number of new UOB affluent cardholders[2] grew over 10 per cent year-on-year in 2025, while card billings for this segment surged more than 25 per cent in the same year.

Visa unveiled its refreshed Visa Infinite offering in Asia Pacific on 16 July 2026, reimagined for the evolving needs of today’s affluent consumers. Anchored in a three-tier card suite, the enhanced platform introduces greater flexibility, personalisation and differentiated benefits across the affluent spectrum. In addition to Visa Infinite, the portfolio now includes the newly launched Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private, enabling issuers to deliver more tailored value propositions, experiences and rewards to distinct customer segments within a unified premium framework.

Selected top-tier UOB cardholders across the region will enjoy access to enhanced platform privileges and UOB-exclusive curated experiences, tailored to their respective Visa Infinite tiers. This aligns with UOB’s sharpened customer segmentation approach and enhanced card value propositions, aimed at serving the unique needs of customers by offering exclusive privileges tailored to their lifestyle preferences.

Mr Pratik Bhattacharjee, Head of Group Cards and Payment Products, UOB, said, “As UOB continues to sharpen our customer-centric operating model, we are focused on serving our customers more holistically across the wealth spectrum. Our partnership with Visa marks a significant milestone in this journey, allowing us to deepen our engagement with affluent customers by curating exclusive experiences that money cannot buy. As we continue strengthening our offerings to cater to each customer’s aspirations and lifestyle, our goal is to connect with them through life moments and opportunities that truly matter.”

Mr. T.R. Ramachandran, Head of Products & Solutions for Asia Pacific, Visa, said, “The affluent segment is one of the fastest-growing consumer segments in Asia Pacific, with expectations evolving alongside it. Today’s affluent consumers are seeking experiences that are more personalised, seamless and relevant to their lifestyles. The refreshed Visa Infinite portfolio is designed to meet these changing expectations, and through our partnership with UOB, we are extending these enhanced experiences to affluent customers across Southeast Asia.”

Greater personalisation through tiered privileges

With Visa’s enhanced Infinite tier segmentation, selected cardholders will benefit from more tailored services, differentiated privileges and elevated experiences that reflect their evolving lifestyle needs. This includes access to curated regional and global lifestyle offers as well as premium destination-based travel and dining privileges worldwide as part of the base membership. In addition, selected cardholders will get exclusive access to top-tier concerts and global sporting events like FIFA World Cup™, and reserved entitlements to key lifestyle offerings under Visa Infinite Privilege. At the highest tier, Visa Infinite Private offers bespoke invitation-only experiences highly personalised for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Leveraging its deep understanding of affluent customers across the region, UOB will complement Visa’s refreshed benefits with exclusive privileges, curated experiences and value-added offerings tailored to the unique preferences of its cardmembers. For example, selected cardholders will be able to enjoy specially-customised luxury travel experiences and privileged access to curated series of rare timepieces.

Paired with the Bank’s unparalleled regional connectivity, advisory excellence and One Bank ecosystem, this partnership with Visa aligns with UOB’s aim to bring together banking, wealth and lifestyle holistically to all customers. This also furthers the Bank’s ambition to become the Bank of Choice for aspiring customers across ASEAN.

-END-

About UOB

UOB is a leading Asian bank with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of more than 470 branches and offices in 19 markets. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. Today, UOB is rated among the world’s top banks: Aa1 by Moody’s Investors Service and AA- by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

For more than nine decades, UOB has adopted a customer-centric approach to create long-term value by staying relevant through its enterprising spirit and doing right by its customers. UOB is focused on building the future of ASEAN – for the people and businesses within, and connecting with, ASEAN.

The Bank connects businesses to opportunities in the region with its unparalleled regional footprint and leverages data and insights to innovate and create personalised banking experiences and solutions catering to each customer’s unique needs and evolving preferences. UOB is also committed to help businesses forge a sustainable future, by fostering social inclusiveness, creating positive environmental impact and pursuing economic progress. UOB believes in being a responsible financial services provider and is steadfast in its support of art, social development of children and education, doing right by its communities and stakeholders.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at www.visa.com.sg 

[1] Largest card issuer by total billings

[2] Includes UOB Reserve Card, UOB Zenith Card and UOB Visa Infinite cards

 

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UOB partners Visa to launch new Visa Infinite tiers across ASEAN in landmark multi-market launch of such scale

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More than 300,000 cardholders will enjoy expanded suite of premium benefits as UOB strengthens its regional leadership in premium payment solutions.

SINGAPORE, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UOB has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to relaunch several card products across its five key markets (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam) under Visa’s newly introduced premium card tiers, Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private.

UOB is progressively upgrading its suite of affluent and high-net-worth (HNW) card solutions to the new Visa Infinite tiers, reinforcing the Bank’s leadership in premium card innovation. With the relaunch, more than 300,000 UOB Visa Infinite cardholders across ASEAN will be upgraded to higher card tiers, giving them access to an expanded suite of premium benefits. All other cardholders will continue to enjoy their existing privileges, with no downgrades across the portfolio. Eligible UOB Visa Infinite cardholders will be notified of their new card tiers via UOB’s official channels from September onwards, with no action required from them.

UOB is currently Visa’s largest card issuer in ASEAN[1] and brings an unparalleled regional footprint and customer base, serving over 8.5 million customers across the region. As the first Visa issuer across ASEAN to execute a launch of this scale across multiple markets, UOB and Visa are setting a new benchmark for regional card offerings, delivering elevated privileges and experiences to affluent cardmembers in the region. This collaboration is timely as affluent spending in ASEAN experiences strong growth. The number of new UOB affluent cardholders[2] grew over 10 per cent year-on-year in 2025, while card billings for this segment surged more than 25 per cent in the same year.

Visa unveiled its refreshed Visa Infinite offering in Asia Pacific on 16 July 2026, reimagined for the evolving needs of today’s affluent consumers. Anchored in a three-tier card suite, the enhanced platform introduces greater flexibility, personalisation and differentiated benefits across the affluent spectrum. In addition to Visa Infinite, the portfolio now includes the newly launched Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private, enabling issuers to deliver more tailored value propositions, experiences and rewards to distinct customer segments within a unified premium framework.

Selected top-tier UOB cardholders across the region will enjoy access to enhanced platform privileges and UOB-exclusive curated experiences, tailored to their respective Visa Infinite tiers. This aligns with UOB’s sharpened customer segmentation approach and enhanced card value propositions, aimed at serving the unique needs of customers by offering exclusive privileges tailored to their lifestyle preferences.

Mr Pratik Bhattacharjee, Head of Group Cards and Payment Products, UOB, said, “As UOB continues to sharpen our customer-centric operating model, we are focused on serving our customers more holistically across the wealth spectrum. Our partnership with Visa marks a significant milestone in this journey, allowing us to deepen our engagement with affluent customers by curating exclusive experiences that money cannot buy. As we continue strengthening our offerings to cater to each customer’s aspirations and lifestyle, our goal is to connect with them through life moments and opportunities that truly matter.”

Mr. T.R. Ramachandran, Head of Products & Solutions for Asia Pacific, Visa, said, “The affluent segment is one of the fastest-growing consumer segments in Asia Pacific, with expectations evolving alongside it. Today’s affluent consumers are seeking experiences that are more personalised, seamless and relevant to their lifestyles. The refreshed Visa Infinite portfolio is designed to meet these changing expectations, and through our partnership with UOB, we are extending these enhanced experiences to affluent customers across Southeast Asia.”

Greater personalisation through tiered privileges

With Visa’s enhanced Infinite tier segmentation, selected cardholders will benefit from more tailored services, differentiated privileges and elevated experiences that reflect their evolving lifestyle needs. This includes access to curated regional and global lifestyle offers as well as premium destination-based travel and dining privileges worldwide as part of the base membership. In addition, selected cardholders will get exclusive access to top-tier concerts and global sporting events like FIFA World Cup™, and reserved entitlements to key lifestyle offerings under Visa Infinite Privilege. At the highest tier, Visa Infinite Private offers bespoke invitation-only experiences highly personalised for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Leveraging its deep understanding of affluent customers across the region, UOB will complement Visa’s refreshed benefits with exclusive privileges, curated experiences and value-added offerings tailored to the unique preferences of its cardmembers. For example, selected cardholders will be able to enjoy specially-customised luxury travel experiences and privileged access to curated series of rare timepieces.

Paired with the Bank’s unparalleled regional connectivity, advisory excellence and One Bank ecosystem, this partnership with Visa aligns with UOB’s aim to bring together banking, wealth and lifestyle holistically to all customers. This also furthers the Bank’s ambition to become the Bank of Choice for aspiring customers across ASEAN.

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About UOB

UOB is a leading Asian bank with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of more than 470 branches and offices in 19 markets. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. Today, UOB is rated among the world’s top banks: Aa1 by Moody’s Investors Service and AA- by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

For more than nine decades, UOB has adopted a customer-centric approach to create long-term value by staying relevant through its enterprising spirit and doing right by its customers. UOB is focused on building the future of ASEAN – for the people and businesses within, and connecting with, ASEAN.

The Bank connects businesses to opportunities in the region with its unparalleled regional footprint and leverages data and insights to innovate and create personalised banking experiences and solutions catering to each customer’s unique needs and evolving preferences. UOB is also committed to help businesses forge a sustainable future, by fostering social inclusiveness, creating positive environmental impact and pursuing economic progress. UOB believes in being a responsible financial services provider and is steadfast in its support of art, social development of children and education, doing right by its communities and stakeholders.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at www.visa.com.sg 

[1] Largest card issuer by total billings

[2] Includes UOB Reserve Card, UOB Zenith Card and UOB Visa Infinite cards

 

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CDNetworks Releases 2025 ESG Report, Advancing a More Sustainable and Trusted Digital Future

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SINGAPORE, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today released its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report details the company’s progress in integrating sustainability, responsible business practices, and strong corporate governance across its global operations.

CDNetworks also earned an EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing the company among the top 15% of organizations assessed globally.

The report highlights progress across several key areas:

Engineering a More Sustainable Internet

Clean energy accounted for 86% of CDNetworks’ total energy consumption in 2025. The company’s next-generation edge caching architecture reduced overall CPU utilization by 17.2% and traffic to customer origin servers by 20%. CDNetworks also continued to improve infrastructure efficiency through the adoption of liquid cooling, low-power hardware, heat recovery systems, and equipment reuse.

Supporting Secure and Resilient Digital Services

CDNetworks continued to invest in network resilience, data protection, privacy governance, and security-by-design practices. In 2025, the company reported 100% service uptime for customers, reflecting its commitment to delivering reliable digital services as demand for online content, applications, and cybersecurity solutions continues to grow.

Investing in People and Strengthening Governance

CDNetworks supported employees through structured onboarding, mentorship, leadership development, and workplace well-being initiatives, with women holding 43% of management positions in 2025. The report also outlines the company’s board-level ESG oversight and compliance training for its employees.

“As demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, sustainability must be embedded in how networks are designed, operated, and scaled,” said Antony Li, Global Head of Infrastructure at CDNetworks. “Our 2025 ESG Report reflects our commitment to responsible innovation, from improving infrastructure efficiency to helping customers deliver secure, reliable, and more sustainable digital experiences.”

For more information, please visit the 2025 CDNetworks ESG Report.

About CDNetworks

As the APAC-leading network with over 3,000 global Points of Presence and more than 20 years of technology experience, CDNetworks delivers the fastest and most secure digital experiences to end users. Our diverse products and services include web performancemedia deliverycloud securityedge computingzero-trust security, and colocation services, all designed to spur business innovation.

To learn more, visit cdnetworks.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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