‘Power Women’ shaping Asia’s tomorrow’s cities honoured at ARES 2025 VIP celebration

FEMALE EXCELLENCE REPRESENTED AT CULMINATION OF THE 2025 PROPERTYGURU ASIA REAL ESTATE SUMMITBANGKOK, Jan 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES) concluded with a VIP Party at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, gathering four leaders who represent the rising influence of women on tomorrow’s cities.Presented as part of PropertyGuru Week, the ARES Power Women event emceed by Tina Ryan wove together themes of legacy, inclusion, sustainability, and leadership, honouring outstanding female leaders and reflecting on the ARES theme, “Trusted Marketplaces and Thriving Communities.”The four ARES Power Women 2025 recipients are:Ambassador Chantale Wong, a trailblazer in international development and public service, is the first openly LGBTQ person of colour to achieve the rank of US Ambassador. She is recognised for expanding the lending capacity of the Asian Development Bank, where she served as US Executive Director. There, she directed crucial funds toward sustainable infrastructure developments that touched millions of lives across the continent. Her career, spanning service under multiple US presidents, is dedicated to visibility and empowerment, exemplified by co-founding the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership that opened pathways in public service.Marine Novita, the entrepreneurial force behind Indonesia's pioneering proptech platform MilikiRumah.com, is honoured for presenting a challenge to systemic exclusion in Indonesian housing. By harnessing artificial intelligence to power an innovative rent-to-own scheme, Novita and her team are dismantling the barriers of conventional financing. Her mission extends beyond business, making the foundational step of transforming homeownership accessibility to a broader segment of Indonesian society. She embodies a new wave of female-led entrepreneurship that leverages technology to create tangible, equitable pathways to asset ownership and stability.Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi represented multigenerational excellence and advocacy in Thai hospitality. As executive vice president of The Sukosol Hotels & The Siam, she carries forward the legacy of her mother, 2025 PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards Life Achievement awardee Kamala Sukosol, while carving her own distinct path. Her leadership extends to her role as honorary president of the Thai Hotels Association, where she has become a voice for the industry at large. The celebration highlighted her specific dedication to elevating the experience and safety of female travellers, ensuring that Thailand's world-renowned hospitality is both memorable and secure for all.Ar. (Dr.) Serina Hijjas, a leading architect, is honoured as the driving force in Malaysia's sustainable built environment and adoption of national green standards. As principal director of HIJJAS Architects + Planners and president of the Malaysia Green Building Council, her life's work merges aesthetic mastery with ecological imperative. Trained at the legendary firm Foster + Partners in the UK, she brings a global perspective to her mission of sustainable placemaking. Her influence is etched into Malaysia's skyline through structures like Menara Telekom and the Securities Commission Headquarters and her legacy lies in institutionalising green building standards nationwide. In an era defined by climate urgency, her leadership provides impetus for the industry to design with tomorrow in mind.ARES 2025 was supported by Sybarite Architects, along with partners such as Bridges, BusinessWorld, Detik, D+A Magazine, Hot Magazine, Inquirer Property, Kompas.com, Kopi and Property, Luxury Society of Asia, Manila Bulletin, Niaga Times, Penang Property Talk, Prop2morrow, REm Thailand, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, TerraBKK, The Grid, The Malaysia Voice, The Philippine Star, and Top10 of Asia.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDSPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2025, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2025. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region’s biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com  Sales, Nominations, & Sponsorships:Udomluk Suwan, Sales DirectorM: +66 87 699 4433E: may@propertyguru.comMedia & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comPiyachanok Raungpaka, Senior Media & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.com  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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Australia Developers Triumph at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final

AUSTRALIA’S FINEST REAL ESTATE EMERGES VICTORIOUS DURING CULMINATION OF THE 2025 PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS SERIESBANGKOK, Jan 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series has culminated in spectacular style at its Grand Final, distinguishing sublime achievements by development companies from Australia.After a landmark journey through 13 property markets, the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final set apart Asia’s outstanding developers, developments, and designs in ceremonies today at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.Commemorating 20 years of recognising achievements in real estate, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final featured over 90 categories celebrating the “Best in Asia,” in line with PropertyGuru’s vision of powering communities to live, work, and thrive in tomorrow’s cities. Finalists were chosen from the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards’ series of galas and events across the region.Eterno Property Group represented Australia’s enduring cross-border appeal to property seekers with wins for its projects Munro House and The Newlands. Munro House won Best Completed Condo Development (Asia) while The Newlands won Best Nature Integrated Development (Asia). Meanwhile, Eve Residences by Homecorp was recognised as Best Oceanview Condo Development (Asia).Henderson Land Development Company Limited from Hong Kong brought home the prestigious golden statuette of Best Developer (Asia). The Legacy - 8 Castle Road, Mid Levels, Henderson Land Development Company Limited’s ultra-luxurious joint venture with leading developer New World Development Company Limited, achieved a double victory in the development and design categories.One Central Macau Revamp by Properties Sub F, Limited, a joint venture of Hongkong Land Group and Shun Tak Development Limited, also won and represented the Chinese special administrative regions. Design innovation from Mainland China was prominently recognised this year, with wins for top design practices Benoy, CAN Design, J&A Design, and Lead8.With a total of 17 Best in Asia titles, Malaysia was the top-performing country at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final. JLand Group emerged victorious as Best Industrial Developer (Asia), winning for its township development Bandar Dato’ Onn. MTD Properties and Faire Development were named Best Affordable Residential Developer (Asia) and Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia), respectively.Malaysia’s honours were spread across diverse developments emphasising connectivity, sustainability, multi-generational flexibility, and premium living experiences. Other winning companies included Armani Group; Astaka Kimlun Sdn Bhd; City Motors Group; Exal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd; IIB Land Sdn. Bhd.; Malton Berhad; Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS); Platinum Victory; R&F Development Sdn Bhd; Sime Darby Property; and TRX City Sdn Bhd.Indonesia followed closely with 15 wins for developers across the archipelago. Winners demonstrated their prowess in building live-work-play communities, with Paramount Land named Best Township Developer (Asia) and Sinar Mas Land winning for the townships BSD City and Grand Wisata. Sinar Mas Land also scored a joint win with Hongkong Land for Botanic Villa at NavaPark.PT. Putragaya Wahana, hailed Best Commercial Developer (Asia), earned multiple wins for the superblock Thamrin Nine, home to Indonesia’s tallest buildings. Winning projects by Mandiri Land, Masgroup, Summarecon Group, and Triniti Land set high benchmarks for affordable, mid-end, high-end, and eco-conscious living, as well as hospitality.With 14 wins, developers from Vietnam rose as another formidable force at the Grand Final, led by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam), winner of Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) and multiple honours for the projects Orchard Grand, Orchard Mansion, The Fullton, and The Orchard. Gamuda Land Vietnam won Best Community Developer (Asia), reinforced by projects such as Central Park and Springville. Nomura Real Estate Vietnam, awarded Best International Partner Developer (Asia), was additionally recognised for The Komorebi. Projects from Ecopark Founder and KD Investment Joint Stock Company rounded out the elite winners from Vietnam.Singapore developers received 11 wins, including Best Residential Developer (Asia) for UOL Group Limited. Parktown Residence, a venture of CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, and Singapore Land Group Limited, scored three wins while Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard delivered a joint win for UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited. IOI Properties Singapore meanwhile achieved three wins across the projects IOI Central Boulevard Towers and W Residences Marina View. Honours for Allgreen Properties and The Assembly Place further underscored real estate excellence in the city-state.Developers across the Philippines won 10 Best in Asia titles. Robinsons Land received four titles, including the Best Luxury Developer (Asia) award and wins for The Mall | NUSTAR; The Victor at Bridgetowne; and work.able GBF Center 1. Robinsons Hotels and Resorts was named Best Hospitality Developer (Asia) while RLC Residences, a Robinsons Land subsidiary, won for Sync and The Residences at The Westin Manila. Winning developments from Aboitiz Economic Estates, Aboitiz Land, Inc., and FIESTA Communities Incorporated showcased the Philippines’ impressive progress in industrial development and housing connectivity.Thailand developers earned seven Best in Asia wins, led by Reignwood Group, winner of Best Luxury Mega Township Development (Asia) for Reignwood Park. Thailand’s wins underlined development innovations and architectural excellence throughout the kingdom, exemplified by luxurious homes and coastal residences by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited, Triya, and Tropical Life Real Estate Co., Ltd. Solidifying Thailand's stature as a premier retail destination, Lead8 was honoured for its design on Parade at One Bangkok.Supaluck Umpujh, chairwoman of The Mall Group, received the PropertyGuru Icon Award from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru. The 2017 Thailand Real Estate Personality of the Year returned to the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in recognition of her recent iconic achievements in mixed-use and retail development, including the award-winning EM District in Bangkok.From Japan, JY Suites Tsutenkaku by Jean Yip Developments won the Best Affordable Condo Development (Asia) award while Four Seasons Hotel Osaka by Curiosity won Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia).Representing Sri Lanka, Home Lands Group of Companies was named Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia) while Pentara Model Apartment by Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd. won Best Condo Interior Design (Asia).From the Middle East, The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Chedi Hospitality won Best Branded Residential Development (Asia).Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “We conclude the landmark 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series on a highly positive note, echoing industry resilience in over 600 awards across 13 distinct real estate markets that continue to overcome headwinds and capitalise on strategic opportunities in the current cycle. This year’s Best in Asia winners showcase record-setting skyscrapers, large-scale townships, transit-oriented developments, premium and affordable homes, flexible spaces, and urban landmarks, designed with ambition for long-term value and guided by environmental and social considerations. We look forward to the new standards of sustainable development that developers in Asia will deliver over the next 20 years.”Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final jury and general director, GroupGSA (Vietnam), said: “The distinguished winners of the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final have expertly answered the regional demand for experiential living, wellness integration, and future-proofed design. From integrated live-work-play communities to ultra-luxurious addresses and immersive sales galleries, the collective momentum is toward more sustainable, people-centric, and technologically adaptive projects. Our awardees demonstrate that exceptional master-planning, architecture, interior design, and landscaping can be achieved at any scale, ultimately driving tenant retention, buyer attraction, and the creation of civic assets that enrich the urban fabric. Congratulations to the Best in Asia.”The winners were selected by a jury comprising the head judges of participating markets in the Awards: Thien Duong; Ajai A Kapoor, CEO, 360 degrees – Real Estate Services (India); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Doddy A. Tjahjadi, managing director, PTI Architects (Indonesia); Eddie Guillemette, CEO, Midori no Ki (Japan); Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022 (Malaysia); Ivan Lam​, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer (Australia); Ken Ip, chairman, Asia MarTech Society (Mainland China); Dr. Nirmal De Silva, director and CEO, Paramount Realty (Sri Lanka); Paul Tse, president, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (Hong Kong and Macau); Roy Ling, CEO, board director, and adjunct professor, FollowTrade (Singapore); and Suphin Mechuchep, strategic real estate advisor (Thailand).HLB, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, upheld the integrity of the awards. Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group and Sakanphon Fueangwong of HLB Thailand oversaw the selection process.The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by platinum sponsor Sub-Zero & Wolf SEA; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges, BusinessWorld, d+a Magazine, Detik.com, Hot Magazine, Inquirer Property, Kompas.com, Kopi and Property, Luxury Society of Asia, Manila Bulletin, Niaga Times, Penang Property Talk, Prop2morrow, REm Thailand, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, TerraBKK, The Grid, The Malaysia Voice, The Philippine Star, and Top10 of Asia; official courier EZY Express; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand FinalDEVELOPER AWARDSBest Developer (Asia)Henderson Land Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Eterno Property Group – AustraliaHome Lands Group of Companies – Sri LankaJean Yip Developments – JapanJLand Group – MalaysiaRobinsons Land – PhilippinesSummarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Township Developer (Asia)Paramount Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Phu Long Real Estate Corporation – VietnamBest Luxury Developer (Asia)Robinsons Land – Philippines (WINNER)Allgreen Properties Limited – SingaporeSkyland Group – AustraliaBest Commercial Developer (Asia)PT. Putragaya Wahana – Indonesia (WINNER)Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesBest Industrial Developer (Asia)JLand Group – Malaysia (WINNER)Aboitiz Economic Estates – PhilippinesBest Hospitality Developer (Asia)Robinsons Hotels and Resorts – Philippines (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia)Home Lands Group of Companies – Sri Lanka (WINNER)Jean Yip Developments – JapanBest Sustainable Developer (Asia)CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Berinda Group – MalaysiaRobinsons Land – PhilippinesUOL Group Limited – SingaporeBest Residential Developer (Asia)UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Affordable Residential Developer (Asia)MTD Properties – Malaysia (WINNER)FIESTA Communities Incorporated – PhilippinesKim Oanh Land – VietnamBest Community Developer (Asia)Gamuda Land Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia)Faire Development – Malaysia (WINNER)Apex Asia Development Pte. Ltd. – SingaporeBest International Partner Developer (Asia)Nomura Real Estate Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)DEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mega Township Development (Asia)BSD City by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Kota Baru Parahyangan by PT Belaputera Intiland – IndonesiaBest Luxury Mega Township Development (Asia)Reignwood Park by Reignwood Group – Thailand (WINNER)Best Township Development (Asia)Bandar Dato’ Onn by JLand Group – Malaysia (WINNER)One Era by Hoa Lan Township JVC – VietnamSummarecon Bandung by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaSummarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Mixed Use Development (Asia)Tun Razak Exchange by TRX City Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Avia Estate by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation – PhilippinesHighwood - 70 To Kwa Wan Road by Henderson Land Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauParktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group Limited – SingaporeBest Completed Mixed Use Development (Asia)Thamrin Nine by PT. Putragaya Wahana – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Industrial Development (Asia)LIMA Estate by Aboitiz Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER)Industropolis Batang SEZ by PT Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang – IndonesiaBest Lifestyle Commercial Development (Asia)Agora at Thamrin Nine by PT. Putragaya Wahana – Indonesia (WINNER)Odeon by UOL Group Limited – SingaporeBest Green Commercial Development (Asia)One Central Macau Revamp by Properties Sub F, Limited (Joint Venture of Hongkong Land Group & Shun Tak Development Limited) – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)GBF Centers 1 & 2 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesBest Eco Friendly Commercial Development (Asia)Teras Lakon at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Office Development (Asia)IOI Central Boulevard Towers by IOI Properties Singapore – Singapore (WINNER)Luminary Tower at Thamrin Nine by PT. Putragaya Wahana – IndonesiaYokohama Symphostage by Obayashi Corporation – JapanBest Retail Development (Asia)JLC by CAN Design – Mainland China (WINNER)Jakarta Premium Outlets by Genting Simon Group – IndonesiaBest Lifestyle Retail Development (Asia)The Mall | NUSTAR by Robinsons Land – Philippines (WINNER)Best Hospitality Development (Asia)Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach by Mandiri Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best City Hotel Development (Asia)Holiday Inn KL Bangsar by City Motors Group – Malaysia (WINNER)Fili Hotel Bridgetowne by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts – PhilippinesSocial on Outram by The Assembly Place – SingaporeBest Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Asia)Armani Hallson KLCC by Armani Group – Malaysia (WINNER)W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore – SingaporeBest Luxury Condo Development (Asia)Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard by UOL Group Limited & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Pentara Residencies - Thummulla Handiya "The Address in Colombo" by Home Lands Group of Companies – Sri LankaBest Condo Development (Asia)Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)33–47A Elgin Street by Henderson Land Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Completed Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Asia)The Legacy - 8 Castle Road, Mid Levels by Henderson Land Development Company Limited & New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Best Completed Luxury Condo Development (Asia)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines (WINNER)Best Completed Condo Development (Asia)Munro House by Eterno Property Group – Australia (WINNER)Santorini Resort Apartments & Residencies, Negombo by Home Lands Group of Companies – Sri LankaBest Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)Central Park by Gamuda Land Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Bayfonte Marina Resort Apartments & Villas, Negombo by Home Lands Group of Companies – Sri LankaChapter Charoenkrung Riverside by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited – ThailandWanda View by 16MC Developments – AustraliaBest Lifestyle Condo Development (Asia)W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore – Singapore (WINNER)The Zenith by Xiangyuan Property Development Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Mid End Condo Development (Asia)Sync by RLC Residences – Philippines (WINNER)Best High End Condo Development (Asia)Orchard Grand by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Connectivity Condo Development (Asia)Linkar 52 by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Luxury Lifestyle Condo Development (Asia)Arden Serviced Residence by Astaka Kimlun Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Oceanview Condo Development (Asia)Eve Residences by Homecorp – Australia (WINNER)Best Affordable Condo Development (Asia)JY Suites Tsutenkaku by Jean Yip Developments – Japan (WINNER)Best Investment Condo Development (Asia)R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 - Seine Region by R&F Development Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Multigeneration Living Condo Development (Asia)PV22 Residences by Platinum Victory – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Ultra Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Botanic Villa at NavaPark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa (Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land) – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)The Fullton by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Ardea at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaMatera Signature by Paramount Land – IndonesiaSango Project by Sango Construction Co., Ltd. – JapanBest Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Orchard Mansion by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Narra Park Residences Avia by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation – PhilippinesSpringleaf Collection by The Assembly Place – SingaporeUniversity Road Developments by Jean Yip Developments – SingaporeBest Affordable Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Areum Parc Bogor by Masgroup – Indonesia (WINNER)Sunnyhomes by SMDC Symphony Homes – PhilippinesBest Waterfront Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Seafront Residences by Aboitiz Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)Best High End Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Bukit Impian Residence by Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Mid End Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Vanica Residence at Summarecon Crown Gading by Summarecon Group – Indonesia (WINNER)baé by Faire Development – MalaysiaBest Luxury Lifestyle Housing / Landed Development (Asia)The Palazzo Pinklao - Borom by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Housing / Landed Development (Asia)European Island, Eco Central Park by Ecopark Founder – Vietnam (WINNER)Giva at The Kaia by Sinar Mas Land – IndonesiaPonderosa Vista by Berinda Group – MalaysiaBest Completed Housing / Landed Development (Asia)The Orchard by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Eco Friendly Housing Development (Asia)Elmina Ridge 1 by Sime Darby Property – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Oceanview Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Nathee/Thawee by Tropical Life Residence by Tropical Life Real Estate Co., Ltd. – Thailand (WINNER)Best Multigeneration Living Housing / Landed Development (Asia)SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Connectivity Housing / Landed Development (Asia)FIESTA Communities Aguso by FIESTA Communities Incorporated – Philippines (WINNER)Best Townhouse Development (Asia)Springville by Gamuda Land Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Aludra Residensi by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) – MalaysiaBest Branded Residential Development (Asia)The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Chedi Hospitality – Middle East (WINNER)Best Wellness Residential Development (Asia)The Komorebi by Nomura Real Estate Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Nature Integrated Development (Asia)The Newlands by Eterno Property Group – Australia (WINNER)The Hood at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Serviced Apartment Development (Asia)Park Green Pavilion Bukit Jalil by Malton Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)DESIGN AWARDSBest Township Masterplan Design (Asia)Grand Wisata by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Taman Impian Emas by Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd – MalaysiaBest Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia)Nanjing Alibaba Center by Benoy – Mainland China (WINNER)Menara Jakarta by ASRI - ( subsidiary of ASG ) Agung Sedayu Group – IndonesiaBest Office Architectural Design (Asia)IOI Central Boulevard Towers by IOI Properties Singapore – Singapore (WINNER)GBF Center 2 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesBest Retail Architectural Design (Asia)Shanghai Qianwan Incity MEGA by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER)K Mall at Menara Jakarta by ASRI - ( subsidiary of ASG ) Agung Sedayu Group – IndonesiaKato Knife Gallery and Workshop by BAUM Ltd. – JapanParade at One Bangkok by Lead8 – ThailandSKP Wuhan by Sybarite Architects – Mainland ChinaThe Mall | NUSTAR by Robinsons Land – PhilippinesBest Hospitality Architectural Design (Asia)Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach by Mandiri Land – Indonesia (WINNER)ILUVIO Resort Motobu by K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd. – JapanBest Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Asia)Promenade Peak by Allgreen Properties Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Condo Architectural Design (Asia)Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Ultra Luxury Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Triya Panwa by The Element by Triya – Thailand (WINNER)Best Luxury Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)The Reserve Villas Sukhumvit 89/1 by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Xandari at Summarecon Bandung by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)La Tiên Villa Subdivision – Libera Nha Trang by KD Investment Joint Stock Company – Vietnam (WINNER)The City Ratchapruek - Phrannok by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – ThailandBest High End Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Sequoia Hills – Cluster Harvest Ville by Triniti Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Affordable Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Areum Parc Bogor by Masgroup – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Townhouse Architectural Design (Asia)Wawari West Park Homes by IIB Land Sdn. Bhd. – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design (Asia)Galeria SA Sentral by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) – Malaysia (WINNER)Summarecon Bogor by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaW Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore – SingaporeBest Retail Interior Design  (Asia)Parade at One Bangkok by Lead8 – Thailand (WINNER)Kato Knife Gallery and Workshop by BAUM Ltd. – JapanLiving World Kota Wisata Cibubur by PT Sahabat Kota Wisata (JV between Kawan Lama Group & Sinar Mas Land) – IndonesiaNanjing Jinling Place by Lead8 – Mainland ChinaThe Mall | NUSTAR by Robinsons Land – PhilippinesBest Office Interior Design (Asia)Shanghai Midea Global Innovation Park by J&A Design – Mainland China (WINNER)GBF Center 2 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesBest Hospitality Interior Design  (Asia)Four Seasons Hotel Osaka by Curiosity – Japan (WINNER)25hours Hotel The Oddbird Jakarta by ASRI - ( subsidiary of ASG ) Agung Sedayu Group – IndonesiaILUVIO Resort Motobu by K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd. – JapanW Singapore - Marina View by IOI Properties Singapore – SingaporeBest Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design (Asia)The Legacy - 8 Castle Road, Mid Levels by Henderson Land Development Company Limited & New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore – SingaporeBest Luxury Condo Interior Design (Asia)Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard by UOL Group Limited & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Condo Interior Design (Asia)Pentara Model Apartment by Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd. – Sri Lanka (WINNER)Best Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia)Beon Kaset - Nawamin by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Royale Residence by DM Projects Group – IndonesiaBest Commercial Landscape Design (Asia)Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach by Mandiri Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Condo Landscape Design (Asia)Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Housing / Landed Landscape Design (Asia)The Fullton by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Centro Sathorn - Suksawat by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – ThailandBest Townhouse Landscape Design (Asia)Springville by Gamuda Land Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Wawari West Park Homes by IIB Land Sdn. Bhd. – MalaysiaBest Landmark Design (Asia)The Victor at Bridgetowne by Robinsons Land – Philippines (WINNER)Best Co Working Space (Asia)work.able GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Land – Philippines (WINNER)Best Co Living Space (Asia)   Serene Living, managed by The Assembly Place – Singapore (WINNER)INDIVIDUAL AWARDPropertyGuru Icon AwardSupaluck Umpujh, Chairwoman, The Mall Group (WINNER)ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. 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Australia Developers Triumph at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final

AUSTRALIA’S FINEST REAL ESTATE EMERGES VICTORIOUS DURING CULMINATION OF THE 2025 PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS SERIESBANGKOK, Jan 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series has culminated in spectacular style at its Grand Final, distinguishing sublime achievements by development companies from Australia.After a landmark journey through 13 property markets, the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final set apart Asia’s outstanding developers, developments, and designs in ceremonies today at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.Commemorating 20 years of recognising achievements in real estate, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final featured over 90 categories celebrating the “Best in Asia,” in line with PropertyGuru’s vision of powering communities to live, work, and thrive in tomorrow’s cities. Finalists were chosen from the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards’ series of galas and events across the region.Eterno Property Group represented Australia’s enduring cross-border appeal to property seekers with wins for its projects Munro House and The Newlands. Munro House won Best Completed Condo Development (Asia) while The Newlands won Best Nature Integrated Development (Asia). Meanwhile, Eve Residences by Homecorp was recognised as Best Oceanview Condo Development (Asia).Henderson Land Development Company Limited from Hong Kong brought home the prestigious golden statuette of Best Developer (Asia). The Legacy - 8 Castle Road, Mid Levels, Henderson Land Development Company Limited’s ultra-luxurious joint venture with leading developer New World Development Company Limited, achieved a double victory in the development and design categories.One Central Macau Revamp by Properties Sub F, Limited, a joint venture of Hongkong Land Group and Shun Tak Development Limited, also won and represented the Chinese special administrative regions. Design innovation from Mainland China was prominently recognised this year, with wins for top design practices Benoy, CAN Design, J&A Design, and Lead8.With a total of 17 Best in Asia titles, Malaysia was the top-performing country at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final. JLand Group emerged victorious as Best Industrial Developer (Asia), winning for its township development Bandar Dato’ Onn. MTD Properties and Faire Development were named Best Affordable Residential Developer (Asia) and Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia), respectively.Malaysia’s honours were spread across diverse developments emphasising connectivity, sustainability, multi-generational flexibility, and premium living experiences. Other winning companies included Armani Group; Astaka Kimlun Sdn Bhd; City Motors Group; Exal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd; IIB Land Sdn. Bhd.; Malton Berhad; Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS); Platinum Victory; R&F Development Sdn Bhd; Sime Darby Property; and TRX City Sdn Bhd.Indonesia followed closely with 15 wins for developers across the archipelago. Winners demonstrated their prowess in building live-work-play communities, with Paramount Land named Best Township Developer (Asia) and Sinar Mas Land winning for the townships BSD City and Grand Wisata. Sinar Mas Land also scored a joint win with Hongkong Land for Botanic Villa at NavaPark.PT. Putragaya Wahana, hailed Best Commercial Developer (Asia), earned multiple wins for the superblock Thamrin Nine, home to Indonesia’s tallest buildings. Winning projects by Mandiri Land, Masgroup, Summarecon Group, and Triniti Land set high benchmarks for affordable, mid-end, high-end, and eco-conscious living, as well as hospitality.With 14 wins, developers from Vietnam rose as another formidable force at the Grand Final, led by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam), winner of Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) and multiple honours for the projects Orchard Grand, Orchard Mansion, The Fullton, and The Orchard. Gamuda Land Vietnam won Best Community Developer (Asia), reinforced by projects such as Central Park and Springville. Nomura Real Estate Vietnam, awarded Best International Partner Developer (Asia), was additionally recognised for The Komorebi. Projects from Ecopark Founder and KD Investment Joint Stock Company rounded out the elite winners from Vietnam.Singapore developers received 11 wins, including Best Residential Developer (Asia) for UOL Group Limited. Parktown Residence, a venture of CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, and Singapore Land Group Limited, scored three wins while Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard delivered a joint win for UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited. IOI Properties Singapore meanwhile achieved three wins across the projects IOI Central Boulevard Towers and W Residences Marina View. Honours for Allgreen Properties and The Assembly Place further underscored real estate excellence in the city-state.Developers across the Philippines won 10 Best in Asia titles. Robinsons Land received four titles, including the Best Luxury Developer (Asia) award and wins for The Mall | NUSTAR; The Victor at Bridgetowne; and work.able GBF Center 1. Robinsons Hotels and Resorts was named Best Hospitality Developer (Asia) while RLC Residences, a Robinsons Land subsidiary, won for Sync and The Residences at The Westin Manila. Winning developments from Aboitiz Economic Estates, Aboitiz Land, Inc., and FIESTA Communities Incorporated showcased the Philippines’ impressive progress in industrial development and housing connectivity.Thailand developers earned seven Best in Asia wins, led by Reignwood Group, winner of Best Luxury Mega Township Development (Asia) for Reignwood Park. Thailand’s wins underlined development innovations and architectural excellence throughout the kingdom, exemplified by luxurious homes and coastal residences by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited, Triya, and Tropical Life Real Estate Co., Ltd. Solidifying Thailand's stature as a premier retail destination, Lead8 was honoured for its design on Parade at One Bangkok.Supaluck Umpujh, chairwoman of The Mall Group, received the PropertyGuru Icon Award from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru. The 2017 Thailand Real Estate Personality of the Year returned to the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in recognition of her recent iconic achievements in mixed-use and retail development, including the award-winning EM District in Bangkok.From Japan, JY Suites Tsutenkaku by Jean Yip Developments won the Best Affordable Condo Development (Asia) award while Four Seasons Hotel Osaka by Curiosity won Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia).Representing Sri Lanka, Home Lands Group of Companies was named Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia) while Pentara Model Apartment by Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd. won Best Condo Interior Design (Asia).From the Middle East, The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Chedi Hospitality won Best Branded Residential Development (Asia).Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “We conclude the landmark 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series on a highly positive note, echoing industry resilience in over 600 awards across 13 distinct real estate markets that continue to overcome headwinds and capitalise on strategic opportunities in the current cycle. This year’s Best in Asia winners showcase record-setting skyscrapers, large-scale townships, transit-oriented developments, premium and affordable homes, flexible spaces, and urban landmarks, designed with ambition for long-term value and guided by environmental and social considerations. We look forward to the new standards of sustainable development that developers in Asia will deliver over the next 20 years.”Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final jury and general director, GroupGSA (Vietnam), said: “The distinguished winners of the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final have expertly answered the regional demand for experiential living, wellness integration, and future-proofed design. From integrated live-work-play communities to ultra-luxurious addresses and immersive sales galleries, the collective momentum is toward more sustainable, people-centric, and technologically adaptive projects. Our awardees demonstrate that exceptional master-planning, architecture, interior design, and landscaping can be achieved at any scale, ultimately driving tenant retention, buyer attraction, and the creation of civic assets that enrich the urban fabric. Congratulations to the Best in Asia.”The winners were selected by a jury comprising the head judges of participating markets in the Awards: Thien Duong; Ajai A Kapoor, CEO, 360 degrees – Real Estate Services (India); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Doddy A. Tjahjadi, managing director, PTI Architects (Indonesia); Eddie Guillemette, CEO, Midori no Ki (Japan); Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022 (Malaysia); Ivan Lam​, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer (Australia); Ken Ip, chairman, Asia MarTech Society (Mainland China); Dr. Nirmal De Silva, director and CEO, Paramount Realty (Sri Lanka); Paul Tse, president, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (Hong Kong and Macau); Roy Ling, CEO, board director, and adjunct professor, FollowTrade (Singapore); and Suphin Mechuchep, strategic real estate advisor (Thailand).HLB, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, upheld the integrity of the awards. Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group and Sakanphon Fueangwong of HLB Thailand oversaw the selection process.The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by platinum sponsor Sub-Zero & Wolf SEA; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges, BusinessWorld, d+a Magazine, Detik.com, Hot Magazine, Inquirer Property, Kompas.com, Kopi and Property, Luxury Society of Asia, Manila Bulletin, Niaga Times, Penang Property Talk, Prop2morrow, REm Thailand, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, TerraBKK, The Grid, The Malaysia Voice, The Philippine Star, and Top10 of Asia; official courier EZY Express; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand FinalDEVELOPER AWARDSBest Developer (Asia)Henderson Land Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Eterno Property Group – AustraliaHome Lands Group of Companies – Sri LankaJean Yip Developments – JapanJLand Group – MalaysiaRobinsons Land – PhilippinesSummarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Township Developer (Asia)Paramount Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Phu Long Real Estate Corporation – VietnamBest Luxury Developer (Asia)Robinsons Land – Philippines (WINNER)Allgreen Properties Limited – SingaporeSkyland Group – AustraliaBest Commercial Developer (Asia)PT. Putragaya Wahana – Indonesia (WINNER)Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesBest Industrial Developer (Asia)JLand Group – Malaysia (WINNER)Aboitiz Economic Estates – PhilippinesBest Hospitality Developer (Asia)Robinsons Hotels and Resorts – Philippines (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia)Home Lands Group of Companies – Sri Lanka (WINNER)Jean Yip Developments – JapanBest Sustainable Developer (Asia)CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Berinda Group – MalaysiaRobinsons Land – PhilippinesUOL Group Limited – SingaporeBest Residential Developer (Asia)UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Affordable Residential Developer (Asia)MTD Properties – Malaysia (WINNER)FIESTA Communities Incorporated – PhilippinesKim Oanh Land – VietnamBest Community Developer (Asia)Gamuda Land Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia)Faire Development – Malaysia (WINNER)Apex Asia Development Pte. Ltd. – SingaporeBest International Partner Developer (Asia)Nomura Real Estate Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)DEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mega Township Development (Asia)BSD City by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Kota Baru Parahyangan by PT Belaputera Intiland – IndonesiaBest Luxury Mega Township Development (Asia)Reignwood Park by Reignwood Group – Thailand (WINNER)Best Township Development (Asia)Bandar Dato’ Onn by JLand Group – Malaysia (WINNER)One Era by Hoa Lan Township JVC – VietnamSummarecon Bandung by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaSummarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Mixed Use Development (Asia)Tun Razak Exchange by TRX City Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Avia Estate by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation – PhilippinesHighwood - 70 To Kwa Wan Road by Henderson Land Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauParktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group Limited – SingaporeBest Completed Mixed Use Development (Asia)Thamrin Nine by PT. Putragaya Wahana – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Industrial Development (Asia)LIMA Estate by Aboitiz Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER)Industropolis Batang SEZ by PT Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang – IndonesiaBest Lifestyle Commercial Development (Asia)Agora at Thamrin Nine by PT. Putragaya Wahana – Indonesia (WINNER)Odeon by UOL Group Limited – SingaporeBest Green Commercial Development (Asia)One Central Macau Revamp by Properties Sub F, Limited (Joint Venture of Hongkong Land Group & Shun Tak Development Limited) – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)GBF Centers 1 & 2 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesBest Eco Friendly Commercial Development (Asia)Teras Lakon at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Office Development (Asia)IOI Central Boulevard Towers by IOI Properties Singapore – Singapore (WINNER)Luminary Tower at Thamrin Nine by PT. Putragaya Wahana – IndonesiaYokohama Symphostage by Obayashi Corporation – JapanBest Retail Development (Asia)JLC by CAN Design – Mainland China (WINNER)Jakarta Premium Outlets by Genting Simon Group – IndonesiaBest Lifestyle Retail Development (Asia)The Mall | NUSTAR by Robinsons Land – Philippines (WINNER)Best Hospitality Development (Asia)Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach by Mandiri Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best City Hotel Development (Asia)Holiday Inn KL Bangsar by City Motors Group – Malaysia (WINNER)Fili Hotel Bridgetowne by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts – PhilippinesSocial on Outram by The Assembly Place – SingaporeBest Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Asia)Armani Hallson KLCC by Armani Group – Malaysia (WINNER)W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore – SingaporeBest Luxury Condo Development (Asia)Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard by UOL Group Limited & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Pentara Residencies - Thummulla Handiya "The Address in Colombo" by Home Lands Group of Companies – Sri LankaBest Condo Development (Asia)Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)33–47A Elgin Street by Henderson Land Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Completed Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Asia)The Legacy - 8 Castle Road, Mid Levels by Henderson Land Development Company Limited & New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Best Completed Luxury Condo Development (Asia)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines (WINNER)Best Completed Condo Development (Asia)Munro House by Eterno Property Group – Australia (WINNER)Santorini Resort Apartments & Residencies, Negombo by Home Lands Group of Companies – Sri LankaBest Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)Central Park by Gamuda Land Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Bayfonte Marina Resort Apartments & Villas, Negombo by Home Lands Group of Companies – Sri LankaChapter Charoenkrung Riverside by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited – ThailandWanda View by 16MC Developments – AustraliaBest Lifestyle Condo Development (Asia)W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore – Singapore (WINNER)The Zenith by Xiangyuan Property Development Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Mid End Condo Development (Asia)Sync by RLC Residences – Philippines (WINNER)Best High End Condo Development (Asia)Orchard Grand by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Connectivity Condo Development (Asia)Linkar 52 by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Luxury Lifestyle Condo Development (Asia)Arden Serviced Residence by Astaka Kimlun Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Oceanview Condo Development (Asia)Eve Residences by Homecorp – Australia (WINNER)Best Affordable Condo Development (Asia)JY Suites Tsutenkaku by Jean Yip Developments – Japan (WINNER)Best Investment Condo Development (Asia)R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 - Seine Region by R&F Development Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Multigeneration Living Condo Development (Asia)PV22 Residences by Platinum Victory – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Ultra Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Botanic Villa at NavaPark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa (Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land) – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)The Fullton by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Ardea at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaMatera Signature by Paramount Land – IndonesiaSango Project by Sango Construction Co., Ltd. – JapanBest Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Orchard Mansion by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Narra Park Residences Avia by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation – PhilippinesSpringleaf Collection by The Assembly Place – SingaporeUniversity Road Developments by Jean Yip Developments – SingaporeBest Affordable Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Areum Parc Bogor by Masgroup – Indonesia (WINNER)Sunnyhomes by SMDC Symphony Homes – PhilippinesBest Waterfront Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Seafront Residences by Aboitiz Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)Best High End Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Bukit Impian Residence by Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Mid End Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Vanica Residence at Summarecon Crown Gading by Summarecon Group – Indonesia (WINNER)baé by Faire Development – MalaysiaBest Luxury Lifestyle Housing / Landed Development (Asia)The Palazzo Pinklao - Borom by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Housing / Landed Development (Asia)European Island, Eco Central Park by Ecopark Founder – Vietnam (WINNER)Giva at The Kaia by Sinar Mas Land – IndonesiaPonderosa Vista by Berinda Group – MalaysiaBest Completed Housing / Landed Development (Asia)The Orchard by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Eco Friendly Housing Development (Asia)Elmina Ridge 1 by Sime Darby Property – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Oceanview Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Nathee/Thawee by Tropical Life Residence by Tropical Life Real Estate Co., Ltd. – Thailand (WINNER)Best Multigeneration Living Housing / Landed Development (Asia)SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Connectivity Housing / Landed Development (Asia)FIESTA Communities Aguso by FIESTA Communities Incorporated – Philippines (WINNER)Best Townhouse Development (Asia)Springville by Gamuda Land Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Aludra Residensi by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) – MalaysiaBest Branded Residential Development (Asia)The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Chedi Hospitality – Middle East (WINNER)Best Wellness Residential Development (Asia)The Komorebi by Nomura Real Estate Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Nature Integrated Development (Asia)The Newlands by Eterno Property Group – Australia (WINNER)The Hood at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Serviced Apartment Development (Asia)Park Green Pavilion Bukit Jalil by Malton Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)DESIGN AWARDSBest Township Masterplan Design (Asia)Grand Wisata by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Taman Impian Emas by Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd – MalaysiaBest Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia)Nanjing Alibaba Center by Benoy – Mainland China (WINNER)Menara Jakarta by ASRI - ( subsidiary of ASG ) Agung Sedayu Group – IndonesiaBest Office Architectural Design (Asia)IOI Central Boulevard Towers by IOI Properties Singapore – Singapore (WINNER)GBF Center 2 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesBest Retail Architectural Design (Asia)Shanghai Qianwan Incity MEGA by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER)K Mall at Menara Jakarta by ASRI - ( subsidiary of ASG ) Agung Sedayu Group – IndonesiaKato Knife Gallery and Workshop by BAUM Ltd. – JapanParade at One Bangkok by Lead8 – ThailandSKP Wuhan by Sybarite Architects – Mainland ChinaThe Mall | NUSTAR by Robinsons Land – PhilippinesBest Hospitality Architectural Design (Asia)Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach by Mandiri Land – Indonesia (WINNER)ILUVIO Resort Motobu by K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd. – JapanBest Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Asia)Promenade Peak by Allgreen Properties Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Condo Architectural Design (Asia)Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Ultra Luxury Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Triya Panwa by The Element by Triya – Thailand (WINNER)Best Luxury Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)The Reserve Villas Sukhumvit 89/1 by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Xandari at Summarecon Bandung by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)La Tiên Villa Subdivision – Libera Nha Trang by KD Investment Joint Stock Company – Vietnam (WINNER)The City Ratchapruek - Phrannok by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – ThailandBest High End Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Sequoia Hills – Cluster Harvest Ville by Triniti Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Affordable Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Areum Parc Bogor by Masgroup – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Townhouse Architectural Design (Asia)Wawari West Park Homes by IIB Land Sdn. Bhd. – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design (Asia)Galeria SA Sentral by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) – Malaysia (WINNER)Summarecon Bogor by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaW Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore – SingaporeBest Retail Interior Design  (Asia)Parade at One Bangkok by Lead8 – Thailand (WINNER)Kato Knife Gallery and Workshop by BAUM Ltd. – JapanLiving World Kota Wisata Cibubur by PT Sahabat Kota Wisata (JV between Kawan Lama Group & Sinar Mas Land) – IndonesiaNanjing Jinling Place by Lead8 – Mainland ChinaThe Mall | NUSTAR by Robinsons Land – PhilippinesBest Office Interior Design (Asia)Shanghai Midea Global Innovation Park by J&A Design – Mainland China (WINNER)GBF Center 2 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesBest Hospitality Interior Design  (Asia)Four Seasons Hotel Osaka by Curiosity – Japan (WINNER)25hours Hotel The Oddbird Jakarta by ASRI - ( subsidiary of ASG ) Agung Sedayu Group – IndonesiaILUVIO Resort Motobu by K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd. – JapanW Singapore - Marina View by IOI Properties Singapore – SingaporeBest Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design (Asia)The Legacy - 8 Castle Road, Mid Levels by Henderson Land Development Company Limited & New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore – SingaporeBest Luxury Condo Interior Design (Asia)Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard by UOL Group Limited & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Condo Interior Design (Asia)Pentara Model Apartment by Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd. – Sri Lanka (WINNER)Best Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia)Beon Kaset - Nawamin by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Royale Residence by DM Projects Group – IndonesiaBest Commercial Landscape Design (Asia)Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach by Mandiri Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Condo Landscape Design (Asia)Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Best Housing / Landed Landscape Design (Asia)The Fullton by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) – Vietnam (WINNER)Centro Sathorn - Suksawat by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – ThailandBest Townhouse Landscape Design (Asia)Springville by Gamuda Land Vietnam – Vietnam (WINNER)Wawari West Park Homes by IIB Land Sdn. Bhd. – MalaysiaBest Landmark Design (Asia)The Victor at Bridgetowne by Robinsons Land – Philippines (WINNER)Best Co Working Space (Asia)work.able GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Land – Philippines (WINNER)Best Co Living Space (Asia)   Serene Living, managed by The Assembly Place – Singapore (WINNER)INDIVIDUAL AWARDPropertyGuru Icon AwardSupaluck Umpujh, Chairwoman, The Mall Group (WINNER)ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region’s biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com  Sales, Nominations, & Sponsorships:Udomluk Suwan, Sales DirectorM: +66 87 699 4433E: may@propertyguru.comMedia & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comPiyachanok Raungpaka, Senior Media & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.com  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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‘Power Women’ shaping Asia’s tomorrow’s cities honoured at ARES 2025 VIP celebration

FEMALE EXCELLENCE REPRESENTED AT CULMINATION OF THE 2025 PROPERTYGURU ASIA REAL ESTATE SUMMITBANGKOK, Jan 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES) concluded with a VIP Party at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, gathering four leaders who represent the rising influence of women on tomorrow’s cities.Presented as part of PropertyGuru Week, the ARES Power Women event emceed by Tina Ryan wove together themes of legacy, inclusion, sustainability, and leadership, honouring outstanding female leaders and reflecting on the ARES theme, “Trusted Marketplaces and Thriving Communities.”The four ARES Power Women 2025 recipients are:Ambassador Chantale Wong, a trailblazer in international development and public service, is the first openly LGBTQ person of colour to achieve the rank of US Ambassador. She is recognised for expanding the lending capacity of the Asian Development Bank, where she served as US Executive Director. There, she directed crucial funds toward sustainable infrastructure developments that touched millions of lives across the continent. Her career, spanning service under multiple US presidents, is dedicated to visibility and empowerment, exemplified by co-founding the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership that opened pathways in public service.Marine Novita, the entrepreneurial force behind Indonesia's pioneering proptech platform MilikiRumah.com, is honoured for presenting a challenge to systemic exclusion in Indonesian housing. By harnessing artificial intelligence to power an innovative rent-to-own scheme, Novita and her team are dismantling the barriers of conventional financing. Her mission extends beyond business, making the foundational step of transforming homeownership accessibility to a broader segment of Indonesian society. She embodies a new wave of female-led entrepreneurship that leverages technology to create tangible, equitable pathways to asset ownership and stability.Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi represented multigenerational excellence and advocacy in Thai hospitality. As executive vice president of The Sukosol Hotels & The Siam, she carries forward the legacy of her mother, 2025 PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards Life Achievement awardee Kamala Sukosol, while carving her own distinct path. Her leadership extends to her role as honorary president of the Thai Hotels Association, where she has become a voice for the industry at large. The celebration highlighted her specific dedication to elevating the experience and safety of female travellers, ensuring that Thailand's world-renowned hospitality is both memorable and secure for all.Ar. (Dr.) Serina Hijjas, a leading architect, is honoured as the driving force in Malaysia's sustainable built environment and adoption of national green standards. As principal director of HIJJAS Architects + Planners and president of the Malaysia Green Building Council, her life's work merges aesthetic mastery with ecological imperative. Trained at the legendary firm Foster + Partners in the UK, she brings a global perspective to her mission of sustainable placemaking. Her influence is etched into Malaysia's skyline through structures like Menara Telekom and the Securities Commission Headquarters and her legacy lies in institutionalising green building standards nationwide. In an era defined by climate urgency, her leadership provides impetus for the industry to design with tomorrow in mind.ARES 2025 was supported by Sybarite Architects, along with partners such as Bridges, BusinessWorld, Detik, D+A Magazine, Hot Magazine, Inquirer Property, Kompas.com, Kopi and Property, Luxury Society of Asia, Manila Bulletin, Niaga Times, Penang Property Talk, Prop2morrow, REm Thailand, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, TerraBKK, The Grid, The Malaysia Voice, The Philippine Star, and Top10 of Asia.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDSPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2025, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2025. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region’s biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com  Sales, Nominations, & Sponsorships:Udomluk Suwan, Sales DirectorM: +66 87 699 4433E: may@propertyguru.comMedia & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comPiyachanok Raungpaka, Senior Media & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.com  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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Steam Adds a Clever New 3D Platformer for ‘Mario Odyssey’ Fans

Luckshot GamesWhen video games transitioned to full 3D, platformers were among the first genres to fully embrace this new dimension. Though they dominated several console generations ago, they’re hardly the most popular genre today, even with some recent titles receiving critical praise (and more on the way in 2026). The first major indie platformer of this year has just launched, and while it has some rough edges, Big Hops remains an excellent way to sharpen your platforming abilities.You might have caught a glimpse of Big Hops during last year’s showcases. At those events, developer Luckshot Games presented a platformer that clearly draws inspiration from Super Mario 64, featuring a charming frog protagonist who uses his tongue as a grappling hook to traverse levels. Beyond standard platforming moves like crouch-jumps, slides, and wall-runs, the game showcased a distinctive system allowing players to utilize items to forge their own routes through environments, distinguishing Big Hops from other platformers.Big Hops eschews traditional level structures in favor of expansive open-world zones that contain smaller, isolated areas you'll navigate at key story moments. In these open-world segments, your primary goal is to hunt for Dark Drips. According to the game's thin narrative, the main character Hop must gather these Dark Drips to return to his forest home after being whisked away by his cosmic rival Drip.Dark Drips are hidden in difficult-to-access spots, motivating you to explore the environment using your movement skills. You'll gather smaller pieces that merge into complete Drips, and you can also acquire Drips by finishing concealed challenge rooms, which present more concentrated obstacle courses to challenge your platforming prowess.These open-world zones function like playgrounds where you can freely experiment with Big Hops' varied movement capabilities. Nearly every challenge offers multiple approaches, letting you choose which combination of jumps and wall-runs to employ. This is where Big Hops' item system truly excels. As you progress, you'll discover numerous plant types that enable you to cultivate climbable vines, release grabbable bubbles, and otherwise modify the environment to create your own routes.Using items to build new paths through levels is a highlight of Big Hops. | Luckshot GamesDiscovering the most efficient (or enjoyable) method to traverse the open world is thoroughly entertaining, provided the game doesn't hinder your experience. While the majority of Hop's abilities feel responsive, a handful feel rigid and aggravating. Swinging from grapple points constitutes a major gameplay element, yet it proves problematic throughout. You must leverage Hop's momentum to swing from these anchors, but based on your approach distance and angle, you'll frequently find yourself hanging helplessly like a hooked fish, and regaining momentum once lost is temperamental.Aiming with Hop's tongue presents another significant issue. When multiple objects are within range, you have virtually no control over which one Hop will latch onto, and an occasionally cumbersome camera exacerbates the difficulty. This primarily becomes an issue in more confined spaces, where your freedom to tackle challenges is severely limited. These areas often demand a specific solution, causing the broad movement options available in the open world to feel considerably more restricted.Although it doesn't fully embrace its freeform level design philosophy, Big Hops largely succeeds as a distinctive platformer. Creating inventive routes through environments feels rewarding, delivering the gratifying feeling of outsmarting the game through strategic item usage. While the narrative largely serves as padding, it features pleasant voice acting, humorous lines, and endearing characters. Despite its flaws, Big Hops offers a fresh approach to 3D platforming that's definitely worth experiencing.Big Hops is currently available on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Cuban president remains defiant, says no negotiations planned as Trump moves to cut off oil lifeline

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Monday that his government is not holding negotiations with Washington, despite Trump's threats to compel Cuba into an agreement now that Venezuelan oil shipments will cease. In a message posted on X, Díaz-Canel stated, "There are no conversations with the U.S. government, except for technical contacts in the migration field." The Cuban leader continued to condemn the United States, alleging it is imposing hostile pressure on the island, and asserted that talks would only occur if they adhere to international law. "As history demonstrates, relations between the U.S. and Cuba, in order to advance, must be based on International Law rather than on hostility, threats, and economic coercion," he declared. "We have always been willing to engage in a serious and responsible dialogue with the various governments of the United States, including the current one, on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect, principles of International Law, reciprocal benefit without interference in internal affairs and with full respect for our independence," Canel added. Trump announced Sunday that Cuba would no longer receive oil from Venezuela, a step that would sever Havana's longstanding energy and financial lifeline. The proclamation followed a remarkable January 3 operation in Venezuela, during which American forces detained President Nicolás Maduro and reportedly... "THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA - ZERO! I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE," he cautioned. Cuba has historically depended on imported oil to sustain its aging power network. Prior to the U.S. action against Venezuela, Havana was obtaining 35,000 barrels per day from Venezuela, approximately 7,500 from Russia, and about 5,500 barrels daily from Mexico, according to The Associated Press, which cited Jorge Piñón of the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin, who monitors the shipments. Despite receiving Venezuelan oil imports, Cuba has endured widespread power outages in recent years due to chronic fuel shortages, a decaying electrical grid, and infrastructure damage from hurricanes. With sanctions tightening on both Russian and Venezuelan oil, blackouts may deteriorate further as Havana's authorities spurn Trump's demand to negotiate an agreement.

Capcom’s Most Creative Puzzle Game Debuted 15 Years Ago

CapcomThe Nintendo DS was a treasure trove of puzzle games, representing perhaps the genre's peak era. The console's touchscreen and dual-screen design encouraged wild creativity, leading to numerous unique titles. Among them, the game that best captures this special historical moment is the small masterpiece Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. Initially overlooked, Ghost Trick has matured into one of the finest puzzle games ever created.Released in North America 15 years ago, Ghost Trick is a fascinating standalone title from Capcom, a publisher that has shown a commendably experimental spirit within a largely uniform AAA landscape. The game is especially notable as the brainchild of Shu Takumi, famed for creating and directing the Ace Attorney series. His signature quirky and sharp humor is clearly present in Ghost Trick.Ghost Trick’s phenomenal art style makes great use of color. | CapcomPlayers assume the role of a spirit named Sissel, who awakens in a junkyard near a man's corpse. Believing the body is his own, Sissel concludes he has recently died and meets another spirit named Ray, who inhabits a nearby desk lamp. Ray instructs Sissel on possessing inanimate objects, a skill he uses immediately to save a young detective named Lynne from an assassin. Sissel then embarks on a dual mission to protect Lynne and uncover the mystery of his own death—two objectives that are deeply linked.While Ghost Trick has a compelling premise that draws players into Sissel's struggle, its true narrative power, much like the Ace Attorney games, comes from its excellent characters. The writing is brisk and witty, highlighting the vibrant personalities of an eclectic cast, from an adorable Pomeranian companion to the flamboyant detective Cabanela, world-famous for his spectacular dance moves. Yet Ghost Trick is also a nuanced experience, weaving a tragic core story within a comedic structure that culminates in a powerful ending.The writing in Ghost Trick is witty, but often touching too. | CapcomThe narrative enables a wide range of gameplay possibilities that fully embrace the concept of being a ghost. Players solve puzzles by determining which objects to possess and how to manipulate them to affect other characters. For instance, one might possess a suit of armor and move its arm to frighten someone out of a room.Ghost Trick adds many clever twists to item interaction, such as using possession of a phone line to trace a call. However, the gameplay truly shines in the "4 Minutes Before Death" sequences. Here, upon finding a corpse and speaking with its spirit, you are placed into the final four minutes of that person's life, using your ghostly powers to alter their destiny.Ghost Trick is all about experimenting to wrap your brain around the game’s logic. | CapcomThe key to Ghost Trick's success is the same as Ace Attorney's: a perfect blend of story and gameplay. The puzzles directly influence the narrative's progression, while the characters and plot, in turn, shape the gameplay. It is a title that feels both innovative and meticulously crafted, all the way to its poignant message about the value of life. Fifteen years on, it remains utterly unique.The Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective remaster is available on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Iran set to hang protester, which would mark the first execution tied to anti-regime demonstrations

Iran is reportedly preparing to carry out its first execution of a protester connected to mass arrests during widespread anti-regime demonstrations, according to human rights organizations.Twenty-six-year-old Erfan Soltani is set to be hanged on Wednesday following his arrest last week during protests in Karaj, according to the non-governmental organizations Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) and the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFD).Sources informed IHRNGO that Soltani’s family was notified he had been handed a death sentence, with the execution scheduled for January 14.IHRNGO Director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam said in a statement: "The widespread killing of civilian protesters in recent days by the evokes the regime’s crimes of the 1980s, which have been classified as crimes against humanity.""The risk of mass and extrajudicial executions of protesters is extremely grave," the statement added. "Under the Responsibility to Protect principle, the international community has an obligation to shield civilian protesters from mass killings by the Islamic Republic and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. We urge individuals and civil society in democratic nations to remind their governments of this responsibility."The NUFD is appealing for international backing to halt Soltani’s execution, emphasizing that his "only offense was advocating for freedom in Iran.""Be his voice," the group posted on X.According to the NUFD, Soltani was reportedly denied access to an attorney.The US Sun reports that Soltani faces charges of "waging war against God"—a crime punishable by death in Iran.Soltani’s purported execution has not yet been independently confirmed amid a communications blackout, as the country’s leaders aim to suppress dissent.Human rights groups state that more than 10,000 people have been arrested in recent weeks for participating in anti-government protests ignited by Iran’s struggling economy, and many demonstrators have begun calling for full regime change as the protests persist.Tehran’s crackdown on the demonstrations has also resulted in over 500 deaths, according to human rights organizations.U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Tehran that violence against protesters will prompt a U.S. military response, stating on Friday: "You better not start shooting, because we’ll start shooting too.""Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!!" Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday.The White House confirmed on Monday that Trump is considering whether to carry out airstrikes against Iran.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that diplomacy remains Trump’s top priority, but the president "has demonstrated he is unafraid to deploy military options if and when he deems it necessary.""He certainly does not want to see people being killed in the streets of Tehran—and unfortunately, that is exactly what we are witnessing right now," she added.However, many congressional lawmakers—including some within the Republican Party—have criticized the president’s threats to bomb Iran. Several have argued that he requires congressional approval under the Constitution, that the U.S. should not become involved in another foreign conflict, and that military action could cause Iranian protesters to rally behind the Ayatollah."We wish them the best," a Republican senator from Kentucky said on Sunday. "We wish freedom and liberation the best across the world, but I do not believe it is the American government’s role to intervene in every freedom movement globally... If you bomb the government, will you then rally people to their side who are frustrated with the Ayatollah but say, 'Well, we can’t allow a foreign government to invade or bomb our country'? It typically leads people to unite behind the cause.""Additionally, there is the constitutional sticking point: we will not allow presidents to bomb countries simply when they feel like it," he continued. "They are supposed to seek permission from the people—through Congress."Iranian officials have threatened to retaliate against U.S. troops in the region if the Pentagon conducts strikes, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that Tehran is "fully prepared for war."

A Decade Later, the Game That Perfected the Post-Tech Apocalypse Is Making a Major Comeback

UbisoftThis March will mark the 10th anniversary of Ubisoft’s live service shooter series. Its developer, Massive Entertainment, is celebrating the milestone through various means, including a surprise release that was leaked prior to its official announcement. Over the weekend, [source] noticed ads for The Division: Definitive Edition at the [location] in Tokyo, which is likely an unannounced re-release of the 2016 looter-shooter. The ad was accompanied by another promoting a Division 2 trial mode, offering participants the opportunity to win game-themed merchandise such as hoodies, shirts, and caps.Ubisoft has not yet confirmed the details of The Division: Definitive Edition. While a full remaster is a possibility, it’s worth noting the game received a 60 FPS [update] last month. In my estimation, the Definitive Edition is likely a repackaged version of the original game, incorporating all updates and expansions, plus some exclusive cosmetic items.Re-releasing the original Division is a shrewd move to generate anticipation for the series’ future. Despite its age, the first game remains impressively intact. Sneaking through the snowy, post-lockdown streets of New York City retains the same moody atmosphere as in 2016, a testament to Massive’s Snowdrop engine. The looter loop and extraction shooter mechanics still deliver an engaging multiplayer RPG experience. Given that the second game is more popular than the first, a definitive edition provides newer fans who may have missed the original with the ideal reason to revisit it.Massive Entertainment appears to have much planned for the franchise ahead of March, having already revealed several limited-time events for both games. The most exciting addition is The Division 2 gaining a Realism Mode, which will replace the game’s stat-based combat with a more tactical shooter-style approach. Players will sustain more damage, and headshots will be fatal. This approach was highly successful for the 2019 soft reboot of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, where its Realism mode—evoking Tom Clancy games from the 2000s—became a permanent feature. The mode will be available in The Division 2’s Warlords of New York expansion, which temporarily returned players to the Big Apple.In addition to Realism Mode, The Division 2 will feature an Anniversary Season, introducing new exotic loot and crossovers with other Tom Clancy universe games such as Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, and the [series]. Perhaps this will finally lead to an announcement about the Splinter Cell reboot. The end of the Anniversary Season will launch “Year 8” of Division 2. Meanwhile, series executive producer Julian Gerighty recently stated that The Division 3 “will have as significant an impact as The Division 1.” All these developments position the series strongly. Just two years ago, the franchise felt unfocused due to its mobile game and a spinoff that transformed the base game’s PvP extraction mode into a standalone title. Fortunately, the extraction shooter [project] has [evolved], with most of its team now contributing to The Division 3’s development. The sequel has no release date set yet, but it seems fans will have ample content to keep them engaged in the interim.The Division 2 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

5 Signs of Sleep Apnea That Most People Overlook

Getty/grandriverSleep apnea frequently remains undiagnosed because its symptoms differ from common expectations. While many picture loud snoring or sudden gasping during sleep, for numerous individuals the disorder is much more subtle, blending into daily routines unnoticed.Researchers estimate roughly 30 million Americans have sleep apnea, yet as many as . Part of the problem is practical. "Primary care visits are usually short, and sleep medicine is still a relatively young specialty," says MD, a double-board-certified ENT and sleep medicine specialist at ADVENT in South Bend, Indiana.There's also a psychological factor that keeps sleep apnea overlooked: human adaptability. "Many individuals with sleep apnea have experienced symptoms so long they no longer recognize them as unusual," adds MD, a board-certified otolaryngologist and president of Valley ENT in Scottsdale, Arizona.Since sleep apnea doesn't produce pain, its warning signs are often attributed to stress, aging, or a busy lifestyle. Below are the symptoms specialists say are most commonly overlooked, and why recognizing them is important.1. You're Exhausted, Even After A "Full Night" Of SleepMany individuals are unaware of sleep apnea's daytime impact, creating frequent confusion. "When diagnosing sleep apnea, we must differentiate between fatigue and sleepiness, as these are distinct symptoms with different underlying causes," Weiner explains.Excessive sleepiness—such as unintentionally nodding off or fighting to stay awake while reading or driving—strongly suggests a sleep disorder. Fatigue, however, is simpler to dismiss. "Experiencing tiredness after eight hours of sleep is a significant sleep apnea symptom that warrants investigation," says MD, a sleep specialist and founder of Sleep Fix Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee.Liepert observes that individual personality can mask symptoms. In today's hustle culture, pushing through exhaustion is often celebrated. He's encountered patients with severe sleep apnea who score "normal" on sleepiness tests, not due to adequate rest, but because their brains have adapted to compensate.2. You're Experiencing Brain Fog, Irritability, Or Mood ChangesTrouble focusing, memory lapses, and emotional fragility are frequently blamed on stress, aging, or "just life." Yet chronic sleep disruption can silently cause these issues. "Struggling to maintain daytime focus and concentration, decreased libido, quick temper, or irritability can all stem from sleep deprivation," says Liepert.The mechanism of sleep apnea explains these effects. When airways repeatedly collapse during sleep, oxygen levels drop and the brain briefly rouses the body to restart breathing. Though you might not recall these episodes, these micro-arousals can accumulate rapidly—sometimes dozens per night. This fragmentation disrupts deep sleep stages essential for memory and emotional control, while stress hormones like cortisol spike with each breathing interruption.The brain registers these effects, even without conscious awareness. shows that individuals with moderate to severe sleep apnea score lower on attention, memory, and executive function tests, with deficits matching the frequency of oxygen drops and sleep fragmentation. In everyday life, this manifests as persistent overwhelm, low mood, or burnout—symptoms often misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression instead of a sleep disorder.3. You Have Unexplained High Blood Pressure Or Weight GainThis disorder is strongly linked to cardiovascular and metabolic wellness, yet frequently ignored in patients receiving treatment for hypertension, weight gain, or type 2 diabetes. "Sleep apnea is sometimes overlooked because doctors address symptoms instead of seeking the underlying cause," says Liepert.Typically, blood pressure decreases during sleep. For those with obstructive sleep apnea, it doesn't. Instead, repeated oxygen reductions and arousals trigger the body's stress response, elevating blood pressure overnight. Initially, the body adapts, but eventually this strain extends into daytime, manifesting as newly diagnosed hypertension."Anyone experiencing a recent increase in blood pressure, uncontrolled blood sugar, heart rhythm problems, or ongoing cognitive issues should think about a sleep assessment, particularly when additional risk factors exist," says John.4. You're Breathing Noisily At Night (Not Just Snoring)Snoring is likely the most accepted symptom. Since everyone knows a snorer, experts wish it were taken more seriously. "Intermittent snoring at any age warrants questioning," says Liepert, explaining that the noise indicates heightened airway resistance, even without complete breathing cessation.However, snoring doesn't always indicate sleep apnea, and some apnea patients don't snore at all, making detection even harder. In such instances, other nighttime signs become more important. Weiner advises listening beyond just loudness: "Any observed gasping or unusual sounds during sleep should be viewed as suspicious and addressed seriously," he says. Partners often notice these episodes first (especially when sleep noises disturb them!), but apps, wearable devices, and even basic voice recordings can reveal patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed.5. You're Waking Up With A Dry Mouth, Sore Throat, Or Headache"Dry mouth results from mouth breathing, while sore throats come from snoring's effects," John explains, noting that airway narrowing during sleep causes people to instinctively switch to mouth breathing for more air. Liepert adds that mouth breathing further destabilizes the airway. When tongue and throat muscles relax during sleep, mouth breathing increases the likelihood of upper airway soft tissue collapse, even without full apneas.Waking up with headaches also signals a problem. "They result from blood vessels dilating to deliver oxygen after repeated overnight drops," says John. Individually, these symptoms seem minor, but collectively they indicate much more disrupted sleep than apparent.If any of these symptoms seem familiar, discussing them with a sleep specialist or asking your primary care physician about a sleep study is worthwhile. OSA is highly treatable—and treatment typically leads to improved sleep, better mood, easier mornings, and less uncertainty about why you never feel fully like yourself. You devote a third of your life to sleep; ensuring that time truly benefits you is important.Presented by BDG Studios

Honda to Adopt New “H mark” as Symbol of Honda Automobile Business

TOKYO, Japan, Jan 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it will adopt a new H mark with refreshed design as the new symbol representing Honda automobile business. Since its first adoption in 1963 as a symbol to represent Honda automobiles, the H mark has always been used for Honda automobile products and business activities, while undergoing several design changes over the years.The H mark design was refreshed in conjunction with the development of next-generation EVs, including the Honda 0 Series, which are being developed with the determination to “create new EVs from ‘zero’ by going back to the starting point of Honda as an automaker.” Honda refreshed the H mark design to express its commitment to the transformation of the company as well as its corporate attitude of going beyond the origin of Honda and constantly pursuing new challenges and advancements. The new design expression, like two outstretched hands, represents the commitment of Honda to augment the possibilities of mobility and sincerely serve the needs of the customers of Honda automobile business.The new H mark is scheduled to be applied to next-generation EVs, and next-generation hybrid-electric (HEV) models starting with the models to be introduced to the market in 2027 and beyond.New H mark that represents Honda automobile businessMoreover, Honda will expand the use of the new H mark to represent Honda automobile business as a whole, including not only automobile products but other customer touchpoints such as dealership locations, communication initiatives and automobile motorsports activities. The automobile market is currently undergoing a major transformation with electrification and application of intelligent technologies. The new H mark will represent the “second founding”, which Honda is pursing with strong determination to lead the way during this period of transformation by offering new value that goes beyond customer expectations with cutting-edge technology and ideas without being bound by conventional ideas, practices and ways of doing things.  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Assembly Unifies APAC Network Under One Brand to Build Asia’s Leading Tech-Powered Brand Performance Agency

SINGAPORE, Jan 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Following its acquisition of ADK Global last year, Assembly today announced the full rebranding of all former ADK Global offices in Asia to Assembly, completing the first phase of the merger and first step towards creating Asia's first truly end-to-end brand performance agency. The unified network combines brand strategy, creative, media, data and commerce into one integrated tech-enabled offering built for measurable growth.From January 2026, markets including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India and Australia will operate under the Assembly brand. Local leadership teams remain in place, ensuring continuity for existing clients while unlocking access to Assembly's global technology stack including the proprietary STAGE AI Experience Engine, scaled data capabilities, and Brand Performance Planning model. Clients benefit from a simpler experience with one agency, one framework, and deeper cross-market collaboration.Over the next 12 months, Assembly will roll out the STAGE AI Experience Engine across former ADK Global markets, including solutions such as COMPASS, Assembly's new marketing and audience intelligence platform; ALERTS, which provides real-time AI powered optimization; and SCENE, which delivers rapid MMM, creating a single tech stack for planning, measurement, and content optimization. Continued investment in AI-led products will connect ADK Global's creative strength directly into STAGE, unlocking more integrated, brand performance-driven outcomes.Assembly has also established a strategic partnership with ADK Japan through Stagwell's existing relationship, linking decades of creative leadership in Japan with Assembly's global scale, data and media capabilities. This partnership will open new doors for Japanese brands expanding globally and for international brands seeking to win in Japan with culturally resonant marketing."The real impact begins now. With one brand, one platform, and one connected data ecosystem, we can turn deep audience and creative insight into brand performance at scale. Asia's most ambitious brands want speed, simplicity, and work that truly moves people. This model gives them all three." said Richard Brosgill, APAC CEO, Assembly.Assembly's Global CEO, Rick Acampora adds, "APAC is shaping the future of brand performance and is equipped with the talent and technology to unite creativity, media, commerce and data as one. This is not just integration; it marks the beginning of an evolution in how we do business. We are building a connected model that delivers speed, cultural relevance, and measurable impact, and this approach will shape how we drive clients' brand growth globally."ABOUT ASSEMBLYAssembly is a global omnichannel agency built for brands that want a more modern approach to building brands that perform. Backed by the Stagwell network, we are a literal assembly of data, talent, and technology built to unlock smarter, faster, and better-performing outcomes from the bottom up -not the top down. Curious, collaborative, and driven by change, we are an agency of builders who believe the better the experience, the better the performance. We don't see brand and performance as an either/or. For us, it's always both. The + symbol in our logo, known as the ORAD, represents this mindset. It's a mark of how we think, how we build, and how we deliver results across the full funnel. Assembly's foundation is built on three core elements: our purpose-built STAGE Experience Engine, the strategic product it powers-Brand Performance Planning (BPP) - and an organizational design built for speed, depth, and the demands of modern marketing. Together, they enable us to build better brand experiences that reimagine how brands connect, engage, and grow across data, tech, media, creative and commerce. With over 3,000 experts in 44 offices worldwide, Assembly delivers full-funnel solutions that help the world's most ambitious brands perform. Learn more at assemblyglobal.com.MEDIA CONTACTKelvin LeeMarketing Director, AssemblyKelvin.lee@assemblyglobal.comSOURCE: Assembly Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Netflix’s Most Infamous Sci-Fi Series Returns For Another Grim Season

NetflixFor 15 years, Charlie Brooker’s dystopian anthology series has compelled us to confront the darker side of technology. In 2011, that meant live TV ransoms and reality shows driven by capitalism. But last year, in , we saw memories brought to life, emotions operating on subscription models, and the Hollywood remake machine taking a strikingly literal approach. In an era where AI is everywhere, Black Mirror won’t stop reflecting real life anytime soon — but what might come next? Netflix recently announced that Black Mirror will return for an eighth season, and Brooker already has ideas in mind. “I can confirm that Black Mirror will return, just as reality catches up to it,” he said in a promo with the streamer. “That’s exciting. That part of my brain has already been activated and is humming away.”Could Black Mirror revisit its AI “griefbot” story from Season 2? | NetflixThe comment that the season will arrive “just in time for reality to catch up with it” is notable, as the rapidly shifting technological landscape was previously used to explain gaps between seasons. Back in 2020, Brooker Season 6 by stating, “At the moment, I don’t know if there’s an appetite for stories about societies falling apart, so I’m not working on one of those.” Now, the rise of AI and other new technologies has become a resource for Brooker, offering a wealth of potential ideas. We’re increasingly surrounded by technology that feeds on our emotions and tries to be our friend — a theme not new to the show (the Season 2 premiere, “Be Right Back,” focused on a chatbot trained on messages from a deceased loved one) — yet today, it seems everything from our phones to our toasters is trying to engage us in conversation. With reality now more extreme than ever, how far will Brooker take things? Will we see his take on AI hallucinations? Could there be a sequel to the Season 2 episode “Be Right Back,” similar to how Season 7 followed up “U.S.S. Callister”? Are there dangers we haven’t even noticed yet? In the world of Black Mirror, whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.Black Mirror is streaming on Netflix.

Eisai and Nuvation Bio Enter into Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Taletrectinib in Europe and Additional Countries Outside the U.S., China and Japan

TOKYO and NEW YORK, NY., Jan 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”), a human-centered global leading research-based pharmaceutical company working in the neurology and oncology therapeutic areas, and Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB, Corporate Headquarters: New York, NY, CEO: David Hung, M.D., “Nuvation Bio”), a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment, today announced an exclusive license and collaboration agreement that significantly expands the long-term global footprint of taletrectinib (generic name, marketed as IBTROZI® in the U.S. and Japan). Taletrectinib is a highly selective, next-generation oral treatment currently approved for patients living with advanced ROS1-positive (ROS1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the U.S., China, and Japan. Eisai will now have exclusive development, registration and commercialization rights for taletrectinib for the treatment of ROS1+ NSCLC in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and India. Nuvation Bio will continue to lead global development and retain full U.S. commercial rights, maintaining its strong focus on U.S. launch activities and ongoing pivotal studies of taletrectinib across early- and late-stage ROS1+ NSCLC“Our partnership with Eisai represents a major global expansion milestone for taletrectinib, strengthening the long-term potential of this clinically meaningful treatment option for even more patients living with ROS1+NSCLC,” said David Hung, M.D., Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Nuvation Bio. “With Eisai’s world-class infrastructure and track record of bringing innovative medicines to market in major regions, we believe the expanse of this collaboration illustrates the commercial potential of taletrectinib while accelerating the opportunity for providers and patients around the world to access this important treatment option.”Under the terms of the exclusive license and collaboration agreement, Eisai will pay EUR 50 million (approx. USD 60 million) upfront and up to EUR 145 million (approx. USD 170 million) in regulatory and commercial milestone payments, as well as double-digit tiered royalties up to the high-teens as a percentage of future net sales in the licensed territories. Following the upfront payment, Eisai will paythe first milestone payment of EUR 25 million (approx. USD 30 million) from this transaction upon achievement of EU regulatory approval (conditional or full) of taletrectinib. The USD amounts are approximated based on an exchange rate of EUR1= USD1.2. Eisai anticipates no changes to its consolidated financial forecast for the period ending March 31, 2026.“With its efficacy and safety profile, we believe taletrectinib has the potential to become a standard of care for patients with ROS1+ NSCLC in the EU and beyond, as it is already becoming the standard of care in the U.S. just six months from approval,” said Terushige Iike, Chief Business Officer of Eisai Co., Ltd. “We are thrilled to partner with Nuvation Bio and prioritize taletrectinib as our flagship oncology product in NSCLC, bringing this innovative medicine to patients as quickly as possible.”A Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for the treatment of advanced ROS1+ NSCLC is expected to be filed in Europe in the first half of 2026. Additional filings are then planned for Canada and other regions.In June 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval to taletrectinib for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC across lines of therapy, following a Priority Review and double Breakthrough Therapy designations. Taletrectinib is also approved for patients with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC in Japan, where it is marketed by Nippon Kayaku, and in China, where it is marketed by Innovent Biologics under the brand name DOVBLERON®.MEDIA CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120Nuvation Bio Inc.Kaitlyn Nealymedia@nuvationbio.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0) 3-3817-5122Nuvation Bio Inc.JR DeVitair@nuvationbio.comAbout ROS1+ NSCLCEach year, more than one million people globally are diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form of lung cancer. It is estimated that approximately 2% of patients with NSCLC have ROS1+ disease. About 35% of patients newly diagnosed with metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC have tumors that have spread to their brain. The brain is also the most common site of disease progression, with about 50% of previously treated patients developing central nervous system (CNS) metastases.About TaletrectinibTaletrectinib is an oral, potent, CNS-active, selective, next-generation ROS1 inhibitor therapy. On June 11, 2025, following Priority Review and Breakthrough Therapy designations for both TKI-naïve and TKI-pretreated disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved taletrectinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC. Learn more about taletrectinib in the U.S. at IBTROZI.com.About Eisai Co., Ltd.Eisai's Corporate Concept is "to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides." Under this Concept (also known as human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.In addition, we demonstrate our commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by working on various activities together with global partners.For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co.,Ltd.), and connect with us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook. The website and social media channels are intended for audiences outside of the UK and Europe. About Nuvation Bio Nuvation Bio is a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment with the goal of developing therapies that create a profound, positive impact on patients’ lives. Our diverse pipeline includes taletrectinib (IBTROZI®), a next-generation ROS1 inhibitor; safusidenib, a brain-penetrant IDH1 inhibitor; NUV-868, a BD2-selective BET inhibitor; and an innovative drug-drug conjugate (DDC) program.Nuvation Bio was founded in 2018 by biopharma industry veteran David Hung, M.D., who previously founded Medivation, Inc., which brought to patients one of the world’s leading prostate cancer medicines. Nuvation Bio has offices in New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Shanghai. For more information, visit www.nuvationbio.com or follow the company on LinkedIn and X (@nuvationbioinc).About the TRUST Clinical ProgramThe TRUST clinical program comprises three registrational studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of taletrectinib. TRUST-I (NCT04395677) and TRUST-II (NCT04919811) are Phase 2 single-arm studies evaluating taletrectinib for the treatment of adults with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC in China (N=173) and globally (N=189), respectively. The primary endpoint of both studies is confirmed objective response rate (cORR) as assessed by an independent review committee. TRUST-IV (NCT07154706) is a Phase 3 placebo-controlled study evaluating taletrectinib for the adjuvant treatment of adults with resected early-stage ROS1+ NSCLC. The study will enroll approximately 180 patients in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan and China. The primary endpoint is disease-free survival as determined by investigator, and the primary completion date is estimated to be in 2030. Nuvation Bio is also sponsoring TRUST-III (NCT06564324), a confirmatory randomized Phase 3 study evaluating taletrectinib versus crizotinib in 138 patients in China with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC who have not previously received ROS1 TKIs.U.S. IndicationIBTROZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC).IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR IBTROZI® (taletrectinib)WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSHepatotoxicity: Hepatotoxicity, including drug-induced liver injury and fatal adverse reactions, can occur. 88% of patients experienced increased AST, including 10% Grade 3/4. 85% of patients experienced increased ALT, including 13% Grade 3/4. Fatal liver events occurred in 0.6% of patients. Median time to first onset of AST or ALT elevation was 15 days (range: 3 days to 20.8 months).Increased AST or ALT each led to dose interruption in 7% of patients and dose reduction in 5% and 9% of patients, respectively. Permanent discontinuation was caused by increased AST, ALT, or bilirubin each in 0.3% and by hepatotoxicity in 0.6% of patients.Concurrent elevations in AST or ALT ≥3 times the ULN and total bilirubin ≥2 times the ULN, with normal alkaline phosphatase, occurred in 0.6% of patients.Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Severe, life-threatening, or fatal ILD or pneumonitis can occur. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 2.3% of patients, including 1.1% Grade 3/4. One fatal ILD case occurred at the 400 mg daily dose. Median time to first onset of ILD/pneumonitis was 3.8 months (range: 12 days to 11.8 months).ILD/pneumonitis led to dose interruption in 1.1% of patients, dose reduction in 0.6% of patients, and permanent discontinuation in 0.6% of patients.QTc Interval Prolongation: QTc interval prolongation can occur, which can increase the risk for ventricular tachyarrhythmias (e.g., torsades de pointes) or sudden death. IBTROZI prolongs the QTc interval in a concentration-dependent manner.In patients who received IBTROZI and underwent at least one post baseline ECG, QTcF increase of >60 msec compared to baseline and QTcF >500 msec occurred in 13% and 2.6% of patients, respectively. 3.4% of patients experienced Grade ≥3. Median time from first dose of IBTROZI to onset of ECG QT prolongation was 22 days (range: 1 day to 38.7 months). Dose interruption and dose reduction each occurred in 2.8% of patients.Significant QTc interval prolongation may occur when IBTROZI is taken with food, strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors, and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc. Administer IBTROZI on an empty stomach. Avoid concomitant use with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc.Hyperuricemia: Hyperuricemia can occur and was reported in 14% of patients, with 16% of these requiring urate-lowering medication without pre-existing gout or hyperuricemia. 0.3% of patients experienced Grade ≥3. Median time to first onset was 2.1 months (range: 7 days to 35.8 months). Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients.Myalgia with Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation: Myalgia with or without CPK elevation can occur. Myalgia occurred in 10% of patients. Median time to first onset was 11 days (range: 2 days to 10 months).Concurrent myalgia with increased CPK within a 7-day time period occurred in 0.9% of patients. Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients with myalgia and concurrent CPK elevation.Skeletal Fractures: IBTROZI can increase the risk of fractures. ROS1 inhibitors as a class have been associated with skeletal fractures. 3.4% of patients experienced fractures, including 1.4% Grade 3. Some fractures occurred in the setting of a fall or other predisposing factors. Median time to first onset of fracture was 10.7 months (range: 26 days to 29.1 months). Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients.Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on literature, animal studies, and its mechanism of action, IBTROZI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.ADVERSE REACTIONSAmong patients who received IBTROZI, the most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥20%) were diarrhea (64%), nausea (47%), vomiting (43%), dizziness (22%), rash (22%), constipation (21%), and fatigue (20%). The most frequently reported Grade 3/4 laboratory abnormalities (≥5%) were increased ALT (13%), increased AST (10%), decreased neutrophils (5%), and increased creatine phosphokinase (5%). DRUG INTERACTIONSStrong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors/CYP3A Inducers and Drugs that Prolong the QTc Interval: Avoid concomitant useGastric Acid Reducing Agents: Avoid concomitant use with PPIs and H2 receptor antagonists. If an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, administer locally acting antacids at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking IBTROZI.OTHER CONSIDERATIONSPregnancy: Please see important information in Warnings and Precautions under EmbryoFetal Toxicity. Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose.Effect on Fertility: Based on findings in animals, IBTROZI may impair fertility in males and females. The effects on animal fertility were reversible.Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of IBTROZI in pediatric patients has not been established.Photosensitivity: IBTROZI can cause photosensitivity. Advise patients to minimize sun exposure and to use sun protection, including broad-spectrum sunscreen, during treatment and for at least 5 days after discontinuation.Please see accompanying full U.S. Prescribing Information.Forward-Looking Statements of Nuvation Bio Inc.Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are sometimes accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding IBTROZI’S therapeutic and commercial potential, our expectations for a MAA filing for IBTROZI in Europe and the timing thereof, and the receipt and timing of a regulatory and commercial milestone payment under our license and collaboration agreement with Eisai. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the management team of Nuvation Bio and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from those anticipated by the forward looking statements, including but not limited to the challenges associated with conducting drug discovery and commercialization, and initiating or conducting clinical studies due to, among other things, difficulties or delays in the regulatory process, enrolling subjects or manufacturing or acquiring necessary products; the emergence or worsening of adverse events or other undesirable side effects; risks associated with preliminary and interim data, which may not be representative of more mature data; physician and patient behavior; and competitive developments. Risks and uncertainties facing Nuvation Bio are described more fully in its Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 3, 2025 under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents that Nuvation Bio has filed or will file with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Nuvation Bio disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update, supplement or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian(R) RPA Through NSPA

SAN DIEGO, Jan 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have announced the procurement of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The program includes four Certifiable Ground Control Stations. First delivery is expected in 2028.GA-ASI and NSPA signed a contract to purchase eight MQ-9B SeaGuardians for Germany on January 12. From left to right: Allan McLeod, NSPA, Chris Dusseault, GA-ASI, and Joseph Lyden, NSPA.Germany joins a growing list of NATO countries that have selected GA-ASI's advanced MQ-9B RPA for its multi-domain capabilities with exceptionally long range and endurance. The platform provides pole-to-pole satellite control and de-icing capabilities to enable missions in cold climates. SeaGuardian features two multi-mode surface-search radars that deliver wide-area maritime surveillance, with an option to add Anti-Submarine Warfare capability. Additionally, MQ-9B's in-house-developed Detect and Avoid System aids its ability to fly in unsegregated airspace for domestic civilian operations, making it highly versatile for operations from Germany.In 2025, MQ-9B became the first large RPA to obtain a Military Type Certificate from the UK's Military Aviation Authority, certifying its safe operation without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas."We're thrilled that Germany has joined the list of NATO countries that have selected MQ-9B SeaGuardian," said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue. "The proliferation of MQ-9B in Europe delivers commonality between NATO countries and for Germany, it will provide opportunities for interoperability with their fleet of P-8As."The acquisition negotiation was executed on behalf of Germany by NSPA, which has developed a contractual framework through the MQ-9 Support Partnership (MIC SP) for supporting cooperation amongst its member nations and enabling the procurement of MQ-9B for NATO Allies and Partners. NSPA has added MQ-9B to its portfolio of defense systems to contract on behalf of NATO nations, with the goal of enhancing interoperability for joint training and operations."This Support Partnership demonstrates how NSPA enables efficient, effective and responsive multinational acquisitions for advanced, interoperable capabilities. We are proud to support Germany in this strategic investment for maritime surveillance and security," said Ms. Stacy A. Cummings, NSPA General Manager.MQ-9B includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models as well as the Protector RG Mk1 that is currently being delivered to the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force (RAF). GA-ASI also has MQ-9B procurement contracts with Belgium, Canada, Denmark, India, Japan, Poland, Taiwan and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command and is looking forward to welcoming Germany to that group. MQ-9B has also been featured in various U.S. Navy exercises, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, RIMPAC, and Group Sail.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact:GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

UK threatens fines and possible ban on Musk’s X over Grok deepfake abuse

The United Kingdom intensified its crackdown on AI-generated sexual abuse Monday after ministers confirmed a possible ban on Elon Musk's social media platform X amid a widening probe and with the company potentially incurring hefty fines. This decisive action comes after Ofcom, Britain's communications watchdog, initiated a formal investigation into potential violations of the U.K. Online Safety Act by X, following allegations that its integrated AI assistant, Grok, was exploited to produce and distribute sexual deepfake pictures featuring women and minors. Grok debuted in 2023, though its image creation capability, Grok Imagine, was introduced in 2025, including a dedicated setting for producing adult material. Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, characterized the recent exploitation of the AI system to create sexually graphic and non-consensual visuals as "deeply disturbing." Kendall also cautioned that social media firms would face consequences for inaction. "I appreciate Ofcom's promptness in commencing a formal inquiry today," Kendall stated. "It is crucial that Ofcom finishes this investigation quickly because the public—and above all, the victims—will tolerate no postponement." In remarks delivered later Monday, Kendall stated that the Grok AI system had been utilized to generate and spread humiliating, non-consensual private images. "No woman or child should have to live in dread of their likeness being sexually altered," she said, continuing, "The material circulating on X is repugnant. It is not merely an insult to civilized society; it is unlawful." Kendall noted that distributing or menacing to distribute deepfake intimate pictures without permission, including photos of individuals in undergarments, is a criminal violation under British law. She cautioned that Ofcom possesses the power to levy fines or sanctions reaching 10% of a company's eligible global income. "However, X need not await the conclusion of Ofcom's investigation," Kendall remarked. "They can opt to take action earlier to guarantee this detestable and unlawful content cannot be disseminated on their service," she warned. Ofcom stated it had "urgently reached out" to X on January 5, requesting clarification on measures being implemented to safeguard British users and imposing a reply cutoff of January 9. Although xAI, another Musk-founded enterprise, replied, Ofcom indicated it chose to launch a formal probe after examining the existing proof "as an issue of utmost urgency." In a statement released Monday, Ofcom declared, "Accounts of Grok being employed to produce and distribute unlawful non-consensual intimate pictures and child sexual exploitation material on X have been profoundly troubling." "Platforms are obligated to shield individuals in the UK from material that is illegal in the UK, and we will not waver in probing instances where we believe corporations are neglecting their responsibilities, particularly when there is a danger to minors," the announcement stated. As earlier documented, the chatbot admitted in a public X post that it had produced and disseminated an AI picture showing two young females in sexualized clothing, describing the event as a "safeguard breakdown" and expressing regret for the damage inflicted. Facing growing condemnation, Grok verified it has started limiting certain image-creation and modification functions to paid subscribers. The chatbot indicated the restrictions were put in place to avert additional abuse. Musk likewise charged the British government with "fascism" on Monday for "detaining thousands of individuals over social media postings." The billionaire Tesla founder had replied to an X post asserting that the nation detains more citizens for social media content than "any other nation on the planet." Concurrently with the Ofcom inquiry, the British government declared that laws outlawing the production of non-consensual intimate pictures created by AI would take effect this week. Kendall stated that accountability does not lie only with private persons. "The services that harbor such content must be held responsible, X included," she remarked. If they fail to take action, she indicated she is "ready to escalate measures." Meanwhile, a spokesperson for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the government's activity on the platform was "being evaluated" and that "every possibility is being considered." The outlet also noted Monday that Malaysia and Indonesia have become the inaugural nations to prohibit Grok. Digital has contacted Elon Musk and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office for statements. The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this article.

30 Years Ago, a Cyberpunk Sequel Was the Strangest Stephen King Reboot Ever

Allieds/Kobal/ShutterstockIn 1992, the original Lawnmower Man was far ahead of its time. Loosely based on the Stephen King short story of the same name, the cyberpunk film transformed a neurodivergent gardener into a sort of pre-Matrix badass in a virtual world. Starring Jeff Fahey as Jobe and Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Lawrence Angelo, it was a haunting, strange sci-fi horror movie, completely unlike anything else in cinema history. Well, at least that was true until January 12, 1996, when the film's sequel, , hit theaters and attempted to completely reboot the concept with an almost entirely new cast.Looking back three decades later, it's not so much that Lawnmower Man 2 damaged the legacy of the original film; it's that on paper, some of the bold reworking of the concept could have succeeded. Because one of the greatest strengths of the sequels is that having Matt Frewer play Jobe was, if you look closely, an improvement.Taking place several years after the first film, Lawnmower Man 2 uses a group of hacker teens, completely unconnected to the events of the first film, as a plot device to re-enter the twisted cyberspace world created by Dr. Lawrence Angelo (now played by Patrick Bergin), and inhabited by a digital version of Jobe (now embodied by Matt Frewer). Why was Frewer such an interesting choice to bring into the paranoid VR world of The Lawnmower Man? Well, because in some ways, Frewer's appearance pioneered modern pop culture ideas of digital personalities. The metafictional AI character "Max Headroom" was played by Frewer in its various incarnations, including, most famously, a faux-talk show style series, as well as a drama series called Max Headroom, in which the quirky digital character advised ordinary humans throughout a variety of adventures and mysteries.So casting Frewer as the disturbed and disturbing character of Jobe in Lawnmower Man 2 was a bit meta: Here's an actor already known for playing a digital cyberspace character, but now here he is again, but this time basically an outright villain. In a sense, Matt Frewer playing Jobe in Lawnmower Man 2 is like the 1990s version of Andy Serkis taking on the role of Caesar in the Planet of the Apes reboots, after he was famous for playing Gollum in The Lord of the Rings. The “real” Jobe (Matt Frewer) in Lawnmower Man 2. | Allieds/Kobal/ShutterstockThat being said, despite the stunt casting of Frewer as a more menacing, and frankly, sicko, version of Jobe, Lawnmower Man 2 fails not because it's a sequel with most of the original cast absent, but because the plot is extremely nonsensical. The cyber-Macguffin of the film is something called the Chiron Chip, which is kind of like a master control hack of all computers on Earth. Interestingly, the original Lawnmower Man lacked this kind of Bond villain world-domination plot, which is part of the reason why Lawnmower Man 2 doesn't feel like the original film at all. Had Frewer been allowed to play Jobe with fewer cliché motivations, the film could have worked. But, as it is, in this film, Jobe isn't that different from the evil Jeff Bridges avatar, CLU 2, from semi-digital baddie wants to destroy the world. Because the character of Jobe is neurodivergent, Lawnmower Man 2 is also guilty of a fair amount of ableism, especially through a 2026 perspective. These facts don't make the film completely unwatchable today, but it is disturbing how much the film casually associates neurodivergent people with outright evil. Again, Frewer does his best to add some nuance to this role, but it's a far cry from the coolness of Max Headroom or the originality of the first film.Jobe, is that really you? | Moviestore/ShutterstockShould you watch Lawnmower Man 2 today? The answer is a qualified maybe. If you need to see how small, would-be sci-fi franchises tried to stay alive in the 1990s, there's certainly a history lesson here. If you want to see a decent, vintage cyberpunk movie, certainly, look somewhere else.Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace streams on Tubi.

Iran’s Khamenei Issues Direct Warning to U.S. in Russian-language Posts

Amid intensifying nationwide protests in Iran and increasing verbal threats from the Trump administration, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a direct warning to the United States this week via an unconventional channel — his Russian-language X account — a decision experts say highlights Tehran's growing partnership with Moscow as the regime faces mounting pressure.On Jan. 11, Khamenei posted in Russian, stating, "The United States today is miscalculating in its approach toward Iran." Several hours later, he posted a second message, again in Russian, cautioning that Americans had previously faced defeat due to "miscalculations" and would repeat that outcome because of "erroneous planning."Ksenia Svetlova, executive director of the Regional Organization for Peace, Economy and Security (ROPES) and an associate fellow at Chatham House, noted that the choice of language was significant, despite the awkward delivery."The Russian is poor quality," Svetlova told Digital. "It appears to be machine-translated, likely by Google Translate, rather than by a person." Nevertheless, she added that Khamenei's use of his Russian-language account was expected, considering the increasingly close ties between Iran and Russia in recent years.Khamenei's warning coincided with a worsening domestic crisis in Iran. HRANA, a human rights group monitoring the unrest, reports that at least 544 individuals have died in the nationwide protests, with several dozen more cases being investigated. The opposition group NCRI asserts that the actual death toll is significantly higher — exceeding 3,000 — though precise numbers are hard to confirm due to extensive internet shutdowns enforced by Iranian officials.President has spearheaded U.S. condemnation regarding the growing number of casualties. When asked if Iran had crossed a red line, Trump replied, "It appears they are starting to. It looks like some people are being killed who shouldn't be. These are violent individuals. Whether you call them leaders or not, I'm not sure—they rule through violence. But we are taking this very seriously," he stated Sunday while on Air Force One."We are considering some very powerful options," he added.Iranian officials have countered these statements, charging Washington with meddling and cautioning that any American military intervention would provoke retaliatory strikes on U.S. forces and regional allies.Simultaneously, Tehran has indicated its desire to maintain open. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated Monday that dialogue between Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff continues. Axios also reported that Araghchi contacted Witkoff over the weekend following Trump's threats of potential military strikes.Even with these diplomatic gestures, experts say Khamenei's Russian-language post reveals which country Iran views as its most dependable strategic ally.Russia has emerged as a , especially since Moscow depends on Iranian-provided drones and other military hardware for its Ukraine campaign. This reliance, Svetlova noted, suggests that domestic turmoil in Iran could have major repercussions for the Kremlin."I believe that could have a dramatic impact, because they are dependent on Iran — particularly for military manufacturing, the drones and ballistic missiles," she said. "They require them to sustain their ."However, this partnership has also generated resentment within Iran. Svetlova highlighted the backlash after the 12-day conflict with Israel, when numerous Iranians criticized Moscow for not supporting Tehran."There was considerable criticism in Iran directed at Russia for not providing assistance," she said. "They didn't make contact. They essentially did nothing."Nevertheless, she noted that Russia has limited options as its international standing becomes more constrained. With traditional allies either weakened or overthrown, such as Bashar al-Assad in Syria and Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, Moscow is growing more dependent on Tehran — even while maintaining near-total silence on the protests engulfing Iran.In this context, Svetlova explained, Khamenei's Russian-language warning seems intended as a message — both to Washington and to Moscow — that Iran regards its standoff with the United States as forming a united front with .

Family dog rescued after chewing on a battery-powered heated glove, sparking a house fire

Authorities reported that firefighters saved a family dog from a in Canada on Saturday morning, after the pet accidentally started a fire by chewing on a battery-powered glove.Ottawa Fire Services stated that crews were dispatched shortly after 9 a.m. to a home in following a report of an active fire alarm from a monitoring company.The homeowner, who was en route to the property, confirmed via interior security cameras that a fire was burning inside. Several passing motorists also called 911 to report visible flames at the residence.Firefighters arrived within four minutes and observed heavy smoke and flames coming from a first-floor bay window. Crews launched an aggressive response, extinguishing the flames that had broken through the window before entering the home to continue putting out the fire.Firefighters searched the house and , carrying the dog safely outside. Officials noted the pet was uninjured, and no people were inside the home when the fire occurred.No injuries were reported, though one adult and one child were displaced, the department said.Officials declared the fire under control at 9:23 a.m.—about 10 minutes after crews arrived—preventing further spread. Two searches confirmed no individuals were inside.An Ottawa Fire Services investigator determined the fire started when the family dog chewed on a heated skiing glove containing a lithium-ion battery. Security camera footage showed the dog pulling the glove onto a couch, damaging the battery, which then ignited.Fire officials warned that can pose serious fire risks if damaged and urged residents to store battery-powered items safely and keep them away from pets and children.

US hostages in Iran face increased peril as protests escalate, experts warn count may surpass estimates

FIRST ON FOX: The Islamic Republic of Iran could be holding more than eight American citizens and residents, Digital has learned from sources outside the Trump Administration who are familiar with Tehran’s hostage-taking policy framework.Information indicates that the total number of American citizens and residents held hostage by the Iranian regime might surpass the five listed in open-source data.Iran’s regime took U.S. citizen Kamran Hekmati— a 70-year-old from Great Neck, New York who traveled to Iran to visit family last May— into custody. Iranian authorities arrested Hekmati in July 2025 and charged him with "traveling to Israel" 13 years prior to his Iran trip. Hekmati, a Persian Jew born in Iran, went to Israel in 2012 to attend his son’s Bar Mitzvah.Iran bans Iranians from traveling to the Jewish state or having any relations with Israel. Tehran considers Hekmati an Iranian citizen because the regime does not recognize dual citizenship.The regime’s Islamic Revolutionary Court sentenced Hekmati to four years in prison, and he is being held in — a complex reportedly used to torture political prisoners and dissidents. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) noted Hekmati has also been detained at an intelligence ministry facility in Tehran. CNN reported that Hekmati has bladder cancer.The regime arrested another U.S. citizen, Afarin Mohajer, on Sept. 29, 2025 at Imam Khomeini International Airport. Human rights group HRANA said there was no information about the charges brought against her.According to U.S. government outlet Radio Farda— which covers Iran— Mohajer has an inoperable brain tumor and was told by "a doctor before going to prison that she does not have long to live," citing her son. She visited Iran to handle her husband’s finances after his death, the son said. Though released on bail in December, she is not allowed to leave Iran.Authorities arrested an unnamed Iranian-American woman in December 2024. She was released from prison, but officials seized the dual national’s passport, and she is also barred from leaving Iran.Former Radio Farda journalist Reza Valizadeh traveled to Iran in March 2024 to visit relatives, per a report by (UANI) on American hostages held in Iran.U.S. government outlet Voice of America— like Radio Farda, it covers Iran— said Valizadeh was reportedly arrested in September 2024 and charged with "collaborating with overseas-based Persian media."The charge was later changed to "collaborating with a hostile government." UANI noted that "VOA cited sources claiming Valizadeh was arrested for not cooperating with the IRGC’s Intelligence Organization and Iran’s intelligence ministry, and for not expressing regret for his journalism."The regime arrested Shahab Dalili, a permanent U.S. resident who , in 2016.The UANI report stated that Taghato— a Farsi-language news outlet run by Iranians living in the U.S.— posted on Twitter (now X) that the Iranian regime arrested Dalili in March 2016. He went to Iran after his father’s death. The Iranian regime’s opaque judicial system sentenced him to 10 years in prison for "allegedly cooperating with a hostile government."A U.S. State Department official told Digital, "As Secretary Rubio has said, President Trump is working to secure the release of detained Americans around the world. The Iranian regime has a long history of unjustly and wrongfully detaining other countries’ citizens as hostages for political leverage. Iran should release these individuals immediately."The U.S. official added, "Due to security considerations related to ongoing cases, we do not disclose specific numbers of hostages."Barry Rosen— a former American diplomat and survivor of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, when Islamist revolutionary students held 66 Americans captive— told Digital amid nationwide anti-regime revolts, "We are in a very intractable situation right now" and expressed skepticism about bringing the hostages back under current conditions.The to topple the regime regarding securing the hostages’ release "make it even more complicated," Rosen said, adding that hostage diplomacy "has always been complicated." Rosen was eventually released after spending 444 days in captivity."Quiet diplomacy is the best way forward, but I don’t think quiet diplomacy is possible right now," he said.When discussing "quiet diplomacy," Rosen said he was "talking about dealing with the hostage situation with Iran, given all our differences on the . But when it comes to the uprising in Iran, we need to loudly support a democratic Iran."Rosen— who considers Iran his second home— said, "I want to see the Iranian people do what they’re doing now, so the Iranian regime implodes on its own." He added, "Supporting uprisings (and protests) is the right path. I fear any military operations that could cause chaos in the country."Rosen co-founded the non-governmental organization , which provides current information on hostages held outside the U.S.Navid Mohebbi— who worked as a Persian media analyst for the U.S. State Department's Public Affairs Bureau— wrote a booklet titled "Breaking the Trend: How to Combat the Hostage-Taking Business in Iran" for the U.S.-based National Union for Democracy in Iran.He told Digital, "Iran’s hostage-taking is not a series of isolated cases; it’s a systematic state policy designed to extract political and economic concessions. The Islamic Republic has learned that detaining Americans and other Western nationals carries little cost and often yields tangible rewards— whether , access to frozen assets or asymmetric prisoner swaps. As long as this behavior is treated as a humanitarian problem rather than a coercive strategy, Tehran will continue to rely on hostage-taking as a core tool of statecraft."He continued, "To reverse this pattern, the United States must impose consequences that are measurable, cumulative and irreversible. Every hostage-taking case should trigger automatic penalties: targeted sanctions on judges, prosecutors, interrogators, prison officials and intelligence officers involved; permanent confiscation— not escrow— of regime assets tied to hostage diplomacy; and coordinated diplomatic consequences with allies, including travel bans, removal of regime officials from international bodies and pursuit of Interpol red notices where applicable. The message must be unambiguous: hostage-taking will leave the regime worse off, not better."Mohebbi urged, "The U.S. should formally designate Iran as a state that engages in hostage-taking, ban U.S. passport use for travel to or through Iran and maintain a public registry of regime officials involved in these crimes. At the same time, Washington must provide stronger, more transparent support to hostage families and ensure sustained public naming and shaming. Only by raising the cost across legal, diplomatic, financial and reputational fronts can the United States begin to dismantle Iran’s hostage-taking business," he said.